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Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls (used)
Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls (used)
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Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls
"Before the Next Teardrop Falls" is a signature song and album by the American Tejano singer
Freddy Fender.
The Song:
- Written by Vivian Keith and Ben Peters, it\'s a country and pop crossover hit.
- It reached number 1 on both the Billboard pop and country charts in 1975.
- The song is known for its bilingual style, with Fender singing the first part in English and then repeating it in Spanish.
- "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" jump-started Fender's career, which had previously stalled due to drug charges.
- It was certified gold for sales of one million units by the RIAA.
- The song was awarded the Single of the Year award from the Country Music Association in 1975.
- Listen to the song on YouTube.
The Album:
- "Before The Next Teardrop Falls" is Freddy Fender's debut studio album.
- Released in 1974, it includes the number-one hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights".
- The album peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- It is considered a Tejano music album.
- The album was nominated for several awards, including the Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year.
In summary, "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" is both a famous song and album by Freddy Fender, known for its bilingual appeal and significant impact on his career and country music history.
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