Considering this was the first time she ever acted...ever, this is excellent. She has come leaps and bounds in the world of acting; just look at the music video of "What's never been done before."
Linda Eder has such a fantastic voice, but I just think Coleen Sexton is better suited to this role as it needs someone with a fantastic voice but who can also act their socks off!
This woman has so much freedom in her voice. She really makes singing seem easy, which I'm sure many of us know it isn't the case. I just sit in awe of her.
I feel as I'm watching this is that Lucy (Linda) already knows the ending, I don't feel any emotion or building just a pretty voice. ( the mundane execution of the same task over and over is boring) But it was overall emotionless for me, at least with Coleen she puts her whole heart into it. You can she actually believes what shes singing. It just seems a little blah to me, but simply my opinion.
Why must there always be a war between Colleen and Linda. They are both amazing and perform the part to the way they thought it should be performed. Linda has a great voice as does Colleen, and they both did amazing jobs with the rold. Can't we leave it at that and not say anything harsh about their singing or acting skills. Please and thank you :)
Linda Eder is an absolutely amazing singer. I love the way she performs this wonderful song with such emotion and with a voice that is so beautiful and so powerful. She is one of the greats.
@JudefckingRambo ...... no I understand....! she sings the song about wanting to start over...and then she dies right after! Devastation! But I love this song so much, that I want to sing it at a cabaret concert!
Personally, I believe that Linda has the stronger voice. But Colleen brings a certain exuberance to the role and her tone is much purer. When it comes down to it, they're both too perfect to begin to choose a favorite.
hard to argue at all when the part was written for Linda by her HUSBAND! Like Christine, in Phantom of the Opera--- it suits Sarah Brightman absolutely perfectly... say whatever you want about the rest of her work!
This was the first Broadway show I ever saw back in 1997...I have see Phantom, Les Mis, Miss Saigon, Wicked and many others....This is by far the best show EVER!!!!
i'm upset that "Bring on the men" was cut and replaced with "Good N' Evil" because it builds more of Lucy's story unlike "Good N' Evil" which is more of Jekyll's. also bring on the men (in my opinion) is a more interesting song musically.
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Her voice is truly one in a million. It is a shame that she is not a better actor, yes, but her voice has such color and life that it is endlessly forgivable.
They don't have a DVD of the obc, do they? I know they have the David Hasselhoff version, since i own it (And i how I love it so), but though Im not a fan of Linda's acting, I would love to have some type of video recording.
we saw her performance in 1997 , it was outstanding and from then on J & H became our favorite broadway musical. It was also a pleasure meeting Miss Eder, Robert and Cristine after the show....excellent post !
OMG! dude seriously where are you getting this footage? I want it! Id so rather have her on dvd than colleen sexton for sure! Pleeeeaaase let me know! I dnt care if its pirated or not i just freaking want it!!!
I defiantly like her better than Coleen Sexton. Not saying she doesn't have talent. Cause when she belts that girl can sing! But I just like her voice better.
i love both Coleen Sexton and Linda Eder. they both bring a different type of personality to Lucy and both have very different oices so i cant say i like one better. i think they are both amazing :)
It's quite amazing to see her transmit that much without even trying too hard. You can tell she's insecure and not convinced of herself as an actress yet integrates all of that into her performance. And out comes magic!
an absolutely beautiful vocal from linda eder...as always....i figured it would be a challenge for a male to sing it...here's version of it...comments (constructive) would be most appreciated....thanks....
I've always thought of Lucy as being older anyway. Like, she's worn down and at the end of her rope and not so naive anymore. Which is why she's singing this amazing song. And she knows this, which makes it all the more beautiful and tragic. But, you're definitely right. She's perfect!!! :D
I agree but i do remember hearing she was working with this show for ten years so mabye in the begining she looked a lot younger cause ten years is a long time
I had the privilege of seeing the Pre-Broadway touring company of J & H with Linda Eder and Robert Cuccioli in August of 1995. It was so thrilling to see. She soared on this song so hi, you felt as you would lift out of your seat with her voice. Terrific.
Linda's voice is stunning! I wish I would have been older when she was doing the show! I think Coleen does a pretty awesome job with this song as well.
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hmm well i see how you could think that she doesn't really show emotion here... i find her voice so expressive anyway though, just listening to her you can feel the emotion...
Her name is Coleen Sexton and she also played Lucy in a later version of J&H. She is on the DVD release of the show with David Hasselhoff if u want to check it out!
honestly, i much prefer linda eder to coleen sexton. however, coleen does play the role very well. i think she brings a real innocence to the role with her younger voice, making it sadder, however i just love Linda Eder :) just my opinion :)
@randommusicgal Though I agree Linda is better, I don't think that Coleen makes it sadder because she is younger. I actually think that Linda makes is sadder, being older and FINALLY getting out of this horrible lifestyle after many, many years. I actually think that's why I like her version so much better, you can see the new hope in her, but not a naive hope, a wise one. I think it makes it all the more special. And then SO devastatingly sad when she is killed.
i like them both, in my opinion both actresses bring something, linda brings depth and maturity to the role, colleen brings innocence and undying hope under her hard shell (either way its sad)
Linda Eder is so much better than Coleen at the role of Lucy Harris. Coleen's voice is to innocent and pitchy. Linda's has depth to it, making you believe that Lucy really has had a struggle in life.
I absolutely love this song-she did an excellent job with it and i don't think it was overdramatic or anything. Linda is an amazing singer and actress
I completely agree! I only wish she had been teamed with Andrea Rivette, whose voice is more mature than Christianne Nolls'. I'm going to be singing this for my voice class, as it's my favourite from the show. Linda is SUCH a phenomenal talent!!!!
Linda is the true Lucy. The music for Lucy was written for Linda by her husband, Frank Wildhorn who co- composed Jekyll & Hyde The Musical with Leslie Bricusse. I saw the tour version with Linda Etter in New Orleans before the show went to Broadway and she was magnificant. My daughter, who recently played Lucy in a local production, has idolized Linda since we saw her in New Orleans.
i don't understand why people need to constantly compare linda and coleen. they both portrayed lucy wonderfully and they both have their strong points. that's why they both got the role at one point. just enjoy the performance, no matter whose it is!
@devonfarrell I would like to second that! If people could just stop and think for a second how boring it would be if everyone did everything exactly the same way. Personality is the key to be successful in this job, apart from the obvious vocal talent you need to be a singer. Both of them are blessed with amazing tools and use them the way the see best.
@devonfarrell You do have a point! But Coleen was originally the understudy of Lucy! Still she was wonderfully fantastique in her performance! Coleen did deserve the part either ways!
is there any recording even on VHS that has this cast? because I would love to see this production and I love the soundtrack with this cast but I refuse to watch Hasselhoff and that seems to be all I can find :(
Incredible! I love Linda Eder. Her voice always blows me away. Very few singers can belt and have those high overtones. Just listen to the last note, and you'll hear what I'm talking about.
I saw the original cast on Broadway, and was blown away. I realize that this is not the best musical ever, but I thought the cast performed the hell out of it. Listening to Linda Eder, I can remember an entire audience stunned by her talent pouring off that stage. A very memorable evening!
The Producers destroyed this show from Mr. Wildhorns first concept recording with Anthony Warlow and Linda Eder. If that show would have went up, it would have faired much better then this version did, never having turned a profit.
This became my fav musical..in '97, I met Miss Eder, Cuccioli and Cristine Knoll after the show.....I still have the pics and autographs...........treasures!
i love linda eder! i love listening to her voice. i enojoy hearing a voice of an angel. She is my role model. I'm training my voice to be that powerful. And maybe one day my voice will be that powerful.
It takes training and time. On of the most important things is not to overdo it. If you try to sing this way incorrectly you could hurt your vocal cords. Support from your diaphragm. Your shoulders should not move at all when you take a breath. Your soft palate should be up. One thing to help with this is to touch the back of your bottom teeth with your tongue. The best advice I can give you is to find a good voice teacher. That makes all the difference in the world. Hope this helps!
I have looked and looked all over the place for a video that stars Linda Eder, not Coleen Sexton and so on... does anyone have information as to where I could find one? Where did this video come from?
I think Coleen does a very good job and her emotion and acting are very good also, but Linda Eder's voice is far superior, and there is something so unusual but powerful in the way she phrases things. Her duet with Christina "In His Eyes" is worth a listen. Linda's voice is about equal to my favourite woman of theatre Ruthie Henshall, and that is saying something!
Coleen perfroms this song better by so unbelievebly better....and notice say PERFORMS.... maybe it has something to do with the fact that this clip of Linda was not infront of a liv audience.... Coleen is amazing.... Linda did not do anything for me emotionally.....
I agree with you tasmin30natasha, even though Linda has a completely amazing voice (i wish i could belt those notes) and is probably a good actress (i haven't actually seen her act without singing), I think Coleen's version is miles better.
Maybe it's because she's younger and therefore i would understand her portrayal of the character better or maybe because she has a different take on the song. I don't know but her's seems to make me want to cry. I don't get that with Linda's version.
i dislike coleens its so hopeful and weird Dx like shes thinking of all her dreams she knows won't come true, and yet shes roaring and jumping around and smiling like a mad woman. linda's is more real i think. when i wish my life was different i don't get all hopeful, i get sad over things that have gone wrong.
coleens is like that because she is younger, therefore her lucy is younger, so she would be more hopeful, realizing that although she made many mistakes she's still young enough to start over. Linda's is more like "20 years ago maybe...not now." but she's still hoping.
It's Coleen (LOL), but my vote is sort of tied. Coleen because at the time that Linda finally got this show to Broadway, she honestly was a little too old :(, but her voice was phenomeanal. Coleen, just because she was so much suited for the part. But I'd have to say this role technically is Linda's so my vote goes to Linda!
Her voice is so ridiculously beautiful and rich, I love it. But to me, it feels sounds too seasoned and pure to be a girl in her early-mid twenties dancing for cash. Linda as the better vocalist over Coleen? Definitely.
But to me, Coleen just really acts and embodies the part, plus her voice suits it.
It is unfortunate that it took 9 years to get to B'way! Otherwise, handsdown Linda would have been the absolute best no questions! Luckily her voice only got better (and keeps getting better might I add!)
I don't understand how you can say Coleen has a better voice but I do think Coleen is a better actress. Both are amazingly talented women. I can't say who I prefer. Coleen really puts her all into her performance and understands Lucy but her voice is a little whiny at times. Linda has that haunting voice and presence but needs to step up the acting a little bit. I miss Jekyll & Hyde!
I like this girl, but Coleen is just pure perfection! She is the better actor, and i think i like coleens voice better too! But this girl can surely sing the crap out of this song!
While Coleen is an excellent actress and great singer, her voice really can't compare to Linda Eder's. Coleen is a legit belter, but Linda Eder is just chillingly amazing.
This "girl" is who the song was written for by her ex-husband Frank Wildhorn so you can bet that she can sing the crap outta this song. Linda Eder has a voice far superior to Coleen Sexton. Eder has a wider range, shes had more training and a better quality to her sound in my opinion. Sexton is a great singer and probably a better actress but she cannot beat Eder when it comes to singing.
Linda's no actor-but an icredible vocal technician. Coleen acts the fuck out of that role and the colour of her voice is more believable. Yay for Coleen.
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Linda needs to realize shes not Barbara Striesand. I mean come on you can't even compare hers and Coleens voice. Coleens voice sounds healthy. Linda is inconsistent. On a good day she can hit the notes. Coleen, personally I think portrayed lucy harris much better. Everyone says shes "whiney" no her voice is healthy. She has control over it and personally called it a couple years ago that she would eventually be Elphaba and now she is. Linda isn't Barbara. Her voice isnt healthy. Her vibrato
Considering this was the first time she ever acted...ever, this is excellent. She has come leaps and bounds in the world of acting; just look at the music video of "What's never been done before."
rootbeeronbroadway 1 month ago
she really sounds like cher!
NurZurSonne 3 months ago
Linda Eder has a more naturally beautiful voice, but I say Coleen Sexton brings better life to the character.
OLOKAYKAY 3 months ago
Linda Eder has such a fantastic voice, but I just think Coleen Sexton is better suited to this role as it needs someone with a fantastic voice but who can also act their socks off!
Sparklergirl555 3 months ago
Coleen Sexton has a more moving and hair raising voice and way of singing though!
greys52909 3 months ago
Linda Eder has real and true talent, Colleen Sexton has an amazing voice but it just lacks the rawness of Linda Eder's voice.
gabbiebrunetteify 4 months ago 3
This woman has so much freedom in her voice. She really makes singing seem easy, which I'm sure many of us know it isn't the case. I just sit in awe of her.
brandonh72 4 months ago 2
So great, added this to my audition collection. :)
TaylorNieuwdorp 4 months ago
Ms. Eder can sang her behind off!
malcolmlewis013 4 months ago 2
I feel as I'm watching this is that Lucy (Linda) already knows the ending, I don't feel any emotion or building just a pretty voice. ( the mundane execution of the same task over and over is boring) But it was overall emotionless for me, at least with Coleen she puts her whole heart into it. You can she actually believes what shes singing. It just seems a little blah to me, but simply my opinion.
mitchy422 5 months ago 4
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Kozzi42 5 months ago in playlist Jekyll & Hyde
@Kozzi42 she doesnt...its an effect on the video (as in its shot from different angles and combined)
degeorgetitanic 5 months ago
What a voice!
cealchyth 5 months ago
Linda Eder and Colleen Sexton are great...but my fav Lucy is Scottish singer/performer Sabrina Carter in the 2nd UK Tour of Jekyll & Hyde...
wincipoet 6 months ago
Why must there always be a war between Colleen and Linda. They are both amazing and perform the part to the way they thought it should be performed. Linda has a great voice as does Colleen, and they both did amazing jobs with the rold. Can't we leave it at that and not say anything harsh about their singing or acting skills. Please and thank you :)
Chickibabe247 6 months ago 9
Hey 1997 :) I was born that year... I wish I could see the Broadway show with her or Coleen in it. I love them both.
OperaGhostObsession 6 months ago
I love Linda's singing more but I'd prefer to Coleen's acting :)
wincipoet 7 months ago
Linda Eder is an absolutely amazing singer. I love the way she performs this wonderful song with such emotion and with a voice that is so beautiful and so powerful. She is one of the greats.
waynegreer72 8 months ago
No one will ever sing Frank Wildhorn's music like Linda Eder. Period.
DivaRhd 8 months ago 4
Am I the only person who kind of wished he would have killed his Fiance instead?
JudefckingRambo 9 months ago
@JudefckingRambo ...... no I understand....! she sings the song about wanting to start over...and then she dies right after! Devastation! But I love this song so much, that I want to sing it at a cabaret concert!
PandaPhantom 9 months ago
i get chills when linda sings i don't get them with colleen :( sorry
ishisboo 9 months ago 2
Personally, I believe that Linda has the stronger voice. But Colleen brings a certain exuberance to the role and her tone is much purer. When it comes down to it, they're both too perfect to begin to choose a favorite.
markthetheatrekid 9 months ago
hard to argue at all when the part was written for Linda by her HUSBAND! Like Christine, in Phantom of the Opera--- it suits Sarah Brightman absolutely perfectly... say whatever you want about the rest of her work!
Fencie87 10 months ago
Well, at least she said something before she died.
*Hyde stab*
justinlovespastry 10 months ago
I swear...it seems most people like Sexton just because shes young... AGEISM! Linda Eder is crazy amazing! I love love love her singing!
mrsbennet88 10 months ago
Wow her voice is AMAZING!
classicalgalNYC 11 months ago 4
Wow! This is awesome! Didn't she also play in Man of La Mancha in 1997?
jaluce2000 1 year ago 2
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jaluce2000 1 year ago
What a voice. That last note is incredible.
mantlebuck 1 year ago
memories of meeting Linda after J/K in 1997....she signed my playbill
FASHIONCONSPIRACY 1 year ago
amazing!!!!!
iluvtheighties 1 year ago
What a great song a what a voice this lady has. Not many could handle that last note and hold it that long
mantlebuck 1 year ago 2
Why have I only just discovered this musical?!?!? So glad it's doing a UK tour!
welshcherry 1 year ago 2
Please come back to Broadway =(
RosesNightengales 1 year ago 3
Saw her perform this live in New Haven - gave me chills! Never thought anyone could compare with Streisand -just amazing!
cpa2011 1 year ago
This was the first Broadway show I ever saw back in 1997...I have see Phantom, Les Mis, Miss Saigon, Wicked and many others....This is by far the best show EVER!!!!
cdcarlson10 1 year ago
I have this on repeat every single day !
AshleyGAC 1 year ago
Where can I find the press reel?
SamuraiKunoichiKata 1 year ago
Linda owns this song.
FLBoy46 1 year ago 2
i'm upset that "Bring on the men" was cut and replaced with "Good N' Evil" because it builds more of Lucy's story unlike "Good N' Evil" which is more of Jekyll's. also bring on the men (in my opinion) is a more interesting song musically.
turkeypopcorn 1 year ago
She reminds me of Lara Fabian. her voice and her look.
clrdunlap 1 year ago
i remember a few years ago there was talking about making this musical into a picture.
anyone knows what happened to that?
panterist 1 year ago
Por Dios que gran voz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!que respiración increible, afinación, colocación y administración del aire. TECNICA, RELAJACIÓN Y CONCENTRACIÓN DE UNA GRAN ARTISTA
goticoamg 1 year ago
Her voice is truly one in a million. It is a shame that she is not a better actor, yes, but her voice has such color and life that it is endlessly forgivable.
thatduffgirl 1 year ago
They don't have a DVD of the obc, do they? I know they have the David Hasselhoff version, since i own it (And i how I love it so), but though Im not a fan of Linda's acting, I would love to have some type of video recording.
carriewhite410 1 year ago
we saw her performance in 1997 , it was outstanding and from then on J & H became our favorite broadway musical. It was also a pleasure meeting Miss Eder, Robert and Cristine after the show....excellent post !
FASHIONCONSPIRACY 1 year ago
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misshorrana 1 year ago
Want to sing want to sing want to siiiiiiiing!
Apenijn 1 year ago
OMG! dude seriously where are you getting this footage? I want it! Id so rather have her on dvd than colleen sexton for sure! Pleeeeaaase let me know! I dnt care if its pirated or not i just freaking want it!!!
mad4movies 1 year ago
Bwaaah I want to do this one but I can't find a decent instrumental! Boo. But.. yay! for the song!
Apenijn 1 year ago
the only thing i dont like is here vibrato
jeeeem 2 years ago
I defiantly like her better than Coleen Sexton. Not saying she doesn't have talent. Cause when she belts that girl can sing! But I just like her voice better.
ujump411 2 years ago 22
i love both Coleen Sexton and Linda Eder. they both bring a different type of personality to Lucy and both have very different oices so i cant say i like one better. i think they are both amazing :)
1920jenny 2 years ago 2
In the book she is only abou t 14 or 15
AlliBella101 2 years ago
It's quite amazing to see her transmit that much without even trying too hard. You can tell she's insecure and not convinced of herself as an actress yet integrates all of that into her performance. And out comes magic!
Lindow 2 years ago
an absolutely beautiful vocal from linda eder...as always....i figured it would be a challenge for a male to sing it...here's version of it...comments (constructive) would be most appreciated....thanks....
paulcortes 2 years ago
Sad that she dies after singing this. It's such a beautiful song.
lolkittehs34 2 years ago 2
I love Linda Edner, but she looks a little old to be Lucy. But besides she is perfect!
Green0eyed0secret 2 years ago
I've always thought of Lucy as being older anyway. Like, she's worn down and at the end of her rope and not so naive anymore. Which is why she's singing this amazing song. And she knows this, which makes it all the more beautiful and tragic. But, you're definitely right. She's perfect!!! :D
psycochikadee 2 years ago 3
I agree but i do remember hearing she was working with this show for ten years so mabye in the begining she looked a lot younger cause ten years is a long time
jonsmith3030 2 years ago
I had the privilege of seeing the Pre-Broadway touring company of J & H with Linda Eder and Robert Cuccioli in August of 1995. It was so thrilling to see. She soared on this song so hi, you felt as you would lift out of your seat with her voice. Terrific.
silverpsnola 2 years ago 2
the new one with Coleen Sexton is much better (just a opinion)
Gabreilthearchangel 2 years ago
Yeah well no one asked for your opinion here when we're listening to LINDA EDER sing it.
psycochikadee 2 years ago 4
@Gabreilthearchangel I STRONGLY disagree (just a opinion)
mrsbennet88 10 months ago
I love this song, but if I were Lucy I would be packing instead of singing. Had she done that she would have lived.
goofygrrl 2 years ago 4
haha. i agree.
brandobby 2 years ago
Oh I think Hyde would have found her.... She was his and that was that... The Murder scene...shocking for a musical.
starlightcrow 2 years ago
Linda is by far the best Lucy, not surprising since this role was written specifically for her.
colts32315 2 years ago 3
Linda's voice is stunning! I wish I would have been older when she was doing the show! I think Coleen does a pretty awesome job with this song as well.
Chickibabe247 2 years ago
i don't think she is all that amazing but, she does have a nice voice, i just can't feel any emotion. maybe it's me?
cubana4life777 2 years ago 4
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hmm well i see how you could think that she doesn't really show emotion here... i find her voice so expressive anyway though, just listening to her you can feel the emotion...
everytim3w3t0uch 2 years ago
Linda is Incredible! No body does it better=)
iluvvince07 2 years ago
Totally agree ^^
McMagic 2 years ago
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Tjtjboy 2 years ago
i love linda's voice but i adore coleens way better
KagerRayeBabe 2 years ago 2
who is coleen?
TheTxScott 2 years ago
Her name is Coleen Sexton and she also played Lucy in a later version of J&H. She is on the DVD release of the show with David Hasselhoff if u want to check it out!
Chickibabe247 2 years ago 2
When she preformed in Denver, she literally stoppped the show after singing this song. An unforgettable experience!
brookie2653 2 years ago 4
Oh. the things I want to do to Linda Eder sexually because of her voice.
SeeAyArhAyStitchez 2 years ago
She makes it all seem so easy!
wateversthere 2 years ago 2
Unbelievable, she's the greatest vocalist I've ever heard. simply billiant.... totally amazing voice.
Catman13 2 years ago 4
Linda eder is the best lucy EVER!! no matter what anyone else says!!
jazzymcjazzster 2 years ago 5
Linda is the best ever at this role!!!!!
scubbitt 2 years ago 3
honestly, i much prefer linda eder to coleen sexton. however, coleen does play the role very well. i think she brings a real innocence to the role with her younger voice, making it sadder, however i just love Linda Eder :) just my opinion :)
randommusicgal 2 years ago 40
@randommusicgal i completely agree.
turkeypopcorn 1 year ago
@randommusicgal I liked Coleen better in this role. Not that Linda's not amazing, but Coleen's portrayal of Lucy just makes the musical for me.
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iluvtheighties 1 year ago
@randommusicgal Though I agree Linda is better, I don't think that Coleen makes it sadder because she is younger. I actually think that Linda makes is sadder, being older and FINALLY getting out of this horrible lifestyle after many, many years. I actually think that's why I like her version so much better, you can see the new hope in her, but not a naive hope, a wise one. I think it makes it all the more special. And then SO devastatingly sad when she is killed.
hugbiugugiwb 7 months ago 2
i like them both, in my opinion both actresses bring something, linda brings depth and maturity to the role, colleen brings innocence and undying hope under her hard shell (either way its sad)
Ramsgate15 2 years ago 3
wow. i was JUST about to type pretty much the same thing, then i scrolled down and saw this. haha
well, i agree. :]
carecare91 2 years ago
Linda Eder is so much better than Coleen at the role of Lucy Harris. Coleen's voice is to innocent and pitchy. Linda's has depth to it, making you believe that Lucy really has had a struggle in life.
SeeAyArhAyStitchez 2 years ago 3
@SeeAyArhAyStitchez Agree!
mrsbennet88 10 months ago
@SeeAyArhAyStitchez Yea thats what I always thought too.
Caitlin232323 10 months ago
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i find her voice very irritating.. her vibrato irks me.
swimbutterfly17 2 years ago
Coleen's SO much better.
sillyjilly495 2 years ago
amen to that.
swimbutterfly17 2 years ago
You can't even compare Linda Eder and the other woman. Can't compare Linda Eder to anyone. She is in a league of her own.
iwusinger 2 years ago 5
amen to that
BrazilNemoFish 2 years ago
I absolutely love this song-she did an excellent job with it and i don't think it was overdramatic or anything. Linda is an amazing singer and actress
MasqueradeGIRL77 2 years ago 3
I completely agree! I only wish she had been teamed with Andrea Rivette, whose voice is more mature than Christianne Nolls'. I'm going to be singing this for my voice class, as it's my favourite from the show. Linda is SUCH a phenomenal talent!!!!
Christinasvenska 2 years ago
andrea's voice isn't as pure and pretty as christianne's though .-.
RaWrZzZz 2 years ago
sorry, forgot to add that thats just my opinion!
RaWrZzZz 2 years ago
Linda is the true Lucy. The music for Lucy was written for Linda by her husband, Frank Wildhorn who co- composed Jekyll & Hyde The Musical with Leslie Bricusse. I saw the tour version with Linda Etter in New Orleans before the show went to Broadway and she was magnificant. My daughter, who recently played Lucy in a local production, has idolized Linda since we saw her in New Orleans.
msmagnolias 2 years ago 5
hmm i think i like lindas voice better but both linda and coleen had phenomenal (albeit different) performances
wjrfec41 2 years ago 3
i don't understand why people need to constantly compare linda and coleen. they both portrayed lucy wonderfully and they both have their strong points. that's why they both got the role at one point. just enjoy the performance, no matter whose it is!
devonfarrell 2 years ago 48
@devonfarrell You can't compare the two because they both have equally amazing attributes and give something to the role of Lucy. They are suberb. :)
carriewhite410 1 year ago
@devonfarrell thank you! i completely agree! :)
chorusgirlXoXo 1 year ago
@devonfarrell I agree.
jocelyn0000 1 year ago
@devonfarrell I would like to second that! If people could just stop and think for a second how boring it would be if everyone did everything exactly the same way. Personality is the key to be successful in this job, apart from the obvious vocal talent you need to be a singer. Both of them are blessed with amazing tools and use them the way the see best.
tedsler 11 months ago
@devonfarrell You do have a point! But Coleen was originally the understudy of Lucy! Still she was wonderfully fantastique in her performance! Coleen did deserve the part either ways!
ActorFlautista 10 months ago
@devonfarrell agree 100 percent!!! i love both!!
angeleyez101 9 months ago
how on earth she does that in a corset is beyond me.
apexpark 2 years ago 3
They probably have it a bit loosend for her to sing. =]
MichaelCrawfordsFan 2 years ago
Are there any videos of Linda speaking in the show..like maybe the one before this one or Lucy's death?
dtothehammy93 2 years ago
pwns coleen sexton
BFSobsessed2113 2 years ago
I absolutely love that. ♥
cherrylee93 2 years ago 2
is there any recording even on VHS that has this cast? because I would love to see this production and I love the soundtrack with this cast but I refuse to watch Hasselhoff and that seems to be all I can find :(
Bowie281 2 years ago
*chills*
OSCEG 2 years ago
where did you get this? Can you buy it ?
myangelmyall 2 years ago 2
Incredible! I love Linda Eder. Her voice always blows me away. Very few singers can belt and have those high overtones. Just listen to the last note, and you'll hear what I'm talking about.
LerouxFan 2 years ago 5
I saw the original cast on Broadway, and was blown away. I realize that this is not the best musical ever, but I thought the cast performed the hell out of it. Listening to Linda Eder, I can remember an entire audience stunned by her talent pouring off that stage. A very memorable evening!
lizziesecondstreet 2 years ago 4
The Producers destroyed this show from Mr. Wildhorns first concept recording with Anthony Warlow and Linda Eder. If that show would have went up, it would have faired much better then this version did, never having turned a profit.
thenatural91483 2 years ago
I love the complete recording far better than the obc
chinto1984 2 years ago
o.o this version has such a fan following and i'm pretty sure it faired quite nicely financially.
RaWrZzZz 2 years ago
This became my fav musical..in '97, I met Miss Eder, Cuccioli and Cristine Knoll after the show.....I still have the pics and autographs...........treasures!
FASHIONCONSPIRACY 2 years ago 7
this is great! :)
shimmerysquirt 3 years ago
linda eder is absolutely astounding.
CLARE0909 3 years ago 7
That is one VERY talented woman.
broadwaylove52 3 years ago 8
I love her sperated vibrato!!!!!!! it comes out as:
"A new life-fafafafafafafa!"
So awesome! I love betty buckley's vibrato, though, they are very different
Museleaders 3 years ago
i love linda eder! i love listening to her voice. i enojoy hearing a voice of an angel. She is my role model. I'm training my voice to be that powerful. And maybe one day my voice will be that powerful.
trailblazers10 3 years ago 7
How do you train your voice to be that powerful (not meaning to be snappy, I am actually wondering, can you give me some tips ?? ) :D
randommusicgal 3 years ago
It takes training and time. On of the most important things is not to overdo it. If you try to sing this way incorrectly you could hurt your vocal cords. Support from your diaphragm. Your shoulders should not move at all when you take a breath. Your soft palate should be up. One thing to help with this is to touch the back of your bottom teeth with your tongue. The best advice I can give you is to find a good voice teacher. That makes all the difference in the world. Hope this helps!
1soprano20 3 years ago 7
i love linda eder! she knows how to sing. Linda Eder is my role model. She is my number one favorite singer of all.
trailblazers10 3 years ago
Question;
I have looked and looked all over the place for a video that stars Linda Eder, not Coleen Sexton and so on... does anyone have information as to where I could find one? Where did this video come from?
Becca101291 3 years ago
This video is from a press reel issued for the original Broadway cast. I don't know of any official release of the full original cast.
bdtb 3 years ago
@Becca101291 my father made it; serino & coyne inc
livinluxuriously 1 year ago
Where did you get this!!!
MichaelCrawfordsFan 3 years ago 2
she is phenomenal
deepamaranth 3 years ago 7
AMAZING!
movieluvr69 3 years ago
I love Linda Eder. Coleen's voice gets whiny at times, which gets on my nerves.
I hate how Broadway productions cast people who force their voice and make it whiny. Bring back the classical voices!
Saltiegal 3 years ago 6
i luv colen but inda's voice is much more powerful
emoelmo3001 3 years ago 6
I think Coleen does a very good job and her emotion and acting are very good also, but Linda Eder's voice is far superior, and there is something so unusual but powerful in the way she phrases things. Her duet with Christina "In His Eyes" is worth a listen. Linda's voice is about equal to my favourite woman of theatre Ruthie Henshall, and that is saying something!
BaileyGuinea 3 years ago 4
Coleen perfroms this song better by so unbelievebly better....and notice say PERFORMS.... maybe it has something to do with the fact that this clip of Linda was not infront of a liv audience.... Coleen is amazing.... Linda did not do anything for me emotionally.....
tamsin30natasha 3 years ago
then you're headless.
conductenor 3 years ago
But I think they are BOTH good actresses....
Aren't they??
lisa131003 3 years ago
they but linda has such a unique voice!
Lycan7lover 3 years ago 5
ive got to admit i prefer coleens voice but linda elder is absoloutley nicredible!
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lizisophie74 3 years ago
I agree with you tasmin30natasha, even though Linda has a completely amazing voice (i wish i could belt those notes) and is probably a good actress (i haven't actually seen her act without singing), I think Coleen's version is miles better.
Maybe it's because she's younger and therefore i would understand her portrayal of the character better or maybe because she has a different take on the song. I don't know but her's seems to make me want to cry. I don't get that with Linda's version.
AmyLeeRocks09 2 years ago
i dislike coleens its so hopeful and weird Dx like shes thinking of all her dreams she knows won't come true, and yet shes roaring and jumping around and smiling like a mad woman. linda's is more real i think. when i wish my life was different i don't get all hopeful, i get sad over things that have gone wrong.
RaWrZzZz 2 years ago 5
coleens is like that because she is younger, therefore her lucy is younger, so she would be more hopeful, realizing that although she made many mistakes she's still young enough to start over. Linda's is more like "20 years ago maybe...not now." but she's still hoping.
UveBeenLuPwned123094 2 years ago 2
Wow... my vote is def. for Colleen Sexton...
libragoddess04 3 years ago
It's Coleen (LOL), but my vote is sort of tied. Coleen because at the time that Linda finally got this show to Broadway, she honestly was a little too old :(, but her voice was phenomeanal. Coleen, just because she was so much suited for the part. But I'd have to say this role technically is Linda's so my vote goes to Linda!
gb363gb 3 years ago
Her voice is so ridiculously beautiful and rich, I love it. But to me, it feels sounds too seasoned and pure to be a girl in her early-mid twenties dancing for cash. Linda as the better vocalist over Coleen? Definitely.
But to me, Coleen just really acts and embodies the part, plus her voice suits it.
bohemiawelcumsyou 3 years ago
It is unfortunate that it took 9 years to get to B'way! Otherwise, handsdown Linda would have been the absolute best no questions! Luckily her voice only got better (and keeps getting better might I add!)
gb363gb 3 years ago
I just love Linda...
I'm open to other actresses as Lucy (obviously because I have the video of Coleen uploaded), but Linda really did do it the best.
I also like Kate Shindle from the J&H Concert & Resurrection CD. Sarah Dawn Finer of the Swedish production is good, too.
I guess in perfence...
1. Linda Eder
2. Kate Shindle
3. Sarah Dawn Finer / Coleen Sexton (tie)
Thanks for uploading this. :-)
Norina1982 3 years ago
I don't understand how you can say Coleen has a better voice but I do think Coleen is a better actress. Both are amazingly talented women. I can't say who I prefer. Coleen really puts her all into her performance and understands Lucy but her voice is a little whiny at times. Linda has that haunting voice and presence but needs to step up the acting a little bit. I miss Jekyll & Hyde!
Theatrical9696 3 years ago
Seeing this live was just amazing. The video can't do her justice.
andrear 3 years ago
WOW!! Have not seen this video before - Linda Eder is a Goddess!! LUV IT!!
DesHouston 3 years ago 3
she's great but i like coleen better
scarrrrred 3 years ago
Hear hear!
wickedude 3 years ago
I like this girl, but Coleen is just pure perfection! She is the better actor, and i think i like coleens voice better too! But this girl can surely sing the crap out of this song!
minicko88 3 years ago
While Coleen is an excellent actress and great singer, her voice really can't compare to Linda Eder's. Coleen is a legit belter, but Linda Eder is just chillingly amazing.
Judill 3 years ago 3
This "girl" is who the song was written for by her ex-husband Frank Wildhorn so you can bet that she can sing the crap outta this song. Linda Eder has a voice far superior to Coleen Sexton. Eder has a wider range, shes had more training and a better quality to her sound in my opinion. Sexton is a great singer and probably a better actress but she cannot beat Eder when it comes to singing.
HollyGolightlyII 3 years ago 6
Perfection! I was so lucky to see this show with the original cast.
lizzysecondstreet 3 years ago 2
Have loved this song for years and Linda takes the crown
ABBEYCOL 3 years ago 2
she is perfection, i actually cried only hearing her voice
panterist 3 years ago 3
I love Linda's voice, her acting, everything. This is what Broadway should be- not whiny, forced voices that people seem to like now.
Saltiegal 3 years ago 5
@Saltiegal OMG SO agree!
mrsbennet88 10 months ago
she's my hero...
btbaby61984 3 years ago 5
Linda Eder rocks the world no matter what y'all say! I wish I could sing like that!!!!
horseloverkat123 3 years ago 4
I have tears in my eyes. Beautiful.
operaboy81 3 years ago 3
Linda's no actor-but an icredible vocal technician. Coleen acts the fuck out of that role and the colour of her voice is more believable. Yay for Coleen.
mishhh19 3 years ago
Oh god... I WOULD kill for this full show 0=]
bwaybabydezz 3 years ago 2
I have say, she is very good, but I do prefer Coleen Sexton's portrayal of Lucy!
Karbiet 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Linda needs to realize shes not Barbara Striesand. I mean come on you can't even compare hers and Coleens voice. Coleens voice sounds healthy. Linda is inconsistent. On a good day she can hit the notes. Coleen, personally I think portrayed lucy harris much better. Everyone says shes "whiney" no her voice is healthy. She has control over it and personally called it a couple years ago that she would eventually be Elphaba and now she is. Linda isn't Barbara. Her voice isnt healthy. Her vibrato
CjzSoHip 3 years ago
omg she's my idol. i love her voice. amazing
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