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A clear message: the young man was special!
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>To have a Mexican song, La Bamba, cross over to rock and roll in the 50's was a phenomenon and the same goes for a Mexican-American singer. Valenzuela, whose named was changed to Ritchie Valens, exploded onto the music scene, and died tragically following a very short career. <
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>Those interviewed were two sisters who were very young at the time of his fame, sister-in-law Rosie who was married to the brother, who so memorably was played by Esai Morales for the "La Bamba" movie. Others interviewed included a journalist on the scene, a member of Buddy Holly's band, the Crickets, Bob Keane from Delfi Records who discovered him, and a few local DJs. <
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>You learn that Ritchie was very dedicated to making music. According to the family, he displayed a love of music very early. He was generous, kind and happy. When fame hit, he was said to be full of energy and had a great attitude. <
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>You will see some footage and snapshots of family, performances, and the crash site. A color pamphlet is also included. <
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>The treat on this DVD is the Audio Program that plays his entire discography, 28 songs. Throughout the country, probably only a handful are still played. <
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>Although produced as low budget, this 2000 DVD documentary was enlightening. The interviews were done amateurishly and that also includes the settings. Splicing of tape for the interviews is obvious with minimal distraction. We can feel the anguish his brother has today, as he shares some regret. And not to diminish the pain the family carries today, but at times the brother is inaudible. .....This DVD is informative! .....MzRizz <
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To get to know the real Ritchie Valens
This was a real help to me about a legend that really was a Rocker and not a Teen Idol. I know that if he never died in that plane crash he would have been the voice and sound of Rock 'N' Roll for the gap of time that was between 1959-1964 when Rock 'N' Roll looked like it was dead until The Beatles came in. Heres a story I would like to share about me. I saw La bamba back in the theaters in 1987. I thought it was great and thought that Lou Diamond was Ritchie Valens and that was his sound. 3 months later I was watching TV and saw them advertising Ritchie Valens tapes. And he looked and sounded much differant from what I saw in La Bamba. It scared me and had me scared of Ritchie Valens. I was only 13 years old and grew up a little but this fear followed me for some reason. It was like a monster not leaving a 4 year old alone. Since getting this DVD I have learned about what La Bamba tried to say about him and what he really was. He was a heart warming trooper that lived up to his promise and got his family out of poverty life and gave them money and a real home. If any one can be shown for there passion and heart out of any famous person. You could only be talking about Ritchie who was in all a wonderful kid that gave up his life to support his family as a latin kid getting his family a peace of the american dream that people only dream of. <
>Thank You for a great story about Ritchie Valens.

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Who is Marshall Fine, Larry Fine's brother?
Someone needs to explain to Marshall Fine, whoever that is, that Richie Valens was not 21 years old when he died - he was 17! Welcome to the planet Marshall.
George Wood