Tommy Edwards (February 17, 1922 – October 22, 1969) was a singer and songwriter. His biggest-selling record was with the multi-million-selling song "It's All in the Game."
Career
Born Thomas Edwards in Richmond, Virginia, Edwards was an R&B singer most remembered for his 1958 hit "It's All in the Game", which appeared in the list of Billboard number-one singles of 1958. He sang his hit song on The Ed Sullivan Show, on September 14, 1958. The song was composed by then-future U.S. Vice-President Charles G. Dawes in 1912 as "Melody in A Major" with lyrics written in 1951 by Carl Sigman. Edwards originally recorded and charted the song in 1951, but it only climbed to #18. The better-known 1958 version was on the same record label (MGM) and was backed by the same orchestra leader (Leroy Holmes), but with a different arrangement more suited to the rock and roll-influenced style of the time. As well as topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the song also got to number one on the R&B chart and the UK Singles Chart. The single sold over 3.5 million copies globally, earning gold disc status. The gold disc was presented in November 1958. He had a more modest hit with the follow-up, "Love Is All We Need," which climbed to #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Edwards was the arena voice for the Bulls at Chicago Stadium from 1976-1990. During his first tenure with the team, Edwards is credited with originating the Bulls' famous signature style of introducing the starting lineups with "And now..."
Edwards was also the first stadium announcer to play Gary Glitter's Rock and Roll (which became one of America's most popular sports anthems).
In 2006, Edwards returned to the Bulls, replacing Steve Scott as the United Center arena voice.
Tommy Edwards was also a DJ and program director at several Chicago area radio stations, including WLS, WCFL and WKQX. He was part of the famous Animal Stories with Larry Lujack on WLS and WRLL. Edwards programmed WODS in Boston from 1990 to 1992, then moved to KCBS-FM in Los Angeles, where he created the "Arrow" (All Rock & Roll Oldies) format. He most recently worked at 104.3 K-Hits, an oldies station broadcasting out of Chicago. Edwards retired from radio on September 12, 2014, after a 54-year career.
"I was really proud of the way we played, especially in the second half. It seemed like in the first half we just let them get away with what they wanted, but we were able to buckle down and play much better in the second half."
"I would be surprised if he didn't play as well as he did with the time he's put into it. He's paid his dues."
"I guess there's nothing wrong with being a little bit cocky if you can back it up. And Lance can."
It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards
Lyrics:
Many a tear have to fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your hearts can rise above
Once in a while he will call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
(Soon he'll be there at your side)
With a sweet bouquet
Then he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
--
(C) 1958 MGM Records
published: 28 Sep 2009
Tommy Edwards - Please Love Me Forever
*STEREO* Tommy Edwards sings the wonderful romantic ballad "Please Love Me Forever", set to a lump-in-the-throat moment from a favourite movie.
published: 05 Jan 2019
Tommy Edwards - MORNINGSIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
hIS 1959 VERSION OF THE HIT RECORDING FROM 1951
published: 25 Jan 2009
Tommy Edwards - It's All In The Game (1958)
They sure didn't give him much time on the show to do the whole song but at least he got on!
published: 02 Aug 2015
Don't Fence Me In
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Don't Fence Me In · Tommy Edwards
It’s All In The Game: The Best Of Tommy Edwards
℗ A Republic Records Release; ℗ 1959 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1994-01-01
Orchestra: LeRoy Holmes And His Orchestra
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter
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It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards
Lyrics:
Many a tear have to fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words ...
It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards
Lyrics:
Many a tear have to fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your hearts can rise above
Once in a while he will call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
(Soon he'll be there at your side)
With a sweet bouquet
Then he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
--
(C) 1958 MGM Records
It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards
Lyrics:
Many a tear have to fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your hearts can rise above
Once in a while he will call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
(Soon he'll be there at your side)
With a sweet bouquet
Then he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
--
(C) 1958 MGM Records
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Don't Fence Me In · Tommy Edwards
It’s All In The Game: The Best Of Tommy Edwards
℗ A Republic Records Release; ...
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Don't Fence Me In · Tommy Edwards
It’s All In The Game: The Best Of Tommy Edwards
℗ A Republic Records Release; ℗ 1959 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1994-01-01
Orchestra: LeRoy Holmes And His Orchestra
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Don't Fence Me In · Tommy Edwards
It’s All In The Game: The Best Of Tommy Edwards
℗ A Republic Records Release; ℗ 1959 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1994-01-01
Orchestra: LeRoy Holmes And His Orchestra
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter
Auto-generated by YouTube.
It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards
Lyrics:
Many a tear have to fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your hearts can rise above
Once in a while he will call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
(Soon he'll be there at your side)
With a sweet bouquet
Then he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly
Away
--
(C) 1958 MGM Records
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Don't Fence Me In · Tommy Edwards
It’s All In The Game: The Best Of Tommy Edwards
℗ A Republic Records Release; ℗ 1959 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1994-01-01
Orchestra: LeRoy Holmes And His Orchestra
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter
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Tommy Edwards (February 17, 1922 – October 22, 1969) was a singer and songwriter. His biggest-selling record was with the multi-million-selling song "It's All in the Game."
Career
Born Thomas Edwards in Richmond, Virginia, Edwards was an R&B singer most remembered for his 1958 hit "It's All in the Game", which appeared in the list of Billboard number-one singles of 1958. He sang his hit song on The Ed Sullivan Show, on September 14, 1958. The song was composed by then-future U.S. Vice-President Charles G. Dawes in 1912 as "Melody in A Major" with lyrics written in 1951 by Carl Sigman. Edwards originally recorded and charted the song in 1951, but it only climbed to #18. The better-known 1958 version was on the same record label (MGM) and was backed by the same orchestra leader (Leroy Holmes), but with a different arrangement more suited to the rock and roll-influenced style of the time. As well as topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the song also got to number one on the R&B chart and the UK Singles Chart. The single sold over 3.5 million copies globally, earning gold disc status. The gold disc was presented in November 1958. He had a more modest hit with the follow-up, "Love Is All We Need," which climbed to #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
INDIAN SUMMER Tommy Dorsey - words by Al Dubin, Music by Victor Herbert - written in 1919 as a piano piece subtitled "An American Idyll" - lyrics added in 1939 Summer, you old Indian Summer You're the tear that comes after June time's laughter You see so many dreams that don't come true Dreams we fashioned when Summertime was new You are here to watch over Some heart that is broken By a word that somebody left unspoken You're the ghost of a romance in June going astray Fading too soon, that's why I say "Farewell to you Indian Summer" -------------------------------------------------
Loose Women has been pulled from our screens with immediate effect in a major schedule shake-up ...Kaye Adams, 62, told viewers ... Her brothers Brian and Tommy made a special appearance, as well as her older sister Maureen and panelist Brenda Edwards, 56 ... .
Edward's Adam Butler and then won an OHSAA high school state wrestling title at 144 pounds ... Edward came with a school-record 12 state placers ... Edward’s Adam Butler with a twist ... Edward’s Ethan Timar two year ago.
Tommy was happiest when those around him were having fun and enjoying themselves. Tommy loved to tell stories from the past and enjoyed reminiscing about the good times ... The family would like to thank the staff at the Edward M.
“It’s kind of fun to pick their brains about what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, what they have coming up,” Fast said ... Email ... Live music will be provided by the Tommy Edwards Band, and Fast said there will also be food trucks on site ... until 5 p.m.
Edwards, 82, became a human and civil rights icon after excelling in basketball and track and field at San Jose State. He did much more than key the 1968Olympic protests by San Jose State sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
