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You mentioned that she sang like it was the last time she was going to sing, sadly that was pretty much true. I read about a record exec.that passed on her, but then deeply regretted his decision. I keep coming back to the idea of how dedicated she was to her dream, and it was just beyond her grasp, only to flower after her passing from cancer.
Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow and David Bowie - Wild Is The Wind. Two of the greatest vocal performances of our times...and the similarities are remarkable. Both shot in black and white. Both artists singing from the heart and holding notes beyond human comprehension. Both making the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. Both bringing tears to the eyes...and sadly...both now performing with the angels.
Sitting here with tears rolling down my face now! Hit especially hard when he said that she sang it like it was the last song she was ever gonna sing…😢
@24471lola I agree. I have often wondered if deep in her soul she knew the trials she was to face. The only way to sing that particular song the way she did is to bring it straight from the soul and spirit.
Have you heard her sing "Blues in the Night"? If you want to hear a dramatically different sound from her, check that one out. It also shows what an *insane* vocal range she had. It's a cover of an old song (originally from 1941). She was amazing, and so versatile.
RIP Eva Cassidy ... These were recorded/filmed shortly before the Cancer took her. She brought so much joy ti so many! I pray she is in heaven! BTW, you are very familiar with this song as sung by Judy Garland, but this IS Eva Cassidy's arrangement. Amazing!!!
Went to high school with Eva. Her range was extraordinary. AND she had control over every note. Every run. Every inflection. No voice lessons. She is the gold standard. Please listen to her songs with Chuck Brown...a DC legend. Cheers Polo.
@AnonymousServant513 Just thought you might be interested to know there will be a tribute to her and Chuck and other DC music legends August 17 at the Strathmore. (I’m guessing you’re in the DC area.)
She had a cold when she made this recording. RIP Eva.....a beautiful voice and such beautiful guitar playing. She died about 8 months after this. Such a loss!
Every time I hear her sing this the emotions overcome me, every time. This is my favorite version of this song. Thank you for the reaction. You should listen to her cover of Sting’s “Fields of Gold”.
In spite being a Sting fan and buying that CD, I didn't even like that song. Until hearing Eva Cassidy's version. I heard that Sting took it to his manager (somebody like that) and insisted he hear her sing it, as she blew him away.
Right. so neither Polo or his son has seen that piece of Americana, the movie The Wizard of Oz. I thought every child would have seen it. Geez, we saw it so often. Annually I suppose
@@AjaxCaperPolo is my kids age. Both of my girls, not only have seen the Wizard Of Oz more times than they could count, both sing this song so beautifully and own the movie on VHS and Blu-ray DVD.
Part of the charm in this rendition of this particular song is that it's one of the most popular songs in the world but what this special lady does with it in her own, Eva Cassidy like way is just fantastic. So knowing it before hand would have been even more special, I think. RIP Eva. You were ONE of a kind!
She transformed a simple and familiar song into something unexpected, transcendent and oh so beautiful. Mere words can never do her justice, so I just send my heartfelt gratitude out past where the bluebirds fly...
Eva Cassidy did it her way! Refused to sign with labels and loose control of her amazing gift and choosing songs she could pour her soul into. Such a loss, grateful for these recordings 🤩
She doesn’t have to try to blow the doors off of everything she can hit. She has a range of emotions and timbres as well as vibrato she adds to everything she did. She can bring a gangsta to tears.
When you can't hear a single peep from anyone or anything else break through at a concert, you know the artist was sublime and no one dared break the spell.
Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac owns one of the bars she did some of her recordings at. He tried to get her signed by ANYBODY. Her music finally took off after she died. Her version of Stormy Monday is FANTASTIC!!
Eva was such a beautiful soul with the voice of an angel. Every time I see this I tear up. She was taken from us way too early and the world is a lesser place without her in it. Rest in peace Eva.
If you've seen classic film The Wizard of Oz, you know this song. Judy Garland sang it first, it's been covered by ev-er-y-one. This is my favorite version.
I've been an Eva fan for years, that song still bring me to tears. She sang in clubs around Washington DC but no major record contract, she died in 1996 of cancer and around 1998 a BBC Radio 2 producer was sent a tape, it blew his mind. He sent it to the biggest DJ on Radio 2, Terry Wogan who played it every day for a few weeks. That's when I heard it and myself with thousands of other Brits loved it. A CD Songbiird sold in thousands in the UK and eventually the USA realised what a gem they had not noticed themselves. Her family allowed recordings she made to be released, I have several CD's of her songs, she was an angel.
Polo I’ve been waiting for you to discover Eva Cassidy! Please keep exploring her extensive gifts. Versatility. Passion. Pure, raw talent. “Ain’t doin too bad” . Sparkling blues🎉
I cannot hold the tears back when I hear her sing…Songbird…I sob. One of those Souls were just too good to be on this planet. So God brought her home…wear there are no tears or sadness…
I was in a shop the first time I heard Eva Cassidy and I did stop what I was doing and say, 'who the hell was that?' I think she already had one foot in heaven.
I was on hold on the phone, calling my bank and heard her song 'songbird' and immediately grabbed my phone to record the song and searched and found her. What a voice, she had my attention immediately! I have every single album and they are always in my playlist :)
The most pure and innocent feel about this girl. Extraordinary vocal range, a voice like warm honey and all so effortless and her skillse is completed with her brilliant phrasing and abiliyu ot rearrage a song and nail it as hers. Oh and she was as humble as she was beautiful
Eva's version of Sting's "Fields of Gold"... I get chills... There is an album she did LIVE but I can't remember the name, Live at Blues Alley? or something like that. It's amazing...
I can't listen to this song without crying. What a beautiful and talented person she was. I have probably all of her cd's. But this song, makes me cry every time. RIP Eva. You left us too early.
Listening to her cover of " Fields of Gold " is like hearing an angel sing!! She actually became well known after her death when a song of hers was played by a disc jockey overseas and wound up charting!!
Dive headlong into her catalog, Polo. She is a diamond in the ruff. Had she lived, her talent would have broken through and she'd be far more known than she is today. Sadly, that was not to be. If you only listened to the album ("Live at Blues Alley") that came from this multi-evening series of shows, it shows you everything she has in her capability.
Okay- this is the FIRST TIME EVER that I've put a comment on a RUclips Video, but it's Eva Cassidy- how can I not?? I found your videos by chance (you can thank the RUclips algorithms) and I've been loving them because most of the songs that you are listening to for the first time, I react, "oh yeah, I love this song!" I think that's how I got hooked on your videos- you were hearing Simon and Garfunkel for the first time (!?!?!)- BTW, you should look up their performances in NYC in 2010- they open the Sound of Silence with a Spanish guitar. ❤ I play the renditions of their songs from that concert all the time in the car WITH the windows down. 😊 I got introduced to Eva in high school (3 decades ago). My mom was an avid ice-skating fan, and Michelle Kwan had just lost the gold medal; after the Olympics, the ice skaters perform to a song of their choice and she chose Eva's recording of "Fields of Gold" (originally by Sting with the Police) and the song affected me so much, I hunted the singer down and found Eva Cassidy. Her version of "Songbird" was the song I played as the first dance at my wedding, and her version of "Fields of Gold" was played alongside photos of my husband at his memorial service. And if you are wondering where Over the Rainbow comes from - Wizard of Oz.😉 I live in DC, and there's a Chuck Brown memorial area in my neighborhood's park, and in one of the photos, Chuck Brown is at the piano and Eva is sitting next to him on the piano bench. We lost an amazing artist way too soon. Check out Fields of Gold and Songbird.
100% stop-you-in-your-tracks voice. Exactly what happened to me the first time I heard her. Fields of Gold while riding on a bus 15+ years ago. I’ve never forgotten it.
I had never heard her before but I'm thankful to hear her now. Her voice reminds me of the great Roberta Flack singing The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
She didn’t go silently into that darkness of her sad condition but brought such a hopeful not hopeless outlook in her rendition of this song.A truely, beautiful Rose of a Woman.
I have lived in the DC area for decades. Many times I would hear or see people mention Eva Cassidy and her voice. I was skeptical .... that's who I am. I finally listened to her music in the last year and I immediately understood why she had been receiving all these praises - sadly posthumously - for many years. FYI Blues Alley - where this was recorded is an iconic venue. So many of the greats have played there
When people say the words "voice of an angel", this is what they mean. She really could make a hard man cry, even more so knowing that she was taken so young and never reached her true potential.
Polo!!! I bought you a coffee a couple weeks back reccommending you check out Eva Cassidy. I'm not sure if it was me or someone else who convinced you, but I am so glad you did this reaction and loved her just like I do. Her blues/soul songs are also amazing and hit completely different. "People Get Ready", "Songbird", "Fields of Gold", and "Autumn Leaves" are some of my other favorites.
I was lucky enough to be living in the UK when this song was made famous by Terry Wogan. I couldn't believe that I had to be on the other side of the Atlantic to learn about an American singer that everyone should know. I picked up a CD and mailed it to my uncle, who was a former jazz musician so I knew he would like it. He has passed away now, but I still smile when I remember him saying that was one of the best gifts he had ever received.
For a different take on Eva's incredible voice and as a complete contrast, listen to Stormy Monday Blues, from the same gig. She nearly takes the roof off the place, it is sensational.
That was such a beautiful rendition of this song. So sad that she is no longer with us. She died at only 33 years of age. I also love the version by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Sadly he also died young at 38 years of age. At least we have their music left as a legacy.
Oh, I love his version just as much. Hope POLO will listen to it, too. Here is a link to the official video. ruclips.net/video/V1bFr2SWP1I/видео.htmlsi=IfjDDPRJPXVHY6B9
Eva Cassidy was well loved in her DMV home. I was gifted with her music often while driving a cab in DC/Northern Va, listening to local WPFW FM 89.3, Jazz and Justice Radio ❤️
@Beachwalk5178 I was listening to WPFW one day when I heard the most beautiful voice I’d ever heard coming out of my stereo’s speakers. I couldn’t wait to find out who it was. When the song was over, I learned that it was Eva Cassidy...and that there was going to be a benefit concert to defray her medical expenses. She was already on her way out.
Eva sings with a such natural ease and purity. Very similar in that aspect to Karen Carpenter. Both such beautiful talents, both taken from us way too soon.
Oh! The whole album is so unbelievably gorgeous. Every note, pure bliss. A lot of people pick over the rainbow, but my favourite is, and always will be “Songbird” that shares its name with the title of the album. Equally beautiful as heartbreaking.
I recently discovered Eva Cassidy just a handful of years ago. Some girl on The Voice in the UK covered one of her songs as an opening, and the girl sang like an absolute angel. Her name is Molly Hocking and she ended up winning that season. There is a condensed version that just covers the songs she did throughout the competition, it's about 14 minutes long, but some of the most gifted talent of anyone I can remember seeing. Definitely worth a watch.
I knew you're going to listen to her angelic voice one day. I've cried the first time I've heard Fields of Gold and I'm a grown up man. You got to listen to other stuff (can be privately), like Songbird for instance.
I found Eva Cassidy long ago. Loved her music so much that I wondered why she hadn’t signed with a major label. I was Extremely saddened to learn that she was no longer alive. What a voice.
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You mentioned that she sang like it was the last time she was going to sing, sadly that was pretty much true. I read about a record exec.that passed on her, but then deeply regretted his decision. I keep coming back to the idea of how dedicated she was to her dream, and it was just beyond her grasp, only to flower after her passing from cancer.
Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow and David Bowie - Wild Is The Wind.
Two of the greatest vocal performances of our times...and the similarities are remarkable. Both shot in black and white. Both artists singing from the heart and holding notes beyond human comprehension. Both making the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. Both bringing tears to the eyes...and sadly...both now performing with the angels.
Gives ya chills 😮
I cannot listen to Eva without tears welling up. F#*k cancer.
Every time
@@alonzovillarreal4666 Yes, everytime.
Same here.
Sitting here with tears rolling down my face now! Hit especially hard when he said that she sang it like it was the last song she was ever gonna sing…😢
@24471lola I agree. I have often wondered if deep in her soul she knew the trials she was to face. The only way to sing that particular song the way she did is to bring it straight from the soul and spirit.
She is still a gift to us all. Her version of Songbird and Fields of Gold are stunning!
And Autumn Leaves and Imagine and …
@@ericsicard910 you read my mind!
Also People get ready
I can’t make it through Fields of Gold without ugly crying
You have good taste 😀
"Autumn Leaves", "Fields of Gold", "Songbird"
People Get Ready too!
Wade in the water.
@kestrelle5345 Spot on!
Have you heard her sing "Blues in the Night"? If you want to hear a dramatically different sound from her, check that one out. It also shows what an *insane* vocal range she had. It's a cover of an old song (originally from 1941). She was amazing, and so versatile.
Her rendition of ‘ I know you by Heart’ was the song I chose for my husbands funeral, the words described our lives exactly ❤
RIP Eva Cassidy ... These were recorded/filmed shortly before the Cancer took her. She brought so much joy ti so many! I pray she is in heaven! BTW, you are very familiar with this song as sung by Judy Garland, but this IS Eva Cassidy's arrangement. Amazing!!!
So sad she didn’t get to see her own success 😢
@@rifki9055True. But I don’t think Eva defined success the way the rest of us usually do.
Loved her improvised melody lines!!! ❤️🌹❤️
She unfortunately died from skin cancer melanoma at 31 or 33
That whole album is beyond beautiful and wonderful
Love your work here
Went to high school with Eva. Her range was extraordinary. AND she had control over every note. Every run. Every inflection. No voice lessons. She is the gold standard. Please listen to her songs with Chuck Brown...a DC legend. Cheers Polo.
@AnonymousServant513 Just thought you might be interested to know there will be a tribute to her and Chuck and other DC music legends August 17 at the Strathmore. (I’m guessing you’re in the DC area.)
Breathtaking
I did not know this and yes i am. Thanks! @@gidneyandcloyd
@@gidneyandcloyd got my tickets....very fun....Nighthawks too. 😉 wykyk
@@gidneyandcloyd d.. Did not know.
She had a cold when she made this recording. RIP Eva.....a beautiful voice and such beautiful guitar playing. She died about 8 months after this. Such a loss!
10 month to be more precise. This was recorded early January 1996 and she died in November of the same year.
This was recorded at Blues Alley in Georgetown, Washington DC. RIP Eva from another Maryland gal. A light gone too soon.
Every time I hear her sing this the emotions overcome me, every time. This is my favorite version of this song. Thank you for the reaction. You should listen to her cover of Sting’s “Fields of Gold”.
Yep, Fields Of Gold is PHENOMENAL 🙏💕🙏
In spite being a Sting fan and buying that CD, I didn't even like that song. Until hearing Eva Cassidy's version. I heard that Sting took it to his manager (somebody like that) and insisted he hear her sing it, as she blew him away.
Best cover ever of Fields of Gold.
It's hard to believe when I hear someone say they've never heard this song before. I keep forgetting we're not in Kansas any more.
Right. so neither Polo or his son has seen that piece of Americana, the movie The Wizard of Oz. I thought every child would have seen it. Geez, we saw it so often. Annually I suppose
@@AjaxCaperPolo is my kids age. Both of my girls, not only have seen the Wizard Of Oz more times than they could count, both sing this song so beautifully and own the movie on VHS and Blu-ray DVD.
What a songbird!!!!
Part of the charm in this rendition of this particular song is that it's one of the most popular songs in the world but what this special lady does with it in her own, Eva Cassidy like way is just fantastic.
So knowing it before hand would have been even more special, I think.
RIP Eva.
You were ONE of a kind!
She transformed a simple and familiar song into something unexpected, transcendent and oh so beautiful. Mere words can never do her justice, so I just send my heartfelt gratitude out past where the bluebirds fly...
Maybe thee most clear, clean voice ever.
Eva Cassidy did it her way! Refused to sign with labels and loose control of her amazing gift and choosing songs she could pour her soul into. Such a loss, grateful for these recordings 🤩
Today she would have been treasured! Back then, they couldn't figure out how to classify and it was a problem.
She doesn’t have to try to blow the doors off of everything she can hit. She has a range of emotions and timbres as well as vibrato she adds to everything she did. She can bring a gangsta to tears.
Just did bring the tears to me…and I’ve heard her sing this dozens of times. Unbelievable.
When you can't hear a single peep from anyone or anything else break through at a concert, you know the artist was sublime and no one dared break the spell.
I think this was sung at a club.
Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac owns one of the bars she did some of her recordings at. He tried to get her signed by ANYBODY. Her music finally took off after she died. Her version of Stormy Monday is FANTASTIC!!
Eva was such a beautiful soul with the voice of an angel. Every time I see this I tear up. She was taken from us way too early and the world is a lesser place without her in it. Rest in peace Eva.
Autumn Leaves is another gorgeous song, written by the famous songwriter Johnny Mercer.
It’s like all human hope, yearning and heartache is distilled into that one perfect performance
My favorite female singer of all time. Thank you.
That’s exactly what happened to me I literally stopped what I was doing to listen to an angel on earth. RIP
FYI...she had a cold when she recorded this live show...she almost cancelled...so glad she didn't...such a beautiful angelic voice
“Fields of Gold” is a beautiful song by Eva. Also, more of spiritual or Gospel: “How Can I Keep From Singing?”
"How Can I Keep From Singing" shows Eva's gospel chops. Man, I love that song and her version of it. Makes me feel alive.
A friend of mine, an avowed atheist, told me that hearing her sing it almost converted him to Christianity. 😇
This is the only only gospel song I can play on repeat :) love it and love Eva
And her version of autumn leaves gives me goosebumps every time ❤
If you've seen classic film The Wizard of Oz, you know this song. Judy Garland sang it first, it's been covered by ev-er-y-one. This is my favorite version.
I've been an Eva fan for years, that song still bring me to tears. She sang in clubs around Washington DC but no major record contract, she died in 1996 of cancer and around 1998 a BBC Radio 2 producer was sent a tape, it blew his mind. He sent it to the biggest DJ on Radio 2, Terry Wogan who played it every day for a few weeks. That's when I heard it and myself with thousands of other Brits loved it. A CD Songbiird sold in thousands in the UK and eventually the USA realised what a gem they had not noticed themselves.
Her family allowed recordings she made to be released, I have several CD's of her songs, she was an angel.
What made it so special for Terry was that she had irish blood in her, brilliant singer.
Polo I’ve been waiting for you to discover Eva Cassidy! Please keep exploring her extensive gifts. Versatility. Passion. Pure, raw talent. “Ain’t doin too bad” . Sparkling blues🎉
Whoever suggested this to you has great taste in music. She was simply phenomenal!
I cannot hold the tears back when I hear her sing…Songbird…I sob. One of those Souls were just too good to be on this planet. So God brought her home…wear there are no tears or sadness…
I was in a shop the first time I heard Eva Cassidy and I did stop what I was doing and say, 'who the hell was that?' I think she already had one foot in heaven.
I was on hold on the phone, calling my bank and heard her song 'songbird' and immediately grabbed my phone to record the song and searched and found her. What a voice, she had my attention immediately! I have every single album and they are always in my playlist :)
It is very hard not to shed a few tears while Eva sings this song and she was an incredible talent!
The most pure and innocent feel about this girl. Extraordinary vocal range, a voice like warm honey and all so effortless and her skillse is completed with her brilliant phrasing and abiliyu ot rearrage a song and nail it as hers. Oh and she was as humble as she was beautiful
I cannot listen to this without tearing up. It is the most poignant sweetly sad version of this song.. RIP.
You described her performance of this song perfectly, it is beyond beautiful, and one of my favorite songs since i was a kid 🩷
RIP Eva. And her voice - one in a billion! And she still got gas in left in the tank. Listen to Oh Had I a Golden Thread. Astonishing!
Eva's version of Sting's "Fields of Gold"... I get chills... There is an album she did LIVE but I can't remember the name, Live at Blues Alley? or something like that. It's amazing...
Check out Eva Cassidy singing “People Get Ready.” Powerful.
It is a privilege to enter the unique world of Eva Cassidy, even for just a few minutes. Thank you, Polo 🙂
She actually makes me ache with longing, hearing that voice.
That sweet guitar. Just wishing. ❤
Never heard of this voice, but rip beautiful person
I've listened to Eve cassidy for years.Her voice is like an Angel.RIP sweet lady ❤
This was on a camcorder from the 90’s no less and it’s freakin beautiful still!! What a God given voice ❤❤❤
I can't listen to this song without crying. What a beautiful and talented person she was. I have probably all of her cd's. But this song, makes me cry every time. RIP Eva. You left us too early.
Eva was a gift to all of us
Listening to her cover of " Fields of Gold " is like hearing an angel sing!! She actually became well known after her death when a song of hers was played by a disc jockey overseas and wound up charting!!
It was Terry Wogan, a radio and TV presenter. Played this on Radio 2, been a fan ever since
Dive headlong into her catalog, Polo. She is a diamond in the ruff. Had she lived, her talent would have broken through and she'd be far more known than she is today. Sadly, that was not to be. If you only listened to the album ("Live at Blues Alley") that came from this multi-evening series of shows, it shows you everything she has in her capability.
Okay- this is the FIRST TIME EVER that I've put a comment on a RUclips Video, but it's Eva Cassidy- how can I not?? I found your videos by chance (you can thank the RUclips algorithms) and I've been loving them because most of the songs that you are listening to for the first time, I react, "oh yeah, I love this song!" I think that's how I got hooked on your videos- you were hearing Simon and Garfunkel for the first time (!?!?!)- BTW, you should look up their performances in NYC in 2010- they open the Sound of Silence with a Spanish guitar. ❤ I play the renditions of their songs from that concert all the time in the car WITH the windows down. 😊 I got introduced to Eva in high school (3 decades ago). My mom was an avid ice-skating fan, and Michelle Kwan had just lost the gold medal; after the Olympics, the ice skaters perform to a song of their choice and she chose Eva's recording of "Fields of Gold" (originally by Sting with the Police) and the song affected me so much, I hunted the singer down and found Eva Cassidy. Her version of "Songbird" was the song I played as the first dance at my wedding, and her version of "Fields of Gold" was played alongside photos of my husband at his memorial service. And if you are wondering where Over the Rainbow comes from - Wizard of Oz.😉 I live in DC, and there's a Chuck Brown memorial area in my neighborhood's park, and in one of the photos, Chuck Brown is at the piano and Eva is sitting next to him on the piano bench. We lost an amazing artist way too soon. Check out Fields of Gold and Songbird.
100% stop-you-in-your-tracks voice. Exactly what happened to me the first time I heard her. Fields of Gold while riding on a bus 15+ years ago. I’ve never forgotten it.
I had never heard her before but I'm thankful to hear her now. Her voice reminds me of the great Roberta Flack singing The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
She had such a beautiful voice.
Therapy when you are disillusioned with life ..her voice
Her version of Fever. I used that to test high end audio equipment back in the day. Worth the listen!
One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. Makes me cry every time I hear this.
She didn’t go silently into that darkness of her sad condition but brought such a hopeful not hopeless outlook in her rendition of this song.A truely, beautiful Rose of a Woman.
Pure and transparent. The wonder in your expression said it all.
This was filmed at Blues Alley in D.C. Eva also did some songs with Chuck Brown - The God Father of Go Go😀
Recorded at Blues Alley in Washington DC area. Live album..great album. Man you could hear a pin drop
Her contribution to music should never be forgotten RIP
Stormy Monday and Autumn Leaves will leave you speechless. About damn time you got around to her😉
One of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard!
Eva speaks to my soul ❤ she’s so talented!! Enjoyed the reaction
I love how every reaction to this video. Everyone just stops and listens. That’s how you know you made a connection
I have lived in the DC area for decades. Many times I would hear or see people mention Eva Cassidy and her voice. I was skeptical .... that's who I am. I finally listened to her music in the last year and I immediately understood why she had been receiving all these praises - sadly posthumously - for many years. FYI Blues Alley - where this was recorded is an iconic venue. So many of the greats have played there
My dentist used to play Eva Cassidy for me when he tended to my teeth cleaning back in the 1990's. Wonderful!
Her cover of Gordon Lightfoots “early morning rain”
Is one of my favorites.
She was just a gorgeous talent
When people say the words "voice of an angel", this is what they mean. She really could make a hard man cry, even more so knowing that she was taken so young and never reached her true potential.
Polo!!! I bought you a coffee a couple weeks back reccommending you check out Eva Cassidy. I'm not sure if it was me or someone else who convinced you, but I am so glad you did this reaction and loved her just like I do. Her blues/soul songs are also amazing and hit completely different. "People Get Ready", "Songbird", "Fields of Gold", and "Autumn Leaves" are some of my other favorites.
Thank you for this, I had never heard of Eva Cassidy.
I was lucky enough to be living in the UK when this song was made famous by Terry Wogan. I couldn't believe that I had to be on the other side of the Atlantic to learn about an American singer that everyone should know. I picked up a CD and mailed it to my uncle, who was a former jazz musician so I knew he would like it. He has passed away now, but I still smile when I remember him saying that was one of the best gifts he had ever received.
For a different take on Eva's incredible voice and as a complete contrast, listen to Stormy Monday Blues, from the same gig. She nearly takes the roof off the place, it is sensational.
Her version of Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird" is one of my 3 funeral songs, it's simply outstanding
Play songbird
I cry every time I hear her sing this. Gone too soon. Nice reaction Polo. ❤
That was such a beautiful rendition of this song. So sad that she is no longer with us. She died at only 33 years of age. I also love the version by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Sadly he also died young at 38 years of age. At least we have their music left as a legacy.
Oh, I love his version just as much. Hope POLO will listen to it, too. Here is a link to the official video. ruclips.net/video/V1bFr2SWP1I/видео.htmlsi=IfjDDPRJPXVHY6B9
You have to hear her do OH Danny Boy. Done like only she could do. Fabulous reaction!
What an amazing talent she was. You should check out "Autumn Leaves" next. It's the same set up, but with a little bit of piano added.
Tennessee Waltz is also a beautiful example of her wonderful voice ❤
Eva Cassidy was well loved in her DMV home. I was gifted with her music often while driving a cab in DC/Northern Va, listening to local WPFW FM 89.3, Jazz and Justice Radio ❤️
@Beachwalk5178 I was listening to WPFW one day when I heard the most beautiful voice I’d ever heard coming out of my stereo’s speakers. I couldn’t wait to find out who it was. When the song was over, I learned that it was Eva Cassidy...and that there was going to be a benefit concert to defray her medical expenses. She was already on her way out.
Can't listen to this without weeping.....so BEAUTIFUL....and, such a TRAGEDY to loose her: SO YOUNG!! Hugs, Polo!!
she was amazing she knew the guitar as well as her voice
She's a legend. Your reactions were wonderful.
Eva Cassidy's covers were often better than the original artists' versions.
Sting was so impressed with Fields of Gold he admitted it was her signature.
I've said the same.
Stormy Monday is remarkable as well.
Was wondering when she would pop onto you radar screen. Eva was/is amazing.
I've been waiting for you to react to this song and artist! Knew you'd love it!
Eva sings with a such natural ease and purity. Very similar in that aspect to Karen Carpenter. Both such beautiful talents, both taken from us way too soon.
So beautiful! 🥰
What a beautiful voice!
Oh Eva… I was hoping so incredibly she would come across your path… Fields of Gold. Please.
She had a short time with us but made a real impact in that time. It was our loss when she died.
Divine on Earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Songbird
Great song
😭 gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME. I had goosebumps on my face😆🥰
Oh! The whole album is so unbelievably gorgeous. Every note, pure bliss. A lot of people pick over the rainbow, but my favourite is, and always will be “Songbird” that shares its name with the title of the album. Equally beautiful as heartbreaking.
You need to hear her sing Stormy Monday.
Just ❤her sound.
I recently discovered Eva Cassidy just a handful of years ago. Some girl on The Voice in the UK covered one of her songs as an opening, and the girl sang like an absolute angel. Her name is Molly Hocking and she ended up winning that season. There is a condensed version that just covers the songs she did throughout the competition, it's about 14 minutes long, but some of the most gifted talent of anyone I can remember seeing. Definitely worth a watch.
I knew you're going to listen to her angelic voice one day. I've cried the first time I've heard Fields of Gold and I'm a grown up man. You got to listen to other stuff (can be privately), like Songbird for instance.
A ONE OFF - Thank You EVA ! ♥
Never heard her singing this song, I had to try hard to hold my tears inside.
I found Eva Cassidy long ago. Loved her music so much that I wondered why she hadn’t signed with a major label. I was Extremely saddened to learn that she was no longer alive. What a voice.
It's about time you reacted to this angelic voiced person Polo! 😊Thanks 👍
She was amazing in person.