Freddy Fender – Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

About the Song

Freddy Fender was a country music singer who was known for his distinctive voice and his blend of country, rockabilly, and Tejano music. Fender was born in San Benito, Texas, in 1937. He began his music career in the early 1950s, and he released his first album in 1959.

“Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” was released in 1960 and was Freddy Fender’s biggest hit. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song is a ballad about a man who is reflecting on his wasted life. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody is catchy and memorable. Fender’s distinctive voice adds to the song’s emotional impact.

“Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” was a critical and commercial success. The song was praised for its catchy melody, heartfelt lyrics, and Fender’s powerful vocals. It was a major hit in the United States and helped to establish Freddy Fender as one of the most popular country music singers of the early 1960s.

The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including:

• Waylon Jennings
• Merle Haggard
• Willie Nelson
• George Strait
• Alan Jackson

“Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that is sure to continue to be enjoyed by listeners for many years to come.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was written by Freddy Fender and Huey P. Meaux.
• The song was produced by Huey P. Meaux.
• The song was recorded in Houston, Texas.
• The song’s B-side was “I’m Leaving It Up to You”.
• The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
• The song has been covered by many artists, including Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Strait, and Alan Jackson.

Here are some interesting facts about the song:

• The song was inspired by Fender’s own experiences of heartbreak and loss.
• The song was originally released as a single in 1959, but it did not become a hit until it was re-released in 1960.
• The song was featured in the 1960 film “The Wild Bunch”.

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Lyrics: Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

Wasted days and wasted nights
I have left for you behind
For you don’t belong to me
Your heart belongs
To someone elseWhy should I keep loving you
When I know that you’re not true
And why should I call your name
When you’re the blame
For making me blue?Don’t you remember the day
That you went away
And left me
I was so lonely
Prayed for you only
My loveWhy should I keep loving you
When I know that you’re not true
And why should I call you’re name
When you’re the blame
For making me blue

Don’t you remember the day
That you went away
And left me
I was so lonely
Prayed for you only
My love

Why should I keep loving you
When I know that you’re not true?
And why should I call your name
When you’re the blame
For making me blue