The 10 Most Influential Songs of All Time

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9. La Bamba

Ritchie Valens’ 1958 version of the traditional Mexican song “La Bamba” represents the influence Latin Music has had in the United States. This song was a true breakthrough, sang entirely in Spanish and mixing Latin beats with rock ‘n’ roll. One example of its great influence is that it is the only non-English song featured in Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

 

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