![]() But his career was put on hold shortly after that when he and his bass player ended up spending almost three years in prison in Angola, La., for. Readers will find this book entertaining, historical, shocking, spiritually moving, and in all ways a testament to the life and legacy of Freddy Fender. Fender initially recorded 'Wasted Days' in 1960. Author Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender was compelled to write a story that both honored her father and delved frankly into the dark times he strove to overcome. 1 on the country chart and top 10 on the pop chart that same year, while 'Secret Love' and 'Youll Lose a Good Thing' also hit No. The second book tells the story of Freddy’s fall due to drugs and alcohol and the redemption he found in a Higher Power. 'Wasted Days and Wasted Nights' rose to No. Readers will find both entertainment and inspiration in “ Wasted Days and Wasted Nights”: A Meteoric Rise to Stardomįreddy’s biography is divided into two books the first covers the rise of the singer to great stardom. ![]() Vocals, Liner Notes Freddy Fender (2) Notes. This exciting book is a glimpse into Freddy Fender’s struggles and triumphs on and off the stage, his journey through the dazzling world of music, the lives he touched, and the unwavering legacy he left behind. Freddy Fender wrote A Man Can Cry, Wasted Days & Wasted Nights and Rosas. This bio portrays, in unprecedented depth, the man beyond the music and the myth. Daughter Tammy Lorraine Huerta Fender’s has authored a book that pays tribute to her beloved father. Mike Oliver’s offbeat Lewy body dementia book is now for sale on Amazon.“Wasted Days and Wasted Nights”: A Meteoric Rise to Stardom shares a rare backstage pass into the storied life and legacy of Freddy Fender.in 1991 Fender described the group to the Chicago Tribune : “You’ve heard of New Kids on the Block? Well, we’re the Old Guys in the Street.” His producer described his voice as being very honest like Hank Williams.Īfter his solo success, Fender joined the Texas Tornadoes, which I have on CD and highly recommend. The album is fun though as re-listening to the ‘King of Tex-Mex.’ a golden country voice, proves. He is also known for ”Before the Next Teardrop Falls’ which is not on this album. He served three years in prison for that. Two years later he recorded 'Wasted Days and Wasted Nights' for Duncan Records for a 500 advance, but the following year was convicted for marijuana possession in Baton Rouge and served nearly. Between those time periods Fender battled the bottle while in the Marines, and was arrested for pot possession in Louisiana. To many strings, though.įender’s album title is an ironic play on the fact that one o f his biggest hits, ‘Wasted Days and Wasted Nights’ was recorded and published in 1959 but didn’t become a hit until the 1970s. Fender also recorded a Spanish-language version, entitled Noches y dias perdidosThen, in 1975, Before the Next Teardrop Falls became a major hit for Fender. ‘Light my Fire’ is a good example of his style, bluesy Spanish music, with jazz-like singing. On his other songs, Feliciano enjoyed international fame. “In an era when pop stars try lots of different styles with the anthem, it’s hard to fathom that Feliciano, the blind Puerto Rican singer and guitarist known for “Feliz Navidad” at Christmastime, could stir anger with his rendition.Īnd at a time when the nation is sharply divided over athletes’ body language during the anthem, it is a reminder that the song that has an unusual ability to provoke.” The New York Times, looking back at that performance wrote: He was riding high on his big selling Feliciano! record, an album of acoustic covers of popular songs, with probably the Doors’ ‘Light My Fire’ being his biggest hit. Gaye was lambasted in some quarters for defaming the National Anthem.Īnd before Gaye there was Feliciano with his Latin tingd version filled with Spanish guitar flurriesl at tje 1968. for you dont belong to me, your heart belongs, E A E to someone else. ![]() Intro Baug Verse 1 E Wasted days and wasted nights, I have left B for you behind. 8 Pop Charts in USA, 6 in Canada and 1 in New Zealand in 1975. That was kind of a barrier breaker leading to more stylistic interpretations of the song, the vast majority in a loving way (Roseanne Barr being the most memorable exception.) Wasted Days And Wasted Nights:Freddy Fender. It was greeted with strong strong feelings on both sides, fans either loved it or hated it
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