Ritchie Valens’ Come On, Let’s Go is pure rock ‘n’ roll energy packed into under two minutes. Released in 1958, this was one of Valens’ first hits, proving that even at just 17 years old, he had serious star power. The song is a fast-paced, feel-good jam with catchy guitar riffs and a driving beat that makes it impossible to sit still. Valens wrote it himself, blending rock with his Latin roots, setting the stage for future Chicano rock legends.
Though it didn’t reach the same legendary status as La Bamba, Come On, Let’s Go has been covered by rock greats like The Ramones and Los Lobos. It’s a reminder of Valens’ talent and the rock revolution he helped spark before his tragic passing in 1959.
Though it didn’t reach the same legendary status as La Bamba, Come On, Let’s Go has been covered by rock greats like The Ramones and Los Lobos. It’s a reminder of Valens’ talent and the rock revolution he helped spark before his tragic passing in 1959.
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- Ritchie Valens, Come On Let’s Go, 1950s rock
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