I don't know how she doesn't cry on every song. If I had a voice like hers and sang the songs she sang, it'd be waterworks every time. Excuse me, but I friggin love her
Surely Linda has one of the most beautiful voices God ever gifted someone. And this song performance is right up there with the most memorable ever performed. Well done Linda!
This most recent school shooting has touched me more deeply than all the rest and this song has me on the floor with a broken heart for all those precious children and their teachers and families. It’s a crazy world and all we can do is be kind…
How is it that this woman isn't more recognized?? I adore her and her voice is amazing! She certainly could give Barbra Streisand a run for the money when Barbra was in her heyday. Linda Eder sings like an angel. She is one of a kind. A singer's singer.
Brought me to tears too Linda. Powerful - no one could sing that as you did. Was right across the river in NJ - saw everything, the most traumatizing watching that 2nd plane hit that second tower. Kudos to you feeling the emotion! Tears??? How could you not?
Linda moves my heart ever time she sings. I hope in our lifetime she can sing a ballad about surviving the dark years of division, gun violence and sickness.
This song goes out to all our great great patriot stead of stood by through all this mess for several several several months so keep standing pray and listen to the words in this song
Long ago and far away Before the world had come to this I took for granted how my life would be Assuming that my freedom would be free Before these evening shadows fell I reveled in the light of day I rarely ever cried, my patience wasn't tried And heroes never died But if I had my way Things would be different Danger wouldn't come from a sky of blue Choices would be clear And strangers would be kinder Love a little blinder As it saved the day If I had my way Every now and then it seems We live our lives to such extremes Racing all around, never homeward bound Losing what we've found But if I had my way Things would be different No one would believe that a lie was true Choices would be clear And wisdom would be heeded Warnings never needed This is what I'd pray If I had my way The milk of human kindness Would seek us out and find us And color all the words we say And hearts would come alive Instead of breaking No one would believe that a lie was true Angels would appear Children would be cherished Hope would never parish Faith would not betray If I had my way
I don't care how many times I watch this (and I watched it a LOT) it brings me to tears. Linda has a way of moving me with her voice that no one else can.
I've seen Linda Elder twice in concert and she is a fabulous talent so if you ever have the chance to see her in person do yourself a favor and go and see a listen for you will forget
She is the absolute best all 4:11 around performer. Her voice and range enables her to go beyond the original boundaries determined by any set of any song. It brings entirely new depth and meaning, Which makes each song truly unforgettable. I wish I could travel all around and see her at just about every concert. What a dream come true for me that would be
I’ve played this song many times and it always brings tears. What beautiful and powerful lyrics that breathe meaning onto that fateful day. No one could have sung that song better than Linda. Such a beautiful song and voice. RIP for those souls that left us that day.
There is nothing you can’t sing better than anyone else. Your voice is absolutely incredible! And since watching your You Tube channel I see that you are also quite an incredible person! Thank you for always sharing so much of yourself and your life with your fans. We love you more as time goes by.
I found this song touched my heart today. I deal with life's ups and downs every day at work and this is prehaph more timely than when you first recorded it. Thank you Linda.
Heard this song on Pops Goes the Fourth 2002. Also Addagio for strings. Really heartbreaking and touching post 9/11. Can't find DVD for that show anywhere.
Excellet Quality. Her voice cannot do more justice than possible. In this profound Adaption of this once again written by her ongoing supportve " designed, for her". She truly blossoms, expands more imaginaginable possibbilities with the Voice that transcendes time. Linda Eder you are as always a Timely up and coming Artist. That I will always follow.
I had written a song called Come Angels and couple other songs in memory of 911. It certainly was an emotional time period. I never recorded it with voice, but am tempted to do so.
As incredible as this video is it’s nothing compared to her live performances. I have seen her in concert several times, as far back as the early 90s, and she just gets better and better
Rosalie McAfee Yes, there sure is/are!! I have them all, and I got to meet her and get her autograph and take pictures with her. She is such a kind and friendly woman. She is so beyond talented, I know! She's been around since the 80's!!!
DEAR LINDA, WE HOPE THAT YOU REVIEW AND MADE A SIMPLY REPLY OR LIKE TO THE COMMENTS IN YOUR YOU TUBE CHANNEL. YOUR FANS WILL APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH WITH SUCH A SMALL BUT MEANINGFUL GESTURE. THANK YOU.
I don't care if this was years ago, it doesn't matter. Ms Linda Elder is one of a kind!!!! Naturally beautiful and a superstar !!!
I don't know how she doesn't cry on every song. If I had a voice like hers and sang the songs she sang, it'd be waterworks every time. Excuse me, but I friggin love her
I agree.
Surely Linda has one of the most beautiful voices God ever gifted someone. And this song performance is right up there with the most memorable ever performed. Well done Linda!
This most recent school shooting has touched me more deeply than all the rest and this song has me on the floor with a broken heart for all those precious children and their teachers and families. It’s a crazy world and all we can do is be kind…
How is it that this woman isn't more recognized?? I adore her and her voice is amazing! She certainly could give Barbra Streisand a run for the money when Barbra was in her heyday. Linda Eder sings like an angel. She is one of a kind. A singer's singer.
Believe it or not it's by choice. She loves being able to exist without being chased lol
In my humble opinion.. better than Barbra 🙌🏼🙌🏼♥️💯💪🏼
I say that because she has a range Barbra could only dream of!!!
Brought me to tears too Linda. Powerful - no one could sing that as you did. Was right across the river in NJ - saw everything, the most traumatizing watching that 2nd
plane hit that second tower. Kudos to you feeling the emotion! Tears??? How could you not?
"Hearts would come alive instead of breaking".
So painful listening to this song but also beautiful. Linda Eder's voice is tremendous.
A songbird flies through a crystal clear blue sky. Linda my dear, you make every song your own. thank you.
Absolutely no one has a voice like Linda! Touched by God!! Stunning!!!
Right after 9/11💔😢😭Linda Eder is such vocal royalty🙌🌟
Linda moves my heart ever time she sings. I hope in our lifetime she can sing a ballad about surviving the dark years of division, gun violence and sickness.
This song goes out to all our great great patriot stead of stood by through all this mess for several several several months so keep standing pray and listen to the words in this song
I think the words are applicable even today. Such a beautiful song and Linda’s performance is impeccable!
We need another We Are the World concert. This should be included... Incredibly moving...
How could someone’s voice be this beautiful and evoke one’s deepest feelings? Thank you Linda for this gift.
I just found this song recently. Unbelievable. Brought it all back. Best vocalist ever!!
Long ago and far away
Before the world had come to this
I took for granted how my life would be
Assuming that my freedom would be free
Before these evening shadows fell
I reveled in the light of day
I rarely ever cried, my patience wasn't tried
And heroes never died
But if I had my way
Things would be different
Danger wouldn't come from a sky of blue
Choices would be clear
And strangers would be kinder
Love a little blinder
As it saved the day
If I had my way
Every now and then it seems
We live our lives to such extremes
Racing all around, never homeward bound
Losing what we've found
But if I had my way
Things would be different
No one would believe that a lie was true
Choices would be clear
And wisdom would be heeded
Warnings never needed
This is what I'd pray
If I had my way
The milk of human kindness
Would seek us out and find us
And color all the words we say
And hearts would come alive
Instead of breaking
No one would believe that a lie was true
Angels would appear
Children would be cherished
Hope would never parish
Faith would not betray
If I had my way
Thank you, Sophia, for posting the lyrics!
Perish, not parish.
I don't care how many times I watch this (and I watched it a LOT) it brings me to tears. Linda has a way of moving me with her voice that no one else can.
I've seen Linda Elder twice in concert and she is a fabulous talent so if you ever have the chance to see her in person do yourself a favor and go and see a listen for you will forget
Correction you will not forget her beautiful voice.
I very nice version by a lady with a great voice.
She is the absolute best all 4:11 around performer. Her voice and range enables her to go beyond the original boundaries determined by any set of any song. It brings entirely new depth and meaning, Which makes each song truly unforgettable. I wish I could travel all around and see her at just about every concert.
What a dream come true for me that would be
Love her so much and people have accused her of not having emotion in her singing. Pure rubbish! She crushed this! Bravo Linda!
I have never understood those people. I think they are just jealous. :)
Completely broke into loud sobbing as she cried that last "my way".
One of my favorite songs, so powerful even more so today.
I have been to many of this Amazing womans concerts in NYC. She is so beautiful inside and out.
Great words and thoughts behind song
I listen over and over after horrible nightmare
I love this song and Linda's voice is like no other! She is magnificent!
What a beautiful song ‘. It brings me to tears when I listen to the words. Linda Eder’s voice is mesmerizing & her emotion is beyond amazing!
Its a song I can listen to the whole Day
I’ve played this song many times and it always brings tears. What beautiful and powerful lyrics that breathe meaning onto that fateful day. No one could have sung that song better than Linda. Such a beautiful song and voice. RIP for those souls that left us that day.
Gorgeous voice!
There is nothing you can’t sing better than anyone else. Your voice is absolutely incredible! And since watching your You Tube channel I see that you are also quite an incredible person! Thank you for always sharing so much of yourself and your life with your fans. We love you more as time goes by.
still...still brings me to tears.
❤❤so beautiful ❤❤
I was in Boston for the 4th of July concert in 2002, and when I heard it I knew I had to find out who Linda Eder was, and I've been a fan ever since
I found this song touched my heart today. I deal with life's ups and downs every day at work and this is prehaph more timely than when you first recorded it. Thank you Linda.
Fabulous, Magical Voice !!!
Gorgeous and talented down-to-Earth American woman: See Linda Eder.
Linda Eder, you are amazing!
Heard this song on Pops Goes the Fourth 2002. Also Addagio for strings. Really heartbreaking and touching post 9/11. Can't find DVD for that show anywhere.
Ah it’s too beautiful … .. Thank you
Excellet Quality. Her voice cannot do more justice than possible. In this profound Adaption of this once again written by her ongoing supportve " designed, for her". She truly blossoms, expands more imaginaginable possibbilities with the Voice that transcendes time.
Linda Eder you are as always a Timely up and coming Artist. That I will always follow.
I had written a song called Come Angels and couple other songs in memory of 911. It certainly was an emotional time period. I never recorded it with voice, but am tempted to do so.
I was here that night… so beautiful 🙌🏼💔🙌🏼
As incredible as this video is it’s nothing compared to her live performances. I have seen her in concert several times, as far back as the early 90s, and she just gets better and better
This is a beautiful song and sad at the same time I love it.
Relevant again.
I want to see her live performance someday.
Let there be peace on earth?
be peace on earth❤
Such a beautiful voice.
Amen is all there is to say
she's the best!
She is amazing 👏 😍
Beautiful
HER VOICE IS THE PUREST HONEY THAT WILL EVER BE -- JUST SO SOFT
Is there a dvd out yet of your songs yet........................ PLEASE
Rosalie McAfee Yes, there sure is/are!! I have them all, and I got to meet her and get her autograph and take pictures with her. She is such a kind and friendly woman. She is so beyond talented, I know! She's been around since the 80's!!!
DEAR LINDA, WE HOPE THAT YOU REVIEW AND MADE A SIMPLY REPLY OR LIKE TO THE COMMENTS IN YOUR YOU TUBE CHANNEL. YOUR FANS WILL APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH WITH SUCH A SMALL BUT MEANINGFUL GESTURE. THANK YOU.
Probably the most mismanaged great talent. Pity,
L