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Cabibi from New York writes… |
Fan
Lou Cabibi and Linda
Lou
made it to the Westbury Show on August 6, 2005,
body brace and all!
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Over
the past year, I was fortunate enough to see you at Westbury
Music Fair [2004], then the Palace for your fantastic Christmas
show, then on to the Tilles Center in Brookvale, and then
the ultimate — Mohegan Sun this past March 2005. The
picture I took with you there (at top right) actually has
a history. Just before this concert, I was told I would need
major spinal surgery. My first thought was, "What about
the show?" Lucky enough, I would be admitted into the
hospital just five days after this "Last Hurrah."
I was then put in a body brace for a minimum of four months.
My
friend and I were numbers 5 and 6 waiting on line at 3 p.m.
for a 7 p.m. show so we were assured a great seat. We had
the best. Right up front at the "noisy table" as
you may recall. I finally got to meet many of the fans I speak
to on the message board.
What
amazes me most about you, Linda, is that you actually acknowledge
your regular fans when you appear on stage. It was an unbelievable
event. Although I was in a lot of pain, it was a concert I
would not have missed. After the show, as I approached you
for this picture, you actually thanked ME for being so kind
to you during your performance! What other celebrity would
say something so kind? No other. This is why you are so wonderful.
Your compassion and graciousness go unmatched. Only your heart
is bigger than your voice.
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| Eileen
Chmielewski from Illinois writes… |
Robert
MacLean-Wood from Florida writes...
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Linda, I am a total fan through and through and as many times
as I have seen you, heard you and met you for your autograph
backstage, you are as kind and as gracious as can be. It is
with so much admiration for you, that I thank you for taking
the time to speak to us... your sometimes crazy, lunatic fans.
Just know that we appreciate every second that you spend with
us. There is NO ONE like you; you are a rare gem and we are
lucky to have found you!
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Thank
you Linda! This was my 33rd concert. I look forward to my
34th, 35th, and as many more as possible until the day you
retire! But PLEASE don't! You were gracious, kind, considerate,
and 100 times more beautiful in person. You are the most sincere
and real celebrity I have ever met. Thank you for making that
evening, if I may borrow a line from one of your songs, "The
best time of my life!"
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Fan
Eileen Chmielewski and Linda
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Fan
Robert MacLean-Wood and Linda
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| Susan
and Tom Van Dalsen from California write… |
Virginia
D. Zaiss from Arizona writes…
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I
have never done this before but I must. Last night my husband
and I and friends of ours saw your performance at California
State University-Northridge and it was a FANTASTIC show.
My
husband and I fell in love with you a few years ago when we
saw you on TV. I think the program was Ladies Sing Broadway
Tunes. Something to that effect. You sang "Man of La
Mancha" and it blew his mind. Needless to say I bought
our first CD of yours the very next day. Your music is always
being played in our house. I have a very hard time picking
a favorite song of yours, but to hear you sing "Vienna,"
"Gold" and "If I Had My Way" in person
was a real treat. Thank You. Your musicians are amazing too.
This
past year was a very challenging one for my husband. He had
to have chemotherapy and radiation treatments for more than
half of the year. He is fine now. I wanted to give him something
really special for Christmas and his birthday, which is Dec.
26th, and I was having a hard time thinking of something.
When I saw the ad for your show at CSUN in the LA Times
Calendar Section, I knew what that gift would be. I called
the very next day and got the best tickets for your show.
Keeping the secret until Christmas was the hard part.
Thank
you so much for your beautiful music. Your voice is truly
amazing. Your range is awesome. You are also very beautiful
to watch and your new hair color is great too. Last night
was so wonderful and my husband was in heaven. We are looking
forward to your new CD and anything else you will be doing.
Keep it up.
Our
daughter lives in New York City and we go to visit a lot.
If you ever do another Broadway show, and we hope you do,
you can be sure we will be there.
Wishing
you a wonderful year full of love and happiness.
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After
attending your concert in Las Vegas last December (an 80th
birthday present from my son), I wanted to write to you
about the joy your CDs bring me.
As all of us do, I have some big problems in my life and
when I need a little help getting through the day, I play
one of your albums and I'm on my way again. I don't attend
church any more, and I feel as though I am in God's presence
when I hear you sing — particularly "Bridge Over
Troubled Water." The first concert I attended (another
gift from John for Christmas) was in California (February,
2004). I didn't think it could be as good as my CDs, but
I sat there with tears in my eyes hearing your beautiful
voice.
My
computer was a gift from my two sons for this past Christmas.
Now I can look up people who interest me — and write
a fan letter to you.
Oh
yes, one other connection between us — my grandfather
had a summer home near Gull Lake back in the 1950s and I went
fishing with him (he kept even the little ones!).
Thank you again for the beautiful music you have shared with
me.
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Alvaro
G. Rosario from Florida writes…
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It
is my first time reading THE VOICE newsletter and I must say
it is great! I am a huge fan of Linda Eder and I am looking
forward to her new album. I am a singer myself and I learn
something new every time I listen to Linda. Thank you for
allowing me to be part of Linda's life and career. Please
tell Linda that she is the best female singer out there. Listening
to her sing is like looking into the face of God. Thank you
again.
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Eder
fans party before a concert in Chicago!
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Marcia
Friedlander from Maryland writes…
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think that Linda has one of the best voices to ever grace this
planet! She is absolutely amazing! I now have all of her CDs
as well as the Christmas DVD. I listen to at least one song
every morning before coming to work… a great way to start
the day and put a smile on my face.
Her
concert at the Meyerhoff Hall in May was beyond description.
I was literally on the edge of my seat and in tears from the
sheer magnificence of her voice. Not too many things in this
life leave me speechless; but Linda Eder's voice does!
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Frank
Eno from Connecticut writes…
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Winnie
and George Saranac from Maryland write…
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To
start off, my daughter and I were in the front row at Mohegan
Sun on March 12. I was the little guy with the goatee, and
I stood and toasted you and you acknowledged us with a salute.
You probably don't recall this.
We missed your show in 2000 at the Oakdale venue in Wallingford,
Connecticut. You were pregnant and you had to cancel. I had
quintuple by-pass heart surgery in August that year and my
daughter said they almost lost me, so I see life a little
differently now. Your show was expensive, but lady you're
worth it!
Always see life as a time to give back what we have taken
as we progress through the years. Your incredible voice is
a gift that few people have, so always give it your best as
you did Saturday evening. Judging from the program you haven't
stopped. It's a wondrous thing to do what you enjoy and make
a living as well.
We hope to see you in Connecticut again soon.
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If
ever a concert begged for preservation on DVD/CD, last night's
performance at the Strathmore was it. Your song selections
were fabulous. Your voice was thrilling. And you never looked
better. My wife and I were in tears after "Vienna"
and "Over The Rainbow," and that thing you do with
your voice in the higher register was there last night as
we've never heard it before in your concerts (and we've attended
at least six of them from Baltimore to Washington, to Florida
and now at the Strathmore).
I
beg you. Make that concert album soon. Hey! I wanna buy it!
And I don't have forever, ya' know! At 82, a couple of years
could be a lifetime.
Seriously,
we thank you for a truly marvelous concert. It really should
have been recorded for posterity. That's how great we thought
it was and so did everyone with us and with whom we chatted
after the show.
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Fan
Marissa Hochfield and Linda |
Marissa
Hochfield from Illinois writes…
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I
first discovered Linda when my parents took me to New York
to celebrate my high school graduation in 1997. I had sung
"A New Life" for my voice recital that year, so
we decided to get tickets for JEKYLL & HYDE. At the time,
I didn't know about Linda and had no idea that this would
lead to me discovering my all-time favorite singer. Linda
was amazing, the music was amazing, her vocals were incredible
(although I don't need to tell you that!). When I got home,
my first stop was the music store where I bought IT'S TIME.
I quickly learned every song on the CD and soon after bought
every CD that Linda had. I can now go on a 10-hour car trip
and have an Eder sing-a-long!
This
February, after being a huge fan for eight years, I finally
got the opportunity to meet Linda after the Chicago Pops concert.
It was so amazing to stand outside the stage door with so
many other fans. Linda was so gracious and took photos with
everyone. I'm pretty sure I said something to her, but I think
that I was too excited to make any sense.
Linda,
thank you so much for singing music that makes me smile. I
look forward to seeing you again the next time you are in
Chicago!
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Richard
E. Behmer from California writes…
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Angelica
Mason from Oklahoma writes…
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We
just attended your concert down in San Diego last night. We
drove all the way from Victorville, California, and hit some
of the worst traffic we have ever seen, which held us up five
hours and almost made us late to your concert. I tell you
this because all the traffic and hassle was well worth the
experience of seeing you for the first time live, and introducing
you to two new fans, my wife and daughter. Your concert was
every bit as wonderful as I had expected and I won't even
go into what you already must know about your talents and
showmanship abilities; but I will tell you it was a fantastic
show! I did worry for a time about the seagulls flying right
over us, but they didn't leave any messages this time, ha
ha.
I
own every CD you have recorded, and am looking forward to
the Judy Garland release coming soon. I only wish that there
were more radio stations around that played your type of music;
it's what the world needs right now. Also, "Vienna"
actually brought tears to our eyes… thanks so much for
including it in your selections.
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I
very recently came across the R Family Vacation Web site and
have played the videos (with your songs in the background)
over and over again! I finally took the opportunity to go
to ITunes and download your Broadway CD. I can't tell you
how incredibly moving your voice is to me.
I
have Fibromyalgia and there are days (like today) where I
wish all I had to do was go home and lay in my bed. However,
work, school, family and just life don't allow me to do that.
Instead, I push through… with the sound of your sweet
voice in my mind. Sometimes when things are going bad, or
I'm really pushing, I turn up the speakers as loud as they
can go and I sing. Your voice still comes through loud and
clear but every time it brings a smile, and sometimes a tear
to my eye.
Thank
you for your gift. The talent that you have is truly a healing
spirit to those of us who need it.
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Eder-fans brave the bitter winter cold
at the stagedoor in Chicago! Pictured left to right are:
Fan Eileen Chmielewski, Fan Trish Cox (back), Fan Charlene
Tomlinson, Fan Gerry Cardwell,
and Fan Carol Blalock.
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John
White-Barnett from California writes…
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My
name is John and I'm a pretty "new" Linda Eder fan.
It's been about a year. I guess I can't really say much that
has not already been said about Linda... she's beautiful,
has a beautiful heart, and well that voice... what can I say?
When you're in the presence of true greatness all you can
do is be speechless. Since a friend bought me the GOLD CD
I was hooked... then came BROADWAY MY WAY. There was no doubt
in my mind after I had listened to these two CDs that Linda
was truly a "Voice" to be reckoned with... again
I was speechless. And yes, I liked Judy and Barbra and Celine
all before I had ever heard of Linda. And yes, Linda is in
the same "mix" as those talented ladies; but still
all her own at the same time. She's pure magic... similar
yet totally original.
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Shelley
Callaway from Florida writes…
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Carol
Hainlin from California writes…
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My
daughter was in Marine boot camp at Parris Island this summer.
I played your song, "As The River Runs," every day
as it gave me inspiration to cope with what my little girl
has chosen to do with her life. The song was my strength every
day when I made my daily drive to the post office for those
long three months of boot camp. Letters were the only way
to communicate with her as no phone calls are allowed. Every
time I made the trip, my heart was heavy knowing what she
was going through. But when I put your album in my CD player,
my spirits lifted as your words reminded me that my little
girl was doing what she wanted to accomplish in her life.
Your voice said it all and also spoke to the feelings I had
as a mother experiencing it from another point of view. Please
keep my daughter and other Marine women in your prayers. There
are very few of them. Thank you for your lovely voice and
wonderful songs! I think of you every day as I listen to that
song.
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I
have been an Eder-fan since seeing your first show on Star
Search. I finally got the opportunity two years ago to see
you in San Diego. I didn't think I could love you anymore
than I already did; however, I was proven wrong. This July,
in San Diego again, I was thrilled to be sitting in my seat
at Humphry's watching you again. I have never seen another
singer come close to feeling the music they sing the way that
you do. I was thrilled to hear my favorite song that you sing,
"Man of La Mancha." However, I was blown away and
almost hopping out of my seat when you started singing the
song from THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Loved it!!! I have never had
the chance to personally meet you, but I hope someday that
will change. Please remember us here in San Diego and come
back often. We missed you last year.
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Fans
Bob Isaacs and Theresa Vanderbeck with Linda
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Fans
Robert MacLean-Wood and Eddie Reeves with Linda
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Linda Durnin from New York writes...
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Fan-Family
The Sterretts meet with Linda following a concert in Saratoga,
California. Pictured from left to right are: Fan-Siblings
Isaiah and Emily, Linda and Fan-Mom Terri.
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I
always have fun meeting Linda... nerve racking but fun! LOL!
Just watching her sing, and meeting her, makes me want to
be a better person!
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Fan
Linda Durnin and Linda
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Gail
Andahazy from New Jersey writes...
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Fan
Gail Andahazy and Linda
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Linda,
meeting with you after the Hyannis concert was wonderful.
You were very gracious, as usual, and it is always a pleasure
to have the chance to speak with you for a few moments. You
looked radiantly happy and I think "driving your own
bus" is agreeing with you! The "Two for the Road"
concert was an absolute joy to see. I didn't know what to
expect and the concert was so much fun. The friendship you
have with Michael Feinstein was evident. You seemed to be
having a great time and so were all of your fans. I can't
wait to see this concert again sometime soon. I loved hearing
some of your new songs and am really looking forward to your
new CD. Good luck, Linda, with all of your upcoming projects.
You deserve the very best!
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Fans Lori Phelan, Amanda Christensen and Ellen Jacobs with
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A
message to Linda from
The Eder-tors...
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Congratulations
on the release of BY MYSELF! When you sang "By Myself"
on stage for the first time in front of an audience at The
Mann Center in Philadelphia, we knew for sure it was the
start of an amazing new time in your career. We are just
SO thrilled for you! The new album is simply brilliant and
you deserve all the happiness and success in the world.
As you make your way across the country — and around
the world — we hope you'll enjoy every moment and realize
what an inspiration and uplifting force you are for your
fans, both old and new. We love you, Linda!
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