Latest Update:
New 2-CD Set Features Thyroid Cancer Survivor Eileen Johnson
by Mary
Shomon
On Friday June 27th, the double-disc CD "Voices for Gilda" is being released, featuring singer and thyroid cancer survivor Eileen Johnson. Eileen survived a teenage bout with thyroid cancer that nearly endangered her growing singing career, and has come out a singing sensation. Eileen has dedicated a great deal of time to volunteer efforts, joining actor Richard Karn, (Al from television's "Home Improvement") to perform for his "Stardays" cancer fundraisers in Seattle, singing the National Anthem for Seattle Mariners games, and performing for the Seattle "Gilda's Club" cancer benefit in memory of the late Gilda Radner, who died from cancer.
Eileen has two songs on "Voices for Gilda," and her voice joins a host of famous performers including Elton John, Paul Simon, Celine Dion, Tony Bennett, Kenny G, Harry Connick, Jr., Nathan Lane, Randy Travis, Sarah McLachlan, Willie Nelson. The album also features hilarious performances from Steve Martin, Dana Carvey, Billy Crystal, Gilda's husband, comedian Gene Wilder, and Gilda Radner herself.
Read more about Eileen in my Thyroid Success Story Profile of Eileen Johnson at About.com.
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Disc 1 Features:
1. Roseanne Roseannadanna - Gilda Radner
2. A Friend In You - Eileen Johnson
3. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Elton John
4. King Tut - Steve Martin
5. Loves Me Like A Rock - Paul Simon
6. To Love You More - Celine Dion
7. The Chopping Broccoli Song - Dana Carvey
8. Smile - Tony Bennett
9. Brown Eyes - The Bacon Brothers
10. Singing in the Bathtub - Mandy Patinkin
11. The Moment - Kenny G
12. Reason To Believe - Harry Connick Jr.
13. Beautiful City from Godspell - Victor Garber
Disc 2 Features:
1. Lisa Loopner Piano Recital - Gilda Radner
2. We’ve Only Just Begun - Eileen Johnson
3. Soul Man - The Blues Brothers
4. For Lena & Lennie - Quincy Jones
5. Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire - David Foster
6. You Look Mahvelous! - Billy Crystal
7. The King of Broadway - Nathan Lane
8. Heroes and Friends - Randy Travis
9. When The Radio Is On - Paul Shaffer
10. Little Fire - Seattle Girls Choir
11. Full of Grace - Sarah McLachlan
12. Gardens of Stone - Grown Men
13. Laying My Burdens Down - Willie Nelson
14. Ohio - Gene Wilder
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