Will Fyffe, CBE (16 February 1885 – 14 December 1947) was a music hall and performing artist from Scotland, a star of the 1930s and 1940s, on stage and screen.
Fyffe made his debut in his father's stock company at the age of six. He travelled extensively throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, playing the numerous music halls of the time, where he performed his sketches and sang his songs in his own inimitable style. During the 1930s, he was one of the highest paid musical hall artistes in Britain.
In addition, Fyffe appeared in 23 major films of the era (American and British), sometimes starring, and recorded over 30 songs, delivered with his own unique style.
His singer-songwriter skills are still well-known today, particularly his own composition, "I Belong To Glasgow". This song has been covered by Danny Kaye, Eartha Kitt, Gracie Fields and Kirk Douglas:
"If your money, you spend,
You've nothing to lend,
Isn't that all the better for you"As a result of this song, Fyffe became forever associated with Glasgow, even though he was born 70 miles (110 km) away in the east coast city of Dundee, where a street bears his surname.
Fyffe was also Freemason, who was initiated and then became a full member of Lodge St John, Shotts No 471.
Fyffe left some rare footage of his stage act, which gives us a glimpse of stage life in those times. In the footage, he performs the "Broomielaw" sketch and sings his song "Twelve and a Tanner a Bottle". The footage came about as a result of a screen test, shot for Pathe in New York in 1929.
Fyffe died after falling from a window in the Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews in December 1947. The fall has been attributed to dizziness caused by an operation on his ear.
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Some of their strengths
Will Fyffe has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Creative, Intuitive, Generous, Intellectual, Smart, and Adventurous.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Will Fyffe is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Will Fyffe well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Will Fyffe as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Will Fyffe is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Will Fyffe tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Will Fyffe's challenges
While Will Fyffe has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Will Fyffe can be Rebellious, Impulsive, Emotionally Distant, Indecisive, Unrealistic, Careless, and Relentless.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Will Fyffe's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Will Fyffe must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.
Relentless and Inflexible
Will Fyffe is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Will Fyffe also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
