THE VOICE IS BACK! These words are sweet music to the fans' ears. To those of you who were Linda Eder Fan Club members and thoroughly enjoyed the first issues of THE VOICE, we know you have been eagerly anticipating the new online version. To those of you for whom THE VOICE is a new experience, we know you will love this connection between Linda and her fans. With Linda's support, this online newsletter will continue the tradition she loves of fan involvement in her soaring career. THE VOICE will communicate news and give fans the opportunity to share their own excitement about Linda's soaring career through their submissions to each issue.

Linda herself has been awaiting the return of the newsletter with its new online look because she is so appreciative of the support she receives from her fans. When asked about the return of THE VOICE, Linda responded, "As always I am extremely flattered and amazed that anyone would want to take the time or have the interest to do this sort of thing. I think it's a fun thing for the fans and am thankful that it is being provided."

In the premiere online issue, the Editorial Staff has decided to briefly introduce Linda's core band members because they are such an integral part of her live performances. In subsequent issues, we will feature the band members individually, beginning with those who were not previously featured in THE VOICE. All the band members are accomplished performers in their own right and have many and varied credits to their names. Those who have attended one or more live performances are well aware of the special chemistry that exists between Linda and her "guys." It is obvious that they have a mutual admiration and respect. We asked Linda what traveling on the road and performing with only men was like for her. Linda said, "All my life I have always had a few really good girlfriends, and the rest of my time has been spent in the company of men. Considering the fact that I was a total tomboy and to this day am the bossy type, as well as almost six feet (and let's not forget that most of them work for me), it's great! I love my band! I love my guys! I have a great life!"

This has been an exciting year for Linda. Since the first time they heard "Gold" sung live in concert, Linda's fans hoped that she would record this hauntingly beautiful song. Their wishes came true when they learned it would indeed be recorded for her latest album, GOLD. February 12, 2002 couldn't come fast enough for the fans! After the album's release, lively discussions took place on the message board about Linda's choice of songs and how they were chosen. Fans were especially thrilled when "Gold" was featured at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. THE VOICE Editorial Staff knew everyone would like to hear Linda's thoughts and feelings about GOLD. "I know there has been a lot of debate about the GOLD album and that was expected. We started talking about that in the studio months before the album was finished. I wanted to make this album and I love it. Contrary to what the critics believe, I had full control over it. I chose it and I'm happy I did. I like all kinds of music and I get bored singing only one style. I do five or six songs from the album in concert now and they are some of my favorites. The most important lesson you learn when it comes to any art form is that you have to please yourself because you will never please everyone. The human race makes an art form out of disagreeing with each other."

After everybody rushed out to buy GOLD for themselves and everybody they know and listened to it nonstop for hours on end, they began looking ahead to the first airdate for Linda's Bravo Profile. Fans were not disappointed. VCRs were set and everybody was glued to their television sets for a special glimpse into Linda's life, past and present. Knowing fans would be interested in Linda's reaction as she watched her life unfold before her, we asked her to describe it for us. "I thought Bravo did a wonderful job of capturing so much of my life in a one hour program. They talked to so many people from my past and there were photos that I had never even seen. I also think that Jake stole the show!!!"

Now it's time to focus on the future because there are exciting projects on the horizon. Linda will be recording a live album of Broadway music, which Bravo will be recording for television. Get ready to turn your eyes and ears to Broadway sometime in late 2003 for CAMILLE CLAUDEL, a project you will read more about in this issue of THE VOICE.

We hope you will enjoy this premiere online edition of THE VOICE and we look forward to your input on the message board.

-THE VOICE Editorial Staff

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