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Name: jennifer petch
Home Town/city and country: hartlepool england
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: oh that's hard ... wade in the water
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: they are all fantastic especially Songbird
Sent: Fri August 09 2002 02:33 AM
when I was listening to my Songbird album I found enclosed in the album cover a short piece of writing about Eva's life ... and I found it so sad that sutch a musically as well as vocally talented woman had to end life so soon . She was like no other ... unlike most artists ( britany spears , riky martin )e.t.c Eva moved her audience with her angel like voice and beautiful rhythm and lead guitar work . but we still remember her today for having a beautiful angelic voice ... some say as strong and touching as a black woman's voice .
Name: Tan Ee Wah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Malaysia
Sent: Fri August 09 2002 04:36 AM
My mother was dying from breast cancer in 2001 when I came across a newspaper article about Eva Cassidy; to read of her extreme courage to sing What a wonderful world during her concert shortly before she died was stunning, her great gesture was truly "grace under pressure". I was overwhelmed over my mother's suffering and death from cancer; I was also saddend by the untimely death of such a true artist although I have yet to listen to her songs. Her powerful messages of love through her songs will live on to encourage others in the midst of despair.
Name: Laura Tindall
Home Town/city and country: Warkworth, Northumberland/England
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Sent: Fri August 09 2002 04:50 AM
I am a Music graduate and have just started out as a freelance journalist. My first job is working for a radio station in Darlington, County Durham, in the North East of England, where I write/read the news. I was just sitting there the other day and what should I notice out of the corner of my eye but the new Eva album! I am a massive Eva fan and have written about her a lot at university or in journalism - any chance I get! As a musician I also perform her arrangements a lot - and people love them! Anyway, I was very excited to see the album so I borrowed it and have written a review, trying to get it published in papers and magazines. There's a Northumberland paper interested and also a folk/acoustic music magazine. So, as I am in quite a privileged position to have had a preview of 'Imagine', I thought you might like to see my review. Bear in mind though that this was written for a more 'general' audience - people who perhaps don't know Eva's story. Let me tell you, it was very hard to do as I cried so much when listening, especially in 'Imagine'. Before her death, aged just 33 from cancer, Eva was virtually unknown in the music world. Now increasing airplay of her records in this country is making those who hear her realise what a wonderful legacy of music she left behind. Imagine is made from tapes of gigs Eva did around her home state in America. Little did she know the fame she would achieve with her number one selling album Songbird, which Imagine looks set to out-sell. Eva never secured a recording contract when she was alive, because her music continually defied classification. Was she a folk, jazz or blues singer? She was none of those alone. Rather, she would take any song she loved, make it her own, and produce an arrangement that is possibly the most beautiful you have ever heard. Eva has done that with every song she has touched and those on 'Imagine' are no exception. To hear her arrangements of Lennon's 'Imagine' and the traditional 'Danny Boy' feels like the first time you ever heard them. Eva sings alone with her guitar, that style we know so well, on the folk songs such as Sandy Denny's 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes' and Gordon Lightfoot's 'Early Morning Rain'. Her rendition of 'Fever' breathes new life into the song, in what is almost a duet between the vocal part and brother Dan on the violin. As her voice floats across the air, it pulls at your heart and finds your deepest emotion. It feels so close, as if she's standing right beside you. Eva's voice has the perfection of that of a virtuoso singer, yet in it you can also hear and imagine the freedom of a country girl wandering through the fields, singing as she goes. This album simply adds Eva's other music to leaves us crying over what a loss to the world to have her taken so early. 'Imagine' is due to be released on August 19. Other Eva Cassidy CDs available are 'Songbird', 'Live at Blues Alley', 'Time After Time', 'Eva By Heart' and 'The Other Side' with Chuck Brown.
Name: Mike
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Sent: Fri August 09 2002 09:01 AM
Check out other reviews like this on amazon.com. I wrote this one: "Songbird is a stream of consciousness album. You listen and you go off into another dimension. Love, Life, and yes even the memory of a loved one no longer around. It's all there, listen to "Fields of Gold," "Songbird," "Autumn Leaves," "I Know You By Heart," and "Over The Rainbow," if you don't end up with a tear or two, you better call for help. This is the "dream-maker" you've been waiting for and Eva Cassidy's interpretations will stop you in your tracks. Enjoy the ride and when you can't get enough, pick up "Time After Time," for an another trip to Nirvana." So far I like the "Danny Boy" clip from the new CD Imagine better than anything Eva gave us. "Danny Boy," carries us where there is no pain or sorrow, only joyful singing. Thank you, Eva.
Name: James M. Louie
Home Town/city and country: Seattle, WA USA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Forever, Over the Rainbow, others
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Sent: Fri August 09 2002 08:15 PM
Saw Michelle Kwan skate to "Field of Gold" live at the show in Seattle, WA on July 28, 2002. That was the first time for me (I purposely avoided seeing it on TV). It was incredible and well worth to see it live!! Earlier this year one of my dance instructors choreographed a dance routine using "Wade in the Water." She loves Eva Cassidy just like me. Got the Method Actor CD early in July 2002 and love the song "Forever." Played it eight times in a row during my lunch break one day!!
Name: Tam McGavigan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Greenock/Scotland
Sent: Fri August 09 2002 11:00 PM
I came across Eva by accident, and the song over the rainbow touched my heart. Looking forward to the new album Imagine.
Name: Mike
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Sent: Sat August 10 2002 08:36 AM
Did everyone know of the tribute to Eva earlier this year in the UK? A concert was held and an Eva look-a like performed her songs. The website below give you pictures and stories of the concert. http://db.bbc.co.uk/devon/entertainment/theatre/eva.cassidy.shtml
Name: Troy G Batson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All Of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home Town/city and country: Waldorf, USA
Sent: Sat August 10 2002 02:45 PM
It has been a while since I was last here and there are a few reasons why I am back again. Just pre-ordered Imagine and can't wait til that comes in, secondly I was in touch with a lot of other Eva fans over the last couple of years and was recently laid off from WorldCom and sent all of my contact info for these people to my AOL Account and assumed it was a good thing to do. Unfortunately after 30 days AOL will delete any e-mail that's in your inbox. Needless to say I was a victim of AOL and would appreciate those that I used to keep in contact with to send me a e-mail. Really miss sending/receiving e-mails from you guys and I will be in touch by snail-mail very soon but wanted to try and get something out there where maybe you can get back in touch with me prior. So don't think that I have forgotten about any of you, it was just that your e-mail info is gone for now. Take care and let's keep pre-ordering this album. I will probably wear the tracks off of my copy as soon as it comes in. Good night and all the best to Eva Fans all over the world. Troy G Batson batmantb@aol.com batman3030@hotmail.com Looking to hear from Mary, Roy, Gerard from Ireland, Laurel from the UK and all the others that kept in touch over the last few years.
Name: Michelle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Beech Bluff, Tennessee
Sent: Sat August 10 2002 04:08 PM
The entire "Live at Blues Alley" CD is just fantastic, although I have collected all of her CDs since I have discovered her wonderful voice. My favorite track of all time however, is "Autumn Leaves". It just reminds me of wonderful times and love remembered, and even, yes, love lost. I also enjoy singing and landscape design (roses especially) and I feel a common bond with Eva. I too, don't like large crowds and am somewhat shy and prefer to keep to myself on my land. She is such an inspiration to all of us and I can't wait to hear her new album. When I am at a loss on what to give a person for a gift, I always reach for one of Eva's CDs. I have always received the most wonderful thank you notes for sharing her music with them. Barbara, Hugh, Chris, and the rest of the band and family---thank you for sharing this special soul with all of us! Sincerely, Michelle
Name: MICHAEL BROWN
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FIELDS OF GOLD
Home Town/city and country: PERTH AUSTRALIA
Sent: Sat August 10 2002 09:15 PM
WONDERFUL SINGER SADLY MISSED
Name: Sheila
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields od gold
Home Town/city and country: España
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 01:19 AM
Me llamo Sheila y la primera vez q escuche a Eva cantar fue en un programa de la radio española q se llama dialogos 3.La verdad es q Eva tiene una voz preciosa q emociona y por eso hace poco me compre unos discos suyos q son Time after Time y Songbird.Me encantan todas sus canciones pero la q mas Fields of Gold. Ojala q ella estuviera viva y poder disfrutar mas de su voz y su musica pero la vida es asi. Muchas gracias por leer mi e-mail.
Name: Jim Eaves
Home Town/city and country: Northwich Cheshire England
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I have only heard Fields of Gold
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: None yet
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 05:00 AM
I have just been stunned by Eva's voice over the radio and I am beginning to find out more. The ability to send shivers up my spine and the hairs on the back of my neck to stand up makes a listening joy. JIM
Name: Maureen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home Town/city and country: Yoxall, England
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 07:19 AM
Eva never fails to inspire with her beautiful voice, her vocal presentation and musical interpretation is a miracle all in one. She sings with so much love in her heart, her life though short will not have been in vain. She is an inspiration to us all. As a sufferer of Cancer she lifts me up and each time I hear her sing its like hearing her for the first time all over again. I only have two of her CDs 'Time After Time' and Songbird, but have just been on to Amazon.co.uk to order all the rest and her book. What a woman. To her parents I say thank you for having such a wonderful daughter who has proved to be an inspiration to so many souls through the world, you must feel very proud. Thank you again, Maureen
Name: Mike y Barbara
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse, NY USA
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 07:28 AM
Sheila, Mi marido acaba de mostrarme lo que escribiste sobre Eva Cassidy. Nosotros también escuchamos los discos de ella muy a menudo. Llegamos a conocer su música cuando Michelle Kwan la usó para su programa de patinar. Desde entonces hemos comprado varios discos por la red. ¿De que parte de España eres? Vivimos en EEUU en el estado de Nueva York. Saludos de otros que disfrutan de escuchar la música de Eva Cassidy, Barbara y Mike
Name: paul seaton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: sorry but I dont know ne of them but I love her sound
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: that one that goes Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: west croydon london england
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 09:52 AM
I really want to get her album which one would you lot recommend
Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World/Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Peterborough, England
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 10:38 AM
Hi to Mike from Syracuse, New York. Saw you email in the guest book re: 'A Musical Tribute to Eva Cassidy' as performed by Lesley Curtis. You can find out more about the tour on my website: www.lesleycurtis.co.uk It was a great experience for me and I hope that people who came to the concerts enjoyed it as much as I did. Love and light Lesleyx
Name: Oli
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Macken/Germany
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 11:39 AM
Just some days ago, I showed the song "I know you by heart" to a friend of mine. We sat in his room, it was dark, only the light of a small candel and listened that wonderful song. After I stopped the track both of us had the same opinion: This song is one of the best songs we have ever heard! Peace! Oli
Name: Stacie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Sun August 11 2002 08:33 PM
I just feel the need to let someone know.... and maybe a friend or relative of Eva's will see this. Eva touched me so much that I named my daughter EVA!
Name: Mike
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy Penny to My Name Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Sent: Mon August 12 2002 06:21 AM
Forget about everything. Do nothing. Just read today's article in the New York Times, by Alex Ward. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/12/arts/music/12EVA.html .......and cry your heart out... I did.... and I can't stop.
Name: Sean
Home Town/city and country: Aberdeen, Scotland
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold, Time After Time, What a wonderful world,
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Sent: Mon August 12 2002 08:53 AM
I can't wait to for 'Imagine' to come out. I know that it will be moving as the rest of Eva's work. Her music has touched me in a way I didn't think was possible. I just heard Time After Time once and the next day I bought the other 5 CDs. Whenever I hear 'Fields of Gold' I can see Eva on the stage at Blues Ally and I have to stop what ever i'm doing because I can feel my eyes well up. Thank you Eva.
Name: jonathan
Home Town/city and country: nottinghAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wonderful world
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley live
Sent: Mon August 12 2002 10:01 AM
I haven't visited this site in a while so good to see it's stronger than ever. I've been waiting for the new CD and to hear Early Morning Rain in particular since I read in the Songbird book that Eva liked this song. I remember this one from when I was a kid and its stuck in my mind since though its years since I heard it. So I heard Eva sing it for the first time today on the Radio 2 Sarah Kennedy show (after which she said something like: well you can't not like that, its a wonderful album etc). Any way it gave me the same old spellbound stop what you're doing and just listen Eva feeling of old. Wonderful and thank you to everyone who continue to do such a great job for Eva and her music.
Name: Pip
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Little children, Fields of Gold, Oh had I a golden thread
Home Town/city and country: Bicester, England
Sent: Mon August 12 2002 10:31 AM
I have Just recently purchased the other two albums I didn't have; Other side & No boundries. I would Strongly Advise People to buy these albums. In fact I would say to you all to buy all of her albums!!!! Take care guys.
Name: Steve Elliott
Home Town/city and country: East Yorks
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: waly waly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time
Sent: Mon August 12 2002 10:48 AM
on BBC Radio 2, the Ken Bruce show has a guest each week to discuss their favourite artists and records. Last week they had the Norwegian band A-HA on who had hits here in the UK with The sun always shines on TV, Cry Wolf, Take me on etc, and Eva was featured as one of their top favourites. This week the guest is Beth Nielson Chapman, need I say more........ listen on for her favourite artists this week......... I believe Fields of Gold is the one she will discuss.
Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Constantly changing
Home Town/city and country: Philadelphia, Pa area
Sent: Mon August 12 2002 03:41 PM
I have been a devoted Eva fan for over a year and, of course, have pre-ordered "Imagine." I also bought "Method Actor" and, since I don't usually care for rock music, surprised myself by liking it very much. Apparently, I'll follow Eva anywhere. I love Stay, Look into my Eyes, Forever, Laugh with Me, and The Waiting is Over, and Little Children. David Christopher's lyrics are wonderful--beautiful and dramatic.
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge over Troubles Waters
Home Town/city and country: Ballingry Fife SCOTLAND
Sent: Mon August 12 2002 10:05 PM
I have no doubt following all the recent coverage with the release of Imagine and with yesterdays article in the New York Times that the " long, devoted, and die-hard Eva followers" will have such a sense of satisfaction that at last their beloved Eva has the recognition she truly merits. To all of you wherever you are in the world you have my thanks and best wishes. To you Laura saying thanks does not do justice to the work you have undertaken over all these years - I have no doubt also that you along with Hugh, Barbara and all the rest of the Cassidy family will have such a sense of pride and joy in what you have all achieved in bringing Eva into so many of our lives and touching our hearts and our souls. As to what Eva would have made of this - well not even going to guess!!! Great to see so many of my native Scots visit the guestbook - sure like me they will be forming an orderly queue on August 19th at record stores all over Scotland. Kind regards to all.
Name: Becky Wampler
Home Town/city and country: Morristown, TN
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird and Time After Time
Sent: Tue August 13 2002 05:46 AM
First heard Eva on Nightline. Got Songbird and Blues the next morning. Went back later and got Time. Can't wait for Imagine. Everyone I have shared her music with is so impressed. Each CD I have has at least four or five great tracks and the rest very good. Anyone who has only heard one song is really missing out.
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Surrey, England
Sent: Tue August 13 2002 06:44 AM
There are now 5 Eva albums in amazon.com's top twelve album listings, as of today! Thanks to Mike (below) and Jeffrey on the Evamania site for pointing us in the direction of the NY Times article on Eva. You're right, Mike, it is an emotionally charged article and definitely had my tear ducts challenged, but.........what fantastic news at the end when Bill Straw of Blix Street Records announced that there is still enough material in the Eva archives for more albums - YIPPEE!! Well, it made me happy anyway. Wishing away the days till the 19th.
Name: Jeff Nigro
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Thu August 15 2002 04:45 PM
As the yearbook photographer at Bowie High School in 1981, I had the awesome chance to listen to Eva's spectacular performance. That voice of hers is such a gift to her and now to US! I thank everyone who has worked on getting the CDs done and in stores! Thank you also to the webmaster and those who compiled photographs, the book and everything else.
Name: meg herweier
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: vancouver, BC
Sent: Thu August 15 2002 06:57 PM
Unbelievable feeling in her music. The voice of a messenger. My sister, wilma introduced me to her and I can't stop listening to her. Each time I listen , I cry, because of the feelings her music emotes. thank you universe for such a gift as Eva, however short her life was
Name: Sandra George
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a wonderful world
Home Town/city and country: Verona NY USA
Sent: Thu August 15 2002 07:00 PM
Eva touched my soul and brought me to tears from the first time I heard her and still does to this day almost 2 years later. I have all her CDs. What a gift she has given this world.
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu August 15 2002 07:35 PM
I just watched the ABC News "Up Close" show on Eva. There was a new introduction and epilogue by Dave Marash. It is, for the most part, the same broadcast I watched last year. And still, I could not prevent the lump in my throat, the teary eyes, nor the heartache of missing someone I never knew. This world is a much better place for her having been here. My life has been greatly enriched because of Eva Cassidy. If I live long enough to be of an old age, I will remember her and talk of her to those who weren't here to witness this moment in time. I will speak of a beautiful voice in the wilderness and how I was drawn to it like a moth to a flame. I will instruct others to find her music and to simply do one thing: LISTEN...
Name: Patrik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Manassas, Virginia USA
Sent: Thu August 15 2002 09:32 PM
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Name: Philip J. Mulligan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (I suspect).
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World!
Home Town/city and country: Spokane (these days), United States of America
Sent: Thu August 15 2002 09:41 PM
Heard her for the first time on "Up Close" tonight, but her voice made me feel like I was coming home.
Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "Over the Rainbow"
Home Town/city and country: Duluth, MN USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 12:55 AM
Wow! Add me to the list of people who'd never heard of Eva or listened to her sing before the August 15 "Up Close" show. What a gift she had, and what a gift she's left us to enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing all of this with the rest of us who weren't fortunate enough to know Eva. Keep up the good work!
Name: Gwenevere A. Sanders
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I will be buying her music SOOOON!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "A Wonderful World"
Home Town/city and country: Los Angeles, USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 01:03 AM
I went into the living room, flipped through the channels, and heard one of the most Beautiful Angelic voices I have ever heard. It stopped me in my tracks and I WEPT when during the song ("A Wonderful World") and after she had finished I continued to weep. Her voice goes straight to the spirit. "Up Close" was the show that was airing her talent/bio, and I am grateful for that. When I hear Eva's voice, I hear an Angel. There are no words to describe such a BEAUTIFUL sound. It gave me chills. I immediately went on the WEB to find out everything I can about her music, etc.,.. When you hear her sing, you know there is a Heaven, there is Hope, there is Love, and there is a GOD!!! God bless you EVA and thank you for sharing such a beautiful gift.
Name: Donna Will
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't choose anymore
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Can't choose anymore
Home Town/city and country: Ashburn, VA USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 03:02 AM
It was great to see the rebroadcast of Nightline's Eva program last night. And Laura, I agree with you about the local ABC affiliate station's programming in between Nightline and Up Close! In any event, I'm glad that it was on, and that more people here in the US will have seen it and discovered what a treasure Eva is.
Name: Stephen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 05:18 AM
Saw the UpClose show. ABC performs an important service by helping to fill a gap created by the lack of commercial radio play given a great artist like Eva. I remember when ABC was negotiating to get the Letterman show with the impending cancellation of the profitable Nightline show to ensue. Thankfully, no Letterman deal happened and ABC instead expanded Nightline's mandate to include the additional UpClose show highlighting interesting individuals. Good move, ABC! I get the daily email updates and have taped several interesting episodes. Quality TV like that is in such short supply. I stayed up and watched this 3rd time telling Eva's story to America at large, and Dave Marash seemed so pleased to have an excuse to do so yet again. And like I told ABC in my letter of thanks, some stories ARE worth telling over and over, like Eva's, which is to me about all that is light and beauty and reverence in this world, and perhaps the next.
Name: Beth Z. Russell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Helena, Alabama 35080
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 05:27 AM
Hi, I learned about Eva from the Today Show. They aired her story about a year ago. There is nothing like the song "I KNOW YOU BY HEART". If you have lost someone you love this is the song for you. I lost a child over 8 years ago. I also shared this song with a friend who lost her husband, she also loves the song. Thanks Eva for your beautiful music. I like to think of you singing in heaven to my son, Casey. Beth Russell
Name: Daniel Chan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Sunnyvale, CA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 05:51 AM
Hello. I just saw a bio on Eva Cassidy last night on a special feature of "Nightline" called "Up Close". I had never heard of her before and, in fact, I had not been that interested in jazz before. But I have become an instant fan. Her beautiful voice touched me in a way I had not been touched before. Her tragic and untimely passing also reminds me of the death of one of my favorite singers of the past, Karen Carpenter. Although I've been unemployed for some time and can't afford too many luxuries now, I plan to buy her CDs soon. Thank you for this website.
Name: Brian Daake
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful world and Somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Falls City, NE
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 06:21 AM
What a wonderful talent. Never has a singer made my heart feel so deep. I can't wait for the movie.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 07:03 AM
I taped the ABC Nightline UPClose Eva Cassidy special last night. It's the first time I saw one of the Nightline programs on Eva that have been going on for nearly two years. At the very end Ted Koppel came on and mentioned that anyone interested in seeing back programs of UpClose can go to abc.com. Those of Eva's fans and friends should take advantage of this free service. Laura deserves all our gratitude for maintaining this site and informing us of programs like these. I've been in contact with the local newspaper entertainment writer who claims he loves Eva Cassidy but hasn't bothered to write about her. I worked out at gym earlier last night listening to a jazz station. The DJ announced if anyone has any comments or questions, call. I called asking if they received a copy of Eva's CD Live at Blues Alley, since I never heard Eva's music played on the station. She checked and they had it. She read the CD insert not knowing of Eva. She promised to play it next. She played "Blue Skies," and she said at the end, that was the late great Eva Cassidy from the CD, Live at Blues Alley. That was the only time I heard Eva's voice on a radio station ever. God help us. 5 million plus fans throughout the world know Eva's work, yet I ask people, do you know who Eva Cassidy is? They say no. Still I'm ready to ask the next person I meet, "do you know who Eva Cassidy is?" Maybe one of Eva's 5 million plus fans will answer. The critic Marshall McLuhan once called TV in the 1960's a " Vast Wasteland." I guess Eva Cassidy wasn't born yet, and he could never hear Eva Cassidy's sing or seen Eva's story on ABC, or was asked by one of her fans," Do you know who Eva Cassidy is?" Thanks ABC's Dave Marash for this program and once again just play "Over the Rainbow," and Eva... sing that song.
Name: Kimberly Forma
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: none yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: none yet
Home Town/city and country: Belleville, MI. USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 07:23 AM
I saw the bio on Ms. Cassidy last nite and I have never been so touched by anyone as I was by her voice and story. My husband passed away last year, a big blues fan and I just kept thinking how much he would have loved her. I plan on purchasing her music, something I do not do very often. Thank you for continuing to share the jewel of Ms. Eva Cassidy.
Name: maryanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: clifton,nj,usa
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 08:18 AM
What a wonderful tribute you have given this talented singer, I was really moved by her voice. Keep up the good work.
Name: Les Davis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Just heard about her last night on Nightline
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: NY
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 08:53 AM
I am truly inspired by her voice and rendition of the most over sung song known except Ny Ny. She sang with the sound of an angle. Truly a gift from God. I intend to purchase her CDs. I hope her family gets the royalties. She singing in heaven now. Praise God.
Name: janb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: honolulu
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 09:03 AM
I stayed up and watched the up close segment. I am so glad I did. my only regret about the show, it was not long enough. I am glad that Eva is finally getting some of the exposure that she deserves. it was really interesting to see her friends and family talk about her. I wrote to abc and night line to express my appreciation for the show. thanks again Laura for all the work on this site.
Name: Bill Bickel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Phoenix, Arizona., USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 10:40 AM
The first time that I can remember hearing Eva's music was when Michelle Kwan skated to Fields of Gold at the Skating Tribute given in memory of the US figure skating team that was lost in the 1960s and also those who died on Sept. 11 2001. I knew then that the singer must be someone special. Having just used about 16 hours over 2 days and a large amount of hankies to explore most of this website all I can say is WOW! and Thanks. Having lost dad to cancer and being a Melanoma survivor myself I feel a connection to Eva, and having read her story, will always wonder if she really had to leave us. May her music live in forever.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 11:29 AM
If you want to see last nights Eva special on ABC Nightline UpClose do this: Go to abcnews.com. Go to UPCLOSE. Press under the video and get a free trial. Fill out form. See video in it's entirety. Then cancel your free trial membership at no charge! Sounds easy doesn't it? Unfortunately with a free trial you must give information to ABC since even though you will decline the $14.95 a month membership they don't know that. So you need to give it and then refuse to continue so ABC doesn't bill your credit card. THERE'S NO OTHER WAY! Be sure to download the show so you can play it again and again AND decline the membership after you've seen what you want of other shows within the 5 day period or you will be billed the $14.95. This should work for non-U.S. viewers using your credit card for the FREE trial membership!
Name: Janet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Heard her for the first time on Nightline
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Illinois
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 01:25 PM
Her voice and her story captivated me. Today, after I downloaded 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' My 12 yr old daughter walked into the room and stopped right in her tracks and said.. Mom that is beautiful! I have every intention of going out to purchase her music.
Name: Adrian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: London
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 02:17 PM
Dear Linda , thanks for your hard work ,and for telling me about the new album. Kindest thoughts to you and Eva's Family Adrian
Name: Frank Matejov
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Appleton Wi
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 03:26 PM
O love music. I friend of mine bought me the Songbird CD and I feel in love with it right away. My question. On Ted kopples TV show, the last song she sang for her friends at a tribute for her was fantastic. What was the name of the song? and is it on a current CD. I Want her family to know how she has touched my heart. She lives with us every day. What a blessing. Please E-mail me at jrmatejov@aol.com or NCB1325@aol.com. A EVA FAN
Name: j.l.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow/what a wonderful life
Home Town/city and country: hugo united states of america
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 04:05 PM
I first discovered Eva's music one night a couple of years ago while watching a rerun of nightline on the fourth of july. I was overwhelmed! and still am. i recently discovered that medical problems will cause my death earlier than I had expected, so i've chosen over the rainbow and what a wonderful life to be the songs for my farewell. Eva's voice, well, there are no words. I feel privilged to have been one of the many that have now found that voice.
Name: John
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All Of Them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All Of Them
Home Town/city and country: Atlanta, GA USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 06:04 PM
I heard Eva's music for the first time today... I have never been more moved by the human voice in song. My life will never be the same again. Although I never knew her, I feel her loss as deeply as if she were my blood. If I could give my life to allow the world to be blessed with her beauty and art again, I would do it. Alas, I know the world will not be blessed with her talent again in my lifetime. God has shared many wonderful things with us. Perhaps he became a little selfish and decided to keep Eva for himself.
Name: Becky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eventually All I Suspect
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Again, All I Suspect
Home Town/city and country: Holton, Michigan
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 06:14 PM
I just heard about angelic Eva last night on Up Close. What an amazing voice, it's a shame that her music wasn't more widely appreciated in life. I feel slighted that she won't be around to produce much more heavenly music, but grateful to have the opportunity to hear what was done. I hope that she's smiling down on all of the people that love what she'd done.
Name: Becky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ?
Home Town/city and country: Holton, Michigan
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 06:18 PM
Is there any recording of Eva doing Amazing Grace? If there is, I'd love to know what album that it's on. Thank you for any of your help! :)
Name: Adrienne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Cherry Hill, NJ
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 06:37 PM
The most beautiful, moving voice I have ever heard
Name: Jennifer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Golden Thread
Home Town/city and country: Lake Jackson, Texas
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 06:52 PM
I was blessed to see Eva Cassidy for the first time on ABC's Nightline. The tears just streamed down my face as I watched and listened. I see from this website and guestbook that I am not alone in my reaction. Our souls have been touched on a level rarely touched, much less shared. I went out the very next day and purchased two of her CDs: "SongBird" and "Live at Blues Alley." The tears continued to come as I listened to her music. My husband did not understand and I explained that sometimes you just need to cry and let it out. She helps us connect on that level. What a blessing she continues to be. Additionally, I was so struck by the one record executive who did not sign her onto their label. When he found out that she had cancer he called her and asked her forgiveness. She held no animosity and said that the time they had together was enough. - WOW - Powerful stuff. If we could realize our true identities more while here... Well, anyways... thank you for providing a place on this website for all of us to connect. God Bless! :)
Name: Maui Boy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not sure yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: not sure yet
Home Town/city and country: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Sent: Fri August 16 2002 10:56 PM
I was in bed last night (8/15/02), unable to fall asleep and was listening to the Nightline television show on my pillow speaker when the piece on Eva came on. I was amazed at what I was hearing. Such a pure, strong and soulful voice. They played a clip of her singing Over the Mountain...amazing! When they continued on with the story of her short life and untimely death, I was totally blown away. I couldn't help but get out of bed and move over to my computer to do some quick research on Eva on the internet. I purchased two of Eva's CDs today...Live at Blues Alley and The Other Side with Chuck Brown. I will be purchasing others as I can find them. This is one case where not being able to fall asleep resulted in something good :-) Aloha
Name: Rick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird / Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters/Field of Gold/What a Wonderful World
Home Town/city and country: Los Angeles, California
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 12:00 AM
I first heard Eva on "Up Close and Personel". I was mesmerized by her voice. By the end of the show I had a lump in my throat the size of a basketball. Oh, hell, who am I kidding, I had tears streaming down my face! I was particularly moved about the exchange between Eva and a producer who didn't sign her , but then asked her to forgive him when she was near death! The next day I went out and bought 5 of her CDs. They didn't have "Time after Time". I'm going to by that CD on Saturday!
Name: jonathan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: b alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wonderful w
Home Town/city and country: nottinghAM
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 02:30 AM
Just a short note. I'm lucky enough to visit Japan two or three times a year so I've been quite interested to see if Eva is known at all there. But I've never seen anything there or seen any messages from the guest book from Japan (though I of course I may easily have missed these). I get a good reaction from my Japanese friends to Eva when they hear her sing and I'll be spreading the word about Imagine when I visit again next week. But I would be happy to hear from any Japanese or anyone who knows about publicity for Eva's music in Japan.
Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 08:59 AM
Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: waly waly
Home Town/city and country: East Yorks
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 09:02 AM
Hi Laura Congratulations on passing a third of a million hits on this site. Who could have believed it just 18 months ago, and what more is there in store for Eva's music?!!
Name: Gordon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not sure yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Leaning to Bridge Over Troubled water
Home Town/city and country: Red Deer, Ab. Canada
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 09:02 AM
Introduced to her on radio station CKUA Edmonton Ab. Canada. And sorry to have missed TV Special. A truly awesome talent and equally tragic demise.
Name: Michael
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Cardiff, Wales
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 10:28 AM
Her voice is so angel-like and powerful. What a tragic loss. Does anybody have the sheet music for "I Know You By Heart" or "Fields Of Gold"? If so, then I would really appreciate it if you sent it to me, thanks, Mike.
Name: Will
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I have no clue
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I have no clue
Home Town/city and country: Fredericksburg, VA USA
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 11:05 AM
I recently saw a news story about Eva as she was a local in my area. The story talked about her death and the great musical legacy she left behind. In the background there were several of her songs playing and I was mesmorized. I had never heard such a beautifully rich voice. Eva is now at the top of my favorite artists list. I am just sorry that Eva is now gone when the world is just beginning to experience her voice (which was what the news story was about). That's why I have no favorite album or song, I don't know much about her music...YET.
Name: Michael
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Sent: Sat August 17 2002 11:57 AM
In August of 2001, I heard, for the first time, Eva Cassidy's version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Autumn Leaves". As a concert pianist and trained singer, I'm very familiar with most songs. When I heard her version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", it brought me to tears. What an incredible voice she has. It is as if God had placed an angel on Earth to make music for us. When I heard the announcer talk about her, and state that she had died of cancer, it totally devastated me. Here I am, just now discovering this wonderful singer and her voice, and then to find out that she had left us. Why do the good die young?? Today, I got the CD "Songbird", so that I could hear that song again. When I heard it, I was choked up. I think it is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard in my life. What an incredible talent. I couldn't stop crying. It is so sad that such a blessing on Earth is gone. I wish I could tell her parents how wonderful she is and how she has blessed and enriched my life already. My soul was touched by her beautiful voice, and I wish I had known her sooner and had all of her music. I know she is in Heaven right now making the same beautiful music. God bless her soul
Name: Jess
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR/People Get Ready
Home Town/city and country: Ireland
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 12:15 PM
Just got "Imagine". Each time I hear something new by Eva, I expect to enjoy it but find instead, that i'm blown away by her talent all over again! Talent is immortal even if, unfortunately the singer is gone.
Name: Bob Casey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home Town/city and country: Bronx New York, USA
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 12:18 PM
Discovered Eva by chance when taking CDS from the local Library. Immediately was struck by her voice and arrangements and eclectic selections of material. While semi-retired I drive a Limosine a couple of days a week and play selections on the limo stereo. I am constantly being questioned on Who is that lovely voice...I try to hand them the writeup of her bio from her website and get tremendous feedback and they go out and get her CDS. While in Ireland this Summer her singing was in the background at an Irish Craft shop...I now am aware of her popularity in Ireland and England. I am both elated at finding this treasure while at the same time deeply saddened at her passing. Those of us who are touched by Eva's wonderful voice and even more so by her spirit are truly fortunate for the experience.
Name: Brain
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Omaha
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 12:22 PM
I've been a EVA fan for over a year now and still listen to her 2-3 times a week. I guess my question is, when is EVA going to get her Grammy?? I got this off the Grammy web site "A GRAMMY is awarded by and to artists and technical professionals for artistic or technical achievement, not sales or chart positions". I don't think that there has ever been an Singer that has touched as many souls of the people that listen to her as EVA has. If THAT doesn't deserve a Grammy then tell me what does. I think we need start a campaign to EVA a grammy, she Deserves one. I would like to here what everyone thinks about this. This what the Grammys says about the 'life time achievement award, it fit EVA to a T "The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording" Brian
Name: Debra Harris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (so far)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow (so far)
Home Town/city and country: Houston TX USA
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 04:26 PM
I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until 8/15/02. I rushed out on my lunch break the next day to purchase SONGBIRD. What a tremendous and moving voice. I couldn't help but think of so many songs that I would love to hear her sing. I am so sad that she is gone but I am so glad that through her music she will live forever. Thank GOD I watched UP ClOSE.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sat August 17 2002 04:40 PM
Haven't got enough news articles about Eva? Here's about 30 or more articles that you can read at your convenience. Don't get me going or you will have an hour or more of reading. This free website let's you open them one at a time so there's no spam just enjoy! http://www.musicsearcher.com/c/Cassidy,Eva.php
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues In The Night (currently)
Home Town/city and country: Laurel, Md.
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 03:29 AM
Hi all. Just wanted to let everybody know that in addition to the articles Laura has listed in today's update of the "What's New" page, there is a front page article in the Arts section of the Washington Post - with pictures - reviewing both Imagine and Method Actor. The article is written by Richard Harrington, who wrote the moving tribute to Eva after her death in 1996. Check it out.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 06:35 AM
If you think Eva deserves recognition by the Grammy's email the these Grammy directors: http://www.grammy.com/press/contacts.html
Name: Kayvan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Wandered by a Brookside
Home Town/city and country: London
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 07:27 AM
Hi all. Ive just sent my message to Ron from the grammy place. im totally in favour of recommending Eva for a nomination at the Grammy's, she thoroughly deserves it. If we all just pester them a little they might just buy one of her albums, and she'll be up for nomination in no time!
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Sent: Sun August 18 2002 08:59 AM
Let Eva sing for Holly and Jessica and bring them and their family comfort and let them know they are Somewhere Over the Rainbow. May they rest in peace and their God be with them.
Name: Mark Crotty
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Addlestone Surrey UK
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 10:06 AM
Thanks to Terry Wogan on BBC Radio 2. I now have a mission in life. To make Eva's song "It's not the presents under my tree" as the Christmas No 1 in the U.K. A friend found it on a download site. Is it from an album?
Name: randy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Troy, NY
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 11:33 AM
My neighbor and I listen to Eva EVERY day! He's even got some areas of the hospital he works at listening to her!
Name: Danny Conlan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Melton Australia
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 01:44 PM
My name is danny conlan and I have just discovered the best "Danny Boy" song I have ever heard. I am a singer, and have been for many years, but nothing compares to this.....Eva Cassidy.. We need you back today specially.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 02:45 PM
I just finished emailing the communications director for the Grammy"s requesting that Eva Cassidy be NOMINATED for either a Life Time Achievement Award or a Grammy Award for 2002. WILL YOU HELP? Enter this address in your address box to bring up the Grammy's website: http://www.grammy.com/press/contacts.html
Name: Brian
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Home Town/city and country: omaha
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 02:50 PM
I just found this little paragraph on the Amzon web site and I thought it summed up so much of why I think EVA deserves a grammy that I thought I would share it with you: "Today, so little of the real music, that there is out there, with real emotion, and the power to change lives, ever reaches us. But, we are blessed to have these wonderful recordings - music so pure, so crafted out of love, and not lust, that it can never be tarnished, nor betrayed, even by the harshest of critics. Maybe most don't realise it now, but Eva's legacy will go down as some of the greatest examples of how pure, and beautiful music can be..."
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 03:05 PM
My letter to the Grammy nominating committtee with some personal deletions: I'm ** years old and I am not in a very high marketing group for record companies. However having said that I have purchased $200 worth of CDs for myself and my friends as way to introduce them to Eva Cassidy's exquisite renditions of popular ballads. jazz, folk, and country music. She has influenced the record buying public to purchase over 3 million CDs in the last 2 years. She is ranked in the top 100 singers of all times by a BBC poll of its listeners, ahead of ELTON JOHN and JUDY GARLAND. She was an unknown nightclub singer until 1996 with one CD completed, which she paid for out of her own savings, peddling it out of the trunk of her car. She was a landscape laborer, heaving heavy materials on the back of pickup trucks and died at the age of 33 from melanoma metastised cancer in 1996, still an unknown. She was a pioneer in the art of rabato pacing and reinvented the song "Over the Rainbow," to where it has become a classic in her rendition. Michelle Kwan, skated to her"Fields of Gold," by Sting, as Eva's soprano rendition is compared to angels singing in Heaven, in every performance of the 2002 "Champions on Ice" tour that ended last week. Amazon. com has her Songbird CD, with those two songs, at #2 in sales as of this month for the year, The CD Time After Time is in the top 10 sales status with Amazon and her new CD Imagine is #1 in pre-order sales coming out next week. She had her story appear on ABC's Nightline not once but 4 times the latest on Wednesday of last week in their UPCLOSE segment as well as the BBC2, NPR, NY Times, Washington Post, BBC Tops2 TV, and numerous articles in the trade magazines. There are web pages and fan pages and comments of 5 stars in the amazon.com customer rating section with glowing remarks from individuals and professionals. I will be awaiting the nominations for the next GRAMMY Award night. Will you please turn this letter over to your committee and give EVA CASSIDY her chance to be selected for one of the two awards either Lifetime Achievement or best vocalist in 2002. Thank you, **, Please feel free to contact me or use my name for publicity puposes. I have no connection with the recording industry or the Eva Cassidy Estate. I never heard of Eva Cassidy until June of this year. There will never be another singer with the sheer beauty in her voice of the likes of Eva Cassidy up until 2002. I am ready to have her judged by her contemporaries. Please nominate her!
Name: Bill
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 03:21 PM
Hi there, A local radio talk back host is featuring Imagine on his program this week......I have heard bits of it and it will be a hit just like the other wonderful records of Eva's. I cant wait to get my hands on a copy....... Eva's memory certainly lives on.........
Name: Jean
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "A Wonderful World"
Home Town/city and country: Brooklyn, NY
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 03:53 PM
I'm a new fan. I just discovered Eva's music, thanks to Dave Marash and Nightline. Her voice is amazing and I love her choice of material. Thanks for creating this website. It's a great source of information.
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Sent: Sun August 18 2002 04:14 PM
I sent this to the Grammy man... I have heard the world's best singers and so have you. We have a platform from which to compare. Eva Cassidy blows the entire competition away! There is no singer out there who can tone down to a whisper in one second and belt out a glass shattering rift the next. There is no singer who can caress a heart with a voice and make the strongest of us cry every single time we hear her. Eva Cassidy is a singer of the fold of Shakespeare, Mozart, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Lucinda Ruh, Florence Griffith-Joyner, the best of the best. She transcends singing to reach straight into the human heart and speak love and life...there is nobody who can do that. She does. How? You have to wonder. Nevertheless, if there was ever a singer TRANSCENDING the Grammies, she is the one. If she is not nominated, so what. She didn't become famous by the machine anyway. She is the basketball player who averages 100 points a game in the pros for a season and dies. She is the golfer who doesn't score over 60 in a round and wins every tourney, struck down by lightning. She is the singer who, in death, has circumvented the world, by nothing more than word of mouth. Admit it...she blows you away too. What a voice! My heart and millions more, want to sing like her. Well we find out that we can, all day long...inside. Her voice has planted itself inside my heart and I hear her and sing like her all day long. I am not unique. There is none like her. Whether or not she is nominated is not important, but the world is not good enough for her, and the Grammies is part of the world. Purity and uncompromised excellence is never rewarded by the world...it has escaped the pigeonholing bondage the world would shackle it with. Eva has done this....and she didn't even know it. Now the world's people are escaping with and through her. She is the best, unqualified. She touches hearts, pulls you in, freezes you in your tracks, yanks you from your task, and blesses you, all in one song. -Kavik birchell1@juno.com
Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 06:31 PM
I just rushed downtown in my lunch break to grab Eva's latest CD, "Imagine." The CD was selling like hot cakes in the store. I'll be listening to it all afternoon. Already my glasses have fogged up after hearing Danny Boy, I can just about see the screen. It is just a fantastic CD. It lives up to all expectations, and then some.Thank you Eva, a million times over.
Name: Patricia Napier
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Scottsdale, Arizona
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 10:08 PM
The voice of an angel...
Name: C&P Hartley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: To many to choose
Home Town/city and country: Blackburn,Lancs, England
Sent: Sun August 18 2002 11:44 PM
Just received Imagine through Amazon,another wonderful collection of great music beautifully sung. Makes the hair on your neck stand up! Does anyone know if there is any video footage of Eva to be found? Thanks Eva for giving so much pleasure.
Name: wade
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rain bow
Home Town/city and country: hobart . tasmania. australia
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 03:21 AM
thank you Eva your music will all ways live on. Thank you abc radio for all ways playing Eva music. only the greats of the world stay for a short time now eva is with them singing.
Name: kayvan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I wandered by a brookside
Home Town/city and country: london
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 04:14 AM
Just rushed to the shopping center to buy Imagine. My goodness, thats the shortest visit Ive ever payed to the place. Got home quick as a flash and here I am now, just to say its definitely lived up to the hpye and so much more. Boy can this awesome lady still surprise you time after time, song after song!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 05:44 AM
I found this NEW review on the Media Play website: Imagine CD Expected Release Date: 20 Aug 2002 A desperate clamoring from fans worldwide is no doubt the last thing the late singer could have imagined when she was at clubs and at home singing and doing rough recordings of the tunes that would someday be chosen for this magnificent hodgepodge. But many years after her death in obscurity in late 1996, she became a true phenomenon, with enthusiasts who find in her voice a true connection to heaven (take that in any number of ways). So even if the songs are rough, they're still Eva Cassidy. Another precious listen to her transcendent voice -- so brilliant in all genres; wispy and angelic one minute, soulful and guttural the next -- is worth all the dusty shelf-searching this compilation no doubt entailed. The songs recorded at the now-defunct Annapolis club ~Pearls -- the obscure chestnut "It Doesn't Matter Anymore," which Paul Anka gave to Buddy Holly; Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain"; and the tearjerking "Danny Boy" -- present Cassidy at her purest, her simple acoustic guitar riding along behind increasingly emotional vocal lines. "Fever" is an alternate take from the version that wound up on The Other Side, beautifully torchy and featuring a sly violin line by brother Dan Cassidy. She recorded a folky rendition of the Sandy Denny classic "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" at ~the Maryland Inn , her voice rising and falling over a subtle violin. Her smoky \jazz chops -- think Norah Jones with a lot more fire -- are in full force on "You've Changed" (recorded at ~Blues Alley in Washington, D.C.). Probably the richest performances are the powerful home-demo renditions of the title track and "Tennessee Waltz," given off-the-cuff readings (with only simple guitar lines) that show off Cassidy's casual genius. Finally, Cassidy's dad found a few formal early studio recordings, "Still Not Ready" and "I Can Only Be Me," a heartrending song Stevie Wonder wrote for Spike Lee's School Daze but never recorded. That's OK -- Cassidy's unintentional penchant is for redefining songs and creating new and definitive versions. Most likely, no major label would ever put out a new artist recording with this kind of a mixed bag, both stylistically and production-wise. But this hardly matters, as listeners seek more and more from the angel who left long before the world fell in love with her. The continuing heavenly serenade is hard to resist. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny BOy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 06:04 AM
I was just thinking....Do you know a Daniel or a Dan or a Danny? What are you waiting for? There will never be another "Danny Boy" like this one... and their will never be another voice like this angel Eva Cassidy...
Name: BRIAN MILLARD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: love em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: rainbow
Home Town/city and country: penkridge/ENGLAND
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 07:15 AM
NOT MUCH GOOD NEWS HERE THIS WEEK. ALL SAD. JUST GLAD TO HAVE EVA TO LISTEN TO
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 07:17 AM
Did you know? WEA is the distributors for Blix Street Records. It is the megacorporation Warner Brothers-Electra- Atlantic, and here we thought we were dealing with a company who distributed out of a garage. Do they own Blix Street Records? Who knows? Does it really matter? The main thing is most of the large U.S. retail music outlets already have it in their stores. In fact I was told by Barnes and Noble, and Borders they have the CD but can't sell it until 9 A.M. August 20th. Price will be around $16 plus tax. A local Borders store has 40 copies to sell. I think they know something the local DJ's don't know, that Eva Cassidy is popular without them. Fans of Eva Cassidy, should be proud of what they have done. They have started a firestorm of intense promotion for this Heavenly Angel. we can do in th I will be buying Imagine tomorrow morning. The clip of "Danny Boy" heard on Terry Wogan's BBC website is just wonderful.
Name: Gemma
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Norwich, England
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 07:41 AM
Was WOWed this morning to hear my letterbox rattle and see my Eva Cassidy CD had arrived- brightened up my dreary Monday morning no end! And what a great album- but how could we expect any less? And what with the sad news sweeping Britain over the last two weeks, and reaching a peak this weekend just gone, Eva shines a ray of Sun in my direction. Thank you Eva!
Name: Glynne
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Sent: Mon August 19 2002 07:54 AM
"Imagine" - loved it. Thanks to all responsible, especially Eva.
Name: Sean
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold, Imagine, Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Aberdeen, Scotland
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 08:29 AM
I was expecting the new CD to be amazing but I wasn't ready for 'Imagine'. Every song is just beautiful. Danny Boy will never be sung any better than this.
Name: Lia Kane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow / I can only be me
Home Town/city and country: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 09:42 AM
I have just received my copy of 'Imagine' - needless to say I have not been disappointed. Having done a bit of singing myself (tho not even close to Eva's gift', I get a real buzz from daring to sing along with her(that is - when I manage to stop crying with the emotion her singing generates. While 'Danny Boy' is a wonderful cover - I never tire of listening to 'Over the Rainbow' - who could believe anyone could possibly put together such an amazing and evocative take on this classic - it always moves me. I just hope and pray there is still a lot more to come from this wonderful songstress.
Name: Ruby
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow & Stay
Home Town/city and country: Detroit, MI
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 09:58 AM
I found Eva thru the recent ABC "UpClose" broadcast. I was BLOWN AWAY. Rushed right out and bought the only 2 CDs I could find. Will buy all of her work as soon as I can. Hearing Eva's voice for the first time opened a door inside me that had been closed a long time. She was a gift for which I'll be eternally grateful. Love your site. Keep it coming!
Name: LIes Boer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: The Haque The Netherlands
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 10:29 AM
Today,August 19th there is an article in De Haagsche Courant about the new album Imagine. I will buy it this week. You can read the article on www.haagschecourant.nl It is the newspapier nr. 36168 from august 19th 2002 Your website was mentioned at the end of this article. Lies Boer
Name: Harry. S.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tennessee Waltz.
Home Town/city and country: Nottingham. U.K.
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 11:09 AM
"IMAGINE" "A musical treasure trove" (Bill Straw.Blix Street records,July.2002.) "Just when you thought it could not get any better - it does" (Harry.S. August 2002.)
Name: John
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Tulsa, OK USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 11:27 AM
I discovered Eva on UpClose one evening and immediately went to my local Borders and bought 3 of her CDs and haven't stopped listening to them yet. What a great talent we have lost!
Name: Andrew
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home Town/city and country: Dora, AL USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 12:53 PM
I borrowed Songbird from a friend a few months ago because she said I'd like it. . .she doesn't have it back yet! Wondered if anyone knew if I can get her song book in the US. I've found it at Amazon.co.uk, but not at .com. Please help if possible.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 01:23 PM
So you haven't bought the new Imagine CD yet and those retail outlets in the U.S. will have them on the shelves tomorrow August 20th at $16.99 plus tax. That's nearly $18.50 for 10 songs. What to do? Order it from amazon.com for $13 plus shipping and wait a week OR if you live near a Borders store go after 9 A.M. tomorrow and buy your copy for a lot less! Borders plans to promote display and advertise the Imagine CD throughout their chain of stores. I was unable to find out the sale price but it will cost less than $16.99. I was told this is for a short time only and the store in my city has 40 copies to sell. This means every store will have at least 40 copies to sell. If you are in a large metropolitan area multiply that by 2 or 3. Good luck!
Name: Brian
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Home Town/city and country: Omaha
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 02:00 PM
EVA's Grammy I also e-mailed Terry W at the BBC on sunday enlisting his help. I just contacted Blix Street Records asking for any help they could provide. I also was just givin a new name at the Grammy's to contact, I asked them for a name on the nominating commitee and the procedure on how to accomplish our goal. as soon as I find anything out, I will post it here and on the yahoo group. Everyone just keep up the campaign and we will see our goal accomplished.
Name: Laura, your busy webmaster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Today it's "Danny Boy"
Home Town/city and country: Vienna, Virginia, USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 03:39 PM
A quick note to clarify two points: 1. I think it would be great for the Recording Academy to honor Eva in some way! But the Grammies are music industry awards for the United States, therefore it makes little sense to involve the BBC, which is in the United Kingdom. 2. The distributors for Blix Street Records are called Ryko, and to the best of my knowledge they are unconnected with Warner Brothers. Blix Street is truly a tiny, tiny, tiny company! Likewise for Hot Records, which handles the Eva albums outside the United States. 3. While I'm at it, maybe this will save me a few hundred e-mail replies -- "Amazing Grace" is not on any of Eva's albums. Sorry! I am delighted by the deluge of enthusiastic e-mail I have been receiving. Thanks to everybody. I read every message and will reply (when needed) as time allows. My top priority is updating the "What's New" page... which I'll do right now! Laura
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 04:39 PM
RYKO or WEA? I tried both no Eva Cassidy on their websites. I was told that WEA distributes CDs to the Barnes & Noble store when I called their representative today to obtain availability of the Imagine CD. I did not ask who is the distributor for this CD. The store representative may have got it wrong or it maybe it's that WEA ships for RYKO in NY. It doesn't matter. Knowing that Blix Street Records is a tiny, tiny, company as is Hot Records in the UK may interest some people. I'd like to find out how all the stores sell the CD for $16.99. There seems to be a monopoly here. I hope Borders comes through with their promotion. They seem to have a lot of product 40 CDs for one store and a guarantee I will not have to pay that BIG RETAIL PRICE for 10 songs. I hope it's in the $14 range. I'll know tomorrow after 9AM. According to my telephone call this afternoon to the Borders store, they plan to promote it with a price reduction for maybe a week as a new CD. Lots of luck. As Groucho Marx once said, "who do you believe, me or your own eyes?" Back to listening to the "Danny Boy" clip on Terry Wogan's website!
Name: Gus
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Home Town/city and country: troutdale, oregon
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 06:12 PM
I WOKE UP LATE ONE NIGHT LAST WEEK. COULDNT SLEEP. I TURNED THE T.V. ON AND ABC NEWS WAS DOING THE BIOGRAPHY STORY ON EVA CASSIDY. I THOUGHT , WHY NOT ! SOMETHING TO PUT ME BACK TO SLEEP. I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY HER VOICE AND ALSO HER LIFE. I NEVER HEARD OF EVA CASSIDY TIL THAT NIGHT AND I BECAME AN INSTANT FAN.
Name: Karen Speights
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home Town/city and country: Virginia Beach
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 06:56 PM
I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until watching a story about her on Nightline. I was instantly mesmerized by her voice. I immediately found her recordings and I'm sharing her remarkable voice with anyone who will listen.
Name: Stein Wik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: There are so many
Home Town/city and country: Oslo, Norway
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 08:35 PM
I´ve just listened to "Imagine". The versions of Imagine, Danny Boy and Early Morning Rain are so beautiful. Music has now been my nr. 1 interest for over 20 years. I listen to almost all types of music and after some thousand records, I can just say one thing: Eva, you will always be the greatest !!
Name: KERSTIN STARK
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: TIME IS A HEALER
Home Town/city and country: VÄSTERÅS, SWEDEN
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 09:34 PM
"TIME IS A HEALER" HELPS ME ALOT AS I AM JUST SEPARATED FROM MY HUSBAND. EVA SINGS WONDERFUL AND THE LYRICS IS A GREAT HELP FOR ME.
Name: joe
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Home Town/city and country: aylesury, england
Sent: Mon August 19 2002 09:39 PM
Yesterday's 'Mirror' (one of THE two top selling dailies): 'EVA on the charts' - UK Charts Albums - One to buy; Eva Cassidy - Imagine. With so few quality albums coming out this week, this set of previously unreleased tracks from the deceased singer is a welcome relief.
Name: Frits Barth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Sneek/The Netherlands
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 02:35 AM
The article in the Haagse Courant about Eva was very favourable afcourse!! Imagine is coming out next Saturday in the Netherlands. I am very courious about it, cant'hardly wait .....
Name: Helen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow/Autumn leaves
Home Town/city and country: Herts,UK
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 03:49 AM
I've just bought the Imagine album,have played it twice and am impressed.My favourite tracks at the moment are,I can only be me, Danny boy, and Tennessee waltz.I hope that everyone's going to go out and buy this album; let's get it to No 1!
Name: Audrey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Cannot choose
Home Town/city and country: London
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 05:19 AM
For all fans in the UK, Sainsbury's supermarket are selling 'Imagine' at £9.99!! And a better way to spend said amount I cannot 'Imagine'.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Home Town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 06:27 AM
Don't know if anyone will respond but I emailed Good Morning America(ABC)& The Today Show(NBC)to suggest that they use Eva's OTR song as possibly background music for Sept.11th show. I would think the morning shows will have a tremendous tribute to the victims & what better music to hear on that awful anniversary. We need a song of hope & inspiration & I hope someone hears my plea.
Name: Judith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Changes like the wind
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 06:48 AM
Bought Imagine yesterday I love it. Thanks to everyone involved in the making of it.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 06:52 AM
I bought Imagine today at Borders for $12.99. I stopped at Walmart to pick up some stuff. Stopped in the CD department and they had Imagine for $12.88, you never know! Played Imagine 3 times at home. All the songs are much better and clearer than the cuts I heard through my computer from the Terry Wogan website. I knew I like the "Danny Boy" rendition from the website. It was not a complete song just a cut. I'm not going to lay it on you thick. I liked all the songs, yet when I heard the complete "Danny Boy" lyrics sung by Eva I couldn't help myself, I wept like I just lost my mother, father , best friend and my lover. I'm still not back to where I can talk, so I'm writing this site to let it go.
Name: Glynne
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Sent: Tue August 20 2002 07:56 AM
Just finished watching Top of the Pops 2, gosh wasn't Eva great? She sang 2 of my favourites and didn't she look happy whilst she was singing "Cheek to cheek"? Plus we got the added bonus of watching the brilliant Lenny Williams playing that piano interlude...heaven!
Name: maggie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: any one!
Home Town/city and country: london
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 08:10 AM
What a wonderful treat! I just saw TOTP2, and we were given TWO of Eva's songs. Cheek to Cheek and Autumn leaves. If a video was issued of the Blues Alley show, I'm sure that would be great interest. I am off to buy Imagine tomorrow, can't wait to listen to it, I've so enjoyed all her other albums. Viva Eva!
Name: Pat d
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Home Town/city and country: U K
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 08:16 AM
Great TOTP 2 tonight...Eva seemed to really enjoy doing 'Cheek To Cheek'.... maybe the vid/dvd of the 'Blues Alley 'gig is not far away !!!...come on Bryan !!!! get the album,get the book...enjoy... Pat d
Name: Amy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: New Hampshire, USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 08:16 AM
I am going right out to find "Imagine". I can't wait to hear "Danny Boy" by Eva, it melts my heart anyway, so I can just imagine. Eva's art is so precious, has anyone considered making prints available so fans could purchase them? They are so delightful, I am sure they would be well received by everyone, not only fans.
Name: Merle Feeser
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Too hard to single one out
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home Town/city and country: Shermans Dale Pa.
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 08:58 AM
Visit this site everyday. Went out on my lunch hour to purchase "Imagine". Words can't convey the feeling one gets listening to Eva. Her voice can take you to the skys and chill you to the bone. She didn't just sing a song, she exposed her soul through the song. Any song. If you haven't already, run don't walk to buy "Imagine." There will never be another Eva.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 09:03 AM
Sometimes the BBC post new material, sometimes they post old material with a current date. I hope this is new it has today's date. Open: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/2202941.stm
Name: Julie
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Home Town/city and country: Scotland
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 09:23 AM
Just saw Eva on Top of the Pops 2. Words fail me sometimes, it was just wonderful. As for the Imagine CD, wow. I have a feeling Danny Boy is going to take the UK by storm. Watch this space.
Name: Diane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Lancashire UK
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 10:25 AM
Just like Julie I too have just seen Eva Cassidy on Top of the Pops 2. and as Julie said words fail me it was just wonderful. As for the Imagine CD, I purchased a copy yesterday and can not stop listening to it. I have already played Danny Boy 100 times and had to struggle to keep the tears away as I was on my way to work as my colleges who have not listened to Eva would not believe that a song could stir the emotions in this way.
Name: Paul
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Probably Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to mention
Home Town/city and country: Glenrothes, Scotland
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 10:55 AM
A new album on Monday and two songs on TOTP2 on Tuesday... this week just gets better and better! Great to see Eva taking such obvious joy in performing Cheek to Cheek, and to see Lenny doing his stuff as well. We all know how gifted Eva was, but let's not forget the talented people she worked with either. (And I'm only singling Lenny out because of his appearance this evening... full credit to the rest of the guys too!) I finally got round to transferring the BBC Radio 2 special from cassette onto CD this morning for a friend who's never heard it, so I guess I'll have to listen to it again now (can it really be more than two and a half years ago I first heard it?)... just to be sure the CD recorded properly ;-)
Name: Pete
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: New York City ,USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 11:23 AM
I just had the good fortune to hear Eva sing for the first time. I have never been moved by someone's voice like this before in my life. She was truly a genius with the voice of an angel. I will buy everything she has ever recorded,and enjoy her voice for the rest of my life. Thank you Eva Cassidy.
Name: Kavik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: They all are GREAT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: whichever one is in my heart for the day
Home Town/city and country: Buckley, WA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 12:15 PM
Laura, your work here is hugely appreciated. My question for someone out there who might know the ropes about getting a British book distributed in the US...I tried to get Borders to order me a copy of Songbird, and they couldn't, even after getting the ISBN number. I can 'imagine' how her bio would fly off the shelves if displayed front and center with the rest of the bestsellers. Would be nice to see her bright face there at the very least. Now is the time, with Imagine just coming out. I called Borders head office, and they treated me like a vendor, asking questions I knew nothing about. If anyone out there knows how to get Songbird into the US bookstores, could you please use your expertise and make some calls?
Name: Dan Fierman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Branford CT. USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 12:36 PM
I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until I saw her story on ABC UPCLOSE last week. I was touched and moved, and had to hear her for myself. The next day I bought the CD Songbird, and am now a big fan. Golden Thread and a Needle illustrates her tremendous power and vocal range. Over the Rainbow illustrates her beauty and incredibly touching style (I was in tears). My birthday is 9/16. I am asking my family to get me the biography Songbook and CD Imagine as gifts. I am Dan, so I am looking forward to hearing her rendition of Danny Boy on that day.
Name: tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: sacramento calfironia
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 12:37 PM
Years ago while living in Maryland; I had the opportunity to see her place at Blues Alley in Washington D.C. To this day; Eva's voice is astounding either live or CD. I hope and pray that her voice will never be mechanized as many in the industry are today. Such a beautiful talent gone to the heavens of God. May God Bless you Eva; whereever you are.
Name: Thomas
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Nightbird
Home Town/city and country: New York, NY
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 01:07 PM
I first heard Eva in Feburary of 2002, when I was in Europe doing a tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, and I haven't taken her out of my disc player since. We did a lot of one nighters, and were on the bus most of the time. Eva saved me from killing a lot of people on that tour. Her voice takes me to places that I never thought I would go. I wish I had discovered her sooner, but better late than never. She's going to be big kids...mark my words...BIG!
Name: Donna Will
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home Town/city and country: Ashburn, VA USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 02:57 PM
Special note to Eva fans in the Washington DC area: this evening on Channel 4's 6 o'clock newscast, they did a very nice piece about Eva. I couldn't really hear the whole spot, as I was at work, but it showed lots of photos of her, and Blues Alley, and clips of her performing live. Hugh and Barbara Cassidy were also interviewed, as well as Mick Fleetwood. Hopefully they'll repeat the spot on their 11 o'clock news tonight!
Name: Matt Rhodes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Mobile, Alabama
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 03:03 PM
I'm in D.C. on business this week, and while flipping channels saw the Channel 6 piece on Eva. I watched with fascination, and when it ended I rushed out to Borders to buy my first Eva CD. "Autumn Leaves" brought me to tears, "Wade in the Water" had me tapping my feet with a big smile on my face -- many emotions in just ten tracks. I will forever be indebted to the network for running the piece, for the people who have worked tirelessly to keep her memory alive, but most especially to a beautiful and talented young lady who left far too soon but left many wonderful gifts for us to cherish.
Name: Glynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 03:59 PM
Well Done to Laura's Husband for fixing "the catastrophe"...and as always well done to you Laura.
Name: Patrick Coote
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 03:59 PM
On hearing Fields of Gold at the Winter Olympics and Michelle Kwans beautiful interpretation of the music. I went in search of Eva's album and now posses her albums, Biography and every other scrap of lirerature and CD that I have been able to locate on Eva and her golden voice. voice.
Name: Ed Wood
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 04:05 PM
OK, enough is enough. Other than a lo-res clip of OTR on ABC's website, I have yet to see a decent Eva video. Now we hear that TWO MORE videos are being shown on the BBC! The inequity is unbearable. We need to convince someone to release all of her videos and performances on DVD so that we can all enjoy them.
Name: Joanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a healer
Home Town/city and country: Wainuiomata / New Zealand
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 04:09 PM
Eva kept me going the day after my step mother died of cancer, a friend bought me the album Songbird and now I'm hooked I own five of Eva's CDs and looking for Live at blues Alley. What a shame Eva cannot be here to see how many people she has touched with her music.
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues In The Night (currently)
Home Town/city and country: Laurel, Md.
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 04:34 PM
For those who might be interested, there is a lengthy article about Chuck Brown in today's Washington Post. Go to www.washingtonpost.com and click on the Style section to access the article. No mention of Eva that I saw, but it's a good article nevertheless.
Name: Calvin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: just discovered her voice!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Maroochydre,QLD,Australia
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 05:24 PM
Heard Eva's voice on the local news station between news items.Announcer mentioned who it was and commented that Eva's rendition of Danny Boy "raised the hairs on your back".Immediately launched search on the net and bought "Blues Alley" Her story and her voice has both touched myself and my wife.
Name: mrs diva
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time is a healer
Home Town/city and country: lakewood new jersey
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 05:38 PM
I enjoy all of Eva music!whenever iam feeling sad or moody I play one of her CDs to relax,and calm me down it bring me closer to her soul and heart. I wish she was still here to enjoy all of fans (a true fan for life)
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 05:59 PM
Donna, thanks for the heads up, but alas, Channel 4 did not repeat the segment for their 11pm broadcast. Regardless, I'm glad that our local media is helping to create more support for the new CD by re-telling Eva's story.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 06:43 PM
Be sure and tell everyone you know of the "Danny Boy" track on the Imagine CD it's wonderful. For everyone you tell there's a Dan, Daniel or Danny out there. And all their relatives. The name is very popular in the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and all over the UK and If they all buy Imagine we will get to see Bill Straw of Blix Street Records release more of Eva Cassidy's beautiful songs. Wouldn't that be nice? And if people in Tennessee buy the Imagine CD for the "Tennessee Waltz" well, we may even get Bill Straw to release two CDs and that would be marvelous, wouldn't it? And if all the farmers suffering from the drought in the Northeast U.S. would buy the Imagine CD for "Early Morning Rain" maybe a couple of copies? Well "Imagine" it's such a beautiful song and it's such a beautiful album. Thanks, Eva.
Name: jonathan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: blues/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wonderful w/dannny boy
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 08:34 PM
Imagine...isn't she just wonderful, wonderful. Lots of people have already said what I feel about this music, so I won't repeat it here. But I did just want to credit the guy from Blix Street, Bill Straw, who it says compiled the songs together. I think he's done a great job. The liner notes are excellent and the songs run together so that there's a kinda unity to the whole (like Songbird) and although the songs are from many sources over time it balances really well and fits together. I guess if this CD was purely commercially produced we'd get the track Imagine as song 1, but kicking off with "it doesn't matter anymore" and ending with the redemption of "danny boy" feels perfect to me.
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home Town/city and country: Ballingry Fife SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 09:36 PM
Lets take our hats off to the good old BBC ( again) and messers Bramwell, Wogan, Walters, Walker, Wright and everyone else involed who brought us a magic 8 minutes or so of Eva singing Autumn Leaves and Cheek to Cheek on TOTP2 on BBC TV 2Oth August. Eva was simply lovely - and the piano solo part by Lennie Williams on Cheek to Chek was terrific. Had a text message at the end of the programme to say Eva had another convert ( Morags friend had never even heard of Eva till last night) now he does and we have another follower. Eric in Silver Springs you are in for such a treat when you see the tape of Eva. Kind regards to all
Name: Mike Read
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: 'Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Wirral UK
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 10:27 PM
What a treat on TOTP2 last night (21st August) with 2 fantastic songs from Eva. Autumn Leaves, like Over he Rainbow, was just so moving and Cheek to Cheek gave us the opportunity to see Eva singing in a different style and at the end of the song to see her wonderful smile!
Name: anon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: we like nearlly all of them
Home Town/city and country: Shropshire, England
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 10:28 PM
My mum and I (me 12) admire Eva Cassidy and we have done for a while. It wasn't till about a year ago when my mum decided to read the inlay (after having the CD for about 15 years!)she was reading about Eva's life when she realized that she had passed away about three years ago. We were both very sad and cannot begin to think what the family went through
Name: Julie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Cheek to Cheek
Home Town/city and country: England
Sent: Tue August 20 2002 10:42 PM
Just wanted to say a huge "thank you" to the BBC for FINALLY showing 2 excellent uninterrupted songs on TOTP2 last night. I thoroughly enjoyed both of them, especially Cheek to Cheek. It was great to see Eva looking so happy and confident with her audience. After watching it I find it hard to believe she was as scared to get on stage as people say! Eva looks like she's really enjoying herself, and her audience up there! We are so lucky to have seen these videos. I think the next thing we should push for is an "Eva special TOTP2". They have done this with numerous other artists on the show, and since Eva is now the most requested artist on the show, they should do it for her too!! We know of 4 seperate video footages they could show "Over the Rainbow", "People Get Ready" and the 2 that were shown last night! That would be about 20-25 minutes of Eva footage right there! Plus any other "Blues Alley" video that is of good quality and that we haven't yet seen! What do you think? I think we should try asking/bombarding TOTP2!!/Mr. Wogan, etc! I also thought Laura had a great idea about Eva getting a Grammy award, but they're really big in the States aren't they? Is she well enough known there for people to nominate her or are the nominations done by the music industry? As far as involving Britain, we do have "The Brits awards" which are more or less a British equivalent, and I think people get to vote for some of them. There is usually a "best international female" category, so maybe we could try and find out if we could vote for Eva in that category? There's best album as well I think? What does everyone else think?
Name: Barbara-Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: So far-"Songbird" Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 12:58 AM
Just spoke to my friend Diane who tells me that Imagine is here in New Zealand and she got it at Sounds in Christchurch for $32.95 so it looks like we are keeping up with the rest of the world. Have'nt heard it yet but Diane liked it very much we both spoke about the fact that this is probably the last CD of Eva's that will come out. Diane and I although we have been friends for more than 25years didn't realise until just recently that we both liked Eva's voice and music and had both read her book Songbird. I was totally amazed that we speak weekly and see each other once or twice a month and we had never shared this revelation with one another. Has anyone got any ideas of how we could get the documentaries that have been shown overseas (Terry Wogan) I think would love to see something that shows Eva playing live. Can anyone help this Kiwi. Many thanks Barbara-Anne
Name: MARK TREVENA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: CAMBORNE, CORNWALL, ENGLAND
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 03:33 AM
Just watched EVA on TOTP2 last night singing Autumn Leaves and Cheek to Cheek. I was totally captivated by such a beautiful voice, the greatest I've ever heard, I was totally moved and both tracks uncut as well! I'm off to purchase her IMAGINE album immediately. Any chance of a video of the "Live At Blues Alley" Show or a TOTP2 special? A true genius at work. Come on BBC, I'm sure you can oblige. Lennie's piano solo on Cheek to Cheek was fantastic!! I never knew who she was until I heard Mr Wogan play one of her tracks on RADIO 2. I fell in love with her voice and have been captivated by her ever since. I would like to hear from other EVA fans from around the world who might be interested in contacting me. Such a beautiful girl who life ended so tragically early. I hope she is never allowed to be forgotten.
Name: Kristen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Letter
Home Town/city and country: North Royalton, Ohio, USA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 03:52 AM
I picked Imagine last night after searching 3 different stores. It was the only copy the store received. I sat in the parking lot and listened to the entire CD. I cried at her rendition of Danny Boy. It is such a wonderful and touching CD. It really shows her diversity and chameleon like singing voice. I have to say that this CD may become my favorite in the future.
Name: Tim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 03:54 AM
I did a check of all the major Melbourne outlets selling Imagine. JB HiFi are by far the cheapest at A$23.99. This compares very well with HMV (A$30.95)& Sanity (A$29.99). I have the CD (courtesy of birthday present from one of my daughters). Have listened a couple of times and all the tracks are very good. My favourites to date are 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes' (Sandy Denny's song has always been one of my favourite songs and Eva's rendition is on a par), 'Fever' and 'Early Morning Rain'.
Name: Jonathan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Don't Know Me (with Chuck Brown)
Home Town/city and country: Boston, MA USA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 04:31 AM
I stopped at Borders last night to pick up a couple of copies of Imagine for myself and a few friends. They had it on sale for $12.99 and had about 30-40 copies, however the clerk told me that the area that this particular store is located in always sells a lot of Eva Cassidy. It's a lovely album, but I would have to say that my favorite track on it is "Guess It Doesn't Matter Anymore." I am glad to see that Eva is getting all of this publicity surrounding the release of the new album, so let's hope more people in the US are introduced to her music! I have never been more positively influenced by anyone else's music. Beautiful!
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: PA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 05:14 AM
Channel 4 in DC DID rerun the spot on Eva this morning just before 6AM. Glad I was able to see most of it, including a shot of that sculpture.
Name: Kimberley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home Town/city and country: Norfolk,England
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 08:30 AM
I'm only 16, but Eva has touched many hearts. She is an inspiration and truly unique. An excellent site.
Name: Teri
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a wonderful world
Home Town/city and country: Chicago, Il
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 08:41 AM
I watched the piece on nightline, and I have never heard a voice so beautiful in my life. I was half asleep when I heard this voice, that would force me to feet scrambling for a pen and pad. Who is Eva,and where had she been? She sang "What A Wonderful World", so sweet it brougth me to tears. I'd like know the name of the CD, and where can buy it. Eva's career will not be ignored or go unnoticed, because know she has a true fan.
Name: Maggie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: danny boy(at the moment)
Home Town/city and country: London
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 10:03 AM
Well, I got the Imagine CD. I was astonished that just a song could reduce me to such a tearful state. Danny Boy, Fever, all wonderful. Well done to all who worked on this album. And thanks to Laura, who is a gem and a treasure for providing this site for us all.
Name: kathleen owens
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: fredericksburg, va
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 10:58 AM
I saw on the news last night a brief bit about Eva. She was truly a special woman! She's very inspiring. I'm sure she's singing in heaven! I'll be buying her CD today! Great site!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 11:21 AM
The Imagine CD is a "dream maker" It brings me back to a time when life was simpler. No computer web sites or terrorist blowing up buildings. Smooth and mellow. Hanging out with best friends. Hitting the bars. Listening to jazz. Seeing a girl across the room. Romance, lost love, sweet times. Misty night walks. It's all there. Smiling, laughing, crying, and reflecting. By the time the last track comes on you have forgotten what it is. Then as soon as it starts you remember the clip you heard on Terry Wogan's. BBC2 web site that never gives up the ending. Your listening for the final lyrics, and the tears start falling like torrents of rain. It's true, I will bend my knees and pray thanking Eva Cassidy for this beautiful rendition of "Danny Boy," it's unforgettable now. Sure it is. As Eva said, "all I have to do is sing and play the guitar."
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Thornaby/England
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 12:07 PM
Love the Music, Love the Site. I work in the music department of ASDA (part of Walmart) and we have sold 10 times as many copies of "Imagine" as anything else this week. I have been playing it in the store and scores of people have been asking me who it was..amazing
Name: Kass
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Cheek to Cheek
Home Town/city and country: Tonawanda, NY USA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 12:13 PM
Heard Eva on a CD at a party and asked who she was, then went out and bought Live at Blues Alley. Can't wait to get more! I always loved Fields of Gold...never knew who sang it until a couple weeks ago. She's replaced Diana Krall as my favorite!
Name: Kavik Hahn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Depends on which one's in my heart
Home Town/city and country: Buckley, WA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 03:50 PM
Michelle Kwan is a great skater...no question...but there is something commercial and contrived about her skating that does not have the same magic Eva has. I would submit that Lucinda Ruh is the skating equivalent of Eva. Lucinda does not know it yet. Does that tweak a memory? If you have not seen her, she does not compromise either...her love is spinning, and when she spins it is otherworldly. You see angelic shapes form before your eyes and you are caught up in her vortex, wiping away the tears as fast as they form so that you can continue to witness this beautiful skater spin...Eva, possibly Somewhere Over the Rainbow, would be perfect for Lucinda Ruh. Both Eva and Lucinda have that mark of greatness that only comes from God, transcending performance and perfection to levels above our imagination. Michelle Kwan, sadly, does not, and her using Eva's songs does not elevate her skating, as good as her skating is. Lucinda Ruh is fluid poetry embodied in a person...she just does what Eva does with song. No other way to describe it. I urge all Eva fans to sign Lucinda's guestbook and get her to hear Eva.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 06:17 PM
There's nothing like denial to overcome the truth. To take over a website to promote a figure skater and trash another figure skater is spamming. This is not intended for anyone in particular, just stop attacking a competitor of your favorite skater on a website devoted to the communication of information on an important time in the career of a departed singer who had received recognition for her greatness only after her death. Be considerate of our feelings as fans of Eva Cassidy. There are over 5 million of us in the world and we want to share her beautiful music with everyone. If you must promote your skater on this site at least tell us the name of the Eva Cassidy album and song you might have listened to in between Lucinda Ruh's spins! I'll spin around the ice a couple of times waiting for your reply. Tha's my spin on it.
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, I know You by Heart, People Get Ready Over the Rainbow and Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Connecticut USA
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 07:40 PM
I couldn't sleep last week and started flipping channels and came to Nightline and there was this story about Eva. I was SO deeply touched by her voice that night, tears falling as I heard her sing "What a Wonderful World". The next day I went and got her Songbird CD..then the day after, her Time after Time and Live AT Blues Alley. Could hardly wait till this past Tues/20th to get her Imagine CD (which I did). She is my favorite singer now and I can't see myself ever getting tired of her music. She is truly a very special person who reaches to the depths of a persons heart and soul with her incredibly beautiful voice. My heart goes out to her family for their loss of Eva. She died far to young. What a blessing her music is to so many of us. Thank you for the privilege of being able to share thoughts of Eva on your site.
Name: whatiyAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: nyc, ny
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 09:21 PM
caught the show on abc - up close, never heard of her before, went out next day bought what albums they had in store. fabulous captivating voice, heart-felt singing.
Name: Kris De Ruysscher
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Brussels, Belgium
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 10:15 PM
I've tried several times now to write and rewrite this message, but every time I start writing it I end up starting over again. Two days ago, while I was zapping from one channel to the other, I stopped to watch a BBC show called Top of the Pops. Great nostalgia: bands from the seventies, eighties and nineties [I'm 31 myself], great songs, weird looking hairdos... But what happened at the very end of the show struck me right into my heart and has touched so much that I find it difficult to describe. I saw footage from the live show Eve did, she sang Autumn Leaves. While the song was playing, you saw some comment about Eve and her music and the comment-box ended with a line "makes you wonder what she could have been." or something like that. It's so complicated to explain but the sheer happiness and LOVE I felt while she was singing [and I was discovering her] was followed with the biggest pain imaginable. You see, I'm a musician too; I write poetry, am a humourist, love nature and silence, want to be as good as honest as I can possibly be, so I have a similar sensibility as Eva's. Finding a kindred spirit in art, life and love is so rewarding and important and though I've only heard ONE song of her, and even though I'm not a religious man [spiritual yes, religious no] I constantly think of her ever since. I'm mourning her loss just now, almost 6 years after... To all that love her: ME TOO!! To all that knew her: bless you ! I'd like to conclude with a lyric from a Bonnie Raitt album [and also a great song]... Thank you for this forum Love Kris Love has no pride [as sung by Bonnie Raitt on 'Give it Up] I've had bad dreams too many times, to think that they don't mean much any more. Fine times have gone and left my sad home, friends who once cared just walk out my door. Love has no pride when I call out your name. Love has no pride when there's no one left to blame. I'd give anything to see you again. I've been alone too many nights to think that you could come back again. But I've heard you talk: "She's crazy to stay." But this love hurts me so I don't care what you say. If I could buy your love, I'd truly try my friend. And if I could pray, my prayer would never end. But if you want me to beg, I'll fall down on my knees; asking for you to come back... I'd be pleading for you to come back... begging for you to come back to me. Yes, I'd give anything to see you again.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Home Town/city and country: Reading, Pa.
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 11:24 PM
To Mike from Syracuse: thanks for monitoring this site as you do. I & we appreciate your eloquent words to stick w/the reasons we come to this guestbook, for Eva & our love of her singing. Imagine CD is wonderful & I savor every song from it. rose
Name: Stewart Morton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home Town/city and country: Lancaster, England
Sent: Wed August 21 2002 11:53 PM
I picked up "Imagine" yesterday in Andy's Records who are an independent UK chain with about 30 stores - they are currently offering this superb compilation ar GBP 10.99 when all the other stores in town are looking for GBP 12.99 - Eva fans looking for a bargain head for your nearest branch of Andy's Records - you won't be disappointed
Name: Kayvan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine for the moment
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine for the moment
Home Town/city and country: London
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 12:27 AM
To any Brits interested. I found a fairly short review of Imagine on BBC ceefax (teletext) page 562. Its not as comprehensive and detailed as other reviews I've read, but there you go.
Name: Jace
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home Town/city and country: Auckland, New Zealand
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 12:59 AM
From the small country at the end of the world I have to say Eva Cassidy caught my heart the minute I first heard her... BarbaraAnne and Joanne - two other Kiwis, I totally agree with your comments - definitely would love to see some live stuff in NZ... To Eva's family and friends - you guys rock and thank you for sharing Eva with the world - you really have no idea how *amazingly* inspirational and beautiful she is to us who don't know her! Never in my life has a singer pulled my tears like her, and I doubt there will be another. I treasure her music and know that my pleasure in listening to her satin voice will never tire. My love to you all Jace xox
Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Peterborough
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 03:12 AM
Just had a listen to 'Imagine' - another brillian album. My favourite track is 'Danny B
Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Peterborough
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 03:15 AM
Don't know what happened there but I must have pressed something in error! Have just listened to 'Imagine' - another brilliant album. My favourite track is 'Danny Boy' although they are all fantastic. I cried when I heard 'Danny Boy' it was so beautiful.
Name: Tor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: plymouth UK
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 04:45 AM
This is the first time that I have visited this site and I think that it is great to read other people's thoughts on Eva's music. When I recently saw Eva on TOTP2 my breath was taken away, as I have never seen her preform before, only heard her. When I heard her version of over the rainbow played at a a friends funeral, I can guarantee that not one person had a dry eye. I plan to buy her new album when I see it.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 05:49 AM
If you're hesitant about buying the Imagine CD because there's too many songs you don't know the lyrics to, or you bought it and you really want to sing along as I do, may I suggest this one it's in the public domain and you can make as many copies of it as you wish by highlighting it off the guestbook, go to EDIT press COPY then open your email then go to EDITand press Paste. You really need it to sing along with Eva on the last track of her album I hope it's your favorite to: DANNY BOY Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying 'tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide. But come you back when summer's in the meadow Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow 'tis I'll be there in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so. And if you come, when all the flowers are dying And I am dead, as dead I well may be You'll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me. And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me I simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 07:11 AM
NEW! NEW! NEW! Free clips of Imagine CD and ALL the other CDs on one site!!! Go to : http://www.synuk.com/eva/
Name: Steven Duhig
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: Bowie MD
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 07:32 AM
I married and moved from Essex England to Bowie, MD. My Mother-in-Law introduced me to Eva's CD. I had never heard of Eva but instantly fell in Love with her voice. By sheer coincidence we had Roy Battle's Band at our wedding reception (They are good!) but didn't realize the connection with Eva until much later. I was astonished to see Eva's album released and become #1 in UK! I have never (knowingly!) met any member of Eva's family but, for rather personal reasons, feel very close to Eva through her music. Clearly Eva's spirit lives on in both her family and music! I do hope that her family draw strength from Eva and are not overwhelmed by all this attention. Do we/Should we have anything commemerating Eva in Bowie do you think?
Name: Christina Matys
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart, Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Alexandria, VA USA
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 07:52 AM
I'm listening to her CDs for the first time and I can't stop crying...not for any particular reason, and I must say it feels really good. What a gift to all of us. God and the angels are so lucky to be in her company...
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/OTR
Home Town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Thu August 22 2002 08:26 AM
I preordered Imagine thru Best Buy.com. It still hasn't arrived so yesterday I went to BestBuy and purchased it at the store. It is better than I expected so when the copy arrives in the mail, I'll give that one to my husband since I don't want to ever be w/o mine. I did the same w/Songbird, he has his copy & I have mine. I think the radio stations should play Eva's music all day on 9/11. We need the soothing sound of Eva every day but especially on the 1 year anniversary. ROSE
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 09:01 AM
The Golden Girl at No. 1 ! True artistic genius right at the Top Of The Pops! That doesn't happen often. Congratulations Eva and everybody else!
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly Waly/Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 09:06 AM
Congratulations to Eva for hitting #1 on the charts! I am very happy for the Cassidy family/friends/promoters et al, who have worked SO hard for SO long to share Eva with the rest of the world. I am thankful to everyone involved who dedicated themselves to making sure that Eva's music would be heard and that she not languish in obscurity as a footnote or quirk in music history. Many thanks to the peoples of the UK (like my friends Joe and Morag, and Aimee) who recognized a true diamond in the rough and responded in such a heartfelt way. Now, maybe THIS event will get the attention of some still very ignorant US radio station program directors and prod them to give Eva a greater US radio exposure she deserves. And a special thanks to you, Laura, for all that you've done. Without your tireless efforts in maintaining this lovely website and to provide us fans with not just information, but a community. Without it, I wouldn't know where else to go....
Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 10:36 AM
Congratulations!!! To Laura, Blix St., Hot Records,and, most of all Eva. What an achievement. The BBC runs down the UK album chart tomorrow at 7-8pm. The programme can also be listened to 'on-demand' on the internet anytime after transmission here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/album_show/ (you can skip the first 45 mins) Charlie P.S. Us Brits have once again shown what impeccable taste we have!
Name: CAT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: TIME AFTER TIME
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: YOU'VE CHANGED
Home Town/city and country: SYDNEY.AUSTRALIA
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 10:51 AM
IMAGINE IS NUMBER ONE IN UK ALBUM CHART & SONGBIRD IS NUMBER 30. IMAGINE IS NUMBER ONE IN THE UK INDIE ALBUM CHART& SONGBIRD IS NUMBER 5. IMAGINE IS NUMBER 10 IN AUSTRALIA ALBUM CHARTS. AT 4PM ON SUNDAY 25TH AUGAUST IAMGINE WAS NUMBER 2 AND SONGBIRD NUMBER 3 ON AMAZON.CO.UK MUSIC SALES CHART. EVA YOU'RE A STAR!
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/OTR/Imagine/Fever
Home Town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 11:14 AM
I check Eva's site more often than my email these days. I'm so thrilled about her #1 status, come on U.S. we've got to talk it up more. I think the "Today Show" on Wed.8-28 will give more exposure. My husband & I just rented "Joe Somebody" w/Tim Allen for the only purpose to hear Eva sing "Songbird". It sounded wonderful & was a perfect selection. Love to everyone. Thank you so much to Laura & Blix Street & Chris Biondo & the Cassidy's. The list is endless. rose
Name: Mary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home Town/city and country: Dublin, Ireland
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 12:16 PM
Sweet Songbird you have flown to the top of the album charts, long may you stay there! Thank you Laura for all the work you do on this wonderful site, Eva would have been so proud of you. Kind regards Mary
Name: john allen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: dont have one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: every song I've heard
Home Town/city and country: Brisbane/Australia
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 01:45 PM
I haven't any music by Eva, only hearing her on the radio, which knocks me flat every time, I'm a full time musician who plays in a world music? band, very aggressive and tribal sounding. A world away from Eva's work. I've just learnt who she is and she is no longer around, I'll buy some of her music and say my thanks for that wonderful voice. Thanks for the info
Name: Jacqui
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: too hard to choose just 1
Home Town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 03:02 PM
I saw an interview on the TODAY show in Australia about Eva's music. I looked for her music and was not dissapointed....she is everything they said and much more. So much emotion in all her music it ripped at my heart to know she is no longer with us. Such a wonderful legacy she has given the world with her overwhelmingly perfect voice. She is a legend!!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 03:19 PM
There's a special favor I ask those of you who write in the Guestbook or read the entries and have ANY of Eva Cassidy's beautiful albums. Please go to the What's New page of this web site and press amazon.com or amazon.com uk enter the CD or Eva Cassidy's name. When you get to the rating part of the page please rate the CD and write a little something about the album. You see Eva's album Imagine is #1 on the charts in the UK yet on the U.S amazon.com page only 3 people have rated it. I think it helps new fans of Eva's to know what and why we are buying her albums. Please help spread the word if you love Eva's songs. It's very hard to get recognized by the music industry without this groundswell of support that starts with those of us who love her work. Thanks again.
Name: Mallory
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I don't have one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I've only heard a couple, but I love them!
Home Town/city and country: U.S.
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 05:52 PM
I only recently heard of Eva when a friend of mine played Somewhere Over the Rainbow on a burnt CD she put some of Eva's songs on.And I don't even listen to that kind of music but when I heard it, I knew it was my all time favorite song, and I never have had a fav. That's why Im so eager to find her albums and buy them!She is going to be a legend forever, which is such a great accomplishment I can't even explain. Her fame is that as much as...Elvis's entire career!--To put lightly. I've never been so moved by someone's voice, and after learning more about her life and who she was,from this wonderful web site you've all made for her, makes people realize what a wonderful creature she was, and...how unfortunate it was her life was brought to an end at such an early age, but her life will always be celebrated. You must be sooo proud. I've never idoled someone and admired someone the way I, and so many people do, as much as Eva Cassidy.
Name: Rheba
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Forever - Method Actor
Home Town/city and country: San Jose, California, USA
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 07:15 PM
Just sharing the album review for "Imagine" Album Review A desperate clamoring from fans worldwide is no doubt the last thing the late singer could have imagined when she was at clubs and at home singing and doing rough recordings of the tunes that would someday be chosen for this magnificent hodgepodge. But many years after her death in obscurity in late 1996, she became a true phenomenon, with enthusiasts who find in her voice a true connection to heaven (take that in any number of ways). So even if the songs are rough, they're still Eva. Another precious listen to her transcendent voice-so brilliant in all genres, wispy and angelic one minute, soulful and guttural the next-is worth all the dusty shelves searching this compilation no doubt entailed. The songs recorded at the now defunct Annapolis club Pearls-the obscure chestnut "It Doesn't Matter Anymore," which Paul Anka gave to Buddy Holly, Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" and the tearjerking "Danny Boy"-present Eva at her purest, her simple acoustic guitar riding along behind increasingly emotional vocal lines. "Fever" is an alternate take from the version that wound up on The Other Side, beautifully torchy and featuring a sly violin line by brother Dan Cassidy. She recorded a folksy rendition of the Sandy Denny classic "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" at The Maryland Inn, her voice rising and falling over a subtle violin. Her smoky jazz chops-think, Norah Jones with a lot more fire--are in full force on "You've Changed" (recorded at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C.). Probably the richest performances are the powerful home demo renditions of the title track and "Tennessee Waltz," given off the cuff readings (with only simple guitar lines) that show off Eva's casual genius. Finally, Eva's dad recently found a few formal early studio recordings, "Still Not Ready" and "I Can Only Be Me," a heartrendering song Stevie Wonder wrote for Spike Lee's "School Daze" but never recorded. That's okay-Eva's unintentional penchant is for redefining songs and creating new and definitive versions. Most likely, no major label would ever put out a new artist recording with this kind of a mixed bag, both stylistically and production-wise. But this hardly matters as we seek more and more from the angel who left long before the world fell in love with her. The continuing heavenly serenade is hard to resist. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide Rheba
Name: Fionna Barlow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home Town/city and country: Western Australia
Sent: Sun August 25 2002 10:36 PM
I to saw the interview on the today show, & could'nt believe it. I've just returned from the UK where everybody loves & listens to her. I bought the CD to bring back with me & hear about her new album Imagine, I can't wait to get it.
Name: John Hedge
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Home Town/city and country: Sydney
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 01:47 AM
There was a good interview with Chris this evening on The 7.30 report on the ABC here in Sydney. Eva sang Time After Time which would have to rate one of my favourites as wel as Fields Of Gold.
Name: LJB
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: USA
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 02:54 AM
Dearest Heavenly Songbird, You have touched us on earth beyond words. Your voice is heard around the globe bringing Light to all. We love you Eva. LJB
Name: Torbjörn Skobe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've changed
Home Town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 04:27 AM
Imagine #1 in the UK. Once again, justice is done. Thanks England.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 05:29 AM
Summer 1996 when ask if her hip injury would force her to cancel some singing engagements, she smiled and said, "I have the easiest job in the world...all I have to do is sing and play the guitar." I entered "Eva Cassidy" into my search page and the love for Eva shines in the personal web sites of average men and women from throughout the world who have taken her into there lives, sculptured by her fans one at a time, at their own expense, to honor and praise the singing of their beloved Eva Cassidy. "Fly on my sweet songbird into the rainbow of the sun."
Name: Maggie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: danny boy
Home Town/city and country: London
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 06:01 AM
On Radio 2 this morning, Terry played Tennasse Waltz, and said how wonderful Eva was. He said that he was going to play Danny Boy when we least expected it, when our defences were down, but not today(a bank holiday in Britain), as he did'nt think we should be crying on a holiday!
Name: Jim LeBlanc
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Clinton, Massachusetts, USA
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 07:30 AM
Laura - thank you for all your hard work on behalf of Eva. Listening to Eva is beyond description. While she was taken away entirely too soon, I do believe that God called Eva to teach the angels to sing.
Name: Dave Randall
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Does there have to be one?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves - I just love that song
Home Town/city and country: St-Lazare, Quebec, Canada
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 08:36 AM
This past weekend I was introduced to Eva Cassidy's soulful legacy. Sitting on a boat dock, moon and stars above on a beautiful lake in northern Quebec. Our families tucked into bed in the cottage, my friend says to me, "Have you ever heard of Eva Cassidy?". He described a bit about her life and passing to me while he cued up a couple of songs. For the next 10-11 minutes we sat speechless as Eva's spirit echoed out across the water in one of the most serene moments I have known. The two songs we listened to were, Autumn Leaves and What a Beautiful World. Truly a gift from God. Thank you Eva. Dave
Name: bo@ti
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Haven`t heard them all yet..
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves...
Home Town/city and country: S/ Norway
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 08:59 AM
Keep on going, strong! Ure beautiful!
Name: tim smothers
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Home Town/city and country: phoenix,arizona u.s.a.
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 09:02 AM
i,only recently heard and learned of Eva. I caught the last bit of a story of her on a late night news program while laying in bed and when I first heard her hauntingly angelic voice I was instantly covered from head to toe with goosebumps sent from heaven. and as the story progressed to the part of her much too premature death I was moved to tears. I now have an all time favorite voice that will never be surpassed and will be playing her music and telling everyone I know about her. and thanks to all who maintain this wonderful site in her honor.
Name: Pamela
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Draper, UT USA
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 10:28 AM
I feel so blessed. Thank you, Eva in heaven, for sharing your gifts with the world. I have shared Eva's many CDs with all the special people in my life. Now I have another, Imagine, to add to the growing collection. Eva's artwork is also a joy that brings smiles to my face. Thanks for making a difference in my life, Eva. Kudos to you, Laura, and your never ending efforts with this website. Pamela
Name: Paul
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Home Town/city and country: Co. Down N. Ireland
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 11:23 AM
Where do I start? Songbird... I have never heard such emotion, humanity and warmth from an album. I'm not a religious man, but Eva was as close to an angel as I am able to imagine. Eva, your voice has helped me through some very tough times. Thankyou.
Name: Jamie Leigh
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ovewr the Rainbow&What a Wonderful World
Home Town/city and country: Va. Beach. USA
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 11:57 AM
I first heard of Eva on the ABC show Close-Up and was so taken by her story, got the music and now feel so cheated that I was never allowed the privilage of seeing her perform live. What a lose to the world, a voice that only God could bestow on someone, to have it taken away so soon. I've passed on my Love of her voice and music to a lot of my friends, who now are her fans as well.
Name: Dave
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Sent: Mon August 26 2002 12:01 PM
There is a very special song by Michael Jackson called "Gone Too Soon". I would have loved to hear Eva sing it. In lieu of that, I would like to dedicate it to her.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 12:34 PM
Terry Wogan said he will play "Danny Boy" on his radio show after today. Today is a holiday in the UK and he didn't want his listeners to cry on their day off. If it's in tomorrow's program, be prepared with the words to "Danny Boy." It will be Eva's gift to all of us who have the Imagine CD, as well as those hearing it for the first time: Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side. The summer's gone, and all the flowers dying, 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer's in the meadow, Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow, 'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow, Oh, Danny boy, O Danny boy, I love you so. But when ye come, and all the roses falling, If I am dead, as dead I well may be, Go out and find the place where I am lying, And kneel and say an Avè there for me. And I will hear, though soft you tread above me, And then my grave will warmer, sweeter be, For you shall bend and tell me that you love me, And I will sleep in peace until you come to me.
Name: abhu
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home Town/city and country: cisitu indah I/18 bandung 40135,indonesia
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 04:11 PM
hi..my name is abhu...i'm from indonesia.. firt I want to apologize for my bad english.. : ) well actually I just heard the name of Eva Cassidy,I know it from the TV serial smallville..I heard she sang Time After Time...and I like it very much..and I want 2 buy the album..but I can't find it in here..in my country. so now I would like 2 ask u the fans of her...2 give me the album..I would be glad if there is someone who can send me the album of Eva Cassidy...please... : ) thanks !!
Name: Glenn Reimer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow/People Get Ready
Home Town/city and country: New York City, NY
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 05:14 PM
I found the METHOD ACTOR album on CD at a Wal-Mart in suburban Virginia this past weekend. Inside the liner notes, from David Christopher, note that he wanted her fans to have the recordings without having to pay a fortune. It's on the BLP Records label and has apparently just been released as her star still continues to rise. There are 10 tracks on the CD, and I am still listening in awe at the emotion in every syllable she sings. You can contact the mfr. Q&W Music Group in the US at 781-231-3986 altho' I have no idea if they can sell direct to public. In dreams of more 'lost' recordings, Glenn in NYC
Name: Randy Stephens
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold / Songbird/ Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 06:34 PM
I saw a special on nightline with Ted Koppel and by the end of it I was hooked. It was wonderfully done. By the end I was in tears. took me awhile to find her CDs since then I have turned many other on to her. I met my girlfriend because of a the song Fields of gold. We are getting married next year. She absolutely love her too. We tell everyone we can about her music and the website. We believe in our hearts that Eva is our Angel. Fields and Songbird will be played ay our wedding. Thank You, for Giving us her.
Name: Tim
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Home Town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 10:51 PM
Great to see that 'Imagine' Is No 1 in UK and No 10 in Australia. Did a price check today and JB HIFI are selling for A$21.47, so fellow Melburnian EVA fans spread the word and let's get her to NO 1
Name: Delbert
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: AutumnLeaves
Home Town/city and country: Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Sent: Mon August 26 2002 11:04 PM
Ever since seeing the Up Close special, I'm hooked on Eva's music. Listen to her everyday and can't 'Imagine' that I'd ever get tired of it. Such an inspirational, powerful, pure voice... truly amazing. Her incredible talent will surely be missed. My kudos to this website and the wonderful effort, and also to Chris and the band for creating such great music.
Name: dawud
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Home Town/city and country: yorkshire,england
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 01:29 AM
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Name: Karen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/Wade in the Water/Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Dublin/Ireland
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 04:58 AM
I originally intended to purchase Imagine as it is getting a lot of play on radio stations here but came away with Songbird as I really wanted 'Over the Rainbow'! What a wonderful voice, it sends shivers down my spine. Regards Karen
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 06:08 AM
I'm going to get a little personal. My son is getting married September 1st. I gave them the Songbird CD hoping they'd play the album at the wedding. At first they never answered me when I asked them what they were going to do. My son said they liked the track of "Songbird" the best. I talked to his fiancee Sunday and asked her if she would play some of the Songbird CD at the wedding. She said,"Oh, we love "Songbird" and will use it for the music in the reception." After all they've hired a classical baroque trio to play during the ceremony, so it's her call. I like "Songbird," for it shows all the love between a man and a woman. That's all I can ask... Eva will be there.
Name: Caroline
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Dublin Ireland
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 06:32 AM
Eva has the greatest voice I ever heard. I didn't even like most of the type of music she sang but I love her voice so much that I have grown to love every song on Songbird and Imagine. She has the best voice that I have ever heard. I thinks its very sad that she gained fame in Europe only after her death. She has had a no. 1 album in both Ireland and the U.K. and probably other European countried that I don't know about. Tribute singers have filled a theatre on this part of the world singing her songs.
Name: Marilyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: everyone
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: bristol, england
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 09:02 AM
I have just discovered Eva, an angel in voice and an angel in heaven.
Name: Martin van der Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: nightbird
Home Town/city and country: Peterhead/Scotland
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 09:24 AM
It is only recently that I discovered the beautiful voice and the sad story of Eva Cassidy, it was during a news flash that I heard a clip of "Over the Rainbow"and it was the voice which draw my attention. I AM HOOKED SINCE.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 10:41 AM
If you would like to listen to the Chris Biondo-Johnnie Walker interview or download it, go to the web page www.myplay.com For e-mail type in: eva@thetop.com for password type in: evacassidy Don't use capital letters in the password. Click the Submit button. On the page that now appears click the My Locker button in the orange area of the screen. You can now listen to the interview or the introduction to number one on the BBC album chart. I hope you are not wondering who that might be? The files are in the mp3 format (the interview takes up some 4 Mb), and you must have RealPlayer installed to play them (you can get this at www.realone.com; make sure you get the free version unless you are prepared to pay for the extra features of he "Premium" version). Note that if many people are already logged in at MyPlay, you may not be able to log on to the site. If so, just wait a little and try again. Viva Eva ! Henrik
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 11:29 AM
Just listened to Chris Biondo-Johnnie Walker interview arranged by Henrik. It is excellent and easy to obtain below my message. Don't miss it!
Name: Pete
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainboow...at the moment
Home Town/city and country: Launceston Cornwall UK
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 11:42 AM
Just bought Imagine. Another excellent album. I didn't think anyone could cover Lennon's masterpiece, but Eva did it once again with class and in her own style, without detracting from the original. And is that the best ever version of Fever? Well the whole album is.......well Number One.
Name: Robert & Linda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold-If I Had A Golden Thread
Home Town/city and country: Devon/uk
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 11:44 AM
My wife's boss was given the "Songbird" CD and didn't like so he gave it to her. We put it on and it blew both of us away. Now were both hooked - what a voice!
Name: Laurie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not sure yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Not sure yet
Home Town/city and country: Clinton, CT
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 12:51 PM
I was poking around on Amazon.com the other night. Eva Cassidy came up as an alternative suggestion to whatever it was I was looking at (I don't even remember what that was now!) I recall seeing the Nightline special about Eva last year. I remember vividly that beautiul voice. I unfortuetely put it out of my head until the other night-Thank You Amazon!!! I have all the Eva Cassidy music on order as I write this. I also just got my shipping confirmation from Amazon.comUK that my hardcover copy of "Songbird" has been shipped. I cannot wait to get my packages!!! I went to the local library today and checked out "Time After Time" and "Live At Blues Alley".These will keep me until my own copies arrive. I have never been as moved by anything as I have been moved by this voice. It is not fair for me to pick a favorite song or CD until I hear them all. "Field of Dreams" bought me to tears and "What A Wonderful World" is having the same effect right now. I have just spent the last 2 hours browsing the Eva Cassidy website. I have to say that I am totally awestruck by this woman! Thank you for sharing this talent with the world!!!
Name: Glynne
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Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 01:52 PM
Ok it is not my favourite programme and it is not Eva - but ITV's "Stars in your eyes" is doing a series for under 16 and the first one - this Saturday - features a girl being "Songbird Eva Cassidy". No idea what she is like nor what she is singing - but she is pictured playing a guitar so hopefully we finally get an Eva impressionist who can sing AND play guitar.
Name: Connie Adkins
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: St. Marys, GA/ USA
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 02:39 PM
What a blessing is this incredible voice and spirit to my heart and soul. I have listened over and over. Choosing a favorite of Eva's is like trying to define love. Virtually impossible, but Songbird is definitely a winner! Thank you, God, for the blessing of Eva. Thank you, Eva, for giving your life to the music that you sang. I am so thankful to the Heavens that her music lives on in her physical absence.
Name: tylerII
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: It Changes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Those change too
Home Town/city and country: Central Florida, USA
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 08:58 PM
Must mention at the outset that I'm a HUGE FAN of Eva Cassidy, having bought (at last count) at least 60 (yes, SIXTY!!) of her CDs for others & myself. I give out a copy of the 'Nightline' video like it's candy. Came home for lunch today and in the mailbox was a 2 CD set of Elvis tunes I'd ordered titled: "ELVIS - THE 50 GREATEST LOVE SONGS". After work, in the car, I was just getting through auditioning the 2nd Elvis disk. Track 14 'You Don't Know Me' started, and in a few seconds I realized it sounded familiar... Uh, Yea, ... that's a song from Chuck & Eva's 'The Other Side'. ((My car has a single in-dash CD player, and another 6-disk changer in the armrest. Both are normally loaded with Eva's CDs.)) I switched over to Eva & Chuck's version. Then back to Elvis. Then back to Eva & Chuck. Drove around for about an hour listening to each. Came home and played both on our main system for my wife. Repeated listening confirmed what I'd known from the start. At least for this song, the King has been blown away by the Queen's interpretation. I'll damn near fight anyone who says she doesn't sing it better. Once again she's set the benchmark for a song, for which all others must be judged against. Compare for yourself.
Name: joe
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Home Town/city and country: aylesbury, england
Sent: Tue August 27 2002 10:14 PM
mon morning, very early I'd fallen to sleep listening to my fav radio prog - bill rennels south east request show (Eva is played quite regularly). I awoke to the sound of Eva singing Songbird. the prog was radio 5 up all night and they were interviewing Bill Straw because of getting to #1. among other things he mentioned that Ruth sent him the recordings of Eva originally. Everybody else has been getting credit for getting Eva where she is now but I don't remember Ruth being mentioned in this regard. If pos I would like to send her my very best wishes and hope she is very happy with the way things have gone and I'm sure it must be tinged with special pangs of sorrow that only she would know having been so close to Eva. I,m a fan of Johnny Walker but I,m afraid I was disappointed with his int with Chris.
Name: Ambrose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: God Bless the Child; Time Is a Healer; Easy Street Dream; Penny to My Name.
Home Town/city and country: New York, NY
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 04:44 AM
Eva is said to have been shy and modest. But there is no good reason for us to be modest about her talents and achievements. Eva Cassidy is simply the best singer of "popular" material ever. Ella Fitzgerald? Eva had a better voice and feel for the songs. Barbra Streisand? Same answer. Frank Sinatra? Close call, but I would give the edge to Eva because of her vocal dexterity and range of material. She did a better version of "Over the Rainbow" than Judy Garland; a better version of "Fields of Gold" than Sting; a better version of "You've Changed" than Billie Holliday; a better version of "Fever" than Peggy Lee; ; a better version of "Time After Time" than Cyndi Lauper; a better version of "Imagine" than John Lennon. Has anyone done a better version of any song on any of Eva's CDs? A more moving version? I can't say for sure, but I suspect the answer is precious few.
Name: lesley farnsworth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird and Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves and Songbird
Home Town/city and country: nottingham,england
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 06:04 AM
Got to hear Eva by chance via a tape cassette that my Mum had.She has a beautiful voice,and sounded such a lovely person.What an absolute shame that she had to be taken away from us all.At least her music lives on.
Name: D. Brown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Over the Rainbow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Everything
Home Town/city and country: Los Angeles
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 07:48 AM
I just love Eva Cassidy's music. Her voice is absolutely amazing. I listen to her sing and savor every note. I wish she had lived longer so that I could hear more of her. I'm a little jealous, because now she's singing in the angels choir.
Name: Kaizen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Everyone
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the water
Home Town/city and country: Alcalá la Real/SPAIN
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 08:04 AM
Hello you lovers of Eva Cassidy music. I've already collected almost all the Eva's song lyrics, but there are a few that I cannot find. I'm Spanish and it´s difficult to follow the songs without the lyrics. I wish someone could send me the lyrics of these six songs: wade in the water easy street dreAM
blues in the night nightbird waly waly How can I keep from singing. Thank you very much.
Name: Jennifer Gibbons
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart, Time After Time, Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Pleasant Hill, CA.
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 08:05 AM
Here's some Billboard news: Songbird #7 on the Pop Catalog Album chart Songbird #24 on Top Internet Albums chart
Name: charles
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: any
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: nyc, ny
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 08:10 AM
I called CD101.9 "cool jazz" station to request Eva's music, the dj who was very nice had not heard of Eva but said she would pass the name along to the program director. I suggest calling your local station and requesting your favorite song by Eva. if Eva's music got more airplay then more people would have the pleasure of hearing her music and would buy more CDs. I suspect the nature of the media industry (few big corporations own most of the stations here) here is the problem with Eva's not being heard of. just takes more effort on our part.
Name: SHIRLEY AMBER
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL OF THEM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: AUTUM LEAVES
Home Town/city and country: PALM COAST FL
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 09:21 AM
WHAT CAN I SAY I AM OVERCOME WITH EMOTION WHEN I HEAR HER VOICE.AS SOON AS I GET INTO MY CAR HER MUSIC IS ON.SHE HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL.MY BROTHER INLAW INTRODUCED ME TO HER MUSIC I HAD NEVER HEARD OF HER BEFORE.I TELL EVERYONE I KNOW ABOUT HER MUSIC. ALL OF HER SONGS ARE MY FAVORITES.I WII GET IMAGINE AS SOON AS IT IS AVAILABLE.MY SON IS A GIFTED GUITARIST STILL WAITING FOR HIS BREAK HE IS 42 IT IS A SHAME HOW TALENTED PEOPLE HAVE SUCH A HARD TIME BEING HEARD.I LOVE MUSIC I DON'T GET THROUGH MY DAY WITHOUT MUSIC.
Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 09:36 AM
I must admit to being disappointed with the new album. IMHO, the "new" versions of YOU'VE CHANGED and FEVER are inferior to the versions on THE OTHER SIDE album, so you have to wonder why they are included here. They would have made fine bonus tracks on future singles but here they just seem to be filler. The same could be said for the Stevie Wonder song. Maybe the reason that Stevie never recorded it is because he doesn't rate it either. Eva seems at a loss as to what to do with the Chris Izzi song, so the jazz noodlings just seem to overwhelm her. DANNY BOY, touted as the "tear jerking goosebumps" number is very nice but rates low on the shiver factor compared to AUTUMN LEAVES, KATHY'S SONG, THE WATER IS WIDE ETC ETC. Granted, IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER is splendid. Along with EARLY MORNING RAIN, it saves the album from absolute mediocrity. And why oh why did they put out the full band version of WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES when the solo version from the LIVE AT PEARL'S TAPE is not only an emotional tour de force, but is easily one of the best things Eva has ever done? I'm not looking to start an Eva backlash here by any means, as I've been a fan for about three years or more and would buy an album of Eva singing the phone directory, but I think releasing an album of only 10 tracks, two previously available, Blix Street have slipped up in quality control and value for money, and would have been better off putting out a new live acoustic set, which at least would have been stylistically consistent. This is, after all, the direction in which Mr and Mrs Cassidy expected their talented daughter to go.
Name: Robin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home Town/city and country: Siegen Germany
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 09:57 AM
We have lost a big woman. But I feel you in your songs. Robin.
Name: Alison Creevy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/Autumn Leaves/Time after Time
Home Town/city and country: Colchester, Essex, England
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 10:44 AM
I first heard 'Fields of Gold' as background music in a famous American teen drama, while a heavy emotional moment was played on our screens. It was about the same time that Eva was just being pioneered by Radio 2. I immediately made the connection and searched everywhere to get as much music and information as I could about this inspiring artist. From that moment on, I would say that I was hooked. I sing and play the guitar and my friends have been blown away when I play my versions. If I could be as half as good as she was, I would be a very happy girly indeed. As I read the messages before me, I feel proud to place my short message here, as I join with those who understand and love the music of Eva. The way in which Eva Cassidy has somehow touched our lives is testament to her voice, her talent and her memory.
Name: Kate
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Can't pick ONE
Home Town/city and country: just north of Toronto, Canada
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 12:32 PM
I was curious about Eva and was very glad to find so much information on this site. Thank you for setting it up and maintaining it. Nice work.
Name: Lynlea
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Each & every one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: right now it's You've Changed
Home Town/city and country: Central Coast - Australia
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 02:06 PM
To all Australians a quick run-down of where you can hear the balance of Chris Biondo's interviews - ABC Canberra - breakfast next week (phone for date) ABC Adelaide - breakfast next week (phone for date) Triple M Brisbane - Mon Sept 2 - 7:45 AM
ABC Perth - Live To Air @ lunchtime Fri Aug 30 ABC Northwest QLD - live to air Sat Aug 31 7:30AM
Interviews with Chris will appear in newspapers and street press nationwide beginning this week (watch the Sunday papers too) and there are interviews just come thru' to appear in Womans Day, New Idea and TV Week scheduled very soon. Thanks to Chris for making the trip and being such a star! Thanks too to Eileen, Laura and everyone else connected with spreading the word and enriching so many lives - to the fans and believers and above all - the biggest star - Eva who lives on in our hearts. Chris took an early morning walk before Monday's Today Show (national breakfast TV show) interview - having just arrived in Sydney the day before. He did the boardwalk around the Rocks, Circular Quay, Opera House and when he looked back across the harbour there was a huge rainbow over the Sydney Harbour Bridge - a very moving experience for him as one could only "imagine"
Name: Lynlea
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Sent: Wed August 28 2002 04:04 PM
Just confirmed is the audio and visual live-stream interview with Chris B at thebasement.com.au which is presented by Doug Mulray - long-time Aust. radio celebrity and can be tapped into by everyone worldwide - local Sydney time is 11:30am Friday Aug 30 and should be full of surprises (?) and they'll quite possibly show footage of Eva live ... tune in and have fun!
Name: Margaret Hewitt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine & Blues Cafe - thats all I've heard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Trick question?
Home Town/city and country: Melbourne Australia
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 04:06 PM
I was introduced to Eva on Monday, its now Thursday and I have to admit to being a little obsessed. I have told my partner that I've fallen in love with a woman and life will never be the same. I have only listened to Imagine and Blues cafe (name?)but am going out at lunch time to buy her collection. ALL my family are getting Eva Cassidy CDs for Christmas and hopefully they will feel the joy,peace and inspiration that engulfs me everytime I hear her sing, which in three days has been heaps. THANK YOU EVA.
Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: anything
Home Town/city and country: DC
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 06:06 PM
With particular reference to Mr. Paul Limbrick's comments (and a few others): This is a purely personal reaction to "Imagine" and some of the feedback it has received: I agree that "Imagine" has some apparent weaknesses in its selections, but I don't think many people realize the difficulties that Blix Records have to deal with in this situation. In reality, only two CDs exist on the planet that were recorded with the primary purpose of featuring Eva Cassidy: "The Other Side" (shared with the great Chuck Brown) and "Live at Blues Alley." "Method Actor" and "No Boundaries" used Eva's voice, but had other purposes behind their creation. With the exception of as-yet-unused tracks from the recorded performance at Blues Alley, everything else is from a variety of sessions, rehearsals, demos, etc. that Chris Biondo provided, or from some amateur taping efforts in a couple of clubs around DC. This situation makes Blix' position a bit difficult. Inconsistencies in levels, tones, background noise, etc. etc. are inevitable. Remember ... we can't go back and do it again. We have what we have and no more. I hope Blix continue to do the best they can. While I find the duplication of titles on more than one album to be surprising, I guess that's why I'm a musician and not a record executive! Nevertheless, go easy on Bill Straw and his folks at Blix ... they are in a very delicate position. Thanks for the huge amount of interest, thoughtful comment and support. Oh ... by the way; my choice for the definitive Eva album is very clear: "Live at Blues Alley," and here are my reasons: 1. It is the ONLY reasonable quality live performance we'll ever have of her. 2. It was motivated by her and Chris; contains tracks chosen by her; reflects her choices of arrangements, solos, etc. (we all contributed, but she had veto power). 3. It is the most comprehensive single example of all her strengths: beautiful ballads with just guitar, jazz/swing, pop/blues (Take Me to The River), and -- as a bonus -- one of her all-time favorite songs recorded in the studio as the last track on the CD. 4. It is an introverted comment (sorry), but "Alley" was the last major recording effort by the lady. I know she had a cold, I know she bitched about some of her singing that night, I know we all played better the first night -- lost due to a technical glitch --and I know some of the studio tracks are "cleaner" ... but that record is all about Eva and her band -- and no-one else. No compromises, no executives, no radio stations dictating choices ... that's the real deal. 5. "Tall Trees in Georgia" still makes me cry. I repeat: the above remarks are my personal thoughts. I do not speak for anyone else in the band. OK ... Cheers and thanks!! Raice Mcleod
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 August 28 2002 09:57 PM
Raice - Wish to express my own thanks (and sure all the real Eva devotees will also) for your thoughts and your insight into the background under which Eva's music was recorded and the difficulties everyone faced. Think we will all have a much clearer understanding of the issues Blix and everyone else have in trying to produce "new" material by Eva. Paul: Dont see any backlash coming from the real Eva fans - your views were expressed eloquently and clearly with great thought - we all have our own views - which this forum allows us to express - the manner in which you did so will I am sure be treated with the respect that it is due from all of us. Perhaps part of the problem was that our expectations were so high - after all Eva is in my view the best female singer ever - thats a personal view - and there is no doubt Eva takes us places within our own hearts & souls that no-one else has ever done before - many people in this Guestbook keep saying so - we all cant be wrong. My own personal view as a fan of Eva is that we should all be thankful for every single recording that Eva ever did - whether it as crackly, of poor quality or not - let's be thankful to Eva, Raice, Lenny, Chris, and all the members of the band for spending time together - I doubt if we ever see the likes of their achievement again. To Raice and Paul - thanks again for your views - its good we live in a democracy where we can air our views in such a constructive manner. Lets just all remember the most important aspect in all of this -THE PRESERVING & PROMOTION OF THE MUSIC OF EVA CASSIDY. Kind regards to all Eva fans.
Name: John Rogers
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Wed August 28 2002 11:34 PM
I am in love with Eva's singing and song interpretation. I have nearly all her CDs - I treat them as I once did the vinyl LPs of the Beatles. I have not been swept away so much as by Eva. I read with keen interest on this site of video of Eva on various programs, of the BBC profile by Terry Wogan and also of the WAMA tape of which there are rare copies. I also wonder why her version of "The Rose" is, as I have read, never to be released. This is an all time favorite of mine and to hear Eva sing it would be the ultimate experience. Anyone with info on where more material of Eva's can be obtained, please post a note or contact me -johnnodouglas@yahoo.com. Cheers, John
Name: Starsky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold .
Home Town/city and country: Holland.
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 02:38 AM
IN ONE WORD INMAGINE ....WOW....I must say thanks to all of you. who makes it possible to enjoin Eva's music.and also her website. Hope we will get more of her in the future. I think I speaking for everyone who visit Eva's guestbook.THANK YOU.
Name: Lynlea
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Home Town/city and country: Sydney - Australia
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 04:23 AM
In particular reference to Paul - it's odd - You've Changed and Fever are my 2 #1 songs on Imagine - Eva's interpretations here are so astounding - they're certainly different to her other versions and sometimes it takes time to adjust - that's what I think Eva did best was adapt - and we're extremely "lucky" that we've got such a great new musical experience in Imagine and may Eva's well never run dry ... and you're absolutely right Paul - It Doesn't Matter Anymore is nothing short of SPLENDID!!!
Name: Tim
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Home Town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 04:48 AM
The Melbourne Herald Sun in their Thurs 29/8/02 entertainment section had a small piece on Eva. Personally, I think it was in bad taste, but maybe I am being to sensative. To quote, as follows "To die for" Eva Cassidy (pictured) follows Elvis Presley, George Harrison and Aaliyah to score posthumous hits this year. Cassidy's first , SONGBIRD, sold steadily here but peaked at only No 48. Now her live/rarities set, IMAGINE, debuts at No 10 with little hype. It enters the UK chart at No 1, where Cassidy became a surprise phenomenon last year. SONGBIRD jumps back to NO 30 in the UK after nearly a million sales on small indie label HOT (best know for Ed Kuepper's catalogue). Cassidy's partner is in town this week to promote IMAGINE." There was no note of who wrote the article and generally, most articles and music revues cater to poppy, rap and dance type. I just feel that the title is very insensative. But, I guess it is publicity and all helps
Name: Richard Thomas
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Blaenafon Gwent UK
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 05:53 AM
Eva No 62 on BILLBOARD TOP 200 Albums!!!
Name: Keith McDonough
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Waretown, NJ, USA
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 07:01 AM
I wanted to say that I am relatively new to the world of Eva Cassidy. I am enormously grateful that I was fortunate enough to find this amazing singer, this wonderful spirit, whose is physically gone, but whose soul lives in all of us. I wish I could have heard her in one of those clubs around DC, so that I coould have shook her hand, and told her that she was leaving something behind, something that matters a great deal. That her talent was much more than she thought it was, that people felt that thier lives were better for having heard her, because when we listen to her music, there is more than just that voice. Somehow we are hearing her as well, the artist and the poet too. Bless you Eva. Keith
Name: Michael Weiss
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Bedford Corners,NY, USA
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 08:06 AM
It 's as if God sent an angel to us, if only for a little while. Where else can talent like Eva's come from. Her voice stopped my 15 year old daughter in her tracks. Suddenly, the Britney Spears were placed in their rightful place.
Name: Tobi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: When It's Too Late
Home Town/city and country: Germany
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 09:52 AM
Hi! Im Tobi from germany! I have a huge question! do you have some karaoke or midifiles from Eva Cassidy? its very importent and I need them! PLEASE answer me! THANKS TOBI
Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a wonderful world
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 10:03 AM
Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow / Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Glasgow, Scotland
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 10:13 AM
Have just received my copy of "Imagine" in the post today. It has already found a home in my CD player ! I purchased Songbird a few months ago, after hearing a haunting version of "Over The Rainbow" on the radio, and after a few plays became hooked by the wonderful voice of Eva. I then discovered that she had passed away several years ago. If only she was alive today to realise how popular her music is. I find that depending on my mood my favourite Eva song changes from day to day. I only discovered this website a few days ago and am amazed at how Eva's music has reached so many people in so many different countries all over the world without any of the so called hype that pop stars use nowadays. Congratulations on a fine web site ! I now have its address programmed into my favourites. I have just discovered that a book on Eva is out soon and hope to buy it soon to find out all about the woman behind the wonderful voice.
Name: PJ
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, I Know You by Heart, Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Newark,DE
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 12:10 PM
When I first discovered this site it seemed to be commentaries from mostly European fans. I am thrilled to see that finally the U.S. has caught on. My dream is to turn on my local station and hear our angels voice along with all the other musicians that we listen to on a daily basis. I will never tire of Eva's voice and still continually think of her every day.
Name: Joan (Aries)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 02:14 PM
This is an extract from my Aries House of Greeting Cards - August 29 Newsletter Hello Everybody, I have just uploaded a new "Life's A Cabaret Music Range" featuring an exciting voice that I first heard as the backing music for Michelle Kwan, known for her artistry and grace, who skated to the poignant "Fields Of Gold" at the showcase of champions at the Olympics in Salt Lake City following the figure skating competition. At the time I didn't know who the singer was, but have since researched and obtained other wonderful renditions of songs performed by this magical performer Eva Cassidy. I have now learnt a lot about this young woman but it saddened me to learn that she died of malignant melanoma in November 1996 at the age of 33. She was born in Bowie, Marylands, Washington DC. Like many unique performers she was still relatively unknown to the international commerical world at the time of her death, but along with her rereleased CD albums, a new CD "Imagine" has just been released August, 2002 and has already topped the charts in England. Listening to her sing, takes me back to my days of sitting with friends in the quiteness of Coffee houses in Sydney listening to talented young folk performers accompanying themselves on acoustic guitars etc. http://www.angelfire.com/music4/cabaret/index.html - Life's A Cabaret Range featuring Eva Cassidy FOR AOL USERS CLICK HERE FOR Life's A Cabaret Range featuring Eva Cassidy
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 03:53 PM
The Today Show on NBC promises to do a special on Eva Cassidy tomorrow morning for about 4 minutes(I think). I'll try to watch it but if I can't catch it PLEASE SOMEONE tell us what they say about Eva! Thanks Laura, for posting this on the What's New Page since it has changed to this date!
Name: Max
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home Town/city and country: New York
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 04:29 PM
Sorry to say this but I must agree with Paul. If this is really what's left, perhaps it's time to stop with further releases. I was really waiting to hear the song "Imagine", hoping for another "Fields Of Gold", but it wasn't close to the same level. I know that many will disagree with me but Imagine just doesn't do it for me. I guess it's back to Eva By Heart.
Name: Amy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: New Hampshire, U.S.A.
Sent: Thu August 29 2002 05:56 PM
Did Eva really sing "The Rose"? Is it true that it will never be released? I cannot think of anything I would love to hear more than Eva Singing that lovely song.
Name: Keith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Newark, England
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 12:01 AM
I really do not know what to say, I heard "Over the Rainbow" about three or four months ago, and I thought it was the most moving performance of the song that I had ever heard. I now have most of the songs that Eva has sang, it is a shame that I will never have the chance to see her live. Bless you Eva a voice like yours will probably never be forgotten.
Name: Josie Byrnes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home Town/city and country: Clemton Park, Sydney, Australia
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 12:04 AM
Saw an article about Eva on TV this week, was instantly intrigued. Went out and bought Time after Time. Absolutely love it and am an instant fan. Am thinking of going and buying as many other albums as possible. Why did I not know about her before this? Can't believe she's gone so young - born the same year as me. Her voice will live on ......
Name: Val
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home Town/city and country: Central Coast,NSW Australia
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 12:34 AM
Beautiful music we will never tire of.
Name: paul devenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know u by heart
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 04:35 AM
Name: Jean Garside
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: oh what a wonderful world
Home Town/city and country: manchester england
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 04:59 AM
I am so glad I found this site. I have never in my life been so moved by a singer so much in my life. I have been a fan for nearly a year now and still I go cold when I hear her. when they show some video footage on the TV it always upsets me to think that God could waste such a wonderful talent and I think that it was such a loss, however as I am too a singer I think that this is the most touching way to which her music lives on. Love you Eva
Name: Daniel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold cover
Home Town/city and country: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 05:46 AM
I was unfortunate not to discover Eva Cassidy when she was alive, butam glad I have now. She is an amazing artist with probably the most amazing voice ever recorded, true talent like that hardly exists in music today, and we were truly robbed of an amazing artist. We can all take comfort in the knowledge that we are keeping her music, and legend alive.
Name: LJB
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: USA
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 06:13 AM
Dear friends in Great Britain. Thank you for awaking the world to this remarkable singer. I listen to her everyday and have for 2 years. In her biography, Songbird, her parents thank you. I join them. Laura J
Name: Julie
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Home Town/city and country: Scotland
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 10:31 AM
I have always hated the song Danny Boy. It has been 'murdered' in pubs and clubs all over the world. Listening to Eva singing it has enabled me to hear it properly and appreciate her interpretation of the most beautiful poignant lyrics. It will now be one of my favourites.
Name: Sean
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Cleckheaton England
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 12:01 PM
A friend asked me to learn to play a song from her album 'Songbird', it was 'Over The Rainbow', it gently squeezed my heart,her voice was the sweetest and purest i'd ever heard. Fell in love with her face, I wish she was still here. An Angel on earth and in heaven. God bless you Eva xxx
Name: Mark Fraser
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy and many others
Home Town/city and country: Scotland
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 12:33 PM
Danny Boy is the most beautiful and (almost unbearably) moving voice-and-guitar recording I have ever heard. Easily worth the price of a CD on its own. It Doesn't Matter Anymore is also an unexpected delight with Eva making a good song into something special. I wonder what Paul Anka makes of it?
Name: MitchellMcCreath`
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: StMarys,NSW, Australia
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 06:45 PM
What a voice. just discovered her Eva about 3 months ago (Vi Internet) Eva's voice stirs something in me......
Name: Colin Verstrepen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: They are all magical!
Home Town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 07:48 PM
Is it even possible for some of these award ceremonies to recognize Eva or does all music have to be manufactured these days? It goes to show you that most people's tastes are in their mouth. I recently seen a profile of Eva on Nightline and they interviewed individuals who had worked with her. They mentioned that Eva had turned down record deals because they only wanted her to sing POP music to make a quick buck but she wanted to do her thing. What a shame. When I hear her sing I have to stop whatever I'm doing, It's like I have to absorb that incredible voice; it just takes me away and gives me a sense of tranquility. I'll never understand why such a great talent had to leave us. I just don't understand. Whoever played music with Eva, should never forget such a wonderful opportunity because that is what it was. I hope that one day the entire world invites her beautiful voice into their hearts because it will change their lives. A voice beyond incredible!
Name: Rich Polk
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a Healer
Home Town/city and country: Crystal Lake, Il. USA
Sent: Fri August 30 2002 11:32 PM
Heard her singing in a movie "Joe Somebody", had to find her album. Wife heard the song "Songbird", then went out and brought all her CDs she could find (4). What a voice! Went on the internet to find out more about her, only to find out she was taken away from us. I guess GOD loved her voice too and had to call her back to sing in his Choir.
Name: alison
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: how could you possibly pick one ?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: as before
Home Town/city and country: isle of raasay scotland
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 03:59 AM
I am speechless and believe me it takes alot !
Name: Rick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Penny to my Name
Home Town/city and country: Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 07:09 AM
R.I.P., Eva
Name: Sonya
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Life from Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Bolton Lancs England
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 08:15 AM
When I listened to Fields of Gold I was literally moved to tears. She was blessed with the most remarkable voice and I feel blessed having heard her.
Name: Harry. S.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tennessee waltz.
Home Town/city and country: Nottingham. U.K.
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 09:31 AM
Regarding the negative comments concerning the "Imagine" album, it is worth every £/$/euro or whichever currency you choose, just for the Tennessee waltz track alone, not to mention fever, danny boy etc: If anyone out there is not happy with their copy, send them to me, I know of many, many, people who would be only to happy to receive them. Harry.S.
Name: Mark Parry
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Home Town/city and country: United Kingdom
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 09:31 AM
A 'soundalike' of Eva Cassidy just won the junior version of this week's 'Stars in their Eyes' national TV programme. I believe the singer was only about 14 years old and her name was Charlotte Gefin (spelling?) from Cannock with a pleasant Midlands accent. She did more than a fair job and bravely chose to sing 'Over the Rainbow'. Another sad reminder of what might have been.
Name: steve downey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: essex england
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 09:42 AM
just got a copy of the Imagine album and it is as good as I expected it to be if not better Eva has the most amazing voice it is such a shame she is no longer with us god bless her steve
Name: Jewels Shellberg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Tall trees of Georgia
Home Town/city and country: Chandler. AZ USA
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 04:46 PM
Absolutely the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: tall trees in georgia
Home Town/city and country: Gold Coast Queensland Australia
Sent: Sat August 31 2002 07:58 PM
I am a huge fan of Eva's, I have all of her CDs & am addicted to her music. A musician friend of mine introduced me to her music, her voice was so sweet & I never tire of listening to her music.
Name: Giselle de Jaeghere
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All her music
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All her songs
Home Town/city and country: Eeklo, Belgium
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 02:19 AM
I saw a TV reportage of Eva Cassidy and fell in love with her music from the first time I heard it. Her music is so relaxing. You can listen to it over and over and never get bored. When the CD is finish you just start listening to it again. I will definately buy her latest. Her soul will live in us forever and in many years to come.
Name: Dan Zarrella
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Whole Album
Home Town/city and country: Waterbury, CT USA
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 03:50 AM
EVA'S MUSIC HAS MADE MY SPIRIT STRONGER, MY FAITH RICHER, AND MY LIFE BETTER. I WILL FOREVER KEEP HER IN MY HEART. THANK YOU, EVA
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues In The Night (currently)
Home Town/city and country: Laurel, Md.
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 04:15 AM
For anyone who hasn't yet bought Imagine, or if you want to buy multiple copies to give as gifts, Best Buy is featuring Imagine for $11.99 this week. Plus, they are offering an "instant" $2 off if you buy Imagine plus any other Eva CD. I'd also like to add my two cents to what seems to be shaping up as a debate about whether or not Imagine is any good. In my opinion it is not as good as the earlier albums, but then I don't think any of her posthumous CDs can compare to The Other Side and Eva By Heart. (And yes, I know EBH was released after she died, but she was working on it while she was alive). Since OTR became so popular it seems to me that we are mainly seeing her folkie side and she is, indeed, in danger of being forced to sing ONLY "that pop crap" she didn't want to be pigeonholed into. I don't know if that's because it's the only stuff she left behind or if it's because that's what Hot thinks we want to hear. I can only hope it's the former. Having said all that, I think Imagine is a wonderful album, as far as it goes, and I would recommend it to anyone who isn't already familiar with Eva's music. Anyone who could make me actually enjoy listening to Danny Boy (the musical equivalent to the movie Steel Magnolias) MUST be doing something right!!!
Name: Michelle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine/Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Beech Bluff, Tennessee
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 05:26 AM
I recently ordered my Eva Cassidy "Imagine" CD from Amazon in the U.K. because it has been so hard to find her stuff over here at times. I recently called in to a radio station and told people if you haven't heard this voice, you have to buy it decide for yourself. Well, I received my CD last week and love it and lo' and behold, I walk into the local bookstore in Jackson, TN and they have it featured on their listen and sample CD section-----selling like hotcakes they said! I am so proud for Eva and her family and band! I bought 2 more from the bookstore as a gift for a friend and my mom and commended them for carrying it and featuring it! One listen in those headphones and you are hooked! My three year old daughter sings "Do Lord" and "Tall Trees in Georgia"-she absolutely loves her too! Thanks for reaching down from heaven and touching our souls again! "Remember that someday, when you take an inventory of the things most precious to you, that none of them will have been purchased with money......"-----spend time with friends and family, for you do not know when it could all disappear...I think Eva lived her life to the fullest and filled her short life with as much of what she enjoyed as she could. That is how we all should live, as if any day could be our last...is the life you are living today authentic and how you want to be remembered? Think about it! Peace, Michelle
Name: Lucek
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know You by heart
Home Town/city and country: Chojna, Poland
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 10:31 AM
Eva, thank You for Your heart that could sing so wonderfull...
Name: Ray
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Harlow/Essex
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 11:40 AM
to anyone thinking of purchasing an Eva Cassidy album I would like to tell you that youre not just buying music but also the voice of an angel which will sooth you through the toughest of moments. To the family of Eva Cassidy thank you for keeping her spirit alive.
Name: Loe van Haarlem
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Hilperton UK
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 11:55 AM
I assume that we are nearing the end of what can be released, as far as recorded material is concerned from Eva. If there has to be a last album, then let it be Pearls. I have heard the two CDs from which one good one could be cut. Certainly here in the UK, (still one of the biggest Eva Markets) something of a mystique has build around Eva. people like Raice and Blix probably dont understand that, cause they look at Eva CDs differently. Here we are only interested in Eva and her guitar. NOT a perfect CD just her voice and her guitar. Why this focus ? Itis the personal things which often seem to create the most reaction. The first video was the most requested on BBC2. Why ? was it for the music ? Certainly had much to do with it. however it was mostly that people could SEE her. SEE this remarkable woman sing. The emotional reaction connecting this woman they can see on TV with her story, that is what caused the great reaction. It was moving and touching, considering the rest of the 'story'. This is why Pearls would do well, certainly here in the UK. Firstly it has a focus on what people like: her voice and guitar. Not the band. Lets not forget that Eva's own choice towards the end had been, to go it alone. Eva always was a solo artist with a backing band. She decided to go it alone in the end. Pearls, although recorded a while before the end, is a wonderful example of what the world would have enjoyed, had she lived. I repeat again what professional people like Terry Wogan say about Eva; what makes her special is that she could do what she did anywhere, and it would sound the same. Another reason why you should all have the opportunity to hear the Pearls recordings: EVA SPEAKS, interacts, is human. This aspect people normally get and expect from an artist. However, Eva is no more, so no chat, no interviews, no human interaction. However on Pearl's she knits it all together. She jokes, she is human. It will have the same effect on CD as the video on TV. I think there is enough there to make one good CD. The whole thing would be different, special, have some great music on it and it WOULD sell. Maybe not in the quantities a record company wants (although that remains to be seen) but it would make a profit and they will have to be satisfied with that. THIS would be EVA's CD. If you see what I mean. This one would be for her. Just her and her music, going around the world. The one thing she always wanted. I think she is owed this, and it WOULD do well. It WOULD make a return. For once the record company has to stop thinking of Eva as another artist but think of her as a person who had dreams and ambitions. While dead, she has made a great deal of money for many people. Maybe time to do something for her.. Blix is in a position to make one of Eva's ambitions come true. To go around the world with her music. Her and her guitar. Sure Pearls is not perfect, but it is all there is, and still magic. Raice says that Live At Blues alley is the only reasonable quality live performance there is of Eva. He is wrong. There are two Pearls tracks on Imagine. They cleaned up nicely. also, we probably have different opinions what 'quality' means in a live performance. Listening to Pearls, is like listening to a personal intimate concert by Eva. I call that quality. "
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Sent: Sun September 01 2002 12:17 PM
Yes I agree Loe, "Pearls" should be released, it is great. Eva's "Imagine" on "Pearls" is superior to the one on "Imagine"
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Sent: Sun September 01 2002 12:39 PM
I HAVE JUST HEARD EVA FOR THE FIRST TIME... I AM COMPLETELY SPEECHELESS...
Name: Sigurdur Runarsson
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Reykjavík Iceland
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 01:03 PM
Greetings from Iceland. Few days ago I heard this amazing cover of Over the rainbow and was told of the singer Eva Cassidy. Came to this website to find out more about her music. One of her albums, Songbird I think, is next weeks album of the week on an Icelandic radio station. She will soon be well known here I guess.
Name: Ruby
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home Town/city and country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 01:25 PM
Re the debate on the merits of various Eva CDs: any recordings by Eva are better than no recordings by Eva.
Name: Nat Seddon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Impossible
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a wonderful world
Home Town/city and country: Southport
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 02:31 PM
I have read the Times article and there is nothing written that we don't already know , unfortunately as journalists often do they have elaborated on a "dark side of a reclusive and unhappy artist " , they state that fewer than 5,000 people ever saw Eva sing live , and that she died penniless , not helped by the Americain system of paying for your health care ( No national health ) , Apparently we have bought 2 million records this side of the pond , Why the Hollywood Film-makers want to treat the story as "Harsh" " Junk food addict & abused by Lovers & Tormented by depression is baffling .It also mentions that Songbird was one of the most Pirated albums ever in the far east . Hopefully someday Hollywood could make a movie about Eva but I think the best place to look for the script would be here on Laura's site . Best Regards Nat
Name: emu
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Haven't heard them all yet
Home Town/city and country: NSW Australia
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 06:45 PM
Oh my, Oh my Oh my Absloutely stunning, an angel come to sing to us for just a little while. May her music live on through the generations.
Name: David Bulpin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: Ashford,Kent. UK
Sent: Sun September 01 2002 08:42 PM
I found her CDs in a rented flat in the South of France.I enjoy them so much I will be buying them for my own collection. She was brilliant! GOD BLESS
Name: Andrew
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Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR/Fields of Gold/Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 02:30 AM
Just saw the 'Today Show' interview w/Eva's parents. It was very good, good footage of Eva & very heartwarming. I'm so glad it was finally on, this should generate more USA attention & rightly so. Thanks for the update on the WHAT'S NEW page, Laura.
Name: Gary Kirrage
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: East Grinstead. England
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 03:18 AM
Having just obtained the new Imagine album, It once again fills you with the delight of her voice, and the sadness of what has been lost. Thank God for the recordings we have , and thank God for Hugh & Barbera Cassidy for bringing Eva into our lives
Name: Fred
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time Is A Healer
Home Town/city and country: Magnolia, NJ
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 03:27 AM
The piece scheduled for the "Today Show" did run this morning. A nice tribute featuring video clips, photos, interviews with both her parents, and spotlighting the new CD. I learned of Eva's music through my parents, who saw a public TV special on her (does anyone know if this is available on VHS?) and then bought the "Songbird" CD. After listening to that at their house, I proceeded to purchase Eva's entire body of work. It is a tragedy that the most talented artist of the last decade (in my opinion) is no longer with us. Thank you for a wonderful website. I check in with it often to catch up, and you do a fine job of keeping the legion of Eva's fans updated.
Name: Todd
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anything w/ her singing
Home Town/city and country: Ft. Myers, FL,USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 04:11 AM
As a self appointed promoter of Eva and her recordings, I encourage everyone to listen to her music. The responses I have received range from, "absolutely beautiful" to "I cried when I listened". Yet, my pleasure is not that they enjoyed the music, but that someone else had the opportunity to experience Eva's sound and soul. Noone should be denied that beauty.
Name: Todd
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anything w/ her singing
Home Town/city and country: Ft. Myers, FL,USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 04:12 AM
As a self appointed promoter of Eva and her recordings, I encourage everyone to listen to her music. The responses I have received range from, "absolutely beautiful" to "I cried when I listened". Yet, my pleasure is not that they enjoyed the music, but that someone else had the opportunity to experience Eva's sound and soul. Noone should be denied that beauty.
Name: Jack V. Uhern
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Palm Desert Ca.
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 05:55 AM
Our thoughts are with Eva. I only learned of this talent through listening to the "Today Show" this morning. Somewhere over the Rainbow happens to be my favorite song. "God Bless"
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Depends on the day
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Depends on the day
Home Town/city and country: Conway AR
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 06:00 AM
The Today Show put Eva back on top at Amazon.com. As of 11:00am CST, Imagine is #1, Songbird #3, Time Ater Time #8, Live at Blues Alley #9 and Eva by Heart #23. It should be interesting to see how word spreads this week. As always, many thanks to Laura for keeping us all informed and giving us a place to meet other fans.
Name: Ash
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Gloucester England
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 07:03 AM
I only heard about Eva Cassidy about 4 months ago and I haven't heard a better voice since. I think its great that someone made a site dedicated to her.
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: penny to my name
Home Town/city and country: Penkridge/England
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 07:18 AM
As a music buyer of the seventies i`d like to thank Eva. As I have recently been listening to Eva`s music my mind travelled back to my collection of John Denver vynal gathering dust. Listening to John again, I realize it is no wonder Eva`s music touches that chord deep inside.Thank you Eva.Both are greatly missed.Check out My old man on rymes and reasons.and I bet they would have souded great togeather
Name: Jo Erickson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Las Vegas, NV
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 08:13 AM
Could you please give me the date the Eva crossed over?
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: penny to my name
Home Town/city and country: penkridge england
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 08:36 AM
to Jo Erickson 2/11/1996
Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: "Alley"
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: anything
Home Town/city and country: DC
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 09:07 AM
This discussion about the relative merits of different albums is getting interesting. I note the astute comments from Loe van Haarlem, and those remarks are among the several that prompt me to write again. First: I am in no way offended or concerned about thoughtful negative comments. Contrary to some impressions, everything Eva -- or the band -- did was not perfect! (Far from it sometimes.) Thus, I find Mr. van Haarlem's remarks worthy of attention and respect. I must take minor issue with him on two points however: 1. He describes my opinion that "Blues Alley" is the best live recording as 'wrong.' I actually took care to state in my remarks that the opinion was just that ... my opinion. Therefore, it cannot be 'wrong.' I respect the fact that he disagrees. 2. He states that Eva moved towards the solo format towards the end of her career. This is misleading -- unintentional, I'm sure -- because the reality is that Eva had always performed in a variety of musical formats. Alone, with one or two others, with the whole band ... whatever. These decisions were sometimes her choice, sometimes the requirements of a venue, sometimes the result of another musician not being available on a given date. The band was always aware of Eva's charm as a soloist. From my first gigs with her, we featured a couple of tunes with her alone, or perhaps with a little support from Keith on second guitar. We actually originally rehearsed "Over the Rainbow" with the full band, but I opted not to play as I felt that the utter simplicity of the sound was preferable. Chris agreed, so bass was out, thus the arrangement you now hear. I understand why some of Eva's fans want anything there is by her ... no matter the quality. In fact, I assure you that those of us who knew her well and worked with her are pleased that these kind folks are giving her her due. I hope you can understand that we remember hearing her discuss what she liked and didn't like ... and why. She was enough of a realist to understand that she could not be absolutely satisfied with every song she performed (she was not totally oblivious to the expectations of her audience), but we still try to meet her expectations. On another topic, I haven't read the Times article yet, but a few friends have given me the gist of it ... frankly, it sounds laughable. Whoever wrote it obviously had no concerns about checking sources and it is apparently a typical pot-boiler item written to appeal to the tabloid mentality. We're going to get a lot of this in the future. There's always unscrupulous people out there who will write/say anything to get noticed .. the truth be damned. I say; don't worry about them. The facts are the facts and the trash will fall by the wayside. Thanks for the interesting and thoughtful debate ... keep it going! Best wishes, Raice
Name: Susan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Maine
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 09:54 AM
I remember watching Michelle Kwan skate at the Olympics to this beautiful song, Fields of Gold. I thought, "WHO is SINGING that?" It has always stuck with me since then, and wouldn't you know, this very day I saw a segment on the Today Show about Eva. I saw Michelle skating in it and heard a quick bleep of the song and said, "There she is! Who is she?!". I went to the nearest record store, convinced I would not be able to find anything on her. So I asked the clerk, "You don't have anything by Eva Cassidy, do you." More statement than question. His answer, "Oh yes, I have two of Songbird left, but I don't have her new one yet." This kid was ON THE BALL! So I grabbed Songbird and the first thing I did when I got home was pop it in and listen to Fields of Gold. She has the voice of an angel, and her work is meant to be heard. I just LOVE that she learned to play guitar by listening to other artists and playing in her room. I typed her name into the search engine of my comptuer, and here I am, thankful to learn more about her and the gift she possessed. Sincerely, Susan
Name: Meri West
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all for different reasons
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: depends entirely on my mood
Home Town/city and country: Anacortes, WA, USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 11:50 AM
What a gift she left behind for us. Thanks to all of you who have worked to promote her music even tho.... The failure of the music industry to latch onto her when they had the chance makes me wonder just how much we all have missed over the years...not to mention why they think we need to have music packaged in tidy little bundles tunes that sound the same from track to track. Bravo Eva. And bravo those of you who saw the difference.
Name: Richard Spock
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Jacksonville Florida USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 11:52 AM
I can't see her I am blind. I have never heard a voice as her's. Just makes you foreget any and all troubles
Name: mark
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: manchester, england
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 01:07 PM
I once sang Songbird in a stairwell because the acoustic was phenomonal. my audience consisted of one young student nurse and she liked my rendition so much she offered to make me breakfast next day! eva's rendition always takes me back to that happy day when I was young and so much in love......
Name: Todd Hall
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Boise, Idaho
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 01:15 PM
I just heard about Eva this morning. What a blessing we were given. Annoited by God. T
Name: emu
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Sent: Mon September 02 2002 01:29 PM
Am trying to access music for Songbird the album, all listed sites were "unavailable" Particularly looking for Wade in the Water sheet music Can anyone help??
Name: Jennifer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them!!!
Home Town/city and country: Aberdeen, Scotland
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 01:55 PM
I once sang an Eva Cassidy song (Wayfaring Stranger) for a friend at her birthday party. When I saw her again she told me that someone mentioned that I sounded exactly like Eva. I was very much honoured by this because she is my creative inspiration. When I write lyrics and paint I always listen to Eva because her erratic changes in mood and tone always satisfy one emotion or another. I have yet to meet another singer who can convey so much emotion in ten seconds of singing and a lifetime of situations in one song. Her presense, although maybe phyiscally missing, her soul survives in all her songs. And although we have never met her, we sort of meet her when we listen to her. Thank you Eva for being born and bringing us such talent in your life no matter how short it was.
Name: Nick Ashton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Every Single One..
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Fort Myers, Florida
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 02:11 PM
A voice that inspires and what impresses me most is the music I never heard, the chance to hear that music she never got to record. Talent extraordinaire
Name: Rich Nelson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wade in the water (currently, no pun)
Home Town/city and country: annapolis, md usa
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 02:34 PM
I will never forget Eva's incredible humble nature....you'd tell her how fantastic she was and she'd look down at her feet and fidget a bit, and kinda convey this "nah....." thing that was almost comical. Thoughts of her every day and what an angel she was (and surely is).
Name: John Ehrhart
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Home Town/city and country: University Place, Wa.
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 03:18 PM
Really enjoyed Paul Limbricks and Raice M.'s views in here. Great print - - Thanks, guys. J.
Name: john
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Sent: Mon September 02 2002 03:24 PM
And Loe Van Haarlems's note, also
Name: Erin Lassley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I like them all.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Beatrice, NE
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 03:57 PM
I just heard of Eva Cassidy on the Today show this morning (Sept. 1, 2002). I was mesmerized by the voice. I've since found some real audio clips and listened to them and I'm really impressed. I'm saddened to hear that Eva succumbed to the ravages of cancer. At the same time I enjoy listening to her music, I'm ultimately disgusted that nobody picked up on her wonderful singing ability so that she could enjoy the fruits of her labor while she was still alive. How nobody could have appreciated this woman's wonderful talent enough to give her a record deal is way beyond me. I'm upset too that I never knew she existed until this morning. How many more artists are there like Eva floating around out there? Every good musician deserves to have their music published regardless of whether it's "mainstream" or not. Just look at the success of the "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack? Radio stations hated it, the public loved(s) it! Anyway, I'm thoroughly grateful that I've had the chance to listen to Eva's music and get to know her through the various websites floating around out there. It's sure sad that she passed away - such a beautiful, lovely, young lady, with a humble heart and loving spirit - I would have liked to heard her perform live... Erin in Nebraska
Name: BobB
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: That one of eight which I am playing at the moment
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow and now Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Montgomery Texas
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 04:16 PM
Eva Cassidy's music is for us; the souls that enjoy great music. It is not intended to make those would-be music critics happy. They are only excited when a song has drums so loud that you can't hear the noisy off key guitars or visa versa. They also get excited when some strange singer that has never hit a valid note in their lifetime screams thru his/her whole rendition of some equally strange song. Eva's songs are for us and we should never get concerned that others find some little fault with them. We know that Eva would have them all perfect today if she had the chance. As for me, I want to thank Raice, Cris, Keith, Lenny, Dan and the Others for understanding what a once in a lifetime opportunity it was to be able to put their musical asperations on hold while they accompanied our Angel. Dan was the lucky one to be able to hear her sing every day. Thanks also to Chuck Brown for his help in her early recordings. My special thanks go to Cris who realized that this voice had to be recorded and saved for posterity and for his help in molding her into such a great singer. The real thanks go to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy who brought Eva into the world, gave her their talents and have saved her music for us. Thank you Laura for giving us this space to comment.
Name: Carole
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them, can't choose!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Wandered By a Brookside/Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Nevada City CA, USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 04:41 PM
I've liked lots of singers but until I heard Eva I never had one I was passionate about. I discovered Eva's music quite by accident about 6 months ago before I knew her story, and when I found out she was gone I instantly felt such a huge and tragic sense of loss for all the beautiful songs we can never hear. Every song she left us is a precious gem, and I love them all, every single one. Her voice was truly a special gift from God, there is simply no other way to put it. And it was not just her voice, but the deep emotion that she put into her songs that is unmatched by any other singer ever. She sings all her songs as they were meant to be sung, and each one is an experience. No one has ever better sung "Over the Rainbow, or Fields of Gold, or Danny Boy, or so many of the others. She is unmatchable. After I first heard Songbird, I went out and bought all her albums, and I continue to give them to everyone I know. Everyone who hears her reacts as I did, and I find it sad that still not everyone knows of her. That will change with time, of that I'm certain. I imagine Eva is up there watching all this fuss with great amazement and amusement. I do think she would be quite pleased with the deep joy she brings those of us who love her music so much.
Name: Tom West, Sr.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home Town/city and country: Anacortes, WA, USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 04:51 PM
I came home from "Labor" today, my wife told me to take my beer, sit down and don't speak. And turned on Eva! I'm less choked up now, have just listened to a ton of songs that have each blown me away, read several articles that left me devasted for what we have lost and have been reminded of a voice teacher that once told me to sing from the "groin" for expression. NOW, I understand what she meant. Here in Eva's music is the definition of emotional expression, and it must surely have been sung from the groin.
Name: Priscilla Ryals
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a Healer
Home Town/city and country: Jersey City, NJ, USA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 05:29 PM
SAY AMEN SOMEBODY... Eva's music is truly a blessing from above. Shehas left us with such a tremendous gift.
Name: Mara's Mom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: West Hills, CA
Sent: Mon September 02 2002 06:31 PM
Like many, heard Eva for the first time this morning on the Today Show. She stilled my heart, calmed my soul, and yet buoyed my spirit. I thank God for sharing one of his angels with us for the brief time she was on earth.
Name: Joan
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Home Town/city and country: Branford Ct USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 01:18 AM
I heard Eva on the today show, 9/2/02. I was completly taken by her beautiful voice. So much so that I went to a website an purchased one of her albums. I guess God needed another Angel, because that is how she sounds
Name: Steve P
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: N/A
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Madrid, Spain
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 04:24 AM
Hi, I first heard Eva Cassidy's haunting version of Fields of Gold about a year ago (on Radio Caroline believe it or not). Since then I have been able to listen to the Live at Blues Alley album in its entirety thanks to a radio programme here in Spain. Today they played Eva's version of (well I wont say by whom) "Who knows where the time goes." Eva has an angelic voice and that fingerpicking guitar work! What a pity she isn't around in 2002..
Name: Innaha
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge over troubled water
Home Town/city and country: Seoul, South Korea
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 05:35 AM
When I droved my car at raining day, I heard the "Bridge over troubled water by singing Eva from my car stereo. It was really fanstic and I was shocked by forceful her voice. First time I have no idea the singer and I wonder who she is. During few days I'm trying to figure out who she is and fianlly I found out. That's why I visited this web site. These days I always listen her song then Eva makes me comfortable and very happy ever than before. Thank you so much. We all miss you forever...^^*
Name: Sam Musca
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Every one of them
Home Town/city and country: Perth Western Australia
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 05:57 AM
I've been a guitar player for 36 years and I have never been moved more than when I recently heard Eva for the first time in my life. I heard Danny Boy on the radio whilst I was driving my car, I lost my brother in law to bone cancer 7 months ago and I had to stop and cry all over again. How I wish I could have been in the audience to watch and hear Eva Sing. I cannot get her voice out of my head, I wish I knew of her when she first started to sing. My heartfelt sympathy goes to all her family and her friends.
Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Schoondijke / The Netherlands
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 06:36 AM
She makes me crying with the most beautifull voice I ever heard.
Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees, Rainbow, etc., etc.
Home Town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 07:32 AM
I have always loved female artists and would often ask people in stores to recommend someone new. A year or so ago, I did just that and someone handed me a copy of Songbird. Since then, I have not been shy to tell friends that when I played that album for the first time, I had tears in my eyes. It was the kind of emotional experience that's difficult to explain, but I was happy to make its acquaintance again last week when I played Imagine. To say that Eva's performance of Danny Boy is moving is to make an unthinkable understatement. I envy the people who have yet to discover the magic that is Eva Cassidy; what a thrill they have in store. I personally hope that whatever other live material that's out there will ultimately be released. That's why I love Blues Alley so much. She is there, and we can imagine ourselves in the room with her, listening to the tinkling of ice in the glasses, hearing her talk to us and laughing, knowing that we are sharing some special moments indeed, and never wanting the show to end.
Name: Carol
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed/Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Pittsburgh. Pa
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 07:47 AM
In the summer of 2001, I had the t.v on to listen to the 11 p.m. news while I was putting a desk together on the other side of the room. I couldn't see the screen from where I was. When the news ended, Nightline came on with a report about Eva. When I heard her beautiful voice, I had to stop what I was doing and sit down and listen. With tears rolling down my cheeks, I felt emotions no other singer had ever evoked in me. She still makes me cry and I wonder what might have been if she had lived. So many songs she might have put her personal stamp on. We will never know, but I am so grateful for her and know that she will be with us forever. When I meet someone who is also a fan, we have instant rapport, because they "get it".
Name: Cari
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Home Town/city and country: Seattle, WA/ USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 08:16 AM
I am new to Eva. Could not sleep one night, had TV on, heard this beautiful voice on "Nightline". Knew that was not Ted Koppel. Perked right up. Her voice reached right into my heart. Her voice was so powerfully moving. It has been several weeks now and still with me, so I guess I need to find out more. Just wanted to share this feeling. My favorite female vocalist has been Sarah Vaughn, now Eva's voice has moved me in that way. So much power and emotion in her voice. I wish I had known her, and hope to through her music and her biography "Songbird." Thank you.
Name: Scott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Greenville, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 08:21 AM
I was watching the Today show(the only morning show) while cooking breakfast. I was blowning away by her voice. I love music, all types and I mean everything from rap to heavy metal. BUT this is by far the best $13 I have ever spent on a CD. I seriously drove 50 miles to the closest Best Buy just for her CDs and bought 4 of them. Thank you for blessin me with her. The only wish I have is that I wish I would have had heard of her years ago. Thank You from the Bottom of my Heart!!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 08:22 AM
The DJ at my son's wedding Sunday, played the "Songbird" track during the dancing after the ceremony. My sister-in-law who I ask Saturday if she knew who Eva Cassidy is said,"who?" then told us after the song was played, "Now THAT must be Eva Cassidy" Everone danced close for this"Songbird" rendition, they knew that was Eva Cassidy!"
Name: Tom Arner (Blood)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: way faring stranger
Home Town/city and country: Bethesda
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 08:48 AM
I mostly remember the night that the benefit was held for her at the Bayou in Washington DC US. She sang and my heart just stopped. After seeing her for so many years playing to nobody it was just crushing that she was singing in her last performance. And more the instant emotion that she, her voice and the night conveyed. That night I left my ride, crying for the most part and walked 1-3 miles from downtown Georgetown north to the DC line and to a club that I frequent. I couldn't bear driving back to Maryland after that.
Name: Susan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Cheshire/England
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 09:46 AM
The first time I heard Eva singing (Fields of Gold) I was near to tears. She really was so special and although I have never met her I feel that we have a great deal in common. I would like to think I would have been one of Eva's friends. My favourite song by Eva is I know you by heart. It is a very personal track for me as it reminds me of my dear sister Sandra whom I lost in 2000. She got Meningitis... She like Eva was just 33 years old. My heart goes out to Eva's family and friends because I know how it feels to lose an angel. God bless you all.
Name: Hilde
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow/Anniversery song/Bridge over troubled water
Home Town/city and country: Norway
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 09:56 AM
I am just amazed by Eva's beautiful voice.It touches my soul,and every time I hear "Over The Rainbow" I get goose skin...She will forever have a place in my heart. Please let the loving memory of Eva Cassidy live on forever.God bless her soul
Name: Loe van Haarlem
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after Time
Home Town/city and country: Hilperton UK
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 10:02 AM
Thanks for your reaction Raice. As to the live performance thing: I reacted to your phrase: 1. It is the ONLY reasonable quality live performance we'll ever have of her. to me this seemed more than an opinion, more like a statement of fact. Hence my comments. As to the 'going solo' bit, I can not further comment. however I do believe that, for a number of reasons, I am right that she wanted to focus on a solo career. which, by the way, would ofcourse be the natural and obvious way for her to go. Sooner or later she would have outgrown the local scene and become international. I found the following comment interesting: 'I understand why some of Eva's fans want anything there is by her ... no matter the quality. In fact, I assure you that those of us who knew her well and worked with her are pleased that these kind folks are giving her her due. I hope you can understand that we remember hearing her discuss what she liked and didn't like ... and why. She was enough of a realist to understand that she could not be absolutely satisfied with every song she performed (she was not totally oblivious to the expectations of her audience), but we still try to meet her expectations.' Are you suggesting that the Pearls recordings wouldnt be good enough ? Blix would certainly meet some of her expectations and indeed aspirations by allowing her to do what was almost her dying wish; to travel the world with her music. The Pearls recordings are unique in Eva's catalogue. They deserve to be out there. They can be cleaned up very well. we know that. Releasing it as her last, possibly double CD, would honour her and retain the integrity, which she deserves. To second guess what Eva's opinion would be seems to me to be not very fruitful. Ever met an artist like Eva NOT very self critical ?
Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Lancaster, PA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 10:18 AM
I just heard Eva for the first time last week. The internet has given me to learn more about this tremendous singer. I look forward to purchasing her Blues Alley alblum
Name: Joan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy/Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Athlone, Ireland.
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 11:29 AM
Best female singer ever born.
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: PA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 11:29 AM
Believe it or not, Ripley: at rollingstone.com you can now vote for the "hot" deceased performer. The choices are Eva Cassidy, Tim Buckley, Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 12:51 PM
Please vote for Eva on the Rolling Stones website as 5 of the top ten CD and Eva as the top artist. go to : http://www.rollingstone.com/top100/
Name: Gina Giachetti
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't choose a favorite - all too good
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Oakland, CA - USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 01:31 PM
I first heard this song when Michelle Kwan skated to it in the Olympic exhibition this past winter and yesterday, while watching the Today Show's feature about Eva, was so happy to finally learn who the woman behind the voice was. Needless to say, I went right out and bought Imagine and Live at Blues Alley and can't stop listening to them. I also can't wait to purchase a CD that has "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on it - as this was the first song that I ever learned to perform (at age nine) in front of an audience - call me sentimental!
Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Minnesota/USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 04:33 PM
As usual, blown away by Imagine, especially Danny Boy. I'm not particularly fond of the song as it's so overdone but when I hear Eva's voice, it's reborn. I also bought Method Actor this weekend and I'm afraid to say, was disappointed. Is it my imagination or does it seem that she wasn't happy with the songs that the band wrote and it shows? I only need one more CD, Eva By Heart and then I have them all.....for now, until more recordings are found, let's hope. "Some cats know and some cats don't." Funny, I always thought I was a dog person. Meow. (if you've read the CD sleeve, you know what I'm talking about)
Name: Molly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: unknown as yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 05:05 PM
I was "introduced" to Eva's music at a friend's funeral a couple of weeks ago when her family played "over the rainbow" during a time for reflection. I couldn't believe that I had never heard of Eva before, and then I was shocked to learn that she had passed away! Last week I purchased "Songbird" and it has barely been out of the CD player since (even my 6 year old daughter loves to hear Eva singing! ) I look forward to hearing more of Eva's albums. Thank you for letting me find out a little bit more about this talented lady.
Name: Cynthia Jane Cannon Brown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Wandered by a Brookside
Home Town/city and country: Manchester, TN, USA
Sent: Tue September 03 2002 05:27 PM
I love her music and voice. I also like Fields of Gold and Songbird. I have not heard the other CDs yet. I look forward to hearing Danny Boy. I have not heard anyone with a voice that I liked this well.
Name: PJ Wedell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold (Sting)
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Wed September 04 2002 01:39 AM
Sweet little songbird, hope you have a great time where ever you are. No one will ever be better! Love U!
Name: Danielle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Arlington Heights, IL USA
Sent: Wed September 04 2002 07:49 AM
The first time I heard Eva sing was, along with many others, when Michelle Kwan ice danced to her rendition at the Olympics. I love the original song, but Eva's version made me feel incredible. I cried while watching Michelle and listening to Eva because it was so beautiful. I found Eva's version of the song online and ever since I have been getting more of her music. The way that she makes me feel when she sings is incredible. I didn't know that she had passed away until this afternoon, and hearing that made me very saddened. It is a tragedy that her fame came so late, but she deserves to be recognized. From what I have read about her she seems to have been a beautiful soul and I'm sure she is greatly missed by those who loved her. I will continue to be a fan and promote her music to anyone who will listen. She will live on through her family and fans! Thank you for this website Laura. Danielle
Name: Jeff Levy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time,At Last,many more
Home Town/city and country: Nashville Tenn. USA
Sent: Wed September 04 2002 09:50 AM
Was just made aware of Eva through TV [Today Show].My God ,what a voice!It brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart.She was a brilliant interperative artist.Her friends and fans should take some satisfaction in knowing that her music is making new fans daily.And, for God's sake,WEAR SUNSCREEN!!
Name: Delia Masse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Sent: Wed September 04 2002 11:43 AM
I heard about Eva on the Today Show this past week. I was in Borders Bookstore and saw her album "Imagine". What a wonderful voice. I don't have a favorite song yet, but I know I will have many. I just ordered "Songbird" from Amazon. My brother died 2 years ago of colon cancer. He also was a musician. He would have loved Eva's music. What a gift that will be with us always.
Name: Alan Barlow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Who knows where the time goes?
Home Town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Wed September 04 2002 12:22 PM
I first heard Eva's voice in a folk club bar in San Francisco about four years ago. I remember the bar was quite noisy and very busy and there was a live band. During a break they played Eva's Over the rainbow. There was an almost instant hush and calm as we all listened. I remember asking a friend who was singing and was there somewhere where we could hear more. And that's when I heard Eva's story. She brings many people great joy and pleasure so I like many others give thanks for that.
Name: Kathy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Boston, MA USA
Sent: Wed September 04 2002 06:01 PM
In July, my husband and I heard one of Eva's recordings during a band break in Port Douglas, AU. Her music so arrested our attention, we inquired about her name. A month later I downloaded a "Songbird" selection from amazon.com that I decided I had to have. It wasn't until later that my husband reminded me the performing artist was the same woman we had heard in AU. I immediately went out and purchased four of Eva's albums --- more than I've bought by any and all artists in the past twenty years! Eva's voice is hypnotic. Awesome is too scant a word to convey her power. I don't have a clue why she, as no else, touches us the way she does; but if anyone figures it out, he ought to bottle it. In the meantime, maybe we should blare Eva's albums in the world's hot spots. Her voice has a way of inducing peace.
Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: "Blues Alley"
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: DC
Sent: Wed September 04 2002 07:55 PM
Dear Eva fans, Like many of you, I have enjoyed the benefits of Laura Bligh's wonderful website for a long time. I have often posted comments, enjoyed discussion/debate, and received many emails from some of you direct to my address, as I've never hidden my contact ... until today. While there will always be a few folks who find it necessary to try to tear down and destroy another's good name or reputation, it has still been a shock and disappointment to experience some of the vile negative comments sent to this site recently, and also to my personal address. (I DO NOT refer to some recent discussion with Loe. While I don't agree with his opinions, there has been no unpleasantness between us, nor should there be.) However, some misguided people out there whose only knowledge of Eva, her opinions, her music, her band, or her life in general is based upon what they have "heard" or "read somewhere," feel they have the right to state blatant untruths, and sometimes nasty insults about the lady. I do not wish to provoke these idiots, and the fact that I'm an ECB member is apparently doing just that. None of them were actually around when the music was made, but they seem determined to claim "knowledge" of events they clearly are completely ignorant about. This puts me in an awkward spot: I value the truth highly, so I find it hard to read wild inaccuracies without responding, but the results are just feeding the fire from those who are a brick or two shy of a full wall. Thus, I think it wiser for me to cease sending any notes here. Laura will continue her marvellous work, which includes well-researched commentary on some of the band's activities. To many online friends -- Steve, Jan, Derek, Janice, John, et al -- thanks for your kind and thoughtful words. To the spiteful, uninformed morons: the truth will win in the end. To Laura: thank you so much for all that you do. Cheers, Raice McLeod
Name: Ann
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: every single one
Home Town/city and country: Amherst Township, Ohio, USA
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 02:46 AM
My music collection consists of music ranging from Billie Holiday,Frank Sinatra and Frank Yankovic's polka music to Guns N' Roses,Pink Floyd and the BeeGees. Most CDs I own are listened to by skipping to the favorite songs. Eva's CDs I listen to in full never touching a button. I feel very lucky to have seen her story on Niteline last summer and hearing a voice that has brought me great joy and strength. I am happy to listened to any and all recordings of Eva that her parents see fit to share. God Bless her family for having the strength to share Eva with all of us. There is nothing any critic can say to change the way Eva's voice makes us feel. Her amazing sound will remain my #1 favorite. God Bless Ann
Name: Bill Cronauer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home Town/city and country: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 03:27 AM
I just wanted to say that Imagine is a really wonderful collection. Like the previous collections of Ms. Cassidy's catalog, the music is eclectic and wonderful, especially "It Doesn't Matter Anymore." I also had a quick questions, and any info will be greatly appreciated. I noticed that Ebay has several auctions presently on of Songbird but with a slightly different cover. Many sellers are offering a cover with the same picture, but no brown background and more of a closeup of her face. I checked every international version of amazon.com and found no specific country that offers the alternative cover. Any inof? Thanks.
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: AR
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 04:22 AM
To Raice, ECB, Eva's family and friends, It's a sad commentary on humanity that a small minority feels the need to tear down something that brings such joy to others. Take heart in the fact that, by sharing Eva's music and life, you have brought a shelter from the storm to many people. In my small sphere alone I have seen it comfort an elderly woman dying of cancer, bring happiness to a chronically ill teenager, bring release and comfort to a young widow and help me, and my family, deal with the death of loved ones, tragedy and illness. The beauty of her voice soothes the soul. I know, from reading the guestbook, that many others feel the same way. We respect your choices in preserving Eva's memory. You knew her, we didn't. Just think of us when the hateful barbs are cast your way. They carry little weight. Heartfelt thanks to all, Jo
Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 04:41 AM
Raice, As someone who has always looked forward to your thoughtful and informed comments, I was saddened to read your last message. Unfortunately, as Eva's fame spreads, this lunatic fringe is likely to expand, and it would be a real shame if a few nuts were able to succeed in silencing those who actually know what they are talking about. I hope you might reconsider - Eva's true fans really appreciate your contributions. Charlie
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early Morning Rain
Home Town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 04:54 AM
Laura - I give up. I voted for Fever as the best track on Imagine, but Terry Wogan played Early Morning Rain this morning and that's now my favourite due to the fantastic guitar playing. Can you just take it as read that our favourite Eva song is the last one we listened to?
Name: Jimmy Campbell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Method Actor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Look Into My Eyes & Forever
Home Town/city and country: Maryland
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 05:09 AM
I have heard about enough talk related to Eva and "Method Actor", from people who don't have the slightest idea of what they are talking about. I WAS there (Drummer M/A Project & ECB), and I can tell you that Eva was very excited about recording for the first time in a real studio, nervous but excited. Eva was very shy, and very, very, humble. She didn't understand it when we gave her praise after an incredible recording performance; she would just shrug her shoulders, look down and say, "Thanks". But, she WAS psyched about being on a record, as we all where at the time. It seems funny to me that the M/A Project was in existence for nearly 3 years before Eva decided to move on... 3 years, 1 completed album, and a lot more material in the can (finished). We played 2 shows at "The Bayou" in Georgetown, and both where very successful. So, don't begin to verbalize Eva's thoughts, or try to read her actions from something you've read, that just wasn't true to start with. Either you like the material or you don't. That's called "Freedom of choice". If you like it, buy it and share another piece of Eva that many people want to make go away and for some reason, spread untruths that she did not like the record. If you don't like it, that's OK too, but don't slight everyone else the opportunity to hear some great music AND an incredible voice. One thing for sure, which no one can deny, she kicked complete #%@ on ALL the vocal tracks. No one, except the people directly involved with the M/A project, know what was happening back then. So, stop pretending you do. ENOUGH ALREADY!!
Name: Lynda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Bolton, England
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 05:20 AM
My brother died aged 48 last Monday and we have chosen " Fields of Gold" to have his coffin taken into the chapel.. I must admit that I didn't even know who had recorded it but I do now and can only say how moving we find the words and Eva's voice. I wish that I could say "Thank you" to her personally.
Name: leneda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: (seems like all of them)
Home Town/city and country: Shelby Twp. MI
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 06:05 AM
My first encounter with Eva was actually in a bookstore about a month ago. I heard the piece "Fields of Gold" over the speakers and spent the next few minutes walking around the book store trying to find the best speaker to hear this beautiful song from. I have alsays loved the song (I think written by Sting, I apologize if I am wrong). But I was late getting back to work and did not have time to ask what recording was playing. About a week ago, I was awakened in the middle of the night from the sound of an angel. I had fallen asleep with the TV on and I awoke to a doco on Eva. I was mesmerized. I will now count myself as a fan. I own two CDs and WILL buy the rest. I am so saddened that Eva;s life was too short, unlike many, I don't feel the need to know all I can about her. What is the point? I rarely read any CD booklets. I might find someting I don't like and the whole experiance will crumble. I only want to hear the music. Much love to all, Leneda
Name: Katie Elcock
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall trees in georgia
Home Town/city and country: Beds, England
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 07:07 AM
I am only 17yrs old currently studying drama as an A Level, I am using one of Eva Cassidy's songs to help me and a group of fellow drama students devise a play. We are using the song tall trees in Georgia, I love this song amongst all of her others she was such a talented lady shame it had to end so soon. I hope Eva's friends and family are so very proud of her finally being found for her talent. Thankyou for all the pleasure her songs have given to me, my family and my friends! xx
Name: John
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: too many to count
Home Town/city and country: Vermont
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 07:09 AM
Although I have never met nor spoken to Raice, I felt like I had lost a friend when I read his post explaining that he would cease sending any notes here. I can understand his decision. He has shown himself to be an articulate and thoughtful man. His insights were precious to me. His musical talents are obvious, a perfect compliment to Eva. Perhaps at some later time, he might again share his thoughts with us. Until then, I'll just enjoy listening to him every single day - and that is a sublime pleasure that I am very grateful for.
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 07:30 AM
To Raice: I echo Charlie and Jo's sentiments as well. I am disheartened that some very selfish and thoughtless people have ended your participation here. It is/was nice to have an ECB member share some thoughts and insights with those of us who were never fortunate to experience the ECB's music live. I just don't understand why someone would contact you and argue things they would have no knowledge of, or worse, write insulting things about you or Eva. I'm sorry that such ugliness has happened. I do hope that at some point you can come back and share your thoughts with us again, even if it's in a different forum. Thanks for all your contributions, Eric from Silver Spring
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Everything
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Everything
Home Town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 07:50 AM
To Raice & Laura & everyone who shares Eva with us: We are the real fans, we appreciate every second of music you share with us. I have been listening to Eva, exclusively, for months, no radio or anyone else' music. There's no need to. Eva gave us everything from ballads to blues to country to jazz in the most extraordinary way. We pay only pennies per song but get millions in return. Thank you.
Name: Lucy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all I guess
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: hm....every song is so special..individual, hard to choose
Home Town/city and country: Poland
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 11:21 AM
Eva Cassidy....since I've known her I don;t have problems with tellin ppl who's my fav artist and who has the biggest influence on me. The guy from Scotland that first told me about Eva has grown to the hero size in my mind, for that. I'm so gratefull to him. I can;t imagine not knowin Eva and her simply WONDERFULL music. Every song is my fav..every has its own soul...It helped me pass the worst time in my life, maybe that's why I feel it that much. NONE ever made me feel like Eva did by her songs. I love ya Eva :) and I love the poeple that created this page for us :) Thank you so much!!
Name: Sherri
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Piedmont area of North Carolina
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 12:18 PM
Racie, I just read your note and although I do understand your position, I beg of you "PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T GO." I feel as though we have the closest thing to Eva when we have you giving us your thoughts/feelings as well as accurately stating the facts. I was hoping that more ECB members would join you: Lenny, Chris and so on...now you're leaving us---do not let the enemy prevail..Come back please! We love you guys too. The ECB is a necessary part in completion of the "Spirit of Eva." Sherri in NC (with you since 1998)
Name: Morag & Joe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home Town/city and country: Edinburgh Scotland
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 12:24 PM
Morag and I are sitting here in Edinburgh listening to Eva and are very saddened to see that Raice McLeod has decided he feels he can no longer contibute to the guestbook.We respect his decision however we cannot let the minority win. Today in of all places "Todays Golfer" an article appeared where Messers Wogan and Walters played a challenge golf match and in the article it was quoted Paul Walters 'a very able musician and also an astute man who broke the late songstress Eva Cassidy into the nations consciousness' Why can't we all just leave this as a dedication and memory of what Eva has given us all? To our dear friend Eric,in Silver Springs and to Laurie in Alaska let us continue to spread the word to all those who want to hear Eva these are the people we want to hear from. To Raice:- You have friend in Scotland. Kind regards to all real Eva fans.
Name: Dave Hampson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home Town/city and country: Largo, Florida, USA
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 02:12 PM
I just discovered Eva and can't stop listening to this voice. There must be a heaven with a voice like this...
Name: Roz Kyriakou
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow and You've Changed
Home Town/city and country: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 06:21 PM
I wish I'd heard of Eva before she died. Have been a big fan since seeing her video of 'Over the Rainbow'on a country music station 2 years ago. Love the latest album,'Imagine'. Will there ever be a DVD featuring Eva I wonder?
Name: Suzie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: any and all
Home Town/city and country: San Diego, Calif. USA
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 06:40 PM
Hi Laura, Your site is strong as ever...and is getting more and more attention for Eva's music! Unfortunately with the increase of visitors I guess that means there will be more chance of "negative" emails from negative folks. I'm sorry to hear there have been pitiful individuals who have sent nonsense and that Raice is now leaving the guestbook. I don't blame him, if it has been too upsetting for him to read such inaccuracies and unkindnesses. I'm just glad we got to have his valuable "first hand" accounts about working with Eva. Thank you Raice. Take care and come back, anytime. Thank you too, Laura (again) for your dedication to this great site. Suzie
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 06:44 PM
Eva Cassidy is a song stylist. She made every song she sang her own. These songs were originally made popular by famous recording artists such as Judy Garland, Sting, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Joni Mitchell, Paul Anka, Sandy Denny, and John Lennon, to name a few. When she redesigned the song's pacing and melody to suit her own beautiful voice, she topped them all, and made each song her own! She is a songstress of unmatched quality, far exceeding the best singers in the history of modern music AND .... 5 million Eva Cassidy CDs have been sold after she left this world to sing with the Angels. Please ask everyone you meet, "Do you know the Eva Cassidy story?" Then turn them on to the songs you love the most, and why Eva Cassidy, is the best singer ever!
Name: Sheila
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Birmingham/England
Sent: Thu September 05 2002 09:41 PM
am just amazed by Eva's beautiful voice.It touches my soul,and every time I hear "Songbird' I get goose skin...She will forever have a place in my heart. Please let the loving memory of Eva Cassidy live on forever.God bless her soul
Name: Michael King
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley (at the moment)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home Town/city and country: Melbourne
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 01:49 AM
Wow, how word of Eva has spread since last time I visited this site! CD Imagine is in the Aussie Top 10! Everyone at my work LOVE HER!!! I just got the other 4 CDs I didn't own for my birthday - YEAH, now I own them all!!!! "Live at Blues Alley" is the biggest suprise - it's wonderful!!!!!!! I love her version of "Imagine" (like, Over the Rainbow, it's a song I never really ever liked until I heard Eva's version). Ten. Waltz is magnificent - it makes me want to cry. It takes me back to my childhood (mind you, I'm only 35, but I used to love Anne Murray's version of the song). CD Imagine no. 1 in UK - what would Eva have thought!!!! Come on, USA - get on to Eva! I hope that there are many more hidden treasures to come!!! Please, is there any chance of a DVD release????
Name: Michael
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 01:55 AM
Wouldn't her definitive version of "Imagine" be simple perfect for the 9/11 remembrance? Never have those words said so much than today...
Name: Cathy Fury
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL
Home Town/city and country: MD
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 05:02 AM
Over the years, I frequently visited this site, reading all the items about Eva, the Eva Cassidy Band, and their music. I never missed looking at the guestbook, although I always shied away from contributing to it... until now. It is sad when a young woman's career is cut short by her untimely death but it is even sadder when some people try to smear her memory and to verbally attack her friends & fans. We can all have different tastes in music & musical styles. We also have a right to express our opinions but that certainly doesn't entitle anybody to take it to a personal level in an attempt to ruin an artist's good reputation. I join the other fans in their hopes that Raice will eventually return to this site, and will help us to keep alive the true memory of Eva! Laura, thank you for all the time and effort you put into maintaining this wonderful website.
Name: Wayne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Kenilworth Warwicks England
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 05:23 AM
I have only just become a fan of this most wonderful singer. A few days ago a very close friend of mine died at the funeral a record was played Fields of Gold. At the time I did not know who the singer was but it moved me to tears. I later found out it was Eva Cassidy. What a voice what a sad loss to the music industry. It is now a song that will live with me forever
Name: David Cournoyer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues ally is the first one I purchased
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autum leaves
Home Town/city and country: Hartford, CT
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 06:27 AM
I was told by a friend to check out Eva Cassidy. I purchased one of her CDs and have become an instant fan. The simplicity in her arangements are truly beutiful. I have never listend to a more elequent version of Autom leaves. I was compelled to look her up on the net. Reading threogh I was taken with emotion and tears. What a gift she and all that continue to make her music available are giving to mankind.
Name: deirdre baker
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: medway, england
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 07:43 AM
I was totally blown away when I first heard Songbird, both the song and the album, so much so that I went and bought everything else that was available at the time. it is deplorable that she was not given the recognition that she deserved during her lifetime, but at least she can never be forgotten. many thanks to her parents who have been good enough to share her talent with us.
Name: nui prakitsri
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: woodstock
Home Town/city and country: weymouth/ma/usa
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 08:13 AM
I'm listening to an Eva Cassidy song right now and I read so much about her beautiful existence. I felt so sad but then I remember that she's still alive in me and everybody else that her music touches. And I'm happy again. Thank You Eva Cassidy!
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home Town/city and country: SUTTON IN CRAVEN/ENGLAND
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 10:15 AM
Not long ago I borrowed a CD from a friend, the title was "Songbird" I thought when I get time I'll listen to it, and when I did I am not ashamed to say I cried not out of any sentimentallity, but of listening to a brilliant wonderful voice I now have all Eva Cassidy CDs. I am and always will be fan of Eva Cassidy.
Name: jan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: uk england liverpool
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 10:55 AM
what can I say,I was blown away
Name: Theresa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Method Actor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Look Into My Eyes/ Forever/ Stay/ Laugh With Me/ Gettin Out
Home Town/city and country: Michigan
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 03:42 PM
I was so saddened to learn about the untimely passing of Eva. It pains me to know that her life seems to evolve posthumously, but it warms my heart to see such admiration for her works. I, like Eva, sing blues and jazz; but I happened upon the new release of Method Actor. WOW! It is astonishing to know that her versitality in music genre is so much like her range in singing. Eva could sing anything and make it all brand new. Eva could sing anything and make it so sweet and pure. If you have not heard the Method Actor, I strongly urge you to get it, play it, listen well, and play it again. The writing is phenominal, Mr. Christopher. You should be so proud! I hope you are still writing. As for Eva fans, everyone must own Method Actor. I understand this was her first ever recordings in a studio. Is this true? If so, thank you so much for getting this beautiful voice in the studio, and helping her to become the idol she will one day be. We owe our thanks to you, Method Actor, David, Jimmy, Ken, Robert! THANK YOU!! Thank you so very very much!
Name: Gene Trumbo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I like them all. She didn't do anything mediocre.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How Can I Keep From Singing?
Home Town/city and country: Anchorage, Alaska USA
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 05:39 PM
I became a big fan of Eva as soon as I saw her story on Nightline recently. I bought all 8 albums I understand are available. I particularly like Eva's rendition of classic popular songs with which I am familiar already. I most like two gospel songs, "How Can I Keep From Singing?" and "People Get Ready". I think she will have lasting popularity. Since I am a Christian, I know that she will know that her art bore fruit some day. Life is short--no matter how long we live. God will make all things right some day. Gene Trumbo Gene Trumbo
Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: more than one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: so many!
Home Town/city and country: Wallingford CT USA
Sent: Fri September 06 2002 06:59 PM
Thanks to Laura for this website. I hope that more of Eva's recordings (especially live on gigs) of classics and standards will be released despite the occasional technical glitch, as her wonderful music needs to be heard, by me and all.
Name: Laura J B
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Sent: Sat September 07 2002 02:30 AM
Laura You go! I hope the journalist pay attention. Thanks.
Name: Roger Hurn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 03:19 AM
I know this is a vain hope born of wishful thinking but does a recording exist (however poor in quality) of Eva singing 'Dimming of the Day' a Richard Thompson song that could have been written for her? I suppose I'm being greedy and should just be grateful for the marvellous musical legacy Eva has left us. But, along with countless others, I can't help thinking of what might have been.
Name: patrick haverfield
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird,Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: who knows where the time goes
Home Town/city and country: nashua , n.h. usa
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 03:21 AM
Having bought all of Eva`s past albums,I was glad to hear of Imagine. I bought it and continue to be in awe of Eva`s singing.The CD is great!I will continue to tell people about her talent whenever I can.The world is a smaller place without her.
Name: Sue Secker
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Nailsea, Bristol, England
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 04:07 AM
Thankyou for publishing Eva's music and the Songbird Book. I really enjoy listening to Eva singing.
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: each and every one!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: each and every one!
Home Town/city and country: Baltimore
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 04:11 AM
I'm so relieved to hear that there is NOT an Eva movie in the works! Can't even think of an actress with enough character to play Eva; would never want to associate another face with her music. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy, for sharing Eva with us with dignity and taste.
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Sent: Sat September 07 2002 05:15 AM
Saw the magical James Taylor over here this week (to promote his latest album, October Road). Just JT and his backing band - lead and bass guitars, keyboards and drums (sounds familiar). Fantastic. The reason I'm sharing this with you is because almost from the first note he uttered I started to think of Eva. The theatre was packed and when JT stepped onto the stage it must have been at least a couple of minutes before the standing ovation stopped. James looked genuinely awkward and moved at the same time - a kind of 'awe, shucks, you shouldn't have' (even after all these years performing live). As JT sang, just him and his guitar, I thought of Raice, Chris, Lenny and Keith, as I watched the other talented band members on stage - you could see the enjoyment on their faces and their genuine applause for him. On the songs the band accompanied him on, boy were they good and we were treated to some great individual performances from the band. James seemed more relaxed, really enjoying this camaraderie and communication and really letting himself go, almost as if he preferred performing with the band than going solo. During the interval, we heard two adoring fans in the seats behind us gossiping about JT's recent troubles. Don't know whether the stories were true - I'd heard him interviewed on Johnny Walker's show the previous night and he sounded pretty happy (if not a little shy)...........and still I kept thinking of Eva. Do you see where I'm coming from? Wouldn't it have been great for Eva to be touring live with the band, promoting her latest album? Soaking up the ovations. But then.........the gossip. A recent article about Eva tried to dwell on 'sensational', negative revelations about Eva's lifestyle (rather than the positive qualities she undoubtedly had). Big deal. Sounds like most people I know. The point is that Eva is becoming famous because she had a unique gift and thankfully, many of us have discovered this. Yet some people seek to make her infamous because she is no longer with us. It is inevitable that those that don't 'get' Eva's talent will try and find another angle. If an unauthorised film about Eva ever sees the light of day, the bigwigs in Hollywood would have to fabricate an awful lot of tat to build a script around the Eva Cassidy story. Still, no more than they have been doing for years. And, as one insightful commentator in the article allegedly said '...the dark side...will interest more people than a plaster saint....' Then again, some people have to be nasty in a more personal way by attacking one of Eva's beloved band members, a great musician in his own right and one of her greatest admirers. I for one am thankful that Eva is not witnessing this predictable but unwarranted sensationalism/attacks. Although she would probably chuckle at the inanity of it all (Meg Ryan, indeed), attacking someone she cared for? One can only guess her response. I am only sorry that Hugh and Barbara Cassidy, Laura, the band members and those that knew her for who she really was have to endure this. On balance, I would say that Eva has had unprecedented positive coverage across many parts of the world both in print and on the airwaves and Rob Burley and Jonathan Maitland have also written a very thoughtful and accurate (authorised) biography about her. Let's dwell on that and treat the authors of tittle-tattle and abusive comments with the contempt they deserve - they know not what they say. Isn't it a price worth paying for the gift of Eva? And to Raice. Like many others in the guestbook, I respect your decision but will miss your insight and constructive comments. Please come back and talk to us some time. Don't let a minority spoil a GOOD THING. For every bad message you have received there are thousands more positive vibes coming your way. A friend from England.
Name: Aoife Farrell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of barely
Home Town/city and country: Meath,Ireland
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 05:18 AM
Thankyou,so much for sharing abit of Eva's life with the world,greatly apretiated.thanks :)
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Surrey, England
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 05:22 AM
Sorry, pressed the button too quickly. That's my monologue down there!
Name: Howard Weber
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Mentor, Ohio, USA
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 09:25 AM
I'm trying to colorize a photo for a screen saver. Can someone tell me the color of Eva's eyes? Also did Eva make a CD called No Boundries?
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: PA
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 12:22 PM
Mr. McCulley, the one behind the videotaping at Blues Ally, stated within his dedication site that just about every day something reminds him of his good friend, Eva. Is this common among the Eva faithful? Of course I can only speak for me. I will put it this way: upon becoming an Eva fan, my perspective was irrevocably altered. The last full weekend in August part of my fun at Hershey Park was taking in the performance of Laura Branigan (recall "Gloria" and "Self Control" from the 80s). Did Ms. Branigan (who has literally had more than her fair share of hard knocks) have anything new in her set along side of her familiar material? None other than "I Know You by Heart". I was too far away to see, but a subsequent post within the LB fan site message board said the song brought some tears to her eyes. I have heard that IKYBH has that effect on some people. Afterward, I went through the autograph line to meet and complement her on the performance, especially the rendition of IKYBH (yes, I'm partial to it). I stated to her that I knew of only two recorded versions of IKYBH. Her response: "You mean the woman that died?" So-she is aware of Eva's version. Ms. Branigan is at work recording her first new full-length album in almost a decade. IKYBH is supposed to be included on it.
Name: marev1313@yahoo.com
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
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Sent: Sat September 07 2002 01:02 PM
Thank you for sharing Eva's wonderful music with us.....enjoyable....what a wonderful gift that God gave to us..........thank you
Name: Corrina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ?
Home Town/city and country: London/England
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 01:23 PM
I read an article in the Evening Standard on 29th August 2002 about Eva Cassidy titled This is Britains most successful singer...and she's been dead for six years. I must say that I had never even heard of Eva Cassidy (my loss I know) I read the article and thought to myself I wonder what her voice is like,I didn't have to wait very long she must have heard me as 2 days later my alarm went off and I snoozed ,as you do . Then it went off again and the voice that was singing was wonderful ,I knew it was her even though I had never heared her voice in my life,I am now going to go and buy the U.K's no one album by Eva Cassidy thanks Eva.
Name: Janet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Washington DC
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 04:02 PM
WOW! I had read a review of Eva and put it on my list of CDs to purchase (its a long list). I had some spare time the other day and went into Barnes & Noble in Rockville. They were playing an incredible album as I looked at the books. The music finally got the better of me ... I had to find out who they were playing. I said to myself -- wouldn't be ironic if it was Eva Cassidy who I had just read about. Guess what -- it was! I cried the first time I heard this CD. How clear and pure a voice -- and incredible honesty in her rendering of these works. I am so sad to learn that this EXTREMELY talented woman is no longer with us.
Name: Leslie Raich
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL
Home Town/city and country: Chicago Heights, USA
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 04:41 PM
After hearing of Eva from Nightline, the one thing that I wanted for my birthday was her CDs. Every song is a present to me. Thank you.
Name: Lana
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Australia
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 09:25 PM
Hi! As soon as I heard Eva's voice I was lifted to heaven- you can feel her soul through her unique voice. Feilds of Gold and somewhere over the rainbow was recently played at a little boy's funeral I went to, and they moved everyone.... as I said the songs lift u to heaven. Thankyou Eva, for your everlasting gift!
Name: joe
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Home Town/city and country: aylesbury, england
Sent: Sat September 07 2002 11:12 PM
retrieved a double page article from thrown away Express newspaper dated Sep 6 by Jonathan Maitland. Not had chance to read it yet and surprised no-one has picked it up. There are half dozen photos and headed 'Our daughter is known to millions as Songbird. So why does Hollywood want to sully her memory?' Across top of article - 'Speaking exclusively, the parents of chart-topping singer Eva Cassidy tell for the first time how they will fight to stop film-makers portraying her as a junk-food addict'. A quote emphasised from the article 'Of course she was no saint but to say there was a dark side is just not true. This is not my child.'
Name: Delbert
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 01:07 AM
It saddens me to hear that apparent plans are in the works to make movie without her parents approval. But I'm not surprised as that IS the 'Hollywood' way of doing things. It's been my experience that when movies say 'Based on a True Story', the only factual aspects are the names of the characters. Everything else is left up the discretion of the greedy hollywood moguls' necessity to fill their pockets. If there is going to be a movie made about Eva, I sure hope it's made without sensationalism. It should made with the diginty and respect similar to the way she led her life. It would be obscene to twist the facts just to satisfy the box office tallies. I mean wasn't that Eva's philosophy... not to sell out. As for the actress, it needs to be played by someone who can truly portray such a complex personality. Someone along the likes of Jodie Foster, or Ashley Judd. Singing shouldn't be an issue as they can dub in Eva's voice. In addition the film should be produced by someone like the Sundance Film Institute, who stress integrity and story telling above commercial success. Phew, that's just my little rant cause I love movies and I love Eva's music. On a lighter side.. as I'm still discovering Eva's musical legacy (I only have 4 CDs todate). The more I play the CDs, the more I'm discovering wonderful hidden gems. 3 that are worth another listen are, "Oh Had I a Golden Thread", "I Can Only Be Me" and "I Know You by Heart" which has since become my fav because of the very touching lyrics and that ever so soulful voice. Cheers
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 01:35 AM
Just a thought for Hugh and Barbarah. The BBC was so instrumental in raising Eva's profile, firstly in the UK and then worldwide, wouldn't it be an idea for their film unit to make a film about her. I think this is probably the best company that would make a truely factual film about her, being independant and having no ties to other large comglomerates.
Name: Markus Rietzler
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: any
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: any
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 04:34 AM
image is on place 39 of german album charts. let's see how far this album may climb... markus
Name: victoria
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves, Fields of Gold.....
Home Town/city and country: england, manchester
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 06:49 AM
i'm 14 and have discovered Eva for 2 years or so, I am so amazed by Eva's talents and emotions in her songs it moves me more than any other music has. I just had to do something to show my gratitude to this remarkable singer. thankyou.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 09:35 AM
BBC wants ALL of us to give our opinion on the new Imagine CD or about Eva. Those of us who would rather just read what others think, some good, some bad are welcome to just read. Go to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/2203084.stm
Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Milton Keynes Uk
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 10:33 AM
Great to see Imagine up to no 2 this week in charts but behind Coldplay at no 1. I have Coldplay CD which is good but why dont we try and get Eve at No 1 in the singles chart with Danny Boy. A good video with her great version of this classic track would bring her to an even greater audience.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 10:53 AM
My Oh My! I didn't realize this BBC entertainment website is ALL ABOUT EVA ! All the BBC Reviews by the top music writers, from when she was just starting to get recognized in the UK as well! It's everything an Eva Cassidy fan wants, to track her ascent to stardom. Also we can tell the world what we think about Eva. Isn't that nice? Thanks, BBC, and thanks, Eva! Just go to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/2203084.stm
Name: Michael R Street
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Misterton,Doncaster,England
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 12:58 PM
The first song that I heard of Eva's was OTR, I think it was on "Wake up to Wogan", I was so impressed I had to buy the CD as soon as possible. The voice is so clear and so individual, this is what I like. I shall be buying the CD "Imagine" very shortly, then probably get the rest over the next year. There is a programme on ITV called Thank your Lucky Stars, on it two weeks ago there was a young lady (junior version of show) who was, as Eva Cassidy, she won her heat, I can't wait to see what she sings in the final. I must admit I really love her music and her style, Eva's that is.
Name: Kevin Goohs
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home Town/city and country: East Meadow
Sent: Sun September 08 2002 01:32 PM
In early 2001, my mother-in-law brought Songbird and Live at Blues Alley to my home for us to all listen to. I have been deeply touched by Eva's music. I can't keep myself from crying when I hear Eva sing. It is not her selection of songs that is so tearful, it's knowing that the beautiful voice of an angel is no longer here. Thank you Eva for your song. Thank you God for bringing her to us. My sincerest condolences to Eva's family friends.
Name: jenni
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, wade in the water
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 02:07 AM
my friend victoria first introduced me to Eva Cassidy's songs in this year and I love her music. She was a beautiful singer and a wonderful lady to carry on writing music through her cancer. more people should have a better look on life like Eva did. my deepest sympathy to all her close friends and family.
Name: Jenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold, Autumn Leaves and Somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: U.k
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 02:12 AM
Hello Eva Cassidy fans. I am 14 and Victoria and JennI are my best friends and introduced me to Eva's music. She has a dazzling voice and is capable of moving people from all backgrounds. Her music will always live on and so will her spirit.
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wonderful Worl
Home Town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 07:38 AM
Yes, Mike of Syracuse, she is BIG in the UK. We are still waiting for the USA to catch up, but the trend of opinion is that the play system on USA radio stations will never make this happen UNLESS THE AMERICAN PUBLIC FORCE IT. Over to you, the American public!
Name: Ellis Black
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Glasgow Scotland
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 09:00 AM
Listening to Natural Woman on No Boundaries, an album you don't mention. As good as the others.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 09:23 AM
I have written the NY Times Arts editor requesting they run another article on Eva Cassidy . Apparently when you subcribe to the NYTimes free news web site they request feedback for each article or editor. They had 1 article so let's have more! artsweb@nytimes.com
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 10:02 AM
In your search bar go to google. Then enter "Eva Cassidy" as your search. There are over 100 web sites to choose from including articles and messages. From 11.30.01: "A couple of months ago, I received a surprise package from my sweet friend, Suzn. It contained gifts of an "angelic" theme. Until recently, I never really knew how profoundly one of the gifts would affect me. It is a CD by a female vocalist, Eva Cassidy. I had never heard of her but immediately became enchanted by her incredible voice and immaculate phrasing. I made the comment, "She sings like an angel." And the reality is, Eva Cassidy sings like no one I had ever heard and her style is without definition. Soul, jazz, folk ... perhaps blues? Eva's rendition of Sting's "Fields of Gold" brings tears to my eyes. I fly with her in the classic, "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". I carry the CD in my car and have listened to it exclusively. This week, a friend that I have not seen in over a year noticed the CD and asked if I knew the "story of Eva Cassidy". She was an artist, a writer ... and did not plan to be a musician. Her platinum "Songbird" CD topped the charts in the U.K. in 1999. She died in obscurity from the musical community three years earlier. While she was alive, she was never truly recognized for her music. She died at the very young age of 33. She died from advanced melanoma. Skin cancer. She died on my birthday, November 2nd. The "angelic" gift from Suzn truly is angelic. Eva Cassidy sings in a choir of angels that reaches deep into the soul ... and touches the heart in peaceful repose." Please tell everyone you know or meet the Eva Cassidy Story. Mike
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 10:26 AM
This "Special" is from NPR it gives a nice story of Evaa and interlaced in the music of "There's No Sunshine When He's Gone," from the Time After Time CD is beautiful art renderings by Eva. It is technically an audio and photo-artwork production, yet I'll bet none of you have seen this art work unless you've bought the Songbird Book. Well that's what you get with the Google search for Eva Cassidy. I hope you like it. To see this Eva Cassidy segment of the NPR show of September 8th go to: http://www.npr.org/ramfiles/asc/asc14.cassidy.rmm
Name: Asad
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: last I remember...there were 6
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: can't count them all...
Home Town/city and country: Islamabad, Pakistan
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 12:32 PM
Ok, this sounds stupid...I know. But I've been out of touch for a very long while and been extremeyl busy...though u might think it's laziness...which it may also be. But I need to know where I can get the Imagine CD. Hell! I wasn't even aware it was out! But being in Pakistan...you don't get much music here....and Eva Cassidy.....welll...let's just say a total of four guys in this country've heard her...I think..myself included. So any help? And please..don't diss me out!
Name: Asad
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Sent: Mon September 09 2002 12:49 PM
Just one ather thing that's been on my mind...saw a woman a coupla days ago. Looked alot like Eva. Guess she's gonna linger 'round my head for a long time to come... God Bless Eva Cassidy
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 04:25 PM
I'm listening to WAER-FM, the Syracuse University jazz station it's Sunday night, they take requests. I called at 9:50PM .The 10 PM DJ, Dave, promised to play "Autumn Leaves" and "Fine and Mellow," from the Live at Blues Alley CD. It's the only CD they own from Eva Cassidy and Dave said he never heard of Eva. A jazz station DJ who should know about a jazz artist like Eva Cassidy didn't know anything about her but promised to read the insert. Maybe if any of you fans out there feel as angry as I do about the sparse reception Eva has received from jazz staions maybe you should email them or call with your concerns. His first song was a jazz instrumental. He did say he'd probably start off with it followed by Eva Cassidy. His second song was another jazz instumental. "Fine and Mellow," is coming on now. It"s good to here Eva on the radio. Now "Autumn Leaves," the beautiful sound of Eva Cassidy, it's wonderful. Sing Eva. It's over. No more from WAER tonight.
Name: daniel tillinghast
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: gig harbor washington usa
Sent: Mon September 09 2002 08:31 PM
I am a volunteer dj at radio station kghp in gig harbor. I play Eva's music quite frequently. it is hard to describe how I feel about her--her music touchs my soul. good news--I have had people inquire about how to purchase her CDs.
Name: Renee
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Home Town/city and country: Aurora, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 02:54 AM
I couldnt comment on a favorite album or song.....everything is equally moving....SHe was a woman with the voice of an angel. The energy exuded from her recordings is one of inspiration and greatness. The voice of Eva Cassidy takes me to a place of calmness....the place where a cup of coffee and a paint brush are all that I could need. For that I would like to thank her and for the goddess who had created such beauty.
Name: Renee
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Home Town/city and country: Aurora, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 02:54 AM
I couldnt comment on a favorite album or song.....everything is equally moving....SHe was a woman with the voice of an angel. The energy exuded from her recordings is one of inspiration and greatness. The voice of Eva Cassidy takes me to a place of calmness....the place where a cup of coffee and a paint brush are all that I could need. For that I would like to thank her and for the goddess who had created such beauty.
Name: Nick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I have several
Home Town/city and country: chelmsford england
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 05:50 AM
I have posted a message before but feel compelled to send another as I start to hear some negative comments I don't understand why people cannot just accept what a wonderful gift Eva has left to us all and accept what the people who knew Eva best have said about her just enjoy the music thats all nothing else should concern them.on a lighter note i'm a 54year old man who has been collecting music since the sixties and I think Eva has the best voice of the female singers I have heard. here's a list of some of my favourite songs I would love to have heard on an Eva CD dont think twice its all right -bob dylan missing you - john waite first time ever I saw your face - ewan mcoll you win again- hank williams(the ray charles version) sounds of silence - simon & garfunkel Me and bobby mcghee - kris krisstofferson from boulder to birmingam - emmy lou harris bring it on home to me- sam cooke(the animals version) Let it be - the beatles has he got a friend for me - richard thompson Keep the flame burning
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home Town/city and country: Ballingry Fife SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 06:24 AM
Laura - Just wanted to echo your words on the Whats New page - September 11 will be a very difficult day for many people no more so than for the the nation of the United States. I work for a US Company here in Edinburgh and sadly we suffered a loss of 94 of our staff in the Twin Towers - We will have a 2 minute silence in every one of our offices throughout the world to remember and pay our respects to all those who suffered the ultimate loss that anyone can ever endure - the loss of a loved one. I suspect that Eva Cassidy will be heard in many homes and places of work in an effort to bring some comfort and peace on such a troubled day. Edinburgh will be one of the places. Kind regards to all Eva fans.
Name: Asad
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Not enough space to name all
Home Town/city and country: Islamabad, Pakistan
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 07:48 AM
Tim, time, time, see what's become of me, While I look around for my possibilities....Time flies. When you look back the past year, it's like...all this happened and nothing happened. It's strange, I can still remember neing glued to my telly for days, 24/7, LITERALLY, I thought it wasn't real. I still can't think it was. It's ironic how around that time I heard Eva. I still think Eva was lucky that she missed that horrific day. I don't know why I'm really writing all this, but Joe White's message her sparked me. We should hold a 2 minute vigil all over the world where Eva's music is being played, and play "Imagine" or "What a Wonderful World", try and over come the past, and look forward to a birghter future for our children and our children's children. I'm 20 this year, and I still caan't comprehend why there's so much violence in the world. And Eva doing Imagine was extremely moving to hear. John Lennon had a vision that I think everyone who listens to meaningfull music can share. He died of stupid consequences too, just like the thousands who perished in the WTC for no fault of their own. I hope we can get all the vile and evl back into Pandora's box and pu a lid on it forever, But atleast we still have hope...Peace and love.
Name: Dan Leissner
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: whichever I happen to be listening to
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ditto
Home Town/city and country: Surbiton, Surrey, United Kingdom
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 08:10 AM
With the strong Irish tradition in the New York Police and Fire Departments, Eva's version of "Danny Boy" will be especially poignant on the anniversary of September 11th. After years of abuse, she has given a beautiful song back its meaning.
Name: Murphy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tie--Fields of Gold/Wayfaring Stranger
Home Town/city and country: San Jose, CA USA
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 10:28 AM
In 1998, a sound engineer loaned me an Eva Cassidy tape, because he thought that as a strong singer I would appreciate it. I quickly realized what a great and undeserved compliment he was paying me! Four years later,I still listen to Eva's music more than any of my hundreds of other tapes and CDs. Her soul, power and emotion come pouring out. She is my artistic ideal.
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVTR, You've changed
Home Town/city and country: Baltimore, USA
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 11:49 AM
I just stumbled onto this web page and I can't believe there are so many people who are Eva addicts like myself. I've just recently found out about Eva and I'm completely blown away by her. Her voice has no equal in my opnion. I can't seem to listen to one of her albums without being seriously moved. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I can't imagine what a loss it must be for them.
Name: Jennifer Gibbons
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Pleasant Hill, California
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 11:51 AM
I wrote a essay about Sept. 11th, and how Eva's version of "Fields of Gold" touched me. Thank you, Eva, for your voice. Thank you, Laura, for this site. http://remembrance911.com/4/4text8.html
Name: sandy
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Home Town/city and country: scotland
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 01:56 PM
I find Eva's version of Imagine very moving. especially as it looks like the US and Tony Blair are moving ever closer to a war that will kill tens(perhaps hundreds) of thousands of completely innocent people. I like to think that Eva's voice represents a significant strand of American opinion that we don't get to hear on US corporate-owned media - just as she wasn't heard herself. take care, Sandy
Name: Stephen
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Home Town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 04:37 PM
As someone's fame grows, so it seems, does controversy. So we see erroneous media reports now about Eva. Also the unfortunate circumstance of Raice being intimidated by confrontational people (an awful lot of Eva's fans support you Raice, you know your contributions are always valued here or at the discussion groups). I remember one of the Beatles (Lennon, I think) being interviewed, and he was asked what had caused the band to break up. He said that it was because the band had become a huge business entity. It wasn't just a group of 4 guys anymore, but a multi-national corporation. Perhaps we are seeing a little glimpse of this with Eva now. My heart goes out to Eva's parents, dealing with all the hullabulloo. How it must all seem to them. Watching Eva's popularity grow, somewhere along the line I became aware of how the process of becoming famous entails the danger of myth creation, (to be avoided in Eva's case IMO). Of course history is just someone's version of the events, as everybody remembers the past differently. Add to that the fact that the written word can and will be interpreted diffferently by many people, and there are your sources of controversy. Add money interests to the mix and you have the potential for a mess. So this is the challenge as I see it. How, as Eva becomes even more famous, to help maintain an accurate portrayal of Eva and her music. Is that even possible? I would love to think so. But what more could possibly be done, other than what has already? How about displaying this website address prominently on all Eva's albums? But is there a "correct" way to see Eva? What does Eva MEAN to you as fan? To me, Eva represents everything that todays music business and our consumeristic world is NOT, and I like that.
Name: Wendy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: How can you have a favorite?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home Town/city and country: Hillsboro, Oregon
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 06:13 PM
It is 9:05 pm on September 10th, 2002. In exactly twelve hours the anniversary of the tragedy will be ocurring. Today, I received my first CDs by Eva, and I can't express how deeply her songs move me, especially at this time. Thank you, Eva, I hope you can see this somehow, for your beauty and simplicity give me hope. that
Name: Pat Dargan
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Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 07:29 PM
Everyone in the UK will be thinking of the people of the USA on this day.... " Imagine all the people living life in peace ......" Let us try and make the " dream " a reality ....... Pat d
Name: Brad
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Many
Home Town/city and country: Cockeysville, Maryland USA
Sent: Tue September 10 2002 11:14 PM
Got my copy of "IMAGINE" yesterday. Eva has been singing to me all night as I work. Beautiful as expected. (many thanks to all responsible for making her beautiful voice available to all.) Also, again, I love the photo on the cover. Any idea where this was taken? My wishes to all for peace on this day: Sept. 11, 2002.
Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 02:09 AM
May peace be with all of you who experienced a tragic and senseless loss one year ago today. Perhaps a little Eva will provide a catharsis for all the emotions kept in check over the last year. Let it be of some comfort and healing to the gashes in our souls. To my fellow countrymen and women, and to our friends around the world, please be safe on this day.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 05:11 AM
IN THE GOLDEN TIME The color, the radiance, You caused us to see, Would have been missed, But for your eye That sought tranquility In the Golden Time. Child of the sun, Daughter of the One, May you find your rest In the Golden Time. Hugh Cassidy November 17, 1996
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early Morning Rain
Home Town/city and country: Boynton Beach Florida
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 06:24 AM
Thanks to all of you that made this music available to so many! The albums sound so much bettr than the little I heard and saw on TV I know it will help my mother heal her stress
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 07:14 AM
"When I get well, I'm gonna go out into the woods, I'm gonna hike and I'm gonna bike and I'm gonna have fun in the sunshine." Eva, speaking to herself into her recorder. .............. Thank you for thinking of me, and helping to lift my spirits. I love you. And God bless you a million times over. love, Eva Eva's written response to thank her friends and fans. .......................... In "Remembrance" September 11, 2002
Name: John Cassidy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (it's the only one I have)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Olathe, KS
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 07:25 AM
A little over a year ago a good friend in the UK sent me her album "Songbird". Probably because my last name is also Cassidy. He also mentioned that her popularity in the UK had grown phenomenally and he knew I would enjoy her music. How understated that thought became. Subsequently I've shared her music with my son who recently "Vinylized" Karryn Allison for master recording enthusiasts and he was really taken with Eva's style and artistry. Who knows where that will lead. I am currently awaiting delivery of three more albums from Amazon.com and look forward to the enjoyment of hearing more of her music. Somewhere in the distant past of Irish heritage I'm sure there are some shared genes. May the peace of God be with us all on this day of remembrance. JOhn
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 09:33 AM
Peace and Loving Kindness: September 11, 2002: http://www.songbirdcry.com/index.htm
Name: Yvette Hines
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SOMEWHEREOVER THE RAINBOW
Home Town/city and country: NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 10:11 AM
I never heard of "Eva Cassidy" until I seen her featured on "Nightline" one evening (8/02). Never in my life have I been completely mesmerized by a voice such as Eva Cassidy. I could not get over how beautiful this young lady sounded. She put such feelings into everything she sang. I could not wait to get her CD "Songbird" the next day. I now tell everyone I know about Eva. I wish I was familiar with her music while she was alive. She had to be one of God's gift to everyone who knew her. I am now trying to collect everything I can get my hands on by Eva. I can't get enough of her voice, style of singing and feeling she can put into a song. I am so happy I had the opportunity to catch her for the first time that night. I will be listening to Eva for a very long time to come. God bless Eva and her family. Peace.
Name: Harry.S.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine ( for today 9/11only)
Home Town/city and country: Nottingham UK.
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 10:50 AM
Add my name to Pat.D.message. Harry.S.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 10:57 AM
Danny Boy Sung by Eva Cassidy Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer's in the meadow Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow 'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so. And if you come, when all the flowers are dying And I am dead, as dead I well may be You'll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me. And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me. In "Remembrance" September 11, 2002
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Sent: Wed September 11 2002 12:42 PM
I first heard of Eva Cassidy when I picked up a copy of Billboard last year and turned to the Catalog album chart. "Songbird" was #1! It really got my curiosity. I had never heard of her before and here was her album on top of my favorite Billboard chart! The next time I was in a record store I decided to check her out, and the first CD of hers that I saw was "Time After Time." My first reaction was "Wow, she's quite a beautiful woman." I figured that she was an up and coming star who I'd be hearing a lot more about in the future. A few weeks later I received my copy of Joel Whitburn's "Top Pop Albums 1955-2001" and she was one of the first artists I looked up in my new book. That's when I learned the very sad truth. The caption under her name read "Died of cancer on 11/2/96 (age 33)". This really hit me because my Mom died of cancer only a few months after Eva passed away. But Eva was only half the age my Mom was. I knew how hard things were for my Mom's family & friends, but I could just imagine the pain Eva's family & friends must have gone through. I decided to look up Eva on the web and find out more about her. The more I found out, the more heartbreaking it was knowing she was no longer with us. I read about her intense love of music and nature, and I remember thinking that she sounds like the kind of woman I'd fall madly in love with. I read so many rave reviews of her music, that I became obsessed with hearing it. I tried downloading her songs but it didn't work on my cheap computer. Being a hard-core rocker (some of my favorite artists are Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones & The Who) I was wondering if Eva's music would be something I could get into or not. But this curiosity I had wouldn't go away. I finally shelled out $15.00 for "Eva By Heart," and I was sure glad that I did. I was so impressed with her range, of her voice and of the different styles of music she sang. I thought "Wow, she's Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin all rolled into one! And she sings as good as any of of them!" "I Know You By Heart" reminds me a lot of "Long Long Time," one of my favorite Linda Ronstadt songs. But Eva's song is even more of a tear-jerker, especially when she sings the verse that begins with "You left in autumn," which is exactly what Eva did. The sadness of knowing such a beautiful and talented woman passed away at such a young age will always be there for me, but hearing her music will always be uplifting.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 04:37 PM
10:26 P.M., EST, ABC's 9/11 Special with Barbara Walters used "Fields of Gold" to end a segment on widows and their families by showing pictures of the father's who died on 9/11, alone or in combination with their families for about 1-2 minutes. The show continues with more families who have lost a parent now at 10:35 P.M. No mention of Eva yet the song title was mention by Barbara Walters. I will update this if the song is played again or credit is given to Eva Cassidy at the end.
Name: Mike
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Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 05:13 PM
No mention of any of the singers used in the ABC 9/11 Special were in the credits. The organizations that supplied film footage were given credit at the end of the Special. It was Eva's beautiful voice on "Fields of Gold," and it was right that she sang on this tribute. No other vocalist would have been more appropriate to remember those that were lost in this national tragedy.
Name: joe
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Home Town/city and country: aylesbury, bucks
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 09:08 PM
re Mike of Syracuse (who seems to have taken over the site - not complaining) - I think you are definitely OTT re Eva being the only worthy to 'tribute' - have you not heard Chapman's 'Sand and Water' - and I'm sure there are many others. I'm finding a lot of this sentimentality sickening and I've said before nobody does Eva any favours by denigrating, even by innuendo, other artistes.
Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Its impossible isn't it?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Changes from day to day
Home Town/city and country: Hull, England
Sent: Wed September 11 2002 11:50 PM
I'm 24 and i've played guitar and sang since I was 15. A couple of years ago for a few reasons I stopped. I hadn't picked up my guiter since then. Then I began listening to Eva Cassidy. A couple of weeks ago I played for the first time in those 2 years. To be able to inspire someone is truly a rare gift. Eva Cassidy had it, and it worked on me. When the world is robbed of a person like Eva I suppose it's natural to question it, to ask why. Personally I think god very faintly heard that sweetest of voices and wanted to hear it a little closer to home. I believe the lady herself and Mr.Lennon are planning the perfect version of Imagine. I reckon they're telling us all to shine on.
Name: Fred
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time Is A Healer
Home Town/city and country: New Jersey, USA
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 02:37 AM
Eva got another mention on the "Today Show" this morning. They used "Fever" under a crowd shot when the show came back from a commercial at 8:30 am Eastern. Katie Couric then mentioned how after the profile on Eva they did a couple of weeks ago, her album has now shot up on the "Billboard" charts. They also showed some nice photos of Eva. Katie did call Eva a (paraphrasing) "cabaret singer". An unfair characterization, in my opinion, given Eva's diverse body of work. However, a large audience has once again had the chance to hear Eva's voice. I hope this will result in another surge in Eva's popularity
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 04:17 AM
Thanks Joe, do you mind if I buy back my introduction to you?
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ditto
Home Town/city and country: Conway AR
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 04:31 AM
Way to go Lenny and Chris!!!!!!! Congratulations on the Emmy Award! You truly deserve the recognition!
Name: Torbjörn
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Home Town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 07:16 AM
...Danny boy... I guess Eva actually sings: Oh Danny boy, the pipes,the pipes are calling From glen to glen and down the mountain side The summer's gone and all the flowers dying 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer's in the meadow Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow 'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so. But when ye come and all the roses 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" there for me. And I will hear tho' soft you tread above me And then my grave will warm and sweeter be For you shall bend and tell me that you love me And I will sleep in peace until you come to me
Name: Valerie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Issaquah, Washington, USA
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 07:54 AM
I simply love Eva's music and life. She's a blessing to a troubled world.
Name: sherri
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Home Town/city and country: North Carolina
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 08:32 AM
Will someone please clarify the date the Wall Street Journal has the Eva article. I tried to find it online but failed. I am assuming it is today's paper, 9-12-02. Mike in Syracuse, I am sure you can help! Thanks a billion all you loving and good-hearted Eva people, (and especially you Laura) Sherri
Name: Sherri
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Home Town/city and country: Piedmont area of North Carolina
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 08:57 AM
Way to go Chris and Lenny!! I feel as though "my brothers" have just made me exceptionally proud. Chris, I am forever grateful to you for having the vision and the wisdom to pair Eva with Chuck for obvious reasons (though I think his singing is a bit contrived and Eva's vocals are so very real--I do understand why it was done)----but my heartfelt gratitude and thanks goes to you for having the vision and wisdom to encourage and RECORD her at every possible opportunity. I give you the credit---the rest has unfolded because of you! Lenny, from the start in 1998 when I first discovered Eva, I was drawn to your interpretive style--you and Eva were also a match made in heaven...More than once while listening to Eva and the ECB, I have said "just listen to Lenny." You move me as well. THank you both and again my heartful congratulations. You know Eva has to be delightfully laughing in amazement of this entire GIG! Your biggest southern gal fan, Sherri
Name: Jan ("Carrot")
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Soon I will be able to answer.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I will know when I hear it.
Home Town/city and country: Corvallis, Oregon
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 09:13 AM
Bless you for this website. One month ago e-mail from Amazon.com introduced me to the name Eva Cassidy, linking her to Diana Krall. Three weeks ago my beloved big brother died. My focus was not upon getting to know a new singer. Today I felt ready and I checked the old e-mail and began my search for Eva Cassidy. First references were to the "late Eva Cassidy." Her music could wait; I wanted to know about the woman. That is why I am on your site, now having digested Eva Cassidy's bio and the article by Richard Harrington. My brother, Denny Bateman, 64, retired high school counselor, was diagnosed with melanoma in October 1996. The universe kept him on this earth until August 22, 2002. He did not know Eva Cassidy as his melanoma challenge began, and as hers ended, but I'm sure they are delighting in the same music now. Of all the commercial e-mail messages that come my way, why did the Eva Cassidy reference stick with me? I know -- and that knowledge is simply reassuring, astounding and beautiful. I am so eager to hear her sing. -- Jan Bateman
Name: Albert
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Oakland, California
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 01:44 PM
I heard Eva's rendition of "Fields of Gold" on KFOG yesterday, September 11th, and I just love her voice. I can hardly wait to her "Songbird" CD.
Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Uk
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 03:51 PM
I was dosing one evening after work and was woken to Autumn Leaves being sung by Eva on Top Of The Pops 2. Who was this singer? I was so dissapointed to find that she is no-longer with us. I really do look forward to listening to more of her music and what a beautiful voice!
Name: T.R. Laz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: See msg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: See msg
Home Town/city and country: Albany NY
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 05:32 PM
Three words and several tears.... " Field of Dream " Thank you So much Eva.
Name: Kavik Hahn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Bonney Lake, WA
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 06:15 PM
Seeing new listeners posting their reactions to Eva is as touching as listening to Eva's albums for the first time. It is tear jerking and wonderful!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 07:00 PM
Imagine will take you away on the Wings of an Angel Eva Cassidy is a song stylist. She made every song she sang her own. All her songs were originally made popular by famous recording artists such as Judy Garland, Sting, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Joni Mitchell, Paul Anka, Sandy Denny, and John Lennon, to name a few. When she redesigned the song's pacing and melody to suit her own beautiful voice, she topped them all, and made each song her own! She is a songstress of unmatched quality, and that is why 5 million Eva Cassidy CDs have been sold after she left this world in 1996. This CD is my favorite. It has golden songs, sung by an Angel. "Danny Boy," may make you cry a little, but that's alright. Be sure and ask everyone you meet, "Do you know the Eva Cassidy story?" Turn them on to the songs you love the most, and why Eva Cassidy, is the best singer ever.
Name: HirAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too Many
Home Town/city and country: Walnut Creek, CA
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 09:38 PM
Every song that I hear sang by Eva Cassidy is even more moving and soothing than the original masterpieces! I'm sure the late John Lennon and Sandy Denny and others are happy to have their songs heard again with Eva's voice and heart. - HK
Name: John Ehrhart
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Home Town/city and country: University Place, Wa (state)
Sent: Thu September 12 2002 10:46 PM
My, oh my, My thanks again and again to Raice McCleod for sharing his memories of what was really happening way back when, and what the real Eva, and the band were thinking, and had to say. Those were times when people were making difficult decisions about their futures, - a task with real consequences. Nobody has added more to the guestbook than you, Mr. M. You gave us a humble little portal through which we could peek at this special place from the past. So - best wishes from me, and I would guess, virtually everyone who had the pleasure of reading your comments - would that be, perhaps, 100,000 +/-, best wishes ? And a tip of my hat to a job, well done ! J.
Name: George Marshall
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Devon, England
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 03:42 AM
Just to say that Ms Cassidy's memory is well-served by such an excellent and informative site.
Name: Kris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: DAvenport.Iowa
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 05:12 AM
I bought 3 of Eva's CDs yesteday and have been listening to them non-stop. Never have I heard such a voice and never has a singer affected me like Eva. I guess, I can imagine her and Iz Kamakawiwo'ole up there singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" together. THey both have their own unique style and left us with a little beauty in this world.
Name: Mike Wade
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Sent: Fri September 13 2002 06:31 AM
Name: Mike Wade
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Thornaby/ England
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 06:37 AM
Listening to my local radio station "BBC Radio Cleveland" they just played 3 Eva songs back to back. The announcer then said there would be an interview with Johnathan Maitland on Monday 16th September on the "Afternoon Show" talking about his book "Songbird".
Name: Vicky Lacy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 10:04 AM
I have only just discovered Eva Cassidy and quite honestly, she has had a major impact on me; so much so that I want her version of Over the Rainbow sung at my funeral. She has the voice and soul of an angel and the sadest thing of all is that she is not around to know how much she has affected people's lives.
Name: Bob Hirsch
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home Town/city and country: Livingston, NJ USA
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 10:23 AM
I heard Eva for the first time when there was a short segment of her on one of the early morning TV shows. She has the voice of an angel. I do not have a disk player in my car, and unfortunately I have been told there there is only one cassette...Songbird. If anyone knows if there are any more, please let me know.
Name: Brett
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ...Still discovering her music
Home Town/city and country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 10:46 AM
I've only been learning about Eva Cassidy for a few weeks, since seeing the tail end of a biography on television where friends and family spoke of her. The music I have heard so far moves me in a way I haven't felt since discovering Sarah MacLachlan on the underground scene years ago, and I trust I will continue hunting out Eva's albums. I was moved more, however, reading the well-wishes and outpourings in this guestbook. Rarely have written words brought this lump to my throat.
Name: Stephen
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Home Town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 12:47 PM
How exciting to look at the latest Billboard listings and see that Imagine is at #32! At last, real, high profile results on the American charts. It occurs to me that there is no better time than now to request Eva songs on radio. While some may say that the eclectic nature of Eva's selections made her music hard to market, I think it could be seen in the completely opposite way. That is to say that it precisely because Eva sang in many genres that her music is extraordinarily marketable. Think about it; you can approach almost any type of radio station with Eva songs that meet their format. So go this week to http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/home where you can find almost any radio station in the world and ask for Eva, the singer who is #32 on the Billboard charts!!! A big congrats to Chris and Lenny on their Emmy award. Way to go guys, good for you.
Name: janb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: honolulu
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 01:37 PM
I actually watched the "haunt of the hippo" national geographic show. it was really good and of course the music was great. congrats to chris and lenny. the whole thing was a lot more interesting than I thought it would be. I finally got the "Imagine"cd and well....she is still the best. as they say here in hawaii, it gives me chicken skin. 'nuff said. all the best, janb
Name: Faye Thompson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Seymour IN USA
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 04:08 PM
My husband and I have recently discovered Eva's wonderful voice. What a legacy to leave to the world. Thanks to all who share. Faye
Name: Christine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: Lennoxville,Quebec,Canada
Sent: Fri September 13 2002 04:58 PM
I have just finished reading, 'Songbrid', the authorised bio of Eva. Wow! It is a gift to myself for my upcoming b-day, in 2 weeks. 'Imagine' is on my b-day wish list, as well. We are indeed fortunate to have recordings of Eva's and ECB, et al. I have been a fan for over a year now, and often come and read the guestbook. I haven't written anything in a very long time but Raice's note about leaving just made my heart sink. I wish you'd reconsider!! We, that are her true fans, know just what a beautiful human being she was, just by listening to her voice, and how much her family and friends loved her. That's enough for me. Those who DID NOT know her can speculate and that's basically all it is, speculation. It doesn't fly with her real fans, and it never will. Raice - I'm sorry you felt you had to go - you are missed! Congrats to Chris & Lenny! Peace to all!! a devoted Evamaniac, Christine
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 03:02 AM
There are those who grew up listening to their parents' music, like the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Percy Faith, Perry Como. Back in the American 1950's, maybe they were aware of the beatniks, of be-bop jazz, of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, Coleman Hawkins. Then, they discovered a new sound, a new rhythm, from artists named Muddy Waters, BB King, Chuck Berry, Little Richard. Elvis. Jerry Lee Lewis. Eddie Cochran. Buddy Holly. These folks witnessed the birth of rock and roll and modern popular music. If you're lucky in life, you get to experience a seminal event, or are part of some cultural phenomena that has a profound impact on your soul and perhaps your life. Think Woodstock, for example. Better yet, think of the Beatles. But for me, that event is Eva Cassidy. Apparently, Eva's unfolding story/phenomenon has attracted some ugliness. For some reason, some folks have chosen to argue with Raice Mcleod. He has been generous enough to share his thoughts with us fans as someone who was THERE. What is there to argue about? Why is he being challenged? And there are some overzealous fans that want everything Eva has done released now. They don't want a few songs from "Live At Pearl's", or recordings from the Maryland Inn; they want to hear the whole thing. Trust me, I am a fan too. I want to hear all that good stuff as well. But let me argue this: let Eva's story unfold naturally and at its own pace. Let Bill Straw and the Cassidy family work on new releases as they see fit. I want to savor these moments that Eva has attained. Do you realize this moment in history that we are sharing by being a part of this phenomenon? I want to continue to see her name mentioned and her music heard in the US media and around the world. I want to be happy for the Cassidy family again when Eva hits number one on the UK charts down the road. But why hurry this along? Let it linger like the aftertaste of a good wine. Folks, it's later than we think. If we rush other recordings and just dump them out there, there will be the media frenzy, rave reviews...and then it's over. The media only care about today. The whole Eva Cassidy story comes to an abrupt end, like a dropped cake, if they release all the good stuff now. We won't have new things to report in the guestbook. And where will we go, how will we feel when the last song is finally released and there is no more? I want to freeze these moments forever, but I know that time doesn't stop. I know I'll have such fond memories of this time in my life, emailing Laura and other fans around the world. And in the end, Eva will leave me with my memories and my tears...
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: PA
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 03:47 AM
Does anyone else wonder what Mr. Lundvall of the Blue Note label might be thinking if he is aware of the current album chart; what with "Imagine" at #32 and the Norah Jones entry at #6?
Name: Angela Kay
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: too few to pick just one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: aint no sunshine
Home Town/city and country: Athens, Tennessee/USA
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 05:11 AM
I would like to thank my bestfriend Susan D. from little ole Harrison,TN for turning me onto Eva's work.I ,like many others, had never heard Eva's music before. I only wish I had found out about her sooner. Let Eva's death be a lesson for us all. Live everyday as if it were the last. THANK-YOU SO MUCH EVA (and Susan).RIP....
Name: Richard Fleming
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: i'm still collecting
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold- so far!
Home Town/city and country: Aberdeen , Scotland
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 05:21 AM
Why is the 'No Boundaries' album not with the others on that page ?
Name: Stephen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 05:22 AM
Nicely put, Eric.... For those of you in Toronto, here some contact info for a few radio stations; ===================== CHIN-AM 1540 and its sister station, CHIN-FM 100.7, 622 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1B6 Canada Tel: 416-531-9991 Fax: 416-531-5274 Email: info@chinradio.com ========================= CHUM 104.5 FM - Hot AC Request URL: http://www.chumfm.com/CHUMFM.pnm ========================= CHWO AM 740 - Nostalgia Write Box 161, Willowdale Station A, Toronto, Ontario M2N 5S8 Canada e-mail odxa@compuserve.com Website www.odxa.on.ca ======================== EZ Rock 97.3 FM - Adult Contemporary http://www.ezrock.com/index_1.html Music director; md@ezrock.com Main Phone Number: (416) 482-0973 EZ Rock 97.3 40 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 600 Toronto, Ontario M4P 3B6 ======================== CIUT 89.5 FM - University of Toronto 91 St. George Street Toronto, ON M5S 2E8 Tel: 416-978-0909 Fax:416-946-7004 Music Director: Ron Burd Tel: 416-978-0909 ext 214 Email: r_burd@ciut.fm ======================== CJRT 91.1 FM - Jazz 416-599-5299 Request line; http://www.jazz.fm/music_request.htm ======================== CKFM MIX 99.9 FM - Hot AC http://www.mix999.com/ 416-922-9999 ======================== Ryerson University Radio CKLN 88.1 FM 380 Victoria Steet Toronto Ontario M5B 1W7 Office: (416) 595-1477 music email: ckln-music@sac.ryerson.ca Program Director : Tim May ckln-music@sac.ryerson.ca ======================== CDIC 103.5 FM - Variety 416-798-1035 Requests; requests@z1035.com www.z1035.com ======================== CFUK 91.7 - Country 1-877-dial-917 country@917fm.com ======================== CHFI - 98.1 FM - Hot AC http://www.chfi.com/chfi/content/home.html?curDate=20020914 Requests; http://www.chfi.com/chfi/aps/spol/login.jsp?tool=request ========================
Name: Laurie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Gustavus, Alaska USA
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 05:38 AM
It's been a long time since I last entered anything in the "guest book"; but this was told to me the other day, and thought I needed to pass it on. A long time ago, I gave an Eva CD to a friend of mine who runs an art gallery here. She liked the CD so much she started playing it as background music in the gallery. She told me that when she plays Eva, her customers if they don't know who is singing, always inquire, and if they do know who she is, always want to talk more about her. But the best part is, she noticed her customers slow down to look at each piece of art work more carefully. And always purchase more than any other of her background music combined. Hint!! I was born and raised in Gig Harbor, WA. I left there to move to Alaska almost 30 years ago. The next time I go to visit family, I will stop by and check out Blix Street, and say "Hi" to Mr. Straw. Thanks again Laura for all your dedicated hard work. Raice, I also will miss your entries. I am sorry for whatever has happened to make you stop. And to you Joe W., a big "Hello"! Carry On...
Name: Edmo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny boy
Home Town/city and country: Lancaster/u.k
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 09:46 AM
First heard Eva's Fields of gold on the BBC's Terry wogans breakfast show, just blown away by the voice.We must thank a Mr Paul Walters [terry's producer] for indroduceing to such a wonderfull voice
Name: Nancy Newell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Camarillo, Ca USA
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 04:28 PM
I heard about Eva, for the first time today, while listening to a bluegrass internet radio station. They played Danny Boy, I got up immediately & went to purchase that CD. WOW
Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Minnesota
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 06:19 PM
Okay, finally, finally! I have come across Eva Cassidy in the media. I always miss the stories about her on the news or entertainment programs but this week, I flipped over a section of the Wall St Journal (just killing time, don't actually read that newspaper) and I saw an artist's rendition of her along side the article and I recognized her even before I read the headline. There is something truly compelling about her voice that we fans feel it is our duty to pass along her music to anyone who will listen. I actually feel sorry for the people that don't "get it" after hearing one of her CDs and a new appreciation for the intelligence of those who grasp how special it is and are now hooked. She was the best.
Name: aneta
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: heaven
Home Town/city and country: Poland
Sent: Sat September 14 2002 11:27 PM
Hello! Nice site:) I would like to find (I am not sure if I called it correctly) Eva's music written in tunes for the piano. Is there something like that in the internet? If there is any, give me a sing please....
Name: Anna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home Town/city and country: Longridge Lancashire UK
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 05:25 AM
Eva has the most beautiful voice. Whenever I'm sad I can find solace in her music, when I'm happy I find joy. When I listen to Fields of Gold I cry. She inspires me every day. Those who haven't heard her music are missing something so huge. her music is the kind which will live on forever and never be forgotten, for music melts the stoniest of hearts. My love to anyone who believes!
Name: George
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: NottinghAM
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 06:31 AM
My first experience of Eva was one day several years ago when my colleague, Gill, rushed into the office early one morning going on about this wonderful singer she had just heard on the radio (UK's Radio 2). Gill had said she heard the track "Somewhere over the rainbow" and it had moved her that much that she had to stop the car as tears were rolling down her face. At that time NO ONE in the UK had heard of Eva and certainly you couldnt get copies of her CDs. As it was Gill's birthday in a weeks time I tried at local record stores to get her a copy of Songbird but to no avail.Then I scoured the internet and eventually found a record store in St Louis USA who posted me a copy just in time for Gill's birthday. Of course the rest is history but I'll always be thankful of Webster Music in St Louis for bringinh Eva to Gill and I
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 08:37 AM
Looking through the TV section of today's newspaper I spied a Michael Caine movie on the Oxygen cable channel at noon. It's was made in 1998 and had Brenda Blethyn, and Jane Horrocks as co-stars. This English-American production "Little Voice" has Horrocks as a repressed Briton who is brillant at mimicking singers such as Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe. It gets 3 out of 4 stars by Leonard Maitland's, Movie and Video Guide. Maitland wrote, "Horrocks portrayal of Jim Cartwight's London play "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice," was adapted into this screen role, doesn't hold back." Horrock's stage fright reminds me of Eva's first performance when she dropped the mike and runs off stage and cries. Give it a look see on a video. I can't get over Horrocks rendition of "Over the Rainbow," simply fascinating and some what similiar in appearance to Eva's as she does do her own vocals! I enjoyed this comedy even though the cockney voices were hard to understand for an American. I just think everyone can see a bit of Eva in this movie, especially the singing. Great comedy that kept me mesmerized throughout the film. Has anyone else seen it ever?
Name: Steve Elliott
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Home Town/city and country: East Yorks
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 09:06 AM
The film Little Voice was filmed in the East Yorkshire town of Scarbouough. Jane Horrocks did a brilliant job of playing a very difficult role of a complex girl with a remarkable voice. I fully recommend it to all. On another note... if anyone would like to words to Waly Waly please email
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 09:08 AM
Jane Horrocks pictures on this website . What do you think? http://www.tiara.demon.nl/jane-horrocks/
Name: Steve Gebbia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early Morning Rain
Home Town/city and country: Atlanta, GA USA
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 11:21 AM
I'd like to thank Eva's parents for releasing Imagine. I discovered Eva about 3 years ago and was amazed not only by her wonderful voice, but also by the variety of music she recorded. It's too bad that I don't live in the DC area (I have relatives in near Joppa) ... if I did, I have no doubt that I would have gone to see her perform. I 'see' live music on a regular basis ... and since my taste in music is wide and varied, I have no doubt that I would have gone to see Eva if I had had the chance. I heard Eva's music before I knew anything about her history. Then I read the CD liners ... and the songs (particularly "Fields of Gold" and "Autumn Leaves") took on a new, almost haunting aspect. It was almost as if somehow some part of her knew her fate and that this was her way of saying goodbye. It brings a smile to my heart when I see how well her music is doing these days. take care Steve
Name: Christi Findlay
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Prince George's County, MD
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 01:17 PM I'm looking for Eva fans in Prince George's County, MD to interview for a newspaper story. I'm interested in how Eva's story and her music have affected people who live in her community. If you (or an Eva fan you know) lives in PG County, I'd love to hear from you! Send me an email directly at ChristiFindlay@msn.com as soon as you get a chance, so we can talk (by email or phone) before my deadline. Thanks!
Name: Larry
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Dallas
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 03:14 PM
HERE IS A CHEER FOR YOUR MESSAGE ERIC. YOU KNOW, THERE ARE JERKS AROUND TO TRY TO SPOIL EVERYTHING GOOD IN LIFE. WE ALL HAVE TO LIVE IN A SOCIETY SET UP TO DEAL WITH THE WORST OF US. WHAT A SHAME HOWEVER, THAT ANYONE HAS TO EXPOSE THEMSELVES AS THE INSENSITIVE BUMS THEY ARE BY MAKING LESS THAN COMPLIMENTARY REMARKS AT THIS WEBSITE. EVA AND HER FAMILY DESERVE ALL THE LOVE AND RESPECT WE CAN OFFER THEM. THIS IS NO PLACE FOR CRAP. THERE ARE PLENTY OF CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER PLACES OF THAT NATURE WHERE YOU CAN AIR OUT YOUR OPINIONS ON THE WORLD. EVA WE LOVE YOU. YOUR WORK IS INCOMPARABLE AND WE ARE SO VERY FORTUNATE YOU LEFT A BUNCH BEHIND FOR US.
Name: Lenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Kensington,Md
Sent: Sun September 15 2002 08:40 PM
I'd like to thank everyone who sent congrats on our recent award. We're obviously very happy, but I would also like to say that having the opportunity to work with Eva will always remain the greatest achievement in our musical lives. I'm an avid reader of the Guestbook and I am in awe of the way Eva's music is connecting with so many wonderful people. I've shied away from writing in the Guestbook because I've always wanted the focus to be on Eva, where it belongs. I think her posthumous success proves what many people knew way back when, that she was an extraordinarily gifted artist that deserved to be heard by everyone, and thankfully that is becoming a reality. I also want to publicly thank Laura for her tireless support, she has done as much as anyone to get Eva's message out.
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USAA
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 01:54 AM
Lenny, indeed, congrats to you and Chris. Thanks for stopping by the guestbook. I think it's real special to hear from the ECB members and I appreciate you sharing some thoughts.
Name: david j hope
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: sheffild
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 02:01 AM
love too Eva we all send our heart felt thanks for the love and music you left our lives will be warm and sweeter be love forever djh
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Do I have to make a choice???
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them!!
Home Town/city and country: Eindhoven-The netherlands
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 03:23 AM
After listening to Eva's music for almost a year and seeing friends and relatives react to her music, I know this for sure: Eva's music has made this world a better place to live in! (By giving us an example how we should live and love each other!) And for those who don't like her music: go and enjoy your own music and never look down on people who don't share your taste! And certainly butt out of this guestbook if you don't have to say anything decently about Eva!! - And thanks to Laura for this site! keep up this good work, we love you for it.;-)
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues In The Night (currently)
Home Town/city and country: Laurel, Md.
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 03:43 AM
I've been an Eva fan for over three years and live in Laurel, Md which is maybe 20-30 minutes from Eva's hometown of Bowie. While my active participation on this page is sporadic at best, I read it almost every day. I enjoy reading the comments of other Eva fans, particulary of those who have just discovered her. But one of my biggest frustrations is the fact that she is more well known throughout the world than she is in her own home town. I admit to hearing her for the first time on a local radio station, but that station has since gone more mainstream and I almost never hear Eva's music played there anymore. And, to the best of my knowledge, she gets ZERO airplay on other stations in this area, although Laura would probably know more about that than I would. So you can imagine my surprise and delight when I logged on this morning to check my email and found a post from a woman named Christi Findlay who says she works for a local paper, the Prince George's Gazette. She says that the paper is putting together a feature article about Eva's impact on her home community, and that she saw one of my infrequent posts on this site and wants to interview me about the impact Eva's music has had on me. I've seen other local posts on this site (Silver Spring, etc) and I'm wondering if any of you have been contacted by Ms. Findlay? If so, I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks.
Name: Ian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere of the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Ajax Canada
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 03:44 AM
There are not many CDs in our collection that I listen all the way through. The advent of the programable CD player allows me to play only the songs I want to hear.On some CDs there are only one or two songs worth listening to. However with Eva's CDs the only button I ever hit is REPEAT. I love all her recordings, without exception.
Name: Anita Guest
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Bovina, Texas 790 USA
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 04:36 AM
Eva is totally awesome.Some of her songs cause me to weep.
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: PA
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 05:07 AM
VCR alert? I noticed in the TV listing this morning that ESPN is supposed to rerun the skating exhibition that was taped in Nagano last March 24 (9PM, eastern time). Isn't this one of those that includes "Fields of Gold"? There were absolutely no other details in the TV listing. If there is anywhere on the web that could confirm this, it would be at Heather's site.
Name: Kristie Lee G.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Norwalk,California
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 06:36 AM
I have recently discovered Eva while watching a biography on datline. To my unfortune I didn't catch her name but had that angelic voice playing over and over in my head. For weeks after that I searched every where and asked everyone if they knew who she was. Not many people knew but finally I found her and now cannot wait to hear her voice and enjoy her CDs. I also cannot wait to share her voice with many many others!!
Name: Ronda Matson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Millis, MA
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 07:48 AM
I have been swept away. My husband found the article in the NY Times about Eva and the upcoming release of "Imagine." I smiled at the "shy singer" headline, thinking that this was his way of pushing me. How could I have known how much I would gain? I have written music ever since I can remember and play guitar and piano. But any public performances, despite the encouragement of family and friends, remain limited. I'm not sure why, but as I read the article, I knew I would need to hear her. I didn't wait for "Imagine" to be released. I was able to find a CD ("Time After Time") and literally tore the thing open! My reaction to the first sounds of her musical gift cannot be put into words. Her courage, despite whatever fears she harbored, is an inspiration. I know that I can only begin to imagine the depth of the loss her family and friends must feel. I was born in the state of Maryland just a couple of years before Eva. My family still lives there and had never heard of her before my excited yet sad phone call. I feel as though I missed her. And I know that, in time, all the world will.
Name: JoFaye Walker
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Drown in my Own Tears
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 10:56 AM
Name: JoFaye
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Drown in My Own Tears
Home Town/city and country: Union City, Tennessee
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 01:24 PM
Sorry about doing this twice. I messed up and I just couldn't quit until I told the band how much I love Eva's voice and their music. For most of my life I've said Aretha Franklin is my favorite female singer. And now there is Eva I couldn't say one without the other anymore. Eva's pitch and resonance is unbelievable. All the soul of Aretha with a unique sound that is her's alone. I love this music and am pleasantly surprised by loving songs that I thought I wouldn't like. I just bought the album for a certain song and find hidden gold. I'm sorry to have only found her after she was gone. But her voice will be forever a part of my life.
Name: Jimmy & Marie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Method Actor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Forever
Home Town/city and country: Maryland
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 05:14 PM
Lenny, My sentiments exactly. Hugh congrats to you and Chris on the nomination! Way to go! You both put much labored love in to your work and it shows. We're watching for hippos as we flip channels now :) Would love to get together with you. Perhaps when Raice and I meet up sometime soon. I'm in Greenbelt daily maybe we'll pick a Friday coming up. You should be so proud, sir! I am!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Mon September 16 2002 05:16 PM
ESPN just finished broadcasting the exhibition from the 2002 Figure Skating World Championships, a taped presentation with MC's Peggy Fleming and Dick Button. At 10:40 P.M. Michelle Kwan skated to "Fields of Gold," sung beautifully by Eva Cassidy . After the Kwan performance Peggy Fleming announced the song title not the singer's name. No other credit was given to Eva Cassidy, however this should get another round of queries as to who sang that beautiful rendition of "Fields of Gold?" As always the music and singing of Eva Cassidy worked so well with Michelle Kwan's figure skating artistry. It's hard to believe I saw this show live in Syracuse last Spring. Did anyone else catch this taped performance tonight on ESPN or when it toured the U.S.as "Champions on Ice"? Now would be a good time to check the Michelle Kwan, "Fields of Gold" fan web site.
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Surrey, England
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 01:51 AM
Great to hear from you, Lenny. What a fitting tribute to Eva that you feel that playing with her is your greatest musical achievement (and I've seen the video where you accompany her on Autumn Leaves - just awesome - and Cheek to Cheek - WOW!) But here's the thing. Without your and the other guys from the band's encouragement, as well as her Mum and Dad, family members and other musical friends, Eva would probably never have sung a note in public. So THANK-YOU and many congratulations to you and Chris on the award. Eva's voice and her music are such an important part of my life. The added bonus is that we can share the experience with some wonderful people across the world via Laura's site. I shall not get tired of saying thank-you Laura.
Name: Linda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ain't no sunshine
Home Town/city and country: Templeton
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 03:52 AM
My dad is the bigger fan out of the two of us. He saw a piece done on her on Dateline or 20/20, one of those type shows. Immediately after the broadcast he called me to talk about her. He sounded as though he found a chest full of treasure. In a way, I guess he did. Her voice is unlike any we had previously heard. We both became instantly hooked. We have all her albums and are constantly looking for more of her recordings. I only wish we could have seen her in concert.
Name: D. Stahl
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home Town/city and country: Washington, DC
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 07:04 AM
I first bought this CD in 1996, and have been listening to it almost continuously ever since. An absolutely fantastic voice!!!
Name: ed
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: England, Norwich
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 07:41 AM
Hi, I am 13 years old and I first listened to Eva Cassedy in the year 2000 at school in an assembly. I love her voice and am really sad that she died with getting the recognition for her amazing voice that she should of got. I am always touched when I listen to her voice. Thank you for making my life that little bit better
Name: Jenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home Town/city and country: Totton, Southampton, UK
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 09:51 AM
I got into Eva Cassidy when my mum discovered her about two years ago. I think she was the best singer ever, thanks for your beautiful music Eva! I only hope I can leave behind such a great legacy.
Name: Marit Tuinhof
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home Town/city and country: Netherlands
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 10:43 AM
I love Eva's voice so much. She makes me happy where ever I am!
Name: Glynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 01:19 PM
Wow, as Eva said " Lenny Williams...." Great to see you back on the guest page Lenny...I am even more in awe since seeing "Autumn Leaves" and "Cheek to Cheek".
Name: Glynne
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Sent: Tue September 17 2002 01:21 PM
oops and sorry...MANY Congrats on the award.
Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How Can I keep from singing?
Home Town/city and country: Perth Australia
Sent: Tue September 17 2002 08:46 PM
I was given my first Eva Cassidy CD two days ago and have probably played it a dozen times. I am going out to by Imagine tonight and can't wait. What a phenomenal voice and an inspiration too!!!
Name: Bob Oplawski
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Chicago, IL
Sent: Wed September 18 2002 02:29 AM
I read an article in last weeks Wall Street Journal, about Eva Cassidy. I had melanoma, so this story had an impact on me, and I had to find out more. I researched her on the net, and after work bought Songbird, and Imagine. I have listened to both for the past 5 days. She's an angel. Incredible talent. Life is too short, but her gift will move many for ever. love, bobbyo
Name: Timon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: AmsterdAM
Sent: Wed September 18 2002 04:36 AM
Hi! Yesterday I was told that there was another Eva album besides the ones mentioned in "Eva's recordings". It's called: "Eva Cassidy - No bounderies" and is for sale in The Netherlands for 13 euro (14 dollar). Picture at: Maybe this is old news, but I couldn't find anything at the site about it so thats why I mention it here ;-) All the best! Timon
Name: Timon
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Sent: Wed September 18 2002 04:38 AM
oops ... the link wasn't send: http://cdcovers.iespana.es/cdcovers/PaginasE/pgsEvaCassidyNoBounderies.htm
Name: Jenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL OF THEM!
Home Town/city and country: Cheshire, u.k.
Sent: Wed September 18 2002 10:14 AM
Hello everyone, I have already entered the guestbook to tell the world how much I worship Eva and how much she has changed my life. Everyone says how sad it is that she died, which it is, but please remember that she had such a happy life (looking at the photos and reading about her) and that I'm sure she had so many Great experiences and memories, that they overwrite the pain and worry she went through. Thank you.
Name: Antonio
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Who Knows Where The Time Goes
Home Town/city and country: Woodbridge, VA / USA
Sent: Wed September 18 2002 10:34 AM
As I write this I am listening to my new favorite "Eva" song (thanks to her parents and others involved who helped to make this a possibility). I was introduced to Eva's music when the CD "Eva By Heart" debuted. I fell in love with her talents then and today I remain a fan. I can really appreciate the fact that her choice of material was varied because I listen to and sing a genre of different songs myself. I love the clarity in Eva's voice, it's as though a pair of loving arms are embracing you as she takes you on a musical journey. I love the way she gives each song something a little different that it didn't have before she recorded it. Eva Cassidy was simply PHENOMENAL! It's really hard to believe that she is no longer with us because her music is so full of life. "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" there may very well be a message in the song, perhaps Eva is in heaven happily smiling down upon us with the knowledge that she has touched so many lives with the beautiful gift she was given. In a way she is still here in the hearts of her family, friends, and countless fans who have come to love and appreciate her!
Name: Espen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Bergen,NORWAY
Sent: Thu September 19 2002 03:04 AM
It`s difficult to express what I feel when listening to OTR,she realy moves me and makes me think about how fragile life really is. I`m so glad her wonderful voice will be with us forever.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Thu September 19 2002 06:48 AM
Eva Cassidy takes you to another dimension. A journey where time stands still. Past memories of mother, father, brothers and sisters, loved ones, old sweethearts, first loves. The "Danny Boy" rendition is a real winner. What can you say, she died at age 33 in 1996 of cancer and she's singing "Danny Boy" to us. Tears must flow or you need help. She takes you to Nirvana, Heaven, and The Great Beyond. This precious angel's voice will never come again. Enjoy it while you can there will be no others like Eva Cassidy.
Name: Elaine Poucher
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Harrogate U.K
Sent: Thu September 19 2002 09:59 AM
My friend Ol and I love all Eva`s songs!
Name: Bonnie
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Home Town/city and country: Boston, MA
Sent: Thu September 19 2002 10:30 AM
Just heard two beautiful songs by Eva on the radio this morning and called the station to find out who they were by. I was given Eva's name and thought I recollected a discussion on my music-related forum www.delphi.com/petdekat about her untimely passing. Unfortunately, I was correct in my recollection. I wish I had had a chance to see and hear her live.
Name: Bonnie (again)
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Sent: Thu September 19 2002 10:31 AM
sorry, typo, if anyone's interested in music and New Orleans-related discussions, check out www.delphiforums/petdekat.
Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home Town/city and country: Boston, MA
Sent: Thu September 19 2002 10:57 AM
I just bought IMAGINE. I cried through "Danny Boy"... ugh. What an amazing version of this song. After listening to it about 138 times (slight exhaggeration... maybe it was 134), I'm still not tired of it. Thank you so much, Laura, for all the great information on this site. Chris Cockshaw Methuen, MA
Name: Zora
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Live at Blues Alley, Time After Time
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Sent: Thu September 19 2002 08:15 PM
I discovered Eva about 2 years ago when I was trying to find a female singer of one of my favorite songs...Ain't No Sunshine. What can I say...after I heard that one song there was no going back. She has the most incredible artistic range...Blues, Folk, Pop, Jazz. I fell in love with her singing before I knew she had left us, and yet I still miss her terribly. You can tell by the way she sings what an incredible person she was. Thank you for this website. I really feel a connection that I would not have gotten if it hadn't been for you!
Name: Zora
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ain't No Sunshine, Field's of Gold, People Get Ready, Songbird, Stormy Monday
Home Town/city and country: Nashville, Tn
Sent: Thu September 19 2002 08:28 PM
I messed up on my previous post! I put my favorite albums in the favorite song category and didn't fill out the other stuff! Be patient with me, I was overwhelmed with talking about Eva!
Name: Starsky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold .Inmagine .Who nows where time goes .I can only be me .
Home Town/city and country: Netherland
Sent: Thu September 19 2002 09:30 PM
Hello everyone who enjoy also the Music by Eva .It seems that her voice conected so manny people around the world .thats its hard to believe.in this time of terror, hate, war, hunger, sicknes, and what more,Maybe whe all have presented every WORLDLEADER a CD by EVA .becourse we all see what MUSIC from a ANGEL can do with us no matter from wich nation or collor we are .I reading each day the guestbook .and it makes me happy too see every day new fans of EVA .with nice words to them who are keeping her a live .thanks to everyone and manny respect too all of you . A copple of times the CD Boundaries is mention on this guestbook.well I am heard that boundaries .is music by EVA .but its not made by the agreement of EVA"s parents and the organisation around her other ALBUMS . So they told me .that you have to see it as a kind of copy with out the rights you need .so thats the reason I will not buy this CD .becourse the money of it. you have to pay. is not going to the right owners and musiclabel .Hope that I am wrong with those words around the Album Boundaries .but thats what is told me .When I wood be wrong please tell me .becourse I do not want to hurt some one with my words or opinion . Rest me too wish everyone all of the best .and manny greetings too all of you .
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: can't make a choice...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them!!
Home Town/city and country: Eindhoven - the Netherlands
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 12:12 AM
I already told you what I feel/think about Eva, but let me tell you how I discovered her music: A year ago I went to our local CD-store to buy a budget-priced CD from David Sylvian (I didn't have money to buy a full-price CD), as I entered the store I heard Eva for the first time... I stood there completely slackjawed for some time and left the store with three full-priced CDs, (none of them by David!) and had to lend money to buy food that month! Greetings to you all from holland!
Name: Les
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: why choose?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: why choose?
Home Town/city and country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 01:41 AM
A few months ago I came across the No Boundaries CD in a UK record store (I can't remember which), and of course bought it. It consists of Eva singing a number of songs written by David Christopher and Tony Taylor plus the classic song Natural Woman, accompanied by various musicians including Christopher (guitar) and Taylor (keyboards). The album notes give general background about Eva, but provide no recording dates, or details of how the recordings came to be made (although all were made at Chris Biondo's Rockville studios). The album was released in 2000 by the Renata Music Company, associated with Q and W Music Group. David Christopher was formerly known as David Lourin, who produced the original Method Actor LP, which was released in 1988 (the CD version was released in 2002). Method Actor is a collection of songs by Lourin (Christopher), with mainly different musicians from the No Boundaries album apart from Christopher himself, and was again recorded at Chris Biondo's Rockville studios. I couldn't find it in the UK or on Amazon, so I bought it over the Net from Barnes and Noble. The two CDs both have the songs "The Waiting is Over", "Little Children" and "When it's Too Late", but with different musicians. Eva also did live gigs with the Method Actor group. The Method Actor CD notes say that the recordings at Chris Biondo's studios were made over a period of four years, whereas the actual tracks on Method Actor were recorded in 1987/1988. Apparently Chris Biondo did not know Eva before 1987, so possibly the No Boundaries tracks were recorded between 1988 and 1990? No doubt David Christopher or Chris Biondo can clarify this - are you out there guys? I've just realised that the two sides of the Method Actor LP were named "This Side" and "That Side". Eva's next release was with Chuck Brown, and the CD was called "The Other Side". I remember Chuck Brown saying the title was an "in" joke, but I didn't link it to Method Actor! According to Hugh Cassidy (quoted in "Songbird") Eva didn't like the Method Actor recordings - she had no say over the material, and felt they were too "banal" (Hugh Cassidy's comment, not mine!). However they were Eva's first experience of professional recording, and, again quoting Hugh "it was a chance to hear your own voice and take some stock and measure of how you do things". The two albums merit their place in my collection on historical grounds, even if I don't play them that often. This was Eva learning to fly.......
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Eva By Heart, + Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow, Stormy Monday, Blues In The Night, Need Your Love So Bad, Nightbird
Home Town/city and country: NYC, USA
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 04:12 AM
It's all too real to understand how fragile life is. Living here in NYC with a year past since 9/11/01 and the countless lives that were lost is just mind blowing. You look for reasons as to why this happened but no answers really come. You look for people + things to try and help you forget (at least for a while)what has happened. This is were Eva comes in for me. I can be sad or happy but when I'm listening to Eva life just seems to be Grand. Eva always finds a way to pick me up or keep me going when all else seems lost. I smile when I hear her yet I get sad knowing that she is gone. Who knows what more amazing music Eva could have brought us. I guess we will never know. I must admit that Eva's amazing talents are enjoyed by me everyday. I listed above a few of Eva's songs that just Blow me away every time I listen to them. The range in her voice is just endless. I can sit and type all day about Eva the legend, but I will leave some room for others. I do have one question for the more advanced Eva fans, can someone tell me on the "Live from Blues Alley" album, the song "Stormy Monday" is that Eva playing the Amazing Guitar solo or is it one of the guys in the band? Please let me know. Thanks to all for listening and Thanks to Eva for being such a major talent and a part of my listening world. God Bless You All. ANSWER FROM THE WEBMASTER: Keith Grimes played the guitar solo in "Stormy Monday." He's definitely amazing -- Eva thought so too! -- Laura
Name: latoya
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: song bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: northern ireland
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 06:45 AM
I think Eva is one of my biggest idols as ahe puts so much feelings into her songs.I first heard of Eva from my uncle who is a dj on a local radio station he played Eva's song Fields of gold and I was so moved by it I couldnt believe how much talent she had and her album was the same also imagine was a song by Eva which really moved me on several occasions I just cried when I heard it. I think Eva was one of the best singers I have ever heard!
Name: Anto
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Sent: Fri September 20 2002 09:11 AM
The most moving voice I ever heard. What a pity she never got to hear the applause
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Glen Burnie, MD, USA
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 10:40 AM
I salute the British for embracing Eva and championing her music, while we in the U.S. largely ignored her and continue to do so. It underscores my belief that the British are a more discerning and intelligent audience, where true merit is rewarded, not marketing and hype.
Name: Abby
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Vancouver, Canada
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 12:11 PM
And what a Songbird Eva was. Her voice moves me to tears. I am so glad that her gift of voice is being treasured all over the world.
Name: Brenda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Arkansas/USA
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 02:11 PM
I only heard about Eva a few weeks ago and can't get enough of her beautiful voice. Such amazing talent..My sister told me about her and now I'm telling all my friends that they have to hear Eva's music. So far, no ones disappointed. She'll be a huge star in the USA soon. So sad she'll not be here to enjoy it.
Name: Ken
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Simi Valley, CA
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 02:36 PM
I just picked up a copy of Time After Time, and again I'm quite impressed. I wish Eva had more time to complete more masterpieces like Eva By Heart, but you know an artist is special when even their demos sound better than almost anyone else's finished product. I never thought I'd hear another version of The Letter that equals Joe Cocker's until I heard Eva's version. This album is full of great surprises like that one. I also love the photo on the front cover. She had the voice of an angel and the face of an angel as well. Sometimes I think God took her away so soon because heaven didn't seem complete without her. Does anyone know if more photos from that session exist, and where I can view them? Always an admirer, Ken
Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All, depending on my mood
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Easy Street Dream, many others
Home Town/city and country: Aston, PA (suburb of Philadelphia)
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 03:17 PM
Does anyone know how many songs recorded live at Blues Alley on the second evening are left for possible release on future albums? What are their names? Also, were the same songs performed on the first evening? Thanks, Roberta
Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Every one!!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL!
Home Town/city and country: Nashville,TN,USA
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 06:06 PM
I first heard Eva at a dinner party... her voice came over the stereo and I hushed everyone, got up from the table immediately and found the CD cover (Eva by Heart)to give the voice from heaven a name and face. My heart sank when I learned of her death... but what joy we all have in the legacy of song she leaves behind. The most gifted singer my ears have EVER heard. The sounds move me to tears. Music with passion and depth in its purest form... a soul is singing with every fiber of her being. What a blessing it is to enjoy this gift. Never has music felt so real to me as when I hear Eva sing. She is my inspiration as an artist.
Name: Brianna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: God Bless The Child
Home Town/city and country: San Diego USA
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 08:37 PM
I love You Eva?
Name: Les
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 11:12 PM
Following my comments yesterday about No Boundaries Method Actor drummer Jimmy Campbell kindly contacted me to confirm that the tracks were recorded between 1988 and 1990. A number of tracks were recorded at that time for a possible second Method Actor album, but it never happened, and the musicians then went their own ways.
Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: everything
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: too hard to pick just one or 10
Home Town/city and country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Fri September 20 2002 11:54 PM
I am a frequent visitor, just had to say that I own Imagine, Time After Time, The Other Side, Songbird, Method Actor & Live At Blues Alley. I thought, why would I want Eva By Heart 'cause it seemed that it was pretty much a repeat of songs. I was soooooooo wrong, I just bought it yesterday at BestBuy (the last one) & love, love, love it. I had to get it after seeing the reference to the song, Say Goodbye, that's in the new movie coming out. It's a great song as is every other one on the CD. I feel like Eva just released a new CD & I am so privileged to have been smart enough to rush in & get that last one. Thanks, as always, Laura for the updates. ROSE
Name: Artur
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Olsztyn, Poland
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 12:24 AM
If you live in Poland, you can order all Eva's albums on this web site
Name: CDstudio.pl
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Home Town/city and country: Olsztyn, Poland
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 12:25 AM
My address: www.cdstudio.pl or in name.
Name: JimmyT (Indiana)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home Town/city and country: Evansville,IN - USA
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 03:15 AM
Eva, What does she mean to my family? My father passed away in Dec.-2001 When traveling between DC and Charleston,SC this June-2002, I went to the record store at Reagan. I noticed comment about "SongBird" and appreciated the type of songs recorded, so I purchased the CD. When traveling to meet my family in Chareslton, I listened to the CD over and over. Well to summarize: I ( a 41 yr old man)cried when she made me think about my father and when I got to the beach, I gave my MOM the CD to listen to on her walk along the beach. All that week my MOM kept listening to the CD. Mom just called this week and said," I just saw Michelle Kwain ice skate to Fields of Gold and I want that CD you had at the beach this summer please." IN CLOSING: God blessed Eva and her band members with an extraordinary talent and Eva's voice and words written by her and others are an instrument of his love. When I hear her songs I think about my DAD. Thanks to all who have helped bring this remarkable singer to help many express their feelings through beautiful words and songs. May God bless Eva's family and many friends, Remembered with love: JimmyT
Name: Austen Lennon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Can't choose
Home Town/city and country: Bangor Co. Down
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 06:34 AM
It's seldom that a singer of Eva's emotion and quality come along. To try to compere her to anyone is doing her a slight, if understandable injustice. This year I turned 52..... and I've been involved in the music business for too many years, recording and playing. I've never heard a voice that can make me stop what I am doing and make me listen to each note like it was a gift to the soul. Until Eva came along. The world has some of her. But Oh what we what we have missed with her passing!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse, NY USA
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 07:38 AM
Imagine Will Take You Away on the Wings of an Angel ... Eva Cassidy is a song stylist. She made every song she sang her own. All her songs were originally made popular by famous recording artists such as Judy Garland, Sting, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Joni Mitchell, Paul Anka, Sandy Denny, and John Lennon, to name a few. When she redesigned the song's pacing and melody to suit her own beautiful voice, she topped them all. She is a songstress of unmatched quality. That is why 5 million Eva Cassidy CDs have been sold after she left this world in 1996. Imagine is my favorite Eva Cassidy CD. It has Golden Songs, sung by an Angel. "Danny Boy," may make you cry a little, but that's alright, just start it over again from the beginning, then when you feel you love this Angel's voice ever so much, ask everyone you meet... "Do you know the Eva Cassidy story?" Turn them on to the songs you love the most, and why Eva Cassidy, is the best singer ever.
Name: Dave A
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Sent: Sat September 21 2002 12:15 PM
re : Mike of Syracuse. I think the last thing Eva would have wanted would have been for people to " switch off " to other singers ....after all she didn't...and look at the result...fabulous versions. But has she really made songs like " Imagine "...her own ?....she has done her version but Lennon's is the definitive surely !!!! Switch off the lights, put the headphones on and drift to a wonderful place with Sandy's " Who Knows..."....surely one of the most stunning performances ever...absolutely spine tingling....If you think these songs were topped by Eva...well... Please listen to all the wonderful music out there....THAT is what Eva would want...do not close your ears ...if anything use Eva as a springboard to more music...not just an end in itself. We all love Eva..but get it in persepective...dont go weird. a music lover
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 01:12 PM
Dave A. is right How can anyone think that Eva Cassidy's talent is better than all this pop culture manufactured pap. Dixie Chicks and Eminem rules!
Name: Dave A
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Sent: Sat September 21 2002 01:33 PM
And you have addressed the points where exactly Mike?
Name: SHIRLEY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: AUTUM LEAVES
Home Town/city and country: PALMCOAST FL. U.S.A.
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 02:28 PM
MY BROTHER INLAW SENT ME EVA'S NEW CD IMAGINE. I LOVE IT HE GOT ME AQUAINTED WITH HER BEAUTIFUL VOICE. I LOVE AUTUM LEAVES IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF MY HUSBANDWHO PASSED AWAY 11YRS AGO. HE WAS BORN IN AUTUM AND PASSED AWAY IN AUTUM HIS FAVORITE TIME.WE WERE TOTAL JAZZ AND BLUES FANS AND EVA'S VOICE IS THERE.OUR LOVE OF MUSIC IS WHAT INFLUENCED OUR SON TO PLAY GUITAR.HE IS AWESOME ACCORDING TO EVERYONE THAT HEARS HIM AND ME TO.PLAYS JAZZ AND BLUES LIKE YOU NEVER HEARD.HE TO HAS A WOUNDERFUL GIFT.YOU ARE JUST BLESSED IF YOU HAVE A TALENT AND IT SHOULD BE HEARD.I TO AM A PROUD MOM LIKE EVA'S SHE WAS SO PRIVLEDGED TO BE A PART OF HER LIFE WHAT A GIFT. I'M SURE SHE IS SINGING TO ALL THE ANGELS SHE IS NOW ONE OF THEM.I PLAY HER CD;S AS SOON AS I START MY CAR SHE IS RIDING ALONG WITH ME. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH I KNOW YOUR SORROW.
Name: David
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The early ones Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Bowie
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 02:42 PM
Re: Mike I happen to like Eva Cassidy, The Dixie Chicks and Eminem. Others may not and that's cool too. That you dig Eva is wonderful, but I don't think she would like the pedestal you are placing her on.
Name: Stephen
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Home Town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 02:51 PM
Dave A wrote; "re: Mike of Syracuse...We all love Eva..but get it in persepective...dont go weird." Alas Dave your advice comes a little late for this character. Now we get to see the types of people fame attracts. Mike, please do us all a favour. Go get a fix on reality, and if you post here again, try to say something intelligent...and have the guts to post your email address. Sorry, Laura, this just getting on my nerves lately.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Fort Collins, CO
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 03:56 PM
I had never heard Eva until a couple of days ago when I heard "Fields of Gold" on my way to work. It was beautiful. So sweet and haunting - made me cry. The station never mentioned who it was, so I went into a local record shop... I just read a couple articles about her and was stunned to read that she is gone. From what I read it sounds like she was a beautiful woman. I like her choice of songs too. I wish she were still around. I'd probably ask her to marry me.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 04:26 PM
Isn't it wonderful how many caring people from all over the world feel Eva Cassidy has touched their lives. Looking over the Guestbook today I see entries from admirers that have lost loved ones and have heavy hearts. No other entertainer can make me feel so emotionally drawn to her message. The genuine feeling of love for this beautiful Angel can not be deterred by the words of discouragement entered on this website from self appointed censors. If you love Eva tell it like it is.
Name: Mike
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Home Town/city and country: Syracuse
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 05:37 PM
It looks like 3 of us are getting repetitive. I'm sure Laura will clean up this mess for us, so you won't have to look at 10 half completed entries. Apparently "Life Goes On In Endless Song," and when the web site feels like it, it will send the message in a stuck mode as many times as it wants to. A mind of it's own? Now that is getting really scary, right? I just listened to the Dixie Chicks and Eminem on Amazon.Com. Powerful stuff. I think I'll listen to "Danny Boy," for awhile to clear my head. Do you think that the Dixie Chicks could sing "Penny To MY Name," on second thought, let's leave that for another discussion.
Name: LARRY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: KNOW YOU BY HEART
Home Town/city and country: DALLAS
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 07:49 PM
I WISH TO APPEAL TO YOU GUYS WHO ARE USING THIS SITE AS A CHAT ROOM. A PLACE TO GRACE US WITH YOUR OPINIONS AS TO HOW EVA STACKS UP TO THE DIXIE CHICKS OR WHETHER OR NOT SHE HAS MADE CERTAIN SONGS "HERS" OR WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE STILL THE PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL ARTIST. NO ONE GIVES A DAMN ABOUT YOUR OPINIONS OR OBJECTIVITY. NOT HERE. NOT AT THIS WEB SITE. THIS SITE IS A CELEBRATION OF EVA AND HER MUSIC. FOLKS LIKE ME TUNE IN FOR A DOSE OF LOVE IN THE FORM OF MESSAGES LEFT BY EVA FANS TELLING US HOW THEY DISCOVERED EVA AND WHAT HER MUSIC HAS MEANT TO THEIR LIVES. PLEASE, PLEASE, TAKE YOUR OBJECTIVITY SOMEWHERE ELSE. IT ISNT WANTED ARE APPRECIATED HERE.
Name: Caroline Goopy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Cairns/Australia
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 09:29 PM
When I worked for a Communications Company and having a TV on the Music Channel, all of a sudden I heard this live recording of "over the rainbow", sung by a voice I didn't know. It blew me out of the water, I was stunned. Looking for it for months and not knowing where to start, I walked passed a music shop one day and heard this woman singing, I know it was Eva, It was another CD but my gut feeling said it was Eva. I ran inside and found what I was looking for. It has not left my CD player yet. I have discovered an angels voice. Thank you for sharing this beautiful voice with us. Warm greetings from Cairns
Name: Ken
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Simi Valley, CA
Sent: Sat September 21 2002 11:14 PM
In response to Rose's message, I almost overlooked Eva By Heart myself. Like most people, I thought the Songbird CD would be the obvious first choice. But then I did some research, and I found out that all the songs on Songbird are also on the 3 previous CDs. I also read that Eva By Heart was her only completed solo studio album, so I decided that it would be my first purchase of Eva's music. I now own 4 of her CDs, and I still think Eva By Heart is her masterpiece. Songbird seems like a good introduction to Eva's music, but unfortunately it takes away some of the attention from Eva By Heart and Live At Blues Alley (my 2nd purchase and my 2nd favorite). Compilation albums are fine, but everything I've heard by Eva so far is definitely worth owning. She was amazing!
Name: Laura, your jolly webmaster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Classified information, sorry
Home Town/city and country: Vienna, Virginia
Sent: Sun September 22 2002 02:52 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, don't worry about the multiple postings. That happens sometimes, and I scurry right in and clean things up. Please, let's keep the discourse civil. A little conversation is OK here but for those of you who yearn for the give-and-take of a discussion forum, remember that the Internet has two currently-active discussion groups about Eva which you can read about on my website: http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/eva4.htm . Laura
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home Town/city and country: Conway AR
Sent: Sun September 22 2002 03:29 AM
There is a wonderful review of Imagine in today's issue of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. The writer, Ellis Widner, has been a devoted Eva fan for many years and I am forever in his debt for writing an article about Eva four years ago that made me purchase Songbird. The web address is below. You may need to join to acess it, but membership is free. You can also just put in www.ardemgaz.com and search for Eva Cassidy and it will bring up the link. I also just received my copy of the "Best of Eva Cassidy" book of sheet music. It is for piano, guitar and vocal, and is truly a wonderful collection, beautifully packaged. It has pictures and an introduction by Hugh Cassidy. It is available through amazon.co.uk. It costs around $31.00 US, with shipping, and is worth every penny. If you order, be sure to use the link on the What's New page, so that a percentage of your purchase will go to melanoma research.
Name: Garry Woodcock
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine-that last sustained note
Home Town/city and country: Lunenburg,Nova Scotia,Canada
Sent: Sun September 22 2002 03:33 AM
Grace Griffith is doing a new recording for Blix with Lenny and Chris. That's wonderful news. If you don't have her "Minstrel Song",get it! Isn't it great how Eva's life and music just keeps on inspiring so many of us? She would really have wanted us to broaden our musical listening as well as continue respecting each other and all living things. If you have a chance, pick up the Susie Arioli Swing Band's "Pennies From Heaven"-it's really nice. Lots of affection to all of you who read Eva's Guestbook every day, as I do. Thanks as always, Laura. Garry
Name: Johnny Aitken
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Huddersfield
Sent: Sun September 22 2002 07:49 AM
First time I heard her on Top Of The Pops 2, I thought who is this wonderful singer and lovely guitar player, I haven't heard music as good as this since Simon and Garfunkel. I thought to myself things are looking up, but then sadly realised she was no longer around. I look forward to hearing more of her work.
Name: Jody Wilton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Sun September 22 2002 08:00 AM
I would just like to express my views on the marvellous rendition of Fields Of Gold. Never in my whole life have I heard anyone sing with such passion and feeling as Eva has done. I have never been touched so much by one song and the way she can make every song her own.
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home Town/city and country: Ballingrry Fife SCOTLAND
Sent: Sun September 22 2002 08:04 AM
I do personally think that when "our jolly webmaster Laura" has to request some discourse then we should all take this on board with grace, regard and respect - take some time out and quietly reflect on the work Laura does on our behalf - I do not believe Laura and the Cassidy family wishes to see the site develop into discussions which can take place elsewhere. Lets have Eva and her music legacy that she left us all to enjoy as the enduring essence on the site. Kind regards to all Eva fans everywhere - with special mention to Silver Springs and Gustavus.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Sun September 22 2002 10:03 AM
The "People Get Ready" video is available free to everyone on the internet. Go to the web site and scroll down to the bottom and you will be able to see and hear Eva Cassidy sing and play this complete song live, and make "People Get Ready," her own. Enjoy! Just input: http://www.synuk.com/eva/
Name: jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: manchester/england
Sent: Mon September 23 2002 06:53 AM
I first heard about Eva Cassidy on Trevor McDonald Tonight years ago and her story moved me. She has such an amazing voice.The first time I listened to her c.d I bought in brought me to tears.Shes a real insperation. I may only be 16 years old but when you hear someone with a voice like an angel like hers you can only become more interested in her. I have recently started an Alevel course and Ive allready planned my asignment at the end of the year will be writen about Eva. She is an amazing woman. Her voice will always be with us and her story will move many more people. RIP Eva x
Name: Beth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Cincinnati
Sent: Mon September 23 2002 02:06 PM
I'd like to think that she's having big fun playing with Stevie Ray Vaughn up there. Mike ... get a life!
Name: janb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: honolulu, hawaii
Sent: Mon September 23 2002 03:02 PM
Laura, thank you for all the hard work you have been doing on the site. I know that it can't be easy maintaining all of this. appreciativly yours, janb
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Sonny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse, NY USA
Sent: Mon September 23 2002 04:02 PM
Hi Beth,do you think I could buy back my introduction to you? Best wishes, Mike
Name: Asad
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Mon September 23 2002 11:18 PM
Great work Laura! And keep updating the pictures on the site! I really like the new Eva and Guild pic! Thanks alot! Asad
Name: Asad
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Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Mon September 23 2002 11:22 PM
Oh, one last thing. Try and upload the Eva videos, as many as you can. That'll be a gerat! Thanks! Asad
Name: Torgeir
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time Is A Healer
Home Town/city and country: Oslo, Norway
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 01:18 AM
I'm an old fart of a head-banger, totally addicted to heavy rock with walls of killer guitar sounds. Right now I'm sitting and listening to 'Eva By Heart', and I'm having THE TIME OF MY LIFE!!! Time surely is a healer... thank you Eva.
Name: jacqueline foster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: canberra australia
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 01:46 AM
words or at least my words couldn't do Eva justice. I heard her music for the first time recently by chance and was completely captured by her beautiful voice. I have all her CDs. I cry so much when I hear some of her songs - good for the soul they say! I can listen over and over again to the same song. I listen, really listen to her crystal clear voice. I am so pleased I found you. I just love you Eva xxxx
Name: brad ryan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: need your love so bad
Home Town/city and country: sydney australia
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 02:42 AM
eva is gone but not forgotten she oozed soul and the blues she was born with that certain feeling and when she opened her mouth the blues showed she left us with a lot of great memories and we can still enjoy this great artist music
Name: LISA L
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ANNIVERSARY SONG
Home Town/city and country: DALLAS, TX
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 07:15 AM
I CAUGHT THE AMERICAN IDOL SPECIAL TOO, AND HEARD TAMYRA GRAY'S COVER OF EVA'S OVER THE RAINBOW. I WAS VERY EXCITED THAT SHE SUNG THIS VERSION. AND ALTHOUGH, SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE FEELING OR THE VERSATILITY TO GIVE A PERFECT READING OF THE SONG, SHE DID OKAY. I HAVE ALSO ATTEMPTED TO SING "OTR" WITH EVA, AND IT JUST TAKES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF BREATH CONTROL (GOING FROM POWER TO A NEAR WHISPER IS TOUGH). BUT, JUST HEARING THE SONG MADE ME HAPPY, AND I'M GLAD THEY DID EVA'S VERSION.
Name: Cesar A
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Surrey, BC, Canada
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 08:00 AM
The first time I heard that version, I just couldn't get it out of my mind. I just wonder if there was a male version to this. This version is the most effective of all I've heard: soulwrenching, emotional and just peaceful. Too bad Eva is already gone. Iam sure if she's still around, she would still continue with her incredible music and excellent singing. What a natural voice!! It comes from the heart.
Name: Miguel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Todos son increibles
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Almagro - La Mancha - Spain
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 08:35 AM
Sólo puedo decir que la voz de Eva Cassidy me emociona como ninguna otra que haya escuchado. Es de las cosas más bellas con las que me he encontrado nunca. Quisiera también mandar un abrazo a la familia y que nunca se olvide a esta inmensa artista. Saludos a todos.
Name: Todd
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Home Town/city and country: Wheaton, MD
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 11:48 AM
I didn't see the show so I can't write with authority but with respect to the American Idol performance, without attribution,(i.e. inspired by the late Eva Cassidy) I think it's a sham. How many millions of people who saw this show don't know anything about Eva and came away thinking this moderately talented singer who lacked the singing ability and charisma to win a cheesy talent contest suddenly brought the remarkable insight and perspective to OTR that was Eva's vision.
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Surrey, England
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 01:30 PM
Thanks, Laura, for another great series of interviews - this time about how IKYBH came to be recorded (go to the Homepage and click on Exclusive Interviews). It's fascinating to hear not only how Eva came to choose to sing and record the song but also from the lyricist, Diane Scanlon, Chris Biondo and Eva's brother Dan who plays the amazing violin accompaniment. Just been listening to BBC Radio 2 and Paul Gambaccini's tribute to Neil Diamond where there are many similar interviews about his music with record producers and artists who recorded his songs. The programme is 1hr in length and spread over two Tuesday nights, like many of the tribute programmes R2 produce and broadcast. I think this format or a 1 hour TV programme about her musical legacy would make a great tribute to Eva to add to the Terry Wogan Radio 2 broadcast about her life. Perhaps Rob Burley and Jonathan Maitland (authors of Eva's biography, Songbird) could produce and present with Laura doing the interviews, of course. It would definitely interest the likes of VH1. Or maybe Mark Hagen (the Top of the Pops 2 producer who has chosen to broadcast so much of Eva's video material) could have a word with the powers that be at BBC2! By the way, I love the new Imagine album. Just about everything on it is superb, especially 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes' and 'Danny Boy', but I was so impressed with Eva's only Stevie Wonder offering, 'I Can Only Be Me'. I think it was Bill Straw (sorry can't get the CD sleeve to hand as in the middle of moving house and someone has packed it away!) who said Eva's rendition is 'diva' like. This surely has to be the next Bond film theme tune. It is rare that a good song comes out of the 007 film stable (excepting, in my opinion, Carly Simon's 'Nobody Does it Better', Louis Armstrong's 'We Have All the Time in the World' and Wings' 'Live and Let Die') and what better way to raise the level. It would also get Eva the movie exposure she deserves, thus avoiding any problems with 'imaginative' scripts about her life. Hollywood could put that in their pipe and smoke it. Best wishes to all Eva fans around the world and a word to anyone just discovering Eva - buy all her CDs and the biography 'Songbird', you won't regret it!
Name: Ken
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Simi Valley, CA
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 04:53 PM
In response to Cesar A's message, there was a male singer who did Over The Rainbow - Sam Harris in 1984. The only time I ever heard it was when I was watching Beavis & Butthead. They both hated it, of course. Beavis thought it was so bad, he spit out a mouthful of Coke! What little I heard of his version did seem a bit over the top. I heard Eva's version for the first time today (I just bought The Other Side) and I love it! Her gorgeous voice could even melt Beavis & Butthead's hearts! I now have every one of Eva's authorized CDs except for Songbird. All the songs on Songbird are on other CDs I have, but I read somewhere that the songs from Eva By Heart are alternate takes. Does anyone know if that's true, and if so, are the differences very noticable. I'd like to complete my Eva collection, if it isn't complete already. To all my fellow Eva fans, thank you.
Name: Lyn S.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Duluth MN
Sent: Tue September 24 2002 04:58 PM
I was a part of the Cancer Society's Celebration on the Hill, Relay for Life event in Washington D.C. on Sept. 18th and 19th and during the luninaria ceremony Eva's arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was played as thousands of people reflected and remembered loved ones affected by cancer and celebrated those who have won the battle. It was a wonderful event and having been involved in local Relay for Life events for the past few years, many of Eva's songs are so fitting. This awful disease took her from us and this event was to bring more awareness to our legislators for early screening and detection of cancer that would be covered by insurance rather than insuring a person once it is too late. Knowing that D.C. was where she entertained often, I was not able to visit Blues Alley, but maybe I can in the future. I was happy that Eva was a part of this event.
Name: Gitta
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 12:44 AM
I had only heard of Eva Cassidy less than a year ago and a few days ago decided it was about time I bought one of her CDs - Songbird. Wow, what a voice. The track Songbird actually brought tears to my eyes, it's beautiful. The calibre of the musicians is first class. I am now definately going to buy more CDs, I came onto the website to find out what others there were. It is a great tragedy to loose anyone to cancer especially when they have their life before them. My fiancee lost his sister to cancer at the age of 31.
Name: Vicki Gray
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Lakeridge, VA
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 03:36 AM
I was soooo surprised when Tamyra Gray on American Idol sang Eva's arrangement of OTR. Someone asked if this was an "Outrageous ripped off or the ultimate compliment". I think it is quite a compliment, however, an acknowledgement in the credits would have been nice. However, any Eva fan watching the show knew whose song it was right away. I knew on the first note.
Name: Kathleen Avalone
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to pick just one
Home Town/city and country: Naples, Florida, USA
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 06:21 AM
I am a classic rock fan, but by chanceI happened upon Over The Rainbow on a radio station and couldn't get it out of my mind. The best version ever made and Eva's soulful voice creates a peaceful, mellow mood, be it pop, blues or any genre. Being a child of the 60's, I am not a fan of today's pop music by any means but after hearing Eva, I bought her album. No singer of today compares.
Name: Theo Derksen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All, but Tall Trees in Georgia
Home Town/city and country: Nijmegen in the Netherlands
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 08:03 AM
For a few weeks ago I heard Eva for the first time, and I was impressed. so beautiful. And that for a old rocker I am be. Stormy Monday what a voice and what a band. Beautiful, I will listen to her music the rest of my life. I love her music and the band. Thank You very much where you might be.
Name: Bil Braggins
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Who knows where the time goes
Home Town/city and country: Daventry, uk
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 10:43 AM
I just bought the new album Imagine because it has covers from 2 of my favorite artists John Lennon & Sandy Denny. Eva's Version of who knows is simply beautiful, Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Even The original by Sandy/Fairport Convention didn't do that. Sandy would have been proud...
Name: Leanne Allen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 01:05 PM
Often at night when I can't sleep I listen to the local ABC radio. One of those nights I heard the most amazing voice singing Songbird. At the conclusion of the song the announcer told a little about Eva and about her tragic death at such a young age. My CD collection mostly includes bands like Live, Offspring, Nickleback but I have now included Eva. I have introduced Eva's songs to my friends and family and they too are now fans. I know this might sound a bit morbid but I have chosen I Know You By Heart to be played at my funeral. The words are beautiful and her rendition is overcoming. Thank you to her friends and family that have allowed us to hear her beautiful voice.
Name: Mike M
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: Springfield,IL USA
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 04:40 PM
May God Bless Eva's family. What a voice ! I can listen to her everyday.
Name: Diane M.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All are equal to me
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR, Danny Boy tie for first place
Home Town/city and country: Rome,GA USA
Sent: Wed September 25 2002 10:49 PM
I caught the end of a Night Line Special, and was amazed at the way Eva's voice soothed my soul. I am in the medical world with pain, suffering and death a constant. Eva songs take me to another "safe, secure place", that my heart needs. I have all CDs except, "The Other Side". Maybe Peppermint Music will have it in soon. An inspiration is an understatement for Eva Cassidy; GodSend she was and always will be.
Name: Harold L. Whittaker
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Baltimore, Maryland
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 04:16 AM
To start; I'm no youngster, at least in age-57. I first heard about Eva from a 15 yr. old girl sitting next to me on a red-eye from CA. We both had CD players and our "cache". We exchanged CDs and she saw what I had and said, "If you like those, find EVA, shes on the Internet." I listened to her!! The rest was a revelation of only once equaled import. That revelation earlier(1961-before Eva was born!) was a singer named Blossom Dearie-obscure to say the least. But the notes written about her so articulate by comparison what I may be able to pen, I include then here as my eulogy of tribute..."a firm fresh, well-controlled voice...with a good deal of humor, and where she wills it, tenderness and warmth. Once you have heard it, her voice is not one you will confuse with anyone else's. Apart from the voice, she interprets the lyrics with a very special feeling for their lyric quality. As an avocational musician, I abandoned music with the loss of my sister and through the compelling compassion and "sense of space" of Eva's music, I am again learning how to live and move forward imparting to all who will listen, the "Magic of the Songbird". We have lost a friend, God has gained an angel. Thank you Barbara and Hugh Cassidy for your wonderful gift and continuing that which Eva so deeply loved. She again gave my life-purpose!
Name: Bill
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Des Moines, Iowa,USA
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 07:22 AM
Eva was such unique singer. Her voice is so beautiful. I visit and sing with Alzheimer's patients and patients and families in hospice. Music touches people very deeply, and stirs the memory. Learning about Eva's music, her life, her death, and her legacy is an inspiration to continue to share music with everyone.
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Not yet sure
Home Town/city and country: Dearborn, Michigan
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 10:06 AM
I was reading my Borders.com newsletter 2 days ago and came across a review for Eva's Imagine. I'd heard her name before and became curious. I bought Songbird and was immediately blown away. I am also a singer and rarely am I impressed so quickly. I ordered a copy of her bio from Amazon UK. That evening I played the CD for my brother who begged me to let him take my copy. The next day I went back to get another copy and I also bought Time After Time and Imagine. I had been wanting to get a copy of Etta James 'At Last' and had it in my hand until I noticed it was on Eva's album..a very pleasant surprise. I've now turned a few more people on to her music. What an incredible talent!
Name: Paul Hamilton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: San Jose Cal. USA
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 11:57 AM
A friend introduced me to Eva's work a couple of months ago. I in turn have introduced her to a number of my friends...all of whom are blown away by her talent. Not a day goes by that I do not listen to at least one of Eva's CDs. Thank you for putting up this wonderful web site....your efforts are greatly appreciated!!
Name: Mysitque Online Official
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All - Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger, Golden Thread, The Letter
Home Town/city and country: New Zealand
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 04:20 PM
Well I'd just like to say that no other artist has made me 'feel' emotionally, the lyrics of a song!!! This woman knew how to make a song move people and I'm really inspired by her voice. Im an aspiring soul/R&B singer/songwriter and in the last few months I discoverd this woman and I have been thoroughly interested in her sound and creativity. I live in New Zealand and currently study music. One of my tutors introduced the class to this wonderful lady one day, he put on a tape that explained her life and sadly her death by people that knew her, Chuck Berry also had alot to say about her. Anyways it lasted about 45mins and by the end of the tape I was telling everyone in my band that we will learn one of her songs to perform in the 'Big Gig' that was coming up. I chose a song from her Songbird album called 'Wayfaring Stranger' and performed it as close as I could to the way she had on the track. I tell ya there are now alot more people in New Zealand that love and listen to her now. I love this woman and when I listen to her it rips me up to know she ain't with us now.
Name: Arbre
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine, OTR, Dark End of St.
Home Town/city and country: San Diego, CA - USA
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 05:56 PM
I remember reading a brief article about Eva in the Village Voice not long after she had died. The writer (I don't recall his name) lamented the dimming of Eva's extraordinary voice and reported that certain cassettes--the only way to hear her at the time, evidently--were beginning to circulate in her hometown. Being a big fan of "singer's singers," I hoped that Eva's music would soon break out of D.C. and find its way to Southern California but, alas, it took another three or four years for it to get here. I remember hearing a portion of her voice in a record store, taking a double-take at the name, and thinking to myself, "Aahhh--this is that woman the Voice wrote about." Of course, I wasn't disappointed and was additionally blown-away by Eva's talents as an arranger and musician. Thank God the entire world knows about her now. They're right, you know: The best way to honor Eva's memory is to get out there and listen to live music. Be there to listen to the next "real" talent before it, too, is lost. Eva would be proud. [Thanks, E.] --Arbre
Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: more than one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: lots
Home Town/city and country: Wallingford CT USA
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 06:30 PM
Thanks to Laura for the excellent story about "I Know You By Heart". The technical details about the recording are especialy interesting. Also, everone should know that "Method Actor" is available on CD now, I bought a copy in New Haven CT recently (about $15) and it's very interesting, Eva sounds great, as always!
Name: Jenny
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL OF THEM.
Home Town/city and country: u.k.
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 10:16 PM
I would just like to announce that Eva is becoming more and more famous in the uk. She has made it into the u.k.'s charts and I have also heard her music playing in several shops.
Name: jules gallegos
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird live at blues allegy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Denver Colo USA
Sent: Thu September 26 2002 10:21 PM
Eva has a way to reach inside..to make your heart feel heavy and full.. She loves us all in her sweet music.. God is so good to have given us such a sweet songbird.. to please us as she pleases Him...
Name: Nancy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home Town/city and country: Weehawken, New Jersey USA
Sent: Fri September 27 2002 09:23 AM
I heard Eva Cassidy on WFUV (Fordham Univ. NY) about two years ago. They usually play Irish music on Sat. mornings so I assumed she was an Irish singer and that's why I never heard of her. I was in absolute awe of her voice...after the song the DJ's spoke of her life. I immediatel started spreading the word and will take full credit for all of her fans in the NY/NJ area...she RULES!!!
Name: Antonio
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: At moment..."Imagine"
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Today..."Goodbye Manhattan, Have A Little Faith, I Can Only Be Me"
Home Town/city and country: Woodbridge, VA
Sent: Fri September 27 2002 09:38 AM
Last week I visited Eva's website for the very first time. I felt so fortunate to find a place where I could share my appreciation for Miss Cassidy as did the numerous fans who had already visited. Are we not privledged? The internet is wonderful! We actually have a source that can lend information to others about the talented individuals such as the talented Eva Cassidy who has touched and inspired us (her fans). Well, yesterday I decided to re-visit Eva's site. I ventured here and there picking up bits and pieces of interesting information and viewing photographs. I decided it would be to my advantage to investigate the different recordings Eva had made (I recently added two more CDs to my collection) so I could enhance my collection. I was going through a list one by one when suddenly I learned that Eva had been a guest vocalist on an old favorite CD I had not played in quite some time! My mouth dropped... Needless to say that as soon as I left work and made it home I immediately searched for and played my copy of the "Goodbye Manhattan" CD, a 1995 (Pieces of A Dream) release. I was so excited because I had always loved the title track. I was even more stunned to learn that Eva Cassidy was the vocalist belting out its lazy yet soothing lyrics. I have played it countless times since my rediscovery and although it had been a while it certainly sounds as good as it did when I first bought it. It's truly amazing how certain types of music remains timeless. I must say that Eva had an incredible talent and the knack for choosing to sing just that kind. Her songs have the ability to stroke all of your emotions. I guess that is why some us can't honestly narrow our favorite down to one song. I try to share the legacy of Eva's music with others in hopes that they too will be able to connect with it as so many of us has... P.S. Laura thank you for this website and the great job you're doing to maintain it!
Name: Jose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home Town/city and country: Tampa, Florida
Sent: Fri September 27 2002 12:17 PM
I first heard of Eva Cassidy while reading through audiophile bullitin boards. Her name was mentioned several times for it's purity, crystalline and evocative quality. Not until recently, while visiting a Borders store did I finally find that my initial preconception of a folk music selection was irrevocably changed. I listened and was astonished at the beautiful sound that met my ears. I was so affected that I had to find more information about this tremendous singer. I was saddened and openly cried after I had found she is no longer with us as I listened to her simple rendition of 'Fields of Gold'. Thank you for letting us all who have come upon this gentle spirit express our feelings on this page.
Name: mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: danny boy
Home Town/city and country: syracuse ny usa
Sent: Fri September 27 2002 03:44 PM
I've been a fan of Eva's since NPR broadcast her story in 2002. I own Songbird, Time After Time and Imagine CDs I've taped Live at Blues Alley, and Eva By Heart from CDs. I own the biography Songbird. Today, I went to Borders to check on another topic and was met by Eva's singing on the store's sound system from the Imagine CD that played all ten songs. It was the only time this has happened to me. A coincidence, possibly, I believe it was a message from an Angel.
Name: Stan Hyman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Fri September 27 2002 06:45 PM
I am sad that I didn't know Eva Cassidy in life; only in death
Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine - but they're all really good Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Mount Gambier, South Australia
Sent: Fri September 27 2002 10:55 PM
I wish I'd seen her singing live. I find her voice very moving.
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home Town/city and country: PA
Sent: Sat September 28 2002 04:37 AM
More parallels between Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones (wouldn't it be something if their albums are nominated in the same categorie(s) for the Grammies next winter?) beyond the Blue Note connection. I have seen several Cassidy/Jones comparisons in online articles. One example is the review of "Imagine" on the all music guide at allmusic.com. And in her concerts, Ms. Jones likes to include songs other than those on her album, including "Tennessee Waltz".
Name: penny allen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home Town/city and country: ponte vedra beach, fl USA
Sent: Sat September 28 2002 04:52 AM
what a loss......this is one of the finest female voices I have ever heard. god bless her in heaven singing with the angels.
Name: Jerry
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: San Francisco, California
Sent: Sat September 28 2002 01:22 PM
What a shame this voice was taken from us at such an early age. I was given Songbird as a gift and I must admit at the time I had no idea who Eva Cassidy was and the CD sat for a while. Once I listened to it, I could not get over her voice and I wanted to learn about this talented singer. What a shock I received when I found out that Eva had passed away. This is a great lost as she had a very powerful voice. I cannot believe that she was not "discovered" and become a big star during her lifetime. Thank you, Laura, for keeping her name and spirit alive through this website. I will cherish the music that I do have of Eva and will listen to it often!
Name: Meghan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: North Carolina
Sent: Sat September 28 2002 04:49 PM
This year, I've decided to do junior miss, which is a local pageant that I imagine exists in other places as well. My "talent" is voice, and I was agonizing about what I should sing. I was thinking something from a "Chorus Line" or Audrey's "Moon River." And then my Mom said, "Well, have you heard of Eva Cassidy? You might could pull her off. Have you heard that song 'Fields of gold?' - Michelle Kwan skated to it during the nationals." Not particulary interested was I when I realized it was the same as the Sting song. But I downloaded it, just to see, and as I listened, I was overcome with emotion. Needless to say, I will sing an Eva Cassidy song and I have found new inspiration in her. Also, I am so appreciative of this website. I learned so much about her. Thank you. =)
Name: James
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Home Town/city and country: Australia
Sent: Sun September 29 2002 08:29 AM
Eva's voice kept me company at 5am, as I sat in my broken down recently acquired car in a St Kilda petrol station. I'd never heard her before, but her warmth and sincerity in the song "Penny to my Name" which was played 3RRR Radio was more than refreshing to my tired and impatient soul. I wrote the song title and name down on paper and only today, now that I have my car back from the mechanics, I have been able to read that piece of paper and been able to learn something about the person behind the voice. I am saddened to read of her passing. I sense her memory and spirit is alive and well. Many thanks, and best wishes.
Name: Laura JB
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Sent: Mon September 30 2002 05:49 AM
An open letter to Laura, Oh Laura, I have been with you since the beginning. It feels like we are growing up together. Eva is reaching all corners of the world and you are conttributing to this. What a wonderful gift to bring to the world. Thank you. My sentiments are shared by many. We love Laura. LJB
Name: Marilyn Makin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FIELDS OF GOLD
Home Town/city and country: Fairhaven, Ma.02710 U.S.A
Sent: Mon September 30 2002 09:00 AM
EVA CASSIDY, A VOICE OF AN ANGEL, THANKS MICHELLE KWAN...I REALLY CAN'T PICK A FAVORITE SONG, I LOVE THEM ALL...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LAURA !!!
Name: Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home Town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Mon September 30 2002 11:26 AM
I've been searching for a current singer like Eva, but the usual suspects, Monheit, Krall, Nora Jones, leave me cold. But there is someone who sounds like Eva's younger sister, with a very similar singing tone. Check out Shannon McNalley on "Jukebox Sparrows" (Capitol Records). She ain't Eva, but she's the closest I've found.
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: Laurel, Md.
Sent: Mon September 30 2002 11:58 AM
Lewis, I agree with you about Jane Monheit and Nora Jones, but I like Diana Krall. Anyways, the reason for this is to tell you that if you don't already have it, you should pick up Shannon McNally's EP called Bolder Than Paradise. It has six tunes total on it, three of which are not included on Jukebox Sparrows. I think you can order it through Amazon.
Name: JOJY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home Town/city and country: ANTIOCH, CALIF. USA
Sent: Mon September 30 2002 03:31 PM
I NEVER EVEN CARED FOR "OVER THE RAINBOW"...I'VE LIVED A WHILE AND AM SORT OF JADED TOWARD LIFE. THE FIRST TIME I EVER PLAYED OVER THE RAINBOW BY EVA..I HAD TEARS RUNNING DOWN MY FACE..FIRST TIME I CAN REMEMBER CRYING OVER A SONG IN MANY YEARS!! DON'T THINK I'LL EVER GET TIRED OF HER "ANNIVERSARY SONG" OR "I KNOW YOU BY HEART"! WHAT A GIFT WE WERE GIVEN!
Name: Marie Brown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Toledo, OH United States of America
Sent: Tue October 01 2002 06:56 AM
I wandered in the music section of Barnes & Noble. I picked up earphones to listen to Eva Cassidy since I noticed not many were left to purchase. I got to Wade in the Water and purchased it. I listened three times at home before reading the jacket about this marvelous singer. I was so upset when reading that Ms. Cassidy had died and praying that I somehow was mistaken? I will admit I cried up a storm. How could I feel so close to someone after hearing her CD? My love to her Mother & Dad.
Name: Cathe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home Town/city and country: U.S.
Sent: Tue October 01 2002 07:19 AM
Laura, On Sunday this past, a man named Mickey Newbury died...A great singer songwriter that followed his own way, and was a truly genuine and gentle person...He was recorded by some of the best in music world, but his own voice was that of an angle also...His wife and daughter are listening today to Eva's Songbird...And she is mentioned several times on his chat page today...At the Mickey Newbury Home page... They were twin's from different mothers in a different time...
Name: Emma Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird and Blue Alley With Chuck Brown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold Some Where Over The Rainbow And Wade In the Water
Home Town/city and country: Manchester, England
Sent: Tue October 01 2002 09:10 AM
I love Eva Cassidy myfriend who dide asked me to sing somewhere over the rainboe, as unfortunatley this year she died Eva Cassidy was here ultimate favourite singer and gave cathy the strenght to carry on when she listened to her angelic voice. I pulled of the song Fields of Gold at her funeral with tears strolling down my eyes I only wish that Eva was here nowfor us to listen to and admire.And what a shock im the only one from england loving all you americans. Peace to you all Yankees Emma. good Night god bless CathyXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Name: Charlie
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Sent: Tue October 01 2002 10:41 AM
Music is the magnet that brings folks together. Eva so magically captured me with her song.
Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Sent: Tue October 01 2002 03:10 PM
I can barely fathom the loss in the music world by the death of this singer. Her velvet voice, her phrasing, a monumental range...she makes me smile and cry with every word out of her mouth. My heart is with her family and everyone she touches with her voice.
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow, I Know you by Heart and/or The Anniversary Song - for the moment . .I love them all, so it is very hard to pick!
Home Town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue October 01 2002 06:55 PM
Laura, I really enjoy your interviews and insightful stories into the making of Eva's songs. They add so much to my enjoyment of her music! Her voice was so remarkable, I have 5 of her CDs in my car's automatic CD player! Every once in awhile, I turn to another singer, but I quickly get bored and go back to Eva!!!
Name: John
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Tue October 01 2002 09:27 PM
To Antonio, like yr contribution. What is the Goodbye Manhattan CD you mention -Pieces of a Dream -is that the name of the group she fronted or the song she was singing? Forgive my ignorance. John, Brisbane, Australia
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All that I have
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: so far, I know You by Heart
Home Town/city and country: Amsterdam, NY, USA
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 05:08 AM
Two weeks ago while visiting my son in the DC area, I was introduced to Eva. I now have 3 of her CDs and just ordered the book. Her voice is beautiful and she touches my soul in a way I didn't know. I normally am a classical music fan but I have played her CDs many times in the two short weeks I've known about her.
Name: David Ruben
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Home Town/city and country: London
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 06:21 AM
I'm struggling a little to work out the lyrics of "I Can Only Be Me" on the Imagine Album. The only web site I found actually mentioning any of the lyrics to this Stevie Wonder song only quoted the 1st chorus, but with rather different words ! In particular is it really "flies" in the 1st verse and "uncovered" in the 1st chorus? Though the flies begin, from having been another, As a child is born, from being in a mother's womb, But how many times, have you wished you were some other; Someone than who you are. Yet who's to say that of all we're uncovered, You will like what you see; You can only be you, as I can only be me. Flowers can not grow, until it is their season, As we would not begin, unless it was our destiny, But how many times, have you wished to be in spaces; Time places them what you were. Yet who's to say that unfamiliar places, You could any more be; Loving you that you see, You can only be you, as I can only be me. .................. I can only be me.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home Town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 07:06 AM
David, the "flies" in the first line of I Can Only Be Me are a special kind of flies: butterflies.
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Sent: Wed October 02 2002 10:00 AM
Goodbye Manhatten by Pieces of a dream (featuring Eva )is available from www.101cd.com for £5.99.+ postage £1. Harry.S.( Nottingham u.k.)
Name: Martyn & Susan Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Field of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Wellington, Somerset, UK
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 11:24 AM
Please thank Eva's parents for allowing us to be uplifted by a wonderful voice of such purity and range. It is indeed poignant that her memory gets stronger with age.
Name: ben
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Harrison ny
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 04:46 PM
I just wanted to know if anyone has heard of an article that I read in the local paper about Eva. That said she had a lesbian lover,the last year of her life.I dont care about these things it seems that the writer is a bit of a moron. Message from Laura: Hmmm, never heard about THAT one! Eva had some friends who were gay but she was not a lesbian. --LB
Name: Patrick Byrket
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Indianapolis, IN
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 05:23 PM
I just heard Eva for the first time today in a music class I am taking. My teacher said that he has heard many great singer in his time but this lady really blow him away. Her Name Eva Cassidy. He played "Over The Rainbow." I sat there and tears came to my eyes. How can sombody with so much beautiful talent be gone? Because of Eva maybe we will start to listen a little closer to new artists. Maybe there is another Eva out there and I know I don't want to miss them. Thanks Eva for opening everybody's eye and hearts a little more.
Name: Teresa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 07:26 PM
Tracked down you beautiful version of "Over the Rainbow" over a radio station and bought the album. Could not understand how such a fabulous voice could have not gotten into the mainstream until I read about her untimely death. She had a wonderful voice!
Name: Marnie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow and Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Australia
Sent: Wed October 02 2002 07:35 PM
What an amazing voice, took my breath away!!! I have set up a little shrine in my room for her and I burn a candle every night. Read the book Songbird, what a girl, what a tragedy!!!
Name: Evets
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home Town/city and country: Adelaide, Australia
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 12:25 AM
For the last 34 years my favourite female singer has been the late Sandy Denny. When I heard Eva sing Sandy's classic "Who knows where the time goes" on the Imagine album I was left speechless. What an absolute talent!!
Name: Sorcha
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow and Filds of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Rep. of ireland
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 03:29 AM
The day that Eva died was the worst blow to the world of music as far as iam concerned!when I listen to Fields of Gold I think about her and everything she has done.Eva is a Song Bird.And will be well remebered for many years to come.sorcha.xxxxx
Name: Jeff Davis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home Town/city and country: Newark, Ohio....U.S.A.
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 05:45 AM
Music has been my passion for over 45 years, but never have I heard that passion come back to me from a recording until I heard Eva Cassidy. The sheer beauty and purity of spirit is amazing. God's choir is surely blessed, as are all of us who hear her music. Jeff
Name: Cyndy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow, Imagine....
Home Town/city and country: St-Jean sur Richelieu,Québec,Canada
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 05:49 AM
I recently heard Eva Cassidy for the first time, while I was watching a French journalist in Montréal revue current album releases. I had never heard of Eva Cassidy before. My boyfriend, a singer-songwriter, and I were amazed when we heard her sing, "Imagine". Eva Cassidy is by far, the most talented singer we have ever been Blessed to hear. Her version of "Over the Rainbow" litterally brought me to tears. What an angelic voice, a voice only Heaven could have created, and regretfully recalled. I have never been so profoundly touched by a song or singer before! A voice so perfect, sending such perfect messages with her songs, somewhat too perfect for our world. Called back to Heaven, where perfection belongs. I believe those who listen and truely appreciate such greatness, can be comforted to know Heaven holds her close and is grateful the gift and legacy left behind in her passing.
Name: Deborah Bottisti
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Aint No Sunshine
Home Town/city and country: Albany, New York USA
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 07:02 AM
I first heard Eva last year "accidently". I was absent mindedly listening online while working to choiceradio.com (voices of women). Instantly, every cell in my body responded. I carry her CDs in my truck, they're in my living room and I've burned them onto my work PC. I hope her soul is in peace and her pure voice is delighting the angels. My 6-year old son loves to sing along with her, too. I'm blessed to have heard her.
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early morning rain
Home Town/city and country: Charthan, UK
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 07:33 AM
Cancer Research UK are still using Eva's version of Fields of Gold on their national TV advert. They sure have stuck with this a long time.
Name: Bobby Rucker
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: golden thread
Home Town/city and country: Durant,Ok.,USA
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 10:31 AM
After watching Michelle Kwan skate to Fields of Gold,I had to find out who the singer was.I bought Songbird only for Fields of Gold,but of course I ended up liking every song on the CD.I also played the CD at work,and there are now several more Eva fans.She has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.
Name: Jess
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Don't Know Me, Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 11:25 AM
Laura, do you have information about how Eva came to sing backup on Danny Gatton's album, "Untouchable"? I know she took guitar lessons from him and I would like to know more about their musical relationship. By the way, this album is incredible. Everyone should hear it. Reply from Laura: Sorry, I don't know much about that. Eva was busy as a back-up singer and appeared on quite a few local albums. She did have several guitar lessons with Danny Gatton, and when she sang "Over the Rainbow" at the Wammies she dedicated it to Gatton, who had recently died. --LB
Name: roger
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: southampton england
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 11:50 AM MY WIFE AND I FIRST HEARD EVA IN OUR SON IN LAWS HOSPITAL ROOM HIS WIFE WAS PLAYING ONE OF HER RECORDS TO HELP HIM WHILE HE WAS COPING WITH HIS TERMINAL BRAIN TUMOR HE IS NOW NO LONGER IN PAIN AS ONE OF OUR GRANDCHILDREN REMINDED US THEY SPEAK THE TRUTH I AM NOT ONE FOR SHOWING MY FEELINGS BUT ONE WHO CANNOT HIDE HIS FEELINGS MANY A TIME I WANTED TO TELL LEON HOW I FELT BUT HIS SITUATION TOOK PRECEDENT BUT I NOW FEEL THAT HE WOULD HAVE LIKED ME TO BE HONEST WITH HIM I HOPE THIS MESSAGE WILL GET TO HIM HI MY NAME IS JEAN N I AM LEONS MOTHER IN LAW I LOVED HIM LIKE A SON AND HE WAS MY BEST FREIND, WE HAD SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER HE WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY. I FIND IT SO HARD THAT HE IS NO LONGER HERE. I UNDERSTAND YOUR LOSS BUT Eva's MUSIC FOR ME HAS BEEN A GOD SEND BECAUSE LEON WOULD LISTEN TO HER ALL THE TIME AND IT WOULD MAKE HIM HAPPY I FEEL SO SAD THAT THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SO MUCH TALENT HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM US SO TRAGICALLY AND SO SOON IS A TRAVASISITY IN ITSELF PLEASE ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION OF YOUR DAUGHTERS MUSIC AND MY CONDOLACIES OF THE LOSS OF SOMEONE SO TALENTED AND DEDICATED TO HER PASSION I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU, I KNOW ITS DIFFICULT BUT I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD GIVE ME YOUR THOUGHTS EVEN IF IT IS DIFFICULT I KNOW IT MAKES US FEEL BETTER
Name: Cheryl
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold & Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Springfield, MA, USA
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 03:52 PM
I first heard this absolutely beautiful voice while watching Michelle Kwan skate to Fields of Gold. It brought tears to my eyes it was such a perfect match and when I finally found out who the "Songbird" was I just had to get to my nearest record store and get a CD. I was shocked to learn that she had died of cancer, as I had never heard of Eva Cassidy before. I bought the Songbird CD to hear Fields of Gold over and over again and like so many others, fell in love with each song on that CD. Tonight I picked up "Imagine" and just love those songs as well. I plan on purchasing one of her CDs each week until I have them all. What a shame that we couldn't have enjoyed her music long before this!! She's just incredible and I have Michelle Kwan to thank for bringing Eva's music into my world.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse New York, USA
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 04:46 PM
Isn't it wonderful how many caring people from all over the world feel Eva Cassidy has touched their lives. Looking over the Guest Book, I see entries from admirers that have lost loved ones and have heavy hearts. No other entertainer can make me feel so emotionally drawn to her message. The genuine feeling of love for this beautiful Angel, will rise up to Heaven's Gates, as we the devotees of Eva Cassidy's beautiful music, tell Eva and her family, how much we love her and miss her.
Name: Peter Lawson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Adelaide/Australia
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 05:20 PM
I first heard of Eva singing on Danny Gatton's Untouchable CD. Then I read an article by Mick Fleetwood in Mojo Magazine about her. I now have all her records- she is in a class of her own-simply astonishing. One of the joys of my life was reading SONGBIRD-it moved me to tears,just like her records. I am a fan for life.
Name: kerry mcphee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: lancashire, uk
Sent: Thu October 03 2002 10:28 PM
I first heard her song on the cancer reasearch advert. her voice is so pure and it brings tears to my eyes when I hear it. I can really feel her vibe
Name: Mike Kean-Price
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early morning Rain
Home Town/city and country: Gloucester England
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 02:25 AM
Our youngest daughter left home just three weeks ago to attend college to become a teacher.Her Mum and I came across "Songbird" among the pile of CDs as we were tidying up her room.We already know about Eva but had not heard a lot of her music,thats all changed in the last few weeks.We now have IMAGINE & LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY,so I guess it proves Eva's music has some thing to say to people of all ages.checkout my website www. towncrier.freeservers.com and you will see Eva's latest fan. cheers MIKE
Name: Teresa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home Town/city and country: Arkansas, USA
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 06:45 AM
After listening to Eva's music, I have come to the conclusion that I can't pick just one favorite CD or song, I love them all! I find such a feeling of peace and serenity in my soul after listening to her beautiful angelic voice. What a talent God sent to grace this earth, although for to short of a time, but now his heavenly choir is blessed with her amazing grace! Thanks so much to her family and friends for sharing her wonderous talent with the world, we are all the better for having been given the opportunity to know her through her music. God Bless
Name: Isabelle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fever
Home Town/city and country: Coral Springs, Florida USA
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 09:32 AM
I recently (1 month ago) discovered Eva Cassidy thanks to "Borders Books & Music" who displayed the "Imagine" CD and allowed me to listen to it before buying. I just couldn't get enough of it. Her songs and amazing voice always put me in that fantastic peaceful mood. I now own 3 CDs and will complete the collection very soon. I also gave copies to someone who is very special to me and just like me she adores Eva. My only regret is to know that I will never be able to see Eva performing live !
Name: Alanda Littlejohn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The fields of Barley
Home Town/city and country: Orangevale, Ca
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 04:14 PM
I have tried to get the Songbird album for a year. Finally, at Dimple they ordered it for me. When I went to pick it up they had received a huge shipment of all of her albums. I plan on getting more albums after hearing the Songbird Album. What a Beautiful, and versitel Voice. I have already let many friends know about her albums. I think they are a real treasure. Just imagine if she were still living! I lost my husband recently, and I know that he would have loved her music. He can hear it now everyday in my car with me. I think of him so ofter with her music. I am sure that they are Angels watching over us, and we are blessed with her music.
Name: Dan Vallely
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Kincumber, Australia.
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 07:49 PM
They said she could sing,my thirty bucks proved them correct: something akin to perfection came out of my stereo;a voice bursting with the joy of living, it wrapped around me and touched something deep. I recognised the signature, I'd been there once or twice. I read the jacket mesmerised. Incredibly insecure it said, discouraged record producers with her individuality. I knew the rest, deleted at thirty three, contract terminated. Tears welled for greatness lost; the Lord cherish you Eva. Songbird- For joy it lives, of joy it sings: then flies away on Angels wings. Dan Vallely.
Name: Sam Wise , MD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley/Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Las Vegas, Nevada
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 08:52 PM
I was introduced to the music of Eva Cassidy by a friend almost a year ago and still I am stunned. I want to thank her parents for nurturing such an artist, this reflects well upon them that a creative and expressive soul should have been their charge. In my life I see many paths and recognize the fact that we may be fortunate to have a brush with greatness now and then. I will always treasure these recordings personally and will share them , especially with the people close to me.
Name: Sam Wise , MD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley/Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Las Vegas, Nevada
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 08:54 PM
I was introduced to the music of Eva Cassidy by a friend almost a year ago and still I am stunned. I want to thank her parents for nurturing such an artist, this reflects well upon them that a creative and expressive soul should have been their charge. In my life I see many paths and recognize the fact that we may be fortunate to have a brush with greatness now and then. I will always treasure these recordings personally and will share them , especially with the people close to me.
Name: Kim Paoli
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Who Knows Where The Time Goes
Home Town/city and country: Seaside, California/USA
Sent: Fri October 04 2002 10:43 PM
She is truly a gift from God. I have been playing her Song Bird albumn now for a few months and everytime I hear it I am in awe!! I just got laid off work after 5 years with this company and I needed a "gift" to uplift me and bought Imagine. I took a drive along the ocean and put in her CD. I simply can't put into words what her voice does for me. I burst into tears when 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes' and experienced such a spiritual experience of LOVE & GRATITUDE....I know she is singing with the Angels. Thank you sweet Eva!!
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Name: PAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How can I keep from Singing?
Home Town/city and country: Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 04:27 AM
I woke up this morning wanting to write to Eva's parents and friends and thank them for releasing her music to the world--I thought I would use the address for Blix on the back of the album--then thought I might find something on the internet. Thank you for this site. Eva's songs have blessed my life as so many others. She is truly in those "beautiful fiels" singing praises to God with the "blood washed chorus" because, "how could she keep from singing?" in the presence of the God who gave her such an awesome gift? Geat is the mystery of godliness, it's amazing how I even heard her songs--a 75 year old grandmother walked into a music store and someone recommneded Eva's CDs for her granddaughters (my children). They never listeded to them, but their mother took them to the car to try them out. Now I am weeping and praising the Lord as I try to drive!!!! Prais God from whom all blessings flow !!!
Name: PAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How can I keep from Singing?
Home Town/city and country: Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 04:27 AM
I woke up this morning wanting to write to Eva's parents and friends and thank them for releasing her music to the world--I thought I would use the address for Blix on the back of the album--then thought I might find something on the internet. Thank you for this site. Eva's songs have blessed my life as so many others. She is truly in those "beautiful fiels" singing praises to God with the "blood washed chorus" because, "how could she keep from singing?" in the presence of the God who gave her such an awesome gift? Geat is the mystery of godliness, it's amazing how I even heard her songs--a 75 year old grandmother walked into a music store and someone recommneded Eva's CDs for her granddaughters (my children). They never listeded to them, but their mother took them to the car to try them out. Now I am weeping and praising the Lord as I try to drive!!!! Prais God from whom all blessings flow !!!
Name: PAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How can I keep from Singing?
Home Town/city and country: Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 04:28 AM
I woke up this morning wanting to write to Eva's parents and friends and thank them for releasing her music to the world--I thought I would use the address for Blix on the back of the album--then thought I might find something on the internet. Thank you for this site. Eva's songs have blessed my life as so many others. She is truly in those "beautiful fiels" singing praises to God with the "blood washed chorus" because, "how could she keep from singing?" in the presence of the God who gave her such an awesome gift? Geat is the mystery of godliness, it's amazing how I even heard her songs--a 75 year old grandmother walked into a music store and someone recommneded Eva's CDs for her granddaughters (my children). They never listeded to them, but their mother took them to the car to try them out. Now I am weeping and praising the Lord as I try to drive!!!! Prais God from whom all blessings flow !!!
Name: Lang Jean-Claude
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: 2504 Bienne Switzerland
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 06:22 AM
pourquoi es-tu partie si vite chanter chez les anges..??? why ? why ? I love you
Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 08:09 AM
Just saw Charlotte Gethin give a wonderful performance of OTR a la Eva - singing live to millions of TV viewers. Win or lose, she's a real star. When she'd finished there was a nice video tribute from Hugh and Barbara which reduced Charlotte to tears - a less macho man than I might even have shed one or two! Charlie P.S. My guess is that, with his massive UK fan-base, a hamster impersonating Robbie Williams would win - having said that the lad did a brilliant job.
Name: Chloe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Devon, England
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 08:09 AM
Ever since my mum bought the Songbird album by Eva I have been engrossed with her music because I sing myself. What a voice. What a loss.
Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 08:09 AM
Just saw Charlotte Gethin give a wonderful performance of OTR a la Eva - singing live to millions of TV viewers. Win or lose, she's a real star. When she'd finished there was a nice video tribute from Hugh and Barbara which reduced Charlotte to tears - a less macho man than I might even have shed one or two! Charlie P.S. My guess is that, with his massive UK fan-base, a hamster impersonating Robbie Williams would win - having said that the lad did a brilliant job.
Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say Goodbye
Home Town/city and country: UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 08:10 AM
Just saw Charlotte Gethin give a wonderful performance of OTR a la Eva - singing live to millions of TV viewers. Win or lose, she's a real star. When she'd finished there was a nice video tribute from Hugh and Barbara which reduced Charlotte to tears - a less macho man than I might even have shed one or two! Charlie P.S. My guess is that, with his massive UK fan-base, a hamster impersonating Robbie Williams would win - having said that the lad did a brilliant job.
Name: James
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home Town/city and country:
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 08:11 AM
I hope everyone who has heard Eva Cassidy learns that she isn't just a singer, she's a saint.
Name: jess
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly, You Don't Know Me
Home Town/city and country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 08:14 AM
Thanks for your response, Laura. I find many parallels between Eva's career and Danny's. Neither cared about fame or being pigeon holed by the music industry. Both were huge local talents. Might make an interesting artical for the website with a little research?! Keep up the good work!
Name: Charlie
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Sent: Sat October 05 2002 08:15 AM
Ugh! Sorry folks (particularly Laura) for the multiple postings - patience is a virtue!
Name: Dean
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Birmingham/England
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 09:34 AM
I have only recently discovered the truly amazing vocal talents of Eva Cassidy, I thank God 4 giving us such an amazing women, whos voice soothes my soul each time I listen 2 her songs! god bless you Eva!
Name: Michele Jowett
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird and Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Worthing, England
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 10:10 AM
She won! The Stars In Your Eyes finalist, Charlotte Gethin, won by a landslide victory and rightly so! She was spectacular and did Eva's memory proud! This is fantastic news as it will bring Eva further into the public eye! Wonderful, wonderful news! Well done Charlotte!
Name: Julie
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Home Town/city and country: Scotland
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 10:10 AM
On UK TV tonight,with her rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Charlotte Gethen aged 14 has won the children's version of 'Stars in Your Eyes' It was a landslide victory with over 200,000 votes.
Name: Glynne
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Sent: Sat October 05 2002 10:20 AM
Not only did Charlotte win as Eva, but it was very touching to see Eva's parents, on camera, thanking Charlotte (prior to her win) for portraying Eva and also that Hot records sent her a gift as well.
Name: dave
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: walsall/england
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 10:23 AM
Hey my name is dave u asked on your webpage 4 the result of the stars in their eyes final, i'm pleased to tell u that not only did the Eva Cassidy tribute win but she won by an amazing number of votes she was over 100,000 votes clear of the runner up, which was the robbie williams tribute! she performed the song, somewhere over the rainbow and it was an amazing performance she had a few members of the audience in tears, her performance moved a lot of people! not only that but she has been asked to audition 4 a part in the musical whistle down the wind. I predict big things 4 her!may I just say aswell that your website is by far the best i've seen about the angel voiced Eva thank u. I hope u find this information useful.
Name: David
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird & Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Wimborne UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 10:31 AM
2 weeks ago my wife told me that a 14 yr old had been on stars in their eyes here in the UK impersonating Eva. I said "I bet she didnt do her justice". Tonight, I saw the final, which she won by a landslide and I actually cried! How wrong could I have been? I really hope that someone, somewhere of her calibre would do a tribute tour in Eva's memory, with the approval of Eva's parents so that those of us who didnt know Eva can become even more attached than we already are, if thats possible!
Name: Noel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: it changes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: danny boy
Home Town/city and country: liverpool
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 10:52 AM
Can I just add my own congratulations to Charlotte Gethin for winning ' stars in their eyes' ? ---The girl did well!!!!! But it was an emotional moment to see Eva's parents sending their best wishes which, I must confess got the old tear-ducts working. Eva really is a household name here in the UK now. In an era of hype perpetuated by the media, Eva is a breath of fresh air Noel
Name: Andrew Rankine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Like em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 11:12 AM
Eva was a very special person, who's life has a profound on many people today, she died too young but her music lives on, Somehwhere over the rainbow will always be my very favourite song from Eva....it is a superb variation of a popular song....Eva will always be a special person to me.....
Name: Andrew Rankine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Like em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 11:12 AM
Eva was a very special person, who's life has a profound on many people today, she died too young but her music lives on, Somehwhere over the rainbow will always be my very favourite song from Eva....it is a superb variation of a popular song....Eva will always be a special person to me.....
Name: Andrew Rankine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Like em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 11:12 AM
Eva was a very special person, who's life has a profound on many people today, she died too young but her music lives on, Somehwhere over the rainbow will always be my very favourite song from Eva....it is a superb variation of a popular song....Eva will always be a special person to me.....
Name: Andrew Rankine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Like em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 11:14 AM
Eva was a very special person, who's life has a profound on many people today, she died too young but her music lives on, Somehwhere over the rainbow will always be my very favourite song from Eva....it is a superb variation of a popular song....Eva will always be a special person to me.....
Name: Polly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn leaves
Home Town/city and country: England
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 12:32 PM
Eighteen months ago my mother died from cancer.At the time I was brought Songbird,somehow just listerning to it helped so much.It will always remind me of that time in my life.I would like to thank Eva's parents for allowing me to be able to share thier daughter with them.
Name: gerry
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Sent: Sat October 05 2002 01:02 PM
There is a very good article in the Sunday Age (a quality broadsheet newspaper in Victoia, Australia) You can access it from theage.com.au and click on the heading "entertainment"
Name: stuart hay
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fieds of gold
Home Town/city and country: glasgow uk
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 01:54 PM
I first heard of Eva on a commercial for cancer research on uk TV ,my first thought's were of her amazing voicw thw emotion she ca squeeze into each verse and word is amazing. i'm listening 2 the Songbird album and the way she interpret's the song song changes the format completely. although I never met or saw the woman live I feel as though her emotions r inbedded in my heart when I hear her voice. it sounds as though she is singing with complete regonistion and acception of her fate. I only hope whrere ever she has been taken gives her the stage 2 continue with her dispaly of true emotion. long live Eva Cassidy , a beautifull soul, for a beautifull world.
Name: E
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of Them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees
Home Town/city and country: NY
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 04:05 PM
Laura....Will the video that was made of Blues Alley ever be available to purchase.Or is the guy that taped it keeping it for himself,Im sure lots of people would buy it.Thanks for a great Website......
Name: M. Morgan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley & all the others, too....
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tennessee Waltz
Home Town/city and country: Hamilton, ON Canada
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 05:09 PM
There are no words that express what I feel when I listen to Eva's music. She is simply the best singer I have ever heard. Thank you to her family and friends for sharing her with the world. I hope there is a movie about her story.
Name: Rachel
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Home Town/city and country: San Antonio, TX
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 05:32 PM
Hello ya'll. My young 13 year old daughter is a singer songwriter who also plays guitar (and fiddle). Today, during one of her gigs, a stranger approached me and asked if we were familiar with Eva Cassidy. I told him, no. He was adament that I look into Eva's music for Ashlee as their talents are similar. Once home, I listened to "At Last" and I now count myself as an Eva Cassidy admirer. What a refined talent. I'll be looking for her CDs here in Texas. I'm wondering how such a talent could have escaped me all these years.
Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't reveal... Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: U K
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 09:56 PM
Laura periodically urges everyone to go out and experience LIVE music.....She does so again now. It is vital that we take this on board and encourage musicians to develop their art as well as widening our own horizons as individuals. I have listened to music at Wembley Football Stadium and a tiny folk club in Staffordshire....and the intimacy of the small venue is my abiding memory of both.. Go and listen to that ' girl with the guitar ' or the fella with the violin and 'penny whistle '.....you may be pleasantly surprised. Eva has opened and re - opened many peoples hearts to this fabulous form....widen the experience ....listen to others... Remember.....' This is Music...this is how good it can be ...' ( tiny soap box dismounted !!! ) cheers to all pat d
Name: elaine
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Home Town/city and country: england uk
Sent: Sat October 05 2002 11:14 PM
hi.. I was wondering if you were aware of a programme we have here called stars in thier eyes,last night was the kids version live final and a young girl sang over the rainbow as Eva... and won... have you heard/seen the particular show and if you have what did you think?
Name: Laura Thompson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 01:08 AM
I watched stars in their eyes last night and I thought that girl as Eva was brilliant.I was nearly crying when Eva's parents came on.
Name: Paul
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Staffordshire UK
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 01:14 AM
Hi Elaine, I saw the Stars in Your Eyes kids final last night (I haven't stopped replaying it on my video). 14 year old Charlotte Gethin was simply outstanding as Eva Cassidy singing Over the rainbow. Charlotte if you get to read this, you did a tremendous job ! Come on you guys out there in recordland - sign this young girl up and give her the songs that will show her vocal potential. The incredible influence of Eva continues to inspire up and coming stars
Name: Ed
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold (without a doubt)
Home Town/city and country: Oxford
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 03:13 AM
God I love Fields of gold. I only got the CD yesterday and I havn't got past this track (track 1 !!!) I just keep playing it. Its so beautiful. I want to find her version of Danny Boy. Until then I'll lie content in fields of barley...
Name: TathAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: otr
Home Town/city and country: uk
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 03:33 AM
SHE IS AN ANGEL I CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG, SHE SNGS FROM THE HEART. GOD BLESS TINAXX
Name: TathAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: otr
Home Town/city and country: uk
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 03:34 AM
SHE IS AN ANGEL I CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG, SHE SNGS FROM THE HEART. GOD BLESS TINAXX
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly Waly
Home Town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 03:44 AM
To Pat Dargan: Well said! Obviously, not everyone can be a patron saint of the arts and you cannot support everyone, but just find something or someone you can get behind. Just get out there and try. And it doesn't cost much to clap a little louder or call out some encouragement if the room is a little empty, or to tell the band during the break that you like their playing and where will they be playing next. I remember hearing a story from Cyndi Lauper that she still stays in touch with her very first fan. And you could tell that it meant a lot to Cyndi. She said when she first started out playing this guy came up to her after the set was over and asked her if she had a lot of fans. She told him no, as she was just getting started. He told her, I like your singing so consider me your first fan, let me buy you a beer. So you never know what you might find. Some will be good and others bad, but you won't know if you don't venture out into the night once in awhile. (A special hello to Joe and Morag and Aimee.)
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: Sun October 06 2002 04:04 AM
Yes a terrific performance from Charlotte and her tears when Barbara and Hugh wished her luck was very moving - and I am sure this induced more people to shed a few tears also ( myself included). It was a night for Eva - for at 7.30 on BBC2 (A Dancers Body) Eva sang Songbird as part of the programme which was about the grace and beauty of dancing - certainly fitting that Eva was played - well done the BBC ( again). Kind regards to all Eva fans - very pleasing to see more and more folk from the US discovering Eva and making entries in the Guestbook - rest assured Eva is in good hands with the people from the UK. We will share her music and memory with you for a long long time to come.
Name: Hans-Peter Duve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Dortmund / Germany
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 07:00 AM
some days ago I heard first time in my life Eva Cassidy with the song "Fields of Gold" during i`am driving my car on the "autobahn" here in germany. The people in the radio never say something about the artist or the title and I get much in trouble (not much left and I caused an accident). I take the handy and talked with my son that he should contact the radiostation to get artist and title. In the internet I looked for Eva Cassidy and download this peace of music and read about her story. I don`t no why god give her this talent and take her out of life so early. Eva Cassidy is the most impressing musician I heard the last years and makes me feeling like a very old soul is coming to me.
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 09:10 AM
I am a 14 yr old girl.To be honest I hadn't heard of Eva Cassidy until a few months ago but when I heard 'Fields of Gold'I thought it was the most touching song I had ever heard and every word in that song had meaning which is beautiful and also quite rare these days.All I know is that heaven most have gained and angel. I also watched stars in their eyes last night and that girl was fantastic as Eva Cassidy
Name: AdAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring stranger or Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Leicester England
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 10:23 AM
Eva had an amazing gift to sing way she did and although there are many great folk singers there will never be another Eva Cassidy. Rest in peace.
Name: AdAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring stranger or Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Leicester England
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 10:24 AM
Eva had an amazing gift to sing way she did and although there are many great folk singers there will never be another Eva Cassidy. Rest in peace.
Name: AdAM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring stranger or Imagine
Home Town/city and country: Leicester England
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 10:24 AM
Eva had an amazing gift to sing way she did and although there are many great folk singers there will never be another Eva Cassidy. Rest in peace.
Name: Phi Tran
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow/Time After Time
Home Town/city and country: Bristol, UK!
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 10:53 AM
Hi, I'd just like to say what a great site this is. Not many people my age (16) like Eva Cassidy's music. I am learning the guitar, and know how to play somewhere over the rainbow and Time After Time. I am going to get the Songbird guitar book. But I was wondering where I can get the guitar tablature for the Time After Time album? I saw one on the web-site but it wa sa piano one. Help please!
Name: Phi Tran
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow/Time After Time
Home Town/city and country: Bristol, UK!
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 10:55 AM
Hi, I'd just like to say what a great site this is. Not many people my age (16) like Eva Cassidy's music. I am learning the guitar, and know how to play somewhere over the rainbow and Time After Time. I am going to get the Songbird guitar book. But I was wondering where I can get the guitar tablature for the Time After Time album? I saw one on the web-site but it wa sa piano one. Help please!
Name: Rick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: hmmmm?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Penny To My Name
Home Town/city and country: OK USA
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 02:36 PM
It seems to me her decision to live her life the way she wanted and needed to, resisting the forces "normalcy" and the ego-born temptations of "potential fame" is reflected in her art which is supremely confident and utterly certain, emanating from her spiritual/creative core. There is a lot of faux/materialistic artistry in the world today rooted in a person's desire for ego gratification (fame, money) and not in the need for self expression. I hope this message will be a part of Eva's legacy. www.mp3.com/mcfrogdog
Name: Andree
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Yet to find out
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home Town/city and country: Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
Sent: Sun October 06 2002 03:15 PM
I heard & saw Eva for the first time on Friday night on a music channel (Austar). Her voice was so beautiful it literally made me cry. It was a rare home video of her singing Time after Time. I thought to myself, Im going to find out about her on the internet but I bet I'll find out that with a voice like that, the angels have taken her away to be with them. Sure enough, I've just looked her up here, now and I find out she's dead. I feel like crying again. I'm definately going to go and buy a CD or ten. Bye.
Name: Phil M
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: Manchester/UK
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 01:48 AM
Anybody have info on the DUETS project referred to on the IMAGINE sleeve?
Name: Phil M
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home Town/city and country: Manchester/UK
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 01:48 AM
Anybody have info on the DUETS project referred to on the IMAGINE sleeve?
Name: Steve Cameron
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Whatever I'm listening to at the time.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Penny to My Name
Home Town/city and country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 02:50 AM
Only this week, I discovered Eva Cassidy by accident, when I started doing some research on Butch Cassidy for my son as a school project. I'm sold on Eve's singing! But I was very disappointed when I learned of her passing. If only I'd heard of her sooner. P.S. Never did get around to finding anything about Butch Cassidy!
Name: Paula
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not Sure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home Town/city and country: London, UK
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 06:03 AM
I was moved to tears when I watched Stars in their Eyes kids Final on Saturday in the UK and saw Eva's parents. Can you believe that I had never heard of Eva Cassidy? As soon as I heard Charlotte Gethin sing Somewhere over The Rainbow a few weeks ago I knew immediately that she would win that week and go on to win the final without even hearing the others. What an amazing, beautiful voice and I haven't even heard Eva Cassidy sing it as yet! I was determined to find out more about Eva and was so sad to hear that she died so young. I will be heading straight to the record shop to buy one of her albums. Thank you so much for this informative website.
Name: ronke
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I allways love her Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home Town/city and country: cotonou
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 07:27 AM
I love evA I will always love her
Name: Pat Dargan
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Sent: Mon October 07 2002 07:37 AM
Re ; Charlotte Gethin....we have a local news TV prog in this area called ' Central News '....they did a feature on her today ( Monday ) following her success on Saturday's show....it lasted several minutes. They played a couple of bits from the show and showed her at her school in Cannock ( Staffs)...an interview with her showed her to be genuinely ' gobsmacked ' by the win. Nice touch...good luck to her, and well inspired Eva!! cheers all Pat d
Name: Ben
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live from Blue Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 07:56 AM
I first discovered Eva a few years ago in a record store in Edinburgh. I put the headphones on and listened to 'Songbird'. Eva's rendition of Over the rainbow reall touched me. Her voice has such truth and purity. I listed to the song three times and the bought the CD. I was shocked and saddened to reader in the notes that Eva had passed away at such a young age. I bought every CD of Eva's I could find. Then Songbird went to number one in the UK charts. It was great to see true talent being recognised.
Name: Andrew Clark
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ain't No Sunshine
Home Town/city and country: Northern Ireland
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 08:31 AM
Never in my life have I heard a voice so beautiful that it touched my soul. My daughter was born on Sept 27th 2002 and we named her Cassidy in honour of Eva. I would like to thank Eva's parents for giving the world such a gift and tell them our little gift will grow up with Eva in her heart.
Name: Bob Higgins
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home Town/city and country: Los Gatos, Ca
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 08:59 AM
Her voice is a treasure.
Name: Gareth Evans
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Cheltenham UK
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 08:59 AM
THIS A MESSAGE TO EVA AND HER PARENTS, "EVA, its not very often that a rugby player admits that he crys over a woman to often, but, YOU have made me cry more times than I care to remember. Your voice is unique and spine tingling. Your death was just so tragic , not only to your fans and supporters, but to your more than lovable parents who I had the pleasure in meeting just over a year ago. As I write this small tribute to you I have "over the rainbow" on continuos repeat on my CD player.THIS WAS WHEN YOU WERE AT YOUR BEST. ...WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE US?????!!!!!!!! You will always live on in my heart forever....and yes my wife does know. SING ON IN MY DREAMS EVA SO I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. GARETH
Name: Peter Cannon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home Town/city and country: Coventry, West Midlands, UK
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 09:12 AM
So many people, so many kind words... Eva is refered to as an angel by so many people. Every single person is right! She sings directly to your soul. I have never heard such grace and beauty in a voice. I could try to explain how much I love Fields of gold, but words get in the way. If or when her friends and family read this message, I just want to say thank you from the very bottom of my heart. I have so much to say in ways of thank you and so many good things to say about Eva Cassidy. May God bless her soul always. I just hope im lucky enough one day to meet her in heaven and say thank you. May we all help to promote this angelic voice and the love and peace that it brings with it. Time is precious.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home Town/city and country: Syracuse, New York USA
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 01:37 PM
A Journey Where Time Stands Still... Eva Cassidy takes you to another dimension. A journey where time stands still. Past memories of mother, father, brothers and sisters, loved ones, old sweethearts, first loves. The "Danny Boy" rendition is a real winner. What can you say, she died at age 33 in 1996 of cancer and she's singing "Danny Boy" to us. Tears must flow or you need help. She takes you to Nirvana, Heaven, and The Great Beyond. This precious angel's voice will never come again. Enjoy it while you can there will be no others like Eva Cassidy.
Name: ALLAN
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home Town/city and country: medway, uk
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 02:57 PM
I have discovered the voice of an angel thanks to a young lady on stars in their eyes thankyou charlotte Gethin for opening my ears.
Name: tony Deakin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home Town/city and country: Birmingham,UK
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 04:10 PM
Charlotte Gethin,aged 14 from Cannock,UK. I have just seen and heard one of the most beautiful voices 'ever'. Her version of Eva Cassidys, 'Over the Rainbow' on UK's,'Kids Stars in Your Eyes',was truly amazing. I did not know who Eva Cassidy was until I heard Charlotte. Now, I have heard all her favourites, 'Autumn Leaves','Danny Boy',etc. This has got to be the nearest the world has, to keeping Eva spirit alive. I have to say,Charlottes voice is as good has all the top female singers in the world. That is no exaggeration....
Name: Paula Richardson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: so many!
Home Town/city and country: Camden, OH USA
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 04:24 PM
I was taken aback when I heard this album. It stopped me in my tracks. This is the first time I've ever heard Eva. I later realized she had died. I was sorrowful, yet amazed at how she reaches right into your gut. I absolutely love her stuff. What a gifted, talented woman she was. She will live on forever.
Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart/Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water
Home Town/city and country: Morley Australia
Sent: Mon October 07 2002 08:48 PM
Well I now have two Eva CDs and I am planning to buy the rest. However I must tell you that I recently read her book and for the last couple of chapters I could not stop crying. What a brave inspirational woman, and to her friends and family..you handled yourselves with dignity and grace..having lost my uncle to cancer I can somewhat sympathise. God bless
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early morning rain
Home Town/city and country: Chartham, Uk
Sent: Tue October 08 2002 02:17 AM
My god! I've just read in the paper that the last sniper shooting was in Bowie. How can such evil happen in a place were Eva grew up. At least she's not here to see it. Although most in the UK cannot understand the American "right to bear arms" policy, our thoughts are with the parents of the little boy.
Name: gemma
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home Town/city and country: stafford/england
Sent: Tue October 08 2002 03:08 AM
Here's some info for those of you who would like to have a go at singing like Eva. Zoom have released a new karaoke disc this week with 11 tracks all in the style of eve Cassidy. You can get this disc from cookies.co.uk which is a v.good karaoke company based in staffordshire england- they have a good website too. However I am still after a backing track of Time After Time as I think Eva's rendition is the best - anyone know where I could get a copy??
Name: Dan
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