Donna

Song Info:
"Donna" is a song by Ritchie Valens, released as a single in 1958. It was included in his self-titled debut album, "Ritchie Valens." The song was a tribute to his high school sweetheart, Donna Ludwig, and became one of Valens' most popular and enduring hits. "Donna" was released as the B-side to Valens' other hit single, "La Bamba," but it also enjoyed significant success on its own, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Artist Bio:
Ritchie Valens, born Richard Steven Valenzuela, was a pioneering Mexican-American rock and roll artist. He rose to fame in the late 1950s with hits like "Donna" and "La Bamba." Valens, who was just 17 years old when he died in a tragic plane crash in 1959, is considered a pioneer of Chicano rock music and one of the first Hispanic rock and roll stars. Despite his short career, Valens made a lasting impact on the music industry and continues to be celebrated for his contributions to rock and roll.