EDDIE FISHER
Among the most successful male singers of the 1950s, Eddie Fisher ranks very near the top. During the decade's first half (with Nat "King" Cole in the rapid process of building his solo career and Frank Sinatra striving to overcome a temporary slump), his only formidable competiton came from RCA Victor labelmate Perry Como, who'd had a head start and was showing no signs of slowing down. Eddie was born with a "golden voice"...and, some have said, little else (besides obvious teen idol looks). His musical timing, for example, was nearly nonexistent, as his rhythmically-challenged delivery frequently drifted through numbers at its own pace, a frustrating hindrance to many a fine musical accompanist. Critics weren't thrilled with what they ... MORE ››