24 (a special number for Barbra!) years ago next month, "The Broadway Album" was released and for 24 years I've treasured this album, considered it to be the most magnificent album Barbra has ever recorded, the most magnificent album anyone has ever recorded. As the saying goes, if I had a nickel for every time I've listened to the album I'd be the richest man in the world. "Somewhere" is my all-time favorite song, I'm sure I've listened to it thousands of times.... On November 2, 2006 when Barbra came to Atlanta on her concert tour, and she sang this song, I cried and cried. But then, I cried and cried through every song she sang, she was that magnificent, it was a dream come true I never thought would ever happen, ever since I was 14 in 1972 and I fell in love with her when I saw her in "What's Up, Doc?"

But then September 29, 2009 came, and "Love is the Answer" was released, and... nearly a month later, this album is the only thng I have been listening to! I listen to it on the way to my two jobs, on the way home, I listen to it as soon as I get in the door. I haven't listened to any other CD in the past month, not even any other Barbra CD. This album is incredibly awesome, the greatest ever. Barbra, thank you, thank you.... Your voice has been the happiest part of my life ever. Thank you for this album, thank you for every song you have ever sung.

love,
Ryan Winchester
Kennesaw, Georgia