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.
Over the Rainbow
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
The lyrics to Eddie Fisher's song "Over the Rainbow" convey a sense of longing and a yearning for something beyond the boundaries of reality. The song begins by describing a distant and magical place, symbolized by the phrase "Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high." It is a place that the singer has only heard of in a lullaby, suggesting that it exists in the realm of imagination and dreams.
The song continues to explore this fantasy land where the skies are always blue and dreams truly come true. It reflects the belief that there is a better and more vibrant world beyond the limitations of daily life. The singer expresses their desire to escape their troubles and worries, envisioning a place where these problems dissolve like lemon drops.
The second verse introduces the idea of wishing upon a star, an emblem of hope and possibility. The singer yearns to be freed from clouds and troubles, to find solace and happiness in a place high above society's expectations, represented by the chimney tops. The repeated question "Why, oh why can't I?" reveals the singer's frustration at being unable to reach this magical place, despite seeing birds fly over the rainbow. It signifies the universal human desire to transcend the constraints of reality and find a sense of fulfillment.
Overall, the lyrics of "Over the Rainbow" evoke a sense of longing for a utopian realm where dreams come true and troubles fade away. It speaks to the universal human desire for freedom, happiness, and the pursuit of something beyond our everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
In a place beyond reach, far above
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
I have heard of a distant and magical place, mentioned in a soothing song
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
In that place beyond reach, the sky is calm and serene
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
The aspirations you courageously pursue have the potential to become reality
Someday I'll wish upon a star
At some point in the future, I will make a heartfelt wish upon a celestial body
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Upon waking, I will find myself in a place where worries have disappeared
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
In this place, hardships dissolve like sweet citrus confections
High above the chimney tops,
Far above the rooftops of the world
That's where you'll find me.
That is where I can be located
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
In that realm beyond reach, birds of vivid blue soar
Birds fly over the rainbow
Winged creatures traverse above this inaccessible place
Why then, oh why can't I?
So, why am I incapable of doing the same?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
If content avian beings can journey past this boundary
Why, oh why can't I?
Then, why, oh why am I unable to do so?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
If content avian beings can journey past this boundary
Why, oh why can't I?
Then, why, oh why am I unable to do so?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Margie E
Eddie's version of Over The Rainbow is stunningly beautiful. I can feel the emotion he puts into it. Eddie Fisher is simply the best.....
knowzmyname
Thank you so much for this post. Eddie was a wonderful singer and his talent often gets overshadowed and forgotten by his personal life. The brilliant stage actress Evelyn Burrows was a close friend of both Eddie and Elizabeth and often said he was her favorite singer of all time. Sadly Eddie became a victim of drug addiction but had the courage and strength of character to fight his way back from despair several times in his lifetime. Life for some can be a difficult challenge when you're wealthy and so famous. We miss you dear Mr. Fisher.
Liz Doyle
SUPERSTAR 🌟⭐⭐⭐⭐
EDDIE FISHER ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Nancy Cowan
Perfection, simply
CarlDuke
I know that this is quite a statement, but I never really liked this song until I heard Eddie sing it.
Eileen Holst
A beautiful rendition of this song but Rainbow isJudys song.
Sharon S.
Eddie sings it better than anyone. How I wish I could go back to the fifties & listen to all those wonderful songs. It's mostly garbage now.