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.
Begin the Beguine
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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It brings back the sound of music so tender,
It brings back a night of tropical splendor,
It brings back a memory ever green.
I'm with you once more under the stars,
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
And even the palms seem to be swaying
To live it again is past all endeavor,
Except when that tune clutches my heart,
And there we are, swearing to love forever,
And promising never, never to part.
What moments divine, what rapture serene,
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted,
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted,
I know but too well what they mean;
So don't let them begin the beguine
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember;
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
When they begin the beguine.
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play
Till the stars that were there before return above you,
Till you whisper to me once more,
"Darling, I love you!"
And we suddenly know, what heaven we're in,
When they begin the beguine
"Begin the Beguine" is a song by Eddie Fisher that captures the nostalgic and romantic feelings evoked by a beguine, a popular dance style in the 1930s and 1940s. The lyrics describe how hearing the beguine brings back memories of a time filled with music, passion, and tropical beauty. It transports the singer back to a precious moment shared with a loved one under the stars, with the sound of an orchestra playing in the background and the swaying palms creating an idyllic atmosphere.
The song highlights the longing to relive those enchanting moments, to experience the divine joy and serene rapture again. But the reality is that those moments are unattainable, lost in the past except when the melody of the beguine grips the singer's heart. In that instant, the memory resurfaces, reminding them of the everlasting love and the promise never to part.
However, the lyrics also reveal a certain bitterness and regret. The singer understands all too well the pain felt by those who curse the missed opportunities and wasted chances in love. There is a plea to halt the beguine, to let the love that once burned brightly remain as a flickering ember, a dormant desire that is only remembered when the beguine plays. It urges respite from the torment of longing for a love that can no longer be rekindled but also acknowledges the temptation to let the beguine begin once more, to relive the heavenly bliss and whisper those three words, "Darling, I love you."
Line by Line Meaning
When they begin the beguine
When the music starts, it brings back memories
It brings back the sound of music so tender
The music evokes a nostalgic and gentle feeling
It brings back a night of tropical splendor
It reminds of a beautiful night in a tropical setting
It brings back a memory ever green
It revives a vivid and everlasting memory
I'm with you once more under the stars
We are together again, enjoying the starry night
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
At the beach, there is an orchestra performing
And even the palms seem to be swaying
The palm trees appear to dance along with the music
When they begin the beguine
When the music starts playing
To live it again is past all endeavor
Trying to relive those moments is impossible
Except when that tune clutches my heart
Except when that melody deeply affects me
And there we are, swearing to love forever
In that moment, we make promises of eternal love
And promising never, never to part
And vowing to never separate from each other
What moments divine, what rapture serene
What incredible and peaceful moments they were
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted
Until difficulties arose and took away the happiness we experienced
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
Now, when I hear others regret missed opportunities
I know but too well what they mean
I understand their feelings all too well
So don't let them begin the beguine
Don't let them start the music and revive painful memories
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember
Let our previous passionate love become a subtle reminder
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
Let it rest like a forgotten longing that I recall
When they begin the beguine
When the music starts playing
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play
Yes, let the music start, let them perform
Till the stars that were there before return above you
Until the stars that once shone upon us reappear in the sky
Till you whisper to me once more, "Darling, I love you!"
Until you softly say to me once again, 'My love, I adore you!'
And we suddenly know, what heaven we're in
And in that instant, we realize the blissful paradise we are in
When they begin the beguine
When the music starts playing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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Michael Butler
Superb version of this classic and he certainly had a great voice.
Arnold Pablo
The best of the best vocal rendition of the times.
kalix Dela Cruz
I didn't know that Eddie is a great singer I just knew now upon watching his videos became an instant fan his voice is superb amazing he's a gifted man with golden voice I really like his songs and his wonderful voice
larry himel
Beautiful rendition of Cole Porter classic.
Julio Cesar Diazz
Impecable.Excelente!!!
waleska othero
Eu já falei que está música é de 1945 e faz sucesso até hoje, isso mesmo coisa boa não se esquece no tempo.Ela e muito bom de ouvir.👋👋👋👋👋👋
Peter Farrar
The golden voice of Eddie Fisher's stunning performance of Cole Porter's wonderful romantic ballad " Begin The Beguine", & the superb musical collaboration by the Winterhalter's orchestra, raised this musical episode to the heavens. Fisher's crystal clear delivery, with power & supreme high range that threatens to invade the tenors domain. In my opinion, this is the best recording version I've listened to. All challenges to his musical talents were obliterated into silence.
stanley davis
Mr. Porter was touched by the music gods when he penned this
David Walsh
Great song by a great singer
the best is yet to come
John Sinclair
YES