In 1959, Fender recorded the blues ballad "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights." The song became popular in 1959, but he was beset by legal troubles after he and a band member were arrested for possession of marijuana. After a two years in Louisiana's Angola prison farm, he was released through the intercession of Gov. Jimmie Davis, also a songwriter and musician. Davis requested that Fender stay away from music while on probation as a condition of his release. By the end of the 1960s, Fender was back in Texas working as a mechanic, and attending a local junior college, while only playing music on the weekends.
Number One Pop and Country
In 1974, Fender recorded "Before The Next Teardrop Falls." The single was selected for national distribution, and became a number one hit on the Billboard Country and Pop charts. His next four singles, including a remake of "Wasted Days", all hit the number one spot on the Billboard Country charts. During the next few years, Fender had several major country hits, including the No. 1 hits "Secret Love" (1975) and "You'll Lose a Good Thing" (1976).
Texas Tornados
In the 1990s, Fender teamed up with fellow Tex-Mex musicians Doug Sahm, Flaco Jimenez and Augie Myers to form the Tex-Mex supergroup the Texas Tornados, whose work was widely acclaimed. Following the death of Sahm, the production of the Tornadoes slowed.
Los Super Seven
Freddy Fender continued to still be on top with a groundbreaking collaboration with several musical legends to produce another supergroup, Los Super Seven which consisted of David Hidalgo (vocals, guitar, drums, bass, percussion, requinto, hidalguera); Rick Trevino, Joe Ely (vocals, guitar); Flaco Jimenez (vocals, accordion); Cesar Rosas (vocals, six-string bass, guitar, guitarron, jarana); Freddy Fender (vocals, acoustic bass); Ruben Ramos (vocals). This Super Seven effort won a Grammy in 1999.
On February 4, 1999, Freddy's star was installed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2004, the Texas Folklife Resources produced a widely acclaimed sell-out show at the Paramount in Austin, Texas " Fifty Years of Freddy Fender", where Freddy was honored and then performed to a packed house. Also in 2004, Freddy's hometown of San Benito Texas honored Freddy with his likeness emblazoned on their new watertower with "Hometown of Freddy Fender". Freddy would later say that this honor meant more to him than any other accolade he had ever won.
Freddy Fender's Masterpiece...
La Musica De Baldemar Huerta
Freddy delves deeply into the music of his forefathers: the boleros and rancheras that would have played in the ghettos of his native San Benito, Texas, and that he sang as a youth in border-town cantinas. Especially gorgeous are "Adios Muchachos," a melancholy meditation on final farewells, and the delicate opener, "Rayito de Luna." El Be Bop Kid isn't just back; he sounds reborn. Freddy won his last Grammy for this album.
Freddy Fender underwent a kidney transplant in 2002 donated by his daughter and a transplant of the liver in 2004. Nonetheless, his condition continued to worsen. He was suffering from an "incurable cancer" in which he had tumors on his lungs. On December 31, 2005, Fender performed his last concert and resumed chemotherapy.
Fender has Passed on...
Rest in Peace, Vaya Con Dios
Freddy Fender passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2006, after a long battle with lung cancer. He is buried in his Hometown of San Benito, Texas.
Plans are underway for a Freddy Fender Museum to be located in his beloved hometown, San Benito, Texas. Check back at: www.freddyfendermuseum.org or
www.freddyfender.com
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FREDDY FENDER Lyrics
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Hey, hey!
Well, she was a-walkin' down the street, lookin' fine as she could be.
Hey, hey!
Well, you have love and conversation,
Whoa, yeah, what I say!
Hey, hey!
She's about a mover.
She's about a mover.
She's about a mover.
Hey, hey, hey, hey,
What I say!
She's about a mover.
She's about a mover.
Well, you know I love you, baby.
Whoa, yeah, what I say!
Hey, hey!
Well, she strolled on up to me and said,
"Hey, big boy, what's your name?"
Hey, hey!
Well, she strolled on up to me and said,
"Hey, big boy, what's your name?"
Hey, hey!
Well, you know I love you, baby.
Whoa, yeah, what I say,
Hey, hey!
She's about a mover.
She's about a mover.
She's about a mover.
She's about a mover.
Hey, hey, hey, hey
,
What I say!
She's about a mover.
She's about a mover.
Well, you know I love you, baby.
Whoa, yeah, what I say,
Hey, hey!
Freddy Fender's "She’s About A Mover" is a classic rock'n'roll tune that was written by Doug Sahm. The song is a tribute to a girl who is dancing in the street, and catches the attention of the singer. The girl's captivating nature is described in the lyrics as she walks down the street, looking fine as she could be. The song is an ode to the girl's grace and charm as she moves to the beat of the music. The line "She's about a mover" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the girl's ability to dance and move with the rhythm of the music.
The second half of the song introduces the girl’s interaction with the singer. The girl approaches the singer, asking him what his name is. This leads to the chorus where the singer once again repeats the line "She's about a mover", acknowledging the girl's captivating nature. The song ends with the singer confessing his love for the girl and the chorus repeating the "she's about a mover" line.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it a classic rock'n'roll tune, and an example of how a simple song can capture the essence of a moment in time. The song was popularized by Freddy Fender and became his signature song. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, ZZ Top, and Los Lobos, cementing its place in music history.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, she was a-walkin' down the street, lookin' fine as she could be.
She walked down the street with an enchanting posture and stunning appearance.
Well, you have love and conversation, Whoa, yeah, what I say!
If you want love and dialogue, you came to the right place.
She's about a mover.
This woman is all about moving forward and making things happen.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, What I say! She's about a mover.
This woman is truly unstoppable and destined for greatness.
Well, you know I love you, baby. Whoa, yeah, what I say! Hey, hey!
I have feelings for you, and I'm not afraid to show them.
Well, she strolled on up to me and said, 'Hey, big boy, what's your name?' Hey, hey!
She approached me confidently and asked for my name.
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Written by: DOUG SAHM
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