1 00:01:45,422 --> 00:01:46,298 Richie... 2 00:01:46,422 --> 00:01:47,901 ...time to get up. 3 00:02:12,222 --> 00:02:15,498 The harder you work, the more you're paid. What's holding you up? 4 00:03:53,622 --> 00:03:56,011 Come on, we're wasting money. 5 00:04:03,662 --> 00:04:06,017 "Don't you touch me," I says. 6 00:04:06,102 --> 00:04:08,855 "I'm tired of being hit by men, already." 7 00:04:09,022 --> 00:04:10,137 So, I punched him. 8 00:04:10,222 --> 00:04:13,817 His feet went up, and when he hit the floor, I thought he was dead. 9 00:04:13,902 --> 00:04:17,815 I says to him, "Sweetheart, if you don't like it, you can lam it." 10 00:04:18,582 --> 00:04:19,776 So he lammed it. 11 00:04:35,422 --> 00:04:36,298 Richie? 12 00:04:39,102 --> 00:04:39,818 Bob? 13 00:04:45,502 --> 00:04:47,333 Richie, you taking a break already? 14 00:04:48,902 --> 00:04:49,891 So, Mr. Big Shot... 15 00:04:50,822 --> 00:04:52,141 ...you finally showed up. 16 00:04:52,222 --> 00:04:54,611 I'm lucky I even found this place. 17 00:04:56,422 --> 00:04:57,411 Rosie... 18 00:04:58,022 --> 00:04:59,421 ...this is my brother, Bob. 19 00:05:01,582 --> 00:05:03,732 Why did you wait a year to join us? 20 00:05:12,422 --> 00:05:14,652 Bob, watch it! My guitar, man. 21 00:05:15,782 --> 00:05:19,570 Sorry, I didn't know that piece of junk was so important to you. 22 00:05:20,302 --> 00:05:22,099 I even sleep with it. 23 00:05:22,182 --> 00:05:23,456 It's no hole. 24 00:05:24,182 --> 00:05:25,171 Come on. 25 00:05:27,382 --> 00:05:28,861 Jersey Joe. 26 00:05:32,022 --> 00:05:33,296 Joe Louis. 27 00:05:33,862 --> 00:05:35,341 Rocky Marciano. 28 00:05:37,142 --> 00:05:39,610 You okay? Can you move it? 29 00:05:40,782 --> 00:05:41,771 You all right? 30 00:05:42,462 --> 00:05:43,815 Can you move it? 31 00:05:46,942 --> 00:05:48,421 You've grown, cabron. 32 00:05:49,142 --> 00:05:51,576 You're a big sucker for 16. 33 00:05:51,982 --> 00:05:54,052 - What's the matter, you miss me? - No. 34 00:05:54,182 --> 00:05:55,092 You should have. 35 00:05:57,742 --> 00:05:59,573 What was it like inside? 36 00:05:59,822 --> 00:06:01,540 The joint is the joint. 37 00:06:02,182 --> 00:06:04,457 Why didn't you come home after you got out? 38 00:06:04,582 --> 00:06:07,050 We haven't had a home since Steve died. 39 00:06:07,582 --> 00:06:09,573 Don't be such a dreamer, man. 40 00:06:10,542 --> 00:06:12,612 My dreams are pure rock 'n' roll. 41 00:06:26,582 --> 00:06:29,654 - Go wash your hands for dinner. - Okay, mama. 42 00:06:49,982 --> 00:06:53,179 You little pigs. I'm going to tell your mothers on you. 43 00:06:53,262 --> 00:06:54,490 Wait and see! 44 00:06:55,542 --> 00:06:56,941 You tell 'em, Rosie! 45 00:07:03,582 --> 00:07:05,971 Mom, what in hell are you doing here? 46 00:07:06,502 --> 00:07:07,537 Working. 47 00:07:07,622 --> 00:07:09,578 I came to take you out of this dump. 48 00:07:09,702 --> 00:07:11,420 Not before we make some money. 49 00:07:21,142 --> 00:07:22,461 I mean honest money. 50 00:07:23,662 --> 00:07:26,859 I've been working. Why can't you believe for once? 51 00:07:29,422 --> 00:07:31,492 Mom, what's going on? 52 00:07:36,262 --> 00:07:38,981 We're getting out of this shit hole tomorrow. 53 00:07:44,342 --> 00:07:45,331 Okay. 54 00:08:00,182 --> 00:08:01,171 Oh, God. 55 00:08:06,142 --> 00:08:07,131 Oh, please. 56 00:08:14,382 --> 00:08:15,940 Tell me you love me. 57 00:08:48,382 --> 00:08:50,771 Why didn't you tell me this was your first time? 58 00:08:53,262 --> 00:08:54,411 You didn't ask. 59 00:09:02,142 --> 00:09:03,370 You coming, Richie? 60 00:09:03,462 --> 00:09:05,054 No, I'll wait up a while. 61 00:09:22,222 --> 00:09:24,019 You're really something, you know? 62 00:09:47,462 --> 00:09:48,372 What's up? 63 00:09:56,502 --> 00:09:57,935 I should ask you. 64 00:10:00,382 --> 00:10:02,418 Wait a minute. 65 00:10:04,302 --> 00:10:05,621 Did I horn in on you? 66 00:10:05,702 --> 00:10:06,737 Just forget it. 67 00:10:08,822 --> 00:10:10,414 I thought you'd changed. 68 00:10:13,102 --> 00:10:14,376 Come on! 69 00:10:17,142 --> 00:10:18,860 Come stay with us sometime. 70 00:10:18,942 --> 00:10:22,173 Bob got us a house in Pacoima. We could visit L.A. 71 00:10:22,662 --> 00:10:24,653 You'll be late for work. 72 00:10:25,142 --> 00:10:26,541 My dad wouldn't like it. 73 00:10:26,782 --> 00:10:28,010 Come on, let's go. 74 00:10:28,102 --> 00:10:29,376 I love you. 75 00:10:29,942 --> 00:10:31,216 'Bye, Connie. 76 00:10:32,582 --> 00:10:33,571 Goodbye. 77 00:10:42,342 --> 00:10:43,377 'Bye, Rosie. 78 00:11:07,782 --> 00:11:08,373 Rosa! 79 00:11:33,422 --> 00:11:36,414 Connie, don't let the baby fall off the chair. 80 00:11:45,422 --> 00:11:47,299 Breakfast is ready. I'm off to work. 81 00:11:47,382 --> 00:11:49,577 - Don't ditch school today. - Thanks, mom. 82 00:11:53,182 --> 00:11:56,094 Rosie, the baby's with the girls. See you tonight. 83 00:12:15,422 --> 00:12:16,411 'Morning, Rosie. 84 00:12:18,102 --> 00:12:19,091 'Morning, girls. 85 00:12:31,502 --> 00:12:33,094 Bob come in last night? 86 00:12:34,982 --> 00:12:37,291 He doesn't spend much time at home, does he? 87 00:12:39,102 --> 00:12:40,376 You do. 88 00:12:42,022 --> 00:12:43,011 Yeah, well... 89 00:12:44,222 --> 00:12:45,211 ...I'm me. 90 00:12:48,622 --> 00:12:49,611 Quiet. 91 00:12:49,782 --> 00:12:51,215 Class is in session. 92 00:13:08,022 --> 00:13:10,138 Take out your history books. Chapter 7. 93 00:13:10,462 --> 00:13:12,054 Who is the blonde? 94 00:13:12,542 --> 00:13:15,261 I don't know. But I think I'm in love. 95 00:13:16,422 --> 00:13:17,491 Forget it. 96 00:13:17,582 --> 00:13:19,812 She's way above your class, High Tone. 97 00:13:20,542 --> 00:13:22,851 Just concentrate on that audition tonight. 98 00:13:37,302 --> 00:13:38,815 - Hi. - Hi. 99 00:13:41,302 --> 00:13:43,213 They call me High Tone. You? 100 00:13:43,502 --> 00:13:44,378 Donna. 101 00:13:44,462 --> 00:13:46,180 Mind if I walk with you, Donna? 102 00:13:46,782 --> 00:13:47,817 Sure. 103 00:13:49,582 --> 00:13:51,618 I mean, no, I don't mind. 104 00:13:52,302 --> 00:13:54,133 Donna. That's a nice name. 105 00:13:55,422 --> 00:13:57,333 Look, call me Richie. 106 00:13:59,062 --> 00:14:00,495 This is my class. 107 00:14:03,582 --> 00:14:05,015 Where's yours? 108 00:14:06,222 --> 00:14:08,213 In the gym. I have P.E. 109 00:14:12,342 --> 00:14:13,377 You're late. 110 00:14:13,782 --> 00:14:14,771 Yeah. 111 00:14:18,422 --> 00:14:19,172 'Bye... 112 00:14:20,822 --> 00:14:21,811 ...Donna. 113 00:14:22,942 --> 00:14:24,694 'Bye, High Tone. 114 00:14:39,902 --> 00:14:40,891 Say, Ed... 115 00:14:42,622 --> 00:14:44,533 ...you wanna buy a kilo? 116 00:14:48,782 --> 00:14:50,135 You did it, carnalito! 117 00:14:50,222 --> 00:14:52,292 By the sweat of my balls. 118 00:14:54,422 --> 00:14:55,411 You did it! 119 00:15:28,942 --> 00:15:30,136 All right. 120 00:15:32,302 --> 00:15:33,735 Richie, meet Rudy. 121 00:15:34,262 --> 00:15:36,059 He's leader of the Silhouettes. 122 00:15:39,342 --> 00:15:41,094 Look, Valenzuela... 123 00:15:41,462 --> 00:15:43,657 ...Chino tells me you're a hot shot. 124 00:15:45,902 --> 00:15:46,937 What's that? 125 00:15:47,022 --> 00:15:49,536 - My amp. - Looks like someone threw it away. 126 00:15:51,222 --> 00:15:53,133 Well, it's mine now. 127 00:15:55,702 --> 00:15:57,181 So, don't worry about it. 128 00:16:58,262 --> 00:16:59,661 No lie! 129 00:17:00,022 --> 00:17:04,334 The pendejo was smoking weed. He was smoking milkweed! 130 00:17:04,942 --> 00:17:06,375 I got him back. 131 00:17:10,942 --> 00:17:13,331 Go on, Rosie, take a hit, man! 132 00:17:13,542 --> 00:17:16,010 Put a little mota in our love life. 133 00:17:18,902 --> 00:17:21,860 Baby, I need some action tonight. 134 00:17:33,422 --> 00:17:34,775 Come on, baby. 135 00:17:34,902 --> 00:17:37,621 Rosie, come here. I was only joking. 136 00:17:43,942 --> 00:17:45,694 Open the door. 137 00:17:46,262 --> 00:17:47,297 Go away. 138 00:17:48,342 --> 00:17:50,412 Know what? Let's get going. 139 00:17:52,262 --> 00:17:53,581 - Go where? - Home. 140 00:17:53,782 --> 00:17:55,534 Other people sleep, you know. 141 00:17:57,702 --> 00:17:59,340 You don't have to split. 142 00:17:59,422 --> 00:18:00,855 Rosie, we're leaving. 143 00:18:01,062 --> 00:18:05,055 I'm serious. Stick around. Rosie'll be out in a second. 144 00:18:05,622 --> 00:18:07,374 Rosie, come on out! 145 00:18:07,742 --> 00:18:09,573 Hassle it out with your old lady. 146 00:18:12,102 --> 00:18:13,694 I know what's happening. 147 00:18:17,902 --> 00:18:19,381 Good night, Bob. 148 00:18:25,702 --> 00:18:26,612 Come on, Rosie. 149 00:18:26,902 --> 00:18:28,893 Open the door. 150 00:18:33,822 --> 00:18:36,620 I said, "Open the door," goddamn it! 151 00:18:37,102 --> 00:18:38,774 Stop it. I'm trying to sleep. 152 00:18:39,382 --> 00:18:41,179 Open the goddamn door! 153 00:18:41,262 --> 00:18:45,699 Leave me alone! Go away! Go get drunk for all I care. 154 00:18:46,222 --> 00:18:48,611 Okay, babe, you asked for it. 155 00:19:03,222 --> 00:19:06,771 Our first gig's next Friday night. Let me see if you're ready by then. 156 00:19:06,942 --> 00:19:07,931 Right. 157 00:19:18,222 --> 00:19:20,019 Rosie, are you okay? 158 00:19:22,182 --> 00:19:23,774 Yeah, Richie, what do you want? 159 00:19:27,022 --> 00:19:28,137 Nothing. 160 00:19:28,302 --> 00:19:29,655 Sorry, my mistake. 161 00:19:33,462 --> 00:19:35,771 No, Bob. It's no use. No more. 162 00:19:37,182 --> 00:19:40,538 Don't you ever get enough? Is this all you want me for? 163 00:19:42,022 --> 00:19:42,613 Come here. 164 00:19:56,022 --> 00:19:57,250 What is it? 165 00:19:57,622 --> 00:20:00,420 I made it. I'm in the Silhouettes. 166 00:20:00,782 --> 00:20:02,215 Really, mijo? 167 00:20:04,182 --> 00:20:05,615 That's wonderful. 168 00:20:11,822 --> 00:20:13,016 Who's the Silhouettes? 169 00:20:13,262 --> 00:20:15,412 This is not like I expected. 170 00:20:15,942 --> 00:20:18,092 You are not like I expected. 171 00:20:18,662 --> 00:20:20,732 I don't have a life here! 172 00:20:21,782 --> 00:20:23,295 You're always gone. 173 00:20:23,542 --> 00:20:25,658 Do you think I like being here alone? 174 00:20:25,742 --> 00:20:28,381 Look, Rosie, you're not my wife! 175 00:20:30,222 --> 00:20:31,814 Stop being such a drag. 176 00:20:32,822 --> 00:20:34,733 What the shit's eating you anyway? 177 00:20:39,822 --> 00:20:40,857 I'm pregnant. 178 00:20:50,822 --> 00:20:52,574 Aren't you going to say anything? 179 00:20:52,902 --> 00:20:54,494 What's there to say? 180 00:20:55,742 --> 00:20:57,061 It's not my first... 181 00:20:57,662 --> 00:20:59,095 ...or my last. 182 00:21:13,502 --> 00:21:15,458 You son of a bitch! 183 00:21:17,262 --> 00:21:18,775 What's going on? 184 00:21:22,502 --> 00:21:24,094 Bitch! You bitch. 185 00:21:25,062 --> 00:21:27,053 Is it my fault you got pregnant? 186 00:21:29,702 --> 00:21:31,135 Richie, don't! 187 00:21:31,782 --> 00:21:33,693 - It's none of your business. - But I... 188 00:21:39,782 --> 00:21:41,852 I am not your puta! 189 00:21:44,022 --> 00:21:45,694 Do you always carry a guitar? 190 00:21:46,662 --> 00:21:48,095 It's my future. 191 00:21:48,182 --> 00:21:49,820 Sure of yourself, aren't you? 192 00:21:49,902 --> 00:21:51,654 Yeah. Aren't you? 193 00:21:53,062 --> 00:21:55,132 No, I'm the new kid on the block. 194 00:21:55,622 --> 00:21:57,135 Poor little rich girl. 195 00:21:58,022 --> 00:21:59,455 I'm not rich. 196 00:22:00,582 --> 00:22:01,571 Right. 197 00:22:06,502 --> 00:22:07,776 My dad. 198 00:22:11,262 --> 00:22:13,492 I want a place like this for my mom one day. 199 00:22:14,942 --> 00:22:15,931 Hi, Daddy! 200 00:22:20,822 --> 00:22:22,255 I have to go. 201 00:22:24,382 --> 00:22:25,371 Listen... 202 00:22:26,422 --> 00:22:29,175 ...I'm playing at a garage party tonight. Want to come? 203 00:22:30,382 --> 00:22:32,942 - Garage party? - It's my big debut. 204 00:22:33,102 --> 00:22:35,821 It'll be a real gas, kitten. Please, come. 205 00:22:40,342 --> 00:22:41,013 Okay. 206 00:22:43,622 --> 00:22:44,975 I'll meet you there. 207 00:22:45,062 --> 00:22:47,701 No problem. I wrote down the address for you... 208 00:22:48,502 --> 00:22:49,776 ...in case. 209 00:22:54,782 --> 00:22:55,771 - 'Bye. - 'Bye. 210 00:23:10,902 --> 00:23:12,176 Who's the big kid? 211 00:23:13,102 --> 00:23:14,137 A friend. 212 00:23:15,542 --> 00:23:17,533 What is he, Italian? 213 00:23:43,942 --> 00:23:46,661 - Mom, look at Richie. - I see him, baby. 214 00:24:41,062 --> 00:24:43,292 Mama, when's Richie going to sing? 215 00:24:43,422 --> 00:24:46,016 Pretty soon. Now stop asking me. 216 00:24:49,302 --> 00:24:52,214 We thank all of you for attending our dance tonight. 217 00:24:52,542 --> 00:24:55,261 We hope you had an evening to remember. 218 00:24:55,582 --> 00:24:57,493 So, until next time... 219 00:24:58,102 --> 00:25:01,936 ...speaking for myself, Rudy Castro, and all the guys in the band... 220 00:25:02,022 --> 00:25:05,856 ...we are the Silhouettes, bidding you a good night. 221 00:25:16,742 --> 00:25:18,255 Goodnight, Richie. 222 00:25:21,022 --> 00:25:23,456 What do they mean, not letting you sing? 223 00:25:24,982 --> 00:25:26,540 Who do they want, Elvis? 224 00:25:26,622 --> 00:25:29,295 No big deal. I'll make them come around. 225 00:25:29,742 --> 00:25:32,779 They don't know who they're dealing with. 226 00:25:33,942 --> 00:25:37,457 My granddaddy was a full-blooded Yaqui Indian. 227 00:25:54,982 --> 00:25:57,291 What's the matter? Bad dreams? 228 00:26:00,862 --> 00:26:02,454 I'm sorry, carnal. 229 00:26:02,822 --> 00:26:05,211 I didn't mean to wake you up but... 230 00:26:05,662 --> 00:26:07,892 ...I need a place to crash. 231 00:26:10,022 --> 00:26:12,934 No, man, here. Come on. Get some rest. 232 00:26:22,462 --> 00:26:24,054 Keep your ass to the wall. 233 00:26:24,142 --> 00:26:27,134 I'm so messed up, I may take you for Rosie. 234 00:26:38,422 --> 00:26:40,982 Where'd you get this picture of Steve? 235 00:26:41,222 --> 00:26:43,133 Mom gave it to me after the funeral. 236 00:26:44,582 --> 00:26:46,652 I wish I could have been there. 237 00:26:54,342 --> 00:26:57,220 But he was your dad, anyway. Not mine. 238 00:26:59,422 --> 00:27:01,652 Don't forget to turn off the light. 239 00:27:10,742 --> 00:27:12,175 You been laid yet? 240 00:27:12,542 --> 00:27:15,261 I'm serious. I know what your problem is. 241 00:27:15,942 --> 00:27:17,898 Sperm pressure. It's scientific. 242 00:27:17,982 --> 00:27:21,657 You got hard-ons all the time, nightmares, wet dreams... 243 00:27:21,742 --> 00:27:23,653 Shut up and go to sleep! 244 00:27:27,902 --> 00:27:30,939 A kid your age needs an authority figure around. 245 00:27:31,902 --> 00:27:33,813 Believe me, I know. 246 00:27:39,862 --> 00:27:42,330 I tried to go, Richie. Honestly. 247 00:27:42,542 --> 00:27:45,102 - You don't have to apologise. - Who's apologising? 248 00:27:45,422 --> 00:27:46,855 My dad wouldn't let me. 249 00:27:47,262 --> 00:27:48,820 - Honest to God? - Honest. 250 00:27:51,302 --> 00:27:53,020 I really wanted to be there. 251 00:27:55,622 --> 00:27:57,214 Cowboy Palace! 252 00:28:01,222 --> 00:28:03,861 I can't do it, honey. Richie's a minor. 253 00:28:03,942 --> 00:28:06,012 He'll be singing, not drinking. 254 00:28:06,622 --> 00:28:08,931 Rock 'n' roll to a bunch of cowboys. 255 00:28:09,782 --> 00:28:12,171 My husband, Steve, drank himself to death in here. 256 00:28:12,782 --> 00:28:14,613 Don't you owe his boy something? 257 00:28:15,022 --> 00:28:17,013 We should've brought Chino. I need a drummer. 258 00:28:17,102 --> 00:28:20,094 Screw the Silhouettes. I'll keep the beat for you. 259 00:28:20,502 --> 00:28:23,335 They got drums inside. What're you going to play? 260 00:28:23,422 --> 00:28:24,411 Boney Maronie. 261 00:28:25,102 --> 00:28:28,731 Boney Maronie? To these shit-stompers? 262 00:28:33,982 --> 00:28:35,620 Howard, they're here! 263 00:28:35,862 --> 00:28:37,614 Cut the jukebox. 264 00:28:40,022 --> 00:28:41,933 Testing, one, two, three. 265 00:28:42,342 --> 00:28:45,618 Sure good to see you folks out there tonight. Everybody having fun? 266 00:28:45,702 --> 00:28:46,851 Turn the jukebox back on! 267 00:28:46,942 --> 00:28:50,651 One of our local boys is making his professional debut tonight right here. 268 00:28:50,742 --> 00:28:53,051 Let's give a great big round of applause for... 269 00:28:53,182 --> 00:28:56,618 ...Ricky "Ricardo" Valenzuela. 270 00:29:04,542 --> 00:29:05,531 Howdy. 271 00:29:12,582 --> 00:29:14,300 Here's one out of Lubbock, Texas. 272 00:29:14,382 --> 00:29:15,701 Lubbock, Texas? 273 00:29:15,942 --> 00:29:17,170 Follow me. 274 00:30:35,022 --> 00:30:38,094 "You don't know what you've been missing" 275 00:30:41,342 --> 00:30:43,697 We were rocking, man, we were rolling! 276 00:30:43,862 --> 00:30:46,854 Didn't I tell you? We don't need no band. 277 00:30:46,942 --> 00:30:51,458 We just play the bars with the drummer. Me, for instance. 278 00:30:51,662 --> 00:30:53,493 I'm talking about making money! 279 00:30:53,582 --> 00:30:57,700 I'm talking about making music. My music. That's all I care about. 280 00:31:01,022 --> 00:31:02,933 What you need is exposure. 281 00:31:03,342 --> 00:31:06,971 A big place where you can sell a lot of tickets, put a lot of posters up. 282 00:31:07,102 --> 00:31:08,251 You gotta think big! 283 00:31:08,382 --> 00:31:10,942 - You want to be my manager? - Sure, I can do it. 284 00:31:11,182 --> 00:31:14,492 I can get the American Legion Hall. Steve was a World War I veteran. 285 00:31:14,582 --> 00:31:16,459 What, you don't think I can do it? 286 00:31:17,702 --> 00:31:19,579 Just for that you can be my flunky. 287 00:31:19,742 --> 00:31:22,779 Mom, thanks, but no thanks. Anybody but Bob. 288 00:31:24,182 --> 00:31:26,980 - What does that mean? - Just take care of Rosie, okay stud? 289 00:31:28,142 --> 00:31:29,814 Try staying home for a change. 290 00:31:31,182 --> 00:31:32,171 Listen, punk... 291 00:31:32,262 --> 00:31:34,298 - I don't need you... - Stop it, both of you. 292 00:31:34,382 --> 00:31:36,020 Richie, don't be so "High Tone." 293 00:31:36,102 --> 00:31:40,015 And you Bob, you're your brother's keeper. You never heard of that? 294 00:31:41,622 --> 00:31:43,340 'Morning Connie, Richie. 295 00:31:45,662 --> 00:31:46,651 'Morning. 296 00:31:47,342 --> 00:31:49,731 You missed a great show last night. 297 00:31:49,862 --> 00:31:51,853 Richie was wonderful. 298 00:31:52,142 --> 00:31:54,098 Really? I'm not surprised. 299 00:31:55,582 --> 00:31:57,493 I'm flying this coop. 300 00:31:57,702 --> 00:31:58,976 Catch you all later. 301 00:31:59,382 --> 00:32:00,781 I'm late for work. 302 00:32:00,902 --> 00:32:02,699 What did I do with my purse? 303 00:32:03,062 --> 00:32:04,575 "Flying the coop." 304 00:32:04,942 --> 00:32:05,977 That's it! 305 00:32:06,422 --> 00:32:10,301 "Richard Valenzuela and his Flying Guitar." 306 00:32:21,502 --> 00:32:25,256 - This is it. What do you think? - This is beautiful, man. 307 00:32:25,342 --> 00:32:27,697 With some publicity we can raise the roof. 308 00:32:27,782 --> 00:32:31,252 You're dreaming, Valenzuela. They wouldn't even let us into this place. 309 00:32:31,342 --> 00:32:33,572 No, I told you. My mom, she set it all up. 310 00:32:34,102 --> 00:32:36,616 Since when is your mama running this band? 311 00:32:37,262 --> 00:32:40,777 - We need all the breaks we can get. - I heard that. Richie's right, man. 312 00:32:40,862 --> 00:32:41,897 No dice, Chino. 313 00:32:42,222 --> 00:32:45,294 I decide what's best for the Silhouettes, and this ain't it. 314 00:32:45,382 --> 00:32:47,418 So, let's beat it out of here. 315 00:32:47,782 --> 00:32:49,215 What's his problem? 316 00:32:52,702 --> 00:32:54,294 Are you guys coming or what? 317 00:33:00,782 --> 00:33:02,215 I guess it's "what." 318 00:33:11,062 --> 00:33:12,256 What's going on? 319 00:33:12,342 --> 00:33:14,060 Show business, mijo. 320 00:33:15,222 --> 00:33:18,259 Show business? These look like shit. 321 00:33:18,542 --> 00:33:20,612 A monkey can draw better than this. 322 00:33:21,102 --> 00:33:21,773 Oh yeah? 323 00:33:27,222 --> 00:33:29,258 Should have kept my mouth shut. 324 00:33:29,342 --> 00:33:32,220 Every wall, every liquor store. 325 00:33:32,622 --> 00:33:34,852 Every telephone pole in town. 326 00:33:34,942 --> 00:33:37,854 Hit them all! Now, tear buns! 327 00:33:57,982 --> 00:34:01,338 We need a little help hanging that crepe paper across there. 328 00:34:02,382 --> 00:34:06,136 Those chairs don't go there, Felipe. They don't go there. 329 00:34:09,142 --> 00:34:13,101 You're looking really handsome. The girls are gonna go crazy over you. 330 00:34:13,182 --> 00:34:15,742 - There's only one girl I care about. - Who's that? 331 00:34:16,462 --> 00:34:18,054 Nobody you'd know. 332 00:34:19,222 --> 00:34:22,020 - Is everything in order in here? - Perfect. Thanks, Rosie. 333 00:34:23,902 --> 00:34:25,540 We're gonna pack the place, Mom. 334 00:34:25,622 --> 00:34:29,058 I hope so. We paid for this place with our rent money. 335 00:34:31,502 --> 00:34:35,541 Someday I'll buy you the house of your dreams. I promise. 336 00:34:35,622 --> 00:34:38,011 Tell me about it. Where is Bob? 337 00:35:17,142 --> 00:35:20,020 Three cups, thirty cents. Here's your change. 338 00:35:20,222 --> 00:35:24,420 Ten cases. Counting the door, that's $150. 339 00:35:24,502 --> 00:35:26,094 We gotta do this again. 340 00:35:42,902 --> 00:35:44,938 - Did you find Bob? - What do you want? No. 341 00:35:45,022 --> 00:35:46,740 - Did you look? - No! 342 00:35:58,662 --> 00:36:01,051 - He's pretty good. - He's great. 343 00:36:03,022 --> 00:36:04,341 What'll you have? 344 00:36:04,462 --> 00:36:05,690 Can I have a Coke? 345 00:36:07,942 --> 00:36:09,534 Here's a little number... 346 00:36:09,822 --> 00:36:13,019 ...for the criminal element here tonight. 347 00:36:13,742 --> 00:36:16,097 And you know who you are. 348 00:36:43,182 --> 00:36:44,854 Look at my Richie... 349 00:36:45,102 --> 00:36:47,058 ...shining like a star. 350 00:36:49,462 --> 00:36:50,975 Look at Bob. 351 00:36:58,382 --> 00:37:01,533 You're drunk, Bob. Give me that bottle. 352 00:37:29,982 --> 00:37:31,893 That's my brother. 353 00:37:33,502 --> 00:37:34,776 Asshole! 354 00:37:54,102 --> 00:37:55,421 Stop it! 355 00:38:22,142 --> 00:38:23,416 Why, Bob? 356 00:38:24,222 --> 00:38:26,213 How could you do this to Richie? 357 00:38:26,902 --> 00:38:29,939 To Richie? I did this to me! 358 00:38:30,022 --> 00:38:33,059 That's my Bob. Always thinking of others first. 359 00:38:33,302 --> 00:38:36,453 - Shut your goddamn mouth! - Don't take it out on Rosie. 360 00:38:39,262 --> 00:38:40,741 You don't understand. 361 00:38:41,902 --> 00:38:44,462 You don't understand a goddamn thing. 362 00:38:46,982 --> 00:38:50,497 What do you think, the whole world revolves around you? 363 00:39:09,622 --> 00:39:11,135 Is this where you live? 364 00:39:12,062 --> 00:39:13,051 No. 365 00:39:13,582 --> 00:39:16,050 I live down the street. 366 00:39:16,782 --> 00:39:18,215 Hop in, I'll take you home. 367 00:39:19,782 --> 00:39:21,693 Why don't we just go for a drive? 368 00:39:21,822 --> 00:39:23,574 Okay, you drive. 369 00:39:28,542 --> 00:39:30,134 What do you think? 370 00:39:31,742 --> 00:39:33,016 Not bad... 371 00:39:33,702 --> 00:39:35,215 ...for a birthday present. 372 00:39:38,142 --> 00:39:39,734 You say you're not rich? 373 00:39:40,022 --> 00:39:43,856 My dad sells cars. Can I help it if he knows his business? 374 00:39:45,622 --> 00:39:48,011 He just didn't want me walking home anymore. 375 00:39:50,382 --> 00:39:51,656 Because of me? 376 00:39:54,942 --> 00:39:56,853 How come you've been avoiding me? 377 00:39:59,582 --> 00:40:01,220 Is it that blow-out at the dance? 378 00:40:01,582 --> 00:40:04,221 - Don't be silly. - Then what's the problem? 379 00:40:07,782 --> 00:40:08,897 My dad. 380 00:40:09,542 --> 00:40:12,534 Does it mean I can't ask you out on a regular date? 381 00:40:14,982 --> 00:40:16,813 Why don't you ask me? 382 00:40:20,062 --> 00:40:22,098 I got my own wheels now. 383 00:40:22,182 --> 00:40:24,138 Who cares what my father thinks? 384 00:40:54,502 --> 00:40:58,541 Get your ass in gear. We still got a lot of places to stop at. 385 00:40:59,622 --> 00:41:00,941 Look at this. 386 00:41:02,262 --> 00:41:05,459 It's Woody Woodpecker and Buzz Buzzard. 387 00:41:06,022 --> 00:41:07,899 This is the real stuff. 388 00:41:08,062 --> 00:41:11,338 - They make cartoons out of these things. - Can it, jerk-off. 389 00:41:11,422 --> 00:41:12,901 It's kiddie stuff. 390 00:41:13,582 --> 00:41:15,174 Finders, keepers. 391 00:41:35,942 --> 00:41:36,658 Yes? 392 00:41:42,262 --> 00:41:43,581 He lives here. Why? 393 00:42:02,342 --> 00:42:04,219 Happy birthday, mija. 394 00:42:08,062 --> 00:42:10,451 - This man here wants to talk to you. - Hi, Richie. 395 00:42:10,542 --> 00:42:12,214 Mind if I call you Richie? 396 00:42:12,302 --> 00:42:15,499 My name is Bob Keene, I'm president of Del-Fi Records in Hollywood. 397 00:42:17,222 --> 00:42:18,575 I don't speak Spanish. 398 00:42:19,782 --> 00:42:21,738 But we can speak business. 399 00:42:22,102 --> 00:42:24,377 Let me just say that I... 400 00:42:24,702 --> 00:42:28,536 ...I really dig your music, and I'd like to record it. 401 00:42:29,182 --> 00:42:30,615 What do you say? 402 00:42:33,142 --> 00:42:37,021 Welcome to Del-Fi Records. I work out of the basement. 403 00:42:38,422 --> 00:42:40,333 This is your recording studio? 404 00:42:41,422 --> 00:42:43,492 The Ampex is good, the mikes are excellent. 405 00:42:43,622 --> 00:42:47,774 What more do you need? Relax, Richie. This is just for starters. 406 00:42:48,862 --> 00:42:50,454 I thought we'd start off easy. 407 00:42:50,542 --> 00:42:52,897 Play a few riffs, move on to a couple of vocals. 408 00:42:52,982 --> 00:42:56,816 Nothing heavy. When you're ready, we'll record. 409 00:42:57,142 --> 00:42:58,541 What? Do you mean today? 410 00:42:58,622 --> 00:42:59,975 What about my band? 411 00:43:01,782 --> 00:43:05,138 Frankly, I can't use any of them. Is that a problem? 412 00:43:05,222 --> 00:43:06,974 Yeah. They're my buddies. 413 00:43:10,302 --> 00:43:11,576 Thank you. 414 00:43:11,862 --> 00:43:12,977 Excuse me. 415 00:43:13,102 --> 00:43:14,535 Wait, Richie. 416 00:43:14,902 --> 00:43:18,258 Wait a minute, man. I understand about friendship. 417 00:43:18,622 --> 00:43:20,214 I'm being honest here. 418 00:43:20,622 --> 00:43:23,500 Not everybody in this world gets a shot at the brass ring. 419 00:43:23,582 --> 00:43:27,416 You're going to have to ask yourself what's more important, your friends... 420 00:43:27,502 --> 00:43:28,855 ...or your music. 421 00:43:46,782 --> 00:43:48,056 My family. 422 00:44:41,142 --> 00:44:43,531 - Is that you? - Richie, come here. 423 00:44:48,902 --> 00:44:50,574 Did you trace this or what? 424 00:44:50,662 --> 00:44:53,381 Trace, hell. This is free hand. Look at this. 425 00:44:54,542 --> 00:44:57,852 Art contest. $500 in prizes. 426 00:44:58,622 --> 00:45:00,294 Think I should enter it? 427 00:45:00,542 --> 00:45:02,180 Yeah, go for broke. 428 00:46:05,382 --> 00:46:06,895 Fantastic. 429 00:46:28,142 --> 00:46:31,896 I wasn't there when it happened. But in the dream, it's like I am. 430 00:46:34,182 --> 00:46:35,774 My best friend got killed. 431 00:46:37,222 --> 00:46:40,020 Got crushed by one of those falling planes. 432 00:46:40,822 --> 00:46:42,335 Where were you that day? 433 00:46:43,062 --> 00:46:44,654 My grandfather's funeral. 434 00:46:45,982 --> 00:46:48,052 I guess his death saved my life. 435 00:46:51,142 --> 00:46:52,495 Thank you. 436 00:46:55,982 --> 00:46:59,497 My mom says it means I was saved for something special. 437 00:47:00,742 --> 00:47:02,016 Know what it is? 438 00:47:02,582 --> 00:47:04,015 Rock 'n' roll? 439 00:47:08,742 --> 00:47:10,334 I'm gonna be a star... 440 00:47:11,622 --> 00:47:14,534 ...because stars don't fall out of the sky, do they? 441 00:47:19,742 --> 00:47:22,575 You think I'm gonna dump garbage for the rest of my life? 442 00:47:22,662 --> 00:47:24,380 How will you support the baby? 443 00:47:24,462 --> 00:47:28,216 Drawing Woody Woodpecker? I don't want that piece of junk in here. 444 00:47:28,302 --> 00:47:31,817 Then to hell with you. You don't respect any shit I do. 445 00:47:32,102 --> 00:47:34,013 What about your respect for me? 446 00:47:46,622 --> 00:47:49,694 I almost have to rape her just to have sex. 447 00:47:51,782 --> 00:47:53,374 To her, it's dirty. 448 00:47:58,822 --> 00:47:59,811 Look, Bob... 449 00:48:01,782 --> 00:48:03,693 ...it's cool if you move in with me... 450 00:48:04,222 --> 00:48:08,056 ...but what about when the baby comes? Shouldn't you be with Rosie? 451 00:48:09,302 --> 00:48:11,862 My old man wasn't around when I was born. 452 00:48:12,342 --> 00:48:13,775 Why should I be? 453 00:48:16,622 --> 00:48:19,819 - Figure it out. - There you are, mijo. 454 00:48:19,902 --> 00:48:21,858 Bob Keene called me at the restaurant. 455 00:48:21,942 --> 00:48:25,014 You're recording at Gold Star Studios next Wednesday. 456 00:48:25,902 --> 00:48:27,176 Right in Hollywood. 457 00:48:28,382 --> 00:48:29,815 Didn't you hear me? 458 00:48:30,062 --> 00:48:32,940 That means he's going to put you under contract with Del-Fi. 459 00:48:37,542 --> 00:48:40,010 Richie, I'm so happy. 460 00:48:41,342 --> 00:48:43,537 It's only the beginning, mijo. 461 00:48:46,902 --> 00:48:48,540 Bob has great news, too. 462 00:48:48,622 --> 00:48:50,135 Come on, tell her. 463 00:48:51,782 --> 00:48:54,171 That art contest? I won it. 464 00:48:55,222 --> 00:48:57,099 $500 in prizes. 465 00:48:57,182 --> 00:48:58,854 That's great, mijo. 466 00:48:59,022 --> 00:49:01,411 With the baby coming and everything the money'll... 467 00:49:01,502 --> 00:49:03,379 In art lessons. 468 00:49:05,062 --> 00:49:07,451 See, they gave me a drafting table. 469 00:49:11,582 --> 00:49:13,493 All our dreams are gonna come true. 470 00:49:13,862 --> 00:49:15,295 I just know it. 471 00:49:30,142 --> 00:49:31,211 Cut. 472 00:49:32,982 --> 00:49:34,335 Let's start again. 473 00:49:40,262 --> 00:49:43,937 Cut. Don't rewrite the song. Just do it the way you did it the first time. 474 00:49:55,822 --> 00:49:56,811 Cut. 475 00:49:57,342 --> 00:49:58,695 That was our fault. 476 00:50:13,542 --> 00:50:14,531 Cut. 477 00:50:14,742 --> 00:50:19,213 That's more right on, but that "little darling" line, I like that better. 478 00:50:31,862 --> 00:50:34,854 I don't see what's wrong with those takes. That's how I sing. 479 00:50:34,942 --> 00:50:37,502 It's gotta be clean. Each take has to be identical. 480 00:50:37,582 --> 00:50:39,698 - Why? - So, that we can edit later. 481 00:50:39,982 --> 00:50:41,938 - This isn't Mexico. - Who said it was? 482 00:50:42,022 --> 00:50:45,901 I lived there. I understand the tradition of the song, always changing the lyrics. 483 00:50:45,982 --> 00:50:48,701 I've never even been to Mexico. My music is my music. 484 00:50:48,782 --> 00:50:50,295 You tell him, carnal. 485 00:50:53,822 --> 00:50:55,380 How many more takes? 486 00:50:56,342 --> 00:50:58,253 As many as it takes. Okay? 487 00:51:11,622 --> 00:51:12,611 Cut. 488 00:51:13,542 --> 00:51:16,340 That was good. Same energy. Just try it again. 489 00:51:32,582 --> 00:51:34,174 Shall I get a new role of tape? 490 00:51:36,462 --> 00:51:39,181 I think we got him. I can cut something here. 491 00:51:40,622 --> 00:51:44,456 Nice work, Richie. 60 takes, man. How's the throat? 492 00:51:44,982 --> 00:51:46,893 I think we got it all. 493 00:51:47,582 --> 00:51:50,779 60 takes? I didn't hear a difference in one of them. 494 00:51:51,822 --> 00:51:53,255 I'm ready to go home. 495 00:51:54,022 --> 00:51:56,900 I want to discuss one thing with you. Come here. 496 00:52:01,142 --> 00:52:03,531 - What is it? - Your professional name. 497 00:52:04,702 --> 00:52:09,139 From now on, it's Ritchie with a "t." R-I-T-C-H-I-E. 498 00:52:09,262 --> 00:52:11,173 I got a new last name for you, too. 499 00:52:11,502 --> 00:52:14,460 Valens with an "s." Ritchie Valens. 500 00:52:15,462 --> 00:52:17,532 - How does that grab you? - I don't like it. 501 00:52:17,622 --> 00:52:21,012 That's for shit, man! Valenzuela was our dad's last name. 502 00:52:21,102 --> 00:52:23,980 - You can't just cut it in half. - It's no big deal. 503 00:52:24,102 --> 00:52:28,175 People in this business change their names like they change wives. 504 00:52:28,462 --> 00:52:30,817 Even me. My last name is Kuhn. 505 00:52:31,302 --> 00:52:31,973 Look. 506 00:52:33,222 --> 00:52:34,575 Trust me on this one. 507 00:52:36,262 --> 00:52:37,661 Let's just go. 508 00:52:42,713 --> 00:52:43,828 Thanks. 509 00:52:44,113 --> 00:52:47,344 Look, it could've been worse. You could have been Ricky Zuela. 510 00:52:56,233 --> 00:52:57,586 - Hello. - Hello? 511 00:52:58,753 --> 00:52:59,947 Is Donna in? 512 00:53:00,033 --> 00:53:02,991 No, Donna's not in. This is her father. Can I help you? 513 00:53:03,113 --> 00:53:05,707 Daddy, who is it? Is it Ritchie? 514 00:53:10,193 --> 00:53:12,753 Could you tell her that Ritchie called again, please? 515 00:53:12,833 --> 00:53:14,027 Yeah, okay. 516 00:53:24,153 --> 00:53:27,702 He plays that goddamn jungle music! Need I say more? 517 00:53:28,873 --> 00:53:31,910 Come on, honey. You said yourself it's not serious. 518 00:53:32,873 --> 00:53:36,627 I hate Dad when he acts like that! I just hate him! 519 00:53:36,713 --> 00:53:40,149 Good morning, you survivors! You want to call? I'd love to talk to you. 520 00:53:40,313 --> 00:53:43,908 We got evicted. We're sleeping in the car. My wife is pregnant. 521 00:53:44,273 --> 00:53:45,672 You're down about it? 522 00:53:45,753 --> 00:53:48,825 - She's in the car now. - She's pregnant and sleeping in the car? 523 00:53:48,913 --> 00:53:50,426 She's there right now. 524 00:53:50,713 --> 00:53:53,068 - What kind of car do you have? - A Rolls Royce. 525 00:53:56,673 --> 00:53:58,823 Your mom listens to KFWB, right? 526 00:53:59,033 --> 00:54:02,309 Ritchie Valens' mom out there in Pacoima listens, too. 527 00:54:02,393 --> 00:54:05,066 And she's gotta be proud of her boy today! 528 00:54:05,953 --> 00:54:09,423 Ritchie's got a song headed for the top of the charts, with a bullet. 529 00:54:09,793 --> 00:54:13,468 Ritchie Valens, Come On, Let's Go. 530 00:54:16,513 --> 00:54:18,344 - How are you? - Pretty good, thanks. 531 00:54:19,233 --> 00:54:20,461 Valens... Valens. 532 00:54:21,633 --> 00:54:23,112 French, right? 533 00:54:23,553 --> 00:54:24,872 How did you know? 534 00:54:26,313 --> 00:54:27,632 Come on, man. 535 00:54:27,713 --> 00:54:29,908 He's one of those barrio kids from the Valley. 536 00:54:29,993 --> 00:54:30,982 Not for long. 537 00:54:31,073 --> 00:54:32,108 Pretty good. 538 00:54:33,753 --> 00:54:34,902 I know. 539 00:54:41,473 --> 00:54:45,022 Everybody keep it down. That's my Ritchie on the radio. 540 00:54:48,593 --> 00:54:52,506 - How about a beer? - Not while I'm working, but I'll get you one. 541 00:55:05,913 --> 00:55:08,108 No, I'm sorry. Donna's studying. 542 00:55:11,793 --> 00:55:15,388 Supper time, pizza fans! Here's a contest to kick off summer! 543 00:55:15,473 --> 00:55:19,386 We have a special mystery guest here at the studio. Say hello, Mr. Guest. 544 00:55:19,673 --> 00:55:20,742 Hello. 545 00:55:21,473 --> 00:55:24,624 Here's what you do. Our guest comes from the San Fernando Valley. 546 00:55:24,713 --> 00:55:28,308 What does he have in common with the Vice President of the United States? 547 00:55:28,433 --> 00:55:32,711 The first person to identify the mystery guest will win 12 fresh, hot pizzas. 548 00:55:32,793 --> 00:55:36,945 Here's the kicker: this mystery guest will deliver the pizzas... 549 00:55:37,033 --> 00:55:41,231 ...and have a pizza party at yourplace, free, from KFWB. 550 00:55:54,273 --> 00:55:56,025 No, Donna's not here. 551 00:55:57,233 --> 00:55:58,222 Thank you. 552 00:55:58,313 --> 00:56:00,224 - She's out on a date. - Yeah. 553 00:56:01,793 --> 00:56:03,021 Right. 554 00:56:12,753 --> 00:56:14,471 Yes, may I help you? 555 00:56:14,913 --> 00:56:16,187 May I see Donna? 556 00:56:17,473 --> 00:56:18,588 Please. 557 00:56:18,953 --> 00:56:20,306 I know she's here. 558 00:56:22,593 --> 00:56:24,072 Just one moment. 559 00:56:27,113 --> 00:56:28,262 Donna? 560 00:56:30,953 --> 00:56:32,022 It's Ritchie. 561 00:56:32,113 --> 00:56:35,822 Now, it's better not to lead him on dear. You know how your father is. 562 00:56:36,833 --> 00:56:38,232 Okay. 563 00:56:42,553 --> 00:56:43,872 Hi, Ritchie. 564 00:56:46,833 --> 00:56:48,186 Can we take a walk? 565 00:56:54,113 --> 00:56:55,546 No, I can't. 566 00:56:58,193 --> 00:57:01,265 Okay, let's not beat around the bush. Are you seeing other guys? 567 00:57:02,713 --> 00:57:06,149 Yeah, I've been out a few times. What's wrong with that? 568 00:57:07,113 --> 00:57:08,341 You're my girl. 569 00:57:09,433 --> 00:57:11,344 When am I supposed to see you? 570 00:57:12,633 --> 00:57:16,148 I can't tag along to your appearances. All those other girls... 571 00:57:16,233 --> 00:57:18,383 I don't care about those other girls! 572 00:57:20,913 --> 00:57:22,631 What am I supposed to do? 573 00:57:24,473 --> 00:57:26,703 You don't have time for me right now. 574 00:57:26,793 --> 00:57:28,306 You wanna break it off? 575 00:57:35,113 --> 00:57:36,944 I don't know what I want anymore. 576 00:57:40,073 --> 00:57:41,631 I'll see you around sometime. 577 00:57:42,713 --> 00:57:43,987 Ritchie. 578 00:59:13,673 --> 00:59:14,662 Hello? 579 00:59:15,993 --> 00:59:18,587 - Sorry. - "Oh, Donna" 580 00:59:19,313 --> 00:59:21,269 - "Oh, Donna" - That's it. 581 00:59:21,633 --> 00:59:22,668 That's your song. 582 00:59:22,753 --> 00:59:24,311 Thought you'd like to hear it. 583 00:59:24,473 --> 00:59:25,701 It's beautiful. 584 00:59:26,193 --> 00:59:27,228 Thank you. 585 00:59:27,793 --> 00:59:29,067 - 'Bye. - Yeah. 586 00:59:33,353 --> 00:59:35,742 Carnal, I think I know what your problem is. 587 00:59:35,953 --> 00:59:38,069 And it's time we did something about it. 588 00:59:38,273 --> 00:59:39,752 Come on, let's go. 589 00:59:40,033 --> 00:59:41,227 Where to? 590 00:59:41,513 --> 00:59:44,505 Let's just go. I should have done this a long time ago. 591 00:59:44,753 --> 00:59:46,186 Come on, hop on. 592 00:59:47,673 --> 00:59:50,471 - Done what? - Gotten you some tail, man. 593 01:00:06,113 --> 01:00:07,592 Come on, Ritchie with a "t." 594 01:00:07,673 --> 01:00:11,063 I'm going to show you the best part of TJ. 595 01:00:13,713 --> 01:00:15,465 Ritchie, come here. Check it out. 596 01:00:15,553 --> 01:00:19,466 Don't worry. It smells like fish, but it'll taste like chicken. 597 01:00:20,673 --> 01:00:22,470 You alright, man! 598 01:00:24,273 --> 01:00:27,265 This is your manager's job, getting you some tail. 599 01:00:28,233 --> 01:00:30,463 He looks at you, I bet he sees a meal ticket. 600 01:00:30,753 --> 01:00:32,232 Come on, change the record. 601 01:00:33,513 --> 01:00:35,583 Look, man: "Ritchie Valens." 602 01:00:37,233 --> 01:00:40,543 With a name like that, nobody's even going to suspect you're Mexican. 603 01:00:42,033 --> 01:00:44,149 I think it's an insult to Steve's memory. 604 01:00:45,233 --> 01:00:48,623 Steve was so gung-ho American, he'd be proud of anything I do. Lay off. 605 01:00:48,713 --> 01:00:50,385 It's my name. 606 01:00:51,513 --> 01:00:53,265 Yeah, it's your name, man. 607 01:01:11,913 --> 01:01:14,507 - What did she say? - She likes your big... 608 01:01:17,233 --> 01:01:19,827 - What do you think? - It looks like a high school prom. 609 01:01:19,913 --> 01:01:22,108 Only this prom puts out. 610 01:01:53,873 --> 01:01:55,943 Look at those bongos. 611 01:01:56,433 --> 01:01:57,343 Get in there. 612 01:01:58,713 --> 01:02:00,226 I can see fine. 613 01:02:01,513 --> 01:02:02,628 Pick one you like. 614 01:02:03,193 --> 01:02:05,866 They'll like you. It's guaranteed. 615 01:02:12,673 --> 01:02:15,870 I don't know. It's really hard to choose. 616 01:02:16,273 --> 01:02:18,912 Shit, take two, man. It's on me. 617 01:02:27,953 --> 01:02:29,386 La Bamba! 618 01:02:29,633 --> 01:02:31,510 Ritchie, come here. 619 01:02:31,993 --> 01:02:34,223 I brought you here to get laid. 620 01:02:34,313 --> 01:02:35,507 Later. 621 01:03:29,793 --> 01:03:31,385 I'm coming. 622 01:03:42,833 --> 01:03:44,789 Connie, I need your help. 623 01:03:44,873 --> 01:03:48,707 It's the baby. Where is Bob, for God's sake? 624 01:03:52,753 --> 01:03:55,904 I'm gonna get Ritchie, okay? 625 01:03:56,033 --> 01:03:57,466 It's gonna be okay. 626 01:04:59,433 --> 01:05:01,264 Yo no speak-o espanol. 627 01:05:16,113 --> 01:05:19,150 What's the idea, Bob, leaving me alone with this old man? 628 01:05:20,273 --> 01:05:22,707 I had some business to take care of in TJ. 629 01:05:22,993 --> 01:05:25,223 Besides, you were sleeping it off, stud. 630 01:05:25,633 --> 01:05:26,952 Was I that drunk last night? 631 01:05:27,033 --> 01:05:29,866 You were screwed, blewed, and tattooed! Look at that. 632 01:05:29,953 --> 01:05:32,023 Well, at least tattooed anyway. 633 01:05:35,833 --> 01:05:37,903 The old man wants us to eat breakfast. 634 01:05:48,633 --> 01:05:50,544 I never had snake before. 635 01:05:53,553 --> 01:05:54,986 It's not bad. 636 01:06:03,313 --> 01:06:04,587 What's he saying? 637 01:06:05,633 --> 01:06:07,703 He says, "Life is a snake. 638 01:06:08,593 --> 01:06:11,790 "A snake crawling out of its own dead skin. 639 01:06:12,713 --> 01:06:14,032 "Like a dream." 640 01:06:17,233 --> 01:06:19,463 He's a curandero, a healer... 641 01:06:20,113 --> 01:06:23,788 ...and a wise man. He's sort of my spiritual father. 642 01:06:25,273 --> 01:06:27,309 I've been coming to him for years. 643 01:06:32,153 --> 01:06:33,666 He's giving you that. 644 01:06:37,313 --> 01:06:40,066 "To live is to sleep." 645 01:06:43,073 --> 01:06:44,188 "To die... 646 01:06:44,433 --> 01:06:45,866 "... is to awaken." 647 01:06:48,913 --> 01:06:50,824 I told him about your nightmares. 648 01:06:52,193 --> 01:06:55,549 That talisman will help, if you believe in it. 649 01:07:03,153 --> 01:07:04,745 What is all this? 650 01:07:18,233 --> 01:07:22,226 Mexico! You went to Tijuana without telling anybody? 651 01:07:22,753 --> 01:07:24,869 A fine pair of sinverg�enzas! 652 01:07:26,273 --> 01:07:29,151 I'd expect this from Bob but not you, Ritchie. 653 01:07:30,793 --> 01:07:34,069 What did you do, drink the night away? 654 01:07:34,153 --> 01:07:36,747 Okay, it was my fault. I took him there. 655 01:07:36,873 --> 01:07:39,990 - How's Rosie? - She's in the hospital, where else? 656 01:07:41,713 --> 01:07:44,864 She was all alone. I had to drive her to the hospital myself! 657 01:07:45,073 --> 01:07:47,143 She was in labour all day with the baby. 658 01:07:47,233 --> 01:07:50,464 Do you hear me? Do you care about anything? 659 01:07:51,353 --> 01:07:53,662 Go ahead! Go play with your bike! 660 01:07:59,473 --> 01:08:01,225 Did Rosie have a boy or a girl? 661 01:08:01,313 --> 01:08:04,385 She had a girl. We named her Brenda. 662 01:08:06,433 --> 01:08:07,707 What's this? 663 01:08:08,953 --> 01:08:09,988 Bob. 664 01:09:28,473 --> 01:09:31,033 That's beautiful, Ritchie. That's the one. 665 01:09:31,593 --> 01:09:34,983 Coming up in September, we have the Pacific Ocean Park... 666 01:09:35,553 --> 01:09:37,987 ...followed by the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. 667 01:09:38,073 --> 01:09:39,347 High Tone lunch, huh? 668 01:09:40,233 --> 01:09:41,985 Followed by... 669 01:09:42,913 --> 01:09:44,426 Are you listening? 670 01:09:45,073 --> 01:09:48,190 ...a week's booking in San Francisco. Now, Ritchie... 671 01:09:48,273 --> 01:09:49,626 ...we fly up for that one. 672 01:09:51,113 --> 01:09:52,831 Fly? No, I'd rather drive. 673 01:09:52,913 --> 01:09:55,632 Ritchie, please. It's a long drive. 674 01:09:55,713 --> 01:09:59,865 I don't care. I never fly, I told you. I have my reasons. 675 01:10:00,593 --> 01:10:03,153 All right, I'll see what I can do. 676 01:10:05,393 --> 01:10:07,987 We still need another single to go along with Donna. 677 01:10:08,073 --> 01:10:09,586 How about Suzie? 678 01:10:10,953 --> 01:10:12,147 How about La Bamba? 679 01:10:12,353 --> 01:10:15,743 - La Bamba? It's not rock 'n' roll. - It is the way I play it. 680 01:10:15,993 --> 01:10:18,461 It's a folk song. I don't want to offend anybody. 681 01:10:18,633 --> 01:10:21,352 - Besides, it's in Spanish. - That's how I want to sing it. 682 01:10:21,433 --> 01:10:23,947 Rock 'n' roll in Spanish. You gotta be crazy. 683 01:10:24,193 --> 01:10:26,582 - It'll work. Just let me have a crack at it. - No. 684 01:10:26,793 --> 01:10:29,990 Even assuming that the other side of Donna was a throwaway... 685 01:10:30,233 --> 01:10:34,545 ...how are you going to handle the lyrics? You say yourself you don't speak Spanish. 686 01:10:34,633 --> 01:10:37,352 If Nat King Cole can sing in Spanish, so can I, right? 687 01:10:37,833 --> 01:10:40,791 Come on, Bob-O. What do you say? 688 01:10:42,873 --> 01:10:44,147 Bob-O? 689 01:10:48,233 --> 01:10:49,985 Okay, now smile! 690 01:11:49,353 --> 01:11:50,866 It drives like a dream! 691 01:11:50,953 --> 01:11:52,989 Beats the hell out of taking a train. 692 01:11:53,073 --> 01:11:54,870 How much did this baby cost? 693 01:11:55,353 --> 01:11:56,945 You don't want to know. 694 01:11:58,513 --> 01:12:00,902 But if all goes well in Philadelphia... 695 01:12:01,673 --> 01:12:03,265 ...the car is yours. 696 01:12:03,353 --> 01:12:04,342 Philly? 697 01:12:05,873 --> 01:12:07,545 We're going to Philadelphia? 698 01:12:07,673 --> 01:12:09,265 American Bandstand. 699 01:12:11,993 --> 01:12:14,553 We fly up for that. Okay? 700 01:12:20,473 --> 01:12:22,225 Come on, let's go. 701 01:12:28,713 --> 01:12:32,023 - I thought you said you didn't like to fly. - I don't. 702 01:12:32,113 --> 01:12:34,308 But I love driving fast. 703 01:12:34,473 --> 01:12:37,192 Let me in, damn it! I want to see my daughter! 704 01:12:37,673 --> 01:12:40,983 I'm her father! I'm her father, goddamn it. 705 01:12:41,073 --> 01:12:42,631 You're a goddamn drunk! 706 01:12:42,753 --> 01:12:44,425 Bob, stop it. 707 01:12:44,713 --> 01:12:48,069 Get back. Have you gone crazy on me? 708 01:12:48,593 --> 01:12:50,663 I have finally had it. 709 01:12:51,193 --> 01:12:54,105 - I want to see my daughter. - Not in your condition. 710 01:12:54,193 --> 01:12:57,424 I went pendeja for the motorcycle, but no more. 711 01:12:57,513 --> 01:12:59,663 - I want my wife. - You don't want a wife. 712 01:12:59,793 --> 01:13:02,432 He wants a love slave. One that he can kick around. 713 01:13:02,513 --> 01:13:05,152 Sober up and you can see her tomorrow. 714 01:13:05,233 --> 01:13:07,667 Now go downstairs and pass out. 715 01:13:08,433 --> 01:13:11,664 I've got enough to worry about with Ritchie. 716 01:13:14,153 --> 01:13:17,270 You always worry more about Ritchie. 717 01:13:17,393 --> 01:13:20,226 What about me? 718 01:13:20,913 --> 01:13:23,825 I know you don't give a goddamn about me. 719 01:13:24,353 --> 01:13:27,823 You had me turned in! You had me locked up! 720 01:13:28,353 --> 01:13:31,470 Do you think I could ever forgive you for that? 721 01:13:35,313 --> 01:13:37,224 You can't keep me from seeing my kid. 722 01:13:37,513 --> 01:13:40,983 This is my house. I'll kick you all out. 723 01:13:50,193 --> 01:13:51,342 You see anything? 724 01:13:52,393 --> 01:13:56,352 I just saw the Grand Canyon. It's a long way down there, boy. 725 01:14:00,153 --> 01:14:01,427 You okay? 726 01:14:08,353 --> 01:14:09,706 You know what, Bob-O? 727 01:14:10,313 --> 01:14:13,942 I've always believed I was going to die in a plane crash. 728 01:14:14,033 --> 01:14:17,343 That's a hell of a thing to say while we're still in the air. 729 01:14:19,433 --> 01:14:23,392 It's do or die, man. American Bandstand, Philadelphia, PA. 730 01:14:23,513 --> 01:14:25,583 Drink this. It's vodka. 731 01:14:27,153 --> 01:14:28,268 Straight. 732 01:14:30,033 --> 01:14:33,025 And away we go. You are all comfortably seated, I presume. 733 01:14:33,593 --> 01:14:34,548 Excellent. 734 01:14:34,673 --> 01:14:37,392 Let's greet a young man who's making his debut... 735 01:14:37,553 --> 01:14:40,670 ...here on American Bandstand. From Del-Fi Records in Los Angeles. 736 01:14:40,753 --> 01:14:43,028 Ladies and gentleman, here's Ritchie Valens. 737 01:15:24,393 --> 01:15:25,906 What do you want? 738 01:15:26,873 --> 01:15:28,226 I got money. 739 01:15:28,313 --> 01:15:29,905 I don't want your money. 740 01:15:30,313 --> 01:15:31,746 What the hell? 741 01:15:31,913 --> 01:15:35,588 - I was watching that! Put that back on. - You've had enough for one afternoon. 742 01:15:35,913 --> 01:15:38,632 Put it back on! That dude's my brother! 743 01:15:38,713 --> 01:15:41,273 Yeah, and I'm your Irish uncle, too. Leave it off. 744 01:16:12,153 --> 01:16:14,542 What'd you think of Ritchie on American Bandstand? 745 01:16:14,633 --> 01:16:18,308 - I think it's so keen that he was on there. - I can't believe he sang Donna. 746 01:16:18,393 --> 01:16:20,224 You are so lucky. 747 01:16:20,313 --> 01:16:22,383 And you? Who are you taking to the dance? 748 01:16:22,473 --> 01:16:25,909 - Nobody. - Oh, come... 749 01:16:32,953 --> 01:16:35,069 - Hi, kitten. - Hi. 750 01:16:36,113 --> 01:16:37,865 So, where's your car? 751 01:16:37,953 --> 01:16:41,025 It was a loaner. My dad sold it. 752 01:16:41,313 --> 01:16:42,348 Hop in. 753 01:16:45,833 --> 01:16:47,869 - Hi, Suzy. - Hi, Ritchie. 754 01:16:51,833 --> 01:16:54,301 Hi, can I have your photograph? I mean, autograph? 755 01:16:54,393 --> 01:16:56,987 - Can I get one, too? - Can I get one? 756 01:16:59,313 --> 01:17:00,666 I'll do you one better... 757 01:17:00,753 --> 01:17:02,550 ...I'll get you Donna's autograph, too. 758 01:17:06,353 --> 01:17:08,025 Just like old times? 759 01:17:08,553 --> 01:17:10,066 I really missed you. 760 01:17:11,233 --> 01:17:12,825 I've missed you, too. 761 01:17:18,393 --> 01:17:19,826 So, how's school? 762 01:17:20,353 --> 01:17:23,982 Not the same without you. When are you coming back? 763 01:17:24,753 --> 01:17:26,391 My school days are over, kitten. 764 01:17:26,633 --> 01:17:28,703 Bob-O's got me booked all winter and fall. 765 01:17:28,913 --> 01:17:30,471 I'll be in the Big Apple. 766 01:17:33,073 --> 01:17:35,189 I'm really happy for you, Ritchie. 767 01:17:35,993 --> 01:17:39,144 All your success and everything, you really deserve it. 768 01:17:40,513 --> 01:17:41,787 I'm flying. 769 01:17:43,593 --> 01:17:45,185 I'm really flying. 770 01:18:14,393 --> 01:18:15,951 It's yours, Mom. 771 01:18:16,193 --> 01:18:18,263 - It's mine? - Yes. 772 01:18:27,553 --> 01:18:29,145 Come on. 773 01:18:30,953 --> 01:18:34,423 - Is this where we're going to live? - It's like a castle. 774 01:18:35,793 --> 01:18:36,987 This is home. 775 01:18:39,793 --> 01:18:41,385 That's the garage. 776 01:18:42,193 --> 01:18:44,502 Over there is the guest house. 777 01:18:46,473 --> 01:18:47,986 Come on, slow poke. 778 01:18:48,073 --> 01:18:50,428 Look at this. Isn't it nice? 779 01:18:51,913 --> 01:18:55,826 Right here is where I think we'll put the swimming pool. 780 01:18:55,953 --> 01:18:58,706 No, Ritchie, the girls can't swim. I don't want no pool. 781 01:19:04,913 --> 01:19:06,744 We'll make it a dishwasher, right? 782 01:19:06,833 --> 01:19:09,393 No problem. But after we fly back east. 783 01:19:09,913 --> 01:19:12,985 - Back again? - 10 day tour, 13 cities. 784 01:19:13,353 --> 01:19:16,072 Including a spot on national television. 785 01:19:16,553 --> 01:19:19,226 So, congratulations, Mrs. Valens. 786 01:19:19,753 --> 01:19:21,948 Here are the keys to your new home. 787 01:19:22,233 --> 01:19:25,589 Ritchie, this is better than Queen for a Day. 788 01:19:26,193 --> 01:19:27,945 I love you, Mom. 789 01:19:28,473 --> 01:19:30,111 You're the best. 790 01:20:05,313 --> 01:20:07,463 What's the matter? Nervous? 791 01:20:07,553 --> 01:20:09,783 I'm just a kid from Pacoima. 792 01:20:57,593 --> 01:20:59,584 You're gonna knock 'em dead. 793 01:20:59,673 --> 01:21:01,948 Eddie Cochran, a wonderful human being! 794 01:21:02,033 --> 01:21:06,709 And now for you rock cats, another wonderful human being, Mr. Jackie Wilson! 795 01:21:10,713 --> 01:21:13,750 Eddie, you were great, man. Really great. 796 01:21:14,913 --> 01:21:17,143 It's that live New York audience. 797 01:21:17,273 --> 01:21:17,989 Rock 'n' roll is an addiction. 798 01:21:39,513 --> 01:21:41,265 Here you are, Ritchie. 799 01:21:41,353 --> 01:21:43,423 Where else? The kid's got taste. 800 01:21:43,633 --> 01:21:46,067 I need you, Valens. One of the Belmonts got sick. 801 01:21:46,193 --> 01:21:48,582 Probably malnutrition from this three-ring circus. 802 01:21:48,673 --> 01:21:50,504 - Just kidding. - I got to move you up. 803 01:21:50,593 --> 01:21:54,506 You're going on after Jackie Wilson. In five minutes. You can do it. 804 01:21:54,593 --> 01:21:55,582 Good luck. 805 01:21:55,753 --> 01:21:57,266 They're waiting for you. 806 01:21:57,713 --> 01:21:58,828 - Let's go! - Get rocking! 807 01:23:14,513 --> 01:23:18,426 If they love you, they'll want to kill you. If they don't, same difference. 808 01:23:23,193 --> 01:23:25,104 And here he is... 809 01:23:25,433 --> 01:23:29,506 ...America's newest rock 'n' roll sensation... 810 01:23:29,873 --> 01:23:33,707 ...the California Kid, Ritchie Valens. 811 01:23:47,353 --> 01:23:49,184 This is a bit of a rattlesnake. 812 01:26:04,833 --> 01:26:06,425 No, I mean it Bob-O... 813 01:26:14,793 --> 01:26:16,465 Merry Christmas, High Tone. 814 01:26:17,593 --> 01:26:19,026 I've missed you. 815 01:26:23,113 --> 01:26:25,502 Okay, go ahead and open the presents. 816 01:26:27,673 --> 01:26:29,664 Just the little kids. 817 01:26:39,033 --> 01:26:41,183 - Look at all this food. - Wonderful. 818 01:26:41,433 --> 01:26:44,152 - Hungry? - I could eat a horse. 819 01:26:49,993 --> 01:26:51,267 Seven and seven? 820 01:26:53,113 --> 01:26:54,148 What about you? 821 01:26:54,313 --> 01:26:56,065 I'm on the wagon, man. 822 01:26:56,753 --> 01:26:58,186 The garbage wagon. 823 01:26:59,113 --> 01:27:01,104 $5 a week and all you can eat. 824 01:27:01,193 --> 01:27:03,582 With all this food, I'm staying. 825 01:27:08,313 --> 01:27:10,224 Bobby, where's Mom's new dress? 826 01:27:10,953 --> 01:27:14,025 - What new dress? - The one I asked you to buy her. 827 01:27:15,233 --> 01:27:18,350 You're the asshole with all the money. Buy it yourself. 828 01:27:24,313 --> 01:27:27,510 Don't let him upset you. He's been on the wagon for a month. 829 01:27:27,673 --> 01:27:30,870 He's meaner when he's drunk. Come on, help yourself. 830 01:27:32,233 --> 01:27:35,145 Let's go into the living room. I got a present for Ritchie. 831 01:27:51,353 --> 01:27:53,913 I just got mauled by King Kong! 832 01:27:54,553 --> 01:27:56,305 Everybody, let's party! 833 01:27:56,433 --> 01:27:58,867 This is a celebration. My Ritchie is home! 834 01:28:16,873 --> 01:28:17,908 You okay, Bob? 835 01:28:19,713 --> 01:28:21,146 Sure, I'm okay. 836 01:28:21,993 --> 01:28:23,585 Mom was asking for you. 837 01:28:24,513 --> 01:28:25,946 She afraid I'm drunk? 838 01:28:26,033 --> 01:28:29,264 I've had one sip of beer, and it tastes like piss to me. Want it? 839 01:28:49,553 --> 01:28:51,145 What's your problem, man? 840 01:28:54,633 --> 01:28:56,146 Old Steve. 841 01:28:57,313 --> 01:29:00,669 He always said you'd be somebody. And I bought it, too. 842 01:29:01,793 --> 01:29:05,149 If that's the way Steve wanted it, that's the way it was gonna be. 843 01:29:06,033 --> 01:29:09,070 Even after he told me he wasn't my dad. 844 01:29:10,993 --> 01:29:12,551 Once I knew the full score... 845 01:29:12,633 --> 01:29:16,831 ...I understood why he always treated you a little bit better than me. 846 01:29:18,073 --> 01:29:21,543 I said, "I'll just hang around and take the leftovers." 847 01:29:22,233 --> 01:29:24,110 Like a dog. 848 01:29:24,313 --> 01:29:26,383 That's how much I loved Steve. 849 01:29:26,673 --> 01:29:28,026 Like a goddamn dog! 850 01:29:28,233 --> 01:29:30,508 Look, we don't have to talk about this now. 851 01:29:30,833 --> 01:29:33,905 Shit! I want to talk about it now and you'll listen! 852 01:29:34,073 --> 01:29:35,825 This is a crock of shit. 853 01:29:35,953 --> 01:29:40,105 He set you up to conquer the world, and he didn't leave me shit! 854 01:29:40,233 --> 01:29:42,701 Nobody told you to throw your life away, man. 855 01:29:42,793 --> 01:29:45,830 I'm only sorry I didn't say anything about your drinking. 856 01:29:45,913 --> 01:29:47,232 You did it to yourself. 857 01:29:47,313 --> 01:29:50,862 You come in here like you own the goddamn country. 858 01:29:51,073 --> 01:29:54,748 To me, you'll always be the little asshole who followed me around. 859 01:29:54,953 --> 01:29:56,705 Yeah, I followed you around. 860 01:29:56,953 --> 01:29:59,831 I followed you around 'cause I thought you were somebody. 861 01:30:00,073 --> 01:30:01,108 Then. 862 01:30:01,353 --> 01:30:03,264 Don't you walk out on me! 863 01:30:08,593 --> 01:30:10,663 Don't you talk to me like this! 864 01:30:14,713 --> 01:30:16,829 You wanted her. I'm not Rosie, asshole. 865 01:30:17,913 --> 01:30:19,824 You asked for it! 866 01:30:20,113 --> 01:30:22,468 I'll kill you! 867 01:30:45,633 --> 01:30:47,942 He couldn't have meant it. He's just hurt. 868 01:30:48,913 --> 01:30:51,473 Your success can't be easy for him. 869 01:30:53,433 --> 01:30:54,548 I love you, Donna. 870 01:30:54,713 --> 01:30:56,385 I'll always love you. 871 01:30:58,113 --> 01:31:00,024 You sound so serious. 872 01:31:01,433 --> 01:31:02,388 I am. 873 01:31:05,553 --> 01:31:07,783 I'm still going to marry you one of these days. 874 01:31:09,513 --> 01:31:10,832 Will you wait for me? 875 01:31:10,993 --> 01:31:12,585 For how long? Forever? 876 01:31:17,153 --> 01:31:18,632 No, until I'm 25. 877 01:31:18,713 --> 01:31:22,183 Then I'll have a big glass cabinet to keep all my gold records in. 878 01:31:28,353 --> 01:31:29,866 I love you. 879 01:31:33,513 --> 01:31:37,745 I'm never going to let anyone get in the way of my feelings for you, ever again. 880 01:31:42,073 --> 01:31:43,950 - Come here. - What? 881 01:31:50,233 --> 01:31:51,427 Come here. 882 01:32:19,913 --> 01:32:23,383 The whole heating system in the bus broke down. The whole bus is shot. 883 01:32:23,513 --> 01:32:25,583 You didn't say the tour would be like this. 884 01:32:25,673 --> 01:32:27,186 The hell with it, come home. 885 01:32:27,273 --> 01:32:30,071 - You mean quit? - No. You're sick. 886 01:32:30,353 --> 01:32:33,265 I'm really sorry. 887 01:32:34,193 --> 01:32:37,390 No, I'll stick it out. But see what you can do about the bus. 888 01:32:38,633 --> 01:32:41,670 Look, take care of yourself, and I'll call you tomorrow. 889 01:32:45,833 --> 01:32:47,425 Hello, baby. 890 01:32:48,953 --> 01:32:50,386 How you feeling? 891 01:32:50,593 --> 01:32:53,869 Listen, Holly's lining up a plane to fly us to Fargo tonight. 892 01:32:54,833 --> 01:32:57,393 - All of us? - Just the headliners. 893 01:32:57,713 --> 01:33:00,591 You better get with it, or you'll be out in the cold. 894 01:33:00,713 --> 01:33:04,945 You catching my snow drift, man? The word is out, all right? 895 01:33:40,913 --> 01:33:41,902 Hello. 896 01:33:41,993 --> 01:33:42,982 Hello, Bob. 897 01:33:44,113 --> 01:33:45,307 It's me, Ritchie. 898 01:33:48,313 --> 01:33:50,429 - What's wrong? - What do you mean? 899 01:33:50,993 --> 01:33:53,063 I can barely hear you. You sound funny. 900 01:33:53,593 --> 01:33:55,185 I got a cold. 901 01:33:56,073 --> 01:33:57,301 Is Mom there? 902 01:33:57,393 --> 01:33:59,827 No, no one is here. They all went to church. 903 01:34:00,073 --> 01:34:01,745 Just me and my daughter here. 904 01:34:02,193 --> 01:34:05,583 I was going to go, but you know how it is. 905 01:34:10,353 --> 01:34:12,025 Sure wish I was there. 906 01:34:12,633 --> 01:34:15,431 But you can't have your cake and eat it, too. 907 01:34:17,233 --> 01:34:18,222 Listen, Bob. 908 01:34:20,473 --> 01:34:23,033 Why don't you fly to Chicago and meet me? 909 01:34:23,273 --> 01:34:26,788 We can finish the tour together. I need some family around me. 910 01:34:29,513 --> 01:34:31,344 Sure you want me around? 911 01:34:33,073 --> 01:34:35,906 After all that happened and the shit I said? 912 01:34:36,113 --> 01:34:38,183 Those were your real feelings. 913 01:34:39,313 --> 01:34:41,190 We're still brothers, aren't we? 914 01:34:49,033 --> 01:34:50,148 You still there? 915 01:34:52,273 --> 01:34:54,503 Yeah, cabron, I'm still here. 916 01:34:55,833 --> 01:34:57,425 And I'm still your brother. 917 01:35:00,153 --> 01:35:01,142 All right, man. 918 01:35:02,633 --> 01:35:04,066 I'll see you in Chicago. 919 01:35:06,273 --> 01:35:07,706 Later, alligator. 920 01:35:25,273 --> 01:35:27,184 Look what just rolled in. 921 01:35:30,113 --> 01:35:31,068 It's cold. 922 01:35:32,193 --> 01:35:33,865 Ritchie, here's the situation. 923 01:35:34,393 --> 01:35:36,065 I heard how you feel about flying. 924 01:35:36,393 --> 01:35:38,543 I didn't think you'd be interested. 925 01:35:38,833 --> 01:35:42,109 It's between Tommy and you. I'll toss this coin. 926 01:35:42,513 --> 01:35:46,984 Whoever wins will ride in this plane and will sleep in a warm bed tonight. 927 01:35:47,193 --> 01:35:50,629 Whoever loses will freeze his ass off on the bus. 928 01:35:52,993 --> 01:35:54,108 Heads! 929 01:35:56,233 --> 01:35:57,348 Heads it is. 930 01:35:57,593 --> 01:35:59,663 Alright. Ritchie, let's fly! 931 01:35:59,753 --> 01:36:03,268 Allsup, back on the bus. Have a good ride. We'll see you in North Dakota. 932 01:36:03,353 --> 01:36:04,308 Sorry, Tommy. 933 01:36:04,793 --> 01:36:07,148 The first coin toss I ever won. 934 01:36:07,553 --> 01:36:09,145 Come on, let's go. 935 01:36:12,233 --> 01:36:14,701 Jesus. You look like the Three Stooges. 936 01:36:27,473 --> 01:36:29,941 Ritchie, relax. Everything's cool. 937 01:36:31,833 --> 01:36:34,393 The sky belongs to the stars, right? 938 01:37:14,713 --> 01:37:17,352 We interrupt this program to bring you this bulletin. 939 01:37:17,793 --> 01:37:21,342 Four persons, three identified as nationally famous rock 'n' roll singers... 940 01:37:21,793 --> 01:37:26,264 ...died early today in a plane crash, five miles north of Clear Lake, Iowa. 941 01:37:26,393 --> 01:37:28,623 Buddy Holly, 22, of Lubbock, Texas. 942 01:37:28,833 --> 01:37:31,791 Ritchie Valens, 17, of Los Angeles, California. 943 01:37:32,193 --> 01:37:36,505 And J.P. Richardson, 29, of Louisiana, known professionally as The Big Bopper. 944 01:37:37,753 --> 01:37:39,983 Did you hear? Did you hear... 945 01:37:40,073 --> 01:37:42,303 ...what the radio said about Ritchie? 946 01:37:42,753 --> 01:37:44,311 Are you sure he said Ritchie? 947 01:37:45,473 --> 01:37:48,351 Oh, my God! What about Connie? 948 01:37:57,513 --> 01:37:59,105 What is it? What's the matter? 949 01:37:59,913 --> 01:38:01,744 You'd better sit down, Donna. 950 01:38:05,233 --> 01:38:07,349 We understand Holly chartered the plane... 951 01:38:07,433 --> 01:38:10,789 ...because the tour bus had broken down several times... 952 01:38:11,313 --> 01:38:13,065 ...and had no heating system. 953 01:38:18,833 --> 01:38:21,791 The youngest of the three stars killed in the crash was Valens. 954 01:38:22,193 --> 01:38:25,151 At 17, this youngster from Pacoima, California... 955 01:38:25,233 --> 01:38:28,305 ...won a place at the top of the charts with his hits, Donna... 956 01:38:28,393 --> 01:38:30,702 ...La Bamba and Come On, Let's Go. 957 01:38:31,393 --> 01:38:33,065 Valens was still in high school... 958 01:38:33,153 --> 01:38:35,223 ...when he was signed to the Del-Fi label. 959 01:38:35,833 --> 01:38:37,789 And just a brief eight months later... 960 01:38:38,593 --> 01:38:40,072 ...Ritchie Valens is gone. 961 01:38:44,393 --> 01:38:45,985 Not Ritchie. 962 01:38:47,233 --> 01:38:48,825 Not my Ritchie! 963 01:39:41,993 --> 01:39:44,029 Here in the San Fernando Valley... 964 01:39:44,433 --> 01:39:46,822 ...and perhaps, throughout the entire nation... 965 01:39:47,353 --> 01:39:49,503 ...the name of Ritchie Valens...