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   "Donna" is a song written by Ritchie Valens, featuring the '50s progression. The song was released in 1958 on Del-Fi Records. Written as a tribute to his high school sweetheart Donna Ludwig, it was Valens' highest-charting single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year.

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   Jan 10, 2022 · Ritchie Valens' second single, "Donna," became his "breakthrough" hit. With the song's popularity, he quit school and focused on his burgeoning music career.

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   Donna by Ritchie Valens song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position.

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   Dec 11, 2020 · Ritchie Valens was just 17 years old when he scored the smash hits "La Bamba" and "Donna" in 1958, which feature his virtuoso-level guitar playing and classic crooner-style voice, respectively.

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   Jan 11, 2024 · "Donna" is a song written by Ritchie Valens, featuring the '50s progression. The song was released in 1958 on Del-Fi Records. Written as a tribute to his high school sweetheart Donna Ludwig,...

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   Apr 24, 2024 · “Donna” was released in 1958 and quickly became a hit for Ritchie Valens. The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained on the chart for 23 weeks. The song’s success helped to establish Ritchie as a rising star in the music industry.

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   Why did Ritchie Valens write 'Donna'?

   • “Donna” was written as a tribute to Ritchie Valens’ high school sweetheart, Donna Ludwig. Donna was just 16 years old when she met Ritchie, but they fell in love at first sight. Ritchie was so smitten with Donna that he wrote a song for her, which became his first commercial success as a musician.

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   What is Ritchie Valens best known for?

   • Ritchie Valens is a legendary singer-songwriter best known for his hit song “La Bamba.” However, he also had numerous other tracks that have become timeless classics, including “Donna,” released in 1958. The song is named after his girlfriend Donna Ludwig, and it has a special meaning that evokes emotions in all who listen to it.

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   Did Valens write a song about Donna Fox?

   • According to Donna Ludwig (who later became Donna Fox), Valens told her that he was writing a song about her, but the first time she heard it was on the radio in her car. Her girlfriends went justifiably crazy and got even more excited when the DJ played it again.

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   Did Valens take creative liberties in 'Donna'?

   • According to The Washington Post, the film took a few creative liberties, particularly in regards to Valens' romantic life. In the film, Valens (portrayed by Lou Diamond Phillips) is head over heels in love with girlfriend Donna Ludwig (Danielle Von Zerneck), and he records the moony love song "Donna" in her honor.

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