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| Written by | William Clauson |
| Date | 1958 |
"La Bamba" is a folk song, best known from a 1958 adaptation by Ritchie Valens, a top 40 hit on the U.S. charts, and one of early rock and roll's best-known songs. Los Lobos later covered the song for the film of the same name, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Bean Bunny and the Muppet cast performed the song in episode 105 of The Jim Henson Hour.
The Dancing Grandmas dance to this song in episode 204 of Muppets Tonight.
Sesame Street spoofed the song with "Baa Baa Bamba", performed by Luis and some Muppet animals.
Rosita begins singing the song when showing Big Bird how his cousin, Abelardo, can use the maracas Big Bird has brought out for his visit in Sesame Street Episode 3646.
The 2000 version of the toy Rock & Roll Ernie sings the song.
A fourth season episode of Farscape is titled "La Bomba."
A series of animated Plaza Sésamo inserts showcasing different music genres and dances feature the song, altering the arrangement to fit the music style presented.