A jazz guitarist born in Little Rock, Arkans… Read Full Bio ↴1) Edward Thomas Fisher
A jazz guitarist born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Died of cancer on July 12, 2007.
Eddie Fisher spent the first 17 years of his life in Little Rock, Arkansas. From the age of 10, he developed a love for music; influenced and supported by his father. After graduating from high school, Fisher left home and headed for Memphis, Tennessee, where he continued to improve his guitar technique and musical skills. He spent the next several years touring with such famous musicians as Salomon Burke and Albert King. Fisher then became a founding member of the Leo's Five Band and decided to settle down in St. Louis, Missouri.
Eddie Fisher worked as Albert King's bandleader before embarking on a solo career. He released two classic albums, "The Third Cup" and "The Next One Hundred Years", blending soul, funk, jazz and touches of psychedelia, in the late 1960's.
Eddie Fisher's third album "Hot Lunch" was released on the All Platinum label, and after that he launched his own indie operation Nentu. In 2004, he was voted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame.
BMI credits Eddie Juni Fisher for song compositions.
2) Eddie Fisher was an actor and teen idol known for his pop ballads in the 1950s. A pre-Rock and Roll vocalist, Fisher's strong and melodious tenor made him a teen idol and one of the most popular singers of the 1950s. He had seventeen songs in the Top 10 on the music charts between 1950 and 1956 and thirty-five in the Top 40.
Fisher has performed in top concert halls all over the United States and headlined in major Las Vegas showrooms. He has headlined at the Palace Theater in New York City as well as London's Palladium.
Fisher has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for Recording, at 6241 Hollywood Boulevard, and one for TV, at 1724 Vine Street.
He was married to actress/singer Debbie Reynolds. They had a daughter, Carrie Fisher, who would later become an actress.
Born August 10, 1928 and died September 22, 2010 of complications from hip surgery.
A Man Chases a Girl
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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He runs after a girl (until he's caught)
He fishes for a girl (until she's landed him)
It all comes out exactly the way she thought
Uncertain, he tags along behind
Uncertain, 'til she makes up his mind
A man chases a girl (until she catches him)
And once you've caught him don't ever let him go
[Instrumental Interlude]
A man chases a girl (until she catches him)
But don't run too fast while you are saying no
And once you've caught him don't ever let him go
(Don't let him go, don't let him go, don't let him go)
The song "A Man Chases a Girl" by Eddie Fisher speaks of the age-old game that men and women play when it comes to courting. The lyrics reveal that even though men are often known to pursue women, the roles can easily reverse. The captured imagery of a man chasing after a girl, fishing until she lands him, and being uncertain until she makes up his mind, alludes to the idea of men being easily swayed by the women they pursue. The lyrics encourage women not to run too fast while saying no, and once they catch the man, never to let him go.
The song's lyrics highlight the power dynamic between men and women in relationships, making it clear that both parties have a significant role to play. It portrays that even though men may chase women, women must be just as mindful of who they choose to let into their lives. The song's simple, upbeat melody belies its theme, which provides an insightful look into the complexities of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
A man chases a girl (until she catches him)
He relentlessly pursues her until she finally returns his affection
He runs after a girl (until he's caught)
He exhaustively chases her until she accepts him as a potential partner
He fishes for a girl (until she's landed him)
He pursues her like a fisherman would a catch until she commits to a relationship
It all comes out exactly the way she thought
Her intuition about his intentions is proven accurate
Uncertain, he tags along behind
He's hesitant and unsure, choosing to follow her lead
Uncertain, 'til she makes up his mind
He remains undecided until she ultimately sways him to commit to a relationship
But don't run too fast while you are saying no
Don't immediately reject him without giving him a chance to pursue you
And once you've caught him don't ever let him go
Once he has committed to you, cherish that relationship and don't let it slip away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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David Bowen
I have just got this HMV 78rpm record from a charity shop and thought the female vocals where by Debbie Reynolds but I could not understand why she is uncredited on the label.A great record by the way.
Deanna Glory
Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.