Freddy Fender is one of the truly great popular vocalists, IMO. The way he was treated by the miserable state of Texas for a very minor possession of marijuana is a cultural crime and disgrace. I'm amazed at his strength of character after all those years of brutal stupidity.
@Sambergler Good to hear from a kindred spirit! I made a tape of Freddy's output over say twenty years, and it was amazing how well it all hung together and sounded fresh. That Ry Cooder and other fine musicians back him is a great sign of respect and honour.
OMG!!! Thank you so much for this posting. I heard this song on the closing credits of the movie "Borderline" and I fell in love with it. I have been looking for this song for the longest time. Freddy sings the best version. Bruce Springsteen also does a nice version.
Freddy Fender is one of the truly great popular vocalists, IMO. The way he was treated by the miserable state of Texas for a very minor possession of marijuana is a cultural crime and disgrace. I'm amazed at his strength of character after all those years of brutal stupidity.
JosephBC69 4 days ago
@JosephBC69 I agree. And Ry Cooder's raw simplicity behind him just makes it work so well.
Sambergler 2 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
@Sambergler Good to hear from a kindred spirit! I made a tape of Freddy's output over say twenty years, and it was amazing how well it all hung together and sounded fresh. That Ry Cooder and other fine musicians back him is a great sign of respect and honour.
JosephBC69 2 days ago
Perfection! Freddy is so right for this great song
pasargada93 2 weeks ago
The Boarder was one the best movies in the early 80s
GMO2272 1 month ago
OMG!!! Thank you so much for this posting. I heard this song on the closing credits of the movie "Borderline" and I fell in love with it. I have been looking for this song for the longest time. Freddy sings the best version. Bruce Springsteen also does a nice version.
MsJazzminne 1 month ago
@MsJazzminne I also have been looking for it eversince the movie came out in the 1980's
MrBillnorton 1 week ago
It so honestly sang with such conviction, the instrumentals are simple, yet perfect. I'm so happy to have found this again after so many years...
Sambergler 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
I always thought this was Jack Nicholson's best film of all. His character was such an honorable man with such a great heart.
Sambergler 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
This one is the real thing. It speaks volumes.
Sambergler 2 months ago
Is this on a Freddy Fender CD?
mistercoors 2 months ago
THIS IS TRULY THE BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG, AS I REMEMBER FREDDY SANG IT FOR THE MOVIE. WILLIE NELSON DOES A GOOD JOB, BUT FREDDY IS THE BEST
LDH1057 2 months ago
Thank you for posting...Best version I've heard. .
richsum45 3 months ago
Beautifull
Mr59Esquire 3 months ago