His specialty ranges from R&B and pop to gospel. Although born in Norfolk, Virginia, Holman later grew up in New York. His mother, noticing that he loved to sing, even as early as the age of two, introduced him to the piano and the guitar, where he quickly revealed a natural aptitude. His abilities, however, were confined mostly to church and family gatherings until 1956. It was then, at the age of ten, that Little Eddie Holman stepped onto the stage on Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater and showed his smooth tenor voice. His victory at the Apollo began to open many other doors for the young prodigy. Soon, Holman was performing at theaters on Broadway and even at Carnegie Hall. Not wanting her son to miss any opportunity, his mother was able to get him enrolled at the Victoria School of Music in Harlem. At Victoria, he learned the technical craft of music and began to blossom. In 1962, Holman made his first record.
As a teenager, Holman and his family moved to Philadelphia. After graduating from high school, he attended Cheyney State University where he graduated with a degree in music. It was in the Philadelphia soul scene that he began to develop his trademark style. While still in college, he recorded his first hit record, "This Can't Be True" (1965). Other hits began to follow: "Am I A Loser From The Start" (1966), "I Love You" (1969), "Don't Stop Now" (1970), and "Cathy Called" (1970). After singing with the Philadelphia groups The Delfonics and The Stylistics, Holman finally struck personal gold in 1970 with his ballad, "Hey There Lonely Girl" (originally "Hey There Lonely Boy" recorded in 1963 by Ruby and the Romantics), which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track peaked at number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1974. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc from the R.I.A.A. in March 1970.
British journalist Tony Cummings once wrote, "Eddie Holman's voice, an astonishing precision instrument which can leap octaves with the speed of mercury and bend notes into shapes unimagined by lesser singers, has assured its possessor a place in soul history."[citation needed]
In 1977, Eddie had a brief resurgence in popularity with his last two hit singles, "This Will Be A Night To Remember" and "You Make My Life Complete".
Eddie Holman and his wife Sheila have three children. He is an ordained Baptist minister who uses his musical talents both as a tool of entertainment and as a medium to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ. He believes that his talent is a gift from God and therefore must be used to glorify his Maker. Furthermore, it is his belief "that those who are blessed with creative talent have a responsibility to encourage personal accountability and to set the best example possible because of the powerful influence that they have on the lives of so many young ones."
Today, Holman owns his own record label (Agape Records) and music publishing company (Schoochiebug Music Publishing). He also continues to tour with the Eddie Holman Band. He still resides in Philadelphia, and spends time as a local community volunteer helping reach out to those less fortunate. He also works within the Philadelphia School System encouraging young people to become involved in the performing arts. During the summer of 2007, Holman performed weekly for the passengers abroad the MS Sun Princess cruise ship while it was en route to the inside passage of Alaska.
It's All in the Game
Eddie Holman Lyrics
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All in the wonderful game that we know as love
Youve had words with him and your futures looking dim
But these things your heart can rise above
Once in a whike he wont call but its all in the game
Soon he'll be there by your side
With a sweet boquet
And he'll kiss your lips and caress your waiting fingertips
Once in a while he wont call
But its all in the game
Soon he'll be there by your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips and caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly away
Fly away
Fly away
Fly away
Fly away
The lyrics to Eddie Holman's song "It's All in the Game" describe the ups and downs of being in love. The first line acknowledges the inevitability of tears and heartbreak that come with the game of love. But the songwriter encourages us to remember that this is all part of the "wonderful game" that we call love. Despite the pain, we can rise above it and move on to the next chapter.
The second verse describes a common scenario in relationships where one partner feels neglected by the other. The songwriter tells us that even when we feel down about our romantic prospects, things can turn around in an instant. When the partner who was once distant returns with a sweet bouquet, the hearts of the two lovers will "fly away," suggesting that they will once again be in sync and the pain from before will disappear. The repetition of the phrase "fly away" reinforces the idea that love can be uplifting and transformative, even in the midst of heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a tear has to fall but its all in the game
Heartbreak is a common occurrence in the game of love
All in the wonderful game that we know as love
Love is a game with many unexpected twists and turns
Youve had words with him and your futures looking dim
Disagreements with your partner can make the future uncertain
But these things your heart can rise above
You can overcome the obstacles in your relationship with the power of love
Once in a whike he wont call but its all in the game
Sometimes your partner may be distant, but it's part of the game of love
Soon he'll be there by your side
Your partner will come back to you eventually
With a sweet boquet
They will bring a thoughtful gift to show their love and appreciation
And he'll kiss your lips and caress your waiting fingertips
Your partner will express their affection physically
And your hearts will fly away
The feelings of love and joy will take over, transcending any past hurt or pain
Fly away
Fly away
Fly away
Fly away
Love can lift us up and make us feel free
Writer(s): Carl Sigman, Charles Gates Dawes
Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@staxsteve
This song also brings back great memories for me too. Especially the first time I heard it. One of the best.
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@RJB2012art
The memories and emotions this brings back to me are etched in my consciousness for ever, and then some.
@tomferguson8546
I Love all his music Eddie Holman - just play and playing this and his many others
@junepritchard789
One of the best ever...
@loualcaraz6497
Loved this 45. Hey there lonely girl on the other side. Played the shit out of both sides.