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
You Lose a Good Thing
FREDDY FENDER Lyrics
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You'll lose a good thing
Well if you lose me, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing
You know I love you girl
But I want you to do right
If you would only straighten up
And if you don't believe me, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing
Well if you lose me, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing
You do all your parading
With every guy in town
I try to find you, woman
And you're nowhere to be found
But if you lose me, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing
Well if you lose me, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing
You know I love you woman
I can't tell you anymore
If you don't straighten up
I'm gonna walk right out of that door
And if you don't believe me, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing, oh yes, oh yes
You'll lose a good thing, don't you know
The lyrics of "You Lose a Good Thing" convey a warning to a woman who is treating her man poorly. The singer, Freddy Fender, says that if she loses him, she will "lose a good thing." He is telling her that he loves her, but he wants her to change her ways if they are going to have a good life. Freddy is not happy with her behavior of flirting with every guy in town, and he warns her that if she continues doing that, he will leave her. The hook of the song, "Well if you lose me, oh yes, you'll lose a good thing" is repeated throughout the song. It is an emotive and poignant song that highlights the importance of being faithful and committed in a relationship, and that losing someone valuable will always have consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if you lose me, oh yes
If you let me go, you will regret it for sure
You'll lose a good thing
I am a good thing that you'll regret losing
Well if you lose me, oh yes
I am emphasizing that losing me would be a bad decision
You know I love you girl
I love you, but you are not doing right by me
But I want you to do right
You are doing something wrong that is causing issues between us
If you would only straighten up
If you could correct your behavior, we could have a good life
We'd have a good life
Our lives together would be better if you could fix what's wrong
And if you don't believe me, oh yes
I am warning you that I am serious about this
You'll lose a good thing
You will regret losing me if you don't change your ways
You do all your parading
You are flirting with other guys around town
With every guy in town
You are not picky about who you flirt with
I try to find you, woman
I am trying to locate you after your flirting
And you're nowhere to be found
You are avoiding me and not being honest
You know I love you woman
I am emphasizing my feelings for you
I can't tell you anymore
I have already expressed how I feel about you
If you don't straighten up
If you don't change your ways
I'm gonna walk right out of that door
I will leave this relationship if you don't improve
And if you don't believe me, oh yes
Again, I am reminding you that I am serious
You'll lose a good thing, oh yes
You will definitely regret losing me
You'll lose a good thing, oh yes, oh yes
I can't emphasize enough how much you'll regret losing me
You'll lose a good thing, don't you know
I want you to understand how valuable I am and not take me for granted
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Barbara Lynn Ozen, Huey Meaux
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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