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.
Young And Foolish
Eddie Fisher Lyrics
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Why is it wrong to be
Young and foolish?
We haven't long to be
Soon enough the carefree days
The sunlit days go by
Soon enough the bluebird has to fly
We were foolish
One day we fell in love
Now we wonder
What were we dreaming of
Smiling in the sunlight
Laughing in the rain
I wish that we were
Young and foolish again
Smiling in the sunlight
Laughing in the rain
I wish that we were
Young and foolish again
The song "Young and Foolish" by Eddie Fisher is a contemplative piece about the fleeting nature of youth and the wistful yearning to relive carefree days. The first verse poses the question, "why is it wrong to be young and foolish?" suggesting that society often looks down upon the reckless abandon of youth, yet it is a natural state that should be celebrated. The second verse acknowledges the eventual end of carefree days, as time passes quickly and the bluebird of happiness must eventually fly away.
The chorus expresses regret and nostalgia for a time when life was simpler and the joys of life were plentiful. The mention of smiling in the sunlight and laughing in the rain evoke images of youthful innocence and the spontaneity that comes with it. The final line is a poignant wish to return to that state of being.
This song captures a universal sentiment that many people can relate to - the longing to relive moments of youthful joy and to recapture the carefree, innocent spirit of those days gone by. The piano-based jazz arrangement adds to the nostalgic feel of the lyrics, and Eddie Fisher's smooth, crooning voice perfectly expresses the emotions conveyed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Young and foolish
Being young and inexperienced
Why is it wrong to be
Asking why it is considered negative to be young and inexperienced
We haven't long to be
Our youth and inexperience won't last forever
Soon enough the carefree days
The days of not having any worries will soon come to an end
The sunlit days go by
The happy and easy times will pass quickly
Soon enough the bluebird has to fly
Metaphorically referring to the end of the happy and carefree times
We were foolish
In hindsight, we understand that we made silly decisions
One day we fell in love
At one point we became infatuated
Now we wonder
Reflecting on the past and questioning our choices
What were we dreaming of
Wondering what we were hoping to achieve or gain from our decision
Smiling in the sunlight
Expressing joy and happiness during good times
Laughing in the rain
Finding happiness amidst difficult times
I wish that we were
Expressing nostalgia and desire for the past
Young and foolish again
Wanting the carefree and happy times of our youth back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT HAGUE, ARNOLD B. HORWITT
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