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.
Back in Your Own Backyard
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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Hoping ev'ry cloud will be silver lined.
But we all return as we live wo learn,
That we left our happiness behind.
When they sing you "Look for the Silver Lining,"
It is silver dollars they're looking for.
You will find my friend that the rainbow's end,
The bird with feathers of blue, is waiting for you,
Back in your own back yard,
You'll see your castle in Spain, through your window pane,
Back in your own back yard.
Oh you can go to the East go to the West,
But someday you'll come weary at heart back where you started from,
You'll find your happiness lies, right under your eyes,
Back in your own backyard.
The lyrics to Eddie Fisher's song "Back in Your Own Backyard" convey a powerful message about the pursuit of happiness and the idea that sometimes we overlook the blessings and contentment that can be found within our own familiar surroundings. The song begins by highlighting the common desire to venture out into the world in search of a better life, symbolized by the blue bird and the hope for a silver lining in every cloud. However, as the lyrics suggest, we often realize that true happiness and fulfillment were already present in our own backyards, but we failed to recognize it.
The reference to the song "Look for the Silver Lining" implies that people often misconstrue the pursuit of wealth or material possessions as the key to happiness. However, the songwriter suggests that true happiness is not found in external circumstances but in the small joys and comforts of our own homes. The rainbow's end, which is traditionally associated with finding a pot of gold, is instead said to be around one's kitchen door, emphasizing the importance of appreciating the simple pleasures and familiar experiences that bring us contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
We leave home expecting to find a blue bird,
We depart from our familiar surroundings with hope and optimism, anticipating a joyful experience.
Hoping ev'ry cloud will be silver lined.
There is a desire for every difficulty or setback to have a positive outcome or a blessing in disguise.
But we all return as we live wo learn,
However, our experiences teach us that we often come back to where we started.
That we left our happiness behind.
Upon reflection, we realize that our contentment was left behind or overlooked during our pursuit elsewhere.
When they sing you "Look for the Silver Lining",
When people tell you to search for the positive aspect in every situation,
It is silver dollars they're looking for.
Their intentions may be driven by financial gain and material success rather than genuine happiness.
You will find my friend that the rainbow's end,
You will discover, my friend, that the ultimate destination of happiness and fulfillment
Is somewhere around your kitchen door.
Can actually be found in the familiar and comforting environment of your own home.
The bird with feathers of blue, is waiting for you,
Symbolizing contentment and joy, something wonderful and fulfilling awaits you.
Back in your own back yard,
If you return and appreciate the familiarity and comfort of your own surroundings.
You'll see your castle in Spain, through your window pane,
You will realize that your dreams and aspirations can be achieved without going far, just by looking within your own surroundings.
Back in your own back yard.
The source of true happiness and fulfillment is within your reach when you appreciate your own home and surroundings.
Oh you can go to the East go to the West,
You may journey far and wide, exploring different places and cultures.
But someday you'll come weary at heart back where you started from,
Eventually, you will grow tired and long for the familiarity and comfort of your original home and surroundings.
You'll find your happiness lies, right under your eyes,
You will discover that your true happiness and fulfillment are within your immediate vicinity, but you may have overlooked them.
Back in your own backyard.
When you recognize and appreciate the value of your own home and surroundings, you will find the contentment you seek.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Al Jolson, Billy Rose, Dave Dreyer
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