1) Edward Thomas Fisher

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.

Call Me Irresponsible
Eddie Fisher Lyrics

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Call me irresponsible,
Yes I'm unreliable,
Throw in undependable too!
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Well I'm not too clever, I just adore you!

Call me unpredictable,
Tell me I'm impractical,

Rainbows I'm inclined to pursue!
Call me irresponsible,
Yes I'm unreliable,
But it's undeniably true
I'm irresponsibly mad for you!

Call me irresponsible,
Yes I'm unreliable,

But it's undeniably true
I'm irresponsibly mad for you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie Fisher's song, "Call Me Irresponsible" depict a person who is willing to admit their flaws and own up to their mistakes. The singer describes themselves as irresponsible, unreliable, and undependable, but they also declare their love for someone else. The singer acknowledges that they may not be clever or practical, but they are passionate and willing to pursue their dreams, even if it leads to chasing rainbows. The song makes a case for embracing one's imperfections in the face of love and pursuing what one truly desires, even if others may deem it foolish.

The lyrics also play with the theme of unpredictability and uncertainty. The singer admits that they are unpredictable and impractical, but this is part of their charm and appeal. The repetition of the word "irresponsible" in the chorus serves to emphasize this idea and create a sense of whimsy.

Line by Line Meaning

Call me irresponsible,
Refer to me as being careless and not having a sense of duty

Yes I'm unreliable,
Indeed, I'm not dependable or steady

Throw in undependable too!
Include in the mix that I can't be trusted to perform a job or task

Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Are my lame excuses tedious to listen to?

Well I'm not too clever, I just adore you!
I'm not incredibly smart, but I have great affection for you

Call me unpredictable,
Label me as capricious and changeable

Tell me I'm impractical,
Inform me that I'm not sensible or realistic

Rainbows I'm inclined to pursue!
I tend to chase impossible dreams or chance occurrences

But it's undeniably true
However, it can't be disputed

I'm irresponsibly mad for you!
I'm crazily, wildly, and uncontrollably in love with you!

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen

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