The Hits & More
Freddy Fender was a Texas legend who bridged country and Tex-Mex traditions, bringing authentic regional identity to mainstream country radio. His biggest hits—'Before the Next Teardrop Falls' and 'Wasted Days and Wasted Nights'—showcase his distinctive voice and understanding of both American country and Mexican musical traditions. This compilation pulls together his most essential recordings from a long career. Fender had real soul in his singing and understood how to balance melancholy with warmth. His music sits comfortably between honky-tonk and Latin influences, making it appeal to audiences across cultural lines. A great introduction to an underrated figure in American country music history.
Item Details+
| Genre | Folk World and Country |
| Style | Country |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Good Plus (VG+) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Golden Stars |
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1-1. Before The Next Teardrop Falls 2:34
1-2. Wasted Days And Wasted Nights 2:55
1-3. Since I Met You Baby 3:12
1-4. The Wild Side Of Life 3:10
1-5. Almost Persuaded 2:48
1-6. Enter My Heart 2:48
1-7. Silver Wings 2:53
1-8. Mathilda 2:28
1-9. Mean Woman 2:57
1-10. Going Out With The Tide 2:53
1-11. Just Because 2:58
1-12. Crazy Baby 2:16
1-13. I'm Leaving It All Up To You 2:33
1-14. Sweet Summer Day 2:36
2-1. You'll Lose A Good Thing 2:52
2-2. The Girl Who Waits On Tables 2:55
2-3. A Man Can Cry 2:22
2-4. Baby I Want To Love You 3:05
2-5. Running Back 2:04
2-6. But I Do 2:10
2-7. Six Days On The Road 4:34
2-8. No Me Quieres Ver 2:50
2-9. Tu Frio Corazon 2:12
2-10. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) 1:57
2-11. I Can't Stop Loving You 2:52
2-12. Lovin' Cajun Style 1:58
2-13. Mexican Rose 2:56
2-14. For The Good Times 5:07
3-1. The Rains Came 3:04
3-2. Secret Love 4:09
3-3. Cielito Lindo 3:24
3-4. Walking Piece Of Heaven 2:38
3-5. La Mucura - A Mover El Bote 2:35
3-6. I Got A Woman 5:36
3-7. Mentiras 3:35
3-8. Sugar Coated Love 2:14
3-9. Rancho Grande 2:57
3-10. Tell It Like It Is 2:44
3-11. Blueberry Hill 3:56
3-12. I Just Called To Say I Love You 3:45
3-13. Como Quieres 2:29
3-14. Next Time You See Me 2:44
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