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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Since I met you baby my whole life has changed
And everybody tells me that I am not the same
I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to
I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to
Cause since I met you baby all I need is you
Since I met you baby I'm a happy man
I'm gonna try to please you in every way I can
The lyrics to Freddy Fender's song, Since I Met You Baby, is an ode to the transformative power of love. The first two lines suggest that since the singer met his lover, his life has been forever altered. He seems to have found happiness in something he didn't have before, most probably a feeling of belonging or love that he's never felt before. The third line suggests that even others are noticing the change in him, most likely a positive change maybe in his demeanor or how he carries himself.
The next stanza seems to suggest that he's found solace in his lover, and he doesn't need to tell his troubles to anyone else. The fourth and fifth lines suggest that he's found a shoulder to lean on, someone he can rely on and be vulnerable with, and he holds her in high esteem. The third line implies a profound sense of intimacy, love and trust in their relationship. He's found contentment and peace in her love, and he knows that he's all he needs to be happy.
The final stanza suggests that he's found a new purpose in life, and he's committed to making his lover happy. The sixth and seventh lines suggest that he's willing to do whatever it takes to make her happy, which could mean anything from meeting her needs, showing her love and affection, supporting her, and standing by her. Since he met her, he's found meaning and purpose in his love. In conclusion, Freddy Fender's Since I Met You Baby is a loving dedication to the power of love, finding contentment, and finding someone to share it all with.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I met you baby my whole life has changed
Meeting you has transformed my entire existence, bringing about significant changes
Since I met you baby my whole life has changed
My life has taken a whole new direction since you came into my life
And everybody tells me that I am not the same
People around me have noticed the significant impact you have had in my life, as I am no longer the same person they knew before
I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to
Ever since I met you, I do not require anyone's help to share my problems or worries with, as you have become my confidant and source of comfort
I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to
I no longer feel the need to seek counsel or vent out my frustrations to anyone else other than you
Cause since I met you baby all I need is you
I have come to rely solely on you for love, support, and companionship since we crossed paths
Since I met you baby I'm a happy man
Meeting you has brought immense joy and contentment into my life, and I feel genuinely happy
Since I met you baby I'm a happy man
Ever since our paths crossed, I have experienced a level of happiness and fulfillment that was previously unknown to me
I'm gonna try to please you in every way I can
I am dedicated to making you happy and fulfilled in every possible way, and will go above and beyond to ensure this
I'm gonna try to please you in every way I can
It is my sole intention to make you feel appreciated, loved, and cherished in every way within my power
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ivory Joe Hunter
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Fatima
If you should lose me
Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
If you should lose me
Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
You know I love you, do anything for you
Just don't mistreat me and I'll be good to you
'Cause if you should lose me
Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
I'm givin' you one more chance for you to do right
If you'll only straighten up, we'll have a good life
'Cause if you should lose me
Oh yeah, you'll lose a good thing
This is my last time, not asking any more
If you don't do right, I'm gonna march outta that door
And if you don't believe me
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Just try it daddy and you'll lose a good thing
Irishjay1025
He was supposed to play the Colorado State Fair in the fall of 2007 so Romeo Productions kept the day of the concert open instead of filling the slot we set up the stage the way we always did for The Texas Tornados and the crew spent the night playing our favorite songs from Freddy and the tornados before we knew it there was close to 1000 people sitting in the grandstands enjoying our tribute to the unofficial band of the Colorado State Fair. Now I am sure you are entertaining the angels.
Kevin Sedmak
I’m 44 from Southern California. I listen to classic country and Freddy Fender came on. One of my favorite artists now. Nothing is random. MR. Fender is getting me through some of my toughest times. Relax In Paradise Freddy. Thank you
Radiotron47
We Love You Freddy💕 What a voice. 💎🇺🇸
Sonia Sontag
Freddy Fender's songs never get old. Love his songs❤
Alexis Green-Hernandez
My dad died on December 17, 2019 and he loved freddy Fender. I grew up on his music 🎶 and other classics. Great song!!🎼🌹🎵🎵
UnderwaterOverKILL
My pops just died on Oct. 18th he loved FF too and that's what brought me here. Much respect, live long & prosper.
Teresa Vasquez
So sorry to hear that. Sending PRAYERS OF COMFORT!
Steve Sandoval
I grew up with the same music with my pops that died in 1975 I was only 4 years old at the time, but I always remember this song and all Freddy fender songs jamming on the old wooden stereo when I was growing up in the early 70's. My daughter loves his music too...thank God I passed the music down to her.. My ❤️ goes out to you and your pops but at least he left some good music for you to remember him by
..God bless you and your family and Freddy Fender.... ❤️
Melissa Urquia
My condolences, I also grew up with this music
Ryen
May he rest in paradise