Donna (Ritchie Valens song)

"Donna" is a song written by Ritchie Valens, featuring the '50s progression. The song was released in 1958 on Del-Fi Records. Written as a tribute to his high school sweetheart Donna Ludwig, it was Valens' highest-charting single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year. ("Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price was at number one.)

"Donna"
Single by Ritchie Valens
from the album Ritchie Valens
B-side"La Bamba"
ReleasedSeptember 1958
RecordedSeptember 16, 1958, Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles
GenreRock and roll, doo wop
Length2:20
LabelDel-Fi 4110
Songwriter(s)Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens singles chronology
"Come On, Let's Go" / "Framed"
(1958)
"Donna" / "La Bamba"
(1958)
"Fast Freight" / "Big Baby Blues"
(1959)
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