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
Where Are You Now?
Linda Eder Lyrics
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Didn't success smell sweeter as hand in hand
We let the world know we were there
What a pity
I wonder where are you now
Where is that smile
That promise of forever
Where is that style
Darling where
I wonder where are you now
We were two of a kind
Running scared flying blind
Riding too high not to fall
Did I lean on you too much
Did we lose our magic tounge after all
Where are you now
I ask a friend about you
Where are you now
I'm incomplete without you here
Oh my dear
It's been one hand loving you
You were gone in a flight
Left the car, took the cash
Just as the bottom fell out
Now it's me and my career
Waiting for the small to clear
Where are you now
Where is the man I call love
Where are you now
Now that the champagne's all gone flat
Guess that's that
I wonder where are you now
In Linda Eder's Where Are You Now?, the lyrics express a sentiment of longing and regret for a lost love. The verses describe a past filled with happiness, where the singers' success and joy was magnified by the love they shared. The nostalgia is evident as she wonders where that love and passion have gone. She speaks of a promise of forever, a simple yet clever style, and a magic tongue that made their love unique. However, the chorus reveals that these memories are from a past that is no longer her reality. Her lover has left, without warning, taking the cash and abandoning her.
The song conveys the feeling of loss, wondering what went wrong, and struggling to come to terms with love that has now vanished. The lyrics suggest that the singer is still in love with her missing lover as she asks her friend about him and longs for his return. The final lines reveal that she is still waiting, hoping that he will return, but acknowledging that the champagne has gone flat, which could be interpreted as the end of their love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasn't life great
Life felt wonderful and full of joy
Didn't success smell sweeter as hand in hand
Achieving success felt even better when we were together
We let the world know we were there
We made our presence known to everyone around us
What a pity
It's unfortunate
I wonder where are you now
I am curious about your current location and well-being
Where is that smile
I miss your smile
That promise of forever
The commitment we made to each other that seemed never-ending
Where is that style
I miss your unique and impressive way of doing things
Simple yet oh so clever where
Your method was straightforward, but incredibly intelligent
Darling where
I affectionately wonder where you are
We were two of a kind
We were very similar people
Running scared flying blind
We were both feeling afraid and unsure of what to do next
Riding too high not to fall
We were both overconfident and headed for a downfall
Did I lean on you too much
Perhaps I relied too heavily on you
Did we lose our magic tounge after all
Did we lose the ability to communicate with each other effectively
I ask a friend about you
I inquire about your well-being to a mutual friend
I'm incomplete without you here
I feel empty and unhappy without you around
Oh my dear
An expression of endearment and love
It's been one hand loving you
Loving you has been a huge part of my life
You were gone in a flight
You left suddenly without much notice
Left the car, took the cash
You left without any hesitation and took whatever you could
Just as the bottom fell out
Your departure was at the worst possible moment
Now it's me and my career
I am focusing on my career without you
Waiting for the small to clear
I am waiting for minor obstacles to be resolved
Where is the man I call love
I am missing the person I love
Now that the champagne's all gone flat
Now that the excitement has died down and reality has set in
Guess that's that
I suppose that's how things are now
I wonder where are you now
I still wonder about your current whereabouts and well-being
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.