Linda Eder singing Babs' Title

I've heard Linda sing DROMP live in concert several times and I've also heard Babs sing it live. Thats the only way you could make any sort of comparison here I think. I'd have to say I enjoy Eder's version more. It's a true belter song and Eder is just much more of a belter than Babs. Babs may always own it, but theres really nothing like seeing Eder sing it live in concert. IMO, the only other performance I think that rivals it is Jennifer Holiday singing "And I Am Telling You".

Of course, in the past, threads like this brought out the rabid Bab's fanatics who believe Eder is some kind of copycat. You have to see Eder in concert to know this isnt the case. In fact, I think Eder has much more range than Babs, her soprano is more classically operatic and her belt more powerful. I do expect her upcoming CDs to diminish this talk..Peter Pan features Linda's classical soprano and it looks like her tribute album is going to be to Judy Garland.

Thou I do love me some Babs, I have to say that Linda's version of DROMP is drop-dead phenominal. Whether it's live or on CD, Linda truly gives me goosebumps when she sings it...... Streisand's version never did. Linda's Man of La Mancha & I Am What I Am are both fantastic too. I love me some Linda.

Thenardier.... you may want to add Linda's versions of Bridge Over Troubled Water & Storybook (from Scarlet Pimpernel) to your list..... both excellent tracks.

BTW - Linda's new disc is expected to drop in September. It will be a tribute album to a legendary artist. Rumour has it it may be a tribute album to Garland.

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Linda's GOLD CD is wonderful so if you guys don't have it, run out and get it! BROADWAY MY WAY is gorgeous too. I love her version of UNUSUAL WAY. My all time fave of hers is VIENNA!

Not only does she have a phenomenal voice, she is one of the nicest people out there. She was the only star last year at Broadway Under The Stars that made a point to go to her fans and take time to talk to them, take pics and sign autographs.

I do hope CAMILLE CLAUDEL makes it.

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I really like Linda's "Anthem" and "I, Don Quixote." The first time I heard "...Parade" that last note stunned me in how long she sustained it.

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okay I will say it once more.

There is no one like Linda Eder. I love her. I worship here. I wish She had a 100 cds.

1. Vienna
2. Gold
3. If I had My Way
4. Even Now
5. The Bells of St Paul

Five songs that need to be listened to over and over and over and over again to know that this woman is the best!

oh yeah.. and LET HIM FLY (makes me cry every time I hear it)

I saw her in concert a few months ago (and I am going again in a month and a half!) and she held notes longer than I have EVER heard anyone hold notes. They were HIGH too!! She is incredible. And she's a nice gal, too.

I simply wish Linda had the emotional connection to her material the way Babs or Judy have/had. She can't compete with them there. If she were able to, there'd be no denying her place among the pantheon of singing theatrical divas.

That's where I just don't get the criticism. In the last two concerts I saw, Linda's emotional connection was amazing. She must've been working with an acting coach or something, she was unbelievable. She had tears in her eyes on several songs.