Before the Next Teardrop Falls
Freddy Fender
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If he brings you happiness Then I wish you all the best It's your happiness that matters most of all But if he ever breaks your heart If the teardrops ever start I'll be there before the next teardrop falls Si te quiere de verdad Y te da felicidad Te deseo lo más bueno pa' los dos Pero si te hace llorar A mé me puedes hablar Y estaré contigo cuando triste estás I'll be there anytime You need me by your side To drive away every teardrop that you cried And if he ever leaves you blue Just remember, I love you And I'll be there before the next teardrop falls And I'll be there before the next teardrop falls
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Written by: Ben Peters, Vivian Keith
Lyrics © SHELBY SINGLETON MUSIC INC
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10 facts about this song
Chart Achievement"Before the Next Teardrop Falls" was a major hit for Freddy Fender in 1975. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Billboard Hot 100 charts, making Fender the first artist to have a number one hit on both charts with the same song since 1961.
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Album HighlightThe song was also the title track of Fender's 1974 album "Before the Next Teardrop Falls," which became one of his most successful albums, reaching number 20 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Crossover SuccessThe success of "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" marked Fender as a crossover artist, appealing to both country and pop music fans.
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Bilingual PerformanceKnown for his bilingual performances, Fender sang the second verse of "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" in Spanish, which was a rarity for a number one hit on the American charts.
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Song's OriginThe song was originally written by Vivian Keith and Ben Peters. Prior to Fender's hit rendition, it had been recorded by several country artists, including Duane Dee who was the first to release it in 1968, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Grammy Hall of Fame"Before the Next Teardrop Falls" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015, confirming its status as a classic of American music.
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Not Originally For FenderInterestingly, the song wasn't originally intended for Fender. Record producer Huey P. Meaux brought the song to Fender only after another artist didn't show up for their recording session.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, from Dolly Parton to Al Green, attesting to its enduring popularity.
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Song's Legacy"Before the Next Teardrop Falls" is often considered Fender's signature song and cemented his place in the annals of country music history.
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Touching Tombstone TributeWhen Freddy Fender was buried in 2006, his tombstone was engraved with the title of this iconic song, "Before the Next Teardrop Falls".
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