Eddie Fisher (singer)

Eddie 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. One filming location was the roof of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. He wrote another book in 1999 titled Been There, Done That (ISBN 031220972X). A film version of the musical was released in 1973, set in modern New York, and featuring Victor Garber as Jesus, and Lynne Thigpen in her first film role. In 1981, he wrote his autobiography, Eddie: My Life, My Loves (ISBN 0060149078). The presentation of the story is typically not entirely realistic, and productions of the musical often set it in places and times other than the obvious (one notable production was set in a circus). Fisher has performed in top concert halls all over the United States and headlined in major Las Vegas showrooms. The form of Godspell closely follows the Episcopal communion service, and in the university premiere, all its songs except "By My Side" were from the Episcopal Hymnal.

His last album for RCA was an Al Jolson tribute, You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet. The show was originally produced as a masters thesis project at Carnegie-Mellon University, but Stephen Schwartz added songs for the commercial opening. He then returned to RCA and had a minor singles hit in 1966 with the song Games That Lovers Play, which became the title of his best selling album. Several cast albums have been released over the years; the most well-known song from the musical is "Day By Day" which was a top 10 hit in the summer of 1971. He also recorded for Dot Records. Following closely on the heels of the similarly-themed Jesus Christ Superstar, it opened off-Broadway on May 15, 1971 and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since. In the 1960s, he changed recording labels, moving to Ramrod Records. Godspell is a musical based on the Gospel of Saint Matthew with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John Michael Tebelak.

Fisher is the father of two children by Reynolds, actress Carrie Fisher and Todd Fisher, and he is the father of two children by Stevens, actress Joely Fisher and actress Tricia Leigh Fisher. Betty Lin died on April 15, 2001. Eddie Fisher has had five wives, actress Debbie Reynolds (married 1955-divorced 1959), actress Elizabeth Taylor (married 1959-divorced 1964), actress Connie Stevens (married 1967-divorced 1969), Terry Richard (married 1975- divorced 1976) and Betty Lin (married 1993). Fisher's affair and subsequent marriage to Todd's famous widow caused a show business scandal because he and his first wife, also famous, had a very public divorce.

His best friend was showman/producer Mike Todd, who died in a plane crash in 1958. He played a serious role in the 1960 drama Butterfield 8 with wife Elizabeth Taylor. In 1956, Fisher costarred with wife Debbie Reynolds in the musical comedy Bundle Of Joy. He had seventeen songs in the Top 10 on the music charts between 1950 and 1956 and thirty-five in the Top 40, which included the 1955 song "I Love You.".

A pre-Rock and Roll vocalist, Eddie Fisher's strong and melodious tenor made him a teen idol and one of the most popular singers of the 1950s. He also had a variety television series, Coke Time with Eddie Fisher (NBC) (1953)-(1957), appeared on Perry Como's show, The Chesterfield Supper Club, the George Gobel Show, and had another series, The Eddie Fisher Show (NBC) (1957)-(1959). The photos of him in uniform during his time in the Service did not hurt his civilian career, after his discharge he became even more popular singing in top nightclubs. He served a year in Korea.

Army in 1951 and sent to Texas for basic training. Fisher was drafted into the U.S. He was then signed to a contract with RCA Victor. After performing on Cantor's radio show he was an instant hit and gained nationwide exposure.

He was heard in 1949 by Eddie Cantor at Grossinger's Resort in the Borscht Belt. By 1946, Fisher was crooning with the bands of Buddy Morrow and Charlie Ventura. He sang on the radio in high school and was later on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, a popular contest that was broadcast over the radio before moving to television. It was known at an early age that he had talent as a vocalist and he started singing in numerous amateur contests, which he usually won.

To his family, Fisher was always called "Sonny Boy" or "Sonny," which may have been an allusion to a song made famous by Al Jolson. His father's surname was originally Fisch, but became Fisher upon entry to the United States. He was born Edwin Jack Fisher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth child of seven born to Joseph Fisher and Katherine Monacher, who were Russian Jewish immigrants. Eddie Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American singer and entertainer.

The Very Best Of Eddie Fisher (MCA 1988). His Greatest Hits (RCA 1965). Eddie Fisher's Greatest Hits (RCA-Victor 1962). The Best Of Eddie Fisher (10-inch album) (RCA-Victor 1954).

You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet (RCA 1968). People Like You (RCA 1967). Games That Lovers Play (RCA 1966). When I Was Young (1965).

Eddie Fisher Today! (Dot 1965). Eddie Fisher At The Winter Garden (Ramrod 1963). Scent Of Mystery (film soundtrack) (Ramrod 1960). As Long As There's Music (RCA-Victor 1958).

Thinking Of You (RCA-Victor 1957). Bundle Of Joy (film soundtrack) (RCA-Victor 1956). Academy Award Winners (RCA-Victor 1955). I Love You (RCA-Victor 1955).

May I Sing To You? (RCA-Victor 1954/55). Irving Berlin Favorites (10-inch album) (RCA-Victor 1954). Christmas With Fisher (10-inch album) (RCA-Victor 1952). I'm In The Mood For Love (RCA-Victor 1952/55).

Fisher Sings (10-inch album) (RCA-Victor 1952). 1) (1952). (no. Wish You Were Here ..

(duet with Perry Como). Watermelon Weather .. Turn Back The Hands Of Time. Thinking Of You (1950).

Tell Me Why (1951) (also a big hit for The Four Aces, whose Al Alberts co-wrote the song). 1) (1953). (no. Oh My Pa-Pa ..

Maybe (1952) (duet with Perry Como). Many Times (1953). Lady Of Spain (1952). I'm Yours (1952).

1) (1953) (with Sally Sweetland). I'm Walking Behind You (no. 1) (1954). I Need You Now (no.

Heart (1955). Dungaree Doll. Count Your Blessings (1954). Cindy, Oh Cindy.

Anytime (1951). A Man Chases A Girl (Until She Catches Him).