Before the Next Teardrop Falls | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1974 | |||
Genre | Tejano | |||
Length | 30:11 | |||
Label | ABC-Dot[1] | |||
Producer | Huey P. Meaux | |||
Freddy Fender chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
Tom Hull | B+ (1995 CD)[4] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [5] |
Before The Next Teardrop Falls is an album by Freddy Fender.[6][1]
His first album, it was 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.[7]
The album was produced by Huey P. Meaux, on the recommendation of Doug Sahm.[5]
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[8] | 42 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[9] | 9 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[10] | 1 |
US Billboard 200[11] | 20 |
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
Chart (1975) | Position |
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New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[13] | 12 |
US Billboard 200[14] | 41 |
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[15] | 3 |
Chart (1976) | Position |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[16] | 24 |
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[17] | 26 |
"Before the Next Teardrop Falls" Bajo Sexto - Armando Lichtenberger Sr / Accordion - Silverio "Lefty" Cardenas