Before the Next Teardrop Falls


Before The Next Teardrop Falls is the debut studio album by Tejano singer Freddy Fender.
Released in 1974, the album includes the number-one hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights". It peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200.

Production

The album was produced by Huey P. Meaux, on the recommendation of Doug Sahm.

Track listing

  1. "Roses Are Red (My Love)" – 3:10
  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" – 2:56
  5. "I Love My Rancho Grande" – 2:51
  6. "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" – 2:52
  7. "I Almost Called Your Name" – 2:30
  8. "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" – 2:30
  9. "The Wild Side of Life" – 3:08
  10. "After the Fire Is Gone" – 2:56
  11. "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" – 2:15

Personnel

"Before the Next Teardrop Falls"
Bajo Sexto - Armando Lichtenberger Sr /
Accordion - Silverio "Lefty" Cardenas