Way before he became a Texas Tornado, even before he sang Before the Next Teardrop Falls, Freddie Fender was a Garage Rocker, singing American Rock ‘n’ Roll (Ain’t That a Shame!) and his own rockin’ compositions in a style that moved some to label him a Mexican Elvis! Here are 24 of those irrepressible recordings cut for Ideal Records in the early ’60s.

Tracklist:

1. Que Mala :: How Bad
2. Hay un Algo en Tu Pensar :: There’s Something On Your Mind
3. Holy One
4. Desde Que Conosco :: Since I Met You Baby
5. Ya Me Voy :: Ain’t That A Shame
6. Diablo con Antifaz :: Devil In Disguise
7. Que Soledad :: Oh Lonely Me
8. Banda Esta Borracha, La :: The Band Is Drunk
9. Dime :: Tell Me
10. Paloma Querida :: Beloved Dove
11. Mi Destino Fue Quererte :: My Destiny Was To Love You
12. Indita Mia :: My Indian Girl
13. No Estes Soando :: I Hear You Knocking
14. Corrina, Corrina
15. Como un Errante :: Like A Wanderer
16. Acapulco Rock
17. Cerezas, Las :: The Cherries
18. Camisa Negra :: Black Shirt
19. Vieja, La :: The Old Lady
20. Viejos Amigos :: Old Friends
21. Pancho Pechos
22. Mean Woman
23. No Esta Aqui :: It’s Not Here
24. Magia de Amor :: The Magic Of Love

UPC: 096297036624
Label: ARHOOLIE RECORDS
Release Date: 12.1.93
Format: CD