Before the Next Teardrop Falls

by Freddy Fender

Before the Next Teardrop Falls cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1974
  • Label: ABC Dot
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 30:10
  • Community rating: 3.47/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelled by its massive bilingual title track, Freddy Fender's breakthrough album flawlessly merges traditional Nashville country with vibrant Tex-Mex and swamp pop sensibilities. His unique tenor voice and heartfelt delivery established him as a premier crossover star bridging Latin and American roots music.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Roses Are Red (3:08)
  2. I'm Not A Fool Anymore (2:32)
  3. Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends (2:35)
  4. You Can't Get Here From There (2:55)
  5. I Love My Rancho Grande (2:50)
  6. Wasted Days And Wasted Nights (2:51)
  7. I Almost Called Your Name (2:29)
  8. Before The Next Teardrop Falls (2:29)
  9. Wild Side Of Life (3:07)
  10. After The Fire Is Gone (2:54)
  11. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye (2:14)

Credits

  • Bruce Ewen - arranged by, harpsichord, piano
  • Sugar Sweets - backing vocals
  • Tracey Friel - backing vocals
  • Donny King - bass
  • Chester Vaughn - drums
  • Randy Cornor - lead guitar
  • James Lowery - piano
  • Fred Heine - steel guitar

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