Eddie grew up within a family to whom the music of his local brass band fea… Read Full Bio ↴Eddie grew up within a family to whom the music of his local brass band featured highly. He was soon able to play a variety of instruments though he was most accomplished on the trumpet. After World War II, he graduated from playing as an amateur in brass bands to professional engagements with popular dance orchestras of the day including that of Geraldo, and he soon became renowned for the virtuosity of his performances. Following his exposure on TV with the Stanley Black Orchestra, an enthusiastic announcer introduced him as the 'Man With The Golden Trumpet' - an apt description that remained with him for the remainder of his musical career.
Eddie's style was unusually individualistic, and he became a familiar musician on BBC radio and TV during the 1950s. He started to make records for the Columbia label and his popularity can be assessed from the success of his records, which included two UK number ones, 'Oh Mein Papa', followed more than a year later by 'Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White'. He was thus the first British instrumentalist to achieve two number ones. The magnificent 'Oh Mein Papa', which also sold well in the USA, topped the UK singles chart for no less than nine weeks (a British chart record}, and was successful enough to provide him with the first ever 'gold disc' awarded for an UK instrumental track.
Further chart entries were secured with 'John And Julie', taken from the soundtrack of the movie; plus 'Mandy', Eddie's last major hit. Other recordings include 'Stranger In Paradise' in 1955; 'The Man with the Golden Arm' in 1956; and 'Jealousy' in 1960.
As the music scene entered the less innocent age of the 1960s, Eddie's beautiful musical renditions became less appreciated by record buyers. By 1968 Eddie had become a little disillusioned by his dwindling fortunes and left Britain, making South Africa his home.
Eddie died in 1978 aged 56.
Eddie's style was unusually individualistic, and he became a familiar musician on BBC radio and TV during the 1950s. He started to make records for the Columbia label and his popularity can be assessed from the success of his records, which included two UK number ones, 'Oh Mein Papa', followed more than a year later by 'Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White'. He was thus the first British instrumentalist to achieve two number ones. The magnificent 'Oh Mein Papa', which also sold well in the USA, topped the UK singles chart for no less than nine weeks (a British chart record}, and was successful enough to provide him with the first ever 'gold disc' awarded for an UK instrumental track.
Further chart entries were secured with 'John And Julie', taken from the soundtrack of the movie; plus 'Mandy', Eddie's last major hit. Other recordings include 'Stranger In Paradise' in 1955; 'The Man with the Golden Arm' in 1956; and 'Jealousy' in 1960.
As the music scene entered the less innocent age of the 1960s, Eddie's beautiful musical renditions became less appreciated by record buyers. By 1968 Eddie had become a little disillusioned by his dwindling fortunes and left Britain, making South Africa his home.
Eddie died in 1978 aged 56.
Oh! My Pa-Pa
Eddie Calvert Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Oh! My Pa-Pa' by these artists:
Eddie Fisher Oh, my Pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful Oh, my…
Eddie Fisher (Vocal) Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful Oh, my…
The Everly Brothers Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful Oh, my…
various artists Oh! My Darling Clementine Oh my darling, oh my darling Oh m…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Eddie Calvert:
Cherry Pink It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When your true…
Cherry Pink & Appleblossom White It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When your true…
Cherry Pink And Apple Blosom White It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When your true…
Georgia On My Mind Back down memory lane, I began as my mother's bright…
In The Still Of The Night In the still of the night As I gaze out of…
Laura You know the feeling of something half remembered Of somethi…
Little Serenade I don't care if the sun don't shine I get my…
Love Is a Many Spledoured Thing Love is a many splendored thing It's the April rose that…
My Yiddishe Momme Of things I should be thankful for, I′ve had a goodly…
Oh Mein Papa (Oh mein papa) (Oh mein papa) (Oh mein papa) Although Ed…
Oh, Mein Papa Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful Oh, my…
Some Enchanted Evening Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger, You may see…
The Poor People Of Paris Just got back from Paris France All they do is sing…
What Is This Thing Called Love I was a hum-drum person Leading a life apart When love flew…
Why Do I Love You Why do I love you I love you not only…
You Go To My Head You go to my head And you linger like a haunting…
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@pippaholmes6961
He inspired me to start playing the trumpet over sixty years ago and I'm still working on sounding like the wonderful Eddie Calvert. What a wonderful sound, so warm, so uplifting. I got his autograph in 1956 and it's just a few pages from Louis Armstrong's. What heroes to have all your life and what a challenge to sound just the tiniest, tiniest bit like them!
@chrisd0801
Hope you dream came true and you got to sound like Eddie Calvert.
@stephendennis8739
Haven't heard this tune since 73 it's now 18th September 2020
@aidanbrown9569
Also inspired me in the early 60's but I was never fortunate enough to meet him. I did meet his wife though around 7 or 8 years ago. What a talented man!
@andyalmond5155
I've recently heard this for the first time as my mum likes it (she's 71 and has early dementia) your respectful words touch me tbh 🙂
@raystyles6338
@Andy Almond is playing and singing along helping, hope so
@dm6441
Brings back memories of my dad playing this song on the piano many years ago, RIP DAD
@RobertSJHu
So wonderful to be able to hear "Oh, Mein Papa" instrumentally via a golden trumpet !!!! Thank you so much !!!! Am 78 years old and really miss my
pa-pa. A humble advice: Love and respect your pa-pa while he's alive; life is too short !!! Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu Oct. 14, 2020.
@raystyles8289
Are we robbed of it?
@Recipro1
One of the greatest trumpet players EVER