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.
Sweet Leilani
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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Heavenly flower
Nature fashioned roses kissed with dew
And then she placed them in a bower
It was the start of you.
Sweet Leilani
Heavenly flower
I dreamed of paradise for two.
You are my dream come true.
Sweet Leilani
Heavenly flower
Tropic skies are jealous as they shine
I think they're jealous of your blue eyes
Jealous hecause you're mine.
Sweet Leilani
Heavenly flower
I dreamed of paradise for two.
You are my paradise completed.
You are my dream come true.
You are my paradise completed.
You are my dream come true.
The lyrics of Eddie Fisher's song "Sweet Leilani" convey a deep admiration and adoration for a person, often referred to as "Heavenly flower." The lyrics metaphorically compare this person to a beautiful flower, emphasizing their ethereal nature and the feeling of enchantment they bring. Nature's creation of roses with dew is linked to the creation of this person. The lyrics suggest that this person's presence in the singer's life is the beginning of something special, signifying the start of their relationship.
The song also highlights the idea of paradise, both as a physical place and a state of being. The singer dreams of a paradise for two, implying a desire for a perfect and harmonious connection with this person. They declare that this person completes their paradise and is the fulfillment of their dreams. The lyrics express a sense of possessiveness and pride, with the singer believing that even the tropic skies are jealous of the person's captivating blue eyes. The repetitiveness of the phrases "You are my paradise completed" and "You are my dream come true" reinforces the depth of the singer's love and the significance of this person in their life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sweet Leilani" celebrate the beauty, enchantment, and idealistic love that this person brings into the singer's life, making them feel like they have found their own personal paradise.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet Leilani
Beautiful Leilani
Heavenly flower
An exquisite creation of nature
Nature fashioned roses kissed with dew
The natural world created roses sparkling with dew
And then she placed them in a bower
And then placed them in a floral arrangement
It was the start of you.
This signifies the beginning of your existence
I dreamed of paradise for two.
I envisioned a perfect haven for the two of us
You are my paradise completed.
You fulfill my vision of paradise
You are my dream come true.
You are the realization of my deepest desires
Tropic skies are jealous as they shine
The dazzling tropical skies are envious of your radiance
I think they're jealous of your blue eyes
I believe their jealousy stems from your captivating blue eyes
Jealous because you're mine.
They are envious because you belong to me
You are my paradise completed.
You fulfill my vision of paradise
You are my dream come true.
You are the realization of my deepest desires
Lyrics © ROYAL MUSIC PUBLISHER, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Owens
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