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.
Heart
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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You've gotta have heart
All you really need is heart
When the odds are sayin
You'll never win
That's when the gring should start
You've gotta have hope
Mustn't sit around and mopeNothins half as bad as it may appear
Wait'll next year and mope
When your luck is battin zero
Get your chin up off the floor
Mister you can be a hero
You can open any door
There's nothin to it but to do it
You gotta have heart
Miles and miles and miles of heart
Oh it's fine to be a genius of course
But keep that old horse before the cart
First you've gotta have heart
You've gotta have heart
All you really need is heart
(When the odds are sayin you'll never win
That's when the grin should start)
You've gotta have hope
Mustn't sit around and mope
Nothins half as bad as it may appear
Wait'll next year and mope
When your luck is battin zero
Get your chin up off the floor
Mister you can be a hero
You can open any door
There's nothin to it but to do it
You gotta have heartMiles and miles and miles of heart
Oh it's fine to be a genius of course
But keep that old horse before the cart
First you've gotta have heart
"Heart" by Eddie Fisher is a motivational and uplifting song about having the courage and determination to persevere through challenging times in life. The lyrics encourage listeners to maintain hope and stay optimistic, even when the odds seem stacked against them. Fisher sings that having a positive attitude and a "grin" on your face is crucial in these tough situations, and that "nothing's half as bad as it may appear." He advises listeners to "wait'll next year and mope" instead of giving up, and to "get your chin up off the floor" when luck is not on their side.
The chorus of "Heart" emphasizes the importance of having heart - the willpower, endurance, and passion needed to overcome obstacles and achieve one's goals. Fisher sings that heart is what separates a hero from a zero, and that having miles and miles of heart is the key to success. He acknowledges that being a genius is great, but having heart is essential for achieving anything meaningful. The song's message is clear: life is challenging, but with courage, hope, and heart, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
You've gotta have heart
One must possess bravery and determination
All you really need is heart
It takes true courage to achieve success
When the odds are sayin
You'll never win
That's when the grin should start
Even in times of adversity, one should remain optimistic and maintain a positive attitude
You've gotta have hope
Mustn't sit around and mope
Nothins half as bad as it may appear
Wait'll next year and mope
One should not give up hope easily and should wait for better times to come
When your luck is battin zero
Get your chin up off the floor
Mister you can be a hero
You can open any door
Even in tough times, one can still be a hero and achieve great things
There's nothin to it but to do it
You gotta have heart
Miles and miles and miles of heart
Success requires determination and perseverance
Oh it's fine to be a genius of course
But keep that old horse before the cart
First you've gotta have heart
While intelligence is important, it is not enough to succeed, as one also needs courage and determination
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
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