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
Talk To Me Talk To Me
FREDDY FENDER Lyrics
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Darling, I love every thing you say
Talk to me, talk to me
In your own sweet gentle way
Let me hear, tell me dear
Tell me you, tell me you love me so
Talk to me, talk to me baby
The many ways you speak of love
I heard before
And it sounds so good every time
Please say the part, I love you once more
Whatever may crawl, you're mine
Talk to me, talk to me
Hold me tight, hold me close, whisper low
Talk to me, talk to me baby
Darling I, I love you so
The many ways you speak of love
I heard before
And it sounds so good every time
Please say the part, I love you once more
Whatever may crawl, you're mine
The lyrics of "Talk to Me" by Freddy Fender express a longing for open communication and reassurance in the context of a romantic relationship. The first stanza sets the tone, with the singer expressing love for everything their partner says and their own desire for gentle communication. The second stanza is a plea for verbal affirmation of love, asking their partner to tell them they love them and to speak to them in their own unique way. The final stanza reiterates the desire for communication and reassurance, emphasizing that the singer has heard the words of love before but still wants to hear them again and be reminded that they belong to their partner.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and need for emotional connection. The singer wants to feel loved and valued by their partner and seeks this validation through communication. The repetition of the phrase "talk to me" emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and emotional honesty in a relationship. The use of gentle, romantic language throughout the song creates a sense of intimacy and tenderness.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk to me, talk to me
I want you to open up to me and have a conversation with me.
Darling, I love every thing you say
I appreciate everything you say and enjoy listening to you.
Talk to me, talk to me
I want you to keep talking to me because I value what you have to say.
In your own sweet gentle way
Speak to me in your own unique and charming way.
Let me hear, tell me dear
Please speak up and tell me what's on your mind.
Tell me you, tell me you love me so
Express your love and affection for me.
Talk to me, talk to me baby
I want you to keep talking to me, my love.
Darling I, I want to know
I am eager to hear everything you have to say and want to understand you better.
The many ways you speak of love
I have heard you express love in different ways before.
I heard before
This is not the first time I am hearing you express your love.
And it sounds so good every time
I love hearing you express your love, and it always puts me in a good mood.
Please say the part, I love you once more
Repeat the words 'I love you' to me one more time because I love hearing it from you.
Whatever may crawl, you're mine
No matter what happens or who tries to come between us, you belong to me.
Hold me tight, hold me close, whisper low
Embrace me tightly and whisper sweet nothings in my ear.
Talk to me, talk to me baby
Keep the conversation going, my love.
Darling I, I love you so
I love you deeply and completely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE WALLACE
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