Eddie Fisher
Edwin John Fisher was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1928. Winning numerous amateur talent contests as a high school student he appeared on radioâs Arthur Godfreyâs Talent Scouts and at eighteen years of age was a featured vocalist with the Buddy Morrow band.
Signed by RCA Victor, Eddie Fisherâs first big hit, âThinking of Youâ reached the top ten in February, 1951. One year later in February, 1952, âAnytimeâ also hit the top ten, followed by âIâm Yoursâ. âWish You Were Hereâ topped the chart and the year ended with Eddieâs multi million selling, âLady of Spainâ.
Eddieâs âIâm Walking Behind Youâ, reached #1 in 1953, as did âOh My Pa Paâ. The following year âI Need You Nowâ also hit the top spot on the Hit Parade. Turn Back the Hands of Timeâ, âTell My Whyâ, âA Man Chases a Girl, Until She Catches Himâ, âCount Your Blessingsâ, âDungaree Dollâ, âHeartâ and âCindy, Oh Cindyâ all were hits for Eddie Fisher.
A very popular Fisher had his own variety TV shows in the 50âs and starred in two motion pictures, âBundle of Joyâ in 1956 and âButterfield 8â in 1960. He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for his recording successes and one for television.