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the evening of February 27, 2003, BROADWAY MY WAY mania hit Barnes &
Noble in the Chelsea section of Manhattan! This was to be an unforgettable
evening for Linda’s fans in the New York area. Fresh from her
sold-out, amazing concert at Carnegie Hall, Linda would be performing
songs from her new album and then signing CDs for the many fans who
had been lined up in the freezing cold outside the store for hours.
They began purchasing their CDs and obtaining their wristbands early
in the afternoon. These wristbands would guarantee them a spot inside
the store for Linda’s performance later that evening. The line
began forming outside by 4:00.
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excited crowd was ushered inside at 6:30 to await Linda’s arrival.
She appeared at 7:00 and was greeted with cheers and applause. Linda
looked radiant and relaxed and she thrilled the crowd by beginning the
evening with a rousing rendition of “I Am What I Am.” As
she started to sing “I’ll Be Seeing You,”
the crowd spotted two gentlemen outside trying to get a glimpse of Linda
through the glass. When the crowd began to wave at them, Linda turned
to see who was there. She immediately recognized Ray, a special friend
who used to give Linda all the publicity she could ever have wanted
in the window of his copy shop. Somebody from Barnes & Noble went
outside to get Ray and his friend and ushered them right up to the front.
Linda then sang “I’ll Be Seeing You” especially for
them. It was a very special moment. Linda then concluded her performance
by singing “Don’t Rain on My Parade” followed by “Man
of La Mancha” to the delight of the cheering crowd.
Linda graciously autographed
BROADWAY MY WAY CDs, posed for pictures and greeted every fan who had
come to Barnes & Noble on that cold February night. It truly was
a wonderful evening for all who were there!
Some of the fans wrote to
express their feelings about this amazing evening.
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I drove
all the way from Albany, NY to have the chance to meet Linda at
Barnes & Noble. When I arrived, there was already a full house.
Janet and Rachel were the first to greet me when I arrived. I
was stuck in the back and no one around me was able to see Linda
but me. That’s where being six feet tall comes in handy
for me! The others could only hear her. Linda was superb as usual
and kept us laughing with her humor the entire night. She was
performing right in front of the windows so everyone outside was
able to see her, which made her look like a fish in a tank! After
the performance Linda stayed until everyone had the chance to
meet her and it was a pleasure meeting Linda again. Afterward,
the Barnes & Noble staff handed out BROADWAY MY WAY posters
to everyone as they were leaving, making the night even more enjoyable.
-Brian VanWie
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What an honor to
meet Linda Eder at Barnes & Noble in NYC. Having just had
the pleasure of hearing her sing four gorgeous songs from BROADWAY
MY WAY, I wasn’t sure I had the nerve to look this gorgeous
woman in the eye and thank her for all the joy she has brought
to my life with her glorious voice. Naturally I cried and became
completely tongue-tied, but Linda was gracious and patient. The
thrill of the night was only matched by the great fortune of meeting
many of Linda’s fans, some of whom I had known only through
her message board. It honestly felt more like a family reunion.
The kindness of her fans is a direct reflection of this lovely
woman. What a night!
-Diane DeNicola
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The evening of February
27th at Barnes & Noble transformed from a signing from our
star to a meeting of you stars! As we waited to see Linda up close
and personal, we had the honor of meeting other fans. The excitement
we experienced was shared by everyone who was fortunate enough
to witness not only a personal concert featuring Linda’s
new CD, but also the heavenly gift of having a few moments with
the classiest person I have ever met. Excluding the Charming Vera,
of course! Linda signed CD covers and took pictures with all in
attendance with the warmth of a family reunion! Linda, you are
the light of our lives. Moreover, from the few fans we have had
the joy of meeting, it appears that the family was raised right!
BROADWAY MY WAY and Linda are spectacular.
-Mitch & Vera Losak
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As a Linda Eder fan
who recently attended her stellar performance of her new BROADWAY
MY WAY show at Carnegie Hall, I was also fortunate enough to be
among the lucky people to see, hear, and meet with Ms. Eder only
eight days later at a CD signing and photo opportunity. This followed
yet another amazing live performance at Barnes & Noble in
NYC. Linda performed four of the songs from the CD incredibly
and then sat and stood for autographs and photos with the adoring
crowd of hundreds who showed up for this intimate event. There
were many astonished newcomers there as well. It was a great opportunity
for many of Ms. Eder’s fans who communicate via the message
board and chat room on her website to meet in person for the first
time. All in all, it was a splendid evening.
-Bob Isaacs
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5 Stars ***** for
this performance. This was my third time attending a CD signing
that included a performance by Linda. She was so amazing! When
Linda sang “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” I got
goosebumps. She just blew everyone away. Linda just keeps getting
better and better and is just as sweet as when I first met her
at the West Bank Café in New York City. Thank you for everything,
Linda.
-Pat Carr
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The
Barnes & Noble setting was appropriately “Linda-esque”
in its comfy-coziness. The small stage was in the corner of
two adjoining full height glass walls, which permitted those
on the outside to peer in, wide eyed with curiosity from just
a few feet behind Linda. It allowed us to see them as well,
and provided the opportunity for a comic moment that has since
become a fun memory. On stage Linda noticed these “peerers”
and smiled as a lot of us did because it looked a little bit
funny: us seeing them-them seeing us. In a single, well-timed
moment, Linda remarked it was like fish, which made us break
into chuckles of laughter. These “lookers” continued
peering, so this kept on getting funnier. Some of those on the
outside cupped their hands, “squashing” their faces
on the glass to “see us” better, which made them
appear even more fishlike. So when Linda spontaneously remarked
“B-I-G Fish,” everyone burst out into screaming
laughter! Since her Star Search days, I knew there was something
so special about Linda, as even back then I hoped hard for her
success. And now, 16+ years later, I am very happy to be part
of her “fan-family.” I love her unselfish willingness
to keep meeting her fans, and I have been able to re-validate
to myself how I “knew” all along how terrific Linda
is. I would love for her to perform more frequently in smaller
venues like Barnes & Noble. I’d attend everything.
-L.
A.
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If you see yourself on one
of these WANTED POSTERS from the Barnes & Noble CD signing on 2/27/03,
Linda wants YOU!!! You are the winner of a special prize personalized
by Linda. Please send a photocopy of a picture ID as proof of your identity
(work ID, driver’s license, school ID). You can block out all
the information except your name and photo if you wish. You can mail
it to us or send it electronically to:
lenewsletter@comcast.net
THE VOICE
P.O. Box 20180
Baltimore, MD 21284-0180
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