I was over to Wal-Mart getting a few groceries today and browsed through the music section when I spotted the Best of Freddie Fender CD. I have a collection of 50s, 60s & 70s music with about 8,000 titles. Freddie is among them but I had long since misplaced this album. Nice to have it back. I am a volunteer dj/announcer with the Mohawk community radio station KWE 105.9 FM on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory just outside of Belleville. I do a show called, "The Saturday Afternoon Rock & Roll Oldies Show. You can bet, Freddie has always been on my playlist and surprisingly enough, many listeners would call in requesting his tunes. I always told them when they did, that they had great taste in music. Personally, Freddie has always been one of my favourites ever since I heard "Before The Next Teardrop Falls." It also has a very special meaning for me as well. That, I'll keep to myself. I know, wherever good music is, Freddie will always be a part of it. I would like to thank him for being a part of some of the greatest memories of my life. Freddie....you will ALWAYS be on my playlist.

I am,

Clive "O" - "Tyendinaga's Cutest Little Fat Kid." By the way, Bellevile is only 2 hours east of Toronto.

I am a music teacher in a remote west Texas town.My lesson today was about the contributions of Mexican Americans to our musical culture in the USA. I am grateful to El Bebop Kid. I saw pride in the eyes of my students and perhaps enough daring to dream big and make those dreams a reality one day. Thank you for blazing a trail, Mr. Huerta. I feel certain that you will watch over them and softly sing into their ears to inspire them....

Just found this page and reading through some of the beautiful eulogies and messages. Yes Freddy your music will live on forever in our hearts and minds. I remember when "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights " was a top hit on the charts ... loved it and still do but the 1 I love the most is "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" I attempt to sing it now and again but you did it BEST! R.I.P. No more pain and sorrow

I grew up listening and loving Freddy's music and now my children love his music also. What a loss to the world when Freddy passed, however he will live on through his music and through his loved ones. R.I.P. Freddy & thank you for the memories.

Freddy, after these years still missing you. Listen to your music and remember when I saw you in Concert in Fresno.Ca.I will always Love you.

There will never be another artist like Freddy Fender. I listen to your music all the time. My favorite is "before the next teardrop falls". I miss you

Rest in peace, brother. Your bike featured on album "Aqui Estoy Yo" was red; in your museum it's blue? Just wondering.
Que tengas buen camino en el cielo,
Tu "Road Brother", Tomas'

HEY GRANDPA ITS ME VANNAH,
WELL THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A DRAG FOR ME SO FAR.. YOU SEE I FOUND OUT THAT THE ONE THING WE SHARED AND LOVED HAS VANISHED IT WAS THE ONE OBJECT WE BOUNDED OVER AND OVER AGAIN WITH EACH AND EVERYDAY.. ITS LIKE THIS FAMILY HAD NO CONSIDERATION UPON WHAT I SAID WHEN I ASKED TIME AND TIME AGAIN FOR IT.. IT HURTS SO MUCH TO NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE A MEMOIR OF YOU BUT ITS LIKE MY MOTHER TOLD ME THEY CANT TAKE AWAY WHAT WE SHARED AND LOVED TOGETHER.. THE MEMORIES I HAVE ARE IN MY HEART AND EVEN IF THEY TRY TO TAKE THEM AWAY THEY CAN NEVER BECAUSE YOU WERE MY GRANDFATHER AND THE ONLY PERSON I LOOKED UP TO IN THIS WORLD AND STILL DO. ITS TIME TO LET GO OF THE PEOPLE THAT THOUGHT I COULD NEVER MAKE IT AND TIME TO SHARE MY LOVE IN THE PEOPLE THAT BELIEVE IN ME AND DONT TEAR ME DONE JUST BECAUSE OF WHO I WAS MADE FROM.


I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU GRANDPA I HOPE YOU ARE SAFE WHERE EVER YOU ARE IN THE NEXT LIFE.

I loved your country music in the 70's! Thanks Freddy

I grew up listening to Freddie Fender and always I loved his music and his voice. He always sings with compassion and passion. You feel the music, dynamic!!! Still listening in Virginia

I love the songs and enjoy them still to day I was up must of the night last night just going thew the songs and listen to them over and over. :) :) :)

Hi Dad....thinkin of you so much more now on the holidays. The girls and I miss you very much and wish you a Merry Christmas. They love you so much. We had you singing our holiday music for us as the girls opened their gifts. Then we read your prayer for Christmas dinner keeping you as close to our hearts as possible. Love you Dad and always missing you.

this if for you freddy. YOUR A WONDERFUL DAD AND THIS GREETINGS FOR YOU, ITS FILLED WITH GREAT WISHES TOO LAST OUT THE YEAR THROUGH, IT HOLDS GREATFUL THOUGHTS, SPECIAL MEMORIES TOO, BUT MOST OF ALL FREDDY FENDER IT SAYS THANKS FOR BEING YOU .

I WAS JUST LOOKING AT YOUR WEB SITE AND I SEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS SAGINAW MICHIGAN. THAT WAS A GREAT SONG THAT YOU DID. BUT YOU HAD A LOT OF GREAT SONGS AND MY MOTHER AND ME LOVE THEM ALL.

Freddy,

When we hear your songs it takes us back to good times and we love you for that. As a fellow Mexican Texan we are sure proud of your accomplishments! I will always love your music!

i regret i didn't go to his show in parker,arizona.i loved his music i'll never forget him..

Freddy fender here's to you and your wonderful music you left behind. You will always be in ur hearts!

I'm missing u Dad--it's not even Xmas yet. I think it's going to be tough these next few weeks.
I'm done writing the biography just need to finish some touch ups and photos next.

All I know is to keep going or else I will just fall apart...

God is hear but you're not!
Everyday, I am close you because I still remember you...

Feliz Navida

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I loved your country music in the 70's! Thanks Freddy

Freddy Fender and Gene Autry Singles Inducted to Grammy Hall of Fame
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Academy has announced the 2012 inductees to the Grammy Hall of Fame. This year's list includes Freddy Fender's 1975 #1 hit "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and Gene Autry's 1942 single "Deep in the Heart of Texas." Recordings from Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner and The Rolling Stones are also included in the new Grammy Hall of Fame class. The recordings will be added to the collection at the Grammy Museum.
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