From left to right THE VOICE EDITORS: Ellen Jacobs, Charlene Hyman, Linda Eder, Lori Phelan, and Amanda Christensen. Missing: Webmaster, Jack Hyman

Welcome to the Winter 2003 edition of THE VOICE, your official Linda Eder newsletter! The Editorial Staff has been hard at work for the past four months interviewing, researching, and “burning the midnight oil” while writing, rewriting, and editing the material you will read in this edition. We hope you enjoy reading what we have thoroughly enjoyed writing for Linda and her fans. Our main focus for this edition has been truly something that we have all been eagerly anticipating - the release of BROADWAY MY WAY. This project has been a labor of love for us. This journey we have been on has been both educational and fascinating. You will see as you read the pages dedicated to BROADWAY MY WAY that a tremendous amount of research was involved as we went back to the original Broadway

production of each musical from which Linda chose a song to record. In addition to a synopsis of each musical, we have provided you with the credits, information as to how each song fits into the story line, and some interesting trivia. The Editorial Staff has learned so much through our research as will you when you read BROADWAY MY WAY.

Interviewing and collaborating with David Finck, our favorite bassist, on his article was so much fun and another learning experience for us. Everyone knows what a talented musician he is from hearing him play in Linda’s band, but we were totally blown away as we discovered all that he has accomplished in the world of music. David has been part of more than one hundred recordings and has played with some of the most notable musicians in the business. To us, he has become fondly known as “King!” As you read this article, you will get a glimpse of the private David Finck as well. We discovered that he is a proud father and a very funny guy, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy learning more about this fascinating musician.

We also had the distinct pleasure of getting to know the truly gifted Jack Murphy. This modern-day Shakespeare shared with us some insights of his work with Linda and Frank and what “makes him tick.” We discovered that Jack’s wit and way with words are absolutely equaled by his warmth and phenomenal sense of humor. We hope our interview with Jack gives all of the fans a feel for who the man behind the words really is.

When Carol Blalock of Chicago offered her services as a guest reporter at Linda’s Charlotte, NC concerts in October, none of us knew what a beautiful story she would have to tell upon her return. Through Carol, you will be introduced to a very special young lady, Brittany Maier, and her wonderful family. We know everyone will be inspired by the story of her life and her trip to hear Linda sing. You will need your tissues for this one.

To Linda: Words cannot express how grateful we are to you for this opportunity to bring THE VOICE to your fans. As busy as your schedule is, you always find the time to personally contribute to each edition. Your unequaled talent, kindness, and class never cease to amaze us. Thank you for being so incredibly gracious.

A special thank you to: David Finck, Jack Murphy, the Maier family, Carol Blalock, and Nan Knighton for helping to make this edition of THE VOICE something the fans will treasure.

To Jill Siegel and Michelle Avedissian of Jill Siegel Communications, Jeremy Roberts, David Hart and Denyce Mylson of The Agency Group, and Brian Feinstein and Nick Cheng of Wildhorn Productions: Thank you for your behind the scenes assistance without which this newsletter would not be possible.

And to the fans: Thank you for your support of THE VOICE.

Bringing THE VOICE to you, the fans, is such a pleasure. However, the pages wouldn’t be complete without your contributions. You may send photos and messages to Linda at any time. If you would like to be a guest reporter for a future edition, please feel free to contact us. You may submit a concert review or share a special story from a concert you have attended as Carol Blalock did in this edition. Please refer to the contact information found on the Upcoming Issue Page or email lenewsletter@comcast.net

Happy reading!

THE VOICE EDITORIAL STAFF
Amanda Christensen, Charlene Hyman, Ellen Jacobs, Lori Phelan, and Webmaster, Jack Hyman