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.
Lullaby of Broadway
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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The lullaby of Broadway
The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The lullaby of Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The rattle of the taxis
The daffodils who entertain
At Angelo's and Maxi's
It's early in the morning
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
Until the dawn
Good night, baby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Hey!
The band begins to go to town
And everyone goes crazy
You rock-a-bye your baby round
'Til everything gets hazy
Hush-a-bye, I'll buy you this and that
You hear a daddy saying
And baby goes home to her flat
To sleep all day
Good night, ba-aby
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Listen to the lullaby
Of old... Broad...way
"Lullaby of Broadway" is a playful and lively song that captures the vibrant atmosphere of New York City's Broadway district. The song invites the listener to join in and experience the excitement and energy of the city that never sleeps. It paints a picture of the bustling streets, filled with the sounds of a subway train, rattling taxis, and the laughter of entertainers.
The lyrics allude to the nightlife of Broadway, mentioning Angelo's and Maxi's, two well-known establishments where people would gather to enjoy music and entertainment. It highlights the fact that Broadway is a place where even when a show comes to an end and a Broadway baby says goodnight, it's still early in the morning for them. Manhattan babies, referring to the residents of the city, don't sleep tight until the dawn.
As the night progresses, the song describes the band coming to life and everyone becoming deliriously enthusiastic. The phrase "rock-a-bye your baby round 'til everything gets hazy" suggests that the excitement and energy of Broadway can be so intense that it almost becomes dizzying. The song then shifts to a soothing tone, as a father promises to buy his baby everything she desires before she goes home to rest all day.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on along and listen to
Join us and listen to
The lullaby of Broadway
The soothing charm and allure of Broadway
The hip hooray and ballyhoo
The excitement and fanfare
The lullaby of Broadway
The captivating magic of Broadway
The rumble of a subway train
The noisy vibrations of a subway train
The rattle of the taxis
The lively sound of taxi carriages
The daffodils who entertain
The talented performers who entertain
At Angelo's and Maxi's
At the popular venues Angelo's and Maxi's
When a Broadway baby says good night
When a young performer bids farewell
It's early in the morning
It's actually the beginning of a new day
Manhattan babies don't sleep tight
The young artists of Manhattan find it hard to rest
Until the dawn
Until the first light of morning
Good night, baby
Sleep well, my dear
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Good night, as the milkman starts his delivery rounds
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep comfortably, my darling
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Sleep well, it's time to end the day
Hey!
Expressing enthusiasm or a call to attention
The band begins to go to town
The band starts playing energetically
And everyone goes crazy
And everyone becomes ecstatic
You rock-a-bye your baby round
You soothe your loved one to sleep by rocking them gently
'Til everything gets hazy
Until the surroundings become blurry or unclear
Hush-a-bye, I'll buy you this and that
Sleep, I promise to provide you with everything you desire
You hear a daddy saying
You listen to a father's words
And baby goes home to her flat
And the young performer returns to her humble dwelling
To sleep all day
To rest throughout the day
Good night, ba-aby
Good night, my precious one
Good night, the milkman's on his way
Good night, as the milkman carries out his duties
Sleep tight, baby
Sleep well, my darling
Sleep tight, let's call it a day
Sleep soundly, it's time to conclude the day
Listen to the lullaby
Pay attention to the melodious comfort
Of old... Broad...way
Of the historic... Broadway
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Al Dubin
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