My Aunt who lives in Washington now, went to San Fernando High School at the same time he did when she lived in Los Angeles. She remembered him singing to Donna during lunch breaks all the time at school. The girls used to smile and giggle when he was around. She said he was really nice and remembered the plane crash too. I also worked with a guy at the Stein Mart in Granada Hill's and his grandfather and Ritchie's grandfather were brothers. Turns out Ritchie was a first cousin to him.
My Mom was at the last show that Buddy Holley, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper performed for The Winter Dance Party. She was born and raised in Blackhawk County, Iowa and her birthday was a few days after the concert. So, my Grandparents allowed my Mom and her 2 sisters along with another friend to go. They went to see Buddy Holley primarily, but my Mom was turned into a huge Ritchie Valens fan after watching him preform that night. When they woke up the next day and found out all had been tragically killed, she was devastated. She could never talk about it without crying. So, that's my little story for my Mom, she's no longer here to see your vlogs, but she would have loved them! Thanks again Jordan and Jah.
@@texasgina 😞 I'm so sorry about your Mom. It kinda hurts when you forget for a minute and think "oh wow, they'd really love this - I'll have to tell them about it later!" It still happens to me with some of my loved ones who have been gone for years. But you never know, she might very well be dancing with Richie Valens somewhere right now! ♥️😉
You Know it doesn't matter how long ago your Mom and Dad have been gone. My folks have been gone 18 and 15 years and I still grieve forthem. A day doesn't pass that I think I gotta call Mom and Dad about this, then I think..."Oh."
@@smokey1255 yes that is so very sad, I do that from time to time about my parents. Deep down inside we just don't want to have to accept that they are gone. 😟😢😐
How cool of you to do this video. My dad went to San Fernando High School and graduated two classes before Valens. He knew him, and went to his funeral too. Very sad!
One of my favorite movies of all times I can watch la bamba 100’s of times and I always cry when he dies so touching and sad the day the music died wow what a true statement!
We love Ritchie Valens and love La Bamba! I watched it so often...then my kids loved it and now my grandkids love La Bombom as my grandson calls it. Rest In Peace Ritchie...you are still missed and your music lives on!
So cool - I was 14 when I first saw the movie La Bamba when it was released for tv screening and was inspired to learn guitar - the sound track was awesome but I also bought Ritchie Valens original recordings as much as I love the Los Lobos cover Ritchie’s recordings have a sound and that I love - it was goal for over 30 years to visit his grave finally did last year 2018 travelling from Australia RV road trip New York to LA pulled into street where entry to the San Fernando mission Cemetry gates are at 2::00 and waited in the Rvlike an excited kid waiting for sun to come up to go in and visit his grave while I was there spoke to groundsman who said almost daily Ritchie Valens grave is visited by fans from all over the world 60 years after his death that’s is pretty incredible he has inspired many people to play guitar what legend
I fell in absolute love with his music when I was around 7-8. And still to this day, I do not understand how the plane actually crashed. He would’ve grown into such a wonderful artist. Gone too young.
Richie Valens’s La bamba still gets played on radio in the UK. Last Christmas I went to see the musical ‘Buddy’ at a London theatre. The song that got the most cheers was La bamba. People of all ages were singing and dancing in the isles. It was fantastic.
I've seen Ritchie's grave. My dad's buried there too at San Fernando Mission Cemetery , as are Chuck Connors, (The Rifleman), William Frawley (Fred Mertz), William Bendix (Life of Riley), Charles Beaumont (A 'Twilight Zone' writer) and quite a few others of various fame.
Thank you for posting, I'm a big fan of Ritchie, Buddy too. Love your blogs, always full of great info, your dog's beautiful too. Would love to visit Ritchie and Buddy's resting place one day and maybe the Surf Ballroom, the crash site to to pay my respects. I live a long way away though, I'm from the uk, Scarborough, North Yorkshire on the east coat of England.. keep posting. With love, Vicky xxx
Jordan, I just stumbled on your Ritchie Valen's vlog. I love it. RV is one of my favorite singers he had a fabulous voice. Thank you for making this one ❤️😊😘😘
Love the movie LaBamba! My husband & I visited the Surf Ballroom last summer. It was amazing. It was open so we were allowed to walk around & take pictures. We then visited the crash site. It was very surreal.
I was destined to be musician but this movie made me keep going my dad will be 80 soon he has been a lead guitar player since 1953 I remember watching this film and standing at the water fountain at school putting water in my hair so I could have a curl like Ritchie Valens. All the girls laughed lol but I still started playing upright Bass lol had to be a rockabilly guy keep up the good work bro.
Great Video, Jordan! I love the way you honor those who have passed on. As you can see I am watching your videos in oldest to newest order. It is like I am following your life as you lived it. I started playing guitar in 1961 but I was inspired by the Ventures. I have a copy of the La Bamba DVD, I think I will watch it tonight. BTW, I remember the day when Rock N Roll died. I can remember where I was when I heard about the crash. Thanks for letting me go with on your wonderful videos. Don Walker (Muscle Shoals, Alabama)
When i watched la bamba theres something in the movie that strucked me ...the love between family the music ...up to this day ill never forget this movie when i have the opportunity to go to california i will visit his grave just like you did....
Waylon Jennings was Buddy Holley's bass layer at that time. Waylon was supposed to go on the plane with Buddy Holley and Ritchie Vallens, but he (Jennings) saw that the Big Bopper was sick with the flu so he gave up his seat to him. It was a decision that haunted Jennings the rest of his life. It was reported later that a Buddy Holley band member heard an exchange between Jennings and Holley. When Buddy Holley found out that Jennings had given up his seat, Holley told Jennings, "I hope you freeze your ass off on the bus". To which Jennings replied, " I hope your airplane crashes".
I can't believe you have Ritchie records, that's really a treasure !! Thanks for your video !! I love Ritchie and his movie La Bamba. I love your puppy. Greetings from Mendoza, Argentina.
His grandfather is buried right next to him and mother. The day they buried his grandfather was the day the airplane crashed on top of that school! Enjoying all your videos!!!!
Poor Pacoima was known as the armpit of the San Fernando Valley - probably because of all the industry. You will hear people refer to it in movies and TV derisively, but most people miss it not knowing what they were talking about. : ) I fell in love with Ritchie's music because of "La Bomba." Such a sad story of such a talent.
along with Whitney Housto 'I believe the children's "Stand By Me" and " La Bamba" were the first three songs I thought my self on my Casio keyboard lol!
Always relive my feelin of loss jus like whn i first heard. Nevea get enuff thankz Jordan tha natural 4 ur passion an sharin the love. Good work owt.. do a rocky one lol.
Great vlog on Ritchie Valens though sad at the same time. Nice encounter story with Bob Kane too. Love to hear and experience positive celebrity encounters. Yes, that was a beautiful sky shining that day. How time flies by. Thanks for taking us along to pay our respects that otherwise we never would have known to locate on our own. Nice seeing Jah too❣️❤️🙏🏻🐕🦺
I enjoy your tours and enthusiasm on life Jordan 🦁 LaBamba is such a classic movie and Ritchie will always be luved n remembered❣🕊 Soo sad his mother's old house is not kept up 😢
I know exactly where you are!!! Donna was my husband's high school principal. It's richie valens everything in pacoima. Sad side note I have a couple family members in that cemetery.
Like you Jordan i must have watched this show a hundred times lol still do when its on. I hope someday to visit his grave and pay may respect’s to thanks for sharing !
Jordan, what a fantastic vlog! You and Jah, walking up and down those steps were amazing! No wonder the stars stayed fit! 😅 When you visited Ritchie Valens and his mom's grave; it was touching! When you touched his tomb stone; I shed a tear! 😢 Ritchie and everyone on that plane; left us to soon! I still love the La Bamba song! The Movie was iconic; as well! R.I.P. Ritchie 🙏
Oh my goodness. He was only 17. So sorry that He died so young. My sister had His albums years ago and I remember when He passed away. I was only 5 years old. My sister was 14. May He R.I.P. and Buddy Holly and Big Bopper. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing this video.
Hey Jordan, great video. I saw the movie years ago, but I don't remember it now. Maybe it's time I should watch it again. Thanks for the William Frawley grave site tour as well.
La bamba got me into ritchie too. I being left handed started playing right handed guitar due to it. Ritchie was left handed too. I took a trip in 2015 to the Surf Ballroom (the last place Ritchie and Buddy played) and I went to the crash site. So surreal.
Hey Jordan just came here from the Phil Hartman vlog but couldn't comment there, so just wanted to say even if it was sad it def was a well received vlog on his passing n life, and too see ww house karate kids n Brady's was a treat as well kudos to that vid, and the in depth backgrounds you venture on for us cheers to good vlogging 🤘
I loved his movie growing up. Funny thing my 3 year old son heard the song for the first time a couple of days ago and he loved the song. Playing his air guitar and dancing. Lol
Bought Richie's 45 r.p.m.s back when I was a kid. I remember very well the day of the plane crash. I had just turned 12 y.o. the month before. Was a sad day for all who enjoyed Richie's music.
Watching you go up and down the stairs felt like i was at the Gym doing the Stairmaster your right i used to be fit and now that i stopped and started again is the worst feeling ever!Great video
how was your visit. please elaborate. I in Canterbury U.K. , I really like your reaction, cos I never get to where you are . stay safe please respect to you.X.
Another great video. My name is Ricky from Brooklyn, NY. I have seen a lot of your videos and enjoyed all of them. Especially the ones you have done on Mae West. One of my favorite actresses of all time because she was just an amazing woman. I actually live in the area here in Brooklyn where she was raised. I'm very proud to say. LoL. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing more.
I remember "the day the music died." I was 11 and really into Buddy Holly and Richie Valens(uela) and was really devistated. It was the first time in my young life that people I knew of and admired died and broke my sense of everything's going to be alright. The interesting thing about that flight is that Waylon Jennings was supposed to be on that flight but traded with either Richie or J.P. because he had a cold. Waylan went from being a member of Buddy's band to being a big country music star. I grew up in LA County until I was 20 and still miss the area. I'm now in my 70s, my house is paid for, and can't afford LA any more.
very interesting and fascinating cemetery tour of The Great Ritchie Valens and yes watched La Bamba a few times, thank you for Sharing this from across the Pond in UK
One of my favorite movies of all time Ritchie Valens mom died 2-3 months after this movie was released and Ritchie Valens real mom was also in the movie la Bamba
Love your dog! I had a chihuahua who I would take to the beach at night. (no dogs allowed) I never taught him but he would run ahead of me a few feet wait for me to catch up and then take off running again. He was such an awesome dog. Now have a rescue Chihuahua she Hates the beach go figure! Good Video.
I have been stuck at home during the virus pandemic and have been rewatching some of my favorite vlogs of yours. After seeing La Bamba and The Buddy Holly story I bought a guitar of my own. I hope that maybe you might do a vlog on The Big Bopper some day.
I have his first LP Ernie Valens his cousin signed it Richie's dad and Ernie's mom were brother and sister a great great guy Ernie was when I met him he believes he still owns the house at Ritchie bought before his death and the plane crash which is a terrible terrible loss for all of us in the music industry including late great Buddy Holly, and jiles p Richardson the Big bopper
Very nice video! I just watched LaBamba for the first time. Awesome story. Knew part of his story, but not much. Nice Ritchie vinyl you have. Hope you still have them.
Definitely love all of your tributaries. Just saw a documentary on Barry White who said he would always be eternally grateful for Bob Keene/Keane hiring him as a producer of one of his A&R labels when he was young and struggling -- even when he "didn't know what A&R was".
Donna (Richie's girlfriend ) had a brother that was necking with my cousin Jannie in his car in front of her house. Jannie's big brother my cousin Harold recently out of the military (101 Airborn Div. Paratrooper) came out front and shook up the couple and proceeded to kick the young man's butt. I heard this story years later as they were two of my favorite cousins.
I was actually in Pacoima back in 2000 and I stayed at Ritche's Aunt (Ernestine) and Uncle's (Lelo )house. So I got to meet them, unfortuneatley, Ernestine was in the hospital at the time but I was able to still meet her. I live in Iowa and I'm about 2 1/2 hours-3 hours away from Clear Lake, Iowa, where Ritchie's, Buddy's and The BB's plane went down, and live about 45 minutes away from where their pilot is buried. I am actually going to be going to Clear Lake and Mason City this summer. I can take some footage from the crash site. I saw the movie La Bamba back in 87, when it came out and honestly I had no idea who Ritchie Valens was. I only knew who the Big Bopper was and Buddy Holly. But after seeing the movie, I mean it's a real tear jerker, and I came interested in knowing more about Ritchie. Thank you so much for doing a vlog on Ritchie. As I have mentioned before, I love watching your vlogs!
@Chia Sanzes no of course not. How does it not make sense? I flew to Cali to visit a friend and she is friends with his family and we drove to Pacoima, and we stayed at their house. So what doesn't make sense?
Man! Look at those dayum chemtrails showing at 9:36 those lousy rotten bastards .. And at 14:20 the lines / trails are widening 'till hours later most likely they flooded the sky with the gray haze of chemtrail soup .. Great video as usual, I've seen a few of your videos already and really enjoy them as you have so much great information and and your own excellent style of dialogue and great photography skills. Keep doing what you do it's very much appreciated ..
I’m watching this video and I just got to say I’m surprised that you went to Pacoima. It’s my hometown and I love how it’s on CZcams. I don’t see much about the valley
It's sad what happened to Ritchie, Buddy and JP Ritchie was just getting famous and starting to fly when it all came crashing down and all at 17 years old. I always wondered what their music would of been like if those guys did not die that night.
Very good vlog I seen labamba a lot over the years it's just one of those movies whenever it's on you gotta watch great actor's cause back then they all were basically unknown at the time but great movie great vlog one thing though I wish could have been mentioned what happened to Donna?
I remember watching La Bamba on LSD in a dollar movie theater with my friend at 14 yrs old and we laugh straight for the entire movie and the place was packed with Mexican people i was surprised we didn't get kick out or attack lol they were nice Mexican people mostly immigrants but what a memory.
My parents were very into music when I was young. (In the 80s) I was 7 and had a 50s cassette tape of hits with Chuck berry, big bopper, buddy Holly, ritchie valens.etc...I was hooked. I found out about the movie at that time. It was over. He also, was the reason I got into music.
I have cousins how grewup in Pacoima and went to school with Valens. Last funeral I attended at that cemetery, I looked up Valen's plot. Ritchie Valens and Selena were grand musical icons who died, so young and tragically.
That really was an AWESOME, awesome movie. You can watch it every few years and still not be tired of it. I remember watching it on HBO too! I think I was about 13. ***SEVERAL MINUTES LATER*** Edit: Wait -- if you weren't driving the car, who was??! Was Jah at the wheel???
The La Bamba movie is still beautiful, sad, and will keep this magical musical boy alive forever in our hearts. Thanks for this visit!
Great nivt
My Aunt who lives in Washington now, went to San Fernando High School at the same time he did when she lived in Los Angeles. She remembered him singing to Donna during lunch breaks all the time at school. The girls used to smile and giggle when he was around. She said he was really nice and remembered the plane crash too. I also worked with a guy at the Stein Mart in Granada Hill's and his grandfather and Ritchie's grandfather were brothers. Turns out Ritchie was a first cousin to him.
My Mom was at the last show that Buddy Holley, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper performed for The Winter Dance Party. She was born and raised in Blackhawk County, Iowa and her birthday was a few days after the concert. So, my Grandparents allowed my Mom and her 2 sisters along with another friend to go. They went to see Buddy Holley primarily, but my Mom was turned into a huge Ritchie Valens fan after watching him preform that night. When they woke up the next day and found out all had been tragically killed, she was devastated. She could never talk about it without crying. So, that's my little story for my Mom, she's no longer here to see your vlogs, but she would have loved them! Thanks again Jordan and Jah.
That is really cool!
Great but sad story. Lost my mom a year ago and she would have loved these videos too but I only recently found this channel
@@texasgina 😞 I'm so sorry about your Mom. It kinda hurts when you forget for a minute and think "oh wow, they'd really love this - I'll have to tell them about it later!" It still happens to me with some of my loved ones who have been gone for years. But you never know, she might very well be dancing with Richie Valens somewhere right now! ♥️😉
You Know it doesn't matter how long ago your Mom and Dad have been gone. My folks have been gone 18 and 15 years and I still grieve forthem. A day doesn't pass that I think I gotta call Mom and Dad about this, then I think..."Oh."
@@smokey1255 yes that is so very sad, I do that from time to time about my parents. Deep down inside we just don't want to have to accept that they are gone. 😟😢😐
How cool of you to do this video. My dad went to San Fernando High School and graduated two classes before Valens. He knew him, and went to his funeral too. Very sad!
One of my favorite movies of all times I can watch la bamba 100’s of times and I always cry when he dies so touching and sad the day the music died wow what a true statement!
I think i did watch labamba more than a thound times...... Lol
We love Ritchie Valens and love La Bamba! I watched it so often...then my kids loved it and now my grandkids love La Bombom as my grandson calls it. Rest In Peace Ritchie...you are still missed and your music lives on!
Thanks for posting. Ritchie has touched the hearts and souls of many
So cool - I was 14 when I first saw the movie La Bamba when it was released for tv screening and was inspired to learn guitar - the sound track was awesome but I also bought Ritchie Valens original recordings as much as I love the Los Lobos cover Ritchie’s recordings have a sound and that I love - it was goal for over 30 years to visit his grave finally did last year 2018 travelling from Australia RV road trip New York to LA pulled into street where entry to the San Fernando mission Cemetry gates are at 2::00 and waited in the Rvlike an excited kid waiting for sun to come up to go in and visit his grave while I was there spoke to groundsman who said almost daily Ritchie Valens grave is visited by fans from all over the world 60 years after his death that’s is pretty incredible he has inspired many people to play guitar what legend
I fell in absolute love with his music when I was around 7-8. And still to this day, I do not understand how the plane actually crashed. He would’ve grown into such a wonderful artist. Gone too young.
It was snowing and when they were up in the air the pilot thought he was going up but he the plane was actually pointing down
E C is right also the pilot was not instrument rated only got a quick course from the owner of the plane who also owned the flying service
Valens was deeply affected by a Jan 1957 plane crash on his school grounds, killing fellow classmates. He developed a fear of flying
Alan Cofer he should have listened to that fear!
Yes the famous 1957 Pacoima mid-air collision that the wreckage crashed into the schoolyard of Pacoima Junior High School
The grandfather is buried next to him and his mom
Richie Valens’s La bamba still gets played on radio in the UK. Last Christmas I went to see the musical ‘Buddy’ at a London theatre. The song that got the most cheers was La bamba. People of all ages were singing and dancing in the isles. It was fantastic.
I've seen Ritchie's grave. My dad's buried there too at San Fernando Mission Cemetery , as are Chuck Connors, (The Rifleman), William Frawley (Fred Mertz), William Bendix (Life of Riley), Charles Beaumont (A 'Twilight Zone' writer) and quite a few others of various fame.
+MisterMasterShafter1 and Bob hope!
Yep, Mr. Hope too. There are others also, but I can't recall them off the top of my head right now.
Thank you for posting, I'm a big fan of Ritchie, Buddy too. Love your blogs, always full of great info, your dog's beautiful too. Would love to visit Ritchie and Buddy's resting place one day and maybe the Surf Ballroom, the crash site to to pay my respects. I live a long way away though, I'm from the uk, Scarborough, North Yorkshire on the east coat of England.. keep posting. With love, Vicky xxx
Jordan, I just stumbled on your Ritchie Valen's vlog. I love it. RV is one of my favorite singers he had a fabulous voice. Thank you for making this one ❤️😊😘😘
Love the movie LaBamba! My husband & I visited the Surf Ballroom last summer. It was amazing. It was open so we were allowed to walk around & take pictures. We then visited the crash site. It was very surreal.
I was destined to be musician but this movie made me keep going my dad will be 80 soon he has been a lead guitar player since 1953 I remember watching this film and standing at the water fountain at school putting water in my hair so I could have a curl like Ritchie Valens. All the girls laughed lol but I still started playing upright Bass lol had to be a rockabilly guy keep up the good work bro.
Great Video, Jordan! I love the way you honor those who have passed on. As you can see I am watching your videos in oldest to newest order. It is like I am following your life as you lived it. I started playing guitar in 1961 but I was inspired by the Ventures. I have a copy of the La Bamba DVD, I think I will watch it tonight. BTW, I remember the day when Rock N Roll died. I can remember where I was when I heard about the crash. Thanks for letting me go with on your wonderful videos. Don Walker (Muscle Shoals, Alabama)
When i watched la bamba theres something in the movie that strucked me ...the love between family the music ...up to this day ill never forget this movie when i have the opportunity to go to california i will visit his grave just like you did....
I felt so sad, I enjoyed his music very much. Richie is still missed. Thank you for taking us there ❤️
I like you, your look! your talk!
Happy new year, stay safe from
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Just came across this video on my search of Ritchie Valens music. Great video !!!
Waylon Jennings was Buddy Holley's bass layer at that time. Waylon was supposed to go on the plane with Buddy Holley and Ritchie Vallens, but he (Jennings) saw that the Big Bopper was sick with the flu so he gave up his seat to him. It was a decision that haunted Jennings the rest of his life. It was reported later that a Buddy Holley band member heard an exchange between Jennings and Holley. When Buddy Holley found out that Jennings had given up his seat, Holley told Jennings, "I hope you freeze your ass off on the bus". To which Jennings replied, " I hope your airplane crashes".
I can't believe you have Ritchie records, that's really a treasure !! Thanks for your video !! I love Ritchie and his movie La Bamba. I love your puppy. Greetings from Mendoza, Argentina.
His grandfather is buried right next to him and mother. The day they buried his grandfather was the day the airplane crashed on top of that school! Enjoying all your videos!!!!
sad he was 3 months shy oh his 18th birthday when he passed
Poor Pacoima was known as the armpit of the San Fernando Valley - probably because of all the industry. You will hear people refer to it in movies and TV derisively, but most people miss it not knowing what they were talking about. : ) I fell in love with Ritchie's music because of "La Bomba." Such a sad story of such a talent.
along with Whitney Housto 'I believe the children's "Stand By Me" and " La Bamba" were the first three songs I thought my self on my Casio keyboard lol!
Always relive my feelin of loss jus like whn i first heard. Nevea get enuff thankz Jordan tha natural 4 ur passion an sharin the love. Good work owt.. do a rocky one lol.
Great vlog on Ritchie Valens though sad at the same time. Nice encounter story with Bob Kane too. Love to hear and experience positive celebrity encounters. Yes, that was a beautiful sky shining that day. How time flies by. Thanks for taking us along to pay our respects that otherwise we never would have known to locate on our own. Nice seeing Jah too❣️❤️🙏🏻🐕🦺
I was still crying after the movie" LA Bamba " ended ,its so appreciated ur effort and work to bring this to us thank you . Go Buddy go lol 😍🐾🐕🐾
I enjoy your tours and enthusiasm on life Jordan 🦁 LaBamba is such a classic movie and Ritchie will always be luved n remembered❣🕊 Soo sad his mother's old house is not kept up 😢
I am watching it right now!! The day that music died!! Sad!! ❤✌
I know exactly where you are!!! Donna was my husband's high school principal. It's richie valens everything in pacoima. Sad side note I have a couple family members in that cemetery.
Wow, interesting info on Donna, thanx❣
Miss you my Latino brother thanks for your music 🇲🇽🎙️🎸🕊️🕯️
Like you Jordan i must have watched this show a hundred times lol still do when its on. I hope someday to visit his grave and pay may respect’s to thanks for sharing !
Awesome. Such history! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Jordan, what a fantastic vlog! You and Jah, walking up and down those steps were amazing! No wonder the stars stayed fit! 😅
When you visited Ritchie Valens and his mom's grave; it was touching! When you touched his tomb stone; I shed a tear! 😢
Ritchie and everyone on that plane; left us to soon! I still love the La Bamba song! The Movie was iconic; as well! R.I.P. Ritchie 🙏
Love your stories about why you went into music and the Bob Keene story - incredible!!
Oh my goodness. He was only 17. So sorry that He died so young. My sister had His albums years ago and I remember when He passed away. I was only 5 years old. My sister was 14. May He R.I.P. and Buddy Holly and Big Bopper. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing this video.
Hey Jordan, great video. I saw the movie years ago, but I don't remember it now. Maybe it's time I should watch it again. Thanks for the William Frawley grave site tour as well.
I'm I'm Canterbury U.K.
it is time to watch that film again.
take care, virtual friend
La bamba got me into ritchie too. I being left handed started playing right handed guitar due to it. Ritchie was left handed too. I took a trip in 2015 to the Surf Ballroom (the last place Ritchie and Buddy played) and I went to the crash site. So surreal.
Hey Jordan just came here from the Phil Hartman vlog but couldn't comment there, so just wanted to say even if it was sad it def was a well received vlog on his passing n life, and too see ww house karate kids n Brady's was a treat as well kudos to that vid, and the in depth backgrounds you venture on for us cheers to good vlogging 🤘
I loved his movie growing up. Funny thing my 3 year old son heard the song for the first time a couple of days ago and he loved the song. Playing his air guitar and dancing. Lol
Bought Richie's 45 r.p.m.s back when I was a kid. I remember very well the day of the plane crash. I had just turned 12 y.o. the month before. Was a sad day for all who enjoyed Richie's music.
Watching you go up and down the stairs felt like i was at the Gym doing the Stairmaster your right i used to be fit and now that i stopped and started again is the worst feeling ever!Great video
Gonna visit him on Monday so thank you for leading the way!
how was your visit.
please elaborate.
I in Canterbury U.K. , I really like your reaction, cos I never get to where you are .
stay safe please
respect to you.X.
Loved this video! I loved the movie La Bamba.
I greatly enjoyed this video. Thank you very much.
I want to come see all these places some day !
Ever since I was little ❤
Big fan of Ritchie this was awesome thankyou so much our latin hero !!
So happy to know that Ritchie inspire you to play music I'm sure he's very happy to know that ❤️🎸
Yes
Another great video. My name is Ricky from Brooklyn, NY. I have seen a lot of your videos and enjoyed all of them. Especially the ones you have done on Mae West. One of my favorite actresses of all time because she was just an amazing woman. I actually live in the area here in Brooklyn where she was raised. I'm very proud to say. LoL. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing more.
Hey buckeye, i to loved Ritchie as a kid....great video awesome rock on....
I enjoy your videos.. your so sweet. I'm a huge fan of Ritchie Valens also. Thankyou ! 🎶🎵♥️
I remember "the day the music died." I was 11 and really into Buddy Holly and Richie Valens(uela) and was really devistated. It was the first time in my young life that people I knew of and admired died and broke my sense of everything's going to be alright. The interesting thing about that flight is that Waylon Jennings was supposed to be on that flight but traded with either Richie or J.P. because he had a cold. Waylan went from being a member of Buddy's band to being a big country music star. I grew up in LA County until I was 20 and still miss the area. I'm now in my 70s, my house is paid for, and can't afford LA any more.
from Canterbury U.K.
beautiful story.
stay well, my virtual friend
very interesting and fascinating cemetery tour of The Great Ritchie Valens and yes watched La Bamba a few times, thank you for Sharing this from across the Pond in UK
One of my favorite movies of all time Ritchie Valens mom died 2-3 months after this movie was released and Ritchie Valens real mom was also in the movie la Bamba
Thanks for the video, I love labamba I seen it over 100 times
Love your dog! I had a chihuahua who I would take to the beach at night. (no dogs allowed) I never taught him but he would run ahead of me a few feet wait for me to catch up and then take off running again. He was such an awesome dog. Now have a rescue Chihuahua she Hates the beach go figure! Good Video.
I have been stuck at home during the virus pandemic and have been rewatching some of my favorite vlogs of yours. After seeing La Bamba and The Buddy Holly story I bought a guitar of my own. I hope that maybe you might do a vlog on The Big Bopper some day.
The best resource I have on Ritchie Valens is Ritchie Valens: The First Latino Rocker by Beverly Mendheim.
Thank u so much for sharing this ,I love to read and would appreciate reading about this talented Artist .😊 btw Just ordered this book 📖 ☺
I'm sure the book is long out of print, and I'm glad you ordered it, and hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
It was a great movie. Thanks for the great video❤
Great video! You tell such great stories!
I love La Bamba and Ritchie. My birthday is actually 30 years to the date the plane crash happened. Thanks for this tour.
I really enjoy your videos. Jah is such a good companion!
I have his first LP Ernie Valens his cousin signed it Richie's dad and Ernie's mom were brother and sister a great great guy Ernie was when I met him he believes he still owns the house at Ritchie bought before his death and the plane crash which is a terrible terrible loss for all of us in the music industry including late great Buddy Holly, and jiles p Richardson the Big bopper
Very nice video! I just watched LaBamba for the first time. Awesome story. Knew part of his story, but not much. Nice Ritchie vinyl you have. Hope you still have them.
Also, I had no idea he was already famous at 17! What a loss.
Definitely love all of your tributaries. Just saw a documentary on Barry White who said he would always be eternally grateful for Bob Keene/Keane hiring him as a producer of one of his A&R labels when he was young and struggling -- even when he "didn't know what A&R was".
I really enjoy your shows. There are great.
Cool video. Sad thing that happened to him and Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.
I love watching some of your older videos from back in the day pre-mask LOL
I love that you met his manager. Great vlog
Donna (Richie's girlfriend ) had a brother that was necking with my cousin Jannie in his car in front of her house. Jannie's big brother my cousin Harold recently out of the military (101 Airborn Div. Paratrooper) came out front and shook up the couple and proceeded to kick the young man's butt. I heard this story years later as they were two of my favorite cousins.
I was actually in Pacoima back in 2000 and I stayed at Ritche's Aunt (Ernestine) and Uncle's (Lelo )house. So I got to meet them, unfortuneatley, Ernestine was in the hospital at the time but I was able to still meet her. I live in Iowa and I'm about 2 1/2 hours-3 hours away from Clear Lake, Iowa, where Ritchie's, Buddy's and The BB's plane went down, and live about 45 minutes away from where their pilot is buried. I am actually going to be going to Clear Lake and Mason City this summer. I can take some footage from the crash site.
I saw the movie La Bamba back in 87, when it came out and honestly I had no idea who Ritchie Valens was. I only knew who the Big Bopper was and Buddy Holly. But after seeing the movie, I mean it's a real tear jerker, and I came interested in knowing more about Ritchie. Thank you so much for doing a vlog on Ritchie. As I have mentioned before, I love watching your vlogs!
Same with me. I heard of Buddy Holly. So sad died so young
Tour comment Make no sense. Did you make up your story about Ritchie's aunt and uncle?
@Chia Sanzes no of course not. How does it not make sense? I flew to Cali to visit a friend and she is friends with his family and we drove to Pacoima, and we stayed at their house. So what doesn't make sense?
I’ve been watching your videos for some time.Great Great videos ..Old Buddy Holly fan ...Greatest singer to ever live..
Rave on from Birmingham Al
Man! Look at those dayum chemtrails showing at 9:36 those lousy rotten bastards .. And at 14:20 the lines / trails are widening 'till hours later most likely they flooded the sky with the gray haze of chemtrail soup .. Great video as usual, I've seen a few of your videos already and really enjoy them as you have so much great information and and your own excellent style of dialogue and great photography skills. Keep doing what you do it's very much appreciated ..
I’m watching this video and I just got to say I’m surprised that you went to Pacoima. It’s my hometown and I love how it’s on CZcams. I don’t see much about the valley
It's sad what happened to Ritchie, Buddy and JP Ritchie was just getting famous and starting to fly when it all came crashing down and all at 17 years old. I always wondered what their music would of been like if those guys did not die that night.
I been to that cemetery my aunt and brother in law is buried there and a Doctor I used to go and see for years is buried there also .
Definitely like seeing the little guy. Another good one
I Thank you so much for this Video. I'm Addicted to La Bamba!!!
I love Long John Silvers too!!! I react just like you when I see one lol!
What a singer! So much lost! RIP: RV ♥
Love that awesome little dog.
Excellent Video!
My brother and sister had the 45 RPM of La Bamba with Donna on the B side. Played the heck out of it. I think we still have it at my moms home.
Very good vlog I seen labamba a lot over the years it's just one of those movies whenever it's on you gotta watch great actor's cause back then they all were basically unknown at the time but great movie great vlog one thing though I wish could have been mentioned what happened to Donna?
I remember watching La Bamba on LSD in a dollar movie theater with my friend at 14 yrs old and we laugh straight for the entire movie and the place was packed with Mexican people i was surprised we didn't get kick out or attack lol they were nice Mexican people mostly immigrants but what a memory.
Choked up right now long live rock and roll
Loved this vifeo. Loved richie myself growing up
I watched the movie in the 80s when it came out. Great video
My parents were very into music when I was young. (In the 80s) I was 7 and had a 50s cassette tape of hits with Chuck berry, big bopper, buddy Holly, ritchie valens.etc...I was hooked. I found out about the movie at that time. It was over. He also, was the reason I got into music.
I have cousins how grewup in Pacoima and went to school with Valens. Last funeral I attended at that cemetery, I looked up Valen's plot.
Ritchie Valens and Selena were grand musical icons who died, so young and tragically.
Your dog is so adorable love seeing his pretty face
He was so cute workin them stairs lol I love dogs they r true blue 💙 clear through
God Bless yr Soul and May U Rest In Peace. Thank u for this Story.
Today is the day the music died.. Awesome I found myself watching this video today.
Love his music & also the movie Labamba
Great video
+Iliana Valenzuela he was a major inspiration.. thank you
That really was an AWESOME, awesome movie. You can watch it every few years and still not be tired of it. I remember watching it on HBO too! I think I was about 13.
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Edit: Wait -- if you weren't driving the car, who was??! Was Jah at the wheel???
Loved it 🤗
great video Jordan PS: I noticed the chemtrails in the sky as well.