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.
Christmas Eve in My Home Town
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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Christmas Eve in my home town.
'Cause there were carols in the square, laughter everywhere,
Couples kissing under the mistletoe;
I can't help re-mi-nis-cing, knowing I'll be missing
Christmas Eve in my home town.
Nothing can erase the mem'ries I embrace,
There's so much to re-mem-ber, no wonder I re-mem-ber
Christmas Eve in my home town.
I'd like to be there, trimming the tree there
And there's a chance that I might!
I can hear singing, steeple bells ringing
Noel and Silent Night.
Wise men journeyed far, guided by a star,
But though I'm not a wise man, this I know:
Through dreams and just pretending, I'm there and I'll be spen-ding
Christmas Eve in my home town.
The lyrics of "Christmas Eve in My Home Town" by Eddie Fisher & Hugo Winterhalter And His Orchestra evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the cherished memories of spending Christmas Eve in one's hometown. The singer reflects on the multitude of things that made this occasion special, emphasizing the abundance of joyous moments that are forever etched in their memory.
The song describes the atmosphere of the town during Christmas time, with carolers filling the square, laughter echoing through the air, and couples stealing kisses beneath the mistletoe. These details paint a vivid picture of a community coming together to celebrate the holiday season. The singer cannot help but reminisce, fully aware that they will be absent from their hometown this Christmas. The memories they hold dear, whether it's the sounds of familiar carols, the warmth of footprints in the snow, or the overall sense of belonging, cannot be erased.
The desire to be back in their hometown is palpable as the singer expresses the wish to be there, partaking in the familiar activities such as tree trimming. The song further mentions how they can hear the singing and the church bells chiming, underscoring the spiritual and festive nature of the season. The reference to the wise men journeying guided by a star adds a touch of biblical symbolism, implying that even though the singer may not possess great wisdom, they are certain of the significance of being home for Christmas. Through dreams and imagination, they transport themselves back to their hometown, mentally spending Christmas Eve in the place that holds so many cherished memories.
Line by Line Meaning
There's so much to remember, no wonder I re-mem-ber
There are countless memories to cherish, no surprise that I still recall
Christmas Eve in my home town.
The experience of Christmas Eve in my hometown
'Cause there were carols in the square, laughter everywhere,
Because there were joyful carols in the town square, and laughter resonating all around
Couples kissing under the mistletoe;
Couples embracing each other under the mistletoe
I can't help re-mi-nis-cing, knowing I'll be missing
I cannot resist reminiscing, aware that I will be absent
Christmas Eve in my home town.
The experience of Christmas Eve in my hometown
Nothing can erase the mem'ries I embrace,
No force can erase the cherished memories I hold on to
Those familiar footprints upon the snow.
Those familiar marks left on the snow
There's so much to re-mem-ber, no wonder I re-mem-ber
There are numerous things worth remembering, which explains why I remember
Christmas Eve in my home town.
The experience of Christmas Eve in my hometown
I'd like to be there, trimming the tree there
I desire to be present, decorating the Christmas tree
And there's a chance that I might!
And there is a possibility that I may have the opportunity
I can hear singing, steeple bells ringing
I can audibly perceive the singing and the ringing of church bells
Noel and Silent Night.
The enchanting carols of 'Noel' and 'Silent Night'
Wise men journeyed far, guided by a star,
The wise men embarked on a long journey, guided by a celestial star
But though I'm not a wise man, this I know:
Even though I may not possess the wisdom of those men, I am certain of this:
Through dreams and just pretending, I'm there and I'll be spen-ding
Through dreams and mere imagination, I can transport myself there and imagine that I will be experiencing
Christmas Eve in my home town.
The experience of Christmas Eve in my hometown
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@davidblake1007
k When I was a teenager in Chicago I dated a young fellow who had a twin and the twin wrote a Christmas song which he named Christmas Eve in my hometown......He and I and the songwriter and his girlfriend, none of us with particularly good voices, went round to various venues such as the Lions club and the Elks singing the song in the hopes of promoting it and we contacted radio stations requesting that the disk jockeys would play this seasonal new song but with little success. End of story. No, not quite. Many years later I am in my kitchen washing dishes and singing along with the radio when I realize that it was indeed "Christmas Eve in my Hometown" that I am singing along and with Andy Williams. Having just looked it up, we can see that it was also sung by Kate Smith and Eddie Fisher. So the little song had become a standard. (The
above was written by my mother, Nancy (Allen) Lazinsky.)
@charliechilders6630
This song was also sung by Jim nabors on his Christmas album in the 1960s. I myself think that he has the best version!🤔🤗
@arthurfrb6165
You're my favorite channel now.
@kyleflounder9783
Blows my mind how different Eddie Fisher sounds in this version, even though it's just two years after the original(?). I like this version a lot better in-part because of that though.
Your playlist is a Christmas tradition for me, and has been since I found it 3 years ago. Hope one day to see new stuff added. Seems like YouTube has not been kind to this playlist.
@CPorter
I guess it's that time of year again eh? Also I've really been digging those obscure chartings you've been posting recently. (or probably reposting and me never seeing it before) also, are you the one behind that "The78prof - Retro Special" channel or no?
@the78prof72
No, never heard of it.
@CPorter
@@the78prof72 it popped up within the last month or so and has 1 video of your name under a weird slide presentation. Was thinking it was like Yodar or something like that.
@Caskchap
Was Eddie seeing Debbie Reynolds in 1953 when he made this recording? I think Eddies career peaked around 1953, I heard he was very jealous of Debbie’s success with Tammy in 56.