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.
I'll Buy You a Star
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
So if I want to show you all you're worth,
I'd have to try shopping up in the sky.
I'll buy you a star,
Not just a star but the best one in the sky.
You'll have a cloud to sleep on,
A cloud as light as an angel's sigh.
I'll buy you a star my darling
But I won't rest until I buy the moon.
A fine silver chain made from the rain of a summer afternoon.
I'll buy you a star my darling
But I won't rest until I buy the moon.
But I won't rest until I buy the moon.
In Eddie Fisher's song "I'll Buy You a Star," the lyrics express a deep admiration and love for someone. The singer acknowledges that nothing on Earth is good enough for the person they are addressing. They believe that in order to truly demonstrate the person's worth, they would have to search beyond Earth, even into the sky. This hints at the idea that the love they have for this person is extraordinary and exceeds anything that can be found in the ordinary world.
The singer then goes on to propose buying a star for their loved one. This is not just any star, but the best one in the sky. By buying this star, the singer wants to give the person something precious and unique. Furthermore, they offer a cloud for their loved one to sleep on, symbolizing comfort and tranquility. The cloud is described as being as light as an angel's sigh, suggesting a sense of purity and heavenly peace.
Additionally, the singer mentions a fine silver chain made from the rain of a summer afternoon. This image evokes a sense of beauty and delicacy. It implies that the singer wants to gift something as ethereal and rare as raindrops from a perfect summer moment. It further emphasizes their desire to shower their loved one with remarkable and precious things.
The lyrics then reveal the singer's unwavering determination to continue their quest of lavish gifts for their beloved. Even though they promise to buy a star, they declare that they won't rest until they can buy the moon. This signifies the singer's dedication and willingness to go to great lengths to fulfill their loved one's desires and make them feel extraordinary.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Buy You a Star" convey a love that transcends ordinary boundaries and standards. The singer expresses a desire to shower their loved one with the most exceptional and rare gifts imaginable, determined to go as far as the sky and beyond to demonstrate their affection and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing that I know here on this earth good enough for you
I acknowledge that there is nothing in this world worthy of your greatness.
So if I want to show you all you're worth
If I want to demonstrate the extent of your value and importance.
I'd have to try shopping up in the sky
I would need to explore the heavens to find something suitable for you.
I'll buy you a star
I will acquire a star for you as a symbol of my devotion.
Not just a star but the best one in the sky
Not settling for an ordinary star, but choosing the most exceptional one.
You'll have a cloud to sleep on
I will provide you with a soft cloud to rest upon.
A cloud as light as an angel's sigh
The cloud will be as ethereal and delicate as the breath of an angel.
A fine silver chain made from the rain of a summer afternoon
I will present you with a delicate silver chain crafted from raindrops collected during a tranquil summer day.
I'll buy you a star my darling
My dearest, I promise to acquire a star for you.
But I won't rest until I buy the moon
However, my quest will not cease until I possess the moon itself for you.
But I won't rest until I buy the moon
But I won't rest until I buy the moon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, DOROTHY FIELDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Betty Racine
I remember Eddie singing Oscar nominated songs on the Oscar telecast. I remember the shows from the late 50s, when I was just a kid, and stayed up late waiting to see Eddie sing a nominated song.
CarlDuke
Just great. What a way he has with a song. George Burns would laughingly refer to himself as silver throat. Eddie is indeed the possessor of a golden voice.
Betty Racine
Me too. Would have been nice to have a follow up album. I guess Eddie was busy with other things, but at least we have this album. No one could sing like Eddie, no one...
Mark New
Interesting to note: The following year Eddie sang rhe Oscar winning song at the Oscars ceremony. I think it was "Love is a Many Spendired Thing." Also, he probably never made a follow-up as he was only with RCA another 4years after this album. Would have been a nice follow-up during his second RCA period from '66-'68 in his deeper-60's voice.
Mark New
Thank you. Love this album. Have it on vinyl... Wished he had made a follow-up with post 1955-6 Oscar winning songs...
CarlDuke
On the album he said he would update things as new songs won the Academy Award, but as they the best laid plans etc.