Fernandez had a distinctive voice characterized by its deep, raspy and soulful timbre, which gave him the ability to effortlessly transition between singing romantic ballads, swing, jazz and boleros. He recorded over 30 albums, including such hits as "Never Ever Say Goodbye", "No Touch", and "Pers Lab" (Paruparo).
His influence on Philippine popular music remains enduring, having paved the way for the emergence of other Filipino singing legends such as Freddie Aguilar, Pilita Corrales, Jose Mari Chan, Imelda Papin and many more. Pops Fernandez left an indelible mark on the Filipino music scene, with his voice continuing to captivate audiences to this day.