Released as a double A-side with "La Bamba," "Donna" showcased Valens's softer side, becoming his only Top 40 pop hit during his lifetime.
- "Donna" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1959.
- The single was released on December 1, 1958, on the Del-Fi Records subsidiary Music Manager.
- The song was inspired by Valens's high school sweetheart, Donna Ludwig.
Ritchie Valens was a pioneering Chicano rock and roll musician from Los Angeles, California, best known for his innovative blend of rock, r&b, and traditional Mexican music. At the time of "Donna"'s release, Valens was a rapidly rising star in the late 1950s rock and roll scene, having already achieved significant success with "La Bamba".
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