Freddy Fender was an American Tejano, country & rock & roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups "Los Super Seven" & the "Texas Tornados". He was best known for his 1975 hits "Before The Next Teardrop Falls" & a remake of "Wasted Days & Wasted Nights". But he had some other great songs such as "Secret Love", "You'll Lose A Good Thing", "Since I Met You Baby", "Vaya Con Dios", "Livin' It Down" &"The Rains Came".
I Love My Rancho Grande was our family tune. Tejanos of course and Freddy was our king, lol. My grandfather had a band back in the 70s and most of the songs were Freddy's. My grandmother didn't know much English but could sing all the English parts of his songs.
Quite possibly one of the most underrated and underappreciated voices in any music genre. This guys emotion alone would pull you in. Love this song. Thank you for this reaction. Keep it up family
That's right! I think the younger generation is surprised that we grew up with MANY mainstream hits with Spanish words/verses . We knew all the words , as natural as breathing. Thank You Shawn and Mel, for reminding us of our rich and many faceted American culture. 🥰❤ 🇺🇸 🥰💃🎵
I'm from the Caribbean and Freddie Fender was no 1 listen to his music. We all song in Spanish and English it brings tears to my eyes my heart so full my mom and I dance it together
Oh I love Freddie Fender boy guys you going back old school Country with Freddie and Loretta love it love love it …. This is the country my daddy raised us on
I can see my dad uncle Jesse Bob Reyes and a few others whose name escape me sitting outside drinking a few and playing this. Memories of my childhood.
A native of San Benito, Texas. His real name is Balthemar Huerta! Amazing voice! I believe he was also part of the Texas Tornadoes. Check them out. Love from San Antonio, Texas. 💖💖💖
His songs were on the Top 40 stations plus the country stations and he was always a guest on the weekend Country music programs on TV. He crossed a lot of genre boundaries back then. My Dad (big country music fan) bought that album.
I inherited that album from my Mom. I've loved it since it first came out. When I first started buying my own records, I got this album on cassette. Later, I bought the cd. Today, the album is in my downloads on the RUclips app. Every once in awhile, though, I will dust off the ol' stereo, crank up the volume, and play this album...for the nostalgia from hearing the scratches and other imperfections. It's old, but has never skipped.
This song brings back so many memories of my childhood in The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) listening to Conjunto Music. Every time I go visit my parents it never gets old seeing Freddie’s face on the side of the water tower. East of San Benito, there’s a town called Los Fresnos. My dad was friends with Simon Vega, one of Elvis army buddies, who built Little Graceland. Mr. Vega used to talk about how Elvis would sometimes make his way down to South Texas just to get away from the spotlight. If you have a chance, check out “Serving with the King” by Simon Vega.
Even though I don't speak or understand a word of Spanish I used to sing the song word-for-word including the Spanish words when I heard this song on the radio when I was a teenager.
Lost my dad 3 years ago. We used to jam to Freddy. My grandparents were from Mexico and Freddy was the thing for us Tejanos. We listened to and sang I LOVE MY RANCHO GRANDE all the time... Up until my papi passed away.
Ohhh, now this is getting back there. One of my Grandmommas favorites. She was a Freddy Fender, Charlie Rich, Charlie Pride , and Conway fan. The radio was always on in the background at grammys house.
I met Freddy Fender when I was a little girl. He played a private party for my grandaddy. I love the songs Secret Love, Wasted Days & Wasted Nights, You'll Lose A Good Thing, and Since I Met You Baby
I grew up in the 79s, driving with my dad he had this and others on 8 Track tapes, from Michigan down to Kentucky we'd listen to these several times during the trips. thanx for reminding me and bringing back such sweet memories
I heard this on the radio earlier today driving down the highway and I thought, "Shawn and Mel need to hear this." And here you are listening to it!! 😊
As mentioned here Freddy would later join forces with Flaco Jiménez, Augie Meyers, and Doug Sahm to form The Texas Tornados. They recorded two versions of all their albums, one in English and one in Spanish. Their Tex-Mex style was well received, and they were one of the most popular bands in Latin America at one point.
Grew up in Texas. Grandparents were from Mexico. Freddy was my abuelo and abuelitas favorite. And they bought everything he did in English and Spanish. I think that's partly how I learned Spanish- thanks Freddy Fender!!! Who needs Rosetta Stone...lol And my dad and grandparents of course...
This song came out when I was in middle school. I was in the school choir and I loved to sing anything by Freddy Fender! Just imagine, Stone Middle School, Huntsville, Alabama, 1972 through 1974! I wanted to sing just like Freddy Fender, had no idea what he was singing about in Spanish. In 2006 at the age of 44, here in Santa Cruz, California, I enrolled in a local community college just to study Spanish and became fluent! Watching this video tonight, I started crying. Music is wonderful! Again, I love your channel so much. You guys are the best.
As a product of this time, Freddie Fender, Chico & the man, & Ponch from Chips were my childhood crushes. All fabrics of this great nation were fully represented in the 70’s post-civil rights and we embraced it all. Then the powers that be saw we got along too well and worked to decide us. I wish everyone could have experienced the 70’s & 80’s. It was a beautiful time in life. Before the internet and we all just made great music and did what we loved. Something anyone past Gen X will never understand.
This brings back memories. As a child, back in the 70s, Freddy Fender was one of the many cassettes my father played in the Dodge station wagon on long road trips. This was one of my mom's favourite songs.
I have always loved his music. This is what we call belly rubbing music down in Texas, referring to dancing (get your mind out of the gutter Shawn lol). It's about dancing! Haha A beautiful song to dance to. Lord, I miss dancing. My husband passed a couple of years ago so I have no one to dance with now ... except for when I can catch my son in the kitchen!
Oh wow. I have requested this from so many reactors but most do not check it out. So glad you guys did, you react to songs I have never seen other reactors listen to. Great job!!!
I love that y'all did at Freddy Fender reaction I never saw that one coming. I love this song it reminds me of my father it will always remind me of my father.
You two are just wonderful. You listen to all genres of music and are so open to anything. And you truly listen to what the words are expressing. Thank you and keep going.
My Uncle that raised me used to put me on his feet and dance with me to this song. It brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear this song. It will forever be written on my heart
Hey! While he had a solo career for years, Freddy also performed in "super groups". The Texas Tornadoes , in my opinion, was the best of these. The music was a regional blend known as Tex-Mex that the Tornadoes carried to all corners of the world. The Tornadoes consisted of Doug Sahm and Augie Meyers (The Sir Douglas Quintet), world renown accordionist, Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez and my boy, Freddie (real name: Baldemar Huerta). U wanna experience culture thru music? Check out the "The Texas Tornadoes"
This reminds me of my childhood looking out of my bedroom window while my mom was playing his in the 70s on her 8 track player tape in Rumball Terrace while neighbors gathered to hear. Thank you 😊
I used to go to this tiny hole in the wall in SF to watch him sing with his good friend Flaco Jiminez whenever they came into town which was actually quite often. My boyfriend and I danced up a storm 😅
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You guys gotta do Wasted Days And Wasted Nights next. It's the first song I ever heard from Freddy Fender and that was it, I was in love
Great song, huge hit.
If I remember correctly I read somewhere that wasted days and wasted nights is actually connected to before the next teardrop Falls
This was our theme song for Civics class in high school. Lol. 1977
Great suggestion!
Yes 👏
Freddy Fender was an American Tejano, country & rock & roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups "Los Super Seven" & the "Texas Tornados". He was best known for his 1975 hits "Before The Next Teardrop Falls" & a remake of "Wasted Days & Wasted Nights". But he had some other great songs such as "Secret Love", "You'll Lose A Good Thing", "Since I Met You Baby", "Vaya Con Dios", "Livin' It Down" &"The Rains Came".
Wasted Days and Nights, for sure.
LOve Wasted days and wasted nights.
Thanks for posting!
I Love My Rancho Grande was our family tune. Tejanos of course and Freddy was our king, lol.
My grandfather had a band back in the 70s and most of the songs were Freddy's. My grandmother didn't know much English but could sing all the English parts of his songs.
I do believe he spent time in Angola. After he got out he did alot of charity work for cons in county jails and parolees.
My baby always,. Love you Freddy. Saw him 3. Times at gilleys club. In Houston. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you guys,. I love. You 2. 💞💞💞💞💞
Quite possibly one of the most underrated and underappreciated voices in any music genre. This guys emotion alone would pull you in. Love this song. Thank you for this reaction. Keep it up family
"Vaya con Dios, my darling" is another great one of his...
ABSOLUTELY!! ❤🔥🥰
We all learned Spanish that year!!! (nothing racist) we love Freddie, sometimes so underrated!!!
That's right! I think the younger generation is surprised that we grew up with MANY mainstream hits with Spanish words/verses . We knew all the words , as natural as breathing. Thank You Shawn and Mel, for reminding us of our rich and many faceted American culture. 🥰❤ 🇺🇸 🥰💃🎵
Wasted Days and Wasted Nights , Freddy was Special ♥️
Omg!! My Mom loved Freddie Fender !! ✌❤
I like him too.
I'm from the Caribbean and Freddie Fender was no 1 listen to his music. We all song in Spanish and English it brings tears to my eyes my heart so full my mom and I dance it together
Oh I love Freddie Fender boy guys you going back old school Country with Freddie and Loretta love it love love it …. This is the country my daddy raised us on
I don't know why we stopped singing love songs to each other,I miss it.
I remember listening to this way way back in the day
This man is from around my hometown. R.I.P. Mr. Freddy Fender, and thank you for your great music.
I can see my dad uncle Jesse Bob Reyes and a few others whose name escape me sitting outside drinking a few and playing this. Memories of my childhood.
A native of San Benito, Texas. His real name is Balthemar Huerta! Amazing voice! I believe he was also part of the Texas Tornadoes. Check them out. Love from San Antonio, Texas. 💖💖💖
His songs were on the Top 40 stations plus the country stations and he was always a guest on the weekend Country music programs on TV. He crossed a lot of genre boundaries back then. My Dad (big country music fan) bought that album.
I inherited that album from my Mom. I've loved it since it first came out. When I first started buying my own records, I got this album on cassette. Later, I bought the cd. Today, the album is in my downloads on the RUclips app. Every once in awhile, though, I will dust off the ol' stereo, crank up the volume, and play this album...for the nostalgia from hearing the scratches and other imperfections. It's old, but has never skipped.
I grew up on Elvis and Freddie fender and buddy Holly and everything 70s. Best decade ever
AGREE!!
Couldn't agree with you more .
Fr the best of the best
This song brings back so many memories of my childhood in The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) listening to Conjunto Music. Every time I go visit my parents it never gets old seeing Freddie’s face on the side of the water tower.
East of San Benito, there’s a town called Los Fresnos. My dad was friends with Simon Vega, one of Elvis army buddies, who built Little Graceland. Mr. Vega used to talk about how Elvis would sometimes make his way down to South Texas just to get away from the spotlight. If you have a chance, check out “Serving with the King” by Simon Vega.
Thank you for taking me back to my childhood.
One of the best song and singer always
One of the most beautiful voices you will ever hear. Love Freddy Fender.
I certainly agree friend his voice so unique 👍😇
Even though I don't speak or understand a word of Spanish I used to sing the song word-for-word including the Spanish words when I heard this song on the radio when I was a teenager.
Lost my dad to cancer 7 years ago, he loved Freddy Fender and other old songs like this! Thank y'all for this❤
Lost my dad 3 years ago. We used to jam to Freddy. My grandparents were from Mexico and Freddy was the thing for us Tejanos.
We listened to and sang I LOVE MY RANCHO GRANDE all the time... Up until my papi passed away.
memories..
Ohhh, now this is getting back there. One of my Grandmommas favorites. She was a Freddy Fender, Charlie Rich, Charlie Pride , and Conway fan. The radio was always on in the background at grammys house.
Takes me back to my childhood. My mom would listen to this song over and over. Miss you mom. Thanks for this song
Awww, that was lovely. And i loved that he sang it in Spanish too.
Beautiful song with Heart.
iam a dutchy who really loves freddy fender, my parents always listen to him. thanks for youre reaction..
God blessed us with Freddy!
I met Freddy Fender when I was a little girl. He played a private party for my grandaddy. I love the songs Secret Love, Wasted Days & Wasted Nights, You'll Lose A Good Thing, and Since I Met You Baby
Wow...been a long time since hearing the Name, and songs by, Freddy Fender. But he was huge in the 70s.
I grew up in the 79s, driving with my dad he had this and others on 8 Track tapes, from Michigan down to Kentucky we'd listen to these several times during the trips. thanx for reminding me and bringing back such sweet memories
This song was huge when I lived in Arizona, where many people spoke Spanish. It really is a beautiful song.
I heard this on the radio earlier today driving down the highway and I thought, "Shawn and Mel need to hear this." And here you are listening to it!! 😊
As mentioned here Freddy would later join forces with Flaco Jiménez, Augie Meyers, and Doug Sahm to form The Texas Tornados. They recorded two versions of all their albums, one in English and one in Spanish. Their Tex-Mex style was well received, and they were one of the most popular bands in Latin America at one point.
Grew up in Texas. Grandparents were from Mexico. Freddy was my abuelo and abuelitas favorite. And they bought everything he did in English and Spanish.
I think that's partly how I learned Spanish- thanks Freddy Fender!!! Who needs Rosetta Stone...lol
And my dad and grandparents of course...
"Maiking Gucamole" is a favorite!
"Maiking Gucamole" is a favorite!
Freddy! Loved this song back in the day! 45 played repeatedly. 8 track in parents car.
My mother played this album over and over
Omg, I luv luv luv Freddy. Never got enough appreciation in my opinion.
Love Freddy Fender! ❤ 🙌😁
This brings back so many memories. Thank you.
Nostalgic song. Always reminds me of my daddy. God rest His soul 🙏 💙
This song came out when I was in middle school. I was in the school choir and I loved to sing anything by Freddy Fender! Just imagine, Stone Middle School, Huntsville, Alabama, 1972 through 1974! I wanted to sing just like Freddy Fender, had no idea what he was singing about in Spanish. In 2006 at the age of 44, here in Santa Cruz, California, I enrolled in a local community college just to study Spanish and became fluent! Watching this video tonight, I started crying. Music is wonderful! Again, I love your channel so much. You guys are the best.
Huge hit back in the day! My wife's Uncle sang this song at every dance we played. He did the Spanish lyrics also and people were shocked, lol.
He was a one of a kind. Glad you'll liked songs I listened to myself yrs ago
As a product of this time, Freddie Fender, Chico & the man, & Ponch from Chips were my childhood crushes. All fabrics of this great nation were fully represented in the 70’s post-civil rights and we embraced it all. Then the powers that be saw we got along too well and worked to decide us. I wish everyone could have experienced the 70’s & 80’s. It was a beautiful time in life. Before the internet and we all just made great music and did what we loved. Something anyone past Gen X will never understand.
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Love Freddy Fender, was such an amazing singer
That man was an excellent singer in both languages. I saw him in Concert at a Casino near the Border. He was great.
Freddy fender is an icon
I use to love slow dancing to this. Love Freddy fender.
Love me some Freddy Fender-thank you!
I so so love his music.
Love Freddie!!! My dad introduced me to him. We love singing his songs in Karaoke!!! ❤️
Finally, another artist that I loved! It has been too long since I heard Freddy.
Freddy passed a few years back.
One of my favorites
My two locos, you did Freddy!! I love you guyz!! Arriyba!!!!
This man had a beautiful voice
Freddy Fender (Baldemar Garza Huerta) was real gem and produced some fantastic music. R.I.P. Freddy!
Thanks for remembering Freddy Fender..I'm Hispanic & no one reacts much to Bilingual songs! LOVE ur REACTIONS. 🇨🇱🇲🇽
Love this reaction, I love Freddy Fender , unfortunately Rest In Peace to the Icon Betty White .
I saw him in corpus christe Texas. He was outside washing his car. 1978. Yall are just to cool. Tx. Good night Graceland that's for the king
One the best for sure. Love his music.
My mother loved Freddie Fender, God rest her soul🙏
I haven't heard that in decades, and it sounded really good. Thanks.
One of my mom's favorite singers. Everytime I hear him I think of her.
So great 2 hear young people like urselfs enjoying music like this heard it all my life it was so great
This brings back memories. As a child, back in the 70s, Freddy Fender was one of the many cassettes my father played in the Dodge station wagon on long road trips. This was one of my mom's favourite songs.
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song! ❤
This song was one my husband said was meant for me. This is how much he loved me. So...missed 😢
Freddie Fender is amazing! My dad had 2 of his songs on 45's, this 1 and Wasted Days and Wasted Nights he played them often 👍
Hi Aggie you are so right and wasted day's and wasted night's 👍😇🏴
I still have an old 8-track of this guy great stuff my mother loved it
I have always loved his music. This is what we call belly rubbing music down in Texas, referring to dancing (get your mind out of the gutter Shawn lol). It's about dancing! Haha A beautiful song to dance to. Lord, I miss dancing. My husband passed a couple of years ago so I have no one to dance with now ... except for when I can catch my son in the kitchen!
I remember listening to this song with my Momma, God rest her soul.
I love Freddie Fender and his band!! He had a home close to our neighborhood.
Oh wow. I have requested this from so many reactors but most do not check it out. So glad you guys did, you react to songs I have never seen other reactors listen to. Great job!!!
RIP Freddy Finder. Love his music
Such a unique voice!
We love Freddy Fender! Thank you for sharing your reaction💖
Great Freddy Fender...RIP...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So glad I came across this. Brings back great memories of listening to this at my grandpa's house.
I love that y'all did at Freddy Fender reaction I never saw that one coming. I love this song it reminds me of my father it will always remind me of my father.
You two are just wonderful. You listen to all genres of music and are so open to anything. And you truly listen to what the words are expressing. Thank you and keep going.
Beautiful and sad in both languages! He’ll be there no matter what!
Another fav !!!
My mom had his 8 track when I was a little kid in the mid 70s ☺
My Uncle that raised me used to put me on his feet and dance with me to this song. It brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear this song. It will forever be written on my heart
Hey! While he had a solo career for years, Freddy also performed in "super groups". The Texas Tornadoes , in my opinion, was the best of these. The music was a regional blend known as Tex-Mex that the Tornadoes carried to all corners of the world. The Tornadoes consisted of Doug Sahm and Augie Meyers (The Sir Douglas Quintet), world renown accordionist, Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez and my boy, Freddie (real name: Baldemar Huerta). U wanna experience culture thru music? Check out the "The Texas Tornadoes"
This reminds me of my childhood looking out of my bedroom window while my mom was playing his in the 70s on her 8 track player tape in Rumball Terrace while neighbors gathered to hear. Thank you 😊
This one hits me hard cause my grandma loved him, miss her everyday.
Got to see him in concert when we were in Germany. Great entertainer.
I loved Freddy Finder. He was great
Oh my I love this one too ❤. Thx for sharing ❤. Loved your reaction too.
Freddy Fender came to my mom's best friend Brenda's husband's funeral when she lived out in California!
Texas Tornados is a great group, especially when Freddie Fender sang with them.
"Hey, baby 'que paso'?
You said I was your only 'vato'."...
You both are blissed out. I could listen to his voice all day. Always loved this guy.
Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉...plz Hear him in The Texas Tornados ..The song- hey baby que paso... was awesome. Gotta love some Freddy Fender ❣️💋
san Benito Texas ---original Tejano music forever
I love this song so much, love the words and love his voice
This brings back so many memories, along with his Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
Texas tornados were so good.Tejano music especially with Flaco playing is music to the soul
She is possibly the prettiest you tube reactor ever.
I love Freddy Fender. His half English/Spanish songs are beautiful
I used to go to this tiny hole in the wall in SF to watch him sing with his good friend Flaco Jiminez whenever they came into town which was actually quite often. My boyfriend and I danced up a storm 😅