After visiting my Dad this weekend, I started to think of the places he took me as kid. Right around 1974 I was a shy little six year old, who only knew two things about music. Country and Western! OK so that's a little rip off of another of my favorite movies. Being an impressionable youth my Dad took me to see Freddy Fender at the state fair. It wasn't until years later when I moved out of my metal days that I came back to Freddy and discovered him all over again. He sang with such emotion on this tune. Elvis got NOTHING on him man! I can't imagine a world without Freddy Fender, he left us too soon. At least I can show my kids these video's and share my stories. Now excuse me while I enjoy my Wasted Days and Wasted Nights!
If your toes aren't tapping to this you better check your pulse!
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ReplyDeleteMan I had never heard Freddy Fender before, but like you, I keep coming back to this one. A Fats Domino vibe but ... more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!