Vaya Con Dios, Freddy Fender

Sadly, Tex-Mex/Country singer Baldemar Huerta, aka Freddy Fender, died today of lung cancer.

I love his music; he knew how to croon out a good tearjerker song, rock it with the Texas Tornadoes and Los Super Seven, and “Feliz Navidad” is the only Xmas song I truly love to sing.

Wiki entry with a discography.He really broke the racial barriers for Hispanics in country music.

Vaya Con Dios, Amigo.

Freddy Fender was my mother’s favorite country singer. Maybe he’s singing for her now.

This is really weird–I’ve been on a total Freddy Fender kick lately. Almost bought myself a denim leisure suit. Dude had one of the great voices of 70s pop. My favorite: No, not “Feelings.” My favorite is “Secret Love.” Just amazing.