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Volume 6- Edition 1<br />
Summer/Fall 2005<br />
It's almost impossible to imagine a more exciting time than the present for <strong>Linda</strong> and her career<br />
and for us, her devoted fans! There are so many events to celebrate and to thoroughly enjoy. <strong>Linda</strong><br />
is "driving her own bus," and we are along for the ride of a lifetime! This edition of THE VOICE is a<br />
celebration of <strong>Linda</strong> and the incredibly wonderful happenings in "<strong>Eder</strong>ville."<br />
<strong>Linda</strong> has once again written a warm and heartfelt letter to you, her fans, in which she talks about<br />
her life and career. She knows that her fans so look forward to hearing from her and reading about<br />
what is new and incredibly exciting from her perspective.<br />
In this edition, we have dedicated two sections to <strong>Linda</strong>'s new album: "BY MYSELF" and "Judy<br />
Garland." Among the features you will enjoy are interviews with Ian Ralfini and Ettore Stratta, both<br />
of whom played a major role in making the new album a reality; interviews with John Fricke and<br />
John Meyer who provide wonderful background information on Judy Garland herself and the songs<br />
on the new album.<br />
As we all know, <strong>Linda</strong>'s musicians are such an important part of her shows and recordings. The talented trombonist, Dan<br />
Levine, is featured in this issue and he gives the fans a glimpse into his successful life and career.<br />
Everyone was excited in June when a new recording of Leonard Bernstein's PETER PAN was released featuring <strong>Linda</strong>. The<br />
incomparable conductor, Alexander Frey, has graciously shared with us the story of his journey in making this recording a<br />
reality.<br />
<strong>Linda</strong>'s fans across the country have opened their hearts and their pocketbooks to give quarters (and often much more than<br />
quarters!) to support Pets Alive. You will read about the work of an amazing woman, Sara Whalen, at this special animal<br />
shelter and know that your quarters are making a difference.<br />
The EDER-tors and Keith Lockhart<br />
following the August 10 performace at<br />
The Mann Center in Philadelphia.<br />
This summer has brought <strong>Linda</strong> to the stage with two incredibly talented men: Michael<br />
Feinstein and Keith Lockhart. The fans were treated to a wonderful "duet concert" with<br />
<strong>Linda</strong> and Michael at several venues, and concerts with the world-renowned Boston<br />
Pops as well. We have provided the fans with reviews of these shows and special<br />
interviews with Michael and Keith.<br />
As we thought about an extra special page for this<br />
edition of THE VOICE, we had a "light bulb" moment.<br />
"What would <strong>Linda</strong> love to read about?" we<br />
wondered. And then the idea came… KIDS! Some<br />
adorable "<strong>Linda</strong> kids" have submitted their stories,<br />
interviews, pictures, and more. <strong>Linda</strong>, this is for you!<br />
Fans submitted pictures of their "<strong>Eder</strong>-mobiles," uniquely decorated for the ride to a <strong>Linda</strong><br />
concert. On the Contest page, you can view photos of the winners' entries and also read<br />
about the contest information for the Winter 2006 edition of THE VOICE.<br />
Last, but certainly not least, Fan Corner presents your submissions of photos with <strong>Linda</strong> and heartfelt messages to her. You,<br />
the fans, make the newsletter special.
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