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.
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I called on dear old Santa Claus
To see what I could see
He took me to his workshop
And told his plans to me, so
[Chorus]
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He knows when you're a wake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
You'd better write your letter now
And mail it right away
Because he's getting ready
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
[Chorus]
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
The opening lines of Eddie Fisher's "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" narrate the singer’s trip along the Milky Way where they decide to make a stop at the North Pole. There, the singer visits Santa Claus and is taken to his workshop where Santa shares his plan for the season. The chorus then repeats a warning that children must not cry, pout, or misbehave because Santa Claus is coming to town to check his list and to determine who was naughty and nice. The song then describes the different toys that Santa Claus will bring during the holiday season: tin horns, toy drums, curly head dolls, elephants, boats, and kiddie cars. Children in Girl and Boy land will build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree, and there will be a jubilee.
The song's intended audience is children being told about Santa's forthcoming visit. The song's fun and upbeat melody, combined with the message that Santa Claus is coming to town, motivates children to behave well during the holiday season. Moreover, the song has been widely performed by various artists, making it one of the most recognizable Christmas songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I recently returned from a wonderful journey through the galaxy
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I took a break at the North Pole to celebrate the season
I called on dear old Santa Claus
I visited the beloved Santa Claus
To see what I could see
To witness what was happening at his workshop and learn more about his plans
He took me to his workshop
He showed me around his workspace
And told his plans to me, so
He shared with me the details of his upcoming activities
You better watch out, you better not cry
Be careful, be composed, refrain from crying
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't sulk or be grumpy, here's the reason why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is arriving soon
He's making a list and checking it twice
He's organizing and reviewing his list of who has been naughty or nice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He intends to discover who has been well behaved and who hasn't
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He is aware of your slumber
He knows when you're awake
He is conscious when you're alert
He knows if you've been bad or good
He is knowledgeable of your actions, whether they were good or bad
So be good for goodness sake
Therefore, behave well for the sake of being good
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Ooh! Be careful, restrain from crying
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't frown, let me explain why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is approaching
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Including small metal musical instruments and percussion toys
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Sounds made by said instruments and toys
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Plus dolls with curly hair that waddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Additionally, there are toy elephants, boats, and toy cars for children
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
Girls and boys around the world will be rejoicing
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
They will create a festive Toyland around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Therefore, you must be vigilant and avoid crying
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't sulk, here is the explanation
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is on his way
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
Santa is always busy, he doesn't have time for fun or relaxation
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
He needs to stuff numerous stockings on Christmas Day
You'd better write your letter now
It would be wise to write your letter promptly
And mail it right away
And send it quickly via the postal service
Because he's getting ready
Because Santa is currently preparing
His reindeer's and his sleigh
His fleet of reindeers and sleigh
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Consequently, stay alert, don't weep
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't become grumpy, here's why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is arriving soon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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