Eddie Fisher – I heard a Song | 25 Original Recordings

This 24‑track anthology takes you back to the very beginning of Eddie Fisher’s meteoric rise — a period when his fresh, ringing tenor and wholesome charm made him one of the most popular singers of the early 1950s. These recordings capture Fisher before superstardom fully took hold, offering a vivid portrait of a young artist whose voice was already unmistakable.

The programme includes some of his most beloved early sides: the heartfelt I’ll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms), the tender Sorry, the yearning Trust in Me, and the buoyant Bring Back the Thrill. Songs such as Anytime, Tell Me Why, Just a Little Lovin’ (Will Go a Long Way) and Thinking of You showcase the romantic, emotionally open style that endeared him to millions. Surrounding these are lesser‑known gems — My Mom, I Heard a Song, Foolish Tears, Nightwind, A Little Bit Independent — each revealing Fisher’s natural musicality and easy command of a lyric.

Taken together, the collection offers a generous and engaging look at the formative years of a singer who would soon become one of the decade’s defining voices. For collectors of classic pop and early‑’50s vocal music, I Heard a Song is both a nostalgic journey and an essential document of Eddie Fisher’s beginnings.

Track Listing

1. I’ll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)
2. (What Can I Say) After I Say I’m Sorry
3. Bring Back The Thrill
4. Sorry
5. Trust In Me
6. My Mom
7. I Heard A Song
8. If You Should Leave Me
9. If It Hadn’t Been For You
10. I Have No Tears
11. Foolish Tears
12. I Love You Because
13. Turn Back The Hands Of Time
14. Nightwind
15. Forgive Me
16. Anytime
17. A Little Bit Independent
18. Am I Wasting My Time On You
19. I Remember When
20. My Bolero
21. Tell Me Why
22. Just A Little Lovin’ (Will Go A Long Way)
23. Unless
24. Just Say I Love Her
25. Thinking Of You