The band's first No. 1 hit, this remake of Ritchie Valens' classic became a global phenomenon, propelled by the hit biopic of the same name.
- The song "La Bamba" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the first Spanish-language song to do so since Eydie Gormé and Los Panchos' "Piel Canela" in 1964.
- The soundtrack album also reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The song was recorded in sessions at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, with producer Steve Berlin.
Los Lobos is a Mexican-American rock band from East Los Angeles, California, formed in 1973. They are known for their eclectic blend of rock, folk rock, country, and traditional Mexican music. In 1987, Los Lobos were riding high on the success of their previous album "By the Light of the Moon," and were about to embark on a tour supporting U2. The soundtrack to "La Bamba" would become their most commercially successful release to date.
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