She met Frank Wildhorn who immediately fell in love with her and her incredible voice. He set about writing the musical "Jekyll and Hyde" with her in mind for the role of Lucy. Although the show did rather poorly, Linda was a sensation. Her pure tone broke listeners' hearts with laments like "No One Knows Who I am" and "Sympathy, Tenderness" and her unleashed power in torch songs like "Good 'n' Evil" and "A New Life" sent her immediately into league with other Broadway leading ladies like Barbara Streisand and Bernadette Peters.
Her range stretches from a rich alto to an impressive array of ringing whistle tones. Her tone is pure, powerful, and full of emotion. Her voice and singing style have often been compared to that of Barbara Streisand, but Linda has always said that from childhood her biggest inspiration has been and continues to be Judy Garland. This veneration culminated in the making and release of her tribute album "By Myself: The Songs Of Judy Garland."
Linda Eder remains one of the most powerful and talented performers alive.
Recordings:
* 1989 Linda Eder
* 1994 And So Much More
* 1997 It's Time
* 1999 It's No Secret Anymore
* 2002 Gold
* 2003 Storybook
* 2003 Broadway, My Way
* 2005 By Myself: The Songs of Judy Garland
* 2006 Barbra Streisand and Linda Eder
* 2008 The Other Side of Me
And So Much More
Linda Eder Lyrics
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Count every wave upon the shore
I love you just as much as that
And so much more
Take all the clouds that glide across the sky
And all the light within a moonbeam
And every bird that ever spread its wings to soar
How I love you
And so much more
Count all the days that there are yet to be
And all the ones that came before
You have as much of me as that
And so much more
Take every leaf that grows on every tree
And all the wishes in a daydream
And every note of every song we all adore
I'm there for you
As much as that
And so much more
Now add the stars and planets out in space
And all the miles that keep them far apart
Find how many- if there are any more ways
Of counting things
Let's start
How many seconds does forever have?
How many creatures watch the sun rise
How many ways to say the words
I can't ignore
How I love you
As much as that
And so much more
As much as that
And so much more
The song "And So Much More" by Linda Eder is a beautiful display of love that goes beyond any quantifiable amount. The song is a metaphorical representation of how much the singer loves and cares for the person they are addressing. The lyrics say that no matter how vast the universe is, the love they have is just as immense and profound.
The first verse of the song describes counting every raindrop in a thunderstorm and every wave upon the shore. These are things that are impossible to count, yet the love described is just as infinite. The second verse talks about taking all the clouds that glide across the sky and every bird that ever spread its wings to soar, and again the love expressed is just as boundless. In the third verse, the singer talks about counting all the days that there are yet to be and all the ones that came before, indicating that their love is not just in the present, but stretches into the past and future.
The chorus of the song summarizes the depth of the love felt by the singer. They say they love the person just as much as counting every leaf that grows on every tree, and all the wishes in a daydream, and every note of every song. The final verse goes even further in its imagery, describing the stars and planets out in space and all the miles that keep them far apart. The singer challenges the listener to find more ways to count and still it wouldn't come close to the love they have.
Overall, "And So Much More" is a beautiful love ballad that speaks volumes about the depth of love that exists between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Count every rain drop in a thunderstorm
I love you deeply and intensely, more than the number of rain drops that fall down in a thunderstorm.
Count every wave upon the shore
My love for you is vast, beyond measure, just like the number of waves hitting the shore.
I love you just as much as that
The amount of love I have for you is as immense as the number of rain drops and waves counted.
And so much more
But my love for you goes beyond what can be counted and measured.
Take all the clouds that glide across the sky
My love for you is boundless, like the number of clouds moving across the sky.
And all the light within a moonbeam
The intensity of my love for you is as bright as the light coming from a moonbeam.
And every bird that ever spread its wings to soar
My love for you is liberating, just like the urge of every bird to fly high in the sky.
How I love you
I express my profound love for you.
Count all the days that there are yet to be
My love for you is everlasting; it will remain constant for all the days coming ahead.
And all the ones that came before
My love for you is rooted in the past and will continue to prevail in the future.
You have as much of me as that
My love for you is immense and as much as everything I could offer.
Take every leaf that grows on every tree
My love for you is bountiful and abundant, like the number of leaves growing on every tree.
And all the wishes in a daydream
My love for you is promising and inspiring, just like the endless possibilities of a daydream.
And every note of every song we all adore
My love for you is musical and harmonious, resonating with every note of every cherished song.
I'm there for you
I will always stand by your side through thick and thin.
Now add the stars and planets out in space
My love for you is infinite and infinite, as vast as the stars and planets in the universe.
And all the miles that keep them far apart
Even though we may be apart, my love for you transcends every mile, every obstacle.
Find how many- if there are any more ways
I will explore every possible way and method to express my love and affection for you.
Of counting things
In an attempt to understand and quantify the immense depth of my love for you.
How many seconds does forever have?
My love for you is everlasting, surpassing every quantification or symbols of time.
How many creatures watch the sun rise
My love for you is watched by all creatures, grazing the skies or the earth, as they acknowledge its radiance and brilliance.
How many ways to say the words
There are infinite ways to demonstrate and express my constant love for you.
I can't ignore
I can't resist the urge to express my boundless love for you.
As much as that
My love for you is as vast as every quantifiable thing mentioned earlier.
And so much more
But my love for you extends beyond any quantification, beyond any numerical or measurable value.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BRONX FLASH MUSIC, INC., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, FRANK N. WILDHORN, MAURY YESTON
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