Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

Freddy Fender

About Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

"Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" is an American country and pop song recorded by Freddy Fender. It is considered by many to belong to the swamp pop idiom of south Louisiana and southeast Texas that had such a major musical impact on Fender.


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1998
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Wasted days and wasted nights,
I have left for you behind
For you don't belong to me,
Your heart belongs to someone else.

Why should I keep loving you,
When I know that you're not true?
And why should I call your name,
When you're to 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 to 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.

Wasted days and wasted nights,
I have left for you behind
For you don't belong to me,
Your heart belongs to someone else.

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

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Freddy Fender

Freddy Fender (June 4, 1937 – October 14, 2006), born Baldemar Garza Huerta in San Benito, Texas, United States, was a Mexican-American Tejano, country and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. He is best known for his 1975 hits "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and the subsequent remake of his own "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights". more »

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Written by: HUEY P. MEAUX

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15 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" is a country and rock ballad song.
Original Release Date
The song was initially released in the year 1959.
Second Release
After facing legal issues and prison time, Fender re-recorded and re-released the song in 1975.
Chart Performance
The 1975 re-release version peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Song Background
The song talks about the singer's regrets over a failed relationship.
Impact on Career
The track marked a major career comeback for Fender, charting his path to success in the mid-1970s.
Album Presence
"Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" was included in Fender's album "Are You Ready for Freddy?" which was released in 1975.
Record Label
The record label for the re-released song was ABC Dot.
Covers
Several artists have covered the song over the years, including Mark Chesnutt and Tex-Mex supergroup Texas Tornados which included Freddy Fender.
Recognition
The song is often recognized as Fender's signature track, along with his other hit "Before the Next Teardrop Falls".
Induction
Fender was inducted into the ‘Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame’ in 2001, in part for contributions from songs like "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights".
Track Duration
The running time of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
Musical Style
The song melds elements of country, pop, and Tejano music, reflecting Fender's Mexican heritage.
Song Credits
Fender wrote the song along with songwriter Wayne Duncan.
Legacy
Even after decades, "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" is considered a classic in the country music genre.

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