EDITOR'S NOTE: These Guestbook excerpts span the dates November 1, 2003, to April 30, 2004.
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Name: Sarah J Preston
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: North Wales
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 03:59 AM
I'm a singer and I love singing along to Eva. She has so much feeling in her voice. I would have loved to sing with her. I write my own songs and Eva's voice and talent has inspired me. She will never be forgotten.
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: Sat November 01 2003 09:04 AM
It always bothers me that an Annapolis radio station that plays a lot of local music doesn't play much Eva, especially since they practically broadcast from her parents' backyard in Bowie, so I took Laura's assignment to heart and have been bugging them via email this week to play some of her music. I was rewarded this morning when they played "Hallelujah I Love Him So" on a weekly show dedicated to "new music and cool reissues", to quote the DJ. After the song played the DJ gave the name of the song, Eva's name, and the name of the album. While this isn't my personal favorite cut on the disc, I hope it will inspire someone to become more acquainted with her music. As an added bonus, they also played a cut from the Joss Stone album "Soul Sessions". I've been curious about Ms. Stone since I read about her on this website and I have to say that, while I missed the title of the song that was played, I was VERY impressed by her talent and will be picking up the CD. All in all, an excellent way to start my Saturday.
Name: Hugo van den Berg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Hoogeveen, the Netherlands
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 10:28 AM
3 years ago Eva's voice caused me to hold my breath during one of the final choruses of Autumn Leaves while I was listening to the radio (BBC2). I didn't realise this at first, but my body informed me that I was interrupting something important. I then leapt out of my dreams and resumed breathing. For a while, this biological effect happened every time I heard Eva singing Autumn Leaves.. Then it seemed to happen less often. Today I was corrected in my belief that Eva's voice would not steel my breath again. A most enjoyable interruption of breathing, I will admit to that.
Name: Ernest
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Home town/city and country: OK - USA
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 11:30 AM
Laura, Took a trip to the UK in SEPT.. got a copy of "WORD" .. so which cousin are you? I agree ... would have LOVED! to have heard Eva render "Last Thing on My Mind" ... (..please don't go, please don't go...) WOW .. we are opening a B & B in the woods of SE OK next year... will have a juke box in our 'gathering area' with lots of EVA --- Spreading The Word! Cheers Y'all!
Name: Ernest
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Home town/city and country: OK -USA
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 11:33 AM
PS .. come by and visit us next spring ..Old Hochatown INN rick@oldhochatowninn.com
Name: Justin Peek
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: unknown
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Home town/city and country: Rochester, New York
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 01:58 PM
I was traveling through the Berkshires this October for the first time during a rainy drizzly day with my friend, twice my age, who was instrumental in helping me get sober during my late twenties and has been with me for a long time now. Even though after 17 years he "went back out" we joined together a year later on an invitation to help his cousin pack in NH for Austin and see some of New England from a man who grew up there. Lately I have picked up the guitar and the voice again as I am out of the worst of my depression. Serious minded, I carry a notepad and pen for whenever 'the curse' strikes (artists know) and I have to write. We were listening to what little on the radio comes through in the Berkshires and in the middle of a three song block rose one of the most wonderful voices I had ever heard sing in my life. In the lullaby of the siren I forced myself to dig out my notepad and like a little child waited (and prayed) for some sort of identifying. From a depressed college dj monotone voice remarking about the weather, she disclosed "Evie Cassidy" from "Imagine". Weeks and weeks of searching for "Evie" Cassidy across the internet led me to several disappointments. One was a printing in a Polish language where "evie cassidy" surfaced and I wanted it transcribed by my Polish In-Laws. It was only tonight that I saw a rendition of "Danny Boy" reported to be sung by an Eva Cassidy. It appeared on my webpage for a brief second or two and I couldn't retrieve that name on a "find" feature. For a brief second the connection in my memory connected "Eva Cassidy- Evie Cassidy". I punched in the correct name and now, here I stand, grateful and in awe and numbness to the fact she is no longer here with us. That sucks but I have the right girl now and when I play out and open mike in this town and others, my partner, Heather, and I will carry her spirit with us. I only hope we can come close!
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 November 01 2003 03:39 PM
I am overwhelmed at the efforts by our friends Stateside who are trying to get Eva's music promoted. Thanks to all of you who have gone to so much time and trouble. Our perseverance will be rewarded. What a coup it would be if Oprah Winfrey could be persuaded to do something on Eva. Thank you to all those involved in this project. Laura thank you for keeping our minds focussed on the No 1 project Eva Cassidy.
Name: Justin Peek
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: presently unknown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: presently Early Morning Rain
Home town/city and country: Rochester, New York
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 04:27 PM
Hey all, This is a follow up to my original below. I just found out what the song was in the Berkshires- "Early Morning Rain". Many thanks to that (female) college dj who decided to play Eva that morning.
Name: vince
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: name one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird/over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Phoenix usa
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 07:23 PM
a couple of years ago I was channels surfing and came upon nightline and the feature about Eva, I at once was enamored by her beautiful looks and voice, I said to my- self that I had to get a cd and find out how I can see her in person only to be saddened to learn that she had passed away from cancer, my first cd was songbird, in listening to it I went out the next day and bought every cd she had recorded and to this day look for and hope for something new, I just bought american tune yesterday, in closing I like to say that I've never been really religious but there's a passage in the bible about how you treat people for you may be entertaining an angel, I believe that we had one among us in Eva, may her music live on forever. Vince
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Sent: Sat November 01 2003 07:29 PM
November 2 1996 EVA November 2 2003 Wants cake when I'm hungry Lighting to b'come dry Some good man to love me And Heaven when I die. (Lizzie Douglas/1937) Evitinha ; Je suis près de toi, toujours. Restons silencieux .
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/The Water Is Wide
Home town/city and country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 10:09 PM
I have emailed Oprah no less than a dozen times over the past couple years but since Laura asked us to really concentrate on spreading Eva's magic, I email Oprah every day! I can only hope one of these days they realize Eva's story should be told. Oprah's show is what we need.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sat November 01 2003 11:59 PM
You clear your throat, sing your song, there's silence all around Your magic starts to fill the air, with each and every sound I'm falling underneath your spell, I cannot make a move Lest I should miss a single note, just like a drug you soothe You stand alone, all by yourself, you're out there on a star Singing out those golden tones, whilst strumming your guitar Why do I feel I know you well, when we have never met You're words are so familiar, I feel you're close, and yet I cannot know thy friendship, thy warmth and special glow Your voice is all I have of thee, what else is there to know And I shall always sing your praise, I gave my heart to thee The first time that I heard your voice, in tune, in time, in key Eva remembered. Love you, always
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Have a Little Faith
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Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:22 AM
Lovely Jenny! :)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and all the rest
Home town/city and country: Va
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:40 AM
Eva we miss you soooo much.... A special day of remembrance. Your music continues to haunt us and move us. We love you always.
Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW/Waly, Waly
Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:58 AM
Dear Eva, Through the years, I've carried with me a heaviness in my heart that I was so close to sharing a moment in space and time with you, but it never came to be. Going on seven years now, I still can't seem to find the right words to praise you or to describe the way you make people feel, no earthly language seems adequate. Instead, I'll use someone else's words, YOURS: You left in autumn, the leaves were turning...I see your sweet smile shine through the darkness....I call you up just to tell you why, to say I love you and to say goodbye...You'll never know how much I love you so, 'cause you don't know me. Finally, in the words of Richard Brautigan: I am haunted by all the space that I will live without you....
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Sent: Sun November 02 2003 07:28 AM
LOVE YOU, EVA!
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Unfair to choose...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home town/city and country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 10:25 AM
I guess that all I wanted to say has already been said by other people today in this guestbook... Like I said a year ago: Eva, you're still here beside us everyday, 'cause we know you by heart... And my thoughts go out to everyone who knew Eva personally... Especially her parents, brother & sisters, family, friends and the Band... And Laura, of course, also for keeping this website going, thanks a million!
Name: Linda
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Orlando
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 11:00 AM
I'm still shaking after reading some of the articles on the site. I volunteer for the American Cancer Society and I am a melanoma survivor. I'm only a year younger than Eva. The message that the family and friends are working to carry on is one that is amazing and difficult, I'm sure. But I want to thank you all for bringing Eva into my life. I will light a candle for her at our Relay For Life this year, and every year. God Bless you all!
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 November 02 2003 11:04 AM
We will cherish the gift you left us and give everybody the chance to hear it, so that on day your own country will know how much it lost.
Name: Arto Kolehmainen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: -
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold (sting)
Home town/city and country: Varkaus, Finland
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 11:43 AM
Thank U for the songs. See you sometimes, but not yet, not yet
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Sun November 02 2003 12:23 PM
We hope that the collective, global appreciation for Eva's music somehow eases the pain and loss felt by the family and friends.
Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Can't choose one
Home town/city and country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:02 PM
My thoughts and good wishes to all who have been touched by Eva, and especially to those who knew her well. There's just something about Eva that makes me appreciate things more. To take time to stop and appreciate "the golden time" that is so beautiful this time of year. To make sure my kids notice. to love and be loved. And to cherish every moment. Thank you Eva.
Name: Virgil Britt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Houston/USA
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 03:37 PM
I only wish I could have heard her in person. Her vocals are beyond belief.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/Water Is Wide
Home town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 12:58 AM
In case anyone wants to email Oprah (lets bombard her site so we get noticed & heard) go to oprah.com and on the left side is a list to select, the last one (in very light print) is 'email us'. Click on that & the next screen lets you choose 'show suggestion'. You are then asked for name, address & then your suggestion. I have said in my emails to her that Eva's story is so appropriate for Oprah's show. It has all the makings of an inspirational love story, emotional full circle human interest story that should be told on Oprah so the rest of the world hears & is blessed by discovering Eva. Please let Oprah hear from you.
Name: Daniel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
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Home town/city and country: Miami/USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 01:15 AM
Yesterday I saw the most beautiful sunset I hve ever seen. Rest well Eva
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Sent: Mon November 03 2003 02:55 AM
Daniel's beautiful sunset ended November 2nd - the dawn in the tranquil Scottish Highlands began the day with the mist tumbling down the mountains revealing those shades of orange and gold - slowly at the head of the Glen a rainbow arced across the sky - two Eva fans fell silent as their thoughts drifted to think of Eva, her parents, brother, sisters family and Laura - Eva - people will love you from the dawn of the day to the sunset of the same day - as long as there are people in this world with compassion and love in their hearts your memory will live forever. You walked in those Highland Fields of Gold yesterday morning - and touched two people's souls
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Sensual Embrace
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Have a Little Faith/Stay
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 03:28 AM
I watch the sun rise and set on the bus to University almost everyday. It amazes me how beautiful it can be with all the leaves changing red and gold and falling from the trees. I listen to Eva and even drift off to sleep on hearing her sing 'Have a Little Faith' and dream that I can one-day share the sunset with someone special. I hope it won't be too long away. Keep singing in Heaven Eva. Love D xxx
Name: Annette
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them!
Home town/city and country: Columbus, Ohio
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 06:22 AM
I was given Eva's Songbird CD earlier this year by a friend and heard her amazing voice for the first time. After reading the CD jacket, I really wanted to learn more about her. I just finished reading Songbird and I am absolutely in awe of her person and her talent. I want Eva's family to know that she is thought of often and as I travelled most of the day on Nov 2nd, I listened to her Songbird CD in my car and spent much of my "alone" time traveling and reflecting about this beautiful person. God Bless you. Sincerely, Annette
Name: Don Brooks
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: That question reminds me of Sophie's Choice
Home town/city and country: Hyattsville, Maryland
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 07:33 AM
Many of Eva's fans rue the fact that they never had the opportunity to see her perform when she was with us. I did have a chance to see her, but didn't. I can remember the years I would see her name in local music venue newspapers. I can picture the Blues Alley ads in the Washington Post, the Bayou Benefit Concert review, Richard Harrington's Post appreciation story. Always intrigued, but I just didn't take the initiative. I have no one to blame for a lost, Eva-less decade. Until this September, I still hadn't heard a single one of her unique, breathtaking treatments of the songs she shared with the world. We should all take every opportunity to experience and support local artists and music venues. Turn off American Idol, and go see the next ???. Not doing so might someday leave one needlessly experiencing the regretful, empty feelings I set myself up for.
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Sensual Embrace
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Have a Little Faith
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 08:37 AM
I e-mailed the people at the POD web site (Pieces of a Dream) in which Eva performed on two of their songs. I asked if they had any information on Eva or if there was anything about her on the website as I have the Sensual Embrace/Goodbye Manhattan albums. Carlyta replied telling me that she has the Imagine CD which she could only listen to for a while and then she would begin to cry - "She had such a beautiful singing voice!"
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 09:44 AM
Eva: "I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you'd see the sound as angels spanning across the universe." It's up to us: I'm going to stand up on a mountaintop and tell the news......you take my breath away....."the sound of angels spanning across the universe." Please call and request that an Eva Cassidy song be played on your local music station, right now. Do it for yourself. You may save a life and make a friend. Isn't that a miracle?
Name: Cyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Nashville, TN USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 10:34 AM
I watch the soap opera Passions on NBC almost every day. Last week I was out of town, but my Tivo caught the episodes for me. On Monday's episode, Oct 27th, there was a montage with Tabitha remembering her lost little boy Timmy. The music that was played for the montage was Eva's 'I Know You By Heart'. I was really surprised that they used it as the background to this very very sad scene. Incidentally, the little person who played Timmy died of heart complications in real life just as his character was dying on the show. It was the perfect music to play and was beautiful as always. It was especially heart warming for those of us who are both Timmy and Eva fans. Cyn
Name: Mark
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Home town/city and country: Kansas
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 01:47 PM
Visiting Las Vegas and when tuning the radio in the rental car, I heard this incredible voice. I will definitely purchase several of her CD's as I have just viewed the songs on them. Am looking forward the hearing more and am glad that fate lead me to her voice.
Name: Pat d
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Sent: Mon November 03 2003 10:00 PM
Eva helps in ' Mastermind ' win....!! hi.. on UK television we have a tough, high pressure quiz called ' Mastermind '...where contestants answer questions on a specialist subject and then on General Knowledge. Last night saw the 1993 final and one of the General Knowledge questions was ' Which singer who died in 1996 had posthumous hits with the albums 'Songbird ' and Time After Time ?....the question was answered correctly immediately and the contestant went on to win the competition overall !! I think the winner was named Mr Page...so well done to him and to Eva for assisting in the victory !! Cheers
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Tue November 04 2003 03:09 AM
pat d - I was half watching the Mastermind programme last night and missed the question about Songbird. I had intended watching because earlier in the evening I heard on another programme a bit about the background of the four contestants. Although they now live in different parts of the UK, they were all born and brought up in the North West of England which is where I live. This was the first time in the programme's history that all contestants came from the same part of the UK. Laura - I have used your link in the What's New section to make a request for Eva's YTMBA to be played on the TOTP2 40th Anniversary programme to be broadcast in January 2004. I never received any responses to the numerous e-mails that I sent to the TOTP2 e-mail address. There seems to be a problem accepting my e-mail address. As I say, it is possible to make requests via the link on this website. It takes just a couple of minutes to make a request for this very special TOTP2 programme and I ask all Eva fans to make a request. Thank you.
Name: ffran May-Prigent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Brittany, France
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 09:15 AM
Thanks to so many of you for very moving messages. Listening to Eva, or coming to have a look around this site reminds me that I'm not alone! There are so many like- minded people all over the world. It gives me a nice warm feeling!! And it's all thanks to Eva...
Name: Gary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Manchester, England
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 11:08 AM
Hello folks, At Laura's suggestion I've decided to rediscover the creativity within myself. Always wanted to take music seriously, but never had the patience. I tried classical guitar a few years ago, but I think I've got the wrong shape hands or something. But I have a bit of an aptitude for woodwind, having already taught myself the tin whistle and being a prize winning tenor recorder player, so I'm going to buy a flute and teach myself to play it. Now I've gone public, I'll have to do it, won't I?
Name: AgnesKryœkiewicz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Legionowo, Poland
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 12:16 PM
Dear Eva, I can't find the right words, which could describe you and your music but I'm sure you were, no you're still the angel of love and peace. Everytime I hear your voice, especially in Fields of Gold and I know you by heart, my world is getting easier, much colourful. I feel deep joy. Here in my country - Poland, you're not so popular like in UK or States but I know many persons, which listening your beautiful music. Once again - I thank you very, very much for your music, which is the miracle for me and my friends. I hope I could buy all yours CD's in Polish music stores (yet it offers only Songbird and Imagine). Because I din't meet you, when you're with us I hope that God will give me a chance to meet you in heaven. See you!!!
Name: Mia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Elberfeld,IN USA
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 04:17 PM
I was riding in a car with my best friend when she said she had a CD that she wanted me to hear because she thought I would love it. She skipped the CD ahead to the song "Fields of Gold", and I instantly fell in love with Eva's style and voice. I went out and bought the CD and called my friend to tell her that I was hooked and wanted to look Eva up on the internet to find out where she may be touring, when my friend told me she had passed away years ago! I literally felt crushed. I felt so robbed!! I went for a walk and took my CD player with me. It was a beautiful Fall morning, when the song "Autumn Leaves" keyed up. It was like her music came alive. Tears rolled down my cheek and I said to the Lord that she had to be in Heaven, because someone that can move people like that is an angel. I'm so grateful for the treasures she's left behind.
Name: Aimee T.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfarin' Stranger
Home town/city and country: Dayton, Ohio
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 05:19 PM
What a tragedy to read that Eva died so young! But her music will live on and on. I just discovered her music this very night and my heart has been touched and all I can say is: Thank you, Eva for sharing your beautiful voice and spirit with the world. God bless your family and all those who cherish your memory.
Name: Pat d
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Sent: Tue November 04 2003 08:54 PM
an apology !! needless to say the 'Mastermind ' final the other night was the 2003 Final not 1993 !! As I sit here in my sack cloth and ashes I do ponder those missing years !! and I had SO much potential...oh well....( trudge, trudge)... My Specialist subject will not be ' years and their significance in history '.......!!! soz again..
Name: Tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow or Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 01:11 AM
Have emailed TOTP2 asking for "Over The Rainbow" to be included on their 40th Anniversary show. Have also emailed ClassicGoldDigital and Real Radio radio stations here in the UK asking them to play something by Eva. Hope I'm successful! Am also in the process of converting a friend in Athens to Eva - I have promised to buy her a CD for Christmas! Best wishes to everyone on this site for keeping Eva's memory alive. Tim
Name: G.Kestle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: undecided
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: undecided
Home town/city and country: Ontario,Canada
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 03:50 AM
After having seen a Tv program about Eva ,I had forgotten her name. While surfing the net , I was back in touch. I have now obtained two albums and the rest will be on my X-mas wish list. Eva has a voice of such haunting clarity that I can only recall one other female singer as having. That one person can only be Karen Carpenter, who was also sadly taken from us before her time. Thanks, G. Kestle
Name: Ava Liss
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Home town/city and country: Baltimore, Md.
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 07:36 AM
I first heard of Eva a couple of years ago when my dear friend gave me a cd of hers. I kept on listening to it over and over on the long ride home from my friend's house to mine. I since have been gifted another cd of Eva's by my same friend as well as the beautiful book of her life, Songbird. She was definitely a success if you can get ahold of the meaning of success by Emerson. I have been deeply moved and touched by her soulful renditions of songs as well as just completing the story of her life. Her spirit lives strongly in thousands of people...those who knew her directly and those who know her solely through her music and story. What a tremendous blessing she was and remains in the hearts of many.
Name: 'Blue Skies" Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 09:16 AM
Genevieve Tudor played "Dark Eyed Molly" on her folk program on Radio Shropshire (probably because I nagged her, and I bought her the CD). Nonny James did a 1 hour special after midnight on the same radio station. It was basically a re-run of a program she put together a while ago. Never mind, it might get us some new converts. I have been buying up CD's on EBAY over here, as the record stores have cleared out all the leftovers, except for a few American Tunes at high prices. I shall be giving these away, or putting them into raffles for charity, so hopefully, a few more people will get to hear Eva's wonderful voice. I tried the Oprah web-site a while ago, but could not get to the e-mail bit. I e-mailed Rose, from her guestbook entry, and with her help it worked. Another request for Oprah to do a program on Eva. Aren't Eva fans wonderful? This morning (5th Nov) GMTV usd WKWTTG over a trailer for a forthcoming program. Radio 2 in the afternoon, Steve Wright's "Big Quiz" had a question about Eva and AT. Love the site, keep up the good work. TELL THE NEWS Blue Skies Chris
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:10 AM
A few weeks ago, circulating within here was the name of Joss Stone. My periodic email update from PeopleSound sent me the name of the next contender: Katie Melua. The added dimension here is her championing by Terry Wogan. See: www.x-stream.co.uk/music/reviews/031103_albums.html. Any thoughts, especially UK fans?
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Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:10 AM
Pat.D. Don't drink and type. Harry.S.
Name: Joop.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU.
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:13 AM
Eva Cassidy is for the biggest part loved and praised for her magnificent and highly emotional singing. In musical history, there can't be found a singer with such a beautiful voice and such a high emotional factor in that voice at the same time. But, Eva is much more than only a singer. When I read this Eva-guestbook there is much too little emphasis on her magnificent guitar playing. Especially on her solo recordings it's worth to take special attention to her guitar playing. To name just one track, (unfortunately still not on an official Eva-release !) "Summertime" from the "Live At Pearl's" tape ! Eva's guitar playing on "Summertime" is so stunning, that it's impossible to listen to the singing AND the guitar playing at the same time ! I know that Eva's voice is so remarkable and overwhelming that you forget to take attention to the other parts of the music. Therefore the Eva Cassidy Band is also named so little, Eva's voice and singing draws all the attention. Just like Eva's guitar playing the ECB is of the greatest quality. Of all the female guitar players I know, Eva is in my top three, I can't choose between, Bonny Raitt, Memphis Minnie(The Godmother of hard driving Blues and Rock) and Eva Cassidy. For me Eva is among the best of the best and she is also in my all-time top ten of male AND female guitar players ! And I even haven't spoken about her magnificent and unique artwork. Eva's versatility comes very near the old renaissance ideal of the "Homo Universalis". TNX Laura.
Name: Gretchyn Edwards
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "You Take My Breath Away" and "At Last"
Home town/city and country: Seattle, WA
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:34 AM
It's always been so interesting to me as I read through the comments in the guest book and when I hear people talk about Eva that nearly everyone has a very vivid memory of when and where they were when they first heard her. How many other artists can anyone say they have that kind of vivid experience with? Wow.
Name: bob knotts
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Home town/city and country: chester US
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:39 AM
I met Eva back in the early eighties when i started working out with her father, Hugh Cassidy, in the basement of their home. When we were working out I use to hear her practicing her music at times upstairs. I relocated and lost contact with them in the early nineties and had no idea until now that this terrible tragedy had struck the family. If anyone can tell me how I can contact her father, Hugh, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
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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 November 05 2003 01:18 PM
My sympathies to Hugh, Barbara and family. Hope you are comforted in the knowledge that thanks to you Eva has left us a wonderful musical legacy. Laura keep spreading the word. To Eva RIP.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: HRM, Nova Scotia
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 03:47 PM
Joop, I couldn't agree more with your comments about Eva's guitar playing. I can't, as an expert, attest to its greatness, but it sure sounds great on most all tracks. Just as Eva's voice seems (or does) fill the available musical space, her guitar playing has the same effect. I don't care how inexpensive the guitar may have been! You can't buy what Eva gave! And we do tend to neglect her core band that supported her through 'Blues Alley' and for a time beyond. I can only name Lenny, Keith, Raice, Dan & Chris. I think there were others. I have no idea how much they may have argued about what they were doing, but when they went on stage they were 'on.' They seemed to be seamlessly all on the same page. All these people shared a space in time together, and in remembering them all we pay tribute as, perhaps, Eva would have appreciated a remembrance.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 05:06 PM
To vote for Eva Cassidy and make her more popular all fans throughout the world should vote for her. Just go to the website below: http://www.rollingstone.com/readerspoll2003/ To vote for the twenty-eighth annual Rolling Stone Readers' Poll, fill out the ballot below and hit Vote. Voting will end on December 23rd. The award for the Artist of the Year is intended to honor the performer or group that was the best and most influential in 2003. Results will be announced in RS 941, which goes on sale January 16th, 2004. E-mail Address: enter you email address on the ballot 1. Artist of the Year: Eva Cassidy 2. Best Male Performer 3. Best Female Performer: Eva Cassidy 4. Best Band: 5. Best Album: American Tune 6. Best Single: You Take My Breath Away 7. Best Video: Over The Rainbow Video w/ "You Take My Breath Away"-single 8. Best Tour 9. Best Soundtrack 10. Best Album Cover: American Tune 11. Best Hard Rock/Metal Band 12. Best Rock Artist 13. Best R&B Artist: Eva cassidy 14. Best Hip-Hop Artist 15. Best Dance/DJ Artist: Eva Cassidy 16. Best New Artist 17. Best Dressed 18. Most Welcome Comeback: Eva Cassidy 19. Best Online Fan Site: www.eva cassidy.org 20. Year's Biggest Hype: Eva Cassidy 7 million CD's sold!
Name: Eileen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: unknown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: hampstead,london
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 11:36 PM
Eva was the best i listen to her every day when i was little and i occasionally listen to her in the evening, for such a tragedy happened, to the best love and thoughts are with you/her all the best for the future eileen
Name: Jack
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songibrd so far
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: New Hampshire.
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 06:12 AM
I heard her music on a pb radio program but didn't get the name. I never buy alblums but said if I ever heard that voice again I would buy it. I finally heard her again, found out it was Eva Cassidy. I have four alblums and counting.
Name: Joshua Stevenson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live @ Blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees
Home town/city and country: Kingston, TN
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 07:17 AM
I am amazed at how much exposure Eva's music has attained after her death. I love her voice and her music. I am doing a project on Eva for one of my bussiness classes @ MTSU. I have looked everywhere and cant find where the income for all of Eva's releases is going. her parents? Cancer foundations? I would greatly appreciate some help finding a source or something. great web site.
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 10:09 AM
Emma Thompson was supposed to have been on Live with Regis and Kelly yesterday discussing "Love Actually". A thought on spreading the news: with its four station simulcast (Philadelphia, Baltimore, Harrisburg, and the Lehigh Valley) as well as its web streaming audio, WXPN.org is an excellent place to request Eva Cassidy-from anywhere in the world. An especially appropriate time slot to try for is the WXPN Women's Music Hour Friday mornings at 9:00 eastern time (Greenwich minus five).
Name: Claude
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ain't no sunshine; Woodstock; actually, all of them!
Home town/city and country: Sarasota, Fl
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 04:50 PM
Like so many, I came to know of Eva from a friend, who heard of her from a friend, and so on. Now, it's my turn to let everyone know that once, there was an angel on earth for a brief moment, and her gift was her song. I only regret that I never got the chance to hear her in person; I am sure that it would have been one of those memorable moments that define our lives. I recently began studying to play the guitar, and I count Eva as among my mentors. Like her, I want to play for the pure enjoyment of music. When my teacher asked me to put together a playlist to study by, Ain't no Sunshine was at the top. It's a simple soulful melody, but it can be played with passion . The first time I listened to her sing it, I was picking the Bass riff out before the song was over. Now I've filled it in and play it as a duet, as she did. Eva, you not only entertain, you inspire.
Name: Jan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: kathy's song and much more
Home town/city and country: Close to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 10:05 PM
Hi there, I'm a writer and I'm thinking of writing a book about Eva. Therefore I'm searching for a chronological walk of life of Eva. Is there anyone who can help me? Eva is getting more and more famous in Holland. The last few years there are a lot of her songs on the radio. That's how I discovered her. Now I'm trying to get as many people as possible to listen to her music. A lot of people react very surprised as they hear this music. Such good music from someone they never heard of en who is already dead. So please, can anyone help me with this story. For the one how helps me, I will write this book. And you'll get a free copy when it's finished. Jan (sorry for my bad Englisch)
Name: martin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Still listening to all of em
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: cant decide
Home town/city and country: Dover, Kent, UK
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 12:58 AM
Wow. Such ambience. Fantastic
Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LiveAt Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Cambridgeshire
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 01:09 AM
If anyone is in the Kings Lynn area tonight (7th November) pop along to the Kings Lynn Arts Centre where I'll be performing a selection of my favourite Eva Cassidy songs plus songs from my new album 'Shock Delayed'. Tickets are £9.50, show starts at 7.30pm and the music is live! Box office number 01553 764864 for further details.
Name: Bianca
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Quezon City, Philippines
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 03:03 AM
When I first heard Eva Cassidy singing Time After Time, I was really moved. I then looked for her other songs...and started listening to them. Most of the time, I start to cry while listening to them. I get deeply touched by her singing. I don't know why... Now, I listen to her everyday and I love her. I'm just starting to learn about her life and I'm deeply saddened of her early death. But I know, wherever she may be, that she's extremely happy because she lived a short but wonderful life. Her songs and voice give me hope to live... I would like to thank her for this... To her family and friends, thank you for sharing to us Eva Cassidy. You don't know how much you've help me through this. Again, thank you and God Bless to all of you!
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 03:59 AM
Laura - I'm going to the local cinema to watch "Love Actually" on 21 November, which is when it is on release outside of London. Even though you have had a sneak preview, if no-one else has done so, I'll report back and tell you where Eva's Songbird figures in the film. It's such a lovely track and ideal for a romantic comedy. Maybe some Eva converts will emerge from this movie. Jenny
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 04:04 AM
EVA, MY TRUE FRIEND You are there when I feel lonely Pick me up when I feel down You sing me a kindly word or two When the whole world seems to frown With you I can share my troubles Your music eases my pain You are indeed a real true friend One that's worthy of that name "...oh if you need a friend, well I'm standing right behind..." Love you Eva Jenny
Name: Lorraine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't choose 1!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 04:50 AM
I recently bought an album by Michael Buble'. It's a remake cd of some fantastic songs (including Fever) and he sings them with a lot of heart. I think Eva fans would like it! Another new Artist that has emerged recently is Jamie Cullum - he has a cd out (although as yet I dont own a copy) and he performed on Parkinson on BBC1 a few weeks ago. He has a great talent for piano and is well worth a listen. Put them both on your christmas list's!!!!
Name: regina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not sure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Columbus, OH. USA
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 05:44 AM
Eva voice is purely a magical that transcends time, culture, and genre! We love you Eva.
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Hmm... Pearls, TAT, LABA, AT, TOS, SB, NB, MA, ok all of them ...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stay/BYF/Red Red Rose/Have a Little Faith ....I could go on...
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 07:29 AM
I would love to go and see Lesley Curtis but I don't think I would be able to make it there in time!! Too far away. Please come to Scotland sometime! Hope you have a great night. Please report back on how it went. Debbie
Name: Ian Thomas
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: cant choose
Home town/city and country: Wales, UK
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 08:43 AM
I have just e-mailed the oprah winfrey show begging them to do a special show on Eva! I explained about Eva, and what a magical voice she had, and what an Angel she was, and how it was such a tragedy that she got taken from the world so early. But if we ALL group together and email oprah about having a show on Eva, then i am sure they will at least consider having a tribute to Eva. We need every Eva fan to make this happen, so Eva can get the recognition she deserves in the States as well as the rest of the world. Thankyou to Eva's family for sharing Eva with us! She has touched my life and helped me so much, i just wish i could have known her - a lot of people do! I will always support Eva, and be a great fan, I have nealry all her albums, and plan to get more! It would be great if more albums were released!! Eva, you were an angel, thankyou, love you x
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 10:04 AM
A recurring theme within is exploring the music of artists whose material was recorded by Eva Cassidy; and other versions of such. Witness recently, of course, the renewed interest in Claire Hamill. I was surprised about the unusual aspect of the 1986 Hamill album "Voices" when reading the review of it at allmusic.com. So...are there any other versions of "It's not the Presents"? Yes. The first released version I know of was by industry country veteran Narvel Felts in 1991.(Eva's version was recorded in 1990; "Another Rockin' Christmas" appeared in 1995). But its (i.e. Felts') distribution was extremely limited. No more than a few thousand 45s were pressed. Some are still around. I saw one listed at gemm.com a couple months ago. I have heard-can't comfirm-that there is also a vinyl album. The track did also appear on a Renegade Records (i.e. Tennessee label) compilation CD. Contrast that distribution was just the latest release containing Eva's version, last year's Time Life CD. The figures I read were that the Time Life album sold 300,000 copies! This year there is a imminent/new version of "Presents". It is by Danny Boy Squire on the album "Baby I'm Back". For details see www.dannyboy14.com.
Name: Maryann
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Whichever one I'm listening to
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Illinois
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 10:45 AM
My first experience with Eva was at Barnes & Noble. Imagine was featured on their "wall" and I put on the headphones and listened...and bought it! Now I work there and am amazed at the people who already know about her and look for her CD's. Our favorite phrase is Before Norah Jones there was Eva Cassidy...and there is always an Eva CD on the playlist. If you asked, all I could say is that she reaches in and touches my soul.
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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 02:26 PM
Everybody... keep on bugging Oprah with emails and it's gonna happen! Eva will be known world wide!
Name: Chris Kraft
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Waco, Nebraska
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 06:31 PM
I am a guitarist of 30+ years. I have followed numerous artist but, I have yet to hear any guitarist or vocalist that has struck a chord in my heart like Eva Cassidy. My daughter of 20 years old stumbled across her music on the internet and introduced me to Eva's music. I listen to all styles of music from Ozzy Osbourne to Christopher Parkening. None has effected me like Eva. What a tragedy she is no longer able to give us more of her music. PLEASE continue her legacy and DO NOT let her music or memories die. A talent of her caliber is only put on this earth once in many, many years. I would have loved to play music with her. She is definitely the definition of a "gifted" musician. May she rest in peace while her music lives on for many years to come!
Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Cambridgeshire
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 12:21 AM
Reply to Debbie. The show in Kings Lynn went brilliantly, we had about 90 people and they were all fantastic and gave us great support. The Eva tracks we did were Wade in the Water, Wayfaring Stranger, I Know You By Heart, Songbird, Fields of Gold, How Can I Keep from Singing, Fine and Mellow, I'll Go Crazy, Take Me To The River, Wonderful World and of course, Over The Rainbow. At the moment, there are no plans to tour in Scotland but we have some dates pending for February/March next year. I'll let everyone know the details as soon as I know. Love and Blessings Lesley
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sat November 08 2003 12:22 AM
I've registered my vote via the Rolling Stone's link. I entered Eva for every conceivable category. I've actually stated You Take My Breath Away as best single. I think it is by a mile and then some. Thank goodness for Eva. Jenny
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them (including POD albums, christmas albums, inreleased LAP ...)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stay/Have a Little Faith/ BYF
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 03:31 AM
I have also registered my vote with RollingStone - lets hope we can make something of it!! Lesley: Thank you very much for your reply! I really wish I had been at the concert now - some of those are my favourite songs!! I will be sure to tell you what I think of the new album when I get it. From Debbie :)
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: as below
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 06:41 AM
I would love to put in a bid for the Boy in the Nest limited Edition picture and the book but unfortunately I don't think my student loan will cover it! I will still be supporting the cause in any way I can. Hopefully I can get the book for Christmas. Ah well better get back to all my assessments due in next week!! Debbie :)
Name: Claire
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Letter
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 08:41 AM
Eva is a wonderful singer. The best I have ever heard. She had the voice that no one else has ever had or will have. I'm really upset that she never got to see herself get really famous and also that she will not be able to record more wonderful music. Eva is my role model and I want to follow her footsteps, by singing and playing my guitar!!
Name: Lydia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow + fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Bradford, England
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 09:32 AM
I first heard Eva Cassidy's song on "Stars in their eyes" when a girl sang 'over the rainbow' she was so good that she made me cry when she was singing the song. After she sang it i listened to the song on Eva Cassidy's c.d and she sounded exactly like her, thats why i cried because Eva Cassidy has got a wonderful and beautiful voice and has shown that she has done better then anyone else with her voice. And i'm so glad that she got as far as she did, but i'm sad that she died at a young age and hope that she will never be forgotten. And i will sing all of her songs when i become a singer (whatch this space) God Bless Eva Cassidy and take good care of her.
Name: Les Williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, Devon, England
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 09:43 AM
Have I died and gone to heaven? Alex Parks and Katie Melua, two immensely talented 19-year old girls singing our type of music, competing for the UK's No. 1 Christmas hit with their debut singles. And Katie's single, The Closest Thing to Crazy (the bookies No. 2) is backed with Faraway Voice, the tribute to Eva Cassidy which she wrote herself: "And I will walk with you On a summers day, And I will talk with you, Though you're far away, And we'll sing through the years." I defy you not to cry when you hear it!
Name: Henrik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: For You
Home town/city and country: Roskilde, Denmark
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 11:05 AM
I heard a feature about Eva on the car radio while driving to work - turned the radio on while Eva was singing People Get Ready. Not knowing the artist at all I hoped I wasn't at the end of the programme and that the DJ had signed off - I had to find out who that wonderful remarkable voice belonged to. I was lucky enough to be at the beginning of the feature and now I know Eva Cassidy! 7 years after her untimely death! For sure, a lot of great american artists don't make it big in Europe and I'm lucky to know a lot of them but Eva is truly the most sparkling singing talent I have ever heard to come out of the States or anywhere for that matter. She has a purity and an innocence in her voice at all times no matter how powerful the song and her singing is. She has the most exquisite vibrato at all levels and a full smooth tone - shaped like the most beautiful bell in the world. The commercial music industry had nothing at all to offer Eva Cassidy! She was pure living music. Here then - gone now. Leaving her voice to shine for us for ever.
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 11:44 AM
For November, at WXPN.org, Joss Stone's "Soul Sessions" is the Cd of the month; and she was recently featured on WXPN's "World Cafe" program. My point is just, similarly, if Katie Mulea ends up being on "World Cafe" also, chances are she will mention Eva Cassidy. WXPN is the type of outlet where out of the mainstream/upcoming artists DO get heard.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun November 09 2003 01:01 AM
Henrik How beautifully put. I am quite moved by your words. They have touched a part of my heart that links us both to Eva. I've tried to put into words just what Eva means to me, sometimes it's easy and sometimes it's hard. No-one in my long history and great love of all types of music has touched me like Eva. She is everything you say and much more. Eva's beauty is manifested in the warmth, truthful and spiritual edge that shines through in her music, especially that unequalled voice. This is merely the messenger of something very special from within. Her love of music, indifference to the pop industry, fame, money and her persona are those of someone I genuinely would have loved to meet. As a fellow Aquarian, we share a lot of the traites associated with this sign of the Zodiac. I know in my heart that we would have been the best of friends. I couldn't love someone more had they been a part of my own family. Eva is part of my family and my life. I wait for the day when the rest of the world wakes up to "our" Eva. Simply Eva. Jenny
Name: Toni Bull
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Them all!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Leighton Buzzard, England
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 03:47 AM
i'd like to thank all of the people that put the website together it is very moving. its sad knowing that she died and then the songs were put out for the public to listen to, i'd like to thank her family for having the courage to put them out in her memory. her songs are really moving and make me think of all the friends and family that i know who have passed away.
Name: Sarah Louise Rogers
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over a rainbow
Home town/city and country: West Yorkshire!
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 04:13 AM
I love Eva! I really think she has the most beautiful voice in the world! Can some-one please tell me if she has a biography or autobiography, and please what is it called? ( and anyone thinkin they are smart - its isn't Eva cassady!)
Name: stéphanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blue alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somwhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: France, Toulouse
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 08:58 AM
I am french and I am 19. I known about Eva casidy until today only her voice, and the magic athmospher that I feel when I listen to her.Today I learn her death for the first time and it is hard to me to think that I never will see her.
Name: FIONA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Chorley, Lancashire, England
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 10:09 AM
Today is the first time I have heard Evas' beautiful voice, one of the most moving experiences of my life. I am due to be married next May (2004), I cannot think of a more beautiful voice that I would love to hear on my special day and of course it would have to be 'over the rainbow'
Name: zoe biljan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Conwy, North Wales
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 01:08 AM
What can I say! My fiance first told me of Eva. He'd been listening to Autumn Leaves in the car and came home in tears saying how I had to hear this amazing voice. I did just that and I too was in tears. As a singing/guitar duo ourselves we often sing her songs and this is a tribute to undoubtedly the best female vocalist ever. She has changed both our lives for the better. Our only sadness is that we will never meet her or hear her sing live. BUT when we do pass over to the other side, we are going to have one hell of a gig!!!!! Eva we love you and if your parents are reading these messages we'd like to say THANKYOU for bringing such a beautiful, talented and wondeful person into our world.
Name: ffranmay-Prigent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Brittany,France
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 01:45 AM
Christmas is just around the corner. I was thinking about christmas presents, and what better than an Eva album for the christmas stockings! What if everyone who is a fan of Eva and is a regular visitor to this site bought one of her albums as a Christmas present? I wonder what effect that would have on sales?? We seem to become a bigger group every time I sign in!! Have a good afternoon, (or morning, depending where you are) averyone!
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 08:25 AM
People don't lose faith with God, they lose faith with each other. Be nice to someone today, the world needs more nice people.
Name: Jaap
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Home town/city and country: Almelo, the Netherlands
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 10:44 AM
Recently a friend of mine gave me an album with songs of Eva; WOW, what a beatiful voice, breathtaking. Later on I heard that she had died. Too bad that such a beautiful voice (and according to this website beautiful person) has left us. Thanks very much for producing this site and giving me the possibility to learn more about Eva.
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Sent: Mon November 10 2003 09:14 PM
Oh Miss Cassidy - "that voice" of yours - when one least expects to hear you - how you make time stand still and remind us of our mortality and our need to give our love to those people around us. Whoever on Channel 4 matched your voice to the Cancer advert knew what they were doing - Eva - you are a shining beacon in this troubled world we live in.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: anniversary song, penny to my name
Home town/city and country: maryland usa
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 11:58 PM
If you want to download legally two of Eva's songs for .99 cents you can get them from itunes music store. To get the itunes software for Windows or Mac go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/ and click on Download. Once you have the download then go the itunes store web site. When you are connected to the itunes music store and have downloaded Eva's two songs please please before you sign out go to the "request other artists" and request that they add Eva to their selections. Itunes recently added a request that I made for Susannah Mccorkle who sings some what like Eva and her life story is similar to Eva's. Get to work Syracuse Mike!! and Jenny UK.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Tue November 11 2003 01:12 AM
Anonymous of Maryland, USA. Thank you for bringing to my attention the itunes website. I have never downloaded music from the Internet. This is for a number of reasons but mainly because I fear botching up my pc - something I do with regularity. But, there is another reason in this particular instance, I won't entertain any software of APPLE's. Apple and Jenny don't go together. Bad vibes. My association with Apple started with the YTMBA single and their Quick Time software. To cut a long story short, I insisted that my credit card company refund to me the £25 that I paid for Apple's Quick Time Pro 6. I called it the "emperor's suit of clothes" software. Apple said I had it, my pc told me that it did not. I believed my pc. I got my refund. End of story. No further contact with Apple. Over the last few months I have made certain changes in my accepted practices to accommodate my desire to promote or read about Eva's achievements. I still don't quite believe that I actually read articles in the tabloid newspapers. Once a definite no no. I have voted in polls every which way but loose, on this and other websites. I've written 5 gold star Customer Reviews on AT and YTMBA on Amazon.co.uk. The foregoing, plus a host of activities that I would never have envisaged myself doing, all for Eva. I even agreed to accompany a friend to the "Love Actually" movie. I am not a fan of Hugh Grant but am interested in finding out for myself where Eva's Songbird figures in the soundtrack. I even took part in the Almost Impossible Eva Quiz and devoted a fair bit of time to researching my answers, and this with a broken foot and cast up to my knee. This is uncharted territory for me. Anyone who knows me well would think the above activities an indication that I needed to see a psychiatrist. In my world, I have moved mountains to proclaim my love of Eva, her music and talent. What about a bit of quid pro quo. My energies to promoting Eva, Son of a Preacher Man on the next Eva album. Mr. Blix/Straw/Hot if you are tuning in to the Guestbook, let me tell you, there are far more credits on my side of the balance sheet than yours. I am very interested in Eva's success and if I can play a small part, I shall. Jenny
Name: samantha evans
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: rhymney near merthyr
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 06:13 AM
did Eva cassidy hav ant brothers or sisters or any children
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 07:03 AM
I had the most wonderful surprise this morning!! Ages ago, After finding out about Eva singing with Pieces of a Dream, I quickly went and bought Sensual Embrace where she sings 'Have a Little Faith' and 'Goodbye Manhattan'. After listening to all of the other songs on the album I just had to buy another. As I did not know much about the band, I joined their fan club and read about them on their website. Today, I woke up and the post had already been delivered. One huge envelope contained a POD CD (Love's Silhouette) with signed photos from them!! I was so happy to have won it from their website! A perfect start to my day!! From Debbie :)
Name: Eileen
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Home town/city and country: Brookhaven
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 02:24 PM
This beautiful young woman had the voice of an angel. I have never heard a voice such as hers ever. How sad she was taken from us too soon. Now heaven is lucky to have her singing there.
Name: p d
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Home town/city and country: england
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 07:53 PM
Samantha....Eva had two sisters Anette and Margret and a brother Dan, a terrific violinist who played on some Eva tracks. sorry about the rugby !!!
Name: Anon.
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Sent: Wed November 12 2003 05:58 AM
This may sound a little wierd, but has anybody ever noticed the striking physical similarity between Eva Cassidy and Jenny Lind, "the Swedish Nightengale" who toured the world in the 1840's and 1850's. Like Eva, Jenny Lind sang in the DC/Baltimore area on her American tour.
Name: Connie M
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird (so far)
Home town/city and country: Fairfax Station, VA
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 08:26 AM
Name: ffran may-Prigent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: So,gbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Brittany, France
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 09:54 AM
To Pd from England. Thanks for you rugby commiserations!I remember as a child in Wales my next door neighbour playing her welsh national anthem record full blast down the telephone to a poor English neighbour every time Wales beat England at rugby, which in the Seventies, was very often! Things have changed!! But there is hope for the future! Many thanks for the information about Eva's family.
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 10:31 AM
I just read on the Songs page that Drowning in a Sea of Love will be released as a Cd single in late 2003. Will this also be released in the Uk? Has it any other songs on it? Debbie
Name: stephen matchen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: vancouver/canada
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 12:12 PM
I disovered Eva's music only this year. I just can't put into words how she has touched my heart. Finding out she is no longer with us was truly heartbreaking.No other has ever affected me in this way. My heart goes out to her family and friends ; although it has been 7 yrs. I know the sadness will never leave.Thank you for the chance to say how I feel. This is a wonderful website.
Name: Carlos Holmes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbirds
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Dover, DE, United States
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 04:28 PM
I have not been so smitten by a vocalist since the late 1970s when fell in love with Joni Mitchell. In the same way, possibly even more so, I have fallen in utter love with Eva Cassidy's music. I have purchased all her albums as well as her biography within a month of getting turned on to Ms. Cassidy. I so appreciated the friend who turned me on to her, I bought her a copy of Eva's biography. I thank God for Eva's Family who like Theo Van Gogh (Vincent Van Gogh's brother)have taken an family member and artist who was most undeservedly obscure and made it possible for the world to be enriched by her pure musical voice. What a loss it would have been had her family not taken the steps to distribute her music. Eternal thanks to the Cassidy family. May God continue to bless you richly.
Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 08:48 PM
For any Brits who would like to see Katie Melua in person she is giving a concert at Shepherds Bush Empiore in London next Wednesday, 19th November. Sadly I cannot make it, but for tickets contact www.wayahead.com. She is bound to talk about Eva and sing her magnificent tribute "Faraway Voice". She also promises "a few surprises". I really hope the concert is videoed. Her website is starting to look like Eva's, with all the messages! (Sorry, nothing like as good yet, Laura!)
Name: pd
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Sent: Wed November 12 2003 09:31 PM
to ffran.....you are right about the Welsh team in the seventies...still the most exciting rugby you will see...Edwards, John , Williams etc.....I like the story about the Welsh trials when Gareth Edwards asked Barry John where he wanted the ball to be passed and Barry replied ' Gareth, you throw it and i'll catch the b.... thing '.....!! and he did !! Awaiting the French game on Sunday with trepidation !! I forgot to mention to Samantha that Eva was not married and had no children. Regards to all
Name: Graham Westoll
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Wraysbury, England
Sent: Thu November 13 2003 12:53 AM
As with so many of you, I only found out about Eva's music after she left us. Truly she had the voice of an angel and I cannot express my grief at her untimely death. It seems in this world that the good and the beautiful are taken from us too soon while the rottern and corrupt live on!! BUT maybe heaven is the right place for Eva's magical voice and I hope one day to hear her there. Til then I will make do with the CDs and any web site memories I can find. To all of you who where tuched by Eva's voice I send best wishes and hope you will know how lucky we were to have been touched by her unique magic. Best wishes Graham Westoll
Name: Ffran May-Prigent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Brittany, France
Sent: Thu November 13 2003 09:47 AM
To P.D: I won't be negative, I really do wish England all the best for their big game against France.How could I be otherwise to a fellow Eva fan?? Enough about rugby...... and back to a nice cup of tea in front of the fire and "American tune" Regards to everyone
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: Thu November 13 2003 10:29 AM
Graham Westall: You made a point in your comment that may be true when it comes to the music industry. I forget who I'm quoting (but someone will remind me), but the following quote, strictly as relates to the music industry, often appears to have some truth: "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." Yeats? Many of us have seen and heard singers\musicians in the backwaters and the backyards of our world who were too authentically good to go forth with a passionate intensity that in the end would have betrayed them. Eva was a passionate and intense woman in relation to her art, but it was not in her nature to seek 'stardom' if it conflicted with her inner creative needs. But, as you know, Eva will be winning hearts long after the crass and flash fades away.
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Sent: Thu November 13 2003 10:31 AM
Jamie Cullum (UK Jazz singer whose album is currently in the top 10) will be on UK GMTV tomorrow morning and will be in concert for an hour on digital TV channel BBC 4 at 9 pm. The latter is worth watching just to see his wonderful interpretation of Bob Dorough's 'But for Now'.
Name: Denise
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: staten island, ny, USA
Sent: Thu November 13 2003 04:06 PM
Last week my partner and I went to dinner at a local favorite and we were both struck by the music playing. For the first time ever, the both of us asked the waiter "who is this?" Not knowing, he inquired, and told us it was Eva Cassidy and the album was Songbird. My partner came home with Live At Blues Alley tonight and we were blown away. I immediately ran a web search to find out more about Eva and found out that Eva past on in 1996. We both could not believe how we are absolutely hooked with someone we were not familiar with before and knowing that she was taken far too soon is absolutely shocking. Well, we are just "beginners" and will hold on and cherish every "new" song we here by her.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri November 14 2003 02:47 AM
For anyone who is interested and living in the Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, the Multiplex cinemas at The Printworks in the City Centre are having a special pre-release date screening of "Love Actually" on Sunday 16 September. The timings are 1930, 2000 and 2030. The moview is officially released on Friday 21 November. Jenny
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 November 14 2003 02:52 AM
Can only agree with Les in Devon and the Old Togmeister - Katie Melua is well worth a listen - I am pretty sure Eva would have been a little embarrased to hear what Katie says about her at the very start of the Video on the Call off the Search CD. " Eva Cassidy is my number one favourite - its not just that voice - its what Eva does with her voice" I am sure Eva would wish us to listen to other artist and support them - Regulars to the site will know my feelings about Eva, the ECB and their music - that has not changed one little bit - As Laura keeps reminding us - there will never be another Eva Cassidy - but there will be someone else. Katie's own words dedicated to Eva in Faraway Voice are so fitting in memory of Eva and her music. Good luck Katie and thank you for promoting Eva - what a duet you would have made. Kind regards to all Eva fans.
Name: Pauline
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: London UK
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 04:40 AM
EVA HAD ONE OF THE MOST PURE VOICES I HAVE EVER HEARD. I AM SENDING A COPY TO MY FRIEND IN FLORIDA WHO HAS NEVER HEARD OF HER SO SHE TOO CAN ENJOY WHAT I HAVE BEEN ENJOYING FOR MONTHS.
Name: eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: TIME AFTER TIME
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Queensbury, W,Y uk
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 05:05 AM
Eva Cassidy has a classical voice in every sence of the word,out of the tragic came purity.
Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: can't choose one
Home town/city and country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 05:05 AM
I was intrigued by the earlier message about Jenny Lind's and Eva's similarity and looked into her story. It is much more than physical similarity - her success, the audience reactions, and her personality all are very similar to Eva's. From a web site I found: "Jenny Lind was the first Swedish mega-star, famous for her exquisitely expressive singing and her incredible vocal technique, for her moving, intense role interpretations, for her sincere and natural, unassuming ways. But the Swedish Nightingale was also famous for her generous contributions to charity, whether it be to help underpaid musicians or to help orphans or impoverished people; she donated huge amounts of money during her lifetime in altruistic acts." And a couple of excerpts from some of the reviews written about Jenny Lind in the 1800s... "For those people who listen not only with the ear but also with their innermost souls, Miss Lind's performance is something quite extraordinary, something we have never before been witness to and which in all likelihood will not happen again." "This Swedish girl is indeed original from top to toe. She does not appear in an ordinary light, but in the magic radiance of the northern lights. Her singing is stunningly pure and true; above all I admire her piano passages, which are so ineffably enchanting." (I think of Eva's Guitar work) "Important elements of her character were also her boundless energy and perseverance, and her insistence on exactness." "She could render a part with such pregnancy and emotional expression that rehearsals sometimes had to be interrupted so that the chorus and orchestra musicians could dry their tears!" Like "Anon" said "this may sound a little weird"...but...hmmmm, isn't that interesting!
Name: Kaizen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time, Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: maybe... Stay, or I can only be me
Home town/city and country: Alr / SPAIN
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 05:08 AM
Greetings from Spain... I've just read some messages here in the guestbook, and some words, ideas are repeated constantly. PURE, BEAUTY, TOUCH, FEEL, GIFT, AMAZING,... That's true. Eva was all that. I could add some new words to the list, but it would be simply unfair. She IS much more. Here is one sonnet I wrote when Eva came to me... nearly two years ago. I've tried to translate it into English. ATLANTIC (to Eva Cassidy) Atlantic is the voice of the blue sea that whispers oh so quietly that it's nearly worse the loneliness than withstand pain, ingratitude Atlantic is the anguish of youth that turns you back to reality with worried voice of coldness and unfulfilled desire of longitude Migrain of delight is her vocation Intruder of the sin in paradise who shares her original legacy Golden emotional melody Don't you even try to describe cause defining her is just unfair. ATLANTICA (a Eva Cassidy) Atlántica es la voz del mar azul Que nos susurra con tranquilidad Que es casi peor la soledad Que soportar dolor e ingratitud Atlántico el dolor de juventud que te devuelve a la realidad con voz inquieta de su frialdad y ansia insatisfecha de longitud Migraña de placer por vocación intrusa del pecado en tu jardín que deja su legado original Melodía dorada de emoción no intentes ni siquiera describir, pues sólo definir ya es limitar. Dedicated to Eva and everybody here. Thank you very much. I love you Eva. Enrique.
Name: Brother Bear
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Home town/city and country: Dallas, Texas
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 06:23 AM
I recently discovered a notation that my favorite person in the whole world wrote and gave to me several years ago before God took her. It was from my sister who died of cancer in 2001. It was a simple request that I find a song called Over the Rainbow, by Eva Cassidy. Today, I've located the Songbird album and am on my way to purchase it. I'm finally going to honor my sister's request of me. From visiting this Web-site of Eva's, I'm sure it will bring many tears to finally hear something that seemed to mean so much to my best friend. I love you "Bess of All" Jeannie....
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 07:55 AM
More about Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale. Go to: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/sep11.html. Scroll down to the Mathew Brady picture of her taken while she was touring the U.S. and click on to enlarge. She does bear a striking, almost haunting, resemblance to Eva.
Name: Lynda Deary
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Home town/city and country: Salt Lake City Utah
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 08:35 AM
I first heard of Eva in a college class almost two years ago. It was a mind body conection class, were we were learning that day, how much our sole is conected with our body...even by just hearing someone's voice, we could feel their sole.We listend to Sting's "Fields of Gold," and I had already loved that song, but next we listend to Eva's version...and I cried. (I hear that is a common reaction). I could feel the strength of her sole through that song. My college profeser told us of her story, and I have never forgot her voice. Sometimes when I am sad, I can still hear her singing, and for a while I forgot her name, and I have been searching for her name for months now...And today I am one of the happiest people arround, because I refound Eva. Thankyou for haveing this site.
Name: Rachel
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Sent: Fri November 14 2003 10:06 AM
Here is where I found the quotes below on Jenny Lind and many many more similarities revealed that I did not mention just because of the space...but in case any others have an interest. http://www.sweden.se/templates/FactSheet____5789.asp
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Kaizen's Sonnet
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Sent: Fri November 14 2003 11:56 AM
Kaizen in Spain - It is an accomplishment to write a sonnet. To then translate it from the original Spanish into English must have been a labor of love. You are to be congratulated.
Name: #1 fan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: Dallas, TX
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 11:12 PM
Dear Eva, I finally discovered your music, and fell helplessly in love. Your voice moves me like no other... some songs like "Fields of Gold" move me to tears, while others like "Wayfaring Stranger" just plain move me! Your talent is absolutely amazing... the incapacitating power in your voice, the unbelievable skill that comes so naturally, the versatility that knows no limits, even the sheer range you have... I'm convinced no one has or ever will quite match it. You sing one type of music and we think we're hearing the pioneer of that field... you sing a rendition and we think we're hearing the song for the first time. At first I was so excited. You see, I just recently started pursuing my interest in music, and well, I just found my favorite artist! I want more and more of your music. However, I quickly find that it's limited, and I am utterly devastated. You didn't even realize how good you were before you were taken. I then learn that besides your abilities, you were such an endearing, incredible person as well. You loved life... beauty, sunsets and walks, your family and friends. You were so talented in so many other ways, too. Yet, you were so humble, and singing was just another love of your life. So I play these few songs over and over, and I have to ask why such a beautiful person had to leave so early. It cannot only be that you would have never of stood for all the fame that was inevitably coming... I must conclude that we just did not deserve you. What you did give us, we are blessed to have and will cherish always... but as for you, I like to imagine that you are somewhere better than here, where perhaps you have joined the choir of angels, "spanning across the universe." Your #1 fan
Name: Joop.
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 03:25 AM
Rachel and Blake Lewis , maybe I do something wrong but it's impossible to call up the internet pages you both mention for information about "Jenny Lind" . You can contact me via personal e-mail. Thanx !
Name: Maria
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 04:51 AM
I admire Eva because she did what she wanted and she sang the songs that SHE liked to sing. No record company could decide what she should do. But ... it's a shame that a talented singer as Eva didn't have a brake through when she was alive. I love Eva's singing, especially the live ones, because I think she gives just a little more in public. Thanks for a really good web-site!
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Athens, Alabama
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 06:40 AM
Here is a quick and easy way to listen to a Real Player Audio of the NPR Tribute. It's so nice. http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/archives/asc14/index.html#cassidy
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 07:34 AM
Plz join: http://www.bfreebies.com?referer=HeavenlyCharm
Name: Blake Lewis
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 07:58 AM
To Joop: you might try adding www to the link to Jenny Lind: http://www.memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/sep11.html. If that does not work, maybe someone more proficient than I could help. The link does work here in U.S. I'm using AOL. Hope this works for you. You might try google to find another picture.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 09:13 AM
Maria - Sweden How very true are your words. Eva made up her own mind about what she was prepared to perform. She was a no-compromise professional whose art meant more to her than dollar bills. She is the consummate performer and my heroine. The best female vocalist by miles and a truly sincere and superlative performer. What a refreshing change this makes in today's get-rich "average-talent" society where every new name vocalist is billed as "this bright and wonderful new talent" who turns out to be, like the rest, just another good singer. Almost on a weekly basis, TV commercials are singing the praises of "this wonderful new talent". The list is as long as my arm. These people actively seek fame and push themselves forward by whatever means possible. The truth is, they don't have outstanding talent, just good voices. Eva has an extraordinary talent but she chose obscurity. Her gift was always there. If she had chosen differently, she would have reached the top of the pile with little effort but would she have been happy? We can guess but we will never really know. All we do know is that she wasn't prepared to sell out and that's what makes her so very special. The idea that her voice could be bought reviled her, and so it should. She had values on which there is no price, no price at all. Alas, there are not many artists or record companies around with Eva's integrity. How I wish there were for the sake of Eva's legacy. I regret that the dollar bill is still king in the music industry. How very sad this makes me for Eva's exceptional talent. Love you Eva, always Jenny
Name: Deborah
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Home town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 10:21 AM
I just wanted to pop on to say that Eva's on the radio (CBC - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) in Canada! :) "That just goes to show you, that Eva Cassidy's voice lives on after death" is what the DJ just said.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 11:10 AM
WOW thats all i can say about her she is so talented and i wish that i could of met her. Her songs are so relaxing and so well WOW... i don't know what else to say but welll done to all her family and friends and surporters to make her memory stay with us and her talent heard THanks Sarah x x x
Name: Jessica
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Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 11:38 AM
"That depends on whether you count Iceland." Since when is not Iceland a part of Europe?
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 02:54 PM
It depends on if you mean "European Union" or "European Continent" or what. There are several ways to define Europe.
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 06:49 PM
Is GREENLAND part of the European continent?
Name: Michael de Vries
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird & counting
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Favourite favourites: I know you by heart & Time is a healer and S.O.T.R
Home town/city and country: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 11:15 PM
Words cannot describe the emotions that engulf me when I listen to Eva sing. I have heard the orginal artist's versions of some of "her" songs... they don't compare to Eva's interpretation nor do they take you to that place only Eva can take you to.... somewhere over the rainbow
Name: Steve
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Home town/city and country: York
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 02:21 AM
To listen to Richard Curtis the writer and director of the movie 'Love Actually' in real streaming audio, go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 Launch the 'Listen Again' player and click on 'Parkinson on Sunday'. Richard is on in the second hour and gives his reason for including Eva's Songbird in the soundtrack.
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 November 16 2003 02:26 AM
I quote from Iceland's official web portal: "Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe" (http://www.iceland.org/history_people.html). That it isn't part of continental Europe is irrelevant: Britain isn't part of continental Europe, Ireland isn't part of continental Europe, as Denmark consists largely of islands, most of Denmark isn't part of continental Europe either. The Faroe Island are considered part of Europe, Greenland isn't; instead it belongs geographically to North America, although it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Membership of the (corrupt) European Union also is not relevant. Both Iceland and Greenland could have become members of the union, but wisely (IMHO) chose not to do so. Note that although Greenland is not geographically part of Europe, it could have stayed in the union after it was granted home rule by Denmark, which is itself a member of the EU, though with as little enthusiasm as Britain. To sum up: Europe is not just the European continent, and Europe is not the EU.
Name: pd
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 03:30 AM
Hi Laura has very kindly mentioned the BBC's Children In Need Appeal which is looming this Friday the 21st...No doubt Mr Wogan will get more than his fair share of requests for Eva so contact all the LOCAL BBC Radio stations near to you , pledge your money and request an Eva track, bid for any ' Eva items ' etc that may crop up....It is a great cause that assists under privileged and disadvantaged children... cheers to all.. P d. ps Come on England !!!!
Name: Debbie McKee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them I have heard!!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Lannarkshire, Scotland
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 06:51 AM
I first heard of Eva about a year ago on a documentary programme on sky tv. It was a real sad story of such a couragous and talented young woman. I have bought 3 cd's and they simply blow me away. I have also just finished the book "Songbird", and I was really toched by it. I simply cannot understand why someone so young and full of life and talent had to be taken so young! There must have been something or someone really special waiting for her on the other side. All my love go out to Eva's family and friend's and I only hope they have all found piece and are happy in thier lives. Thanks for this web site, it is a pleasure to read. Keep up the good work everyone. Love Debbie
Name: Jemma Truss
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: England, Dorset
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 08:04 AM
Her life on Earth may have ended but she will always be remembered for her courage and beautiful angelic voice shes been a real inspiration to me (as I love to sing) She really is one true songbird.
Name: steve shreeve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: grimsby/ n.e.lincolnshire/uk
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 09:21 AM
To the best singer of all time thank you
Name: Emma
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: love them all
Home town/city and country: Glos
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 09:41 AM
If only i had a voice like that. She has the most amazing voice I've ever heard. She is by far my favourite singer of all time, but i also like the way she changes the songs to make them her own. Beautiful. God bless you Eva
Name: David Fowler
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them (OTR)
Home town/city and country: Chester, UK
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 10:56 AM
It was several years ago when I first saw a black & white video of Eva performing 'Over The Rainbow' on a TV program. I can't explain the feelings that came over me, listening to her. I'm listening to her now on a CD on the PC, and the tears are streaming... the emotions she evokes, the memories she conjures up in my early years... why, oh why, does God have to take the good ones so early? God bless you Eva. Dave
Name: Aloisio Silveira
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early Morning Rain
Home town/city and country: Sao Paulo / Brazil
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 12:10 PM
I've took contact w/ her work only right now. It's worthwhile once If I'll live one more day, it's enough ! Thank You for all effort did for the art and the emotion. Your work will stay here into my soul forever
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun November 16 2003 12:34 PM
I have just returned home from watching "Love Actually". The highlights of the movie for me were Norah Jones' "Turn Me On", Eva's "Songbird" (quite an "interesting" scene in the movie for Eva's contribution) and Kelly Clarkson's "The Trouble With Love", title song of the movie. I see Kelly's track being a big hit in the UK following the official release of the movie on 21 November. It's a great track. No doubt the movie will be a tremendous success but I was completely bored throughout. Too much hype and not enough substance. Nowhere near as good as 4 Weddings... Eva and Norah both managed about 2 minutes but I do believe there was enough time for those who were not familiar with the tracks to be caught up in the melodies. The soundtrack cd will do well but I won't be buying a copy. Jenny
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Sent: Sun November 16 2003 02:07 PM
"Strange" discussion about Europe ? There is only ONE correct way to define Europe and that is that Europe is a continent(defined part of the world). The Eastern border is the Ural in Russia and everything on the "continent" plus the islands that are named by Henrik in the West of Europe plus the Açores(Portugal)and Spitsbergen(Svalbard)Norway is the geographical Europe. The EC has nothing to do with that. Are Canada, Mexico or Brazil not "American" countries because many people name the USA, America ? Blake Lewis: thanks for your info, but it still won't go ! The internet-site of Rachel is now working OK so I got my info about Jenny Lind .
Name: Sharessa Tackett
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them are exquisite
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Water is Wide, Do Lord, OTR, Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Byron, MI USA
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 08:29 PM
Like all of you that have written in about Eva's music I feel the same way. But, we have to remember that we may have never have heard of Eva's music if she had never passed. Please forgive me I don't mean that in any disrespect, but when I ordered her book before it was sold in the U.S. she was so determined to sing her music her way, and was never worried about signing a contract or categorizing herself. I admire that in her incredibly. Since she was so adament on singing her songs, her way, I have the highest respect for her. There never will be another singer like her, well as long as we are on this earth anyway. Maybe in the next 100-200 years possibly. I want to thank Hugh and Barbara Cassidy from the bottom of my heart for allowing them to share the magnificant voice of their daughter. I do believe that Eva knows how successful she has become and she is smiling down on all of us who cherish her beautiful voice. Then again I can see her in heaven directing the other angels and being the perfectionist that she was, making the music in Heaven sound even more heavenly than it already is. I can understand why so many people ask why she had to leave us before she became famous. But, like in her book she felt that she couldn't completely be free in her earthy body. She once said that she couldn't be a spirit until she left her earthy body. Well she is a spirit that remains in all of us who love her music. SHE IS A PART OF ALL OF US!! I know she wanted to live. I so wished she would have. But, we can't question God because He saw something that we don't know and He took His angel in His time. I know one day I will meet her in Heaven and I want to walk up to her and personally thank her for giving this gift to us while we were here on earth awaiting our time to see the Lord. I can't wait until the day where for eternity I can hear her voice. What a way to depart this world, knowing we will see our Savior, our loved ones and Eva. Just as she was known on earth is how we will know and love her in Heaven. God Bless the Cassidy family and they are always in my prayers. Hugh and Barb, may God continue to give you strength to help you go on. We never know when it is our turn to go, but until then we have this angelic voice to listen to for the rest of our lives. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart for sharing your beautiful gift with us. God Bless, Sharessa Tackett
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 08:48 PM
Our two new girl singers are beginning to make an impact. Katie Melur has been invited to appear in the forthcoming Royal Variety Performance alongside the likes of Pavarotti and Gloria Estefan. I know many feel the show is a bit yucky, but it's still quite an honour for a young lady who has barely started her singing career! Alex Parks will also be appearing alongside the stars, in the BBC TV Children in Need TV programme next Friday, and has been asked to play a baddie in the next James Bond movie - I predicted she could make it as an actress in this guest book a few weeks ago. She hasn't decided yet - I guess she is worried about being diverted from her singing career. And I don't rule out acting for Katie either. Both girls can show emotion so readily. These are not two rock chicks, but dedicated ladies singing proper songs! Both say they are being encouraged by their record companies to experiment with different styles of singing. This came as a big surprise to Alex in particular - she thought she would be forced into a particular pigeonhole. Has the industry at last learnt from its mistakes with Eva?
Name: Les
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Sent: Sun November 16 2003 10:16 PM
While I am raving on about new talent, spare a thought for another 19-year old, Delta Goodrem, the best of the singers to emerge from the Aussie soap'Neighbours' (and this includes Kylie Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia). Her first album has been in the UK top 20 for months now, while other big singers have come and gone. She is bringing out a Christmas single, John Lennon's 'Happy Xmas (The War is Over)'. She has had permission from Yoko Ono to change the words to 'let the war be over'. She is undergoing chemotherapy for Hodgkins Disease at present, and deserves our blessing. Heaven would be Alex, Delta and Katie at the top of the UK Christmas chart - I don't care which order (plus Eva, of course, what about OTR as a single?).
Name: Dean Murrell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at Blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Brisbane Australia
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 10:20 PM
I heard this lady today on an mp3 from a mate in the states. I immediately went out and brought the CD. I cannot put into words the emotion this lady envokes with her interpretation and complete singing ability. I applaud you where ever you are, and my only sadness is that I can never see you sing live.....
Name: Chris Hanson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow (still)
Home town/city and country: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 04:32 AM
Having been a long time Eva fan, I was blown away when one of our national TV stations broadcast "The Eva Cassidy Story" last Saturday night. Ironically, Eva has had very little radio air-play down here in South Africa so I was surprised they'd broadcast a programme on someone who wasn't a "house hold" name. Maybe now Eva will enjoy the kind of recognition she deserves in this neck of the woods. Best regards, Chris - South Africa.
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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 06:42 AM
Re previous postings: I hope I'm not offending anyone here, but dragging a 'Neighbours' soap starlet into the Eva gstbk is not a complimentary thing to do. It's bad enough having her viewed as an integral part of Wogan's Togdom without dragging the soap brigade along. Eva Cassidy should be discussed with the same reverence reserved for Franklin and co., not TV lightweights. The association with Hugh Grant is perilous too. There is a danger here of a colossus like Eva being hijacked by the MOR brigade. What a tragedy that would be.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 07:41 AM
Chris Hanson - Jo'burg, South Africa I am interested in knowing, was the Eva Cassidy story specially produced by South African TV or was it an import. ABC Nightline News, USA, produced their own programme a couple of years back, also called the Eva Cassidy story. Even before ABC Nightline, the ITV commercial channel in the UK produced an excellent documentary about Eva's sensational voice. The UK fans were instrumental in bringing Eva to the attention of the world. We are very proud indeed that all of our efforts are, at last, finally bearing fruit. May I ask, what was covered in the programme, i.e. the Songbird album, Somewhere Over The Rainbow and subsequent albums. Did you think that the programme gave a fair representation of what we fans think about Eva and her extraordinary musical talent? Let's hope that more countries follow South Africa in recognising Eva's uniqueness. Jenny
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 07:57 AM
Anonymous of 1242 I take it that you are not referring to Chris Hanson's message to which I responded. Les of Ivybridge - I'm not sure that I would agree with your idea of a Christmas blessing, but anyone suffering from Hodgkin's Disease (cancer of the lymphatic system) and is willing to support a good cause has my vote. I wish Delta well and a successful recovery. God bless. Jenny
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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 08:30 AM
So what if the "MOR brigade" (which I take to mean "middle of the road" musically") comes to appreciate Eva Cassidy as the remarkable singer we all know her to be? Jane Austen's novels are not diminished by the fact that they are enjoyed by the Harlequin Romance crowd as well as the intelligentsia. The novels are what they are. Were Jane Austen still alive and writing, and were she to adapt her style and plots to accommodate the preferences of the more low-brow readers, that would be a different issue. Eva is not going to start singing "that pop crap" no matter which radio personalities champion her music or which popular stars appear in movies that have her songs in the soundtracks. Don't confuse obscurity with quality. The world would be a better place if everybody had a chance to hear more of Eva Cassidy's singing. Let's encourage this, and just as a rising tide floats all boats, let's allow Eva's beauty and magic to improve everybody's lives.
Name: Rienz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: KL/Malaysia
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 04:12 PM
Eva's voice is so soulful and innocent. I must say the genius of her still lives after all this while. It is sad that I had only known of her after her passing, but the music lives in us. I know this is repetitive but what else is there for me to say.
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW
Home town/city and country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 05:34 PM
Let me break the tension for a while to say I now have my American Tune disc. And yes, True Colors is the most awesome song for me in the whole album. But man, I love her rendition of God Bless the Child this time. It's more relaxed than the first one, and bluesy. Now I have 8 of her albums, and i just received a call last week that the Pieces of a Dream album which i ordered from one of the stores here is now available for pick up. (i have heard of her 2 songs there, and i think they're just fine, but hey! im not a true fan if i dont have all of her albums.) i'l be visiting my parents in norfolk in the first quarter next year, and i'll make sure that i'll drop by at Blues Alley and pay tribute to THE PLACE. i WISH i could meet some of the guys here who are around the area during my visit. (and also, so that i may not get lost finding THE PLACE.)
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW
Home town/city and country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 05:41 PM
ps. just had an idea and im quite thrilled about this. but just maybe, when im there, i could have my LABA disc signed by any present band members (or anybody connected to Eva) and of course, my idol, Laura. wow! that would really be a treasure for me. to Samara, amen to you when you say Eva's rendition of BOTW is the best! it really is. i describe the song as Sensuality in Spirituality (or the other way around, whichever) - a rare combination indeed.
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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 11:34 PM
RE: 2:30 p.m., 17th Nov, 2003 'middle of the road' I strongly agree with this view. Eva is about inclusivity of those who find her, and exclusivity is just getting caught up in ego nonsense.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Tue November 18 2003 12:37 AM
Re: Anonymous messages 1242PM, 2.30PM, 8.21PM (17 Nov) and 6.48AM (18 Nov) For over 3 years I have watched Eva rise from virtual obscurity into almost cult status. I personally don't believe that Eva's gift should be reserved entirely for the pleasure of the intelligentsia, as implied in message 1242PM (17th) and dismissed in message 2.30PM (17th). In fact, it is more likely than not that the hoi polloi have raised Eva's profile within the music industry because they have bought her albums in the millions. For sure, one thing that can't be changed is the quality of Eva's music. Thank goodness for that. It doesn't make one iota of difference who listens, the measure of Eva's talent will never be diminished by the class of her audience. Having said that, the class of audience could indeed lead to inferior recordings being released because it could well be perceived by the record company that the "audience" is not discerning enough to recognise the difference between non-descript pop music (MOR) and "class" music. Eva is class music. Essentially, a CLASS of her own music. In my honest opinion, American Tune is not a good album and the quality of tracks are not up to the once-expected very high standard of earlier cd albums. So, am I part of the intelligentsia that sets itself apart from the hoi polloi because I think I know more about music than the masses. I don't believe so, I am merely comparing the quality of Eva's earlier cds with the more recent releases, in particular the American Tune album and the YTMBA/OTR single. Did the record company make a decision to release certain tracks because they thought them worthy of bearing Eva's now prestigious name or because they thought they would sell? Eva fans can make up their own minds on this one. Eva's audience, whatever its "class", cannot change the standard of Eva's performance. It can however determine the quality or standard of track chosen for release. Herein lies the rub. The more the hoi polloi want, the more diluted the quality of material, something I believe is evidenced in the American Tune album. I think the record company had a brainstorm when a decision was made on the YTMBA/OTR single, what other reason could there possibly be for such a shambles. It's a Catch 22 situation. "Sell and be damned". There is an insatiable appetite for Eva material of that I am in no doubt. However, the supply of readily available high quality material to meet that demand remains to be seen. I believe my thinking lies somewhere between anonymous messages 1242PM/8.21PM and anonymous messages 2.30PM/6.48AM(18). I know this message is lengthy but I would like to add a point. There may have been a time when I yearned for Eva to get a big break, something to make her joyous gift known to others. It wasn't that long ago that only UK fans were aware of Eva's magic. The idea way back that she would be included on the soundtrack of a potentially successful movie seemed far away. Now, it's a whole new ball game. Richard Curtis is no fool. I saw him being interviewed last week about Love Actually when he stated that this was his last "falling in love" film. Thank goodness for that because he has clearly lost the plot. Love Actually is nothing more than a make-money-movie on the back of the wonderful 4 Weddings.... By including artists like Eva and Norah on the soundtrack, Curtis confidently expects to pick up a whole new audience of soundtrack buyers. Let's face it, if I am willing to sit through almost 21/2 hours of dross, then anything is possible. I did just that to hear wonderful Eva singing a track that I already have. My love of Eva has made me do all kinds of things. Make no mistake, it is now Eva's name that helps to sell, that's why there are so many wannabee imitations around. Jenny
Name: Maria Nye - Gibbons
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Country legends
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tennesse Waltz
Home town/city and country: Rusthall, Tunbridge wells
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 03:10 AM
i think that Eva cassidy has a wonderful voice and i am going to try for stars in their eyes as Eva, i can sit on the end of my bed and listen to the same song for ever. my dog fonzereeli the ginger lurcher and my calico kitten mitsy will fall to sleep with me listening to that song. i love the way that Eva can get her voice so high and i am begging to sound like her alot i love to listen to the tennesse waltz because it makes me feel wanted i don't know how but the song is just relaxing. i would love to be a country singer as i am only fourteen and every single on of my Cd's are country or the sixties. thank ypou for reading Maria xxx
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 03:49 AM
This list changes freqeuntly-so here goes. At www.peoplesound.com/offers/index.htm now there is a link to find out more about Katie Melua and a contest (especially for the UK fans, of course).
Name: Lydia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: westyorkshire
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 04:34 AM
I got an email off a man called Graham who has read my email/ message what i sent last time. I was so shocked to hear from someone because i didn't think anyone would read it. He said some really nice things about Eva that touched me and it just shows that the people on this message board do care for Eva and her family and that they don't think it's some kind of joke. We are all there for Eva and her family and we will miss her very much. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN EVA!!!!!
Name: Bill Thompson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Rochester, NY USA
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 02:45 PM
Hey everybody, I first heard Eva and learned her story on Friday March 24, 2000 at about 5PM. As you might guess, for someone with a less than perfect memory, it was a life changing experience. At that time I found this guestbook, wrote something in it, and kept reading it daily. There were a few entries each day and they were almost all kind and civil. Not many people knew about Eva but people who were discovering her were awed and humble. We all felt that many more people should know about this incredible person and over the years this has happened. I find it interesting to read so many recent comments that Eva hasn't had a fair shake in the record biz. I look at it very differently. I've seen days when Eva was at number one on several charts. I've seen her hold the 6 top spots on Amazon's chart in the US. I'm told she's sold some 5 million albums! I used to be pretty active in the live concert business and strangely enough Eva has led me back there. Hearing her music and reading about the early adventures with her band woke something up in me and I got re-involved. I'm now working with an aspiring young country-pop singer and her band. She happens to be very good but we're paying our dues big-time! No money, long hours, clubs where no one cares to listen, many frustrations! (She's also a big Eva Cassidy fan!) From our point of view, Eva has made the big-big time and she's in the top .0001% on the success curve of everyone out there. There are many, many brilliant musicians you've never heard of and they'd love to have success at Eva's current level. Please don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Eva Cassidy fan and I try to promote her whenever I can. She's been one of the biggest inspirations in my life. But she's already succeeded beyond her wildest dreams and done it on her own terms. My only real regret is that she's not here to see it but, you know, its possible she sees it very clearly and its also possible it doesn't mean a lot to her. Who knows? One irony not lost on me is that I believe that one reason Eva tried to avoid commercial success was precicely to avoid some of the rancor I now read in this guestbook. I think some of this stuff would embarrass her greatly so...think of what Eva would have wanted. Above all she'd probably want us to all be nice to one another. -- Bill
Name: Blake Lewis
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Home town/city and country: Baltimore, Md., USA
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 08:31 PM
To Bill Thompson: A really excellent post, wonderfully stated. Best of luck with your promotional endeavors.
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Athens, ALabama
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 01:18 AM
To Jenny - UK I drove into work this morning listening to American Tune. Your opinion might be valid to someone with a studio trained ear, but I loved every song, and am blessed to have another opportunity to hear that incredible voice, and her beautiful guitar work. I could care less if it's "not up to the earlier CD's from a politically correct digital mix standpoint.
Name: Adrianne Sosanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow and In The Garden (written by Sting) (?)
Home town/city and country: Los Angeles, California USA
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 09:21 AM
I'm one of those who pulled over in my car after hearing Eva Cassidy sing on our local AM station, KSURF who gratefully play many of her songs. I was so sick of hearing Over the Rainbow because it's been done so many times, but her rendition is beyond incredible. In fact, one of the singers from American Idol sang it in an exact interpretation of Eva's with only guitar accompaniment. It's ironic that she has recorded some of my favorite songs of all time, including American Tune. She had excellent taste in choosing her repertoire and although her voice has been silenced, I'm glad we'll always be able to hear her recordings.
Name: Glynne
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Sent: Wed November 19 2003 10:49 AM
Jenny please could you tell me what was the "ITV commercial channel in the UK documentary" called? I haven't heard of one that was PRIOR to the ABC Nightline News USA one - many thanks in advance. By the way I also have to disagree with you about "American Tune" - it is now my favourite album.
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Sent: Wed November 19 2003 10:58 AM
Steve - Athens - Greece I readily accept that in an egalitarian society you are entitled to your opinions just as I am entitled to mine. Please continue to enjoy listening to Eva. Have a nice day.
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Sent: Wed November 19 2003 11:01 AM
To.Bill Thompson, EXACTLY. thank you.
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: Wed November 19 2003 11:49 AM
To Bill Thompson - you have encapsulated what Eva is all about and what Eva would have wished us all to do. You mention being awed and humble - My dear Morag and I experienced these emotions when we visited Washington recently - through this website we met a group of people who can only be described as eptimosing what Eva Cassidy's ideals and thoughts were - these people knew Eva - for Morag and I it was was such a humbling experience. Bill - your irony was not lost - Eva would be embarassed with some of the rancour which emerges from the Guestbook and she would have preferred people to be kind and gentle to one another. The inspiring aspect of the people we met was that they never displayed any hint of self indulgance or asked the question look what I have done for Eva - what have you done attitude - no they work away quietly and with great dignity - in keeping with Eva's wishes. A lesson for us all perhaps. Like many Eva fans I can recall that day when I heard "that voice" for the first time - Morag changed my life for the better that day 2 years ago - Lucky to have the chance to love 2 ladies in different ways. Eva Cassidy has brought much comfort and love to so many people - each having their own personal thoughts on how they perceive how Eva has helped them through their personal experience - this is how it should be. I for one treasure every recording Eva ever made who am I to make any comment on how "perfect" it sounds- it is a moment of history which will never be repeated - these recording by Eva, Chris, Lenny, Raice and Keith will become part of the legacy of Eva and the ECB - sit back and enjoy - let Eva take you to a place you have neve been - there will be no other Eva Cassidy. To Aileen & Eric in Washington - your kindness will never be forgotten by Morag & I - We know you will keep the faith - to those people we met who I do not wish to name ( you know why) - you will remain in Morag & I's thoughts as long as Eva's music will be played. Finally to Laura & Eva - 2 remarkable people - Eva made the flame - Laura keeps the flame burning.
Name: Patxi Freytez
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: madrid/ spain
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 11:54 AM
My brother Rafaél leaves in 1997. The same sickness. The same end.But now i feel much better. There´s a wonderful voice involving his sleep. And I´m sure they are good friends and sing together. Above the clouds. Over the rainbow. God bless both. And you all... Hags and regards from Spain.
Name: Kathy Burns
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Wheeling, WV U.S.A.
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 01:26 PM
My son has testicular cancer. My eldest daughter has cervical cancer. My second daughter has breast cancer. This beutiful young woman's songs have touched my heart. She is, indeed, singing with the angels. I am blessed to have found her music to comfort me.
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sussex, England
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 02:08 PM
Hello to all new Eva followers (you're in for a treat) and old Eva followers (proof that once hooked.............). I just wish to add to the tributes to Bill Thompson for saying something that needs saying once in a while in the Guestbook. What makes the world a more interesting place is that when necessary we can agree to disagree. What makes it a positive place is that we are constructive rather than negative in our comments. And what makes it downright wonderful to be in this world is if we all, despite our differences, can get along - with a little humour thrown in for good measure. Some recent contributors have stated that they believe Eva's output is diminishing in quality as a result of poor track choices and over-exposure. Personally, I don't think the likes of Aretha, Marvin, Sinatra, Elvis, Streisand, etc., have diminished from over exposure or commercial exploitation over the years. A voice is a voice is a voice. Quality is quality is quality. Yes, they've sung some pop crap, yes they chose the wrong record label/movie role along the way and yes, they almost certainly sang the wrong song for their voice (although I don't recall Aretha ever putting a foot wrong!). It's called exposure and with exposure comes the inevitable mistake along the way. If Eva were still with us she may well have made some mistakes along the way, just as Chris Biondo may have done had she chosen to stay with him as her producer (as if she wouldn't!). The record company has undoubtedly collaborated with Eva's parents on the choice of songs, so if the choice is good enough for them, it should be good enough for everyone. It may not be perfect but I like that - I would sacrifice pure sound quality any day for a bit of authenticity and truth in the performance. Love it or leave it, what the American Tune album has done is shine a little more light on the amazing repertoire of Eva Cassidy. Eva is not around to rejoice or complain, but I hazard a guess she would not want her legacy in any other hands than her parents. If she was anything like me I wouldn't always agree with their choices but I would always respect their good intentions. As always, thanks to Laura for giving us the best website bar none.
Name: Eliz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Liverpool, UK
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 04:23 PM
My feelings towards Eva's music are very emotional, but I now listen and enjoy her songs very much. My mum died of cancer two yrs ago and my sister gave her songbird just before she died. At the time i thought it a little insensitive as we all knew of the tragedy of Eva at such a young age. My mum loved the songbird CD although I used to joke that she had to as it was a present and she was too weak to get up and put another one on! She had immense strength and courage and dignity which allowed us to deal with losing her. Songbird was played at the funeral and for a long time I could not listen to any of the songs without losing the plot. But strangely not because my mum listened to them, but because certain songs evoked such strong emotions, I feel that she was able to sing some in a way that touched people so deeply, and gave new meaning to old songs.
Name: Brian
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Sent: Wed November 19 2003 11:52 PM
Glynne - The ITV documentary was called "Tonight With Trevor MacDonald" and the Eva item was part of one in a series of programmes.
Name: Jorge C. Darder
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Almeria/Spain
Sent: Thu November 20 2003 02:01 AM
Her angelic voice remained me the allure of our human condition. Thanks forever, Eva.
Name: Joe White
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Sent: Thu November 20 2003 04:07 AM
And so Laura - I have taken that piece of advice you once wisely passed onto me "Turn Eva up that little bit louder" - I have now.
Name: Pat d
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Thu November 20 2003 04:13 AM
hi..just to echo the thoughts of Bill Thompson really...his ' story ' is reflective of many who became disenchanted by either the music industry or indeed by the music itself....and who have been re invigorated in a positive way by Eva's work ( including her art work). Bill modestly declined to mention the tireless work he has done on behalf of Eva and it is terrific that now young, raw talent is benefiting too. To Jenny....we have known for a while now that the technical aspects to recent and possible future recordings is not exactly ' top notch '...this common knowledge leaves us with a choice of purchasing or not. Having said that it COULD just be that there is some stuff around that will ' blow your socks off '...mmmm Laura has indicated that sometimes posts crop up that would be better off in discussion forums...I agree..albeit I may have been guilty of such myself ( throws first stone !!!! ). I am reminded of a radio host we have over here who says ' why would you ring up to complain about a station....just listen to another ....'... Let us enjoy what is left of Eva's legacy...it is a goldmine. cheers to all.. pd
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Sent: Mon November 24 2003 08:59 AM
Eva you are the most beautiful thing in my life thank you
Name: Laura, your peace-loving webmaster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Whatever one is next
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Angel
Home town/city and country: Suburbs of Washington DC
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 09:02 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Guestbook is now open again. For those of you who enjoy in-depth discussions, I urge you to visit (and resuscuitate) any of the several Eva Cassidy discussion forums already available on the Internet. To locate them, visit http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/eva4.htm. Thank you.
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Sent: Mon November 24 2003 10:11 AM
Welcome back guestbook, Missed you. Harry.S. (Nottingham uk.)
Name: PeeMac
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 11:32 AM
The first time I heard that sweet, melodious voice, I was out shopping. Eva's was singing 'Over the Rainbow' and as her voice soared through the air waves, I was unable to move until the track had finished. As a singer and musician I ahve always been fascinated by the sound of the human voice and I don't think I will ever hear such an amazing clarity of tone and interpretation again. Eva's voice was a gift from God, and I am blessed to have shared with many others that truly remarkable, unmistakeable, heavenly sound...
Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Any/all
Home town/city and country: DC/USA
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 01:19 PM
I am glad to see the website back, and---reading between the lines---may I add a few words in support of our Tireless WebMaster ... LAURA! I think some postings got a little out of hand. Some regular readers might remember that I ceased posting at all for a few months when some responses became vitriolic and fanatical in nature. Of course, the vast majority of people who write here have only the best of intentions. (Long may you reign!) With the above in mind, please respect Laura's good intentions and gentle nature as she fulfills a genuine need and service for Eva's memory. All of us (me included) should think before we type! Very, VERY best wishes to all U.S. ECB fans for a happy, safe Thanksgiving. (And remember ... eat only Republican turkeys. They're fat, easy to catch and morally bereft ... no loss.) :-) :-) JUST KIDDING! Raice
Name: Codi Marsh
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: unsure (new fan!)
Home town/city and country: San Francisco
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 08:23 PM
I am genuinely heartbroken! I am 19, and recently started working in a record shop near san francisco. Music is my life-blood, and I love meeting, and haveing discussions with the different personalities that come into the shop...and enjoy checking out their musical suggestions. So anyhow, a customer strongly suggested listening to Eva. I was taken back by her amazing and soul stiring voice!! That was two days ago...what a tragedy to find out that she is no longer with us. I will continue to listen to, and suggest her music to everyone I know. Talent and passion like hers is not soon forgoten! peace to all
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 04:56 AM
Welcome back Guestbook....you were missed! As we here in the United States prepare to celebrate our traditional Thanksgiving Day, know that blessings and best wishes are sent to all Eva Cassidy fans everywhere! To our beloved Laura.., You are a blessing for any Eva Cassidy fan. Owing to your efforts and dedication, we are given an oasis where we can meet and be united in our love and appreciation for Eva and her music... Thank You dear webmaster!! On a personal note, the discovery of Eva Cassidy and her beautiful enchanting music has been one the most cherished blessings of my life, for which I will be forever thankful. Sandy
Name: Yves Fortin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Most of them
Home town/city and country: Montreal/Canada
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 05:54 AM
So please to have discover this artist, make me happy. "Mieux vaut tard que jamais". Quelle voix!!!
Name: Orville Lacowsciy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Broughton-on-Furness, England
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 07:28 AM
Fields of Gold is my favourite song ever, it stops me in my tracks whenever I play it. Thank you so much to anybody who has helped bring Eva's voice to the world and to me. Thank you!!!
Name: GordyB
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Edmonton, Canada
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 08:01 AM
Someone told me how good this Eva Cassidy was and that I should have a listen. As I worked on my computer with my headphones on, I found an Over the Rainbow MP3. so I played it while I typed my document. Normally when Im typing, the music in the headphones is just background music. I can listen to several songs without actually hearing them as I concentrate on my work. Eva's version of Over the Rainbow gripped me and demanded my attention. I had to stop and listen. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. What feeling. What emotion. What soul. At that point I became a huge Eva Cassidy fan. I listened to the song over and over (I still do). Then I read about the tragic events of her life. She and her music now have a special place in my heart and this website has a new fan for life.
Name: Tom Ricucci
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Love them all
Home town/city and country: Germantown,Maryland
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 08:19 AM
The first time i listen to her CD.I went out got all of them.This is a wonderful website.Keep up the good work.
Name: Roberto
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Chicago, Illinois
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 08:28 AM
A friend of mine asked to borrow the "Songbird" album. I had it for a couple of days, and finally decided to listen to it. I was doing some work on the computer when I started playing the CD. As I started listening, some kind of mysterious magnetism made me stop doing what I was working on, and Eva's voice infiltrated every single pore of my skin, and a complete dimension of reality had just settled in. I have no words to describe what this voice makes me feel. There is one thing I know for sure, it makes my soul sing! I am intuitively inspired to believe that her voice is a vehicle that makes us reach some kind of beautiful but unknown reality.
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: couldn't say
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: couldn't say
Home town/city and country: Nags Head, NC
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 12:29 PM
Wow, I only wish I couldve gotten to see this angel live in intimate concert. Her songs have enriched my life. Her soul was old. It knew. Really KNEW. I can't think of few else who matches that which she had. God rest her lovely soul. I'm sure she takes great pleasure in watching us stumble along.
Name: Philippa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Probably "You Take My Breath Away"
Home town/city and country: Bendigo, Australia
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 02:52 PM
Heard Chris talking on radio re "American Tune" release here. They played "Hallelujah, I Love Him So" I'm hooked - I bought 3 albums that day and have put some more on my Christmas list. Have played her music to anyone who has come to the house and am taking the albums to my (amateur and embryonic) singing group. Certain to instigate some sales! Laura, thanks so much for the site and links.
Name: Njera Amerahe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Entire Album
Home town/city and country: Los Angeles, CA
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 01:06 AM
I was introduced to Eva Cassidy this evening at a Karaoke store by the owner. Coincidentally. I was with my husband shopping for some music and I asked if there was a different rendition of "fever" than Peggy Lee's and she pulled the CD of "Imagine" by Eva and played it for me and suddenly I began to cry as I listened to this voice so beautiful, my tears turned to sobs as she finished and the CD played on and Eva's voice punched into my being. I could not stop the tears. People were staring as I am told, but I only heard this voice singing to me. I finally composed myself and we left the Karaoke store and went straight to a local record store and I found "Imagine" and "The Other Side" and will seek out the rest of her music. I was not crying for sorrow but grateful that I have the opportunity to finally know this lovely-voiced Eva and happy that she left such a wonderful legacy for me to discover at this time in my life. I am over-whelmed. I really needed to hear what I heard today. Thank God for her. God bless the people who worked with her and love her.
Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Wed November 26 2003 05:59 AM
I see there is another "Eva Cassidy Listener's Quiz". I've looked but can't find the scores for the "Almost Impossible Fiendishly Difficult Eva Cassidy Listener's Quiz" - the one that mentioned "furnace" noises. Well, I got 10/10 in that "Fiendishly Difficult Quiz" and am very proud of that fact. It was a tricky Quiz, but I did the research on Eva and got the 10 answers correct. I was told that I was an Expert on Eva Cassidy, something that I happen to be very very pleased about. Jenny Note from the Webmaster: Actually, the "fiendishly difficult" quiz hasn't yet changed. There are three Eva quizzes at present. -- LB
Name: Ruben Mendoza
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can"t choose I love them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: New York, NY, USA
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 09:17 AM
It is always amazing when we discover something completely new and can't get enough of it... I heard to Eva's wonderful voice about a year ago for the first time... since that moment I went out looking for her albums and got them all... She was more than a singer... she was the pure concept of a singer.... somebody who takes a song and interpretate it adding a piece of her heart to it... Every song sounds special and new when she sings it... There is not a version of Over the Rainbow comparable to Eva's... Since that is my favorite song of all times... I started collecting versions of it... that's how I discovered Eva Cassidy... Thank you Laura for keeping this page alive and helping us to know more about her!... thanks
Name: Rhonda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too difficult to choose
Home town/city and country: Blackburn Melbourne Australia
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 12:23 PM
I heard Eva today for the very first time when a friend gave me Imagine and American Tune for my birthday. Eva's sweet voice fills my soul, raises my spirits and envelops me with an abundance of joy,and tears. How blessed are we that she left such pure, honest and sensational music for us to enjoy forever? She allows us to live and dream the lyrics of a song - the original intention of all songwriters who pour themselves into the deep meaning of a song. Thank you Eva for taking me to a new level of enjoying beautiful songs in their purest sense. An Angel singing the Tennnessee Waltz in heaven - heavens gain, our loss.
Name: Dustyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ? Don't have all of them,yet!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of what I have so far.
Home town/city and country: Windber,PA
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 01:17 PM
The first time I heard Eva Cassidy I was amazed! My son's Aunt brought her cd up from NC. The Lord must be ecstatic to have her singing to him in heaven. I look forward to hearing more of her songs. It's great that her fans,friends and especially her family keep this alive for all of us to be touched by her inspiration and music. Thank-you, Dustyn
Name: Jenny UK
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Sent: Thu November 27 2003 03:48 AM
What's New Section As the article in question was about fabled "noises" and mentioned a "brand new Eva Cassidy Listener's Quiz", I presumed it to be different from the one I did back in October. I have looked again and can see that it is the same Quiz. I'm still very very proud to be considered an expert on someone whom I admire so very much. Genuine mistake.
Name: Jose Antonio Cadenillas Tenicela
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Lima, Peru.
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 07:49 AM
quiero compartir con ustedes toda mi admiración,por esta maravillosa mujer que lamentablemente ya no nos acompaña, nunca antes habia oido hablar de ella, hasta que por casualidad en la casa de un amigo escuche "Fields Of Gold" y sinceramente quede muy impresionado con la voz, la fuerza y el sentimiento de Eva, me apena que se haya ido tan joven, Eva donde quiera que estes, gracias por tu voz y por los sentimientos que tu voz producen en mi, I Love You Eva. Bye.......
Name: Jack
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune(Because of it's purity)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fine and Mellow/Blues in the night.
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 01:00 PM
In the past month,on local radio stations here in Sydney I have heard AT,The Letter,At last,OTR,Fever,Songbird,FOG,Golden Thread,Imagine,Yesterday,Time after time,True Colors,I Could Have Told You So and What a wonderful World.Three things however disapoint me.#1,Not one was by Eva,#2Everbody listining was once again deneid of hearing the most passionate versions of these songs ever recorded and #3When are music agents/exectitives/programmers/DJS/etc,etc,etc going to wake up to who really is the VOICE OF THE MILLENNIUM.Hopefully one day they may just see the light at the end of the tunnel.Please don't think that I'm biased towards Eva's music,as I don't have to be do I.Her musical genious speeks for itself,always has,always will.In closing I would like to wish the Cassidy Family and all EVA-fans worldwide a very safe and merry Christmas and don't forget,EVA'S CD'S make a perfect Christmas gift.Cheers
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Sent: Thu November 27 2003 01:13 PM
To all EVA'S family,friends,and fans,a very merry Christmas.
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow, Stormy Monday, Tennessee Waltz
Home town/city and country: Merrick, NY. USA
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 01:33 PM
At least twice each day I have to go on line to ckeck my e-mail. Naturally, I have to wade through 40 to 60 peices of spam...to find one necessary item. Finishing this"chore" I go right to the EVA Cassidy guestbook. I love to read what my fello brothers and sisters are writing about EVA. Thanks so much, Laura.
Name: Nicole
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow/ fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 06:06 PM
Three years ago i heard Eva and was hooked. i listen to over the rainbow everyday and i never get sick of it. May she find peace. Only a truly beautiful person could sing with such emotion. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Eva is truly an inspiration.
Name: José Roberto
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Araras/SP Brazil
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 10:22 PM
I do love her songs. It is always a big pleasure listen to her cds.
Name: Pat D
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Home town/city and country: England ( home of the world rugby champions !! )
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 03:45 AM
Hi...Re Katie Melua.. BBC television Ceefax in the UK ( a sort of text info service ) page 536. A little feature on Katie including a Q & A section. Q.Is Norah Jones someone you're trying to model yourself on ? A. Not at all, Eva Cassidy is my absolute idol. Ella Fitzgerald who I've just got into is also an amazing singer. Freddie Mercury inspires me. Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan inspire my songwriting. Q. When did you start singing and who inspired it ? A. Four years ago - bit my inspiration came later when I found out that Eva Cassidy had died. Katie performed at the Royal Variety Performance recently, singing ' The Closest Thing To Crazy ' and after after a bit of a nervous start ( only my perception !!!! ), went on to perform really well and got a great reception from the audience. It's great to see artists such as Katie and Joss Stone showing natural talent......mmmm cheers pat d
Name: Graham
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Essex United Kingdom
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 10:20 AM
I started listening to Eva Cassidy just a couple days ago she has a amazing voice. What a terrible shame she losted her life. Eva Cassidy is the best singer i have ever heard i will buy all her albums.
Name: Jonathan
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Home town/city and country: Washington, DC - Area
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 05:56 PM
I feel the need to tell people here of a book in which Eva and her music appear. The book is "Breaking Her Fall" by Stephen Goodwin, who is a professor at George Mason University, in Northern Virgina, near Washington, DC. While the book is by no means a book about Eva, her music becomes important to a few of the lead characters in different places in the book. I am sure that die-hard Eva fan's would be happy to see that an author loved her music enough to pass that love on to his characters.
Name: TWESIGE MUGISA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Kingston, Jamaica
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 10:06 PM
I was sitting in my couch in the wee hours of the morning listening to the radio as I usually do to pass time before I go to sleep. The next thing I knew I was captivated by an amazing voice bellowing "Somewhere over the rainbow" like I've never heard it done before. I just had to call the radio station to find out who it was, turns out it was Eva Cassidy, now I wonder how such a voice slipped my attention before. I think I'm hooked now.
Name: Tracy Beer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird, golden threads
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Sent: Sat November 29 2003 04:00 AM
I've just finished the Songbird biography. Very nicely written and illustrated! I live in Edgewater and am a struggling guitarist singer. One great message I take from Eva is that great music can come from anywhere. It doesn't take affiliations with the famous, just commiment and sicerity. Although, Evca's talent was so rare and so essential to attaining the success she has. Much love to Hugh and Barbara Tracy
Name: Ulf Sandberg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Kisa, Sweden
Sent: Sat November 29 2003 09:47 AM
My favorite song by Eva is Pete Seeger's Oh, Had I A Golden Thread. Apart from the wonderful singing of Eva on that track, I would like to praise the bass guitar by Chris Biondo and the incredible hammond solo by Hilton Felton. I just want to hear it over and over again!
Name: VIRGOLINO LUIS
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL OF THEM
Home town/city and country: TURQUEL/PORTUGAL
Sent: Sat November 29 2003 01:50 PM
I LOVE EVA CASSIDY'S VOICE, IT'S BEAUUUUUTIFUL (!!!), AND WHAT IMPRESSES ME MOST IS HER VERSATILITY, SHE COULD MINGLE SO WELL JAZZ-SOUL-FOLK-GOSPEL-BLUES, AND SHE EVEN COULD PLAY THE GUITAR MARVELLOUSLY. IT'S A PITY SHE PASSED AWAY SO YOUNG, BUT I'M SURE SHE'LL LIVE FOREVER IN THE HEART OF EVERYONE WHO LISTENS TO HER.
Name: Fabian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at the Blues Ally
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Duisburg, Germany
Sent: Sat November 29 2003 11:29 PM
I have listened to Eva Cassidys music for quite a long time, but until today i did not knew about her tragic story.....however, i think that her music gives a lot of people the hope and strength for the daily life. Her voice and her songs are immortal, and so is she :)
Name: Garry Woodcock
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Home town/city and country: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 02:37 AM
Dear Friends of Eva; Last night, at the nearby Chester Playhouse Theatre, a concert called South Shore Women in Jazz featured three local singers. Although they were all very good, doing traditional Jazz numbers, when "Fever" and "Over the Rainbow" are sung by anyone other than Eva I am struck by her greatness. She wouldn't have done a show like this, since they were all dressed as torch singers, each trying to out do the other's sensuous moves. None of them had voices as fine as Eva's. The evening was made for me, as the concert ended, and as the lights came on, the sound guy played the opening piece of "Live at Blues Alley"-you all know it's "Cheek to Cheek". I stopped and had a nice long chat with him about our mutual admiration of Eva, and how she would have shown everyone there what one of the world's greatest jazz singers would have done with those songs. Cheers to everyone. Thanks Laura, as always, for honouring Eva with this site. Garr
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's Song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, plus many more...
Home town/city and country: York, Pennsylvania USA
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 12:51 PM
Eva Cassidy had, in my opinion, the finest female voice in contemporary music of the last century. I only recently became familiar with her music and already I own four of her CD's. I look with great anticipation to get the others soon! Since she was close to my age, (I'm 41), I can relate to many of the songs she so beautifully sang. It is such a great a great tragedy she was taken from us so soon. The following lyrics best demonstrate my feelings about her: "I saw your sweet smile. I heard your laughter. You're still here beside me everyday. 'cause I know you by heart". Eva may be gone from this planet, but she will always be a part of me. Thank you, Laura Claire Bligh, for keeping her memory alive.
Name: mo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: new york, usa
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 02:19 PM
just discovered this vocal wonder, a true gift from heaven and we are lucky she spent some time on earth with us, among the great vocal artists!
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 November 30 2003 02:30 PM
Gary Woodcock - Chester Playhouse ...a review The Hamlet of Chester is about 1.5 hours from where I live. It was my intention to make the effort to go to this small theatre to see the three jazz singers, but I was much to fatigued to go. If I lived in Chester, as I did a few years ago, I most certainly would have gone. But I am willing to accept Gary's review of the performance. Unless one is a fanatic of some kind, it may often be unwise to make a large effort to experience a 'hyped' performance. The irony is that this area in Nova Scotia has an abundance of very talented singers and musicians. The mystery is why they keep so much of it to themself, while others who may play well in Port Joli or Wedgeport falter on a bigger stage, however small. But even if no one went to see them they at least deserve to give each other an "A" for effort. Most of us will always get an "F" for effort if it involves performing on a stage, even if there is no one there!
Name: Alexandra
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Home town/city and country: Switzerland
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 11:18 PM
I like her music so much!Please let me know, if there are any concert. Thank you very much!
Name: Sue Owens
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All I've heard so far
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last, Had I a Golden Thread, too many to mention here
Home town/city and country: Vancouver, WA USA
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 04:15 AM
I became a fan about 3 years ago when I first heard OTR and was absolutely struck on every emotional level by the most wonderful voice I'd ever heard. I ran out and bought a copy of every cd I could find and consider it my best investment ever. Her songs have inspired, uplifted, and blessed me immeasurably through trials and losses I have been through in the past couple of years. All of Eva's fans, I believe, find an extremely personal connection to her voice and to her unique renditions of songs and are comforted on many levels with every song they listen to. What a legacy. I also believe that our sole purpose on this earth is to touch other's lives and to live on through other's memories of us. Perhaps Eva's purpose was to touch all of us with her voice and to provide that level of inspiration and comfort I mentioned above. If her music inspires us to hold dearer the ones we love, then her purpose may very well be fulfilled through all of us. Live for today! and show love to the ones you love. Not long after I discovered Eva, I happened to watch a PBS special about her life and work. I would love to get a copy of this if anyone out there has one. Crossing my fingers. Take care out there, Sue Owens
Name: Elmore
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: A.T. & Know You By Heart.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Drowning in the Sea of Love - Know You by Heart
Home town/city and country: Teaticket. Mass. USA.
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 04:41 AM
As a longtime reader of this guestbook, I've mentioned differences last days. Laura's text in the top has been changed and it looks like contributions are not directly added anymore as before. It seems that somekind of control in advance has been introduced and if so, it will destroy the spontaneity that made this guestbook one of the best and devoted guestbooks that ever existed for an artist. The strength of this guestbook is/was(?) the mix of adoration and those mostly very intriguing, deep and skilled discussions about and around the life and works of Eva Cassidy.
Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All except No Boundaries
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You must be kidding!
Home town/city and country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 10:09 AM
Unlike many posters here, I enjoy Jenny-UK's style, and wish more people engaged others with different points of view. I don't have much time this morning, and so shall confine myself to a single point--namely to address Jenny's contention that the quality of Eva Cassidy's output is diminishing. To this contention I say two things: First, a person has a right to believe that the quality of the released material has gone south; and second, balderdash! I say this as a retired guitar player who tallied up 10,000+ stage hours, and about 500 studio hours, both as a session player and as a producer. My band never "made it" but we were very popular in nightclubs, casinos, and on the fair circuit. I backed more famous people than I could ever hope to name, and had a blast doing it. From a professional's perspective, are Eva's recordings diminishing in quality? Heavens to murgatroid, NO! If Keith and Laura and the folks at Blix hadn't been so honest, most people would never have known that some of the recordings were less than stellar, in that they were single track and on analog tapes that may have suffered incremental deterioration over the years. In terms of the choice of material, well, that is so subjective as to be beyond any meaningful discussion. I don't care for the Cyndi Lauper tunes, but others love them. I think most of the "Pearl's" tunes (including The Water is Wide, from American Tune) are absolute masterworks of blending voice and guitar, but I know others aren't moved by them (I wonder about such people!) If you have heard the Pearl's tapes, you know the excellent work the sound engineers did in EQ'ing and enhancing tunes like The Water is Wide and I Wandered By a Brookside and Woodstock and several others that have been used in CD's released commercially. The point is, the sound quality of these tunes was not very good, and what we have sounds as good as it does due to the efforts of some talented engineers. But even if the sound engineers had been unable to improve on the original recordings, Eva's vocals and guitar work are so outstanding, that many of us Eva Lovers wouldn't care that the sound quality is a little below what Norah Jones is putting out. Don't get me wrong, I like Norah Jones a lot, but if I have a choice between listening to Norah sing Tennessee Waltz on a recording made with the latest greatest equipment, or listening to Eva sing Tennessee Waltz on a recording made live with less then state-of-the-art gizmos, it's a no-brainer. Eva's "emotional integrity" (a Biondo phrase) and ability to move the listener make her the clear choice, at least for me. Are Eva's recordings perfect? Of course not. On a half dozen tunes Keith and/or Eva are badly out of tune. (Oddly, Eva herself was rarely out of tune on her solo stuff, but with the band, both she and Keith had a difficult time keeping their guitars in tune.) On most of Blues Alley, Eva's low vocal range is very weak (due to her cold). The quality of the recordings themselves varies widely. Indeed, listen to The Water is Wide and Dark-Eyed Molly back to back and you will see the difference drawn fairly starkly. Eva's voice on Dark-Eyed Molly is rich and full-bodied, and by comparison her voice on The Water is Wide is a little thin. Once again, don't get me wrong. I love them both. And I don't think the lesser technical quality of The Water is Wide would have been a good reason not to include the tune on the CD. Good grief, no. The Water is Wide is right up there with Kathy's Song and I Wandered By a Brookside and a few others that belong in Vocal/Guitar Hall of Fame. Eva was not a great guitarist, but she had something many highly accomplished guitarists never acquire: good taste. I guess my point is this: Yes, there are flaws in Eva's recordings. But they haven't gotten worse in recent releases. The Pearl's tunes, for example, have been spread out over a number of CD's, and even with their warts, I find these recordings to contain some of the most moving music I have ever heard. And yes, at times the guitars are out of tune (even Chris is out of tune, once). And yeah, Keith rushes (is out of tempo) at the end of the intro to Drowning In The Sea of Love. And yeah, Eva and Lenny have a slight major/minor clash during Lenny's solo in Autumn Leaves. And yeah, sometimes Raice drums like he is in a big band rather than the Eva Cassidy Band. And yeah, Chris sounds like he is completely lost in Blue Skies. But so what? What alternatives do we have to listen to? I mean, there isn't any other music that moves some of us the way Eva's music moves us. I for one will buy everything that is ever released, because Eva is my favorite artist of all time, without even a close second. Indeed, my iTunes playlist confirms it. (My 50 favorite Eva tunes have been played many hundreds of times. No other artist in my Library has yet broken into triple digits.) Sorry for the long, rambling post. I just felt compelled to offer a different point of view. If I have misunderstood your criticism, Jenny, my apologies. And remember, disagreements are healthy so long as all parties remain civil. Best regards, Dave PS: Have you ever noticed the cool trick Eva does in The Water is Wide? Twice in that song, she pulls out of vibrato and finishes the note true and without vibrato. I have never heard anyone else do that. Have you?
Name: Nicki, Dolphin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, and her version of Imagine
Home town/city and country: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 11:38 AM
Eva Cassidy's music soothes my soul and calms my emotions, I listen to it most nights in bed before I sleep. Her voice is pure and sweet, yet strong at the same time. And I met a kindred spirit through her music. Thanks Eva ;-)
Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 01:54 PM
Hola! Happy belated Thanksgivng to my fellow Americans and peace and joy to all! Been putting up my everlasting tree so feeling rather jovial at the moment. Since the gift giving season is upon us, let's give as many Eva CDs as we can to those we love, and as always, might I suggest giving one to a stranger? I've done that three or four times at work (big employer, 2000 in my building alone) so remaining anonymous is rather easy to do. I just stick on a little note that it's given with just the pure love of Eva in mind and keep if you like it, if not, pass it on. Should I not post before Christmas, peace and love to all. May our loved ones be safe, no matter where they are and may peace an global acceptance be in abundance. No, I've not had egg nog this evening. Why do you ask?
Name: Joop.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Tue December 02 2003 10:37 AM
Dave, I made myself a saying : THE BEAUTY OF ART IS IN ITS IMPERFECTION ! I think your extended contribution below can be partly summarized in these few words and they are 100% appropriate for everything Eva Cassidy has done in her life. By the way, I prefer the unclipped material from Pearl's including Eva's touching talking in between. And I don't like the continuous (haughty in my ears) remarks about the audio quality of Eva's musical legacy. Let us be pleased with everything she left us.
Name: Mary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: True Colors
Home town/city and country: Beaverton Oregon USA
Sent: Tue December 02 2003 10:37 AM
The favorite song comes from a different CD but it is so hard to choose! What a beautiful pure singing voice. I was introduced to Eva by a friend of mine and so glad I was. Now I have given Eva as a Christmas gift to my grown kids. And what a gift of music it is, no contrived hi tech voice overs like they do today. Just pure beauty...Thank you Eva
Name: Maggie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: heard one
Home town/city and country: melb Australia
Sent: Tue December 02 2003 09:30 PM
I listened to I know you by heart at a candleight memorial for the compassionate friends. My little girl died in the Autumn and hearing the lyrics felt like they were sung to me. What a beautiful voice. I was very emotional but at the same time it was very healing. Here we were together in honour of our childs life listening to the voice of another parent's adorable child that no longer blesses our lives on Earth but lives on in our hearts in spirit.
Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Any/all
Home town/city and country: DC/USA
Sent: Wed December 03 2003 01:32 AM
To Dave McOmie, Thank you for your interesting, valid and thoughtful comments. I would be interested in communicating directly, but my only current access to the net (office) does not respond to trying to access your email connection directly. If you read this, please email me. Regards, Raice McLeod
Name: Andy James
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Each and every
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Wed December 03 2003 09:19 AM
On and On It was a moment in time. One of those, I remember where I was, when, moments in time. He knew it in seconds; and, though he was an audience of one, he was but one of millions; and, when she began, he somehow assumed that what he was hearing was for him and him alone. He recognized the song when she sang the opening words: he knew the melody, the tune was familiar a child's song, a dreamers song, a song of longing within. It softly drew every world-weary adult back to their days of innocence and wonder, to a time before life had dragged them kicking and screaming out of their cotton wool reverie into the cold, malevolent, and unforgiving three - score years and ten. Familiar as it was, it was also strangely unrecognizable; as if he were hearing it for the first time. Where was this going? He was on a journey, but where was she taking him? She climbed effortlessly over lush green distant hills and then swooped smoothly and gently down to ghost over the unbroken mirrored surface of blue water-filled valleys; then she was soaring high, high above white snow peaked mountains into the rarefied air beyond the Rainbow and the Bluebirds of which she sang. She cast a spell over him. It was beguiling, hypnotic, continuously surprising him with twists and turns that made him catch his breath as she disappeared into a dark forbidding forest. Then, seconds later, she emerged back into the light. Then, he breathed easy again as she continued. It was impossible to be drawn away from it, it was.......difficult, yes that was it, difficult. Difficult was good, difficult was beautiful, difficult was striving for something perfect, something near to the truth, something to cherish; and, in those rare sweet moments, to perhaps catch a glimpse of gold at the end of the Rainbow. Here he was at the heart of a contradiction; in a sublime moment of confusion, where the conscious and unconscious mind meet, each openly aware of the others' existence. It was as if his own self could feel his underlying mind trying to assemble all this delirious, delicious information, the structure of the song its unfamiliar patterns, the rhythms, her voice and the voices within the voice, her emotions, her heart, her soul. Try as it may, his mind struggled to find somewhere familiar to lay all of this down; but found itself wanting, and so began forming a new path. A change was taking place. He felt a new avenue opening up, inside, that was lit by a thousand Suns burning brightly, countless sparkling stars that would shine forever in his own private universe for as long as he lived. He knew that another connection had been made. He had been an explorer for as long as he could remember, forging his way through the deep, dark jungle of music, listening to all the sounds that he had been fascinated by. Since early childhood, always curious, he went in search of and sometimes found, those inviting cool blue pools that he could dive into, the ones that were deep and still; and, where, after coming up for the third time, he felt he was on the edge of life, suspended somewhere between breathing and drowning and all the richer for it. His faith had rewarded him again in finding a heart and soul that spoke to him. The song was re-born. She was breathing new life into it, sustaining it, taking it to another level of meaning. One impossible note followed another, then a silence that said as much if not more;a silence where there should not be, could not be. Until that last crescendo that took him out of this world to another dimension where the chosen few are touched by the hand of God and lay down with the divine music of the spheres Ode to Joy, A Love Supreme, Halleluiah. Then came.........nothing. A beautiful vacuum, a final silence that was like the pause at the end of a remarkable piece of magic, where the whole creation he had experienced suddenly swept over him and resounded like thunder; as if a huge unseen hand had struck a universal gong that was now reverberating through his soul. In those 4 minutes and 46 seconds the world had changed. He knew more now than he did a few minutes ago, but not enough to know everything he wanted to know. He had been thirsty and she had cupped her hands and let him sip the water to quench his thirst. Now he knew he must go in search of the well from which she herself drank. It was like a flower opening up to the Sun, screaming its joy at the first spring sunshine. She had led him to a new land where he would not only see a single perfect flower but a whole host, a whole landscape of new and glorious blooms in colours he could never have imagined. On and on, she would tell the story, on and on, she would lead him and millions like him to that land faraway, so close, where Heaven truly lay. On and on.
Name: Leigh Taft
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I am open to all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Must I pick one?
Home town/city and country: Mobile, Alabama
Sent: Wed December 03 2003 06:11 PM
I first heard Eva in an aerobics class, after asking my instructor who this was, learned that she is no longer living. But, alas, Eva is alive! I have listened to many, many people over the years and wow, her voice- there is simply something in it that just gets you. Obviously, she had a higher calling, for she possesses a voice of an angel, and I am certain, is allowing others at this very moment, the rare priveledge of hearing blessed sound. I'm amazed & fully entertained at her range. Blues, gospel, folk?? Told my husband I'd be at church 24/7 if I could get what I get from Eva just by listening to her. Purely magical, I cannot say enough about her. A truly gifted person. I am compelled to give her cd's as gifts to everyone I know. How can one listen to her & not have an ever-lasting impression? I cannot thank you enough, Eva. Leigh Taft
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine(this week)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Athens, Alabama
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 01:23 AM
Andy James: WOW! That was truly beautiful. You should write music, or at least the words for the melody. You literally put my thoughts and feelings into words. Some will call it "going overboard". I say let yourself feel Eva's emotions, and quit holding back those tears!
Name: Vicky Giampoala
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Wonderful World, My 7 year old daughter's favorite is Cheek to Cheek
Home town/city and country: Lakeland, Florida
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 02:29 AM
I found Eva's Live at Blues Alley when I was visiting West Palm Beach and bought it because I like a lot of the songs on the cd. I had never heard of Eva. When i listened to the cd I thought she had the most incredible voice i had ever heard. She has become one of my all time favorite singers. I even turned her on to one of my best friends and her music became a special part of our relationship. He gave the the Songbird Biography for Christmas and it really touched my heart. She was truley a unique person and her music will always be a big part of my life.
Name: Joop.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU.
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 02:34 AM
Voor nederlandssprekenden waar ook! Stem voor Eva bij de TOP2000 van Radio2. Ga naar < www.radio2.nl > en het wijst de weg vanzelf. Laten we allemaal stemmen op één nummer van Eva ! Ik stel voor "FIELDS OF GOLD". For the English speaking people : The Dutch nationwide public radio station "Radio2" is broadcasting its traditional "TOP2000" during a marathon broadcast of 144 hours between Christmas and new year. You can vote from a list with 3000 songs AND you can vote for your own favorite ! I suggest to use that option for adding Eva's "FIELDS OF GOLD". We have of course to vote unanimously for ONE Eva-song ! How ? Go to : - Click [TOP2000] -> You get [Top2000 Stempagina]="voting page" - click with "1a" [zoek]="find" (Zoek op artiest) - at "2" a list with 3000 songs appears - you can choose maximum 10 songs from that list and minimum 3 by clicking on it - with every song you pick you have to click on [voeg toe]'"add". Under "3" you can make your choice for Eva's "Fields Of Gold", you can only add one song under "3" click on:[voeg toe]="add" - go to next page by clicking on [verder]="further", now you are on the last page - you can motivate, in English, your choice [Uw motivatie]="your motivation" - [Helemaal klaar ?]="complete ready ?" Here you must fill in your name and e-mail address, obligatory. The others: address, zipcode, town and phone number are not obliged. Having done all above, click on [verstuur]="send" and your voting is posted. Let's hope we can get Eva's "Fiels Of Gold" in the Dutch TOP2000 this year.
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold and anything else Eva sings
Home town/city and country: Va.
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 03:12 AM
To Leigh Taft, My sentiments exactly! Eva gets into your heart and soul like no one else.....and she doesn't go away. You just continue to be captivated by that Voice!
Name: Melissa Haskell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Augusta Maine
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 07:03 AM
I worked in a music store and littarlly stopped in the aisle and wanted to know who the singer was over the sound system. I then bought the album not caring what the other songs where as long as Songbird was on there. I did not know that she has passed, but let me say this as a musican and writer myself, I will listen study and learn from her. The good ones always die young. I will carry her music within me as I do Patsy Cline who was another influence of mine. I plan on colecting all the albums and reading the book. What a voice... Spoken as an angel...
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold and all the rest
Home town/city and country: Va
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 07:27 AM
Was decorating my tree and listening to the Christmas music channel on Directv {806} and all of a sudden I hear "Chestnuts" playing and said to myself, I should play Chuck and Eva's version of that song....and then I think, that sounds like Chuck singing... so I look up at the screen and sure enough, it said Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy...so I turned it up loud and felt really excited to see Eva's name and hear that beautiful voice!
Name: Jeanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Indianapolis, Indiana
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 11:52 AM
There are no words to describe the loss of her presence. Eva was and remains my musical soulmate. Such beauty, and emotion. I so wish I had had the privelege of meeting her and telling her how very much she meant to me. I am honored to sing her songs and bring new awareness to those who never heard her. Godspeed my friend. :(
Name: erwin lagura
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: butuan city agusan norte philippines
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 01:22 AM
I was able to get Eva cassidy's album, songbird, from a dear old friend in ireland. I have heard of her thru cnn's the music room program. I was already familiar with her cover of "somewhere over the rainbow." That song moved my heart and it has always comforted me during times of distress. I am 21 years old; you might find it unusual that I like her songs. But really, I find comfort and solace in her voice, like being in a hammock. You cant find that in any other artists most guys my age like. :) The thing that bothers me is that in the Philippines, I know no music bar which sells her records... Such a pity! I hope that will change soon... Her records would surely figure high in my christmas wish list :)
Name: mike hanagan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird/ american tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: danny boy/ rainbow/ fields
Home town/city and country: welling, kent, UK
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 10:13 AM
to hugh & barbara, just purchased the songbird book about the rare talent of Eva cassidy. I shall say what a beautiful and powerful book it is emotionally. I don't read that often but I really wanted to find out more about Eva. I was overwhelmed by the amount of contributions she had from people who really knew her. You should feel proud of what she has achieved when she was still with us but even more so now to share poigniant facts in such wonderful expressions contained in her albums. She will not be forgotten and over her she still lives on. Thank you to you both for sharing such memories with us and thanks to the many whom contributed. We love you Eva, god bless. Mike Hanagan
Name: Poala James
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Hampshire, England
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 12:05 PM
I have listened to my first Eva Cassidy CD today and her voice has encaptured me. I have heard Fields of Gold on TV for the Cancer advert and had to find out who was the singer. What a beautiful talent from a very beautiful woman. I had to find out more about this lady and came across the Eva Cassidy Website. What a tragedy she died so young, but how wonderful we can all share her songs and know she is still very much in peoples memories. I am truly moved.
Name: john michaildis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: hamilton,canada
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 04:55 PM
It's been over two years since I 'discovered' this 'voice of an angel'.Bravo TV was playing a video of 'Over the rainbow' by a singer that I had never heard of.That haunting voice just stopped me and I waited for the end of the video to see the owner of this incredible voice.A friend staying with me, being as moved as I was, spent the next day on the internet looking for information about Eva Cassidy. When the information about her tragic death was relayed, it brought me to tears. Even now,I'm still moved by her haunting versions of Over the Rainbow,Autumn Leaves,I Know you by Heart,Fields of Gold, and really everything else she did as well.Eva Cassidy was and is truly one of those special human beings that transcends time and space and people would have been moved by her hundreds of years ago and hundreds of years from now. Thanks be to God for sharing this wonderful child of His with us, if only for a brief moment.
Name: Hugh M
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Peterborough, Canada
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 05:46 PM
I saw a late night show, I think it was Nightline about Eva. I can't listen to " Fields of Gold " without tears. What a voice. What a soul. What a loss...
Name: Joan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Atlantic City, NJ USA
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 06:05 PM
All of Eva's song's are beautiful..have told everyone who knows anything about music about her soulful voice. I receive "thank you's" for awakening them to this gift. Someday when I pass this world, I want all those who attend my funeral to hear Eva sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." I,too, will be singing it from afar.:) Thank you Eva for all the gifts of song in your short- lived life! I am forever changed by hearing her sing!!
Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: back to imagine at the moment
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: loving imagine all over again
Home town/city and country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 09:52 PM
Thanks Laura for a place that we can express our opinions, love and gratitude for Eva (not to mention you because of what you do). I am known amongst my friends (and one of them was the one who introduced me to Eva) as being Eva obsessed, and I have to say that it is almost true. Eva has touched me in music as no artist ever has (for me to buy 4 albums of the same artist is unheard of!!!) I constantly am for want of a better word preaching the Eva prayer...that you listen to her music with open ears...and really listen and I believe that if people really listen they will just get Eva. My mum is now even a convert and my mum has been listening to some of the originals for a very long time!!! A very good friend of mine is getting married in April next year and she has asked me to help her find a wedding song. I have now given her my 4 Eva Cd's and asked her to just listen to them. Whether she picks one of Eva's songs to be in her wedding or not, it is another person exposed to her briliant music. Am i now an Eva groupie...yes but for all the right reasons. Her music touches a place in my soul that just has never been touched that way before. PS Thanks to Andy James for so eloquently putting into words how he felt, which comes close to how I feel when I listen to Eva..God bless the Child
Name: Bodil
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them!!!
Home town/city and country: Jacksonville,FL USA
Sent: Sat December 06 2003 08:14 AM
I am so greatful for finally finding out about Eva, and her unbelivable voice! And thank you for having this website so I could tell the world. She has capured my heart with one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. I am truly blessed to have heard her sing!!!
Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 12:15 AM
Apparently Amazon UK have guest editors who can choose and review their favourite albums, and 19-year old new singer Katie Melua has now had that honour. Her favourite performers included Eva Cassidy, Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell, Queen and Bob Dylan. Here's what Katie had to say about Eva's Time after Time album: 'Eva Cassidy is one of my favourite artists and this album has some brilliant versions of classic songs such as "Ain't No Sunshine", "Easy Street Dream" and the outstanding "Anniversary Song". She seems to take songs and deliver them in a very basic style usually with just her voice and guitar. Her take on lyrics is flawless, as no matter what song she is singing the listener feels every word as I am sure she did. What is even more impressive is that most of these recordings are live recordings from when she was performing at small bars and clubs.' Katie's first single 'Closest Thing to Crazy' was released last Monday, and is already in the top 10 in one or two unofficial charts. The official (BBC) chart will be announced shortly (fingers crossed). This must mean more airplay, which is good news. Her first album 'Call off The Search' has now gone gold, and she was presented with it on National TV last week. OK, sales may not be massive in Britney terms, but this has to be good for our kind of music!
Name: jenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "nightbird"
Home town/city and country: illinois
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 10:47 AM
since i'm only 15, you can see how easy it is to only like the junk on the radio. a friend at my mom's work gave my mom some Eva cassidy cds, and in the beginning i liked some of the songs, but i really wanted to listen to "my" music. but then, over the summer, i really got into her cds. i have all of my mom's Eva cds in my stereo, and i have my mom's Eva book upstairs and i look at it from time to time. the fact that her school years were kind of hard helps me remember that its ok if my school years are hard and its not the end of the world. listening to her voice has also made me want to start singing again, since i stopped 2 years ago. but i don't want my voice to be all pop like either, so i'm branching out. i can't tell you how inspiring it has been to learn about Eva cassidy and listen to her voice. it is pure magic! i have also gotten some people at my school interested, and they downloaded some of her songs and listen to them a lot more than i had expected them to. i mean these are hard core rock guys listening to this really pure voice. its amazing how her voice just really really touches you in a way that makes you want to cry. i can't tell you how many realizations i've had to leave the more superficial aspect of the world just by listening to a voice much more deeper and talented than the world has ever seen.
Name: Brett Helling
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "God Bless The Child"
Home town/city and country: Ft.Madison, IA U.S.A.
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 05:06 PM
Oh god what can I say about Eva's music besides that it is truly inspiring! I have never heard a more versitile voice in my life. She can take any song and make it her own, and just make the hair on peoples bodies just stand up, and bring tears to your eyes. I was introduced to Eva's music 3 years ago when my high school choir director played "Fields of Gold" for me. Tears rolled down me and my teachers faces. Ever since then I have been addicted! And the funny thing is I didnt even realize she was not around anymore til about a week ago, and I just started crying my eyes when I found this website and read that she was not with this world anymore. But her music lives on here on earth and it will for along time to come. I know that she is singing up there in heaven though. Thank you soooooo much Eva.
Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city and country: Ivrbridge, UK
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 08:39 PM
This is just to confirm that Katie Melua has entered the official UK singles chart at No. 10. Even if she gets no higher (and I sincerely hope she does) this is a massive achievement for a real singer. Is the tide starting to turn at last?
Name: peter deutch
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Home town/city and country: NJ USA
Sent: Mon December 08 2003 06:43 AM
I first heard Eva Cassidy while checking out CD's at a local record store. I was immediatly captivated! Her musicality is so amazing. She reaches the deepest part of my soul and spirit with every song she sings. I feel very sad though when I think about all the beautiful music we could have enjoyed hearing her create if she hadn't been taken from us at such a young age. I also feel sad that she wasn't able to understand how incredible she was and how she would move millions around the world with her unique musical gifts just a short while after her passing. The world is surely a poorer place without her. I'm just glad for the musical legacy she left for us to cherish. Thank you to all the musicians, friends, and supporters who recognized her talent early and helped her create the fine body of work she left behind for us.
Name: janb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't decide
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: how can i keep from singing
Home town/city and country: honolulu
Sent: Mon December 08 2003 10:17 AM
hi everyone. Just to let you all know, Eva's "It's Not the Presents Under the Tree....." is on time-life's "treasury of Chirstmas, Holiday Memories cd. It is a 2 disc set and contains the usual Christmas songs in addition to Eva's, it also has some other sort of unusual versions of the usual songs, on the second cd is a soulful "Silver Bells" by someone named Earl Grant, just to mention one. Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka, janb in Hawaii.
Name: Katie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Imagine, Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Los Angeles
Sent: Mon December 08 2003 11:48 AM
As I sit here, I realize that Eva Cassidy has made my life a little better with her music. I am 17 years old, and I am an aspiring opera singer. Although most of the people who inspire me are classical singers, I can truly say that Eva's music has inspired me in all areas. My friends call me the songbird, and I am honored to share that name with one of the most beautiful singers who has graced the face of this planet. RIP, Eva, and may your voice live on.
Name: Graham
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't choose just one!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Barton upon Humber UK
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 01:39 PM
Sadly, we lost our daughter, Katie, to cancer 18 months ago, Fields of Gold was played at her funeral and although it is very dificult to listen to the song without bringing back such sad memories it also inspires me to carry on. In memory of Katie my wife Jane and I, and many of Katie's friends, have formed a charity, Katie's Concerts, to help the dvelopment of young people through live music. This keeps us very busy running anything from Rock Concerts to Eva Cassidy evenings. The Eva Cassidy evenings have been so successful it amazes me what a cross section of ages and backgrounds attend which is a testament to Eva's incredible range. Please take time to visit our website at http://www.katiesconcerts.org/melissa_cook_cd.htm and leave feedback on the songs by one of our finds, Melissa. As a huge Eva fan for the last 3 years it would mean a lot to me to have feedback from other fans on what we are trying to acheive. If we can help just one person on the road to stardom then I feel it would be a fitting tribute to Katie. Laura, thanks for establishing this amazing site, it is a real comfort during the bad times. Love and peace Graham & Jane
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 03:35 PM
"I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you'd see the sound as angels spanning across the universe." -Eva Cassidy "It's Not The Presents Under My Tree" 3rd song on the site below or my email address entry above: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/ The complete song is fully downloadable, for all of us.... " I shut my eyes and listen," to this holiday song. Eva is singing from the "chorus of angels spanning the universe."
Name: Bruce
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Nashville, TN, USA
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 06:40 PM
I saw the "Nightline" special on Eva Cassidy about a year and half ago, late, late one night- it was an incredible story. It wasn't until about three months later that I finally went to Borders and asked someone about it-at that time I couldn't remember her name- the clerk knew exactly who I was talking about. I now have all of her CD's and hopefully will be getting the biography for Christmas. I appreciate your website and it has been very helpful for getting information on Eva. I, like most people, wish that she were still with us so we could hear the voice in person. She truly has the most incredible voice I have ever heard. No matter how uptight I am, I can put in one of her CD's and it immediately makes me feel better. I tell all my friends about her music and the story of her life. Thanks again for the website! Bruce
Name: Eddie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird (really all of them)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow, Time is a Healer
Home town/city and country: Canyonville, Oregon
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 08:59 PM
Hearing Eva's voice is a soothing comfort, and though I've introduced quite a few people to her music, I enjoy hearing her best when I'm alone. I'm hoping that the video of her concert at Blues Alley will be released on DVD one day soon.
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Sent: Wed December 10 2003 12:07 AM
What's New Section The World Magazine entry on PDF file is not replicating at a size capable of reading on pc screen view. I have PDF and I can access the pages but they are miniscule. I have selected, copied and pasted article into a Word document. I have then enlarged text. The text is now of a size that I can read but the pictures don't display at all in Word. I particularly like the closing sentence and think it entirely appropriate of Eva, I quote Part of her appeal is simply musical; Cassidy's work is preserved by the enduring romance of unfulfilled promise If you know of any other way of expanding the text and pictures within the PDF, please mention it to fans who wish to read the article. The photos of Eva and family/friends are lovely but tiny on pc screen view. REPLY FROM THE WEBMASTER: As suggested on the "What's New" page, 'You may need to enlarge the view, which can be done several ways -- try clicking on the icon of a magnifying glass, or pressing the "+" key.' Another method: As with any Windows-type software, you can also use the "View" menu at the top of the screen for zoom options. It's a great article, so it's well worth the trouble of exploring the Adobe software. --LB
Name: JRK
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Meraux, LA. USA
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 12:43 AM
Name: Brian
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Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 04:50 AM
Re World Magazine article. Why not try the low tech method I used. Print it out and then enlarge on a photocopier (at work!). i.e. A4 to A3, or on a scanner to retain the colour photo's.
Name: Tracy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: Boise Id USA
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 05:50 AM
I wonder if Eva had a Christmas cd? I can only imagine how beautiful she would sound singing "Oh Holy Night" among others....
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Sent: Wed December 10 2003 08:16 AM
Re: World Magazine Article Update on PDF Article. For those who have Adobe Acrobat 6 Reader [PDF] there is an extra toolbar displayed on screen. In this toolbar is the facility to zoom in at any chosen percentage size. I could not change the size of text or photographs by using any of the Internet Explorer icons. The advantage of using the Adobe Toolbar is a wonderful feature called "snapshot tool". If you scroll to any item or Eva picture within the document, you can click on "snapshot tool" and an instant picture is saved to the message board. It then pastes and replicates excellently into any format. Lovely article with super photographs.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 10:35 AM
Eva's Holiday song: "It's Not The Presents Under My Tree" 4th song on the site below : http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/ The complete song is fully downloadable, for all of us....
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 December 10 2003 01:37 PM
Katie Melua's album Call off the Search is dedicated to one person who greatly influenced Katie in pursuing one now hopes will be a very successful musical career.Now I wonder who that could be! I have bought Katie's album and have heard several of the tracks this week on Jazz Fm 102.2 in the U.K. and have been impressed.I see that Chuck Brown is to receive a Grammy for his GO-GO work in the 80's.I hope he mentions Eva's name and that the natives will be curious to find out about her music and if they like it to then pass the word on.Laura please keep up the good work.It is much appreciated.
Name: magga
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Sent: Thu December 11 2003 11:50 AM
i love the site.
Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Any/all
Home town/city and country: DC/USA
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 11:55 AM
If our beloved WebMaster (shouldn't that be WebMistress??) will permit me ... a brief commercial: Keith and I will be playing for Mary Shaver back at Blues Alley on Monday, January 5th, 2004. Mary is a DC blues/R&B singer with her own album out. She is a really nice lady, a lot of fun to work with and to listen to. Secondly: My very best wishes to all ECB fans worldwide for a safe, peaceful and fun Holiday Season. Thanks for all your kind support, and have a wonderful 2004! Very Best Wishes, Raice McLeod
Name: Jenna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you By heart
Home town/city and country: Tampa Fla, U.S
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 04:42 PM
I am an aspiring singer, I am 16 years old, and in a time where music is at an all time low, I take comfort in Eva's music.. there is more honesty and purity in her voice then has been heard in a very long time. She is an inspiration to me, and no doubt many others who have a passion and undying love for music. Her life was short.
Name: Dylan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blue Skies
Home town/city and country: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 04:53 PM
Eva is the first artist where I do not get tired of her music. I can't go a week without listening to some of her music. A proud owner of all her albums I am! Sometimes cdifficult to get new people to give her music a go, but once they do, they never look back. Blue Skies smiling on me ...
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed (solo)
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, Md., USA
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 09:31 PM
I urge all of Eva's fans to visit Henrik and Torbjorn's site, evacassidy.dk. In addition to supplying all of the lyrics to all of Eva's songs, it provides great background information on the songs and links to articles about the authors of the songs and other noted singers who have performed them. It is really a fascinating and first-rate site, and Henrik is a musicologist of the top rank.
Name: Brian
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Home town/city and country: Chartham, Uk
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 05:41 AM
Oh Laura! I've set my Favourites link to go directly to the Whats New page rather than the Welcome page. As I visit the website most days (as do many people I suspect) I will have to link it to the Welcome page to help get you to the 1,000,000 mark.
Name: Kate
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/ Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: Simi Valley, CA
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 06:22 AM
I loved Eva's voice the first time I've heard it. I can listen to her songs over and over and not get tired of them. I have all her CD's as does my Mom and I have my boyfriend hooked on her too. Thank you to her family for allowing her songs to be published.
Name: AMR
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time; Other Side; By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At least fifty
Home town/city and country: NYC
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 06:33 AM
I have been away from the site for awhile, so I was absolutely delighted to see that Eva has apparently become a regular on the playlist of Jonathan Schwartz, whose radio program on WNYC is a local treasure. Since I am usually doing something Saturday and Sunday afternoons, I only pick up bits and pieces of his wonderful show. He is also on satellite radio. I am one of probably many listeners who wrote to him urging the addition of Eva to his pantheon (Sinatra and Fitzgerald are his all time favorites). He was a friend and admirer of Harold Arlen, so I have always wondered what he thought of Eva's Blues in the Night, not to mention OTR. He often plays the same song by two different artists back to back, which would show off Eva to great advantage. Even if I did not fall in love with one of Eva's songs after first hearing it, I always appreciate her version more when I hear the song done by someone else. Ultimately I come around to concluding that Eva's version is definitive.
Name: Rita
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: introduced to her music last night only!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow: I think? first intro to her music! phenominal
Home town/city and country: Sedgefield-On-Sea, South Africa
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 08:22 AM
I, by chance, tuned in to one of our local stations last night and they had a program about this phenominal artist which I heard for the first time only! I cannot express the emotions that her music and her person solicited from me. Have ordered my first CD 'Song Bird' tonight.... will still possess all of them, of that I'm certain. So very beautiful!
Name: Issabellaa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: sweden
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 10:15 AM
Faan va ja älskaar Eva Cassidy iisch alltsåå faan viilkeen rööst hoon hade : ]
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: more to hear
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow - of course
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 12:57 PM
I have just learned of Eva - thanks to Katie Melua, a young singer here who will truly grow into Eva's footsteps.# I am at times reduced to tears (both happy and pensive)at the clarity and uniqueness of her voice and the feeling with which she delivers her songs. I wish I had heard of her sooner - but there is at least the rest of my life..... X
Name: terri
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: sydney australia
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 11:43 PM
One dark and stormy night watching a very obscure tv channel I came across this angel singing from her very soul.Live at blues alley .I cannot express myself I cry like a baby when I hear Eva and know that she is no longer here.Thankfully we have her music thanks Eva.
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Sent: Mon December 15 2003 07:15 AM
James J. Robinson, Prince George, B.C. Canada I am a giant Eva fan and have been for the last two years. Recently we had an "Eva Cassidy" concert in my home. My wife and I invited people we new did not know of Eva and had them make a donation, which we then gave to the cancer society on Eva's behalf. It was only a hundred dollars but the sentiment was there. We started off the evening by playing the BBC documentary and then in the second set Eva sang from Songbird and Blues Alley, with the finale being cuts from the videos and specially Over the Rainbow. Eva had the typical response to her music. We had sponteaneous applause during the evening and tears as she weaved her musical magic! My reward is that I as a musician got to introduce my friends and family to Eva. Interestingly, the very next day the three record stores in our town were sold out of "Songbird". One of the audience said they were going out to buy all Eva's albums asap. It's always a source of great joy to me to tell people about Eva and her music. If Chris Biondo is reading this I just want to say what a great thing you did in getting Eva to put so much in the can. You did a great service to her and to music not to mention all of us who now have her music to listen to for the rest of our lives. There is not a week that goes by where I and my wife don't listen to an Eva Cassidy recording. I never get tired of listening to her like I do other musicians. And you are totally correct in your assesment of the present state of the music scene. It is in terrible shape and the only concern seems to be money and the lwest common denominator. Thank God for Eva! If Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy get this, I would like to send confirmation of the donation made in Eva's name to the Children's Cancer. Sincerely, James Robinson
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sussex, England
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 07:30 AM
To Raice Thanks for the plug. If Laura does not mind, I would love to know (as, I'm sure, would many others) what other dates you have booked for 2004 at Blues Alley or any other venue. Have a great Holiday too and hope the concert in January is a great success. Annie From Laura: The Mary Shaver Band website is http://www.maryshaverband.com. --LB
Name: Patricia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird and Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Charlottesville, VA
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 08:52 AM
When my sister's daughter was killed in an automobile accident she must have listened to Over the Rainbow 1000 times. 5 years later, almost to the day (12/17/98), the song is still a powerful connection to both loss and hope.
Name: Nanette
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Impossible to choose
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 02:21 PM
I just wanted to write that I listened to Eva for the first time in my life today. It was an incredible experience. I cried in my bed for an hour or so, and couldn't understand why. But I'm so happy I've found her. What was it with this person and her voice that still touches people so profoundly?
Name: Gavin Davies
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow / Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Melbourne
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 02:36 PM
Thank You, Eva.
Name: Ana D
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: "Live at Blues Alley"...or "Songbird."...or "American Tune"
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "True Colours"," Somewhere over the rainbow", "American Tune", Oh had a golden thread...ALL OF THEM.
Home town/city and country: Stockholm SWEDEN
Sent: Tue December 16 2003 08:41 AM
Thank you Eva.Thank you. Thanks to all of you that made it possible for me to hear her voice. It is incredibly healing,an angel came down and stuck a golden spear right into my heart. I am lovezapped. I have new energy. I feel healed. More complete. Ready to get back up on that horse.I don't know whether to laugh or cry...so I do both. How bittersweet. Thank you.
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Sent: Tue December 16 2003 04:02 PM
"I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you'd see the sound as angels spanning across the universe." -Eva Cassidy
Name: Kim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Whichever one I'm listening to at the moment
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: They're all great
Home town/city and country: Colorado USA
Sent: Wed December 17 2003 08:08 AM
A friend loaned me "Imagine" and I put in in my CD stack in the car...didn't listen much. Until one day...when I 'discovered' it and couldn't believe the gift. Started doing research on the net...and couldn't believe the loyal fan base. Since then, I'm in process of acquiring all CD's I can get my hands on. If only Eva knew what she'd accomplished.
Name: Kristin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Hmm, not shure yet... probably Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Oslo, Norway
Sent: Wed December 17 2003 10:14 AM
Hi. My name is Kristin and I'm an Evaholic. It's been ten days since I experienced Eva Cassidy's voice for the first time and I'm forever caught in her magic spell of rainbow designs. She will be purchased and given to everyone I know for xmas this year! Happy holidays to you all :-)
Name: Jean-Pierre
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Home town/city and country: Lima - Peru
Sent: Thu December 18 2003 12:25 PM
Hi, Found Eva by pure luck, while listening to some music at a friend's house. The song was "Take me to the river". What a wonderful voice and great talent. Hope that her fans will leave some cd's for January, when I come to the USA to get them. Marry Christmas to all her fans. JP
Name: Jill
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Salt Lake City, UT
Sent: Thu December 18 2003 07:17 PM
I heard Eva Cassidy for the first time in the film "Love Actually." I went out and bought the soundtrack straight away. Songbird makes me weep. I don't remember hearing anything so beautiful before. Wherever you are Eva, thank you sweetie.
Name: Elaine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart, Imagine, Live at Blues Alley, time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a healer, but I love all her songs
Home town/city and country: Veenendaal, The Netherlands
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 04:43 AM
It's the most beautiful voice I have ever heard and I had to cry when I first heard it. She is a source of inspiration for me and it seems like God took back his miracle too soon. I'm really pleased that people in the Netherlands are also getting to know Eva's music and they even play it on the radio sometimes. I'm really glad that I discovered this singer and I listen to her music every day, there are songs for every mood and her music really does enrich my life. I would like to thank the people who make it possible for us to listen to her music even though she's no longer with us. We love you Eva!!!
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Chicago, IL USA
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 08:11 AM
It is uncharacteristic for me to write in like this, but I was just given the album Songbird, and I haven't been able to listen to it without weeping and weeping. My husband is affected the same way. It's difficult to articulate appreciation for something and someone who moves people the way Eva and her band have done...the closest I can come to understanding the experience of listening to this album is that it communicates the language of our hearts on vibrational levels more true to the world's soul than most of us have heard in a long time, if ever. Wow.
Name: Richard
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Birmingham, UK / Lyon, France
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 12:55 PM
Somewhere over the rainbow by Eva is simply the most beautiful thing I've heard in my life.
Name: David Hay
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Paragould/ Arkansas/USA
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 07:38 PM
I just looked on Nightline's archives and ran that show of Eva again,,, I get choked up each time I see it. Her music is so moving. I would love to have her music played at my funeral and I guess, that is as high a compliment as I can give. Just so special,,so special. Glad I found this site,,,thanks
Name: Andreas Klein
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, had I a golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Niederkassel, Deutschland
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 11:33 PM
The voice of Eva is one of the most expressive and impassioned I ever heared. There is so much feeling and soul in her songs that sometimes, when I hear her songs late at night, a tear run down my face. Her premature death is perhaps the biggest loss for musik and for everyone who ever heared her voice. I wish I would got to know Eva better. We will see us in haven. In love Andy
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Christmas Song / Spirit of Christmas / Its not the Presents ....
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 05:50 AM
Hi Everyone, I have just read one of the items on the Whats New page about the Library and thought I would check out mine. I was amazed to find that they have 7 of the Eva Cassidy Cds (including No Boundaries) but do not currently have American Tune. Several of these CDs are on loan at other libraries in the local area. Along with these is the Songbird book (also out on loan!) What a great find! I will have to give them one of my American Tune CDs - after all, it is only possible to listen to one at a time :) Debbie x MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Name: Pamela Hamlin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: It Don't Mean a Thing
Home town/city and country: Massillon, OH
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 06:23 AM
My dearest friends in CA sent me this CD for Christmas this year and I just spent a couple of hours listening to it over and over. Eva's voice is so remarkable and I put her up there with my favorites; Bonnie Raitt and Anita Baker. Soulful, spunky, sweet...it's a shame that I just found out about her, so much time wasted not listening to her other recordings. You can be sure that she has just acquired a new fan. Also, your website is a very informative and caring tribute to this remarkable woman.
Name: Heidi
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Home town/city and country: Toronto, Ont. Canada
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 10:59 AM
This song was burned on a disc for me and is very inspirational as I have depression and gives me hope to find true love. Thank Eva may she rest in heaven singing her lovely songs forever, more!
Name: Deborah
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Dallas, Texas/USA
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 04:19 PM
Eva's rendition of this song is so beautiful and heartbreaking too, when I think of how young she died. What a remarkable legacy she left in her short time on Earth. We should all be fortunate enough to contribute a fraction of the amount she did. My thanks to her parents for continuing this endeavor.
Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley - today!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge over troubled water - today!!
Home town/city and country: Perth Australia
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 06:34 PM
Imagine my surprise when I went out shopping yesterday, and walking past a fashion store I heard Eva's voice calling to me. I walked in and asked the salesgirl on duty who this was singing (knowing very well who it was) she said that she really didn't know as it was a compilation CD that her head office had sent her to play in the shop. I asked if she had a cover or a listing of the songs on the CD so that I could see who it was. She was unable to provide one and asked me why I was asking. I explained to her that I thought it was Eva and of course she said that she had never heard of her. I explained a little about Eva (including the fact that she kept Robbie Williams off the #1 spot in the UK charts) and she was quite amazed. This is a national chain of stores that distributes their own "personalised" cd's to all their stores to play as background music in their stores. Eva is now in theory going to be exposed to so many more people. Thankyou Laura for all the hard work you do on this site and I would like to wish you and the rest of Eva's family a safe and wonderful Christmas full of peace and love Sharon xox
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away (5:39)
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 10:34 AM
How many of us have heard songs lasting 5 1/2 minutes? This is the song playing on my computer, "You Take My Breath Away." I don't know why this should make any difference since Eva Cassidy never cared what other people thought as long as she felt good about the song. I love this song and have played it for the last hour. Eva and the angels are still circling the planet. Have you heard this song? Buy this CD and play "You Take My Breath Away." It makes for a wonderful journey to a special place where Eva is always singing and you are peaceful, happy, and in love.
Name: Deanna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Wichita, Kansas
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 12:33 PM
I had just come out of the grocery store, turned on the radio, and was absolutely frozen. It was the first time I'd heard Eva Cassidy sing, and it was one of my favorite songs ever: "Over the Rainbow." I wept! What an incredible, soulful, strong, sweet voice! I've purchased 3 of her CDs since that day, and will have to repurchase one since I've worn it out! I love to listen to her songs as loudly as the stereo can handle it. I truly love to "feel" her songs. What a tragedy that she is gone from this earth. Heaven has another voice of an angel...too bad we couldn't have kept her here longer!
Name: Emily Lelan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Gatesville, US
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 03:00 PM
At the age of 20, and a Bachelor of Arts (vocal track) Major in college, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. A dear fried of the family sent Eva's CD "Songbird" to me, and it was all the inspiration I needed to get through the next year of my life. Her voice is beautiful, her message is beautiful, and she will be an inspiration for many generations to come.
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 08:50 PM
Every Sunday afternoon Desmond Carrington plays golden oldies for two hours on BBC Radio 2 (lots of Sinatra, etc.) Yesterday I was suprised and pleased to hear him finish the show with Eva and Chuck Brown's 'Christmas Song.', which is very rarely heard on British radio.
Name: Mary Slater
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Love them all!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 11:51 PM
I think Eva is such a talented and unique singer. I first discovered her singing Over the Rainbow and just love her version of it. Thanks to Terry Wogan on Radio 2 for highlighting her incredible talent. I have all her albums and I just think it is so sad that a singer and lovely person such as Eva should die so young, but this world seems a very unjust place. I hope and pray that she is happy singing in Heaven.
Name: Diana Mulvey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South africa
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 01:50 AM
I have just purchased the CD "Songbird" - a lovely Christmas present.
Name: shani
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: dromana,victoria,australia
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 11:26 AM
as artist who truly sings from the soul and with the ability to touch the soul of another. As a singer myself, i am in absolute awe of Eva's beautiful God given talent. We have been blessed to have had the pleasure of experiencing Eva's voice which is so full of passion, longing, love and inspiration. Iam sure Eva knew of a spiritual place from which her voice most certainly came and her voice most certainly transcends all boundaries. God may have her now but we have a small piece of her to listen too. Even if there had only been one song that was ever recorded, we would have been blessed by the supernatural voice that is Eva Cassidy. Merry Christmas to all Eva's fans around the world from Shani xxx
Name: Belinda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a healer
Home town/city and country: Reno, NV
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 01:52 PM
What an amazing voice. It moves me every time I hear it.
Name: Jim Hill
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: Albany, Texas
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 02:07 PM
Just one more fan, blindsided by her talent and her gift.
Name: Marianne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: cheek to cheek
Home town/city and country: Norway
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 12:35 AM
I almost cried the first time i heard Eva sing! what an amazing voice. I started to read about har on the internet an i just love her perseonallity. An amazing woman i need to say!
Name: Alison
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: North York, ON, Canada
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 02:33 AM
I first heard her on an episode of "The District"...just a few lines from the song "I know you by heart"...I plugged the lyrics in Google and it gave me Eva Cassidy who I had never heard of..I immediatley went out and bought the CD.. I love her voice, its so clear and strong...her style is so versitile...what a shame to die so young...
Name: Nelly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL
Home town/city and country: Elst/ The Netherlands
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 03:08 AM
With all her songs........ She makes The World Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 08:49 AM
I have just visited he BBC's web site and did a search for Eva which came up with Eva's 40th Birthday. There was a competition to win one of 3 sets of Eva goodies when ansering a quiz in which i scored 9/10. It was great to hear that I should actually be teaching the subject!! The quiz can now be played for fun at: Have fun!! D :)
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 10:09 AM
I always wondered why Eva Cassidy never is heard while I'm roaming the malls at Chrismas time. Maybe it's because the song I love the best is only for those who truly listen to Eva. It's our little secret. NPR was nice enough to provide a beautiful full rendition of Eva Cassidy's, "It's Not The Presents Under My Tree," in order to encourage us to buy the Time-Life CD for Christmas. They still want us to hear Eva. Let's not disappoint them! It's beautiful and it's the fourth song on the website and it's free. Go to:***************************** http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: CIncinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 03:33 PM
To All Eva Cassidy Fans Everywhere: Eva sends us all a Christmas present in the lovely sounds of her beautiful inspiring music. It is a gift we can never repay. May your Christmas holidays be a joyous and loving event. Best wishes to all, Sandy
Name: Shirley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird & Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow & Imagine
Home town/city and country: Australia
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 06:54 PM
Great voice, she made it all seem so easy
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: Tue December 23 2003 08:46 PM
I wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you, Laura, for all the time and effort you lavish on the site.
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Unfair to choose...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home town/city and country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 11:47 PM
Merry christmas and a Happy newyear to Eva's family, friends, the ECB and all her fans! Although this christmas will not be my best ever (having the flu) but with Eva softly singing on my bedroom stereo this won't be my worst either...
Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Wed December 24 2003 01:09 AM
Eva had and always have the best voice forever, so gentle and gasinmomically beautiful, it is a cheerful tease to hear her fantastic voice which has infulenced many people in their vocal and instramental music too. well i know she has influenced me in many things as well as art but mostof all i wish i knew her as it seems i do in my heart.
Name: msuisei
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Home town/city and country: Tokyo, Japan
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 02:49 AM
Merry christmas and a Happy New Year to all Eva's fans ! Thanks always, Laura, for your nice site.
Name: Don Gadda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune (today)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: can't do it
Home town/city and country: Boise, Idaho
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 05:34 AM
I discovered Eva Cassidy while struggling with my own bout with melanoma. Her music is to me indescribable and I only wish more people knew of her. She is an inspiration to me as a photographer and as a human.
Name: ffran may-prigent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Brittany, France
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 09:25 AM
A very happy christmas to all Eva fans all over the worls. This is a magical time,I hope sincerely that you all have a bit of that Christmas magic in your lives! An open fire, presents, family, and Eva discs playing!
Name: David
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Impossible to choose
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 09:44 AM
While reading numerous Guestbook pages overnight it became very noticable that certain so called Eva decipiles seem to be proud of the fact that they download Her music. No artist deserves to be robbed of their royalties and espically not Ms. Cassidy! Please do the right thing and obtain the music legally like a loyal fan should.
Name: Larry Henikoff
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: East Middlebury VT
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 11:06 AM
I just received American Tune as a Christmas present. I did not know it existed. What a wonderful present. Thanks Eva.
Name: Jim Horsman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Syracuse, NY USA
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 12:21 PM
Recently discovered her. She moves me to tears.
Name: Brad & Leslie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Washington, USA
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 06:31 PM
We are new Eva Fans. We've heard her voice & songs before but never a whole album until recently. Songbird was used in a recent Great movie called "Love Actually". The soundtrack is excellent and more so by having Songbird. We now have (3) of her albums and love listening to her voice. Thank you for all that you do on this web site and in her memory. What a loss to the world of Music.
Name: jim lane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: dallas usa
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 07:39 PM
i recently purchased the book on Eva that i have enjoyed very much. i noticed in some of the photographs that she is holding a cigarette and i wondered if she smoked all those years. i also read where her favorite foods were junk foods or what i prefer to call disease foods. being a naturopathic physician i couldn't help but think that these were contributing factors in her cancer along with excessive sun exposure. and i also feel strongly that if she had received the proper treatment for her disease she would still be here today. on another note, i recently purchased her imagine cd and was somewhat disappointd in Eva's rendition of one of my all time favorite songs danny boy. i wondered if she were ill when that was recorded because she didn't belt that song out like she was capable of doing. there are other songs on the cd that i like but not nearly as much as the songs on the songbird cd. never the less she remains one of my favorite singers of all times. i would love to see her art work in a gallery. is there any possibility of her art work being taken on a tour? sincerely, jim lane
Name: Carolyn Hudson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Point Cook, Australia
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 01:30 AM
My father made a compilation of digital photos of my 3 year old daughter and added the song Over the Rainbow by Eva from the Songbird CD I hadn't heard it before so when I did it brought tears to my ears. I have to say it is one of the most beautiful voices I have heard. I have gone and bought most of her CDs.
Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Water is Wide
Home town/city and country: Waldorf MD.
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 04:19 AM
I have lived all of my life, almost 70 years, in Southern Maryland. I thought that I kept a handle on local performers. However I received a copy of Eva's "American Tune" CD for Christmas and realized that I did not know of her. A search of the net brought me to your site and I learned about Eva from you. The odd part of this is that I received the CD as a gift from friends in Scotland.
Name: Emma
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Sheffield, England
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 06:31 AM
Merry Christmas everyone. I am 19 years old. I got given a copy of the book about Eva for christmas and I have hardly put it down. It is so nice to discover what Eva was like by the people who knew her best. I am finding it quite comforting to know that Eva was as shy as she was, because i am very shy too and i also feel as though i don't fit in. I do not have the talent that she did, but to know that she was such an amazing person, despite her shyness is very reassuring. I love listening to Eva's CDs, just for the sheer thrill of experiencing such a voice and feeling as though a long time friend is visiting. It was also brilliant to see that one of Eva's songs had been included on the 'Love Actually' soundtrack. Very good choice!
Name: Wanda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 08:17 AM
I felt compelled to add my comment about Eva Cassidy. I was introduced to the gift of Eva's voice a few years ago. I have never, and I suspect never will, hear a voice as clear, angelic, and perfect as hers. A year ago, I was diagnosed with a terminal disease. I'm not sure how long I have to live here on earth, as none of us are, but I do know that Eva's beautiful voice and soul will be an inspiration to me, as well as the millions of others she has inspired. I've even been told that I resemble her looks, which is a great complement to me! Thank you Eva, for sharing a part of the beautiful person you were. Your heart and spirit will live on in all of us that you have touched. By the way, if possible, read the book about Eva called Songbird, which was authorized by her parents, Hugh and Barbara Cassidy. What a wonderful life story about a beautiful woman.
Name: Wanda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 08:23 AM
I just wanted to add to my guestbook comment. I have read Eva's story the book entitled "Songbird." Eva bealieved in reincarnation. Wherever you are Eva, and in whatever form.. the thought of you still being here amongst us truly makes the world a better place.
Name: Suzanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't pick just one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy, Wade in the Water and so on and so on
Home town/city and country: Redondo Beach, USA
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 09:54 AM
I was introduced to Eva Cassidy by my vocal coach back in 1999. She played me "Songbird". I knew the voice but could not place it. Then it hit me. My husband, Keith Chagall had placed a song in Mick Fleetwood's movie, Mr. Music. The song "Songbird" was in the same movie. When we rec'd our copy of the movie soundtrack, I fell in love with this amazing voice. My husband and I feel a little closer to her amazing Spirit because of this one degree of separation. Since that time, I have listened to almost everything.... I think....that she has performed. I wish that there were more videos of her performances. I would love to watch her perform...her eyes, the way she moves her body...... Her music has been such a blessing to me over the past several years..... I'm so pleased to see that so many people can share in her gift. When I think of how much more she wanted to give, how much more she had left to give.... I am heartbroken.
Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow, Fields of gold.
Home town/city and country: Cape Town Soth Africa
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 12:44 PM
I heard Eva sing for the first time about two months ago. (November 2003) The song - Over the rainbow . I couldn't believe what I was hearing !! Without a doubt the most beautiful female voice I have ever heard. Where on earth have I been!! My daughter bought me the Songbird album for Christmas and it ranks as the best Christmas present ever. Eva, I want you to know that your beautiful voice will stay with me as long as I live. I wish I had known you. I am not surprized to find out that so many people love and appreciate you.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley (forever)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 02:22 PM
RE: Laura's "What's New" caution on viruses. With the increasing proliferation of Trojan Worms, viruses, and spam, when upgrading your anti-virus software for 2004, consider adding a 'firewall.' ZoneAlarm provides a free firewall download which has been recommended by my bank, so it must have some good qualities. I was fortunate to hear the one-hour BBC radio documentary on Eva Cassidy and I have no hesitation is saying that it is the most informative 'document' on the life and times of Eva Cassidy, excepting only the book, "Songbird." Eva's parents are especially poignant and 'giving'in what they relate about Eva's life and their personal relationships with their daughter. It leaves one wishing it was a many-hour documentary. Similarly, Eva's bandmates and friends give thorough answers and opinions that are more substantive than most of what is in the Nightline piece. This is especially true for Chris Biondo in his comments, both on the miracle who walked reluctantly through his recording studio door, and his impassioned assessment of the wisdom of record label management types. In these words from her family, fellow musicians, and friends, one is allowed to feel some of true emotion from them all that is associated with Eva's passing, and in so doing it comes clear that while Eva is remembered for the great artist she was, she is also very much remembered, with a bitter-sweet tinge of appropriate sadness, for the daughter, sister, friend, and wonderful human being she was. There is a degree of emotional rawness in this excellent BBC documentary that in a small way makes you feel you are listening to Eva herself, and for this we should be forever grateful to the participants. For those of us who have only known of Eva for a year or so, this documentary probably represents the closest we will ever come to being in her presence, for she was very much in the presence of those who told a part of their personal stories of life with Eva.
Name: Sean
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sent: Sat December 27 2003 07:48 AM
I heard "Songbird" a few weeks ago while renting the movie "Joe Somebody." I had to find out who this beautiful voice belonged to. After finally obtaining Eva's name off of the credits I did some searching on the Internet for more on her and looked forward to hearing her music. Her music is the most beautiful I have ever heard. Her pure and dynamic voice has left a lasting impression but I am saddened to find out that she is no longer with us. I am certain that her "angelic" voice will always be with all that have heard it.
Name: Martina Burke
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine and Songbird and American tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Wayfayer and Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Ireland, Mayo
Sent: Sat December 27 2003 12:44 PM
I love Eva and her voice just....i'm lost for words! Her voice makes you love everything around you! She makes heavy rain beautiful! which it is but some people complain! I love her!
Name: Brian Craig Balmer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Imagine, etc.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR,AL,IKYBH,TIAH,WS,S,SNR,DB,I...
Home town/city and country: Woodstock, NY
Sent: Sat December 27 2003 09:19 PM
Dearest Laura, Barbara and Hugh - Many thanks and blessings to you all for your efforts in sharing Eva's artistry with a grateful world, and my heartfelt sympathy over her so premature return to the world of spirit from which she bestowed such gifts upon us all... I was sitting in my car waiting for a friend, and I turned on WKZE on my car radio just in time to catch the beginning of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and was absolutely stopped in my tracks. I never particularly cared for the song or the woman who made it famous, but before it was over there were tears on my cheeks, and I was determined to go nowhere before I found out who this amazing singer was. Needless to say, it was Eva. I bought Songbird the next day and spent several hours in the most profound state of emotional release I'd had in years. I have visited this site on many occasions and often wanted to try to express how much Eva and her beautiful music have meant to me, but had always faltered, thinking that maybe some other day I could say it better, and seeing the wonderful letters from other people that convey so beautifully how I feel that perhaps I didn't need to add to this huge pile and your workload in processing it anyway. After listening to Eva for several hours tonight however, I decided to ask your kind indulgence while I added my voice to the legions of Eva's fans whose hearts have been so touched, stirred and opened by her magic. I want also to thank all of those who supported her, particularly Chris Biondo, whose production, bass playing and superb tone are really outstanding in so many of Eva's recordings, because these truly were group efforts, and it certainly seems, the result of mutual love. I know I will think of many things later that I wished to say here, but for now, I just wanted to reaffirm to the members of Eva's immediate family in particular, and to her extended family that comprises what may now number in the millions that Eva's life and her phenomenal gifts were an extaordinary blessing; they have affected me in ways I can never put into words, and they continue to be a source of inspiration, not just in my own music, but in every aspect of my life. Her natural humanity, blended with what I can only describe as angelic communion at times, and most of all, her absolutely astonishing capacity to connect with her listeners' hearts brought us an honest artist without peer in our time. Thank you all, and especially, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, EVA, WHEREVER YOU ARE, I LOVE YOU!!!
Name: Federica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: A penny to my name, Time After Time...
Home town/city and country: verona, Italy
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 05:27 AM
ho conosciuto la voce di Eva Cassidy da poco ma già riempie tutte le mie giornate... Onore ad una grande artista, purtroppo poco conosciuta in Italia. I love Eva's voice, she's wonderful!
Name: Karen Peaslee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, I love all the others also
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Sent: Sun December 28 2003 07:32 AM
Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People get ready!
Home town/city and country: UK - England!!
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 07:55 AM
Hi All i wanted to say was that i think Eva can sing like an angel and that DANNY BOY was excellent, she cant belt it if it is a sad song! ERRR DURR? so sorry to tell you 'jim lane' your wrong. SEASONS GREATINGS TO EVERYONE AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR AS EVAS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Cannot choose all are wonderful
Home town/city and country: Port Saint Lucie,USA
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 02:10 PM
I heard about Eva one night while turning channels on the TV they had a doumentary on her...I have been hooked since!! She was beautiful talented and just simply GIFTED!! her music makes me cry and laugh and gets me thinking about life, love and family!! She maybe gone but her spirit lives on and always will. To her fans lets keep her memory alive always!!! We miss you EVA and love you!!
Name: Pawe³ Szlendak
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somwhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Chocianów Poland
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 09:56 PM
Dziêki Jej muzyce odkry³em na nowo piêkno, którym obdarowuje nas ¯ycie. Nie ma zapewne ju¿ ¿adnych s³ów, pozosta³a wœród nas tylko Jej Dusza. Szczêœcie. Gor¹ce uczucia. Dziêkujê Ci...i b¹dŸ ze mn¹ ju¿ na zawsze.
Name: Paul J Wilson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Kent, England.
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 03:36 AM
What a loss for us... As a songwriter I would of loved to have worked with such a beautiful singer. All other singers out there should listen and learn! One thing is certain though, we will all get to hear her sing again one day - at that great little club in the sky, and I'm sure she will be top of the bill... God bless you Eva - and thank you for the songs you left us.
Name: Bodil
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Florida
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 05:53 AM
This is my second time writing in Eva's guestbook. I just wanted to wish all Eva fans a Happy New Year, and also let you know that her music has given me this urge to share it with everyone, so I gave all my friends "Songbird" just before Christmas. They all love it!!! Share her music with everyone you know, everyone deserve to hear her sing!!!!!
Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All fantastic!
Home town/city and country: UK- London
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 10:22 AM
Eva had and always have the best voice forever, so gentle and gasinmomically beautiful, it is a cheerful tease to hear her fantastic voice which has infulenced many people in their vocal and instramental music too. well i know she has influenced me in many things as well as art but most of all i wish i knew her as it seems i do in my heart. i am only starting to learn about Eva cassidy as i am a 'younger'listener but that shows she has acheived her intresed in every one younger or older and thats very hard to find in a singer but i think she is truly amazing! and i am stunned every time i hear her voice!
Name: Alex Garcia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Honey Suckle Rose
Home town/city and country: Vancouver BC
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 11:48 AM
i have played the alto sax for 3 years and counting. over the summer i went to a jazz camp so i could be ahead the next year. when i got there, there were 4 singers and they were all supposed to sing one song of their choice. this one girl had the prettiest voice and she sung Honey Suckle Rose. i really liked the song but i didn't know who it was by and i couldn't download it on the computer. there is this website called letssingit.com. it will give you the words and the artist of the song. i saw the artist~ Eva Cassidy. i asked for the cd for Christmas and i got Live at Blues Alley. i've had the cd for only a few days now but i have been listening to it nonestop. she has become my favorite singer and i love her. ~Alex
Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow, Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Cape Town South Africa
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 01:52 PM
Fellow Eva fans - I think it's high time that we see a stage show / film on her life. I know there has been a documentary - but I'm talking about a real film / stage show about her life story. I would definitely go to see such a show - the problem of course is finding someone who can sing like Eva and that will be difficult. It would be a real tribute to her memory. What do you say ?? Shall we present a unified front to the film makers / stage production houses about this idea ?
Name: Glen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade, Autumn, Wayfaring, & Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Valencia, CA USA
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 07:07 PM
A friend gave me a copy of the "Songbird" CD back in October, 2003. "Blown Away" was my first cliche. I listened to the whole album at least twice a day for around 3 weeks. Eva's voice touched me deeper than any other vocalist I've ever heard. Lisa Gerrard would be a close second. You can hear how deep Eva was into her music with every song. Chilling renditions the lot. A few weeks later when I spoke to my friend to thank her, I found out Eva had passed away. I was crushed. A voice this beautiful, gone way too early. I immediately sought out and purchaced every existing CD I could find. When I share her voice with other music lovers, they are all "stunned and amazed". To her cousin who maintains the website, Bless You for keeping her spirit alive. I will do my part.
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Athens, Al USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 01:47 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I have a six hour drive every two weeks. I just line up all of Eva's CD's and she takes the drudgery out of the trip. When I get home, if the last song hasen't played, I sit in the driveway until it does. As I have said before, she has re-awakened my love of GOOD music and great singers. Laura, this Web Site is awesome. Many thanks for your "labor of love".
Name: pdq
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Sent: Tue December 30 2003 02:04 AM
the idea of a movie with an actress singing Eva's songs horrifies me nobody can sing for Eva except Eva herself
Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fine & Mellow
Home town/city and country: Peterborough, England
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 02:08 AM
Just to let everyone know that I will be touring again in February/March 2004 'A Musical Tribute to Eva Cassidy' as performed by Lesley Curtis. Check out my website www.lesleycurtis.co.uk for further information.
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold and anything Eva sings
Home town/city and country: Va
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:00 AM
There is no way possible to find "anyone" to sing Eva's songs in a movie. It will have to be a "good" actress to play the part of Eva and someone that can lip sync well. If someone tries to sing Eva's songs it would surely ruined the movie. It's just not possible. Hopefully it will be someone that can truly capture that humble sweet spirit that she was. I love to read how people hear Eva and instantly become addicted to her music. You can't stop listening. It is so amazing how she has this effect on so many people. There has just never been anyone like her!
Name: Mona
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Most of them
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:09 AM
Here is a little Christmas story, told by one of my friends. She lives in a city with 120 000 inhabitants in the middle of Sweden. Two years ago (on my recommendation!), she visited a record shop, asked for and ordered some Eva CD's. The owner, an immigrant from Iran, had never heard of Eva before. Last week she returned to the shop to buy American Tune as a Christmas gift. Guess what? Eva was played loudly on the speakers. The owner had become a true Eva fan. He said that he played Eva daily to the people passing by in the street. He asserted that he sells 5-6 CD's a day, on an average. For two years! Could this happen to any other artist? I doubt it.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Ottawa
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 07:30 AM
I moved to Ottawa 2 years ago from England with my 18 year old son and joined my new husband who is Canadian. My son and I were so very excited at a new and fresh start, however only 10 months after arriving my son was killed in a car crash, just after his 19th birthday. At my son's funeral I had Eva's "Somewhere over the Rainbow" which is where I feel Nathan is. The following day we all went to the cemetary to bury Nathan's ashes - it was heartwrenching. I was helped back into our car in tears to take time to compose myself - my husband put on the radio - and gues what? Eva starting to sing "Somewhere over the rainbow" everyone jumped out of their cars to rush and tell me, we all listened in amazment as non of us had heard it until that day on the radio in Ottawa. For weeks after that it was a constant play and it holds a very special place in my heart. Eva was my angel when I needed strength. God Bless
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 08:10 AM
This months poll is another hard one! How on earth can you choose? I finally decided on 'The Christmas Song' because both that and 'The Spirit of Christmas' (and of course 'It's not the presents') actually made my Christmas and made it feel like a worthwhile holiday. Sometimes it's hard for people to remember the true meaning. Hope everyone had a nice one, and wish you all a Happy New Year! D x
Name: Audrey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anything from Songbird
Home town/city and country: Kansas, USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 10:21 AM
My co-worker introduced me to Eva's music a couple of years ago. At the time, it was about a year after I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 33. I think that's why her story touched me so. I just finished her biography and have an even greater appreciation for her and her music. I only wish she could have known how much impact she would have on others.
Name: Another Eva Cassidy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city and country: IL, US
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 02:46 PM
hello first of all, first I would like to tell you about myself and how I got to know about Eva Cassidy. Well, on my birthday about 2 years ago my sister saw the Eva Cassidy Songbird Cd w/ my name on it and decided to bye it for me b/c it would be the perfect present. A CD with a singer who shares my name!!! so when I opened it I was a little confused because I had never heard of her before, but I put it in the CD player and was interested when it started to play. Eva Cassidy has a very beautiful voice and I wish I could have had the chance to meet her b/c I never new that I shared my name! I also saved an artical on Eva and it is hanging in my house. When it was on tv my uncle laughed and said that wasnt me. I was very courious and wanted to know more, so i came here and started reading about her. God's Blessings. In HIS service, the other Eva Cassidy. p.s. what was her middle name? just wondering!:) RESPONSE FROM THE WEBMASTER: It was Marie -- Eva Marie Cassidy.
Name: Kavik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (All good)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Buckley, WA USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:14 PM
Eva is flat-out the best female singer I've ever heard. She deposits no fluff or pretension between her voice and my ears. Her singing is unbelievably pure, and I continue to cry every time i listen to her. Heck, I cry when I hear her in my head. She somehow communicates song as an intimate message of love, just right, where other good singers sing the song with over-the-top muscle and gymnastics. Eva's singing is a standard that transcends standards, and millions of us regular folks are "getting it". Many thanks to her folks, her siblings, her band and Laura Bligh for sharing her with us. Eva will go down in history as the best.
Name: Jim Bowie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at B.A.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Poolesville MD
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:14 PM
My message is to Keith.Remeber the "The Banned" or "Essence".You were just beginning your journey with that Gretch!!I'm still playing...amazing!!
Name: Camila
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Rio, Brazil
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:53 PM
I just know Eva this year, I know that is a little late but I'm ok with that, because now I know about a wonderful singer and probably I will become a fan, no wait I'm a fan... I just know a few song's of Eva, but what I know is wonderful, the song's touch your heart like a clamour, is help me in many thing's in my life. This is it... Eva You Are WONDERFUL... And Happy New Year For EVERYBODY
Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them are great
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold (so far, anyway)
Home town/city and country: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 04:14 PM
I just today came home with American Tune and have already listened to most of it, and it is already starting to take hold of my heart, and find its own place among my favorites. If you are wondering about it, or pondering the purchase, don't bother. Like Eva herself, it's another gem of a lifetime. We miss you Eva.
Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: winnipeg, manitoba
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 04:27 PM
A couple of weeks ago I was listening to the raido and heard a businessman I know sharing his favorite songs to take along if he were stranded on an island-I was so pleased to hear him mention Eva-he didnt know much about her but he chose to share Over the Rainbow. He also chose the music of a local artist that I too enjoy. I look forward to bumping into him and telling him where he can stock up on Eva info. AND.....I took my daughter to see an acappela group that has also been together(as part of a choir) since they were kids. As I listened I thought about Eva's music and how she and these young ladies took songs and adjusted them to work out in a very nice way.
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 December 30 2003 04:53 PM
Sissy Spacek, the actress, in "Coalminer's Daughter", the movie, proved that it is possible for someone to authentically represent the singing of another person. But how often can such an exceptional achievement be accomplished? Will there be another voice out there like Eva's that is capable of making that magical connection with the listener? Probably not. It seems reasonable that much more must be known about Eva's life before any consideration is given to making a movie. Eva was a normal but obviously complex and very creative person. In a movie of her life and times an Eva that is true to her entire being, not only her singing, must be portrayed. The number of songs in a movie need not be large, and they could, and probably should, be Eva's renditions. They could be woven with fine warp and woof in a variety of ways in a movie, and in such a way as to enhance the story. Eva never performed on a big stage before thousands and did not "put on a show." Thus, this need never be part of a movie. It is Eva, the person, and not Eva the voice, that will have the major role in any movie, for it is she who is ultimately at the centre of 'her life', and not just one aspect. It is this representation through an excellent screenplay and well directed and edited movie that will cause awe and wonder in a very broad audience. With Eva's songs as the soundtrack to her life story, even this stoic will weep. The pieces that must all come together for a movie about Eva Cassidy will not fall together quickly or easily.
Name: Brenda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: too many to list
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 08:23 PM
My sister gave me Eva's Songbird CD for Christmas last year. I had been fighting breast cancer, and had just finished chemo. My life, as I knew it, was over. When I listened to Eva, she brought so many emotions and feelings to the surface, I would cry and feel so blissfully peaceful every time I listened to it, (which was every day, every moment I could, for more than a year)! I cried for Eva and her family, I cried for myself, and in the process, I began to heal. Since that time, I have shared her with others, many of whom have suffered tremendous losses. I'm writing to let her parents know what an impact she has had on my life and the lives of others, and to thank them for sharing her with us. When I played Fields of Gold for my daughter, her comment was that it must be very hard for her family to listen to her beautiful music. Yes, I told her. Very hard, very beautiful, they are sharing their angel with those of us who need her so. When my friend John died suddenly, leaving behind his wife and five children (the youngest not quite a year old) I sent the Songbird CD to his wife. She told me she felt John had sent Eva to her through me, and very simply described her music as "everything". Even Danielle, her five year old, had her favorites! I don't wish to relay a sad message, rather to send my heartfelt gratitude to those who made Eva's life and music available to all of us - it is so very rare to be touched by an angel. God bless you.
Name: Robert Lapointe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to choose from.
Home town/city and country: Milton, N.H. U.S.A.
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 02:26 AM
It's impossible to pick one particular album by Eva because "they are all unique" in their own way. I have to say that I'm grateful for having found her through a close friend who introduced me to Eva while I was battling cancer. Her music lifted my spirits during a difficult and arduous time. I'll always enjoy her music and appreciate her quality band. I would like to say thank you to everyone who participates in keeping her memory alive, so that many more can enjoy her enormous talents.
Name: Elaine Wine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade In The Water and all of them,really
Home town/city and country: Sutton, WV USA
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 03:16 AM
I have been listening to "Songbird almost constantly since I received it last month. I am a singer/songwriter so I am thinking of Eva as my teacher right now as I sing along with her. I also work as a school counselor with young children in rural Appalchia and have a sweet little school chorus. I think Eva will be happy that I am doing "Oh, Had I a Golden Thread" with the kids this year using her rendition. I love to teach children songs that have deep meaning and important life messages. I also shared "Songbird" with a family who recently lost there 13 year old daughter. I guess my words here can not express the gratitude and well, rainbow of feelings Eva's music has given me. She has greatly enriched my life. Her parents must surely know that she is truly present in our lives although the absence of her physical being has to be a tragic loss for all who knew her personally. Thanks to the folks who make it possible to share Eva with the world. All Love, Elaine
Name: Les
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 05:19 AM
Message for Eva Cassidy II: Eva's full name was Eva Marie Cassidy - too much to expect you share the same middle name?
Name: Stephen Stone
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 07:14 AM
I heard one of the DJs at CKDU radio(a university station) playing Fields of Gold. I went to the local music store at bought three CDs. I never heard her before. She is now one of my favorite artists. I simply admire her versitality and stylings. REQUIESAT IN PACE. A flower too soon plucked.
Name: Colleen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Kingston, Jamaica (West Indies)
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 08:36 AM
I am a Jamaican woman and music lover. One of the high points of 2003 was being introduced to Eva Cassidy!! What a blessing!! I was staying with a friend in Barbados who has a huge music collection - since then, Over the Rainbow ALWAYS causes a dramatic physical response within my entire being and was the reason I went out and bought the CD. But 'Songbird' has burnt itself into my heart forever!! The beuty of her rendition, the passion and some personal sentiment for me as well! I even got my 17 year old daughter to listen to it (she is great with harmonies) coz I could't get some of them - well she played Songbird over and over then we sat and sang it together in harmony - another special moment that memories are made of!! Thanks to everyone who is making sure that the websites and memories of Eva Cassidy are as pure and honest as her remarkable voice! I'd love to see a video of her - hope I will someday - and hope to get the book soon . One Love, Colleen
Name: Lydia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Burtonsville, MD USA
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 10:25 AM
This past year a dear friend introduced me to Eva Cassidy-what a wonderful gift! When I hear her I KNOW that we are all born w/a gift and a purpose. Sometimes that purpose is so profound that when it is accomplished there is just nothing left to do and it's time to go HOME... Eva did just what she was put here to do. Peace
Name: Maureen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Glasgow
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 02:21 PM
I have just finished reading "Her story by those who knew her". This was a borrowed book from my mother-in-law who is a fabulous singer and performs "Songbird" frequently and I must say my knowledge of Eva and her talent was limited to say the least. Words escape me, her story really touched my heart and my soul deeply. I immediately went out to buy Songbird and have been hooked ever since. God bless her, her family and her friends. Thank you! My life has new meaning.
Name: Erin Lassley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Beatrice, NE
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 02:42 PM
It never fails - whenever I put on Eva's tunes, I cry. Even though I'm a 32 year old male, her singing is the ONLY music I've ever listened to that makes me cry. And it's not a sad crying - it's like tears of happiness. Whatever gift Eva had, it had power. I'm so sorry she has passed. Erin
Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Today it's Blue Skies
Home town/city and country: Chicago
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 05:45 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THOSE WHO LOVE EVA... MAY IT BE FILLED WITH FAITH, HOPE, LOVE AND JOY. WE MISS YOU EVA!!!!!!!! PEACE BE WITH YOU, PAM
Name: Nicole
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley, but all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Boston, MA, USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 10:57 AM
I only "found" Eva about two months ago. I had heard her name a few times, but had never really looked into her until I got my first taste by listening to a friends cd. Since then, I can't leave the house without her music, and everyone who knows me will also know about Eva- I tell everyone about her! As an aspiring singer, she is the ultimate teacher. God Bless her friends and family, I know you can feel the love coming from her admirers all over the world-even her newest ones, and hope it continues to sustain all of you as we celebrate her life through her music.
Name: Lynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Sûrement plusieurs...à suivre
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Same...
Home town/city and country: Montréal
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 03:49 PM
J'ai entendu récemment Eva Cassidy deux fois et ce, par hasard et j'ai adoré ce que j'ai entendu. Je vais acheter de ses albums. Mais j'aimerais savoir si j'ai rêvé (avoir entendu) ou non...ne chante-t-elle pas une chanson de Stevie Nicks ? Et si Oui, laquelle ? Si quelqu'un connait la réponse, merci de me le faire savoir.
Name: John Gore
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I don't know yet
Home town/city and country: Denver, CO
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 07:37 PM
I just saw the Nightline piece on Eva... I was involved in music for many years, but never heard of her until tonight. I am so happy I was tuned in to Nightline tonight, to be able to hear her voice. My musical tastes recently have evolved into more of a Norah Jones motif than my previous tastes... Eva fits right into that segment of my taste in music... think it's time to start collecting Eva's work. There is nothing so moving as a beautiful voice softly singing a beautiful song. She sounds wonderful. Thanks to Nightline for turning me on to her... and much belated condolences to everyone who loves her.
Name: Jeanet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I don't know yet
Home town/city and country: Baytown, TX - USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 07:39 PM
What a wonderful discovery! 2004 is looking very bright considering day 1 has brought such a blessing into my life. I just watched the story of Eva and cannot wait to share her gift with others.
Name: Kurt W. Hines
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Bardstown, Ky. USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 07:41 PM
The voice of an angel, Touching the soul, Feelings abound. Such a short time on earth. Want a loss. Her songs will live on forever. God Bless.
Name: Todd A
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I'll know better when the Amazon order arrives :-)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 07:55 PM
Though I should have been in bed asleep hours ago, I was, for reasons unknown, sitting up with the TV running when Nightline came past awhile ago. I am so thankful that I was. Thanks for producing and maintaining this site, Laura. 2004 and the years to come will be richer for these simple gifts.
Name: Laurel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Feilds of Gold
Home town/city and country: Houston, Texas
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:00 PM
Thank you for this website- what a labor of love! Your information is wonderful as I am just discovering this beautiful music. Her music is a pathway to the soul, It is nothing short of a gift from God.
Name: Kurt V. Meyer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: n/a
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Chantilly, VA, USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:08 PM
I learned about Eva Cassidy, her music, and her beautiful voice on ABC's Nightline program this morning. Wow, it's unbelievable that she is just now getting recognition. It is disappointing that she passed away at such a young age. However, she left the world the wonderful gift of her music. Thank you Eva.
Name: Tracie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Fortson,Georgia / USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:10 PM
My husband and I were lucky enough to catch nightline and for the first time heard Eva's music. What an Angelic voice she had.We are so touched by her music. It is so sad the we have found out about Eva when she is gone. Her music will live on forever.
Name: Victor Manske
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:10 PM
I really enjoy listening to jazz and happen to be sitting behind the computer when I heard beautiful music I have never heard before coming from the TV on Nightline. Eva Cassidy perfomance is so great I listen to the rest of the program so I could get her sound tracks later. I nearly shedded tears when I heard she past away 2 November 1996. The CDs I will be purchasing soon will be a treasure in my ears and my heart.
Name: Suzanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: That I'm sure will be hard to pick.
Home town/city and country: New Braunfels, TX/USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:12 PM
I also caught, by chance, the Nightline story tonight. After hearing the first few minutes, I was on the phone to my Mother to share this soothing voice. Thanks to Nightline for airing this story again. With all the terrible things going on in this world, this was such a wonderful way to end the first day of the new year. I can't wait to call Hastings tomorrow to find her music. Thanks again. Eva, you are surely a singing angel now.
Name: Steve
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Home town/city and country: Nashville,Tennessee USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:14 PM
I was just watching Nightline and saw Eva's Story on the show. Well Eva if you're reading this Let me say: You have the most beautiful voice I have ever heard come from one person.I'm a fan now just ordered songbird cd can't wait till it gets here.
Name: Esther
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: most likely all
Home town/city and country: Denver, CO 80249
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:17 PM
I am so glad that my TV channel was on nightline on the eve of Jan.1, 2004. I haven't heard such a powerful, sultry and yet so mellow and soothing voice. I was mesmerized, couldn't move and had goose bumps all over. With just a clip of her singing the Blues, I bet she could be a good one to join or do a marathon on stage with Diana Ross for The lady sings the Blues. I have to have her albums! Also, I would like to know if there is a song that Eva had composed herself. I can't wait to get her CD's.
Name: Brent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet......i just heard of her
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them i think
Home town/city and country: Nashville, Tennessee USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:20 PM
Was truly touched after watching the featured piece on Eva Cassidy tonight on Nightline. I had to run to my computer to search out how to find her CD's. To my surprise it seems many of you also have been blessed by knowing of this remarkable woman. Having lived in Nashville for 30 yrs and been part of the music world for longer than that its such a wonderful blessing to again experience a spiritual intervention by learning about Eva Cassidy's gift of song. My plan is to first thing in the morning head to my local music store and buy everything i can find that has Eva's beautiful voice on it so i may share what many of you already must cherish. What a wonderful way to start out the New Year.
Name: Sky
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: St. Charles, IL
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:23 PM
There is something so calming and powerful in Eva's music, she will be missed!
Name: Jessie & Gail
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Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:43 PM
Beautiful - 1. adj. having beauty | physically lovely | morally or intellectually pleasing 2. n. beauty in the abstract, the ideal to which all beautiful things are referred. This defines Eva!
Name: Diane Stamps
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:43 PM
I just learned about Eva Cassidy this evening on ABC Tv's Nightline. Her songs will live on forever. I am not too familiar with her albums; but if they are available here in Salt Lake City, Utah, I will purchase them. Eva Cassidy was blessed with a talent that will live on forever even though she is now gone from this earth; but her music and her spirit live on forever. The date of her death, November 2, 1996, happened to fall on my birthday.
Name: CHUCK
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL OF THEM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city and country: YPSILANTI,MICHIGAN-USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:51 PM
VERY TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL SINGER,I JUST WISH I WOULDVE FOUND HER MUSIC A LITTLE EARLIER IN HER CAREER!FROM THE THINGS IVE HEARD AND SEEN ABOUT EVA SOUNDS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON!!GOD BLESS HER...SHES SINGING IN THE GREATEST PLACE OF ALL
Name: Megan Oddsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city and country: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 08:58 PM
My name is Megan and I'm 18 years old. The first time I ever heard any of Eva Cassidy's music was when I was watching the last winter olympics. Michelle Kwan was figure skating and the music was so beautiful I started crying, completely stopped paying attention to the skating. Right away I downloaded Eva's rendition of Fields of Gold and had it on repeat on my playlist for weeks. While I downloaded much of her music, I didn't know much about her. I knew she had passed away, but I had no idea she never got to witness the effect her music made on the world. I work at a music store (Sam Goody -a musicland company) and whenever people come in and ask me about her music, I get a warm happy feeling inside. -I bet I sound corny. Just tonight, I was watching an encore presentation of nightline on ABC when her story was featured. It truly touched me, not just because I am an aspiring musician, but because her story, her voice, and the message are all beautiful.
Name: Nicole C.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Dont have one yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a wonderful World & Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Van Nuys, Calif.
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 09:01 PM
I was watching TV and wasnt thinkin much... when I came along this encore presentation of Eva on NIGHTLINE... I was like "WOW, this could be interesting" and WOW it was! I feel so inspired by her story... which im sure so many people feel the same way about her and her music. I totally think that she would love for her "fame" to be this way... where all she has to do is sing... it's what she did best. Her story makes me feel like any dream isnt impossible. That if you try in time... your dream will come true. Man all i can say after watching that is just WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Her stories not only inspiring but her songs are as well... how she changed them to her style... They're beautiful!!! I am in tears,her story makes me want to hug everyone dear to me... She was and still is AMAZING!!! With the amount of people who've heard and seen her story and feel like I do im sure She is proud in Heaven as she looks down on all the lives she's changed. THANK YOU EVA!!!
Name: Al Lopez
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Sacramento, Ca
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 09:08 PM
Minutes before I was going to call it a nite, a moment of channel surfing brought me to Niteline, never watch it. I was absolutely stunned by Eva and her voice. Why have I not heard of her before tonite? How happy and enchanted I feel tonite..
Name: Pink
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Home town/city and country: Chicago
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 09:11 PM
Here because I saw the last bit of Nightline. What a great person to profile for the new year. I first heard about Eva in a magazine article a few years ago. It moved me because I look very much like her and am also young (almost 29) and have had a previous issue with skin cancer. I am also currently having a different health crisis which mimics some of Eva's symptoms in the end, though I don't believe I have cancer. Even so--it does shake one up, and remind me to keep my mind in the right place, in the here and now. And also to live my dream. I am a dancer (though somewhat limited due to physical challenges I'm having at the moment) and also struggle with day-job issues. So I can relate a lot. But it gives me strength to know she lived a good life, even if it was short. I thought about that yesterday, as I reviewed the past year. And I thought, if I were to live not one more day, I would be content, because I have always gone for what I wanted in life. That's the positive of what illness can do for you (even if her illness came in the end). So it was divine timing for me to see that Nightline, and I had also been thinking of her as I heard her song on the "Love Actually" soundtrack. And I have also lived in DC, and my brother lives in Chevy Chase MD. So lots of similarities there. Seeing and hearing her gives me hope and perseverance. Thank you.
Name: George Caraccioli
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: became fan today
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Home town/city and country: Miami, Florida
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 09:35 PM
I really don't know what to think! I'm literally shocked I haven't heard of Eva before Nightline show. I have only heard a few short clipets of her music on the show today and am now her new biggest fan. I don't know her, however, somehow her music genuinely connects with my soul and has left a lasting imprint not soon forgetten. Buying Eva's music is a must tomorrow. It's inspirational!
Name: Lloyd
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Just Learned of Her Music
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: So Far...What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Hueytown, Alabama USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 09:50 PM
The angel has a splendid voice. Can't wait to hear her live in heaven. In the meantime, I'll be buying her CDs. May the wonderful peace, joy and comfort of our Lord Jesus be with Eva's family and friends.
Name: Karen
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Calgary, Canada
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 09:55 PM
A beautiful profile on Nightline for a beautiful person. Tonight was the first time I've heard of Eva but I will definitely be purchasing her CDs. Her voice is delicately powerful and personal.
Name: Kenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All Of Them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Page,AZ
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 10:03 PM
Like most i also watched her on Nightline the past Summer an Never have i heard such a Pure Voice an the Songs she loved to sing an Play must have been Pure Pleasure an so easy for her , tho she was Shy , I Believe the good lord was Smiling every time she Sang , When any of us out there is having a bad Moment during a Day Play one of he CD's an feel the Love in her Voice , because she is singing the song to you , tho we have Missed her Dearly Thank god for her Music !
Name: Phyllis
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Home town/city and country: Anderson, CA - USA
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 10:07 PM
Thank you ABC's Nightline! Thank you Eva! I look forward to learning more about her and listening to more of her music. As the saying goes; the spirit will live. . . Not only in memories, but in her songs.
Name: David Spencer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Probably all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Nashville, TN
Sent: Thu January 01 2004 10:41 PM
It has been 4 hours since Nightline went off, and I am still sitting here searching the net for more info on Eva Cassidy. Thank God there is a lot out there. Not since I discovered Nora Jones last year have I been so completely captivated by a singer. Here in Nashville, where the term "artist" is applied to any and all who pick up a guitar, it is so refreshing and inspirational to discover someone who is a true "artist" in every sense of the word. Thanks ABC for helping to spread the word.
Name: Gilana
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Will buy my first in a few hours.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow, so far
Home town/city and country: New York
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 12:08 AM
Captivated. Sad. Wistful. And why oh why am I always the last to know? Eva, when I reach heaven, you will be one of the first addresses I look up. All love...
Name: dan doucet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold, people get ready
Home town/city and country: dover,nh
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 04:40 AM
wow!! like most i saw the nightline encore last night - very grateful for being a late night channel surfer!! wonderful profile and voice. wish i could have seen her live -certain it would have been moving. hope she's enjoying her fame from wherever she is. -new fan
Name: Peggy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow so far
Home town/city and country: Idaho, US
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 04:50 AM
I watched this report by George Stephanopaulos last night and that is the first time I have ever heard of Eva. What a refreshing sound! She was a natural,taken away much too soon. She is very possibly the best female artist I have ever heard.
Name: William
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Home town/city and country: Atlanta
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:00 AM
I gave Eva Cassidy CD's to all my friends as Christmas presents this year to help spread the word of her amazing voice. I remain completely in awe of her voice. Spread the word. Spread the joy.
Name: Lynell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FIELDS OF GOLD
Home town/city and country: Texas
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:04 AM
First time I heard her music was when Michelle Kwan skated to it at the most recent Winter Olympic Games, post-game performance. Her music brought me to tears. Michelle could not have selected a more beautiful voice to express herself that night. Since then the music of Eva Cassidy has remained with me. Thank you night- line for taking the time to share such pure splendor and beauty with the world. I have finally discovered her website and through her gift she will truly live on. Here parents must be so proud!!
Name: Chuck
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Greenville, NC
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:18 AM
My how I wish I'd heard of the Nightline special! Anyway, in the comments on Laura's web site, many remark about how we cry in response to Eva's songs and how she has touched them deeply. I just want to comment on this and share some of my reactions to my favorite Eva songs. About the crying, at first this may seem negative, but when you think about it, it's just the tip of something very moving. Yes, we even see grown men cry, but this suggests how powerfully Eva's music can melt through our cultural conditioning which teaches men to deny their tender feelings and, of course, pain. We are all open to these feeling as children, but we learn to deny our "true colors," our truest selves. To me this is very spiritual. Eva's voice and artistry radiate her childlike innocence, honesty, and faithfulness to her vision, and these parts of ourselves resonate with her music. So we cry out of grief for our lost parts, out of joy in discovering them anew, and out of regret that this wonderful Eva is gone except for her gift to us. How great it would be to see her perform live. We can't do that, but we can enjoy what she left for us. On the "American Tune" CD I love "You Take My Breath Away." Musically it is very strong and can be interpreted in a spiritual way. The lyrics suggest that the power of love is so great, creating unutterable joy, if you will, that it takes one's breath away. Metaphorically, love also takes us to a mountain top where the air is thin, and we are not used to love of that degree. Without air, of course, we die. But you can see death as transformation of the old self to the new. In this sense it is said that only love can change someone for the better. Eva often said she wanted to "be spirit," and she journeyed up her mountain where Love did take her breath as she sang of what she felt and saw. "Fields of Gold" is my favorite Eva song. I first heard it as background music for Michelle Kwan's beautiful skating before I knew who Eva Cassidy was. In the lyrics "the jealous sun" reminds me of Eva's love of being outdoors in the sun, landscaping, and riding her bike, her golden hair aglow. And ironically it was the sun that took her back through melanoma. But Eva said she wanted to be spirit, and her drawings reflect a childlike innocence and simplicity. While this fragile state of mind and heart nurtured her music, perhaps 33 years of this harsh world was all she could stand, or maybe it was just that her mission was accomplished, though at an early age. With regard to her dying at such an early age, I had a coincidence. Around the same time I purchased my first Eva CD, I also purchased a CD of the Carpenters and of the Blues Brothers. I liked John Belushi's singing and crazy comic genius. I was shocked when I discovered that Eva, Karen Carpenter, and John Belushi all died when they were only 33. Of course, I knew Karen and John had died young, but I didn't know it was at the same age as Eva. I don't know what this coincidence of 33 means for sure, though 33 is considered a "master number." I can't help but wonder if Eva was an angel. She certainly sang like one and had that spirit. Thank you Eva from the bottom of our hearts for the gifts of your life and song.
Name: GM Woodman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, True colours
Home town/city and country: Cape Town. South Africa
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:28 AM
Once in a lifetime a voice like this will bring joy to everyone. A lifetime ago it was Billy Holiday and then came Eva Cassidy. Both of them with voices like what I'd imagine an Angel would sound like. Everytime I listen to her music it gives me gooseflesh. Truly incredible.
Name: Vicki
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: what a wonderful world
Home town/city and country: Memphis
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:54 AM
I've never heard of Eva Cassidy until last night(01/01/03) while watching Nightline. I was moved. This lady can sing. Her voice was undescribable. I came to work this morning and had to look her up on the website. I cannot believe her voice. I am going out to buy her cd as soon as i get off work today. I love her voice. I am so sad that she has become so popular after her death. But Im sure she has moved so many people with her voice, even today. Thank you Nightline for bringing her into my life. Her voice, " Simply marvelous".
Name: John and Phyllis
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Home town/city and country: Los Angeles,CA/Nottingham, England
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 06:21 AM
The Lord must have needed Eva to lead the Angels Choir
Name: Joe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley & Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tie between Fields of Gold, What A Wonderful World, and Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Pottstown, PA USA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 08:09 AM
Folks, it was not my consumption of chocolate that kept me awake last night. Rather, it was the Nightline piece on Eva. Admittedly, I was moved to tears. What a sensational voice! At lunchtime today, I purchased Songbird, Live at Blues Alley, and American Tune. But beware, you too will find yourself consumed listening to Eva's talent.
Name: Cyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Tulsa, OK US
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 08:20 AM
I have been listening to "You've Changed", my comfort song these days. The truth sinking into my life situation. Her emotion, phrasing giving solace. Funny how musicians just groove with other musicians and sometimes repeated listenings give over to a 'magc moment' it speaks to you. The puzzle pieces of your life fit. Amazing too how on this day I finally visit her web site after enjoying her music for a long time and find out so many others will now discover her special gift. Such hope for the longing of peace that was hers on the horizon in 2004 and for the legacy that is Eva Cassidy
Name: Vincent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Love Everything
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World, Fields of Gold, People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: San Francisco, CA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 09:07 AM
I've heard her rendition of People Get Ready before but never really knew her story. I was just blown away by the Nightline story last night. I must say that I've never had this reaction to a singer before. How sad that she had died so young. Imagine how many more beautiful songs she could have done. I'm going to the record store today to buy her albums. Didn't wanna order thru Amazon.com because I want her albums NOW instead of waiting for delivery. Introduced her to a co-worker today and he's already ordered two albums. Spread the word people. That's how we can help ensure that her music touches other people's lives just as much as she has done that for us.
Name: Ingrid
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I'm buying them tomorrow :o)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Staten Island, New York
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 09:23 AM
I also first heard Eva's singing while watching Michelle Kwan skate. Watching Michelle's gracefulness accompanied by Eva's angelic voice touched my heart and moved me to tears. I still remember the voice and how serene it made me feel inside. Last nite while I turned the television on to Nightline, and as I was about to leave the room...I heard that angelic voice again. My back was to the television, my feet wouldn't let me leave the room. Instead I turned around and attentively watched the segment on Eva Cassidy. I always wondered who it was that sang that verson of Sting's song. It was wonderful to hear how she touched so many lives. Her time spent here was brief, but she'll live on in many hearts forever. Music is such a powerful force. I feel that Eva was put here to bring the message of love thru the instrument of her voice. I plan to purchase all that she's done. I hope she knows that her message of love through song has been well received by all who have listened to her. She truly had the voice of an angel.
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Sensual Embrace/Live At Pearls/Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bold Young Farmer/Summertime/Have A Little Faith/Goodbye Manhattan/
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 09:43 AM
I would just like to welcome all the people who watched Nightline and became aware of Eva's music. (Also those who did not see Nighline!) It is great that Eva is becoming so well known, especially in her home country. For all those who would like to know the lyrics / guitar tabs etc. remember to visit www.evacassidy.dk, www.evasongbysong.co.uk, and especially: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/evacassidy or if the links dont show: click on 'More Eva Sites' in the website navigation. Welcome to everyone! From D
Name: Greg
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Dallas, TX
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 10:02 AM
I have NEVER heard anyone sing "Over The Rainbow" like that. No, not even Judy. How could I have not know about Eva before now? Thanks Nightline and thank God for Eva.
Name: Tammy Stewart
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 10:07 AM
I was so moved by Eva's voice as I flipped through the channels last night and caught first her beautiful face on Nightline and then that voice came out. I was so moved. My husband has been in the music business for 30 plus years and I hear singers that people are talking up and I think sure!!! Eva was the real deal. Her voice and presence were obviously magical and blessed. I am so glad to have heard such a gifted voice!
Name: Catherine
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Home town/city and country: Gurnee, IL
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 10:30 AM
My husband and I first heard of Eva last night on Nightline and were fascinated by her story. I am very interested in her music and am looking forward to purchasing CDs so I can listen to her over and over again. May God bless you to her family and band members. I know you must miss her tremendously. Warmly, Catherine
Name: George
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Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 10:30 AM
The site is doing phenomenally well! It's great that we have such a devoted webmaster. Thank you Laura! Remember to visit the web sites Debbie has mentioned (further down) - a lot of work has gone into them!
Name: Lyn
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Home town/city and country: Pasadena, Ca
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 10:48 AM
I first heard of Eva Cassidy last night on "Nightline" hosted by George Stefanopolas. Her story moved me to tears. What a wonderful person she was and how wonderful that her legacy is being preserved and promoted. May God bless her memory and her family.
Name: Lynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
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Name: michael brodie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: staten island,n.y. usa
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 11:52 AM
I saw a rebroadcast of the Niteline segment.I am sure she is in heaven because she sang like an angel.What a sensational talent.Warren Zevon wrote a tribute song,"Gone Too Soon" for Rick Danko.Eva left us too soon like Morrison,Hendrix,Joplin,Lennon, Harrison,Mercury,Scott,and many more.It is ironic she sang Wonderful World at her last performance.Joey Ramone covered it on his last album.
Name: Sumer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Suva, Fiji Islands
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 12:07 PM
Eva brings a message of hope to a dying world. Down here in Fiji, after our last coup, we had our local stations play her music as often as possible. Many of us believe her message kept many calm who may have otherwise gone more beserk than they already were. We had what is being called a bloodless coup. Thanks for this site. Its lonely here in the village...this page keeps us connected. What were Eva's spiritual beliefs?
Name: JEANNE PIRO
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT HER
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Home town/city and country: FT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 01:34 PM
SAW A SPECIAL ON NIGHTLINE LAST NIGHT ABOUT EVA. HER VOICE STRUCK A CHORD IN MY HEART AND I AM A ROCK AND ROLL FAN! HER VOICE WAS TRULY A GIFT FROM GOD!! LOOKING FORWARD TO BUYING HER ALBUMS AND SHARING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!.
Name: Jay
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Home town/city and country: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 01:38 PM
I woke up last night with the TV still on. The Niteline Segment came on, and I began listening to one of the most beutiful voices I had ever heard. I can't ever remember being so affected by someones voice before! Her talent was a blessing to all of us. I know she will be missed greatly by all of her family and friends. Do to that voice, Eva will live on. Thank You Eva.
Name: Ann W.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: Wooster, OH, USA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 01:38 PM
I became one of those "instant fanatics" about two months ago -- something uncommon for me. This voice and spirit are just so powerful! I seem to listen to Eva all the time, and, as so many others have said, I find myself wanting to tell others about her amazing music. Thank you for developing this site about Eva!
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALl
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 03:03 PM
A WARM WELCOME TO RECENT NIGHTLINE VIEWERS: To those of you who have just discovered the music of Eva Cassidy...WELCOME EVERYONE!! You are in for an amazing and inspiring musical journey, as you learn more about Eva's music and her incredible talent. Best Wishes to all! Happy 2004 Sandy
Name: Rebecca
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Kansas City
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 03:18 PM
I had no idea she ever existed. Her voice is pure delight. What a songbird- an inspiration to all of us musicians who walk away from the beaten path...I wonder if Eva is now walking on Streets of Gold...
Name: Faye
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Several Favorites
Home town/city and country: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 03:49 PM
My boyfriend was watching a program on TV and first heard of Eva, since that few hours ago, he has found your website, and we have listened to quite a few of her songs. We love her sound, she has an extraordinary talent which draws you into her music. We regret that she is no longer here but are so appreciative of the gift of her song, and her contribution of all styles of music. Thank you for opening up our hearts to her music.
Name: Tony
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: As The Tears Go Passing By
Home town/city and country: Vero Beach FL USA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 04:01 PM
I first heard Eva on an Elvin Bishop cut called "As The Tears Go Passing By" and she is fantastic. I decided to do some research and have yet to fine something as Bluesy as this song... Look it up and listen to it, and you will agree it is one of her finest pieces. I cannot find it on any of her albums, but it is on an album with Elvin Bishop.. I was quite shocked to see she has passed. So young! And yes, I too have never heard of her until now.. This is a great find for me personally! Thank you Elvin (Who I saw recently at the Ft Lauderdale Blues Fest) for having her do this song!
Name: Tony
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: CORRECTION
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Sent: Fri January 02 2004 04:03 PM
The name of the Elvin Bishop song is "As The YEARS Go Passing By. Not YEARS!!! Sorry
Name: David
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Marlboro,Massachusetts-USA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 04:48 PM
I was watching Nightline last night and on came Eva Cassidy singing over the rainbow and i was floored. Her beautiful voice just overwelms the words. I was in tears when she finished singing it and was mesmerized by the rest of the program. I am so glad i stayed up late to watch that show. I went out tonite and got two CD'S and they just blow me away. As a singer myself i know when you are connecting with the listener and she truly is amazing. I willbe dedicating my new song to her now.My soul is now blessed and refereshed with her music.
Name: Krissy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Colleyville, Tx
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 04:52 PM
I happened to here Songbird on the Love Actually soundtrack, and could not get enough of it. I have listened to it over and over for days, the voice was so haunting. I had never heard of her, never heard any of her music. I made my sister listen to the song today, and she said "Oh my gosh, I just heard her last night on Nightline." She told me all about her life, and the music, etc. I wish I could have seen it. I will be buying her albums tomorrow.
Name: Phil Russell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city and country: Waldport, OR
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:08 PM
I just discovered Eva last night on ABC. I am enthralled with her voice. She is a wonderful singer. I will catch up by listening to a lot of her work. Phil Russell
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Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:09 PM
"I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you'd see the sound as angels spanning across the universe." -Eva Cassidy
Name: Darlene Fetzer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them.. dont know yet..
Home town/city and country: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 05:57 PM
I first found out about her last night on TV (like alot of other people on this website.)Her voice was so beautiful, She left this world way to soon.. But the music she left will live on forever..
Name: Marina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not sure as yet
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Home town/city and country: Albany, New York
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 06:00 PM
I heard the piece on Eva last night on Nightline, and I was just blown away by the purity of her voice. I heard her rendition of "Over the Rainbow" and I was almost brought to tears. I felt as if she was getting a glimse of heaven while singing. What an extra-ordinary talent. My next CD purchase will certainly be 'SongBird'.
Name: cynthia mclaurin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: unknown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: what a wonderful world
Home town/city and country: magee,ms united states
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 06:04 PM
like all the others i saw ms cassidy bio on tv 010104. i was truly blown away by her sweet soulful melody, which brought on the uncontrollable tears from that voice...that voice. songbird for real. God pick the best for His rose garden.
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: Fri January 02 2004 06:05 PM
RE: As The Years Go Passing By. Tony if you were right about Eva singing this song, it would be a quite significant addition to the Eva canon. However, I think Chris Biondo or other members of Eva's band would have mentioned it somewhere if Eva had sung lead vocals on an Elvin Bishop track. The female vocalist on the Elvin Bishop version I have heard is quite good, but she certainly is not Eva. You can hear the entire song at www.postman.pe.kr/blues/As_The_Years_Go_Passing_By.htm Female vocalists associated with Elvin Bishop include The Pointer Sisters and Jo Baker. The latter is credited as vocalist on albums that include As The Years Go Passing By, so she may well be the singer we hear on As The Years etc. If you're looking for bluesy (genuine) Eva tracks, try Blues In The Night (on Eva By Heart) and Stormy Monday (on Live At Blues Alley). While we're at it: the song floating around at Kazaa and elsewhere as "Golden Slumbers" by Jackson Browne and Eva Cassidy is actually sung by Jackson Browne and Jennifer Warnes. Welcome to all the new fans who discovered Eva through the Nightline repeat, and a Happy New Year to everybody!
Name: Bill Mac Ritchie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: Fort Mc Murray, Alberta
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 06:44 PM
I first learned about Eva by listening to Alberta's wonderful and informative CKUA radio network. I had no idea that there was so much about Eva on the web! I found it especially interesting to learn that her family has some sort of connection to Nova Scotia. In the 1970's I was privileged to be able to hang out at the College of Cape Breton Pub which provided a forum for many unknown artists who later became world famous. These included Natalie Mc Master, the Rankin Family, and Rita Mc Neil to name only a few! I have a feeling that Eva would have felt right at home there. Thanks for providing the website. Bill Mac Ritchie
Name: Gerald Anderson
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Easy Street Dream
Home town/city and country: Birmingham Alabama
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 07:15 PM
About a year ago a friend gave me a home made compilation of favorite songs. As soon as I heard the first line of Easy Street Dream, as sung by Eva, it took me back 30 years. The second verse took me back 20 years and I knew this person had "been there." It was more than the words-it was how they were delivered. I acquired the CD "American Tune" and as I was listening to it for the first time tonight, I read the notation on the CD cover that she was the "late" Eva Cassidy. I feel as if I have lost a friend, especially since I lost one to Melanoma in 1997, about a year after Eva's death. I want to hear more of her work, and I have been a fan since first hearing the Easy Street Dream. I feel gratitude to everyone who has kept her music alive.
Name: Wayne Pudney
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Phoenix, AZ-USA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 07:25 PM
I, too, found out about Eva while watching Nightline last night. I was deeply touched by the segment. After work today, I rushed to the store to buy her CD's. I picked up four of them (only four were available at the store I was at)and will buy the rest when they are in stock. My favorite song will most likely change once I get the CD with "Over the Rainbow", but, my oh my, I love them all. Beautiful, just beautiful. Thanks Eva!
Name: Peggy Chappell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow (so far)
Home town/city and country: St. Louis, MO
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 08:01 PM
I just heard this beautiful singer last night on ABC nightline. I wept. I am going to get all of her CD's.
Name: Warren Mendes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Don't know yet.
Home town/city and country: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 08:35 PM
I tt, saw Nightline last night and today I rushed out and bought Songbird. I am a musician and I must say that hearing Eva's voice is the most exciting thing that has happened for me musically in many years. I just couldn't wait to get the album. Her voice is the best I have ever heard. I feel as if I am experiencing a magical event. Thank you Eva!
Name: Brent
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: stormy monday blues
Home town/city and country: Waterloo
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 09:05 PM
I just heard you for the first time tonite and I knew that you were a dream I have always had of the perfect female singer and then I found out that you are singing with the angels, I cant wait to see you sing.
Name: Jeff
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not sure yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What A Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Minden Louisiana
Sent: Fri January 02 2004 09:07 PM
As my wife and I watched Nightline, we were absolutely amazed by Eva's beautiful voice.There is something about Eva, and her voice that just blowed us away. We can't wait to hear more of her music, and learn more about her. Thanks Nightline and Thanks 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: Fri January 02 2004 09:30 PM
I was listening to the soundtrack album for the movie "Cold Mountain." It contains mostly traditional songs, old-time Appalachian mountain music of spare arrangements of fiddle, mandolin, and banjo playing. The first song, "Wayfaring Stranger," most of us are familar with from Eva's superb rendition on the "Songbird" album. The second song, "Like A Songbird That Has Fallen," is a new one, and I believe the authors were thinking of Eva when they wrote it. It speaks of angels among us who will show us the way if we pay attention, divine revelation through nature, and rebirth. It is a beautiful song that I believe Eva's fans would love. This album was produced by the same folks that had a big hit with "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou," so it has the potential to be a big hit, and I believe "Like A Songbird That Has Fallen" is clearly the best song on it.
Name: claudette brown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: what a beautiful world this is
Home town/city and country: desoto,texas
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 12:18 AM
It was thursday nite 01-01-04 about 1a.m. in the morning i was asleep i was awaken by the most beautiful voice i've ever heard on the tube meaning nightline awesome,awesome, the next day i purchased the songbird c.d. what a blessing she really was to us.
Name: Polly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow/true colours
Home town/city and country: Australia
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 03:04 AM
my dad by chance gave me a CD single of over the rainbow and I have been mesmorsied since. What a gift Eva gave to the world and how wonderful to see that it lives on and gives happiness to so many people world wide. I know that every person who take the time to write here does it because they have been touched.
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR,Stormy Monday,Anniversary
Home town/city and country: Merrick, Long Island, NY USA
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 04:40 AM
I'm so happy that many more people saw the Nightline TV. That's how I saw the 2001 show. By now I have all the CDS and 2 copies of the TV show. Quite often I loan one out...sometimes it takes awhile to get it back. Also I've made gifts of about 25 CDS. Now this re-broadcast might help my wallet.More and more Americans are catching on. Soon I'd like to visit places like Blues Alley and Annapolis where EVA performed. Maybe some of you have already been doing that. Thanks again, Laura, and a very Happy New Year.
Name: tom
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: herndon, virginia
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 07:27 AM
the most haunting rendition of "over the rainbow" i've ever heard...harold arlen wrote this song for Eva...he just didn't know it at the time....
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Name: Tami
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't Know Yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Salt Lake City, Utah
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 08:13 AM
Like everyone else, I was moved. As someone who generally does not watch mainstream media programming, it is a miracle I caught this! I am interested to know if any of her proceeds go to cancer research. Does anyone know? Both of my parents have been diagnosed with different forms of cancer over the last two years. What a great cause this would be!
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 09:37 AM
To Tami, I hope my e-mail is helpful to you! D :)
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Sent: Sat January 03 2004 09:43 AM
"I have the easiest job in the world. All I have to do is sing and play the guitar." Eva Cassidy, when asked if her hip injury would force her to cancel some singing engagements Summer, 1996
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 09:46 AM
It would be great for all of the people who have just found Eva to use the special links to amazon to donate a percentage of the cost to malanoma research. (at No extra cost!) The links are found on the What's New Page. D :)
Name: Terry Jepson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Still open
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Still open
Home town/city and country: Columbia, SC USA
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 10:10 AM
caught part of show on late night TV, hope to find that it will be run again or available. She was wonderful vocalist, am trying to see if she ever recorded Amazing Grace and where I can obtain it. Will be getting other albums asap, have live at Blues Alley.
Name: Rob
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Mom is the fan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Texan south east
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 10:26 AM
after I listened to here -via my mom's request to find a picture of her she saw on an Nightline show / with her standing wearing a hat and guitar in front of her (greyscale photo) I've given up on the image after hours of surfing any ideas where i might locate this image ?
Name: cathy patton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not sure yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: highlands texas
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 11:17 AM
I just heard of this woman last night on nightline it was a wonderful experience,It was like she sang to me...Thank you so much nightline.....1/2/04
Name: Mike
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Sent: Sat January 03 2004 12:49 PM
Hello. There used to be a program on late at night...I think on cable, but maybe on the networks...hosted by Charles Grodin. Several years ago, at the end of a program, he showed a tape that a singer made in their studio of the standard "Moon River". Charles mentioned that the singer died a week of so after the tape was made, before they could get her on as a guest, I believe. It was the most beautiful version of moon river I have ever heard. When she was done singing the song the camera went to Grodin and he was crying as he said goodnight. Was that Eva Cassidy?
Name: Judy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Don't know yet
Home town/city and country: El Reno, OK
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 01:12 PM
I like so many of the previous messages saw the Nightline story on New Year's night. It was so moving and I have already called local stores to find out availability of Eva's recordings. I look forward to listening to all of her recordings. Wish I would have had the privilege of knowing her or at least seen her live. How blessed we all are to know this woman left such a legacy. Thanks to those who made this possible.
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Sent: Sat January 03 2004 01:22 PM
Regarding the question about "Moon River," it says on the Q&A page that Eva did not record that song. http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/q&a.htm
Name: Allie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird and Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: California
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 02:06 PM
When I first heard Fields of Gold, I was watching Michelle Kwan skate and was absolutely stunned by the voice I heard. That was the only time I heard her sing until I moved to London for a year and heard her voice on a commercial. I bought a 4 CD pack of "relaxation" songs just for her version of Fields of Gold. I now have put in an order for all of her CDs. There are very few singers who have an effect on me, and she is one.
Name: Lou B.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 02:32 PM
I happened to be lucky enough to have caught the Nightline Encore presentation of this truly wonderful singer. The rest of my family had gone to sleep and I was having trouble trying to get to sleep. And when I heard the crystal clear voice of Eva Cassidy from the television that night, tears welled up in my eyes. Her music instantly captured my heart, and I'll never forget her beautiful, chime like voice. God bless her family and all of her long time friends....she had the voice of a thousand angels.
Name: Mike
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Sent: Sat January 03 2004 03:36 PM
I asked about Moon River on the Charles Grodin show, and someone responded... "Regarding the question about "Moon River," it says on the Q&A page that Eva did not record that song". Well, I guess that wasnt Eva on the Charles Grodin program. So, now that we have cleared that up, let me say that my introduction to Eva Cassidy's music was the Nightline Encore show. As soon as I heard the 1st sounds of her voice right at the start, I think it was "What a Wonderful World", I knew she was something special. Tears came to my eyes several times during the show. Her singing of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is just stunning. What a beautiful beautiful voice. And it seems she had a very down to earth way about her. She appears to have had no interest in being some kind of "star". She just wanted to sing. The world is a bit less beautiful with her gone. She was a true "songbird". Mike
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 January 03 2004 03:45 PM
I am listening at this moment to Eva's album Songbird and it is difficult to listen to without tears being shed.After reading through the guestbook and finding that the word is starting at long last to reach the shores of her homeland in the USA and hearing great things being said about her my faith in humanity has received an uneexpected boost at the start of 2004.Whoever in authority in the USA has had the courage to show the Nightline programme again I say well done.The effect on your countrymen and women that I have seen so far has been thrilling.Please keep this good work up.Laura I am so happy for you that all of this long hard struggle is now bearing a very deserved fruit in the USA.Being very close to Eva and all of her family and friends this good news gives you strength to carry on the work of promoting the great EVA CASSIDY.I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you close to Eva a very Happy New Year and hope that Eva's music will continue to spread throughout the world.
Name: Irene Stall
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow (so far)
Home town/city and country: Nashville/Tennessee USA
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 05:08 PM
I like many of the others on this website just happened to be up late New Year's night(I am so glad I was) and flipped through the channels and caught the Nightline Encore Show. George Stefanopolas talked about how they were repeating this show because of how many requests they had after it aired the first time. I can truly understand why, it was so beautifully done and so touching. I was so struck not only by the angelic childlike beauty of the photos of Eva but of her beautifully soulful voice. I was mesmerized by her voice and so touched by her story. I was in tears by the end of the show. I am in tears now typing this email and listening to her Songbird CD. I am not normally one to be so touched by someone's music that I must go out immediately and buy their CD. But I woke up the next morning and told my husband all about Eva and the Nightline show and told my children about her. I went to work the next day and told my supervisor(who I know would love Eva's music) all about her story and her music. I can't wait to share Eva's awesome talent with her when I take the "Songbird" CD in to work Monday for her to listen to it. I can't wait to hear her other CDs. I know her family and friends must miss her terribly. It is a wonderful tribute to her that you have preserved her music and have shared it with the rest of the world to hear. God bless all of you. She was taken way too soon(like my own sister was at age 24) but I know she is in heaven singing with the angels and my sister is there enjoying every minute of it of it too! Thank you Nightline for airing the show again. I hope it will air again for the many others that have not had the opportunity to see such an amazing story and hear such an tremendously talented woman. She won't be forgotten!
Name: Kent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Puyallup, WA, USA
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 05:29 PM
Like Rebecca of KC, I, too, had not even heard of Eva Cassidy until I checked out the Live at Blues Alley CD from my local library back in October, 2003. What a voice! Soon after, I went out to purchase my own copy of the above CD and the Chuck Brown / Eva Cassidy CD. Imagine my surprise to find out she has been gone for several years! I'll be buying the rest of her CDs. Thank goodness we have the mediums to preserve wonderful voices like hers for ours and future generations. A second note: the evacassidy.dk website is really nice. Thanks to those who designed & maintain it.
Name: Cordaine Leavitt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I love them all!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Ventura, California
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 05:41 PM
I first heard Eva's voice on the "Love Actually" album. The first time I heard the song "Songbird" I have to keep playing it again. I immediately went out looking for an album by Eva Cassidy.....I bought every album I could find. She is incredible!! Her voice has touched my heart and soul. When my daughters heard "Songbird" they felt the same way. I actually get tears in my eyes when she sings "What a Wonderful World" and I cried when I read that she died at such a young age. I wanted to go see her in concert. I am going to buy all the music I can find by her. She is incredible......and I will love her music for the rest of my life. She is definitely one of the greatest singers I have heard in my lifetime. Her music touches the deepest parts of ones soul......what else can I say.......Eva where ever you are...you are incredible!
Name: Pat
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Woodbridge, VA, USA
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 06:43 PM
My husband saw the Nightline TV show and the next day he kept talking about it and said he must get this CD with "Over the Rainbow" on it. He bought the Songbird CD and we have just been captured by the soulful, beautiful voice of Eva Cassidy. We have played it over and over. We have cried. It is so wonderful. We must get the other albums. Thanks to Nightline for introducing us to this music. I wish more people could learn about her contribution. She is a blessing.
Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: hard to choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: what a wonderful world
Home town/city and country: kansas city mo. united states
Sent: Sat January 03 2004 09:13 PM
I too first heard of eve on the show new years night . i couldnt get it out of my mind and have been telling everyone i know about her. i went to best buy the next day and had to do much searching but finally found her cd,s. i bought time after time,Eva by heart,the other side,american tune,songbird , and method actor. thats the only ones they had. after researching more ind seeing what others are available and what songs are on them i would also like to have live at blues alley. when they told the story about the benifit where she got up and sang that even as sick as she was there at the last it just went through me. what a great and talented lady . and a beautiful voice.
Name: Patricia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Clermont, Florida, USA
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 03:13 AM
I recorded Nightline, because we weren't home and I like to keep up with what is happening in the world with this show. Imagine my surprise to hear this wonderful voice coming from my DVR. Had to play the show twice and then again to hear this haunting soul-touching voice again and again. This is one show that I am saving. Today, I will be buying three of her albums from Amazon. I can't help wishing that she recorded more. How could the music industry miss this voice during her lifetime? What a loss to the world that Eva died so young. Bless her soul. I know that she is in heaven.
Name: Jeff Harvey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Love 'em all.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water (today, anyway!)
Home town/city and country: Audubon, Pennsylvania U.S.
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 03:20 AM
I have just finished reading "Songbird" which I purchased for my wife and I for Christmas. I am deeply moved and eternally grateful that this beautiful book was produced. I discovered Eva's music about two years ago and have absorbed myself in it ever since. As a working musician myself, I can never separate the music from the story. And now that I've gleaned more insight into her life and family, I can't wait to go back and listen to the albums with my 'new' ears - and heart. Thanks so much to Eva's family and friends who have committed to maintaining the legacy of the rare, beautiful life and talent of Eva. I'm so glad to share in her spirit.
Name: Charles Warman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, OH 45240
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 08:34 AM
The Guestbook for Eva Cassidy is a treasure. Not merely for Eva's family, friends, band members, and her millions of fans from every corner of the globe. As the years and decades pass, it will become a precious resource for the millions more who will fall in love with her music. Eva's great musical legacy belongs to the ages. Each day's Guestbook entries add touching proof of this truth. Has there ever been another singer whose songs not only bring listeners to shed tears of joy, but compel them to share their feelings in so public a forum as the Guestbook? I hope that Laura, who deserves our gratitude for this website, will write a book that will reveal the extraordinary impact Eva's music has had on persons around the world, as recorded in their own words in the Guestbook. Such a book would reverberate globally and lead millions more to want to share in "the Eva experience." The experience includes an appreciation of her many personal qualities and her spiritual beliefs. That book might help make our world a more joyous place. The suggestion that Laura write such a book came from another Guestbook contributor about 18 months ago. I heartily second it, and I'm sure countless more Guestbook readers will concur. Laura's task would mean more compiling than original writing, but I do not wish to minimize the effort it will require. Her finished work would be the third in a trilogy of Eva treasures. 1) Eva's music. 2) Eva Cassidy.Org. 3) The response to Eva's music revealed in Laura's book about the Guestbook. I hope that someday, Laura, you will find the time to write it. Charles Warman, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Sent: Sun January 04 2004 09:17 AM
Or give a person something, simply out of love, And that God will paint colors on the clouds for us to see And that we can watch together, you standing next to ne. excerpt from "Springtime" by Eva Cassidy March 1991
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Sent: Sun January 04 2004 09:22 AM
...and isn't it a miracle that crocuses bloom? And you can banish cat hair with a sweep of the broom? And that daffodils and children have the same kind of smile? And you can take your shoes off and splash in water for a while? That you can hear angels singing in the cooing of a dove,
Name: marianne murphy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: milford, michigan
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 10:18 AM
Where is God's wisdom in taking someone so special like Eva Cassidy before her time? I remember the first time I heard her sing and chills ran through me. I don't believe anyone could ever come close to her vocals, she moved me to tears, and that surely is truly a special gift. I guess God just needed another angel to add to the choir.
Name: Lupita
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Fields of gold
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Home town/city and country: Brownsville, Texas
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 11:06 AM
Hace unos dias escuche a Eva y atrapo mi atencion. Solo escuche una cancion "fields of gold" No sabia nada sobre ella y pense que era una lastima por haber muerto tan joven. En un momento tambien pense que Dios necesitaba un angel que le cantara como solo ella podia hacerlo.
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Sent: Sun January 04 2004 11:48 AM
Laura or anybody who may know, Is the ABC website no longer offering the Nightline program about Eva. I couldn't find it. Thanks!
Name: Jane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: too early to tell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: still deciding!
Home town/city and country: Orangeburg, SC, USA
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 12:13 PM
I have found a reason to be thankful that I caught the flu recently. For had I been well, I would surely have missed the Nightline show featuring the story of Eva Cassidy. Unbelievable! I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, but I am like most others, stunned and amazed by Eva and her incredible talent. My daughter works in a record store, so the next morning I put a wad of bills in her hand and instructed her to buy a copy of any and every cd they had in stock. Surprisingly, they had three of them, and the rest I ordered from Amazon (using the special links from this website) as well as the biographical book about Eva. And furthermore, I intend to purchase more of her cd's as gifts for friends and family members who weren't as fortunate as me - having the flu on New Year's Day! Thanks for this great site!
Name: Karen Williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: San Antonio Texas/ U S A
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 12:19 PM
My mother told me to come watch the nightline segment about Eva Cassidy. I was hesitant but i kept hearing this voice drenched in soul and emotion.I went to the tv and i became enthralled, and so utterly moved by her story and voice. I'am an African American woman and for me music is universal. I have grown up appreciating great voices,and songs. I did purchase the album Songbird and i thought about the people i love and the people who i have loved that are gone while listening to her angelic soulful voice. Thank God for giving her and her voice to us and may God bless her family and friends.
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: Sun January 04 2004 01:42 PM
RE: availability of ABC Nightline Eva segment. You can access it through RealOne (the application formerly known as RealPlayer). If you don't already have RealPlayer installed, you can get it from www.realone.com. There is one free version as well as one or more you must pay for. To get access to ABC material you must also sign up for a free 14 day SuperPass. You can do so in RealOne itself, but don't forget to unsuscribe within two weeks or you will be charged $9 every month. Once you have signed up for the RealOne GoldPass trial, in the RealOne application do as follows: 1) From the menu in the top window select View and then Channels. 2) From the list of channels in the bottom window select ABCNews (the first channel on the list) 3) After the ABCNews fanfare is over, click Nightline in the light blue, horizontal menu bar in the top window 4) From the list of Nightline items that now appears select "Life After Death". It seems the Big Media are so hell-bent on making money they make it almost impossible for people to access what they are trying to sell. Good luck!
Name: Richard Lander
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Irwin Pa.
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 02:59 PM
First I Sincerely thank everyone involved with this site for providing peace of mind to those of us who deeply regret never having had the opportunity to have heard Eva at a live performance.It helps fill the void.My loving wife of thirty-three years was becoming slightly jealous of the effect that Eva was having over me!Realizing that it was hopeless to fret over something this powerful, she bought me a copy of the biography Songbird for Christmas,which I read that same day!That is except for the last few pages which took a tearfully much longer time. I have three talented sons who,like me,play in bands or jam in my basement recording studio,and they have also been listening to my Eva C.d's so as I read the bio. I felt an even closer connection to Mr&Mrs. Cassidy musically.God bless all of you for the gift of all things Eva at this hallowed site!
Name: Lou Wentz
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Home town/city and country: Boyertown, PA
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 03:06 PM
I was moved by the voice and then moved to tears after watching Nightline' feature on Eva Cassidy. Eva's message to us... embrace your bliss. Life is too short for all of us.
Name: Ric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not Sure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Not Sure
Home town/city and country: Marina Del Rey, CA. USA
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 04:12 PM
So strange the way things happen... 12/31/03, New Years Eve day, I could feel the flu coming on with all those little unmistakable signs that everyone knows so well, and in a way I was sort of happy about it. The last couple of years have been strange ones for me. I turned 36. I had been told I would lose an ear, so I was keenly interested in how my sunglasses would stay on. Unfortunately, the skills of a plastic surgeon will forever keep me wondering and I still have little in common with Van Gogh. The Doctors kept saying they just needed to cut one more bit... make one more incision... just a few more stitches... only a couple of more tests... Then I was given an expiration date, which made me feel like a carton of milk. I ran a range of emotions that I would wish on no one. I felt Alone and Confused as I never had before. I no longer had a tomorrow... My Mom got me a book by Gilda Radner that Gilda wrote about her cancer and in the book they mentioned a support group called "The Wellness Community". So I figured "what the hay?" and looked them up on the web and next thing you know I had something to look forward to. Weekly meetings with people who understand all my stupid little hopes and fears. People I could cry with and be with as I really felt and not feeling the need to wear the facade of strength I somehow felt I needed to keep on around my outside friends and even my family. So with my new friends, I learned how to have a good "Day" again. Soon I was having good "Days". But then the hardest part came... My Expiration date was removed. Why is this hard you may wonder? Try learning that it is actually OK to have HOPE for tomorrow when you have learned to settle for a day. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. But I did learn. A few months ago I went back to work, I am back having fun with my friends and doing most of the things I did before, but most importantly, it feels OK to want to make plans for a future, my future, again. So as I was saying when I started all of this, when I felt the Flu coming on I was actually a bit relieved. I could have a quiet New Years eve by myself, snuggle up and not have to worry about missing work and drunk drivers and partys and all the other things that go along with New Years, so I stocked up on OJ and Nyqil and prepared for the worst. I awoke sometime very early New Years day, around 3 or 4 am I think, to a voice like none I had heard before, and turned to the TV to see what was on and it was ABC's story about Eva Cassidy. Was this my New Years Gift? I do not know because Eva' gift has touched so many in so many different ways. Call it coincidence, or right time right place, or whatever you want, but it was as if the program was just for me. So here it now the 4th, and I am finally out of bed from the flu. I could not remember the name of the singer, but I remembered BBC 2 and did a search there and found Eva Cassidy. The ABC story only mentioned that Eva had died of "Cancer", and it was not until I read a Bio of Eva on the BBC site that I discovered she died of Malignant Melanoma... The same cancer I have. So I sit here with a tear in my eye for Eva, and those that knew her and loved her, and at the same time I have a smile on my face for the reaffirmation that her story and her music have given me for 2004 and for a lifetime, that come what may... it is always OK to have hope and to follow your dreams. Thank you. Ric
Name: Bruce
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: the water is wide
Home town/city and country: Gulf breeze,Florida
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 04:22 PM
I just saw the Nightline show myself and was so moved by it. I have not purchased any music in years that was anywhere near this emotionally inspiring. I have to agree with Marianne Murphy that God wanted her for his choir.Makes you wanna go to heaven so you can hear more. For me its not safe driving down the road listening to this song because its too emotionally moving. Thanks to her parents andall others involved in putting all this together for all to enjoy. I cant wait to get all the other cd's but I been to five different stores.
Name: Laura
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them!
Home town/city and country: Morgantown, WV, USA
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 06:25 PM
I have been an Eva fan since my Dad told me about her 3 or 4 years ago. I sing and play guitar, and the kinds of songs I love to sing are those slow ballads that Eva sings so amazingly. I just read her biography and was stunned to find that she and I had so much in common: she was born in February, she grew up where my father grew up, her favorite movie was The Color Purple, she believed in reincarnation, we both have blonde hair and blue eyes, we're both very sensitive and several other strange connections. I am starting to wonder if her story is trying to tell me something...to do what I love and work harder on my music. Maybe she and I were related or best friends in another life? I have always loved to sing and it was not until I discovered Eva that I became truly inspired. Her voice just moves me in ways that I never thought could be humanly possible. She is, without question, the best singer I have ever heard, not to mention one of the most inspirational human beings of her time. Eva, wherever you are, thank you for your magic.
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW
Home town/city and country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 07:12 PM
It appears that ABC Nightline caused quite a stir in the US as far as EC awareness is concerned. Wow! Before, I noticed most people in this Guest Book were from UK, then Canada. It's about time the Eva phenomenon ebbs to her own country of birth.
Name: Dave
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Home town/city and country: Mesa, Arizona, USA
Sent: Sun January 04 2004 09:11 PM
I first heard Eva singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on the US TV show ABC Nightline (a year ago?) and then was very fortunate to catch it again on replay at the end of last year (2003). As she sang that song, it felt like she was telling me the saddest, sweetest, most beautiful story that _she_ had ever heard and that she hoped and believed that I would come to love it as much as she did. It also seemed like she was sitting next to me and giving me a gentle, warm and wonderful hug so that I just naturally discovered water on my cheeks. Wow! What a great gift of talent and what a heart. It feels like I miss her and I never even knew her! (I came looking for a site like this. Thank you, webmaster / webmistress, and any who helped.) Be well, Dave
Name: Leslie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
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Home town/city and country: Norman, Oklahoma
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 05:04 AM
I first hear Eva's music when my boyfriend's aunt gave him a copy of her CD. I was blown away by the sound of her beautiful voice! As I sit here writing I am listening to one of Eva's CDs. Her music has brought so much happiness into my life. I am currently reading the book about Eva and can't put it down:) It's wonderful to learn more about the artist you listen to everyday. She seemed like a very gentle, loving soul. much love and many blessings! Happy New Year! Leslie
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Germantown, MD, usa
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 07:15 AM
I first Evas music while shopping at Reston Farm Market in Virginia. Stormey Monday was playing and I made the manager climb the rafters to tell the name of the artist and CD. Its now been several years and its still my favorite.
Name: mike brodie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city and country: staten island ny usa
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 07:55 AM
Eva's story is just a story of a wonderful artist who left us too soon. It's also a story of great courage.It's also a story of inspiration and triumph of the human spirit.It teaches us to make the most of our time.I don't think anyone should have their legacy exploited but I think they have to make a movie about her life.I think Rene Zelwegger would be a marvelous choice to play Eva and Ron Howard would be a marvelous choice to direct.
Name: mike brodie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city and country: staten island ny usa
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 07:55 AM
Eva's story is just a story of a wonderful artist who left us too soon. It's also a story of great courage.It's also a story of inspiration and triumph of the human spirit.It teaches us to make the most of our time.I don't think anyone should have their legacy exploited but I think they have to make a movie about her life.I think Rene Zelwegger would be a marvelous choice to play Eva and Ron Howard would be a marvelous choice to direct.
Name: Tasha
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Home town/city and country: Jax, FL
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 08:24 AM
Okay, so the boss comes in this morning telling me of some woman that has a voice so sound, she makes you want to close your eyes and just listen all day. Then she gives me a briefing of the persons tragic background and wishing she could get her hands on the cd. Then she finally blurts out the name. Me being me...I find a search engine and find this site and location(s) for purchasing the collection. Music has no boundaries/no colors... As an African American female stuck on gospel and r&b, Eva's voice took me for a whirlwind (listened to samples on Amazon) I must say, I am terribly saddened by her story, yet it seems to me she is sitting upstairs watching below and smiling. May God bless all she has left behind, as she has already blessed the rest of us.
Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Bloomington, Illinois
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 10:06 AM
Sorry I didn't discover her until late 2003. Always a fan now Eva.
Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Pocklington East Yorkshire
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 12:22 PM
Last week one of our best loved national comedians died called Bob Monkhouse. He had been at the top of his profession here in England for over 50yrs but had finally lost the battle against cancer. He always joked about his illness and kept audiences amused with anecdotes about his condition. His funeral service was with a host of celebrities and stars of Stage, TV and cinema, and as his coffin was carried out to be cremated "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" sung by Eva was playing
Name: Hugh
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and Songbird
Home town/city and country: Oklahoma City
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 01:47 PM
I do not remember ever feeling so humbled as the first moment that I heard this magic voice. I wonder how it is that despite listening to music for 50 years, the most perfect human sound I have ever heard did not come to me until just so recently. Thank God though that it did come into my life! For a person to touch so many people with the pure gift of her voice is beyond amazement. I am so saddened now at the thought of the unimaginable pain of the loss that her parents and family and dear friends must have felt in 1996. I hope that somwhow in the ridiculous ways of this world that the knowledge that everyday, people go through the pain of their loss in some small measure when we learn of her life and death in the same brief moment. I know that for the last three days I have been listening non-stop to her exquisite vocal beauty and cannot stop grieving for the loss of someone I never knew that passed away seven years before I had ever heard of her. Somehow it feels like that the power of all of the messages from all of the people who have been so deeply touched by her can communicate across time to this lovely spirit how her gentle strong voice has spoken to us so meaningfully in such personal and powerful ways so that she can know, even in death, how we love and adore her. It just seems so important to me that Eva in some way know how much she meant to everyone who has fallen in love with her and her beautiful music. This is why I write and with the hopes that her family can take solace from the knowledge that she most certainly will never be forgotten. Thank you to those who have shared her with me. She is a precious treasure.
Name: Meg Buckley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Falmouth, MA
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 03:17 PM
It's so moving to listen to Eva in my quiet time. And to read so many appropriate testimonials to her magic. I'm a hospice nurse who discovered Eva several years ago. My whole family loves her! She brings me much peace. She is also clearly a very active angel who is busy touching those ofus who need her here. My thanks to her very brave parents who must have extraordinarily mixed emotions hearing her melodies - having been through such a painful loss. Thanks to them she is a gift we can all enjoy every day. Wishing peace in your souls in 2004.
Name: Naomi Smith
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Home town/city and country: Olympia, Washington
Sent: Mon January 05 2004 06:26 PM
Saw Biography on Nightline a few nights ago; had never heard of Eva and was totally mesmerized by her amazing voice. Spent ALOT of time on internet to find and listen to bits of her music and I found this site today. Will start collecting her music now! Thank you, Nightline!
Name: Kelly Chambers
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: rainbow
Home town/city and country: Deer Park Tx, USA
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 03:40 AM
So inspiring sometimes my eyes water. Really.
Name: Minerva
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: PEOPLE GET READY
Home town/city and country: SOUTH HOUSTON
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 04:52 AM
WOW! AN ANGELIC VOICE, SHE LIVES ON....
Name: Harry.S,
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FIELDS OF GOLD.
Home town/city and country: Nottingham. uk.
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 10:51 AM
To All, Scroll down to Ric's story,and try reading it without a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye. Thanks for sharing your story with us Ric,we may all be of different race and creed,but their is one common denominator, we have all been touched by the power of Eva.
Name: Jackie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Villa Hills Ky.
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 11:46 AM
First, I have to say thank you to Ric. His message gives me hope. My mother has had and is having issues with skin cancer and it is a frightening thing. Secondly, Eva.(I know that this is not the most uplifting post, but just go with me on this) In November I lost a good friend of mine to ALS aka Lou Gehrigs Disease. We all knew it was a matter of time and it was a very difficult and surreal experience. During the weeks prior to his passing, I found myself constantly listening to Songbird. Ironically he too was only 33 years old and somehow it seemed right that this album should be my own personal "sound track" for those last few weeks before he passed on. (I will never listen to it without thinking of him) Her voice and those songs had such an impact on me and they helped me to work out my emotions and get through an extremely tough time. Thanks Eva.
Name: Carol
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Still getting acquainted
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: same
Home town/city and country: Laguna Hills, CA
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 12:44 PM
I spent Thanksgiving 2003 with my sister and her family in D.C. They played a collection of Eva's CD's while I was there and I fell in love! Every time one of her songs/CD's played, I asked "Who is this? Who is this? I have to have her"! My sister got me three of her CD's for Christmas and now I can't wait to share her beauty and talent with my California friends.
Name: helen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: fron oleu dyffryn ardudwy gwynedd uk
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 01:01 PM
my husband also fell in love with Eva cassidies song he also had cancer he passed away 23 dec2003 i arranged to play her songs at his funneral and i know hw would have loved them
Name: bonnie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird,
Home town/city and country: Nashville, TN
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 02:05 PM
The first time that I heard Eva singing, I was immediately captured. I've now read her inspiring but very sad story. Rarely, if ever, has an artist had such an impact on me. Her music is unbelievable!
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Sent: Tue January 06 2004 03:40 PM
"I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you'd see the sound as angels spanning across the universe." -Eva Cassidy
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Wisconsin
Sent: Tue January 06 2004 07:24 PM
Hello New Eva Fans: I read that Nightline recently replayed their Eva show. I, like many of you, discovered Eva the same way. It was late at night. I was waiting for my brother and his wife's plane to arrive in town but it was late. I then watched Nightline which I had not watched in a long time but which I respected. There was this incredible woman, Eva Cassidy, singin my favorite song (Over The Rainbow). It was magical and very sad. Those who have not experienced this do not understand. It was a profound moment in my life and I went out and purchased SONGBIRD. For months I cried when I listened to OTR. There is no way to convince others that they should feel what I feel. Anyone who does is truley gifted and fortunate. We are very lucky indeed to have found and felt the beauty and very much the genius that is Eva Cassidy. There is so much more I want to say. I purchased and read her biography when it was published at Amazon.com UK and the American edition. Eva was the product of a loving family that nurtured her and allowed her to realize her potential. They are an inspiration to us all.
Name: Mary Kerwick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Isle of Lewis Scotland
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 12:17 AM
I feel so blessed that i was able to hear her sing. Over the rainbow makes me cry, but i just love the song. She sang like she was singing just for you. I read in one of the books that she did the Rose, i would love to know if any copys of this are around. I wish all Eva's family and friends a peaceful New Year, and i know that she is looking down on each one of them.
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Vancouver Canada
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 01:44 AM
I too found Eva's gift to all of us through a re-broadcasting of Nightline, during a mindless channel surfing evening.The remote was put down and I heard for the first time this beautiful artist.It was very good timing for me because with a huge debt load and very little opportunity to service it i was getting very very down during the holiday season.Knowing that some who usually get gifts bought from me would not be getting one this year I was getting very sad and lonely.And not knowing if there was gonna be money for rent and food, i didnt know what i was going to do.Being a caring person I started to open up to this tv program and loved what i heard and saw.It literally saved my life as I was focusing on leaving everything behind for good.( i know how selfish is that. ) I have listened to 5 of her songs everyday since.It is so powerful and I an reclaiming my own inner power from this angels voice.I cannot stop telling my friends of this discovery of music, of life , of how precious each day is , how we have choices to make we never thought we would.I am so grateful to hear this wonderful expression of life that i cannot be sad or depressed anymore. I am inspired and found true perspective with my situation; that life is too valuable to quit , we can make a difference if we are passionate about doing what is ours to do.I wonder who I know that I am not fully appreciating today , this very moment.Well i am blessed to have this experience of Eva Cassidy, the goosebumps are real , the tears are real , my cup runneth over with joy ,Thank you ,may you truly know how much.I now start each day listening to what a wonderful world , it helps me to remember we are all so blessed.There is much sadness in this world but i refuse to focus on it .I just heard my friend Brent died ,i cant believe it... he was in his 30's , this music soothes my grief, helps me to carry on, to make something with my life.What a precious gift Eva has given us , hope , strength, love.
Name: Cherilyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Rutland, MA, USA
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 04:25 AM
I first heard Eva in 1998 singing Fields of Gold on a little radio station out of Marshfield, MA. I wrote down her name and kept in in my car until I finally found a CD of hers in Provincetown, MA in late 2000. I was so excited- I ripped open the packaging as soon as I could and started to listen- I thought to myself "I've got to find out where she's playing" I read further and further into the liner notes and read that she was not alive anymore and my heart was broken. I cried and cried for someone I did not know. It took forever to find a CD of hers and in 1998 in Massachusetts the stores just weren't selling them. Now, wherever I go- there is Eva! Bookstores- record stores and always in my CD player... Her voice is so beautiful it can make almost anyone cry. It isn't just the words- nor the musical accompanyment- it is the sound of her voice that lets you know that this is more than just any human singing... With Eva's existence I think it behooves us to wonder if there really are angels among us... thank you thank you thank you Eva... and to her parents- for creating her- and to God (whichever one you like) for sending her to us
Name: Sofia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Stockholm/Sweden
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 05:37 AM
Just wanted to join this "Eva community" that I was happy to have found today. I just this morning finished reading the book about Eva´s life, also called "Songbird", and I regret having finished it, I somehow feel lonely not being "in" her story. It´s truly a rare thing being so touched by somebody´s life and voice the way I so many of us have been. I want to thank you for sharing your stories and your love for Eva. I feel less lonely knowing you´re out there! Sofia
Name: Samahra Linton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: so far, live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: minneapolis, minnesota, U.S.
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 07:21 AM
I heard her for the first time yesterday in a gift shop, and I bought her cd then and there. I am a singer, myself, and listening to her voice is so inspiring that I want to record an album. I believe god sent her for so many wonderful reasons, and anyone who has the chance to hear her voice is blessed!
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 07:50 AM
I have just read Ric's story, a few posts down and as Harry S. said: 'try reading it without a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye'. I had tears in my eyes while reading it. Thank you Ric for sharing your life experience with us all. I am so glad that you can now look to the future and continue with your life. From D
Name: Hector
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Liverpool UK
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 09:35 AM
I only heard about Eva Cassidy after buying a CD by a young Northern Ireland singer - Katie Melua, on which she dedicated a song to Eva. Truly she was a remarkable, versatile singer (and do check out Katie Melua).
Name: Ed Reynolds
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Santa Fe Texas USA
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 09:42 AM
I'm an ex press agent , worked with the likes of Cugat, Wayne King, Earl Hines, Fats Waller, Autry, Sinatra, (local gigs, shows etc) Bennett,pushed Patti Page when she was at NBC Chgo, was atbthe Chgo Theatre when Jessel suggested a name change to a gal named Gumm...which beccame Garland and this Cassiy is one in a literal million. I'm now 83 and just fell in love again...with a fabulous voice Eva Cassidys' Th angels are lucky to have her aboard.
Name: Joan
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Omaha, Nebraska
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 12:11 PM
Unbelievably, I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until I received the soundtrack from "Love Actually" as a Christmas present. I was so moved by her ethereal voice and very anxious to learn more about this incredible songbird, with the hope of catching her magic live someday. How sad to learn of her story . . . as others have said, obviously God wanted her in his angelic chorus. All it took was one listen; I will be an Eva fan forever.
Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Can't choose one
Home town/city and country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 01:04 PM
I have been an Eva fan since April and have posted here a few times. I find it difficult to describe my reaction to her, and I find great pleasure in reading the similar reactions of others...I was reading today and loved Anne's comment "There is no way to convince others that they should feel what I feel. Anyone who does is truley gifted and fortunate. We are very lucky indeed to have found and felt the beauty and very much the genius that is Eva Cassidy." I really couldn't have put it better myself. Sometimes I talk to others and feel that they find my "devotion" quite strange. Anne's comments are right on target. And I am so glad to read how her music has helped people like Richard (and there are many more). There is something very special there indeed. Thank you Eva!
Name: Al Stepney
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: don't know yet
Home town/city and country: Austin, Texas
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 01:48 PM
Was it just a fluke that I happened to be flipping channels the night the Dave Marash did his "Nightline" expose` on Eva, or was it divine providence. From the moment I heard her voice I was transfixed. I dared not change the channel for fear that I would miss a moment of her wonderful gift. I have not yet purchased my first Eva Cassidy CD but I know it is in my near future. One of the most amazing things to me was how the US music industry could miss such a talent. Even though we have been slow, I know Eva's tatlent will be more widely recognized in the States as well. Her voice is that of an angel's, and she's playing and singing for God now. Sing on Songbird, sing on.
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW
Home town/city and country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 02:16 PM
The Letter for Eva, my Songbird I could have told you so how easily you've changed my world but I guess at that time I was still not ready to show my true colors. Time after time, I drown in my own tears and is at the dark end of the street. It's like having fever and blues in the night as I wade in the water on a stormy Monday. Sometimes, I'll go crazy watching autumn leaves fall. Yes, you may say there ain't no sunshine that time - all early morning rain. And as I look into my eyes - those dark-eyed Molly eyes - I asked Him to end the rain of melancholy. Will it end when it's too late? Shall forever stay as it is and there's no getting out? And just when I have a little faith, the waiting is over for He responded. Hallelujah I just love Him so because oh, had I a golden thread found in you. When times take me to the river, you are a bridge over troubled water. Suddenly, it seems I wandered by a brookside and live an easy street dream. Imagine: what a wonderful world of blue skies and honeysuckle rose. You take my breath away the same way as it had for me whenever I see little children play with their red top, or a nightbird gently tipping a woodstock among the tall trees in Georgia. At last, as if time is a healer, yesterday feels as if it don't mean a thing. It doesn't matter anymore. This wayfaring stranger suddenly had an emotional step. I've got this feeling of being fine and mellow as I let the good times roll and drown in a sea of love where the water is wide. On the inside, I love you and always will. 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, dancing cheek to cheek to a Tennessee waltz, possibly sing Kathy's song or any American tune, except perhaps those that could make girls feel 'I wish I was a single girl again.' He. He. I bet that made you laugh with me. No. I'll make you feel like a natural woman. And when I'm there, I hope we can have our Anniversary Song. Oh, how can I keep from singing when I'm with you? I need your love so bad . . . miss you so much. I won't say goodbye, rather until then, may God bless the child. You don't know me, but I know you by heart. I can only be me, Danny Boy Waly Waly
Name: jenniefer pickup
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: calgary alberta
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 03:58 PM
A latecomer to her magic and thrilling voice,I immediately spread the word to my circle...we are hooked,rapt,enchanted by her beauty. Just thinking about the way her voice sounds can set me crying. I just wish I could have learned what I know now, earlier. EARLY MORNING RAIN just thrills me, no matter how many times I hear it. To Evas parents and family, my sympathy and my thanks...
Name: nigel smith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: at last
Home town/city and country: worthing, england
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 05:06 PM
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Name: nigel smith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: at last
Home town/city and country: worthing, england
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 05:15 PM
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Name: laura Collins
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a Healer
Home town/city and country: Peoria, Illinois
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 06:41 PM
I was introduced to Eva's music during a very deep depression. My husband gave me the Songbird CD and I was immediatley at peace. I would put this CD in my walkman daily and head out for a walk, and I cannot even begin to describe to you how much this music helped me thru this very dark time in my life. There is something very magical about hearing her voice. About one month later, I was given Imagine, and thats whe I discovered that she had passed on. I was crushed. How could someone with such a gift of voice be gone? This beautiful person and her voice had helped me thru such a dark time. American Tune was given to me as a Christmas present by my husband and it is awsome. I love every song on the Cd and i listen daily. I went on this Website last night, and thats when I found out more about her life and her illiness. I was sorry to see that I missed the Nightline special, but I have already purchased her "Songbird" book nad it is really a wonderful tribute to her. Finally, I know that her music, her voice, and her strength have truly helped me today. I found out that my father, whom I am extremely close to has bladder cancer. I had to see him after surgery, and tell him the awful news. I kept hearing her music in my head and somehow, found the strength cope with all ofthis. I have a very strong faith, and I truly beleive that she is an Angel helping people, and that God has her "singing" to all of us. God Bless!! Laura
Name: Isa
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Home town/city and country: Sydney,Australia
Sent: Wed January 07 2004 09:40 PM
I first heard of Eva Cassidy from a friend of mine last year. She let me listen to her cd playing live Eva Cassidy music and I just fell in love with it. I love her voice. It's beautiful. I haven't had a chance to get her recordings but I soon will. Bless you Eva for your beautiful voice.
Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't say..
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Thu January 08 2004 07:10 AM
Re Hector's note....just to mention that Katie Melua was born in Georgia ( in the former Russia )...and moved to Northern Ireland when she was nine.... Hector is right to suggest checking her out.... O:) regards to all... Pat d
Name: Cherelle
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: birmingham- england
Sent: Thu January 08 2004 07:28 AM
i love songbird.... its such a beautiful song! and she has the most remarkable voice i have ever heard!
Name: joanne farmer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: waly waly
Home town/city and country: east london
Sent: Thu January 08 2004 09:31 AM
Hello, I'm 33 years old, mum of 2, a part-time singer and I have been a massive Eva fan since 1998. I would really love to perform an Eva tribute,(on a small scale at moment, ie local church hall) but I would like some feedback first. I intend to do around 2 30min sets of Eva songs combined with Norah Jones and Aretha Franklin, I have around 30 Eva songs on backing tracks I would obviously sing Rainbow/Fields Of Gold/Imagine....However, I should be grateful if you would e-mail me with your choice of songs that you would like performed, so I can get an idea of the favourite songs out there....also would you go to a Eva tribute?...I find that most people I speak to only know Somewhere over the Rainbow and seem to think that her songs may be too sad and slow...I know this is not the case, what do you think? thanks for all your help, Joanne Farmer Joannefarmer26@hotmail.com
Name: Jane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Orangeburg, SC- USA
Sent: Thu January 08 2004 11:04 AM
After reading through many of the threads at this wonderful site, I see where many posters have suggested writing to Oprah Winfrey in hopes she will do a show about Eva. This is a perfect idea! I did it myself, and I encourage all of her fans to do the same. Just go to Oprah.com and click on the link to the Oprah Winfrey show. When you get to that page, click on "E-mail us", and then click on the line where it says "send us your show suggestions". Then simply type your suggestion of doing a show on Eva Cassidy, and your name, address, etc. and send it on. I think Oprah and Eva are a perfect match, and can you imagine how many people who have not yet heard Eva's music will become instant fans? Tell everyone you know to do this, and I believe our mission will be accomplished. Strength in numbers! After all, how could Oprah resist? Jane
Name: Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Any
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Thu January 08 2004 11:05 AM
Some amazing tearjerking messages recently. Just imagine what Eva could be doing had she lived!Not wishing to use this site as a forum at all or to promote other singers, but take a listen to a young 16 year old lady called Joss Stone with a cd called The Soul Sessions. Staggering voice, theres only one Eva, but this girl has IT in quality as well. Liveforevereva
Name: Ronald Duran
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after Time
Home town/city and country: Vallejo, CA. USA
Sent: Thu January 08 2004 02:27 PM
EvA has the voice of an Angel, and I am Positive she is one, right now she is Singing to God, and all those in Heaven,now I look forward to joining them in Heaven I can only hope and Pray! I cry when she is singing. God Bless you Eva!
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Sent: Fri January 09 2004 07:27 PM
I've just notified MUSIC CHOICE channels about Eva, and they were interested not having heard yet..They will undoubtedly play her...i hope I hope.
Name: Raven Lee
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Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Sent: Fri January 09 2004 07:53 PM
Eva came to my attention from a news report on ABC. Since then, I've read as much as I could about her life, listened to some of her more well known covers and I have become touched by her voice and her life. I featured her work on my website, Hot Links (http://hotlinks.blogspot.com) and I shall begin collecting all of her released albums. God bless Eva and her family.
Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all albums
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: Katowice/Poland
Sent: Fri January 09 2004 08:36 PM
I want say only..I love YOU EVA..I love YOU for all! YOU ARE ALWAYS in MY MIND..forever..YOU ARE THE BEST!
Name: Dennis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I can't say
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Sugar Land Tx. U.S.A.
Sent: Sat January 10 2004 03:39 AM
I heard her music from a friend about a year ago, and I was blown away by her voice. The sad part of all of this is there will be no more new music from her,but what she gave us will live on. Her music haunts me!
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Wisconsin
Sent: Sat January 10 2004 06:22 PM
Isn't it amazing how Eva fans can always recall where they were and what they were doing when they first heard her sing. It is a moment in time that I will never forget.
Name: April
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Lafayette, IN. USA
Sent: Sat January 10 2004 10:33 PM
Its going to be hard for me to write a message to this guestbook to one of the most inspiring and angelic people of my life, and say something that hasn't. But, I came across Eva one night as I was searching to download some music by Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone... And when I first heard her version of "At Last", I guess I went in a state of shock... Shes a constant whisper in the words of my journal... She couldnt have came into my life at a better time. But I am going to save alot of the rest of what she means to me for an email to the Oprah show!!! Or I would be here for a while!!! HAHAHA!!! Hello to all Eva fans!!! *waves* And I would like to thank everyone who has commented in this guestbook... Especially (((Ed Reynolds))) comment, that literally made me cry. Peace. <3
Name: April
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Lafayette, IN. USA
Sent: Sat January 10 2004 10:41 PM
Its going to be hard for me to write a message to this guestbook to one of the most inspiring and angelic people of my life, and say something that hasn't. But, I came across Eva one night as I was searching to download some music by Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone... And when I first heard her version of "At Last", I guess I went in a state of shock... Shes a constant whisper in the words of my journal... She couldnt have came into my life at a better time. But I am going to save alot of the rest of what she means to me for an email to the Oprah show!!! Or I would be here for a while!!! HAHAHA!!! Hello to all Eva fans!!! *waves* And I would like to thank everyone who has commented in this guestbook... Especially (((Ed Reynolds))) comment, that literally made me cry. Peace. <3
Name: Mario
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Home town/city and country: So. Dennis, MA USA
Sent: Sat January 10 2004 11:45 PM
I lost my beloved wife of 37 years to cancer on November 7th, 2002. Today I bought my first Eva Cassidy album, Songbird. As I listened to it, wonderful memories from the day we met in high school until the day I held her as she passed on, came streaming into my head. I have been playing this album for several hours now and have no idea when I will stop. I find myself a new life long fan of a courageous woman, with a very special gift,that we are able to share for as long as we wish. May you both walk in fields of gold forever.
Name: Fred & Lorna Bushor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: N/A
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia - Canada
Sent: Sun January 11 2004 01:50 AM
Hello: A listener to our local CBC radio program "WEEKEND MORNINGS" called with a request for a song by Eva titled SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW. My wife and I listened transfixed by this voice and have immediately become admirers after hearing only ONE song!!! A terrible loss to the talent-starved music industry.
Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: a collection-songbird, Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Nightbird, I love you by heart
Home town/city and country: Barnesville, Mn USA
Sent: Sun January 11 2004 05:57 AM
I saw the nightline jan 1 show and became enthralled with discovering Eva's beautiful recordings and the thought of spreading her music to others. Being a nonfan of pretty much all female singers until Eva, I must say she has the most beautiful voice that I have ever heard, and her heartbreaking story adds to the beauty of the music. Incredible songs done quite straight forward, but with the beautiful ebbs and flows in her voice- it brings tears to my eyes almost every song, Better than ZZ Top and Eric Clapton. See I'm out of my usual music interest,but have found something that is really beautiful, and I am happy for all of you who have been experiencing Eva's gift over the last years. How do you get her music out- call radio shows? I think I will do that in my area. Best to you, the followers of Eva
Name: Kristin Hellstrom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Songbird
Home town/city and country: Gothenburg, Sweden
Sent: Sun January 11 2004 09:13 AM
Thank you Eva for such wonderful music! I gave a record to my parents and they absolutely love it. I have just read an article about your life and I am sitting here in tears. You were an amazing person! Lots of hugs, Kristin
Name: Dorothy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: So far Songbird (ordering more)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Northwest
Sent: Sun January 11 2004 08:38 PM
I love all of Eva's music, but I can't seem to get past Fields of Gold without hitting repeat on the CD 2 or 3 times. She draws me in, and then the tears start, and the memories all come back of my own "Fields of Gold" Too beautiful and sad for words!
Name: Heather Bishop
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not sure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade In The Water
Home town/city and country: Longview Washington
Sent: Sun January 11 2004 09:20 PM
So Thankful to catch this segment on Eva on Nightline. Really enjoy her inspiring, awesome style! WOW!
Name: Linda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Sent: Sun January 11 2004 10:46 PM
I heard Eva for the first time on the same CBC radio program yesterday that the Bushors mentioned below. Her haunting version of a song that in the past I had never particularly cared for is still playing in my head a day later. What an incredible expression of feeling she was able to convey in that song! I am hoping that it won't be difficult to find her CD's in local music stores. If listening to her voice on the radio can touch me in the way it did yesterday, I can't begin to imagine the experience of having heard or seen her live.
Name: Phyllis Searby
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: And I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Tinton Falls, NJ
Sent: Sun January 11 2004 11:22 PM
I remember pulling into my driveway about or maybe 3 years ago listening to All Things Considered, or perhaps it was the Morning Report on NPR (WNYC in NYC for us) and hearing the interview about Eva. And hearing her voice. As my boyfriend and I love music, I mentioned to him at supper if he has heard the interview about Eva that day, and he had. We were both astonished hearing her lovely voice; so clear, so sweet, so perfect. And saddened that she had passed away. I bought him the book, "Songbird" this Christmas and enjoyed reading it as much as he did. We know a little bit more about Eva than we did while catching some information on her in the NPR interview some years ago. She is still with us. We play her music a lot. I really, really get into her voice and when I hear her sing, I just close my eyes and listen to every beautiful note she sings. She is always nearby. Just a flick of my stereo switch, and I can hear her sing. I loved her "kickiness", her tenacity at believing in herself and her music and playing it because she truly believed in it and herself. She wasn't trying to sell herself; I do get that. She only wanted to share her love of singing with the public. I'm glad we heard the interview and found her music. It is a pleasure to listen to her music and to have found a favorite piece I love to listen to. My boyfriend especially likes "Over the Rainbow" and "Fields of Gold." No one sings it like Eva. What a wonderful world we have and that Eva has been part of it.
Name: Mary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Chandler, Arizona
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 03:41 AM
Actually, I don't even own a CD yet, although I just ordered "Songbird." My son has a terminal form of brain cancer. I used to sing Over the Rainbow to him all the time. I saw a documentary type program on TV about Eva. It was late and I couldn't sleep; I couldn't begin to even tell you the channel or program name. What I can tell you is that I got up out of bed and wrote down Eva's name so as not to forget. Like everyone else. . . I love her version and should my son actually die, would like to play it at his funeral.
Name: Larry
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Emporia, Ks
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 05:47 AM
Thank you Eva for touching so many lives. I noticed nearly 8,000 people have responded to this guest page. Amazing! I lost my wife last September to cancer and comforted her to the end as Eva's parents did. I'm sure they both are out there "somewhere over the rainbow". I can not listen to Eva's beautify voice without shedding a tear. God bless you!
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 06:58 AM
On January 8th new British-based singer Katie Melua paid another glowing tribute to Eva in an interview with the top Scottish newspaper "The Scotsman". She recounted when she first heard Eva's voice, and the effect it had on her. She also chose Eva when asked what music she would play if she had people round for a meal. Katie's first album, Call off the Search, is shooting up the UK album chart, moving from 22 to 9 just in the last week - mainly through word of mouth recommendation! UK viewers should look out for Katie on Never Mind the Buzzcocks on BBC2 tonight.
Name: Ivor Ambus
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Leicester UK
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 08:16 AM
Love her voice - into Blues/jazz female singers and she really moves me !
Name: Glenn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Detroit, Michigan USA
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 05:19 PM
The voice is beyond the capability of the language to describe it and the musicianship is even beyond the voice itself. Eva takes classic songs and not only does them justice, but creates new classics out of them. She is the best of singers like Bonnie Raitt, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, and Nat Cole rolled into one. If a greater, more versatile talent has come along in the last few decades, I haven't heard it. What a thrill for her old band mates to see the effect these recordings are having on people. Bittersweet I'm sure.
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and all the rest
Home town/city and country: Va
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 05:29 PM
Glenn, Amen! You said it all!
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 07:16 PM
Happy new year, a bit belatedly, to the Eva faithful: family, friends, and fans. Great to see yet another surge of interest thanks to e.g. the Nightline re-broadcast...whenever I try to look into the proverbial crystal ball, what I usually see is-cloudiness. I will use some Windex and predict two categories that might eventually show up in Laura's site. A) books about and that mention Eva Cassidy. Just last year in my searches I came across three or four web versions of those Harlequin-type novels that mentioned Eva and the usual themes-singing all genres equally well, etc. B) songs ABOUT Eva Cassidy. We already know of two, from Mary Chapin Carpenter and Katie Melua. The latter certainly seems to be getting a bounce to her fledgling career by having the song about Eva on her album. Such cannot be said about another artist that also had a song about Eva on an album. That would be Welsh singer Cheryl Beer; and her tribute song "Someone Else's Rainbow" is actually over two years old. Ms. Beer's most recent album came out about a year ago; and the last time I looked her website had been taken down.
Name: Gary Davis
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Home town/city and country: Hamilton,Al.35570
Sent: Mon January 12 2004 11:34 PM
Haven't gotten any of her albums yet but I hope to soon. I first heard about her on a show called Nightline. Sounded great. Sorry we lost her so soon. Thankful she was able to share her blessing of music with us. Thanks for the website.
Name: Rick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Long Beach,CA
Sent: Tue January 13 2004 01:10 AM
recently saw a special on Eva in Sedona, on a vacation trip....fell in love with her....in my opinion she far surpasses all female vocalists...her voice is absolutlely hypnotizing....I am sure the angels in heaven are being blessed right now!!! wish I could have seen her live.....went to borders the other night and bought all her cd's....she truly was blessed with a GIFT of a voice...long live Eva Cassidy....
Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tennessee Waltz
Home town/city and country: Rockville,Md. USA
Sent: Tue January 13 2004 10:10 AM
Best female singer ever-in terms of music category,voice range, quality of voice, style.
Name: Lisa R.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know yet!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird (so far)
Home town/city and country: St. Paul, MN USA
Sent: Tue January 13 2004 02:36 PM
I'd never heard of Eva until I heard "Songbird" on the soundtrack of "Love Actually," and I kept the song on repeat for about 15 minutes until I had it memorized. Her voice flowed right into my heart and for the first time in my life I really understood how real love can be as simple as a songbird. I began singing the song to my husband, and I'm not really a singer! Finally today I decided to search for Eva on the web, and cried when I read she has passed away. She would be the same age as my husband is now, so it really hit me what a tragic loss it must have been for her family and friends. I'm sorry I didn't know of her before when I could express my appreciation to her. So thank you to all those who did touch her life and help her along. You had a precious gift in knowing someone who could inspire such beauty in this world. I'm planning to purchase some of her CDs so I can experience what so many others have for so long. (I wish I had seen the Nightline show!)
Name: Ben
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sent: Tue January 13 2004 03:18 PM
I was in a record store several years ago and saw the Songbird CD on the listening booth. I listened to Somewhere over the rainbow and was amazed at the sheer beauty and vocal perfection of Eva's voice. I listened to it 3 times in a row as it was such an amazing vocal. I talked to people about this incredible singer and no one had heard of her. I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn that Eva has passed away at such a young age and at the height of her powers. Then a year or so later Songbird went to Number 1 in the UK charts. A true case of talent being recognised. Eva was an original God given talent.
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 January 14 2004 01:52 AM
The more I listen to Chuck and Eva singing together, the more I feel their time working together was a pivotal point in Eva's emergence as the mature, confident, and sophisticated person she was when the Blues Alley date was recorded. Of course there was a period of 2 years, I think, when she was also working with her band. But I hear tentative, and not so tentative, 'expression' on 'The Other Side' that presages the exceptional quality of the work that came after. Chuck Brown deserves credit for his contribution. Thank you Chuck.
Name: Linda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Liverpool UK
Sent: Wed January 14 2004 02:49 AM
In this world of fast paces and scant recognition, I stood for three minutes to listen to this woman singing. Pure and thorough experience! I again tip my hat to the creator to let him/her know that I am grateful for such perfection in such a primal species. What a wonder! Linda
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Most of them
Home town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Wed January 14 2004 11:46 AM
I've just been reading an artical in a national UK newspaper about Dido, the singer. Apparently she first tried to make it in the States, but "due to the lack of radio plays necessarry to become a success in the USA", she failed, only to make it big in the UK. My advice for any of you aspiring Eva's or Dido's in the USA is to come over to the UK where you will be listened to. Dido is her real first name, by the way (Dido Armstrong).
Name: Maryann
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: (right now)I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Champaign IL USA
Sent: Wed January 14 2004 12:56 PM
Just wanted to pass this on: The Barnes & Noble online store showed Songbird by Eva Cassidy as #2 in their best seller list for 2003! It was so great to see her in their Top 50 as well. The local B&N where I work is full of Eva fans, booksellers and customers alike. There are no words to convey how her voice can touch so many people in so many places. Im just glad to have found her music.
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, Devon, England
Sent: Wed January 14 2004 03:30 PM
To Brian - I know I'm an "anorak", but Dido was christened Florian Cloud De Bournevialle Armstrong - no wonder she acquired a nickname (which she hated to begin with). Sorry, this has nothing to do with Eva.
Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (only one I have so far)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow, Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Cape Town South Africa
Sent: Wed January 14 2004 05:46 PM
I can't believe how EVA has dominated my thinking over the last few months. No other singer makes me so emotional. A call to all EVA fans in Cape Town - e mail me so we can start to put pressure on local radio stations to play more of her songs. I have been in contact with some truly great folk (Sandy for one)who share my emotions. What a great crowd in this guest book.
Name: Amanda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (only one I own yet)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Pomona, Calif, US
Sent: Wed January 14 2004 08:30 PM
I heard her sing about a year ago, but wasn't able to catch her name until the other night on Nightline. I was so excited and went out the next day to pick up her Songbird CD. I have played her CD everyday at work and find her so relaxing. I can't wait until I am able to pick up another. She gives me this feeling of peace. As if she was in touch with God directly and one with herself and this world. She sang of more than I know, I think she was singing of heaven. I can't wait to see if I'm right.
Name: Glynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side/American Tune
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Sent: Wed January 14 2004 09:44 PM
"At last"! Thank you Don Meuse for realising that Chuck Brown was a major person in Eva's life..he deserves to be in her story too.
Name: barry mcnulty
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't split 'em.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: newcastle, australia
Sent: Thu January 15 2004 06:30 AM
My favourite Eva song,like Danny Boy, is one many artists like to record and I have heard many versions, including a very good bluesie/rock version by a local rocker named Billy Thorpe.But for my money no other version can touch Eva's vocals and arrangement.I find it difficult to believe such a talent could not find the recognition she deserved in her lifetime.
Name: Wendy & Colin Williamson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Melbourne Australia
Sent: Thu January 15 2004 09:26 AM
Thanks Eva for the music you gave us . The voice of an Angel.
Name: Heather
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Salt Lake City
Sent: Thu January 15 2004 03:24 PM
My husband discovered Eva Cassiday late one night, catching a small portion of her singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". We have been fans every since. Her music gets great air time here on our local public radio station KRCL 90.9 and 97.9 The Breeze. We do a lot of hiking in southern Utah. We highly recommend finding a red rock alcove and enjoying your own private concert over a glass of wine and good friends. Her voice can be described only as transcendental, moving, soothing, and absolutely eloquent.
Name: Sloan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Water Is Wide
Home town/city and country: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Sent: Thu January 15 2004 06:13 PM
I just recently became familiar with Eva's music within the last few months. The first time I heard her voice, I was downloading songs on my computer and I came across a title that said, "Eva Cassidy-'Fields of Gold'" I love the song "Fields of Gold", so I downloaded it; and as much as I love Sting, Eva gave that song so much more beauty and life. I had never heard anything like it. So, I started downloading more Eva Cassidy songs and absolutely fell in love with her music and her voice. About a month ago, my therapist was playing the "Songbird" album in his office and I was freaking out! I asked him, "Where did you get that CD?!" He said he just picked it up at the store and started telling me a little bit about Eva's history and her disease. So, right away, I went out and bought the only Eva Cassidy CDs I could find, which were "Songbird" and "American Tune". I just bought her biography "Songbird" last week, and now, I not only love Eva's music and her amazing voice, but I love Eva herself too. Just by reading about her life, I can tell that she was a very special and beautiful person. I listen to Eva's music everyday for inspiration. Thank you SO much, Laura, for creating this website. It's really amazing.
Name: DM
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Home town/city and country: HRM
Sent: Thu January 15 2004 11:29 PM
ABC NIGHTLINE BOUNCE! Eva Cassidy, Songbird, Number 16, Billboard Internet Album Sales. Eva Cassidy, American Tune, Number 16, Billboard Independent Album Sales.
Name: Mary
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Home town/city and country: Gladstone Missouri
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 01:42 AM
It was 2:00am in a hospital waiting room when I was awaken by a someone singing on tv,it was somewhere over the rainbow. I had to know who was singing that song like it had never been sung. It was a documentry on NIGHTLINE.I was in the waiting room because my grandmother was clinging to life. I listened to every bit of the story with baited breath. The angelic music that came from this women was like God speaking to me himself. I had NEVER seen or heard of her before and when the story was over I cried like a baby. This women her music and life story I will NEVER forget. I cry as I am writing this and thinking of her and message to all.
Name: jim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: plano tx usa
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 02:25 AM
I recently saw a movie called Levity. Good film. There is an actress in the film by the name of Kristen Dunst who, if there ever is a film done about Eva and I think there will be, should be considered to play the part of Eva. While watching the film she brought Eva to my mind. I doubt if she can sing like Eva as but she sure looks like her.
Name: L T Willaims
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 05:40 AM
I seem to remember that some time ago this site ran a competition about who would be the best actress to play Eva in a film, and Kirsten Dunst was the overwhelming winner. I see no reason to change this view. Although Kirsten's a bit tall for the part, I'm sure she has the sensitivity to carry it off.
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 05:43 AM
My name's Les by the way. I don't know how the boring L T Williams got in there!
Name: Andy
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Derby England
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 08:46 AM
As a very late finder of Eva and only knowing a little about her at this stage i feel my musical life has finally woken up. How could such a talent go unrecognised when we all have to listen to so much dross in the market today.Will be enlightening all my friends to what i myself have very sadley missed out on up till now.
Name: Elaine L Flanery
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Columbus, Ohio
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 11:11 AM
I read about Eva in People's Magazine awhile back. I decided to buy one of her CD'D and got hooked. She makes me believe that the Soul does live on. She truly is a beautiful spirit.
Name: Cherilyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Rutland, MA, USA
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 11:57 AM
I am not sure that anyone- even Kirsten Dunst- could do justice to Eva Cassidy. And I don't think that anyone matches her beauty- I would rather no one ever portray her- it would never be enough
Name: Hans
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Got 5; love them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: L'dam, Holland
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 12:08 PM
Heard about Eva thru the great impact the Songbird album had in the UK. Months later the album was available in Holland; I rushed to buy it. Now I own 5 Eva-albums and hope there will be more in near future. Hearing Eva sing is like being touched by an angel. It's hard to name a favorite song, coz there are so many I get touched by. Chose Fields of Gold for the way Eva sings this "poem" make those fields visible for me. A great voice that should ne cherished forever.
Name: JT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Love em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Thats a toughie
Home town/city and country: Arnold Md.
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 12:47 PM
I was listening to "Had I a Golden Thread" this evening and once again felt that shiver up my spine that never seems to wane. I think that Eve must be the medium by which we mere mortals get to feel the harmony of the universe. What a privelege. I have to thank Eva over and over for giving us that glimpse "Over the Rainbow". It is a mighty beautiful place.
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 01:31 PM
I do not know if Kirstin Dunst can sing, but the character that she played in the movie "Drop Dead Gorgeous:" convinced me that she could portray the independent, sensitive Eva Cassidy.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR/FOG/Waly Waly/YTMBA/Water is Wide
Home town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 02:20 PM
I'm a 'regular' on this site for several years. I own all of Eva's cds & book but never was in the right place when Nightline showed their story of Eva, so I never saw her perform 'live'. My best friend in the whole world knows what Eva means to me & as a surprise bought me the ABC Nightline video of the special they did on Eva. I am touched by his thoughtfulness & overwhelmed, as usual, by seeing Eva. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Name: Nancy Rydheim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: i love all of them..
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i love every single song she ever sang..!
Home town/city and country: Øksfjord, Finnmark, Norway
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 04:27 PM
She will allways live on in me.. and i love singing the songs she sang..! such a voice..! i've never heard anything like it.. i discovered Eva a looooong tim ago.. my mom said that i just had to listen to her album, Songbird... i guess my favorite song must be Songbird. because it gave me comfort when i'd lost on of those who stood closest to me.. and i hope that there will be a film done about Eva.. :) and that they can find a perfect character to play her.. with a voice that can do, someone who looks like her.. dont knwo what more to write.. i just love her! :)
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Sent: Fri January 16 2004 06:00 PM
I pray that who ever plays Eva will be able to portray the wonderful loving gentle spirit she was...and hopefully someone as beautiful as she was....but please don't let anyone sing for her. There is no way they could do her justice. Just not possible! Lip sync please!
Name: janb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: how can i keep from singing
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Sent: Fri January 16 2004 06:07 PM
hi and aloha everyone. here is my idea for someone to play Eva in a movie... the young woman who played the lead in the movie "Coyote Ugly". Her first name is Piper, but i don't recall her last name.i think her character's name in the movie was Violet. she is pretty and blond and at least knows how to hold a quitar. if she can't sing, then at least she knows how to lip sync. All of the same things may be true of Kristen Dunst as well, but Piper is the first person who came to my mind when i saw the question posed, because i had recently seen the video of the movie. by the way, i bought the Amy and Willy K. cd recently just to hear the Autumn Leaves and it is lovely. Eva is credited in the liner notes. the rest of the cd is good fun too. Amy Hanalii and Willy K a very popular here and for good reason. aloha for now, janb in Hawaii.
Name: Tessy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Have only heard Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city and country: Hagatna, Guam (USA)
Sent: Fri January 16 2004 06:36 PM
What an angel! She was definitely Blessed with such wonderful Talents. My Circle of Frinds here on Guam have introduced me to her songs. What an AMAZING voice she had. After reading a short biography on Eva, I felt like I've come to know her. I would've love to meet her personally. She was so humble and down to earth. Fame or not, it didn't matter to her. Just her love for music! To her parents and close friends: Eva has touched many hearts and continues to do so in more ways than one. Even as far away as Guam, she's still touching our hearts. Thank you for sharing her amazing voice and talents and her memories with us. We pray that her legacy will continue to live on. God took His Angel,Eva to sing with his Chior of Angels.
Name: GUS BLANCHETTE
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: PEOPLE GET READY
Home town/city and country: PASCOAG, RHODE ISLAND USA
Sent: Sat January 17 2004 10:18 AM
THEY SAY LIFE BEGAN A HALF A BILLION YEARS AGO. I AM SO GLAD THAT I AM ALIVE NOW TO BE ABLE TO HEAR THIS ANGEL SING. ONE LIFETIME IS NOT ENOUGH WHEN YOU ARE LISTENING TO EVA SING.. THANK YOU EVA. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU. IM SURE HEAVEN IS HEAVEN NOW WITH YOU SINGING THERE...........
Name: pamela munro
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: scotland /Edinburgh
Sent: Sat January 17 2004 02:06 PM
This girl is amazing...Talent beauty she has it all..first time i heard her voice she had me hooked.Love her to bits,she sings like an angel.God bless to all who aprreciate her .to her mum and dad who must be so proud of her....God bless 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 January 17 2004 02:42 PM
It is encouraging to see that Eva at long last is starting to get some recognition for her musical talent in her homeland.Although the achievements have been based in the Independent and Internet categories so far we must all redouble our efforts in spreading the word about Eva.Thank you to Laura for your hard work.Please don't ever get discouraged.
Name: Kevin Fletcher
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What A Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Southampton, Hampshire U.K
Sent: Sun January 18 2004 03:26 AM
I am a proffesional D.J who has spent quite some years playing the music of artists who come and go. Why does Eva's music come but never go, i am awestruck by her talent and it has had an effect on me which will last forever. I am now reading the Songbird book which has confirmed to me that simplicity and thought for others is the very essence of all that is good in life. Eva Cassidy's passing has given me direction on my life and for that i will be always in her debt. Kevin xxxxxxx
Name: Alex
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not Sure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's Song
Home town/city and country: Adelaide, Australia
Sent: Sun January 18 2004 05:24 AM
About 6 months ago, I was looking through a furniture shop in Adelaide and while wandering through the shop looking at the individual items of iterest, I was aware of a very sublte and soft voice coming through the shop's speakers. I paid only scant attention until she began to sing Paul Simon's Kathy's Song - the song had an immediate impact on me. It was such beautiful rendition of the song that was accompanied by some simple but engaging guitar work. I now had to find out who was singing the song, and the lady behind the counter was nice enough to tell me that it was Eva Cassidy .."nice isn't it", she said. Well - I just had to find that song....So what an awful shock it was to come to this site and to learn after all these months of looking for her songs that she has died - how poignant - something like finally finding a love that had died. Alex
Name: Knobby O'Neill
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them Ive heard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: kingston, Ontario, Canada
Sent: Sun January 18 2004 06:28 AM
what a beautful woman with a beautiful voice. She has quickly become a favorite of mine. Thank you for your music Eva, what a treasured gift you gave us.
Name: jonh
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Over The Rainbow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Reykjavík/ Iceland
Sent: Sun January 18 2004 07:14 AM
Incredible voice, i never get tired of listening to that angel.
Name: Glenn Levosky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Erie, PA
Sent: Sun January 18 2004 08:16 AM
I now have four of Eva's cd's and love them all. I recently purchased American Tune and when I heard "You Take My Breath Away", all I could do was sit and look out the window. I was totally mesmerized for quite a long time. Now every time I play the album I automatically go to number 10 first. The sweetness and purity of her voice is unbelievable. To sing so softly and with such control and purity is truly a gift from God. I was also delighted to read "Songbird". What I learned about Eva and her short life will be an inspiration to me for life. Sincerely, GL Erie, PA.
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Sent: Sun January 18 2004 10:34 AM
"I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you'd see the sound as angels spanning across the universe." -Eva Cassidy
Name: Jimmy Ball
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready and I Know You by Heart (All of them)
Home town/city and country: Kingsport, TN/USA
Sent: Mon January 19 2004 05:34 AM
I can't begin to describe the feeling that came over me the first time I heard this angelic voice. She has moved me in a way that is indescribable. In an age where 75%(conservative figure) of today's performers are mass produced, Eva Cassidy is a refreshing savior to what is wrong with music today. God bless you Eva. May your music live on in the hearts of those who are/were fortunate enough to experience it.
Name: Kiki Militsis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold, say goodbye, anniversary song, imagine... there are just too many, I love them all
Home town/city and country: Lusaka, Zambia
Sent: Mon January 19 2004 06:49 AM
Hi... I'm a Greek girl that lives in Zambia - if some of you don't know, its a country in Africa. I live in London now kuz I'm studying music here but I first heard Eva's music when I was in Zambia because I was told I tend to sound like her sometimes when I sing..... so I had to find out who this Eva Cassidy was, and when I did I thought she was so wonderful - I wished to be as wonderful as she was someday... If Eva was alive, she's one person I would have loved to meet. But she lives on through her singing - because when she sang it was so sincere and genuine, she sang with all her heart and gave it her all. As a singer, she is definitely a role model to me... Eva well done, you are amazing to say the least. Most of your fans never knew you, but the little we do know that your voice has told us makes us love you and miss you as if you were someone we knew personally. You were a gem stone, and still remain to live on that way. Through your music... you will never die. Rest in peace angel... x
Name: Maria
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by Heart, Autumn Leaves [to many to name!]
Home town/city and country: McLean, Virginia USA
Sent: Mon January 19 2004 09:16 AM
I bought 5 of Eva's CD's and she is an inspiration to me. When you hear her sing you know that she LOVED and FELT music. I bet singing was almost a spiritual experience for her. When I sing I get lost in the music and I bet she did too! I wish that I could have met her. Life is so precious and she must have been like an angel on Earth.
Name: Peggy Moseley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Dallas, TX USA
Sent: Mon January 19 2004 09:34 AM
A dear cousin introduced me to Eva Cassidy's beautiful music. She is truly a "Songbird". I was so glad to hear her voice in the movie, Love Actually. Someone needs to make a movie of her life!
Name: John Crow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Got 7 of them - can't decide
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Nashville, TN USA
Sent: Mon January 19 2004 09:53 AM
This past Christmas week, I had fallen asleep while trying to watch the last of a college football bowl game. When I awoke, ABC was beginning to air an encore of one of its Nightline episodes - an episode about Eva Cassidy. I was already out of my chair when they began to play a clip of "Over the Rainbow". I stopped in mid-stride and had to sit back down. I had never heard anything to equal it. That she should have been gone for a full 7 years and I had never had the chance to know she even existed actually made me mad. It was so typical of the "Music Establishment" which determines everything that airs on the broad media. Call it a manic reaction if you will, but I couldn't get the sound of her voice out of my head. Within a couple of days, I had bought every Eva Cassidy CD I could find. Hers was a talent that is purely God given - no amount of professional instruction could ever produce such results. All I can say is thank God and Eva both for the opportunity to enjoy sheer perfection, albeit for too short a time.
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Name: Tim Mitchell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Mon January 19 2004 01:44 PM
It's half-past midnight: my wife is in bed and I'm sitting at my computer with a bottle of red wine and my 2,500+ mp3s. I've buzzed through a few of my favourites already (note the 'u' in there, my American friends!) but I can't help myself from playing Eva Cassidy over and over. Female vocalists are generally not my thing, but I guess it's the purity of her voice and her uniqueness that pulls me in. Why Danny Boy? When someone can take an over-done standard and redefine it, you have to stop what you're doing and listen. Do keep it up, Laura - you must be very special yourself. This site has just made me resolve to be a better person.
Name: Don Brooks
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues in the Night...today
Home town/city and country: Hyattsville, Md
Sent: Tue January 20 2004 06:15 AM
This may be inappropriate for Eva's guestbook. Taking that risk and begging your indulgence, I'd like to toss into the ring the name of an artist that has at least a couple of things in common with the Eva story. He was an interpreter of songs,,..he could take a song and more or less reinvent it and make it his own (sound familiar). He had a delivery that would grab your attention and not let go, though Eva's soul penetrating purity is truly otherworldly, Perhaps his biggest hit was a venerable old standard from another era that he first performed in talent shows in his youth....honing it into a show-stopping triumph. He grew up in Washington D.C., and died tragically at the age of.......... 33. The name was Billy Stewart. He was an artist that I got to see several times and I would always walk away slack-jawed in awe, the way I know I would have felt if I had gotten to see Eva perform. Enough digression. Eva will live forever in our hearts the world over, for many with no real competition....but I just thought I'd mention another artist that had merit as a totally unique song stylist who might be appreciated by fellow music enthusiasts.
Name: Allen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take my Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Park Hill, OK.
Sent: Tue January 20 2004 11:32 AM
I happened to see the "Night Line" TV piece on New Years Day. It was captivating. Eva and I share the same birthday (Ground Hog Day February 2nd) and to have her life ended so prematurely was such a shock. Her singing talent and vooice hold most listeners in a mesmerized state. She is greatly missed by all of her fans, including myself. She was very special.
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Tue January 20 2004 07:14 PM
How lucky we are in Britain to have three young ladies who, like Eva, sing from the heart and refuse to pander to the record industry. They are Katie Melua (blues), Joss Stone (soul) and Amy Winehouse (a bit of both and, at 20, the oldest of the three). All are songwriters, and unlike Eva, are starting to be recognised in their lifetime outside their home towns. With one or two others they will hopefully help transform the face of popular music. Thank God!
Name: Dorothy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
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Home town/city and country: Northwest
Sent: Wed January 21 2004 09:51 AM
I just finished reading Eva's biography, and would like to recommend it to everyone! Eva was a TRULY nice person, and she had a wonderful family and wonderful friends! Also, it was fun seeing her art -so whimiscal! I am so glad we are priviledged to enjoy what she left for us - not only her singing, but her art also! Only wish it could have lasted longer~~~~~~~~~
Name: Kavik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Buckley, WA
Sent: Wed January 21 2004 10:08 AM
There have been several guestbook suggestions as to who might be the best actress to play the role of Eva if a movie were made...our local yesterday's paper (Tacoma News Tribune) had a front page pic of Mare Winningham since she'd just completed the movie "Dandelion" in our state. Mare looks so much like Eva! She's a low key actress who never stands out, but you always recognize her and instantly like her...like the girl next door, familiar but not glamorous. I would bet in real life she has a personality that would complement Eva's personality, shy, focused and sincere. She's done about 60 movies and TV movies, one of which is "Turner and Hooch" with Tom Hanks where she played the doctor. She was also in the 1994 Wyatt Earp and played Helen Keller in a TV series. (didn't know that...had to look it up) Regardless, if a movie is made, it would break my heart if it wasn't as close to Eva's true story as possible. What would a good title be?
Name: Kavik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Buckley, WA
Sent: Wed January 21 2004 10:26 AM
Checking into Mare Winningham's bio on the net...get this: Her first big break was on the Gong Show when she was a teen...playing guitar and singing a Beatles song. She is an accomplished singer/songwriter in folk and has put out two albums. An actress playing Eva who is a good guitar player wouldn't have to fake it...she could actually learn the fingerwork on the songs well enough to make it all the more realistic. She also learned how to speak in sign for real, when she played Helen Keller.
Name: pdq
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Sent: Wed January 21 2004 10:50 AM
isn't mare winningham a bit too old? how about the title 'anything but that pop crap' probably they'll go for the obvious and call it songbird
Name: Sandi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Weyfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Sent: Wed January 21 2004 03:54 PM
A friend that I work with recently came up to me and handed me a CD (Songbird) by Eva Cassidy. She said you gotta hear this woman sing. I took the CD home and listened to it. I haven't been the same since and never will be! I will be buying every CD of hers that I can get my hands on.
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, Devon, England
Sent: Wed January 21 2004 08:42 PM
The Observer article on Norah Jones (see What's New) included longish references to Katie Melua, Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse, the British-based girls that I mentioned in my message yesterday, plus Erin Rocha, who I didn't mention in case someone accused me of overkill! The same issue has a long feature on Joss Stone, which is well worth reading by anyone interested in the re-emergence of real music. Try this link: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/magazine/story/0,11913,1123957,00.html
Name: Glynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT/TOS
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Sent: Thu January 22 2004 10:28 AM
The Pravda article that Laura mentions on her What's New page is well worth reading - had me welling up again!
Name: Terre
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Home town/city and country: vevay,in
Sent: Thu January 22 2004 11:23 AM
What an unbelievable talent. I stumbled onto a rendition of At Last, and was totally blown away. My daughter is an aspiring musician - a natural talent who loves Ani DiFranco...I'll be introducing her to Eva. I grew up in the DC area, and never has the pleasure of seeing her play...I will be making a concerted effort to take my daughter around to see live music...I just don't have the words.
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Wisconsin
Sent: Thu January 22 2004 02:04 PM
WOW! The Pravda article was powerful. In the late 60s, I was in school in the New York City area. I was a great fan of Phil Ochs and still am. I remember meeting him in Greenwich Village during a march opposing the Vietnam War. He wrote his own songs and sang them. There are some that are very, very powerful and moving. For someone to mention he and Eva Cassidy in the same narrative is quite enjoyable. Both had their extraordinary talent.
Name: Dominique Attwood
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Over The Rainbow, Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Ottawa, Canada
Sent: Thu January 22 2004 03:27 PM
I find that when I am feeling sensitive or sad, I can just put on this c.d and feel...like a dreamer. The music is so amazing. I can definitely tell that this was God's special gift to Eva Cassidy.
Name: Scott Sheperd
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: How can I pick?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Depends on my mood. She can reach me on so many levels
Home town/city and country: Toledo, Ohio
Sent: Thu January 22 2004 04:59 PM
My background is in music and I have two daughters 22, and 18 who are very good singers, who want to make a career in musical theater and who listen to a lot of musical theater pieces. But they are major fans of Eva, as I am, and can appreciate not only her talent but her soul.
Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Anniversary Song, today
Home town/city and country: Chicago
Sent: Thu January 22 2004 05:18 PM
Walked into Starbucks this morning and lo and behold I hear Eva's Fields of Gold. What a wonderful start to the day. Peace, Pam
Name: klaus
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Sent: Thu January 22 2004 10:41 PM
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Name: Gerrit
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Sent: Fri January 23 2004 01:17 AM
I really like your song "Oh Danny boy!" GREAT JOB!!!
Name: debbiel louth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: mbro cleveland
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 06:00 AM
im hooked on Eva cassidys music ever since she sang over the rainbow on top of the pops that very ist time.
Name: debbiel louth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: mbro cleveland
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 06:01 AM
im hooked on Eva cassidys music ever since she sang over the rainbow on top of the pops that very ist time.
Name: Brenda Ramsey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
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Home town/city and country: Benton, AR
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 08:02 AM
Have been hooked on Eva's music since I watched Michelle Kwan skate to "Fields of Gold"
Name: laura
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: feilds of gold
Home town/city and country: England hampshire New Alresford
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 09:41 AM
Eva inspires me se is mi top no1 and im always gonna look up to her. She is mi hero and im Am SOOOOO proud of her! i thik she is the best singer EVER!
Name: roger jarvis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: american tune
Home town/city and country: weymouth dorset england
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 10:53 AM
I wish that we could thank Eva personally for the pleasure she has given us,but,all we can do is support her by buying her C.D's. and listening to her lovely music. From your friends Roger and Joan who live in the beautiful West Country of our green and pleasant land.
Name: Kaizen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: cannot decide
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Golden Slumbers???
Home town/city and country: Alcala ña Real - SPAIN
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 02:01 PM
Hello everybody, I have a doubt about our beloved Eva. I have a version of GOLDEN SUMBERS (The Beatles) and I want to know if it is really Eva Cassidy who sings this cover. The man who sings with she (if it's really Eva) is Jackson Browne. Please give me an answer. You can also mail me: jo_kaizen@yahoo.es .Thank you very much. PS: My two favourite singers are (and will be) EVA CASSIDY and FREDDIE MERCURY. I'm sure they'll be singing together in heaven. Desde España, Gracias y hasta pronto.
Name: Jane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Fluctuates daily
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fluctuates hourly
Home town/city and country: Orangeburg, SC
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 05:45 PM
For those of Eva's many fans who have written or planned to e-mail Oprah to suggest she do a show on Eva, I would like to suggest that we all do so on Feb. 2, Eva's birthday. Even if you have already done so, do it again! So, mark the calendar, and let's bombard Oprah with e-mails on Feb. 2. Anyone who wants specific instuctions for doing so, please see my earlier post on Jan. 8. We're on a mission!
Name: Regina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune, Imagine, Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves, Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Chicago
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 06:01 PM
I watched the Nightline special on Jan 1st that broadcasted the story about Eva Cassidy. I went online the next day and ordered all 9 CD's. They are awesome. I have played them for friends and sent them to my mother. I consider myself blessed to have heard Eva Cassidy. I bless her mother and father and friends for sharing her music, her voice, and her spirit with me.
Name: Dean Schacht
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Highland Park, Il USAYour
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 06:29 PM
May you bring peace to the after world. Imagine.
Name: mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: you take my breath away
Home town/city and country: syracuse new york usa
Sent: Fri January 23 2004 08:17 PM
I'm traveling this week and visiting a friend in California. I still check this site for news about Eva. The Pravda article is very well written and informative. My favorite singers were both born on February 2nd. Eva Cassidy and Danielle White. Danielle will be 12 years old and if things work out will take Eva's gift as the best female singer,into the 21st Century. Danielle White sings "Colors of the Wind" and "Never Had A Dream Come True" just beautifully. Listen to the singing of the winner of the American Juniors competition and follow the choir of "Angels circling the Universe." Eva and Danielle my Angels.
Name: Julie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Cinderford, Glos ENGLAND
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 03:44 AM
I have been captured since 'Over the Rainbow'. When I first heard Eva sing OTR she gave me goose bumps on my skin. What ever mood I am in I can listen to Eva and really enjoy her singing, she is so relaxing to listen to, I don't know what she does but she is brilliant. Autumn Leaves is my all time favourite of Eva's and I think this song captures many things for many people. To the Cassidy family, thanks for allowing the publication of 'Songbird' I read this book in 4 days, I could not put it down. Thank you for giving the world a treasure. XX
Name: Chuck
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Greenville, NC
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 04:57 AM
I missed the recent Nightline special which I heard about the next day via the Guest Book, so I recently bought the video from ABC Nightline. It was well worth the cost! It was the first time I'd ever seen a video of Eva, and I was struck by her delivery, especially the look in her eyes which showed such seriousness and devotion, like an old soul. It's really hard to describe, but it added so much to the aura of mastery in her singing. In my first comment in the Guest Book, I mentioned the coincidence that when I purchased my first Eva CD, I also purchased CDs by two other performers, and I realized later that all had died at age 33. Was there some message here? I knew that 33 is a "master" number. And, of course, we know that Christ died at age 33 when his mission had been accomplished. It makes me think how if we master our life it means, in large part, that we are being true to our soul and life mission. Eva was a great example of this, being true to her musical tastes and the message in the songs, as many have recognized in the Guest Book comments. In doing so she gave up being signed by big labels, gave up that fame and fortune. But it makes me think that perhaps her early death was actually part of her mission. This is because in missing the fame that has ensued, it reinforces the idea that her mission was not to receive fame and fortune but was to give something special by following her own highest instincts. Plus her early death makes what she left us all the more special, makes us wish we could see her alive and experience her presence. And maybe her physical absence helps us focus more on her wonderful spirit. In this vein, I like the quote from the Guest Book that Laura included in the "What's New" section: "The fact that you won't hear another Eva Cassidy shouldn't deter you -- there has never been another Eva Cassidy -- but there will be someone else." This seems right in line with what may have been Eva's mission. Just as Eva gave up fame and fortune, I don't think she'd want us to confine ourselves musically only to her. A number in the Guest Book have mentioned other singers that touch them. I think of Leilani Clark (check her website) who won a singing contest on Prairie Home Companion at age 12; there is something very special in her singing. But, aside from Eva's beautiful gift, Eva has whetted our appetites for the kind of soul or spirit animating it. I believe there is a Divine Spark within us that can help guide our missions. I think Eva was doing this, and her example helps inspire us to do the same. When we honor our highest selves, regardless of credit or fame, we improve this world and touch lives in ways we cannot imagine, just as Eva has done. We continue in that spirit.
Name: Lynda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Chicago
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 05:54 AM
A co-worker just introduced me to Eva's Songbird album. The moment I heard the first song - Fields of Gold, I asked who the singer was that recorded my favorite Sting song. Upon hearing the story of Eva, I had to know more. Thank you for this website. I wish I could have met this truly talented songstress.
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Sent: Sat January 24 2004 07:04 AM
Kaizen, Eva is not the female singer on that recording of "Golden Slumbers." Somehow her name got attached to it by mistake, somewhere on the Internet, probably mixed up with "Golden Thread." The singer who recorded "Golden Slumbers" with Jackson Browne is Jennifer Warnes. Perhaps it adds to the confusion that Eva made an album with Chuck Brown!
Name: mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: you take my breath away
Home town/city and country: syracuse new york usa
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 07:15 AM
In order to educate Danielle White winner of the American Juniors competition on Fox last season, about Eva Cassidy, I have mailed her a copy of American Tune for her 12th birthday, February 2nd the same birthday as Eva. Danielle will be singing Eva's "True Colors" on the new Jive Records, American Juniors CD. "Colors of the Wind" sung by Danielle White on the Kids in America CD,is so beautiful. A clip is available on amazon.com
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 08:17 AM
Tomorrow Scotland celebrates Robert Burns birth in 1759. He is famous for such works as Auld Lang Syne, Tam o' Shanter and of course, 'Red Red Rose' which Eva sang so wonderfully. Many of the Primary schools in Scotland hold poetry competition where children from age 5-12 must recite a poem and can win a prize and receive a certificate. I remember winning this at age 5 and 6!! Keep a look out for Laura's new poll!! It is going to be very interesting. Rememeber to join the Yahoo groups and help with Februarys poll. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/evacassidy From Debbie :)
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 10:25 AM
Hi, I have just this minute heard Eva singing Fever in the background of Daizel and Pasco. There were lost of people talking in my house but I heard her voice as it shone through!! From Debbie :)
Name: John Rivett
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Some Where Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Morrisville, Pa USA
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 02:00 PM
AT 60+ I never thought that I would have such a mind blowing experience. Thank You God !
Name: Joan
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Home town/city and country: The Netherlands
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 03:26 PM
Oh how I am mesmerized by her voice. I couldn't stop thinking about her the minute I heard the beautiful sound of her singing 'Autumn leaves'. That was a few days ago. Visiting her website really made everything clear. Although it's really really sad that she has passed away; thankfully I'll still be able to enjoy that sensitive though powerful voice forever more. I hope many others will too. Eva, may you Rest in Peace. 'But if you come, when all the roses are falling And I am dead, as dead I well may be. Go out and find the place where I am lying. And kneel and say an "Ave" for me.'
Name: deanna
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Home town/city and country: fresno,ca
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 04:53 PM
I fell in love with her voice only a few weeks ago. When my boyfriend put her cd on I couldnt wait to find out more about her. She is truly an angel with the most beautiful voice. My number one has always been Janis Joplin along with many others, Eva is right up up there. I cant wait to buy my own CD of Eva. Thank you God for such a beautiful talent.
Name: claudia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: golden thread
Home town/city and country: raleigh, nc
Sent: Sat January 24 2004 06:45 PM
I am awestruck by such an angelic voice. I had never heard of her before the nightline reference. All her songs just bring me such peace. Thanks to her parents and Blixstreet records for sharing a peace of heaven with us. i am sure she continues to sing with angels. I have 2 albums and will aquire them all. I have told others about this treasure, i am sure they will be pleasantly touched by this songbird.
Name: Latasha McPhearson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Danny Boy and Imagine
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Sent: Sun January 25 2004 01:19 AM
I recently got Eva's 'Imagine' album and was totally blown away. Danny Boy made me cry, and Imagine is even better than John Lennon's. What a compliment! I already have Songbird and American Tune, and the three have to be my favourite albums of all time. Eva Cassidy is the best singer in the world...ever!
Name: Les
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Sent: Sun January 25 2004 10:02 AM
Katie Melua has just followed in the footsteps of her great idol, Eva, in one important respect. Her first album has just reached No. 1 in the UK album chart, without any significant publicity budget. This is all down to word of mouth, helped by valuable support from Terry Wogan. Times they are a-changin'.
Name: Marci
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Morgantown,WV
Sent: Sun January 25 2004 01:58 PM
I fell in love with Eva's music while in London in 2001...I didn't even have an idea who she was....I was there for college and her rendition of "Under the Rainbow" was #1 at the time...I immediately went to Tower Records in Picadilly Circus and bought the CD...she has/had the most beautiful voice....and even though it has been several years since...I still can't quit listening to that song....so much so, that when I get married next summer...that song will be the song my husband and I dance to for our first dance....it just hits a wonderful cord...so much so..that my fiance loves her too....I just want everyone to know that as long as I am around...she will never be forgotten......
Name: Kaizen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: cannot decide just one
Home town/city and country: Alcala La Real (SPAIN)
Sent: Sun January 25 2004 02:04 PM
Hello everybody from Spain. Thanks to Bob Brown for his so-complete answer (very useful). I'm delighted to know that everyday many people come and meet Eva Cassidy and her music. We have to keep on spreading out Eva's talent around the world. Here in Spain not many people knows Eva, and i'm doing my best to make her well-known. I've never heard anything with such a degree of talented beauty. "She was raw talent". Regards from Spain.
Name: margaret edmonston
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I have only one - Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - I think!
Home town/city and country: Baltimore. Live in Atlatna
Sent: Sun January 25 2004 03:23 PM
I didn't realize until last week when I bought her CD that Eva was a fellow Marylander! No wonder she was sooooooooooo excellent !! I had heard of her a few years ago through my niece. Such a talent and what a waste that she died so young. I'm very glad that she was discovered, but saddened that her life was so short.
Name: stephen hopkins
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at the blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: nutley,new jersey
Sent: Sun January 25 2004 04:07 PM
I saw Eva on the nightline show and was totally impressed by her god gifted talent. She had the blues and was able to translate for even "white folk" I miss what could have been but feelblessed for what she gave us which was her music and dignity about family, life and even death Thank you Eva I love you
Name: Kurt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live @ Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What A wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Dallas Texas USA
Sent: Sun January 25 2004 07:10 PM
We have all been blessed to hear Eva sing!
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: Sun January 25 2004 10:19 PM
I'm happy to hear that Katie Melua has reached No. 1 in Great Britain. It's been great fun for me to read her guest book (www.katiemelua.com) and witness the acendance of a rising star. It's wonderful that she has fans of all ages, from teenagers to oldsters, some of whom say they hadn't bought an album in years but were compelled to do so when they heard her. Frequent references to Eva are made in the guestbook too. Katie is going on a tour in Great Britain and Ireland later this month. I've left a message in the guestbook suggesting that they contact Dan Cassidy, Eva's brother in Iceland, about joining them on the tour. What a great moment that would be for him to accompany Katie on "Faraway Voice," Katie's tribute song to Eva.
Name: Anthony Jackson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: people get ready
Home town/city and country: Northern Ireland
Sent: Mon January 26 2004 02:44 AM
Where Have I been?I'm 25 and I love all sorts of stuff, Eva's music hit me so hard and so deep, I had to (for the first time) carry out research on Eva. I'd been out with my mate from Paris (who I met during student years in Manchester) we ended up at a friends flat who used to own the B&B we had parties at! He said "listen to this Anthony, You'll never hear anything like it again" coming from a stocky bald guy I wasn't sure what he was going to put on! I sat on the sofa behind his 20 year old stereo and listened in awe (it was so clear and concise)! I read the album cover whilst listening to 'people get ready' and I had the urge to cry - I don't know why I just felt at peace and my eyes filled up and I had a lump in my throat! In a hetic, unsure world, I can come home, relax and reflect in Eva's music. I only discovered the sensation last year and Eva will remain with me all my life! She seemed to be like an angel, living to protect the beautiful in this world. I would like to say say Hi to all who knew her and say how lucky they were to have Eva in their lives! Best wishes Anthony Jackson
Name: Evie Burke
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Galway, Ireland
Sent: Mon January 26 2004 05:30 AM
I Only recently discovered Eva Cassidy. Have had hours of pleasure from her music. She truly has the voice of an angel. My favourite song is Autumn Leaves. I listen to it over and over again and feel a sort of melancholy sadness. It's so nice to be moved in that way. Her voice is the best I've ever listened to. I like so many others turn up the volume, I could never turn it down. If you're asleep, then sleep peacefully. If you're awake, then know that you're loved.
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Sent: Mon January 26 2004 12:07 PM
Katie Melua is indeed a fresh new talent. Not sure of the Eva similaraties tho. In fact it was Eva's FOURTH album that went to number one (not the first)after MASSIVE media coverage in the U.K. Katie is on the promotional charge too. Saw her on the excellent "Never Mind The Buzzcocks" this week, and she comes across as natural and confident. I really don't see any other connection tho. Interestingly, the new Norah Jones Blue Note album is PURE POP! No surprises there then.
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: NJ, USA
Sent: Mon January 26 2004 12:16 PM
Laura, this may have been asked several times and I have not had time to look below, But with the Songbird Biography be available in the USA in a Hard Cover at anytime? Thanks You + God Bless Eva Cassidy
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, Devon, England
Sent: Mon January 26 2004 12:30 PM
To Anon (a couple of messages ago): I've never claimed that Katie sounds like Eva - she has her own very distinctive voice. But she was deeply influenced by her, and, I believe, carries the torch.
Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: winnipeg, manitoba
Sent: Mon January 26 2004 05:26 PM
so I was at a parent support group meeting tonight and one of the last things we discussed was what we do to relax. I said I listen to my Eva Cassidy music and crank it up, when everyone else is out of the house. The leader of our group said she heard her sing once on a Canadian radio station and has never been able to find her music!! We discussed how to find it and I also told the other members about Eva-hopefully they will look her up and enjoy.
Name: Les
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Tue January 27 2004 04:43 AM
The centre spread in today's Sun (the UK's biggest selling daily newspaper) was a feature on Katie Melua which included a reference to Terry Wogan's part in popularising Eva in the UK. You can use this link: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,5-2004041037,,00.html http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,5-2004041037,,00.html
Name: Mary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Arkansas
Sent: Tue January 27 2004 11:13 AM
I'm only 17, but fortunate to grow up in a well cultured family. Especially when it comes to music! I LOVE EVA!!! We first heard her on NPR and now she is a regular staple in our home! I'm listening to her right now! She is an amazingly talented artist, and being a singer myself I hope to one day follow in her footsteps!
Name: Anton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of themm!!
Home town/city and country: Cape Town, South Africa
Sent: Wed January 28 2004 12:36 AM
I saw a television documentary on Eva's life here in South Africa a couple months ago. Since then I have bought ALL of her cd's and if there were 5 million more new ones I would buy them too. Eva is a true artist. One of those very, very few people put on earth by our LORD that through their lives and their God given talent just blesses everybody that hears it no matter where they are. Eva sings songs like "People get Ready" that I have heard many times before, but when our angel Eva sings it,it is as if it is the first time that I hear it and it is sung past perfection. Eva, God bless you and I know that you are singing in that heavenly choir where all of us would hear you again in person one day!
Name: Sadbere Baliu
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Gjilan, Kosova
Sent: Wed January 28 2004 01:25 AM
Today is a great day, I'm reading the book dedicated to Eva Cassidy "Songbird" written by Rob Burley & Jonathan Maitland and believe it or not I cried.It was the year 2000 when I first listened to Eva's song "songbird" and since then she is my favorite singer ever, it's something more about her voice which is magical and touched my life in a deeply personal way and the songs texts as well,the song " time is a healer" it's a GREAT SONG too. Just imagine if Eva could know that this Albanian Girl(myself) so far away from her, admire her and knows everything about her and her life, many thanks for her mother Barbara and her father Hugh who told us Eva's life Story which makes me feel like she is always with me. Just now, I'm listening the song " Over the rainbow", and I'll be buying every CD of hers that I can get. Sadbere
Name: chuck
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow and fields of gold
Home town/city and country: ireland
Sent: Wed January 28 2004 07:02 AM
I love the sounds that come from Eva's soul. Her music is as beautiful as she is.
Name: TANNA PRIMANTE
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city and country: COVINA, CA USA
Sent: Wed January 28 2004 02:29 PM
IT HAS ONLY BEEN JUST ABOUT 24 HOURS SINCE A FRIEND OF MINE HAD INTRODUCED ME TO THIS BEAUTIFULLY PHENOMINAL VOICE OF EVA CASSIDY. HE HAD ASKED ME, ""WHO I THOUGHT SANG "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW"THE BEST?"" MY REPLY, PRIOR TO HEARING EVA SING IT WAS, "THERE IS ONLY ONE SINGER TO SING THAT SONG, JUDY GARLAND." AT THIS POINT HE TURNED TO HIS COMPUTER,WHICH HAS APPROX. 4-6 STEREO SPEAKERS SET UP TO IT, AND PUT ON THIS HEAVENLY WONDEROUS VERSION OF "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW." JUST BEFORE I STARTED TO HEAR THE INTRO MUSIC HE ASKED ME IF I KNEW EVA CASSIDY. NOT KNOWING AT THE TIME I ANSWERED, "NO, WHO IS SHE?" HE MOTIONED THAT HE'D TELL ME AFTER I HEARD THE SONG. I WAS SO SURPRISINGLY AMAZED THAT I WOULD EVER HEAR ANYONE SING THAT SONG THAT I COULD, LET ALONE WOULD LIKE OR SHOULD I SAY INSTANTLY LOVE. I FELT SO OVERWHELMED WITH EMOTION WHILE LISTENING TO HER VOICE AND THE BEAUTIFUL WAY SHE MADE THE SONG HER OWN. WHEN AFTER IT WAS OVER I FOUND OUT THE AWFUL TRUTH OF HER LIFE BEING CUT SO SHORT HERE ON EARTH. I NOW FEEL BLESSED THAT I HAD & HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR HER VOICE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. (IF ONLY ON A PRERECORDED DISK) TO THE PEOPLE WHO HAD THE WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE KNOWN HER PERSONALLY - YOU ALL HAD THE POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW. . . .
Name: Catherine Aherne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Cork City, Ireland
Sent: Thu January 29 2004 06:15 AM
This song helped me through my labor and when my beautiful little girl came into the world we both cried (hers was more of a scream!) When i listen to this song i automatically think back to the best day of my life. I love all of Evas songs, she is a beautiful and talented singer.
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Thu January 29 2004 08:09 AM
For any of the Eva faithful in the Bluegrass state-an idea for celebrating Eva's birthday on Monday: Grace Griffith at the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington. $5 tickets! Check out www.woodsongs.com/schedule.htm.
Name: Michael
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Kapaa, Kauai, Hi, USA
Sent: Thu January 29 2004 08:53 AM
She has a voice of an angel...never heard of her before she was featured on Nightline last month. Now I listen to her music while at work....never had music on during work before. She is awesome...
Name: Pat Dargan
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Thu January 29 2004 09:20 AM
Once again a fiendishly difficult poll question from Laura !!! Just watching ' Friends ' on E4 ( Sky digital) and during the ad break the ' Best Of Acoustic ' album gets a plug with Eva's name featured in BIG letters !! Looking forward to seeing Katie Melua in Birmingham soon....hope Eva gets a mention... Regards all :O) Pd
Name: John P Santos
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time.
Home town/city and country: Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
Sent: Thu January 29 2004 09:18 PM
One of the few sent to this world to remind us that beauty exists, even if it is to be in such a trajic and brief way, such beauty as this has left us with a legacy that many people will never forget. A shooting star, so brief, but remembered always.
Name: Brian
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Home town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Fri January 30 2004 05:10 AM
Terry Wogan played Katie Melua this morning, and mentioned how Pauly Walters brought her to his atttention in the same way as he did Eva. He failed to mention thay also did the same with a Canadian group many years ago - The Rankin Family. Unfortunately they also had a tradegy when one of the brothers was killed in an auto accident in Nova Scotia. They have now broken up as a faminly group, although still in the music business individually (look up Jimmy Rankin on the web).
Name: Juniper
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Home town/city and country: Portland OR
Sent: Fri January 30 2004 09:16 AM
I just heard Who Knows Where the Time Goes on KBOO in Portland. I had not heard of Eva before. I had to come in and do a google search to find out more about this incredible talent. So sad to learn she is gone.
Name: Matt Warne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Home town/city and country: London, UK
Sent: Fri January 30 2004 02:57 PM
Well - I discussed this in our Eva Yahoo group, but just wanted to say, please wish me luck... For the first time in my life, I have the chance to find real hapiness, with a special lady. I can think of no purer and more romantic way of showing my genuine and honest intentions than by introducing her to Eva... Please wish me luck :-) Thank you. Matt 'devolution' Warne.
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Home town/city and country: Merrick, NY USA
Sent: Fri January 30 2004 05:29 PM
Ironically, last November 2, my only brother died after a long illness. Cancer was most of it. I'm still a little sorry that I didn't bring the Songbird CD over to him. He was temperamental and weakening but it might have given him some comfort. I'm 73 and he was a year older.
Name: Judy Lobb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Mesa,Arizona
Sent: Sat January 31 2004 02:43 AM
Her rendition of this song is so haunting to me. I love it and listen to it everyday. It is very soothing and I love to play her music at my job. I am an RN and I work with sick newborns sometimes. Her music is very soothing to us all. Thank you so much Eva, I wish that I could have known you.
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Sent: Sat January 31 2004 06:28 AM
"I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you'd see the sound as angels spanning across the universe." -Eva Cassidy
Name: rosalie juico
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: philippines
Sent: Sat January 31 2004 07:20 AM
ive been surfing the net for the last few hours thinking who sang that version of fields of gold which moved me to tears,i heard it last nyt being played on the radio and i am desperate to know whos angelic voice was that! i hope i can find that album here in the philippines! im sad to learn that Eva have a passed away,what a legacy her music have been to all of us!
Name: Sandy Schoenberger
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Sat January 31 2004 08:01 AM
Dear Folks: I recently had the thrill of seeing two of Eva's friends perform in Cincinnati, Ohio. Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink. Marcy of course, provides the enchanting guitar, bouzouki and tin whistle overdubs in the wonderful song "Dark Eyed Molly" on Eva's "American Tune CD." Cathy and Marcy also appeared with Grace Griffith at her CD release concert for "Sands of Time" this past September which many Eva Cassidy fans, myself included also attended. I recently saw this incredible pair at Cincinnati's historic Playhouse In The Park. They were appearing as part of Playhouse in the Park's theatre series productions for young people. They were terrific! What a delight! Not many performers are equally entertaining in both children's and adult genre but these two certainly fit that description. If any of you are fortunate enough to have this talented duo come your way, don't miss them! They are great! In closing, with the approach of the Grammy awards quickly upon us let's all send telepathic good wishes to Cathy and Marcy as their terrific CD Bon Appetit is submitted for a Grammy award in the category of Children's music. This is their 9th Grammy nomination. WOW! Sandy
Name: Jeri Moffit
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: song bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: medfor, or
Sent: Sat January 31 2004 08:45 AM
I FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE FOUND EVA. HER MUSIC IS TRULY BEAUTIFUL. WHEN I HEARD HER, I IMMEDIATELY BOUGHT ALL HER C.D.'S AND ALSO THE BOOK ABOUT HER. GOD BLESS!
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 January 31 2004 04:04 PM
To Barbara,Hugh and Family thank you for giving the outside world a chance to hear a GREAT talent at work and hope that what would have been Eva's 42nd birthday is a happy and peaceful time for you all.Tears of joy not sadness should be the order of the day.Good luck to you all.God Bless.
Name: dave
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: la marque, texas, usa
Sent: Sat January 31 2004 06:50 PM
there was an angel amoung us.
Name: George Roux
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Oviedo, FL, USA
Sent: Sat January 31 2004 07:11 PM
How do I honor Eva Cassidy on her birthday with just words? How do I begin to describe this unbelievably gifted woman? I was introduced to Eva's music this past Christmas, and from the moment I heard her sing, I knew she was something very special. And after just one play of the Songbird CD, to me Eva Cassidy simply became the most compelling singer I have ever heard. Compelling because Eva tugs at my heart, fills me with emotions, moves me to tears, and touches me spiritually as no one has before her. Eva enraptures me in ways no other singer can. Eva leaves me spellbound with her voice and her music. Eva sings, I get chills, and very often tears. Eva leaves me in head shaking disbelief over how out-of-this-world beautiful a mere mortal could sing. The artistry and brilliance of Eva's rendition of Over The Rainbow is in a class of its own. Eva's remake and interpretation of this time-honored classic is Eva's most poignant and captivating performance. I have never played a song on repeat as much as I have Over The Rainbow. The majesty of Eva's voice just wraps around me and bathes me with so much feel-good, spine-tingling, bone-chilling sensations, from start to finish. I open my eyes at the end to realize I am merely in the splendor of Eva's musical embrace, but I had the best glimpse of heaven yet. Just the most exquisite rendition of a song by a most exquisite singer. Another of Eva's most riveting performance is Songbird, for it never fails to leave me as breathlessly vulnerable and gloriously numb. What A Wonderful World, Fields of Gold and Autumn Leaves are a few more inspirational renditions by Eva certain to bring me chills and tears. I have a dozen or so early Eva favorites, all of which play on repeat. Some of Eva's less heralded recordings are quickly becoming favorites as well. Anniversary Song and Tall Trees in Georgia are the most recent songs to make their way to repeat mode. I simply love the purity of Eva's voice, so vividly clear, so pristine, so very fervent. I love how she gently caresses every note of every ballad. I am in awe of the soulful way Eva sings, so very hauntingly, always passionately. I love how Eva's music is enriched by the very essence of her being. I love how Eva masterfully rearranged many of her songs, and redefined them as her own, including some of the classics. I love the chillingly soothing sounds of her guitar accompaniment, simple yet so expressively Eva. As I listen to her music, I often create images of Eva singing. I wonder about Eva the person, and how fortunate I could have been had I known her. Sometimes I think of Eva in her last days, still so young, probably scared, confused, and I cry for her. Eva had so much to live for and share with the world, so I've often asked why, in a world filled with imperfection, a jewel as rare as Eva would be taken so early in her life. And I'd imagine Eva in a celestial dimension, trailing all the "angels spanning across the universe" as they bring her home. The music world failed to take notice of Eva when she was alive. But in our reality, death sometimes isn't final. Music is not only universal, it's beauty is timeless as well. Today, a deeply appreciative and somewhat sorrowful global tribute to an extraordinarily inspirational singer is taking place years after her death, a rare phenomenon. This ever-growing celebration of Eva now sweeping the world is but a chapter in her life and death story that is poignant, fascinating, and also so very fitting. Immortality will be the next chapter in the legend of Eva Cassidy, for Eva will live on thru the magic of her music. I almost always tear up during those blissful moments of Eva's songs when I am in complete submission to this precious young woman now gone, but who is seemingly reaching out from beyond, touching me so forcefully, and beckoning me with the legacy she left behind. Eva Marie Cassidy, whose voice and music could have come only from the heavens, is a gift of a lifetime. Eva is a treasure. But more than anything else, Eva found her way into my heart, and I will cherish her always and forever. Have a blessed birthday, Eva. And may you always be in God's embrace for all eternity.
Name: Zy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: London
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 01:54 AM
Just like to give you a pat on the back for this website. It is informative and well researched offering vast amounts of information about many peoples (inc. mine) favourite artist.
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 05:25 AM
I have been spreading the word about Eva on a game called Isketch. Many of the people have not heard of Eva so i told them to visit the web site. A few have said they have heard of her so I gave them more info. The now all know its her birthday tomorrow!! The game is played in English, French, Dutch, Danish, ... and many more lanaguages so i let them all know! Happy Birthday Eva! D x
Name: Buzz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Lansing, Michigan
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 08:44 AM
What a great site and community you have here. I hope you have a great day spreading the word about Eva on her birthday tomorrow. I've started a site called Buzz Songs at < www.buzzsongs.blogspot.com > and Eva's was the focus on January 26th. I believe she is very important to think about for: a: her own life, music and gifts she brought to us and b: her life serves as a reminder to go out and find the people making music in your own town. You, like George Roux, might ask "How do I honor Eva Cassidy on her birthday with just words?" Well ... I think you can spread the word about her on her birthday. You also might want to check out an Open Mic near you this week. I can't say what you will find there, but I think Eva would smile upon you if you did.
Name: Dorothy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves-Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Northwest
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 11:24 AM
Thank you George Roux! You were able to put into words, my thoughts and feelings exactly! What a beautiful tribute to Eva for her birthday!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Taske My Breath away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 11:44 AM
I've posted for nearly 3 years now so it should be easy to find my posts by now. I also belong to another website. It's called idolforums. I post nearly every day on various topics especially at a fan site for Danielle White a winner of American Juniors on Fox TV. I have dedicated my posts to Eva Cassidy and use her photo and direct people to this website on each entry. I also direct people to the music clips from Eva's CD's. In recogition of Eva's birthday I've made a special post since it is also the birthday of Danielle White. It can be seen http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=39961&st=4600&
Name: christie s.
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Home town/city and country: el paso, tx
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 11:51 AM
I heard Eva for the first time today. A pastor at a church that I visited for the first time played one of her songs because you could hear her search for peace and her hope for a more beautiful place in the classic song, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." I am surely going to buy her albums now. She must be singing to God now in her beautiful voice. How blessed he must be!!
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 12:52 PM
On this day my favorite song must be Anniversary Song. Happy Birthday, Dear Eva. There is nothing I could say that George Roux has not already said more eloquently.
Name: David.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird.
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia.
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 12:52 PM
Dearest Eva, Stormy Monday? Not this one.Not the day that celebrates your entry into this world.On behalf of your many thousands of fans in Australia may I say we are both missing and remembering you on this your special day.Happy Birthday EVA Marie Cassidy.
Name: Lenette Carter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Time After Time/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: IKYBH/OTR/FOG/Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Springfield, Virginia, USA
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 01:52 PM
"It is in dying that we are born to eternal life." --St Francis of Assisi-- A Prayer for EVA MARIE CASSIDY: May she rest in peace...may her soul ascend in heaven...may God grant her eternal life, eternal rest, and eternal happiness...O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon her...Amen. EVA, I shall keep you in my prayers everyday. Though I did not get a chance to meet you on earth, I shall meet you in heaven someday...
Name: Sandy Schoenberger
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 01:59 PM
Dear Friends: Yes, tomorrow February 2nd is our beloved Eva's birthday and I feel like the luckiest Eva Cassidy fan right now. While searching the internet late yesterday afternoon, I happened to learn that the wonderful Grace Griffith, who as we all know is largely responsible for Eva's discovery, will be performing only 76 miles from my home on Eva's birthday! The venue is the Historic Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Kentucky. She is performing at a live taping of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour which airs on more than 400 affiliate stations and is also telecast live on the internet. Also appearing with Grace is finger style guitarist Al Pittway, and multi-intrumentalist and singer Amy White. I learned today that tickets are still available. If any other Eva Cassidy fans live nearby, we would love to have you join us. Please look for me, I'll be wearing a purple hat! For ticket information call 1-859-252-8888. You can also check out Grace's website (seamaid.org) or (woodsongs.com) By the way, tickets are only $5.00! An unbelievable bargin!! Laura has encouraged us to go out and listen to live music in honor of our beloved Eva. I feel so blessedly fortunate, that in a very special way, I can do just that. Sandy
Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How Can I Keep From Singing?
Home town/city and country: Chicago, Illinois USA
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 04:47 PM
On Eva's birthday, pray for peace. Prayer changes things. Barbara and Hugh, my thoughts and prayers are with you. ...while to that Rock I'm clinging...
Name: Chell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 04:53 PM
Thankyou Eva for your music. You touched my soul when I watched you on a documentary, late in 2003. I then went and got your album Amerian Tune. I have been playing it all day in rememberance of you ad your wonderful talent. I am sure you are singing to the Angels. Happy Birthday Eva
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Unfair to choose...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home town/city and country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 06:55 PM
Happy birthday Eva, wherever you are.... You still take my breath away in every song....
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 07:34 PM
You are always with me in every song you sing, in the morning sun and the evening star. With all my love, happy birthday, Eva.
Name: nelly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: at this moment: OTR
Home town/city and country: elst/the netherlands
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 08:35 PM
Eva Happy birthday
Name: Heleen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Napier, NZ
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 08:36 PM
Eva truly had the voice of an angel, what a blessing this can still be enjoyed the whole world over. To Hugh and Barbara, my prayers are with you. I wish I had known Eva.
Name: Pat d
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 09:34 PM
Thank you Eva.. ...the best way to remember is to play music, listen to it and encourage others to do the same... cheers pd
Name: Morag & Joe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city and country: Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
Sent: Sun February 01 2004 09:50 PM
Today is one of those very special days for you Eva and your family - having you in our lives is special for Morag & I also - we count ourselves fortunate that this is so. Been a while since we posted and its so lovely to see so many new fans awakening to that rare gift you have - George Roux's eloquent message stirred the memories of the first time I heard "that voice" - seems like it was only yesterday. George thank you for sharing your thougths with us on Eva's Birthday. Laura & Eric - We send our best wishes to you both.
Name: Daniel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Pearls
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Miami, USA
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 12:56 AM
A Haiku for Eva on her birthday, Song gaily dances, Roses float on water, Ripples gleam at dawn. HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday Eva! Daniel
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: anniversary song
Home town/city and country: Emmitsburg Maryland USA
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 01:54 AM
Page 67 is last years Birthday for EVA. Can you find Feb 2,2002 or before? Favorite Eva Cassidy Album Songbird or Time After Time Favorite Eva Cassidy Song Anniversary Song Home town/city and country Emmitsburg, MD USA Sent: 6.41 AM - sun 2 feb 2003 Sorry about the multiple posts Laura. I waited and waited for confirmation before I tried again!!! Continuing.... make what you want of this Thursday past I was visiting my Mom in Buckhannon WV . I left the house at about 7:35 to go get some newspapers at the local Sheetz store. I was in a hurry as the CBS morning show was going to feature Mary Rosencrantz of Buckhannon WV on the segment "Everybody has a story" and my Mother did not want to miss it. My radio came on in my truck and I was startled to hear Danny Boy by Eva. At first I was disconcerted as I thought my mp3 was hooked up and playing my Eva albums but then I realized it was my old home town radio station WBUC 1460 AM playing oldies., Wow I thought 5000 watts going all over West Virginia and hearing Eva. Great!! I returned home and listened and watched with my Mom the 100th show of every body has a story on CBS and was awed by the great person Mary Rosencrans is to adobt the abused little boy who has MS. 2. Saturday morning I was listening to WBUC and the dj was saying how his wife was having a birthday on Groudhog day Feb 2 and that triggered in my mind what Laura had posted about Eva big four oh. So I called the radio station at about 8:53 Eastern time and told the DJ about Eva and he said he would look for Danny Boy but would have to play it after the 9am news.. I hung up and turned the radio up to hear what he had to say and as a lead in to the 9am news he said "just in " they have lost communicaton with the space shuttle" After the news he came back about 9:12 and said everything correctly about Eva except he could not find her on the previous days play list!! Maybe I heard it on another station!! Then he said Eva CASSETT s forthieth was sunday ground hog day. Since he made the pronuniation mistake I waited till 9:50 to call him to correct him. No one called by the way. So he apologized on the air and gave out the correct evacassidy.net and org web addresses to the listeners. So maybe at least one new Eva fan the dj is now listening to her. By the way the local Super Walmart has a good selection of Eva Cds. 3. "today is a special day an anniversary......" Feb 2 , ground hog day is celebrated by my wife and I as the family lore has it that this was the day in 1970 at age 31 that I came out of my hole and saw my wife of 31 years for the first time in a computer class. So I make no conclusions or conjectures about these incidents or coincidences but I thought other fans would like to know. As you watch CBS Sunday Morning and you see French Creek Freedie" the ground hog, coming to you live from 10 miles south of Buckhannon West Virginia you know that Evas birthday and my wife and I celebrate our anniversary with Eva singing "Anniversary Song" by Steve Dingman of Hagerstown Maryland USA all is right with the "What a wonderful world" and now Eva can sing for the Families of the Space Shuttle and their dear departed. WHAT SONG DO YOU THINK WOULD EVA WOULD SING TODAY FEBRUARY 2 2003
Name: Paulo Renato
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: Sao Paulo - Brazil
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 03:07 AM
Hello!!!! I love Eva Cassidy sice i sow in the smallville's episode and i listened her song... I just would like to receive time after time's chords song for me try play it in guitar. thank Paulo
Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR / Fields - + the rest.
Home town/city and country: Cape Town
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 03:41 AM
To Eva Happy Birthday to you. I sadly never had the priviledge to see you or listen to you while you were alive. I only got to hear about you last year but let me tell you that your music is more real to me than any singer I have heard. You have made such an impact in my life - to the extent that it's almost a spiritual experience. Our local radio station KFM plays your music from time to time and the DJ introduces her by saying that her voice "blows him away". Who are you? How is it possible that I almost cry when I listen to your music? I am 54 yrs young and have listened to all types of music including the top of the pops - I cannot find any voice that compares with yours. My friend tells me that if God had a voice - it would be yours - and I tend to agree. I have been on another level ever since I heard you and it does not look like diminishing. A devoted fan.
Name: Sara Carlsson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of God
Home town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 03:52 AM
Happy birthday! Tis is really strange today are music teacher played Fields of Gold by Eva and i fell in love with it. I have heard sting perform it and i thought it was ok but when Eva sang it, it was very diffrent. I am sorry that i haven`t heard anything about you before. But i do think it`s strange that it is on your birthday, today that i discovered you , your voice and your music. I now have a new person to admire. Thank you for your amazing voice. Love Sara.
Name: John Lindgren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 04:24 AM
Happy 41st birthday Eva, we miss you! PS: Happy Ground hog day too. :)
Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW/Waly, Waly
Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 05:20 AM
Dear Eva, Last night I stepped outside into the winter chill to drop some letters off into our neighborhood mailbox. The moonlight on the snow and ice cast a bluish hue all around me. As I breathed crystals out into the night air, I looked up into the night sky, searching for something in the vastness and tranquility of the heavens. I marveled at how you made such an impact upon us all and I felt a twinge of sadness that you're no longer here. You are free from the bonds of earth while we remain earthbound and left with our tears, happiness, memories, and the rest of our lives left to live. I'm writing this at work and as I glance out the window, the sunlight is intense and the sky is a brilliant blue. On such a beautiful winter's day, how lucky we are that you were born today and passed through our lives. I don't think I can add anymore to my previous posts in this guestbook because I've already said what I needed to say. The only thing left to say now is: Happy birthday, Eva! Warm hellos to Joe, Morag, Sandy, and Eva fans everywhere.
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Sent: Mon February 02 2004 06:05 AM
Celebrate the birth and mourn the death but never forget that we will all see each other again- the story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye- until we meet again Jimi Hendrix?
Name: Ian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: impossible to choose
Home town/city and country: S. Wales, UK
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 06:24 AM
Happy Birthday, Eva. You'll never know how much you've touched me and changed my life. May the sun shine for you in Heaven all day long. You were such a wonderful person it inspires me and everyone whos a fan to try and be a better person. You're music is so absolutely magical and beautiful it leaves me in awe, and through listening to you sing, I know that there is a better place. I love you, Eva x
Name: p.m.c
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: ireland
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 07:25 AM
the first time i ever heard somewhere over the rainbow was on the to-night programme by trevor mac donald, it realy blew me away it was so amazing from then on i bought all her albums and her book as she realy inspires me.
Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: night bird and EVERY OTHER SONG!
Home town/city and country: London - ENGLAND!
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 08:42 AM
I'D JUST LOVE TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVA!! I LOVE YOU AND YOUR SONGS VERY MUCH AND I WILL BE LISTENING TO ALL YOUR ALBUMS TONIGHT!! LOTS OF LOVE LAUREN XxXxXxX
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 08:43 AM
Happy Birthday Eva. It must be so nice for her family and friends to know that so many people care and remember this special day. All the best wishes to everyone, D xxx
Name: Lucy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Sent: Mon February 02 2004 08:51 AM
Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Eva! I made sure I told everybody about it at school today - people who knew of her or not. In our large music room there is a poster of Eva's album Imagine (that I put there) and if nobody had heard of her I took them t