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Name: Jenni
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger/ Wade in the Water
Home town/city and country: Dublin, GA USA
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 04:49 AM
Where to begin?? I simply cannot express the emotions and utter thrill I feel when I hear Eva sing. I, like some of the other people who have posted messages, am a singer too. I truly a blues fan, but I love the jazzy/folk mix she created with her band. I just want to take a minute to thank the musicians who played with her. I know how difficult it can be to find men who will take second seat to a woman in the spotlight. Egos abound among musicians, no doubt! With that I want to say to the band, the music and sound you made together is absolutely magical... so much so that I think GOD must have put all of you on this earth to be a part of that magic and to see that it lives on in spite of Eva's passing on. Your music has enriched my life tremendously and you have inspired me a great deal. I will be recording a demo CD soon with my current band which will be used solely to obtain work. It will not be sold. We decided to try "Wayfaring Stranger" and I'm so excited. I hope when it's done I can share our cover of the song with other Eva fans. I'd love to hear what they think. Peace, Love and most of all, HARMONY
Name: Johan Leion
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: BORAS, SWEDEN
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 07:08 AM
One dark evening I had just arrived in Oslo and when I found my hotel, I decided to watch TV. There was a documentary about Evaīs life, and I couldnīt believe what I saw. I was deeply emotionally touched from what I saw, about her life, and since that day I canīt get enough of her fantastic and outstanding voice. The next morning I went to university to write an english examination but I couldnīt concentrate because I had Eva in my mind all the time ( and failed the exam!). However, I donīt care because a test is just a test and Eva was something extraordinary so at that point this test just felt unimportant all of a sudden! I donīt believe in God but in some way I think he created her to be a gift to the people. Again, her voice is one of the most fantastic Iīve ever heard!
Name: Hugo van den Berg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Hoogeveen, Netherlands
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 08:27 AM
Like Eva Cassidy, Stevie Wonder is an inspiration for singer Trijntje Oosterhuis. Google or KaZaa for Trijntje, and agree with me, that Eva's spirit lives on in this singer that puts song before record deal.
Name: Caroline Kane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Newcastle upon Tyne - U.K.
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 09:28 AM
A Songbird, the most beautiful crystal clear voice I have ever heard. It reaches down from the Angels and fills my head and heart and soul with joy. So beautiful. I hope Eva is at peace. God Bless.
Name: Kerry
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a wonderful world
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 11:23 AM
I gave Eva's albums to my mom and mother-in-law for Christmas. It is a favorite of them both. My step father is not well, and he particularly loves "What a wonderful world" When we play her CD even if it's cold and wintery (this winter never seemed to end) it's like springtime in the room. Just for a few minutes. Don't know how to say it, except it's so hard to understand why someone you love so much has to leave you. I'm glad you have her music in some form to share with others. Thank you so much.
Name: janb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: honolulu hawaii
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 01:39 PM
For what it is worth, my favorite tearjerker of Eva's is "How Can I Keep from Singing". does it to me every time and provides a tremendous emotional release. I say it here because that song is not on the list in the new poll. Does anyone else have this reaction to that song? just curious. aloha, janb
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Syracuse, New York, USA
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 04:06 PM
Eva Cassidy is all around us in the magnificent natural beauty of Spring. Here's a nice interview with Eva's Mom and other great stories about Eva. Just enter this web site and you're on a journey about the life and music of Eva Cassidy: http://dmoz.org/Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/C/Cassidy,_Eva/
Name: dena
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Home town/city and country: Venice, FL, USA
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 02:41 AM
I received "Songbird" from my friend one week ago today. I have played it constantly since that day. Today, I am going out in search for more. I listen with chills on each and every song. I have NEVER been so moved by music. As I listened, I could not help but whisper a prayer that my mom has found her and they are rejoicing together. My mom had a great voice. She will love Eva. Thanks for web site. This is truly a treasure hunt. Gotta go, "Oh Had I a Golden Thread" just came on and I gotta TURN IT UP !!!!!!
Name: Karen
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Home town/city and country: Plymouth, England
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 08:53 AM
The first time I heard Eva was when I bought my Mum the Songbird album for her birthday (she now has almost all of Eva's CDs). I have to say it is impossible for me to have a favourite Eva song, as I honestly can't listen to even half, let alone all of one! I only have to hear Eva sing one note of any song and that's me reduced to tears! No singer has ever affected me like this. Eva had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. At the moment I am reading the Songbird book, it's good to try to get to know a little bit more about the person behind the voice. I would have loved to have known Eva, I think we would have got on well, as I appear to be quite similar in my outlook to Eva. I'm sure she would have made a very good friend. God bless everyone. God bless Eva, keeping making the music in Heaven, you're a beautiful angel. x
Name: garry
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 02:02 PM
When the time comes i want this record played, when i listen to this the whole of my life is measured, the last thing i heard tonight walking away from the club was this most beautiful and remarkable song and my thoughts of the lovely dulcet tones of a remarkable girl, you have given me happiness beyond belief and thank you. www.degalyian.com
Name: Lawrence Kirby
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
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Sent: Fri May 02 2003 03:17 PM
I am an 80 year-old former Marine who spent long hours in combat in World War II. It is only as I move into old age that I have been aware of just how heavily I rely on memory. Whether its function is to fossilize moments in time that can otherwise never be revisited, as in the hundreds of memories I have crammed inside my old, tired mind or if it means refueling my weary imagination with the sounds of beautiful music. Memory allows me to revisit a departed comrade as I read an old letter with my afternoon tea and hear his voice, his intonation in my ear, or if it is to recall a spontaneous outpouring of nonsensical jargon for the sole purpose of committing an absurdity, climbing onto the roof of a heavy day and laughing out loud, it is the memories that save me every time. It is important that memory documents my days as a boy soldier growing up with the terror of fear and the specter of death. And memory is just as important to record the beautiful, fleeting moments listening to the lovely, haunting voice of the gifted little girl, Eva Cassidy, as moving as a magnificent sunset or as joyful as a burst of laughter from a happy child. All the time, all day long, these lovely sounds of reassurance are juxtaposed with sadness and violence, which makes each even stronger by contrast. It is inside that brief pinhole of time when a yellow leaf settles like a friend on my shoulder that I am at once hopeful and the closest to tears.
Name: Carol Ann Painter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow - All
Home town/city and country: Cairns Queensland Australia
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 07:30 PM
Such a beautiful voice such beautiful words. Wish I had heard of her sooner so I could have known her better. Many thanks for this site
Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 02:30 AM
Thought I'd start a 'Most Tenuous Link for an Eva Cassidy Soundtrack' competition: Spotted last week on BBC2 TV: profile of overweight snooker player Martin Lee, filmed in a go-kart race, to the sound of 'Fields of Gold'! To be fair, the sequence did end with a final shot of Mr Lee in... you guessed - a cornfield! What was all that about? Seems like those BBC folks will find any excuse! :-) Charlie
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 05:27 AM
Dear Lawrence Kirby, A couple of days ago I mailed a Danish TV station suggesting that they show the ABC Nightline portrait of Eva Cassidy. They replied quickly, and they even took the time to explain why they would not show the program. They did not think it would be "sufficiently successful". I think I know how TV people measure success, and I am quite certain I do not share their criteria. I cannot think of more eloquent testimony to Eva's artistic success than your heartfelt and vibrant prose in this guestbook. I hope you do not mind. that I mailed your words, without comments, to the people who earn their living by fending off viewers' requests at the TV station. To quote a Chinese saying: it is better to light a candle than curse darkness.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 12:36 PM
LAWRENCE KIRBY: Memo To Myself:- Lawrence Kirby has written an insightful and authentic observation on the significance of the music of Eva Cassidy to people of every age and circumstance in life. Just as I try not to explain Eva, for that would diminish her, I am not going to try to explain Mr. Kirby. In the largess and forgiveness of time, I hope we all come to understand the sentiments he expresses with such prescient insight. As Mr. Kirby is a man of a certain age who has seen much, I wish only to quote a passage from his remarks in the Guestbook. This will suffice in its own way. "...all day long these lovely sounds of reassurance are juxtaposed with sadness and violence...It is inside that brief pinhole of time, when a yellow leaf settles like a friend on my shoulder, that I am at once hopeful and the closest to tears." As a fellow veteran of a younger generation, I see his insight as if I were gazing with wistful longing across my favourite autumn fields for some understanding of my loss that can never come again, but which is caressed by a music that has no name.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 04:24 PM
To Don + Scott Thanks for your e-mails. We may disagree on how Eva's musical legacy is remembered but Eva's talent well I think we can easily put our differences aside. I think she deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Bessie Smith, Aretha Franklin, Etta James Etc. I have been reduced to wiping tears from my eyes when listening to this talent. Eva's musical interpretations of other artists songs makes me feel equally tearful. You very rarely hear something as good as this being played on commercial radio. I am just letting out all my drunken frustrations at those who are deliberately blind of Eva's talent. I am lending Eva's Songbird CD to a South African friend of mine next week to see what he thinks. He has never heard of her but with a bit of luck he will be passing her music on to his friends.
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 06:03 PM
Dear Mr. Kirby: Thank you so much for your inspirational comments and the remarkable beauty of your wisdom. Through your words, we are uplifted and taken, to the closest proximity of Eva's love.
Name: lytton stratchey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley/songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: had i a golden thread/autumn leaves/fields of gold
Home town/city and country: warrington - new zealand
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 12:07 AM
Thank you laura for all the information. Guestbook and Q and A sites are great. Eva is divine and she has through her voice given us a special gift. Touches our hearts and we remember and we cry. Love. She's talking about love. She moves our hearts and captures the essence of being. She has been sent to us for what she has done. Thank you.
Name: Bob Gehring
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Palmetto Florida USA
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 12:28 PM
A friend of mine who knows how much I love Jazz gave me a copy of Songbird to listen to. She said to me "you won't be able to stop listening to this album" "Eva's voice is unbelievable and her songs will move you to a different place emotionally". Today I was sitting at the beach staring out at two dolphins swimming in the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The sun was warm, the sky blue and the sandpipers were dancing in and out, defining the waters's edge along the sand. The sounds of the seagulls, the roar of the waves,the voices of children playing in the surf... all of this stopped as I listened to Eva's rendition of "Over the Rainbow ".I was so moved by it. Emotionally I shuttered and I looked up into the sky and the only thing I could think of was Eva sitting on her chair looking down at everyone, playing her guitar singing this song with such passion. Poetically it wasn't the heat of the sun that I was feeling it was the warmth of her voice, almost charismatic. WOW !
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 05:30 PM
I heard and bought Eva's music during the past six months while I was travelling. Only now have I taken the opportunity to listen to them on a good stereo. It seems that "Songbird" is the most popular CD, and it is obvious why. But something special was going on during those two nights at Blues Alley when everything was supposed to be recorded but, as I've read, most of the first night's work was lost due to sound recording problems. "Live At Blues Alley" remains my favourite CD. This CD is the closest I will ever come to Eva "in concert." I'm hearing snippets of conversation that I hadn't noticed before. I would be interested in a CD that contained much more of whatever else was recorded, the banter of Eva and the band and such. Another reason why I am so fond of "Live At Blues Alley" is because Eva seems to be having so much fun in performing for her audience.
Name: Gary Peoptemp
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Sent: Sun May 04 2003 08:05 PM
Loved the Britney Spears concert review. Have you considered a career as a music critic?
Name: Des Williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Who knows where the time goes ... maybe!
Home town/city and country: Hamilton, New Zealand
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 08:11 PM
Heard Eva for the first time on Thursday and bought four CD's the following day without even listening to them in the shop. Is there a word anywhere in some other language that means many times more than merely amazing? There's nothing in English that quite describes Eva's sensational voice. I thought Jennifer Warnes could sing (and she can) but Eva is out somewhere beyond that. "Let me be known as just the man that told you something you already knew," Woody Guthrie once said. I've no doubt just told you something you already knew but I'm delighted to join this long list of devotees (not deportees) who now know and love Eva Cassidy.
Name: Geoff Crapper
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Woodend, Victoria, Australia
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 01:38 AM
I first heard Eva (on my way to work last year) singing Fields of Gold which was being used as backdrop music for a tribute to a retiring football player. Couldn't believe I hadn't heard this incredible singer before! Love her repertoire and her effortless style. Bought Time after Time today for the wife's Mothers Day. Like Eva I thought Cyndi Lauper's version (& video) of Time after Time was excellent. Whatever happened to Cyndi? Looking forward to hearing Eva's version.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
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Sent: Mon May 05 2003 03:18 AM
Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Tennessee Waltz put me in mind of someone I loved so very much. Darling Eva you stir my very soul. Devoted fan.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
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Sent: Mon May 05 2003 03:44 AM
I noticed in the What's New section an entry about jazz columnist Ken Franckling and his comments on Norah Jones and Eva. I am Eva's biggest fan (in my mind anyway) but I also think that Norah Jones has a very special quality in her voice. I don't compare her to Eva because their voices are different but there is a sincerity in Norah's vocal interpretations that reminds me so much of Eva. I was lucky enough to be given Norah's debut album cd, "come away with me", some months ago and it has so bowled me over. There is only one Eva, but devoted fan that I am doesn't cloud my eyes to the fact that I can see a new star in the ascendant.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: the last one I heard
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 10:08 AM
I just got Dan Cassidy's cd from www.skifan.is and it is BEAUTIFUL! The guy's got so much soul, and an interesting personality shines through. Love the front and back photos too.
Name: Kate
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Surrey, England
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 12:31 PM
In Songbird, Eva's biography, i love the reference to her voice as 'honey and cream'. Her voice is absolutely flawless and the emotion in her songs can bring me to tears. I would have so loved to see her perform and i hold a special place in my heart for her music. i'm a school girl in england, and at our school there is such a following that we are called the 'eva gang'! it's lovely to know her music is reaching so many people all over the world.
Name: JUDY SOMERS
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SONGBIRD
Home town/city and country: WINNIPEG,MANITOBA,CANADA
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 04:16 PM
I TOO WAS ASTOUNDED AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS CD. I PLAYED SONGBIRD OVER AND OVER. I JUST COULDN'T GET ENOUGH OF IT. WHEN I WAS IN MY CAR, I PLAYED THE SONG "SONGBIRD" OVER AND OVER, TEARS POURING DOWN MY FACE I WAS SO MOVED. I WISH I HAD SEEN HER LIVE.
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city and country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 03:10 AM
Would like to quote part of the message left by Gloria Bosom on Terry Wogan's website " Clifford T Ward - the next Eva? I just wondered if the new release of Both of US by Clifford T Ward will herald a belated appreciation of his talents. Much like the late Eva Cassidy this singer songwriter just oozes raw original talent that is truly timeless. It's pure quality" - end quote. Gloria - being an Eva fan you may visit this site - just wanted to thank you for the message. Did a little research and discovered Clifford died in 2001 and that Terry is a fan also - and I will give Clifford a listen too. Kind regards
Name: Lydia!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Brentwood in England
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 06:28 AM
I may only be 13 years old but I still think that people my age can be inspired. I was and have been inspired by eva cassidy for a very long time. Her music has helped me though many of the battles I faced in my life. As a child I always remember my grandad singing somewhere over the rainbow, he died of cancer I was seven + i remember singing that song over + over again just thinking about him + missing him 2 the point I thought I wanted 2 die. Less than a year later my nan died, they where in the same ward + i always remember looking at where his bed was + it just made me want 2 cry, she died a couple of weeks later. Since then I've had many other problems. I was bullied severely, no-stop 5 years. Also I have recently over come a battle with anorexia. Now i feel like I'm getting my life together I've moved class made new friends + put the past behind me. I made a recording of me singing somewhere over the rainbow for my mum when I gave it 2 her she cried, and so did I! I just want 2 say thank you, I wish I she was still alive 2 tell her myself! Eva is a great inspiration 2 me + if I turn out 2 be half the person she was I'll be over the moon!!!!
Name: Mario
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Catania, Sicily
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 06:43 AM
I just love her...she's sill in my heart
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales, UK.
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 09:57 AM
How many of you heard the new radio documentary that went out yesterday. Opinions anyone? Although well made (and obviously well intentioned) it added nothing to the far superior Kevin Howlett produced Radio 2 doc. Like the biography, I felt there was far too much deification and "we're not worthy" approach, which shows no objectivity at all. It seems all the articles and features we see and hear seem not to be adding anything NEW (historically or musically) to the Eva story. Or am I expecting too much?
Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Tue May 06 2003 10:52 AM
To Lydia, Thanks for sharing your story with us. So pleased you have turned your life around. Eva is an inspiration to all of us.
Name: Kis Brynja
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Mostly Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Reykjavík, Iceland
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 11:59 AM
Hi all! I love Eva Cassidy and want to find a website or something were I can see mostly all songtexts so I can read them and learn, because Iīm gonna sing songs from Cassidy in my confirmation in September.. If someone of you people wants to help me, plz, send me e-mail and tell me! Thanks Kis ;)
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Sent: Tue May 06 2003 12:24 PM
To Paul, I loved the new radio documentary.
Name: Rebecca McLaughlin
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Eustis, FL
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 12:40 PM
The first time I ever heard of Eva Cassidy was last fall. My uncle made a slide show of my son's and daughter in law's wedding with "Somewhere over the Rainbow". I had never heard a more beautiful version. It saddens me there are no more songs. What a loss!
Name: Stacie Olds
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Schofield, Wisconsin USA
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 08:34 PM
The sweetest voice is filling the room now with Over The Rainbow. I have a Karaoke business in central Wisconsin and use this song often for sound tests. Everyone stops to listen, most also question who the singer is. I think I am helping to keep the music alive in a place where country music is predominant. Thank you Eva for the light you have shown so many!
Name: Mario & Francesco
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues in the night
Home town/city and country: Catania/Roma - Italy
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 10:49 PM
We want to thank Eva for what she gave to us. It's good to know that besides Mina (Italian singer) there's somebody else who still delights us very deep in our hearts.
Name: Rob de Vos
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at the Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: The Netherlands
Sent: Wed May 07 2003 07:24 AM
Completely unknown to me for about 2 years, and now one of my favourite singers! And everybody in my neighbourhood is surprised and touched when they hear Eva's voice!
Name: marie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: haven't heard any but intend to listen to them all!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Newcastle, England
Sent: Wed May 07 2003 12:09 PM
If i am the first comment you read then please read below me as most of the people's comments will be more eloquent and educated (i.e. they will know more about her music)than mine... i just wanted to say it's 11.15pm i should be in bed but i cant stop listening to the haunting track i know you by heart, and i cant stop crying... beautiful
Name: Don
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: HRM
Sent: Wed May 07 2003 04:28 PM
In the first three words of "Autumn Leaves" I was captured. I can't defend my preference in musical terms. The piano section, which was sort of spontaneous, perfectly connects the song. It is as if it was impossible to perform this song in less than a perfect way for this listener. Now that my collection is complete, I can compare, for my own satisfaction, various songs. "You've Changed" by Eva has emerged as a particular favourite rivaling "Autumn Leaves." But I search all the nooks and crannies of Eva's songs for those little sublime moments that draw one in.
Name: Tracy Purvis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Harrogate, England
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 01:46 AM
First heard "Over the Rainbow" on TOTP2.Made me cry. Had to send out husband to get me CD. Wonderful. Had to have our dog put down in October 2002 and Autumn Leaves reminds me of her.
Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester UK
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 10:07 AM
Paul. I agree with you, it covered old ground and did not provide much in the way of new information, but hopefully, more people will now have heard Eva's music and bought CD's. Blue Skies Chris
Name: Emma James
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city and country: Staines, England
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 01:35 PM
A few years ago I heard over the rainbow and was moved to the core, such a beautiful voice, when a friend told me she was no longer here my heart fell, I often sat on my own and listened to that song so much emotion and so much beauty. To my delight when I was at the library, there she was staring up at me with that beautiful face. That was 6 weeks ago and I have continued to renew it so I can listen endlessly. Such a mix of wonderful songs, I also fell in love with songbird. I intend to buy the other albums and fall in love with them equally. When listening though to her album, I felt like I had stumbled across a secret diary, the emotions were so raw and so beautiful, I am so glad that she poured her heart out in song. I feel like I know her, I want to embrace her and thank her for brightening up my days and filling up my heart with joy. You are truly wonderful, I know you are singing to all of your fellow angels up there and I know it is the purest sound they have heard. xxx
Name: John C Tucker
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Colorado Springs, CO
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 05:45 PM
A friend gave me the Songbird CD and it touched me. My wife of nearly 34 years died in a car accident on 1 November 2002. The song is about us. I recently met a lady who was also widowed last year. Eva's song, Songbird is the one we sing to each other. The images this music conjures are haunting.
Name: Ken & Joyce Neveau
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees In Georgia
Home town/city and country: Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 06:01 PM
We recently discovered the wonderful voice of Eva Cassidy. We were devastated to learn that she had died at such an early age. Our hearts go out to her parents. Her voice was so versatile and we are enjoying everything she sang. We have a hard time picking out a favorite song, but Tall Trees In Georgia is a special song whenever we hear it. What an incredible voice! I hope that she somehow knows how much she is appreciated.
Name: Rowena
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird & Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 02:52 AM
My first introduction to Eva Cassidy was a song played briefly in a movie. It was a romantic scene between a man and woman, they were in a bar and it had just gone 'last drinks'. Aside from the old man at the end of the bar, they were the only two left, so the woman puts a quarter in the juke box and they have their last dance. To my surprise, I realised I was listening to a favourite Fleetwood Mac song, "Songbird". I cried as I watched the couple dancing closely, listening to the song playing on the juke box. I had never heard such an angelic voice. I waited till the end of the credits and wrote down the artists name. The next day, I brought her album. When I learned that Eva had passed away, I felt a sense of loss myself. Although i will never have the honour of meeting this incredibly talented young lady, I can take comfort in knowing that through her song, she can be a part of our lives and in our hearts forever. She certainly will be in mine. Eva, if your listening, thank you for sharing your life, your heart, your soul and your wonderful voice with us. A gift many will be eternally grateful for. Blessed Be.
Name: Tor Leif Berge
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Bergen, Norway
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 05:17 AM
I went to see Norwegian singer Vigdis Lunde Wisur's "Tribute to Eva Cassidy"-concert last night. For those of you who are in or near Bergen today, there's another show tonight. Don't miss it!
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:41 AM
This item appeared in the Daily Express, a national UK tabloid, today. It concerns Terry Wogan who was instrumental in bringing Eva to the UK radio audiences attention. "Wogan Still Radio King Veteran broadcaster Terry Wogan continues his reign as king of the airwaves at the BBC after pulling in a record total of new listeners. The genial presenter, 64, who hosts the most popular daily breakfast show in Europe, has surged ahead in the ratings. Over the last month his Radio 2 audience has reached a new high of 7.9 million. Radio 2 itself, which used to be labelled the "retirement home" for old Radio 1 DJ's, also grabbed the nation's biggest audience - a weekly reach of 13.2 million listeners. Radio 4 also boasts a record 10 million listeners, but Radio 1's audience of 10.3 million this quarter is down 200,000 in a year" As Radio 4 is not a music station, and Radio 1 is the BBC's pop station, I think this shows that Eva's type of music (easy listening) is becoming more and more popular than the current music scene. When will those record bosses take this on board?
Name: brian
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Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:49 AM
Hmmm! Perhaps I shouldn't say Easy Listening, bearing in mind how Eva's songs can ttug at the emotions.
Name: Raice
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: "Alley"
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: DC/USA
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 08:22 AM
I don't write to the site much these days, but the back-and-forth about Eva vs. Nora ... and a few other singers ... has been interesting. So, for what it's worth, here's my 2 cents: When Michelangelo was lying on his back painting that chapel ceiling, I have no doubt that his agent came in, took one look, and said, "Hey Mike ... you gotta pep it up a bit! More bright colors, lose the doves, and lets see some cleavage on those angels! Alfredo's painting the pizzeria around the corner and he's gonna blow you away!" That is what agents do (and not much else, by the way) for their percentage. For them, and for a lot of non-artists, the world of music, art, etc. is a competition. "Can you top this," becomes the important question, sometimes at the expense of quality. Most (not all) experienced musicians that I've ever known and/or worked with do not see it that way. Other players can inspire you, sometimes humble you, but rarely does it become a competition. (I think when we're just beginning, we go through that stage, but it shouldn't last.) For one thing, we've all learned a hard truth ... no matter how good you think you are, there's always someone better! The more important thing is to simply do the very best you can. I know many musicians who may never set the world on fire with their accomplishments, but whose sincerity, effort and love of what they do is worth many gold records! Ditto for other artistic endeavors. Eva was utterly noncompetitive. She noted, enjoyed and admired other singers without ever losing sight of her own style and course. In fact, everything about her career -- both before and after her death --highlights my point: she didn't compete with anybody (her own distinct style), she didn't seek fame or fortune by climbing on others (modest to a fault), and her work was so clearly NOT intended to compete with other mainstream artists that record companies didn't know what to do with it! I think it would be a boring old world if we all liked the same things ... vive la difference! Personally, I think Nora Jones is wonderful, and I like the laid-back arrangements on much of her stuff. There are many singers that inspire me (and once in a while I get to play with one or two of them) but there's always room in my ears for another great -- or just interesting -- voice that comes along. Enjoy them all. Cheers! Raice
Name: buddy
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Home town/city and country: Lexington South Carolina
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 08:33 AM
never heard Of Eva until today! I was repairing a computer for a friend and found one of her songs in music file..what a great voice..the song cheek-to-cheek "aint no sunshine when he's gone",i played that same song in a little band we had put together about 30 yrs ago...i started looking for info on the net about her,and wound up here....love buddy in carolina's
Name: Tamara
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: West Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 09:23 AM
The first time I heard Eva sing 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' (a year or so ago) I was moved to tears and still am. Her powerful voice stirs such emotions, I close my eyes and disappear into the song. It is a great loss that she is no longer with us. I am sure she is now singing with the Angels.
Name: Brian Wheeler
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Look Into My Eyes
Home town/city and country: Washington, DC
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 10:23 AM
What a wonderful website! I'm extremely fond of Eva's recordings and I'm so pleased to see so many others out there who love her work. Thank you for hosting this site to provide us a forum ot appreciate Eva Cassidy.
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Sent: Fri May 09 2003 12:23 PM
Rowena, what film were you watching?
Name: Clyde E Housewright
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Gray,TN. USA
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 03:07 PM
I cant believe ive never heard of Eva Cassidy,until about a year ago when i caught the sound of a voice that was so clear,heart filling sound,and checking other songs by her,even more fulfilling. i wish i just could have met her or attended one of her show's. and to add the beauty of this lady to an already beautiful song......well its got me in tears.....EVA May God be with you dear,for so many beautiful songs that touch so many hearts, and especially this one. Clyde E Housewright
Name: Carl
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Home town/city and country: Göteborg, Sweden
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:19 PM
I just noticed that the puzzle in my last post doesn't show in some (old?) versions of Netscape, so here's a link to the puzzle, just in case someone couldn't see it below. Have a great day, fellow Eva-lovers! :-)
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:51 PM
I think Carl's "Scramble Puzzle" should be on another web site!!! Just kidding Karl.
Name: Angie Martin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Wellington New Zealand
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 12:27 AM
I am originaly from Darlington in England and moved over here a year ago my favourite song is over the rainbow although fields of gold is a close second. I recently send my best friend a video of New Zealand and my farewell message was Eva singing over the rainbow in the background because i know that some day my friends and family will visit me at this beautiful place over the rainbow my friend cries everytime she hears that song . Beautiful songs and beautiful voice always great to listen to.
Name: beckie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: danny boy
Home town/city and country: plymouth england
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 01:44 AM
her voice calms me down when im v.stressed! i love her choices of songs & the way she makes them her own. my sister died of leukaemia recently but i think they would have got on v.well!
Name: cat
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: cant choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: london
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 02:31 AM
urm what can i say but WOW that sounds sooooooo stupid but Eva was so remarkable i am lost for words
Name: Christine (MissScout-moderator)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't choose right now
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: same
Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 02:56 AM
For those of you interested in a forum for discussion can visit www.aimoo.com/EvaCassidy It's the Eva Cassidy Online Message Board, that I created a while back. Unfortunately it's not very active because so few people know about it, yet if more people were to drop by and add topics on a regular basis, perhaps the board would take off, and really generate great discussions. When you visit please remember to fill out the membership query, and then you can post. There's also a chat, but it doesn't work very well, so you'll have to wait till the admins fix that problem. You can use AIM or ICQ if you have it, to chat with buddies. I have added the AOL Instant Message(AIM) to the site, for those of you who don't have it and wish to chat. Again, the site could use a boost from you as it is not as active as I would like it to be. I work full-time and don't have as much time to spend there as I would like but you can make the difference by posting topics regulary and making it active. Pass the word and hopefully the message board can become an interesting site for those of you interested in discussion boards. I created it especially with Eva's fans in mind. Thanks, and hope to see you there!
Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Stay.
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 05:26 PM
Just like other contributors to this guestbook, I also were looking for words strong enough to express my feelings over Eva's voice and music. Up to this moment I haven't found anything powerful enough to give a good description of my emotional mood when listening to Eva and the Band in my mother's tongue, Dutch. And also in the other languages I presume to speak, I remained empty handed. However, since a short time I found and use a term in Latin that expresses my "Eva state of mind" rather well. It is the term: "Summa Summarum".
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 05:42 PM
Some where over the rainbow still lives Eva. She is alive and doing well in her music, I believe this and I can see alot of other people here believe this too. When I first heard about her, it was through a newspaper article, and without ever hearing her sing I went and bought Songbird. It's my favorite CD and her voice, her voice is perfect. I cried, I couldn't help it, she just blessed me.
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Duncan, Arizona
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 06:43 PM
Hello, I did a search on Yahoo for Eva Cassidy, and I found this wonderful site..It's definately the best one on the internet. I'm a complete newbie to Eva, still wet behind the ears, as I've only first heard her music this evening! I remember my aunt being an fan of Eva, and she would play her alot when I was a child (I don't remember the music itself, though). I downloaded two of her songs, just to experience her, and I cannot tell you how impressed and moved I am/was. After hearing "Fields of Gold" and "Autumn Leaves", tomorrow I am out to buy every recording of hers I can get my hands on. Just hearing her voice, the emotion, the music, everything, literally made me cry. Not out of sorrow, it's just sometimes there's beauty so immense in life, it makes you cry. Things like that are rare to me, and I'm glad I've found Eva's music. Such a gem. I'm only 16 years old, and I hope MY children and (great great great, etc) grandchildren can enjoy her just as much as I have (so far!) Thank you for making such a beautiful, informative, well written site. God bless.
Name: lisen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: sweden
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 05:34 AM
i just want to say this: i had never heard i more beutiful voices then eva had! i and my cousins cry when we herd some songīs!/ bye bye1
Name: Jenna Henry
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Ashland/Ky/USA
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 07:14 AM
I LOVE EVA CASSIDY!!! It is such a tradgedy how she was lost and can never share her beautiful gift with anyone again. Well...she can share it with the angels in Heaven, for I am sure thats where she went!
Name: Jannicke
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not sure yet....
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "Fields of Gold"
Home town/city and country: Skottland
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 08:46 AM
Hi AND Thank you for a wonderful site about Eva, great work! really enjoyed my stay here!! keep up the good work, you are doing great! Big hugs
Name: Vic Lethbridge
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: British Columbia/Canada
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 09:50 AM
God gave us a musical talent by the name of EVA CASSIDY. She is absolutely awesome and I mean IS because her talent will never die.
Name: Doris Bornate
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Sent: Sun May 11 2003 10:26 AM
Greetings from Wisconsin! Nice web site :)
Name: Jens Gronfeldt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Frederikshavn, Denmark
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 12:34 PM
Hello everybody also the webmaster! This evening I was going through the channels on my radio and I stoped when I heard a very beautiful, to me unknowen voice singing Over the rainbow. I'm still puzzeled that I haven't heard Eva before! I'll go to the web shops for her records.... Bye for now Jens
Name: Phoebe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: Melbourne/Australia
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 06:11 PM
I bought the song bird book yesterday. i am already 1/2 way through. it is the most amazing tribute to anybody's life. i can relate so much to everything said about her whilst growing up. i am in my final year of school this year and have just finnished recording my first cd. Eva has been such an influence on me. She was the first artist i have evr heard who can sing songs better then the original artists. i am now following her and improvising some of my favourite songs to give them my own edge. Thankyou to everyone who was part of her life becasue if anything was different in her life she wouldn't be the Eva i love! May Eva live on though her music in our hearts for ever! Phoebe Gurr
Name: Jennica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Couldn't choose
Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Mon May 12 2003 07:03 AM
Eva Cassidy was incredible. I love her music. I just learned about her a couple months ago and fell in love with her music. Thanks for giving us this site.:-)
Name: Roland
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Home town/city and country: Germany
Sent: Mon May 12 2003 11:05 AM
Iīve heard time after time yesterday for the first time. Evaīs expression of this specific song is wonderful, so emotinonal, it made me to cry.
Name: Jim Chandler
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Home town/city and country: Kansas City, MO
Sent: Mon May 12 2003 07:20 PM
I just discovered the wonderful talent of Eva tonight on the internet. The title of Lennon's "Imagine" drew me in, as that is a song that has always moved me, only to find this wonderful, unspoiled, soulful, espressive, unclassifiable singer. I ran out to find the "Imagine" CD. Had to have the sales clerk located it for me. While listening to it, I began reading the insert, and it was only then that I learned of her death. I wept. How sad that she cannot be here to be showered with so many people's love of her gift she unsefishly shared. How wonderful that these recordings have been able to capture some small essence of that gift for us. I will pass on to all I know of her that they might be so deeply moved by her as I am. Her music deserves to be in the mainstream, as it will enrich the lives of all that hear. I've no idea which of her performances is my favorite, as I've only heard the few, but I will seek out the rest. I'm quite sure that even then I will have a difficult time deciding. Many thanks to all that have helped to further the legacy of musical art she left behind.
Name: Cormac Quigley
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Belfast, Ireland
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 08:05 AM
Unfortunately, the first time heard of Eva Cassidy was recently when her song 'Over the Rainbow' was played at the funeral of my 25 year old brother. He was killed by a stolen car on my mother's birthday on April 4th 2003 and had given her Eva Cassidy's CD a few days or weeks before. I did a web search and was shocked to her that she too is no longer with us. I know the song give comfort to my mother at the funeral. The song will always remind me of my brother for the rest of my days.
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock (at this moment)
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 08:28 AM
As so many other "Instant Fanatic" (as Laura describes us), I recently fell head over heels in love with Eva's voice. For Mother's Day I bought my wife all six of Eva's CD's (including Method Actor). I'll give them to her when I'm good and ready! Last night I was in bed with my portible CD player listening to Eva, reading articles from this site. When my wife joined me she asked what I was reading. As she turned out the light on her nightstand she accused me of being in love with another woman. Well...
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 09:27 AM
Norah Jones is a very appealing, talented, young singer-pianist who interprets songs with the best of both male and female artists. She looks even younger than her 24 years, but performs like a veteran. On the day I found Eva & Chuck's "The Other Side" I impulsively bought Norah Jones'es DVD "Live In New Orleans" which had been released that day. I was impressed by the performance. Norah is a very likeable person and performer. Making her tour manager sing both harmony and solo bits is very endearing. I've been listening to Norah for about a year now. I only truly discovered Eva in December of last year because I thought the song of hers that I loved, Autumn Leaves, was someone's fortunate and only great performance. When I eventually realized the error of my ways, I began to see Norah Jones in a different light. Perhaps it is only wishful thinking, but it seemed to me that Norah was not unfamiliar with the work of Eva Cassidy. Although their versions of "Tennessee Waltz" are quite different (Norah's is a bit tedious), I can hear Eva in some of Norah's phrasing, or I would like to think it is so. I would like to think that Eva has inspired a new generation of truly talented singers like Norah Jones. So I have no end of good things to say about the elfin, ever so young looking and talented Norah, and while I still have the capacity I will follow her career. Norah Jones is the best thing to happen to popular music since, since, since, er.... I hope Norah has a great career, everything she is willing to work for. But down the ages, at the Smithsonian, in the 'classical' music scenes of the future, Eva's voice will ring out like a call to reconcilliation of all that is mean and ugly in the greater world out there. Eva is a genesis, a voice in space and time from which great things will be imagined, created, and flow like all rivers that run to the eternal sea of life. There will never be another Sarah, Jones is great, but Eva has an undefinable quality that affects the very souls of what must be some very special people.
Name: John Armstrong
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine/Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Aldershot, UK
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 11:17 AM
Reading the messages from fellow Eva listeners from all over the world has been incredible. Her music is intoxicating, addictive....when is the next album due in the UK?
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alely
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 11:30 AM
It looks like we will have to be satisfied with the albums already released to bring attention to Eva Cassidy for the present. When Songbird the biography is released in the U.S., shortly, wouldn't that be another opportunity for publicity for Eva? Wouldn't this be the time to provide the music lovers in the U.S. with the videos of Eva singing "Over The Rainbow", Time After Time", "People Get Ready", and "Cheek to Cheek"? Their is a plan to make a movie of Eva's life. Wouldn't this be another opportunity? When the publicity is released, no longer will the 5 million CD sales be kept a secret from the music listening public. Pehaps then, Eva will be recognized for her achievements. Until then in the U.S., when you ask anyone, everywhere, nearly no one knows of Eva Cassidy, except for those who turned in to Michelle Kwan's skating to "Fields of Gold", or those who saw the ABC Nightline Special on Eva. Strange isn't it? Can this be changed by the fans here in the U.S. or is it too late for a groundswell of popularity to arise in the U.S. for Eva? I know many of Eva's fans here in the U.S. are waiting for answers to these concerns. Does anyone know?
Name: tylerII
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: There can't be only one.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to list in this space.
Home town/city and country: Florida, USA
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 07:38 PM
She had one of the finest voices to ever sing a song. Her personality, her humility make her all the more alluring. Eva's sound and story are fascinating and worthy of our attention. When we tune across the radio's dial so much of what we hear is boring, obnoxious, mundane, offensive, repetitive, over-the-top, formulaic crap.... (Fill in the blank). We want to scream to the world that there is a true artist of such a higher caliber to be heard. She sings with purity, strength and grace in a way that can touch our very soul. If only they knew of her and would listen. In the US a lady named Delilah hosts a nationwide radio program. It's on in the evening each weeknight for 5 hours. People call her to talk about relationship victories and defeats such as love gained, love lost, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, children, parents, births, deaths, adoptions, moral conflicts, hopes and dreams, etc. She plays something appropriate to the topic. Eva's songs would fit so many of these occasions. Unfortunately, Delilah doesn't seem to know of her. She plays the same old tired music over and over. What's worse is that she plays songs that Eva has recorded, when Eva's version is Oh! So much better! I've made some requests but have yet to hear her respond. The closest she's come to Eva is to feature Norah Jones on the show and her website. Maybe if others would ask...... Nationwide exposure on this program could do wonders.... http://www.radiodelilah.com/index.asp "For song requests call Delilah at 1-888-6DELILAH between 7pm-midnight."
Name: PETER HUMPHRIES
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: STOCKPORT (ENGLAND)
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 11:58 PM
Don't know why but I had to find out more about Eve, shock, when I found out she was born on the same day and year as my wife.
Name: THE WAYFARING SITE VISITOR
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Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 04:56 AM
FOR GOODNESS SAKE, PUT A STOP TO ALL THIS NORAH JONES STUFF!!!!! ENOUGH ALREADY. CAN'T YOU TALK ABOUT SOMETHING INTERESTING.
Name: sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: crewe cheshire england
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 08:56 AM
When i first brought the songbird album,I heard it on the radio and i was speachless it was really moving and to think we had never heard anything from eva before.Everytime something new by eva comes in the shop's i have to buy it and i can't wait to hear her. Some of her music make's me cry other's are uplifting. Can you tell me if there will be any other albums coming out.I really love all the album's i have by eva, im very impressed with imagine because i have heard the song's by other artist's. My family have heard it when we go out in the car they don't believe my when i tell them it's eva cassidy.
Name: christina
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Home town/city and country: Lusby, MD USA
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 11:29 AM
I remember reading that Washington Post article a few years back and kept that name - Eva Cassidy - in the back of my mind. Then a few months ago I was browsing the CDs at the local library and spotted one of her CDs so I checked it out and have been hooked ever since. And since i live in Southern Maryland I kinda feel a sort of connection since she only lived about 50 miles from here and ashes were scattered in the next county. And just the other week, I was talking to a woman in my neighborhood and found out that she owns Blues Alley in Georgetown and we got to talking about Eva. Anyhow was wondering if this site has a banner??? If so please let me know and I would be glad to put it on my website for free advertising. chris
Name: shirley g
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: heywood lancs england
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 12:48 PM
Thank you Eva for helping me through a very difficult time.Your spiritual message lives on. God bless you.
Name: Barb Leclerc
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a Healer
Home town/city and country: Brooklyn, New York
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 03:08 PM
It's 8:45 pm and I'm watching "American Idol" on Fox. A contestant from last season, Tamyra Gray, just sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The singing, as well as all the guitar work, was nothing short of a xerox of Eva Cassidy's version. Gray's emulation confirms the remarkable talent and musical contribution of Eva Cassidy. Yet, given the unfortunate circumstances that deprived Cassidy from recognition while she was alive, I'm saddened by Gray's failure to mention the source of her inspiration.
Name: Julie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/Penny To My Name
Home town/city and country: Woodstock, IL USA
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 05:12 PM
I also was watching "American Idol" tonight and as soon as the opening notes to "Over the Rainbow" were strummed by an acoustic guiter I just knew it was going to be Eva's version-AND IT WAS!!!!!! Last season's Tamyra did a good job but it didn't hold a candle to Eva. NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! No one can sing that song (or any other song) with the emotion and voice of an angel like Eva Cassidy.
Name: Danielle O'Neill
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Felistowe England
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 01:22 AM
I think ever had a great voice. It's a shame the innocent die.
Name: From a very grateful lover of Eva's life and music
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Sent: Thu May 15 2003 04:11 AM
To Laura our tireless webmaster and the keeper of Eva's spirit and legacy - Thank you so much for printing the story of my friends adventure in the Sahara and hopefully this will bring even more awareness of Eva and the caring and compassionate work all the people in the Maggie Centres provide for those people whose lives are perhaps not as long as they would have hoped for. With kindest regards and thanks
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: "Time After Time" (for today anyway)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "Let the Good Times Roll"! (YEAH)
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 04:23 AM
Yesterday a friend gave me a Norah Jones CD, "Come Away With Me". She is good but compared to Eva... toy voice, toy voice, toy voice. (Say it three times as fast as you can)
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 07:13 AM
"Toy Voice!" I have a cheap toy voice, and that's only for speaking! Norah Jones does a good job with her voice. Especially compared to her competition today. Everything must be viewed from some fundamental perspective, otherwise on what basis would we feel as we do about Eva? Norah doesn't have a toy voice nor a toy piano, and I hope she matures in both areas. Its not fair to compare her with Eva Cassidy during and around the time she did "Live At Blues Alley." Even if Eva had a bad day at that time, she was still the best there was; and now she is the best there is. But as I understand it, Eva would have been the last person to be dismissive of a singer-pianist like Norah Jones, and the first to congratulate her. If many singers can't coexist in this world of ours, the voice of one will be meaningless. Norah\Eva, or whomever, its not a question of comparison, but an issue of the validity of both, or the many.
Name: Deb C.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How I can I possibly pick?
Home town/city and country: Berwyn, PA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 07:21 AM
My husband and I were amazed last night watching Tamyra Gray "cover" Eva's arrangement of Over the Rainbow. She couldn't hold a candle to Eva's version, and I was disappointed that she didn't acknowledge her source. Shame on her & the show!
Name: Shelley Cartier
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many!!! Maybe Stormy Monday.
Home town/city and country: Pleasanton, California
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 07:32 AM
Did anyone notice Tamyra Gray on American Idol last night?! She stole Eva's version! I couldn't believe that I was hearing it and that I could anticipate what she was going to do next! I have been an Eva fan for 5 years and a life-long voice student. I consider her to be one of the best singers of all time.I aspire to sing like she did. She is the standard by which all others should be judged. She is my AMerican Idol! Noone can hold a candle to her...especially Tamrya. I wonder if the judges even knew this? Tells you how much they know.
Name: Rich Kacin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of Them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "Oh, had I a golden Thread"
Home town/city and country: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 08:02 AM
As a singer and Musician performing profesionaly for over 25 years, I am delighted to announce that the studio recording of "Oh, had I a golden thread", from the "live at Blues Alley" album; is perhaps the most perfect recording I have ever had the joy of hearing. There are chords struck that are the essence of Music to me, that is, my emotions are played by Eva primarily, as though I were a musical instrument that she had mastered! The first time I heard it, on our local Public Radio station WDUQ, I had to run out and get the CD. I may hold the Guiness Record for listening to that particular song, or any song for that matter. I have heard it over 700 times, and never once tire of it. It is the measure that any singer can hold themselves up to. I will forever be changed by it.
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Golden Thread (right on Rich!)
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 11:45 AM
Dear Don, My wife gets mad at me because I always have to have the last word THE WAY WAYFARING SITE VISITOR will probably scold both of us but here goes... I sent my earlier email and then felt a tiny bit bad about my comments regarding Nora's Toy Voice after scrolling down and reading Raice's advice to just enjoy them all. I pretty much agree with everything both of you say, ESPECIALLY ABOUT EVA BEING THE BEST, but I can't help comparing. It's like the Space Shuttle vs a commuter flight. It beats driving from DC to NYC but when I hear Eva and The Band, "HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT OFF!!!!" Right now I'm listening to Eva & Chuck singing "Need You So Bad" from Eva By Heart. What range and smooth/raw power! SIMPLY INCREDIBLE. Now she's singing "Say Goodbye" by Digman & Hernandez a million times better than Bonnie Raitt could ever think about doing it. Oops! There I go again. Sorry, but I seem to have Eva-itus. Dave
Name: Troy G Batson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Waldorf Maryland
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 12:00 PM
Just read the article on Tamyra Gray from American Idol last night. As soon as she was finished singing I turned to my wife in the kitchen and said do you know who's version of the song that was and she looks at me like I dont know but im sure your going to tell me. When I told her it was Eva's version she was sort of like yeah right!!! I will inform her tonight that it was and just a little disappointed that they did not give the credit where it was due. As soon as I heard the first guitar note I knew what it was and didnt want to say anything about it just wanted to see if she would do any justice to it. Not too bad but not EVA either!!!
Name: Lynne
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Sacramento, CA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 01:49 PM
I justy e-mailed the following message to Fox40 network, via the American Idol website. Maybe if enough people contact them, Eva will be mentioned. I hope so!: Last night, Tamyra Gray sang "Over the Rainbow", using the late Eva Cassidy's unique, distinctive arrangement of this great song. noticed it immediately, and judging from what I read on the official Eva Cassidy website today, others people noticed it, too, and wish that someone on American Idol had/would verbally mention Eva Cassidy. People who posted messages on the website appear to be angered by this oversight. Eva's fans worldwide would be so happy if someone mentioned Eva's haunting arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", since she took that song, as well as many others, and made it her own. I am sure that your three judges must be familiar with her work, and be great fans of her special blues/jazz style. Eva Cassidy was exactly the type of talent that American Idol is searching for. Sadly, she was not well known during her lifetime. However, she has become so since her untimely death in 1996. I like to think that Eva's music will live on through great young singers like Tamyra. Thank you
Name: sam
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Sent: Thu May 15 2003 10:09 PM
Just to touch on the American Idol issue, I noticed it from the first note to the last. At first I couldnt believe it - I didnt want to believe it. And then when she went on through the song it became evident that Tamyra was completely COPYING Eva. It is really upsetting. Eva deserves to get recognition for that arrangement. This is plagarism I tell you! I really really cannot believe it. (Eva sounds better too.)
Name: John Holine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Woodbury, MN USA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 04:49 AM
By coincidence I heard Eva's song - Over the Rainbow on MN Public Radio the morning of May 15th not knowing it was heard on Ameican Idol the night before. The moment I heard it I needed to know more about this incredible singer and the amazing arrangement of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I purchased her CD "Songbird" and was shocked to see she had passed away in 1996. What an amazing talent. If only somewone would have promoted her music and shared her gift with more people. I hope she receives the credit she deserves.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 05:00 AM
David Heimlich: Evitus! You're allowed. I indulge myself. You mentioned Eva and Chuck Brown - Although Eva is not featured a lot, this piece of work appeals to me more each time I hear it.
Name: Dania
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: sweden
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 07:17 AM
hi eva cassaidy i know a girl who liked you too mutch and now she is dead..she played guitar like you and she sang the song "time after time"
Name: WAYFARING SITE VISITOR
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Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 10:16 AM
Re American Idol. Imitation is the best form of flattery. She followed Eva's arrangement probably because she, or her advisers, felt it was the best version. That is a compliment. Or as John Lennon once said, it's nothing to get hung about. Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Jim Steinman and hundreds more have imitated Phil Spector's arrangements and production techniques without people knowing where that sound originated. That's life. Get over it people.
Name: Nathalie
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after Time
Home town/city and country: Sölvesborg Sweden
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 10:28 AM
Hi Eva! I love you song " Time after time "!! It's very beautiful!! I hope you have it nice in heaven..!! HUGS!
Name: Naomi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i know you by heart/songbird/fields of gold + so many more!!
Home town/city and country: Suffolk, England
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 11:40 AM
Eva Cassidy has the power to brighten the dullest day and to make you cry. she can stir every emotion in the body. her songs are so inspiring. Her love for music can be heard through her voice, she is at one with every note she sings. She is the best singer and person i have heard. My friend and i are trying our hardest to introduce her music to as many people as possible. I think this site really does her justice. thankyou.
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's Song
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 02:00 PM
Don: Yeah, Evitus. Got it bad, ain't no cure and I don't even care! A couple of cuts before "Need You So Bad" is "Blues In the Night". I think it is the ultimate showcase of her strenght and range. Her voice is smooth, savy, sexy, sultry, senuous all at the same time. Is this our sweet little Eva who sings "Know You By Heart" and "Time After Time"? What versitility!!!! I think this is what separtates her from all the other fine artists. The lady who cleans our dealership asked if she could borrow Chuck & Eva's "The Other Side." She was just in my office as I was playing "Penny In My Pocket". Dee, being a country girl at heart, said, "I REALLY like her too!" When I told her it was the same artist she took home last night her jaw dropped. Now she's going home with "Time After Time". Evitus. It's goin' 'round!
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 02:18 PM
WSV (WAYFARING SITE VISITOR): AMEN! AMEN! THE FACT THAT SHE IS BEING IMIATAED BY THE WANNABES ON NATIONAL TELEVISION CONFIRMS THAT THE DAY IS COMING WHEN OUR EVA WILL BE RECOGNIZED AND POPULARLY ACCLAIMED AS THE TRUE AMERICAN IDOL. IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME.
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Sent: Fri May 16 2003 03:39 PM
David Heimlich: 'Blues In The Night' has been done by everyone, and from many it sounded good. But what you said about it is true. At first I didn't expect much from it, but when I here Eva do it now I listen very intently. I also am amazed by the totally unclassifiable "Take Me To The River." Rock? Gospel? Blues? Funk? Jazz? You bet!!!
Name: Don
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Home town/city and country: New Scotland
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 03:40 PM
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Name: muriel
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Home town/city and country: ontario, canada
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 05:40 PM
to mr. waits (too long)...is you is or is you ain't gonna give our eva story a happy ending? if i walk in tomorrow night will you talk to me? love, muriel
Name: Richard
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Sent: Fri May 16 2003 05:44 PM
The moment Tamyra began singing the other evening on American idol her first note of OVER THE RAINBOW I took notice of the arrangements similarities to Evas. Rather than being enraged or insulted I am complemented that someone young, fresh and as talented as Tamyra had the good sense and taste to sing this song this way. In all honesty.....how could the arrangement have been any better. It was the most sincerest form of flattery and I'm sure somewhere up there in the heavens that beautiful woman was smiling and somehow humbled by this flattering gesture paid to her. I was awed by it.
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SAME
Home town/city and country: TORONTO, CANADA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 07:13 PM
Hi, if you would like to chat with one another there is a place to go. please come by evacassidyforever@groups.msn.com. All welcome. Bless, Debbie
Name: Bernice Hegarty
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Englewood, Florida
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 05:41 AM
Can anyone please e-mail me the lyrics to Eva's Anniversary Song? I love Eva's voice and especially this touching song, which was written by Steven Digman. I've tried several sites, to no avail. Please help! Thanks so much. Bernice
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What A Wondful World
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 07:04 AM
Don Meuse: Take Me To the River---yep, cool song! Instantly found it to be one of my favoites. The closest thing to rock that I've heard her do. I hadn't noticed the other musical elements, (blues, funk, etc.) but they are there. From what I have read on one of Laura's other pages Eva didn't particularly care for it. I think maybe she was rocked-out! P.S. I forgot one "S" word describing Eva on "Blues In the Night" Seductive... To all reading this: check out Laura's excellent pages; 1: Eva's Recordings 2:Exclusive Interviews (with some of Eva's muscial colleages) 3:Articles about Eva Excellent backround on the Eva's recordings, the muscians, lyricists, etc.! Really gives us inside scoop on the songs and how they came to us.
Name: Holly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Bedfordshire, ENGLAND
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:44 AM
I just want to say that Eva's music has touched so many people in so many places. i was too young to remember her when she left but she has left a legacy, something that will remain with us in out hearts for ever. as a tribute to her and how much i love her music, i am doing a tribute to her by singing "somewhere over the rainbow" at my school concert and am applying for stars in their eyes aswell. thankyou Eva. Love Always, Holly
Name: susan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Have yet to hear them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ?
Home town/city and country: ontario canada
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:59 AM
Visiting England, My sister-in-Law played Songbird Album, and imediatly I had goose bumps! What a gift....I can now search for all Eva's albums.....what an adventure I will have!...Thank you Eva...and this web site.
Name: David Green
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ain't no sunshine
Home town/city and country: Batavia NY USA
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 10:56 AM
I was recently introduce to Eva's music. All I can say is it is absolutly moving.
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 12:34 PM
Since visiting this web page many have spoken of how Eva and The Band's music has so deeply touched them. I will always remember the moment when President Kennedy was assassinated, when I said "I Do" twenty-five years ago, and the first time I heard Eva Cassidy sing.
Name: TONY O'CONNELL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 04:05 PM
I would just like to say to Laura.Thank you for all your hard work at keeping this site consistently updated.You are taken for granted by too many but not by me! Tamrya Gray seems to have upset many of our visitors to this site by xerox-copying Eva's version of Over the Rainbow on Teen Idol in the States.Put your frustrations aside and channel it into getting out there and telling everybody you know that Eva's voice deserves to be mentioned with all those great black female artists of the past.Put Eva's music on when you have friends around and let her voice wash over them.If they are really interested in music then Eva's musical legacy will be passed onto the generations to come.
Name: Andy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Bath UK
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:20 PM
The most passinoate singer I have ever had the good fortune to listen to.
Name: Andy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Bath UK
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:20 PM
The most passinoate singer I have ever had the good fortune to listen to.
Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 05:46 AM
To Don (New Scotland), "Take Me To the River" is also one of my utmost Eva favourites. Despite stories on the Website tell us that Eva didn't like, or even hated this song, I think it's a stunning rendition. I also asked myself, what style is it ? I think it's very much in the style of "Creedence Clearwater Revival" (CCR), even better than CCR when you listen to the guitar solo of Keith and the hard driving singing of Eva's ! In the seventies this style was called :"Swamp Rock". Thanks, Laura. (Eva's "American Tune" is beyond compare !)
Name: Fred Eberly
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Letter
Home town/city and country: Lancaster PA
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 07:17 AM
Found Eva while down loading songs from Imesh - thought I had Joe Cocker's "Letter" but got Eva's instead - what a stroke of good luck - I play in a blues band with a female singer, Miss T - We are love'n Eva making the blues her own - to find Eva is gone is so very disappointing and sad.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 07:36 AM
Joop: Perhaps Eva was displeased with how she was singing 'Take Me To The River', but at that stage in her life I don't think she sang songs she didn't want to sing. After hearing one of my favourites, 'Autumn Leaves', it is impossible to believe that she developed that version in a few weeks, or a few months. Music in Eva must have been evolving over all of her life. The musical process for her must have been one of continual gestation and growth. I'm sure Laura Bligh and Eva's family would be able to address this better than I do through speculation. But, when it comes to 'Take Me To The River', I think I'm glad she didn't sing it differently than she did. Because it is so unique, and interesting, it may give us a closer look into Eva's creative closet than we otherwise may have had. Take care, Joop.
Name: Philip Henry
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Manchester, United Kingdom
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 09:16 AM
The first time I heard Eva's voice I was in a clothes store and I remember how I felt as I was being drawn into a trance by the euphony of her voice. I occupied my time by looking at things I didn't care to buy just to here the final bars of Over the Rainbow. I bought Songbird from the music store next door. It's a breath of fresh air to hear a singer hold onto a note these days and I think she has all the facilities of a complete singer.
Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Brandon, MS
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 10:01 AM
My entire family loves to listen to Eva. We were just wondering if there are any plans for another CD anytime soon? Thanks
Name: Trish Shandor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to choose from
Home town/city and country: Clinton Twp. MI
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 08:08 PM
I am a classically trained vocalist with an ecclectic taste for musical genres and styles. I was very turned on to Eva because she too was versitile with her choice of music. I can't stress enough how important it is to visit a local clubs and see what kind of talent you are missing. When I am not performing, I frequent a variety of coffee houses and clubs to support local artists. I love to visit local clubs so that I know that all the fluff about pop culture fame is the least important on the musicians agenda for success. Eva has inspired me in many ways. The greatests thing I learned from her and interpret in my own thought is: "We make music for musics sake. It is our passion for music that allows it to pour out from our soul. Your musical experience should always be meaningful to you and that will be conveyed through your performance. It is not about fame or fortune, but about feeling." That is what I feel from Eva. That is what I feel from anyone who truly cares about their art. However, Eva is one of a kind. I don't think I will ever think of Eva in the past tense because she allows her emotion to still live in so many of us. Thank you Eva for bringing the meaning of music as an emotional artform back to life.
Name: Candace
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's Song
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 02:57 AM
To Joop: Could you please e-mail me at magellan1010@hotmail.com and let me know how you found a copy of American Tune? I heard that she sang it and, being a huge Simon and Garfunkel fan, could not wait to hear what I'm sure would be an amazing version by Eva. However, I could not find it anywhere...Thanks!
Name: Gun Wickman
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Home town/city and country: Visby, Gotland Sweden
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 06:42 AM
I have just heard the song "Over the Rainbow" and are very impressed by her voice. Extraordinary "light" and "deep". Thanks to Eva, wherever she is. Most sincerely Gun Wickman
Name: marilyn Spinazzola
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Sydney Nova Scotia Canada
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 07:08 AM
Hi; The first time I heard that beautiful, haunting voice, it was on Bravo Channel Video's. I stopped what I was doing and went into the room and looked and listened. She totally captured my attention. There is something sad, pure,mellow,true,and gentle about that wonderful talented lady's voice. I have since introduced Eva's music to many indivuals who in turn are buying her c.d.'s and singing her praise. I am so very glad to find this web site and share my feelings with you. I have sung in a church choir for 27years, and before that as a club singer. I can certainly appreciate a good voice. Keep up the good work and thank you for this opportunity to express myself.
Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Yorkshire, England
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 10:39 AM
A couple of weeks back I managed to do a cycle ride from the Coast to Coast of England, Morecambe bay to Whitby. After completing the ride I settled for a few beers in a back street bar in Whitby. A young blonde haired blue eyed girl around 18 years old sang a few songs, she appeared a touch nervous to start with and it was evident she hadn't been performing to live audiences for long. Her voice captivated the audience and she sang 'over the rainbow' and 'Stormy Monday', when she had a short break, I asked which artist had influenced her singing. She replied Eva Cassidy, I'd heard of Eva but knew nothing of her voice or songs. Two weeks later I now have all Eva's CD's except Songbird and have read this superb website from top to bottom. The gruelling cycle ride was worth the effort, just for the fact I found Eva's beautiful voice
Name: José_L Sánchez_L
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Home town/city and country: Madrid / Spain
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 12:43 PM
I knew Eva by means of the radio of the car recently, one day that I was melancholy. I got excited listening to the version of " Fields of Gold "; Magnificent! Since then I have compiled more songs e with the intention of finding new exciting moments. I am useful to give her to know friends because she is little known here. Regards to all. Saludos desde Espaņa a todo el mundo.
Name: Joery Dehaes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Boutersem, Belgium
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 02:52 PM
Since a few months I have been listening to Eva's music over and over again and each time I hear her voice it makes me feel so ... I can't seem to find the right words to discribe what her music means to me and my girlfriend. Without doubt her music will play a major part in our upcoming wedding on the 11th of july. I'm glad to see on this website that a lot of people feel the same way about Eva's work. Thank you Eva for giving us this wonderful footage.
Name: Ole Ask
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Home town/city and country: Norway
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 12:43 AM
She had a voice of a godess,her song will follow me everywhere. God bless her soul.
Name: Mar Bromfield
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Westcliff-on-Sea England
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 07:26 AM
My friend Sue died in Feb 2003, she was a nurse and had cancer. At age 44 with a young family she was was told in Dec 2001. On the night before she died, she rallied and picked "Fields of Gold" to be played at her Church Service. As one of the people that carried Sue into and out of a packed church, the music of Eva Cassidy, meant so much to so many people. And when I hear her music now, I think of my dear friend Sue. "Fields of Gold", bring tears to my eyes, and has a meaning that will forever be in my heart.
Name: Roland
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Andover UK
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 11:21 AM
I have loved Eva and her music for some years now. I will never forget the effect on me the first time I heard Over the Rainbow. Even now the goose bumps are still there every time I play it and, occasionally, the tears. I will also never forget my heartache when I discovered that Eva was no longer with us and the manner of her passing. But, hey, think about it, such an angel could only pay us a short visit. She's just gone home. Thank God she left behind what she did.
Name: Kitty
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Reading, PA
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 03:16 PM
I am a local entertainer. Someone asked me if I had ever heard of Eva Cassidy. I did not. But, when I got home that evening, I put her name in Search and the albums were shown on the screen and there was a place to hear a spot of each song. I was blown away by her voice. Then when I read her bio, I was truly moved as I was going to be operated on for a melanoma cancer 2 days after reading this. So, now I also sing her songs and have introduced her to many people. At our local Barnes & Noble, she is listed in the top 50 record sales. Also, when I was in Arizona this past winter, Barnes & Noble there told me as soon as her CD's arrive, they are purchased. They cannot keep them in stock. I bought Songbird for each of my nieces who live in Arizona and they, of course, just love listening to Eva. What a talent. I like they way she takes a song and makes it her own. And, the fact that she can sing anything from jazz to pop, to country to rock, etc. She's wonderful. She certainly outshines anyone in the music business today. She is a true "songbird".
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 04:18 PM
When I first heard Eva by virtue of casually downloading her 'Autumn Leaves', I was not reduced to tears or blown away by the amazing wonder of how she sang the song after her own inclinations and creative needs. I'm probably slow in these matters because, other than having 'Autumn Leaves' in all my play lists, I never bothered to see if there was more of this transcendent music by this Eva Cassidy. But I formed an impression of Eva from this one song. In my imagination Eva was a mature, sophisticated, lady of song with a magnificient voice. It was only a guess. So, months later, when I had collected a few of her songs, I was astonished to discover that I had been right beyond my wildest hopes and imaginings. Physically I had imagined that she was tall. Must have been from the size of her voice! When I eventually read about her life and her music on the main British site and this one, I had a slight difficulty, for a second or two, in reconciling descriptions of her with what I had anticipated. The more I learned the more I saw that she was perfect for the job she had undertaken. When I read about her death I was taken aback, as if someone had thrown a glass of ice water in my face. But, beyond the obvious tragic realities, I flinched very briefly. I said to myself: "If this is the Eva I must come to terms with, this is the one I will accept, this is the one I will cherish, this is the Eva in whose music I will stand with nature and accept whatever flows from her to me." So I don't see Eva's life as a tragedy, but as something closer to the miraculous. I don't grieve for what might have been, or scorn the sometimes perceived injustice of her fate. I believe, that as Eva's music heals body and soul, my life will go on, enriched by having known her until, in my own way down the road of life, at the end, I will strive with faith to accept the inevitable cup of fate with as much grace as she. I think I have seen this "acceptance" I express voiced in many ways in these pages. "Acceptance" is akin to faith, and this completes the circle back to the spiritual Eva, and the manifestation of that spirit that we hear in her music. This is what I sense. This is my reality.
Name: Fletcher & Linda Cockrell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Hot Springs Village,AR USA
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 01:10 AM
We love all the songs by Eva Cassidy & will get all the CDs. Over the Rainbow is the best ever. To her family, a big "THANKS" for keeping her music alive in her honor.
Name: Another grateful Eva Cassidy fan
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Sent: Wed May 21 2003 05:29 AM
Eva was not of this world. Her voice is that of a Heavenly spiritual being. That God would send such a special angel to earth for even a short while to grace us with Heavenly music is a great gift indeed. It is not surprising that her voice provokes tears in almost all who hear her. The descriptions of this are quite the same as descriptions of deep religious experiences provoking tears. Listening to Eva sing is a religious experience, and that is why we are all so moved by it to the point of stopping in the middle of whatever we are doing to listen in awe. After all, it isn't every day people hear an angel singing! So interesting, too, that we should all quickly identify it as angelic with no one thinking anything otherwise as there's just no mistaking it. We become mesmerized as we've never heard anything like it before or since yet we somehow recognize it as soon as we hear it, perhaps from another time and place before we were born... As far as other singers trying to copy her style, there are many wonderful singers in this world and I guess imitation is the highest form of flattery although I think it better to have your own style. I have Nora Jones' cd and I enjoy it very much. But Nora's voice, and the voices of others, can never be compared to Eva's voice as they are on totally different levels. Eva's is heavenly and everyone else's is worldly so it is unfair to other singers to even attempt a comparison. No singer will ever be as soulful as Eva until another singing angel arrives on this planet at which point everyone will recognize him or her as such and there will be no mistaking it, the same as with Eva's voice. For her parents' sake, and for all parents who have lost children too soon, I like to think Eva is singing all of the children in Heaven to sleep each night with her beautiful rendition of Over the Rainbow. We all become children of hope, somehow, when we hear her sing it. I know I do and my children do too. Many thanks, God, for the gift of Eva Cassidy.
Name: Joan Smith
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Georgia
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 08:22 AM
I heard her voice for the first time this weekend, singing "Fields of Gold." Her voice is so beautiful. I keep listening to that song, as well as "Know you by heart" and "Falling leaves" over and over. I can't believe I have somehow missed out on her until now, all these years after she died.
Name: Linn
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
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Sent: Wed May 21 2003 09:24 AM
Time after time... the first time I heard that beutiful song I cried... *loved It*
Name: Kirsten
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time, Fever
Home town/city and country: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 10:39 AM
Wow, I hadn't heard from Eva untill a few months ago. I'm glad to see there are more people who recognise this talent. And even some people from my country! If you would like to talk, just email me, I would like that ... I was walking in a record shop called Plato looking for something really new and my eye catched an unknown record called Songbird. I was attracted to this title because I had just listened to a cover of this song by Tori Amos during her Scarlets Walk Tour. I was wondering if this was the original version and started listening (I also noticed Eva sang covers of Danny Boy and Over The Rainbow which Tori did to ... so I thought maybe she had listened to this album to). So this is what took me to listen to the album and as soon as I heard it I HAD to buy it! What a great voice ... I wanted to know more about her and I was really sad when I read her lifestory. She's gone too soon.
Name: john
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: no choice
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: so many
Home town/city and country: U.P., state of Washington
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 08:12 PM
I have never enjoyed a musicians arrangements as much as Eva's. She is simply the best arranger of music I have ever heard. I don't think her singing ability ,incredible though it may be, is any better than her amazing abilities as an arranger, producer. In addition, she happened to work with some very talented musicians, and I wouldn't slight their contributions. I have listened to her music for thousands of hours for 3 or 4 years since Songbird was first released. If I had to choose between listening to Eva's music, only,(with all of it's little "first take" glitches), or the sum of all other known music, for the rest of my life,it would be a difficult choice. . . . Her music has a beauty to me that can't be adequately described.
Name: emma sylvester
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: every single one
Home town/city and country: aberystwyth west wales
Sent: Thu May 22 2003 12:09 AM
what can i say that hasnt already been said? eva had the voice of an angel,she has a quality that takes female artists to another level.im a singer in a blues band and eva has certainly had a massive influence on me! i hope eva's looking down and knows just how incredible everybody thought she was.
Name: Beth
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh!--My God!---
Home town/city and country: Some where south
Sent: Thu May 22 2003 12:24 PM
This song reminds me so much of my Daughter. We found it as a fluke downloading an assortment of music. I am sure Eva was a Dynamo of music. My husband said as I laughed all the way through this song, "I think this lady is dead." I did not believe him at the time. May be the Angels needed an alto. LIC, Beth
Name: Lorraine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: East Anglia - England
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 02:10 AM
I understand that recently a young singer called Tamyra Gray performed Eva's version of "over the rainbow" I cannot comment on the quality of her performance as I did not see it. However there has been alot of bad comments made about her saying that she "ripped off" Eva's song. I would like to say to these people that Eva loved music, she loved performing and she had no ego. I think that if she had heard Tamyra singing her version of OTR she would have been chuffed that she had inspired a young talent. My point is that Tamyra Gray was not copying or ripping Eva's song off, she was expressing herself with one of the most beautiful songs ever written and Eva enhanced it with her wonderful arrangement. Be glad that Eva is reaching out to people even if she is not here to see it for herself.
Name: Mario
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues in the night
Home town/city and country: Catania - Sicily
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 05:41 AM
LORRAINE! You're perfectly right! I totally agree with you. I'm sure Eva "think" the same about this, whenever she is.....some people see competitions everywhere, and it's not like that! I LOVE Eva's music so much (Mina and Eva are my favorite singers), and Tamyra Gray is a good singer in my opinion. It's not a crime i hope!!
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Heartland, USA
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 10:12 AM
John in Washington: I just listened back-to-back to Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" and Eva's rendition. Mitchell wrote and recorded it in 1969 at the height of the Vietnam war (I was 17 at the time and remember those days well). Eva's version is without peer. I agree with you, she was an amazing arranger. I have been listening to Joni's and the CSN&Y version for years but she blows them all away. Though the lyrics express youthful, idealistic hope, Eva's guitar and vocal arrangement seem to express a prophetic melancholy foretelling that "the bombers riding shotgun in the sky" still have not turned into butterflies...
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 01:08 PM
JOHN & DAVID: Joni Mitchell was the author of "Woodstock", even though she was not there. She wanted to be but she couldn't. Crosby, Still's & Nash recorded the song in '69-'70. They did a good job. Some time later Joni Mitchell recorded it in the studio. It was her usual good performance. Some years later the mercurial Joni recorded it live. This version by Joni, cured by the passage of time, was excellent. Sometime I have wondered to myself: "Who comes closest to the authenticity and depth of soul that Eva gives us in song?" And the only name that comes back at me is Joni Mitchell. But Joni went many ways and didn't have the absolute need that Eva had for singing. Yet, I consider Joni's live version many years after Woodstock to be unique only in such a way as Joni could sing it. I think, in this instance, that to compare Joni's live version with that of Eva's to be a no win discussion. They are both great.
Name: d a
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Sent: Fri May 23 2003 07:58 PM
Re Woodstock..... Don, with all your attention to detail and meanderings I thought it remiss not to mention the version by ' Matthews Southern Comfort '....... also in the context of the song the ' bombers turning into butterflies ' is in the context of a dream......tragically it continues to be so.....
Name: Jessica Edwards
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 04:54 AM
amazing
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 05:30 AM
I will always love you...when the flowers bloom...when the leaves on trees sway in the breeze...when the birds sing and the squirrels sit up to softly admire all the beauty surrounding us...I'll be there to comfort you...I love you so much... I will be your sunbeam...
Name: Terri
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: London U.K.
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 06:14 AM
If ever you need a definition of being touched by an angel it is listening to the voice of Eva Cassidy. I have never heard anything that has touched me on such a deep level. A pure spirit, a gentle soul and a complete inspiration. Thank you Eva for sharing your gift with the World and thank you to her friends and family for expanding Eva's energy.
Name: James M. Louie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Forever
Home town/city and country: Seattle, WA
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 10:13 AM
There should be a way to have t-shirts (other than the color white)made with Eva's picture and name on it and be sold. All or part of the proceeds could be donated to cancer research in the memory of Eva. I realize that this would be a major project, but I would be willing to help. Comments anyone?
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 04:31 PM
I am listening to Eva's CD Songbird at the moment.I am feeling tears of joy and sadness at the same time.It has that effect on me.I am not ashamed to say so.I find myself in a kind of limbo in selfishly wanting to keep Eva for myself but at the same time finding myself frustrated that her music has still not reached the ears of millions of people.Sadly being popular today leaves you being exposed to all kinds of unwarranted abuse from ignorant people who know nothing of either your music or your personality.In one way I am happy that Eva is not subject to this abuse.Eva was a humble and dignified person who wanted no fuss and I am sure would be chastising me now for being the complete opposite.I will say this though.Eva's musical legacy is something which shouldn't be taking lightly and let fade away into obscurity.
Name: Monica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 10:18 PM
I've been a fan for a few years. i saw "Somewhere over the rainbow" on an show when i was living in England and it sent shivers down my spin. I couldn't believe the voice i was hearing, and ever since then when ever i put on a cd of hers i still get those shivers. Now "Songbird" will be my wedding song. I just love it. I just wish that she was here to see the impact that she has created with her amazing voice.
Name: Monica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 10:28 PM
I've been a fan for a few years. i saw "Somewhere over the rainbow" on an show when i was living in England and it sent shivers down my spin. I couldn't believe the voice i was hearing, and ever since then when ever i put on a cd of hers i still get those shivers. Now "Songbird" will be my wedding song. I just love it. I just wish that she was here to see the impact that she has created with her amazing voice.
Name: Shirley and Ron Knight
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Penneshaw K I Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 12:03 AM
Since listening to Eva Cassidy less than 12 months ago my husband and I have been overwhelmed by her voice. Eva painted pictures but she was able to extend that ability into painting pictures with the lyrics she sang. Autumn Leaves for one. Most of her songs are in that category. We listen to her often and she continues to surprise and delight us. What a shame she died before knowing the pleasure she was to give to the world.
Name: Debbie Low
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Umina Beach Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 12:48 AM
Hi there I have only discovered Evas music this year 2003, I know where have i been. I listen to her CD all the time in the car. My daughter is 13 and is an avid fan as well as she is a singer, she is currently learning Over The Rainbow you are so lucky to have known her and to have her beautiful voice as a legacy.
Name: elicia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 02:34 AM
I have only just discovered the undescribable beauty of an angel named Eva's voice! I have listened to the song 'over the rainbow' multiple times and have chosen it as my audition piece for the up and coming Australian Idol! I only hope that i can capture the emotion of the song that Ms Cassidy had! Thankyou for sunch inspiration, Eva!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Va, USA
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 09:26 AM
There are not enough words to describe what this woman could do with a song.I have been listening to all of her cd's for months and I am still mesmerized, totally amazed and absolutely blown away by her voice and her talent as an accomplished guitar player. But then again Eva was a pretty special person. So is Chris Biondo. He knew Eva Cassidys don't come along everyday! Thanks Chris! Love ya Eva!
Name: hannah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird, fields of gold and people get ready!!!!!!!
Home town/city and country: england/nottinghamshire
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 10:43 AM
omg! doesnt she have the best voice in the world! my late great grandmother died a couple of yrs ago, and the "fields of gold" was played at funeral. its a very moving song that only eva can get away with. i heard about eva by reading the newspaper (the sun) and the article was very moving and i had the feeling i had to by her album and omg! what a great voice! its just a shame, her music wasnt released until 4yrs after her death. her music is so easy to liston to i must play it at least 6 times a week. recently in the uk i was watching stars in their eyes and a 12yr old sang over the rainbow. she was absolutly brillent and deserved to win! eva maybe dead but her spirt still lives on in all her fans.
Name: Paul Murray
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Home town/city and country: McLean VA
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 11:18 AM
I recently heard Eva's rendition of Paul Simon's Kathy's Song. I can't remember name of the movie it was in. But I surely was taken by the beauty of her voice. I bought the CD that includes this song and a great version of Ain't no Sunshine When She's Gone.
Name: Jacqui
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
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Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 10:15 PM
The most pure, unassuming voice I have ever heard.
Name: Jacqui
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
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Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 10:15 PM
The most pure, unassuming voice I have ever heard.
Name: Kramer, Torsten
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: near Cologne, Germany
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 02:40 AM
I heard this song once on the radio and could never forget her voice. Really great!!!
Name: Lorraine
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Sent: Mon May 26 2003 05:03 AM
I heard the Eva documentary on Radio Suffolk today, it was fantastic to hear her family talk of how proud the are of her. We need more things like this!!!!
Name: Deborah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "What a wonderful world"
Home town/city and country: Winston - Salem, NC USA
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 07:09 AM
When ever I'm at my lowest Eva's soulful songs bring me back to a peacful and gracious place in my heart. I have requested in my will to have her song played, "what a wonderful world" when my job is done on this earth. I too am an artist, after reading what all she paints it gave me chills, Described me to a "T" we both like the same kind of things. (It must be the Artist's soul) She's the most wonderful soul with a gifted voice I have ever had the pleasure to hear... She's now an Angel inspiring us with the gifts she left us all... a piece of her soul. PS.Thank you all for the hard work on this site and a way for me to tell my friends about this great person! I just LOVE her!
Name: hal willis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: seal beach,California
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 07:12 AM
Wow!! She brought tears to my eyes.What feeling and purity.When will we see a movie??
Name: stargirl
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them!
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 11:19 AM
I first heard of eva through terry wogan ,about 2 years ago when i was 11, on radio 2 .i was amazed by her voice and told all my friends about her(they are all now huge fans).i love singing and acting and at many auditions for plays etc. i have sung her songs and everybody has asked for copies of the music!she is an inspiration to me and i always listen to her music when i need to be comforted.there are some great spiritual songs on her albumn which also give me inspiration as hymns are very boring!this website is great and i have used your link to sing365 and copied and pasted every song on their list so that i can sing along even louder to her songs! Thankyou for bringing us such a fabulous site that is devoted to such an amazing person! God Bless and all my best hopes and wishes for the future Stargirl,England :>xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Name: erling
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Gjemnes Norway
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 12:13 PM
I have voted in the monthly quiz in spite of that I don't really know what tearjerker means. But I took a chanse. What I will say is: I bought Evas first CD's, and played them for the first time on 2. february, occationally on her birthday. As I wrote then, I could listen to "Fields of Gold" over and over again. I now have bougth all her CD's (exept Songbird) but still I think this song is the most fantastic, among other very good ones. No tears, but I feel it in my heart. I should hardly breath when I'm listening to it. So warm, so gentle, so strong a voice. I don't know anyone like her. I'm grateful.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 01:33 PM
Eva's dedication to her parents of 'What A Wonderful World' in the 'Live At Blues Alley' session is a most endearing gesture. I look forward just to hearing it. But something odd is happening with that dedication. First it became loose and free in my Eva Cassidy play lists and attached itself to the beginning of any song it wished. Now it has grown and is free in my computer and appears at the beginning of any song at random!!! This is the work of a recording engineer, I think......
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine, Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 05:09 PM
Escape Into A Special Place The Imagine CD is a "dream maker." It brings me back to a time when life was simpler. No computer web sites or terrorist blowing up buildings. Smooth and mellow. Hanging out with best friends. Hitting the bars. Listening to jazz. Seeing a girl across the room. Romance, lost love, sweet times. Misty night walks. It's all there. Smiling, laughing, crying, and reflecting. By the time the last track comes on you have forgotten what it is. Then as soon as it starts you remember the clip you heard on Terry Wogan's. BBC2 web site that never gives up the ending. Your listening for the final lyrics, and the tears start falling like torrents of rain. It's true, I will bend my knees and pray thanking Eva Cassidy for this beautiful rendition of "Danny Boy," it's unforgettable now. Sure it is. As Eva said, "all I have to do is sing, and play the guitar."
Name: Veronika
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Austria/Europa
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 11:20 PM
I love the song "Fields of Gold!
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city and country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 01:11 AM
Wow! Finally, i got my "The Other Side" album. This brings my total EC albums to 5. I was so blasted at the opening song "Let the Good Times Roll," it quickly became one of my favorite morning anthems. The song "You don't know me" is also beautiful (although i prefer a bit the rendition of Jennifer Warnes' duet with someone, i forgot his name. if you want to check it out, her album's title i believe is "the well"). other awesome tracks were those songs starting from number 8 track up to the last song (with the exception of "red top" - im not really a "horn" guy.) i especially like "Dark End of the Street" and, being a blues lover, i really loved "Drown in my own tears." It really kicks in when i play this song alternately with my other fave blues songs such as: mighty sam mclain's "this is all i have to say"; ec's "at last" and "you've changed"; norah jones' "turn me on" and "last flight down"; keb mo's "last fair deal"; jennifer warnes' "it's raining"; dave's true story's "far worse off" and a lot lot more. whew! Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy really complements each other. This album gives louis armstrong and ella fitzgerald's duet album a truly nice competition.
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge over troubled water
Home town/city and country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 02:51 AM
"The Letter" for Eva, my "Songbird" "I could have told you so" how easily "you've changed" my world. "Time after time," I was "drown in my own tears" and at the "dark end of the street." It's like having "fever" on "stormy Mondays" as I "wade in the water" in the "blues of the night." Sometimes, "I'll go crazy" watching "autumn leaves" fall. Yes, you may say there "ain't no sunshine" that time - all "early morning rain." But "it doesn't matter anymore" because "oh, had I a golden thread" found in you. When times "take me to the river", you were "a bridge over troubled water". Suddenly, it seems "I wandered by a brookside." "Imagine:" "what a wonderful world" of "blue skies," "honeysuckle rose" and "tall trees in Georgia." "At last," as if "time is a healer," this "wayfaring stranger" was "fine and mellow" as I "let the good times roll." But "who knows where the time goes?" "People get ready" as end comes unexpectedly. When that time comes, "over the rainbow" "way beyond the blue" in the "fields of gold," I shall look forward to being with you "cheek to cheek" as "I need your love so bad." "You don't know me," but "I know you by heart." "I can only be me," "Danny Boy"
Name: Trond Wiig
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: 8800 Sandnessjoen, Norway
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 05:40 AM
I guess I have all her albums now, and I can't get tired of listening to any of them. Beside the one from Eden, this Eva will be remembered for ever.
Name: Helen doidge
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: field of gold,somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: caerphilly south wales
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 08:32 AM
eva cassidys songs can make the hardest of hearts cry. her songs hold a great source of healing power to a lot of people,a few of us over the last couple of years have lost children through cancer evas songs helps to give us hope of a better tomorrow. eva may never have known fame in her lifetime,but i bet she is smiling now from wherever she is to realise the joy she has given to so many people.......THANKYOU EVA
Name: pacedrrn@aol.com
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 10:17 AM
Eva's rendition of Fields of Gold was just played during the final scenes of Holby City "BBC 1".
Name: liz ireland
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Harwich England
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 10:49 AM
How lucky we were to have Eva in this world, even though it was for such a short time. Her music has inspired many.....
Name: jayne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: manchester, England
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 11:28 PM
I also saw Holby City last night, where, at the end, after one of the cast had lost her baby, eva's beautiful song was played. This same thing had also happened to me last year - I lost my daughter at birth, so I was already in tears, but as soon as I heard Eva's beautiful voice, a smile came to my face. Through the tears, all I could think was "what a perfect song to end such a sad programme" Credits to the Programme makers, but my thoughts always were and always will be with Eva's spirit. I'm grateful that she was with us, even for such a short time.
Name: Borje&Marta
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Just now: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Just now: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Strangnas, Sweden
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 08:13 AM
Our taste is moving because of the difficulty to to catagorize Eva, but she was (is) wonderful. What about a special reward to the greatest artist in the late 1900īs from her critics? She is certanly smiling from above. Are there any fan-clubs around?
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 09:17 AM
Dear Börje & Marta, this is the fan club! Greetings from Copenhagen.
Name: Donald Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Maritimes, Can.
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 12:28 PM
It seems that our European cousins (and all other cousins) have a monopoly on making documentaries on the music, life, and times of Eva Cassidy, and in incorporating her music into other appropriate media productions. I am rather perplexed as to why CBC1 and CBC2 here in Canada have not worked to their forte and produced an authoritative documentary on the life and times of Eva Cassidy. Indeed, given our history in this area, I am embarrassed for our Public Radio and Television Networks. I had no difficulty in getting air play for an American artist in the Maritime Region. Why is it that my fellow Canadians, who live in Toronto where all the decisions are made, cannot make the simple effort I did at the regional level and have a "TIDNTO" Saturday afternoon dedicated to the music of Eva Cassidy! Perhaps all you need do is ask! As a 'regional' person my request would no doubt be dismissed. But for those of you who live in Toronto, the capitol city of radio and television programming for our vast nation, it would be much more effective if you were to either drop by the H.Q. building, or drop a letter, or send a tape of Eva, or whatever, so that the Brits, who beat us at our truly national sport, "Curling", at the Salt Lake Olympics, would feel serious competition in their knowledge and use of Eva Cassidy music. On a per capita basis Canada probably has more Eva Cassidy fans than any country other than Iceland. Why do we not begin to reflect back through our publically owned media some of the joy and pleasure we have taken from Eva Cassidy and her music? This is a challenge to Torontonians who have easy access to CBC Headquarters! If I could do it locally, you can do it nationally with Eva.
Name: catrina fletcher
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: just started listening to eva
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow, fielsd of gold/barley
Home town/city and country: darlington, county durham
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 01:15 PM
I have just started listening to Eva Cassidy, I listened to her once before when I was pregnant, and all I remember is feeling really nice, and quite teary, i never knew her name until today, so I downloaded some more, then I looked for fields of Barley, after listening to it on Holby City, not realisiing that it was also by Eva, I think that she has a "voice of an angel", and that her voice has inspired many and cheered people up, her voice has also touched people's hearts in many ways. The words she sings and the guitars she uses go straight to the heart and makes you think of all the thing you have never appreciated, I think that she should have had more publicity to her one, and well truly beautiful voice, She is probably looking down on us all and thanking each and every one of us, for being her fans even after her death, I wish the family/friends of Eva, all the best in the future, love Catrina xxxxxxx
Name: Stephen
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 02:27 PM
To Don in Halifax; The Europeans do not have a monopoly on documentaries about Eva Cassidy. NBC, CNN, and most notably ABC did television pieces, and NPR did a radio one. About the CBC, I agree that they have been remiss to not have done more to tell the Eva story. There were a number of songs played on different shows last year, and then the attention dropped off. A search at their site now produces no results. I have emailed letters to the producers of many CBC radio shows. As I understand it, as a general rule in these matters, one letter is considered to represent one thousand listeners. So while your encouragement to me to go to the CBC headquarters and petition them personally is valid (provided I can get access to anyone with influence who will listen), it is just as important for every Canadian Eva fan to write to the CBC. They DO read them all. At cbc.ca you can find the main CBC address, write to them and the producers of shows you listen to. As for your being "regional", the CBC's mandate is supposed to be to represent the regions. More of a problem in my mind is the over emphasis on Canadian content, at the expense of someone like Eva. I like the idea of supporting Canadian artists, but Eva is special and people want to know about her. A bit of good news, the other night I heard Eva played on CHUM FM, a highly commercial radio station here in big TO!
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Chandler, Az.
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 03:05 PM
I love this lady's voice!! First heard her rendition of FIELDS OF GOLD when Michelle Kwan skated to it and fell in love!! I would love to have the words to that song, if you can tell me where I could get them. What a treasure she was!! Sorry we have been deprived of her wonderful voice, but so thankful we have some albums to treasure. LOVE HER VOICE!!
Name: Sissy Smith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Raleigh, NC
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 06:31 AM
I just bought the Imagine CD yesterday, have the SONGBIRD CD, & Live at Blues Alley and Eva's "silky soulful" voice can make the worst day almost perfect for me...I first heard EVA on our annual "Sister Weekend" with my 3 sisters and my sister brought the Songbird CD & said, "you have to hear this song", and Somewhere Over the Rainbow" being one of our favorites....We sat together and listened on the porch late afternoon with the sound of the ocean waves nearby & just "Went over the rainbow"...Afterwards we talked about how God truly blessed this woman and where could I see her, and when my sister told me she died several years ago of cancer, my heart was sank ...Eva Cassidy has left and impression on me personally & it's obviously she has to thousands...Her music, her voice is Amazing. What's more Amazing is that her music is being discovered every day by alot of people who are going WOW!!!! Seeing American Idol that night & Eva's arrangment, the first note sent chills over me because that first note I knew it was Eva's... No one can be compared to her talents. My only reget is I didn't get to see her perform live...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and so many others
Home town/city and country: Va, USA
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 07:16 AM
Eva, What can I say that has not already been said: Beautiful,Amazing,Mellow, Mesmerizing,Spiritual,Soulful,Moving and so much more. The Best I've ever heard.There is something in your voice that we will never grow tired of and we all will be listening to you forever because you were blessed with a unique gift that very few have and I have listened to many in my 40 years and have never heard anything like you. God Bless
Name: Jeremy Griffin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Feilds of Gold
Home town/city and country: Del City, OK
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 08:16 AM
I couldn't help but say something. A friend of mine let me hear Eva just three weeks ago and I am beside myself. What life changing and impactful music. She is proof that you can truly connect to people in a very profound way through simply singing from your heart. I have never heard someone perform songs written by someone else with such ownership and passion. She makes me cry... that's a good thing.
Name: Bill Lawrence
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Columbia, MD
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 09:17 AM
Eva far transcends all the female singers I have heard. I have a large music collection but find myself returning to her work time after time. Strong and sensitive, great band and arrangements. I live in the area where she lived. I wish I had known her.
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Let the Good Times Roll
Home town/city and country: Heartland (Springfield) Illinois
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 10:09 AM
To the WFS: I greatly enjoy Don's posts! I would suggest just scrolling past anything with his name on it and allow the rest of us to choose what we want to write and read. I have not seen a post from him that does not tie into Eva and her music in some way. (I also enjoy your cayenne comments---hang in there though some of us may seem a bit tiresome to you!) LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
Name: Sandra Rundqvist
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them!
Home town/city and country: Gothenburg, Sweden
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 02:15 AM
One evening in January 2003, I was changing channels trying to find something to watch on the TV. I stopped dead in my tracks when I heard what can only be described as the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Who is this girl? What is this programme? I checked out the programme guide to find that it was Eva Cassidy. I was completely "blown away". I rushed out and bought Songbird. I love every track and have to say that every time I hear Somewhere over the Rainbow I am moved to tears - every time! I will have to buy every Eva CD I can lay my hands on. Eva has enriched my musical life so much. Thank you Eva.
Name: katie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: blues in the night
Home town/city and country: dublin, ireland
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 12:40 PM
I just wish I could tell Eva how much she has inspired me in my music, my way of thinking when I listen to her and my own singing. Everything she does amazes me and her talend is to mighty to put into any words. Thankyou Eva.
Name: David Florence
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early Morning Rain
Home town/city and country: Savannah,TN
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 05:46 PM
I was not that familiar with Eva Cassidy when I did a search and found Early Morning Rain a week or so ago.I think I had heard her version of Fields of Gold, but her name wasn't familier.I just found out that she passed away at a young age and was disappointed because I like what I have heard.Some of the most talented people die young.What a shame.
Name: derrick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: lancashire england
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 08:11 PM
her voice lifts the heart
Name: Joanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them! If I have to select then Danny Boy!
Home town/city and country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 08:17 PM
I first hear "Songbird" in 1999 and was transfixed!Does anyone know if there will be a new Eva album available this year? Have hear a rumour that there may be! Thank you Laura for all your work for this site - it's wonderful! Joanne
Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester UK
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 08:53 PM
Joanne It was stated in a radio iterview (I think it was by Chris Biondo) that there were 2 Eva CD's being worked on. A solo one (Eva + guitar)and a second with duo's on (eg: Brother Dan on fiddle). When they come out is probably down to Blix St. Hope this is usefull. E-mail me if you have any other questions. Blue Skies.Chris.
Name: nicholas
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city and country: hampton, VA
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 02:51 AM
I want to sing "By Heart" for my daughter's wedding, that's fairly soon. Our life is richer for having heard her. Anybody know how to get sheet music for this song? Please email.
Name: Robert
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: London UK
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 04:01 AM
Darling Eva a sure angel on earth, now in heaven. perhaps you were too good for this world and you were called back home. Whatever the reason you have left a legacy that will never die. Your voice brings me to tears, a voice of an angel. xxxx
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Easy Street Dream
Home town/city and country: Alliston, Canada
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 09:28 AM
If angles could sing Eva's voice is what we would hear. In was reading a post in Chris De Burgh's website and in it he mentioned how he really liked Eva 's voice. So I thought that I would give her a listen to...WOW! The song was Fields Of Gold and it just blew me away and I've been a fan ever since. Thank you Eva.
Name: Derek Lynch
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after Time
Home town/city and country: Dublin Ireland
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 12:16 PM
I can safety say that I have never being reduced to tears by a singer and song that is Eva and Time after Time. Thanks for your wonderful music, and the inspiration to live.I will meet you in the next life somewere over the rainbow.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 02:09 PM
Laura,I am on the mailing list of Didgeridoo Records.Today I received information from them letting me know that they have unearthed some new recordings by Eva.They are saying this is the first announcement made worldwide that there is a new Eva album in the making and it is scheduled for an August release.Laura do you or any of our visitors to this site know anything about this? Changing the subject for a moment I would like to know from my fellow UK visitors to this site how well did Charlotte Gethin sing Over The Rainbow on the Stars in their eyes Kids Final broadcast in the UK last night.I was out last night and forgot to record the programme! Hope it was brilliant and that we have persuaded new converts to spread the word that Eva's music hasn't gone away.It is ready and waiting to be tapped into.
Name: Karl Esolen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Allentown, PA
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 02:45 PM
Just was recomended to take a listen. I'm a musician and songwriter. I'm very critical when listening as well. I was blown away. seldom is there a singer that has a voice and style that can move me to tears. The music community and the world suffered a great loss with her passing. What else can I say.
Name: Donnie Solinger
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Just found Eva!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: World, Leaves, Fields, Rainbow.
Home town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 06:35 AM
I just found Eva by chance while surfing for something else. I'm stunned and chagrined that this lovely, gifted, inspiring singer lived and worked less than 100 miles from here and I had not heard of her before now. I would have been a loyal follower. Sadly, it can never be. But thankfully her voice will always be will be with us though these wonderful recordings. For those of us with eclectic tastes in music she's a perfect fit. She can do it all. Her singing voice is a window to a large, tender heart. I'll be buying ALL of her albums and playing along on my Taylor flattop. I'm listening to her as I type this. "Rainbow" just came on along with the automatic lump in the throat and the blurry eyes. God bless all of you who keep her alive through her music. Sign me up.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 10:02 AM
To Erwin from Makati, Philippines: Hello Erwin, you appear to be singing from my very own hymn sheet. We share the same taste in Eva tracks. I enjoy listening to all of Eva's music but love blues so Stormy Monday, Drown In My Own Tears, I'll Go Crazy, You've Changed, God Bless the Child, Single Girl...are among my favourites. I noticed, like me, you too appreciate the talent of Norah Jones. Turn me On (fabulous interpretation) and One Flight Down - two brilliant tracks on an outstanding debut album. It's comforting in these troubled times to know that quality music is still enjoyed all over the world. Bye.../
Name: Reina Drake
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home town/city and country: Maryville, MO USA
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 01:10 PM
I hear about Eva through a friend of mine. Also from one movie that I love. After that I was looking for her music. The fact is that I'm mexican and I ever hear somebody singing in English with so much feeling and love like Eva. She is amazing!!! and an angel too.
Name: Åsa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People get ready
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 09:58 PM
Eva! You have inspired me to sing from my heart..! You will always be alive in me. Thanks!
Name: NeMi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Oslo
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 09:17 AM
Whohoh ...i like this web site...go eva..
Name: Billy Heinrich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Home town/city and country: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 10:20 AM
Eva has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.I only became aware of her because of the Internet.I was looking for a song Rod Stewart sang on a TV special and found she also sang it.My Gosh!After listening to SongBird and others like People Get Ready and Dark End of the Street I was hooked.I have been telling everyone I know about her.Then I had to know who she was.What does she look like?Where can I see her perform!?I felt sadness and loss when I came upon this site and found she had passed away.When I looked at the photos I cried.Thank you for everything you contributed to this world,Eva.A fan forever.
Name: Lyndon Hills
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: Preston UK
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 12:34 PM
I am often accused of being hyper-critical, but as a professional classical/church musician, I have to be. I am a newcomer to Eva. What a *musician* she was. I first heard 'Fields of Gold' last week on British TV (a series called Holby City, which someone else has mentioned) - immediately after the programme I went on the web and found that the recording was of Eva so went out and bought 'Songbird'. Yesterday I bought Live at Blues Alley, which I just can't stop listening to - the variety of styles is amazing, and her singing of 'Tall Trees in Georgia', which I'd never heard before is indescribably haunting. What an incredible, wonderful person she must have been, to sing like that.
Name: Bill Bickel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The next one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine (at least for the moment)
Home town/city and country: Phoenix, AZ., USA
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 06:29 PM
About a week ago a "Make A Wish" child named Lexi received her wish which was to meet figure skater Michelle Kwan. Lexi had a list of questions that she wanted to ask Michelle, one of which was "What is your favorite program to skate to?" Michelle's answer was "Last year's Fields of Gold" For the full story of Michelle Kwan & Eva's version of Fields Of Gold please visit the Michelle Kwan section of this site.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 09:09 PM
Laura's "Guestbook", for better or for worse (I think fot the better) has become a 'Forum' for all that people want to say about Eva, her music, her life and times, her musical associates, the deeply and various immotions responses she frees from people who find what 'they' need in her music, even if is not explicitely articulated, it is done with a spirit and sensitivity that is rarely found. Men will write of their personal reactions is an open way that is seldom found. The discussions and statements may sometimes be on a fringe in the disourse, but we are all circling Eva who sitting with her guitar singing and creating art in others by her virtuosity and spiritual centeredness. Because of the resonance of her spirit with ours in a beautiful and inclusive way, I find this 'Guestbook' to be one of the best experiences on the web. Please excuse my awkwardness and inadequacy of expression, for I am very sleepy.But I think you understand what I'm trying to say.
Name: Toddra Bartley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and I know You By heart
Home town/city and country: Kentucky
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 09:44 PM
Hey there! I am a teen, and growing up today you turn on tv and you hear rock and punk. Dont get me wrong, some people might enjoy that. I have several cd's of that. But it doesnt offer the purity and realism that Eva creates with a breathe. I heard of her during a Michelle Kwan program. That is good for Eva, despite her passing. Im sure she is lookin down on her legacy. It's great
Name: greg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Ronchin / FRANCE
Sent: Tue June 03 2003 02:58 AM
I heard " Over the Rainbow" a couple of weeks ago at EUROPE I, a well known radio station in France,for the first time. Since, I'm deeply touched by this beautiful voice... Really don't know why I never heard talking about Eva Cassidy before ... I'm a jazz singer myself, I adore specially jazz singing , but the voice of Eva seems to be an universal one...whatever the kind of music she interpretates ... Wonderful !
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Tue June 03 2003 05:10 AM
Darling Eva, always in my heart. Your number 1 fan, now and forever.
Name: Kimberly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Wandered By A Brookside
Home town/city and country: Spokane, WA ~USA~
Sent: Thu June 05 2003 09:06 PM
Rarely does music encompass the heart, mind and soul so completely. Eva's mere "being" was/is nothing short of pure magic for the spirit.
Name: melanie and catheine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow/Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Strabane, N.Ireland
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 03:04 AM
Even though we are only 17 years of age, never before has a voice of such purity and genuine soul had such an impact on our lives. The true singing ability that Eva possessed could not be taught. We believe it was a gift from God designed to inspire and comfort listeners in the crosses that we have to bear in life. She was not concerned with the superficial aspects of the music business but sang for a pure love of her art. Her music will always be an inspiration to us and we are blessed to have the privilege of listening to the voice of such a wonderful lady. "Death is only an horizon,and an horizon is only a limit to our sight." And for us she is the sun on that horizon.
Name: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 06:26 AM
i think she had a fantastic voice thank you jo
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All.....
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home town/city and country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 06:29 AM
How can you "convert" a church full of people to Eva's music? Well, One of my friends married some time ago, and she asked me if I knew a song to play while the bride & groom walked to the altair. I (knowing the music they love) suggested Eva's At Last to them, they were moved to tears hearing that song for the first time, and still cry every time it plays... So, on their wedding Eva's At Last played, and after the ceremony almost everyone asked "Who was that singer?" after their congratulations. According to my friend Eva had dozens of new fans that day! Later that evening the opening dance of their party was to Eva's Songbird, with the same result... I saw the video of their wedding last week, and hearing Eva sing in that church as they walked to the altair even got my tears running....
Name: Joanne Moore
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At The Blues Alley.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Some Where Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: 28 Mayland Ave Willerby Road Hull England
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 08:57 AM
I loved Eva Cassidy since I was 18 months old. But I cant belive she died in 1996. When I heard the news of when Eva Cassidy died I was crying. And my best album she relised is Live At The Blues Alley. And my best song she recorded is Some Where Over The Rainbow. Because it's a nice romantic song. And it brings back alot of memorys when she first relised it. And my Nanna called Dorothy likes Eva Cassidy and her best song is the same one as mine Some Where Over The Rainbow. Love from her two best number one fans Dorothy Joanne's Nanna. and Joanne Moore. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Ps I wish Eva Cassidy was still alive again. And I like Fields Of Gold by Eve Cassidy too.
Name: Doug Pickering
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: Brisbane Australia
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 05:06 PM
Like many, I only recently became acquainted with Eva, her remarkable voice and her interpretations of many great songs. While it is sad that Eva left us so early in life, we should all be glad that she left a legacy of fantastic songs which allows more and more people to get to appreciate hre talents as a singer and musician. I now have a quite a few of Eva's albums so I can listen to Eva anytime I want. Your site is terrific and I thank you for your effort.
Name: Susan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How could I pick
Home town/city and country: Kentucky
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 06:40 AM
I have just discovered Eva and wonder when I will ever listen to anything else. I understand why God called her so early, he needed this perfect voice in the angel choir...and actually could let a few angels go, as she could sing 4 part harmony beautifully. Her contribution on earth is enormous! Long live her voice and lovely spirit.
Name: Eric Ward
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Glasgow Scotland
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 02:15 PM
what can I say WOW i have only recently heard Eva her voice inspires
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 04:07 PM
Last Wednesday I e-mailed the Billboard website in the States to ask why Eva seems to be more popular here in the U.K. and Europe than in her birthplace.I am still waiting for the reply! Why is it that you are not allowed to see the complete U.S. Top 200 albums without having to pay an expensive subscription! I cannot believe that none and we would hope that all her CD's are in this 100-200 category.I am only going on all the American visitors who visit this site who have bought all of her CD's.I am sorry for getting angry and frustrated when Eva would want me to be calm,dignified and humble.I am trying very hard to be the latter rather than the former.I know it is difficult to promote someone who has died but this someone is extraordinary not mediocre.As Mick Fleetwood said she did a lot of covers but she made these songs sound like you were listening to a song for the first time.When she was on stage we all saw what these songs meant to her.The least that the rest of us could do to ensure that all of her effort is not going to waste is to get out there and let the world know about this outrageous talent called Eva Cassidy!
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly
Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 05:11 PM
Hi Tony, I share your frustrations about the overall lack of recognition Eva has in the States. I wish that she was more in the national consciousness like she seems to be in the UK. She appears to have more success in small, regional bursts of recognition here in the States, fueled by more word of mouth success...I, too, undertook an effort to contact American television programs in hopes that they would see and understand what all of us know about Eva. I received one or two polite responses actually written by someone, but mostly I received pre-formatted e-mails replies. It would be nice to see Eva achieve more chart success in the US because that might mean she would at least be getting more airplay on mainstream radio. The two sort of complement each other; it's rare to have chart success without mainstream radio airplay and that appears to be what Eva's status is. I've mentioned this before and I'll try not to get too longwinded on this because this topic gets my blood boiling. The real culprit is corporate American radio. Independent or family owned radio stations in the US are almost non-existent. The big corporations have bought them all up. Gone are the days when a DJ could turn you on to someone new, introduce you to some new, vibrant music. What we have now are the big corporations, like Clear Channel Communications, who don't care about finding a balance between art and commerce. Instead, they care about the bottom line, the almighty US dollar. Program directors are now TOLD what songs they will play and how often to repeat the hit songs based on their market and demographic research of their listening audience. THIS is why a lot of radio today is wretched, bland, boring, sounds-like-every-other band stuff. These corporations CONTROL what we can hear on the radio. If these radio stations actually played Eva's material, I am quite sure that you would see a corresponding effect on the charts. But Eva can't have a real "break through" chart success in the US if people are denied hearing her. Now having said that, I don't know if chart success, in and of itself, is all that important. Sure, it's nice to have; it provides validation of what we all know: that Eva is one of the most fantastic female vocalists this world has ever produced. Perhaps the best. But ultimately, I think Eva's music is so special that the world just needs to hear it. It shouldn't be kept hidden, reserved for only the cognoscenti or some elitist group. No, this music needs to get out there because of the way it can make people FEEL about themselves and the world around them. The real shame is that we're the ones enjoying the beauty of Eva's music and it's so hard to share it because we can't get the world's attention. They can't hear our lonesome voices in the wilderness, telling them that the refreshing waters of life are splashing right at their feet....
Name: tylerII
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 06:58 PM
Tony, Like you I wish that more in the US knew of this treasure, the voice of Eva Cassidy. Particularly an influential radio host named Delilah. Mon through Fri, 7 to midnight, she hosts a nationwide program featuring requests for music that affect the soul. Music for weddings, graduations, adoptions, deaths, loves, loves lost, births, etc..... What better voice for all of the emotions of life than that of Eva's? I've bombarded Delilah's email address with requests and qoutes from the guestbook to no avail. Once again, maybe if others would contact her... "For SONG REQUESTS call Delilah at 1-888-6DELILAH between 7pm- Midnight." Through the web at: "http://www.radiodelilah.com/"
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday; You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, Md., USA
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 11:39 PM
I had pretty much skipped over "I Waundered by a Brookside" on the "Time After Time" album as I though it was not my kind of music. Or so I thought. I carefully listened to it several times recently and now realize it contains the most beautiful harmonizing I've ever heard, and Eva clearly intimates that she doesn't expect to be here long, that she will soon be one with God. It's a profoundly moving song in a quiet and subtle way.
Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL
Home town/city and country: MY
Sent: Sun June 08 2003 04:36 AM
i Just heard Time after Time at the end of TV series Smallville : "Crush" i here thanks all the ppl behind Smallville believe some of them really like eva's song thanks FAN 4 EVER
Name: Wanda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, I had a golden thread
Home town/city and country: Nashville, TN, USA
Sent: Sun June 08 2003 09:25 PM
Wow! I have never heard anything like her nor will I ever. Her voice is that of an angel, so smooth, so delicate, and so sweet. To have met and known her and been near her would have been the ultimate. The beauty in her voice is nothing like here on earth. God needed her voice in heaven more than here I suspose. God Bless everyone that knew and loved her. I only wish I had known such a pleasure. I feel so incrediably fortunate to have her music and that it lives in my soul! Thanks to a dear friend of a friend in Europe I had the priviledge of listening to Eva. It's everyone's loss here in America that does not know of her music! I will definitely introduce "many" to such a precious songbird!
Name: Kristin Cooper
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley - WOW!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh Had I A Golden Thread - amazing!
Home town/city and country: Altadena, CA - USA
Sent: Sun June 08 2003 09:40 PM
I heard my first Eva Cassidy recording my first year of college, just 3 years ago. It was "Bridge Over Trouble Water". It blew me away. Since then I've bought 3 of her cd's and I'm savin up money to buy the rest. She is incredible. A voice anointed with sweetness, purity and love by God. All I can say is amazing. I admire her not only for her talent, but for who she is - not too many left like her! Not to mention she shares a love for Stevie Wonder (the greatest) like me :) Truly amazing!
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city and country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 02:50 AM
The frustration that Eva fans feel is very real indeed, however as you said Tony think we should try and go about trying to "encourage" those un-enlightened people in a manner which Eva would have adopted. We are very fortunate in the UK to have many Radio stations who are "free" to play all types of music. Cant tell you the pleasure Morag and I experienced when driving along on Sunday afternoon listening to Desmond Carrington's Radio 2 programme - not only did he speak about Eva prior to Eva singing " At last" he gave a very moving reprise of her life and music. How apt that Desmond plays the live show from his home in the beautiful Grampian mountains of Scotland - sure Eva would be at peace in such a lovely setting. Perhaps the lesson here is that we have people and organisations in the UK who are prepared to take a "chance" as it were to give Eva and other artist a platform to perform their talents - Think of the chain of people involved until the trail ended with Messrs Walters and Wogan - the rest is history and we are the lucky ones to have Eva in our lives. So I guess we should wrap up our frustrations and keep chipping away - people who want to reach out and embrace Eva will do so because they need her in their lives and in their hearts and souls. Eva has the ability to reach the human emotions like no other singer I have ever known - I think we all have our own personal view of Eva - and thats the way it should remain. Eric - Good to hear from you and think you should keep your diary clear in early October - couple of Scots are due you a drink in Blues Alley and we can toast Eva together. Kind regards to all Eva fans where ever you are.
Name: JOE THE BEAR
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: Burke, VA - USA
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 01:12 PM
I'm an old, frosty former homicide copper. Miss Eva moved my soul as it has not been moved since the birth of my children. Eva left us far too early.
Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly
Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 01:13 PM
Joe, I'll see what I can do about October (the weather should be a lot nicer in DC by then). I'll buy the first round of cocktails at Blues Alley! And indeed, kind regards to Eva fans everywhere.... Eric
Name: jodie wilson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: london
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 02:07 PM
I'M A HUGE FAN OF EVA'S VOICE,SHE'S THE BEST!!! ARE THERE ANY POEMS WRITTEN BY EVA SOMEWHERE??? WOULD LOVE TO READ THEM THANKYOU
Name: Hannah H
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Home town/city and country: London
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 11:58 PM
I had not heard of Eva before, until my sister asked me last week to sing one of her songs at her wedding. I downloaded 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' about half an hour ago and I fell in love with it straight away, it's SO unbelievably beautiful. It will be a priveledge to sing such an amazing song on such a special occasion, I will be thinking of Eva as I sing. Can't wait to get some albums and hear more of her music. :) May her soul rest in peace as so many people are blessed by her gorgeous voice. God bless, Han xx
Name: Sang-whi Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Pusan, S. Korea
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 07:25 AM
I got a hard time suppress crying while listening to your voice in 'Feilds of Gold' and 'Over the Rainbow.' Though your short life was so sorry, but your songs will be forever in my minds and makes me feel comfortable whenever I get tired of long days. God Bless you! Thank you & Peace in heaven!!
Name: victoria
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: at last
Home town/city and country: england/cheshire
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 08:01 AM
i've known of eva's songs since i discovered a record of my parents, i cried the minute i heard her staggeringly beautiful voice. it made me ache that such an incredible person is gone. her music is everything to me. i am even naming my daughter after her. i'm so happy i can hear her music even though she is gone. But in our hearts..she will live forever. thankyou xxx
Name: Face
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Home town/city and country: Stanningley, England
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 02:25 PM
Just gone 'online', saw Eva on TOTP2 in England June 10th, have heard her before, mostly on radio 2. Have always been a big fan of 'voices', artists who can sing both technically brilliantly and with the 'there's something about that..' facet. Will definitely buy some of her CD's, there is a lot of rubbish music about these days. Feel certain akinness in that I am now 4 days younger than she would have been. Not having heard much of her music at pres. thought of Karen Carpenter another 'songbird' who left her mark indelibly in our hearts, ears and spirits. Hope the last comparison doesn't offend anyone. Great website, thankyou for that.
Name: Howard
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Home town/city and country: ormond beach, florida usa
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 04:47 PM
don't know why she isn't played all over the u.s.....what a voice!!!!!! we lost her much too soon.....her music legacy is just phenomenal!!!!
Name: Tracy
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold (so far)
Home town/city and country: indianapolis, indiana
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 05:03 PM
I heard Fields of Gold at a wedding reception last weekend and was moved to ask the dj about the artist. what a fantastic voice! I have since listened to three of her songs and have to find more! What a joy it is to listen to her. I am sorry we lost her so soon.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 05:13 PM
Tell the BBC what you think of Eva Cassidy's talent. They published my review. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/2203084.stm
Name: Mary Jo
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Sent: Tue June 10 2003 07:20 PM
Name: Mary Jo
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow...
Home town/city and country: Florida/USA
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 07:49 PM
Wow, Wow, Wow! I haven't been to this site since the last winter Olympics--- when I first learned who Eva was. So nice to see/hear LOTS of other people continue to fall in love with her. No other artist in my life has done for me what she has done. You have no choice but to take pause--- from everything that's going on in your life--- and just listen. And cry, if you feel it. And swim around in her voice; let her voice swim around in you. Again and again. How funny would she think this all is, I wonder. Never worry about whether she gets the "play time" she deserves--- all things in due time. Look at the number of pages here from people that truly love her. I'd bet these mean more than anything...
Name: Margot
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves, and all the other songs
Home town/city and country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 08:47 PM
Yes, yes, yes! I'm so happy a new CD is in the making!!!
Name: Troy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Got'm All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Impossible to choose
Home town/city and country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 04:55 AM
Thanks Eva! I hope you realise what you've created. The biggest issue I have now is deciding which song of yours I start my day with and which one I finish it with.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: every one of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Reading, Pa.
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 07:06 AM
Thank you so much, Laura, for the wonderful news of a new Eva cd. You made my day!!
Name: Michel HUMEZ
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: France
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 09:19 AM
From Francis Cabrel'song "je t'aimais, je t'aime et je t'aimerai": ...." un diamant tombé d'un coffret"... "a diamond fallen from a casket"... That's how I feel Eva's soul...
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 12:58 PM
To Joe White from Scotland Tyler and Eric from Maryland thank you for your replies to my e-mail.All I can say is keep persevering and your good work will be rewarded.We just need that little bit of luck that a prominent DJ will stumble upon Eva's music by accident love everything that Eva does and use their influence to get Eva received by a wider audience.From your reports Stateside in certain areas Eva is doing well but it is not translating nationwide.A shame but let's not give up.I know for certain you guys won't.It is a remarkable achievement that Eva has done so well considering all the "barriers" that has been put in her way.Keep networking ladies and gents we will get there.Changing the subject I was very disappointed to have missed Eva on TOTP2 on 10 June. I am delighted that Mark Hagen is keeping her legacy alive but annoyed that there "appeared" to be no prior warning of her appearance.Let us hope that the viewers to the programme will all have been saying to themselves who is that great artist must go out and buy her CD's.Let us hope so.
Name: Troy G Batson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Waldorf Maryland
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 04:28 PM
WOW WOW WOW - That is really good news that a new CD will be released. Cant wait to hear that and hope there is unheard material. Thanks a bunch, this has made my evening.......
Name: Bob
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Louisville
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 06:08 PM
Our only tape in the car is a Eva Cassady tape that a friend brought back from Eurpoe several years ago. It is our traveling music. My wife will be burried on monday after a long illness. The music we will play in her memory will be Eva's rendition of When You Wish Upon A Star.
Name: yolanda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: bideford, united kingdom
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 12:04 AM
What a pity Eva died so young! but what a legacy! Her voice was so beautiful and moving, appealling and inspirational for people of all ages. Thank you, Eva, for your fantastic voice, which will leave for ever.
Name: ben
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, but close call
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: oh had i a golden thread
Home town/city and country: huddersfield england
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 06:36 AM
er, hey everyone just wanna say that 'oh had i a golden thread' is a fantastic song..... that woman has so much power..... just incredible........ it sends a tingle down my spine when she hits that high note and over the rainbow nearly brings me to tears every time..... awesome, to summarise eva cassidy in a single word.
Name: Christin K
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Kent, OH
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 10:11 AM
Oh what a loss. What a discovery. What a cruel world this can be to have both.
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Sent: Thu June 12 2003 01:13 PM
Bob, When you wish upon a star? You have Eva singing that - how which album!?
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Sent: Thu June 12 2003 01:18 PM
Tony I have been annoyed that the last three showings of Eva have not been pre announced especially as they have been from the "Blues Alley" gigs that we all want to own and see.
Name: Kristine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: West Valley, UT USA
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 02:51 PM
A friend of mine first told me about Eva and how she had a voice of an Angel. I only have one CD and still get emotional when I hear her sing. Her music, her voice reaches my soul. When she sings Fields of Gold, I am able to gain inner strength and move forward in life. I am very grateful for the repeat button. I have introduced many people to Songbird this is my gift for all occasions. I know how much joy she has brought me and sharing this joy brings me much happiness. Thank you so much for this website it is a new discovery for me.
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Sent: Thu June 12 2003 02:58 PM
she has an incredible spirit.
Name: Liza Soares
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Arvika - Sweden
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 09:51 PM
Eva, wherever you are, you'll know that you have got a fan forever! I had never heard Eva's songs before until today. How could such an angel singing like this? She has one of the most beautiful voice I have ever heard...it comes from the heart and makes me deeply touched and get my tears running. Thanks a lot for this.
Name: Rick Jones
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Undecided
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by Heart/Drown in my own Tears
Home town/city and country: Montgomery, Alabama
Sent: Fri June 13 2003 04:09 AM
I just discovered Eva through a friend, and was just totally blown away the first time I heard her music. I am not a particularly emotional person, but I actually get chills and have to dry my eyes when I hear "I Know You By Heart". I am an Aerobics instructor and use some of Eva's music in the cool down and stretch period of my classes. Several people have asked afterwards who the artist was. Also, being a blues lover I think her and Joe's duet of "Drown in My Own Tears" is the best I've heard. I guess it's true.. "The good die young". I'm a fan forever.
Name: Gary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Recently Introduced
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart?
Home town/city and country: Houston Texas
Sent: Fri June 13 2003 07:51 AM
I was introduced to Eva's music for the first time last night by a friend. I was moved beyond belief, it's a rare thing that happens, you hear the voice of an Angel, the hair on the back of your neck stiffens, your soul is touched and you feel your eyes getting moist. Talk about instant addictions!!!! As with many of the messages I've read on this sight I too am a professional picker, Nashville,Branson and Road Warrior, I've heard the gammet of vocalist, songs, covers, remakes and origionals, I've never been touched by a voice this way. Areatha, Phoebi, Patty, Moria, Roberta, I hear the best of them all in this angel costumed as the girl down the street... I mourn her parting but rejoice her legacy. Thank you for the feeling Eva.
Name: Laurie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Water is Wide
Home town/city and country: Alaska
Sent: Fri June 13 2003 07:08 PM
I just learned from Blix Street via email, my most favorite song Eva sang will be on the new CD. "The Water is Wide".... I can hardly wait. Thank you Joe White....
Name: Jordan Beck
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Consett Co. Durham. England.
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 01:02 AM
I love the voice of Eva.I am only 8 years old and I sing along to her. I said a happy birthday to her on 2nd feb. Like I do to all the people I know who are up in Heaven, Like Judy Garland. I am saving up for the Eva album Time after Time and I know I will Love it as well. love to all Eva fans everywhere. love Jordan xxx
Name: Craig Rapp
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The one I just listened to
Home town/city and country: Etters PA
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 07:22 AM
Thank you, Laura Bligh, for working so hard to help keep Eva alive in all our hearts and minds. For me, it was love at first listen. Eva is the best, ever and ever and forever.
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Method Actor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Have a little Faith (Pieces of a Dream)
Home town/city and country: Scotland, Uk
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 08:05 AM
I have just read on the 'whats new' page that Eva is releasing a new album! I have all the albums and even the singles and cannot wait to hear more songs. I am now 18 and Eva is my favourite artiste. I immediatly e-mailed other Eva fans of the new release. Thank you Laura for this amazing website. Eva's songs mean a lot to me as they are how i met my boyfriend. He is a huge fan as well and 'our song' is "I know you by heart". I will never forget the first time I heard her voice and it will live with me forever! D :)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Va.
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 09:38 AM
I have been listening to Eva for 5 months now. A day doesn't go by that I don't listen to her music {I have all of her cd's} or think about her and what a wonderful person she was. Been listening to music all my life but it has never affected me this way. Does that make me obsessed or maybe I have that Evaitis disease some of the others mentioned. I don't know but Eva really gets a hold on you and it doesn't go away. She's the Best I've ever come across.
Name: Randy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Troy, NY USA
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 06:14 PM
It's Great to find out about the new CD! I always thought it would have been called "True Colors" but "American Tune" is Great too! The important thing is New Eva music is coming! I once saw a list of 10 songs that were prime candidates for the new Eva CD on this website. I can't find this list anymore. Can someone let me know where I read that?
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 11:30 PM
After contacting another Eva fan via this site & finding out she performs in my area, last night we got to hear her sing. It was such a perfect setting, nice non-smoking room filled with people enjoying dinner & drinks. The best part was that she sang Eva's FOG & OTR, 2 of my favorites. She did such a great job & gave credit to Eva afterwards. Thank you Kitty, that's the closest I could get to hearing Eva 'live'.
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird (at the moment)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i love so many
Home town/city and country: chelmsford uk
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 01:16 AM
It's fathers day in the uk today and my kids have completed my Eva collection. There can be no better gift than this.I only heard of her recently but i am absolutely hooked and listen to her almost constantly.I am also spreading the word and getting other people to listen to her and everyone agrees that she is fantastic.I've read the book and everything else i can find and just cannot get enough at the moment. I look forward to the new album.
Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't say !
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 08:50 AM
Apart from her own music Eva has left another important legacy to us....the importance of ' LIVE MUSIC ' and the encouragement to those who take part in it. If it is not supported then this magical art form will gradually fade away and we will be left with soul-less synthesised, heartless pap. Go and see the guitar player at the local club, the shy, retiring duo who just want to play their music...or the band that are now a bit loud and raucous but may develop into something more tangible, given encouagement and direction.... As has been stated before...you may not stumble on another Eva Cassidy, but you may be pleasantly surprised.....Encourage, Cajole, Appreciate...but do not let music fade away....it is much too precious.. remember...' This is Music...this is how good it can be...' regards... Pat d
Name: JEns
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: alL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Sandvika
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 09:46 AM
I just love your songs
Name: Stephanie O'Connor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Barley
Home town/city and country: WatfordUKformerlyLiverpool
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 10:40 AM
A truly beatified voice. We were in Washington two years ago and cannot imaine people ignoring her whilst eating and drinking! Read the biography over christmas last year and was deeply moved. Truly one of gods angels. I hope there are enough tracks to keep her memories alive. Sorry to hear that the record producers were shortsighted enough not to recognise that more than one style could be recorded. God bless her memory.
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 12:10 PM
Dedicated to Hugh Cassidy, on Father's Day, in memory of Eva One So Small It's hard to believe one so small could hold so much. You used to be one of us, our Precious. Now you are free to be yourself. I gaze into the dark vastness that holds the stars. You surround it. Yet even within my heart I find you waiting. My Comfort, your light shines from the eyes of everyone I meet. I return your love. I hear you in Mother's voice, Sister's laughter, your whisper in the rush of a gentle breeze. I see your smile in children's play. Your presence surrounds me. As I look at the picture framing your sweetest grin, I remember when you were one of us and wonder how one so small could hold so much. (written on Father's Day shortly after the death of my son, John on June 14th, 1994)
Name: Linda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I love them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, had I a golden thread
Home town/city and country: Topeka, Ks. USA
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 03:40 PM
Eva and her music have touched my heart and my soul. She was a special gift sent to us for a short season. I would like to thank my very good friends Kavik and Debbie for sharing this amazingly talented woman with me. I have been so blessed and feel so honored to have had the opportunity to listen to Eva. I for one am glad that she didn't settle for one type of music but kept her music fresh and divers. Thank you to everyone that is responsible for her music continuing.
Name: Adan
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Värnamo Sweden
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 08:30 PM
I sat with some friends after a late dinner last Saturday. Suddenly my friend puts on this record with Eva Cassidy. I had never heard her before. The room was filled with an incredible atmosfier... since I work with church music I was sure that Eva was a Christian singer... after reading your website I now know more about her.... Her voice is a gift from God and she is now on a part of my CD collection.
Name: Vanessa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All: I don't know how you could posibly have a favourite
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I love them all, but cant get over Cheek to Cheek and People get ready
Home town/city and country: Grafton, Australia
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 12:31 AM
I remember my mum told me that the 1st time she ever heard Eva was when i started year 8 in 2001. She was picking me up from school and had the radio on in the car when Over the Rainbow came on. The first time i heard her was last year and i sat there with tears pouring down my cheeks. I didnt know at the time she was dead. When i found out she died with such a glorious voice barely known by people outside her hometown i was so angry at the waste. There are so many pop stars now who dont have as much talent in their little fngers as Eva did in her short life.
Name: annaaaaaaa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: feilds of gold
Home town/city and country: sweden baby
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 07:14 AM
hello every one!!! i wrote once here, and then i got lirycs on songbird and live at blues.. something.. well, i where just wondering, can i get it again?hehe.. i accedently delited it and i dom know where to find it. but to somethind totaly diferent, i love eva! i canīt get enuf of her, or her voice. did she have any children or a husband wehn she died? to bad..(that she had cancer).. but anyway, ake care of each other... kisses and hugs/anna from sweden, uppsala
Name: Melber
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "guess it doesn't matter anymore", "Imagine", "Early Morning Rain", "danny boy"
Home town/city and country: Ireland
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 08:49 AM
"Imagine" is the most beautiful album i've heard in a long time. It's very inspiring. thank you Eva.
Name: charle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: tall tree in Gorgia
Home town/city and country: california
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 10:43 AM
i am glad i have bought live at blues it is so good that i play all of the cd a million times . glad she was a wonderful singer.
Name: Stacey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Gilbert, AZ
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 11:40 AM
There is no one like her. The feeling that I get just from not only the tone quality, but the feeling in her voice gives me the chills. She is the one that made me interseted in jazz and folk. She didn't know how remarkable she was and what an impact she has made on so many people. Thank you for giving and sharing your voice with the world.
Name: Stephanie
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Nova Scotia Canada
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 12:03 PM
I heard this song for the first time on Dawson's Creek and I loved it. My dream is to have this song played at my high school graduation, I still can't listen to it without getting goosebumps.
Name: Stuart Brinin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Field of Gold/I Know you by Heart
Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 01:09 PM
Just a wonderful emotional singer. The good die too young. When my Mom died about four years ago I found a lot of comfort playing Eva's music. Eva you've left a beautiful gift to the world. Peace to you...
Name: stuart munro
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Victoria BC, Canada
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 03:33 PM
another new fan here....my 16 yr old goddaughter asked if I had ever heard of Eva Cassidy. I said "no," and then forgot the name by the time I got home. I called and asked her to remind me of the singer she had mentioned. Next I read through some of these pages and found some audio clips, but I'm lost for words. The renditions of People Get Ready, Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, left me overwhelmed. I went and bought a copy of Songbird. Several decades ago I heard the incredible voice of Linda Jones. I remember the feeling of deep sadness when I discovered that she had died at 26 years old of diabetes. I didn't make it through Songbird in one sitting. Overwhelmed, I quit after the title track! The players have done a beauitful job playing behind her and have created an absolutely beautiful production throughout.
Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I have them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You by Heart
Home town/city and country: Chippenham, England
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 11:40 PM
I have just found this perfect voice and have managed to acquire all of her albums. Everyone should do themselves a favour and sit down quietly, put the headphones on and just listen! WEBMASTER Sorry I messed up my first entry.
Name: martyn sandle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: aylesbury england uk
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 08:51 AM
mr and mrs cassidy am so sorry to wot happend to your daughter ! but in my mind she will live for ever !! her songs mean so much to me and am sure others.when i talk class eva is @ the top of all classes.over the rainbow wow wot can i say about eva singing that song it got my girlfriend and me together and thats one reason i love the song cause teen loved rainbows,and because eva sang it so well.all i can say is may evas music carry on and let folks enjoy the songs in wot eva sang!! eva ya an angel top angel
Name: John Stienwell
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Sent: Tue June 17 2003 09:31 AM
Sehr schoen....gefaellt mir sehr gut. viel glueck !!! Ralf
Name: Ingunn Fjellang Sæther
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: them all...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: every song where I can hear her fantastic voice... so - them all! Maybe "I can always be me", "I know you by heart", "Time after time", Fields of gold,"Songbird", "Over the rainbow" the best...or - no - I can't pick one favourite..! It's all fantastic...
Home town/city and country: Asker (Oslo), Norway
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 01:41 PM
I sit listening to "Time after time" right now...My day isn't completed before listened to a Eva Cassidy-song... Her songs are all fantastic, and unique. No one will ever sing like her - her free, relaxed and beautiful way of singing really touch me... I'm sorry for all her family, friends, band-mates and fans for what happened to her - all to early. However - she's become a legend, and I use every opportunity to tell others about this marvelous artist. Even if she hasn't written the songs herself, I still feel that the lyrics "hit" me "deeper" when she sings the songs. It's really hard to find the right words and write them all down here - anyway - Eva Cassidy is one fantastic singer and artist - I love her personality and her music! If anyone wants to contact me, please do. I would love to get to know other fans of Eva Cassidy (of just other visitors on these pages...)! In peace <3
Name: KD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Dallas, Texas
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 02:40 PM
So a friend asks me a month or so ago, "Have you ever heard of Eva Cassidy? I heard her song, Kathys Song...." I had not, sadly, heard of Eva prior to the question. He buys Time after Time, and we listen to the CD. The soul, and haunting emotion, behind 'Ain't No Sunshine'; the purity and spectacular rendition of 'At Last;' the memories stirred by 'Woodstock' ..... I don't think we spoke through the entire CD. Hugh, Barbara, Anette, Margret & Dan, The heavens handed you and your family an amazing gift - as a daughter and a sister. I'm sure the pride of Eva's life, and the sorrow of your family losing her so soon, is immeasurable. God bless her band, every fan and every friend for their undying support and love of Eva as a person, and her many talents. Eva is one of the most amazing singers I've ever heard. I acquired each of her CDs and am working on the other compilations. I sit and listen in awe to every song, every time.
Name: Cheap airline tickets
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: none
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: none
Home town/city and country: none
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 08:39 PM
This site moved my soul. Thank you Cheap airline tickets
Name: Bev
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: england
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 11:43 PM
it really is quite spooky but my gran was diagnosed with cancer about 2 years ago and it was terminal, she was a lovely lady who enjoyed hearing people sing. one day we were listerning to the radio together when eva's version of over the rainbow was playing we both commented on how beautifully she sung it and at that time we had no idea on who she was, later that week i went out and bought songbird the album it stunned me, some of her songs are more captivating than the originals. together me and my gram would listen to fields of gold,song bird and over the rainbow, and as my gran became progressively worse the more we played her those songs. one day she even told me about her dream where she was running in a field with sun on her face and her hair blowing in the wind. my gran passed listerning to eva's cd and we had over the rainbow played at her funeral, and those 3 songs still remind me of my gran every time i hear them and i thank eva for giving me the gift of rememberance with those songs. the spooky bit comes in when eva's songs are used for the cancer advert in britain so far the 2 songs used are over the rainbow and songbird i feel its like a little message. and eva and my gran are probably having a right good ole sing song together. God bless
Name: HELEN ROWE
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: tennessee waltz
Home town/city and country: England - Devon
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 04:25 AM
Eva, you have really inspired me. i am going to teach myself to play the guitar. i really lova all of your songs...thankyou eva you will be remembered for a very long time. God Bless you. x x x
Name: Linda Logan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Echuca Victoria Australia
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 06:07 AM
I have just read the book Songbird and I am deeply touched by this wonderful woman, not just her music and art but the strength of her character in knowing not to comform to the mainstream that she did not want to be part of. Eva was a very special person and always will be, Eva has inspired me to choose my own paths from now own, into the light.
Name: Kat Newland
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I wandered by a brookside
Home town/city and country: Dennisport MA USA
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 07:17 AM
I just discovered Eva Cassidy a week ago and bought two of her CD's. What an awesome and gifted artist she was. What an inspiration she has already been to me in my music. I am so sorry that her life was cut so short. But so glad to know that her music will live on in those who knew her and those of us who have just discovered her.
Name: Bob Givan
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Home town/city and country: West Lafayette, IN
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 11:10 AM
Thank you for this website keeping the memory alive and even growing...
Name: Alessandra Capella
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't image choosing just one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Half Moon Bay, California, USA
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 01:21 PM
A dear friend played Eva's music for me last year and I could not believe what a beautiful voice she had. Such an incredible talent to be taken from us so early in her life. Thank God her music lives on and is being recognized by so many now. There is no other voice like hers, as far as I'm concerned.
Name: Randall Grant
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird plus !
Home town/city and country: Vancouver Canada
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 07:41 PM
I've only just heard Eva today for the first time, she is incredible !! I've been downloading her stuff all day, reading & learning about this very gifted woman. It's hard to pick a favorite song by her when there are so many great versions. I plan on heading out and picking up all of her recordings very soon. Her voice just takes me away, I've truly fallen in love with this woman's voice. At the moment, "say goodbye" is playing, so I ask you, how can I choose a favorite ?
Name: Marita
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I only have one collection of songs from three records
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Tampere, Finland
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 01:07 AM
What a present I got couple of weeks ago: a CD full of Eva's songs. One old friend wanted to introduce us... and what a sorrow to find she doesn't sing here any more. 'Songbird' just touched my soul. The words tell about joy, the melody makes you feel sad, the voice bubbles those both feelings... Just an amazing woman. Wondering if Norah Jones used to listen her a lot...?
Name: Annett Rocks
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: how can I decide?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ditto
Home town/city and country: London, UK
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 02:55 AM
How pleased I am to hear that there will be another album of Eva coming out. Thank you to everyone involved! I think I remember Bill Straw saying once that he doesn't want to be accused of "scraping out the barrel". I don't think that any fan would do that. Keep them coming!
Name: Kyrstie taylor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: Cromer UK
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 03:09 AM
i would like to thank you for having imagine out on now 45 my nan died on sunday and this song has help me rember her they way she would like me to thank you very much
Name: AMR
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: God Bless the Child; Easy Street Dreams; Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: NYC
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 04:42 AM
I thought my Eva collection was fairly complete, but Bob on 11 June wrote of a recording of Eva singing When You Wish Upon a Star. Where is it to be found? Does Blix Street have it lined up for a future CD?
Name: Kitty
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Reading, PA USA
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 04:48 AM
Last night I had the pleasure of meeting one of Eva's biggest fans. I entertain at a local restaurant and sang 2 of "Eva's" songs....Fields of Gold and Over the Rainbow. I am so happy to have met someone in the same city that enjoys Eva as much as we do (my husband and I). I will also be singing People Get Ready and Wade in the Water very soon. I am trying very hard to introduce Eva to those people who do not know her. I am now getting requests for her arrangement of Over the Rainbow which pleases me greatly. Singing her songs makes me feel close to Eva and particularly since I had melanoma also. I do go for my checkups every 3 months and pray that I can continue what I'm doing. Thanks for the kind words, Rose. !! I appreciate it very much.
Name: Laura Bligh, your friendly Webmaster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "American Tune" -- wait for the next album!
Home town/city and country: Suburbs of Washington DC
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 08:27 AM
AMR asked a question about a rumored Eva recording of "When You Wish Upon a Star." That was a song Eva had considered recording, but she never did. No such recording exists. I think the person who originally mentioned it in the Guestbook was really thinking of "Over the Rainbow." Remember the lyric, "Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me...."
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 09:22 AM
To:Laura & Mr. DAVID HEIMLICH Yes! Yes! Yes! Laura. You don't have to be so tediously verbose about it! We know the score.... But while I'm here I would like to express my most sincere and humble appreciation to DAVID HEIMLICH on the dedication of his poem "ONE SO SMALL", written to memorialize the loss of his own son, who died in 1994, to HUGH CASSIDY on Father's Day, in commemoration of the life and loss of his daughter Eva in 1996. I am a person who believes in an 'inclusive world', yet I know that only those who have experienced the loss of a child, or a significant other, can fully understand the length and breadth and depth of the grief that follows. Perhaps more for some and less for others, but it is an act of bravery to articulate in poem or in prose the sense of inexplicable loss that is felt. I thank you DAVID, for you have made it easier for me and many others. Faith, brothers & siters...........
Name: Don
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Sent: Thu June 19 2003 09:27 AM
the last word should be "sisters", not siters. maybe it will be edited
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 10:00 AM
Laura, to some readers your postings are apparently "tediously verbose". From the rest of us, thank you for being our friendly and untiring web master.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Va
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 10:38 AM
Laura, I don't think you are being "tediously verbose" at all. I think it is nice of you to keep us all so informed. Keep up the great work.
Name: Niamh Mahon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Dublin Ireland
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 10:56 AM
I heard this most beautiful singer and song on the radio and i stopped what i was doing to listen, It was Eva Cassidy Fields of Gold it touched me so much. Her voice lifts me each day. The best of us goes before the rest. Thanks for this Eva.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leave, the first I ever heard.
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 11:00 AM
NIELSON, ET AL: I appreciate Laura as much as anyone, and can't understand how she can devote herself so selflessly to the Eva Cassidy site as Webmaster. In the colloquialism of the English language "I was having you on" (like a joke), although I don't know the origin or 'having you on', it is merely in jest. But all is well with Bligh and I, and if it isn't I'm sure I'll hear of it, or not hear of it. My note was not discordant with my play on on words. Now let us all sing our favourite, of the moment, Eva song, and all good wishes and health to Laura and her family for her kindness and indulgences. Peace to all! Don
Name: Nancy
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Tyler, Texas USA
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 11:53 AM
A few months ago a guest on one of the am talk shows played "Fields of Gold" I had no idea who the singer was, but I listened closely & found out. I had never heard her before, yesterday I put her name in a search engine, and found this website. I have been listening to snips of her songs all day. God is blessed, she is singing with Angels.
Name: Per Akesson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: Malmoe, Sweden
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 02:03 PM
A friend of mine came by and she had a CD with her of an artist she said was absolutely amazing. I put it on straight away and I was totally blown off! What a voice and what a delivery! Now I'm hooked forever and will try and get all her other CD's. I also want to thank all the other posters for their positive and encouraging messages.
Name: Peter Evans
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Wexford. Eire
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 01:12 AM
It is wonderful to know that you are never too old to hear great music. Eva you have touched my soul with your wonderful renditions of great songs.
Name: Barbara Haddad
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ?
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Home town/city and country: Adelaide/Australia
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 03:33 AM
I heard Eva's music for the first time today while listening to the ABC radio station in Adelaide. They played Imagine. I was driving at the time and by the time the song finished I felt like I was flying. For a few minutes this voice just took all the chaos and all the madness of the world away. I felt this person was singing purely from her heart. I just had to surf the net and find out who she was, what other songs did she have. But was devastated to hear she had lost her life to cancer. She is my age and I felt an instant affiliation with her simple pleasures in life (from what I could gather from messages posted by family and friends). Not a conformist and certainly not materialistic! I am so happy with this new discovery and can't wait to listen to all her CDs. God bless you Eva and all your family and friends. A truly beautiful person and I am envious of the people who knew you personally. You have left the world a most precious gift - your voice and your soul will live on forever! Rest in peace - Barbara Haddad
Name: Archie Mclaren
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: song bird
Home town/city and country: perthshire, scotland
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 07:04 AM
Thank you! For releasing this fantastic album, the first song I heard was song bird and it touched my heart so much and even more now that I have found out about Eve, the album is so relaxing and I fine with music you can relate to thing that happened in your life time, when you her that special song you think of that special person, song bird did it for me. Thank you Archie
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Depends on the day
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Same
Home town/city and country: Conway, Arkansas, USA
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 07:54 AM
I have just received my copy of Grace Griffith's "Sands of Time" and it is a truly beautiful CD. I have had Grace's "Minstrel Song" for several months and was thrilled to hear that a new CD was being released. I agree with Laura that, in supporting Grace, we are not only saying thank you for helping Eva's music to reach the world, but also supporting someone who is very talented, but,like Eva,is not being promoted by the hype of a major label. I like to think that Eva would be thrilled that she is helping Grace, as Grace helped her. So use Laura's link on the "What's New" page and order "Sands of Time", it will be a great addition to anyones collection. Regards to all, Jo
Name: Ernest
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
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Home town/city and country: OK USA
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 11:26 AM
Hmmm. I wonder what song I would most like to hear sung by Eva. Will think about that one. Any ideas?
Name: Ron
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the water
Home town/city and country: Gloucester UK
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 11:35 AM
First heared Eva sing Over The Rainbow on BBC Radio 2 I had just arrived at work in my car, but I could not get out of the car until this lady had finished her song and to find out who she was. I was a little stuned however to hear she was no longer with us. I have played guitar and sung since I was 16 years old, now I'm 60. Well once in a while an artist makes a big impact and this was like being hit by an interstate express. I wish I could leave this life a leave what Eva has left us all, crying for more.
Name: Pete
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All over the place each day!
Home town/city and country: L.S., Can.
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 12:50 PM
ERNEST in OK, USA: How about the next one.
Name: David Heimlich
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Home town/city and country: Springfield, Illinois,USA
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 04:06 PM
Third time's charm! (spastic fingers) ERNEST IN OK: I would have loved to have heard Eva sing,"IN MY LIFE" from the Beatles' "RUBBER SOUL" album.(Voted song of the century---I have to agree!) "Though I know I'll never lose affection for people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them IN MY LIFE I LOVE YOU MORE"
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 04:51 PM
That American Tune cover is just perfect. And the songs...although July here is not a month one would want to miss, I almost wish it was already over so I could get that CD. Does anybody else feel that way?
Name: Stephen
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 08:58 AM
To Barbara Haddad from Adelaide; I loved your comment, "I was driving at the time and by the time the song finished I felt like I was flying." Cheers from the other side of the world. Seeing the preview of the new album cover and the tentative song list is so great. Can't wait immerse myself in these new releases, and also to see Eva storm the charts again! Stephen
Name: katie b
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Herts
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 10:21 AM
i am fifteen and absoultly in love with Eva Cassidy... she is my idle, her music makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up...her voice is incredible i love her and wish i'd had the chance to meet the beautiful younge lady! im desperate to learn more about her, so if anyone knows any good sites or has any information about her please email me!! thank you for reading this. RIP my darling Eva... i miss you more than words can say, i wish id known you!
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 04:45 PM
I have been reading todays messages on the website and I am heartened by the number of new people that now know Eva's extraordinary talent.I hope these new visitors will not only stay with us they will tell all their friends about Eva.We haven't got the corporate musical industry to help us promote Eva.We must use that other effective method and that is word of mouth.I was trying to think of a way of getting Eva's music promoted in the US.I know Bruce Lundvall boss of Blue Note Records bitterly regrets turning down the opportunity of signing Eva to his label.I was wondering if any of my Stateside visitors to this site have any influence in the music business who could contact Bruce and ask him if he could say something good about Eva and also use his considerable musical influence in getting Eva's music released to a much wider audience.Finally to Laura you have done a remarkable job in keeping this site going.Good luck and thank you.
Name: OGoldarose@aol.com
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 05:54 PM
The cover for the new album captures the woman, her music and her spirit as every fan feels in their heart!
Name: paul
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: cant decide
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i wish i was single girl again
Home town/city and country: Glasgow, U.K
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 01:48 AM
She's simply fantastic. Though my favourite song, " I wish i was single girl again " no-one i talk to has ever heard of it before. For me out this song is one of her greatest. I play the guitar and have been trying to figure the chords for the song... without much luck. Though i dont think anyone could get the same sound from a guitar like Eva cassidy could. If anyone knows the chords for this song please let me know. paul.graham83@blueyonder.co.uk
Name: Elina
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Helsinki, Finland
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 05:19 AM
What an amazing talent. Beautiful voice and the talent to play guitar.. couldn't be much better. Yesterday I heard 'Over the Rainbow' for the first time. I couldn't stop listening to it. And I love 'Time After Time' too. I'm quite sure, that if I listen to those when I'm sad, I'll cry like a baby.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
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Sent: Sun June 22 2003 07:00 AM
From reading the back entries in the Guestbook I see there is mention of a new Eva CD. I do hope so. Is there any chance at all, Blix Records, that the new CD will feature the long awaited (at least by me) "Son of a Preacher Man"? I've been waiting and waiting and waiting. All of Eva's songs have special meaning to me, but "Son of a Preacher Man" would be particularly poignant. Darling Eva, you bring me so much pleasure. Your No.1 fan, always.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
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Sent: Sun June 22 2003 07:03 AM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
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Sent: Sun June 22 2003 07:09 AM
Since posting my earlier entry about the new CD, I have visited the "What's New Section". In a clip about the new CD, it is stated that the titles given are from an unofficial track list, which is still subject to change. PLEASE PLEASE, Blix Records, include "Son of a Preacher Man". Eva's No.1 fan.
Name: doesn't matter
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Sent: Sun June 22 2003 08:02 AM
I'm so excited to see the song list for Eva's new album! I've been waiting to hear You Take My Breath Away ever since I read somewhere that Eva had recorded it. Of course Eva would choose such a beautiful song! Thank you Blix Street!! and Laura for keeping us up to date -
Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley/EVA by Heart.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/The Water is Wide/If I Give You My Heart.
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 08:16 AM
One of my other hobbies, besides music and EVA, is the reception of distant terrestial TV-signals. This afternoon I received rather good signals from Madrid Spain of the nationwide TVE1 network over 1000 miles. In the īSession de Tardeī programme a US movie was shown in spanish language synchronisation. It was some kind of western/hillbilly movie with Dean Cain (Superman) in the leading role. At 16h15 GMT EVAīs Fields Of Gold was played very loud during a quiet passage in the film. The TVE1 programme-list only shows, īSession De Tardeī for the 15h00-17h00 area ! Maybe someone else knows the title of this US/Movie ? Many Spaniards must have heard EVAīs superb version of īFields Of Goldī. Thanks, Laura.
Name: Sonja
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy`s Song
Home town/city and country: Munich/Germany
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 10:38 AM
Thank you, Eva, for staying here for a little while. Only an angel can sing like you sing. You have touched my heart with your songs and I am so greatful for this feeling you leave behind, when I listen to you. Love Sonja
Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 01:51 PM
I am over the moon to know that there is a new Eva CD on the way.I don't really care what songs are on it. That it is Eva singing is enough for me. It will be a precious gift, one that we are privileged to receive. It is really amazing that we have any posthumous albums at all.When I first bought Eva CDs in 1998 I did not think for a moment that there would be anymore. To me, every new Eva CD is an unexpected treasure, highly valued for the fact that it exists at all.
Name: jenifer
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Guam
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 03:48 PM
I was given a couple of Eva Cassidy CDs to listen to recently and I became an instant fan. I can't get enough of her soul piercing voice. She is a gift to all that love music.
Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Allley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 10:12 PM
Very good news about the release of a new album. I heard a radio interview about "Imagine", where Andrew Bowles of Hot Records said that there is a version of "Yesterday" recorded, that is 10/10. Lets hope it gets on the new album. This could be another OTR or Danny Boy. Blue Skies Chris
Name: Rebecca
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Pittsburg, KS
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 08:29 AM
A friend introduced me to Eva 3 weeks ago. I have only one of her cds--Songbird--but will have them all asap. I can't listen to "Over the Rainbow" without crying. What a blessing to have Eva to listen to instead of current events. Her music is like a balm to shattered nerves. Peace
Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: If You Leave Me
Home town/city and country: Springpatch, Illinois
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 11:52 AM
On Friday, June 20th, Jo in Conway, Arkansas posted that she bought Grace Griffith's new CD and that it is terrific. As Laura, our wonderful webmaster said, Eva enjoyed listening to Grace perform. The fact that Eva loved her voice is the ultimate endorcement!!! I'm ordering today! Go Gracie!
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city and country: makati, philippines
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 04:00 PM
finally, i found guys who got blasted by the song EC's "bridge over troubled water" so much that it became one of their favorites, if not their favorite. and im talking about kristin cooper, eric of silver spring (usa), joe white. also, i want to thank the person (you know who you are) who wrote to me expressing his/her love for blues music. thank you. anyways, i just got my "Eva by Heart" album, bringing my collection to 6. i especially love the last song "how can i keep from singing." it's an excellent church type song and eva's voice is a match made in heaven for such church song and gospel music in general. it made me wish that she had compiled her own gospel album complete with choir accompaniment. that would really be something. btw, nice to hear that there'll be another album. i can't wait to have it. meantime, i may have enough eagerness to buy the "No boundaries" album (did i get the title right?). i know this is an unathorized album but i feel im not a total fan if i don't have all her recordings. and i know that the reason its sale is not being encouraged is because it was said that Eva's voice in the album was not her best. well, all i can say to that is . . . if it's from Eva, it will always be from the best.
Name: Mary Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (so far)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow...
Home town/city and country: Florida/USA
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 06:14 PM
Funny--- you might think that, in time, a site like this would wear thin. So many do. Like crazy-hot flames that (invariably) burn themselves out... It never ceases to amaze me, though, how this one stays alive like the rolling burn of a volcano that will NEVER be extinguished. It doesn't diminish. And with each new person/fan, entry/testimonial, it gets a little bigger, a little wider, a little higher. Goes to show you don't have to come off like gangbusters to be a real force. Eva's talent, character and music are a real force--- she never did nor will she ever need the "gangbuster" approach. How special that the emotional love and support that folks like us feel can (and is) creating one of the best "wave" effects in the world!!! Thank you all for not burning out. Your showing of love for Eva always does my heart good. How disturbing it would be to think that we had to count on hype or commercialism to make Eva a "star." Eva is a star. Our star. Keep up the good work. Spread the word. Share the wealth. Hawaii wasn't built in a day, after all ... A special note to Laura Bligh(our Tireless Webmaster): " You done good..." Many thanks to you all. This is big. XOXO/Peace.
Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 08:38 PM
Last week I bought Songbird and Time After Time at a discounted price from a supermarket. I gave these copies to 2 friends. The deal was - if you don't like it, give it back to me, if you do like it, buy anothe one and give it to one of your friends with the same instructions. It worked with the first 2 people, maybe the news will spread? Thank you Laura for the web site. I have ordered the Grace Griffith album and look forward to hearing her music that Eva loved so much
Name: olivia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: love 'em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: f.o.g.
Home town/city and country: auckland, nz
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 11:19 PM
yay!!!!!!!!!! ... a new cd coming :) will be hanging out for this. we are lucky piggys love you all u r doing a great job laura!
Name: Jarrah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (till I hear more)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Sent: Tue June 24 2003 02:17 AM
Thanks Laura for this Guestbook. I recently heard Eva's voice on a newsradio station, 2GB, Sydney, and was spellbound and uplifted. I then found a copy of Songbird in my local library and now have my own copy and have the book, "Songbird" which I have read and passed on to a friend. I love the purity in her voice, and how she sweeps you away from the everyday world to a place of dreams and peace, I am so glad to know of her and constantly enjoy her music.
Name: Dana Newby
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
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Sent: Tue June 24 2003 07:38 AM
A friend of mine was away on vacation in St. Lucia where she met many Brits. While speaking of her love of great music, they mentioned Eva. Having never heard of her, my friend asked what kind of music is it. When she heard that Eva covered "Over The Rainbow" she was immediately turned off. EVERYONE covers that...and always the same she thought. However, she valued the opinion of these people and whe she returned to Canada (Toronto) she went out and purchaed the CD. The very next day she called me, and told me that I had to hear this woman sing. I was moved...to say the least. I have never heard a singer with so much passion. I have since purchased the CD and will be acquiring them all! Absolutely amazing! Thank You for this site...I needed to learn more about her, and her wonderful talent. Dana
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW
Home town/city and country: makati, philippines
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 12:04 AM
this is about my 6th time to write here but its my first to say THANK YOU to Laura, our tireless webmaster, for all the love she gave for her cousin's website. now that it was brought out, i did wish that Eva had recorded the song, "when you wish upon a star," as well as "in my life," as suggested by ernest and david h. while on the matter, hmm, i believe the song "you light up my life" would be wonderful for eva. also the song "lately" by stevie wonder. il think of some more and get back on this. meantime, i am just so glad the song BOTW got to see the light of day. tks eva cassidy band.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
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Sent: Wed June 25 2003 04:33 AM
To: Erwin from Makati, Philippines I mentioned a few weeks ago how our personal choices of Eva tracks were identical. Now I read that you too love "How Can I Keep From Singing". As we are both Blues fans it's hardly surprising that such a powerful Gospel song would appeal to us. Eva's "Way Beyond the Blue" is truly inspirational. Without any musical backing, Eva provides her own vocal harmonies on this simply wonderful foot-tapping, hand-clapping, spiritual track. Eva, as good as it gets.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: the last one I listened to
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
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Sent: Wed June 25 2003 05:19 AM
I thought Eva's #1 fan was Chris Biondo.
Name: Bill
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city and country: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 09:09 AM
What wonderful news that a new Eva Cassidy CD will be able soon. Laura, Do you know who took the beautiful picture of Eva on the cover of American Tune? Was it the same photographer as the covers of Imagine and Songbird?
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 10:19 AM
I have been researching the projected songs on the new CD through amazon.com and have heard all the song clips by other artist on that site. The greatest gift we can give Eva Cassidy and Laura Bligh, and for that matter all the fans at this site is to request a copy of the CD from amazon.com or your local source. Remember, August is 2 months or one month and some days away. The stores and websites need to allocate funds to pre-order and to anticipate this new release. Give Barnes and Noble, amazon.com uk and any other source you have a call or a message, requesting they order this CD for you. They will not charge you until they know the price and only if you pick it up and you pay. I did this with Imagine and every store in Syracuse pre-ordered the CD. Contact your local music newspaper editor and let them know of this CD. Email the info to all the websites and chat rooms to give it more exposure. Tell them why Eva Cassidy has sold 5 million CD since her death in 1996 and only a few thousand during her life. mention the Michelle Kwan Skate of Champions on ABC this past year. The gold record honors that Song Bird has received. It's never too early to promote this new CD.
Name: Elizabeth Lowrie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Laguna Beach, California USA
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 06:01 PM
My 85 year old mother couldn't sleep the other night. She turned on her radio to hear the most beautiful rendition of "Over the Rainbow" she had ever heard. She was so moved by the song that she got up to write down the name of the singer so she would never forget! We found the album for her and my brother and I have also become huge fans. Eva's story is so poignant....her music moves us to tears, as well as how very short her life was. Through her music she will continue to bless with her wonderful voice. I am so happy to have been introduced to this lady with the voice of an angel! Thank you Eva! Jean, Tom and Elizabeth
Name: David Kelly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: Leeds UK
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 11:34 PM
Having never liked John Lennon or his anthem "Imagine", I was absolutely blown away when I first heard Eva's rendition. Goose pimples, hairs standing on end, lump in the throat... Very few musicians have ever had the power to move me to that degree. Spread the word all you Eva fans, lots of people have still never heard of her or her fantastic voice. Just imagine.....
Name: Julia Maul
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Göllheim, Germany
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 11:56 PM
She was a great singer. I heard her voice and I was fascinated. I can listen that music all the time. It makes me really sad that one of the greatest singers don't live anymore. I'm singing, too and want to have such a wonderful voice. Thx for all songs...
Name: Clifford F. Williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Emotional Step
Home town/city and country: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 12:13 AM
Eva's singing touches the heart in a way that I can't describe. Quite simply the most natural and beautiful voice I have ever heard. Thank you Eva.
Name: Annett
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: London / UK
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 02:06 AM
The cover of the new Eva album looks absolutely lovely. Also, I forgot to mention it last time, of course, I'm looking forward to Grace's album. I assume it was produced by Chris? Nice one. Here is something that concerns melanoma: 'SX magazine, June 25, issue 766. OZ treatment on horizon. Brisbane: An Australian-developed melanoma treatment could be available in hospitals within 5 years after a number of terminal patients in early trials had been declared free of the disease. Queensland Premier Peter Beattie told Bio2003 in Washington phase 3 trials of the anti-melanoma vaccine were under way - the final hurdle before the product could be registered.' In the meantime people need to be informed about skin cancer. In the news today I heard that builders are not to work with a bare upper body as they spend a lot of time outside and often in the blazing sun. Thanks to everybody who makes Eva go round. Lots of of love xxx Annett
Name: carrie-anne welsh
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold/over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: folkestone/kent/england
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 02:46 AM
Eva was a truly inspirationl person. My family were so moved by fields of gold that we played it at my late grandfathers funeral. It now brings me so many warm memorys. Thank you Eva. You were and always will be the best female vocalist in the world. xxxxx
Name: steve hasser
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ??
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: kathy's song
Home town/city and country: springfield, ohio
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 04:25 AM
i have only heard one of eva's songs. when i heard kathy's song, i was amazed at the beautiful guitar and voice. i don't understand why i just found out about her recently, but i am going to by some of her other c.d's. eva cassidy (from what i can tell) was an amazing musical artist that i will be sure to tell people about. thank you for making this website. it is great and i will check up on it. great job!!! -steve
Name: Lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Gardner, Massachusetts, USA
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 03:16 AM
Songbird is the only album I've heard, but have been moved so much by her voice that I will be buying the rest. Never has there been a voice so pure and sweet. I couldn't sleep one night and turned on the tv. There was a late show with Ted Koppel that was just playing Over the Rainbow. I'd never heard anything so beautiful...
Name: tanya
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: too hard to choose
Home town/city and country: idaho
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 09:40 AM
I thought I saw a mention of a "keroke" CD somewhere, but did not follow through and now I can't find it. Can you help?
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 11:14 AM
To pre-order the Amerrican Tune CD from amazon.com follow the thread below: Paste the website below into your address bar. I pre-ordered 2 copies: At this website scroll down to "Is there a product you would like us to carry?" Please order ( ) copies of American Tune CD for me. The Information may be pasted in the message box: To be released August 2003, according to Laura Bligh, webmaster of evacassidy.org and cousin of the late Eva Cassidy wrote: "Here it is! A sneak preview of the album cover of the forthcoming Eva Cassidy album, AMERICAN TUNE. The album is scheduled for mid-August release internationally. I expect to have pre-ordering links on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk after the Fourth of July. The album's title is officially AMERICAN TUNE, but to my mind, it could also be called BURIED TREASURE. I am looking forward to writing about this album and telling you some wonderful true stories about where the different songs and photos came from. Meanwhile, here is an unofficial track list, which is still subject to change: Drowning in a Sea of Love, True Colors, The Water is Wide Hallelujah I Love Him So, God Bless the Child,Dark-Eyed Molly,American Tune,It Don't Mean a Thing,Yesterday Take My Breath Away." By pasting this into the message box at amazon.com it should trigger a response to you on your email!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Website to preorder American Tune
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Sent: Fri June 27 2003 11:17 AM
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/104-2445171-0425506
Name: Mike
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Sent: Fri June 27 2003 11:25 AM
If you don't have an account with amazon .com just go to the "what's new" page on theis website and scroll down to the black box for the amazon.com saite nearest to you and preorder at their page for items you would like them to carry. Sorry for the confusion!
Name: Kelly Chapman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them........
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow...it was the first song I heard her sing.
Home town/city and country: Bandon, OR usa
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 04:55 PM
Eva's voice came to me over the radio while driving home on a cold rainy night., while feeling nothing but defeat and despair She sang "somewhere over the rainbow" and after the song was complete I had to pull the car over and stop. I sobbed for 15 minutes due to the effects of her voice on my soul and my spirit, which was instanly renewed. I still did not know who the beautiful angelic voice belonged too that came out to me during a very questioning time of my life. All my doubts and worries were disbanned at that moment. I have always been accused of being "dorothy" because I am possessed by a purpose....MELANOMA PUBLIC AWARENESS is my purpose in life...to help save others from such a "savage" preventable cancer if detected early, and if not detected in the early stages....Eva Cassidy our world's most beautiful songbird is one an example of that fate. I was devastated when I read she passed on leaving us so saddened, by melanoma, yet again it was her sign to me to never stop my crusade and I could do so in her memory and for so many more. I knew then that she would always be the voice in my heart while going on my "Maniacal Warrior" crusade against Melanoma. Eva's voice will be responsible for saving many lives...including mine when she gave me back my "somewhere over the rainbow" warrior spirit and engergized my soul again to crusade onward. I will make a very big difference for this this serious "GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUE" that took Eva from this world. Her voice will be heard into enternity. Thank you Eva for being our angel with voice on high during your short visit to our world. You are an angel that made a very big difference in the lives and your voice will be heard forever and ever more. Kelly Chapman
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Sent: Sat June 28 2003 12:55 AM
Mike - can you PLEASE stop spamming the guestbook with passe comments every 5 minutes. This is meant to be a place for everyone to have their say about Eva, not just one person. I don't like having a go in here, but it's getting a bit stupid. BTW the link you put up will not generate any referal money to the melanoma research center. Eva fans, please use the links on the Whats New page.
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Sent: Sat June 28 2003 02:24 AM
I don't like to be a ' downer' on here either but I have to agree with the last poster re Mike.... By the time he has put his fourth amendment to links etc I'm sure we have all had enough...give us a break Mike it is tiresome...
Name: Brad Ashley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Many
Home town/city and country: Cockeysville Maryland
Sent: Sat June 28 2003 02:50 PM
Just want to say I`m looking foreward to the new CD! And to thank you Laura - for all the work you do to keep this great site up and running for all of us! It is much appreciated!!!
Name: alan darroch
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: accrington, lancashire, england
Sent: Sat June 28 2003 02:57 PM
is there any video footage i can buy of eva? please email me. what a voice.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat June 28 2003 03:41 PM
Eva's new CD will be released mid-August.To all of you out there who have been giving Eva your wholehearted support over the last 7 years I say a BIG THANK YOU.Without you all where would we be! I feel we now have a window of opportunity between now and the release of the new CD to get out there and promote Eva.She was sadly never given the chance to make it big especially in her own country.I believe in persuading people that Eva was great rather than force-feeding them.It is that difficult balance which I believe will be overcome and that Eva will be finally recognised for the great talent that she most certainly was.I have been looking back at previous good media reviews about Eva here in the UK and I am hoping to rekindle and reacquaint myself with them in the hope that in today's fast moving world Eva has not been forgotten about.
Name: sigmund
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbirds
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: oslo Norway
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 03:57 AM
I just want to say thank you Eva cassidy for what you have given me. yo te qiero!
Name: Audrey Vallance
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Love all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to list
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 08:41 AM
Have been a fan for 4 years and cannot wait to add another CD to my collection of Eva. Thank you for a lovely site, I visit it often.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 09:13 AM
Somebody is offering a copy of the original 1988 Method Actor cassette on eBay: The auction ends in 8 days and 20 hours. I am not the seller, I don't know the seller, but I already have the tape.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 09:16 AM
I forgot that the Guestbook purges the text of any URLs. Here is the address (please remove spaces and quotation marks): "http://cgi.ebay.com/" "ws/eBayISAPI.dll?" "ViewItem&item=2542035360" "&category=20827&rd=1"
Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees if Georgia
Home town/city and country: Sydney
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 02:01 PM
I have noticed that Eva leaves out some of the lyrics in Fields of Gold and Honeysuckle Rose. The missing lyrics in Fields of Gold are: See the west wind move like a lover so, Upon the fields of barley, Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth Among the fields of gold. These lyrics are omitted from Honeysuckle Rose: When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips, Seems the honey fairly drips, You're confection, goodness knows, honeysuckle rose. I just wonder why Eva left out these particular lyrics.Can anyone throw some light on the subject?
Name: Robin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not sure yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: not sure yet
Home town/city and country: Bethlehem, PA USA
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 08:53 PM
I was just introduced to Eva last night. I love her voice and I think the website is great! It's so sad to have lost someone so talented so young. Already I can see how full of life she was! I have a feeling she's still singing.
Name: becky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: soo many!! over the rainbow, wonderful world, autumn leaves loads!!
Home town/city and country: wales, britain
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 03:47 AM
eva has inspired me to sing professionaly especailly songs like she sang! she brings me to tears everytime she sings over the rainbow and hopefully in years to come i can be more like her. im only 16 but the words of the songs she sang touched me and many others!R.I.P XX XX
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
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Sent: Mon June 30 2003 03:48 AM
I read Henrick Thiil Nielsen's posting about eBay and Eva's 1988 Method Actor cassette. I have a copy of the 1988 Method Actor on cd. I have no wish to sell it. I keep it for purely sentimental reasons, it is not among my Eva favourite albums. The tracks are not in the style of those latterly performed by Eva, so anyone wishing to buy Method Actor should not be surprised by the difference between Eva in 1988 and the Eva we all love to hear today. I also have a video cassette of US news coverage on the success of Eva in the UK, circa 2000/1. Eva was also interviewed live just before attending her very last performance at a benefit concert held especially for her. Although clearly looking unwell, she sang "What a Wonderful Word" especialy for her mum and dad. I doubt there was a dry eye in the house. She was, and still is, a real shining star. Eva left us her legacy, music that inspires. She will never be forgotten. Now, and always, your No.1 fan.
Name: Jan
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Mandurah, Western Australia
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 04:26 AM
I am one of Eva's newest fans, listening to Somewhere over the rainbow, constantly for the past week. I am so grateful to this site..thanks. I look forward now getting a collection of Eva's albums. Her singing was a precious gift that flows into our lives and souls.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and many more
Home town/city and country: Va. USA
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 06:51 AM
I am trying to get a copy of the Nightline Documentary video about Eva but have not had any luck getting it from ABC News. If someone would consider sending me a copy I will pay all expenses. Will send you my email address and mailing info. Thanks from a Big Eva Fan!
Name: Rosie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow, Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 08:00 AM
eva cassidy is a very inspiring person! I enjoy performing to her songs in my drama class, as it adds a revolutionary emotional depth to my work. What an amazingly pure sound, for such a woman.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Autumn Leaves
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Live At Blues Alley
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 12:18 PM
To: ALAN, in Sydney: Alan, you are very perceptive. I have several versions of 'Honeysuckle Rose' and never picked up on the absence of lyrics in Eva's version. I, of course, can't speak for Eva, but from what I know of her hand in the production of her music, it must have been her own choice. Why she made this choice may never be known. Since you pointed it out, I would have preferred to hear her do all the lyrics of 'Honeysuckle Rose.' Eva's version of 'Field's of Gold' is the first I ever heard. I don't think anyone should speculate as to why she made the decisions on the lyrics she did not sing, but if anyone knows with certainty why Eva sang the versions she did, I too would like to know. But I also accept Eva's decision on the production of these two songs. I think the 'absent' lyrics from "Fields of Gold" would have made it a more powerful song.
Name: Don M.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Home town/city and country: Halifax, Canada
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 03:08 PM
ALLEN, Sydney: I must add that I fully respect Eva's right of free speach, and to chose the lyrics she preferred to sing. This was her right. Laura, our indominitable webmaster, apparently also believes in the right of self expression. Indeed, she is so Constitutionally bound on the issue of free speach that it requires delicate persuasion to have injudicious and ill-considered remarks removed from this very receptive Guestbook. I imagine Eva would have been no less receptive to our opinions.
Name: Jo Seong Ho
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ove The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Inchon/S.Korea
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 12:25 AM
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Name: Bill Cronauer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city and country: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 03:55 AM
Being that American Tune will be released, I was thinking that it would be a great time for ABC News to reair its Eva Cassidy special--perhaps with some new interviews or evebn some new Blues Alley footage only previously seen in Europe.
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:34 AM
Hi Laura... is it possible to put a track on here so people can listen to Eva?
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Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:51 AM
In response to posting left 11.51AM - Monday 30 June, Va, USA ABC Nightline News I can understand why any fan would want a copy of the ABC Nightline Encore programme (introduced by a Chris Bury) about Eva's story. It is the most personal information and live footage of Eva that I have seen in my 3 years of being a devoted fan. The programme contains interviews with Eva's parents, Chris Biondo, Chuck Brown, two of Eva's long-time friends, Paul Walters and Terry Wogan (BBC Radio 2) and others connected with the music business. The UK Top of the Pops 2 footage is also featured. What is a very touching moment, for me, is the footage of the comments made by a Bruce Lundvaald (sorry if name spelled incorrectly) the chief of Blue Note records. He listened to Eva singing live Amazing Grace and wanted to sign her. However, Eva was not prepared to compromise and sing just one genre of song. In the event, Blue Note decided not to offer her a contract. It is most humbling that subsequently Mr. Lundvaald rang Eva and told her "I was wrong in not offering you a contract" ...I have made a terrible mistake". Yes he had. Eva, as ever, was kindly in her response. The Benefit Concert, where Eva made her last appearance, is also featured with a live interview with Eva arriving for the Concert. I thought that ABC Nightline Encore had in fact produced a video of this programme for the American market but am not sure. There was also a UK TV programme about Eva's story broadcast during 2001 and I think there may have been a video available, but again, am not sure. I would have thought so because Eva has a huge following in the UK. Maybe a request to ABC Nightline Encore or UK ITV network would bear fruit.
Name: Don
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Penny To My Name
Home town/city and country: Marietta, OH
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 06:14 AM
Simply the best voice I've ever heard.
Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: still can't say
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Home town/city and country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 07:01 AM
I am so excited - thanks for the suggestion to check ABC Nightline. I just did and at this url: http://www.abcnewsstore.com/store/index.cfm you can search on eva's name and find two videos for sale of a 7/4/2001 and an 8/15/2002 show. I am not sure if this is the same one you are referring to? I am also not sure if they might be the same story just run twice or if they are different. If anyone knows, please let me know. In the meantime I am ordering the 7/4/2001. I can't wait, I have never seen video of Eva and have become an avid fan since April of this year. I continue to be stunned by my reaction to her music and am so glad that a friend lent me that first CD (have them all now, of course)! I love to visit this site often and see the reactions people have when they first hear her - you come here and, as I did, are just compelled to post your thoughts and feelings about this extraordinary talent. I NEVER have reacted this way and never have posted on boards like this before, but Eva has captured me as she does so many. And as so many have done before - I just want to express many thanks to Laura for giving us this great place to come to and talk about Eva, and also to Chris Biondo without who we would not have the wonderful recordings we have today. Can't wait for the new CD!
Name: Steve Gillett
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city and country: BATH, ENGLAND
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 09:18 AM
My 17 year old son would play this record Over The Rainbow by Eva Cassidy several times a week. I also thought it was amazing and was convinced Eva was black because of the incredible soulful voice. Looking in my local music store this week I saw "Songbird" by Eva Cassidy and was delighted to see the "Rainbow" song that moved me so much as sung by Eva. I still didn't know anything about her - until this evening when I read the CD resume. I was so shocked to find that Eva had passed away. I am visiting the website to discover more about her and have already learned about her inner and outer beauty. Her parents must be so proud of her - we have all lost dear ones we love but they have the abiding, incredibly beautiful voice of Eva to treasure and enjoy for all their days. I'm so glad I discovered Eva and Songbird will give me so much pleasure. A new fan....
Name: Lynda Weckstein
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird - So far
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow/Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Springfield, MO
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 12:19 PM
I just discovered Eva in April at the Scottsdale Arizona Museum. I bought Songbird immediately and cannot believe the beauty of her voice and the feeling she conveys. I have told everyone about her and was stunned last month when my sister-in-law and her niece have known and listened to Eva for four years. I feel so cheated I didn't know sooner. They live in the DC area so they had an advantage. I just purchased two more and am in the process of discovering even more beautiful songs. If she were alive there is no question she would be as famous as Norah Jones. Norah should acknowledge her sometime. What a legacy though to be helping others with melanoma.
Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All, depending on my mood
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Easy Street Dream, Waly Waly, many more
Home town/city and country: Aston, PA
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 01:35 PM
To Alan and Don: In FOG Eva is singing as a female to her lover, so I guess she felt that the line "see her body rise when you kiss her mouth" was not appropriate. When Sting sings the line, it sounds great. Roberta
Name: Sue Starr
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird and Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I love them all
Home town/city and country: Esperance, Western Australia
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 03:52 PM
A friend introduced me to Eva's music in 1999, and I have been listening avidly to her since then. Her music and voice always bring a tear, and now I have just finished reading her biography. What a hard job it would have been for all those very close to her to tell Eva's story, but it was wonderful to be able to fully understand the amazing person behind the voice. Thank you all for that priviledge. Know that I know there are more recordings I don't have, I will certainly be getting more. Love to all, and thank you Eva.xx
Name: Stephen
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:26 PM
Note to Canadian Eva fans. I just pre-ordered the new Eva album American Tune from Amazon.ca which they say will be released on August 12, 2003. The price was as follows; Items: CDN$ 19.99 Shipping & Handling: CDN$ 4.94 Total before tax: CDN$ 24.93 GST: CDN$ 1.75 PST: CDN$ 2.00 Purchase Total: CDN$ 28.68 Compare this to what it would cost to buy the same item at Amazon.com; (I have factored in the taxes which Amazon.com doesn't but Rev Can does) Items: USD$ 16.98 Shipping & Handling: USD$ 5.98 Total Before Tax:: USD$ 22.96 GST: USD$ 1.61 PST: USD$ 1.84 Purchase Total: USD$ 26.41 As you can see it is a LOT cheaper at Amazon.ca Happy Canada Day!
Name: Stephen
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:36 PM
Should have mentiuoned that I bought the CD through the link from this website so that some of the money goes to a charity in honour of Eva at no additional cost to the buyer. By the way, the Canadian price is about $8 or 28% less expensive than the US one!
Name: kathi
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow
Home town/city and country: San Antonio, Texas USA
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 02:34 AM
I just discovered Eva Cassidy...our local AM radio station sent "Rainbow" out on the airwaves last evening. I listened in my car on the drive home from work...I was totally blown away! I pulled into my driveway but the song hadn't ended yet. I just sat there in the car with the radio on, completely taken with this beautiful voice. When the DJ announced the name, I scribbled it down, and that led me to your site this morning. Then I sat here in tears, reading how this beautiful young singer had died... What a blessing she must have been to her friends and family. Well, Eva Cassidy has a new, lifetime fan. Thank you for a beautiful site where we can all read about her.
Name: gary marsh
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: leeds ,yorkshire
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 05:55 AM
only heard of Eva a couple of years ago.I heard Over The Rainbow on the Radio.After 30 years of listening to music,this is the most beautiful song i have ever heard.Her version is stunning and almost moves me to tears when i hear it.So far i only have Songbird and Imagine but would love to hear more of her music
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 11:16 AM
ROBERTA Holley: Very astute your observation about the lyrics to 'Fields of Gold', and no doubt correct. Sometimes lyrics are reworked to switch the gender thing, but not always. On a related, but tangential note, I saw a PBS special on the African American lyricist, composer, and performer of Blues and Gospel music, Thomas Dorsey. Mr. Dorsey was the actual father of Gospel music! Dorsey was also a minister and brought 'Blues' into the church as a music of liberation. But 'Blues' is a music that often contained double meanings, comingling the secular and the religious. Dorsey lost his ability to play the Blues for a few years. It was during this strange period that he dedicated himself to Gospel music which was religious and totally inclusive; it brought the races together in a spirit of liberation in song in church and out. Dorsey's amazing life reminded me of Eva's Blues and Gospel music. I read on this site that Eva preferred Gospel music. In can't draw any obvious inference between the total inclusiveness of Gospel and Eva's possible preferences, but as a musician she must have been aware of Mr. Dorsey, and it may have influenced her musically. This in turn, and its not an implausible streatch, may have influenced the lyrics she sang. This can probably never be know, and I'm not trying to be a revisionist, but I was struck by the trials of Mr. Dorsey, "The Father of Gospel", and Eva's development as a singer. Her a capella version of "Way Beyond The Blue" could be right out of Dorsey's songbook. As a creative person, Eva no doubt formed opinions of her own based on her exposure to Gospel as well as other music.
Name: John Wilson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 12:34 PM
Eva's beautiful voice first struck me down with a blow when i heard her own personal version of the Sting classic 'Fields of Gold'. Her soulful filled voice cresses the very essence of the song. You immediatly feel the amount of feeling and passion Eva has put into the song. She does the song a large amount of justice and i give it a definite 10 out of 10
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 12:46 PM
I would like to say a big thank you to Eric in Silver Springs for your e-mail and those kind words.Much appreciated.Eric I know for sure that you will keep spreading the good news that is Eva Cassidy to everyone you meet.Good luck.I am delighted to see some new visitors to the guestbook.Welcome on board.Tell your friends that Eva is worth listening to.I can assure you that after listening to Eva you will not be indifferent to her music even if you respectfully disagree with my views on Eva.
Name: Kathy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: penny to my name but all really!
Home town/city and country: Echuca Victoria Australia
Sent: Thu July 03 2003 02:29 AM
Hello My husband and I went away for the week end to a little historical town an hour from where we live to just have a brake from our 4 children.While sitting in a cafe eating breakfast we both stopped eating and were mesmerized by this beautiful voice playing over the stereo.I got up and asked the waitress what cd it was and who it was.She showed me the cd cover and I read Eva Cassidy.My daughters name is Kassidy!Then I turned the cover over and the first song was Kathys song(my name)Evas voice touched my very soul.I have brought all of her cds and can't wait for the new one.I only hope Eva knows where ever she is how much her voice effects people.Today while out shopping I came accross her story written by Rob Burley and Johnathan Maitland.I was so excited I've read half of it already. Thanks Eva!!
Name: Stewart Morton
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Home town/city and country: Lancaster UK
Sent: Thu July 03 2003 09:31 PM
Terry Wogan just played a preview of "American Tune" on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show (08.10 UK summer time) - which I believe can be revisited via the web off the BBC website. He ahs also promised more this week. Sounds great, and can't wait to hear the rest
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Can't say
Home town/city and country: Syracuse (Sorry it's York actually)
Sent: Thu July 03 2003 11:36 PM
Stewart is correct. To hear the American Tune track via streaming audio: Go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 (BBC Radio 2 homepage) Click on "Listen again" to call up the audio player. Click on "Wake up to Wogan". The first track is Simon & Garfunkle if you have the correct show. Eva comes on about 36 minutes into the show, so you can fast forward with the skip 5 minutes button. This should be available until Monday morning. Terry did indeed promise another track next week. Can't wait!!!!!!!
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Sent: Fri July 04 2003 02:43 AM
Thank you to Steve from Syracuse for mentioning that "American Tune", the title song of Eva's soon to be released CD, was played on the Terry Wogan Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 this morning. I quickly searched the BBC website and found the playlist for today. I saw Eva's listing. So, I waited for the title track "American Tune" to play - I think the Americans will love Eva's take on this track - such soulful words. It was also a double bonus for me because Terry played Dusty Springfield's brilliant version of "Son of a Preacher Man", a track that Eva has recorded but as yet has not been included in any of the CDs. I have made many requests on this website for Eva's "Son of a Preacher Man" to be included in a CD. I hope that I live long enough to hear Eva singing this super-fabulous-classic-track. It was a big hit for Bobby Gentry way back, and, latterly, a massive hit for Dusty. It still sounds great. "Son of a Preacher Man" is brilliant. Oh how I would love to hear Eva singing it. Thanks again Steve. Come on Blix records, give me a break.
Name: Steve
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Sent: Fri July 04 2003 04:28 AM
Hello again Hazel. Good luck with the campaigning.
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city and country: Ballingry, Fife, Scotland
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 05:20 AM
Yes it was terrific to hear Eva this morning and August will soon be with us to hear Eva again. Of equal importance I think is the warmth and feeling that Terry Wogan conveys when speaking about Eva - none of this well that's Eva Cassidy and move on to the next record - No Terry takes time to speak of Eva and how much of Eva's music was recorded live in clubs in the DC area. Many thanks also to Paul Walters for his prompting in the background this morning and concurring with Terry that we will hear more of Eva next week before Terry goes off on his holidays. Eva is in safe hands with Messers Wogan and Walters - I thank you both very much - as I am sure do all of Eva's fans. Happy 4th of July to Eva's family, Laura and friends - also to Eric in Silversprings, Laurie in Alaska and a new Eva convert Kathi in Texas - best wishes
Name: Jeff K.
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG/Time after Time/Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Mo USA
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 05:26 AM
Wow.. talk about a sick feeling I have today. Here's my Eva story: I discovered Eva's music a few months ago. I heard 'Time After Time' on an episode of Smallville. I wasn't even watching the show. It was just on.. and this song came on and I was like, "Wow.. who's that?" I watched the credits... went and downloaded the song (I know.. not really legal.. sorry! just being honest) and it reminded me so much of this girl, Jo, that I had fallen in love with. I listened to it over and over and it just seemed to speak to me about everything that was going on in my life. Well.. Jo and I ended our relationship.. even though we both still greatly loved each other. It was hard... It was one of the greatest losses of my life. Sometimes, you just can't control circumstance. It's just been a few weeks since everything ended. I pulled up Time After Time again.. and I'm listening and I decide that I want to hear some of Eva's other songs. I got them all.. and I was blown away. Somewhere Over the Rainbow had never been sung like this! What a Wonderful World.. I could go on and on. I couldn't believe her voice. And then.. I discovered the live version of 'Fields of Gold'. I just sat and listened and it was everything that was going on in my life right now. It's rare that a singer can sing like the song is meant for you alone. I listened to her over and over for the last few days... I learned to play and sing FOG from top to bottom. I woke up today and I decided that I was going to find her website and her tour schedule.. and if she was touring this year.. I was going to go wherever I had to. And then.. as I'm sure you've guessed by now, I came here and I just found out that she died many years ago of cancer.. and my heart just sank... and cancer at that.. just as I lost my brother and father to... just as so many of us have lost loved ones too. So.. I sat here and listened to 'Fields of Gold' again... and I've overcome with more emotion... over her and just everything in my life. Happy July 4th to me! :P You were unbeliveable, Eva. Hope you've found your Fields of Gold. Thank you for your music.
Name: Charley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: N.Ireland
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 05:36 AM
The first time i heard Eva Cassidys voice was in a restaurant with friends about two years ago. We all stopped to listen to her singing 'Fields of Gold' and thought it was amazing. Unfortunatly i didnt ask the staff who was singing, and i spent the next couple of weeks telling everyone about this fantastic singer and wondering who she was. I had the radio turned on at every opportunity to see if i could find her singing again and i did! I bought the C.D.s Songbird and Time After Time after time. As well as that just like me whenever im playing Eva's music people ask me who it is singing - and they rush out to buy her C.D. so from that night in the restaurant Eva got 30 + new fans! I would just like to say, Eva your music was fantastic, you were a gift from God, and greatly missed - I know you'll be singing in heaven and pleased that your music has given so much to everyone who ever heard it x x
Name: Mike Wade
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Thornaby/England
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 10:08 AM
On the BBC's broadband site...BBCi...there are 4 clips of Eva on the "top of the pops 2" site. They are "Autumn Leaves"..."Cheek to Cheek"...Over the Rainbow" and "Time After Time". The quality is pretty good and they last for approx. 35 seconds each. Check them out if you can...Cheers...Mike
Name: Scott Richburg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "Anniversary Song"
Home town/city and country: Montgomery, AL
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 01:38 PM
I haven't written in a while, but I have spent today listening to Eva's music--a lonely holiday for me, since I am away from family. Every time I hear her songs, I feel a new kinship with this incredible singer. I think Eva and I are pretty good friends now. I pull up a chair to the bar, sit back, watch the luminescent creature at the microphone, and share a bit of sorrow and joy. Learning that a new album is scheduled for mid-August has given me something to look forward to! The world has just become brighter. The sweetest gift I reserve for my dearest, closest friends is a copy of one of Eva's CDs. Every time I give one of her CDs to my friends, I feel as if a very warm, special exchange is happening. I really do feel as if I have just enriched their lives, given them a bit of beauty spinning from a little disc of light. God bless Eva, and God bless all the tender hearts who love her.
Name: barb knight
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: melbourne australia
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 11:39 PM
I FIRST HEARD THIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE ON RADIO 3AW ON THE ERNIE SIGLEY PROGRAM HE IS ALSO A SINGER AND HE WAS AMAZED AT HER,JUST AS I AM MY SON DIED AGED 20 9 JULY 1989 SO IT IS 14 YEARS NEXT WEEK,SO I KNOW HOW EVA'SPARENTS MISS HER.I HAVE JUST READ HER STORY SONGBIRD I HAVE BOUGHT MANY COPIES FOR SPECIAL FRIENDS AND OF COURSE I HAVE EVERY CD AVAILABLE HEREI WOULD LOVE TO GET A COPY OF HER INTERVIEW.I PLAY I KNOW YOU BY HEART FOR OBVIOUS REASONS I HOPE AND PRAY THAT MY SON CHARLIE HAS MET EVA UP IN HEAVEN I THINK HE HAS AND HAS SHOWN ME THE WAY TO HER BEAUTIFUL VOICE MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO TO HER PARENTS AND FAMILY.
Name: Debbie Curwen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Method Actor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stay
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 06:30 AM
I just listened to Terry Wogan and the advanced preview of American tune - its amazing just like all her other songs. Her music will live on Forever D :) P.s. Laura, why is Method Actor not an option in the poll? I love the album and especially the song Stay.
Name: david
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: sheffild uk
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 07:17 AM
roll on the 11th of august. looking forward too geting my hands and ears on american tune. we love you eva.
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 07:31 AM
I was browsing through amazon.com on their description of Eva's "Live at Blues Alley" album when I noticed a curious thing: Under the entry "Popular in" it listed, U.S. Navy #8. I started thinking, just conjecture, that maybe Eva's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on that album has become a kind of unofficial anthem of our sailors. Beyond the obvious allusions, ship's bridge, the navy as a bridge over trouble waters, etc., I am thinking that the words "Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time to shine has come. Your dreams are on the way...." may have become particularly relevant. There is no doubt that Eva packs a terrifically potent emotional wallup on this particular song. If my speculations are correct, this could provide a springboard for Eva to gain widespread popularity in the U.S. But again, this is just speculation on my part. Maybe someone in the Navy can shed further light on this.
Name: Harvey Reams
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: Richmond, Va.
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 08:10 AM
I really don't quite know what to say, I'm a guitar player and work with 3 sometimes 4 bands. The last band I hooked up with, the girl singer gave me a c/d with songs she was doing, so I could learn the guitar parts. When I got to Autumn leaves, I said "who is singing this song" I played it over and over!! In all my years of playing , I have never heard of Eva Cassidy, after hearing her play and sing, I will make sure other people will hear her work through my playing of her songs. Thanks Eva, your work touched my heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
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Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 08:21 AM
Just wanted to comment on what Debbie Curwen had to say a little further down. She makes a very good point. It would appear that any release not on the Blix label and/or sanctioned by The Family is dismissed. Comments on this site even referred to NO BOUNDARIES as a bootleg, when it fact it was a legitimate release. David (Lourim) Christopher and Tony Taylor deserve more credit for their role in the Eva Story. Come to think of it, I don't think they hardly got a mention in the quickie Eva book either.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Still TOS.
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Home town/city and country: Still UK.
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 08:26 AM
Sorry folks, forgot to mention something in relation to my posting below, and it's that a brilliant CD is circulating amongst collectors bringing together a lot of Eva's session work and contains none of the folkybluesjazz style that everybody loves. It stands up as a great album in itself, proof that her work pre "Blues Alley" is definitely worth listening to. C'mon Blix, pay these people and give this early work to a wider audience.
Name: Teresa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 12:35 PM
I heard "Over the Rainbow" on a local DC radio station and listened afterwards to who was singing it. I thought her version was so beautiful that I went out and bought the next day. I could not believe she was from the DC area as I had not heard of her before. Also was very saddened to read of her death on the album jacket. Her music lives on!
Name: Dave Smith
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Sent: Sat July 05 2003 01:15 PM
The Imagine record barely scraped 40 minutes, and that included 2 OLD songs. Wondering how much value for money we'll get this time? only 10 tracks this time (again). Don't forget Mr Straw, a CD holds 80 minutes!!! Or in real times, minus the dross, TIMW AFER TIME and IMAGINE coulda fitted on 1 disc. We await yr executive decision.
Name: Mark
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too Many To List
Home town/city and country: Pittsburgh, PA
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 02:21 PM
I'm so happy another Eva CD is coming out in August! The quality of the songs has remained very strong on the last few releases (Time After Time & Imagine) and I really enjoy the more acoustic sound of those CD's along with the jazzier sound of Live At Blues Alley & Eva By Heart. As to the previous message regarding Imagine - yes a CD can hold up to 80 minutes but most are not that long and many are in the 40 to 45 minute range. What's most important is the quality not the quantity. Futhermore, the two "old" songs on Imagine (Fever & You've Changed) were different solo verions than the previous ones (from The Other Side) and in my opinion they are better versions - so I'm glad they were included.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 05:46 PM
Perhaps I'm a little early in casting my vote for the song and CD, "American Tune." You see, I listened to it on the replay of Terry Wogan's show. I know I shouldn't make a comparison with other renditions of Eva's music since I haven't heard the whole CD. Today I recorded the track and then later played it back while resting , with the lights out. "American Tune," it's so surreal. Thinking about traveling through the sky, looking down, the Statue of Liberty is sailing out to sea. Eva sings, "I need my rest." It is an out of body experience, a fortelling of her future and all of us meeting with this day of Eternity. The Mayflower, the ship bringing all of us to America, not just our ancestors, all of us. In every generation there has been struggle and hard times, yet liberty and freedom, has made this country great. I sense Eva knew what was coming and we all know the Eva Cassidy story. America has been good to me as well. So what do I have to lose. I will sail away on "American Tune". It will be my favorite. Thank you, Eva.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 06:42 PM
As others have mentioned, I too would like to be able to purchase Method Actor, No Boundaries, and various and sundry other of Eva's recordings that are in distribution legally or illegally. I would like to purchase them legally. And, perhaps, herein lies the crux of the matter. What is considered official by this site represents what Blix Street Records owns. If Blix Street Records doesn't own the rights to, for example, "Stay", one of my favourites acidentally acquired, they cannot release it. I don't know how much of Eva's music beyond "American Tune" Blix Street Records owns. I get the impression they own some. The ownership, or copyright, to a lot of the music we can't buy may be in dispute. If it is in dispute, a litigation process is the only way to resolve the issue. This is a business and Blix Street Records is going to operate in a manner that is in its best interests. Ultimately, its best interests are to acquire the rights to ownership of Eva material that may be in dispute. I would like to believe they are trying to do this; to consolidate Eva's music under the Blix Street label. Perhaps then they can be about one song more considerate of us when putting out a new CD. If they continue to put 'repeats' on releases, a time will come when we will already have the music on the CDs we own. There is probably a lot of material from various sessions that Blix does own but wouldn't release because it is not a 'finished work.' I personally would buy a CD on which Eva is just talking with the boys in the band, or whomever. We know so little of her!
Name: Steve
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Home town/city and country: York
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 12:18 AM
Urgent reminder: To listen to the beautiful title track of Eva's new AMERICAN TUNE release via streaming audio follow directions in my Friday posting. Don't delay as this may not work after 09:00 UK time on Monday.
Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Phoenix
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 12:52 AM
No other singer has ever touched my soul like Eva. I saw a special on her last year and was blown away by her soul. I was in shock to find out she had died at such a young age with so much talent. I am sitting here listening to my collection of hers, and I am lifted to another world with her voice. I guess God needed her to come home, and we should thank God for sharing his gift with us...Thank you God for every second!
Name: Howard Berlin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/Kathy's song
Home town/city and country: London, UK
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:14 AM
My daughter, Francesca, is 14 and loves to sing. She has recorded Fields of Gold and if anyone would like to hear the song I would be pleased to forward this in an Email attachment (Howard0181@aol.com) She has her first gig in August and will sing three Eva Cassidy songs. I am a big Paul Simon fan and thought for some time what a great project it would be for a great singer to an album of Paul Simon covers. I know that Eva loved to sing Paul Simon songs and have wondered is there any other Paul Simon covers which Eva recorded. I am so pleased that the next album is called "American Tune".
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Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:48 AM
I see Eva fans are voicing their opinions on many different topics. I think this highly recommended. To hear honest opinions is so much better than those of people who feel the need to follow suit, not that I'm implying that any Eva fans would do this. I take the points mentioned about Method Actor and No Boundaries. My view on these two albums is entirely based on how they "grab" me first time around. Method Actor tracks are not my cup of tea and are not, in my opinion, the best vehicle for Eva's vocal versatility. No Boundaries is the only official CD of the 8 I've got that I never play. It is not a bootleg CD - I paid about Ģ14 (sterling) for it when it was first released. I can never understand why certain tracks were included twice on this album when they are not especially different. I readily accept that other fans will have different opinions from mine, and so they should What we all seem to agree about is the quality of Eva's voice, that cannot be argued. I have no problems with repeats of certain tracks, such as Fever and Youve Changed, as on the Imagine and The Other Side albums, because, as already mentioned, the two versions are completely different. I love the versions by Eva on Imagine, but I also think the duets with Chuck Brown on these two tracks are also especially good in their own right. When I first heard The Other Side I felt a little cheated that someone else was sharing Eva's limelight but after a few plays I accepted it as a different take on a well-established style. I now think The Other Side is well-worthy of recognition. The specific Blues tracks dueted on this album are brilliant. Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You, I Go Crazy and Drown in My Own Tears are three of my all-time favourites. Although I have requested many times that certain Eva tracks be included in future CDs, I have been unsuccessful. I don't particularly worry about the number of tracks on each CD, if the tracks are good, as on Imagine, that's enough merit for me to make an informed choice. I would have bought this CD for Eva's version of Tennesse Waltz alone, it just knocks me out. Is there a better version? I'm not sure how Blix records makes a decision on which tracks to include but I presume it has a formula. I have learned that it is counter-productive to request certain tracks. I suppose like other fans, I want a track that will WOW audiences around the world and make Eva's name synonymous with what's best in music. Dare I say it, I believe "Son of a Preacher Man" would be that track. It's already been a big hit twice in the past. I don't know but would imagine that Eva's version is unlike Dusty Springfield's version, which, in truth, I don't think can be bettered in it's own particular style. But, Dusty's version was completely different from Bobby Gentry's version yet it was still a massive hit the second time around. I think this track could do the same for Eva. All I know is that I am willing to buy any Eva CD that Blix puts out. Although, like other fans too, if I don't like what I hear, I won't play it. Inevitably, the fans will determine what Blix puts out. If Blix don't recognise this, then they are not as savvy as I imagine them to be. Devoted fan.
Name: Mark
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/Field of Gold
Home town/city and country: Milton, Kansas
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:52 AM
My girl friend introduced to Eva. My girl looked thru my soul one morning while Song bird played. It took my breath away. Thank you Eva
Name: Machalynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: ky
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 09:38 AM
i heard of eva through a program that michelle kwan skated. i heard fields of gold. i had heard the sting version, but eva's blew me away! i immediately started gettin her music and learning bout her life! its sad how she died, but atleast she got to perform while she was alive. her cover of songbird puts chills on me, it's so haunting. i hear it play threw my mind alot. gorgeous voice~
Name: Wayfaring Stranger
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: TOS
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Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 01:10 PM
Good to see opinions being aired about legit/non legit stuff, and the Blix position on "the archive." IMHO, if a web site is set up to promote the work of a. n. other. artist then it should encompass their work as a whole. Visit the website of any artist/band and the discography will list their output. Total. There is no discrimination between record labels. This is a superb, considered, informative website, with the webmaster totally "on top of her game" (sporting analogy) that she obviously works very hard at. We are all very grateful for that. But, Laura's family ties will always make it difficult for her to be totally impartial. That's the nature of things. Sadly, that doesnt give us a rounded out view of her career, and thats why NO BOUNDARIES got such a bad rap. Unofficial sites dont have the complication of blood ties and nepotism, and therefore the opinions of the fans who pay their dollars and are entitled to their opinion can be more readily heard. It's demoralising to see that the last dozen entries on the Yahoo Eva discussion group are to do with a cropped picture from the Washington Post (or somewhere, heck it was so boring i can't remember.) Everyone seems to walk on eggshells. Voice your opinions. Blix are putting out another 10 track album (40 minutes top I guess) with another "old track". Respect for her legacy, or cash in? We'll see. IMAGINE had 5 decent tracks. Sales were awful compared to the previous 2 albums. A legacy is a stake. maybe TIME AFTER TIME shoulda been the swansong.
Name: WAYFARING STRANGER
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Sent: Sun July 06 2003 01:17 PM
PS. If a major part of Eva's legacy is the ice skating thing, then I'm at a total loss. This stuff is flotsam and jetsom. Boring as hell too!! Cmon. Eva was a superb musician! Lets have info about all that stuff!! I've heard a new UK website is imminent, that is attempting to get to the heart of Eva as a musician and performer. anybody heard anything about this?
Name: Stephen
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Sent: Sun July 06 2003 04:19 PM
To Anon AKA Wayfaring Stranger; Not one to shy from debate, I don't know if the use of Eva's Imagine and FOG in figure skating routines constitute a "major part of Eva's legacy" or not, but it is a legitimate art form and very popular in parts of the world if not with you personally. Therefore for Eva's music to be used in this or other things like TV and movie soundtracks, charity telethons, compilation albums, etc...all of it is surely a part of Eva's legacy in some way. About the subject of "attempting to get to the heart of Eva as a musician and performer" well there was a university course about Eva's music at the University of York in England. Perhaps yoo could contact them to find out about what they discovered and share it here. The "impartial" information you seek at independant websites may also be accordingly inaccurate, as in full of the half baked arguments and opinions of all manner of Internet quacks. I prefer to get my info from people close to the source, although I acknowledge that could include people other than Eva's family. "Unofficial sites dont have the complication of blood ties and nepotism, and therefore the opinions of the fans who pay their dollars and are entitled to their opinion can be more readily heard." You don't seem to be having any trouble making your opinion heard here do you? "It's demoralising to see that the last dozen entries on the Yahoo Eva discussion group are to do with a cropped picture from the Washington Post (or somewhere, heck it was so boring i can't remember.)Everyone seems to walk on eggshells. Voice your opinions. Sadly, that doesnt give us a rounded out view of her career, and thats why NO BOUNDARIES got such a bad rap." I think the thing with the discussion groups is that a great many subjects have been discussed there in great detail, and there is a limit to how much there is to say. It is all there for the record if you want to dig for it. I don't recall "walking on eggshells" very much myself, except sometimes where I didn't feel qualified to comment. I will say that No Boundaries struck me as being severely over produced. It is like taking the Mona Lisa and painting a moustache on her, then some birds in the sky,...you get the picture. More, in this case in NOT more...or rather is more, not of Eva, but of those behind the production. Eva sounded great whatever she sang, and that album, IMO could have been a lot better, but in its' present form doesn't come across as corresponding to Eva's impeccable taste as displayed in her other material. "Blix are putting out another 10 track album (40 minutes top I guess) with another "old track". Respect for her legacy, or cash in? We'll see. IMAGINE had 5 decent tracks. Sales were awful compared to the previous 2 albums" Blix's strategy, through Hot Records, succedeeded in making Eva famous in Britain where noone else did before. Let's give credit where it is due; the world is full of Monday morning quarterbacks. I take it you could have done better? How so? Only 5 decent tracks on Imagine? Now there's an opinion. I can promise you there are a lot of people who will differ with you on that point! Where can one obtain sales results for the albums? That is info I wish Blix would provide at their website. They must have their reasons for not doing so, but I would have liked to see them engage more with their audience in such ways. How many copies of Imagine have sold worldwide?
Name: Eric
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Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:07 PM
Stephen, you've made some excellent points regarding Wayfaring Stranger's post. I would like to add to Stephen's comments by saying that first and foremost, we are lucky to have ANYTHING NEW by Eva to be released by Blix Street. To demand anything out of Blix Street records seems a bit selfish and a bit ungrateful. Moreover, the comment about "respect for her legacy or cash in" is, I think, very unfair. As far as I know (and I may be wrong about this), Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy are the guardians of Eva's estate and it is ultimately their decision about what is released. I don't know how anyone can even suggest that Eva's parents are "cashing in". I certainly hope that this is not what Wayfaring Stranger meant. Let's remember that there is a finite amount of Eva recordings---Blix Street is doing the best with what it has. So, only 10 tracks for "Imagine" doesn't bother me at all because like I said before: we're lucky to even have ANYTHING new being released. Why be in a hurry to have everything released at once? Let's savor this wonderful phenomena, known as Eva Cassidy, that we're witnessing NOW. Because once it's all released, it'll soon be over and we'll never be able to have that excitement again about a new release. As for the "No Boundaries" and "Method Actor" CD's, if you're a purist and want everything Eva's done---fine, go for it. I'm not concerned that just because those CD's are not mentioned a whole lot that it somehow diminishes or narrows the overall picture of Eva's career. If you want to have a rounded out view of her career, why not buy those two CD's and read the wonderful biography? It's all there---in the words of the people that knew her best. Finally, the beauty of discussion forums is that if you don't like the topics being posted, or are bored with fans sharing pictures of Eva from a Washington Post article that most haven't seen, you can always start a new topic yourself.
Name: Mary Czarnecki
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Name: Mary Cz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Not sure yet
Home town/city and country: Michigan
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:18 PM
Hi-- That first message was a mistake...I just screwed it up. I am just amazed by the volume of information about Eva Cassidy; I have read a lot of what is available tonight and can't believe I hadn't heard of her before. I am a singer from Michigan and after finishing a concert with some friends a couple weeks ago, a fellow with a British accent came up to me & told me my singing reminded him a lot of this singer named Eva Cassidy. I had never heard of her, but wrote down the name to check this out. I can't seem to get a clip from her music online, so will try to get one of her CDs to listen to her. How sad that she passed away so young--I can't wait to hear her music and will write again when I have. Thanks.
Name: Desmond
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Singapore
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 11:11 PM
First of all, thank you for the most wonderful site. It has to be one of the greatest tribute to one of the greatest vocals I have ever heard in this world. I have learned so much about Eva here...and I'm sure millions around the world would do so too in the decades and possibly centuries to come...and you know something, when I heard "What a Wonderful World" again after reading the stuff here, I was so touched that I cried. A singer so humble, so human and blessed with the most heavenly voice and yet has to leave so early. She must have been a "God-Sent" to the folks of the world. Thank you once again, ppl, for the wonderful stuff you all had done for Eva...I'm sure she will also appreciate that in Heaven. God Bless. We Love You, Eva !!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Va.
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 04:58 AM
To Eric, I agree with you 100%. I think we are so lucky that we are getting more of Eva's music and hopefully there will be enough songs for more in the future. It is so exciting to know there may be more Eva music to come. I don't want them to rush getting all the songs released to soon. I want to savor each cd. Keep um coming Blix! We can't get enough of Eva!
Name: Jeff
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Home town/city and country: Springfield, Mo
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 05:42 AM
I just listened to 'At Last' by Eva. Could anyone tell me if Eva played the guitar on that song? I love the arrangement! Thanks, Jeff
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 06:37 AM
Yes Jeff, Eva plays the guitar on At Last.
Name: Jeff
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Sent: Mon July 07 2003 06:50 AM
Thanks, Henrik! Wow.. impressive. She was something else.
Name: Harry.S.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Nottingham. UK.
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 10:30 AM
To Anon. UK. What Eva "sessions" cd are you refering to ? is it N/B.or is it another one I am not aware of ? would be grateful if you could enlighten me. Harry.s.
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Sent: Mon July 07 2003 11:41 AM
Hi Harry. The disc is a 15 track CDR, containing the 2 tracks with Pieces Of A Dream, the 2 xmas songs with Chuck B. The Steve Estes song, Eva's charity xmas song, "Hear" with Mary Ann Redmond, "Mother" by JuJU House etc., etc. It's a fan compilation that originated outside the UK. I'll say no more than that. To my knowledge it has always been traded or copied for free. I don't know of any1 that has bought a copy. My copy has no track listing or inlay, but I guess a more professional version wxists. I did hear a volume two was in the making. Any1 heard of this?
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Sent: Mon July 07 2003 11:44 AM
PS. Harry, if u leave an e mail address I'll try and put you on the trading branch. sorry if this all sounds clandestine, but I know for sure that some people will take offence at the very thought of this CD being in existence.
Name: Lenny Williams
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Home town/city and country: Kensington
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 02:35 PM
To Anon in UK Every track you mentioned on the bootleg CD that is circling is mentioned on Laura's site on the "Eva's recordings" page. Go the section on "Other recordings" and you'll see the Pieces of a Dream release, JuJu's release, the Xmas album with Chuck, Steve Estes' Call me a Cab etc. The track "Hear" is owned by Blix St. and may be released in the future. There is no way for Blix to own commercial releases on other labels, why would they sell them to Blix when they can market those recordings themselves? Your comment inferring that Blix St. was being tight was just simply wrong.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 04:04 PM
There's not much point in slamming Blix Street Records. We don't know what they own. A point I tried to make earlier is that there may be material out there that Blix Street would acquire if they could. If they can't, or the legal status of some material remains in dispute, Blix can have nothing to do with it. I would like to think they are open to gaining the rights to good material that will then be released by Blix, even if it is now floating around on bootleg CDs that have no label. Someone should be playing an archival role in all of this, someone like Blix. There may be individuals who have virtually everything Eva ever recorded, but they are managing it for their own purpose. Blix should want to play this role for a larger audience. I sure hope there is as much buzz around record stores when Eva's CD is soon released as there is about the 'ethics' of what is, or is not, on it and why. That would be something to talk about!
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales UK
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 09:47 PM
I rec'd a copy of The Sessions CD a while back. Was on a rading branch. No track details. Fun playing "spot the session." This site, as always, was a helpful resource. Trouble is I can't identify the final track. The source is vinyl, and it's a weird slow funk track. Eva barely audible, and the lead vocal sounds like one of tracks being played backwards. Can any1 help pls?
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Sent: Mon July 07 2003 09:49 PM
OOOOPS!!! Below should read, "trading branch." what a donut.
Name: shantell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall trees in Georgia
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 05:22 AM
Hi, am SOOOO excited about the new eva cd. Can i preoder it anywhere. I looked on amazon but they didn't have it up yet. Thanks
Name: Strange Wayfarer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 07:44 AM
Hey, Wayfaring Stranger, you could always set up your own fansite. In it you could criticise Eva's taste in music, her family, and record company. Then you could run monthly polls to find out which tracks people felt should never have been released, or which CDs represent the worst value for money. Then you could sit back and see how many 'hits' you get! I'm sure Laura, showing her renowned magnanimity, would provide a link to your site. Then we could all get back to ENJOYING what Eva has left us! All the best :-)
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 07:48 AM
Shantell, to order American Tune from Amazon go to Laura's What's New page and click one of the Amazon links there so Amazon will donate a percentage of the cost of the CD to melanoma research. At Amazon's site search for Eva Cassidy and if you don't see American Tune on the list of results just click the "More results" (or similar) button. American Tune should apper somewhere on the list. One reason you overlooked it may be that Amazon has not yet added a photo of the CD cover; instead you see their usual light blue symbol. Paul Limbrick, based on your description of the track my guess would be Express by Experience Unlimited.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 08:03 AM
I just noticed at Laura's What's New page that some people (I could call them worse than that, but I won't, not here) have set up a site where you can vote whether this or that celebrity is "annoying". If you go to that site to vote "No" to Eva's being annoying, pleae note that at the very top of the page there is a menu where one of the options is "Email team annoying". I clicked this menu item and told the people who run the site that they are about as annoying as you can get.
Name: WAYFARING STRANGER
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 08:21 AM
LMAO. Nice one. It's good to see you're expressing yourself. Just like I did. For the record, I'm a huge fan of Eva's music, even way back in the days when it was, "Eva who?" and her records were unobtainable. I think this site had about 20 visitors a week in those days. If I've come across as negative them I'm sorry. It's just borne of frustation, because I KNOW how much good stuff there is in the archive. So apologies to all. Love and Mercy, WS (snigger, snigger)
Name: Harry.S.
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to, anon,uk.thanks. gordonhoward.slatcher@ntlworld.com
Name: Michelle
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 11:10 AM
Hi Everyone! I was listening to my favorite Eva song, Fields of Gold.. and even though Sting wrote it, I'm wondering what others interpretation of the line, "You can tell the sun in it's jealous sky" means? Eva's voice lives on forever!! We love you girl!
Name: Lauren
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Home town/city and country: Long Island NY
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 01:15 PM
Last week, my uncle and his family were visiting from Florida and my uncle casually mentioned "this fantastic singer, Eva Cassidy" over dessert. The name stuck with me, as did her tragic tale and I bought 'Live at Blues Alley' a few days later. I was, and continue to be, absolutely amazed at the vocal capabilities and flawless expertise possessed by this woman. Her story and her music bring tears to my eyes, while simultaneously filling my soul with its beauty and passion. I am so encouraged to know that there are so many other Eva Cassidy lovers. May her music live on forever!
Name: The Archytype
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Home town/city and country: Mythology
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 03:17 PM
MICHELLE: The 'SKY' does not want to lose its 'SUN.' As the Sun goes down the sky becomes jealous of the 'NIGHT.' That is the basic 'meaning' of the lyrics you asked about
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune(It's Early)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 04:31 PM
Too bad no discussion of the "American Tune," song seems to interest those sending messages . If you go to Terry Wogan's Live BBC Radio site and listen, it's still available to be downloaded free along with a great promotion of the CD by Terry. You can tape the complete song it comes on about 35 minutes into the show, and after you listen to the song you can send a message to the fans on this Guestbook who don't want to take the time to listen to the song, and tell them what they're missing. If you have Windows you can fast forward in 5 minute intervals to hear the song sooner. By the way before Terry Wogan goes on vacation this week he plans to play another song from the CD that will be available to Eva's fans to tape and listen to as well. Guess what? Then you can tell everyone on this website what you think of that song as well. Now, what do you think of the song, "American Tune?" I think it's better than rehashing why there are only 10 tracks on a CD. By the way I think A T is going to outsell all Eva's CD's except for Songbird just based on the "American Tune," song. You MUST listen to this song!!!! It is amazing that the song never was used on the Imagine CD, it's that good! I'm waiting for your opinions, Do you like the song?
Name: Don
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 04:47 PM
MIKE: That's easy for you to say, Mike. You're computer literate. Pity the poor peasants!
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales, UK
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 09:37 PM
I agree about AMERICAN TUNE, it,s great! A fine way to trail the album. Only snag is, I said the same when Radio2 started trailing IMAGINE with "It Really Doesn't Matter Anymore." Terrific song but disappointing album (for me anyway). It comes as no surprise to see that on this site it was voted the least listened to of Eva's albums. Whilst I eagerly await the album (and I always buy mine from my local independent store, not amazon.world domination.com) I think we'll get a better picture of whether Blix are running out of Quality material, or IMAGINE was just a blip in an otherwise near perfect catalogue. I'm guesssing True Colours for the next soundbite.
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 02:50 AM
I have been visiting this website for almost 3 years and have never thought, for one minute, Laura, or any of the Cassidy family, to be biased in their representations of Eva's work. Proud of her achievements they may be but biased, never, blood ties or not. I believe Blix Street Records has tried to satisfy an ever-hungry Eva audience whilst taking into account the wishes of Eva's parents. As parents, they have every right to maintain whatever standard they choose in connection with their much loved daughter. In fact, on the CDs themselves, mention is made "Licensed by Blix Street Records from Barbara and Hugh Cassidy". I therefore believe that Mr. & Mrs. Cassidy do have some input into what Blix Records puts out. I do not believe that commercial gain is a factor for them in respect of album formulation. They have provided material from their own personal footage to quell the masses wanting more. Like most parents, they only want what's best for their child. After all, reputation is more important than money. Way back when I was bought Songbird as a gift, I would have been happy just to listen to Somewhere Over the Rainbow. To my surprise, the CD contained many of my now favourite Eva tracks. How many of Eva's fans bought Songbird just for this one track? Most I would expect. I honestly don't think the number of tracks on a CD matters if the content is good. I read in the messages that Imagine has not been a big seller. I think this a first-rate album. I can understand why some fans feel cheated, and not necessarily for financial reasons, when the same tracks are repeated on different albums. I am quite happy to listen to the same track on various albums but do feel very strongly about the fact that there are tracks out there that, as yet, have not been included in any of the albums. With the best will in the world, this does smack of commercial gain before fan satisfaction. If there were no other Eva material available, one could understand the need to bolster new albums with repeat tracks, but that is not the case. So, is Blix Records holding back specific unheard tracks because it intends to feature them in future albums. They would know that a previously unheard track on a subsequent album would undoubtedly boost sales. Has money become the key factor for Blix Street Records? I sincerely hope not. Only time will tell. May I ask, what is a "Monday morning quarterback"? I'm a Brit and don't understand this term. Is it to do with baseball or American football. We Brits invented 'the beautiful game', football, and I am a big fan. We also found Eva, and her magnificent band, and wanted their talent to be heard around the world. We may be a little island but big is not always better. Now and always, devoted fan.
Name: Carlito Garcia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Lund, Sweden
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 03:41 AM
Eva, Youre not dead, you will live for ever, and I love you until the end of times.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 04:16 AM
RE Monday morning Quarterback: "Now that the Superbowl is over, let the Monday morning quarterbacking begin. In retrospect, it's easy to see why folks who use hindsight to criticize what others have done are known as Monday-morning quarterbacks or simply Monday quarterbacks: since most American football games are played on weekends, the would-be omniscient critic needs to wait til Monday morning before he or she can call plays accurately." I quote from "http://www.merriam-" "webster.com/wftw/01jan" "/012901.htm" (The quotation marks and spaces serve to prevent the guestbook software from recognizing the URL and deleting it). Since you guys can't agree on whether "football" means American football or soccer, might I suggest that you bury the liguistic hatchet and watch team handball instead. It's much more lively, and it's a ball game very well suited for women. So you get to watch sports and a lot of beautiful, athletic young women at the same time. Football will never be the same.
Name: Pat d
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't say...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 07:57 AM
I note that Laura has provided details of the 'Songbird ' book which will be available in the US from September......if anyone is thinking about it don't hesitate...just get it......well worth it...and with extra bits too !!! Use Laura's link and everone benefits.... Thanks to Henrik for his fuuny post.....football will never be the same again !!!!....he will appreciate it's a ' fuuny old game ' where Denmark can manage to win a European Championship..... :O) Cheers Pat d
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 07:59 AM
* correction !! wish I could spell funny :O(
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 09:20 AM
Thanks, Pat. Wish I could spell linguistic.
Name: A Sports Fan
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Home town/city and country: CANADA
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 09:36 AM
HENRIC: Sports. Suitable for women! From my private perspective, the only sport suitable for women is Swedish women's volleyball teams! Go SVERIGES!!!
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 11:00 AM
I was looking at What's New and saw the item about the amiannoying site; and it spurred my memory (no easy feat). I think that is where I saw the following about a year ago. Know who Ann Coulter is? She is a conservative political commentator and author of the new book "Treason". Her previous book made the NY Times best seller list. Guys, if you have seen this blonde on any of the "talking head" shows that dominate several cable networks or the same shows on Sunday mornings on the regular broadcast networks...well, she will never be mistaken for Dick Morris. Anyway, the point is-in the "annoying" site a quote attributed to her is that she called the Today Show's Katie Couric "TV's affable Eva Cassidy". I know that Katie has interviwed Ann at least once. But did anyone else among the Eva faithful see this quote and/or know any more about its context??
Name: Steve
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 12:15 PM
Hi Michelle, Interesting take by The Archytype on the lyrics you asked about. I always took them to mean that the sun was looking down on two lovers in the Fields of Gold (field of barley). They were so in love and into each other that even the sun was jealous there was no one else in his sky..jealous that he would never know love like that. That's just my opinion, though! :)
Name: peter wagner
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: can't pick one!
Home town/city and country: east hills ny
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 01:40 PM
did she really sing with jackson browne I can't get enogh!!
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 01:48 PM
I am as guilty as anyone in selfishly wanting more CD's by Eva but let's all as they say in basketball take a time out and remember what this is all about. Eva was a great talent whose songs could make your spine tingle, smile contentedly and cry like a baby all in the one song. In the lead up to the new CD we should be all putting our energies into promoting Eva and put our differences to one side at this important time. I understand the need for debate but what message does it send to new visitors to this site when all they read is childish in-fighting about side issues. They will simply not come back. That would be the real tragedy. I appeal to you all let us reunite and get Eva's music back where it should be and that is at No.1.
Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home town/city and country: Sydney
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 02:10 PM
The expression"jealous sky" has been used before. It appears in a poem called The Tower of Babel (1874) by the long forgotten British poet Alfred Austin (1835-1913). The relevant section reads: ...and ye clouds, Pile up your shaggy mountains till they bulge Into the jealous sky's serenest realms, And make the ether yours. Just what is meant by 'jealous sky' in this poem I have not yet figured out.
Name: Craig Rapp
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Home town/city and country: Etters, Pennsylvania (beside TMI)
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 02:47 PM
I just pre-ordered "American Tune" and the biography: "Eva Cassidy-Songbird: Her Story by Those Who Knew Her" from Amazon.com. This is my first Amazon purchase in four years. When you buy both, the shipping is free! Do it NOW !!!!
Name: the U.S. Fan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 03:08 PM
The million dollar question that always seems to be forgotten: What would Eva think about these songs being released? If she didn't want Blues Alley released, what makes anyone think she would want the outtakes released? No matter the rationale for releasing this material, I feel there is a spirit somewhere in quiet despair.
Name: Gary
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 05:46 PM
I remember hearing once that "the jealous sky" was a line in a Shakespeare poem and that's where Sting got it from. I've never looked in to this.. but it would make sense. Perhaps if we knew the context that Shakespeare was using it in, we would understand this better. Eva must have figured it out though. She sings it like she knows exactly what it means... like always. ;)
Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 08:20 PM
I agree with Terry. Let's put argumets and in-fighting to one side. Pre-order the CD, or go out and buy it on day 1. This will get it to number 1 in the charts. Strike a blow for "Real Music". Blue Skies Chris
Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: East Yorks
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 09:21 PM
Regarding the phrase "in his jealous sky" Sting used to be called Gordon Sumner, and was previously an English Teacher. So his knowledge of litterature will be quite deep
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 11:03 PM
Eva sang Dark Eyed Molly on Terry's show this morning just before 9am - you should try and listen to Terry's summing up of the record and the way he speaks about Eva - good old Terry( and of course Mr Walters) terrific stuff
Name: Adrienne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (so far)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Campbell, California
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 11:49 PM
Hello to all from California. This is the first time I've posted to any web site. A committed introvert, I guess you could say I prefer to watch. However, fellow feeling for the evident Eva-lovers populating this board moves me to share. I learned about Eva this past Fourth of July weekend as my husband, daughter and I were strolling the coastal downtown of Half Moon Bay. Passing by an independent record shop that was piping music onto the sidewalk, we stopped to listen to 'Fields of Gold,' mouths agape with the "who IS that?" look on our faces. The clever proprietor must have caught our reaction because she jumped forward to 'Over the Rainbow,' and man, I was sold. My husband cautioned, "Hold it, how do you know the rest of the songs are any good?" but there was no stopping me. Another patron was buying the album at the same time. Said the owner, "Yeah, that happens whenever I play Eva." We left with a copy of 'Songbird,' and me feeling very smug. (By the way, it later came to me where I'd heard that voice before - Michelle Kwan's skating program. Hey, don't dismiss the figure skating exposure. Those shows are highly popular in the US and a great way to get the word out.) Anyway, not having a CD player in my car, and since it was late when we got back home, I put off playing it until Sunday morning. I listened to the album once through with delight, congratulating myself on 'scoring' a little-known but first-rate talent, then decided to take a look at the CD insert. Well, you can guess what happened next. When I realized she was gone -- so young, so sad -- I was heartsick. My daughter found me in tears, tears we later shared. Guess I'm one of the 'instant fanatics' Laura speaks of. I find it hard to put my feelings into words without sounding sappy and maudlin. Here goes anyway ... Eva's beautiful voice and spirit have touched me so profoundly, I am entirely under her spell. The last few days I've spent browsing the web for anything about her, ordered her full catalogue from Amazon (oops, score one for world domination :{ ), plus preordered her upcoming bio and 'American Tune.' I'm savoring every note of 'Songbird,' even though the tears still come. I've found that listening with headphones is the ultimate way to appreciate Eva's flawless execution, as well as the impeccably produced accompaniment. Sure takes the guesswork out of Christmas giving this year. To sum up what Eva now means to me (and prove that I really am sappy and maudlin, not to mention appallingly self-absorbed): I have this list of favorite music to be played at my funeral, which in my imagination will be a bittersweet celebration where the hidden 'me' inside is at last revealed to everyone through song (do try to control your gag reflex). Highly improbable, I know, as even close family are unlikely to 'get it' or even sit through a four-hour ceremony. Well, Eva's 'Fields of Gold' and 'I Know You By Heart' have shot to the top of the list. Who knows but by the time I've heard the rest of her music that it won't be an all-Eva event! Laura, thanks so much for your wonderful site! Despite her tragic death, Eva was blessed to be so well loved and remembered. Here's hoping her memory and the collective consciousness of her gift continue to grow and grow.
Name: Steve
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Home town/city and country: York
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 12:18 AM
Dark Eyed Molly certainly has a Celtic flavour like no other recording of Eva that I've heard before. In fact to begin with I wasn't absolutely sure it was Eva. It's always magic hearing a new song from Eva for the first time. Streaming audiophiles need to hurry along to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 and click on Wake up to Wogan in the "Listen Again" section. As stated below, Eva is heard 1hr and 23 mins into the show, so use the skip button and the show elapsed time display to fast forward to Eva. I think this show will only be available for 24 hours, so act promply.. or wait a month. Don't Eva fans have names? I read the guestbook every day and I like to associate views with names or nicknames. 'Just can't do that with the phantom posts. Why can't people stand-up and be counted? End of rant.
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales, UK
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:16 AM
Not too sure about Dark Eyed Molly after a coupla hearings. Pleasant enough, but not an instant attention grabber. Eva sounds like a detached narrater as opposed to those performances where she seems to inhabit the song. Maybe I need a few more listens. Still, it's GREAT to hear something new from her, especially a song as old and obscure as this one! She must've had one heck of a record collection.
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city and country: Ballingry, Fife, Scotland
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:43 AM
First of all to Steve in York - Yes heard Eva and she was just so wonderful - thought slightly different style but so un-mistakeable, funny how after only a few bars of music you know its Eva and one is so captured by her. Tis a shame people dont put their names to entries, however thankfully we live in a democracy and its their right to do so - dont think you had a rant at all you were making a valid point in a respectful manner. On this point - very happy to see "peace" has broken out - I thinks its teriffic that we all have differing views on Eva and other topics in our lives - nothing wrong with lively and stimulating debate. I think the most salient aspect is that we do so in a respectful manner - respect for Eva, Barbara and Hugh, the lads in the ECB and our wonderful dedicated Webmaster Laura whose tireless efforts would not in my opinion be helped by having to edit comments which have no place in the Guestbook. Eva Cassidy has provided so much joy, comfort and a few tears to me personally and am sure to many other people all over the world - I have no doubt I am not alone in wishing to see Eva's legacy prosper and flourish - all I ask is that this is done in a manner which befits who Eva was and the qualities she demonstrated during her lifetime - Like all parents Barbara and Hugh's only desire is to do their best for their daughter - Eva. I do not seek to impose my views on anyone these are my own personal thoughts - all I would ask is that they are given the same respect in which I treat everyone else who visits this Guestbook. With kind regards to all Eva fans - and to Eva you will prevail for a long time to come.
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:55 AM
To: Steve from York On the point you mention about anonymity of people leaving messages in the Guestbook. All I can say is that for some people anonymity is for a very important reason. Not everything is black and white. You shouldn't jump to the conclusion that anonymity is simply because the writer does not wish his/her name to be attributed to specific comments. There can be far more serious consequences of leaving one's name on a website for every lunatic, however plausible, on the Internet to read. Believe me Steve, I know what I am talking about. Leaving names and e-mail addresses on websites can lead to the most devastating of circumstances. I know, I wrote the book. Anonymous but nontheless a devoted Eva fan.
Name: Far East
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side & Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End of the Street / Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Japan
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 02:01 AM
I am afraid somebody has already talked about 'So Slowly & So Smooth' somewhere in the long list of this guest book. But the list is so huge that I can't find out. I found this song at Steven Digman's website (http://www.digmansworld.com/songs.html) but I have no idea where I can get the CD of this song. Could anyone tell me about it?
Name: Adrienne
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Home town/city and country: Campbell, California USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 02:34 AM
To 'Anonymous but nontheless a devoted Eva fan': Lest you scare everyone, it's posting your e-mail address that carries risk (an invitation to be spammed). Recording a name, particularly just a first name, nick-name, or even made up name if you're paranoid or want to remain incognito is safe, and a convenience for those wishing to reply to your thoughts. My theory, though, is that people are so into chatting that they just forget to fill in the other boxes. Regards. *****A
Name: Lorraine
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 05:02 AM
I have just listened to the sound clip of "So Slowly & So Smooth" - It is about 30 Seconds long. I think that it sounded beautiful and would love to hear the whole recording!
Name: Anonymous but nonetheless a devoted Eva fan
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 05:46 AM
Adrienne, what a nice name, how very kind of you to clarify my position for the benefit of other visitors to the Guestbook. I do believe I was answering a question raised by Steve of York. Steve was wondering why Eva fans were not giving their names. I took the opportunity to tell him why I don't leave my name and other information. I would imagine that Steve is well able to understand my response. Your need to embelish that response was totally unnecessary.
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:05 AM
Anybody How do I skip tracks on the BBC2 Wogan Breakfast Show to get straight to the Eva track? I've tried everything without success - you'd be amazed how much information there is about Eva linked to this website. Help, I'm having to listen to Wet, Wet, Wet or, as Terry puts it, "Wet to the power of 3". How jovial. Can anyone fast-forward the tracks on the Playlist? Explain please.
Name: mel n
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: impossible to choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: as for album
Home town/city and country: kidderminster, england
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:13 AM
first heard, radio 2 terry wogan, first seen totp2 over the rainbow video(is it or will it be available?). as a lover of all types of popular music, i have never been so moved by a first hearing or subsequent listening to a single artist.she was a perfectionist in imperfect world.
Name: Steve
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:13 AM
Press the "Skip 5 minutes" button on the radio player, as many times as required. The time into the show and total recording time are shown digitally.
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:33 AM
eva's unreleased IF I GIVE MY HEART TO YOU is currently available on download site WINMX [I didnt make it available btw] Search on Eva Cassidy Pearls to find it. Or will the webmaster delete this message. it's a great track to share Laura :)
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:55 AM
Thank you Steve but I've botched it. I'm back to listening to the first Beach Boys track again. At least I'd got to Thin Lizzy on my first attempt. Where is the 5 minute button? I'm not listening to the radio I've picked up the playlist on my pc. I can't see any 5 minute button. I'll have to wait until Eva's track comes up - about 1 hour's time. Can I stand Terry's joviality for that long! This is a real test of a devoted Eva fan. Many thanks for your help.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Probably American Tune 2) Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: 1)American Tune2)Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 07:08 AM
Great message, Adrienne from California, you are true Eva fan forever! I'm listening to Terry Wogan's show to hear "Dark Eyed Molly." Here's the problem for some of us, I don't have the 5 minute fast forward feature on my Apple computer. So about an hour from now I'll have to tape the song and promo. Then I'll let everyone know my thoughts. I do like "American Tune." Anyone think "Dark Eyed Molly" and "American Tune" are worth rating? Try 1 through 10 with 10 being a top rating. What do you think? I'm giving "A T" a 10.
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 07:35 AM
Mike, it's a bit early for rating, and i always like to hear them in the context of the album. EBH and TAT, I think, flowed beautifully, as did LABA but obviously that would could because it's a complete show. That was the failing of Imagine, that many have commented on previously. Whilst the songs arent too bad it's a sylistic mess (ie too many forms crammed into 38 minutes). And it's poorly sequenced. I'm sure our 2 preview tracks will work better as album tracks rather than stand alones. So on that basis, using your method, AT 6, DEM 5. (high scoring game doncha think.LOL)
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 07:56 AM
Steve, thank you so much for the information re the 5-minute skip button. I had in fact closed the BBC player window down. When I tried again, I saw the button next to play/pause and jumped straight to the Eva track. I have now listened to Dark-Eyed Molly. It is not a song that I'm familiar with. It hasn't initially grabbed me as much as "American Tune" which I did like on first hearing. I am familiar with most of the proposed tracks for inclusion in American Tune. I see that the "God Bless the Child" track is a different version from the one on The Other Side, which I think is superb. This is a true Blues classic and, I believe, Laura has mentioned previously that Eva reaches one of her highest notes in this track. She certainly sings it with a great deal of conviction. I am eagerly awaiting the new album.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley Possibly American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:43 AM
Hello, out there in Eva Cassidy land! I finished taping "Black Eyed Molly." My feelings are I have to wait for the CD version. It didn't seem clear enough to hear the words. Could be many factors. I still rate the "American Tune" track as a 10(excellent). "B E M" needs more input from those that have heard it. Was it clear? Did it seem like it needed better production levels? You tell me? I'll give it a 5 for now.
Name: Ernest
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Home town/city and country: OK USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:44 AM
Dark Eyed Molly (Archie Fisher) Deep and dark are my true love's eyes, Blacker still is the winter's turning, As the sadness of perting proves. And brighter now is the lantern burning That lightens my path to love. No fiddle tune will take the air, But I will see her swift feet advancing And the swirl of her long black hair, Her smiling face and her dark eyes glancing As we stepped out Blinkbonny Fair. And if my waiting prove in vain, Then I will pack and track ever take me. The long road will ease my pain. No gem of womankind will make me E'er whisper love's words again. For in drink I'll seek good company, My ears will ring with the tavern's laughter, And I'll hear not her last sweet sighs. Then who's to know in the morning after That I long for her dear dark eyes? Copyright Archie Fisher
Name: Mike
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:47 AM
Opps! Correction, "Dark Eyed Molly." Sorry for the song title error!
Name: Mike
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Home town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:59 AM
Thanks Ernest, from OK City, OK for the lyrics to "Radk Eyed Molly". Yes. I've cleard up the audio problem and can discern a ll the audio now. Production levels wer somewhat crude based on the "live" nightclub performance acoustics. Please let the rest of the CD be like the "American Tune" track. Still give "D E M" a 5(average), "A T" a 10(excellent).
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 09:38 AM
good point about the audio quality on DEM. I thought it was me!!! Maybe R2 got an early rough mix?? I'm guessing the flute lines were added at a later date too. Wonder if the "technical glitches" on YESTERDAY were ironed out ready for release. I've always wondered if that was the reason it was removed from IMAGINE at the 11th hour.
Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Conyers, GA USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 11:31 AM
Why is her CD "No Boundaries" not shown in her recording section. I have it and it has a lot of great stuff. Just curious.
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sussex, England
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:28 PM
Great news about the new album. Somehow, I can't bring myself to catch a 'sneak' preview. I am savouring the days until the CD is released and don't want to spoil any surprises that lay in store. Anyone else feel the same way? To Anon. I understand your concerns about giving any info' on websites and it's a shame that you have experienced such devastating circumstances. We'll just have to hope that another Anon doesn't get attributed to you or visa versa. For what it's worth I find your views and comments interesting and informative, if you're the Anon I think you are! To Adrienne the introvert. Wow! Thanks for sharing your extroverted story with us. I think there is something extra special about hearing Eva before you find out that she is no longer with us and your story reminded me of my first reaction on hearing Eva sing OTR and subsequent response when I read the sleeve notes directly after purchasing Songbird the CD. Something that is becoming rarer now that Eva's story is almost as publicised as her music is heard and loved and probably why the latest poll here on the website is reflecting just that; with many more people saying they knew Eva had died when they became interested in her music than those that didn't know. Finally, a quick request. Does anyone in the UK have a VHS copy of Eva's performance of People Get Ready, which was broadcast on TOTP2 a while back now? Unfortunately, I missed the broadcast and would love to get my hands on a copy. Thanks.
Name: Annie
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:32 PM
Me again. To Michelle, Steve, Alan and anyone else who loves Eva's version of Sting's Field's of Gold. I have no definitive explanation for the 'jealous sky' reference but I can tell you that when Sting wrote the song (and the album, Ten Summoners Tales) he was in a happy frame of mind. There is a great website for Sting followers called Sting 101 by Holly Murdock in which she 'explores the historical, political, literary, mythological references that abound in Sting's music' (and we thought we were fanatics!), which confirms what someone else stated about his literary knowledge. Here's a few snippets from the site (I think Sting's comments in the first quote are pretty prophetic regarding Eva's circumstances): In 1993 Sting said, "'Fields of Gold' is a song that's really about joy. It's about feeling very joyous in the moment. But it's the sadness of knowing that this joy isn't going to last, it's going to end someday. The song ends with this sort of memory of joy. I also think 'Fields of Gold' is about physical love in a way. It's about people making love in barley fields. That's what it's about to me." (VH1 to One, 1993) In 1996 he continued, saying, "The singer realizes he's made promises of love before and broken those promises, but commits himself this time to make a promise that will last. I think for men it's something that you mature into. It takes a lot of maturity to be committed...Then as you get older you realize you have to make a commitment because your happiness depends on it." (Storytellers) In an interview with Lifetime Television, Sting's wife Trudie Styler said, "I love 'Fields of Gold.' I have a great sense of our family in that song. A sense of the golden light that we're lucky enough and priveledged enough to live in. Not just in the rural surroundings of peaceful Wiltshire but in the life that has been bestowed upon us." She went on to say in US Magazine in 1996, "We have a beautiful home in the country. And we sort of find our sanctuary when we're together walking along through our fields. The 'Fields of Gold' are our fields of gold. And that's how I picture us, in this idyllic place, that I can go and be on my own with him and find peace and happiness. And it's a profound happiness, you know?"
Name: Anon E Mus
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:23 PM
just a thought.....listening to Eva downloads/ streaming of radio shows etc must be a bit like watching ' the Matrix ' on a held hand TV !!!! Sure you get a taste.....but wait for the main course...opening that cd and hearing it properly for the first time.....magic..
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 09:45 PM
Re WINMX; "Eva Cassidy rare" seems to yield better results!
Name: Far East
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side & Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End of the Street / Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Kamo, Japan
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 01:13 AM
to Tom @ 4.31 PM - thu 10 jul 2003 I heard that NO BOUNDARIES is an unauthorized CD which was produced by her former manager. (I don't know who is the former manager. Al Dale? No, I don't think so.) And it was released against her family's wishes. William Cooper of allmusic.com says as follows; For the casual listener, No Boundaries is a poor introduction to an artist capable of so much more. Her fans deserve better, and so does Eva Cassidy.
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Sent: Fri July 11 2003 04:34 AM
Given recent posting re Sting's 'Fields Of Gold '...would it be an idea for people from ' Eva's site ' to contact him and others such as Paul Simon and Cyndi Lauper for their opinions about Eva's covers of their songs....I have heard Mick Fleetwoods glowing opinions about 'Songbird ' but not Christine Mcvies !! she did write it after all... Obviously they could elaborate as much as they wanted eg Mr Sumner could give his inner ideas about the ' jealous sky ' lyric.....maybe he just thought it sounded good...!...maybe Annie can take up the ' Sting Challenge '.... :O)
Name: Kitty
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird & I Know You by Heart
Home town/city and country: Wyomissing, Pa. USA
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 05:41 AM
Hi - I have addressed this site before and met a very nice gal who lives in this same area. She was kind enough to give me a copy of the tribute to Eva which was done in England. What a wonderful tribute and well deserved....obviously. My husband and I recently returned from Avalon, NJ. I shopped in the small town of Stone Harbor, New Jersey and to my wonderful surprise I heard Eva's music playing in one of my favorite shops there. The shop is Stephani's and she had 3 CD's to sell...Songbird, Live At Blues Alley, and Imagine. I spoke to Stephani about Eva and she knows the whole story as well as I do. It is so neat that people are keeping her music "alive". I will keep singing Eva songs at my singing engagements. She is my inspiration. Hi to Rose !!!
Name: Kaya
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Oslo, Norway
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 06:54 AM
So sorry to hear that Eva died of cancer, just like my sister did... Her voice is so pure, emotional... I would have loved to see her in consert.. Thanks for the gift shared.. R.I.P
Name: Jurgen
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Home town/city and country: Belgium
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 07:10 AM
I didn't know her music but now that I've heard it I must say that her voice touched me, it adds something to the whole that I can't explane but it is simply impressive. I can only hope her music will receive even more attention because this is music that has a soul and that is something which is hard to find nowadays.
Name: Genevieve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Charlottesville, VA
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 08:09 AM
There are no words to describe what her music does. She has touched my life immensly through her music. My two year old son knows the words to several of her songs and asks me to play them all of the time. She brings a whole new standard to music.
Name: Harry S.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: EQUAL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: LITTLE CHILDREN
Home town/city and country: Nottingham.uk.
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 08:55 AM
re: "No Boundaries" debate.Sorry to open sore wounds,but I bought it when it was first released,not knowing the opposition to it,but if I had known I still would have bought it.I personally think it is great,the little children tracks to me are classics both vocally and lyrically Each to their own. To me "Eva" is "Eva" regardless of the source. Harry.S.
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Fri July 11 2003 10:07 AM
Amen to that Harry. NB is a fine album in it's own right. Sure, it's different, but so what. That VOICE is remarkable, and the material is good. I can't believe (as someone stated previously) that this album has been dismissed so out of hand by the cogniscenti. It's been regarded as an athema, when in fact some of the material here (and on Mthd Actr) is better than that on "official releases." I too was personally disappointed that NB and MA were excluded from the voting options in last months poll. Maybe history will be kind to these albums!?
Name: Rita
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Home town/city and country: Little Rock, AR, USA
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 06:58 PM
I'm so glad to have a place to share my feelings about Eva--with her family, her colleauges, those who knew and loved her. Every time I listen to her I am amazed by the depth of her voice. So young, but, as they say, such an old soul. I am so grateful for it.
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Sent: Fri July 11 2003 11:36 PM
hi.....i notice that P Limbrick has re emerged now that strange recordings and bootlegs are being mentioned !!! only kidding Paul :O) I note from a previous posting that he had a bit of a swipe at Amazon.....now far be it from me to defend such massive organisations ( and I take his point about supporting local emporiums etc ).....but imagine ( no pun ) how easier it made it for people in the states to get ( for example ) the Songbird book which is yet to be available in their country... as regards No Boundaries etc etc..I would regard as ' completist / interest stuff more than ' must listen to that ' stuff.....recent postings indicate that we want to have available all that Eva did...and then judge for ourselves...because as Paul rightly says some ' official stuff ' certianly did not meet with Eva's approval...where is the line drawn in the sand ??? The site has been terrific of late and so many thanks to Laura...the energetic conductor !!
Name: elisabeth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: oh, had i a golden
Home town/city and country: norway
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 12:41 AM
its now 2.5 years since I got m first Eva album for Christmas. "live at blues alley". When the record store open after the holidays I bought the rest of the albums. I play them every week and I love them more and more. What a voice! So many of my friends also bought here albums after lisning at here at my place. So sad that she is gone..
Name: Lana Elise
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Gosford, NSW, Australia
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 02:06 AM
The first time I ever heard Eva Cassidy sing was in a private home recording of "Time After Time" that was broadcast on musicMAX channel on foxtel. I was completely capitvated by her stage presence and sat in awe of her for the duration of the song. Because of that one film clip, I went out and purchased the album Time After Time solely for that song and as a result, I've fallen in love with many more of her renditions of the songs. I'm only 16 years old but I admire this woman and I feel that her death is a great loss to the music world. She was truly gifted and is sincerely missed by all who have been touched by her music.
Name: Ken
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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 05:51 AM
Eva's voice has been a soothing essence throughout the difficult times I've been experiencing as of late (divorce,unemployment, AND anxiety and depression). As a musician I can truly appreciate the depth of her emotions and the beauty of her voice. She truly is an inspiration to me. I know it sounds corny but when I listen to her songs it really calms me and makes me feel alot better. God Bless Her...it's truly sad that she is no longer around. A true loss. But, she and her family and friends can take comfort and pride in the fact that she is helping at least ONE person deal with his problems. That, of course, being me.
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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 06:04 AM
Ken....it's great you find comfort in Eva's music.. remember....' look forward towards the sun and all your shadows are cast behind you... '
Name: rocio
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: Spain
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 08:26 AM
Eva Cassidyīs voice is the pause of the silence. Everybody stops when he/she hears her sing and the next question is " Who sings that?????" Excellent, brilliant, moving. I have no words to express my thoughts only I listen to her music. Itīs enough. PD: How many records Eva recorded in life????
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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 09:04 AM
Rocio....if you go to the Homepage, there is an ' Eva's recordings ' section... Does anyone else think that Eva would have done a brilliant version of Tim Buckley's ' Dolphins '...??
Name: James
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home town/city and country: Chicago Illinois
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 10:06 AM
What a voice.I love to kick back and let her soul penetrate my bones.Thank you Eva
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 01:10 PM
RE: from the What's New page, that review of American Tune by contactmusic.com... "and overall this is another mesmerising instalment in the unearthing of a modern-day genius's legacy. RECOMMENDED." WOW, now it really doesn't get any better than that, does it ?! I love to read things like that when people strain to find new and creative ways to say things that do justice to Eva's music.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 04:13 PM
Before I forget thank you once again to Eric from Silver Springs for your e-mail.Joe White read your message.I agree 100% with your comments.Good luck to you both and please keep up the good work you are doing.I would also like to pay tribute to Henrik in Copenhagen who has made and is continuing to make a significant contribution in promoting Eva's music in Europe.Once again please keep this good work going.I know we are making progress on this site when I find my boring contributions to this site are not cluttering up this guestbook! Welcome to all our new visitors to this guestbook.Please don't be put off by some of the comments you were seeing over the past couple of weeks.We all have Eva Cassidy very much in our hearts and minds and we hope to persuade you to be not only touched by Eva but to pass on your excitement to everyone you meet that Eva Cassidy is a special musical talent.To Laura thank you and keep up the good work.
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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 11:31 PM
T. Anon E Mus. Cheers!! had a good laugh over that one! :-) You guys know me too well, and my reputation is obviously going before me. Still, it's paid dividends because thru this guestbook so many kind people have offered up, free of charge, lots of Eva music I wouldn't have normally got to hear. In fact it led me on a mission to gather together as much info as I could on Eva's recordings, session work, live performances etc., etc. It's all in a data base and runs to about 300 songs. I'm hoping that with the help of some friends who are computer literate, I can present it all in a new website in the not too distant future. So thanks to all you Eva collectors for helping out. You are a very generous bunch! Thanks too to the webmaster for permitting the lively debate recently. As a relative neutral it's been interesting (and encouraging) to see people getting things off of their chests without fear of censorship. More power to that, within the parameters that Laura has set of course. PS. Anon e Mus, good to hear from you again!
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales, UK
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 11:33 PM
OOps. The above shoulda been attached to the mesage below.
Name: Zoe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Where The Time Goes
Home town/city and country: Maldon,Essex,England
Sent: Sun July 13 2003 09:52 AM
I was in a record shop in brentwood when I heard a record playing (Wayfaring Stranger from Songbird) when I had chosen a c.d i went to the counter to pay and asked the man who are you playing at the moment. To my suprise it was Eva Cassidy someone who I had vaguely heard of! I decided to buy it after hearing one song and now I am a massive fan. All her albums are excellent. She has the voice of an angel and she moves me every time I hear her sing. Not very good at describing things but I am sure you know the feeling! Am very excited about her new album almost jumped out of my chair! Lovely to see a website about her and will visit to get news x x x
Name: Shawn Lavell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Port Colborne, Ontario
Sent: Sun July 13 2003 10:13 AM
To whom it may concern, I first heard of Eva Cassidy in 2002 - My girlfriend at the time (Jennifer) had purchased the women of songs album - I fell in love with the song, Songbird immediately! I have just learned that Eva had passed away an untimely death to the rigors of cancer in 1996. Although I no longer share the companionship with Jennifer - she will always have representation in a truly amazing song - I listen to it often and a smile always blesses my face. Thanks Eva and Thanks Jenn.
Name: John
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at BA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG
Home town/city and country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Sun July 13 2003 05:21 PM
Great to hear of imminent release of American Tune CD. But I ask if the recordings of some of the songs which are already on other CDS, are greatly different to those already released tracks. Looking forward though to those not already released - eg Yesterday. Does anyone know of the origins of the tracks -more precisely than Laura has already indicated? John
Name: Izzy B
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Fields of gold, Wade in the Water
Home town/city and country: Hertfordshire, England
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 01:28 AM
I first discovered Eva Cassidy while browsing through the sale section in HMV!! I noticed Songbird because the cover reminded me of one of my mum's wedding photos, with the sun shining through her hair. I bought the album and I can honestly say that it was one of the best things I have ever done. Eva's voice is heartbreakingly pure and beautiful, and her songs are the same: all about love and peace. As I found out more about her I came to respect her hugely because she seems to have been a really poetic person who enjoyed the simple things in life and sang not for fame or money but for the sheer pleasure of singing. My only regret is that I am never going to see her play live. Rest in peace Eva - you deserve it.
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Sent: Mon July 14 2003 03:02 AM
This website is the one and only place where I look for information and news about Eva. I never tire of listening, watching and learning about Eva. I am a fan. Even after thousands of playings, I still listen out for the little coughs, sighs the intakes of breath; the 'clanging' noise on Danny Boy; Eva's giggle at the very end of Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You and Chuck Brown's comments at the end of Need Your Love so Bad "love you Eva". Love you Eva. Thank you Laura for this spiritual home of Eva.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: last one I heard
Home town/city and country: Baltimore
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 07:50 AM
Laura, thanks for the further detail about the new album. After my initial excitement that it will include "Take My Breath Away", I went to Amazon and discovered that there are least three different songs with that title. So I'm excited again to know that it IS the Tuck & Patti one! If anyone doesn't know this song, expect a REAL treat! Patti Cathcart does it beautifully, but she's not Eva.....
Name: Ruthann Coolidge
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I like them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Beautiful World
Home town/city and country: Titusville, Fl. United States
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 10:50 AM
I saw Eva on Nightline with Ted Koppel and I was "crazy" when he said that she had died. That was the most beautiful voice I had ever heard. I love all her songs and its our loss and Heaven's gain. God must have needed her in a great way. Love, Ruthann
Name: Preeti
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Norfolk, VA, USA
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 11:21 AM
Eva Cassidy, I wish you were here with us today. You are gone, your 'Songbird' sings to us and it comforts us. You will be remembered fondly. Thank you for sharing your lovely voice.
Name: john
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Name: johnny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: hornchurch essex england
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 12:20 PM
first time i heard Eva's voice is when an angel cried out for me...and i will love her eternally...xx
Name: raluca
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: england
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 12:24 PM
eva's music gave me the most wonderful gift....love...in her lirics i found love and purity...thank you Eva....
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 04:20 PM
Isn't it uncanny that what goes around comes around. It was Grace Griffith that introduced Blix Street Records to the talent of Eva Cassidy. Now, Laura Bligh is encouraging lovers of Eva's music to pay attention to the music of Grace Griffith. She recently released a new album. I bought it and it is truley lovely. I enjoy it immensenly. They both brought each other to our attention. It is nice how that works out.
Name: John Ecuyer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: Whangarei New Zealand
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 09:59 PM
Heard this radio programme last night on Eva and became fascinated with her voice and life. Today I purchased Imagine for my wife and myself. Having a young daughter in remission from Leukaemia it made me feel again for that deep emotional side that I have been less open to lately. Thankyou Eva
Name: magdalena
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold,Ain`t no sunshine
Home town/city and country: Opole,Poland
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 12:54 AM
I never heard such a great voice before.For me she's the best singer in all world.I can listening Eva's songs 24 hours every day.When I heard that she's death I was crying all day.I love her spirit voice and positiv energy which she's giving me every time when I hear her. You know Eva what? "And I love You, I love You, I love You like never before!"
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 01:39 AM
Dear friends: To follow up on Anne's message from July 14, I too purchased Grace Griffith's new CD.."Sands of Time", produced by Lenny Williams, Chris Bionado and Marcy Marxer. Dedicated to Eva's memory...it is truly a fitting tribute. Grace has a beautiful, cyrstal clear voice that reaches out and touches your heart. Each selection is outstanding....and, it is so nice to hear Lenny's distinctive piano playing on certain selections. Just like Eva's music, these songs wonderful.... healing.... and timeless.
Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Kanata, Canada
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 02:44 AM
Amazons: Today the total cost of 'American Tune' for Canadians from Amazon.ca and Amazon.com is about the same if you live where you have to pay GST. If you don't have to pay tax, Amazon.com is probably cheaper, and you can buy the biography "Songbird" and no shipping charges are added. I ordered from Am.ca before I learned about the deal on the book, otherwise I would have used Am.com. But we are only talking a $5-$6 difference, so it isn't greatly significant from which Amazon dot you make your purchase.
Name: Garry Woodcock
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: anticipating American Tune
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Home town/city and country: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 03:59 AM
Dear Friends; Our beloved Eva's ever-expanding world-wide family has an oasis, here in her spiritual home, where we honor her legacy. With a new CD almost in our hands and ears, the pleasure of anticipation will be exceded only by hearing these new releases. Just like my dear friend Sandy, from Cincinatti, I really love Grace Griffith's new CD, Sands of Time-if you don't have it, don't hesitate, because it's a wonderful recording. The continued involvement of Chris and Lenny in Eva's wide circle of music is so great to see. Thanks, Laura, as always. Garry
Name: Cheryl Phillips
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Somerset
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 04:17 AM
Eva cassidy is so inspiring. The first time i heard her voice was when a friend recommended the album when i was going through a bad time. I am only 16 but hearing her sing inspired me to do the same. Eva Cassidy never got the recognition she deserved. With love to her family and friends. x x x x x x x
Name: Bob Laird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow / Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Bingham, Nottingham, England
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 04:19 AM
I first heard Eva sing on Radio 2 on Terry Wogan and was driving to work. By the time She had finished singing I discovered I could hardly swallow for the lump in my throat!. I now play her cd Songbird on a regular basis and find the lyrics heart rending. Even now I am listening to her and finding it hard to concentrate. Good luck and God bless to all connected with Eva.
Name: John Schenk
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
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Home town/city and country: Seattle, Washington
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 04:57 AM
I haven't got time to read all the messages but I suspect I may have been introduced to Eva in the most unique place so far. It was Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The rest is not so unique. I was so taken I simply had to hear more and ran out and bought her two albums available there. Yes, they know Eva in Baku. I confess I bought pirated albums but that's all that is available there and I simply had to hear more. Now that I'm back in the U.S. and know there are more albums I will buy the legit copies. :-) What a discovery.
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 09:02 AM
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 09:10 AM
I just got Aretha Franklin's album "Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings" (Rhino/Atlantic; via Amazon). Although I am not a religous person, I love Eva's gospel songs and sorely wish there were more available. As I knew that Eva loved Aretha, I thought that was a good place to fill the void. Well, it really does! I heartily recommend this two-record set to anyone who likes Eva's gospel songs. What came as a real revelation to me was just how profoundly Eva was affected by Aretha's singing style--the trills and flourishes and belt-it-out emotions Eva displays sound alot like Aretha's, and I mean this as a great compliment.
Name: tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Eva by Heart, etc.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, I Know You by Heart, etc.
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 09:23 AM
I popped into a hi-fi shop some days ago to treat myself to some real hi-fi sound. The clerk obliged by loading a cd by an artist I'd never heard of, then proceeding with a running commentary about the wonderful cables, amp, preamp, speakers, room and bloody so on. Normally I'd have taken it in stride--I did walk into a hi-fi store, after all. But all I could think was: 'Who IS this singer?' and 'Will this man never shut up??' I've since learned that Eva fans know all about this kind of first impression: you just stop whatever you're doing and listen. Then you forget everything you were going to do and head to the nearest record store. I'm new to Eva's music and life, but already she impresses me deeply as someone who, despite having been cut tragically short, lived life exactly as she wanted. Compared to those who seek standard gains in life, measured in standard ways, she redefines for me what integrity and success really mean in human terms, and how few people achieve what she did. She found herself, grew herself, and stayed true to herself to the end.
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold 1st, then everything after
Home town/city and country: Va. USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 10:22 AM
Re: Tim I just love to hear people tell their story of the first time they hear Eva. It is usually they stop dead in their tracks and then they are Blown Away! She pretty much affects us all the same way. Eva is #1!
Name: SHIRLEY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES
Home town/city and country: PALM COAST FL. AMERICA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 11:59 AM
HI I HAVEN'T BEEN ON FOR A WHILE STILL LISTENING TO EVA'S SONGS THEY JUST TAKE MY BREATH AWAY. I GET CHILLS LISTENING. SHE IS A TRUE ANGEL.
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city and country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 02:52 PM
Tim, I just want to add my two cents to what Jo wrote. You're both right: people do tend to get blown away the first time they hear Eva. I know it certainly happened to me. I bought Eva By Heart at a local store after hearing just one song on the radio. As soon as the CD finished I immediately - and I do mean IMMEDIATELY - went back to that store and bought Blues Alley and Songbird, then went on a quest the following weekend to find The Other Side. Those were the only albums available at that time. I've since bought all the others as they've been released and am looking forward to American Tune. I also liked your comments about the way her character has affected the way you try to live your life. I couldn't agree more. Blake, I also agree with your comparison of Eva to Aretha. And, even though I don't care for her music, I think Eva also sounded a little like Patti LaBelle. But then I'm sure we can all find a little bit of a lot of great singers in Eva's style. That's one of my favorite things about her: she sounds a litle like a lot of singers but still manages to have her own style and make any song she sings her own.
Name: Eddie Freitas
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Carson City, Nv USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 08:18 PM
I am an active musician,(you notice I didn't say, proffesional musician) and I'm sorry to say that the good lord was, in my humble opinion, a little premature in taking this wonderfull singer and person, away from us when he did!!!! I am, and allways will be, a most avid fan of Evas music!!!! I play on a regular basis and have a wonderfull circle of proffessinal people around me. I have one thing that I allways try to instill on the people that I play with, and that is, if you're going to play music or sing music, sing it from the heart and that is what Eva doe's in every song that she sang!!! Thank you for this web site and for all the people that have contributed to it's greatness of information!!! I have and allways will, spread Evas great voice and outlook on life to anyone that needs or wants a breath of fresh air!
Name: Leann
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Ireland
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 11:11 PM
What a truly gifted lady, I can't even explain the joy I get from listening to her voice. May God Bless her soul.
Name: Kathryn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Herefordshire England
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 07:50 AM
Im 12 and i love her musci it is v. calming she has the bestest voice
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:12 AM
RE: Who does Eva sound like? When Eva sings and I listen, no other singer ever comes to mind. To me she is unique. She doesn't sound like Aretha, Patti, Sarah, Ella, Billie, or anyone else. Even Eva's songs don't sound similar to each other. I suppose if I searched I would find her repeating herself in some way. But in her six Blix CDs each song is a new creation. If anyone cares to compare her, they should do so. My perspective is mine alone, and has no more authority than that of others; perhaps less because my knowledge of singers doesn't run deep.
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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:30 AM
Or should that be Whom?
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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:39 AM
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Name: kurt muroki
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Home town/city and country: new york, ny
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:48 AM
Hi, I am a professional classical musician that does a lot of movie/commercial work in NYC and I am very picky about what I like and what I listen to. I just wanted to say that I love your voice and the true emotions that you put into your singing. It is a difficult thing to let down all of our usual defenses, as people need for everyday life, to express our true selves through art and music especially as music gets more and more commercial. I sense that you truly do express what many can't, and I applaud your honest music making and your musical integrity. sincerely, kurt muroki
Name: KIM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONG BIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FIELDS OF GOLD
Home town/city and country: IPSWICH
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 09:48 AM
EVA WAS A BRILLIANT SINGER I LOVE ALL HER SONGS
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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 12:30 PM
A few posts on this website remarked on the poor audio quality of DARK EYED MOLLY, as broadcast by R2. As the webmaster lists this as 1 of her favourite cuts from the new album, can we have clarification please. Are we getting into the realms of AUDIO MINUS?
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city and country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 12:48 PM
Re: Who does Eva sound like? Don Meuse, I enjoyed reading your comments and, for the most part, I agree with you. While I stand by my comparison to Aretha and Patti - and sometimes, when Eva really belts it, Linda Ronstadt in her prime - I suppose I'm like a lot of other Eva fans in that, if she's singing a song and I'm familiar with the more "popular" version of that song, it's her version of the song, and not her voice, that I'm comparing. I feel that's an inevitable reaction since Eva tends to make any song she sings into her own. In almost every case, her version of the song is better, or at least as good. To my mind, the one major exception is her version of Imagine. While I like Eva's take on the song, it just doesn't stand up to John Lennon's original in my opinion. But then, as an old hippie, I also think that Imagine should become our national anthem, so what do I know?
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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 01:18 PM
Imagine as a National anthem? Do me a favour!! God Save The Queen by the Pistols is more appropos. Lennon got lucky when he met Mcartney. Eva turned a crap song into something listenable. Even by her standards it was below par.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 02:45 PM
Tony: Thin ice! Its hard to say anything 'middle of the road' here and get away with it. Lennon's "Imagine" has never been high on my list. And it is the only Eva song that I've heard that sounds as if she was just beginning to work her magic on it. I appreciate that many love Lennon's final anthem, as it has its sentiments in the right place. I can see where it could be a person's personal anthem... but National... Until we have a much better world it is probably best to stick with whatever history has stuck us with for our National anthems.
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Va.
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 04:26 PM
This is just another opinion on the song Imagine.I never cared much for the song but listening to Eva sing it with all the soul and emotion she puts into it really made me listen to it closely for the first time. There's just something about the way she sings all songs that makes you listen to every word. But hey, thats Eva for you. She knows how to get your attention.
Name: kapiri
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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 05:22 PM
JO, First she gets your attention and then she steals your heart! JULY POLL: For other people as poor of vision as me, please go to the JULY POLL and vote, something I just noticed and did. Its a revealing question.
Name: Ellen Whitley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blue Skies
Home town/city and country: Beaumont, Texas
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 07:10 PM
I just recently discovered Eva and her angelic voice. I was fascinated to say the least at the purity and soulful way she sang and promptly bought two more CD's...... Now that I realize she is no longer with us (except through her wonderful music), I grieve for the loss we all share in being deprived of more of this gifted person. She was an awesome talent in many ways and we are blessed to have the pleasure of her music. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to voice an opinion. I hope that in spirit, Eva knows how much she has affected our lives.
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 12:15 AM
To correct a previous post: I did not mean that Eva sounds alot like Aretha Franklin. I meant that Eva adopted many of the stylistic flourishes of Aretha's singing. Listen to Aretha's "Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings." It's clear and unmistakeable that Eva listened to this album as a young developing singer and that it had a profound influence on her (as it would any deeply feeling person who listens to it). It's interesting that on the album (it's a "live" album), Aretha's father, a minister, comments that the power of her singing is grounded in gospel: That all of her singing springs forth from that source. Eva was a deeply spiritual person, as is Aretha, and I believe that both have been able to tap into that source and this accounts for the power of their singing.
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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 01:21 AM
Eva sounds like Eva sounds like Eva sounds like Eva. No-one else sounds like Eva. She is the ultimate music lover's dream. I can't think of one track on any of the official albums where she sounds like another performer or sings in the style of a previous version. She has taken good songs that have been long forgotten and created something great that stirs the soul, gives you goose pimples or has the hair on the back of your neck standing on end. She has a unique style that knocks people out on the very first hearing. No need to be fast-forwarding tracks to miss out the ones you're not so keen on as with other albums, every Eva track is a gem. I do have my favourites, particularly the Blues and Gospel tracks, but I can also appreciate the presence she brings to every song she performs. When I first heard Eva's version of Woodstock I was mesmerised. The classic version by Joni Mitchell was pleasant enough but nothing I would consider listening to more than once. But, Eva's version is something else altogether. It took me many playings to sing along with the tracks. Eva's style is hard to copy without much practice. I am not a musician trying to make comparisons or judging one version against another, singing along with Eva adds to the pleasure. Both Eva and the band excel themselves on Stormy Monday. The guitar playing on this blues track is superb. I even pretend to be playing the guitar myself whilst humming along at the same time. It is the variety of Eva's songs that gives her so much appeal. She hasn't been pigeon-holed into one genre she can cover them all with finesse. This is the real test of talent. Eva sounds like Eva and aren't I so glad about that. Devoted fan.
Name: Jo
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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 02:44 AM
Kapiri, Amen to that!
Name: Becky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at the Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: London UK
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 04:09 AM
I'm a musicaholic - I've played piano, sax and sung all my life and listen to hours of music every day. I love all kinds of music but I can honestly say hand on heart I have never in all my life heard such magic and mastery as that of Eva's. Add to that the way she lived her life, her thoughts, her beliefs - she's my absolute idol. - God Bless Eva -
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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 07:18 AM
re Dark Eyed Molly. I heard the R2 broadcast direct, NOT via the net. thought it was a live recording the sound was so bad.
Name: girl
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fever, songbird, wayfaring stranger, who knows...
Home town/city and country: hampshire, uk
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 11:02 AM
eva is absoloutely my favourite vocalist of all time, no one can match her quality or style, shes so unique. her family and friends must be so proud of her. although shes not around, her voice has touched far more people than any famous pop stars of today. eva is such a fantastic role model for girls my age (16) and id love to share her wise mentality and outlook on life, as well as her beautiful, flawless voice. thankyou for running this website; after a bad day, listening to eva and reading about the way shes affected so many people is heartwarming. x x x
Name: Chgris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 12:09 PM
Reference "poor quality sound" on the new album. Nonny James played 5 tracks on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester tonight (Thursday)- No problem with quality. All the tracks played were absoloutely superb. I have ordered 2 copies already, how about you ????? Blue Skies Chris
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city and country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 12:53 PM
Hi y'all. I appreciate the debate on the merits of Lennon's version of Imagine. I guess I'm just a musical heathen compared to some of you, but I still prefer the original over Eva's version. Probably has something to do with my age (56). If you like Eva's version better, god bless you. Please keep in mind, though, that I didn't say I didn't like Eva's take on the song, only that I preferred Lennon's. To whoever you are: if you think that Lennon was lucky to meet that sentimental, lovesick, never had an original thought in his life McCartney.....well, all I can say is that I'm glad I don't live on your planet, especially if you consider Imagine a "crap" song. Very eloquent description, by the way.
Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly
Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 03:16 PM
Hello all, I took a look at the this month's poll and was hesistant on how to answer the question. I settled on choosing "I was an Eva fan prior to her death", but that's not quite accurate. Rather, I was aware of her before she passed away. I would say that I was an unknowing Eva fan, still in the embryonic process of becoming, for I had unfortunately not heard her music yet. When it's one of those days, when everyone you meet is a moron, when every taxi seems to cut you off in traffic and you're always stuck in the bus lane, when you're trying to just get through the day, when you want to venture far, far away from the madness of crowds, when the adrenaline burns in your throat like bile and your chest is tight with anger, and you feel like a bottle of soda at a hundred degrees and shaken until the cap is about to blow, do yourself a favor and get a copy of Grace Griffith's SANDS OF TIME. I just received my copy today and it is not only wonderful, but very soothing and relaxing (okay, I don't have anger issues, just had a bad day). Like Gary from Nova Scotia, Anne from Wisconsin, and Sandy from Ohio have said, it's just a wonderful CD, and Grace dedicated it to Eva. I'd like to quote from the liner notes written by Bill Straw: "How many singers would turn their record label on to Eva Cassidy? By handing the musical baton forward, Grace Griffith became an essential link in the chain of events that has made Eva Cassidy's music a worldwide phenomena....During the past seven years, while the Eva Cassidy story unfolded before the world, Grace Griffith has continued to toil in relative obscurity, which sadly is the rule, not the exception, for most of our great artists in a time when commercial airplay equates to large sums of money changing hands behind the scenes." So, here's a big thank you to Grace for her role in helping to bring Eva's music to a world that so desperately needs it right now, and thanks for SANDS OF TIME, which will no doubt help calm the dark night of the soul on those restless and sleepless nights.
Name: http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~jaymin/music/american.htm
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 03:51 PM
http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~jaymin/music/american.htm American Tune Words and Music by Paul Simon Many's the time I've been mistaken And many times confused. Yes, and I've often felt forsaken And certainly misused. Oh, but I'm all right, I'm alright, I'm just weary to my bones, Still you don't expect to be bright and bon vivant So far away from home, So far away from home. I don't know a sould who's not been battered, I don't have a friend who feels at ease, I don't know a dream that's not been shattered Or driven to its knees. Oh, but it's alright, it's alright, For we lived so well so long, Still, when I think of the road we're trav'ling on, I wonder what's gone wrong, I can't help it, I wonder what's gone wrong. And I dreamed I was dying. I dreamed that my sould rose unexpectedly And looking back down at me, Smiled reassuringly. And I dreamed I was flying, And high up above my eyes could clearly see The Status of Liberty, Sailing away to sea, And I dreamed I was flying. We come on the ship they call the Mayflower, We come on the ship that sailed the moon. We come in the age's most uncertain hours And sing an American Tune. Oh, and it's alright, it's alright, it's alright. You can't be forever blessed. Still tomorrow's goin' to be another working day, And I'm trying to get some rest, That's all I'm trying, to get some rest.
Name: Adrienne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/ I Know You By Heart/ Kathy's Song/ Time After Time/ I Wandered by a Brookside
Home town/city and country: Campbell, California USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 08:17 PM
Just spent the last three days listening to the five more Eva albums I got after Songbird. HEAVEN! Looking forward to American Tune. I now have five of her songs on my funeral-music favorites list, and dearly love many more. Even her occasional vocal blemishes are a comfort. I, too, love to sing along, and knowing that Eva was 'only' human makes attempting her other-worldly sound bearable (though hopeless). At the same time, the beauty and integrity of her life together with her premature death bring an almost unbearable poignancy to her music. Note To Self: keep tissues handy! Thank you, Eva, for making the world a better place. *****A
Name: Michael
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Live/Imagine/Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow, but many others too
Home town/city and country: Melbourne
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 11:34 PM
So excited to read about American Tune! Will buy it the moment it hits the shelves here! Sure to be another great success!
Name: Mickey
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Home town/city and country: Leicester, uk
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 07:34 AM
Possibly the most beautiful sound i've heard.
Name: Mickey
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Home town/city and country: Leicester, uk
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 07:34 AM
Possibly the most beautiful sound i've heard.
Name: jenni
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: birmingham/ england
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 08:04 AM
Eva is a truly inspirational singer. She has a beautiful voice it is so sad that she is no longer with us. I'm so glad you shared you voice with us, its truly a voice i won't forget...
Name: Don
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At....
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Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 09:49 AM
Eva introduces her parents at Blues Alley before singing "What A Wonderful World." This intoduction is loose in my jukebox and attaches at its pleasure to songs I put in a playlist. Just now I heard Eva say: "...my Mom and Dad are here tonight. Dad taught me how to play guitar", and then I hear the guitar virtuosity of Hendrix playing "Purple Haze." That would have been the convergence of genius on genius had they actually done anything together, although I can't imagine what music they would have chosen!!!
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Sent: Fri July 18 2003 02:20 PM
Well said Tony, Mcartney got lucky when he met Lennon and may I add he(Paul)lost his "voice" years ago...though he doesn't seem to have noticed! Can't agree with you on "Imagine" though - Eva's version is one of my favourites of hers (the Pearl's version though)way superior to Lennon's.
Name: Earnest
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Home town/city and country: OK USA
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 03:43 PM
one of the things that i get from eva's art is a powerful truthfullness and sincerity ... John and Paul were both very gifted artists and each gave the world some wonderful, wonderful songs ..cut the cynicism and leave it at that ...
Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 11:06 PM
I heard her once and bought the album (Songbird) - everytime I play it to my friends they are just zapped out and go buy the album. Now I ahave five and need some more - she is just so uplifting, peaceful and missed sincerely.
Name: ASABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don willy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: whitney girl
Home town/city and country: DESTIN FLORIDA UNITED STATES
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 12:02 AM
I REALLY LOVE YOUR WEB SITE. KEEP IT UP.
Name: patricia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: ocean Grove,USA
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 01:33 AM
Eva Cassidy is a little bit of heaven to me when I listen to her music. I really like how she enjoyed singing all types of music. She could be both tender and soulful at the same time. Her music really speaks to my soul. Thankyou Miss Cassidy for lending your talents to us mere mortals as you are surely now sharing your vocal talents in heaven with the angels.
Name: Phil Ashmore
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What A Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Sheffield. GB.
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 04:49 AM
Sheer magic a woderful voice singing fabulous songs. It is sheer bliss to listen to Eva's music in a world that is filled with such musical dross. Thank you Eva. Phil.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 07:08 AM
American Tune Paul Simon Many's the time I've been mistaken And many times confused Yes, and often felt forsaken And certainly misused But I'm all right, I'm all right I'm just weary to my bones Still, you don't expect to be Bright and bon vivant So far away from home, so far away from home And I don't know a soul who's not been battered I don't have a friend who feels at ease I don't know a dream that's not been shattered or driven to its knees But it's all right, it's all right We've lived so well so long Still, when I think of the road we're traveling on I wonder what went wrong I can't help it, I wonder what went wrong And I dreamed I was dying And I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly And looking back down at me Smiled reassuringly And I dreamed I was flying And high up above my eyes could clearly see The Statue of Liberty Sailing away to sea And I dreamed I was flying We come on the ship they call the Mayflower We come on the ship that sailed the moon We come in the age's most uncertain hour and sing an American tune But it's all right, it's all right You can't be forever blessed Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day And I'm trying to get some rest That's all I'm trying to get some rest
Name: http://community-2.webtv.net/@HH!7C!DA!CD151BA37B3B/klmerritt3/AmericanTune/
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 07:10 AM
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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 07:10 AM
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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 10:33 AM
welcome back mike !
Name: Barbie Marland
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city and country: port orange fl. usa
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 11:23 AM
I have just discovered Eva's music by accident while looking for something else. I was totally blown away by her. My brother and I are in a band and share a great love for all types of music so i shared what i had of her music with him. He went home to research her on the web becuz he had never heard of her. He called me right away to tell me she had passed away. my heart sank as if she had been an old friend. When i read the article of how she died it hit home even more. We lost our younger sister to cancer in 1991. a young mother just beginning life. I guess they are like butterflys......here for such a short time and yet they give us such beauty. I have been truly blessed by Eva's voice. How lucky for me. I know her familys pain in the loss but i also hope they know how she still lives on in the heart of others like me!!!! Much peace to her friends and family
Name: Captbob
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Home town/city and country: Eutawville SC USA
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 12:16 PM
I Love to hear her beautiful noise. What a shame she had to leave us
Name: Kathleen
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Home town/city and country: Calgary, Canada
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 03:00 PM
I heard of Eva Cassidy on http://www.ckua.com for the first time and was startled by the clarity of her voice. I went to the library today and got her CD. I am grateful to have been introduced to this music. I read the page and the web creator's comments about taking the initiative of going to watch live music as often as possible. It is so true, and I am happy to hear that spoken so loud and clear... how many people missed the opportunity to hear Eva. Let's not miss another opportunity. Thank you for this website.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 03:39 PM
Eric from Silver Springs how are you doing my friend? I agree with your comments about Grace Griffith's significant contribution to Eva's musical legacy.I have to honestly say I had never heard of Grace.Shame on me.It has to be said that Grace sacrificed herself musically for Eva.We should all be indebted to her for that and the least all of us could do is to go out and buy Grace's new CD.Chris Biondo and Lenny Williams are major influences here so you can be sure something worthwhile has been achieved here.I like all my fellow visitors to this site are awaiting the release of the new CD with both excitement and trepidation. I sincerely hope it doesn't flop.I don't get sick of listening to her.In today's fickle world though things change quickly and you can easily be forgotten and discarded.We have ALL got to stop this from happening.We all have a responsibility to keep Eva's musical legacy alive and especially to new visitors to this site.Word of mouth is a powerful way of promoting Eva.Please don't waste this precious time between now and the release of the new CD infighting,Laura has said that Eva would be amazed that anyone would be interested in her.I say let us all get out there and keep this amazing show firmly on the road!
Name: Andrea J
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: which to choose?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Calgary, AB, CANADA
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 03:59 PM
I just happened to stumble upon Eva Cassidy about a year ago when I was looking for a song I loved, and I found her version of "Autumn Leaves" I fell in love with her voice and I could listen to her sing til the day I die and not have a sad moment, she is amazing, and I wish she was still around, I would pay a million dollars to see her sing!!!
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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 06:03 PM
Like all Eva fans looking forward to the new CD. Is there any release date for Australia yet? John, Brisbane
Name: Broken Hill
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 08:04 AM
JOHN in BRISBANE, Australia This is just a guess, but I think those retailers who have placed their orders should have them for sale by August 8th. Check with the top retailer in Brisbane, or order now through Amazon.com, dot.UK, or dot.CA
Name: Ola
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: Czestochowa/Poland
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 09:21 AM
Thank You Eva for so much beauty in Your songs...
Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly
Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 11:33 AM
Hello Tony from London, I would like to think that Eva fans can recognize what a defining moment it was for Grace Griffith to get Eva's music on an independent label. If you are inclined to feel very lucky to receive Eva's music as a true gift and feel grateful about it, then why not show thanks by supporting Grace and getting a copy of her CD? What better way to thank her? As I've said before, it's a really pleasant and soothing CD. There are a few slow, bossa nova type tunes that make me feel as if I'm sitting in an oceanside cottage with the cool ocean breeze washing over me, sunlight streaking thru the windows, and a nice cool pitcher of sangria or martinis by my side (*ahhh, if it were only true!*). Additionally, I don't know if I would be too worried about the new Eva CD being a flop. I can't imagine that it would be. I am encouraged whenever I see posts in the Guestbook from new fans who've just discoverd Eva, so I don't worry about the chart success. I think chart success will surely happen---with or without radio airplay. I've said before that she really does represent true folk music, for the people have been spreading the news about Eva and this word of mouth success is so genuine that it lies outside all the boundaries of the corporate glossy marketing campaigns of major record labels. Moreover, I don't believe that Eva will fade away with time, or will be easily forgotten like most pop trends. There are still many more people who have yet to discover her. Besides, Eva is someone that mattered and is certainly NOT the flavor-of-the-month, pop drivel. No, she takes her rightful place alongside the other great female vocalists of our time, if not in history. Pity the critics and music lovers who don't or can't recognize that...
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Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 12:33 PM
to Eric in MD. You may not care about record sales but Bill Straw and Blix Street Records do, because they are a commercial business. Before Eva they were dead in the water. Thanx to Grace they survived. The record buying public were indifferent to IMAGINE, the fans voted it the least listened to album in her catalog. The new album will decide whether there is a legacy worth pursuing or whether commerce triumphs. Lines in sand people, lines in sand.
Name: Pat Dargan
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 12:40 PM
re Grace Griffith...........hey don't forget earlier albums ' Grace ' and 'Minstrel Song '...... check out www.blixstreet.com/grace.html cheers all.. P@
Name: Amaldina
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Home town/city and country: USA (really)
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 01:47 PM
I don't think the record-buying public was indifferent to Imagine. It was number one in UK album charts and number one on Billboard indy charts. It's not my favorite album but what could be more beautiful than Danny Boy? Lighten up, oh anonymous person who claims to be from the US! (The word "public" is singular in the US, plural in the UK, which makes me think you are not American. Though why you would claim to be if you are not, I cannot Imagine. Never mind.)
Name: tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: whatever
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: switzerland
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 01:49 PM
I'm a musician and have been moved to tears by music often. But I've never experienced this kind of epiphany. My life will never be the same.
Name: Michael Paitich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Montreal Canada
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 04:07 PM
My heart aches when I think of all the beautiful songs Eva might have interpreted, had she lived. Having read the wonderful biography "Songbird", I can imagine her embracing and singing such songs as "Morning Has Broken" and "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens, "Blackbird" by Paul McCartney, and "In a Country Churchyard" by Chris de Burgh. I wish I knew what songs, beyond those she recorded, she liked to play and sing. It would illuminate her personality for me. The biggest revelation I drew from the "Songbird" book was of Eva's preference for solo ballads, and her growing determination to focus on them. I think those recordings are among her strongest, and I'm grateful for the recordings she was able to make during the time she had.
Name: Eric
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Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 06:36 PM
To Anon-USA, I'm not sure exactly what your point is, but it seems as if you believe that Blix Street is somehow exploiting Eva or the fans. Of course Blix Street is a commercial business and record sales is of interest to them. But I simply do not think that Blix Street's concern, when it comes to Eva, is solely about making a profit. The best part about good record sales is that The Band is able to share in some of the financial rewards, which helps them to continue pursuing their careers as musicians and not starve. The family uses some of the profits for charitable causes as well. Moreover, I disagree about Blix Street being "dead in the water" before they started distributing Eva's music. Blix Street has a very defined niche market and they were fulfilling those market needs prior to Eva's arrival at their label. And I don't know about public indifference to IMAGINE. Just because a small sample of Eva fans voted it the least listened to CD doesn't mean that no one bought the CD nor liked it. Besides, a new album is not the criterion for deciding whether "there is a legacy worth pursuing" or if Blix Street triumphs as profiteers. First of all, the guardians of Eva's legacy (ie, her family and close friends) will decide what's worth pursuing. Neither you nor I will have any say in that, as our opinions ultimately don't matter. I simply don't see the family or Blix Street doing anything to tarnish what Eva and The Band have accomplished so far.
Name: D A
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Sent: Sun July 20 2003 08:21 PM
Eric..you make some interesting points...but....' our opinions ultimately don't matter '.........you should think about that one maybe !! If that were the case then believe me certainly 'Time After Time ' and 'Imagine' would not have seen the light of day....plus any future stuff...which would be tragic of course...don't forget Eva didn't approve of the issuing of certain tracks when she was around....maybe her opinion didn't matter either ? The bottom line is that Blix helped give us some of the best music ever made...let's be grateful for that..
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales UK.
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 09:34 PM
Good morning everyone. Just had a mail shot from Hot Records about the new album. There are couple of interesting points you might want to hear about. "The recording studio was Eva's natural musical home. She spent countless hours there recording, rehearsing even helping to paint the walls and glue on acoustic tiles. Band rehearsals would be held there and Chris Biondo was in the habit of running a tape whilst guitarist Keith Grimes, a perfectionist like Eva, would take home the tapes to study the performances. Since the release of last years Imagine, Keith discovered rehearsal tapes that had long been packed away and sent them to Blix Street's Bill Straw. Five of the 10 tracks on AMERICAN TUNE come from that source. A couple of these are just Keith and Eva, cut while they were working out repertoire for their duo gigs. The remaining 5 tracks consist of 3 live recordings, one studio demo and Yesterday. None of the surviving recordings was multi track and therefore few corrections could be made for errors or glitches....there is no doubt that these recordings are magic in it's purest form." There are couple of nice "typically Eva" cartoons on there too! Presumably taken from the album's artwork. That's all for now folks.
Name: lizzy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city and country: england
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 01:58 AM
this is my first time visiting this website, but eva has meant alot to me over the past year.my dad has been in and out of hospital and eva's music has helped me stay positive with her beautiful voice and the words of her songs. x
Name: Eric
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Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 02:01 AM
Hello D.A., yes, I agree with you that the bottom line is that Blix Street helped to get Eva's music out there--no doubt about that. the point I was trying to make regarding fans' opinions were in regards to Eva's legacy and the furtherance of it. Those decisions are made by Eva's guardians and I guess they've taken into account what Eva would have thought about certain tracks. But how does my or any other fan's opinion influence the decision making process in terms of what gets released? It most likely does not have an impact at all. Again, I'm not discussing a market demand for Eva's music (without it, there might not have been a TIME AFTER TIME or IMAGINE, as you have mentioned); I'm merely commenting upon the direction and furtherance of Eva's legacy. I think the guardinas will do as they see fit with the remaining amount of Eva's recorded material. Well, then. I think I've said enough on this subject and this will be my last comment on it, as I do not want to dominate nor clutter the Guestbook with this topic.
Name: D A
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 04:51 AM
Eric...great to hear from you.. you answer your own question..
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 04:53 AM
To Michael Paitich, Since you mention Chris de Burgh, it may interst you to know that he is also an Eva fan. At the official Chris De Burgh website fans can ask him questions. On November 19, 2002, Siobhan from Dublin wrote to Chris 'I was just wondering who you listen to when you want to chill out. Apart from you I like listening to Eva Cassidy. Do you like her music?' After discussing some early classical music he likes, Chris De Burgh says: 'The other day I was driving in my car listening to the radio, and I heard that Sting song "The Fields Of Gold". It's a beautiful song, I've always loved it. And there was this girl singing, and I thought "wow, that is beautiful, what a voice!". I actually didn't realize who it was, and I was going to call the radio station and find out who it was, because I actually thought it was an Irish girl from the North of Ireland that I heard singing this song once before. And immediately I thought I'd love to do a duet with this singer, because she has the most perfect pitch, the most perfect approach. She was lazy with the melody, but it was absolutely wonderful the way she sang with this melody. I was absolutely stunned to hear that it was Eva Cassidy, who died, I believe, in 1996, because I thought "Fields Of Gold" was written after she died. But I was wrong, it was Eva Cassidy. And what a stunning voice.' ("http://www.cdeb.com/" "cdeb/askchris/archive3.html")
Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 10:43 AM
To Mike in the UK, (see whats new page) What a great marketing ploy - putting telephone customers on hold while listening to Eva. I bet no one hangs up ,in fact they would be continualy ringing back.I think I will patent that idea.Seriously, I bet people hearing f/o/g for the first time ask who,s that singer ? and will eventually join the ever growing army. Harry.S.(Nottingham uk)
Name: kapiri
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Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 11:09 AM
HARRY-S: A couple of years ago all you heard while waiting to talk to a techie at DELL was Krall's "Hit That Jive Jack." I think people tired of it. But I don't think they would tire from WS,FOG,AL, etc. Who can make it happen at DELL or any other large corp?
Name: jonathan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: nottingham
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 11:31 AM
I've just heard the Diana Krall version of Danny Boy for the first time recently. Actually, its always hard to listen to a song by someone else after you've heard Eva (for example, Sting's Fields of Gold I loved before Eva but now his version feels so fast and a bit missing the point, though hey the guy wrote the song; same for me even with classics like Louis Armstrong and W World) Anyway,the interesting thing which struck me that I don't hear people giving Eva credit for enough is not just her voice but her use of words. Here's an example. Her Danny Boy to me sounds both so emotional and also strangely matter of fact. The singer is so certain about her relationship with her Danny Boy that one action will automatically follow another, even after her death, and so their union is so simple and perfect. SO the last line she sings is "AND YOU WILL bend and tell me that you love me, AND I WILL sleep in peace until you come/call to me". However, in the Diana Krall version, there isn't quite the same feeling. It's a bit slower and more fragmented. And the last line is "IF you bend and tell me that you love me, THEN I will sleep...". The use of 'if' does not show the same kind of conviction as in Eva's song. It's only a small point but it just shows how naturally sensitive Eva was to the way her voice and sound and language work together. The other example I can think of is Fields of Gold which actually works the other way round. So in Sting's song, there is a verse when the lovers kiss (actually, my favourite verse in Sting's version). But Eva misses this verse out and in her song the key moment is captured JUST BEFORE the kiss, when the singer is vulnerable, "Will you stay with me?", the moment of the promise of a lasting memory. I guess it's more universal and, like in Danny Boy, the union takes place across time, in the heart and mind and spirit more than the body. But I guess my point is that it's not just her amazing voice which gets you there, it's the mix of voice and the music AND the craft of the language. Well, sorry to write an essay folks but I must be crazy and for me it's a strong reason why I feel the way i do about her sound without getting tired of it. What she sings feels true. Can't wait for the new record. Best wishes
Name: Don
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 12:23 PM
JONATHAN: Krall didn't learn to sing properly until she was almost 30 years old! She is a 'stylist.' She has mastered her voice for a limited range of songs. When Diana is good she can be very good, but when she is bad she is awful. Compare her version of "The Look Of Love" with that of Norah Jones and Eva! Amateur hour! But I'm not going to knock my fellow Canadian too hard. Her version of "La Vie en Rose" with Toots Thielman is inspired. Her funky version of the blues classic "I Say A Little Prayer" done to a raggea beat is something to behold!!! Krall can screw up the singing sometimes, but she is an authentic jazz pianist. I listen to Krall, Jones, Others, and Eva, all in the same mix. There is no question as to which is the genius whose vocals will stand the test of time.
Name: Don
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 12:33 PM
JONATHAN: I read your note again. It makes perfect sense to me. I too, rightly or wrongly, make these very fine distinctions in the intonation and verbal expressions in the lyric sung. Imprecisely, Krall sings a "denoument" first half which includes the seeds of love destroyed, and then a sort of, but not quite, except within her own self, "raprochement" that allows an escape to an acceptable ennui, or something like that.
Name: Canuck
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 12:40 PM
Calling all Canucks and Canadien et Canadienne! Amazon.ca has a $5.00 gift certificate which you can apply to any purchase. I just bought the paperback version of Songbird (out in September) for abut $21.00 tax and shipping included.
Name: tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird, eva by heart, time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow, then the other mellow ones, now too many to list
Home town/city and country: halifax, nova scotia
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 03:33 PM
I was browsing through back pages of this guestbook and found several people asking about ABC Nightline specials on Eva, which were quoted as having aired 7/04/01 and 8/15/02. Please excuse if this information is now redundant but it doesn't appear to be. After coming up empty with searches on ABC's store website, I e-mailed the ABC help desk and was informed today that an 8/15/02 episode is nowhere on record, but that the 7/04/2001 episode is available in VHS format from ABC News Customer Service, at a cost of $29.95 plus $5.95 shipping within the US, and plus $8.90 shipping to Canada. (I asked about overseas shipping too but got no answer about that.) The video can be ordered by calling Customer Service at 1-800-505-6139 with credit card handy. If you are in an area where the toll-free doesn't work, they said to try 1-734-416-0503, or to fax them at 602-870-4760. The help desk e-mail address is helpdesk@datapakservices.com. Now barely two weeks into my discovery of Eva, I was also curious to get a fuller sense of where other Eva fans are in their encounter. In the midst of this browsing I was hit by a bit of blues and started indulging in pointless cosmic questions about her departure. But her life, voice and blazing spirit soon make such indulgence difficult, and somehow wrongheaded. A short life was also unbelievably blessed with the kind of appreciation that mattered to her most, and with friends, and love, and vital, inspiring hobbies, and a job she loved. How inspiring to read about her turning down a major record contract simply because she didn't want to have her musical choices dictated by anyone. She didn't merely know and believe in what she wanted for herself, but never wavered when that belief faced the ultimate test. Anyone can believe, but how many would have had such strength of belief and character as she showed when offered a chance at the big times? In a world where some people die early, it's so uplifting to find a spirit like Eva's, and then to realize that it calls today from somewhere beyond the frailties of time and body.
Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: can't pick one!
Home town/city and country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 02:03 AM
Tim, thanks for the info about the Nightline videos. I am surprised that the ABCnews store doesn't have it anymore when less than a month ago, I searched on her name, found the two episodes, and ordered one from that site. Today, I double checked and searched on her name and came up, as you said, empty. Strange. Glad to know finally that the 8/2002 is not available. Anyway, I actually successfully ordered and received the video from the July 2001 special. It was really great to see live video of Eva - I had only heard her CDs until then. If you know of any other source for video of Eva, please let me know - I have seen numerous references to people seeing her singing Over the Rainbow - but I have not yet seen how one can get a copy of that in the US. Your comments about Eva are right on. What a life, what an artist, what an inspiration.
Name: Rachel
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Sent: Tue July 22 2003 02:42 AM
Correction: I meant to say that I was surprised that the ABC Store WEB site didn't list the videos anymore. Lest anyone be confused: the video is still available using the contact information listed by Tim below.
Name: Jon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I only have Songbird currently
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Toledo, Ohio U.S.A.
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 07:15 AM
I was in prison when I saw an piece on either 20/20 or 60 Minutes about her. Seldom am I affected by someone so much. I feel her, you know? I am sitting in the common computer room right now, listening to Songbird, and I am supposed to be working on my essay for composition 1. But I found the seb site which had a link to here and I cannot help but be enraptured by everything. Her voice envelopes me. When I was young my mother used to sing all the time... Nicolette Larson, Anne Murray, The Supremes, Diana Ross, Linda Rondstadt, the Carpenters, and a host of others. She has lost her song, or has lost her ability to find it within her, but Eva reminds me of that. I wish I had the words.
Name: Bernt Olsson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Torsas / Sweden
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 10:16 AM
It was more than 15 years a voice or a tune hit my heart like this. What a voice, what a feeling! Wonderful! Today I stumbeled on "over the rainbow" by misstake and fell in love immediately. Yesterday I did not know Eva, today she feels like an old friend. My journey with Eva has just began. (Sorry for my bad english)
Name: Mayen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: It varies with each Eva cd I buy
Home town/city and country: Long Island, NY
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 11:45 AM
There has never been an artist who has made me run and buy all of his/her albulms, but in 5 months I now own 4 Eva cd's, both of her songbooks, and I'm working on her karaoke stuff. Eva has a voice like no other. In today's music world, full of synthesizers and voice overs, Eva's voice is like a slice of heaven. You can hear her soul in every song and she has been a true inspiration to me and others around me. To know that in this wonderful world we need to live life to its fullest. "Eva, I hope you have found your fields of gold and thank you for leaving me with such a wonderful gift." Love, Mayen
Name: Geoff Drummond
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Adelaide South Australia
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 11:26 PM
I have only just discovered Eva's music today, while browsing CD's in a local music store come coffee shop. It always amazes me how sometimes a song is overtaken by world events, giving new meanings that were perhaps never intended. Such is the case in regard to Fields of Gold. As one of the people who cared for the victims of the Bali Bombings, there were two thoughts that came to me as I listened. Firstly, that hearts can be broken even in Paradise. Secondly, for the years that are left to us, we should cherish this precious gift called life, both in ourselves and in everyone we meet, for who knows when it might end. Sting's song, written so many years before the carnage, is powerful enough, but Eva's delivery left me with tears streaming down my cheeks. Half an hour later, I learned of Eva's own death, and I could not have been more shocked if I had known her personally. To Eva, and to everyone who has ever played any part in bringing her music into the public arena, I can only offer my heartfelt thanks.
Name: Berith
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Fellingsbro / Sweden
Sent: Wed July 23 2003 04:58 AM
A total unique voice that goes straight to the heart, so sensitive and warm. (Thankīs Laura for this site)
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Wed July 23 2003 01:47 PM
Thanks Eric for your e-mail.I have a selfish streak that wants Eva to be successful commercially and it is dawning on me the consequences of wanting popularity just for its own sake because when you reach the top there is only one place to go from there.With Eva let us keep spreading the good news by the methods that have been successful for us to date i.e. word of mouth.
Name: Lindy Brounley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "I know you by heart," "Autumn Leaves," and... I just can't decide!
Home town/city and country: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Sent: Wed July 23 2003 05:18 PM
My father-in-law, a jazz lover and former performer, gave my husband Eva's CD, Songbird. My husband never played the CD until my 9-year-old begged him to put it in the CD player for him... My son wanted to hear Eva's music because he fell in love with Eva's photo on the cover of Songbird with the sunlight streaming through her hair, framing her smiling face. Eva's CD hasn't left the player since, and her voice has become as familiar to me as my own breathe. What I really love about her, is that her voice is so complex and I discover new vocal nuances each time I listen. She may have been unknown, but she is one of the great American voices and I think it is significant that her talent is so great that it grows even after her passing. Sting should be tearful after hearing Eva's "Fields of Gold,"... It'll never be completely his again.
Name: Grace
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly? too hard to pick one
Home town/city and country: Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 04:48 AM
I am fortunate enough to have had the privilege of hearing "American Tune" (the album) in its pre-release phase. I understand and share the sentiment of all Eva's well wishers that the awesome quality of her gift should be reflected in any public releases. And I want to say to you all that I think you'll love this album. While it may not be the most produced or technically perfect of her recordings, the unaffectedly natural, live quality of many of the cuts has an honesty that only shows off more strongly what an amazing artist Eva really was. Her vocal and interpretive skill shines even in the simplest and most realistic?unadorned setting. And how many singers can throw down flawless take after take from top to end of a long ballad, while accompanying themselves, in front of an audience or a practice tape microphone? Eva's singing is spellbinding, whether it's being recorded in a top flight studio engineered by the expert likes of Chris Biondo, or in a garage rehearsal. There are several cuts I would rave about here if I didn't want to avoid dangling carrots impolitely. Perhaps I'll opine in more detail when the album's out. Sometimes I'm asked why I am such an Eva fan--to the degree that I might gamble my own career for her sake, some people ask. Well... I think beauty is essential to human happiness. Not beauty in the sense of magazine cover girls or the absence of imperfection, but beauty in the sense of the light of the sun in the veins of a leaf. Eva Cassidy was a true artist--one who transformed life experiences we all share into beauty that we can hear. It would have been utterly selfish of me not to seek to share her light with the world. Ancient alchemists, according to story, rendered rough elements into gold. Eva does that when she sings. We'll remember her when we walk in fields of gold.
Name: Julie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Them all!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Them all! But most of all" What a wonderfull wold"
Home town/city and country: Århus Denmark
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 07:04 AM
I really think she are so greate at singning and her voise just get intoo my mind, and too all the people in the wolds mind! And her drawing are so geate too! It just a shame she died so young!...
Name: Ruud and Joke Zuidwijk
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Netherlands
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Name: tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songird, eva by heart, time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: rainbow, then the other mellow
Home town/city and country: halifax, nova scotia
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 10:28 AM
Further regarding Nightline videos of Eva. After having heard directly from Nightline help that the 8/15/02 video is not available, a friend reported yesterday that she'd found it, and ordered it. I sent another e-mail to Nightline and was told that yes, it is available. So to amend my previous entry: both the 7/04/01 video and the 8/15/02 video are available in VHS, at a cost of $29.95 plus $5.95 shipping within the US and plus $8.90 shipping to Canada. After having come up empty on searches under the obvious search terms the other day (and hearing that Rachel had done the same), today the search suddenly works and both videos are there. That means you can order them online at abcnewsstore.com (unless the search stops working again), as well as by using the contact numbers I gave in my last entry. For ordering, the "product name" of the 7/04/01 video is "Nightline: Eva Cassidy", and the "product code" is N01070401. The product name for the 8/15/02 video is "Nightline Up Close: Eva Cassidy", and that product code is Q02081501. Sorry for this confusion. The moral is: if someone tells you one of them isn't available, ask them to check again and explain that someone else at Nightline said differently. Quote product codes and names. Then ask someone else. Don't give up! It was really nice to hear from Grace, who gave so much for Eva's sake. And it brings a warm glow knowing how people are lining up to hear her now. Come play in Canada!
Name: Wasiluk
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Nowy Sacz / Poland
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 10:57 AM
Only Internet can give such a beautyful gift like knowing Eva. Only by internet i can learn something about her live and great songs. All we have now from media is commercial crap. When i first listening CD with MP3 (only in this way we can get EVA in Poland)i was told that she had passed away. Imagine..in my mind i was hoping and almost praying for this not be true. Now when i know it's true i feel great anger to all this money makers from big companies coz all they are able to do is fighting with Napster instead helping artist like Eva.
Name: Stephen
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 11:49 AM
I remember someone here had said something to the effect that one of Eva's album covers appealed to her because it looked down-homy, and didn't reek of big money record company marketing tactics. Exactly, I thought.... people love that about Eva and to change that would be big mistake. Then in my cynical mind I imagined big five record company execs getting wind of that, and coming out with a similar but fake such "down to earth" look for their Britneys and Madonnas...shudder... Now I read Grace's comments about the music on the forthcoming album, how "while it may not be the most produced or technically perfect of her recordings, the unaffectedly natural, live quality of many of the cuts has an honesty that only shows off more strongly what an amazing artist Eva really was. Her vocal and interpretive skill shines even in the simplest and most realistic?unadorned setting." It's wonderful to get a take on things from people close to the action. To read that, I know people will love the new album, because with Eva, simplicity is beauty and this is precisely the sort of thing that makes people stop in their tracks when they hear her. I am sure the EC band well understood this. All the accompaniments I have heard are classy, tasteful and never overpowering. Grace doesn't want to dangle carrots? Oh sure...that's easy for you to say! Can't wait for my parcel to arrive!
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city and country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 01:43 PM
Grace, Thanks for writing and offering your opinions on the new Eva album. While it may not have been your intention to "dangle carrots" you've certainly whet my appetite for the new record. I really appreciate your insights. By the way, love your new album too, and I urge anyone who reads this to pick it up. You deserve any success that comes your way, and then some.
Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All, depending on mood
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Easy Street Dream, Waly Waly, Many others
Home town/city and country: Aston, PA USA
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 02:10 PM
I second Tony's opinion of Grace Griffiths CD "Sands of Time." It's lovely. I recommend it highly.
Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 09:11 PM
Yesterday morning on TV, there was an ad for a 3CD set called "IBIZA The History of Chillout". Over the footage they played Eva singing "Fields of Gold". Let's hope that this album will bring Eva to listeners that might not otherwise have heard her. Blue Skies Chris
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales, UK.
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 02:09 AM
Good morning! I am currently doing research for an Eva Cassidy Family Tree for all the bands she was in, from the "family band" with Hugh and Dan up to and including The Eva Cassidy Band. I need help on the personnel in the bands, The Honey Bees and She's Melting. If you can help please click on my name above and let me know what you know. Also, although I have info on the bands, STONEHENGE, CHARACTERS WITHOUT NAMES, FAT FINGERS, and METHOD ACTOR any anecdotes or onfo on "spin off" bands would be appreciated. Furthermore, if anybody has details on Dan cassidy's bands NIGHTWING
Name: Katrina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/I wandered by a brookside
Home town/city and country: Bristol, UK
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 02:10 AM
First heard of Eva by Terry Wogan Radio 2 promoting Songbird. Went out and bought the CD not realising she had died. I was moved by her beautiful pure voice. Have since bought 2 more albums. Play them all the time to chill out. I used to be in a choir so appreciate the beautiful tone of her voice and love the simple arrangements - just her and guitar. Will definitely buy the new release in August.
Name: PAUL lIMBRICK
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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 02:13 AM
oops. cotd from below.... ....NIGHT WINGS, BLUE WIND and EASY STREET, then that would be appreciated too. Cheers!
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 04:51 AM
Some "spirited discussion" in the guestbook regarding BlixStreet. My hat is off to Mr. Straw and co. for being a david in the sea of corporate musical goliaths that serve up an endless diet of instant idols, teen queens, and flavors of the month. I mean, where is Eden's Crush now? And an industry that likes to blame its problems on file swapping. BlixStreet stands for other tastes and integrity. Three of its artists-Eva Cassidy, Grace Griffith, and Mary Black, have many similarities. One thing these classy lady artists have in common, if investigated (e.g. reading Mr. Digman's album reviews from the last few months on each) is that they were not to be pigeonholed into some small niche. I continue to be pleasantly surprised with the parallels for those in the music world that knew Eva personally and/or professionally with Eva herself. Here is an excerpt from an album review from Goldmine "...she makes standards such as "You Send Me", "Since I Fell for You", Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed" and Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross" sound breathtakingly impassioned- and, remarkably, wholly her own". Sound familiar? Written about Eva Cassidy? No, about "Prisoner of the Heart", Mary Ann Redmond's latest re?release. P.S. Note to Mr. Grimes-please keep checking in your closets.
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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 05:16 AM
To: Adrienne, Campbell, 18 July I notice that you keep a list of funeral songs. Is this a common practice I wonder? I know that Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" is the most requested wedding song, but, although I don't keep a list, I recently lost someone so very dear to me and I arranged for Eva's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to open the funeral service and "Tennessee Waltz" to close it. The acoustics in the chapel rang out Eva's every note in a way that I can't describe. A very emotional time and one that I won't forget. Of course, it was a double-edged sword to choose these two tracks because they always remind me of someone that I loved all of my life, lost and miss very much. I know that the person to whom these tracks were dedicated would have approved of my choice wholeheartedly. Love you Eva.
Name: Lucy
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 05:57 AM
Going through the website the only thing going through my mind has to be-Love. Wether this guest book is ever read or not -it doesnt matter, as long as eva knows how much she is appreciated and loved by all. If only she were alive today... I wish i would have discovered her earlier, she is an inspiration, and guiding light. Thanks eva and all her family-what an amazing group of people. With love xx
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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 07:39 AM
Go Grace !!!! great post...
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 09:13 AM
Chaos Music of Austraila reviewed American Tune: Some singers need an audience to bring out their best. Not Eva Cassidy. The recording studio was Eva's natural musical home where she was free of the pressures of live performance. She spent countless hours there recording, rehearsing, even helping paint the walls and glue on acoustic tiles. Band rehearsals would be held there and Chris Biondo was in the habit of running a tape while guitarist Keith Grimes, a perfectionist like Eva, would take home the tapes to study the performances. Since the release of 2002's Imagine album, Keith discovered rehearsal tapes that had long been packed away and sent them to Blix Street's Bill Straw. Five of the ten tracks on American Tune come from that source. A couple of these are just Eva and Keith, cut while they were working out repertoire for their duo gigs. The remaining five tracks are comprised of three live recordings, one studio demo and Yesterday, which was one of the earliest songs that Eva recorded with Chris Biondo. None of the surviving recordings were multi-track and therefore few corrections could be made for errors or glitches. In most cases what you hear now is how the songs were recorded, in one take and without editing. Yet there is no doubt these informal recordings capture Eva Cassidy's magic in its purest form - her remarkable voice never fails to send a shiver down the spine or bring a tear to the eye. Go to: http://www.chaosmusic.com/shop/product.asp?productID=850614
Name: mugu
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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 09:34 AM
very very mugu
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anerican Tune
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 09:53 AM
I thought this review was important enough to post in the "Guestbook" page, since Laura did not list it yet on the "What's New" page. I sent it to her only yesterday. I'm sure she will read it here or through my email. By the way, I play the tape of the songs "American Tune" and " Dark Eyed Molly," I recorded from The Terry Wogan Show every time I drive my car. I play it loud, with the windows open. I must admit I've NEVER heard an Eva Cassidy song done as powerfully as "American Tune," even topping my previous favorite "Danny Boy." When "American Tune" plays, take the journey, close your eyes for a minute, you're right there, with Eva, a little bit of Heaven, just flying up in the clouds or sailing away on the sea... hold on tight, and just listen...You and Eva, together in "American Tune."
Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 10:33 AM
Ref:-my recnt guestbook entry. FOG is track 17 on CD no 3. Blue Skies Chris
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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 08:06 PM Word of advice to Mike....don't ' close your eyes for a minute ' whilst driving...
Name: paul
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city and country: mansfield england
Sent: Sat July 26 2003 11:00 AM
just listened to my first eva cassidy album blues alley pure class looked at this site, voice of an amgel. A story that brings a tear to the eye. I like rock music but this is something else, thanks dad youve got good taste in music.
Name: tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird, eva by heart, time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow, and then...
Home town/city and country: halifax, nove scotia
Sent: Sat July 26 2003 04:36 PM
My copy of the book Songbird arrived today. I should have known better since it was my turn to make supper, but I opened the book in the store. So much for obligation. There was simply no putting this thing down till the closing cover. After I got home and apologized for my indiscretion, I read it through again cover to cover. It's a stunning jewel of a book: an absolute must for Eva fans, and an incredible discovery for anyone else with an iota of human sympathy. I haven't seen the softcover edition, but if it compromises anything--picture quality, print quality, durability, anything--I just can't imagine what would make that compromise worth the few dollars and pennies it saves. Here is Eva in all her simple, pure, unadorned, uncompromising, stubborn, loving, deeply spirited, committed, down-to-earth, humble and immeasurably talented glory. And although it also chronicles her losing battle with cancer, it ends in a way that Eva really begins for many of us: as a voice so pure, so stirring, that nothing--not even untimely death--could possibly have kept from the world, so inevitable is its force. For the second time in my life I was literally moved to tears by music. The first was when I heard her in the hi-fi store.
Name: Danielle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: It is really hard to pick one as they all are excellent......but i think the one i like most is Wafaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: Purley, England
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 02:15 AM
I heard over the rainbow on a cd my mum was playing in the car and i heard her talking about someone dying of cancer to my brother who was in the front, when i asked who you were talking about that is when i became a fan of Eva Cassidy. It was amazing to know someone that had a fantastic voice and is a christian and wrote songs on her life (e.g:- Wafaring Stranger)As soon as i bought her album, Songbird, i went out to music in print and bought her songbird book which has the words and music in. I have never done this with any type of music before, but Eva Cassidy is a great and fantastic person. God bless her.
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Sent: Sun July 27 2003 05:45 AM
I have just been listening to my Imagine CD. There has been mention in the Guestbook recently about this album not being as popular as earlier ones or value for money with only 10 tracks. I think Imagine a fine CD. My favourite tracks are Tennessee Waltz, Danny Boy and I Can Only Be Me. I don't think that I have seen any mention of I Can Only Be Me in the Guestbook. This track is so poignant that it's like listening to poetry. The heartfelt lyrics combined with a powerful musical score would surely have made this one of Eva's favourite tracks because it is a comment on what human beings perceive as "the grass being greener on the other side of the fence" and "someone else's lot is better than my own". By her combination of a gentle and powerful interpretation of what is meant by the lyrics, Eva conveys perfectly to the listener the message of the song. Sometimes it takes more than a few listenings to understand why the words are matched by the music and the emotion in the voice. I think that "I Can Only Be Me" is probably Eva's song. Devoted fan.
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Sent: Sun July 27 2003 10:24 AM
Devoted Fan, Thank you for your eloquent posting about "I Can Only Be Me." I feel exactly as you about this song. It is truly poetry and I agree, it is probably Eva's song..that is exactly what I thought the first time I listened to it. It is truly powerful. Another very Devoted Fan
Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 11:28 AM
Maybe someone can answer this question of mine. In the "What's New Page" is that wonderful photograph placed of : Marcy, Lenny, Grace, Chris and The White Fender Stratocaster, because of the release of "SANDS OF TIME", the new CD of that wonderful singer Grace Griffith. In the text with the photograph, special attention is given to the white "FENDER STROTOCASTER" of which is stated that Eva played with this particular guitar the beautiful solo of "SONGBIRD". This solo is so breathtaking beautiful, that it wettens my eyes almost every time I hear Eva play this solo. Not only Eva's voice make me weep, but also her guitar playing!(Listen to her playing the guitar in her version of "SUMMERTIME") Now my question : In my opinion the sound of Eva's SONGBIRD solo is not from a Stratocaster, I never heard a "STRAT" producing such a sound. For me the guitar in this solo sounds much more as Eva's GUILD SONGBIRD than a "solid body" STRATOCASTER. Anybody knows the answer to this suggestion of mine ? Thanks, LAURA ! REPLY: I asked Chris Biondo about this. He says yes, Eva played the guitar solo in "Songbird" on that white Stratocaster. He says she really had a great time doing it, too! -- Laura
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 01:26 PM
Eva's Song? I don't feel that Eva had "a song." For each of us is 'our song' not "I Can Only Be Me?" In this way I agree. But if Eva had to have a song that in some way typified her in her own mind, surely it would have been "How Can I Keep from Singing?" Eva is the compelling personification of 'song' itself. Such is the nature of genius! When she wasn't painting her musical canvas she probably expressed all sorts of contradictory notions, as we all do. But when Eva was singing, that was always her song. Such was the creative force of her exceptional virtuosity! It would diminish Eva to 'explain her' through our limited perceptions and powers of expression. Thus I must stop! Peace.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 02:09 PM
Eva's Song? Addendum: Each of us who gather here are a small part of "Eva's Song", and as such we have an obligation to sing, to paint loudly and as best we can on own canvas, musical or otherwise. And in our song we should try to make this world, merely by virtue of our sincerity and love of Eva's love, just a little bit better place to live in, until that angel of the shadow invites us, in humility, to share a drink as we walk to the river crossing, and with good grace and gladness, for why should it be otherwise, go to the other side. If halfway there we hear the sirens call, and we look back, and cannot bear to leave, by all means leave the inevitable for a more propitious time, and once more resume your song of life. As I have shamelessly admitted, my musical competence begins and ends at middle "c". So, while you may feel my wordy song to be uninspired and a downer, it is all I can sing and, "Lord, how can I keep from singing." Music is forever! La Patz!
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Sent: Sun July 27 2003 03:45 PM
It is true that we are all part of "Eva's song". I also feel this sort of "obligation" and commitment that has been pointed out. I have a friend who had the good fortune to have known and worked with Eva. Since being introduced fairly recently to her, I have tried to learn to play some of the songs on guitar and sing (although it was hard to do; feeling that it would not do her justice)...My friend who knew her once said "Eva would have been proud" and I could not have been more thrilled to hear that. I was doubtful... and said, "Do you really think so?" well, then, that makes it all the more worthwhile! I really hesitated because...who could compare to Eva (obviously!) - but that is what is so wonderful about great music...people want to try to replicate it, and to pass it along! I pass her CDs along often, and relish the moments I have listening. Thank you again and again Eva.
Name: David Zampella
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not shure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Schenectady NY
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 03:59 PM
The first time I heard Over the rainbow I had to pull my car over to the curb to listen to it . I just found out recently who the artist was and I was sad to hear she is no longer with us. Like so many of the truly wonderful things in our lives they sometimes pass and we can only be thankful for the chance to sample there unique beauty.
Name: Markus
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Home town/city and country: Germany
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 03:33 AM
pre-order "american tune" via amazon.de is now possible... it will cost 12.99 EUR markus
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Sent: Mon July 28 2003 04:29 AM
Don, I take your point about How Can I Keep From Singing but am not in agreement about it being, as I put it, Eva's song. This joyous hallelujah gospel song is given the "full" treatment by Eva and indicates just how much personal pleasure she gained from singing. Her unique interpretations of Blues and Gospel make for compelling listening but, to my mind, there is something very special about I Can Only Be Me. It took me many playings to pick up fully on the moving lyrics and powerful performance by Eva. Every word has a specific meaning within the whole context of the theme of the song, i.e. sometimes, no matter what we may see and perhaps want, it is much wiser to remain ourselves as destiny intended, for "you can only be you" and "I can only be me". I think the lyrics have wonderfully encapsulated that a majority of people would much rather be someone/somewhere else. "Butterflies begin from having been another, as a child is born from being in a mother's womb...". "Flowers cannot bloom until it is their season, as we would not be here unless it was our destiny..." These truths cannot be denied. This is a power ballad with all of the right sentiments. Accept me as I am, as I came into this world. Wasn't that Eva's philosophy as regards her music - I won't pretend to be a pop singer, I Can Only Be Me. I, as a humble fan, thank the Lord that Eva chose to be Eva. I note from information contained in the CD booklet that Stevie Wonder wrote "I Can Only Be Me" and was to record it on the soundtrack of a Spike Lee film "School Daze". I have never heard of Spike Lee or the film in question but think Eva's rendition outstanding. I expect Stevie Wonder thinks so as well. To Stevie, truly wonderful lyrics. Devoted fan, always.
Name: Stephen
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Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 05:40 AM
Re: I can Only Be Me; While I think all the aspects of the song are great, the thing that strikes me most about it are the background vocals. I listen to the background vocals a lot in all the Eva recordings because they are almost all Eva, and she certainly had an amazing talent for creating a mood with these vocals. I find I often have to listen to Eva undistracted to really get the effect, and sometimes I will hear a song in a new way. This makes it great music, IMO. And to me, I find Eva's background vocals on I Can Only Be Me to be simply otherworldly.
Name: Roxanna Queen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird is the only one I've heard - so far
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them on the album Songbird
Home town/city and country: Waterford, Michigan USA
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 10:18 AM
Name: Roxanna Queen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Waterford, Michigan USA
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 10:30 AM
I first heard of Eva Cassidy a couple of months ago when a few girlfriends of mine and I had a "girls weekend" trip up north. My girlfriend played her cd "Songbird" and all five of us fell silent to listen. Goose bumps, smiles on faces, tears swelling up and "oh my gosh, who's that?" was what was happening on this all girl mini-vacation. We all fell in love with Eva and her beautiful voice. It's too bad that she's no longer with us. The world has lost a wonderful singer.
Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Mon July 28 2003 10:56 AM
Eva made every song she sang "her" song.
Name: nancy
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: cortland oh
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 01:26 PM
I am a grandmother-66 years old and have always loved good music. I am haunted by the music and story of Eva. I have never been so taken with music as I am with hers. I have introduced her to several family members and they all feel the same way. I think there should be a movie made of her life-a good film not a tv movie. Has anyone tried to get this accomplished? My grand daughter takes voice lessons and wants to sing like Eva. I heard her sing before I knew she had died--I was so sad for a while but then her music took on a different meaning. I just heard her for the first time about two weeks ago so I am still hearing new things of hers and loving all of them. I intend to buy the book. I only wish she had recorded more.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 07:08 AM
Thanks Laura for the link to hear the clips from the new CD. I wasn't going to "pre-listen" since I don't want to spoil 1 second of Eva but I just couldn't resist. I too have to listen (at least to a new cd)all by myself so I can savor every note & not be distracted or have to talk to anyone while Eva's singing. I am going to LOVE 'American Tune' as I do all of Eva's cds.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 07:36 AM
This website gives 10, 30 second samples music clips from ther American Tune CD as Laura reported on the "What's New" page. I thought its best to post the site here as well. My opinion? It has all I expected. A couple of the clips sent shivers down ny spine incliding " The Water is Wide" I believe Linda Ronstadt did this earlier with the same success, also "You Take My Breath Away" and of course, "American Tune." Go to:
Name: edel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: co. clare, ireland
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 10:39 AM
She really has such a beautiful sweet voice she'll fit in perfectly with the angels up in heaven.
Name: Joe
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Home town/city and country: Aylesbury, England
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 11:38 AM
At the risk of being sneered at - I am a big fan of Big Brother which has just finished this year's series. It was won by Cameron (he was my fav to win from the start). He was one of only two out of twelve to have had musical training and plays piano for his local Orkney church. A lot had been made about him being a 31 yr old virgin and various groups have been trying to 'match' him with a suitable partner. In the follow up series of BB Diaries he expressed the wish that the ideal girl would cook like his mum, look like Demi Moore and sing like Eva Cassidy.
Name: Matt Warne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: London, UK
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 11:46 AM
I have just put up clips to the latest album on my popular Eva clips sites. http://www.synuk.com/eva Please feel free to check them out :) Can't wait for the album to be released.
Name: Beth
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart.....Over The Rainbow.....Fields of Gold....ect.
Home town/city and country: Cortland, Ohio
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 03:23 PM
The first time I heard Over the Rainbow I nearly cried. I was so sad when I learned that she had passed away, especially at such a young age. I grew up in a household that appreciates good music and I have passed that along to my own children. There's not a day that goes by that Eva isn't heard in my home.
Name: Mark Truman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city and country: Plymouth, England.
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 01:55 AM
I first heard Eva sing on BBC radio 2, since then not a day goes by when I dont play Eva's music, the voice of an angel, that usualy makes me cry, gob bless her and may he keep her safe...x
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Plymouth, England.
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 02:43 AM
Eva's voice will live on forever, how much peace she brings to a world full of hate....God bless her.
Name: Catherine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Over the Rainbow,Time after Time,Penny to my name
Home town/city and country: Dublin- Ireland
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:21 AM
Eva's music is absolutely beautiful,peaceful and happy. Her music really inspires me!!!!! Thank you Eva
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Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:24 AM
I was just checking in the "What's New Section" and noticed the suggestion that Eva fans buy more than one copy of the American Tune CD. I presume this was Laura but am not really sure. Still, it doesn't really matter to my tale. Anyway, this suggestion brought a wry smile to my face. On Monday, I decided to click on the link from this website to Amazon.co.uk to order my copy of American Tune. Am I the only techno-thicky out there? I set about the task of ordering one copy of American Tune but just before I reached the end of the transaction, the order went kaput. I tried again, same story, kaput. It was a case of third time lucky. The following day I was checking my e-mails and found acknowledgements from Amazon.co.uk for three separate orders for American Tune. Fortunately, Amazon has a system in place for non-techno-gadget-people like myself and I was able to cancel two of the orders. I am really looking forward to receiving the new CD. It will join my prized collection of all things Eva. Love you Eva. Devoted fan.
Name: Asad Zafar
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them so far...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: not nuff space for all of them
Home town/city and country: Islamabad, Pakistan
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:56 AM
When I first posted here...there were HARDLY any other posts besides mine...Now there're PAGES and PAGES of posts. Devoted fans, admirers, everybody. It's nice to know that at least Eva's music has inspired so many people to immortalise themselves along with Eva on an internet forum. So many people coming together for the same cause and purpose, uniting. Please spread the message of peace and love that is found in so many of Eva's songs, and continue to make this guestbook grow!
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Canada
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 07:51 AM
LAURA BLIGH, the Webmater, keeps mentioning that a small amount of the sale price of Eva's CDs goes to medical research. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME if this also applies to Amazon.ca? And if not, why not? Its the same company! I ordered "American Tune" through Amazon.ca believing that a small portion would go to research. It is classified as an "import" and increases the price. However the arrangement was made with Amazon.com and dot .UK, can it not be made with Amazon .ca? If there is no such arrangement with Amazon.ca a lot of Canadians would probably like to know about it so they can order elsewhere!
Name: Laura, your genial Webmaster
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Home town/city and country: Washington, DC
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 08:04 AM
Don, I'll answer your question here instead of by e-mail. I do have a special link to Amazon.ca, and you can find it in the navigation box on the "What's New" page. So far, the orders through Amazon.ca have not totalled enough for them to send a check, because there is a $25 minimum. Probably we'll reach that level this fall. As with the other Amazon programs, the beneficiary will be the melanoma research program at Johns Hopkins University. I will put a reminder on the "What's New" page for Canadian fans.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 10:51 AM
To Laura Bligh, our most dedicated Webmaster: Laura: Please post in the Guestbook the address at the Institute where AMAZON.COM.UK.CA sends the contributions it makes. I will immediately make a contribution of $25.00 to the research on Melanoma. Perhaps others will invest in a postage stamp and also make a small contribution. I don't think Canadians care where the research is being done and will be willing to contribute what they can. Any success in research on any type of cancer probably adds to the larger efforts on other cancers which have, directly or indirectly, affected so many lives. And Canada, America, and the U.K., and others, share their knowledge on advances in the treatment of all cancers. Sincerely, Don
Name: rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird/eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR/FOG/Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 10:58 AM
I just placed my amazon.com order thru the link Laura has & ordered 2 copies since my husband & I do not share our Eva cds, we must have our own! By ordering 2, I didn't have to pay shipping. What a deal.
Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 11:50 AM
American Tune is #2 on Amazon.co.uk WOW. Get your orders in soon. Order another for a friend. Get 'em at a bargain price and let's see thia CD go straight to #1. Blue Skies Chris
Name: GZ
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Boston, MA
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 02:21 PM
Thanks for this great website. I only came to know about Eva when "Fields of Gold" was featured on Dawson's Creek a few years ago. I didn't even know she'd passed on until I heard a cover (of her cover!) of FoG done earlier this year by Mieka Pauley. It's tragic that Eva passed on so young, but it's lovely that she's remembered and cherished so well by her fans. Cheers!
Name: James M. Louie
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Home town/city and country: Seattle, WA USA
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 03:05 PM
I was pleasantly surprised with Roberta Penn's review of American Tune on the Barnes & Noble website. I know her personally as she used to host a music program on a radio station in Seattle, WA. She knows her music!
Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: winnipeg,manitoba
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:50 PM
I attended an outdoor lunch concert today by Heather Bishop-she's a folkie that's been around...awhile. I was amazed to hear her sing not one but two songs that are coincidently on Eva's Imagine CD. I wasnt able to stick around and ask about the coincidence and for now I'll have to just enjoy what I heard....I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new cd
Name: Pat Dargan
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 10:09 PM
To Don......et al...... Re the donations to Melanoma research....Laura has previously given the details for direct contributions as follows : FOR THE ATTENTION OF AMY HELSEL. JHL MELANOMA & CATANEOUS ONCOLOGY RESEARCH FUND 1, CHARLES CENTER 100, NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 436. BALTIMORE. MD 21201 USA hope this helps... cheers to everyone pat d :O)
Name: Mark Truman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city and country: Tavistock, Devon, England.
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 12:09 AM
Dear Laura, what a fantastic site...I have been sat here listening to my Eva CD's...thinking what to say about Eva, so many things could be said, but if I sat here and started to wright about what Eva's songs mean to my wife and I, would be here for weeks on end, please pass on my love and regards to Eva's mum & dad and thank them for bringing us the most fantastic singer the world will ever hear, and as for you Laura, keep up the good work...love...Mark. PS. I have now posted the webaddress for this site to over 150 people in my address book, and told them to pass it onto all the people in there address book...so let us all keep on spreading the story of the worlds greatest singer...Eva.
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Sent: Thu July 31 2003 02:26 AM
What's New Section I too have now read the Roberta Penn article on the Barnes and Noble website. For Eva to be recognised for the creative and wonderful talent that she is gives me a great deal of pleasure. I knew the first time I heard Somewhere Over the Rainbow almost 3 years ago that this artist was someone very special indeed. The rest of course is history. At last, what we all know at this website is beginning to be recognised by the wider-world population. There are also brief comments on Eva's other CD's by a Steve Huey on the Barnes & Noble website as well. What is interesting about Roberta Penn's article is that she also mentions Norah Jones as an artist that has the same kind of effect on people as Eva. Norah Jones is indeed a talent, even though her style is different from Eva's. I was given Norah's debut CD Come Away With Me last year and I think it excellent. In my humble opinion, she is the only female singer around that has a unique style to offer would be listeners. A big talent for the future. Love you Eva. Devoted fan.
Name: Woody Powell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last (she does it better than anyone)
Home town/city and country: Mobile, Alabama
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 04:51 AM
Her voice is beautiful,her selection of music is amazing, and her ability to make great classic songs her own is pure genius. Every performance is fresh and full of excitement and surprise. I can't get enough of her music. She is the best.
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Va. USA
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 08:37 AM
Woody, I couldn't agree with you more. You take the words right out of my mouth. Pure Genius!
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 10:02 AM
The days tick down to the new release. Hope that Hazel is-once again-not too disappointed by the absence of "Son of a Preacher Man". For the UK fans-another chance to see "Eva tribute" performer Lesley Curtis (more info about her in the Tributes section of this site). Check out www.togfest.f9.co.uk.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 04:53 PM
I will have to wait until about August 18th to hear "American Tune." But from what I have been reading here, it will be well worth the wait. Some of the critical acclaim is inspired as only Eva can inspire! I have refrained from listening to clips. It would be too frustrating. I made a small research contribution through the Johns Hopkins site in "What's New" at this site. It was painless!
Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to choose from
Home town/city and country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 07:41 PM
Laura, I cannot thank you enough for all the fabulous info about Eva's new CD. I will frequent this website for as long as you are willing to run it. Thank you so so much. Dave
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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 02:42 AM
Laura, I think your What's New page dedicated to matters related to American Tune is truly appreciated. Some of the comments by different people made me weep, I suppose its because I know that Eva is not here to witness the kind of reaction that her music has engendered in her most avid fans. I have known for quite some time that Keith Grimes is a perfectionist simply on the basis of his signifcant contribution to the tracks. I, for one, think his solo feature on Stormy Monday an absolutely fabulous guitar experience to listen to. I play this track very often for the guitar solo alone. Keith, please know that although visitors to the Guestbook obviously talk about Eva, they know full well that it is the contribution of the whole band that gives us the finished product. The product we all enjoy to hear. Also, the inclusion of the violin on Fever is a master stroke. It gives the song a much more raunchy feel. The violin adds so much more to the overall effect when compared with Peggy Lee's version, which I also like. As for the fabulous organ solo on "Oh If I Had a Golden Thread", what more can any music lover want to hear. As a devoted fan for so long I know that I always expect to be surprised by Eva's takes on any new album. The first time I heard her sing What a Wonderful Word I was covered in goose pimples. This kind of reaction happens when I listen to any tracks that I have heard literally thousands of times before. Thank you very much Laura for allowing us fans an insight into Eva's world. It means a lot. Roll on 11 August. Devoted fan.
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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 03:02 AM
If this message appears in the Guestbook then I'll have notched up a "techno" gold star. I wanted to keep the What's New Section webpage so that I could browse its contents at my leisure. For one reason or another, my system would not allow me to save the webpage. So, I sent the webpage to my e-mail address and it works. As I say, if this entry is in the Guestbook, then I have posted it via the webpage received at my own e-mail address. I think I deserve a round of applause for this miracle. Much better than my performance when ordering American Tune from Amazon.co.uk. Devoted fan.
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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 03:51 AM
Just to add to my message at 0802 below. I have now established that I can access all of the links connected with the What's New Section page dedicated to American Tune whilst working offline. Obviously, adding messages to the Guestbook requires being online. Devoted fan.
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 04:53 AM
For those based in the UK, the Daily Mirror have a review of AT in their entertainment section today(Aug 1). Not particularly favourable, they suggest that the Eva magic has worn thin.
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 07:43 AM
Open message to Chris Biondo, Hot Records and Blix Street. Great to see that Chris is coming over for a promo visit, but couldn't help but notice Wales missing from the list. We'd love to see you down here Chris. The local independent store in Cardiff, Spillers Records, were stocking Eva's albums before Wogan even played her, and a fine Gold Disc from Hot to thank them for their contribution. Eva's albums have always figured highly in the Welsh charts, AND the local brew is award winning!! Cmon Chris, we'd love to see you over here. "We always keep a welcome in the hillsides".
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Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Fri August 01 2003 08:27 AM
I think the angels are begging Eva for singing lessons
Name: Mo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Dundee, Scotland
Sent: Fri August 01 2003 02:03 PM
Wonderful talent, beautiful music. Eva does every songwriter justice with her magnificent arrangements and vocals. I can't wait to hear her version of my friend Claire Hamill's song "You Take My Breathe Away". Try and get copies of Claire's albums "October", "Stage Door Johnnies" & "Abracadabra" and you will hear the similarities between them in the mixture of musical styles.
Name: heartsdoc
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: No favorite
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: can't decide
Home town/city and country: canandaigua ny
Sent: Fri August 01 2003 06:29 PM
I just returned from a performance of the Rochester Ballet. It was an innovative series of individual performances and featured two that were set to Eva songs, "Over the Rainbow" and "Wade in the Water". It is amazing how the performance of Eva's songs still sends chills no matter how many times one hears them.
Name: Lexi Roberts
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: England,UK
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 12:29 AM
I think, by reading about Eva and learning about her that she was just one of the most amazing people who ever lived. She had the most amazing talent that anybody could ever be blessed with. I am a singer myself and i know how much her music must have meant to her. She was a tremendously brave and wonderful person. God bless her always, her music will live on forever!
Name: Fred
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Magnolia, NJ
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 07:03 PM
Pleased to see another Eva CD in the works. One question; does anyone know if the "Drowning In A Sea Of Love" on "American Tune" is the same song recorded in the early 1970s by Joe Simon? It's one of my favorite oldies and I'm looking forward to hearing Eva's rendition if it is the same tune.
Name: Another Mo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Menands
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 07:31 PM
As I checking out a gift shop in Dennisport, MA, I heard this beautiful voice in the background...Eva. My sister had played a new disc for me the night before...Eva. As I was buying the play copy of the disc in the gift shop, a woman came in and gave the proprieter a book about...Eva. At that point, I realized I was probably the only person in the world who hadn't heard about ...Eva. What a find, what a voice, what a gift her music is.
Name: Al
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Lyndhurst, Ohio USA
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 07:44 PM
I have introduced my Children and Grandchildren to Eva's beautiful music. It is hoped that they get as much pleasure from it as I have.
Name: Lone Harboe Sauer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Randers, Denmark
Sent: Sun August 03 2003 08:17 AM
I havn't known Eva that long. A dear friend of mine told me about her, and for that information, I'll always be thankfull. What a voice! What a sensation! She's so great, that I have to pitch my arm, to see, if it's real or am I dreaming. The woman is more in one way, an angel!
Name: Steve
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Who Knows...
Home town/city and country: York
Sent: Sun August 03 2003 11:02 PM
Another chance to hear DARK EYED MOLLY in full on the 'net. Go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 then click on "Listen Again" then "Wake Up To Wogan". DEM is played around 85 minutes into the show, so use the skip button to fast forward. This audio archive is only available 'till 8am GMT Tuesday so be quick! Over to you Mike.
Name: Joe White
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Sent: Sun August 03 2003 11:07 PM
Good old Terry Wogan - just back from his holidays and he has Eva on his first morning back - Dark Eyed Molly - to quote Terry " The beautiful and perfect voice of Eva Cassidy " Pretty sure Terry & Paul will be making sure Eva will be heard again before the release of American Tune on 11th August. Thanks again to Terry ( happy birthday by the way) and to Paul - great that on Paul's website the first article is about Eva - these guys have done so much to bring Eva to us - cheers. PS - Morag thanks for letting me know Eva was on - the world is a much better place now I have listened to Eva - she does rather bring a perspective to one's life
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Sent: Sun August 03 2003 11:23 PM
Fred of Magnolia, NJ I haven't heard Eva's version of Drowning in a Sea of Love yet but hope, like you, it's going to be a take on the Joe Simon version. I think it was Joe Simon's version, played on an old vinyl, that featured in the film Sea of Love with Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin. The thing is Fred, it doesn't really matter what we may think of Simon's version, on past experience, I would imagine Eva's version is bound to be something totally unexpected. I remember hearing Eva's Tennessee Waltz for the first time and I was lost for words. It doesn't sound like any other version that I've heard. I've listened to this track so many times I can flawlessly mime the words to Eva's singing, I hasten to add not an easy thing to do. Eva's version is perfect in every way. Her voice relates every emotion of the "southern lady" as she remembers "the night they were playing the beautiful Tennessee Waltz. Magic pure magic. Viva Eva. Devoted fan.
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city and country: S Wales, UK
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 10:04 AM
Re Favourites. KATHYS SONG THE WATER IS WIDE WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES PENNY TO MY NAME LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 01:23 PM
My Eva favourites are: I Know You By Heart, At Last, Time Is A Healer, Fields Of Gold and Autumn Leaves. But it really is inhuman to be asked to pick just five, when it means leaving out Golden Thread, Easy Street Dream, Stormy Monday, Say Goodbye, Nightbird, Penny To My Name etc. etc. It is worth pointing out that while so many of Eva's songs were written by the giants of the past, some of those written by contemporary songwriters Steven Digman, Roger Henderson and Diane Scanlon are (IMHO) among the best.
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city and country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 03:11 PM
I just wanted to say thanks to Steve from York for the tip about listening to Dark Eyed Molly. His instructions were right on the money. If, like me, you haven't heard this song yet, or if you just want to hear it again, this is a great opportunity. In his remarks after the song finishes, Mr. Wogan calls Eva's voice "Perfect". I couldn't agree more. This is a great song. Thanks again Steve.
Name: rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird/eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: the list is growing
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Sent: Mon August 04 2003 09:36 PM
my top 5 Eva picks: Songbird, OTR, Waly Waly, I know you by heart, American Tune. That is soooo tough to only pick 5!! I also love Time After Time, Kathy's Song, Tennessee Waltz, Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Songbird, Say Goodbye, The Anniversary Song and ok, I love everything Eva did!!
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 09:59 PM
Favourites: I'm only guessing because it is a tough decision to make. 1. Autumn Leaves 2. You've Changed 3. Time Is A Healer 4. Anniversary Song 5. I Know You By Heart
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Sent: Tue August 05 2003 01:23 AM
I personally don't go in for polls when it comes to favourite tracks. In Eva's case, I would find it impossible to make a decision that had any merit. I have taken a look at those messages containing 5 favourite tracks, which appeared to stem from Chris Biondo stating his favourite 5 Eva tracks, although I haven't fully studied the What's New Section in detail as yet so forgive me if I am wrong in making this assumption. As much as Somewhere Over the Rainbow has a very special place in my heart, it would not be in my top 5 Eva favourites, it wouldn't even make my top 10. Until one has listened to all of Eva's tracks and taken account of the content i.e. vocal prowess, musical content, vocals, harmonies etc., I am not sure how anyone could give a truly valid choice of 5. I do appear to be well off the mark on this one. I don't follow the crowd. I think Eva's Blues/Gospel tracks are of a standard, within the genre, that make it difficult to pick out a particular favourite. Stormy Monday; I Need Your Love So Bad; Blues in the Night; Drown In My Own Tears; Easy Street Blues; Single Girl; You've Changed; God Bless the Child; How Can I keep from Singing; Oh I had a Golden Thread; Way Beyond the Blue are all right up there equally sharing top billing. As for Bridge Over Troubled Waters; I Can Only Be Me; Autumn Leaves; At Last; Woodstock; Tennessee Waltz (love Eva's version); classics to me. There are certain songs that I would never have listened to more than once before I heard Eva's versions, i.e. Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Honeysuckle Rose, Tall Trees in Georgia, What a Wonderful World, Fields of Barley, Woodstock, Time After Time, True Colours... Without Eva, these songs would have remained alien to my ears. Star quality is when you have the ability to make the ordinary extraordinary and Eva does this with every song she performs. Her music has brought so much pleasure into my life. I never tire of listening to her. For me, she is the most outstanding all-round popular musical artist (male or female) that I have ever heard. This is some accolade because I thought Elvis an extremely multi-talented vocalist - his spiritual/gospel songs had me in tears. I've been listening to all kinds of music for what seems like my entire life (long long time). Finding Eva has been my very best musical experience. I'm sure the new Album, which I am hoping to receive from Amazon very quickly after 11 August, will add yet another group of gems to my treasured collection. Who knows, maybe one day I might get to hear Eva's version of SOAPM. Love you Eva, always. No. 1 fan.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: whatever I heard last
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Sent: Tue August 05 2003 07:03 AM
What is SOAPM? Many people claim to be Eva's #1 fan....
Name: Salanda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: they are all divine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: too many to list
Home town/city and country: Neotsu Oregon
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 07:03 AM
For me Eva was one of those angels with a special assignment....go to earth, do your thing, make a difference in the world by simply being yourself...and then return home!!!! And no one's done a better job of fulfilling their soulful mission to earth than EVA!!! This site is one very well done site and I applaud those responsible for it takes alot of time, energy, love and dovotion....all of which Eva gave the world!!!! Her life has surely inspired mine and each time I hear one of her songs playing randomly on my CD player....I instantly feel better and more connected...I tell you....her life served it's purpose and serves as the 'perfect' example of perfection in the human experience......!! Love ya' Eva and you'll not ever be gone and out of our hearts, not ever as long as time exists!!!!!!
Name: Bob The Builder
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Sent: Tue August 05 2003 07:12 AM
re recent anonymous posts ( why!!!!).....i assume that SOAPM stands for ' Son Of A Preacher Man '......someone has been banging on for ages about it not being released...( you have to know where to look !!!! )....
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 08:36 AM
The song has ended, "Just Beautiful," Terry Wogan's remarks after playing " Dark Eyed Molly" from American Tune. I taped this before he went on holiday and listened to it replayed from Monday's show. I can only bear witness to Terry's perception that Dark Eyed Molly is needed on the Hot Record release to sell American Tune to the Brits. Just the opposite in the 'States' for Blix Street Records. "American Tune," the song needs airtime. 9-11... Iraq... Afghanistan... Bosnia... Kenya... Somalia..."And I dreamed I was flying....the Statue of Liberty Sailing Out to Sea,"....and "I Dreamed I was Dying"....Oh Eva... we need you more now than ever... Will we ever hear any on-air playing of "American Tune" in the U.S., ever? Will we, in the great American "Wasteland" buy American Tune without radio airtime? Does anyone know...does anyone care?
Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 08:45 AM
I love Eva she has the best voice in the world!!! she is truly tlanted!
Name: Kevin Edwards
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Milton Keynes, England
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 10:15 AM
I am a biker in the UK and thought I had heard it all when it comes to music. I was so wrong! The sound of Eva Cassidy's voice made me cry my eyes out today when I heard her for the first time - I have been out and bought 'Time After Time', 'Eva By Heart' and 'Songbird'. Having toured this site and enjoyed to the max every word she sang, I have to say that she is the most wonderful lady I have ever known (I feel as if I know her at least). Thank you Eva, for every word you sang to me. May god take care of you always.
Name: Helen
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Home town/city and country: Birm, UK
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 12:25 PM
I think Eva Cassidy sang beautifully and played the guitar really well. I love her version of Cathy's Song (Simon and Garfunkel) and Fields of Gold. At my Grandfathers funeral who died of cancer we played Somewhere over the Rainbow, it was very touching. I must admit though to finding her version of Songbird somewhat poor in comparision with Fleetwood Macs original, but I think that's due to the fact that the piano suits the song better than a guitar. What do other people think who have maybe heard the original?
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Songbird... and anything Eva sings
Home town/city and country: Va. USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 02:28 PM
I have heard the Fleetwood Mac version of "Songbird" and I say this with no disrespect to Christine Mcvie who wrote the song, but I think Eva's version is one of the most Beautiful things I have ever heard. Her background vocals are totally amazing. I actually prefer the guitar and her arrangement.
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city and country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 03:36 PM
To Helen in the UK: you're a brave soul! A couple of weeks ago I dared to state in this very guestbook that I preferred the original version of Imagine to Eva's version and I got raked over the coals by a couple of other fans. I hope these people will have more respect for your opinions than they did for mine. Having said that, I'm afraid I must agree with Jo. I much prefer Eva's version of Songbird to the original by Fleetwood Mac, although I do like their take and am a big fan of Christine McVie's work with the Mac.
Name: Heidi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live on blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All og them
Home town/city and country: aalborg, Denmar, Europe
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 04:16 PM
U've enriched my life with your voice eva....Thanx Devoted fan Heidi
Name: Bill Bickel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG
Home town/city and country: Phoenix, AZ USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 06:52 PM
At the Dr.'s office today I saw a mention in the Aug. 8. Entertainment Weekly that "American Tune" will be released on the 12th. The only song that they mentioned by name was "Yesterday". Sorry if this is old news
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 02:15 AM
Hey Bob, can you fix it? Then please show us how to find SOAPM. Alternately, e mail me by clicking on my name above. Or is this a wind up? You are anonymous after all :)
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 03:00 AM
I have NEVER heard of the Weekly News. If anyone in the UK has seen this article, would they mind letting Laura know so that we can all have a read, Thank you. Fellow Brit. Tony from Laurel, MD, I have been visiting this website for nearly 3 years and have never in that time felt the need to make statements that I did not wholeheartedly beleive were true just to keep in with the pack. Obviously, Eva fans do have views about specific tracks and also tend to be protective of her talent. So, what's wrong with that, after all, this is an Eva Cassidy website. Laura doesn't seem to take umbridge about other artists being mentioned in the website Guestbook. I think it was you who made comments about John Lennon's Imagine. As you say, there was a rapid response not favourable to your view, but, your view had been stated, and I for one think your opinion is welcome. Truthfully, I think Eva's version of both Imagine and Songbird to be better by miles than the originals and I make no apology to anyone for stating this. I have never understood the "hero worship" of John Lennon. Sure, he co-wrote some wonderful songs, but, sorry to tell those of you out there who think differently, he was not the best talent in the Beetles. I saw the Beetles live numerous times in the 60s, and, as a young teenage girl, followed their progress avidly. Paul was the quiet, but oh so talented member of the group. Many of the songs with the best lyrics were written by Paul McCartney alone even though Lennon-McCartney was displayed on the records. Paul McCartney has been a marvellous ambassador for British music over many years. Lennon was only a legend in