In one of the best scenes in La Bamba, Bob is outside working on his mother’s car when the radio reports that Ritchie’s airplane crashed, and there were no survivors. He asks Bob to come to tour with him, and Bob agrees to meet him in Chicago. Prior to the flight, Ritchie calls Bob, and the two make amends. The heating system fails on the bus, and Holly finds a plane to take them to their next concert. Ritchie begins a grueling concert schedule with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. Jealous, Bob gets into a fight with Ritchie, deliberately breaking his talisman. Ritchie travels home for the holidays and is surprised by a welcome home party. When the opening chords start for “La Bamba,” the crowd goes wild. Ritchie purchases a new house for his family and then travels to New York to perform at a concert. During the flight, Keane provides him with a shot of vodka to steady his nerves. Ritchie faces his fear of flying by performing “Donna” on American Bandstand in Philadelphia. Ritchie records his own rendition of “La Bamba” and also records “Donna.” Rosie gives birth to a baby girl while Bob and Ritchie are away. Bob and Ritchie go to Tijuana where Ritchie first hears the Mexican song “La Bamba.” The following morning, he wakes up in a small town and is given the gift of a talisman that is to provide protection for him. Ritchie writes the song “Donna” to express his love for her. Richie starts making hit songs at Gold Star Studios, and Keane changes his name to “Ritchie Valens.” Richie is angry about the name change but later comes to terms with it.ĭonna’s father insists she not see Ritchie any longer. He does, and Keane offers him a record contract.Īgainst her father’s wishes, Richie and Donna begin dating. Bob Keane, the president of Del-Fi Records, asks Richie to audition after spotting him at the party. Bob attends the party drunk and starts a fight. Richie is appointed The Silhouettes’ new leader. Richie’s brother Bob, newly home from prison, struggles with alcohol problems and is abusive to his girlfriend Rosie. He is invited to join his friend’s band The Silhouettes. After a move to Southern California, Richie meets and falls in love with Donna Ludwig at his high school. Richie’s fear of flying leads to nightmares about a collision that took place directly above his school and that claimed the life of his best friend. His one true love is music, and he hopes to one day find success as a musician. The initial La Bamba filming location (spoiler alert!) introduces 16-year-old Richie Valenzuela (Diamond Phillips) working alongside his family on a farm after school. Bars, restaurants, desert, country, concert hallsĬountry, desert, recording studios, concert halls
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