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La Bamba
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This one is for the Clickers Club Summer Retrospective. Classic '50's Rock'n'Roll was all about dancing and having fun.
classic rock cover
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #4
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Ritchie Valens - 1958
Uploaded
April 21, 2021
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MP3 5.3 MB • 320 kbps • 2:18
Story behind the song
All instruments and vocals performed by Michael Duran. La Bamba is the name of a folk dance from Veracruz, Mexico, circa 1900, best known from a classic 1958 Rock & Roll adaptation by 17 year old Ritchie Valens. The first Summer I actually paid any attention to, was Summer break after my 2nd year in school, when I was 7 years old. It was the summer of 1959, and Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper & Ritchie Valens had just died in a plane crash 4 months earlier, so their music was saturating the airwaves, and the radios in my older siblings rooms, I heard them everywhere. the tune that really stuck with me, and FELT like "Summer" was "La Bamba". So that tune has always reminded me of youthful Summer time fun. What exactly does "La Bamba" mean? "Bamba" has no direct English translation, but is presumably connected with two Spanish verbs "bambolear" meaning to sway, or to dangle, as in the dances' body movements, and "bambollero" which is someone "showy" who likes to boast. (yo no soy marinero, soy capitan!) meaning, I'm not a sailor, I'm a captain! So the song is a clever play on Spanish words. Perhaps that's why it's better left in Spanish.
Lyrics
La Bamba Para bailar La Bamba Para bailar La Bamba Se necessita una poca de gracia Una poca de gracia Para mi, para ti, ay arriba, ay arriba Ay, arriba arriba Por ti sere, por ti sere, por ti sere Yo no soy marinero Yo no soy marinero, soy capitan Soy capitan, soy capitan Bam ba bamba, Bam ba bamba, Bam ba bamba, Bam Para bailar La Bamba Para bailar La Bamba Se necessita una poca de gracia Una poca de gracia Para mi, para ti, ay arriba, ay arriba Oye! (Guitar solo) Orale! Para bailar La Bamba Para bailar La Bamba Se necessita una poca de gracia Una poca de gracia Para mi, para ti, ay arriba, ay arriba Ay, arriba arriba Por ti sere, por ti sere, por ti sere Bam ba bamba, Bam ba bamba, Bam ba bamba, Bam ba bamba.
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AlexisPatrick
Jun 18, 2021
Magnificent vocals, Michael Beautiful music you have played, Always I have been listening to your music more closely with these new headphones especially the new songs up top It's truly amazing how music can make us remember precious times in our lives Thank you for all the magnificent collaborations we have done
rodrica
Jun 09, 2019
Keep returning to this one...such a brilliant version of this old classic - totally blown away!
Andrew N Project
Feb 13, 2017
Wow!! What a great surprise for me!! You may sing and make it awesome - at least in this song, Mike, - I really didn't expect such a thing... All elements of the song sounds in amazingly genuine manner. Guitars are almost from the middle from the past century! How are you doing all these tricks?! :D Simply perfect... You bet! :D
T Blue
Aug 02, 2014
What a great cover with the energy and playing to go with it Tim
Major Snagg
Aug 01, 2014
Yeah, this is a bit of a surprise, it's so damn catchy. I don't speak Spanish/Mexican ?, so I've absolutely no idea what the words mean :)... only that they exude an infectious excitement and love of life. A really great version. Oh, and yes, lets hear more of your singing please. Fab.
Drumnjon
Jul 16, 2014
SWEEEEEET!:):):):) GREAT GUITAR...all around AWESOME! :):):):) JON:)
Gone4
Jul 14, 2014
This is great..this sounds like a real released professional version of the song..Amazing!! Well done!!
gabe stenziano
Jul 09, 2014
love it man. absolutely smoking and you've captured the spirit of the song perfectly.
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Jul 07, 2014
Love the bit o' grit and energy here! The fun just leaks out around the edges on this - much needed new life to a classic.
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Jul 06, 2014
Absolutely Wonderful, Michael! Your take and vocal on this classic song were just right...The mix of insrumentws and your excellent vocal were perfect for the mood of the First Song Challenge of Clickers Club. Thank you for the dl to JBBQ's Best of Best Songs Music Station.
Swampman And The Machine
Jul 05, 2014
To cool cuz ~ !
ms 007
Jul 03, 2014
Hola Vamos Micheal ... Love it ..You should of hit me on the head next time ... :) Absolutly Fantastico Bueno Gracias Ole~~ You got me again #1 on my main Station ..:) what can l say when you bring life into someones world & mak them feel so alive, the whole reason we must share such goodness tx sweety <3
Morten Gjermundsen
Jul 01, 2014
:D :D :D This is without a doubt my favorite song of the 1th Clickers Challenge. :) It was totally unexpected. But this is what a summer challenge is about. Big party tune! It sounds like you had a lot of fun putting this one together. I had fun listening to it. Really made me smile and sing along :) This is just so catchy and cool. Awesome vocals (in spainsh.. wow!!) and great guitar playing! :)
Ken Sacco
Jun 29, 2014
I la la la la love it
Sounds by Ramolly
Jun 29, 2014
Perfect song for the first challenge, Rave On!!! And the summer dance party tour 2014 takes off!!!
Pinecats
Jun 29, 2014
Is it possible to listen to this without smiling? EXCELLENT job on this Michael...beginning to end. I remember the song oh so well in much the same way you do as i was 8 in '58. Your history lesson was also very informative and cool to read. Your vox? Didn't know you sang...perhaps this is the start of a new direction! Wonderful cover, fits the theme of the challenge like a glove and well done on all counts!
The Smivets
Jun 29, 2014
You nailed this classic MD, delivering it with real energy and fizz, bringing a fantastic vintage summer vibe. And yea verily dost thou hide thy light under a bushel with the singing there - we need to be hearing more of that voice I'm thinking. Great job my friend!
Michael Bennett
Jun 29, 2014
You nailed it with this rendition of the classic Michael. Great sounding musically and your vocals sound great. Hope to hear more of your singing in the future. Great track!!!
spinaceto
Jun 29, 2014
This one was the highlight of the evening for me.....no other tracks could put me in a "Summer Feeling" like your entry did!!! And, because I am also a senior, I digged into the remembrances listening to this perfect rendition of an evergreen!!! Perfect my friend, perfect! Or should I say "CAPITÀN" to you???? ;)
Musan Dera
Jun 29, 2014
Where is the time, Michael? Ritchie Valens in 1958. Is it you singing, Michael? Think I never heard you sing before. And who is the other singer? This version sounds very authentic anyway, and old. Good job, it fits exactly into the theme.