: An insightful piece on Country Thang Daily explains why the song took nearly two decades to become a hit, detailing Fender's 1960 arrest for marijuana possession and his subsequent time in Angola State Prison .
: The PowerPop Blog highlights the "genuine tremolo" of Fender's voice and the song's status as a quintessential "swamp pop" ballad . Freddy Fender - Wasted Days & Wasted Nights
: KUTX Austin provides a broader look at Fender's role in breaking barriers for Mexican-American artists in Nashville during the 1970s . Key Facts About the Song Wasted Days and Wasted Nights | Andy Taylor : An insightful piece on Country Thang Daily