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"La Bamba" became a hit in 1958. The song, originally a Mexican folk song, was popularized by Ritchie Valens, a Mexican-American singer and guitarist. Valens' version of "La Bamba" was released in 1958 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's success helped to popularize rock and roll among Hispanic audiences and is considered a classic of the genre.