Another account of the group's birth says they formed when record company executives looking to cash in on regional music sales approached Sahm and Meyers around 1990, and they brought in longtime friends and collaborators Fender and Jimenez. Sahm had released albums under the name Texas Tornados as early as the 1970s, some featuring Fender or Meyers. Jimenez and Meyers played on Sahm's Atlantic Records debut in 1971.
Individually, this quartet has had major success. Corpus Christi-native Freddy Fender was a cross-over success story around the world with hits like "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights".
Flaco Jimenez has played with acts ranging from the Rolling Stones to Dwight Yoakam. He also is known as the "Father of Conjunto Music" (Flaco plays the Conjunto accordion).
Augie Meyers has shared the stage with the likes of The Allman Brothers Band and Bob Dylan. He's also a member of the Texas Music Hall of Fame. Doug Sahm and Augie Meyers were both members of the 1960s pop-rock band the Sir Douglas Quintet, with hits such as "She's About a Mover" and "Mendocino" to their credit. Sahm, Meyers and Jimenez are from the San Antonio area.
The band's 1990 debut was recorded in both English and Spanish versions. The Texas Tornados were asked to perform all over the world at places like the Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton, the Montreaux Jazz Festival, as well as regular appearances at Farm Aid and the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show.
Among their other albums is Live From The Limo, this was the last album to be recorded that featured the complete lineup, as Sahm died in 1999, the year of its release. Fender, who had health problems in later years, died in 2006. Their 2005 Live from Austin album was a recording of a 1990 performance on the TV series Austin City Limits.
People sometimes refer to their lyrics as Spanglish because of the mixture of English and Spanish in the same song, in addition to pronouncing the Spanish lyrics in an American accent, which is evident in their hit, "(Hey Baby) Que Paso". An example is the lyric: "Don't you know I love you / and my corazón is real?", where the word corazón (Spanish for "heart") is improperly pronounced IPA: [ˌkɔɹɑˈsoʊn] with an obvious American accent instead of IPA: [koɾaˈson], the proper Latin format. The band's self-titled debut album was offered in Spanish and English-language versions.
Recently, Shawn Sahm reunited with the remaining Tornados, Augie Meyers and Flaco Jimenez and together with five previously unreleased songs from Freddy Fender and one original from Sir Doug along with some of Augie Meyer's trademark songs recorded for the first time by the Tornados. What emerged was the CD "Esta Bueno" which was produced by Shawn Sahm and released nationally by Ray Benson's Bismeaux Records. Esta Bueno was released in March 2010.
The Tornados are gearing up for a Summer 2010 Tour that includes original Tornado musicians Louie Ortega, Speedy Sparks and Ernie Durawa. Former Tex Maniac and current Raul Malo bandmate Michael Guerra will join them on tour playing the Bajo Sexto.
Que pasó
Texas Tornados Lyrics
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¿No que yo era tu vato?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
No me dejes de ese modo
Come on, baby, ven acá
Quiero ver tu cara linda
¿Qué no ves que te quiero?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
¿Por qué me tiras a loco?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
No me dejes de ese modo
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
¿No que yo era tu vato?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
No me dejes de ese modo
Come on, baby, ven acá
Quiero ver tu cara linda
¿Qué no ves que te quiero?
No me dejes de ese modo
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
¿Por qué me tiras a loco?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
No me dejes de ese modo
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
¿No que yo era tu vato?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
No me dejes de ese modo
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
¿No que yo era tu vato?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
No me dejes de ese modo
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
¿Por qué me tiras a loco?
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
"Que Paso" is a Spanish-language track by Texas Tornados about a man who is confused and hurt because his significant other has left him, and he wants to know why. The man asks "hey baby, qué pasó?" which translates to "hey baby, what happened?" He's confused because he always thought he was his girlfriend's "vato," a Mexican slang word for boyfriend or guy, but now she has left him, and he doesn't understand why. He pleads with her to come back to him, saying he loves her and wants to see her again.
The song's lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they convey the hurt and confusion of the man who has been dumped suddenly by his girlfriend. He wonders why she has left him and tries to understand what he has done wrong. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "hey baby, qué pasó?" several times, emphasizing the man's confusion and desperation to understand why he has been left.
Overall, "Que Paso" is a catchy, upbeat track with a melancholic undertone, showcasing the Texas Tornados' signature blend of Mexican-American musical styles. The song speaks to universal experiences of heartbreak and loss, making it relatable to many listeners regardless of their background.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
The singer is asking their significant other what is happening in their relationship.
¿No que yo era tu vato?
The singer is questioning why their significant other has been acting distant even though they were close before.
No me dejes de ese modo
The singer is pleading with their significant other not to leave them in this way.
Come on, baby, ven acá
The singer is asking their significant other to come closer and speak with them.
Quiero ver tu cara linda
The singer wants to see their significant other's beautiful face to understand what is happening.
¿Qué no ves que te quiero?
The singer is expressing their love for their significant other and questioning why they would want to leave.
¿Por qué me tiras a loco?
The singer is asking why their significant other is making them feel crazy and confused about their relationship.
¿No que yo era tu vato?
The singer is reminding their significant other that they were close before and questioning why they are acting differently now.
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
The singer is repeating their initial question, still trying to understand what has happened in their relationship.
No me dejes de ese modo
The singer is once again pleading with their significant other not to leave them in this manner.
Hey baby, ¿qué pasó?
The singer repeats their question a third time, still hoping to get an answer from their significant other.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Augie Meyers, Bill Sheffield
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@victorm9283
It's been a while since I heard this song.
Music has no borders.
That's one great reason I feel blessed. As a Texan, Mexican-American...
I can Listen to George Straight and
Tex-Mex Music.
Don't let "Them" divide us folks.
Together We Stand, Divide We Fall.
@joyceibanez8207
I'm a gringa born and raised in LAREDO TEXAS. Have lived with and loved this music all my life. Talk about someone being privileged, WOW! I have had the best and worst of both worlds and I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. The mix of both cultures and languages is so fun. Be happy people wherever you are life is too short. No te ahogues en un vaso de agua😊
@evadowney6967
Amen to That Boy I Miss My San Antonio Too
@donaldeddy6830
I feel sorry
@joyceibanez8207
@@donaldeddy6830 Hope you feel better soon. So sad when people are "sorry". God bless and keep you and yours.
@eltraviesoc.c.5719
🥰🥰🥰🥰
@mikeouxma5061
Digales mija! I married a gringa too and she loves our culture. She is a Holderman Mennonite so we've both embraced what each of us had brought to the table,26 years of marriage and looking forward to the next 26.
@yolandamartinez9343
I'm a 70 year old chicana born and raised in Victoria, Texas..Tornadoes are the best happy music for any RAZA!
@jackdundon2261
raza?
@eliat3861
Yo tambien Tejana ,nacida en San Angelo Texas ,esta musica es mi FAVORITA.
@juanservantes9682
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