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
Next Time I Love
Linda Eder Lyrics
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You walk away
After goodbye there's nothing left to say
How could I miss by so much?
Did I finally lose my touch?
Or simply lose my way?
I guess it's true,
Take one last look and watch
Your bridges burn
When did love leave me behind?
Did I lose what you seldom find?
Or simply lose my turn?
Next time I love
Won't be too soon
Next time I fall, I'll fall beneath a kinder moon
And should that moon turn cold
And fade away
I'll feel the chill
But still I'll stay
Next time I love
Next time I dance
Next time I fall, will these old feelings
Stand a chance?
This lonely heart and I, we'll both survive
For I'll be whole and so alive
Next time I love a little prayer
Some compromise
A little time to grow a little wise
And should he ask me for more
Will foolishly close the door
Or simply close my eyes
Next time I love
Won't be too soon
Next time I fall, I'll fall beneath
A kinder moon
And should that moon turn
Cold and fade away
I will hold on and find a way
Next time I love
Next time I dance
Next time I fall will these old feelings
Stand a chance
This lonely heart and I - we'll both survive
For I'll be whole and so alive
Next time I love
The lyrics to Linda Eder's song "Next Time I Love" describe the aftermath of a failed relationship and the singer's determination to move on and find love again. The first verse reflects on the pain of the breakup, with the singer acknowledging that there is nothing left to say. She questions her own ability to judge the situation, wondering if she "finally lose[d] [her] touch" or "simply lose[d] [her] way." In the chorus, she expresses her hope that the next time she falls in love, it will be under a "kinder moon" and that she will be wiser and more capable of sustaining a healthy relationship.
The second verse continues to explore the singer's feelings, questioning why love "left [her] behind" and wondering if she "lose[d] what you seldom find" or if she just "lose[d] [her] turn." The bridge of the song is a moving moment of reflection, as the singer watches her "bridges burn" but reassures herself that "you live and learn." The final verse is the most optimistic, with the singer describing her hopes for her next relationship as "a little prayer, some compromise, a little time to grow a little wise." She vows not to make the same mistakes again and to hold on tight, even if the moon turns cold and fades away.
Overall, "Next Time I Love" is a touching and introspective song about the pain of heartbreak and the hope of finding love again. It showcases Linda Eder's powerful vocals and her ability to convey complex emotions through her music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over now
The relationship has ended.
You walk away
The partner has left.
After goodbye there's nothing left to say
There is nothing left to be said after the farewell.
How could I miss by so much?
I'm wondering how I was so wrong.
Did I finally lose my touch?
I question whether I've lost my skills.
Or simply lose my way?
Or did I just get lost?
I guess it's true, You live and learn
One learns from past relationships.
Take one last look and watch Your bridges burn
Witnessing the end of what was once a meaningful relationship and burning bridges.
When did love leave me behind?
When did I lose love?
Did I lose what you seldom find?
Have I lost something uncommon to people.
Or simply lose my turn?
Or is it just not my time for love?
Next time I love, Won't be too soon
I'm not in a rush to fall in love again.
Next time I fall, I'll fall beneath a kinder moon
If I do fall in love again, it would be with someone who is gentle and kind.
And should that moon turn cold And fade away, I'll feel the chill
If that love fades away, I'll be struck with disappointment.
But still I'll stay
I will hold on.
Next time I love, Next time I dance, Next time I fall, will these old feelings Stand a chance?
The writer questions the possibility of having a meaningful relationship.
This lonely heart, and I-we'll both survive, For I'll be whole and so alive
Even if love doesn't happen, the writer will move on and find happiness in her individuality.
Next time I love, a little prayer, Some compromise, A little time to grow a little wise
When the next love comes around, the writer hopes to be more prayerful and wise this time.
And should he ask me for more
If the partner wants more of the writer.
Will foolishly close the door, Or simply close my eyes
Will the writer close herself off, or will she ignore the issue?
Next time I love, Won't be too soon
I'm not in a rush to fall in love again.
Next time I fall, I'll fall beneath A kinder moon
If I do fall in love again, it would be with someone who is gentle and kind.
And should that moon turn Cold and fade away, I will hold on and find a way
If that love fades away, the writer will hold on and find another way.
Next time I love, Next time I dance, Next time I fall, will these old feelings Stand a chance
The writer questions the possibility of having a meaningful relationship again.
This lonely heart, and I-we'll both survive, For I'll be whole and so alive
Even if love doesn't happen, the writer will move on and find happiness in her individuality.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, FRANK N. WILDHORN, JACK F. MURPHY
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