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On December 27th Ritchie made his second appearance on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, this time singing “Donna.” Bob Keane remembered Dick Clark saying that he believed Ritchie was the most talented young artist he’d ever had on his show.
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...
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We all were supposed to be on the stage for Dick Clark's Birthday Show on November 29, 1958 but an airline strike caused a delay. We all got to meet Bobby Darin, Frankie Avalon and Connie Francis at a party though.
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A Western-themed show, with Dick Clark and guests in cowboy attire. Paul Anka ("Lonely Boy"), Jesse Belvin ("Guess Who?"), Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks (featuring drummer Levon Helm ) ("Forty Days"), Johnny Horton ("The Battle of New Orleans"), The Skyliners ("Since I Don't Have You" and "This I Swear").
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The Dick Clark Show is an American musical variety show broadcast weekly in the United States on the ABC television network 7:30-8 PM on Saturdays from February 15, 1958 through September 10, 1960, sponsored by Beechnut Gum.
On December 27, Valens performed "Donna" on The Dick Clark Show. [ citation needed ] He played a few more shows in New York, including his only performance at the famous Apollo Theater . [16] On January 17, 1959, he appeared at West Covina High School with Sam Cooke for a student organized fundraiser called "The Teen Canteen Foundation".
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