In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Before the Next Teardrop Falls
Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics
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If he brings you happiness,
Then I wish you all the best.
It's your happiness, that matters most of all.
But it he ever breaks your heart,
If the teardrops ever start,
I'll be there, before the next teardrop falls.
Si te quiere de verdad,
Y te da felicidad,
Te deseo lo mas bueno pa' los dos.
Pero si te hace llorar,
A mi me puedes hablar.
Y estare contigo cuando triste estas.
I'll be there anytime you need me by your side.
To drive away every teardrop that you cried.
If he ever leaves you blue,
Just remember, I love you,
And I'll be there, before the next teardrop falls.
And I'll be there, before the next teardrop falls..
god bless freddy fender!
Before the Next Teardrop Falls is a country music classic by Freddy Fender. The lyrics are about a man reassuring his former lover that despite their separation, he still cares for her well-being. In the first stanza, he wishes her happiness in her new relationship, acknowledging that her happiness is what matters most. However, he also lets her know that if she ever experiences heartbreak, he will be there for her before the next teardrop falls. The second stanza is in Spanish, and he reassures her again that he will be there for her if she ever needs him. The lyrics demonstrate a sense of selflessness and unconditional love towards his former lover, portraying that he still deeply cares for her.
Line by Line Meaning
If he brings you happiness,
If your partner brings you joy,
Then I wish you all the best.
I hope for the best for you and your partner,
It's your happiness, that matters most of all.
Your happiness is the most important thing,
But it he ever breaks your heart,
But if your partner ever hurts you,
If the teardrops ever start,
If you ever start crying,
I'll be there, before the next teardrop falls.
I'll be there to comfort you before you shed another tear.
Si te quiere de verdad,
If he truly loves you,
Y te da felicidad,
And he brings you happiness,
Te deseo lo mas bueno pa' los dos.
I wish the best for both of you.
Pero si te hace llorar,
But if he makes you cry,
A mi me puedes hablar.
You can come to me for help.
Y estare contigo cuando triste estas.
I'll be there for you when you're sad.
I'll be there anytime you need me by your side.
I'll be there whenever you need me for support.
To drive away every teardrop that you cried.
To help you stop crying.
If he ever leaves you blue,
If your partner ever makes you sad or depressed,
Just remember, I love you,
Remember that I care for you,
And I'll be there, before the next teardrop falls.
And I'll be there to support you before you get upset again.
And I'll be there, before the next teardrop falls..
I'll always be there for you to lean on when things get tough.
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