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 | Title : Broadway, My Way
Author : Eder, Linda
Release Date : 20030218
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
The people who felt betrayed when Linda Eder covered several pop songs on 2002's Gold will be relieved that her follow-up, Broadway My Way, is a return to the Great White Way. As if to prove that she isn't limited to either the songs of Frank Wildhorn or ballads, Eder tackles some well-known show tunes. The ballads tend to be overwrought, so it's best to look for the uptempo numbers. The singer's take on 'Some People' is technically fine but so va-va-voom showbiz that it lacks the deranged edge that makes the song so compellingly dramatic. Things work a lot better on 'I Am What I Am': while Eder doesn't take it to the top (or rather over the top), this is as close as she gets to Mermanizing a number. Elsewhere, 'Don't Rain on My Parade' (immortalized by Streisand) and 'Man of La Mancha' are appropriately brassy and triumphant, with Eder roaring her way through both songs. Fans of both Eder and Wildhorn should note that the singer reprises her Svengali's 'Gold,' the title track from her previous album, and an excerpt from his long-in-the-works Camille Claudel. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Buyer Reviews :
The release of Broadway, My Way brings Linda Eder right back to where I discovered her..on Broadway. The powerful I Am What I Am (from La Cage Aux Folles) leaves you wanting to shout right along with her... 'I Am What I Am!' Gold (from Camille Claudel)is sung with such emotion that you feel as though Camille herself is singing to you, along with Anthem (from Chess) are nearly impossible to get through without shedding a tear. Two favorites from Linda Eder's 'It's Time' appear here...the beautiful, emotional vocal Unusual Way (from Nine)and the triumphant Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) gives off a heart-pounding energy. Edelweiss (from The Sound Of Music) is simply stunning, with Ms. Eder herself doing all backgound vocals. Don't Rain On My Parade (from Funny Girl) belongs on this album most of all, done HER way...no need to compare! A New Life (from Jekyll and Hyde) a beautifully written ballad by outstanding composer/husband Frank Wildhorn takes Ms. Eder back to her role as Lucy in Jekyll. Her soaring belt is amazing in this new recording and to think I thought it was impossible to improve from the original! Some People (from Gypsy) unlike any version I've heard, is plain and simple a fun track, makes you want to get up and dance!
Broadway, My Way is a must for all Linda Eder fans; For all music lovers, this is a sensational album, a total package if you will!
(by Jaclyn Golden)
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