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.
Try To Remember
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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When life was slow and oh so mellow.
Try to remember the kind of September,
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
Try to remember the kind of September,
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That no one wept except the willow,
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That love was an ember about to billow,
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Then follow (follow) follow
(follow, deep in December it's nice to remember,
Although you know the snow will follow.
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
Without a hurt the heart is hollow.)
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
The fire of September that made us mellow.
Deep in December our heart's should remember,
And follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
In Eddie Fisher's famous song "Try to Remember," the singer invites us to revisit the past, to recall a beautiful September when life was slow, tender, and mellow. The first verse paints a picture of nature; green grass and yellow grain evoke memories of peaceful times. The second verse, on the other hand, focuses on internal experiences; the line, "That no one wept except the willow," hints at a sense of isolation or loneliness. But the verse also notes the comfort of dreams that were "kept beside your pillow." The final verse reflects on the flicker of a feeling, the ember of love that was about to ignite. The song concludes with a verse that acknowledges the beauty of memory, especially when it offers a soothing balm for the present.
The song's lyrics are relatively straightforward, but they are also ripe for interpretation. The recurring idea of remembering a kind of September when life was sweet might speak to nostalgia. The image of grass, grain, and greenery could be a metaphor for growth or change. The willow tree could evoke tears or sadness, while the comfort of dreams might signify hope. The final verse's line about the "fire of September that made us mellow" could stand in for the transience of joy or the power of new beginnings. Ultimately, Fisher's song inspires us to reflect honestly on our past and to appreciate the beauty of our memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to remember the kind of September,
Think back to a gentle and peaceful September month.
When life was slow and oh so mellow.
When things weren't rushed and felt relaxed.
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
When nature was vibrant and life was plentiful.
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
When you were young and inexperienced.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Recall these times, and if you can remember,
Then follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Then try to re-create those peaceful and contented times.
Try to remember when life was so tender,
Remember when life was gentle and sweet,
That no one wept except the willow,
A reference to weeping willow trees, indicating that everything was peaceful and serene.
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
When dreams were still innocent and pure.
When life was so tender,
That love was an ember about to billow,
When love was something new and exciting, just starting to grow.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Then follow (follow) follow
Try to hold onto those sweet memories, and if you can, try to recreate them in the present.
(follow, deep in December it's nice to remember,
The chorus is repeated, with the addition of a new line.
Although you know the snow will follow.
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
Winter is coming, but it can be comforting to remember the warmth and peacefulness of the past.
Without a hurt the heart is hollow.)
Without the memories of the past, the heart can feel empty and hollow.
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
The chorus is repeated again.
The fire of September that made us mellow.
Deep in December our heart's should remember,
Remember the warmth and contentedness of September to find comfort in winter.
And follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Try to recreate that happiness in the present by following the feelings and memories of the past.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Actual Music, S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARVEY SCHMIDT, TOM JONES
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Karen Wesley
Such a beautiful singer and song. These songs of Eddie Fisher should be put on a CD.
Mark New
Beautiful. I wish MCA would release the Dot albums on CD or iTunes...
Eileen Holst
A beautiful God given voice.
Betty Racine
There is a CD out of Eddie Fisher Today. You can find it online. There are some great songs by Eddie on that CD. Also, they have Mary Christmas, both albums on the Dot label from the 1960s.
Ruth Hildenbrandt
no mere crooner. eddie f. was a remarkable, highly gifted singer.
Betty Racine
Terracite, you are the best. Thanks for posting my favorite all time singer. Beautiful song by a beautiful voice.
Jerry Jones
Amazing. I wish crooners would come back...maybe through “America’s Got Talent” Someday.
Ben Jonson
Great voice.
Marc Ackerman
Beautiful beautiful rendition