Today August 29, 1987 - “La Bamba” by Los Lobos Tops the Charts Worldwide

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On this day August 29, 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos soared to the #1 spot on the Billboard charts in America, where it remained from August 29 to September 18. The infectious tune didn’t just dominate in the U.S.; it also hit #1 in the UK, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand. The song became iconic as the theme for the 1987 film La Bamba.
 
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