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
Sugar Coated Love
Freddy Fender Lyrics
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Oh that girl's so fine
Love me every morning and every night
Always on my mind
She's got sugar coated love
Got sugar coated lovin'
She's a far-out baby
She's mine
Don't have to worry 'bout money
Don't have to worry 'bout clothier
Don't have to worry 'bout anything
'Cause she's the only heaven I know
She's got sugar coated love
Got sugar coated lovin'
She's a far-out baby
Don't mean maybe
She's mine
Well you can take your pick of the others
You can take anyone you choose
Well I'm holding on to that baby of mine
'Cause she's got what I can use
She's got sugar coated love
Sugar coated lovin'
Oh she's a far out baby
Don't mean maybe
She's mine
If you want to know what sugar coated love is
It's the best stuff that they've got
It's the kind of love that makes the old feel young
And the north pole feelin' hot
She's got sugar coated love
Sugar coated loving
She's a far-out baby
Don't mean maybe
She's mine
The song "Sugar Coated Love" by Freddy Fender is a perfect example of a classic blues song that speaks of love and admiration for a woman who has become a central figure in the singer's life. Freddy describes his lady love as someone who is beyond compare, and he talks of her fondly and passionately.
The opening verse of the song is a testament to how much he loves his girlfriend, who is always on his mind, making his life complete. Freddy continues to praise his girlfriend by talking about how she provides for him effortlessly without worrying about clothes or money, evidencing a strong relationship.
When he says, "She's got sugar-coated love," one might think that he is referring to a girl who is sweet on the surface but probably lacks depth. However, in the following lines, he emphasizes that her love is the real deal, capable of making even the oldest feel young and exciting in unimaginable ways.
In conclusion, "Sugar-Coated Love" is a delightful song that speaks of the joy and contentment that come with finding a partner who genuinely loves and cares about you. The lyrics remind us that love is a beautiful thing that can shape our entire world and bring pure happiness into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you ought to see my baby
My baby is so amazing you have to see her for yourself
Oh that girl's so fine
My baby is incredibly attractive and wonderful
Love me every morning and every night
She shows me affection and love all the time
Always on my mind
I am constantly thinking about her
She's got sugar coated love
My baby's love is like something special and sweet
Got sugar coated lovin'
My baby's love is sugary sweet all the time
She's a far-out baby
My baby is very unique and amazing
Don't mean maybe
That's a fact
She's mine
I am the lucky one who gets to be with her
Don't have to worry 'bout money
I don't have to worry about finances with her
Don't have to worry 'bout clothier
I don't have to worry about clothes with her
Don't have to worry 'bout anything
I don't have to worry about anything when I am with her
'Cause she's the only heaven I know
She is the only place of complete and utter happiness for me
Well you can take your pick of the others
There are many other people to choose from
You can take anyone you choose
You can have anyone you want
Well I'm holding on to that baby of mine
I am never letting go of my baby
'Cause she's got what I can use
She has exactly what I need
If you want to know what sugar coated love is
If you want to know what love is that is so special and sweet
It's the best stuff that they've got
It is the most incredible love there is
It's the kind of love that makes the old feel young
It is the kind of love that makes someone feel young again
And the north pole feelin' hot
It is the kind of love that can even make the coldest of places hot
Sugar coated love
My baby's love is special and sweet
Sugar coated loving
My baby's love is sweet and affectionate
Oh she's a far out baby
My baby is incredibly unique and amazing
Don't mean maybe
That's a fact
She's mine
I am incredibly lucky to be with her
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Written by: JAY MILLER, JOHANN JR. STRAUSS
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rosie Fuqua
Love any song he sings . He is the greatest singer of all times . love that man. Met him at the airport in houston, he was so friendly. We sang before the next teardrop falls together.I miss this man so much . But I know he is in Heaven . no more pain. Love you Freddy .
Hunt Fish
Got dam Freddy tear it up
rosie Fuqua
Never heard him sing this one . but I love it . but then Freddy could never sing a song bad . RIP my good friend . love and miss you very much .