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.
The Girl That I Marry
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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As soft and as pink as a nursery
The girl I call my own
Will wear satins and laces and smell of cologne
Her nails will be polished and, in her hair,
She'll wear a gardenia and I'll be there
'Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin'
A doll I can carry, the girl that I marry must be
Her nails will be polished and, in her hair,
She'll wear a gardenia and I'll be there
'stead of flittin', I'll be sittin'
Next to her and she'll purr like a kitten
A doll I can carry, the girl that I marry must be
The song "The Girl That I Marry" by Eddie Fisher describes his ideal woman who he wants to marry. He envisions her as soft, delicate and feminine, like a newborn baby. He wants her to wear expensive and luxurious clothes, and smell of expensive colognes. Fisher also talks about how this girl will have her hair styled with a gardenia flower in it and have her nails perfectly polished. When he's with her, he wants to sit next to her and hear her purring like a kitten, rather than engaging in superficial relationships with other women.
At first glance, the lyrics might appear a bit sexist or chauvinistic. Fisher seems to describe a woman that is submissive and overly feminine. However, it is important to consider the context of the song, which was written in the early 1950s. During that time, traditional gender roles were strictly enforced, and it was common for men to favor submissive and passive women. The song represents a reflection of the societal norms of that time period.
Interestingly, the last line of the song, "A doll I can carry, the girl that I marry must be," can be interpreted in many different ways. Some people may see this line as objectifying women and reducing them to something as insignificant as a toy. Others might see it as an innocent, affectionate sentiment, where the man wants to protect and care for his beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
The girl that I marry will have to be
The woman I choose to marry must possess specific qualities.
As soft and as pink as a nursery
She must be gentle and delicate as a newborn baby.
The girl I call my own
She must belong to me and only me.
Will wear satins and laces and smell of cologne
She must be dressed in luxurious fabrics and smell nice.
Her nails will be polished and, in her hair,
She must take care of her appearance, even the small details.
She'll wear a gardenia and I'll be there
She must dress up and look beautiful for me.
'Stead of flittin', I'll be sittin'
I won't be out with other women, but instead will be devoted to her.
Next to her and she'll purr like a kitten
When I am near her, she will be content and happy.
A doll I can carry, the girl that I marry must be
She must be physically small and pretty, like a doll.
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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Betty Racine
This song was from Eddie's album As Long As There's Music on RCA Victor, from 1958 and it was not released as a single. The album is on CD along with all of his RCA albums, as well as his Ramrod albums.
terracite
Hi There, I don't think he recorded it as a single, the earliest reference I can find is on the album "Eddie Fisher sings Academy Award Winning Songs/As Long As There's Music". which was released 1955, but I'm sure someone will know if that's not right. Ken.
CarlDuke
Very, very nice. I thought I knew just about every song Eddie recorded, but seems there are more than a few I was unaware of. Though there are rewards for that lack of knowledge. Hearing a song like this for the first time, it is as if Eddie is still with us, in great voice and releasing new hits. I'd put it on a Top Ten list with a bullet. Thanks again, and any idea when this song was released?