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
In The Cool Dark Night
Linda Eder Lyrics
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As the stars hang bright, over my head
I can hear a breeze sing in the willow
All the words of love we've said
And my heart pounds strong
Under the covers
And the moon casts long shadows ahead
In the cool dark night instead
I can hear each promise we've never broken
And each heartfelt moment we'd ever share
Calling somehow
Calling someway
I will always be there
And I wonder if, just as they told me
All the old cliches really come true
Then I feel two arms reaching to hold me
And I'm lost and found, and new
In the cool dark night with you
The lyrics of Linda Eder's song "In The Cool Dark Night" depict a moment of romantic yearning in the night. The singer lies on her pillow under the bright stars and listens to the breeze singing in the willow, reminiscent of all the words of love that she has ever shared with her lover. She remarks on how her heart pounds strong and how the moon casts long shadows ahead, emphasizing the overwhelming feelings of love that she is experiencing. The singer imagines herself to be in a song only for lovers, encapsulating how she is wrapped up in this world of love and passion in the dark of night.
The lyrics also touch upon the promises that the lovers have made to each other, and even though they may not have broken any, the singer can still hear them calling to her. She wonders if the old cliches - commonly known statements that have been repeated so often that they have lost their original effect - really come true. In that moment, two arms reach out to hold her, and she feels lost and found and new, encapsulating the power of love to transform us in ways we never thought possible. Ultimately, "In The Cool Dark Night" is a testament to love's ability to create magical moments and the enduring power of love in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cool dark night, here on my pillow
As I lay on my pillow in the dark of the night, I feel the cool breeze that is enveloping me.
As the stars hang bright, over my head
I observe the bright stars shining in the sky above my head, giving me a sense of peace.
I can hear a breeze sing in the willow
I notice the melody of the gentle breeze that is blowing through the willow tree.
All the words of love we've said
I recollect all the loving words that we have exchanged with each other.
And my heart pounds strong
I feel my heart beating strongly out of happiness and contentment.
Under the covers
I am lying comfortably under the covers of my bed.
And the moon casts long shadows ahead
I notice the long shadows cast by the moon, and they give a mysterious vibe.
But I'm in a song only for lovers
I feel like I am in a special, romantic song designed just for lovers.
In the cool dark night instead
I am savoring and appreciating the cool, dark night as opposed to sleeping away this peaceful moment.
I can hear each promise we've never broken
I reminisce about all the promises that we have ever made, and how we have never broken one.
And each heartfelt moment we'd ever share
I recall and cherish all the special moments that we have shared together from deep down in my heart.
Calling somehow
I feel the urge to call out to you even though you're not here right now.
Calling someway
I feel that you will somehow hear my call for you and respond to it.
I will always be there
I vow to always be there for you through thick and thin, no matter what the situation is.
And I wonder if, just as they told me
I ponder if the cliche sayings about love that I have heard so many times are all accurate.
All the old cliches really come true
I contemplate if the old sayings about love are actually true.
Then I feel two arms reaching to hold me
I feel as if you are here and reaching out to hold me tight to make sure that I am safe and secure.
And I'm lost and found, and new
I get overwhelmed with emotions, and feel as if I'm lost and found at the same time, and that each moment with you is a fresh, rejuvenating start.
In the cool dark night with you
I cherish and savor the fact that I get to spend this cool, dark night with you, the love of my life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, FRANK N. WILDHORN, MAURY YESTON
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