Ritchie Valens "(You're) The Only One" with COLOUR 50s cine film

[@kevindavis4155]

A would have loved being teenager in 50s rip my boy ritchieeeeeee

[@MYPCable]

A day like today but 1941, He was born in Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, United States. Richard Steven Valenzuela Reyes, better known by the pseudonym Ritchie Valens, who was a Chicano (Son of Mexican Parents) musician, singer and guitarist. Although his Valens career lasted only eight months, he became one of the pioneers of Rock & Roll and also the precursor of rock movement, so much so that he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Happy 80 years Ritchie!... And once again, grateful for such extraordinary work that you have done to one of the great Rock & Roll Pioneers proudly with Mexican roots and a way to grasp this legacy that he has left us for prosperity are these beautiful songs and that with a touch that you have given them, you give them a unique essence that will undoubtedly last forever ... We will share these topics on our On Line Radio. Receive a congratulation and a cordial greeting from Mexico City.

[@RavienUK]

Gosh, thank you so much for those very kind words Volk's Freunde! Ritchie's musical legacy (including un-finished demos) definitely lives on. I've been upgrading my music room recently & will be starting work on his other demos (I have a brilliant idea for the video, can't say too much at the moment!). Best wishes to you (& your online radio listeners) from the UK. And a belated Happy Birthday to Ritchie - "Let's Rock 'n' Roll !"

[@MatthewAnderson707]

It's a horrible shame Ritchie died so young. He was exploding with talent people can only dream of. An excellent ranchero/blues guitarist with an angellic tenor voice, caressing those words like velvet. No one will ever mix Latin and Blues exactly like he did or play or sing like he did. There will only ever be one Ritchie Valens. He deserved better than the ending he got. Especially a nice young man like himself, who did everything he could to support and take care of his family. Rest in peace Ritchie. Keep on rocking. P.S. - The man with the bass on the right in the photo at 2:20 is Waylon Jennings. He, Tommy Allsup and Carl Bunch (when he wasn't stuck in the hospital with frostbitten feet) backed up the all of acts on the Winter Dance Party, not just Buddy Holly.

[@NEEL-f6p]

Accidentally found the film ,, La Bamba ,, in the archive. What movie!!! What a singer! Such a tragic fate on the rise. An era that is gone and will never be again. I think he would have reached the level of Elvis Presley. God gave him everything. Ridiculous death.

[@smokeybinionjr.5723]

This is my first time to hear this beautiful song. Nice job on the music arrangements. Thank you for posting. REST IN PEACE RICHIE VALENS. Smokey Binion, Jr.

[@RavienUK]

Thanq for your nice comment Smokey Binion, Jr. I'm still hoping to have another song finished someday!

[@Peppers19781978]

This song by Ritchie is such a lost and overlooked gem and it's a shame he was taken so young. I think this would've easily been as big as Donna and dare I say better? It's a very haunting song too because of the tragedy that happened. Really love what you have done to this should've and could've been classic Ritchie demo.

[@RavienUK]

Thank you Jason, really appreciated! I've still got to finish some more demos of Ritchie's. Hopefully will find new cine film to accompany them too.

[@Davethumma]

This would have gone platinum if not diamond 🔹

[@GrandpaLucasMusic]

Thank you so much for this! I find it heartbreaking how this young man vanished so soon, a legacy stolen, seemingly forgotten. This is such a wonderful way of reviving his impactful music. The accompaniment is hauntingly beautiful and suits the song so well.

[@RavienUK]

Gosh, thank you for your nice comment. It really was a tragedy to lose someone so talented and still a teenager. Thankfully his music (and demos!) live on for newer generations to appreciate.

[@Davethumma]

This is not a demo it has been relesed the title is NOW THAT YOUR GOING CHANGING THE TITLE OF A SONG BUT USING THE EXACT SAME MUSIC AND LYRICS ​@@RavienUK IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF THE COMPOSER COPYRIGHT AKA THE MUSIC AND THE THE AUTHORS COPYRIGHT WICH IS THE PERSON WHO WROTE THE LYRICS YOU WILL BE SUIED BY SONY MUSIC CONGLOMERENT CORPORATION

[@lokofreestyle5430]

Long live Ritchie Valens 🎸

[@salvaiisweeto3474]

God, this is amazing!!! I absolutely love the demo tapes recorded by Ritchie, and you completed it perfectly!

[@RavienUK]

OMGosh, thanq I really appreciate your comment. New over-dubs in the future, I'm sure :-)

[@That_AMC_Guy]

Very interesting. Never heard this before and I own everything Ritchie Valens. This wasn't even included on "The Lost Tapes" CD.... very curious.

[@karlfortuin5794]

Ritchie had such a hunger for entertainment he paved the way for future latino musicians such as Carlos Santana selena los Lobos los lonely boys jennifer Lopez Ricky Martin & gloria estefan ( Miami sound machine ) & your music will continue to live in our ❤s we miss you my fellow latino brother 1941/ 1959 🇲🇽🎸🎙🕊🕯

[@LaChinita1019]

Amazing Ritchie was so accomplished for such a young artist

[@El_VOCHITO]

En paz descanse mi guitarrista favorito. Ritchie Valens.y agradesco está hermosa canción que nos dejó.

[@portervillelouis]

Hi again, I have watched this beautiful video over and over and over ......it is a magical video when you added the videos from Ritchies era, the 1950’s ..with the actual 1950’s cars and buildings Ritchie would have lived with . AFTER Ritchie died , his manager Bob Keane released Ritchies second LP, titled RITCHIE” . Mr. Keane narrates that many of the songs....including the one you used here...were “ ideas” and workings for new songs. There is magic in these “ unfinished” songs where it is only Ritchies wonderful voice and his guitar .......that you hear...as if you were right there in the room with him. I WOULD ASK if you could please do to all those other “ unfinished” recordings and do to them what you did here. WE ALL know that all singers recordings are “ fixed up” in the studio by sound engineers....like what you did here . I think Bob Keane would be very supportive if you did that. I have corresponded with Ms. Beverly Mendheim ( who posted her views ) who is the splendid author of a very wonderful book on Ritchie . She felt the violins overshadowed Ritchies guitar. With all due respect with her views, I myself really love the violins, and think they create a very heavenly and classical sound to this so beautiful voice of this song. Thank you very much ...Louis velasquez

[@RavienUK]

OMGosh thank you for that portervillelouis - it's comments like this that make everything worthwhile! Yes, I specifically chose these cinefilm clips (circa 1955-1958) as they are areas near to where GoldStar / Bob Keane's studio was - Ritchie will definitely have seen this I'm sure! With regards to all those un-finished demos... I'm currently trying to get my hearing a bit better but will be starting again very soon on the next RV demo (currently retitled to "Dance, Dance, Dance" - I keep hearing this, hence new title!). Finally, ah yes, it's good we all have different views on how Ritchie's music should sound - I might even try some Doo-Wop vocals on that other Ritchie Valens demo in the future! (it's just an idea at the moment). In the meantime, thank you again Louis. I shall be listening again to all of Ritchie's demos for inspiration & sincerely hoping Hi-Tone 1958 releases more fantastic songs - a truly amazing RV vocalist & performer! Kind Regards, Rae ('Ravien' formerly Tone Fury - I got bored of that name!).

[@Hi-Tone-ch7sg]

I'm really impressed, Rockdale Recordings, I really love it man !!!! such a great overdubs WOW!

[@RavienUK]

Thanq so much Hi-Tone 1958 - I'm sure new Ritchie material will be appearing soon! Can't wait to hear your new recordings too - Ritchie's popularity will rise again!

[@jesusavila629]

@@RavienUK any download link also instrumental of this version , hearing his guitar and the violins bring peace !

[@RavienUK]

Thanq Jesus ! No download link unfortunately. There might be an instrumental version on KZbin somewhere, I'm unsure

[@melissaortiz786]

Beautiful! You did an amazing job!

[@RavienUK]

Thank you so much!

[@Davethumma]

Ravin thank you so much may you be blessed wishin you an amazing wensday my friend and keep them great songs coming sincerely David a. Thumma

[@RavienUK]

Thank you David, all the best to you too

[@Davethumma]

@RavienUK may you have a very merry Christmas and a happy 2025

[@elliottsmith9220]

This is great as it is.

[@RavienUK]

Thank you

[@x19guy]

Wow the flying A gave me chills. What an amazing, trippy video.

[@rrv1959]

So beautiful

[@RavienUK]

Thank you

[@Sambouz]

Magnificent

[@RavienUK]

Thank you

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

Still missed.

[@jean-baptistemersiol4581]

Great job ♥️♥️♥️

[@RavienUK]

Thank you!

[@lucianodosanjos7536]

Fantástico... Gostei... 🇧🇷

[@RavienUK]

Thank you!

[@thebluewanderers1193]

Excellent accompaniment!

[@RavienUK]

Thanq!

[@kayem8143]

Pls do not delete this! It sounds amazing!!

[@RavienUK]

Gosh, thanq Kay! I've no intention of deleting it - might re-work it for a more 'fuller' sound in future (uploaded as a seperate version). I wonder if Ritchie's family have ever heard this version? Would be amazing if they have!

[@CbriaRules1]

I dunno how you did it, but this is great! Your extra instrumentals complemented this so much!

[@RavienUK]

Thanq so much!

[@beverlymendheim5691]

As the author of the book, RITCHIE VALENS, FIRST LATINO ROCKER, I've always imagined NOW YOU'RE GONE and MY DARLIN'S GONE, as more of a Doo-Wop sound with rich background harmonies. The violins tend to shut out Ritchie's guitar sounds.

[@RavienUK]

Hi, unfortunately I'm not a singer & wanted to keep Ritchie's vocals as clear as possible. This was just my interpretation with very limited equipment. Maybe somebody else could try a version you describe? Have a listen to Hi-Tone 1958 - he really is uncannily like Ritchie (I'm a subscriber)

[@thebluewanderers1193]

BEVERLY MENDHEIM I also imagined it with more of a doo-wop feel

[@portervillelouis]

Hi Beverly. It’s nice to hear from you. Peace and much love...Louis in San Diego ( I’ll always regret not having bought your copy of Ritchies record autographed )

[@portervillelouis]

WONDERFUL VIDEO MODERN COLOR this is one of my favorite Valens songs Like being there with him in a room You got the title wrong It’s. “NOW THAT YOU’RE GONE” Absolutely beautiful video

[@RavienUK]

Thank you portervillelois. Ah yes, I re-titled it as, whilst working on the demo, I kept hearing "You're The Only One" (even added during the vocal 'out-take'!). Original title is mentioned in the description. Thanks again for your nice comment :-)

[@maybe7172]

Memorys Of Fiftees

[@MasonBarge]

Nice production, Rockdale. Valens is pitchy on the vocal track but his voice quality comes through. I bet Bob Keane would have made him sing it 100 times until the vocal was perfect. I can imagine a major hit!

[@RavienUK]

Thanq Mason !

[@Tcamp95818]

Very nicely done

[@RavienUK]

Thanq!

[@rafaelchipana1470]

Q lástima q Richie fuera tan pronto 😫😿

[@leorios4335]

Plz don’t delete this vid

[@RavienUK]

Hi Leo, I think it will be on here for quite some time. Thanq for watching!

[@mattezhackblip]

The title is wrong, this song is called ”Now You’re Gone”. Otherwise, great job!

[@louiejrsaraiva6553]

If it's "Now You're Gone" than it's a completely different version.

[@elliottsmith9220]

Can't find him singing this. Is this ai

[@RavienUK]

Definitely not AI, it is Ritchie Valens singing ! This was an un-released demo recorded by Bob Keane (Ritchie's recording manager at the time). I just added other instruments & played along / enhanced the demo etc. I still have other un-finished demos I started but unsure if I'll ever finish them (severe hearing loss now).

[@elliottsmith9220]

@RavienUK thank you for the information and this work-most appreciated -hopefully you will complete other demos.God bless

[@RavienUK]

Thank you Elliott, very kind of you. Maybe one day I'll finish them (I've re-titled one un-finished demo to "Dance, Dance, Dance !"). It's a bit tricky though as Ritchie increases the tempo as he gets more confident with his song. I'll try & have something ready for Feb 2025 (or sooner!). Thanks again!