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
If I Should Lose My Way
Linda Eder Lyrics
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Down this complicated road
If you need a hand to hold
I promise you
I will be your friend
Through whatever life may send
And I know that you will be there too
Along this road we share
Please bring me home, come-what-may
If I should lose my way
When the wild wind blows
And the rain begins to fall
I will find you through it all
And comfort you
But as we move on
Should you turn and find me gone
Then just rest awhile, I'll be along If I should lose my way
Along this road we share
Please wait for me, come-what-may
If I should lose my way
Day after day,
Never let the sun go down
'Til love is found once more
If I should lose my way
Along this road we share
Please look for me, come-what-may
If I should lose my way
Please look for me...
If I should lose my way
Linda Eder's song "If I Should Lose My Way" is a powerful ballad that explores the theme of friendship, support and loyalty. The lyrics talk about the challenges we face in our lives and how we need someone to lean on, to find our way back home. The opening lines suggest that life is a complicated road, full of twists and turns, and that we all need a friend who we can rely on to help us navigate through it. This friend promises to be there, no matter what comes our way. The chorus builds on this idea of friendship and support, with the singer asking her friend to bring her home, should she ever lose her way. This strong bond of trust and loyalty is reinforced throughout the song, with lines such as "I will find you through it all, and comfort you" and "Please wait for me, come-what-may".
The bridge section of the song takes a slightly different turn, as the singer acknowledges that there may be times when she isn't there for her friend, when she has lost her way. In such cases, she asks her friend to "rest awhile, I'll be along", indicating that she will come back to support her when she can. The final section of the song is perhaps the most moving, as the singer implores her friend to never give up hope, to keep looking and searching for her, even if she disappears for a while. The powerful final lines ("If I should lose my way, please look for me...") demonstrate the strength of the bond between these two friends, and the idea that they will always be there for each other, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
As we turn our lives
As we journey through the changing stages of life
Down this complicated road
Through the twists and turns of life's challenges
If you need a hand to hold
If you are in need of support and guidance
I promise you
I firmly commit to being there for you
I will be your friend
I will offer you the love and companionship of a true friend
Through whatever life may send
Through any obstacle or difficulty that may arise
And I know that you will be there too
I believe in your unwavering loyalty and support for me
If I should lose my way
In case I lose my path or direction in life
Along this road we share
On this path that we travel together
Please bring me home, come-what-may
Please guide me back to safety and security no matter the circumstances
When the wild wind blows
When unexpected and turbulent events occur
And the rain begins to fall
And when hardship and suffering come pouring down
I will find you through it all
I will search for you and be there for you every step of the way
And comfort you
And offer you solace and peace during difficult times
But as we move on
But as we continue on our journey
Should you turn and find me gone
If you happen to lose sight of me
Then just rest awhile, I'll be along
Just wait a bit for me, I'll come back to you
Day after day,
Every single day
Never let the sun go down
Don't let the day end
'Til love is found once more
Until we rediscover love and connection with each other
Please look for me, come-what-may
Please search for me and be there for me no matter what happens
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, JACK MURPHY
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