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
Pieces
Linda Eder Lyrics
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A crazy love has made you sick
This time you never see it coming
Then it hits you like a ton of bricks
I've always been the one
Who puts you back together
She gets the best of you
I need some sunshine of my own
(Sunshine of my own)
Chorus:
Remember next time when you fall
When you crash into that same ol' wall
Don't call
Follow your star to God knows where
When it burns out, I won't be there
I'm so done pickin' up the peices
We've known each other for so long now
Commit your every line to memory
We could be so perfect
If you'd open those eyes,you'd be surprised
You've got my garauntee
I thought it was crystal clear
That we belong together
If something is absent here
Then go chase that stormy weather
Repeat Chorus
(Pickin' up the peices)
I'm so done pickin' up the peices
(Pickin' up the peices)
I can't pick up your peices anymore...
Repeat Chorus
Remember next time when you fall
I'm so done pickin' up the peices
When you crash into that wall
I'm so done pickin' up the peices
Remember next time when you fall
Don't call
When you crash into that wall
Remember next time you fall
I need some sunshine of my own
Remember next time you fall
I need some sunshine of my own
The song "Pieces" by Linda Eder talks about a woman who has been friends with someone for a long time, and she has always been the one to pick him up whenever he falls or gets hurt emotionally. He is in a relationship with someone who constantly hurts him, and he keeps coming back to the singer for support. The singer feels tired of being the one to pick him up all the time and wants him to take responsibility for his choices. She urges him to follow his own path and to find his own sunshine. She concludes that the next time he falls, he should not call her to pick up the pieces because she is done.
The lyrics suggest that the woman is in love with the man but is tired of being in the friend zone. She wants him to see that he can have a better life away from the person hurting him, and she wants to be a part of that new life. The singer is trying to move on and wants to find her own happiness, but she is still caught up in the man's problems. She wants him to be aware that he has to take responsibility for his life, and she cannot be the only one picking up the pieces all the time.
Line by Line Meaning
She slams the door and you come running
You are always there for her, but she takes advantage of that and runs away whenever she pleases
A crazy love has made you sick
Your obsessive love for her has become unhealthy and is causing you harm
This time you never see it coming
Then it hits you like a ton of bricks
You always end up hurt when she leaves you unexpectedly, despite the fact that you should see it coming by now
I've always been the one
Who puts you back together
You always turn to me to fix you after she breaks you again and again
She gets the best of you
And I get your stormy weather
She gets the good parts of you, while I get the emotional turmoil that she leaves behind
I need some sunshine of my own
(Sunshine of my own)
I need happiness and love for myself, not just to be the one to fix you
Remember next time when you fall
When you crash into that same ol' wall
Don't call
Follow your star to God knows where
When it burns out, I won't be there
I'm so done pickin' up the peices
Next time she hurts you and leaves, do not come to me anymore to fix you. You need to figure out your own path and not rely on me to pick up the pieces of your broken heart
We've known each other for so long now
Commit your every line to memory
We could be so perfect
If you'd open those eyes,you'd be surprised
You've got my garauntee
We have a long history together and I believe we could have a great relationship if you opened your eyes to see that I am the one who truly cares for you
I thought it was crystal clear
That we belong together
If something is absent here
Then go chase that stormy weather
I thought it would be obvious that we are meant to be together. If something is missing, like your unhealthy love for her, then you need to let it go and move on
I'm so done pickin' up the peices
(Pickin' up the peices)
I can't pick up your peices anymore...
I am at my limit of constantly fixing you after she leaves you broken. I cannot continue to do this for you anymore
Remember next time you fall
I need some sunshine of my own
Remember next time you fall
Next time something goes wrong in your love life, do not run to me to fix it. I need to focus on finding happiness for myself
When you crash into that wall
I'm so done pickin' up the peices
Remember next time when you fall
Don't call
When you inevitably get hurt by her again, do not come to me for help. I cannot keep fixing you after she breaks you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRACE BARKER, JENNIFER DECILVEO, GRACE ELIZABETH BARKER
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