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
We're All Alone
Linda Eder Lyrics
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So cry no more on the shore
A dream will take us out to sea
Forever more, forever more
Close your eyes and dream and you can be with me
'Neath the waves through the caves of hours
Long forgotten now
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right, no need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Learn how to pretend
Once a story's told it can't help but grow old
Roses do, lovers too
So cast your seasons to the wind
And hold me dear, oh, hold me dear
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right, no need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin, all's forgotten now
We're all alone, we're all alone
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right, no need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin, all's forgotten now
But love, we're all alone, we're all alone
The lyrics of Linda Eder's "We're All Alone" suggests a couple's escape from the pressures of the world into a world of boundless imagination and fantasy. The lead vocalist, invites her partner to leave the worries of the world behind and join her in a daydream. The opening line, "Outside the rain begins and it may never end," represents the never-ending worries and problems of life. It is the source of the anxiety and the need for escape into a world away from the harsh realities of life.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of the couple's union, with the words "We're all alone, we're all alone," emphasizing their detachment from the world. By closing the window, the duo symbolically shuts themselves off from the reality of the world to find a haven of freedom and security from the harshness of life.
The closing lines of the song, "But love, we're all alone, we're all alone" communicate the idea that regardless of the challenges and obstacles that life presents, love creates an intimate bubble of romanticism for two people. It is a moment frozen in time where nothing else matters in the world except for the two hearts beating together.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside the rain begins and it may never end
The storm outside could last forever, but don't despair
So cry no more on the shore
Don't let the sorrow overwhelm you
A dream will take us out to sea
A dream can transport us to a peaceful place
Forever more, forever more
We can find solace in our dreams forever
Close your eyes and dream and you can be with me
Share your dream with me and we can be together
'Neath the waves through the caves of hours
In our dream, we can explore unknown depths and hidden corners
Long forgotten now
The past is irrelevant in our dream
We're all alone, we're all alone
In our dream, we can find peace and solitude
Close the window, calm the light
Shut out the world and its distractions
And it will be all right, no need to bother now
Don't worry, everything will be fine
Let it out, let it all begin
Release your worries and let yourself relax
Learn how to pretend
Find comfort in pretending, in daydreaming
Once a story's told it can't help but grow old
The realities of the world will inevitably take over
Roses do, lovers too
Even the most beautiful things in life decay and fade
So cast your seasons to the wind
Let go of the past and embrace the changing seasons
And hold me dear, oh, hold me dear
In our dream, we can hold each other and find comfort
But love, we're all alone, we're all alone
Love can't change the fact that we find ourselves alone
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: William R. Royce Scaggs
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