FREDDY FENDER BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS REACTION(First time hearing)

[@darkomtobia]

"Wasted Days And Wasted Nights" is another good one by Freddy Fender.

[@gregrenn2138]

I am glad I grew up when country music embraced the influences of our southern neighbors. I appreciate Freddy Fender so much, and am so pleased you are honoring him tonight. Great reaction.

[@aaronstandingbear]

Some other southern neighbours the Mavericks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6GtZJeGbNZ2pqc

[@Sherri_Jordan]

Me too

[@dsusan17]

Freddie Fender was immensely popular! He left us too soon. Great reaction Harri!

[@sarad2376]

Yes. Mexicans speak Spanish. Freddy sang Tejano music, and was a fkn rock star. I'm a heavy metal chick who loves Mozart and Freddy Fender. Music is life!

[@jeanettedegiulio8220]

This was my mom's favorite song. I can still hear her sweet voice singing along, even in Spanish. I miss her so much. Thank you for the memory

[@BoxerRick]

Me too. My Dad played this with his band cause he knew Mom loved it.

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

Great classic country songs. Next you should try the song WASTED DAYS AND WASTED NIGHTS by him.

[@marysmith1922]

Freddy once said that he was the first to introduce Tex Mex to country music. Love his music.

[@dv3507]

Thank you so much for the reaction! Brings back my childhood memories! Freddy Fender was American of Mexican descendance. His birth and resting place is in South Texas. Spanish was his second language. Here is some searchable information about him: "Freddy Fender was an American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. He was best known for his 1975 hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and the subsequent remake of his own "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights". Born: June 4, 1937, San Benito, TX Died: October 14, 2006, Corpus Christi, TX"

[@slucas60]

He had 4 number one hits, this one, Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, Secret Love and You'll Lose a Good Thing in 1975 and 1976. His real name was Baldemar Garza Huerta, June 4, 1937 - October 14, 2006) was an American Tejano. Chose the name Fender after the guitar company. Served in the US Marine Corps.

[@kenlemons7045]

It is beautiful, even in Spanish whether one understands the words or not. Freddie was one of a kind. Agree with others; you need to listen to Wasted Days Wasted Nights.

[@reneemenosky873]

I'm crying this is definitely a beautiful love song 💘

[@tomatolady11]

Freddy was mom's favorite. She has been gone 35 years this week. Thanks for the memories.

[@michelleortega1514]

Freddy was great.Real country

[@janesmith3123]

He’s the best, I have loved him all my life!!!

[@toodlescae]

My mom has always loved listening to Freddy Fender. We knew all the lyrics to this song even the Spanish ones although none of us spoke a lick of Spanish.

[@RedRuffinsore]

Freddie used to live a few blocks away from me when this song was super popular. He had a yellow Mercedes sedan and had a driver that would take him up to the convenience store where he would buy a 6-pack of beer. Super nice and friendly guy.

[@carolespinoza8469]

Harri, this man's voice was one of the best back in the day. 🎶🎶🎶💕💕. I saw him 3 times in Houston at a club called. Gilleys. Was so in love with 🥰🥰🥰. He's from. San Benito. Texas

[@bpaq9349]

Freddy Fender was an amazing talent

[@tysonperkins7173]

Freddie Fender also was in a group called the Texas Tornadoes 🌪

[@johnandrews3151]

This was a #1 hit in the USA for Freddy in the mid-1970's.

[@rebeccas4899]

Love Freddie Fender. So glad you found him. Nice reaction. Please check out “Wasted Days & Wasted Nights.” Thanks!!

[@jimmypadgett1106]

Harri your a hoot Mexican is Spanish. I'm laughing out loud 🤣😂🤣🤣

[@barrycohen311]

Real name- Baldemar Garza Huerta. Texas-Mexican. Great singer and musician.

[@ronaldcourville6472]

Awesome we listened to him growing up. Thank you, Harry

[@cherylberry5058]

love this song and freddy fender...

[@jamesfowler1955]

After all these years this still brings tears to my eyes to think how many times I lived in this song.

[@rhondalamb7053]

One of the best in his time even now his songs are heartfelt allways

[@SallyBedow]

LOVE Freddy Fender! There was a time in the mid to late 70's when Freddy Fender, Johnny Rodriguez, Gene Watson, and Moe Bandy OWNED the music in Texas clubs! And Freddy was gone way too soon!

[@narlycat]

Freddy was an Hispanic American who grew up in Louisiana and in the 90s had a Tex Mex band called the Texas Tornados. He passed in 2006 I believe. His two biggest hits was this one and Wasted Days and Wasted Nights. My parents had his Greatest Hits on 8 track tape and I remember seeing him on TV as a kid in the 70s. I miss the music of that time but I don't miss the 8 Tracks melting in the car.

[@michaelfarmer9472]

Wasted Days And Wasted Nights really is another good one...like several others have suggested.

[@adam.4487]

I have tear drops now. Bringing back so many memories. He had such a gorgeous voice, he songs were always on the radio. American born. Sings in both languages. Seems there is one more verse missing? Anyway, great reaction, thanks for this.

[@aggiemom4894]

Grew up listening to Freddy Fender one of my dad's favorites! Wasted Days & Wasted Nights is also amazing. RIP Dad

[@52montoya]

Tex-Mex mixture of Latino and Country. Another great Tex-Mex Country artist is Johnny Rodrigues and Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico Love Put a Song in My Heart.

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

Freddie Hart is another good listen his song EASY LOVIN is a classic.

[@connieleighton4375]

This is the last album my dad bought before he passed away, he loved Freddie's music and when I get to missing dad I pull out the album and listen to it...♡

[@RowdyRuth]

Great reaction! Freddy had a number one pop and country hit with this song. Everyone in America was dancing to it and singing in Spanish! His hit song “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” is how he felt a month after this song. 😂 I love Tejano music 💃

[@dansomman1896]

Freddy Fender music always takes me away to a place deep in my memory where all my family is still around

[@Sherri_Jordan]

Your face when he sang in Spanish was priceless!!! One of my favorites

[@donnabost4445]

WOW i have not heard this in years!! One of my favorites....

[@webbtrekker534]

By 1975 I was 30 years old and not really listening to much pop music but I did like Freddy Fender. Brings back some good memories.

[@andrewkowalewski4201]

Thanks for taking me back to my childhood. This was on every jukebox in the neighborhood.

[@Ralphk-zz3we]

Love Freddy Fender Harry

[@debbiechang5781]

I don’t remember how old I was when this was popular but I definitely heard it on the radio a lot. I always liked that phrasing too Harri! Great choice. 🎄🌺✌️

[@sherribrock2726]

I love Freddy Fender. It has been years since I have heard this. Thank you!💜💜💜

[@BIGGIEMURUA1982]

I love this song I dedicate this song to my ex Wife which I'll always Love till the day Im gone. We truly had your back. We had great moments together. We stuck through thick n thin but I messed up. Im truly sorry to you the the twins. I think of you evry day. I hope one day you find this song and think me. Love you always, Maria Torres. ✌💔

[@ingmarsantos2744]

He’s a native English speaker. His accent is from an area of south Texas called “the valley” where English and Spanish are spoken and often mixed together to form Spanglish lol

[@katkitty4353]

He was in another group called Texas Tornados - Check these out: Who Were You Thinking Of, Que Paso, Dinero.

[@Pippin14]

Haven't heard this song in ages! Played a lot on the country station back then. Yes, as said below, 'Wasted Days And Wasted Nights' is another good one.

[@MommaBird52]

I have been trying to get someone to react to this! He was so great! Great reaction!

[@coocoocachooglin]

I saw Freddy Fender, Donna Fargo, Willie & Waylon at the fairgrounds in California back in the 1970s, my old man and I were selling crap at the Fairgrounds and were lucky enough to be near the stage so we could see all the acts while we were working.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Feddy Fender was a guest in the CBS action adventure show Dukes of Hazzard. FF was from Texas. So are the late Kenny Rogers, Don Henley, Willie Nelson, Johnny Rodriguez, Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert. RIP Feddy Fender.

[@carolynboone1533]

Freddy Fender is from Mexico an made songs there an rose to fame in USA, country. Try wasted days an wasted nights. I love his Spanish songs. He's deceased now. Thanks for playing

[@Lilith54]

I love to see young talented women bringing back the good ol country music. And paying tribute to some legendary women, with yall beautiful voices.

[@denicesanders4586]

Feliz Navidad was a great one and for Christmas too!

[@BoxerRick]

Feeddy was so good, He could sing in Spanish all day long and id love it. I grew up with this. My Dad played this and " Wasted days anc wasted nights " with his band cause he knew my Mother loved them. Thanks Harry. A classy dude as always

[@edithdavis2848]

He has a sweet voice. Marvelous song's. He was country , Mexican singer and so very very good.

[@stephenulmer3781]

My mom used to have his album on 8Track back then when i was around 6 or 7. I remember this song and "Wasted days and Wasted nights

[@flamencoprof]

This song with very generous and humbly devoted lyrics of dedication made this at-the-time hard rock fan realise there was another world of romantic songs. I suggest Amazing Rhythm Aces next on this path.

[@dannyroberts5056]

Yes its Spanish. You should listen to Vertical Expression Of a Horizontal Desire. Its by the Bellhamy Brothers and Freddy Fender.

[@vanessalenorac]

He was in a group called the Texas tornadoes. They would be a great group to listen to it’s got a very Tejano and country music sound. Laredo Rose is a beautiful song that I highly recommend.

[@cherylberry5058]

i love his voice

[@lindariley8178]

We all learned Spanish because of Freddie🌹

[@krestonbach7966]

The accent that you hear is a regional one from the South most tip of Texas where we are from where Spanish, English and a mixture called Tex-Mex is still spoken by 2.5 million Americans. Also Freddy Fender had two #1 records in Mexico independently from his International fame in places as far as Australia. Known as the "Father of Chicano Rock n Roll", the "Mexican Elvis") and "The Bebop Kid".

[@karenj3611]

I remember when this song came out. His other hit was "Wasted days and wasted nights"

[@delvontaylor7]

Yes he is Ametican my brother. He was born in Texas

[@rickkoehnlein4629]

Your awesome Harry

[@jasonbyassee7541]

I remember partying years ago and someone started playing The Texas Tornadoes. I was hooked. I listened to the cd over and over again translating all the lyrics I could.

[@larrycaldwell6607]

He grew up in so. Tex on the border in San Benito Tex. We loved him here in 60s 70s and still do here and around Tex even though he passed away several years ago. The next song of his to react to should be ‘Wasted Days and Wasted Nights’

[@franceshaas8255]

I just love his voice. Thanks! 💋💋

[@megastardave]

Brilliant thank you

[@johndavidson5228]

It was one of my top ten karaoke songs. Nice reaction.

[@barbaracampbell9907]

Tex Mex music at its finest

[@DippyHippie]

I love the way YOU speak!

[@sirslice]

Freddie later went on to be a member of that Tex Mex super group "The Texas Tornadoes".

[@pierreslabbert7607]

Hi Harri, I love your reaction. I am from South Africa and I would like to introduce you to some of our singers. This song "Before the next teardrop falls" was sung by Bobby Angel, an SA singer. Please listen to it. He had such a beautiful voice.

[@JoseRamos-eu2fo]

Tex-Amex Baby!!

[@mt3311]

This is Spanish, he is a hood songer in eother language. He sings a Doris Day called Secret Love. A beautifule rendition.

[@renegilbertson9737]

Your have a great heart

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

I flunked Spanish along with Miguel and the Argentinian Foreign exchange student , Rudolfo . I've worked with so many different people I understand most of what I hear but can't speak chingus . ..shit ! Then again something special happens , with music . It just doesn't matter what the translation is . You don't want to ruin what you love already . My personal favorite is a cover of a 200 year old Creole song covered by Maria McKee . "Ma Blonde est partie " Don't care about ever finding the translation . It's absolutely beautiful as is .

[@l-bird]

Freddy was American and grew up in Texas. However, he grew up in a poor Hispanic neighborhood near the border of Mexico. So, the accent you hear is from the Hispanic or Mexican culture and family.

[@alvarojr.339]

Yes, he was american from Texas... RIP Freddy...

[@MattJ1977]

He got his hit in 1959. Shortly after it started getting big, he was arrested for marijuana and was sentenced to 5 years which put off his singing career. He was huge in country music all thru the 70s. That was country singer.Don Williams with him. He didn't sound country because he was Mexican. Freddy was called the King of Tex Mex.

[@mikesanchez5348]

Freddy was an Mexican-American and that style of music is known as Tex-Mex,

[@annmills3163]

☮️💜

[@williameller7002]

I haven't seen a reaction to Freddy Fender to date

[@dennisharnish9063]

The language is Spanish. I have a Mexican Granddaughter, I hear this language a lot. He may be what is called Teximex. They are people from Southwest Texas from the time when that part of Texas was part of Mexico.

[@Sporkonafork1]

South Texas in general

[@javierramirez744]

He was from the Rio grande valley San Benito Texas

[@michaelkeenan3437]

And it’s a shame that this great song didn’t make it into the 100 top country song of all time.Very Sad!

[@victorsr6708]

Baldemar Garza Huerta = Freddy Fender, stage name. The name Fender came from Fender guitars and he figured Freddy sounded great with Fender……Freddy Fender, the name helped him cross over into the American country scene and was able to also keep his Texanos and Mexican Americans fans.

[@janedc5ch319]

It was a big hit in country music.

[@jewls9697]

Big & Rich....The 8th of November!!

[@maninthewilderness3208]

Freddy Fender is his stage name. His real name is Baldimar Huerta (Wher-ta).

[@jefftappan3091]

He was originally from Mexico. Baldemar Huerta.

[@alfdom51]

You would like to hear Linda Martell sing it.

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

He’s Mexican, speaking Spanish. He’s a country musician, was.

[@johnvasquez9608]

Freddy was a Marine f4om Texae!

[@robertphelps1574]

The original version by Duane Dee is worth a listen

[@sirslice]

Freddie was a Texan (AKA American).

[@pablosolis2725]

He was from small town that is almòst as far south you can go in texas usa

[@nativetexan9776]

He was Mexican born and raised in Texas