Texas Tornados

Listening to the relaunch of the Texas Tornados' Esta Bueno, I can't help but say that I miss both Freddy Fender and Doug Sahm. Both are alive and well on this CD, especially Fender, in some of his last recordings. But the sound that Sahm cultivated in the late 60's/early 70's is alive and well here. He was an original. A few years ago the Sir Douglas Quintet were nominated for the Rock Hall, amidst some snickers. They've never been nominated since. Too bad. I think his Tex-Mex sound has endured. Part of a great band of originals, his career deserves another reappraisal.