I had the privilege to see Jekyll and Hyde in Houston before it went to Broadway. Linda Eder literally stopped the show with this song. She was brilliant .

The first time I heard Linda Eder sing, I thought she sounded like a mix between Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand. Yes? Yes?

People comparing Coleen to Linda here must realize this whole play was basically written around Linda's voice. Without her voice this play never would have happened. The reason her husband was the writer so thank Linda's voice for the inspiration of all these songs in this play.

The singing is amazing, as is always the case with Linda Eder, but noone seems to be mentioning the AMAZING acting she is doing too. I mean . . . wow! Look at the subtlety of eye movement and body language, as well as vocal inflection, all expressing such depth of feeling. This is a tribute to every actor's goal of becoming the part they are playing! Well done Linda!

Linda has one of the greatest voices ever. If she had made music in 90s she would have been a super star.

I saw her live in Los Angeles at a historic old theater. I was in the 3rd row. When she sang "Don't Rain on my Parade" , she literally took my breath away. Not even Streisand could do that.

Linda Eder OWNS this song along with Someone Like You. There is no one like her. I have seen her three times in concert and she always has the audience in her trance.

9 people don't know great singing with sincere introspective acting when they see it, I guess!! I'm glad I do... this is one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard.

Linda's voice has a classic quality, like the old pop singers (I am talking 50s thereabouts) - very rich and full and when she belts it out, it's truly a thing to behold. Colleen Sexton does sing it very well, it's just her voice is so much thinner so the belts don't have that 'whale' like quality.

I've met her, got her autograph, saw her in concert multiple times, she's so sweet and so gracious...my favorite of all time!

A new life What i wouldn't give to have a new life One thing I have learned as I go through life Nothing is for free along the way A new start That's the thing I need to give me new heart Half a chance in life to find a new part Just a simple role that i can play A new hope Something to convince me to renue hope A new day Bright enough to help me find my way A new chance One that maybe has a touch of romance Where can it be? The chance for me A new dream I have one i know that very few dream I would like to see that over-due dream Even though it never may come true A new love Though i know there's no such thing as true love Even so, although i never knew love Still i feel that one dream is my due A new world This one thing i want to ask of you world Once, before its time to say "Adieu" world One sweet chance to prove the cinics wrong A new life More and more im sure as i go through life Just to play the game and to persue life Just to share its pleasures and belong That's what i've been here for all along Each days a brand new life

1:39 The way she sings overdue is pretty much my reason for living...

Her voice is like a rising sun.

I don't know if it's the incredibly pure vibrato in her voice, but her voice has an amazing ringing quality that I've rarely heard in other singers. And, she has it across the range... low, medium, and high notes. Most often you'll hear a singer who has a sweet spot where their voice sounds far better, but Linda's range is incredible -- she's comfortable and effortless across so much more of the scale. This song is a killer, with so many key changes, yet she pounds it home. Amazing mastery of her voice.

Amazing Number by one of the best Female Singers. Saw her in Jekyll and Hyde on Broadway invited by Frank Wildhorn who composed the Music and was her Husband. How Magical that Night was. They are both Brilliant and to be Treasured.

I was an usher at the Plymouth Theater during her final week in this show. Sadly, she lost her voice during this number and struggled to finish. During intermission, the stage manager announced that her understudy would step in for the second act. The audience was understandably disappointed as were all of us working “front of house”

I've listened to a few versions of this but there is something in the way she sings this that makes me feel that the character and the woman felt every word. This is how you sell a song and I'm buying all of it. She is just 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!

What an immense talent this woman is! The vocals! She gives so many levels, with just her voice and her interpretation of the text is SPOT on. This is High caliber art at its finest right here.

I've been a fan of this show ever since it came out on Broadway... and Linda Eder was the first woman I saw to portray the role of Lucy Harris... and she's always absolutely nailed the performance of "A New Life" every single time; this song is pivotal in the storyline because it lets the audience know just what position Lucy is in, and how she wants to find a better life for herself but... well... to avoid any spolers, she never gets there... but Linda has become the absolute gold standard for this song's performance. Colleen Sexton was incredible, and even Deborah Cox delivered a beautifully updated version of this... but Linda Eder will always be the queen, she'll always be the original, the true Lucy Harris, from Jekyll & Hyde.

I can't get enough of her. Love listening to her.

in the beginning her voice is literally baby angels on clouds singing baby unicorns to sleep. then at the end she's belting her entire face off and making me cry. just amazing.

she is perfection

Best voice ever!

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.

That voice! What more can I say?

Sooooo talented. Luv you Linda Eder!

I am so lucky to have seen this show when it opened. She was amazing.

Saw her perform this live in New Haven - gave me chills! Never thought anyone could compare with Streisand -just amazing!

This is what I call an "intense" performance. She's the best Lucy in my opinion

Omg when I watch this woman sing I'm in awe. She's stunning to look at and it maybe just me but she has to have one of the best voices broadway has ever seen. No one can top her as Lucy. I just think colleen is too young for the role and reminds me of Ariel from the little mermaid that jumped into Lucy's clothes and tried to sing this song. Linda's ending gives me chills I think Colleen cracked! Love you Linda!

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 !

Seeing this live was just amazing. The video can't do her justice.

No One Can Sing This and " Someone like You " in Such A Moving & Soothing Manner As Linda DOES！！！！！！！！！

Linda has an amazing voice and was perfect for this part. She deserved at least a nomination for a Tony for this part. I saw it a few years ago with Deborah Cox and while I liked her in it, she was no where near as good as Linda in this part. Unlike Deborah and others who have played this part, Linda really puts her heart into this part,

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.

Gawd she's wondrous... one of the few great voices I've heard

If anyone was BORN to play this role, it's Eder...

Damn she can sang!

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.

Have loved this song for years and Linda takes the crown

WOW!! Have not seen this video before - Linda Eder is a Goddess!! LUV IT!!

Por Dios que gran voz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!que respiración increible, afinación, colocación y administración del aire. TECNICA, RELAJACIÓN Y CONCENTRACIÓN DE UNA GRAN ARTISTA

I'll say this. This was made for Linda just in the way other roles were made for others but when they actually had to replace the role, I was very impressed with Coleen. She was the first role I saw so I was partial to her but I find they are both very talented women and make it their own. Bravo to both of them for bringing such a well written and complex character to life.

Linda owns this song.

This version of Lucy is my favorite. The acting is PERFECT

Spectacular.

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!

She has no peers today. No gimmicks - nothing false, Just that voice - like no other.

Her and Coleen are just as good as each other! So much emotion and power!! :)

i am straight up UNWORTHY to watch this friggen 750hp video of a legitimate angel singing into my soul. Bless this woman.

No one will ever sing Frank Wildhorn's music like Linda Eder. Period.

This performance is absolutely brilliant. I tear up EVERY time I hear this song. It expresses so much of my own wishes and dreams and regrets.

On Broadway - Greatest. Voice. Ever.

I have tears in my eyes. Beautiful.

AMAZING!

So great, added this to my audition collection. :)

I have this on repeat every single day !

She's absolutely incredible!!! Wow!!

theres something beautiful about linda's performance. she's older, she's experienced more heartbreak. it's just gorgeous.

When she preformed in Denver, she literally stoppped the show after singing this song. An unforgettable experience!

Sing it baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She's amazing, I wish I could sing like her

Hope to see Linda again at the Hollywood Cinegrill again. Great Show!

Thanks for posting this. Linda is amazing She put a lot into this song and Someone like you. I also got to see Jekyl and Hyde in Prebroadway in Chicago in March, and Deborah was good nothing like Linda.

memories of meeting Linda after J/K in 1997....she signed my playbill

OH MY GOD THAT WAS INCREDIBLE

Talk about nailing a song. Bravo bravo bravo

I have an easier time believing Linda's performance. There's so much passion and her acting is spot-on. I've always felt Coleen cheapens the role a bit and I know that's an unpopular opinion, and it might just be because Linda is MY Lucy in my eyes and heart, but I don't feel like Coleen measures up at all.

What a voice!

I really need a Linda/Celine duet written and produced by David Foster. It would be sublime.

She is GREAT!

Jekyll and Hyde in Korea is really good, but it's so nice and touching to hear the English version If I have a chance, I want to see it

This is such a powerful song. The way she belted brand new life. It's so sad that she will die on the next scene.

I agree. She is great

She's literally perfect.

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.

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.

Are you kidding me?!?! No one can hold a candle to Linda Eder as Lucy...the role was written for her!

she's my hero...

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!

They were both amazing! I mean really how can you take anything away from either of them. Eder Sexton/Sexton Eder. Both deserve the accolades!

That is one VERY talented woman.

*chills*

I love Linda and Coleen!! I can't wait to hear Deborah Cox version when the show comes back to Broadway this April. I heard part of it in the new commercial!

Exactly!

Agreed. This isn't like comparing Anthony Warlow and David Hasselhoff.

i agree! My favorite is definitly Colleen Sexton. I love her voice and how she portrays Lucy...so believeable!

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 :)

WOW

Please come back to Broadway =(

It's really weird, everyone sings this song so differently - I did it 2 years ago on my channel and I do it differently to everyone I've heard, but all of them - Emily, Colleen and Linda are all phenomenal!

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.

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I think she fainted at the end! That last note did for her! For the record she held that note for 14 seconds! World famous tenors typically manage 9 seconds on the big high C of Nessun Dorma and Pavarotti (known as the King of the High Cs) usally manages around 12 seconds.

@devonfarrell agree 100 percent!!! i love both!!

damn i wish there was a verson of this on video even...

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!!!!

@randommusicgal i completely agree.

Want to sing want to sing want to siiiiiiiing!