A SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAVID HIDALGO WHO IS CELEBRATING HIS 59TH BIRTHDAY TODAY.

David was a member of one of my all time favorite bands Los Lobos who are, probably, best remembered for their cover of the Richie Valens hit, La Bamba. 

The song was an old Mexican folk song that came from the beautiful state of Vera Cruz where Donnie and I enjoyed Carnival (Mardi Gras) many years ago. It was featured in the 1987 movie "La Bamba" starring Lou Diamond Phillips.  Here's a scene, from the movie, featuring Los Lobos.