Simply the most exceptional female vocalist ever to hijack covers and make them her own, and the voice, and interaction with her guitar again are just beyond description. I love the original but this is so different while the same, that is the Eva Cassidy genius to be able to change her cover to be as only she can do it while never insulting the original. In my go to playlist I have both Cindi's and Eva's back to back and quite enjoy both but after first listening to Cindi's I then hear Eva's invoking some emotions that Cindi's does not. Eva's cover is a celebration of Cindi's work while conveying some deep emotional undertones that never fails to grab me by my insides and wring me out.
It was recorded live at a Jazz Club in front of a typical drinking audience at tables. It wasn't so much a concert but a club gig. Because we have so few recordings of her, this was as close to a concert as we will get.
@@jeffstumpf9129 - For a great Jazz album by Eva check out The Other Side with Chuck Brown (it might be out of print). And of course I love Jazz. How can anyone love music without at least dipping their toes into Jazz. A few of my favorite albums are My Favorite Things, Monk's Dream, Porgy & Bess (Miles), Double Vision (James & Sanborn) & Giant Steps. And, I've always considered Steely Dan to primarily be a Jazz band. And I love them in spite of their arrogance. On AJA they tried to tell Larry Carlton how to play guitar and Marcus Miller how to play Bass. Thanks for your reply.
Yes, but your case would have been stronger if we had more than a few recordings of her amazing voice. Because of that, she hasn’t been on any of the published lists of the greatest female jazz singers of all time. You may know of one, but none have come up in my searches online. The world was cheated of Ave’s great potential by her early death (within months of the release of this album).
@@jeffstumpf9129 Jeff I didn't look for any lists or published opinions. This was strictly my take on it. Of course there are lots of great jazz and blues singers. But I would put her in my top five or 10 regardless.
@@ronraskind, Ava is wonderful in every way except for providing a volume of work. She died before she had a chance. She's on my list, but people don't care about our lists.
@@jeffstumpf9129 I think we are pretty much in agreement Jeff. But as I tried to imply, I really don't care about other people's lists. I'm just voicing my opinion and my list. Just as an added fact, I have had quite a few fans of Eva voice a similar opinion. That doesn't make for national or worldwide lists but the impression I've gotten in the past few years is there anyone who has gotten to know her and her work even in the brief time she had, considers her to be one of the best.
It is truly a most difficult task to try and not well up in tears of joy just anticipating the first note she sing and plays. She definitely lives on in my heart
I don't think enough people know about Eva Cassidy which is a shame. Definitely saddened me to learn of her passing. Rarely do covers sound better than the original, but similar to how Whitney owns Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You, and with ALL due respect to the legendary and wonderful Cyndi Lauper, Miss Cassidy owns this song. Awesome review, Luke. Cheers and aloha
I thought no one could sing Time After Time better than Cyndi Lauper, then I heard Eva Cassidy sing it and it's so good, I dont want to hear Cyndi's version any more and i wonder if Cyndi actually wants to hear her version any more. This is how good Eva's version is. Sad, full of melancholy and pitch perfect. She is a joy to listen to, no matter what she sings
Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it. Disappointedly my Eva reaction got blocked in most countries but I’m glad you were able to watch it. She’s incredible!
I've loved her music for years, but it took even greater meaning in 2020 when my sister in law passed suddenly. I cry after practically every Eva song, but I still listen to them regularly.
Beautiful performance. Watch her version of “Somewhere over the rainbow” from the same live concert where she did this. You’ll be blown away. It’s so emotive that it brings me to the edge of tears every time. Incredible talent.
Stumbled across Eva a couple of weeks ago by some chance and was completely captivated. Have listened to this live performance of Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, Time after Time and, one that gets me even more deeply because of my circs, Autumn Leaves ... Incredible, emotional, superb voice control, especially de-crescendoing from forte to pianissimo .... I wonder if she somehow knew her time was short, even tho, the full diagnosis wasn't till 5 or 6 months after that live performance .... and she passed some 4 months later, sadly. Maybe blokes shouldn't cry, butI do when I hear her somewhat sad songs.
Absolutely adore Eva Cassidy. So sad she died so young but what a beautiful legacy she left behind. A wonderful artist in every sense of the word. Sing in your Heavenly Home sweet humble lady.💔
My wife and I discovered Eva about 20 years ago and have been fans ever since. Two of my favorites are "Drown In My Own Tears," and "Oh, Had I a Golden Thread."
Superb, I learned about her several years ago. She adds so much more depth and meaning to every song she sings with her re-arrangements. Absolute perfection and a wonderful musician. Can't believe Mick Fleetwood didn't help her, as he heard her numerous times. To me that was a huge mistake.
Actually Mick Fleeteood tried to help her. He shared her music with a producer at a recording studio and highly recommended her. She got an appointment but they wanted to figure out exactly what genre she would best fit in & she told the man “I sing the songs i like and i sing all kinds of music.” She wasn’t going to let some record company put her in a box. So she said no thank you. Some of her band mates have said she didn’t realize how good she was as a singer or as a musician!!! She sang this in January of 1993. She was diagnosed with melanoma in June or July & it had come back and was metastatic carcinoma. 😢 She died November 2, 1996 at the age of 33. Gone Way too soon.
Thanks for sharing part of your story…it our stories that connect us. I learned of Eva, I think 25+ years ago when Ted Koppel-journalist-did a piece about her. He was hooked and I was hooked.
Luke, great reaction to this wonderful rendition of Time After Time by Eva. I grew up near her hometown of Bowie, Maryland and we went to the same community college but I only recently discovered her music. Her voice is heavenly and her music is so inspirational. Now I listen to her every day. Have you watched her documentary Timeless Voice? ruclips.net/video/aDN_ss1S_5Y/видео.html. I just subscribed and looking forward to your next reaction to her. Just wish there was more video of her performing, so we'll just have to appreciate her live at Blues Alley.
Thanks Joe, yeah she’s incredible! That’s very cool that grew up so close to her and went to the same school. I actually haven’t seen that documentary but I will definitely check it out, thanks 😊 Really glad that you got to see this reaction as it was sadly blocked here in the UK and any other places around the world.
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I can't think of a better female singer. Some have an enviable range, others have perfect pitch. But no one brings out the emotions in me as does Eva.
Simply the most exceptional female vocalist ever to hijack covers and make them her own, and the voice, and interaction with her guitar again are just beyond description. I love the original but this is so different while the same, that is the Eva Cassidy genius to be able to change her cover to be as only she can do it while never insulting the original. In my go to playlist I have both Cindi's and Eva's back to back and quite enjoy both but after first listening to Cindi's I then hear Eva's invoking some emotions that Cindi's does not. Eva's cover is a celebration of Cindi's work while conveying some deep emotional undertones that never fails to grab me by my insides and wring me out.
When I first heard her years ago I was blown away, she is who I judge every other female singer against.
It amazes me when people say they haven’t heard of her. Her music is timeless a her voice is perfect.
It was recorded live at a Jazz Club in front of a typical drinking audience at tables. It wasn't so much a concert but a club gig. Because we have so few recordings of her, this was as close to a concert as we will get.
I absolutely love her! Discovered her years after she passed, sadly. No comparison to her voice. Rip sweet lady.
It wasn't just her voice which is incredible. But her arrangements take pop songs to a different level. If only we could have her now.
Theo, those arrangements are called Jazz. Admit it, you love Jazz. That is the different level.
@@jeffstumpf9129 - For a great Jazz album by Eva check out The Other Side with Chuck Brown (it might be out of print). And of course I love Jazz. How can anyone love music without at least dipping their toes into Jazz. A few of my favorite albums are My Favorite Things, Monk's Dream, Porgy & Bess (Miles), Double Vision (James & Sanborn) & Giant Steps. And, I've always considered Steely Dan to primarily be a Jazz band. And I love them in spite of their arrogance. On AJA they tried to tell Larry Carlton how to play guitar and Marcus Miller how to play Bass. Thanks for your reply.
I think she is one of the greatest female vocalists in the jazz and blues arena ever
Thanks Ron, I couldn’t agree more. Incredible!
Yes, but your case would have been stronger if we had more than a few recordings of her amazing voice. Because of that, she hasn’t been on any of the published lists of the greatest female jazz singers of all time. You may know of one, but none have come up in my searches online. The world was cheated of Ave’s great potential by her early death (within months of the release of this album).
@@jeffstumpf9129 Jeff I didn't look for any lists or published opinions. This was strictly my take on it. Of course there are lots of great jazz and blues singers. But I would put her in my top five or 10 regardless.
@@ronraskind, Ava is wonderful in every way except for providing a volume of work. She died before she had a chance. She's on my list, but people don't care about our lists.
@@jeffstumpf9129 I think we are pretty much in agreement Jeff. But as I tried to imply, I really don't care about other people's lists. I'm just voicing my opinion and my list. Just as an added fact, I have had quite a few fans of Eva voice a similar opinion. That doesn't make for national or worldwide lists but the impression I've gotten in the past few years is there anyone who has gotten to know her and her work even in the brief time she had, considers her to be one of the best.
If the last thing I hear before I go completely deaf is Eva singing, then it will all be worth it.
I am always blown away at the intensity of her eyes. She is dialed in. An angel indeed.
Yeah absolutely, she’s awesome!
I'm 72 and in tears listening to her. Incredible!!
It is truly a most difficult task to try and not well up in tears of joy just anticipating the first note she sing and plays. She definitely lives on in my heart
Favorite female singer of all time. R.IP Eva
She's the best femaile singer I ever heard and I'm 70!
I don't think enough people know about Eva Cassidy which is a shame. Definitely saddened me to learn of her passing.
Rarely do covers sound better than the original, but similar to how Whitney owns Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You, and with ALL due respect to the legendary and wonderful Cyndi Lauper, Miss Cassidy owns this song.
Awesome review, Luke. Cheers and aloha
Love when she looks out over the crowd and cracks a smile.
Her voice is just so effortless, I simply cry every time I hear her sing. Thank you so much for posting this one.
And the nights these were recorded, she had cold. One of the reasons her voice is just a tab huskier than normal.
I thought no one could sing Time After Time better than Cyndi Lauper, then I heard Eva Cassidy sing it and it's so good, I dont want to hear Cyndi's version any more and i wonder if Cyndi actually wants to hear her version any more. This is how good Eva's version is. Sad, full of melancholy and pitch perfect. She is a joy to listen to, no matter what she sings
Thanks for reacting to Eva. Not enough Eva reactions on RUclips
Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it. Disappointedly my Eva reaction got blocked in most countries but I’m glad you were able to watch it. She’s incredible!
I've loved her music for years, but it took even greater meaning in 2020 when my sister in law passed suddenly. I cry after practically every Eva song, but I still listen to them regularly.
Me too. And i still cry almost everytime i hear her sing.
I first heard her in 2000, and it was love at first listen - I usually tear up - her voice was like silver.
Beautiful performance. Watch her version of “Somewhere over the rainbow” from the same live concert where she did this. You’ll be blown away. It’s so emotive that it brings me to the edge of tears every time. Incredible talent.
Just the edge?
Stumbled across Eva a couple of weeks ago by some chance and was completely captivated. Have listened to this live performance of Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, Time after Time and, one that gets me even more deeply because of my circs, Autumn Leaves ... Incredible, emotional, superb voice control, especially de-crescendoing from forte to pianissimo .... I wonder if she somehow knew her time was short, even tho, the full diagnosis wasn't till 5 or 6 months after that live performance .... and she passed some 4 months later, sadly. Maybe blokes shouldn't cry, butI do when I hear her somewhat sad songs.
Just found this reaction, she truly was one of a kind,an absolutely phenomenal vocalist/ musician.
What a beautiful song.
Absolutely adore Eva Cassidy. So sad she died so young but what a beautiful legacy she left behind. A wonderful artist in every sense of the word. Sing in your Heavenly Home sweet humble lady.💔
My wife and I discovered Eva about 20 years ago and have been fans ever since. Two of my favorites are "Drown In My Own Tears," and "Oh, Had I a Golden Thread."
Not my first time. One if the most achingly beautiful renditions I've ever heard. She was amazing.
I discovered Eva Cassidy about 10 years ago. I totally agree - she is/was incredible. I love watching your enjoyment
Thank you soooo much playing her music!!! She is needed to be known more than just our experience. Iconic
Such an amazing gifted soul.
Once this video made it into the ether of the universe God said to the angels "bring me this angel" months later, in a hurry, they did.....
It is almost impossible to not sing along...yes live recording and she had a cold. Simply the best.❤
More Eva please.
Hey Don, I’m definitely going to do some more Eva reactions. It’s just a shame that my last Eva reaction got blocked in most countries.n
@@lukegarnes3689 Eva is just the most amazing musician I’ve ever heard. The world needs her beautiful gifts.
For years, but love to see how much you love her brings joy.
Listen to “I know you by Heart” also. She’s wonderful!!
Sublime 💘
Listen to Eva for a few years now. I am ALWAYS moved deeply.
I LOVE EVA...MY ❤ SOARS!
I always enjoyed Cindy Lauper singing this song. But experiencing Eva Cassidy's interpretation of the song is a soul moving time of ecstasy!❤😊
Superb, I learned about her several years ago. She adds so much more depth and meaning to every song she sings with her re-arrangements. Absolute perfection and a wonderful musician. Can't believe Mick Fleetwood didn't help her, as he heard her numerous times. To me that was a huge mistake.
Actually Mick Fleeteood tried to help her. He shared her music with a producer at a recording studio and highly recommended her. She got an appointment but they wanted to figure out exactly what genre she would best fit in & she told the man “I sing the songs i like and i sing all kinds of music.” She wasn’t going to let some record company put her in a box. So she said no thank you. Some of her band mates have said she didn’t realize how good she was as a singer or as a musician!!! She sang this in January of 1993. She was diagnosed with melanoma in June or July & it had come back and was metastatic carcinoma. 😢 She died November 2, 1996 at the age of 33. Gone Way too soon.
Thanks for this, and keep checking Eva's stuff, it's a well that ever runs dry.
Thanks for sharing part of your story…it our stories that connect us.
I learned of Eva, I think 25+ years ago when Ted Koppel-journalist-did a piece about her. He was hooked and I was hooked.
It's as if Angels can sing. . .
I don't even know her but I miss her.
Luke, great reaction to this wonderful rendition of Time After Time by Eva. I grew up near her hometown of Bowie, Maryland and we went to the same community college but I only recently discovered her music. Her voice is heavenly and her music is so inspirational. Now I listen to her every day. Have you watched her documentary Timeless Voice? ruclips.net/video/aDN_ss1S_5Y/видео.html. I just subscribed and looking forward to your next reaction to her. Just wish there was more video of her performing, so we'll just have to appreciate her live at Blues Alley.
Thanks Joe, yeah she’s incredible! That’s very cool that grew up so close to her and went to the same school. I actually haven’t seen that documentary but I will definitely check it out, thanks 😊 Really glad that you got to see this reaction as it was sadly blocked here in the UK and any other places around the world.
Hey, nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too bro, thanks for watching the video 😊
This is a Cindy Lauper song,
It's like listening to a musical prayer, isn't it?
Only way I listen to Eva is with a box of tissues in hand
Great reaction new subscriber. Eva Cassidy is amazing a true legend (do more live Eva please), but could you also Listen to this legend as well "Charice Pempengco" (Dubbed "The Most Talented Girl in the World") please react to.... ruclips.net/video/A0YU0BugW1Q/видео.html Charice Pempengco - All By Myself (That's how you sing this song) or Charice-"Listen".... ruclips.net/video/WTOyUXy4wkI/видео.html this little teenager was So good, it's ridiculous!
You need to check out Angelina Jordan.