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.
Watermelon Weather
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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That summer kind of weather
When people get together and sing
It's the time of year
The stars seem to dance with laughter
And the moon's so big and ripe
It can hardly climb
So, why don't you meander
To your best gal's veranda
And sorta, kinda, hand her the ring?
For it's the sweetheart kissin' season
And all the world's in rhyme
When it's watermelon sweet love tellin' time
This is the time to sing this kind of purdy little ditty
A walkin' along an' singin' a song and clinging to someone purdy
The type of a tune to go with the moon
That's sailin' along a way on high
After strollin' a while, for maybe a mile
Remember to stop and pop the question
If your timin' is right, your future is bright
As bright as a watermelon sky
And then when you found a bench for two
You found your cue to linger
The chance you sought to show what you bought
You happily thought to bring her
To cinch the thing, you give her the ring
You purchased from the five and dime
Take her in your arms and whisper
That you are mine all mine
And with that line to sell, I'm here to tell
That you'll do well in watermelon time
For it's the sweetheart kissin' season
And all the world's in rhyme
When it's watermelon sweet love tellin' time
The lyrics of Eddie Fisher's song Watermelon Weather tell a nostalgic tale of summer love in a small town in which the entire community is caught up in the spirit of the season. The opening verse describes the titular "watermelon weather" as a type of summer weather that brings people together and inspires song. The following verse goes on to describe the particular magic of this time of year, when the stars seem to dance in laughter and the moon appears especially large and ripe in the sky. The singer then encourages listeners to take advantage of this magical time by meandering to their sweetheart's veranda and presenting them with a ring. The chorus repeats the idea that it's "sweetheart kissin' season" and that "all the world's in rhyme" during watermelon time.
The second verse continues the theme of romantic possibility, encouraging listeners to walk along and cling to a special someone while enjoying the moonlight and the special kind of music that goes with it. The verse shifts to give specific advice to the romantics in the audience, suggesting that they take advantage of the opportunity watermelon weather presents by proposing to their love interest. The singer advises listeners to find a bench for two, prompting the person they're with to show off the ring they've brought along. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the suggestion that anyone who follows this advice will do well in watermelon time.
Overall, the lyrics of Eddie Fisher's "Watermelon Weather" paint a whimsical picture of a bygone era in a small town that is tied together by the magic of summer love. The song is nostalgic and romantic, painting a lovely scene of a community coming together to celebrate the potential for romance that is found in the season.
Line by Line Meaning
It's watermelon weather
The weather is perfect for enjoying watermelon.
That summer kind of weather
It's the type of weather that is typical for summer.
When people get together and sing
It's a time when people gather and sing.
It's the time of year
It's a specific time of the year.
The stars seem to dance with laughter
The stars appear to twinkle joyfully.
And the moon's so big and ripe
The moon is full and appears ready to be picked.
It can hardly climb
The moon appears low in the sky.
So, why don't you meander
Why don't you take a leisurely stroll?
To your best gal's veranda
Visit your girlfriend on her porch.
And sorta, kinda, hand her the ring?
Give her the ring in a casual or hesitant way.
For it's the sweetheart kissin' season
It's the time of year for kissing your sweetheart.
And all the world's in rhyme
Everything seems to be in harmony and poetic.
When it's watermelon sweet love tellin' time
When it's the perfect time to express your love over watermelon.
This is the time to sing this kind of purdy little ditty
This is the perfect time to sing this type of pretty song.
A walkin' along an' singin' a song and clinging to someone purdy
Walking and singing a song while holding someone attractive close to you.
The type of a tune to go with the moon
The melody that goes perfectly with the full moon.
That's sailin' along a way on high
That appears to be floating in the sky above.
After strollin' a while, for maybe a mile
After walking for a bit, maybe a mile or so.
Remember to stop and pop the question
Remember to stop and propose marriage.
If your timin' is right, your future is bright
If you choose the right moment, your future will be promising.
As bright as a watermelon sky
As bright and colorful as a sky filled with watermelon hues.
And then when you found a bench for two
When you find a bench for two people to sit on.
You found your cue to linger
You found the opportunity to stay longer.
The chance you sought to show what you bought
The opportunity you were looking for to show her what you purchased.
You happily thought to bring her
You are happy to have brought it for her.
To cinch the thing, you give her the ring
To seal the deal, you give her the ring.
You purchased from the five and dime
You bought the ring from a cheap store.
Take her in your arms and whisper
Hold her close and whisper sweet nothings in her ear.
That you are mine all mine
Tell her that you belong to her and her alone.
And with that line to sell, I'm here to tell
With that line to convince her, I'm here to say.
That you'll do well in watermelon time
That you'll have a successful relationship during this perfect time.
Lyrics ยฉ GUY WEBSTER/WEBSTER MUSIC
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CarlDuke
Great song, very nice video.