EDITOR'S NOTE: These Guestbook excerpts span the dates May 1, 2004, to December 31, 2004.
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Name: Cindy O'Neil
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: kutztown pa
Sent: Sat May 01 2004 05:18 PM
Eva Cassidy will forever live on in our hearts. Her music is hauntingly beautiful. I can not even make it through a song without a least one tear falling. I will play her music for whom ever will listen. Thanks EVA. love, cindy
Name: Lisa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves & Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Bowie, Maryland
Sent: Sat May 01 2004 08:43 PM
I knew Eva when we were in high school, Her voice is so beautiful and I wish that she didn't have to die. We were very good friends. I feel good that people like her and think that she is special. Her voice is just incredible and I miss her deeply. Thanks to all of her followers. It means a lot to me
Name: Ida Mariana
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird/Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade In The Water/Fields of Gold/Somewhere over the Rainbow/Kathy's Song
Home town/city and country: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sent: Sat May 01 2004 09:20 PM
My first Eva album was given to me as a birthday present from a really good friend. I fell in love with her instantly! It's so hard to say which one is the best of Eva's songs. They are all so beautiful. She was a beautiful soul and it comes out so strong in her voice and her music. Truly a gift to people who love true and honest music/singing. I wish I knew her when she was alive. I wish more people got to know her when she was alive. I read what Sting had to say about her rendition of Fields of Gold and felt a warmth in my heart for what he had to say and what he felt. I feel that through Eva, we come to realize that music and composition do not 'belong' to someone solely. It is a gift from above because Eva made absolutely something special with all the songs she sang.... God bless her soul. Thank you for keeping this site going. =o)
Name: Larry K Campbell
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Home town/city and country: Bradenton, Florida
Sent: Sun May 02 2004 10:10 AM
This lady sang with an Anointing from Heaven. Her voice lifts the heart and mind into a place of peace. Thank you God for your gift to her and us. Blessings.
Name: Joan
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Home town/city and country: Fairfax, Virginia/USA
Sent: Sun May 02 2004 11:02 AM
I could not pick a favorite. That depends upon my mood. I, unfortunately, came to hear of Eva and get some of her recordings only in 2003. If it's true, and I hope it is, that you live on when people remember you and speak of you, then Eva will live forever.
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Sent: Mon May 03 2004 06:25 AM
A breath from God awakens my face, come see, come see! I call to you for your embrace, to be, to be! I touch your heart; your path retrace, to me, to me! I sense your soul I feel your grace, receive, receive! Love ya Eva .....
Name: Lynn McGuire
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Andover, Hampshire UK (England)
Sent: Mon May 03 2004 07:35 PM
I first discovered Eva when a British DJ (Terry Wogan) featured Eva's 'Over the Rainbow' on his BBC Radio 2 show (which went to No.1 on the British charts) and a friend heard it and talked about it (I am British, but was posted, with my job, to the USA); I immediately bought the 'Songbird' CD. I hope the US realize what an Angel they had! Certainly Britain has taken her to their hearts! Eva has become my favourite. My heart goes out to her parents for losing her; but hopefully some comfort will come from the fact that her talent has been recognized (world wide). Thank you, Lynn McGuire
Name: Dana
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Wed May 05 2004 02:13 AM
After hearing the song "Songbird" for the first time I wanted to use this song in a TV commercial. Could someone out there send me information on who owns this song and how to get in contact with them. And by the way, WHAT A VOICE!!! What can I say about Eva Cassidy's voice, no words can give her justice. Eva wherever you are, please keep singing..... Dana
Name: Cyndi Dalton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Searsport Maine/USA
Sent: Wed May 05 2004 05:31 AM
A wonderful friend of mine introduced me to Eva's music and I felt I had found a kindred spirit. As a five year breast cancer survivor at 46, I feel lucky to be alive. Eva's story is an all to familiar one...but in her music she lives on. I recently purchased "Songbird" the story of Eva as told by her friend's and family. Through her music she gives us lasting hope and through her life story we become aware of her contributions to the "physcial world" around us. Eva lives, in her art, her music and all the gifts she has given us. Eva's legacy and art are reminders that each one of us should live everyday on Earth..like it could be our last, taking time to give, share and love all living things. Her passing is only from this Earth...she is still with us in every butterfly,every flower and every "Songbird" her spirit lives forever. We have all been blessed by her gifts.
Name: Kristin "Coop" Cooper
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Pasadena, CA/USA
Sent: Wed May 05 2004 08:09 AM
AMAZING! I fall more and more in love with Eva everyday. I was first introduced to Eva 3 years ago, and since then i've bought 5 of her cds. The girl is wonderful! I shed a tear today to see the pictures and drawings of her with Stevie Wonder (who is my allllll time favorite). Her rendition of Steve's "I Can Only Be Me" is my life's soundtrack :) Many things her and I have in common. She's our angel now, and was ours here on earth. She is all together beautiful.
Name: Mark
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's Song, Fields of Gold, Rainbow, Wade in the Water, Early Morning Rain, You've Changed, Imagine, and the list goes on and on....
Home town/city and country: GR Michigan
Sent: Wed May 05 2004 06:35 PM
I was walking in and out of boutiques one day in Ann Arbor MI, when in this one shop, a voice came on stereo....that stopped me in my tracks, the voice of an angel. I asked the sales- person who it was, and she pulls out an Eva Cassidy CD! I hoped I would remember the name by the time I got home. I looked for her CDs in a couple of dept. stores, to no avail. Then a few weeks later an old friend emailed me she and her daughter were going to sing Over the Rainbow at her sister Paula's funeral, ala Eve Cassidy, since Paula had past away from cancer also. Now I had to find a CD!! Fortunately a local music store (thank you Aris' Music!!) had quite a few. My collection is up to 4 in about 3 weeks time, will add Live at Blues Alley shortly. I'm amazed at how Eva's voice has struck at the core of my being. Never has an artist brought me to tears with one song, then laughter with the next. And let's not forget her guitar playing. Her beautiful finger picking on Kathy's Song and Early Morning Rain show how multifaceted she was. I'm sadden that I will never have the oppurtunity to witness this angel in person, yet so thankful that I was introduced to her, and able to introduce her to friends. You may no longer be here with us in body Eva, but your spirit & music will reside with us forever.... thank you so much.
Name: moe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: boston, ma
Sent: Wed May 05 2004 07:57 PM
3 years ago i was living in dc, and heard of Eva. i bought the cd. she was with me from boston to dc and back 6 times in trips home each month. the first time i heard somewhere over the rainbow, i had to pull over, it was so emotional. i was blown away. i had sung this in my 6th grade show and had a natural affinity to the song. the justice she showed to that song...i'm still in awe. god blessed you Eva, and may he continue.
Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Birmingham/England
Sent: Thu May 06 2004 01:07 AM
Discovering Eva put a new meaning of good music in my heart. When I'm feeling low she cheers me up and her songs put tranquillity back into my spirit. I'd go as far to say while listening to her she almost takes me on a journey and answers life's questions. Beautiful is all I can say. God bless you Eva for all the good things your music passes on to others, you were truly an angel before you left the earth! x x x x
Name: Martyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: listed
Home town/city and country: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England.
Sent: Thu May 06 2004 08:19 AM
If Eva were alive today i would thank her for the encouragement she has given me to continue playing the guitar. Ive learnt Over the Rainbow, Fields Of Gold and Time After Time in the last two weeks or so, and when I play....I can hear her singing the words in my head. Fantastic stuff.
Name: Olivier Truan
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Basel, Switzerland
Sent: Thu May 06 2004 11:48 AM
When I first heard Eva, I started crying right away. She' got something that goes right into your heart. I'm a musician and unfortunately, I often can't help listening to music with my brain: hearing harmony, melody, notes, pitch... With Eva I only listen with my heart, the way I used to listen to music when I was a child. She's an angel.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Thu May 06 2004 12:22 PM
Laura is Eva still doing well in Denmark? We haven't heard anything in the last couple of weeks.I hope no news means good news.When I awake in the morning the first thing I see is Eva's smiling face on the front cover of the Songbird book.With all the madness in the world we need a peaceful counterbalance to keep us sane .Eva fits that bill perfectly.Laura your good work is greatly appreciated in keeping this site going.I am trying to do my bit in my small way for Eva and hope that we can reach people who have yet to hear Eva.
Name: MJ
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All...but Live at Blues Alley is in my Cd player right now
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People get ready, fields of gold, wade in the water; all of them
Home town/city and country: Massachusetts
Sent: Fri May 07 2004 04:24 AM
My dad introduced me to Eva a few years ago. I am 18 now and ready to go to college and you can be sure I have every single Eva album all ready to come with me to my dorm room! She's amazing and I am so thankful that I was able to find her music when I did. Beautiful.
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Fri May 07 2004 05:41 AM
I love reading tributes to Eva from professional musicians. As I have no musical abilities myself, it's nice to hear confirmation from people who know what they are talking about. I remember especially a female singer from New Orleans who called Eva, "a singer's singer." I've read in the media that audiences are now demanding real artists, as opposed to stage acts, and I believe Eva played a part in this change for the better.
Name: christell heikka
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: some where over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: sweden
Sent: Fri May 07 2004 09:19 AM
Eva was a true angel.. she has a wonderful voice.. and i feel so happy. to be able to hear her sing.. it goes straight to my heart..when times are rough i listen to her .... thank gud for Eva..she will live in my heart forever
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End Of The Street
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Fri May 07 2004 12:19 PM
Tony, Songbird is No. 31 on the Danish albums chart. It was No. 19 last week. It has been in the charts for five weeks. The highest position it reached was No. 9. So how is Eva doing here? So-so, I would say. I hope the Nightline portrait will be repeated or that something else will happen that may stir up interest. Else I may have to emigrate... Henrik
Name: andy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: penny tomy name
Home town/city and country: new zealand
Sent: Fri May 07 2004 06:12 PM
awesome voice
Name: Chris W.
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Hurt, VA
Sent: Sat May 08 2004 03:47 PM
I would just like to submit this entry in honor of the memory of Eva Cassidy and her wonderful musical interpretations. I have seen advertisements, especially in my local Barnes & Noble store, but had never bothered to actually listen to the music. One day early last year, they happened to have the Songbird album featured. I listened, but was not prepared for the extraordinary effect the music presented me. It's been a few years since I can remember music having such an effect, emotionally, as I experienced with her music. Such subjective things are not possible to accurately describe for others to understand, but.... Thank you, Eva. -Chris
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat May 08 2004 03:48 PM
I think most would agree that Eva is in a 'class of her own' insofar as her music is concerned. I am agreable! A recent article reviewed Krall's latest release, "The Girl In The Other Room", but at the end had this inexplicable need to refer to Eva if the listener wanted a particular kind of music. I don't think this bit of editorializing enhanced the critics work. He would have been more constructive had he written another article, this one an attempt to 'explain' Eva, a task he could never possibly finish. But I would have read it............ Krall was the main feature on the National News last night. Does anyone know what this means! Canada seldom aplauds it's own and, indeed, Krall bashing was a national pastime a couple years back when I was enjoying her so much. CBC TV has given Krall the 'seal of approval' on the people's network. I think Krall, the world's most prolific selling jazz artist of today, is in a class of her own, and I would not divert someone's attention, during her moment, to another. Eva & Krall had some similarities worth a brief mention. They were both blond, sort of short, shy, kind, from musical families, had a passion for nature, and were very close to their Moms. But in their art they go their own way as they should, and I'm neither going to compare them nor favour one over the other. As Eva's Guestbook shows, people should not be shy of expressing themselves for fear of exclusion. Eva probably wouldn't like that!
Name: Peter Sim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Singapore
Sent: Sat May 08 2004 07:55 PM
A friend of mine played her CD in his car - on the way to San Francisco back in 2001. That's the first time, I heard her songs. And oh my!, what a voice - almost haunting. Since then, I have been introducing to her songs to almost any music lover that I meet. She is one of my all-time favourite singer
Name: Ken Foster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Houston, Texas USA
Sent: Sun May 09 2004 05:20 AM
Wow - what a wonderful soul and to think that she is gone and I'm just now discovering her. Her rendition of "Over The Rainbow" from her album "Songbird" brought tears to my eyes the first time that I heard it. What a talent. I guess I will have to say, like others, "Why haven't I heard of her before?". Thank you Eva for the beauty that you left behind. -Ken
Name: L T Willaims
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Home town/city and country: Ivrbridge, UK
Sent: Sun May 09 2004 07:53 AM
It was good to hear from Raice that Pet Clark is still in good voice and touring in the States. We went to the same school in Chessington, Surrey, back in the 1940s, although I was a bit younger than her. She lived just round the corner, and as she was already famous I'm afraid we lads gave her a hard time in the park sometimes. I remember her sister (more my age) - a pretty girl with curly hair - whatever happened to her? Like most places in England we had a street party at the end of WW2, and Pet sang "Now is The Hour" for us at the age of around 13 - I don't expect she remembers. I was on the same bill as this superstar, appearing in a silly comedy sketch. I've been making a fool of myself in public ever since (not always intentionally). It's great to hear that Pet is another Eva fan. By the way, I don't think she's 72 until November!
Name: jluis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring stranger / I Can Only Be Me
Home town/city and country: Madrid, Spain
Sent: Sun May 09 2004 07:56 AM
I love the way she sang all those styles of music. She was a really talent and complete singer.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sun May 09 2004 12:59 PM
Henrik thanks very much for keeping us updated on Eva's success in Denmark.Like you I very much hope that the Nightline programme will be repeated in your country in the very near future to maintain the interest in Eva.Keep up the good work and thanks again.
Name: titi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: constanta romania
Sent: Sun May 09 2004 01:44 PM
Eva, since i've heard you my life had change.i;m better man now.i; wished to meet you ,to express my respect for you...
Name: Emily Devlin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time, Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Cheek To Cheek
Home town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Mon May 10 2004 04:27 AM
Wow...where do I start? I am a singer/sogwriter and guitarist in my spare time and finding Eva's music five years ago was so liberating to me. For the first time in my life I could call myself a fan of someone. Eva is someone I can respect and a musician who inspires me. I am so grateful to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy for sharing so much of her and making her memories available to any old store in the world to be found by me. There is so much I could say about the precious gift I received when I got to know about a person so like me in heart. "I can only be me", and now I know I'm not the only person like me! Eva has shown me beautiful songs I knew must exist in the world but couldn't find. She has sung them to remind me of what I believe, that even though I haven't experienced a lot of the beauty in God's world with my life, there truely are beautiful people and moments to come. In doing this Eva has given me my muse. God is so good. An artist is lost without something which inspires the heart, and I am looking forward to discovering more about the artist, who's work I have grown to love, on this great site. My thank's again, Hugh and Barbara.
Name: Sharessa Tackett
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: too difficulty to decide
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: again too difficult to decide, but favorites are autumns leaaves, I wish a was a single girl again, Do Lord
Home town/city and country: Byron, Mi USA
Sent: Mon May 10 2004 05:16 PM
I will never forget the first time I heard Eva sing. It was late, around ten o'clock in the evening and she was on nightline. I really wasn't listening to the stories until I heard the pure angelic voice that just pierced through my soul like no other. You know how when you get goosbumbs when you hear a song and you think to your self...this is it! Well that is how I felt when Eva was on stage and singing over the rainbow. I believe she may have had cancer already because I believe she had a turban on. The the clarity touched my heart so deep that I started crying. I told my husband about it the next day and that day I went out and purchased any CD that had Eva's name on. I have had some experiences where Eva has brought me back from some difficult times and she still does to this day. I was hospitalized last year and I brought all my Eva CD's with me and I know without a doubt she hepled me heal much faster than any Dr's knowledge could ever. Eva, I know you are looking down and just can't believe what your music has done for the thousands of us. I wish you were still phsically here but spiritully you are most definitely around us. I wish I could have known you personally, but for some ironic reason I may have never have heard your music or even have met you. So, although your death was too soon for us to comprehend, you still touch us from the great beyond. And someday, when we meet again in heaven I know when I reach those pearly gates, it will be your voice I hear first, for God only takes the ones HE knows will touch the lifes here on earth and in Heaven. Thank you Hugh and Barb for sharing this wonderous gift with us, for if it were not for you all of us may have never known an angel named Eva Marie Cassidy. You know I can't help but think that although my mother who has passed on is up in Heaven with Eva, getting to know her and telling Eva, "Now I know why my daughter loves you so much." My mother loved to singing and I know she is enjoying Eva's angelic voice as we speak. Thank you Lord for giving us a special, loving soul for such a short a period of time. For that I am grateful. Forever an Eva listener, Sharessa Tackett
Name: ioana
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: tall trees from Georgia
Home town/city and country: NAVODARI,CONSTANTA,ROMANIA
Sent: Tue May 11 2004 02:14 AM
i like your songs very much,it makes me crying,we listen every day the songs,my husband is musician and he start the day with your melodies.Our son likes also Eva's songs. I wish to meet you ,you change our life in the good way.
Name: Joanne McGrath
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Wade in the Water, Over the Rainbow and all of her other songs
Home town/city and country: Dublin, Ireland
Sent: Tue May 11 2004 04:56 AM
I heard Eva's Over the Rainbow on Terry Wogan (UK) and rushed straight out to buy it. I went home, lay on my bed and listened to the CD from the first to the last track and fell in love with her music there and then. I sing for family weddings now, but never professionally and up until recently I was painfully shy which made me feel like I had something in common with Eva. Since the day that I bought Songbird it made me more confident to know that this unbelievably talented lady was once as nervous singing in public as I was and after hearing her story I have Eva to thank for my newfound ability to sing out.
Name: Lisa Hunter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Tue May 11 2004 05:28 AM
I want to leave a message about Eva because i am only 12 and i her music is the most incerdible thing i have ever heard and i love her music.When i sing her songs witch my favorite is over the rainbow nobody can sing her songs like her.God blessed Eva with the talent of singing and it was the best thing he has ever done.God bless EVA
Name: Debbie
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Home town/city and country: Peebles, Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue May 11 2004 09:31 AM
Hiya, I received the Songbird book today and I was simply blown away. I thought the site covered her life pretty well but the book made me laugh and cry. I couldn't put it down and read it from cover to cover. I would highly recommend it to all the fans. It tells you everything told through those that knew her: what she had to deal with at school, the bands she was part of, what she thought of her music, and everything that happened right up to the point she died. The book then tells you of her successes after her death. It really is a wonderful book. It was lovely to read how much her parents, family and friends were so proud of her. Even our webmaster, Laura, has a mention for all the good work she is doing on this site. Thanx Debbie :)
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Sent: Tue May 11 2004 11:57 AM
"I almost always tear up during those blissful moments of Eva's songs when I am in complete submission to this precious young woman now gone, but who is seemingly reaching out from beyond, touching me so forcefully, and beckoning me with the legacy she left behind. Eva Marie Cassidy, whose voice and music could have come only from the heavens, is a gift of a lifetime. Eva is a treasure. But more than anything else, Eva found her way into my heart, and I will cherish her always and forever." A few words that says it all.....
Name: David
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sydney,Australia
Sent: Tue May 11 2004 05:14 PM
I loaned a co-worker LABA and AT for the weekend and suggested some feedback on Monday morning.His comment was indeed not totally unexpected,(of course knowing what a hugh impact Eva has on most music lovers) when he commented,"ONE OF A KIND." I think that just about sums up the amazing Ms Cassidy,don't you?
Name: Steven Anggrek
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary song
Home town/city and country: Jogja, Indonesia
Sent: Tue May 11 2004 07:27 PM
She was the one and only greatest singer for me...
Name: Ted
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Chicago
Sent: Wed May 12 2004 02:21 PM
I teach Kindergarten and every day I put my kids to sleep during nap time to songs of Eva. Her voice is so soothing and beautiful. Some of her songs I have listened to a thousand times and yet they still make me want to cry. I wish I could've met her.
Name: Bill Wood
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow
Home town/city and country: USA-Greenbelt
Sent: Wed May 12 2004 09:37 PM
I too had a fondness for spending time at Tacaro Farms {Fairhaven, MD}. Eva, I wish I had known you, or wish I had 'really' pursued my-own music. Maybe if we had met musically, I could have told you about the time {in the late 70's) when some friends and I went to Tacaro Farm, and up where the "knobby knees" part of the {VERY narrow} road winds, you can see the valley {looking south}. It was down there near that creek, we found two wrecked and abandoned Voltswagons. We pryed the hoods off of them and it was after a really deep snow. We crawed back up the hill, and used the hoods of those two Voltwagons, and went sledding down the hill, and flipped over into the creek. I'm surprised the owners didn't chase us off! Many years after that, I realize that I wasn't the only 'fan' of that farm. I understood that you too went there for contemplation. Lastly, I just want to say Eva that you have made your way into this old pickers' heart. Here at four in the morning, I should be playing Patsy Cline, but now it's mostly you I enjoy. I bet you and Patsy are really givin' 'em a great show up there! All my best Eva. You've really made your Family and Friends so very proud of you. In a similar health battle, I also hope for the courage you've shown. We'll be pickin' together yet! May God hold your loving soul in his arms always.
Name: Mary Ann Auner
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Cleveland, Ohio USA
Sent: Thu May 13 2004 05:52 AM
I bought Songbird and I loved it. I got goosebumps when I heard her sing "Over the Rainbow" I gave it to a friend who listened and she said that she had to stop the car and listen and cried. I heard some of the songs and thought how prophetic, when it talks about remembering and the future. Sting did OK on Fields of Gold but her version is more stirring. It is a shame that such a talent has been extinguished. I have all the CDs and the book about her I am sorry that no new stuff will be available,but I play her at work a lot at my desk. It is almost as if she reaches through the player to grab my attention. Thanks for the intersting reading. I was thrilled to hear her voice in the movie Love Actually. MA
Name: Chris Ishmael
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Don't know
Home town/city and country: Allen, TX
Sent: Fri May 14 2004 07:11 AM
I don't have any of Eve's music...yet. I took my son to get a haircut, and the music playing was of a voice that made me stop reading my magazine, and listen peacefully the entire twenty minutes. I then asked for permission to go through their CDs until I found out who the artist was (the sytlists didn't know who was playing when I asked). I ended up having to pull the CD unit off of the top shelf to get the CD out to find out who it was. Eve Cassidy...never heard of her. I am an instant fan, and will have her music soon in my collection.
Name: Janine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Leicestershire
Sent: Fri May 14 2004 10:05 AM
Im studying for a music degree at the moment and from all the famous composers and artists that are mentioned throughout the course there is just one person missing.....Eva. I think she is a credit to all young musicians and if there is any one person I can look up to I would want it to be her. I think her music is fantastic and she will live on in many peoples hearts forever.
Name: Spankey Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ain't no sunshine
Home town/city and country: Albuquerque
Sent: Fri May 14 2004 12:23 PM
I don't know anyone who has heard Eva sing that was not an instant fan. I am a local solo singer/guitarist and have never been so inspired. I cry when I think of her and sometimes when I hear her sing. What a talent, I always think of new songs I would have loved to hear her sing and arrange. A sparrow has fallen only to arise as a shinning star that will always twinkle in my life. Love always, Spankey Lee
Name: tommy brager
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: rohnert park, ca, usa
Sent: Fri May 14 2004 07:51 PM
my sister introduced me to this album, the voice of an angel ringing thru my ears. the song songbird played, i repeated it several times! took my breath away as my eyes swelled up with tears..."for you, there'll be no crying"...amazing voice! when i learned this fantastic artist is amongst the heavens, rather than here on earth, i cried! but, knowing her song lives on in the hearts and souls of all her devoted fans, i smile! anyone who has never heard this outstanding artist, please purchase her material, you will love it all! her angelic voice haunts my dreams, my thoughts, and my soul, and for that i am greatful. i play Eva's music when i'm around my year old neice, i sing along, she will grow up listening to this amazing music and be a future fan as well!
Name: Lise Korsten
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Pretoria, South Africa
Sent: Fri May 14 2004 09:08 PM
The first time I heard one of Eva's songs, I was so touched by the beauty and serenity of her voice that I had to find out more and more about her and her music. I have now bought three of her albums and have given several as gifts to friends. She touched my life with her special voice, sadly the world lost a very talented young person that will live on through her music.
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Sent: Sat May 15 2004 12:42 AM
Eva Cassidy sings real good. Home page visits per day is trending toward 1000 per day. Since May 23, 2000 total visits number 918,000. In about 80 to 90 days visits will reach 1,000,000 ! In four years!
Name: silvia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: sicilia
Sent: Sat May 15 2004 03:40 AM
ciao io sono italiana..ho ascoltato le sue canzoni per caso,ma adesso non posso piu non ascoltarle...mi dispiace che qui in italia non è conosciuta,ed è pure difficile trovare i suoi cd.
Name: Chipper
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SONGBIRD
Home town/city and country: Crawley England!!
Sent: Sat May 15 2004 11:09 AM
What a wonderful and pure voice ! And what a sad loss !
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sun May 16 2004 12:56 PM
Fields of Gold was played on RTE Radio 1 in Ireland.I can now get RTE here in the UK.As always it is great to hear her voice booming out over the airwaves.Hope some new converts were picked up today and that they can pass the music on to their friends.
Name: Linda Desroches
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/Field of Gold/Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Montreal Quebec Canada
Sent: Sun May 16 2004 06:11 PM
I too was diagnosed with cancer and was also born in 1963, however I never required treatments and now I am expecting my first child at 40. Everyday I thank God for being alive and in great health. One other thing I am eternally grateful for is that day when I walked in a music store and ask the employee what new artist he could recommend. From that day on I fell in love with the voice of an angel. Thank you Eva....
Name: Carlotta Wheeler
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: Apache Junction,Az USA
Sent: Sun May 16 2004 07:06 PM
I'm embarrassed to say that I had never heard about Eva until my friend last weekend let me borrow three of his cd's. I make my living playing music and when Norah Jones songs came out I started singing some of her songs in my shows- my friends tell me I sorta of sound like her, but I don't know. Anyways, when I heard Eva sing I was so excited to hear an artist do her own thing with a style all her own. I think so many artists today get stuck being who their lables want them to be and lose touch with there own voice. I told all my friends about her and how I wanted to start doing some her songs when I was shocked to read that she had passed away. Sad that someone as gifted and she was is only now after her death being recognized for her true talent. I can't put into words how much her music and story has touched me and encouraged me to push my own limits in music to the very top. How awesome that she had a family that loved her as much as you do to keep her music and story alive.God Bless You! recognized
Name: Dekkler
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tennessee Waltz
Home town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Sun May 16 2004 07:43 PM
Transcendent.
Name: Juliane
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a healer
Home town/city and country: St. Poelten/Austria
Sent: Mon May 17 2004 05:15 AM
I first heard from Eva Cassidy about 2 years ago,wenn I was looking for new songs for my own band.I am very thankful for getting such beautiful and emotional tracks to hear. Eva is a person you just have to listen to.... It's too sad not to have the possibility to see her once at a live-act, but I'm sure I can imagine how soulful this would have been. Eva, thank you for leaving us such a emotional trace of your wonderful soul. God has blessed you!!! Juliane
Name: cherilyn
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Sent: Mon May 17 2004 05:44 AM
Still miss Eva and frequently buy her CD's to give as gifts- pass the word around everyone!!!
Name: ken burns
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at the blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: shepparton victoria australia
Sent: Mon May 17 2004 03:47 PM
i first heard about EVA on the choas web site i ordered the ;IMAGINE'album this started me on my way to being a ;EVA CASSIDY' fan.. as i said to someone if you are not touched by this singer emotionally then you have no heart.. i would like to know if they are going to make a movie about 'EVA the voice of an angel'ken burns
Name: rebecca boxsell
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold and danny boy
Home town/city and country: australia
Sent: Mon May 17 2004 09:07 PM
im only young and i already love Evas songs so much ...... love bec
Name: Alice
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart & Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Sussex, uk
Sent: Tue May 18 2004 08:30 AM
I am only 17 and really love all of Eva's songs it is really dificult to pick just one. I cannot believe that such a talent wasn't discovered earlier. someone very close to me has recently died and Eva's beautiful voice was very soothing at such a difficult time.
Name: Anon
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Sent: Wed May 19 2004 01:16 PM
I found Eva tonight WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cynical Paramedic UK
Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: AUSTRALIA
Sent: Wed May 19 2004 07:27 PM
I have only just recently discovered Eva's music. So soothing, hauntingly beautiful. Such a shame that we have lost such an an amazing talent...may her music live on forever...
Name: Kai Hedegaard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ?????
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ?????
Home town/city and country: Åhahevej 9 8600 Silkeborg Danmark
Sent: Wed May 19 2004 09:28 PM
Jeg var ved at drikke morgen kaffe,d.20/5-04. da der ud af højtaleren kom en sangstemme, ja jeg siger jer, den var så ren og klar, jeg syndes aldrig jeg har hørt noget så smukt,jeg er en gammel mand (78 år,) og jeg har hørt mange sangstemmer gode og dårlige,men Eva Cassidys stemme gjorde mig varm og jeg følte mig ung igen, den stemme hører jeg meget gerne igen.
Name: dre
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: s gravenzande holland
Sent: Thu May 20 2004 01:44 AM
heye there everybody i have a little questoin for the gitarplayers among us who have the tablatuur from the song songbrid who can help m greatings from the netherlands if you can help send to my e mail adress thanks dre
Name: Summer
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
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Sent: Thu May 20 2004 04:30 AM
Thanks to "Love Actually" I have discovered Eva, and I think she's incredible. Since then I've come into contact with a lot of her work!! AMAZING!
Name: rosie drake
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: song bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: staine/london
Sent: Thu May 20 2004 05:26 AM
i love her msic i have never heard anything like it. i always listen to it when i an upset and it always carms me down. it is so relaxing thanks for everything r.i.p
Name: Eiko
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: It Don't Matter Anymore
Home town/city and country: California
Sent: Thu May 20 2004 09:29 AM
I'm a fingerstyle guitar player but did not know Eva Cassidy until a singer I worked with told me about her. She wanted me to accompany her singing "It Don't Matter Anymore". This was a year ago. Now I have almost all of Eva's CDs and just read the book Songbird. I'm telling everyone I know about Eva and her music. Eva was lucky to have her family and friends supporting her. Eva's family and friends are lucky to have had her and her beautiful voice to share. I think I've changed as a person just knowing about Eva. I know she's up there singing for all of us. We are all blessed in that special way. Thanks Eva.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues In The Night
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Thu May 20 2004 06:09 PM
A quick translation of Kai Hedegaard's message: I was drinking my morning coffee on May 20, 2004, when I heard this singing voice coming from my speakers. I tell you it was so pure and clear, I don't think I've ever heard anything so beautiful. I am an old man (78 years) and I have heard many singing voices, good and bad ones, but Eva Cassidy's voice warmed my heart. I felt young again. It is a voice I would dearly love to listen to again.
Name: Beau
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Fri May 21 2004 02:39 AM
i hope her music does live on forever, her songs really connect with me (and it seems a lot of other people) and she sang (and im sure does still sing somewhere) with such energy and passion. xoxox
Name: Like
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Home town/city and country: Netherlands
Sent: Fri May 21 2004 05:15 AM
Look on: www.crimsoncircle.com/channelseries/newenergy/10newenergy05-04.htm It's about Eva Cassidy,the Wizard of Oz and "over the rainbow".
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Fri May 21 2004 08:10 AM
I Love Eva Cassidy. After I bought all her important CD's and gave away several to friends and family, I began my search for Eva's return. I was watching American Juniors and I heard this beautiful voice and discovered this 11 year old singer with the look of an angel. It wasn't Eva. It was a girl from Lakewood Ranch, Florida signing, "Colors of the Wind." I know this sounds strange but I became so impressed with her voice and appearance that I joined her fan club. I am one of only a handful of fans over 21 that belongs, I guess. I have my own profile and signature. They are little photos and commentaries usually about the singer. The only difference about mine is that it is a photo of Eva Cassidy and a commentary about how Eva and the girl are so intwined in my heart. I've given the address for Eva's site and for Eva's music clips on the internet in my signature. I've posted over the last 12 months probably 500 messages. Both the girl and Eva have the same birthdate February 2nd and the girl may be singing "True Colors' on the CD that is to be released this summer with the American Juniors. This is more than a coincidence I sent her two CD's American Tune with "True Colors" on it and Songbird that is the gold standard for Eva. This girl was the last contesant on the last night of the competion to make the final group of five that represents the American Juniors on the Fox TV network.She sang " I Never Had A Dream Come True," Over 8 million viewers voted that night. Like this website the girl's website is the most popular of the five singers and I would say if you entered her name on Google Search you'd find over 100 articles and web site referrals about her. Like Eva I've written on amazon.com of her singing ability . Her name is Danielle White. Now I have two angels to listen to one in Heaven and one here on Earth!
Name: Debra Alaniz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ain't No Sunshine
Home town/city and country: Houston, Texas - USA
Sent: Fri May 21 2004 11:46 AM
I first heard Eva's music while visiting a very special man in Dewey Beach, Delaware that I have been dating. May 15, 2004 was the first time. Her voice touches your very soul. We have been so blessed to be able to continue to get to know her by all the information that so many people still continue to write and promote her music. When I returned back to Texas. I looked her up pn the web. and I have purchased all her CD'S and the Songbird Book. I just cannot wait to listen to all of her music, share the special gift of Eva with all of my wonderful friends who love music as much as i do. Let's keep Eva's spirit alive along with her gift she has given us. Sincerely, Debra Alaniz
Name: Donna Spencer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Cincinnati, Ohio
Sent: Fri May 21 2004 08:38 PM
Wow! That was my first reaction to Eva's music. I think I know you by heart can make even the most hardened heart yearn for a love lost. Everyone that I have exposed to this song has cried the first time they heard it, including me. I have never heard a singer put so much emotion into their music as Eva did. She has an incredible presentation. I feel like she wraps herself around my heart, especially when I listen to her ballads. How blessed you and your family were to have had her for the short time she was here. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of her music loving family.
Name: Irina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird, fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 01:52 AM
The first time I heard the magic voice of Eva I flet like I knew her by heart. Withour knowing anything about her I just started to cry. It was when I heard Fields of gold. There is something magic about Eva that forever has sat marks in my heart. I can only say to those how never heard of Eva Cassidy, listen and come alive....
Name: Jean
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Connecticut
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 02:57 AM
I have just found Eva Cassidy and she touched my soul. Perhaps God needed the voice of an angel to sooth him as he looks at this troubled world. He gave us this voice to hear what an agel sounds like and then he wanted her for himself.
Name: Annette Simmons
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: don't know
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: don't know
Home town/city and country: Houston, Texas
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 05:31 AM
I just recently discovered Eva's beautifully clear voice and soothing music. Though I don't know which album or song I love the most...it is all great and will share my finding of her with all my friends!
Name: Stefanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Germany
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 08:37 AM
Wonderful Eva. I`m 33, too and I`m touched deeply whenever I listen to your voice. I cannot understand the meaning of deadly diseases. My father is very ill and will die, soon. Why do some of our beloved have to go and leave us alone ?
Name: Maria Hind
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbos
Home town/city and country: worcestershire england
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 09:54 AM
i think Eva has got the most magical voice, a person very close to me had over the rainbow played at her funeral , it brings me to tears when i hear it, what a loss we have with no longer having Eva with us
Name: Maria Hind
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow / autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: worcestershire, engaln
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 09:58 AM
Eva's voice is so calming, her version of over the rainbow was played at a friends funeral, it was so meaningful and wonderful, what a great loss we have in no longer having Eva Cassidy to provide so much joy in her songs
Name: Sabine Dainczyk
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Florence, Kentucky USA
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 11:57 AM
The first time I listen to Somewhere over the rainbow I started crying. I was so deeply touch by Eva's voice.This song is my favorite song of all and I listen to many other singer's but she had the magical touch to bring it to my heart. I never heard from Eva before , a friend of mine from England told me about this fantastic singer and he didn't lie. I was reading some of the other messeges and one I agree, God gave us this voice that we know how an angel sonds like. Thanks for the great inspiration God bless
Name: LORRAINE
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: LOVE TOO MANY TO SAY
Home town/city and country: WORCESTER, MA USA
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 12:47 PM
SINGING OVER THE RAINBOW, HER VOICE CAME THROUGH TO ME IN A VERY NOISY CROWDED MALL. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER HER VOICE IN A VERY NOISY RESTERAUNT HER VOICE CAME THROUGH TO ME AGAIN, THIS TIME SINGING A BLUES SONG I NEVER HEARD BEFORE. I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS THE SAME VOICE AS I HEARD 2 WEEKS BEFOR IN THE MALL UNTIL I FOUND HER CD'S FOR SALE AT THE REGISTER. I BOUGHT 2 CD'S IMMEDIATELY, WENT BACK A WEEK LATER AND BOUGHT 2 MORE. EVENTUALLY I WILL HAVE ALL OF THEM. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW WONDERFUL AND PEACEFUL I FEEL LISTENING TO THIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE. I WANT TO SHARE THIS MUSIC WITH EVERYONE I KNOW AND THE WHOLE WORLD. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL MUSIC AND HEAVENLY VOICE WITH ME.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat May 22 2004 02:07 PM
I will be short and to the point.Eva Cassidy is the best female vocalist I have ever heard.Let there be no doubt.
Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Sun May 23 2004 12:41 AM
Good old BBC Radio 2. Parkie (Michael Parkinson)has just played a new British singer, Katie Buckhaven. She has not yet been signed up to a record company, but sent a demo disc into him. She just sings and plays the Guitar (very well), and of course it was a song associated with Eva, Songbird, who was the Queen of this format. Another songstress in the making being promoted by UK national radio. Re-watched the Nightline video on Eva last night. If you haven't yet got it I highly recommend you do. (NTSC format).
Name: sandy futch
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: tempe, az
Sent: Sun May 23 2004 01:35 PM
Your voice touches me like no other..........
Name: Pat Rylee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: the other side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Sent: Mon May 24 2004 12:58 PM
i first heard Ms. Cassidy sing this on 1/15/04 - the day my husband was diagnosied with metastatic melanoma - he passed away 3/29/04. I had no idea who the artist was when I heard but because I had sang this for my graduating class, i rush to let my husband hear this beautiful beautiful rendition. He asked that i play it at his memorial. Today I learned about Ms. Cassidy - what are the odds. thank you, Ms. Cassidy, for that wonderful moment.
Name: Brian
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Home town/city and country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Tue May 25 2004 01:08 AM
Just a plug for BBC Radio (who launched Eva in the UK), and my favourite American author, Bill Bryson. If you go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/monday/, you can listen to his description of his travels through England (Notes From a Small Island, part 1 of 5, more in future weeks). It's very amusing, but don't take everything literally as he has illustrated extremes.
Name: Brittany
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: There's no way I can choose!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Once again, I can't pick one!
Home town/city and country: Boise, ID
Sent: Tue May 25 2004 12:55 PM
Eva has become my musical inspiration! I'm in the process of collecting all her albums and am half way through the Songbird biography. I'm working right now to get my singing career off the ground, and Eva's music is exactly what I've been searching for. She's soulfoul, deep, beautiful, and intruiging. There's no way to not be completely captivated by her! When I read about her or listen to her, a part of me is sad because I'll never have the profound honor of meeting her or seeing her...but I'm so thankful to have discovered her talent and I plan to share her with as many people as I can. By far, Eva is one of my most favorite voices and I look so forward to discovering more of her music! She's even inspired me to learn to play the guitar! Peace to all, Brittany Rosenthal
Name: Tina Stevens
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow
Home town/city and country: West Hollywood, CA, USA
Sent: Tue May 25 2004 03:37 PM
Soon after becoming aware of Eva's wonderful talent, I was visiting Canal Winchester, my home town in Ohio. My friends there sat me down and had me listen to this wonderful singer and song. It was Eva and SOMEWHEFRE OVER THE RAINBOW. Sure made me happy that friends back there know of Eva. At the end of the questions part of the site, it mentions SUPPORTING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. I've been singing every Wed. at Canter's Kibitz Rm. on Fairfax in LA. I play the CD Eva recorded with Chuck Brown a lot on the breaks. We perform jazz/cabaret and have lots of fun. I am always stressing we have to support LIVE ENTERTAINMENT or it's going away. I don't know what will happen with my gig after all these wonderful years, but now the last 2 hours of the night go to punk/rock/loud music. We've just gotta get off our butts and get out, away from the TVs and support the music. Cheers! Tina Stevens
Name: sue
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: melbourne
Sent: Tue May 25 2004 08:34 PM
Eva has this magical and trully inspiring voice that takes you away to another place. I can sit and listen for hours. What a shame she cannot see how people have taken her to there hearts. Thank u Eva
Name: Julianne rydberg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Imagine, Live at blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Narvik, Norway
Sent: Thu May 27 2004 03:00 AM
Hello=) You have proboably heard this before, but i am a hudge Eva Cassidy fan. She is my idol, and have changed my visison of music for life...for me, thats the only music that matters for me...i admire her so much, and i even play Eva on my guitar..and if anyone who knew Eva reads thhis, then its a big honor for me...thank you...god bless Evas soul...
Name: Ian
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: nightbird
Home town/city and country: Germany
Sent: Thu May 27 2004 10:08 PM
Amazing.
Name: Patrick
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: NYC
Sent: Fri May 28 2004 03:05 AM
i was just introduced to Eva's music. incredible. having spent many years in Maryland, i guess i feel a bit more of a personal connection to Eva than most other musicians. i'm so thankful to my fiancee for introducing me to her.
Name: Benny Kristensen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: Brangstrup,Denmark
Sent: Fri May 28 2004 12:57 PM
Just last week one of my pupils(who is seriously ill)introduced Eva to me.I was very touched,and have been ever since.What an impact!What a fabulous artist.I am still feeling blue-but blue in a nice way.Here comes a sentence in Danish.Eva,jeg er vildt betaget af dig. Love from Denmark,Benny.
Name: Aileen Gould
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them!
Home town/city and country: Long Island, New York
Sent: Fri May 28 2004 06:35 PM
Last night a friend from Virginia played the Songbird CD for me. I am a music afficionado and was shocked to find that I knew nothing about such an incredible talent. Today when I was at the chiropractor's office he had music going in the background and when I asked him who was that beautiful voice, he replied: Eva Cassidy. I am so glad I found out about her and so sorry for the world's loss!
Name: Kate
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Chicago, IL
Sent: Sat May 29 2004 08:38 PM
I first heard Eva's voice on a collaboration CD entitled "Torch Songs" I have a friend who is currently fighting/living with ovarian cancer and listening to the songs from Eva's CD's have brought both sadness and joy to me at a time when we still can share laughter and build memories together. She and her family & friends are in my prayers often.
Name: LeAnna Mosley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I can't do singular, all of them!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: geez that's tough ... Songbird ...
Home town/city and country: Cedar Bluff, VA , US
Sent: Sun May 30 2004 02:45 AM
I didn't find out about Miss Eva until after her tragic death. When I first heard her soulful voice it's like a hole in my soul was closed and another opened because the world had lost her brilliance. I am touched everytime I hear her sing and Miss Eva I know you're up there singing with a huge grin on your face ... forever ... Thank You Eva.
Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all are amazing
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Sun May 30 2004 08:32 AM
I am 15 years old and a few days ago found the songbird album. I was amazed.
Name: Sabrina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: drowning in the sea of love
Home town/city and country: Turin - Italy
Sent: Sun May 30 2004 09:11 AM
I love her by heart, since I had listen "ain't no sunshine"... I was looking for an unusual version of this song and I had found her... I'm a singer and I sing in an Eva's cover band... her class voice is a gift everyday... please be sure: she is always with us! Love Sabrina
Name: Tom Parkin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Cape Town
Sent: Mon May 31 2004 07:34 PM
Greetings to all and especially Sandy who so kindly sent me some recorded interviews etc. Eva fans are the sweetest, softest people - just like Eva was. I had the good fortune to see some video clips of EVA at Blues Alley - such a gentle, gentle soul.
Name: isabelle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: k.'berg, switzerland
Sent: Tue June 01 2004 12:11 AM
I just can't find the right words...... Eva Cassidy was and is just so wonderful, it touches my heart every time I hear hear voice! thanks for everyone who also listen to her music
Name: Miranda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Vlaardingen, Holland
Sent: Tue June 01 2004 09:30 AM
I am a big Smallville fan and in the end of the episode "Crush" they played "Time after time" by Eva Cassidy. It was such a beautiful scene and i was so touched by this wonderfull voice i heard, that i immediately wanted to know who sang that song. And i've been a fan ever since
Name: Rob
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Title song and "Somewhere over the rainbow"
Home town/city and country: Boston/US
Sent: Tue June 01 2004 10:12 AM
I heard of Eva and was absolutely mesmerized by her work for the first time yesterday. "Songbird", the album and the song as well as "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" can take you places emotionally that you haven't been to for a while.
Name: Rob
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Title song and "Somewhere over the rainbow"
Home town/city and country: Boston/US
Sent: Tue June 01 2004 10:13 AM
I heard of Eva and was absolutely mesmerized by her work for the first time yesterday. "Songbird", the album and the song as well as "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" can take you places emotionally that you haven't been to for a while.
Name: ebru&martin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: field of gold/imagine
Home town/city and country: the nederlands
Sent: Tue June 01 2004 12:53 PM
we love you Eva!! keep on singing!!!!
Name: Meredith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: how can you choose???
Home town/city and country: Oregon, USA
Sent: Tue June 01 2004 04:48 PM
Thank you Eva, you touch my soul
Name: Sam
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all just the same
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time/songbird/fields of gold/ over the rainbow-any of them
Home town/city and country: Yorkshire, England
Sent: Wed June 02 2004 02:42 AM
I'm 16 now now and I'm smack bang in the middle of GCSE's! I love music and singing and performing and Eva is such an amazing inspiration. When I listen to her music, I'm able to create my own songs. I performed song bird at a recent concert with my dad on the guitar and another Eva fan said I was amazing. Last year I went through a difficult time with my four year old cousin dying but when I discovered Eva's music for the first time, I could relax and isolate myself from my problems. Not to mention the fact that her music lives on even if she died at a young age. This guest book is obviously a huge success and reminder of how Eva and her music has helped so many people. I'm hoping to perform time and time or fieldds of gold soon as well.
Name: jean ozol
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: chuck brown
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: field of gold
Home town/city and country: wading river LI NY
Sent: Wed June 02 2004 07:32 AM
I am in my 60's and first heard Eva's beautiful voice several years ago while washing the dishes with the tv on in another room watching 60 minutes...by the time I got there I missed who was singing...it passed through my mind and another year later almost the exact situation happened, but this time I wouldn't miss who this wonderful singer was and have been a fan ever since and have also introduced her to a friend who has also become a fan...we play Eva every Thursday nite for girls night...we love her and all her music.
Name: TRAN MINH NHAT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Sent: Wed June 02 2004 09:30 AM
I can not find any word to say Eva Cassidy's album, it is wonderful.
Name: Donna Cassidy Thomas
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Home town/city and country: Seattle Wa USA
Sent: Wed June 02 2004 08:54 PM
My brother sent me an incredible CD of Eva's, but what is eiry to me is that my nephew could be her twin - I am hoping you will write back to me re:the Cassidy family of which you and Eva are from - my Grandfather was born in Canada and his father in Killybegs, Ireland - is it possible we are related? Were Eva's eyes crystal blue -are yours? the clear crystal blue eyes are a Cassidy trait listed in a family geneology album. I look forward to hearing from you....Donna
Name: Christine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Fields Of Gold...
Home town/city and country: Roskilde/Denmark (North Europe)
Sent: Thu June 03 2004 07:53 AM
Dear Laura, What an adventure it is, to seek in to the world of Eva Cassidy. You've made a beautiful page about an inspiring person. Thanks to your engagement, I have everything I need to make a great lecture in english to my school (it's an assignment, my teacher has asked my class and I to do, about whatever we choose. I chose Eva Cassidy of course). My name is Christine, and I'm 14. My family and I are great fans of Eva Cassidy. I wish you the best, Christine.
Name: pd
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Thu June 03 2004 09:09 AM
Hi... Top Of the Pops 2 tonight reminded me of the story of Alice Martineau.....another talented artist who left us too soon...Eva fans may be interested.. www.alicemartineau.com regards to all pd
Name: kathie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Lawrence, Mass.
Sent: Thu June 03 2004 04:32 PM
I heard Eva's voice a year ago while going to a conference with a co-worker, she knew I loved the Wizard of Oz and said listen you'll never hear Over the Rain Bow again like this. She first heard the cd while having chemo for breast cancer and knew Eva died but not sure which type of cancer. I again was in her car going to lunch a year later and she put Over the Rainbow by Eva on again and mentioned she died of a melanoma. I was diagnosed with melanoma in 1997 and was lucky to catch it in time, by chance, thats what happens, if I did'nt my doctor said I would have been gone in 6 months. I heard her sing my favorite song again 3 weeks ago right after another biopsey and found out she died of what I was waiting the results of,again. Thank God it was negitive but I have never heard a voice like hers and the first time I heard her I felt a connection to her not knowing she died or from what. I have lost close family members to cancer, my Mom 2 yrs ago to ovarian cancer, and when I hear my song now it has a new meaning.. Shes over the rainbow too. Eva's voice was silenced to young.. I have already shared the Songbird cd with others and will continue. She had the voice of an angel when she was alive and still it lives on. I only wish there was more to come!!! Your web site is a good way to share how she has effected the lives she never knew.
Name: Keith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Norwich/England
Sent: Sat June 05 2004 11:53 AM
Simply an incredible talent
Name: Vanessa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autum leaves
Home town/city and country: Mcallen/USA
Sent: Sat June 05 2004 06:10 PM
I found out about Eva Cassidy not to long ago. I found the Cd by accident. I was at a party when the Dj decided to play a game and I won her Cd. That was two years ago. Last year, for choir my teacher made an arrangement of fields of Gold and I loved it! I didnt even know Eva sang it. Not until i was with my mom in the car and the cd came on. I didnt even know how it got in there but out popped Fields of Gold and i told my teacher. It was from her that I first learned about Eva Cassidy. I recently started listening to the Cd since my teacher made an arrangement of autum leaves. I cant stop listening to it either, she had a very touching voice it touches me. Its like you can feel the passion behind her singing. Its just amazing. No one really understands why i like her music but you dont have to understand to see the beauty behind her voice.
Name: Buddha K.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird & Time is a healer
Home town/city and country: Kathmandu, NEPAL
Sent: Sun June 06 2004 04:13 AM
There was a get together party in our house in Dec. 2003. One of my housemate Anna sang a song from Eva Cassidy's album songbird. The song was so beautiful that I wanted to know more about it. So, she told me her father and herself is a big fan of Eva. It was first time that I heard about Eva. She gave me Eva's CD album 'Songbird' to listen in my room. Wow! Its very hard for me to express in words the feelings that I have since then. I listen her soul voice almost every day. Very sadly, while I came to know about her tragic life, that was the most painful moment of my life!
Name: Martine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Norway
Sent: Sun June 06 2004 05:22 AM
Her voice was amazing and breathtaking. She still inspires me to go on with my favorite hobby- singing and music. Her talent was indescribable. It's beyond words to describe. Martine, 14
Name: Philip Devonport
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Wakefield UK
Sent: Sun June 06 2004 02:29 PM
I heard Eva for the first time when Mr. Wogan (Ditching all the mainstream rubbish) Played 'Over the Rainbow'. So much Beauty was heard and seen that day. Thankyou Eva... My niece Keira who is now 12, and has a Beautiful voice also. Was brave enough to sing solo with honesty and beauty in her voice (allthough her duet partner ran off the stage at the last minute with stage fright (God bless :)) has been so inerested in singing I have today given her the following... Georgina Lashbrook Singing tutor/ Performance Coach BA Hons Popular Music Studies 30 Wesley St Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 5HX Tel: 07980270853 email: georgiegrinder@hotmail.com Coaching vocal and perfomance techniques using songs in the popular genre, or anything you bring along! I hope her Mum and Dad will support her. I know I will be there for her. I have a good voice and ear myself and hope I will be able to help her feel & sing as honestly as possible. I would like to ask everyone who is reading this to send Keira an email c/o pdevonport@blueyonder.co.uk to encourage her to be herself and sing as free as Eva. Thank You Phil
Name: M&M
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blue skys
Home town/city and country: The Netherlands
Sent: Sun June 06 2004 11:48 PM
I can hear her songs every day, and again and again! Her voice makes me happy, brings me to tears, and takes my breath away, what a gift to music!
Name: Helen Patriquin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Absolutely Everything
Home town/city and country: Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon June 07 2004 01:53 AM
The picture of Eva's on the cover of the CD "Imagine" was taken in the area of Nova Scotia in which I grew up. I visited here - the Green Hill Lookoff - on Saturday past. What a talent she was, what a loss to the world.
Name: Carine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Brasil
Sent: Mon June 07 2004 08:55 AM
Hello, I love Eva Cassidy, and I'm feeling so sad for her not be more between us... a beutifull woman and a beutifull voice... Tanks for you presents Eva!
Name: Kim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Hampton, NB
Sent: Tue June 08 2004 03:35 AM
I love Eva's voice and her wonderful talent that she displays in her complicated harmonizing and re-arrangements of songs. I sang Songbird in my cousin's wedding 3 weeks ago, and had never heard of her until that time. I absolutely love her music, and can't stop listening to her. She was a gift to the music world.
Name: Doron Segal
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Demos from 1992
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fantasy
Home town/city and country: Lafayette Hill, PA
Sent: Tue June 08 2004 05:18 PM
I shopped Eva's early original demos in 1992. I worked with a black gentlemen named Al. He was her "manager" at the time. I forget his last name but he was a black music promoter in DC at the time. I would love to hear from Al and Eva's family as I loved and believed in her in 1992 when I was an aspiring music industry exec. at age 22 years old. I went on to do a lot in the music industry managing several rock bands (5 deals in Hollyood) and then went on to work for Epic Records. I have an amazing early music industry story that would be a great follow-up for dateline. i have early press photos and demos. Original music. Great hip-hop type funky songs - BEFORE HIP-HOP was called hip-hop!!! PLEASE email me at djsbands@aol.com to chat...
Name: sally
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird/chuckbrown/Eva
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: whitefish/montana/usa
Sent: Tue June 08 2004 06:29 PM
I was in Border's looking for some k.d.Lang CD's and my gaze happened upon "songbird" and I thought ....this is such and engaging picture of someone I have never heard of, but I was compelled to scan the cd and listen......It absolutely knocked my socks off!!!! I carry Eva's voice around in my head all day and have told everyone I know to find a way to hear the lovely sweet and powerful voice of Eva Cassidy. It is not just her voice.....it is the delivery and the passion that comes through in a person that is living their true mission on earth.
Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Letter
Home town/city and country: Cramlington, Northumberland
Sent: Wed June 09 2004 12:11 AM
There is no better voice than Eva - she sings like an angel and gives so much joy to so many people! But I must tell all fans of Eva about Sheila Gott, she is actually a voice coach but has being touring these past few months - singing a 'Tribute to Eva Cassidy' - and donating a percentage of her tickets to Macmillan nurses. We first saw her at Newcastle City Hall and I cried when I first heard her sing - her voice made the hairs on your neck stand up! We couldn't believe how much she sounded like Eva Cassidy - it was such a treat to hear her. I had been scouring all the local press to try to see if she was playing anywhere else and couldn't believe my luck when I saw she was at Gala Theatre in Durham on 7 June - this was to be her last concert of her tour and it was just as fantastic as the Newcastle show - I certainly cannot wait to see her again and I thoroughly recommend ANY Eva Cassidy fan to see the lovely SHEILA GOTT if you get the chance - you will certainly NOT be disappointed.
Name: Stefan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Germany
Sent: Wed June 09 2004 08:30 AM
A friend of mine gave me the Songbird CD of Eva to listen. I was very impressed by her wonderful voice. As i read her bio and i was deeply touched in my heart. Seems that god has sent an angel but called her back too early.
Name: Carolyn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: ann arbor
Sent: Wed June 09 2004 11:12 AM
I recently introduced Eva to a man who listens to a lot of hip-hop and rap. He is now an Eva fan.
Name: Marilyn Eaton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Findlay,Ohio USA
Sent: Wed June 09 2004 12:08 PM
I only recently discovered Eva's music while on vacation in Florida..my sister-in-law introduced me to what she thought was her only album....Songbird. I have since discovered she has atleast 5 albums ( CD's ) out with possibly more to come. Her voice is the purest and sweetest I have ever heard...you can feel that her singing came from her soul...it was part of who she was. And in her singing of each song she left you with a gift...your very own...because we all interpret a song in a different way...what it means to each person is different...what was going on in our lives when we heard it...where we were..who we were with..how we relate the words to our own lives...it is personal. When I heard her sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow it took my breath away....soooooooooo beautiful!!! I have now started to add her music to my collection. I love them all but Somewhere Over The Rainbow from Songbird and Bridge Over Troubles Waters from Live At Blues Alley are my 2 VERY favorites so far. What a loss ...she was such a simple and undemanding person...all she wanted to do was sing,paint and do her landscaping...and death came for her so early in her life. Surely an angel is singing....painting our most beautiful sunsets and lanscaping heavens flower gardens.
Name: Saija
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Mäntsälä, Finland
Sent: Fri June 11 2004 11:02 AM
I was blessed to see a document of Eva- Live at Blues Alley, couple years ago. I was surfing from channel to channel until I stopped to listen her singing- WHAT A AMAZING VOICE! I listened the whole concert and I was truly sad when it ended by telling her tragical story.... Couple years ago there was some big competition on figure skating (don't remember if it was Olympic or World Championship Games). It totally took my breath away when Michelle Kwan showed her very emotional, perfect skills to a music by Eva, singing Fields of Gold. It sounded and looked so, so beautiful... Still getting tears to my eyes when remembering it........ It's very strange how music can touch so deeply inside... Eva's music really did that, and still does! She lives among us by her songs and her voice can remind us about what's good in the world! ..."You'll remember me when the west wind moves Upon the fields of barley You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky As we walk in the fields of gold..." We miss you EVA!!!
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, N.S. Canada
Sent: Fri June 11 2004 06:18 PM
It is heartening to see that Eva Cassidy is getting so much positive press recently, mostly in relation to her influence on young artists. She is their inspiration and touchstone. They do their music not in emulation of Eva, but from appreciation and tribute. Collectively, this is a remarkable tribute. They didn't have to do it! It comes from their heart. I have been thinking deeply as to why Eva has such a hold on those of us who continually discover nuances and an undefinable something that puts her in the forefront of modern, contemporary, creative music. She had love in her heart and music in her soul, yet this is not an explaination. As Chris Biondo said, she was not above tugging at the heart strings of an audience when she felt them close to her, but it was more playfulness and humour than any form of self-indulgence.It is easy to say that she was a perfectionist, but it was not perfection she sought. Like other great artists with qualities that can never be explained, Eva was reaching out and holding back at the same time. As a very shy person, Eva was hesitant about exposing herself openly to her audience. So she brought it into a restrained perfection that she was comfortable with. The significance of her painful shyness should not be dismissed, but then to acknowledge it is an excuse for nothing, for it allowed her to approach a creative quality in her performance that is grander than anything I have ever heard from a woman with a guitar to play and voice to sing. One day someone will express this thing I am trying to say in a way that will illuminate us all.
Name: Chrissy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ain't No Sunshine
Home town/city and country: Sacramento, California
Sent: Fri June 11 2004 08:09 PM
Being seventeen years old, the music flooding my generation's radio waves is nowhere near the beauty and quality that Eva produced with her amazing talent, so I am very lucky to have discovered her by chance. When I heard her voice sing to Ain't No Sunshine in my lyrical dance class a few weeks ago, I was absolutely stunned by her version of the song. It was a total awakening, for me, to hear a voice like that, since I never really have before. Later, we also danced to Time After Time, and after hearing that, I just had to buy her cd. I'm blown away by Eva's talent, and if it were possible for me to choose which voice I'd want in the world, it would be hers, without question. Eva is the most incredible singer I've heard in my lifetime, and I'm forever inspired...
Name: Karleen Brigham
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Seattle WA USA
Sent: Sat June 12 2004 05:11 AM
I am a huge fan and have turned many on to her voice. The first song I listened to was "Somewhere over the rainbow" I was at worked,stopped what I was doing,and thought to myself wow this voice is so spiritual...not knowing she had died. She is truly amazing.
Name: matthew beard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Birmingham, Uk
Sent: Sat June 12 2004 09:13 AM
Like every other person who has ever heard Eva Cassidy sing i could describe exactly what i felt when i first heard her and i say how much she touched my soul and how many tears ive shed listening to her. So i will just say this; when i was reading this guestbook i noticed that someone said it was a shame that Eva was silenced. I dont think she was silenced, she is still singing now, beyond the horizon and above the clouds
Name: Martin Mæhle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I love them ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Amarican tune
Home town/city and country: Nykøbing F., Denmark
Sent: Sat June 12 2004 10:58 AM
I heard about Eva for the first time, 1 month ago. I saw the dokomentery about her in tv. Now my soul is sold for her. I have never heard anything like this. and im "promoting" her for all of my friends!! her voice have tuched me deeply!!!! Sorry that all the good one´s have to go first.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat June 12 2004 04:04 PM
Just a quick message to say I hope Wednesday in Washington DC is a great night.To my shame I have still not purchased a CD of Grace Griffith the woman who brought Eva to our attention.Good luck to you all.I will try my best to keep Eva's musical legacy alive.
Name: Lucy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/OTR
Home town/city and country: Fresno,CA
Sent: Sat June 12 2004 04:07 PM
I'm a new fan to Eva, but have already passed her voice onto everyone at work. People are just amazed when they hear her story, then hooked when they hear her voice. I've just finished reading Songbird...I cried through the entire 2nd half, just knowing what was coming. Her courage and strength have touched my soul.
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Sent: Sun June 13 2004 04:40 AM
Eva fans may find some interest in the British Singer Gwyneth Herbert. Check out her album 'First Songs' ...Gwyn and Will. The best tracks are 'Beguiling Eyes' and 'Sweet Insommia". The later is a duet with Jamie Cullum (a British Jazz singer who has just sold a million copies of his latest album in the UK.)
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early Morning Rain
Home town/city and country: Caesarea,Ontario,Canada
Sent: Sun June 13 2004 12:58 PM
It was by accident that I discovered Eva Cassidy. A friend of mine said "you have to hear this girl she reminds me of you"!I too am a songwriter/singer. When i heard her I was amazed and aspire to be as soulful a singer,I am not the same after experiencing Eva Cassidy.wow!! what a gift she is to music and the world.
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side / actually, how could I pick just one?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: frederick maryland, U.S.
Sent: Mon June 14 2004 06:07 AM
Oh my - I have so, so much to say about this Angel. The first time I ever was blessed with her voice I was sleeping on my couch. I was in a deep sleep, but Eva's beautiful voice brought me out of my sleep. Its not just her voice - she has a power over those who listen to her, especially that very first time. For me it was the very early in the a.m. - Today Show & it was at the very end of Katie Couric's story on Eva. I missed Eva's full name & being half asleep I was unable to remember all the information I needed. I was heart broken that I could not remember all of what I needed to find more information on Eva. I tried for weeks & then God was good to me & I found her. I was so happy. For weeks I had told my sister Cheryl all about Eva & how I was put under a spell when I heard this beautiful voice singing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". I kept telling her - You have to hear this voice - she will forever capture your heart, soul & spirit. It was my sister who went out onto the internet & found Eva for me. My sister said she had not seen me that excited in years. I now have every CD that is available. I myself have played guitar for 31 years & I also sing. I play banjo, keyboard, etc., but do not read music - I play by ear - so to speak. I appreciate most of all the fact that I was blessed by finding Eva. Prehaps she found me. I am and always will be one of her biggest fans. To her family & friends - God bless all of you. I can only say that sometimes we do not know why someone is taken from this Earth so young. It is my thought that God needed a beautiful Angel to stand with him in Heaven & that was Eva. We will all meet again one day. God Bless. Debbie from Frederick
Name: Donna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR/Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Squaw Valley, Ca. USA
Sent: Tue June 15 2004 04:57 PM
I was introduced to Eva by a coworker, my "book buddy", and we read about Eva in a book. Lucy went to check out Eva and found that she was "real", and it all snowballed from there. Eva has spread thru our workplace like wildfire. I'm a cancer survivor, and listening to "Over the Rainbow" is my song of hope, my breath when I need it, "my" song. My 10 yr old daughter Katie has also become an Eva-phile. When I could'nt find my cd, yes, Katie had it in her room, under the covers, listing to 1 and 10 (Yes, mom's favorites are Katie's too)... OTR and Fields... Eva continues to inspire and lift the spirits of people all over the world today. To her family and friends, she's far from forgotten and truly, I think we're about to see a huge awakening of this awesome singer.
Name: Cecilia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Tue June 15 2004 09:01 PM
i can't get enough of Eva Cassidy!! she is all i listen to now and her songs are so inspiring and beautiful. A credit to the band too i might add!!! i think she is so talented and i can't wait to hear more of her music. Thanks for getting me through my exams too!!! :) thanks, Cecilia
Name: Deborah Mc
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Spokane, Wa USA
Sent: Tue June 15 2004 09:16 PM
Thank you Eva. No other voice has ever touched me the way yours does. You left us too soon. God bless you.
Name: Bernhard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Mannheim, Germany
Sent: Wed June 16 2004 05:10 AM
Many years ago I read a Spider Robinson story called "The Law of Conservation of Pain" in which a singer is described as follows: "Her name (said the stranger) was Bobbi Joy, and you couldn't say there'd never been anyone like her before. Lots of people had been like her. April Lawton, for instance, was nearly as good a guitarist. Aretha had at times a similar intensity. Billie Holiday surely bore and was able to communicate much the same kind of pain. Joni Mitchell and Roberta Flack each in their own way possessed a comparable technical control and purity of tone. Dory Previn was as dramatic and poignant a lyricist, and Maria Muldaur projected the same artless grace. But you could have rolled them all together and you still wouldn't have Bobbi Joy, because there was her voice. And it was just plain impossible that such a voice could be." Until the day I first heard Eva's voice, I had no idea how a voice must sound like to stir that kind of emotion in me. Of course you all have similar experiences and impressions, but in the past six years I have not been able to get over the fact how apparently effortless and completely natural she manages to let intense emotions sweep through her vocal cords. Thank you for having been with us, your music is a true gift to mankind.
Name: Jenny Ozbolt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird / Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Johannesburg, S.A.
Sent: Wed June 16 2004 06:30 AM
I have loved all music all my life which to me is the food of the soul - I first heard Eva Cassidy's Over the Rainbow in 2002 when visiting the U.K. and was introduced to her voice by my daughter - from the first time I heard her I have listened to music with a different ear - what a voice, what a talent - I am fortunate to have been around to be able to listen to her voice and enjoy her music
Name: Panchy Padilla
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Sent: Wed June 16 2004 03:32 PM
I have been battling ovarian cancer for the last 2 yrs and Eva's music has touched deep in my soul. I can relate to her pain and share the fact that I am going to die and see the Lord. I have bought and given her CD to my friends and family and we all love her voice. It is obvious that everyone's life is one of God's contributions to help other cope and survive. Eva certainly has a gift which comforts my soul, and she has not died in vain. Her purpose has been clearly shown in the comfort she brings to people that are facing death, pain and a troubled life. Thanks for sharing her with us!
Name: Joe T.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: just can't choose
Home town/city and country: Arnold MD.
Sent: Wed June 16 2004 05:32 PM
I just got in from the Eva tribute concert at Strathmore.It was wonderfull to be around a group of folks that not only feel the same passion for Eva's music that I do but actually worked with and knew her well. Not only were Pam Bricker, Grace Griffin and Meg Murry there but also Keith Grimes and Raice McLeod accompanied them. The ladies performed various songs from Eva's repitoir. Nightbird, Songbird, Wonderful Word,Let The Good Times Roll,True Colors to name a few. Each of the ladies were truly great in thir own right but it was clear, everyones hat's were off to Eva.
Name: Beth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Redding, CA
Sent: Thu June 17 2004 08:30 AM
One of my patients gave me a book and a few cd's of Eva's music because I have always enjoyed jazz and blues. I don't consider myself a critic at all but I know that music is something that heals. I have been been going through a lot of unsure emotions lately trying to decide what it is I am going to do with my life and when I heard her voice streaming out of my car cd player I smiled.. A big smile.. and you know how you sing along with a song even though you don't know the words? That is what I did, over and over again. And I continue to smile. If that isn't inspiration I don't know what is.
Name: Stuart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL
Home town/city and country: Adelaide South Australia
Sent: Fri June 18 2004 12:38 AM
Can anyone help with the guitar chords for fine and mellow as my band wants to perform Eva's version. She is the voice of the angels who sing to us everyday........thanks
Name: Paul Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird....all of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Soroe, Denmark
Sent: Sat June 19 2004 03:07 AM
Let me tell you about the first Eva Cassidy CD I bought. A 30 minute TV documentary about her was shown one evening. I was so touched and impressed by it that I said, "I've just got to buy her music." The next day after work I went to a local music shop and was lucky enough to find the only CD of hers that they had. It was the one called "Imagine" (she sings Lennon's classic on it). I then took it home and did what I like to do with a new CD - sit down and read the insert while listening to it. I usually read the lyrics and descriptions, or whatever is written there. Well, I was sitting at the dining room table with Grethe sitting on the other side, and we listened while I read to myself. Suddenly, while the last song was playing, she looked at me and said: "Are you crying?", and then I startled her by laughing through my tears. It was an odd "happening", and here's why: The last song is the old Irish (although not originating in Ireland http://www.standingstones.com/dannyboy.html ) song "Danny Boy". It's a song of one who is going to die, and her lover will come to her grave. Well, Eva Cassidy also died, and her story is very heartwrenching. While having just read her story, and then listening to her singing those words so beautifully and sensitively, my eyes became moist, and my soul was really moved. Then while I was also reading the short comment on the song, Grethe asked her question, and I started laughing. Why? Well, it was really a coincidence that everything coincided so perfectly. Here is what I read at the moment Grethe spoke: "..... and Eva's "enough to make a grown man cry" rendition of the traditional Danny Boy to close the album." Bingo! I wasn't the only man that had experienced the same thing when hearing her sing that song. And it's not the only one that can do that. There are a few other songs that are also in that category. Her rendition of "Over the Rainbow" is already becoming a classic in some circles, so some people sing the original Judy Garland version, and others sing the Eva Cassidy version. Other songs I just love: Fields of Gold Oh, Had I a Golden Thread I Know You By Heart Fever Tennessee Waltz Cheek to Cheek Fine and Mellow True Colours You Take My Breath Away I Wandered By a Brookside
Name: Nathalie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold, time after time etc, etc.
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Sat June 19 2004 12:06 PM
Eva, I just want to say that I love you and your music. Your songs mean soooo much to me. I always listen to them when I feel sad or somethinge else. Then I get happy again :)
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat June 19 2004 12:38 PM
I've seen the world spin aroung many times in my life. Singers come and go. Some hold my interest more than others. Eva sings from a special place. Listening to Eva is leke being in this special place. Feelings are more intense, Emotions are more difficult to control. Is there a message from all of this? Perhaps the journey to where time stands still. No distractions. Only the sound of Eva's voice and her music enveloping the moment. The hope is there, that I can find someone who can make me feel this way who is here on earth. Danielle White is 12 years old and has this ability. I listen to her sing and I get this emotional release that Eva always gave me. They are both born on February 2nd. Danielle is one of the American Juniors, from the Fox Network competition. I spend my time listening on her website http://www.danielle-white.com/ Gladys Knight calls Danielle, remarkable, a very special talent who feels each song. I must admit I cry when I hear Eva and Danielle. I'm sorry if this seems too unusual. They are both Angels.
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat June 19 2004 03:37 PM
Laura hope the concert for Eva on the 16th was a great success.It is still remarkable to know that without all the media hype Eva can still reach out and touch not only the souls of mere mortals but all time greats like Roberta Flack and Shirley Horn who wax lyrical about Eva.I think that now when everything is quiet about Eva is the time that we should be trying harder than ever to promote Eva to the unconverted.
Name: Leslie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know yet! Have to get them all!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: So far - Songbird
Home town/city and country: Blue Ridge, GA
Sent: Sat June 19 2004 05:21 PM
I was watching Love Actually and in a scene they used a song I was familiar with but it was so much better! I wanted the people in the scene to shut up so that I coud hear it! I looked for the music from the movie and came across Eva Cassidy and I am totally floored by her story. I have never heard of her before and I am a big fan of unique music. I was born in 1963 as was Eva and her story touched me a lot. I just ordered the CD Songbird and am anxious to receive it. It's amazing that she has touched so many people and her spirit remains here with us. That is a very special gift! I will come back after I have listened to the CD.
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: (not yet)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wade in the water
Home town/city and country: Bussum, the Netehrlands
Sent: Sun June 20 2004 08:18 AM
Could anyone help me to find where to buy the Eva Cassedy album 'Eva by heart'. I have tried to find it here in the Netherlands but could not find it. Thanks, Anne
Name: Jessica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: turlock
Sent: Sun June 20 2004 06:40 PM
She made the world as wonderful as she sang. Cassidy you're awesome! Rest beautifully. Her artwork is amazing too: the boy in the nest. Such a sweet face too. It is all so beautiful.
Name: Pat d
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't say !
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun June 20 2004 09:48 PM
To Anne.....if you go to Laura's 'Welcome page ' and click on ' Eva's Recordings ' there are links there for the ' Amazon ' sites...not only do you puchase the album but you would also make a contribution to the research into melanoma cancer...for The Netherlands the Amazon.co.uk site may be the quickest....hope this helps. Good luck to England tonight against Croatia !!! Regards to all pd
Name: Kaj
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: Kokkola/Finland
Sent: Tue June 22 2004 12:43 AM
What a voice. Perfect!
Name: Judy Church
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Greenville, S.C., USA
Sent: Tue June 22 2004 01:40 AM
I just wanted to tell you that I was just introduced to Eva's music today by my son while visiting him in Korea where he works. I listened to the album"American Tune" and loved the music. I am 60 years young so I'm sure her music trandsends all ages.Why God planned for her music to become famous after her death, only He knows but I know He had a wonderful plan in store for her and I'm sure somehow she knows. Thank you so much.
Name: lisa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: people get ready
Home town/city and country: charlotte n.c. usa
Sent: Tue June 22 2004 03:46 AM
I love her music more than any other artist Ive heard. its what i call real music,you cant find that quality today in many songs. I read SONGBIRD too, and its a wonderful tribute to the life of the most incredible singer of our time. I really love the gospel songs the most, i want a EVA T- SHIRT ,stickers,anything to get the word out!
Name: John Matlack
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Orlando, Fl USA
Sent: Tue June 22 2004 05:11 AM
While reading with background music playing, Over the Rainbow came and pulled me from my book. I'm nearly seventy, a retired cop, and no sentimental fool. But her voice was irresistable. It brought me nearly to tears. What a loss that she died so young. God Bless.
Name: Amy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not sure yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ain't no sunshine
Home town/city and country: Mason City, Iowa
Sent: Tue June 22 2004 10:13 PM
I was at my neighbor's when she started playing the Songbird cd. I got chills. This is some of the best music I've heard...ever. I can't wait to listen to the rest of Eva's music. I am by no means religious, but I'll pray for her tonight.
Name: KATHY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city and country: BATTLE GROUND,WA USA
Sent: Wed June 23 2004 04:13 AM
I WAS 42 AND HAD A DISABLING STROKE ,WAS IN A NURSING HOME, A FRIEND BROUGHT ME EVA'S SONGBIRD.I LISTENED REPEATEDLY EVEN WHEN I CAME HOME,HER VOICE GAVE ME STRENGTH TO FIGHT THIS.HER COURAGE IN HER BATTLE INSPIRED ME TO ,HER TALENTS AND LIFE WERE CUT WAY TO SHORT,BUT HER SPIRIT LIVES ON,GOD BLESS HER SOUL AND HER FAMILY
Name: BONNIE A. WILLIAMS
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL OF THEM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL OF THEM
Home town/city and country: WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS
Sent: Wed June 23 2004 05:48 AM
I LISTEN TO EVA CASSIDY'S CD'S WHEN I'M GOING FOR MY WALKS..HER MUSIC ALWAYS GIVES ME THE GOOSE BUMBS..SHE HAS SUCH A WAY WITH MUSIC..SHE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER THROUGH THEM.. BONNIE
Name: Gary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Cape Cod, Mass USA
Sent: Thu June 24 2004 09:29 AM
I just heard Eva for the first time last week, and I cant stop listening to it. It saddens me to have lost such a wounderful talent as well person. I will listen faithfully, and pass it on to as many people as possible. Gary
Name: Laurey West
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Heath, Texas 75032
Sent: Thu June 24 2004 09:53 AM
My friend introduced to me Eva today, and I have listened to Songbird five times now. What an incredible artist she was. I am going to get every CD I can. She was so incredibly gifted on Earth, and I know she sings in heaven. I simply cannot wait to get the rest of her CD's and share with other friends. Thank you. Sincerely, Laurey West
Name: Paul Bolger (Medicine Wheel)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: golden thread, autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: chicago
Sent: Thu June 24 2004 09:27 PM
As a songwriter, one experiences writing in different ways. Because of our mutual appreciation for Eva, our song for her came out of us in about a half hour and we felt like it was a small way to give something back to this unbelievable singer who has permanently influenced us, and therefore everyone who is influenced by us. The beat goes on and the song is sung...
Name: Helen McGoldrick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird,Imagine,Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird,Danny Boy, Aint no Sunshine,
Home town/city and country: Wollongong, Australia.
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 02:40 AM
What a glorious talented beautiful woman Mrs CASSIDY GAVE TO THE WORLD.What a legacy to leave behind.My only regret was never seeing Eva play. I was diagnosed with ca. in 95 & was given a second chance at life.Sadly my Mum was not so lucky, she died 2 years ago.Hearing Evas voice has brought peace into my heart . Everytime I hear Danny Boy I close my eyes & Mum is with me. It was her fav song & she also could sing it with style.I'm sure Eva & Mum are harmonising in Heaven.Go Girls. Why one person is spared & another is not can never be explained. My heart goes out to her loved ones. Nursing has taught me that The greatest gift of all is to love & be loved. I have found the 8th Wonder of the world ,the ever present Eva Cassidy. She sang with love in her voice, a rare & beautiful gift. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks, my partner of 5 yrs is a devoted fan. His usual material is Metallica, wow, What a Wonderful World. Helen Venables McGOLDRICK aged 44 years young.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Nearly all
Home town/city and country: Bolton, UK
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 03:45 AM
Hello. I`ve been visiting,and enjoying, Eva`s guestbook now for several years without contributing to it. The recent poll has finally nudged me into activity(and that takes some doing).I have to say that with all due respect to Eva and her family and friends,I would not like to see a dramatisation of her story. When I listen to her music (daily), I create a mental picture of her performance not having had the benefit of seeing any video footage. I don`t want to listen to her music with the image of another person miming to it. Eva`s mother, if quoted accurately, implied that she would prefer a documentary to dramatisation (forgive me if I have misquoted this). We have the music; we have the book. Eva used her imagination to colour her music and her artwork. Perhaps we should use ours in our appreciation of her life, but of couse this is only my own personal opinion. Best wishes to you all out there, especially to Eva`s family and friends.
Name: Leslie Penn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird (so far:)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Blue Ridge GA
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 07:14 AM
WOW! That's all I can say. When everyone writes about her voice giving you chills I know what that means now. I hope to get ever album and I am passing her on to the important people in my life - along with her story. Her voice is amazing and the good thing is she left it here for us --- !!!
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 03:37 PM
She is truly the most amazing singer I have ever heard. She has the voice of an angel and makes music that can only soothe the soul. May she rest in peace.
Name: Stacey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Impossible Question
Home town/city and country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 04:16 PM
Oh...my...god. I just recently discovered Eva after a friend of my mum's dropped in a word about how great she was. Well I asked to borrow a cd of his and I was completely blown away. 'Natural woman' is just incredible. SHE is AMAZING. There is no point in saying 'was' because she is someone who's voice will be forever alive. She is a ture inspriation to myself as a performer.
Name: Suzanne Grachek
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SongBird & American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away & The Water is Wide
Home town/city and country: Lawrence, Kansas
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 05:41 PM
What a gorgeous voice and amazing talent. I hope that everyone has an opportunity to listen to this beautiful artist and be touched by her spirit and talent. I would like to thank her and her family for sharing her music with the world. She will forever be with us.
Name: Roy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You take my breath away
Home town/city and country: Fort Worth,Tx.
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 07:15 PM
I just discovered Eva's music. I could not believe how great it she was. I'm going to buy what I can find of hers. The new cd is so good. I hope where ever her soul is now, she's still playing that beautiful music!!!
Name: Johnny Vermilye (Medicine Wheel)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia, Golden Thread, Autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: chicago/ NW Indiana
Sent: Fri June 25 2004 08:55 PM
" Eva like the moon, there was only one of you and your light still gives reflection now" Laura thank you so much for providing this format. We shall always keep the light of Eva burning here in the midwest. peace jv
Name: Heidi Plester
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Palmdale, CA U.S.A.
Sent: Sat June 26 2004 01:34 AM
I don't know where to start, but from the beginning I guess is good. I'm originally from Calgary Alberta Canada and since I've been introduced to Eva, I've listened to her constintly. She puts me through emotions that I have never felt before!! My hairs on my arms literally stand up on end every time I hear her. I can't seem to get enough of Eva. Every emotion I feel seems to run through my veins (almost like she is speaking to me! -- Kinda weird, but true). I went to visit my Aunt in Phoenix, AZ and she bought an Eva Cassidy CD (Songbird), and told me I have to listen to it. So I did. I called my husband and said "You have to hear this!!" As I played a song to him over the phone he said this is the most dynamic vocalist I have ever heard!! We play Songbird constantly. There are no words that seem to describe her voice, her message -- anything. All I can say is.....I wish I could hear more.
Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: DC/USA
Sent: Sat June 26 2004 09:03 AM
Belated thanks: My apologies for not writing here more promptly re the Stathmore concert on June 16th. A couple of quick notes: A BIG thank you to all who came to listen. Mrs. Nature decided to terminate the proceedings, but everyone was very patient and good-humored about it. C'est la vie. Personally, I was honored to finally play with two DC ladies of song I have admired for many years, Grace Griffith and Pam Bricker. I confess to hoping I'll have the opportunity again one day. It was also wonderful to hear Meg and Jeff. I thought they sounded superb. (Strong recommendation to local music fans: go hear any of these people. You will not be disappointed.) Have a great summer, and come November ... VOTE! Best wishes to all, Raice
Name: Enzo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Impossible to answer :)
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Sat June 26 2004 09:50 AM
I heard a voice today that took my breath away and put a tear in my eye. I had to find out who she was, my search brought me here. I spent the last hour reading all the kind words and messages here. I don't think I can say anything that hasn't already been said. So simply "thank you" I am so thankful to have found you, I look forward to getting to know you through your music.... Enzo
Name: candy norris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You don't know me
Home town/city and country: port murray, nj
Sent: Sat June 26 2004 11:05 AM
pure beauty
Name: Maria
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Norway
Sent: Sun June 27 2004 02:35 PM
i just discovered Eva's music too,and its so beautiful...actually,some tears are running down my cheek right now...because it's the most beautful voice i ever heard.she's speaking right into my heart,and get my real emotions out.. we all miss you Eva, god bless.
Name: Tom Kensky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbirnd so far...1st one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Mood dependent but Rainbow is special
Home town/city and country: Louisville, KY but living in Dayton, OH
Sent: Sun June 27 2004 04:38 PM
I'm certain Eva was an angel mistakenly allowed to be with us. I'm mesmerized by her voice and pure truth of emotion in her expressions of herself via the music. I am sad that I wasn't able to meet and know her. What a lost privilege.......
Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All except No Boundaries
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imposhibull!!!!
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Sun June 27 2004 06:18 PM
Name: Emma Fitton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewwhere over a rainbow
Home town/city and country: manchester
Sent: Mon June 28 2004 06:15 AM
i love all her fine works and listen to them all the time!!!!!
Name: Morag Dunn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Kilsyth, Scotland
Sent: Mon June 28 2004 08:24 AM
I have never heard such a pure voice and every time I hear it I get goosebumps!!!!!
Name: Zenmaster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Gaithersburg, Maryland 20882
Sent: Mon June 28 2004 03:55 PM
I was chatting with my buddy in Philly last night and we were commenting about Eva and her unique and rare ability to sing so effortlessly with such an emotional charge as to transcend the experience to a different musical and spiritual dimension. I advised him that there is serious discussion about a movie about Eva's life in the near future. I have read some excellent posts about why this may not be a good idea and agree to a large extent with the cons. The negative for me is who out there could possibly do justice to her life? The movie would be an overwhelming hit for all of the reasons her music is loved by all posthumously provided of course that the Producers could find THE actress who coud bring out the soul and sensitivity of this amazing woman. The story speaks for itself. So I think it would be interesting to hear if her admirers have some strong candidates. To that end, I recommend that a poll on the Web page be introduced soliciting her fans input. My position is, if there is a woman out there who can do the deal, than the movie must be made as great art waits for no man! God Bless, Jim P.
Name: donald lockridge
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: rogue river, oregon usa
Sent: Mon June 28 2004 06:32 PM
October in the Northland. Went for a walk into the woods, came back,went into the gift shop, cafe, and heard Songbird playing, then Autumn Leaves. Grabbed the last CD on the rack and have never looked back!Have all of them, her book, We miss you, Eva. LUV
Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You take my breath away
Home town/city and country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Tue June 29 2004 01:17 AM
Hi All Stacey from Melbourne mentioned in a note in the guestbook that she had heard Eva sing Natural Woman. This is one of my all time favourite songs and I have searched the website here (thanks to our wonderful webmaster Laura) and can't find a mention of it on any of the albums. Am I missing something, or can someone help me here? I have four albums already and would love to buy one which had this son on - any help would be appreciated. Fly with the angels Eva, your voice raised in almighty triumph!
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 June 29 2004 02:38 AM
Hi To Sharon in Perth AUSTRALIA, Eva sings Natural Woman on the "No Boundaries" CD - Appreciate there maybe a few issues surrounding the recordings on No Boundaries, however I love all of Eva's music - no matter what the source. Hi to Eric in Siversprings and to all the new Eva fans.
Name: Alex Chan Ming Tzee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: not sure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow,
Home town/city and country: Malaysia
Sent: Tue June 29 2004 06:06 AM
Its very, very unusual for me to listen to these types of songs, and as someone suggested in the posts, Eva's song does trancend age...but to add...culture, race and religion. It was by chance that i managed to hear her angelic voice. The moment i heard it...2 hours ago..i knew i had to get her CD. But it seems no one has it here in my country. Even my friends, who are into trance and house music actually stop to listen. I just can't seem to explain what her voice does to someone. Buying a CD from Amazon is seriously too expensive for me. I just hope that someone will bring the CD in. I'm actually a chinese and buddhist....and her song...has seriously touched me. Thank you Eva, may your voice touch others as it has touched mine. (Will do my best to spread the news)
Name: C. Tom Cassidy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird,Blues Alley,Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow,Penny,Fields,Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Chicago, Ill. U.S.A.
Sent: Tue June 29 2004 08:16 AM
I've been living here in the "Near Northside" of Downtown Chicago for about six years now. I think it was back in early '99 I became aquainted with a VERY IRISH, Irish Pub down the street. Celtic Crossings. made a lot of friends there and eventually went to work part time there. One afternoon the manager said, "give a listen to the next tune". It was Eva's "...Rainbow"! When it was over, you could have"knocked me over with a feather!" Then I checked ou the jukebox to see, who was that!? Next surprise, Eva CASSIDY...That's my last name, Cassidy... Now, I have seven of Eva's CDs and a book of pic's and info (over 150 pages) my daughter put together for me and now this book "Songbird", which I just purchased. I'm sixty five years old and I've seen and done quite a bit in this life, so far. But I still shed tears to many of Eva's songs. Tears of sorrow, pleasure and love. Eva, your music IS being heard and loved as you are loved. God bless all, C. Tom Cassidy p.s. Eva film, 2004? Does Hugh recall any relations (could go way back) in Illinois?
Name: Randy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: It changes all the time!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: That changes all the time, too!
Home town/city and country: Troy, NY USA
Sent: Tue June 29 2004 05:00 PM
I have just about everything Eva recorded and my neighbor and I have been listening to her for quite awhile. Well, my neighbor's brother died a few weeks ago and at the Funeral 3 of Eva'a songs were played. "I know you by heart", "Songbird" & "Time after time"! It was very moving! We are still hoping yet another CD will come out but we also realize "American Tune" will probably be the last one. Keep up the good work, Laura!
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow and American Tune
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Tue June 29 2004 07:42 PM
It is very nice to see more contributors to the guest book who are from the USA. Do any of you have any idea about how we can expand the legend and genius of Eva Cassidy within this country?
Name: Ree N
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Not sure
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Wed June 30 2004 12:02 AM
A very special friend (Dave since 1971) told me about Eva and I loved her. My son was married in March and Songbird was the song for the signing of the register. Dave and I last spoke about our families and his daughter was married and had songbird for the wedding.
Name: Jim Glover
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Wed June 30 2004 02:37 AM
A month ago I was driving to work listening to a jazz station in Toronto - 91.1 FM - when they played "Songbird". I was so taken by Eva's voice that I drove straight to a record store and bought the CD. It's all I play at work - all day long. What a gift taken so early from us.
Name: Ray Murray
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: London, UK
Sent: Wed June 30 2004 09:15 PM
Eva was a true soul singer. You don't just hear the song, you fell it too. Over The Rainbow never fails to reduce me to a sobbing mess! Thank you Terry Wogan! Thank you Pauly Walters! You introduced us to such a fine singer. No glitz, no hype, just a voice that's pure and true. God rest Eva.
Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: can't choose
Home town/city and country: Perth Australia
Sent: Wed June 30 2004 09:51 PM
Thanks to Joe for that information - I have had a look at the Amazon site and there are mixed reviews about the album. Can any fellow devotees help me out if they have heard/purchased the album - thanks and god bless
Name: asun
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird y I Know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Valladolid - España
Sent: Wed June 30 2004 11:26 PM
Unica
Name: Sandra
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Seattle
Sent: Thu July 01 2004 08:00 AM
I have been a big fan for many years. Always telling friends and family about Eva's amazing voice. Laura is also reminding us to go listen to new and independent artist. Let me say, this past week I had the privliage of seeing Gypsy Soul in concert. They are amazing. Cilette's voice is so powerful and beautiful. If you go to their website, gypsysoul.com you can hear samples of their music. They write many of their own music and songs and also do cover songs too. Thank you Laura, for reminding us gently, to go see new artist. I am so glad I did. I now have 2 of their cds and will own more!!!
Name: Bryan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: New Zealand
Sent: Thu July 01 2004 02:52 PM
I first heard Eva on the Love Actually movie soundtrack. Straight away I looked her up on the net to find more songs to buy, only to find she had died 8 years ago. I am consuming her music at an album a week, being totally absorbed in her presence ans spiritually enhanced voice. I have just ordered her biography off Amazon and look forward to sharing her story with my friends who all wonder without prompting, who that beautiful voice is permiating from my home. I thank her family & friends so much for making Eva so available to us all - God Bless.
Name: bill hall
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Any
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Tampa, Florida
Sent: Thu July 01 2004 04:06 PM
thank you for this website. I viewed it while listening to an angel. The goosebumps let me know where she is. bill hall
Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ye musht bee kiddin'!!!
Home town/city and country: United States
Sent: Thu July 01 2004 07:25 PM
Most of us have been absolutely blown away by Eva's work on ballads. She was in a class all by herself. But I urge all Eva fans to also listen to her Ann Wilsonesque vocals on Method Actor. It is beyond belief that the same person who can bring us to tears with OTR, FOG, Autumn Leaves, Waly Waly, and so many other tender ballads, can also sing jazz and blues and folk, and, as incredible as it sounds, belt out Heart-like renditions of some excellent tunes on Method Actor. I have never been in such awe of another human being's talent, except for maybe Meryl Streep's acting. Eva's vocal breadth and depth stands alone in the history of recorded music. Tis a shame her audience is still relatively small. Sometimes diehard fans have a distorted view of reality: set up an Eva Cassidy stand at a mall, and 95% of the people who come by will never have heard of her. Quite the opposite with Brittany or Christina or Avril. What a dagummed shame. Anyhoo, check out Method Actor. It fills the one remaining vocal void. Once you hear Eva belt out Stay or Forever or Little Children or When It's Too Late, you will then have a true appreciation for this simple fact: had Eva Cassidy lived and been marketed properly, as the first and best multi-genre vocalist the world has ever seen, she very likely would have had hit records in every field, from Jazz to R&B to Folk to Country to Rock. It would have been beautiful. But hey, I am thankful for what we have, and we owe Chris Biondo and Grace Griffith bigtime for that. << Gives thanks >> Peace, my friends. DM
Name: Elessa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird and Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tennessee Waltz
Home town/city and country: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States
Sent: Thu July 01 2004 08:20 PM
My whole family loves Eva's singing. My father actually 'discovered' her first... he's not one to listen to much music, but he absolutely loves Eva's singing! Recently he was diagnosed with brain cancer. (That's ironic, considerind Eva died of cancer also). He isn't expected to live much longer... the left side of his body is paralyzed; he's completely bedridden. We have a boom box next to his bed and one of Eva's cd's is always playing 24/7. It's one of the few joys left in his life. Something amazing happened a few weeks ago: for father's day, I decided to buy my dad one of Eva's cd's and happened upon "Imagine". I couldn't believe my eyes when i saw "Tennessee Waltz" listed as a song on that cd! When i was a baby, my dad used to hold me and sing the "Tennessee Waltz". Listening to Eva sing it is to be a little girl all over again, bringing back some of the fondest memories I have of him... Thank you Eva!
Name: UweB
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Wonderful World, Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Germany, Europe - Berlin
Sent: Sat July 03 2004 02:56 AM
Hi @ All! Yes the prices at Amazon.de are very fair and ok. There will be a new CD out in July: Wonderful World. Don't miss it. Wonderful World is a slightly Remix, you can listen to it at Amazon.de I have just ordered a copy. It s a must of course. Greetings to all who like, love, adore the music and art of Eva Cassidy. What a talent. Uwe
Name: Bert Bavelaar
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: The Hague, Holland
Sent: Sat July 03 2004 05:49 AM
I don't listen to the radio much but yesterday, for the first time, I heard Eva; with "American Tune". It moved me completely! I bought the cd with that song. This is a voice that goes direct to the heart. Listening to that song again brought tears to my eyes. Her music brings you to the core of life/your life. Seldom these days! Today I bought all the other cd.s and order the book.I am sure that this was an investment that will enrich me spiritually the rest of my life.Love to you all who read the Guestbook.
Name: Simon Christopher
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Mold, Flintshire, UK
Sent: Sat July 03 2004 06:59 AM
The most beautiful voice in all creation. No voice has ever moved me so much. For that, i thank you. I'll love you forever.
Name: Edward Case
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sat July 03 2004 08:40 AM
what a voice - she must be an angel
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat July 03 2004 03:51 PM
Delighted to hear that Joss Stone is a fan of Eva.I have her debut CD and I have to say that she has the talent to go all the way to the top. Eva though in my humble opinion is already right up there with a very select band of GREAT musicians such as Billie,Ella,Aretha,Etta who I have had the pleasure of listening to.Laura thank you for your continued hard work in maintaining this site.
Name: Nick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Just about everything I've heard!
Home town/city and country: Indianapolis
Sent: Sat July 03 2004 10:02 PM
I'm struck by the number of people who describe shedding a tear when listening to Eva's recordings. There is something so powerfully emotional and spiritual about listening to her, it's hard to describe how it can touch anyone so personally, but it's definitely a feeling shared by everyone who listens. I'm grateful to have found her music and I hope that more people can be introduced to and inspired by it!
Name: Tamika
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Runcorn/Cheshire/UK
Sent: Sun July 04 2004 05:04 AM
This song made me cry,its soooooo sad, hearing Sting singing the same tune, doesnt invoke the same feelings tho.............no diss to sting!!!.Eva has such a beautiful voice, we have lost a true angelic lady
Name: Maria
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird(only one i have, unfortunately)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: lala land, castle on a cloud, Ankh- Morpork
Sent: Sun July 04 2004 08:12 AM
I first heard Eva Cassidy at the dance studio, where two dancers were coreographing a dance to Woodstock. It was an entrancing meeting, the danceing and the music combining.
Name: Jack Brooks
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Lake Arrowhead, CA
Sent: Sun July 04 2004 08:13 AM
Greetings from an Ex-"DC-ite". DC & environs has alway been a hotbed of talent, many of whom I knew unfortunately died prematurely, either by disease or their own hand. I played in Georgetown (House band at the Roundtable, Mac's, Keg, Apple Pie, etc., in the early 60's & thru 70s & my deceased contemporaries were Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, Bill Manning (a singer who certainly was Eva's male counterpart, talent-wise), Jimmy Carter, and on & on. So sad to see them go..... I left for L.A. in '73 so all I could do was follow emerging talent from here. I'm glad Eva's work sustains-most of us got into the music biz for a stab at immortality anyway. Thanks for a great website. Jack Brooks - www.esmartchoice.com
Name: Tine Eriksen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after Time
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun July 04 2004 11:09 AM
Thank you, to Eva, and Everyone who help spread to word of her music and her parents for sharing her with us. Her Immortal sound provides more comfort than any live person could give me after the passing any of my best friend of 20 years, age 21. I feel blessed to have been touched by Eva's music. It is wonderful to be able to listen to her, because her spirit it truly alive with her tunes so moving, it feels as if she is watching over me. Take care of my friend Eva, she is with you now. All my love
Name: Liz Bloking
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: South Windsor, CT USA
Sent: Sun July 04 2004 12:28 PM
My mother kept telling us about this beautiful version of Somewhere over the Rainbow. She had never heard a more beautiful voice, but couldn't remember her name. After searching - we discovered Eva. It brought much comfort to my Mom during her fight with Leukemia. At her recent Memorial Service, my sister-in-law somehow sang Eva's version of Somewhere over the Rainbow. There was not a dry eye in the church. It was a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. Thank you Eva - Say hi to my Mom!
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW
Home town/city and country: Makati City, Philippines
Sent: Sun July 04 2004 09:56 PM
Hello to all new Eva fans! Please indulge on me. I have recently watched a Korean love story film "My Sassy Girl" and it was so great. What is it's connection to Eva? It's just that when I heard Eva and her band's music in 2002, I started sharing this beautiful discovery of mine to everybody I love. The same goes for this film (it has English captions at the bottom of screen). Hope you'd get the chance to see it. I have a feeling Eva fans will also love it.
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Mon July 05 2004 12:53 AM
It was great to hear from Jack Brooks about all the wonderful musical talent that emerged in Washington, DC. Most people would never suspect it. I had the opportunity to see Danny Gatton on several occasions. I was in awe of his talent, and musicians I knew viewed him with reverence. He was a very aloof performer, which I initally took for a kind of hautiness. But I later learned that he was actually very shy, and this was the reason for his behavior on stage. In this regard he was very much like Eva. It floored me to learn that he acutally had given Eva guitar lessons and she had sung background vocals on a couple of his recordings. Two world-class virtuosos, so much alike, so tragically gone too soon. Btw, don't forget that Jimmy Dean and Roy Clark got their starts in DC, and Patsy Cline began her career 60 miles away, in Charles Town, WV.
Name: joanne farmer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: waly waly
Home town/city and country: east london
Sent: Mon July 05 2004 04:44 AM
NEW ALBUM 'WONDERFUL WORLD' DUE TO BE RELEASED IN UK 12TH JULY. This can be pre-ordered at HMV £12.99 and Amazon £8.99, although this CD has songs from other albums that most Eva fans may already have, please still buy it, let's hope for another top ten album sale for Eva!
Name: Sally Darby
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Home town/city and country: Somerset, England
Sent: Mon July 05 2004 06:16 AM
I first found out about the music of Eva Cassidy a few years ago after hearing 'Over The Rainbow' on the TV. I was instantly captivated. I bought her album 'Songbird' and came to love all the songs on it. A few years went by and just recently I have gone through a devastating break-up with my long-term boyfriend and I am heart-broken. Something made me to turn to Eva's voice for comfort. Then I bought her biography, 'Songbird' and read all about her life, and now I am more in awe of her than ever. How I wish she was still alive today. Just the other day I bought the album 'Imagine', and the funny and coincidental thing is that the very first song, 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore' seemed to be Eva singing exactly what I was feeling! I mean, exactly! I was still mourning over the loss of my boyfriend and this song gave me hope. Every word in it reflected my feelings and the way Eva sang it brought me to tears. A few songs later, 'You've Changed', that beautiful jazz standard, also struck a chord with me. At this difficult time of my life Eva is helping me through. I looked up the lyrics and chords to 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore' and now I sing and play it all the time - it has become my anthem. I try to sing it like Eva but there is no way anybody could ever come close to the raw beauty of her vocals. So I would just like to say, Eva, I love you. Thankyou for helping me through this time. PS: Today I have just bought the album 'American Tune' - haven't had a proper chance to listen to it yet but I know it will become another of my all-time favourites.
Name: Caroline Wilson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: PENICUIK , SCOTLAND
Sent: Mon July 05 2004 06:46 AM
Once in a lifetime singer when she sings her soul sings, she will forever live on in her songs and everyone she has touched. I have all her albums and they are an inspiration, thanks X
Name: Lucy Sanderson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over a Rainbow
Home town/city and country: London
Sent: Mon July 05 2004 11:00 AM
Eva Cassidy has the most beautiful genuine voice i have ever heard-she's awesome. she's so original it's admiring and she's pretty which is just desirable really. it's sensational
Name: Peter Cairns
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, If I had A Golden Thread.
Home town/city and country: Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Sent: Mon July 05 2004 02:37 PM
I first heard Eva sing on BBC's TPTP2 programme, 'Over a rainbow'a moment I will never forget, I fell in love with a voice. I searched the internet to find out who she was, and was stunned to find out that Eva was dead. Thank you for making this site,it has helped me to know a little of who and what Eva was. God bless you Eva and all that knew and loved her. Pete.
Name: Grumpy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
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Home town/city and country: Healesville, Victoria, Australia
Sent: Mon July 05 2004 11:36 PM
It's so amazing how things happen in life, I'm close to 60 years of age and have been a lover of artists such as Mary Black, Enya, Clannad, Maire Brennan and other celtic artists. Totally due to hearing Katie Melua in only the last few weeks, and resarching Katie on the web, I've now discovered Eva Cassidy and now (although I've not heard any of her music), Grace Griffith. The journey of musical discovery is the most rewarding i've ever had and I thank all of these wonderful artists for the beautiful music that has made such incredible contributions to those of cannot make the music, but can appreciate such wonderful talent. Thank you all for making my life so much more enjoyable... Grumpy from Oz...
Name: Len Jaffe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to choose just one!
Home town/city and country: Springfield, VA (formerly Silver Spring, MD)
Sent: Tue July 06 2004 01:56 PM
I did not get the chance to meet Eva personally, but I have a number of friends who did, including Roger Henderson, whose song, "Penny To My Name", was released on "Time After Time". I currently work as the general manager of the two music stores at Dulles International Airport, and whenever Eva's music is being played (which is often) over the sound system, someone in the store will almost always ask who is singing, and generally, something is purchased. Eva's music continues to sell quite well, and it's terrific that new folks are discovering her music every day. It's just a shame we can't go hear her sing live any more. Eva, you'll always be with us.
Name: Michele Percey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Hobart, Tasmania - Australia
Sent: Tue July 06 2004 02:11 PM
As a singer in a duo, I had many people say to me that I should have a go at an Eva Cassidy song "Songbird" or "Fields of Gold" etc. I had never heard of her ... Curiosity got the better of me and now after purchasing a couple of her albums, we have proudly added Songbird, Fields of Gold and Imagine to our repertoire. What a gorgeous voice she has, absolutely beautiful. I would love to see a doco on Eva and her life .. How can someone so talented slip through our fingers and be unknown until now ?! Well done to those who had so much belief in her music to actually have it released for us all to enjoy.
Name: james
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
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Home town/city and country: fre MD
Sent: Tue July 06 2004 04:56 PM
I ve not heard this type of voice before.
Name: Mehdi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: liège, Belgium
Sent: Wed July 07 2004 03:42 AM
Eva is my favorite singer, she has the most beautiful voice i've ever heard !
Name: Simon Payne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: No particular favourite.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: It don't mean a thing.
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Wed July 07 2004 12:29 PM
My comments reflect those of Maria's from Norway "...some tears are running down my cheek right now because it's the most beautful voice I ever heard, she's speaking right into my heart and gets my real emotions out." In my own words, Eva represents the missing void in my life and I suspect, most other people's too. Singing with so much passion and feeling from her heart and soul, Eva's voice touches the depths of our inner being. As most people have suggested, there is, without question, something quite angelic and miraculous about Eva Cassidy. I once heard someone say, "What you are is a gift from God ... what you become is a gift to God." Perhaps Eva was sent with a purpose - to remind us that we are slipping by the wayside and to do something about it. Well done for producing a good site and keeping alive the memories of someone quite special and unique. Lets all go away from this site with not only the recordings of Eva Cassidy to listen to, but the challenge of facing the day opposing what we know is wrong in life and fighting for what we know is right - politeness, good manners, peace, understanding, acceptance and love to our fellows. After all, isn't that the reason 'why' Eva touches us in the way that she does? Rather like a movie that has the same effect. Thanks for allowing me to share my thoughts with you. Love to one and all. Simon (UK/Greece).
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed July 07 2004 01:58 PM
I just checked amazon.co.uk's listing of the forthcoming Wonderful World CD. They have cut the price. It now costs £9.56 instead of nearly £13. I also took a look at my open and recent orders. The copy of Wonderful World I ordered as soon as Debbie found it listed (thanks Debbie!) was still to cost me nearly $13 although they have lowered the price. "Do us a favour, order early and pay more!" I naturally cancelled my order and re-ordered, and now I get my copy at the reduced price. I thought anybody else who has ordered through amazon.co.uk might want to do the same. And if you ordered through amazon.com, you should perhaps check if they also cut the price. Let's have an official release of Live At Pearl's on CD and Live At Blues Alley on DVD! Let's also have a nice summer! Henrik
Name: Judy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Iron River, Wisconsin USA
Sent: Wed July 07 2004 03:30 PM
I AM THE OWNER OF A SMALL GIFT SHOP AND PLAY MUSIC IN THE STORE FOR MY CUSTOMERS. SINCE I WAS QUITE YOUNG, I COUNDN'T STAND "OVER THE RAINBOW" UNTIL I HEARD EVA SING IT, AND SUDDENLY REALIZED THAT IT WAS ACTUALLY THAT "DREADED SONG"....I HAVE SINCE LOVED IT WITH PASSION, AND THANK HER FOR HER SPIRIT THAT FILLS MY STORE WITH BEAUTY HEARD EACH DAY. THANK YOU EVA, WHEREVER YOU ARE! AND THANK YOU LORD FOR GIVING EVA TO US FOR EVEN A SHORT TIME.
Name: suzanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Connecticut
Sent: Wed July 07 2004 04:16 PM
Until today I was not familiar with any of Eva Cassidy's works. However, I just finished reading the book, "Breaking Her Fall", by Stephen Goodwin, and the album Songbird and especially "Over the Rainbow were mentioned throughout the book, so I had to hear the song. I was so moved, this version literally brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy to have found this amazing singer.
Name: Veruca
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Wed July 07 2004 08:00 PM
The first song I heard by Eva Cassidy was "Fields of Gold," when American figure skater Michelle Kwan skated to it for her exhibition program at the 2002 Winter Olympics. She has a very beautiful voice, and is missed very much. May Eva rest in peace.
Name: Lois
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Ellensburg, Washington, USA
Sent: Thu July 08 2004 07:06 AM
A friend of mine handed me a CD to listen to. That night as my husband and I lay in bed and I Know You By Heart began, we both listened silently as tears slid onto our pillows. We miss an estranged son of ours, and his memories came to us as we listened to the seasons of this song. When we spoke of Eva and the fact that she has passed on, I said to my husband, "We miss this person, and we didn't even know her. Can you imagine how much the ones who knew her do?" Our sympathies to all who knew her and miss her, especially her mother. Love, the Norwood Family
Name: Denise Appleton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time is a healer
Home town/city and country: Liverpool UK
Sent: Thu July 08 2004 10:33 AM
Eva,s music has so inspired me for years now....making me pick up my guitar after so many years and stirring my natural passion for making music. She truly sings from her soul....I called my baby daughter Eva and she too is special and blessed with a beautiful name....lets hope she can sing too!!!
Name: Dorothy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird - Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn leaves - Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Washington State
Sent: Thu July 08 2004 06:16 PM
I am a "Senior", now past 70! Over these many years, I have heard many vocalists that I thought were great, from Jo Stafford to Karen Carpenter, to Barbra Streisand, But, NO one has touched my soul until I heard Eva Cassidy! I now have all of Eva's CDs, and my day isn't complete until I have listened to one! I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank Laura for all her work in keepng up this wonderful website, which brings we Cassedites all together. Also I want to thank Chris, and all the Cassidy band for their excellent work, which adds to and completes the music we all love! It seems like, when you and Eva all got together, all the planets were aligned! We are all priveleged to share in this happening! Thank you! Love, also, to Eva's parents and family!
Name: Nancy Perkins Dunn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Houston, TX USA
Sent: Fri July 09 2004 11:34 AM
I too am amazed at my feeling towards this wonderful woman that sings like an angel. It warms my heart and stirs my soul. Since hearing her I have passed my recordings on to friends and know that they enjoy them also.
Name: Cheryl Bryan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine,Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy Tall Trees In Georgia
Home town/city and country: Somerset Massachusetts,U.S.
Sent: Sat July 10 2004 02:54 PM
My friend gave me the Live At Blues Alley cd and asked me to listen.I was blown away,ever since then I have bought four other cd's.I dont know what it is but she strikes me to my core-to laugh or to smile. I wish I had gotton to see and meet her.God Bless You Eva
Name: Tony O'Connell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Sat July 10 2004 04:31 PM
Thanks to Henrik and Joanne for letting us know of the release of Eva's new CD Wonderful World.Last week I saw the CD advertised for release here in the UK.Joanne says it contains tracks from previous albums which I find disappointing.I haven't seen anybody else advertising it which is a little worrying.I am speaking as someone who is genuinely concerned at the way her legacy is being handled at this time.Please please do not give into commercial concerns purely for the sake of profit.I will purchase the CD with a heavy heart.If there is no more worthwhile material to release then please let us have closure on this great talent and not ruin it.If I am out of order for making the above remarks especially in relation to the fact that Eva's parents are responsible for authorising this new release then I am big enough to handle all the critiscism that comes my way.In my humble opinion compiliations are a cop out.Eva I believe would simply not allowed these things to develop the way they have.I am a distant friend but a very concerned friend.
Name: Christina Lisi
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: hard - but Dark Eyed Molly
Home town/city and country: NYC
Sent: Sat July 10 2004 05:08 PM
Since I've discovered Eva, her stirring voice has touched my life so much - I am a Singer/Songwriter in NYC and I constantly listen to her music - I have every record, and I always lend them out to friends - why did God take her so soon? I cry for her sometimes - I intend to sing her version of Dark Eyed Molly at my upcoming wedding. God Bless Eva Cassidy!!!
Name: Jose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: deltona,fl
Sent: Sat July 10 2004 05:57 PM I heard Eva Cassidy's Somewhere Over the Rainbow and her voice is so beautiful! It's not often that music touches me. I wish I could have met her. I grew up and lived in Northern VA most of my life. It's such a shame she passed away at a young age. At least her music will always be around.
Name: John Diamantaris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Melbourne
Sent: Sun July 11 2004 04:47 AM
Eva's music will live on through her unique voice -her legacy- as an inspiration for us who have had the privilege to be embraced by it. And, for those fortunate enough to have connected with it, peer through a window and see what can only be described as a divine source.... Thank you.
Name: Mark Peter Verwymeren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: who could choose?
Home town/city and country: Stratford, Ontario Canada (on the road in Hong Kong)
Sent: Sun July 11 2004 11:32 PM
As I write this the tears stream down my face. I've just heard Eva sing Autumn leaves for the first time on "Live at the Blues Alley. I've been a professional musician most of my life and I have never heard this song performed in a more pure or beautiful way. It will forever change the way I play this song.
Name: Anton Bohnen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
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Home town/city and country: Groningen / The Netherlands
Sent: Mon July 12 2004 02:45 AM
a question, Does anyone have more information 'bout Eva's recording of mister Dylan's "Sweetheart Like You"? thanks very much Anton
Name: Pauline
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Nottingham England
Sent: Mon July 12 2004 06:56 AM
Tomorrow 14th July is the 1st anniversary of my Husbands death He chose Over the Rainbow to be played at his funeral So it is very special to me Could someone send me a list of all eve,s cds please
Name: Kim
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Who knows where the time goes
Home town/city and country: London
Sent: Tue July 13 2004 01:56 AM
Laura and fellow fans Did you all know about the "new" Eva Cd, its called the Songbird companion..? Its album of the week in WH-Smith...
Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Can't pick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: and yet again can't pick
Home town/city and country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Tue July 13 2004 02:24 AM
I have just been wathcing the first episode for the new Australian Idol and one of the girls who got through from Melbourne (16 got through out of absolute thousands) stood up and when was asked what she was singing said "Wade in the Water - Eva Cassidy" Now I know this is not Eva's song originally, she sang the interpration that Eva does and (she is only 21) may just be another Eva devotee. It might be one for the Australian devotees to follow. Thanks to all the fellow Eva fans who took the time to give me their reviews on "No Boundaries" - it has helped me to make up my mind. Thanks again Laura for a site where the people that love Eva's music can share their thoughts and their inspirations...May the sun always shine on your dreams!!
Name: Mikkel Hempel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Lives at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a wonderful world
Home town/city and country: Hellerup, Denmark
Sent: Tue July 13 2004 05:33 AM
It is times like these, when I hear her music, that I'm truly happy to have been born!
Name: Rachael Mack
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wade in the water, autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: Essex Enland
Sent: Tue July 13 2004 10:00 AM
i am 11 years old, coming on 12 and i have loved Eva Cassidy since my wonderful dad introduced her music to me when i was younger. i was about 4 or 5. i totally agree with the many people in this guest book who have said her voice is like one of an angel and also agree with any compliments to her. i can't belive that there are people out there who don't like her music. i would like to finish with an answer to why she has a voice of an angel- because she now is one and is looking down on all of us. bless her soul, Rachael xx
Name: Kelly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: typically I cannot choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: (i really had to think about this one) fields of gold-one of the v.first I heard
Home town/city and country: hongkong, england, and mainland china as well
Sent: Tue July 13 2004 09:16 PM
All has been said before me. Eva is simply beautiful. Kelly
Name: Stacy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Cant Choose
Home town/city and country: Seabrook TX
Sent: Wed July 14 2004 09:55 AM
I would have gladly paid 1000 dollars to have seen her sing live. I sing and before I heard Eva I couldn't have given any one person as my favorite singer. Now I know my all time favorite singer is Eva.
Name: Ann
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Owings Mills, Md, USA
Sent: Wed July 14 2004 10:53 AM
There has not been, nor will there ever be, a more beautiful, perfect, incredible voice than the voice of Eva Cassidy. If we could hear an angel sing, this is what it would sound like.
Name: elle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Canada
Sent: Wed July 14 2004 03:39 PM
I came across Eva Cassidy today by accident on the internet..and i am completely mesmerized. She sounds like an angel. I want all of her music now. She's a gift and a blessing.
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Sent: Wed July 14 2004 06:14 PM
I have a new music idol..pure magic! A purely angelic voice!
Name: Andy Stevens
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, only one i got......so far!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Portsmouth UK
Sent: Wed July 14 2004 09:24 PM
Just makes you realise how false the music industry can be, we buy all this manufactured pop trash earning talentless baffoons millions of pounds whilst pure talent gets ignored. I suppose we are all guilty in some way. I'm glad I acidently switched to Radio 2 for the Keith Grimes Interview. Spookily I had just "borrowed" the Songbird CD from my mum (she still doesn't know) and when i got home i put it on. Keep singing EVA, gone but never forgotten!
Name: Carina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Penny to my name
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Thu July 15 2004 04:49 AM
Listening to Eva is a divine experience, all your worries melts away and you feel warm, sad and happy at the same time. She sings right to my heart, body and soul and I just want more and more... The very best always goes first, that's the cruel truth, but I feel so blessed to have had the chance to know her through her wonderful music, it brightens my days and will always do so! Rest in peace, sweet Eva, you will never be forgotten!
Name: Dianna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Ventura, Ca., USA
Sent: Thu July 15 2004 06:52 PM
I am so grateful that I rented the DVD "Love Actually" because until then I had never heard of Eva Cassidy. When I heard her rendition of "Songbird" it literally sent chills up and down my spine, and I had to keep rewinding the DVD, watching the same scene over and over and over, just to listen to her sing one bar and one chorus of Songbird. Shortly thereafter I went online, found out what I could about her and have since purchased some of her albums. Her death is a tragedy, yes...but look at what she has left the world, wow! Her legacy is secure. Her voice just has this way of making you feel melancholy and elated at the same time. Discovering Eva Cassidy was a Eureka moment for me in regards to music. Thank you, Eva.
Name: Yvonne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I can only be me
Home town/city and country: Nieuwegein, Holland
Sent: Fri July 16 2004 12:22 AM
Music helps getting things clear, especially this voice of an angel........
Name: Ted Wall
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Montreal Canada
Sent: Fri July 16 2004 01:29 PM
Eva's voice and her way with songs are absolutely magical. Her renditions of old classics are never-to-be-forgotten musical experiences and we are so fortunate that we can listen to them over and over again. She was a wonderfully gifted singer and we all miss her very much. Thanks for this thoughtful and so inspiring website.
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Sent: Sat July 17 2004 03:03 AM
great info on Eva keep up good work,annab glesga pal
Name: Bill Thompson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Rochester, NY USA
Sent: Sat July 17 2004 04:16 AM
Hi everyone, I have a different take on Andy Stevens thoughts. I think many people in the commercial music industry would like to push low quality, shallow commercial product on us. Despite that, I don't feel that true quality and talent gets ignored. Eva Cassidy proves the point by selling millions and millions of albums without any help from these folks. Forces like the internet allow good things to spread and empower the audience. Perhaps that's the reason that the major labels are in decline and small independent labels with talents like Eva are doing just fine. As always, thanks Laura for this wonderful website. Hi to Pat D in the UK, by the way! -- Bill
Name: Michael Kretschmer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Sat July 17 2004 07:23 AM
Was just watching a late night music program on aussie tv when the lovely Eva had time after time played!! A talented woman who will always be missed. Thanks for the wonderful music!!!!
Name: Marla Esteban
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: San Diego
Sent: Sat July 17 2004 02:59 PM
I found her music, and discovered she was gone on the same day -- 'I know you by heart' brings a tear each time I listen to it. She left us such a gift.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sat July 17 2004 06:24 PM
Michael Ingram, who in the mid-80s formed the band Characters Without Names together with Eva, Larry Melton and Ned Judy, has just released an excellent CD with songs from the soundtrack to a film called 'Anywhere but here', which was directed and produced by Michael. Eva in fact had a scene in the movie, but that was later scrapped, and the movie itself has never been released (Michael, what I meant to say was: the film has yet to be released, and don't you dare forget to put that Eva scene back in"). But now the CD is here, and you can order it from CDBaby: www.cdbaby.com/anywherehere . The big news is the CD includes an excellent song called Baggage, written by Michael and his brother Jeff, and sung by...well, who do you think may have sung it to make it such big news? You can read the lyrics, see the cover and get a little background at http://www.evaCassidy.dk/album.php?KC
Name: Sharleen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: Thailand
Sent: Sat July 17 2004 08:36 PM
I don't know how to thank you enough for creating this website. Everything she sings can just bring a tear to my eyes. I feel like a fool for not having discovered her magical music sooner. She's a true talent and will always be dearly missed.
Name: Becky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine and songbird
Home town/city and country: West Midlands
Sent: Sun July 18 2004 12:44 AM
Hi. Idont know if any body has heard this, but Katie Melua wrote a song for Eva called Faraway Voice. It is Beautiful.. My dream is to be like Eva Cassidy, i am 14 and have been playin the guitar and singing since the age of 7... I just wondered if anybody has the chords/tabs for faraway voice as i cant find them. Please email me at xxsexybjxx@hotmail.com Thanks very Much... x
Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: California
Sent: Sun July 18 2004 07:11 AM
We should all feel lucky that we are alive and can listen anytime to Eva. Think of all the people for generations that have passed on that have never heard the voice of Eva sing. I pitty them.
Name: barry van goethem
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: st.ciers sur bonnieure. france
Sent: Sun July 18 2004 09:52 AM
i have recently discovered her music and i am mesmerized by her music, i listen to it all the time visitors are suprised when they hear her music and want to have her recordings.
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Sent: Sun July 18 2004 11:04 AM
This is so well written and mirrors my thoughts about Penny to my name that I want others to share it with the author "One of the many songs on (the web site SongBirdCry.com) is one that Eva Cassidy recorded that from what I have observed on message boards, etc. seems to have gone unnoticed by the majority of people. As usual this seems to be typical for me. I almost always pick up on the werds of a song that has been less popular for any given artist. From the very first time that I listened to penny to my name, it has continued to be one of my favorites that Eva Cassidy recorded. There's a reason for that which I shall attempt to explain." Go to this link for the rest of the essay; http://www.werds.org/2004/02/eva_cassidy_pen.html
Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All...but Ain't No Sunshine and Autumn Leaves are at the top of my list :)
Home town/city and country: New York, NY, USA
Sent: Sun July 18 2004 03:49 PM
I've been listening to Eva Cassidy for a few years and until I visited this website I was completely unaware that it was melanoma that Eva eventually succumbed to. I'm 19 years old and my dear mother Never lets up about sunscreen and being proactive against skin cancer. I appreciate the information you've provided about Eva's illness because it felt like a wake up call. Thank you for dedicating yourself to this wondeful tribute to a family member and a glorious performer. It gave me the chills, just as Eva's music always does.
Name: Tim Mullen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Sent: Mon July 19 2004 03:18 AM
During the 1970's Stoke had a nightclub called "Jollees" that hosted world famous acts, including Cliff Richard, Engelbert Humperdinck, and many, many more. The compere, Mel Scholes, became a presenter on one of our local radio stations, and was an enourmously popular local personality. Sadly he died of severe heart failure a couple of weeks ago. Last Friday as his funeral cortege passed the radio station building, the three networks all played "his favourite song", Eva's "Over The Rainbow". For a man who had introduced most of the "greats" of popular music over the last 30 years to have Eva has his favourite song really says all there is to say about Eva and her impact on people.
Name: patti
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know you by Heart
Home town/city and country: Palmyra/VA/USA
Sent: Mon July 19 2004 09:03 AM
I listen to Eva every day. Her sweet voice always brings tears to my eyes because I am so happy that we still can hear her even though she has gone. What a gift!!!
Name: Stephanie O.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird and Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last, all of Songbird
Home town/city and country: Belmont, MA USA
Sent: Mon July 19 2004 02:14 PM
Thank you, Eva. I'll never forget the first time I heard Eva - it was "Fields of Gold" I waited in my car to see who sang the song. I immediately bought Songbird and was so impressed, I bought 4 more of her albums. I can listen to them all over and over. I remember hearing that she had died at such a young age. I'm so sad I can't listen to her live, but I'm thankful I have discovered this soulful, talented and beautiful star. She will live on in her music and is a big part of my life because of it.
Name: Don Marrazzo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: New York, New York
Sent: Mon July 19 2004 05:31 PM
I discovered Eva's singing yesterday. One of my dearest friends put on the album "Songbird." For the first few bars, I thought, "hmmm, nice voice." A moment later, "I know you by heart" began, and I was totally mesmerized. I am a trained opera singer, and went to one of the finest conservatories in the world, but simply said, I find Eva's voice to be one of the most beautiful, complex, emotional sounds I have ever heard in my entire life. I was so excited to hopefully hear her live, and when my friend told me a few moments later that she had passed away years ago, I was devestated. How can such an exceptional talent be taken away from us, and yet, we are still left with the likes of so called "singers" like Britney Spears and J.Lo? I been listening to Eva's singing most of today and yesterday, and will get the rest of her albums immediately. Rest in peace Eva, and thank you for touching my life with your golden vocal cords, and a soul of amazing intensity.
Name: Stephanie Gould
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Penny To My Name, American Song, Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Woodmere, NY USA
Sent: Mon July 19 2004 06:19 PM
I recently heard Eva for the first time. I was so moved by her music and her incredible voice. I will never forget that first time that I listened to Eva. I'm sure everyone here feels that way too. She really connected with her audience. I now own and enjoy her entire collection. Through her music Eva leaves an enduring legacy that brightens our world.
Name: Joanne Martin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: East London
Sent: Tue July 20 2004 12:38 PM
I have been a big 'Eva' fan since 1998, and I don't think there has been a day gone by when I haven't played an Eva song. To cut a long story short, I'm a mum of 2 small boys and a part-time singer and for the last 2 years I have been learning/practising like crazy over 25+ Eva songs, as I have longed to do someform of tribute to Eva. This is something I have thought long and hard about as I didn't want to offend anyone, but to be able to sing an hour of Eva songs as opposed to 'I Will Survive' I consider to be an honour & a privelege. I would stress I do not intend to impersonate Eva, (ie wig, guitar), but just sing her songs in her unique style and hopefully that should be enough. I have now done a demo, publicity photos and am currently sending this out to agents in London and South East. If anyone out there preferably in South East UK, knows of any bars/clubs that might be interested, please e-mail me thanks for your help! joannemartin226@hotmail.com
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Tue July 20 2004 02:00 PM
I just wanted to say that I love my print of Eva's "Boy In The Nest" which was offered on line by her family. I thought I had lovely art in my home until this print arrived. It mow has a place of honor in my living room. I cannot wait until her family puts another print up for sale!
Name: Claes-Goran Otto
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves + all the rest
Home town/city and country: Degerfors, Sweden
Sent: Tue July 20 2004 02:50 PM
Through a friend I discovered the heavenly Eva just recently. Since all is already said about the devine, I just can add that I agree on the most. Life is sometimes not fair but all she has done will live forever!!!!! CG
Name: Becky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Ogden, UT USA
Sent: Tue July 20 2004 05:35 PM
"I Know You By Heart" is sung by Eva so emotional and passionate that I feel when she sings it, I can imagine what true love is. It speaks to me in a way nothing else ever has.
Name: avf
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: lubbock, tx, usa
Sent: Wed July 21 2004 06:58 AM
best I've ever heard!!!
Name: john forster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Maryport/Cumbria/England
Sent: Wed July 21 2004 11:27 AM
This is the second time I have posted a message because after buying Eva's latest CD 'Wonderful World' I just had to write once again and praise such a Wonderful voice. It is indeed a Wonderful World that gave us such a Wonderful voice. All the tracks are of course amazing, but 'How Can I Keep From Singing' is the one that does it for me. I get a shivver just thinking about it. I have a Norwegian friend who when I asked him if he liked Eva shocked me by saying that she was unknown to him. I sent him a cd as a gift and now he is totaly converted as is his daughter and his friends. I'm proud to think that I may have helped in my small way to spread Eva's music. Regards John Forster
Name: David
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Wed July 21 2004 01:25 PM
Wonderful World is receiving extensive airplay here in Australia on FM radio which hopefully will lead to chart success and many new Eva fans.No one,in my humble oponion,will ever come close to matching Ms Cassidy's complete range and versitility,her complete understanding of every genre of music,but there is a dark horse waiting in the wings,still in her teens,one Katie Melua,an avid Eva devotee herself,who,from all reports,sings the praises of Eva during her own concert appearences.That would have to be the most unselfish act by any musician in all time!I have purchased her CD and it is brilliant,especially Faraway Voice and Lilac Wine.If you close your eyes and just listen to this wonderful new unbound talented teen-woman singer perform,you will not only realise what a unique talent she really is in her own right,but you will also hear the Cassidy influence throughout the entire album.So come on all you Cassidy-ites,lets give this most talented new-comer a go,after all,sometimes,we really do need SOMEBODY ELSE to listen to,and enjoy,I know I do,don't you?Having said all that,Eva will always and ever be #1.
Name: tony armour
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: too hard to choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: every song she ever sang
Home town/city and country: Wallaroo South Australia Australia
Sent: Wed July 21 2004 02:49 PM
Long may her music be played and heard across the world .Maybe if they could hear her music in the Middle East Peace could come a little sooner
Name: Steve Wilson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Just has to be 'Songbird'
Home town/city and country: Gillingham/Kent/UK
Sent: Wed July 21 2004 03:57 PM
After having a mental breakdown in January of this year, I was introduced to the most beautiful voice I have ever heard in my life.Just listening to Eva stopped me from ending my life and I know now that it would not have been good for my kids. Her music helps to keep me calm and also my 2 boys absolutely love Eva's voice. Gawaine is 8 and Luke is 10, we all listen to heavy metal but we always have to have at least one of Eva's albums played each day. As it happens her music was also a majorly calming influence on me after my wife walked out due to my emotional status. Due to the breakdown I would burst into a flood of tears at the drop of a hat, even as I type this I am in tears. I will say that Eva's story has pushed me into starting up a band and although we have been thru' a lot of trials and tribulations along the way we are still together and we get to play our first gig in a few weeks, I always say that if Eva had the balls to do wot she did then I can with wot I have been thru'. Thankyou sweet songbird, I would have loved to have met you but alas, god wanted you for his choir. Sleep well my musical saviour. I hope you can look down and see what you have done to this persons heart along with all who have heard your music.
Name: Alan Marney
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Battle,East Sussex.England
Sent: Thu July 22 2004 01:19 AM
If one could ever hear the voice of an angel,I think it would sound a lot like that of Eva Cassidy.
Name: David Bellow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Largo, Florida,United States
Sent: Thu July 22 2004 08:40 AM
In my opinion, the greatest vocalist of our generation. Listen and Weep...
Name: Don
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu July 22 2004 07:00 PM
Our esteemed webmaster, Laura Bligh, wrote a brief piece about the things 'that would have been' had Eva moved on from the Blues Alley session. I agree with her comments without reservation. Many times I have felt a need to say what Laura has said, but was reluctant to do so because expressions of 'what might have been' could be hurtful to her family. I will lay aside my fear. Had Eva lived she would have gone on to great acclaim and success, but on her own terms. She would be playing this weekend to 1500 devoted Nova Scotian fans in the Rebecca Cohen Auditorium at a University Arts Centre. She would be performing to great acclaim in similar venues across this continent. Although no one knew it exactly at the time, Blues Alley was Eva's stepping out. She had decided what she wanted to do and would have done it with great success. It seems redundant to even say that! From what we all know of her history of performance up to the Blues Alley session, Eva would most likely have continued to play the smaller venues both at home and in Europe, and around the world, as may have suited her inclination. Ah, what might have been! Such a phrase suits us all. But in Eva's legacy she barely stops short of all the 'might have beens.' She is singing somewhere for you tonight. All you have to do is listen.
Name: Ben
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Smallville Soundtrack
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Lauderhill, FL
Sent: Thu July 22 2004 09:22 PM
Eva Cassidy's remix of "Time After Time" is a whole lot better than the original. Her voice makes you feel every word and take it in. This song was used at a funeral scene on Smallville (season 1). The song made the entire scene.
Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city and country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Thu July 22 2004 10:01 PM
Adding to David's comments from Sydney, one of the amazing things about Katie Melua, apart from her superb voice and stunning looks (sorry, Katie, I know you find that demeaning) is the way she handles herself in media interviews. She is always relaxed and in control, and deals firmly but politely with some of the more stupid questions she is asked. She always makes a few telling points in favour of real rather than manufactured music (not endearing herself to the music industry) and never fails to pay tribute to Eva as her ultimate role model. She was interviewed this week on daytime TV by a panel of media and showbiz women, and one said at the end "She's got more sense than the rest of us put together!". A true ambassador for our kind of music, she's still only nineteen, and you'd never know that English wasn't her natural tongue.
Name: Kelly
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Sent: Fri July 23 2004 12:13 AM
A message to LAURA & every Eva fan: Wouldn't it be very nice if we could have the Part 2 article of "Eva Cassidy:Live At Blues Alley"? (especially if we are to celebrate when this site reaches the 1-million-visitors status)
Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: manitoba/canada
Sent: Fri July 23 2004 03:10 AM
I finally got to see Love Actually-I hope movie goers liked what they heard of the very short sample of Songbird and were curious enough to get the cd for the WHOLE song!!!
Name: Pat
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: USA
Sent: Fri July 23 2004 07:41 PM
Where can I find the excerpt from "Springtime?" I understand that not all of it will be published. However, I would so enjoy finding the part that is printed. Thank you for any help! Eva is so extra special.
Name: Steve Pierce
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva byHeart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Leeds England
Sent: Sat July 24 2004 07:21 AM
One of many who misses you.x
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sat July 24 2004 01:06 PM
Pat, there is an excerpt from Springtime in the Time After Time CD inlay.
Name: Angela
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Home town/city and country: Roanoke, VA USA
Sent: Sat July 24 2004 05:22 PM
I just recently discovered Eva from my uncle in Pittsburgh PA about seven months ago. We both appreciate music and have a passion for singing. He gave me Songbird and told me that this was the greatest singer, a singer that you could just feel the soul of. I The next time I saw him, he gave me a copy of her book and told me to read it, if I enjoyed her music I would enjoy this story of the woman behind the voice. I just finished the book last week. It made me aware of all of her cds that are out there that I had no idea were recorded. Her songs are so personal and full of spirit. I am spreading the word to everyone I know of this "hidden" talent. I bought "Live at Blues Alley" and when I put the cd in I told my husband that I was curious how it sounded b/c in the book it said that she was sick when she recorded it and was not completely happy with it. When the first song came on, he turned to me and smiled and said, "It's a damn shame that she was sick." The book was right, her singing on a bad day is better than most singers on a good day. If you have a love of music, this is a singer that you can have a connection with.
Name: Vicki Lovell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Adelaide, South Australia
Sent: Sat July 24 2004 09:13 PM
I discovered Eva Cassidy by accident switching on the end of a tv program about her(I wish I'd seen all of it) and heard Fields of Gold and Somewhere over the Rainbow. I managed to get a copy of Songbird but didn't realise she had other albums out. A friend I met online has sent me 4 other albums, and I can't get enough of her. It makes me feel so sad to listen to her sing and at the same time I can't get enough of her voice. I go to bed every night listening to Songbird as it is so relaxing and calming and I never get sick of hearing it. I must have listened to it over 100 times already. Life seems so unfair, and I can only wonder where she would have ended up if she was still with us today. She is amazing, thank you for your website, the articles about her are fantastic, my next aim is to buy a copy of her book. Thanks again for letting me learn more about this amazing woman.
Name: Andy Wilkinson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At last, Anniversary song
Home town/city and country: Drumcondra/Dublin, Ireland
Sent: Sun July 25 2004 07:01 AM
Thankyou for an excellent site that can only be described as a work of love, this really does shine through. I am new to listening to Eva Cassidy, and was only drawn to her due to the number of artists claiming Eva to be their chief inspiration. After listening to all of her albums in order I could clearly see what they saw. She may not be with us anymore but almost certainly will be a driving force for so many artists to come. My thoughts would be with the purity and power in her voice. The most sentimental of tunes she conveys in such a way as to pull emotions from you. Eva's soulfull guitar work would have made her a legend, but when matched with that voice she is nothing less than a classic artist. Such a shame I never discovered her whilst she was alive and creating such beautiful music... Eva will live on in our hearts.
Name: Geoff Dickson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Wonderful World
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's Song
Home town/city and country: Sunderland, UK
Sent: Mon July 26 2004 01:54 AM
I listened to Eva Cassidy for the first time last week. Of course I had heard Over the Rainbow, but had never really listened to her voice. But last week, someone on Radio 2 played her version of Kathy's Song, and it stopped me in my tracks. As a big S&G fan, I already know the song and count it as one of my all-time favourites, but Eva's version - even over the car radio - was so memorable, I rushed out and bought the new album. I spent the weekend with earphones on and listening to every song on the album several times. I think Eva's version of Kathy's Song is the most beautiful song I have ever heard and I can't stop playing it. I am now a dedicated Eva Cassidy fan. This morning I decided to research Eva on the Internet, and was devastated to learn that she died in 1996. She may be gone, but her music lives on and will inspire me - and many others - for many years to come.
Name: Lucia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time,songbird,live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time / Fields Of Gold/ I Know You By Heart/ I Wandered By A Brookside /Autumn Leaves/ Penny To My Name
Home town/city and country: Cuneo/Italia
Sent: Mon July 26 2004 04:49 AM
Ciao!sono una GRANDE fan ITALIANA di Eva Spero che possiate capire il mio messaggio. Ho scoperto Eva da poco,ma me ne sono innamorata subito.La sua voce è così delicata e grintosa,scura e chiara,così pura e dolce e con un'intensità tale da arrivare a toccare le corde più profonde dell'anima e ad emozionarmi fino alle lacrime. Splendida.. Lucy
Name: SHIRLEY RICHARDSON
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Home town/city and country: TORONTO, CANADA
Sent: Mon July 26 2004 10:32 AM
MY NAMEIS SHIRLEY RICHARDSON. MY SISTER, COLLEEN PETERSON WAS A CANADIAN SINGER/SONGWRITER WHO ALSO DIED IN 1996 OF CANCER. COLLEEN DIED IN OCTOBER 1996. COLLEEN WAS ONLY 45 YRS.....SO, IRONICALLY WE BOTH LOST YOUNG TALENT IN THE SAME YEAR AND FROM THE SAME DEADLY DISEASE. WE ARE CURRENTLY PRODUCING A NEW CD OF COLLEEN`S WORK. IT HAS TAKEN US MUCH LONGER TO BECOME PRO-ACTIVE IN THIS AREA THAN IT HAS FOR EVA`S FAMILY. WE DID HAVE A FUND RAISING CONCERT 2YRS. AGO AND THE MONEY RAISED FROM THIS WILL BE AWARDED TO A RECIPIENT OF THE COLLEEN PETERSON SONGWRITING AWARD. SHE CONTINUES TO HAVE A FOLLOWING AND WE ARE HOPING THIS NEW CD WILL REVIVE INTEREST WITHIN THE MUSIC COMMUNITY AND WITH HER FANS. I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE FOUND IS ESSENTIAL TO HAVE IN A WEB SITE. WE PLAN TO SELL THE CD`S FROM THE WEB SITE. YOU CAN SEE INFO ABOUT COLLEEN ALSO ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE-----quartette@quartette.com. QUARTETTE IS A GROUP COLLEEN PERFORMED WITH FOR THE 4 YEARS PRIOR TO HER DEATH. I AM INTERESTED IN SETTING UP SOME COMMUNICATION WITH A MEMBER OF EVA`S FAMILY ABOUT THE CONTINUATION OF HER MUSIC. SOME PEOPLE THINK THERE IS A SIMILARITY BETWEEN THEIR VOICES. IF I HAVE A CONTACT FROM YOUR END I WILL SEND A COPY OF THE CD IN AUGUST ONCE I HAVE RECEIVED IT. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. REGARDS, SHIRLEY RICHARDSON (TORONTO, CANADA)
Name: Joanne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Chicopee, MA
Sent: Mon July 26 2004 12:26 PM
The first time I heard Eva Cassidy sing was when Michelle Kwan skated to "Fields of Gold" at the Olympics. When I found out who was singing, I had fallen in love with her voice & had to order all of her CD's at Amazon. I continually listen to them all of the time & periodically check out Amazon for any "new" recordings. Her spirit remains alive!!!! Thank you for allowing this Guestbook for all of Eva's fans to remember her.
Name: David.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sydney,Australia.
Sent: Mon July 26 2004 01:24 PM
To Kelly fri 23 July....Kelly,I have always dreamed of a second Blues Alley album,a double album in fact,which hopefully would include Rainbow,Time after Time,The Letter and ain't no sunshine,which would then total sixteen of the greatest covers of all time,eight on disc one and nine on disc two,after all,it wouldn't be the complete album without Golden Thread holding it's rightful place on the album,would it?How about one side concluding with Youv'e Changed with Eva lovingly saying,as she does in the clip,"thank you so much for coming out and being so wonderful"and adknoweledging her most underatted band,and the other side(sorry for the pun)ending with"What A Wonderful World"and using the closing dialoge from the origional Blues Alley,followed by Golden Thread to end the session.But if we need to have an even balance and have nine tracks on both disc's then what could be more fitting than Songbird as the extra?? track? after all,SHE may no longer be with us in body,but she will always be in our hearts and souls,and she is,without one shadow of a doubt,THE SONGBIRD.Eva nailed it first time with Blues Alley,as did the engineers,so come on guys,you can do it again second time round.I know in my heart,that along with myself and at the very least another 999,999 Evaites,we would have at the very least another million seller.Lets all band together and put Eva right up there,up there where she rightfully belongs.
Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: California
Sent: Mon July 26 2004 05:43 PM
I read somewhere that Eva's parents have a video of the tribute to her life when she got up and sang, "wonderful world", a month before she died. I would like to get other people's opinion on if her parents should release the video to the public. My opinion is YES, I feel for her parents and the sorrow they have with the video, but Eva belongs to her fans also now and any and all captions of her should be released to her devoted fans. WHAT DOES EVERYBODY ELSE THINK!!
Name: Tom Devriendt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Gent/Belgium
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 12:20 AM
Ik luister op dit ogenblik naar Eva Cassidy. Ze heeft zo'n soepele stem, ze meent elk woord, je hoort dat ze muziek leeft. Talent komt altijd bovendrijven, maar Eva is al zo lang niet meer bij ons. Hoe kon zo'n stem zo lang onopgemerkt blijven? Zij zingt iedereen naar huis! Greets Tom
Name: SiouxSanna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Boston/USA
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 04:16 AM
The television was on and the news was background music - "Over the Rainbow" played but it wasn't Judy - who was this? i literally dropped what i was doing and took in the special on Eva Cassidy. I was immediately captivated by her voice and then her story and just when i was cheering for her; all of artistic work and her club circuit- i was suddenly crushed to learn that she had passed way before her time. I have since incorporated Eva Cassidy in my music curriculum as an artist of the month which reaches over 200 students ages 4 through 13. My students are being exposed to a true artist as they study her music, voice, artwork - and they are blown away and deeply affected by her story. Thank you for this website honoring Eva.
Name: daviddavid101010@hotmail.com
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Brentwood, UK
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 08:31 AM
Last Friday I saw this 16 year old girl Francesca Berlin sing at Hermit Club in Brentwood, Essex. She did a great set of 5 songs some of which were her own songs. A future star. She mentioned Eva Cassidy saying her voice was an inspiration to her. www.francescaberlin.co.uk
Name: John
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Ilford, Essex
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 11:54 AM
That girl Francesca Berlin. Just downloaded her version of American Tune from her web site. What a great voice. Only 16!!!! Notice she changed the lyrics from "abused" to "misused" (the Paul Simon original).
Name: Vincent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 01:59 PM
I'm listening to Eva Cassidy and her new album of "Wonderful World". It was a relief to find there is a web site in her memory from this CD. After reading the opening on this site it was so moving to save it as a favorite site even though I never met Eva Cassidy. I do know she makes every song hers and it's like hearing song for the first time. I've been a fan of Eva for the past year and a half and have introduced her to many friends and family who NONE are ever disappointed (Like I knew they would not be). I feel a personel closeness to Eva, her voice and choice of music. Maybe she brings out the quite soulful singer in me who can sing anything my heart desires. Music, song and feeling that touches and moves everyone. These are the true making of an Artist. I love you Eva wherever you are. Thank You !!!!
Name: Peggy Richmond
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Maryville, TN
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 05:02 PM
My daughter has melanoma skin cancer(currently in remission.) She gave me the Songbird CD because of the beautiful rendition of Somewhere over the Rainbow. This is my unit signature song and I have never heard it sang so beautifully. I am intrigued and delighted to see that this wonderful talent is being heard and that there are many albums I can purchase of her music. I cannot tell you what a joy her music has been to me in the last six months. I only wish I had discovered it sooner and that she were alive to continue her work. The world is a better place because she was here. Thank you for your website.
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Unfair to choose...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home town/city and country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 06:15 PM
Free translation of Tom Devriendt's message: Right now I'm listening to Eva Cassidy. She has such an agile voice, she means every word, you can hear that her music really lives. Talent always surfaces, but Eva's passed away so long now. How could such a voice go unnoticed for so long? Her singing beats everyone else's! ____________________________________________________ That last line is not literally translated, I tried to translate Tom's feeling in that line. If you translate it literally it says: She sings everyone to home. Which is a dutch proverb that we use to say that (in this case) Eva beats them all!
Name: Pat d
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Tue July 27 2004 09:51 PM
To Dan in California... I think that the video Of Eva singing at the tribute to her would be SO personal to her family and friends that ' general release 'would not be a good idea. It is the one ' image ' of Eva that I would not like to see, poignant as it would be. Personally I think that a dvd of ' Blues Alley 'plus any other snippets that exist would be great , along with the release in some form of the ' Pearls ' material, which would melt the hearts of all Eva fans. Laura periodically encourages us to go see and listen to live music.....let's do it....these people deserve encouragement and support in doing something they love and want to share. Thanks for the space to voice an opinion. ( hi Bill T !!!! ) regards to all Pat d Besty wishes to all
Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city and country: Edinburgh Scotland
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 02:38 AM
As always I am respectful of fellow Eva fans views and that we have differing thoughts and ideas - I do agree with the view of Pat - I for one have no desire or wish to see Eva's performance of "What a Wonderful World" filmed prior to November 2nd 1996. I think that footage should be forever in the keeping of Eva's parents, family and Laura - so for what it is worth I hope it stays that way. Eva has left us Live at Blues Alley - my all time favourite and visiting BA last year was such a thrill - if there is more to come video wise from BA then great - if not then this Eva fan is happy to have what he has already. Kind regards to all Eva fans - Eric glad you had a great holiday - Laura thanks again for your tireless work and please pass on Morag & my regards and best wishes to C&A.
Name: Eir
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow, Time is healer, Fields of gold and many more!
Home town/city and country: Norway, Trondheim
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 03:25 AM
I first heard Eva when my parents was playing her CD! and the feeling I got when I heard her wonderful voice can't be explained with words, and I think that everyone that have heard Eva know that feeling, the feeling that really complets your day! (sorry for my bad english, but I hope you understand it!) Love Eir
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: Wed July 28 2004 04:55 AM
I haven't posted anything in awhile because I've enjoyed getting out of the way and seeing new voices emerge in the guestbook, but I just wanted to throw in a quick response. You know, there are moments in time that are captured and preserved for posterity. These are Eva's CDs, videoclips, and whatever else is left to be released. In those moments, we share this collective experience of being moved by Eva's hauntingly beautiful voice. But there is ONE special moment frozen in time that I don't think we can fully share in its experience and it only has real meaning to those that were there. Despite its historical value, The Bayou tribute video, for me, would be too voyeuristic. We could never share in the magic, that collective energy, the outpouring of love and affection for Eva that occurred on that night. Sure, we would have a reaction to seeing it, but for me there would always be a sense of detachment, being an observer from a different space and time. Finally, I understand the desire to see and hear things all Eva, and maybe with the passage of time (if it really is a healer) things will change. But there is something greater than a fan's desire for all things Eva. It is discretion and respect for the Cassidy family's and friends' loss. They've given enough of Eva to the world, perhaps we should let them keep something of Eva to themselves.
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA, USA
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 05:20 AM
To Becky, West Midlands (July 18 message post): it requires an investment, but the Katie Melua guitar songbook of all the cuts from her album is available from musicroom.com. And we certainly hope that the documents that showed Katie's travel itinerary for the balance of the year got pulled from ebay!
Name: Michael Mccormack
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: N/A
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: N/A
Home town/city and country: Adelaide, SA
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 06:04 AM
I first heard of Eva Cassidy through a recomendation from amazon.com by reading their "best of" year listings. Being a curious person. I clicked on the links to see what all the fuss was all about. I don't own any of her cd's but I've read that for her short life, she did some amazing stuff. One day, I might buy one of her cd's. For every cd I buy, I go without 25 others I really would like to buy, due to my poor circumstances as I live on a lifetime government pension. Considering how much "Mc Music" there is out there now, Eva really stood out from the crowd and will be remembered for a very long time for that. The site you've got is really good. It gives a very good accout of Eva, her songs, etc. The good news is that in Australia most half decent music stores will stock Eva's cd's, including her lastest one. If I ever buy a Eva cd, I will buy one with "Over The Rainbow" on it as I heard it is very good and I really like sappy and sad music. I'm well aware of the "Slip Slop Slap" stuff. I've seen ads on TV about it since the 1970's. Australia has the higest incidence of Melonomia (the cancer Eva died of) in the world. The message is getting through. Deaths from Melonomia have halved since the 1970's due to to public awareness and education.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Nearly all
Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 09:20 AM
Like some others, I can`t say I agree with Dan`s views. The fact is that Eva belongs to nobody, least of all to we `outsiders`. I believe that a circle of family, and possibly close friends, make their decisions about releases based on their love of a very special person. I feel sure that at each major decision they agonise over whether or not Eva herself would approve of their choice. We need to respect that and not pressurise for what may be seen later to be a wrong decision. Understandably, we are a voracious bunch,we `Friends of Eva`(there are too many `fanatics` in this world!). We are demanding more ,be it songs, video or private history. I think we should apply a little restraint,appreciate and enjoy what we are given (as good guests should), and for the missing bits that we individually crave for,excercise our imagination until that delicious moment when it may become available. Apart from Eva`s music and art (and my personal vice is that I`m patiently waiting for a `Certain Print` to be released-if ever!) possibly her greatest legacy is that she has brought so many people together from all over the globe to share Laura`s splendid, warm-hearted website. And if Dan`s posting was merely a wind-up then I`ve been firmly hooked through my upper lip! Best wishes to you all out there.
Name: Danny Boy Squire
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Rainbow, Fields of Gold, Etc
Home town/city and country: Stoney Creek, On, Canada
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 07:27 PM
Eva recorded "It's Not The Presents" written by Billy Poore. She is a fabulous TALENT. I've met Billy Poore and rercorded this song. My daughter learned about Eva when Michelle Kwan skated to " Fields of Gold " in the Olympics. She sent me a CD of EVA and we played it over and over. Loving every note of her unique style.
Name: cassie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wade in the water?imagine
Home town/city and country: australia. melbourne. vic
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 08:46 PM
hi my names cassie im 15 i just want to say that Evas music toches me so much i love it i am a singer and i idolise her so much i love wade in the water and every other song thanks and god bless you all xxxxxxx
Name: Kristina Håkansson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Löddeköpinge/Sweden
Sent: Wed July 28 2004 11:58 PM
I have recently discovered Eva Cassidy and I think her voice is wonderful. The songs are great and I listen to the music all the time.
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Thu July 29 2004 05:04 AM
I wish to thank those posters whose native language in not English who take the time and effort to express themselves in English on this board. Although sometimes their English is not the best--though often it is excellent--their meaning and sincerity always comes through clearly. I always enjoy reading posts from other countries and hope that they continue and that no one will be worried about minor grammatical errors.
Name: Maryann Simmons
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Punta Gorda, FLA, USA
Sent: Thu July 29 2004 06:52 AM
Eva Cassidy had a wonderful voice and had a way of making every song her very own. I was introduced to Eva by my 14 yr old Grandaughter who is also a vocalist. Eva Cassidy is her hero. She performs at least four of Eva's songs and always tells the audience that it is Eva's rendition. She also tells a bit of Eva's story. I'm sure that Eva would be pleased with Alyssa's performance of her songs. How sad that the world had to lose such a wonderful performer so soon. Keep up the good work of keeping Eva's music alive. By the way my Granaughter also has a website. www.AlyssaSimmons.com Sincerely, Maryann Simmons
Name: Les Brower
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold & many others
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin USA
Sent: Thu July 29 2004 11:57 AM
I don't remember how I discovered Eva two years ago, but I could not and cannnot stop collecting and listening to her music. It is awesome, haunting and beautiful. Knowing that I will never have the pleasure of seeing & hearing her in person creates an indescribable sadness in me. I can't imagine what those lucky enough to have known and love her must feel.
Name: Terry Chenery
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: unfair to pick one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ditto
Home town/city and country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Fri July 30 2004 01:19 AM
I thought I had heard the worlds best vocalists already - I ws wrong. I travel a fair bit for work and the instant I heard Eva I just knew that I had heard a voice that ranked right up there and despite her not physically being with us anymore she will no doubt be remebered as one of the best. Her voice is hauntingly and unbelievably toucjing. I have actually forced people to sit down and listen to her and they have all gone on to do the same! You know how when you hear a particular song you immediately remember where you were etc - well Eva has undoubtably ensured that I will never forget a special moment in my life - hearing her.
Name: Kelly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Wandered By A Brookside
Home town/city and country: HK
Sent: Fri July 30 2004 03:53 AM
I agree with Eric from Silver Spring that there is a treasured part of Eva which those of us who didn't know her in person, who wasn't present at the Bayou cannot ever fully appreciate ... I am very grateful to Eva's family and friend for giving us what we have, and my heart goes to those people for their lost and kindness.
Name: Glynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Fri July 30 2004 04:40 AM
With regards to seeing Eva singing "What a Wnderful World" I am in total agreement with Joe White, Pat d and Eric. Eric I thought you put it over very eloquently.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Fri July 30 2004 12:04 PM
There is a (near) pristine copy of the Method Actor LP on eBay auction right now:
Name: Zoe Birch
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: seymour, Victoria, Australia
Sent: Fri July 30 2004 05:10 PM
A music teacher at my school had first reccomended I listen to some Eva Cassidy songs about a year ago. So I went down to the local cd shop and got one of her albums(live at blues alley). I listened to the whole thing and was absolutely beside myself. This women was incredible and her voice made you forget about any other singer you had ever heard before. I sat, wishing I had half as much talent as this women and went on the internet and got the guitar tabs to autumn leaves. I learnt it and played it at a local show in my town. I found after the performance people were coming up to me asking me about the song, and how beautiful it was. From then on all I find myself singing and playing on the guitar is her songs trying to show as many people I can what an incredible women Eva Cassidy was.
Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: America
Sent: Fri July 30 2004 06:13 PM
Thanks for those who reponded to my question. I appreciate all the opinions. They all seem to come from the heart. Remember when thousands of people showed up at Elvis' funeral, they all felt like they wanted to be part of it and send a farwell to someone they cherished. It's kind of that feeling I felt when I said I would like to see the video. I understand completely that video is a precious memory only for her family and friends to cherish. Keep up the good work Laura.
Name: Don
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song and It's a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Fallls Church, VA
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 12:36 AM
The book "3rd Degree", chapter 43 opens with a reference to "Eva Cassidy playing softly in the background"
Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Johannesburg,South Africa
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 04:08 AM
I watched her documentary on tv the other day and felt inspired the truth that humulity and modesty is great in itself.I will spread the word to other women about her poignant life,to be true to ourselves in this highly taxing and superficial world!I am grateful to her life,what a gift of song and grace!
Name: Catriona Coughlan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: waly,waly
Home town/city and country: Scotland
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 07:58 AM
i never knew that there were so many Eva Cassidy fans out there, and here I thought I was the only one ha ha! this is a truly great sight and I especially love the gallery. Eva looks so cute as a baby. Anyway just to say that ~Eva has enspired me in so many ways and it's because of her that I have such a fascination in music myself and play guitar
Name: Jim Mollison
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Glasgow, Scotland
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 09:35 AM
I heard Eva on the radio for the first time two weeks ago singing Over the Rainbow and I had to stop the car to wipe away the tears. Amazing voice with an impact I have never experienced before. I now have four albums and they are all brilliant. Keep up the good work with the web site as it is a great tool to learn more about a musical genius. Regards Jim Mollison
Name: Sunia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Stuttgart/Germany
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 11:44 AM
Hi, some weeks ago I heard about Eva Cassidy on the radio and they played two songs. The day before yesterday I saw "Wonderful World" and bought it rigth away. I am really impressed and touched by her vocals and well ... everything. Then I looked for more albums. And there are quite a few. Did she really record so many songs and are there really so many photos of her with "cd cover quality" that 8 years after hre death there is still enough stuff to publish? Sounds a little strange to me.
Name: Karen Wright
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song bird, all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Some where over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Dundee. Scotland
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 01:02 PM
The most fantastic voice i have ever heard, such a pleasure to listen too.
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I don't know anymore
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Hard to say
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 02:20 PM
WOW! I recently received my cd Wonderful World from Amazon.Com. There is somewhat of a different twist to the title song. Beyond that, I have never paid too much attention to Waly, Waly and How Can I Keep From Singing. They are extraordinary! Every album has something new and exquisite to lift my spirit and fill my senses. Thank you so much to the Eva Cassidy Band and to Eva Cassidy's Family.
Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 02:21 PM
I am hardly familiar with Eva's work, but I've dropped by because I just HAVE to comment on the stunning tune 'Songbird'. This simply brilliant track LITERALLY gives me goosebumps and I'm sure could reduce me to tears given the right circumstances. I would like to be a Pop Idol judge just so I could say to some of the girls: "You think you can sing? You can't. Go listen to Eva Cassidy." What a voice. Superb. It is tragic the lady is no longer with us.
Name: Kathleen Falk
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Mankato
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 04:43 PM
I discovered Eva at a coffee shop playing in the backround. Her incredible ability to encompase all styles and genre of music touches me so.
Name: Inge W
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: P.N New Zealand
Sent: Sat July 31 2004 05:29 PM
Have just heard Katie Melua's 'Far Away Voice', it's beautiful!. Makes me wish Eva was still with us. Surely if more people took the time to sit quietly and listen to the magic that Eva created, this crazy old world would be a far nicer place to live in!
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 August 01 2004 05:13 PM
To Kelly and Glynne, thanks for your kind words, but don't you think that Eva inspires an eloquence in us all? Kelly, I spent some time in HK. Whereabouts are you? On HK island? Kowloon side? I've lots of fond memories of HK....
Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Marietta, Ga
Sent: Mon August 02 2004 04:54 AM
The first time I heard Eva Cassidy's voice, my heart melted right then and there. Eva was an amazing and talented artist. She touched my heart and many others with her beautiful music.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
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Home town/city and country:
Sent: Mon August 02 2004 10:14 AM
Stephanie Hyattsville, MD I first read about Eva in the City Paper in Washington, D.C. I ran out and borrowed the cd from the library. I love the way that Eva was able to make each song her own. I also love the way the she was true to herself by not being stuck in a particular genre of singing.
Name: Valerie Sweeney
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Mid calder. UK
Sent: Mon August 02 2004 11:41 AM
Eva has a special place in my heart, she helped a very dear friend of mine who was struck down with a particularly nasty thymona cancer. Janet was one of those giving people who would never do anyone a bad turn. When she was undergoing chemo it was Eva who gave her strength to keep going. Janet encouraged everyone she new who loved music to listen to this girls voice. We felt it was mandatory that Eva sang at Janets funeral last April, in Melbourne, Australia. It has taken me a year to be able to listen to Eva sing Over the rainbow again. As her beautiful voice drifted over the little cemetary in Bunyip, we looked up to see 4 golden eagles circling overhead, 3 quite close to us and one way way up high. Janet left behind 2 young daughters and a devoted husband. It was one of those special moments in time that touch you and you want to keep close to your heart. Thankyou Eva my darling I hope she hears you singing up there with the angels where you both most certainly are.
Name: audrey glen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: whitby ont canada
Sent: Mon August 02 2004 05:33 PM
Hello my name is Audrey, and i have been listening to Eva since my sister in law introduced me to her work at, my mother in laws funeral in Dundee, Scotland a couple years ago. I have been a fan eversince. The song that was played was "over the rainbow" I have since introduced her music to many friends and it is very much appreciated among all of them. Thank you for being such an inspiration..and its so sad that you are not with us anymore. I would have loved to have seen her perform live. sincerely..Audrey Glen (mucho love)xox
Name: Grady Daugherty
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Sent: Tue August 03 2004 05:33 PM
Eva has evoked a world wide community - those who recognize her genius and love her amazing voice. Someone should make and market an "EC" pin, or something of the sort, so that members of this community may recognize and shake hands with one another. Eva has that thing that is common with all great singers, like Judy Garland, etc., the effortless vibrado. (Our 10 year old daughter Christy sings her songs every day.) We will treasure Eva's legacy always. Greetings to the world through her great soul.
Name: steev
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: at last
Home town/city and country: nelson, new zealand
Sent: Tue August 03 2004 08:20 PM
hi y'all, i was turned on to Eva a couple of years ago when a friend gave me songbird for my birhtday. my niece sang songbird at my wedding 10 years ago. afriend of mine is getting married soon and i want to sing at last at her wedding but i can't find any chords for it anywhere. if some one could help me with some simple (i don't play too good) guitar chords i would be really greatful. thanx steev
Name: Kriston
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: washington, d.c.
Sent: Wed August 04 2004 08:50 AM
Just this summer was I turned on to the beautiful voice and music of Eva Cassidy. I feel like I am late on the wagon, and I am. I just found her music and also that she was from where I am from. I looked for everything I could find on her on the internet. I'm sorry that I missed her perform live. She has left a hell of a legacy in her music. I am a new and forever fan.
Name: laura donovan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: american tune
Home town/city and country: sydney . australia
Sent: Thu August 05 2004 03:17 AM
God gave us an angel, then he took her back. The heavens must be filled with such brilliant sounds now.
Name: Kelly
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Home town/city and country: HK
Sent: Thu August 05 2004 04:09 AM
To Eric, it's nice to know that someone appreciates their memories of HK to say in the guestbook! right now it's night here, HK island is beautiful~~ (that's where i live) the lights are like bright, golden stars against the dark sky my, it came as a big shock to me that they didn't have Eva here, so I have been trying my best to turn everyone onto Eva. So far my cousins in NZ/my friend in Korea are hearing about her virtually every time i write to them (keep spreading the word everyone...) thanks for the site Laura & take care everyone Kelly
Name: Kelly
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Home town/city and country: HK
Sent: Thu August 05 2004 05:55 AM
about Wonderful World: from what I'd heard online, i think the first&last tracks (wonderful world & waly waly) on the new cd are both remixed by Eva's Band members (same vocals, different backing track)??? please, if anyone knows for sure or has anything 2 say on the cd, i'd love to know thank you Kelly
Name: Kelly
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Home town/city and country: HK
Sent: Thu August 05 2004 06:38 AM
more on Wonderful World (sorry i keep posting): Eva fans, you can listen to short clips of each of the songs on the new cd on http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=3055076, or go to www.towerrecords.com then search for Wonderful World.
Name: Teresa Williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/You've Changed
Home town/city and country: Penarth/nr Cardiff Wales uk
Sent: Thu August 05 2004 11:13 AM
Am i the last person on earth to discover what an amazing voice this geneius had. I just love to listen to her time and time again. What an amazingly sad loss to the music industry 1 day in 1996 !
Name: Arlene
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Bremerton WA USA
Sent: Thu August 05 2004 05:45 PM
I don't surf the internet often...but was inspired to see if there was anything about this singer I had just heard...Eva Cassidy. I was in a little town of Poulsbo Washington which is a Norwegian villege in Washington State about a month ago and entered this funky little shop called "Bad Blanche" and was enjoying all the wonderful artwork when this music came on...it literally stopped me in my tracks...I was so moved by her voice that I went to the counter and asked the lady who was playing..."Eva Cassidy" she said. Never heard of her...they told me she had passed away. That was all I knew about her...as I moved through the shop I was mezmorized by her voice. I ended up returning to the counter and purchased the CD they were playing "American Tune"...since then I found myself listening to her every day. I'm also a singer with a music education degree and know a good voice when I hear it. But her voice was so much more than that. There are those rare individuals who have the gift of touching one's soul and taking you to a place that is undescribable...The next week I returned to the shop and purchased two more CD's. I listen to her at work and when I get home she's the first thing I think of...so I put on her CD's. And now after viewing this site...I see that I am not the only one who is so moved by her. I am so sad that her family and loved ones no longer have her here and personally sad that she isn't around to make more beautiful music. But it must be so comforting for her family to know that she has touched so many lives. What a legacy she has left. I anxious to learn more and purchase all of the CD's she has made. Lastly, I just wanted to thank you for having this site and giving us all a chance to let you know how she has touched our lives. I feel I have been given a beautiful gift that has enriched my life. Thank you so much.
Name: Jim Gibbons
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird so far
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, People Get Ready
Home town/city and country: Hyde Park, NY, USA
Sent: Thu August 05 2004 07:40 PM
Sting's "Fields of Gold" is one of my favorite songs, and when I saw Michelle Kwan skate to Eva's version, I was captivated by the beautiful reflective feeling and etherial quality of the voice. I had never heard of Eva Cassidy, researched, and was crushed to discover she was no longer with us. I then entered a new phase of my life last year; I've been disabled from a horribly painful bone condition for the past ten years, but had to have surgery for an unrelated issue. Post surgical complications set in, and I had to have another emergency operation. I hovered near death for weeks, but finally after months in the hospital, made it home with the lovely addition of an ilieostomy. The past few months have been a long and slow recovery process. Just going from skin and bones to looking merely anorexic has been a battle in itself. I've had a lot of time to reflect on my own mortality and spirituality. I ordered Eva's Songbird CD, as simple beauty and inspiration have become all too important to me. I'm working on a book on the positives I've experienced from this ordeal, and while I write, the "Songbird" and Beth Nielsen Chapman's "Sand and Water" CDs have rotated as the only selections. Eva's voice is comforting and uplifting, and has helped me through the catharsis of recalling some awful memories. I have no idea how much more time I've been alloted in this life, but now I don't fear death. If I can touch someone half as well as Eva has me when my project is finished, then I can consider it a life fulfilled. I can only hope that when my time does come, the Band of Angels will be led by Eva, singing up a storm. God Bless and keep you near, Eva
Name: Helen Martin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Fri August 06 2004 08:13 AM
Just wanted to say how much I love this lady and how terrible it was that such a talent was taken away from us so young. I recently lost my baby and Somewhere over the Rainbow is a song that I listen to and cry to because of the potency and how it makes me remember that there are two people that were taken before their time.
Name: melinda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: i know you by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city and country: spring, texas, usa
Sent: Fri August 06 2004 09:53 AM
my 17 year old daughter, kimberly, was killed in a car accident march 21, 2004. dear friends of mine gave me a "love basket" shortly afterwards with many loving items including Eva's cd. Eva's voice, words, spirit and compassion ring through me each time i hear this cd (which has been over and over). her mucic has been emotionally comforting to me and helps remind me that my daughter's spirit lives on with me. the first song of the cd, i know you by heart, captures my inner most thoughts and the last song, my life goes on in endless song, reminds me that my purpose and joy in this on this earth is serving and worshipping God in endless song. til we meet again thank you for this opportunity to share how much music, especially Eva's music has meant to me during this most painful time of my life melinda, spring, tx til we meet again in His Kingdom
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri August 06 2004 12:28 PM
I stopped in at Walmart to buy a wristwatch and decided to check out the collection of Eva Cassidy CD's. There it was! The new Eva Cassidy CD, Wonderful World for $12.84. Thanks to Blix Records for getting mainstream distribution for all of Eva's CD's. When will Blix Records send copies to be played on radio stations across the U.S.? Eva, "You Take My Breath Away."
Name: Teresa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Sent: Sat August 07 2004 01:47 AM
While at work recently, I was assisting someone with their PC. They had purchased a new iPod and wanted to demonstrate the sound quality of the device. I place the headphone on my ears and heard this incredibly beautiful voice singing Over The Rainbow. My soul and spirit were touched by the beauty the artist's voice. Her voice and inflection touched my spirit. I asked the owner of the iPod, "Who is singing?", she has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. He told me it was the late Eva Cassidy. I immediately felt a sense of loss. Several days later while preparing for work, I caught myself singing Over the Rainbow and thought, I have to have that CD. I purchased Songbird and have played it several times. Every time I hear it, I like it more. In heavy traffic and gridlock, I hear her soothing voice and enjoy my commute, instead of being stressed, her music takes me somewhere else lovely and peaceful. Which is what my impression of Eva is, lovely and peaceful. Her music trancends her untimely demise and I feel blessed that she left the gift of her wonderful music. Thank you for hosting this site and providing the opportunity to share how our lives have been enriched by the gift of Eva's music.
Name: Rebecca Askew
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow, Anniversary Song,
Home town/city and country: Lenexa, Kansas
Sent: Sat August 07 2004 09:05 AM
Music has always been a large part of my life and when I heard Eva's voice for the first time I knew that I had found another wonderful soul to enrich and brighten my days. Right away I bought 5 of her albums but after 3 weeks I have only heard two of them, Songbird and Time after Time because I can't get enough of them! I have played them over and over and over! I am almost afraid of opening the next one and listening to it because eventually there will be no more new ones to open. I am reading her book and playing her music and wondering how did I miss hearing her before? I am spreading the word of her to all my friends who treasure music so they can share in the wonder! We are truly blessed to have heard her and have her always with us! She is becoming my constant companion.
Name: Karen Grant
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold/Songbird
Home town/city and country: Sault Ste.Marie,On.Canada
Sent: Sat August 07 2004 01:15 PM
I got the "Songbird" CD a few years back after reading a review in,I think,People magazine.And was blown away by this etheral voice.Knowing from the review that Eva was no longer with us,the lyrics of some of the songs added so much poignancy.When I tried to play the "songbird" tract to my daughter,we got to the first bars of harmony and she insisted I turn it off-she couldn't bear to listen to it.Fast forward to June/04.I get a phone call-she had just watches "Love Always" and was raving about a song she heard in it-"Songbird".I reminded her of the previous incident-and she was furious with me for not FORCING her to listen to it because it would have been her wedding song,without a doubt.So right now,she has my 3 Eva CD's-and I'm praying I get them back. As an upshot of listening to them on a recent visit,my other daughter has compiled a CD of Eva's most songs and it is now played all day on many days in her infant/toddler room of the day care where she works. How thankful we all are that recordings were made to share with world after her untimely death.But how sad that so few got to see her perform in person-I would have treasured the opportunity.
Name: Serena
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Songbird
Home town/city and country: Ontario, Canada
Sent: Sun August 08 2004 01:42 AM
What a beautiful voice! It has brought me to tears. I'm getting married in two weeks, and I believe I was meant to discover this CD in order to find the perfect love song.
Name: Bettina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune, Songbird, Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Nearly all
Home town/city and country: Berlin / Germany
Sent: Sun August 08 2004 06:24 AM
I cannot describe how deeply touched I am by Eva's singing! Two years ago I heard about her through a tv-news-magazine. I bought the Songbird album and loved it at once. A few weeks ago I looked for other cd's of her in a big music store, found there American Tune, Imgagine and Time after Time which I took home like a treasure. The past months were a special time for me: I seperated from my partner and I was very closed with myself and my thoughts and my life. It is not a sad time more like a journey to myself. So I sat in the eveningsun on my balcony or lied on the floor of my livingroom, listened to Evas's voice and it was like breathing in her singing. And the feelings of her songs seemed so near to me, that I was completely taken away by the music. It was like I was somewhere else, there was only me and this wonderful music. Nineteen years ago my brother died of leukaemia, he was 24 years, I was 20 years. He was very special to me. So while listening to Eva's singing I felt as if over her music theres is still a connection to her (I am sure there is) and somehow over her also to my brother. I know they are there. I am sure that her music is Eva's gift to us in our life because it touches so deeply. Mabe even her life was so short it was fullfilled because her life and her gift was completed. I am very grateful that I once became aquainted with Eva's singing. And so I feel grateful to all the people which are part of her music, whith which she worked. It is so wonderful that they kept her memory made it possible that I can listen to her songs too. And a special thank to Laura Bligh for this website, it shows the love there is and had to be between them.
Name: Tracy
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Home town/city and country: Lincoln
Sent: Sun August 08 2004 07:19 AM
Intimacy! That is what I heard for the first time when I heard Eva's music. I'm a singer. I had gone to the doctor's to have a mole removed and my Doctor gave me Eva's Cd, "Songbird" to listen to. As I l layed down on my couch recovering I was enjoying the sweet melodies.
Name: David
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Home town/city and country: Somewhere in England
Sent: Sun August 08 2004 09:24 AM
While waiting to book in at the hotel penn in new york city on thurs 7/29, i joined in a conversation with a lady behind me who mentioned ledo's pizza in college park, i mentioned that id just been to a branch in washington d.c. and she replied that she lived in a little town nearby called bowie,maryland, i said your from the same place as my favourite singer Eva Cassidy, she replied " i've never heard of her", and her son nodded that he hadn't either. so i went on to explain a little about Eva's life and i showed her a copy of live at blues alley which id recently purchased in annapolis. hopefully this lady and her son will have returned home wanting to hear more about Eva and her music. its a wonderful world when we can travel 3,500 miles to introduce Eva to someone from her own backyard.
Name: Chris Johnson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city and country: NC and MD
Sent: Sun August 08 2004 05:52 PM
I was always aware she was there...she sat behind me in British Lit and I could feel her trying to disappear at her desk behind me... whenever I turned around to leave the class she would look up at me with that glare...kinda that Ally Sheedy glare from the breakfast club... A frightened anger peering up from the crystal blue eyes of an old soul...a restless spirit who only moments before was busily scribbling small bees all over her notebook as the lessons of the classroom flew right through her knowing spirit. I would see her in the breezeway...always in the oversized sweatshirt...smoking nervously or chatting with one of her unusal friends. A few years later I saw her at the Bowie ice rink in the Battle of the Bands with her brother and Ned Judy's Stonehenge. She blew me away with a Joplin tune and then faded back into a perfect rendition of a YES tune with the rest of her great band...They were outstanding but were beaten out by a piece of shit band that had a better light show and a chick lead singer who could cuss better than she could sing...it was a high school crowd and they preferred adrenaline explosions to precise melodic joy. Years later....about 21 years...my wife and I sat at a small dinner party in Winston Salem NC . The four of us ate and talked and drank while a beautiful voice rubbed the backs of our necks ...our host told us the story of this tragic young singer and we spent the next hour with the volume up and her achingly sweet voice carrying us away. It took me a few days to discover it was the same Eva from Bowie High. Thanks Eva...now I know that incredible beauty can be easily found right behind me....scribbling away. Chris Johnson Bowie High '81 (p.s. yes...it sucked)
Name: Heather
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Leicester, England
Sent: Sun August 08 2004 09:33 PM
Does anyone know what Evas first name means? I would like to know! any other Eva fans under 16 out there?
Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Field of Gold
Home town/city and country: London UK
Sent: Mon August 09 2004 04:05 AM
Thank you Eva for many wonderful nights spent listening to your angelic voice. RIP.
Name: George
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: oxford uk
Sent: Mon August 09 2004 05:32 AM
Whilst recently on holiday in Telford,was visiting big store in shopping centre(Beatties).Was purchasing pen and an Eva record came on,through the music system that was in shop. The lady who serve me said she liked Eva and i said i did to but she had not heard many cd so i went out to nearby record store and bought a copy of Wonderful World and returned and gave to her as present. Her face was a picture of delight and it gave me pleasure to pass on the wonderful music of this very gifted and much missed angelic voice.Love and Best Wishes to all her family.And those like me whom Eva,s voice has deeply touched thank you
Name: Patrick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too hard to say!
Home town/city and country: Forestdale, MA
Sent: Mon August 09 2004 01:35 PM
While listening to MusicMatch Radio the other night, they played a song by an artist I had never heard of that just captivated me! That artist, of course, was Eva Cassidy. I quickly clicked through the lineup looking for more Eva Cassidy selections. Every one that I found made me go, "Omigod!". Her voice is the purest that I've heard in a long, long time! And the range of genres that she covers....amazing! I just couldn't find enough on MusicMatch to satisfy me so I immediately went to Amazon.com and bought 2 CDs....Songbird and Wonderful World....which I am busily in the process of wearing out! How a talent like this escaped my notice all these years is beyond me. I was so upset to find that she had died in 1996...8 years before I was to "discover" her music. But I console myself with the fact that her music is providing me with a pleasure that I have not often experienced with a musical artist. Now, if you'll excuse me, she's singing Song Bird on my CD player and it's getting hard to see the screen. Long live her music, long live her spirit, long live that in all of us that make such perfection possible. Eva, I found you too late.
Name: Grant
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: There are many that completely capture me like no one else in the world can
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Mon August 09 2004 09:19 PM
Its amazing the influence Eva's music has had on many young musicians. Watching the second generation of Australian Idol last night (9th August 2004) one of the contestants was asked after just singing Sarah McLachlan's Angel which musician she covered to get accepted the previous week, with which she replied Eva Cassidy, even though it was Sting's Fields of Gold.
Name: Carol
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Weston-s-Mare
Sent: Tue August 10 2004 12:15 AM
An absolutely beautiful album, Eva has such a one off voice, and it is so soothing to listen to her sing ..I lost my husband in 2002 and Eva's music has been such a good way to remember all the things we ever did together ,Some very , very lovely memories .Thankyou to all her family for keeping her alive thro her singing today and every day ...God bless you all ..
Name: John
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Love most of the songs
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Schiedam / The Netherlands
Sent: Tue August 10 2004 07:45 AM
Hi There, I came to this site searching for the guitar player on her records... apart from her songs that are amazingly performed, I found the guitarplay also very good. Thought she only played the piano.. I don't know why, but thought it must be someone else. I knew next to nothing of her once I first heard of her on the radio on a Saturday morning. Well, I know now a lot more of her now; and... Eva plays the guitar herself. Incredible the way she sings and plays. Thanks for the site ! Great to read so much about her.
Name: Inge Huwae-Leatemia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all the songs sing by Eva
Home town/city and country: Tiel/ Netherlands
Sent: Tue August 10 2004 10:50 AM
I 've just touched by the way she sang her songs. Never herd a voice like her. How she makes the songs better by her own originality. Sad that we never herd from her while she is alive. How I LONGING to see her singing the songs. In netherlands the cd or the karaoke cd is hard to get. How pitty. I just simply love her and never forget her songs. Keep on further with doing this website it is good thing to keep her alive.
Name: Graham
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Barton, England
Sent: Tue August 10 2004 01:18 PM
I am writing to everyone who uses this messageboard as fellow Eva Cassidy fans. I lost my daughter, Katie, to cancer just two years ago, family and friends joined together to form a charity in her memory, Katie's Concerts. We support young people who wish to become involved in performing live music, at the same time we have raised over £22,000 for Cancer Research UK. We recently held an Eva Cassidy tribute night and in the progress unearthed a truly remarkable talent. Please take the time to listen to the samples on our website and let me know what you think, I am really interested to receive the thoughts of true Eva Cassidy fans. Thank you, thanks Eva Graham Katie's Concerts
Name: Lydia Andreas
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Tue August 10 2004 01:32 PM
I was driving to work one morning and I heard on the radio playing Imagine followed by At Last.Soon as I got to my office I went to the website and on my way home picked up the two CDs and been listening to them since.Theres something magical in her voice and often gives me the feeling that I have known her for a long time.To me Eva was so unique in her style, so passioante and so explosive and I reckon there will never be anyone like her.I am so saddened to think that she is not here to witness the success of her music.
Name: Diogo Bonaparte
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Sent: Tue August 10 2004 07:14 PM
Hi! my name is Diogo and i'm from Brazil. I lived in Rockville / MD, from '94 to '96. Although I was a teenager at the time, I already enjoyed jazz and blues. So at the time we heard about a club called Blues Alley at DC. And one saturday (or friday) me and my family went there. At the door we knew that, the unknown to us, Eva Cassidy was the main artist of the night and she was taping the show for a future live cd. The idea of being part f a record got us excited so we stayed to check it out. I remembered that we sat on a table far from the stage and near the bar, although the club was quite small. By the end of the first song we all knew that we had made a great choice by being there at that place. Eva's voice was so beautiful and the songs she was singing almost only classics, which made the small audience embrace her and the band. I remember my uncle "howling" after each song so he would be heard on the record. The next day we went to Blues Alley again - there were two shows - and enjoyed one more night of incredible singing. Few months later we read on the Washington Post that Eva was going to perform again at the Blues Alley, but now releasing her new cd "Live at the Blues Alley". Of course we attended the show, bought half a dozen cds - to all the family - and got them all autographed. Yes, I have here in my hands, in Brazil, a copy of "Live at Blues Alley" signed by Eva Cassidy herself. She was so kind. She sat there for hours after the show signing everybody´s cds. And now, after almost 10 years, here in Brazil, I read that Eva died in '96 of cancer. You cannot imagine how sad me and my family are. How could a person with that talent leave us. It's a great loss for humanity. Eva was a great singer. At that time we wanted to get her autograph because we knew she had everything to become a great star. And now she's gone and can not live her awaited sucess... It's a great shame, it is very, very unfair. At least, from what I read on the site, the whole world got to know the great voice and interpretation of Eva Cassidy. And thanks god, music is forever. Eva, thanks for your presence and art and, wherever you are, keep shining on us. Love, Diogo Bonaparte
Name: Ahhyun
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: her version of 'over the rainbow'
Home town/city and country: Bundang(South Korea)
Sent: Wed August 11 2004 01:36 AM
I first came across Eva Cassidy's music today while looking for jazz musicians for school homework, when I heard her singing through the internet, I felt her voice was truly beautiful and it went very well with her guitar playing. I have decided to check out more of her songs from her past albums.It's sad that she is no longer here, but I am sure she will see all these sweet messages from people across the world from where she is now. Bless you Eva!
Name: cathrine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: bergen, norway
Sent: Wed August 11 2004 06:15 AM
This angel voice is going straight to my heart. Last year I went to a tribute concert to Eva Cassidy here in Bergen with a norwegian singer, Vigdis Wisur. And I belive it is the nearest voice to Eva i`ve ever heard. She performed with such a feeling!!! loved it.
Name: Mary Clare
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Moline, Illinois USA
Sent: Wed August 11 2004 08:38 AM
I started listening to Eva Cassidy several years ago after hearing her song on the radio. I own all of her CD's and recently purchased the book about her life. Eva has the most incredible voice I have ever heard and find myself teary eyed as I read about the stories behind the songs and where they were recorded. I have sadness for her parents and siblings at their incredible loss, at the same time their amazing gift of having her in their lives for 33 years. I feel mostly for her mother who was her "best friend". I am always checking the web site for new CD's or anything new about Eva. I have introduced many friends to her music in the last month. She may not be here in body, but her spirit lives on. I will listen to her for the rest of my life, and my 2 year old grandson already recognizes some of her songs! THANK YOU to her family for keeping the website and sharing her memories for those of us not fortunate enough to seen or heard her in person.
Name: michaela
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: barry south wales
Sent: Thu August 12 2004 05:05 AM
I first heard the name Eva Cassidy on the radio ,didnt know who she was or what her music was like so i bought songbird what and amazing song ,hopefully health allowing i will be playing it at my wedding next year 2005 its our song now .the lyrics are so lovely ,what a shame she passed away before anyone really got to know her , michaela what a lovely voice
Name: SKECHER
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Thu August 12 2004 05:09 AM
Great site!! She was a great singer, sadly missed. We are a young band from England that have just played two dates with Bryan Adams on his recent World Tour. Check out our website at www.skechermusic.com to see photos, videos and loads more. Thanks
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Va
Sent: Thu August 12 2004 05:10 PM
I was just watching "Primetime" on ABC. There was a segment with Patti Davis....daughter of the late president Ronald Reagan. She was discussing stem cell research, and near the end they played a snippet of Eva's version of "American Tune". That was sooo cool! I just loved it! Word is getting around!
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I love them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: there to good to choose just one
Home town/city and country: Katy Tx U.S.A
Sent: Thu August 12 2004 05:17 PM
Hi Eva fans. Its been a long time since I have written on this site. Still check in each day, still listen to Eva's beautiful voice each day! I just watched Primetime Live w/Diane Sawyer and during a story about stem cell research they were playing Eva's American Tune in the background sometimes coming thru louder than others but beautiful and always exciting to hear her voice on a major show. I am so grateful for happening to catch the last minutes of the Nightline program about Eva a year or so ago. Those few minutes has brought so much joy and enjoyment through that beautiful voice and talented soul. I love sharing her music to anyone who will listen, my sister and my parents almost adore her as much as I. I have come to cherish my collection of her CD's. Glad to see so many people discovering her wonderful gift she left behind. My prayers are always with her family and abundance of friends. Always an Eva fan from the bottom of my heart, Melanie
Name: Jim Dayton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, i know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Botswana, Africa
Sent: Fri August 13 2004 01:45 AM
I first heard Eva Cassidy sing songbird on a South African radio station and was immediately captivated like never before. My wife then managed to find an Eva by Heart CD in a local music shop and it confirmed to me that she has the most exquisite, controlled, beautiful voice that I have ever heard. I have always regarded Celine Dion as having the most perfect female voice but believe that Eva surpasses her in terms of the emotion and soul that her every song seems to encompass. I am not normally emotional or sentimental but this lady has touched me like never before. I will certainly be on the lookout for more of her music. Judging by the comments of others, there is a lot more still to be experienced. The fact that this fantastic lady was taken from this world at such a tender age is a tragedy indeed.
Name: Dorian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Chicago, IL USA
Sent: Fri August 13 2004 07:21 AM
Eva has become one of my favorite singers of all time, particularly for her arrangements of already well-loved songs. It would be great if someday there were an Eva Cassidy songbook, much like many pop artists have their arrangements put into a just voice and piano format to sell. Tori Amos, for example, puts out songbooks. I think they'd be popular, since Eva is highly respected by professional musicians as well as lay listeners. Since Eva is known for both her vocal talent and her unique arrangements, it wouldn't detract from her fan base. In fact, it would probably increase it. Or at least enable current fans to express their love for her work in a new way.
Name: maz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: fife scotland
Sent: Sat August 14 2004 09:08 AM
I was introduced to Eva's songs by a singing pupil of mine. I was instantly, deeply moved by her voice, style and feel for each song she sang. Since then, I have encouraged every one of my singing pupils to listen to her and to notice how Eva makes each song her very own. As with Eva's family, my pupil's parents are very supportive and through her different styles they have learned new styles too. Thank you to her family and friends for sharing Eva's recording with us.
Name: JayJay
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imagine
Home town/city and country: Germany / Freiburg
Sent: Sat August 14 2004 10:05 AM
I love The Songs! a Request list find by http://www.intersurfradio.de
Name: Stephanie Gould
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart; American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune, Songbird, Nightbird, How Can I Keep From Singing, You Don't Know Me and so many more
Home town/city and country: Woodmere, NY USA
Sent: Sat August 14 2004 10:09 AM
Thank you for this website that allows fans to read about Eva and to share how we feel. I'm still amazed at all the people who felt as I did the first time they heard Eva Cassidy sing. I had to pull off the road and really listen. It was such an unforgettable moment. I thought that I'd mention two recently published books I read, (while listening to Eva on my portable CD player), which mention an Eva Cassidy recording. James Patterson refers to Eva's 'remembering the night as only she can..' on page 147 of "Sam's Letters To Jennifer". A Susan Wiggs' character in "Summer By The Sea" drives off "With the stereo blaring an Eva Cassidy tune." It just goes to show how many Eva Cassidy fans are out there.
Name: HENRIK NIELSEN THIIL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blues In The Night
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sat August 14 2004 11:40 AM
Heather, Eva's first name is the German form of "Eve" (Eva's mother is German by birth). The form "Eva" is also used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and sometimes in English. See . "Eva" and "Eve" are derived from "the Hebrew name Chavvah, which was derived from the Hebrew word chavah 'to breathe' or the related word chayah 'to live'." ( See http://www.behindthename.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?terms=eve) According to the Book of Genesis Eve and Adam were the first human beings, but I suspect you knew that.
Name: Margaret H.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fever
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Sat August 14 2004 02:53 PM
Eva's story inspired me so much to continue my singing carrer...i love to sing.Her remedition of "Fever" is so awesome!!! I LOVE it....I so\ing it all the time!!!!........FEVER!!!
Name: manuel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: labrugeira - portugal
Sent: Sun August 15 2004 04:55 AM
changing one or two words of a Gordon Lightfoot song: "It was only yesterday/when i heard Eva Cassidy play...". I have reading and heard "All about Eva" long time before still it was only yesterday i bought "Songbird" and i dont say it was love at first hearing because i was in love with Eva long ago, it was crying at first hearing. Her voice is a matinal breeze. so pure as cristal raindrops in a morning summer. a madrigal. an over the rainbow unseen colour, an over the rainbow hearing colour. Eva will remain with us after ever atfer as long as Autumn leaves fall and float in the morning breeze as long as we watch over the rainbow. May her love from above be with us.
Name: David
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Mon August 16 2004 03:41 AM
This is a rare new talent. Francesca Berlin. 16 year old singer/songwriter from London, England. Download a new song "THIS WORLD" from her web site. www.francescaberlin.co.uk This girl will make it big within 6 months. I met her at one of her gigs earlier this month and she was telling me how much she was influenced by the voice of Eva Cassidy.
Name: Laurie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Thousand Oaks, CA USA
Sent: Mon August 16 2004 10:24 AM
Last week, one of my friends gave me Eva's "Songbird" CD as a gift, and what a gift it is. I fell in love with Eva's angelic voice from the first note. The song "Songbird" moves me to tears everytime i listen to Eva sing it. She is beautiful and her talent is everlasting. I want to thank her family for sharing her recordings with the world. She is my new favorite because of the humility in her tone and the way she expresses every word as she sings. I feel her heart in every word and every note. I am eager to purchase all of her recordings. I think everyone i love will be getting an Eva CD for Christmas. The world needs to hear her. Thank you for this website. Thank you Eva for blessing us all with your amazing talent! You are truly an angel!
Name: Julianne Stirling
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow & Fields of Gold & more
Home town/city and country: Fairfield, CT, USA
Sent: Mon August 16 2004 03:57 PM
I first heard a story aboub Eva on NPR Radio about four years ago while getting ready for work. They played one song and I just started crying from the beauty of it. I immediately went on line to find out more about her. At the time. I think she only had three albums and Songbird was sold out. I recently discovered the additional albums and I am listening to American Tune for the first time while writing this. Tears are flowing. Her soul comes thru every song. No other singer I know can touch me the way she does. And she does it all so effortlessy. Unlike others, I dont find anything sad about her life. Of course I feel deeply for her family. But her short life was a miracle. The whole world has been effected by her songs. The love we all feel for her is shared by all of us. I am so grateful she shared her incredible gift with all of us.
Name: keith
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: whitchurch shropshire
Sent: Tue August 17 2004 08:12 AM
great voice great songs great talent pity Eva's still not around but the muisc will always be there
Name: Norm
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I've not heard all of them yet.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I need more time to decide
Home town/city and country: Burlington Ontario Canada
Sent: Wed August 18 2004 06:39 AM
I heard "It Don't mean a Thing" by Eva on CBC Radio one day and so enjoyed her version that I decided to investigate further. Who is she ? I was able to find a number of other recordings by her and quickly came to the conclusion, she deserves my attention. I've heard "Ain't No Sunshine When You're Gone", "Songbird", "?" her Billy Holiday cover, some of the duets with Chuck (I believe), her Gord Lightfoot song, Lennon's Imagine. I WAS BLOWN AWAY. What a marvelous, appealing voice. I had to findout more. Today I learned she is no longer with us. I was stunned. I must confess I had not been aware of her before August 2004. I can only say I have missed many hours of enjoyable listening. But, I will catch up and perhaps write some more about what I think of her. So far I am very impressed. I hope she is in a better place sharing her music with a greater audience. Norm Paraschuk Burlington Ontario Canada
Name: Evelynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: still working on it
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: so far....Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Toronto, ON
Sent: Wed August 18 2004 09:55 AM
A fellow singer/friend I know mentioned Eva to me several months ago and just recently I came across the CD "Songbird" at my local library. I just keep listening to it over and over and am absolutely in awe of the sheer raw talent that Eva had. Her angelic voice literally sounds like she sang directly from her soul. I am deeply touched and somewhat haunted by her beautiful interpretation of the songs on this album. I recently lost my Dad to cancer - a strong, beautiful and vital soul - he was also taken in a very short space of time (5 months). It saddens me beyond words that people like Eva and my Dad are taken so unjustly from us. In the case of my Dad I am left with more memories than can fill my head - in the case of Eva I didn't know her but her voice and songs will remain forever part of my collection. Many thanks to her family for releasing these treasures. Thank you too Laurie for this terrific and comprehensive website.
Name: bharat
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: mumbai/india
Sent: Wed August 18 2004 08:43 PM
i have heard just one song by Eva thats songbird which featured in the movie love actually..i went ahead and purchased the audio cd of love actually just to hear one song...and i have been hearing it over and again since then..there is somethig magical and divine about her voice which touched me the moment i heard the song...i find solace whenever i hear it..its a little difficult to get her cd here in india,because not many pepople here have heard her...gosh! they dont realise what they are missing...its sad she is no more but her music is eternal..it will live on for ever....
Name: Fan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow and Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Bærum(near Oslo),Norway
Sent: Thu August 19 2004 01:31 AM
I just want to tell about a very special night last week, on a confirmation camp. Every night,befor the confirmants went to sleep,we gathered in a big hall an turned of the lights.One of the leaders on the camp read from the bible,told a little story or just talked about a self-chosen subject.At the end,we put on some music to calm down. One of the nights,I had the "skumringsstund",as we call it,and ended the whole thing by "Over the Rainbow" by Eva Cassidy.All the confirmants remained calm and quiet during the whole song,which is not to be taken for granted(we were about 180 people).Afterwards,several came to me and wondered who sang the song.It is clear that she has a spesial gift to reach into peoples hearts.
Name: debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: song bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: ireland
Sent: Thu August 19 2004 11:26 AM
i love Eva and wish she was a live to ear her now
Name: rob dabb
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: the water is wide
Home town/city and country: Grimsby, England
Sent: Fri August 20 2004 12:56 AM
I would just like to say how much Eva's voice moves me, there are few female vocalist that can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and Eva is one of them, the other is a relativly unknown singer called Verity Keays that I'm sure at some stage will be more well known.
Name: Harvey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Fri August 20 2004 03:26 AM
Kudos to Chris Biondo, Lenny Williams, Keith Grimes and Raice McLeod for the new backing track on "What A Wonderful World" on the new CD of the same name. The understated subtlety of the new track is the perfect accompaniment to Eva's lush and heartfelt lyrics. It's not often that we're afforded the opportunity to go back and improve upon things that we've done previously, but you guys were definitely up to the challenge. Many thanks from this fan.
Name: Camilla
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Wonderful World
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Fri August 20 2004 08:55 AM
Lovley songs and music you just take her voice in to your hart.
Name: Rick L.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Wonderful World
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Mission Viejo, CA
Sent: Fri August 20 2004 01:52 PM
I am dumb-struck and in awe of the most beautiful voice I have ever heard, and yet never knew. I was in a local large chain record store less than a week ago with all the usual noise of over-head songs and people when this angelic and haunting voice began singing. I paused - as I listened and returned my sight to the rest of the store, no one was moving, no one was talking - everyone had stopped. A few people like me, were looking around to sense whether others were hearing and feeling what each of us were feeling. As I sensed the song - what I learned was "You take my breath away" - coming to an end I made my way to the cashier's area where I noted two other people were already standing without anything to buy. I asked "who is that singing?" The clerk said "Eva Cassidy" and showed me the CD. As I turned around, the two people who had been there were also turning away - hearing what they too wanted to know. All three of us walked over to the "C's" and each of us took our turn pulling Eva's CD's out to decide which of them we would buy. All three of us bought "Wonderful World" her anthology album since that was what had played, and because all three of us clearly knew nothing of this voice. Music is a central focus of my life and how I ever missed hearing of Eva and her music is beyond me. Perhaps I am an unwitting victim of "the system" of recording companies who will only sign and record artists who will conform to what mass marketers want, but my message to all of them is that they missed signing - in my opinion - "the voice of all time." I regret that i will never get to see her perform, but I will own all of her CD's by this weekend, of that I am most certain. Thank you Eva - for having been here and for sharing your gift with us. Someday I'll see you - and hear you - in heaven. Rick L.
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: danny boy tall trees in georgia and on and on
Home town/city and country: Katy Tx
Sent: Fri August 20 2004 03:56 PM
Love the newest CD (already bought four copies of it). Its like you took some of the best and made a great mix of them. Just love the new What a Wonderful World, a wonderful subtle remix of the song, just lovely. That song along with others but that song in peticular can make me cry everytime just thinking of her singing when she was so sick, but giving it her all for the audience, WOW! She brings such heartfelt emotion to everything she did that you can't help but feel that emotion, just love her so much. Thanks for letting me rant about her. Always an Eva fan! Melanie
Name: peter de meester
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at the alley blues
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: way beyound the blue
Home town/city and country: hofstade(aalst) east-flanders belgium
Sent: Sat August 21 2004 10:44 AM
time after time when i play her records(c;d's) she makes me see the little things of life or not bad to face them. life lays in the simple things of life that is the feeling she gives me when she stop to sing.and now i know angels exist even there are not here too touch somwhere over the rainbow they are wachting us so also Eva with her songs she is given to us.BLESS YOU EVA.
Name: Leslie Elpers
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Don't Know Me
Home town/city and country: Ste. Genevieve, MO
Sent: Sat August 21 2004 11:37 AM
I first heard Eva when I was in Vancouver, B.C. in a bookstore. Her voice is awesome. She will always be my favorite female vocalist. What a tragedy that she is no longer here.
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Victoria, Canada
Sent: Sun August 22 2004 05:14 AM
I confess that I knew little of Eva Cassidy until quite recently, but in that time, her music has connected me to the greatest love of my life: my daughter, Eveleigh Rain. I called her "Rainbow" and she was lost to me on September 1, 2003; her life cut tragically short at the age of 4 yrs 8 months. I was and am devastated by her loss and stuggle daily to continue on without her. I chose a song to play at her prayer service, the evening before her funeral and chose Songbird; Christine McVie's version. Of all the songs I've heard in my life, it best described how I loved my little Rainy. I also chose music for the funeral that included "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". The vocalist sang it quite differently to what I had heard before (Eva's influence). It was quite moving. These choices were made with me unaware of the connection these songs had with Eva. I didn't go out for three months after the funeral but was then convinced to go see a movie call "Love, Actually". You can imagine what happened to me when I heard Eva's voice singing "Songbird". It moved me to tears but at the same time connected me to Eveleigh. I had difficulty locating one of her albums but found this website and it was there that I saw that Eva had also recorded "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". I read on about how people described her voice never quite imagining that what they were experiencing was quite so amazing. I gave up in my half-hearted quest to find one of Eva's albums in the record store until about a month ago, when I found a copy of "Songbird" while browsing in the mall. I took it back to my car and turned it up. As Eva's voice reached higher and stronger notes throughout "Songbird" and "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", months of pent up deep grief were released. I was keenly aware that I was listening to a voice that now resided in a place where my Rainbow was, for surely these two belong together in heaven.
Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How Can I Keep From Singing
Home town/city and country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Sun August 22 2004 11:25 AM
I just wanted to say that I reluctantly bought the new "Wonderful World" album as I already had all the songs on Eva's other albums, but I'm glad I did just to have "Waly Waly" with the new backing. I had not liked it before, thinking it overwrought and marred by a cheesy backing, especially the hokey sounds of waves crashing ashore. The new backing by Eva's former band members is now both complimentary to the song and exquisite, to the point of making the song thrilling and the ultimate statement of Eva's singing ability.
Name: Miles
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
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Home town/city and country: Oakland, CA
Sent: Mon August 23 2004 06:54 AM
What a wonderful website. I was just looking for info on EC as I was unfamiliar, lead here by an offhand mention in another singer's page and a websearch. Thanks so much for creating and maintaining this. Really shows how the web can be put to use.
Name: Andrea
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Dayton, OH, USA
Sent: Mon August 23 2004 01:19 PM
Eva had such a beautiful voice, and it seemed to match her spirit, too. I am sorry that she was lost to us so young.
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird or Wonderful World or LIBA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR and Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Merrick, NY USA
Sent: Mon August 23 2004 05:24 PM
Congratulations on keeping this site open for us "veteran fans" and newer listeners. People very seldom hear EVA on radio so we all have to keep trying to make them listen...at least once! Thanks
Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Sydney,Australia/formerly Toronto, Canada
Sent: Mon August 23 2004 06:21 PM
I first heard Songbird from Love Actually, and then At Last, I had to know who sang it, and I've been captivated ever since, to find out she sang the most beautifuls songs, she's the voice of an angel.I only wish that I knew more of her when she was still with us.I came to this site to find out more about her, only to find out she had passed on.I cried my eyes out all afternoon.I never knew of her at all. The only thing I can say is that mabey it's just as well, I have never appreciated a voice like her's, more than I do now in my life.Thankyou for bringing such emotional joy and fullfilment to me, with her music , she will always remain my favourite, Thankyou from my heart, and, may long live your gifts, EVA. A newly, very devoted fan, forever! :o))))))))))))))
Name: BC BALMER
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird Imagine etc
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SOTR -My Eva initiation - Stunning
Home town/city and country: Woodstock NY
Sent: Mon August 23 2004 06:43 PM
I have absolutely nothing to add to the heartfelt eloquence of Eva's fans worldwide except to say that I'm delighted to be in such good company - a huge community of sensitive, enlightened people whose words, like Eva's music (with the fabulous help of her terrific supporting cast!!!) reflect the power and the gift that a single human heart and soul and voice can bestow upon the world. Who knows under what bushel such a new light may be found? Live in your hearts, people - if Eva taught me anything, that is our quest. God bless you Eva - always. And to Chris Biondo, who helped coax this beautiful songbird out of her nest, so that we could all marvel at her soaring flights - Thank You! Love to all the Eva Cassidy Band and family - especially Laura for keepin' on keepin' on... and let's not forget Blix Street!... You are all part of something so special that words simply fail... Long live Art and artists who tune our souls to Love, Beauty and Spirit! Bless you all
Name: Tracy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I have to pick ONE?
Home town/city and country: Washington State, USA
Sent: Tue August 24 2004 02:29 PM
Of course, as with everyone else, I've been mesmerized by Eva's voice. And yet, what really impresses me the most about her is her integrity and her determination to be "true to herself". Without that, she'd be just a great singer. Instead, she (HERSELF) is awe-inspiring!! From what I've read about her, with all her talent, she was still a down-to-earth regular gal, and that says a great deal about the caliber of human being she was. The pursuit of fame and fortune ruins most people, as evidence of the messy lives that many famous talented people have, and it's so refreshing that Eva would never lower herself to that level... would never "sell her soul" for a recording contract---ANY recording contract. I still can't get enough of her beautiful voice, so Blix Street, if you're listening, as many recordings as there may be, keep mixin 'em up!!!
Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: CIncinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue August 24 2004 05:50 PM
Dear Friends: There is a wonderful poem by David Whyte that says so beautifully why this website means so much to all who love Eva Cassidy and music that matters. I quote from the last three verses....... THE HOUSE OF BELONGING This is the bright home in which I live this is where I ask my friends to come this is where I want to love all the things it has taken me so long to learn to love. This is the temple of my adult aloneness and I belong to that aloneness as I belong to my life. There is no house like the house of belonging. -David Whyte from The House of Belonging copyright 1977 Many Rivers Press Many congratulations Laura on your millionth visit and thank you dear webmaster for bringing to all of us this blessed "House of Belonging". Sandy Cincinnati,Ohio To read the poem in its entirety go to: http:// tinyurl. com/6a6vr (disregard any spaces placed between the characters)
Name: Brad
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Many
Home town/city and country: Cockeysville, Maryland USA
Sent: Wed August 25 2004 07:18 PM
Wow! over a million visits! That means you have probably answered the same questions thousands of times! So I will be brief and just say: Thank You - Laura, for doing such a great job with this site. And Thank You Eva - for touching so many people in so many ways!
Name: Tony O'CONNELL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city and country: London England
Sent: Thu August 26 2004 04:17 AM
It is wonderful to see Eva's memory being honoured with the star dressing room at the Bowie Centre.A thoroughly deserved award.Many thanks are in order to Chuck Brown for his efforts.It is encouraging to see a major store like Barnes and Noble is highlighting Eva's work so prominently.America still does not know Eva that well so anything that can be done is positive news.
Name: Frank DeFonda
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: "Songbird"
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All from this album
Home town/city and country: Fayetteville, NY USA
Sent: Thu August 26 2004 07:50 AM
I was getting my haircut and my hairdresser had this album playing. I usually have great conversations with her since I see her only once every six/seven weeks but this time I couldn't take my attention from this album/CD playing! Just takin back on how great every song sounded, the production of the session and the song "Songbird" itself which I love anyway being a big fan of Christine McVey. After finding out who the artist was and then hearing she no longer is with us, I was kicking myself for not knowing anything about her! My next day off is Wednesday. That day I will purchase this album and anymore I can find! We lost a great one! And her art work is beautiful as well! Sad! Very sad. But we have what she left us!
Name: ERIN MILBURN
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: SONGBIRD
Home town/city and country: LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY USA
Sent: Thu August 26 2004 10:23 AM
MY FAVORITE ARTIST OF ALL TIME. HER VOICE SOOTHES ME LIKE NO OTHER. IT'S AMAZING WHAT HER MUSIC HAS DONE FOR MY LIFE.
Name: Karen Lamb.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You will know by the end of my posting.
Home town/city and country: Regent's Park-Sydney-Australia
Sent: Thu August 26 2004 03:56 PM
On New Years Day 1992 I lost my soul-mate,the love of my life,to a simple accident.Her name was Eva Neilson.Immediately following this event I became a self recluse.I was unable to mourn or cry for Eva.I was so bitter with the entire world.Then 9/11 occured and it made me come to realise how insignificent my outlook on life really was.All those innocent human beings,losing their lives to terrorism.So I thought"hey,get on with your life girl,before it's too late"So I started going out again,watching movies,meeting new people,listening to music,things that I hadn't done since I lost my Eva so so long ago.Chapter Two.Having 15 minutes to spare before meeting NEW friends for dinner I stopped by the local music store just to browse and while doing so,I bent over and picked up a CD which had somehow found it's way to the floor.As I looked at it I couldn't help but notice it was by an artist called Eva Cassidy.Eva who?I thought,never heard of her,but at the same time I felt compelled to give her a listen.I didn't know why,maybe because of her name,Eva.I then put the earphones on and started to listen to I Know You By Heart.Less than one minute on I'm howling so uncontrollabbly that the store manager had to take me to the back of the store to allow me to regain my composure.After 12 long years of bottled up anger and emotion I can now cry,not for just one Eva,but for two.I was getting there ever so slowly Eva Cassidy,but you got me over the line instantly.Since shortly after 9/11,and my awakening, I have been seeing a wonderful,wonderful man,and who know's? if we eventually marry and have a family,our first born will be named Eva or Cassidy,depending on gender.Thank you so very much Eva Cassidy.Thank you for allowing me to cry again.
Name: Jessica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird
Home town/city and country: ontario,canada
Sent: Fri August 27 2004 06:44 AM
I had never heard of her before August..but my mom bought the Love Actually soundtrack, and I heard her song "Songbird" on it, and fell in love with it. I also noticed that it was on a Women and Songs cd I had. I absolutly love her.
Name: mantonee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Over the Rainbow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Eva Cassidy Song Songbird
Home town/city and country: pretoria south africa
Sent: Fri August 27 2004 08:18 AM
Infact I don't know where to start to telling my fellow guy how I feels when I sign my name in this guestbook.
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Unfair to choose...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto
Home town/city and country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Sent: Fri August 27 2004 06:09 PM
To Karen: You are not the only one! Go to page 104 of this guestbook to read an almost 2 year old entry of me about a friend of mine who had the same encounter with Eva's music. Now 2 years later my friend is doing fine, he found his strength back and enjoys life again! It's almost a wonder how Eva has this effect on people, I've seen this on numerous occasions in the last years. The experience Rick L. had is a good example. Sometimes I visit a hifi store to audition a stereo, put in a Eva cd, turn the volume up, and look around. Always works! -Grin- And a big Thank You to Laura, as always!
Name: Ennio
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by hearth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know you by hearth
Home town/city and country: Dronero - Italia
Sent: Fri August 27 2004 10:13 PM
Ho scoperto stamani che Eva è morta nel 96. Ho comprato alcuni dischi per caso e ne sono stato conquistato. Mi sembra così ingiusto che una persona così bella ci abbia lasciati così presto. I suoi dischi sono per me una fonte perenne di gioia (e di tristezza). Sono tuttavia lieto di poterla condividere con tante persone come voi nel mondo. Ciao.
Name: Deb Brossoit
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Stewartville, Minnesota, USA
Sent: Sat August 28 2004 03:23 AM
I had planned an afternoon of shopping with a dear friend and my sister in the small but quaint town of Northfield Minnesota. We stopped in a bar & grill to ease our feet and wet our lips. As we walked in we were listening to something wild and loud, we asked "nicely" if they could choose something else more soothing for our tired bodies. The nice man behind the bar stated he would play a favorite of his wifes for us and to pay attention of the crispness of her voice. He then played Over the Rainbow, and not one of us spoke a word during the song, we were mesmerized. He told us of her background and we quickly asked where we could get a copy. Being a college town, there just happened to be a small "album" and cd store down the street, we ran! We have sinced spendt evenings together and play this cd for our other friends, but never can we get through Over the Rainbow without tears. I am going to meet with old roomates today, and they all will get a CD of Eva from me! Thank you for bringing her to ease my soul.
Name: Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: woodstock
Home town/city and country: manchester, Engalnd
Sent: Sat August 28 2004 05:27 AM
I bought songbird four years ago after watching her play over the rainbow on Top of the pops 2. I had never heard a voice of such purity and soul. Since then i have bought most of the released music of Eva.I think on discovering that her music existed it pointed me in the direction of what life is really about, which is to live and breathe the beautiful things around you. My baby daughter Isabelle will also grow with Eva's music around her, it will help her appreciate the real things in life.
Name: Becky
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song:
Home town/city and country: Pittsburg, CA
Sent: Sat August 28 2004 08:50 PM
While listening to "Launch cast", I came across Eva's version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". I have just lost my own sister to cancer, and I have been listening to music a lot lately to help me deal with my grief. I just happened to click on the "learn more about the artist" button when I read Eva's story. Eva and I were born in the same year, and needless to say, I am thankful for the time that I have had with my sister. What a comfort it was to hear the voice of an angel. May God be with her family, and thank you for sharing the gift that you had for 33 years. Sincerely, Becky
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Katy Tx USA
Sent: Sun August 29 2004 05:25 PM
I was reading back on the pages at the beginning of this guestbook and saw an entry by Mr. Hugh Cassidy. It said, Impressive technology Impressive website thanx. That was posted back on Dec. 29 2000. How proud he and his whole family must be that after all these years so many people old and young have found such love and joy in his daughters beautiful voice, and touching story. I still love listening to Eva everyday, not a day goes by that I don't listen because thats what I awake to each morning. Congratulations Laura on your millionth hit, WOW, what an accomplishment! always an Eva fan, Melanie
Name: jörgen andersen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Stockholm, Sweden
Sent: Mon August 30 2004 03:12 AM
She was an angel singing - sorry I never get the chance to hear her live - one of my sad moments after heard her voice for the first time. May god bless her whereever she is singing her songs. Jörgen
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Katy Tx USA
Sent: Mon August 30 2004 08:09 AM
I just came in on the tail end of the interview that aired on SAGA radio. If anyone heard or copied it I would love would love a copy of it. Bob if you heard it and were able to copy it please e-mail me. It aired here in Texas today at 12:00pm to 1:00pm. I heard the last song which was "wonderful world". Thanks Melanie
Name: Debbie C
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Red Red Rose / BYF / Stay / How Can I Keep From Singing?
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon August 30 2004 08:22 AM
I just listened to the PrimeTimeRadio 'Impressions of Eva Cassidy' on Sky channel 882. It was beautiful and the music was so perfect - I was in tears. It was great to actually hear from artists such as Katie Melua themselves how they first heard of Eva and that she was no longer with us. Also featured were Bill Oddie, Mick Fleetwood.... I really hope they play it again! Debbie :)
Name: Willy DRUPPEL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly waly (remix)
Home town/city and country: Neerlinter - Belgium
Sent: Mon August 30 2004 09:40 AM
Dear webmaster, About the documentary on Prime Time Radio we received it beautifully over the Internet. To me it was a revelation. The contributions of the interviewees were well-timed between the different samples of many Eva-songs. Especially the interviews of Chris and Keith gave a fine insight in Eva's personality and character. They gave a good impression of the rather difficult conditions Eva had to face while doing her live giggs. It was really a nice broadcast and, as you do, I hope there will be a rebroadcast, maybe at another hour (it was still rush-hour in Europe and in the US it was still working hour I think). Anyway, I want to add three words for Henrik, Prime Time Radio and the webmaster : thanks, thanks, thanks. Love and peace. Willy
Name: Toni
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blue's Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: The Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Eutawville, SC (USA)
Sent: Mon August 30 2004 05:14 PM
I really have been impressed by this web site and by Eva Cassidy and her music. What an inspiration. I am a musician and just love how she gave so much of herself in all that she did. I think many have connected with her and wish they had had the opportunity to have known her. I felt an immediate kinship the first time I heard her music. What a gift.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At Last
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue August 31 2004 01:37 AM
You are welcome, Willy. I succeeded in recording the Eva program. The songs played are Wade In The Water, Time After Time, Ain't No Sunshine, You Take My Breath Away, Autumn Leaves, Stormy Monday, It Doesn't Matter Anymore, Who Knows Where The Time Goes, Kathy's Song, OTR, Songbird (and perhaps one or two more). Rather than adopting the usual biographical approach, this program focuses on what makes Eva stand out as a singer. Here are a few jottings I made while listening to the program. Bill Oddie says, tongue in cheek, that Eva's music is a sort of test of friends. If you play it to someone and it doesn't stir that persons soul you cannot be friends with him or her. On first hearing Eva, Tim Rice thought she would be the ideal singer to sing some of his songs, but he soon found out that was out of the question. Chris Biondo talks of Eva's shyness and says "Eva's the best singer I've ever heard, nobody comes close". His reminiscences of the Pearl's and Maryland Inn concerts are very interesting. He says LABA got great reviews in local papers, but Eva hated the record because you can hear she had a cold, but he thinks she gradually accepted the fact that people thought it was great. She was impressed that Stormy Monday from LABA was played on the radio. Mick Fleetwood observes that Eva's diversity was her strength. She could sing jazz, she could sing anything. She knew a great song when she heard one. He also notes that Eva was terribly shy, she was very "un-showbizz" and she sometimes simply forgot the audience was there. Speaking of Pearl's, Beth Nielsen-Chapman says it is like a brilliant photograph: a photograph of someone who doesn't know she is being photographed. It is free from self-consciousness. She notes that Eva didn't flaunt her technique when playing the guitar. In this respect she compares her to a dancer rather than someone doing aerobics. Keith Grimes notes that an appreciation of beauty runs like a red thread through everything Eva did. The "x-factor" she had was "soul", he thinks. Martin Jennings notes that "People want real things; they don't want fake things" and that as an interpreter of songs Eva was ahead of her time.
Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Athens, Alabama USA
Sent: Tue August 31 2004 06:27 AM
Both SAGA and the Company who providid the segment, cannot provide a recording of it. Hot Records (Info) [info@hotrecords.uk.com] SAGA told me to contact Hot Records, and they told me to contact SAGA, so I'm in a "do loop". I would love a copy if anyone out there can help. I'll gladly pay for it as well as postage. Thanks.........A HUGE Eva fan.........Steve
Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city and country: PA
Sent: Wed September 01 2004 05:36 AM
It's election season, and time to stuff the ballot box! In this connotation, though, it's perfectly legal. WXPN, the UPenn public radio, is celebrating the opening of its new "digs" with an audience poll of the greatest 885 songs of all time (that number based on its flagship FM frequency). With its streaming audio, anyone online can hear and vote. So, Eva faithful, you can vote for your top ten (ONLY ten?!!?) Eva songs. The more Eva votes, the better chance she'll be in the list. Hurry, though, just a week left to vote. Choosing but ten will be tough. See www.xpn.org.
Name: Karen Lamb.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart/Blues Alley/American Tune./Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart./Over The Rainbow/Autumn Leaves/Cheek To Cheek.
Home town/city and country: Regent's Park-Australia.
Sent: Wed September 01 2004 03:17 PM
Thank you so very much Richard for sharing your heart-felf story of your dear friend with me,with all friends of Eva.Totally incrediable,simular circumstances,different countries,but the very same singer,the very same song!Sorry I didn't reply to your posting earlier but I have been very busy buying all Eva's CD'S and perusing the guestbook(I am at page 43 alreadBleary eyed but loving itI now have the entire collection except Imagine(on order)Blues Alley is a gem,and when I heard Over The Rainbow(Songbird) I just couldn't control my feelings(yet once again but in a good way)the tears just kept coming and coming.Every song that she sung,the timing,the deliverly,the pure emotion the sincere honesty in every crystal clear note.On the front of Live At Blues Alley CD realised in Ausland the sticker said(quote)She could sing anything and make it sound like the only music that mattered.I beleive it should have read"She could sing ANYTHING,and it is the ONLY music that matters!".In closing,thank you again Richard,and thank you to all Eva fans in this Wonderful,Wonderful,World.People who love people,are the luckist people in the world.Since learning of my new found intrest,my family and friends think that I am totally obsessed,but I explain to them that I am merely passionate.Blue Skies guys.
Name: Dee Walsh
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Bowie, Maryland
Sent: Wed September 01 2004 04:24 PM
Laura, As always you are doing a wonderful job! I am so glad to have met you at the BRAVA gala where Eva was given a touching tribute (which received a standing ovation!) Did you know that Margret's picture made the Bowie Blade News? They incorrectly gave her the last name of Karukas (she was pictured with jazz pianist Gregg Karukas and myself) and will print a correction next week. I am so glad to see that Eva is getting such wonderful recognition in her hometown. I know that Margret and I had a wonderful time at the gala. Dee
Name: Leslie Golden
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: How can one possibly choose ONE..? They are all equally breathtaking...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: again...the poignancy and versatility of her talent makes all the songs equally magical..
Home town/city and country: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sent: Thu September 02 2004 12:21 PM
...a couple of years ago, my brother (who lives in NY and has been involved in the music and video industry for years) introduced me to Eva's voice. The first time I played the compilation he made for me, I sat in silence..tears streaming down my face...my heart, my soul, and my entire being swept away in the magnificence and beauty and range of her voice and talent. As a lover of music, and an owner of more than 1,000 store bought CDs, I have to say..without any doubt or hesitation, that ALL of Eva's songs (including her CD with Chuck Brown) are perfection and soulful and tranquil and alive with....well...with feelings and sentiments that I don't think words can ever completely express... I wish to G-d that I could have met her...seen her...but I am fortunate enough to have at least heard her...something I try and do daily... Words can ill express this special lady and her genius..and overwhelming talents and beauty...
Name: Wandzik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Rzeszów Poland
Sent: Thu September 02 2004 12:45 PM
greetings from Poland for Eva's fans
Name: Graeme
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird(currently)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves/Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: New Zealand
Sent: Thu September 02 2004 06:02 PM
When I first heard the voice of Eva, I was at a mates house, and his friend had Over The Rainbow from the Songbird album playing. My honest reaction was to say: "Who is that beautiful voice?" Subsequently, I went and purchased my own copy of this CD - it is brilliant. There are so many good songs, and Eva's voice is summed up in one simple word - stunning. It is a sad loss to all of us who love music that she is no longer with us. Autumn Leaves is my favourite; turned up loud, Eva's vocals bring the song alive, and make it a very powerful and emotional song. Over The Rainbow comes in a very very close 2nd - all the songs are brilliantly sung though. This site is great and very well maintained - keep up the good work...
Name: Kelly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Wandered By A Brookside/Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: HK
Sent: Thu September 02 2004 07:15 PM
To Karen Lamb, agree with you absolutely on the 'obsession' front. A friend once mentioned, "one day there will be a world free of kelly-talking-about-Eva-Cassidy-over-and-over-again." (As if!)How can one stop thinking/talking about such a voice as Eva's?! I am (happily) hooked for life, Kelly
Name: Carina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR, Penny to my name
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Fri September 03 2004 04:31 AM
Lost the love of my life to melanoma 21/2 years ago, he was only 39. When I heard Eva sang Over the rainbow the first time it was as if she was singing straight to my heart, she gave me comfort and hope and a promise of brighter days to come. She is the most talented singer there ever was and ever will be. A voice that is as crystal clear as a mountain stream, loaded with emotions and spirit. I'm so grateful to be able to listen to this magnificent voice that fills my heart, soul and body with pure joy and happiness! Eva, you're not gone, you live in our hearts forever!
Name: Michael Price
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Home town/city and country: London
Sent: Fri September 03 2004 06:52 AM
Hi Laura Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your site, and that it was a pleasure for us to put "Songbird" into Love Actually. Every now and again song placements work so beautifully that they seem to have been written for the scene, and I hope that this was one such occasion. Very best wishes Michael Price music editor (Love Actually, Bridget Jones 2 etc)
Name: Ray
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
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Home town/city and country: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Sent: Fri September 03 2004 08:55 AM
I had not heard of Eva until 45 minutes ago while on the way to the library. I heard "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" on the radio and was blown away. I waited in the car until the DJ announced the singer's name. Unfortunately, the 2 Eva CDs that my library has were checked out so I have to wait. In the mean time I found your site [I'm still at the library] while searching for more info about her. I was sorry to hear that she is no longer with us and I am glad that you are keeping her memory alive. I can't wait to hear more of her music.
Name: Joanna Marie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water/Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Sent: Fri September 03 2004 09:49 AM
Hi there, I have only just discovered Eva Cassidy's wonderful voice. A few months ago I bought the 'Songbird' album simply to hear what everybody else has been talking about. The moment I put the album on I was hooked, and since then I have bought two more albums. Eva had the most glorious ability to put the songs over to the audience, whether they be soul, blues, folk or jazz. She was an incredible talent and it is so sad that she never had the opportunity to see the success she now has. I'm sure she'd have been quite bemused by it all! I am a Eva fan for life now! What a wonderful website you have, it is so informative and I just love seeing the photos of Eva, and of her friends and artwork. Thanks for a great website, Joanna xxxxx
Name: Lynne Stebing
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Garrett, Indiana
Sent: Fri September 03 2004 02:25 PM
When I heard I Know you by heart, it was my mom that it reminded me of. She passed away from Cancer October 2002 & it is "us" exactly, right down to the secrets in April...you can feel the love, and the pain in this beautiful song.
Name: Lindsay
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I haven't heard them all yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird or Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Fri September 03 2004 03:16 PM
I remember the first time I heard Eva Cassidy sing, in an episode of Dawson's Creek. The song was "Fields of Gold", which is already one of my favourite songs that Sting has written. I was so totally and completely blown away by her version that I immediately started looking for the name of the artist who sang it. After that, it was like every time I turned around, I heard a song of hers -- on television shows and in films or on the radio. It wasn't until today that I learned she is no longer with us, and it has made listening to her songs so much harder for me, personally. But I don't think I could ever stop listening. I wish I could have met her, if only to tell her how much I love her music. I'm sure she knows that, though... :)
Name: Karen Kreggemeijer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow/ Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Voorburg, The Netherlands
Sent: Sat September 04 2004 08:13 AM
Michael, thank you for putting the song in Love Actually. That's what made me look for more Eva Cassidy songs. Touched by her voice....it makes me cry allmost everytime I listen to her songs. Love and best Wishes Karen Kreggemeijer
Name: Alfredo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Italy
Sent: Sat September 04 2004 10:13 AM
It is strange the way you sometimes discover special people.. I was only looking for some files to download.. I did find a special person, a special woman with a special voice playing special human chords. Now I am going to tell my friends how is good to live and go on anyway thanks to the feeling she could create. It is Friendship. It is Love. It is Life. Take Care
Name: Adrian
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: wonderful world
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Blaxland NSW Australia
Sent: Sat September 04 2004 05:15 PM
About a week ago I was visiting my local Hi-Fi shop and I was doing some A-B comparisons between two amplifiers, by my self as my friend was busy on the phone. I looked for a cd... and being a lover of the female voice I picked up Eva's Time after Time album and was hooked straight away . The next day back at work I purchased that same cd plus Wonderful world, which I love, my favourite tracks being You Take My Breath Away, Drowning In The Sea Of Love, and my really really favourite track Waly Waly..which shows such emotion..more than just words it's a great great song sung by such a great singer. I'm glad to have discovered Eva Cassidy and her great talent. I guess my next cd purchase must be Songbird which everyone seems to love as well. Kind Regards Adrian
Name: eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: Taiwan
Sent: Sat September 04 2004 07:10 PM
Eva, i love you , since the first time i listened to your song , i's a pity to see you die so early. Your death brought away one of the most beautiful voice from earth................ Eric Halliwell
Name: Harvey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autum Leaves
Home town/city and country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Sun September 05 2004 08:12 AM
There is a common thread here,loss of loved ones, synchronicity, deep emotion, Eva's beautiful voice, which seems heaven sent. I lost my daughter from cancer at age 28. I suspect Eva and her are in cahouts.
Name: heather
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: London, England
Sent: Mon September 06 2004 05:20 AM
My best friend Francesca Berlin introduced me last year to the wonder music of Eva Cassidy. We are both 16 and Francesca is a singer songwriter. At gigs Francesca sings her own songs as well as two Eva Cassidy covers. Imagine and American Tune. Francesca has just written 3 great songs. Have a look at www.francescaberlin.co.uk
Name: Daniel Arnaut
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Buenos Aires - Argentina
Sent: Mon September 06 2004 03:53 PM
She belonged in the slimmest category of all: that of the truly chosen. She made our lives better and she could have made them so much better had she lived enough. Thank you for the site and the data, and greetings from Argentina.
Name: Star
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Memphis,TN, USA
Sent: Mon September 06 2004 10:19 PM
I cry. In the words of Jeff Buckley,(another incredible voice lost to us all too soon) 'It's never over, She's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever.'
Name: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: York
Sent: Tue September 07 2004 03:23 AM
Heather - Thanks for the link to the Francesca Berlin web site. These songs are brilliant. Its worth a listen www.francescaberlin.co.uk I wrote to Francesca and she replied saying that her vocal inspiration is Eva Cassidy.
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: wonderful world, songbird,the other side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wonderful world, it's all beautiful
Home town/city and country: Katy Tx USA
Sent: Tue September 07 2004 06:00 AM
Dear Laura, I did see Lisa Whitley on the Jerry Lewis Telethon. She came on at around 5:30am, so I set a tape to record it, she sounded beautiful. To bad she could'nt say that it was Eva's version of the song OTR. The audience applauded very loud for her so I'd say they enjoyed it. She didn't seem nervous at all, even though it was such a vast world wide audience. Congratulations Lisa, thanks for letting us know the time Bob, hope you caught it as well. Love you Eva, Melanie
Name: Michael
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: people get ready
Home town/city and country: Kellmünz / Bavaria
Sent: Tue September 07 2004 12:15 PM
Love you Eva . To me you always will be something beautiful , shining , and making me cry ,does not matter ! God bless you Eva , sleep peacefully .
Name: Russell
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How Can I Keep From Singing
Home town/city and country: Townsville, Australia
Sent: Tue September 07 2004 05:12 PM
I have three of Eva's albums and have just finished reading "Songbird" In mourning her passing, I believe the greater tragedy lies in the fact that such a talent remained hidden from the rest of the world for so long. That Eva might have known what a profound influence her voice and songs have had and how lucky we are to remember such a unique and humble person.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed September 08 2004 06:29 AM
To vote for Eva on WXPN's Top 10 go to: http://xpn.org/ It's free and there are no obligations to join anything. Just promote Eva Cassidy! Only 850 votes so far! This would be a nice gesture to show your love for Eva.
Name: Barbara
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark-Eyed Molly
Home town/city and country: Gettysburg PA, US
Sent: Wed September 08 2004 12:28 PM
I first learned of Eva from the Washington Post article sonn after her death. It has taken me all this time to finally purchase one of her CD's, and it happens to be the most recent one. Just as she herself sings in one song on the album, she absolutely takes my breath away. I am so sorry that I left Annapolis in 1992, before I ever had a chance to hear her in person. I'm a little fuzzy about when she performed at the King of France Tavern. And, I must ask myself if I would have gone to hear her then...I don't know the answer. Now, however, I will be sure to add ALL the albums to my collection, and I will share them with other people who are special to me. Bless you for having been here, Eva.
Name: Kendra
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Time is a Healer
Home town/city and country: Hollywood, FL
Sent: Wed September 08 2004 02:57 PM
I have just found this lovely voice. I am so sad that I am just hearing her in 2004. I will keep her spirit on forever with me. I did not know that she had passed on. I was actually looking for a concert to see her. I will have her concerts here with me in my heart. Beautiful SPIRIT!!
Name: Heather
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Leicestershire, England
Sent: Thu September 09 2004 05:41 AM
Wow! 41% of voters in the September poll have seen a video clip of Eva performing live!!! I have only ever seen photos of Eva and I would love to see a video clip of her. Does anyone know where I can find one??!! Any Eva fans under 16 out there?
Name: katie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: chester
Sent: Thu September 09 2004 08:32 AM
i love listening to eve. her voice is brill
Name: Ryan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Every single one!
Home town/city and country: Prospect Park, NJ
Sent: Thu September 09 2004 11:24 AM
I first heard Eva in a small shop in Provincetown, MA. Turns out the owner loved her. I begged and pleaded for the man to sell it to me, and ultimately he did, and I was glad. I listen to Eva every chance I get. Her voice is powerful, soothing, and nothing short of a miracle. Thank you Laura for giving us this site, and thank you Eva for touching my heart.
Name: Mark
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blue Street
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Kilmarnock Scotland
Sent: Fri September 10 2004 09:13 AM
I have only just found the wonerful voice of Eva Cassidy. Her voice is like singing for the soul. I cant believe she's dead. Any other full time fans please email me
Name: Melinda Stone
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, to date
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Fullerton, Cal
Sent: Fri September 10 2004 10:04 AM
I discovered Eva's music last night. Bought the Songbird Cd. I was so inspired i could hardly sleep.Plan to put the other Cds on my wish list. I am shocked that we havent heard of her before given that my husband is also in the music buisness. Her voice inspires my to sing again. I am convinced that she was an angel sent to bring healing to those of us in need.
Name: Steve Moore
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People get Ready
Home town/city and country: Northamptonshire, UK
Sent: Fri September 10 2004 02:22 PM
Gosh, looking at my watch it's 1:15am, been reading through this site for a while it would seem!! A saying that I heard or read ages ago, and has always stuck with me is as follows, "We do not remember the days, we remember the moments." It's true I can remember the moment quite distinctly when I first heard Over the Rainbow being played by Terry Wogan on Radio 2 in the UK - can't for the life of me remember the day or date, but no matter. I have enjoyed countless "moments" listening to Songbird (as I am doing now - Fields of Gold just starting...). I wonder what Eva would make of all this ........... BTW - To Laura - For this site, thank you !
Name: Lisa Whitley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Houston TX
Sent: Sat September 11 2004 10:13 AM
Dear Laura, Back in 1999 my husband Perry came home with a CD titled "Songbird" and immediately put it into the player. I was cleaning house at the time and had to sit down and listen to this woman's voice. I was stunned and inspired. At that time I had really had no idea of the impact that CD would have on my life. I want to thank you and Bob Brown for mentioning my peformance of Eva's version of "Over the Rainbow" on Jerry Lewis's MDA Telethon in the "What's New?" section of this incredible website. I want to thank my husband for bring home that CD (which lead to more of course) I want to thank G-D for giving this world someone like Eva Cassidy if for what seemed like a very short time. Love to Eva's family. Lisa Whitley
Name: Dee Henton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Sussex England
Sent: Sat September 11 2004 10:23 AM
Evas Music feeds the soul . She becomes like an instument . She was so talented she takes your breathe away nobody can come even close to the feelings she creates. The world was priviledged to hold Eva for a while.
Name: Erik Janssen
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Home town/city and country: Deventer, The Netherlands
Sent: Sat September 11 2004 10:42 AM
I just heard somewhere over the rainbow and i am sold. This is the perfect way to sing this song and I think Eva's voice is one that reaches out above a zillion others!
Name: Lara
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I can't pick just one--
Home town/city and country: Lawrenceburg, TN USA
Sent: Sat September 11 2004 10:42 AM
Eva had such a soulful, pure voice. From my research it seems she had a soulful, pure spirit to match. This world was left a better place with her. My husband and I were married last summer. Our mothers walked into the ceremony to Eva's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". It made our day very special.
Name: Stephanie Gould
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Every one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: FOG, American Tune, How Can I Keep From Singing, Who Knows Where The Time Goes, Songbird, Time Is A Healer
Home town/city and country: Woodmere, NY
Sent: Sat September 11 2004 11:58 AM
We all know that Eva Cassidy is an incredibly talented singer and musician (my favorite), but I just purchased "Dan Cassidy On The Fiddle" and its really a terific CD. It was easy to order through Skifan (see recordings on this website) and fun to receive the package from Iceland. Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy should be quite proud of their children.
Name: Marsha
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't have all of them, yet
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All, but especially "At Last"
Home town/city and country: Vienna, VA
Sent: Sun September 12 2004 02:56 AM
It is a wonderful thing you're doing to create this method of expression. The entertainment community missed their big chance when they bypassed making Eva a star. She is quite a talent and may be bigger than life, in death. Being a musician, my breath was taken away when I first heard her rendition of "At Last" 3 years ago. Having lived in the DC metro area, I was disappointed to have missed her. I now give her album as gifts to those who will appreciate her great talent. My prayer is that she's sitting at the throne of our Lord and Saviour.
Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Sun September 12 2004 02:36 PM
Yesterday, I e-mailed my siblings who live all over the country to share my thoughts about 9/11. I shared that I had not thought about it very much this year until I turned on the TV and saw all the replays and memories. Unexpectedly, it also brought back memories of many loved ones whom I have lost over the years. I told my family that one of my many moments of sadness was knowing that my favorite singer, Eva Cassidy, would never record another great musical interpretation. One of my brothers, who lives in the DC area responded that my message was kind of coincidental since he had spent 9/11 at lunch with a friend discussing how sad it was that Eva would never be around to record more. I cannot tell you what warmth my heart gained by hearing from another Eva fan and - my own brother. God, how I love the work of Eva and Chuck and Chris and the Eva Cassidy Band! I consider myself blessed by one of our planet's beauties. I really, really love midwest thunderstorms. A billion dollars could never buy such an event. They are a gift and miracle of nature. That is how I feel about Eva. Love to all, Anne 1
Name: kevin williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold, so far
Home town/city and country: peterborough/ lincolnshire border
Sent: Mon September 13 2004 04:11 AM
Hi Laura Thanks for this page. Like so many UK fans I first heard Eva sing "Over the Rainbow" on TotP2 a few years ago. To date I only have two albums, Songbird ans American Tune, and boy is this a big ask for my favorite Album/song, I've not heard everything yet!! Two years ago I visited DC to see my best friend, and during that time we went to seek out and find the Blues Alley club. That was quite a lovely moment. My friend had never heard of Eva and he lives just up the road!!! Oh well. Now I'd love to follow the Eva trail around Maryland, find the places she sang in etc. Each time I listen to Fields of Gold, I shed a tear, one of happiness to be priveleged to listen to the most beautiful voice in creation, and sadness in the knowledge that now she sings exclusively for the good Lord.
Name: A. Musicfan
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Sent: Tue September 14 2004 02:33 AM
According to my reckoning, it's 10 years since Eva's wonderful versions of 'American Tune' and 'Early Morning Rain' were recorded. I hope more from the same gig will be released soon.
Name: Ross Emery
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Washington, DC
Sent: Tue September 14 2004 11:11 AM
Since this is the tenth anniversary of one of Eva's solo performances recorded at Pearl's near Annapolis, I wanted to say I hope these songs will be released as an album someday. I know some other people feel the same way. Since Eva especially liked singing ballads and these are very fine performances, I think she would be pleased to have them released as a collection. Although some songs and other versions of some songs have already been released, anyone who enjoys Eva's music would enjoy a Live at Pearl's album. The intimacy of the setting adds to the charm - any imperfections in the recordings can be forgiven. I wonder if anyone imagined that Eva's audience would grow from mostly family and friends at a few tables in a restaurant to what it is today. The stars must have shown especially brightly those evenings.
Name: Mikael Sjoberg
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Don't know
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Don't know, yet
Home town/city and country: Stromsund, Sweden
Sent: Tue September 14 2004 09:16 PM
Hi there, and thanks for this page ! It feels kind of awkward to write here, but I do want to share my moment of enlightment. A few weeks ago, I was attending a seminar, and when we arrived (a little early) there was some wonderful versions of my favourite songs as background music, and I got that special feeling which only comes maybe every ten years, that this is the most fantastic voice in I don't know how long !! I simply had to find out who was singing, and during the day, almost all participant went to the CD to find out and note the name: Eva Cassidy... The records are available at Ginza.se on the net, and I will buy them all... Best regards, /Mikael
Name: Amon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: american tune
Home town/city and country: lyon, France
Sent: Tue September 14 2004 11:50 PM
I am 20 and I heard "American tune" few days ago... I thought that this song was so beautiful but I didn't know its title and the singer's name. Yesterday, I was about to sleep while listening to the radio and I heard the song again!I concentrated in order to hear some words and the name's singer: Eva Cassidy. This morning, the first thing I've done was to look for her and the title of her song...I wanted to know who she was, where she came from, what were her other albums. I was so sad to read that she died so young, it was emotionnal.I whish I could have known her before, I whish anybody who don't know her could!
Name: gena
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
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Home town/city and country: Como,Italy
Sent: Wed September 15 2004 02:29 AM
I'm gena,i'm 20 years old and i live in Italy. i would like to say thanks to Eva,that is always the soundtrack of the most important moments of my life... Sory for my bad english :) kiss from italy,gena
Name: Lucien Tonelier
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow and many others
Home town/city and country: Kortrijk - Belgium
Sent: Wed September 15 2004 11:40 AM
Some time ago I, by putting on the radio in my car, I heard a song and a singer I never heard before, but that touched the deepest bottom of my heart and soul. Unfortunately I had not heard the announcement and song and singer were not mentioned afterwards. A few months later I read an article in the newspaper about Eva Cassidy, and from the beginning I knew it must have been her I had heard and who had impressed me so deeply. And although it made me sad to know that this angelic voice had stopped singing forever, I was glad to have found the name behind it. So I looked for her albums and I hear now Eva singing for all of us from heaven above.
Name: Marta
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Say goodbye
Home town/city and country: Pajêczno, Poland
Sent: Thu September 16 2004 12:04 AM
gosh i love her voice... when i need some cheelout i just sit on the sofa and listen to Eva`s voice...and then i feel gr8... thank you Eva...
Name: Faye
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How can I keep from singing
Home town/city and country: Tasmania Australia
Sent: Thu September 16 2004 01:23 AM
How can a voice so wonderful still encourage the listener to sing along without feeling silly. This to me was Evas greatest gift...I like to think that she might smile at my efforts and enjoy them as much as we all love to have her in our homes for those brief and special moments
Name: JOOP
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart/Method Actor/AT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End of the Street(4 ever & beyond!)
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Thu September 16 2004 02:38 AM
Being on vacation in Germany/Luxemburg/France I walked into every record store I could find. My only intention was to check-out the availability of Eva-records in those countries. It's very sad to conclude that I didn't encounter even one single CD of Eva's ! Eva fans in France, Luxemburg and Germany, do something about it ? What a difference with my own country. Since I fell for Eva (Jan. 2003), it looks like she is becoming more and more populair in Holland. It's absolutely a great exception when a record store does not have any Eva records. In most Dutch record stores Eva can be found under her own name. It's an exception when you have to look for Eva-records under the letter "C" of Cassidy. Eva's newest CD "What a Wonderful World", was immediately obtainable in Holland and I already spotted this Eva-product in many Dutch record stores! Thanks Laura, you're doing great !
Name: Alicia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Newport, South Wales, UK
Sent: Thu September 16 2004 06:14 AM
I'm 17 years old and first listened to Eva's album a few years ago. My mum bought it for my nan as a birthday present, and as soon as I heard it i thought 'oh my god!I want to be just like her!' I 'borrowed' the CD from my nan (even though it's still in my stereo) and became hooked on Fields of Gold. Being a singer myself I sing this song in all the concerts that I am asked to perform in, as well as play the piano. Tonight, I'm singing 'Over the Rainbow' in a school concert!(can't wait!)Listening to her sing sends shivers down my spine, especially Fields of Gold. My grandad died of cancer a few years ago, and I think of him everytime I here her sing it.I was devastated to find out that she was no longer here,I would do anything to meet her,or even duet with her!I've been told by many people that when I sing Eva's songs,I sing just like her...with emotional and feeling. I would love it if you could listen to me, I have numerous videos of me performing, is there an adress i could possibly send it to?I would love for you to listen. Eva has made such a big impact on my life, she is my idol! Many thanks, Alicia Hooper
Name: Sara
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Stockholm, Sweden
Sent: Thu September 16 2004 01:16 PM
I first heard Eva Cassidys voice at a yoga-class (!). It was a wonderful way to end the night, with her soft voice and her beautiful interpretation of stings 'fields of gold'. as many before me has said, it is so painfully sad that this unique musician was taken from this life so soon, before she could bless us with more songs that would've lightened up our lifes... I just thank fate that I went to my gym that day, or else I could've missed Eva's music! and I can truly say, I would've been poorer without it! thank you Eva for blessing my life with your music! r.i.p /sara
Name: Bonnie Collins
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: have to get them all to decide!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Wilmington, NC USA
Sent: Thu September 16 2004 01:31 PM
Couldn't find this music until Jennifer Jackson, a 21 yr old NC singer who is inspired by Eva, asked if I ever heard of Eva. She told me about this website. Eva is the voice of our generation. Her life, art and music touch my spirit and give it wings! Praise God for Eva's song.
Name: robert j
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: agana heights,guam
Sent: Thu September 16 2004 10:05 PM
Eva no one like her she could sing all you name bring on. her guitar playing her arranging of songs and the way,she harmonzies and backs her self up etc.she just had the touch of god,so pure humble spirtual real from her love nature to her paintings,they'll never be another or any like her,from gospel r&b jazz folk contempary,rock etc Eva could just sing and make sound it was only thing that ever exsited.Eva will ever go on to live relentlessy for many many generations to come .to Eva and her family thank you for introducing her music love countless times love of nature people and the human race.god bless the Cassidy family always and all she came to love and know this beatiful spiritual angel sent from up above.thank you god for Eva.amen
Name: Monica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: People get ready
Home town/city and country: Bergen, Norway
Sent: Fri September 17 2004 11:42 AM
Hello! My name is Monica and I am 13 years old and from Norway. I love Eva`s voice, and all her songs. Some days ago, I was at a concert in Bergen, listening to a woman singing Eva`s songs.. It was a really great concert.. I play Fields of gold on my guitar, and true colours.. But my favorite is People get ready, I just love that song!! No one can copy Eva`s voice, but you can honor her.. And that`s what I do..! Thank you Eva!!
Name: Sara
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after Time
Home town/city and country: Anaheim, California
Sent: Sat September 18 2004 07:52 AM
Eva...my soul ache and tears flow freely whenever i hear your voice. You have crossed all the barriers, national, racial and style. May God bless those who hear your angelic voice.
Name: Debbie C
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BYF / The Christmas Song
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat September 18 2004 09:15 AM
Eva's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was just played on X-Factor. This is a talent search for people aged 16 and over. The judges were turning down a 49-year-old woman who was singing for her last chance of becoming famous and Simon Cowel let her through but even became emotional himself! A great choice of song! Debbie :)
Name: Martha Mathews
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Richmond, VA
Sent: Sat September 18 2004 02:25 PM
I was introduced to Eva by my best friend. It breaks my heart to know that she will never release a new song. She is the most soulful, poignant singer I have ever heard. I've been listening to her all night (again). I just discovered the song I Know you by Heart. It is my new favorite. God bless you Eva and I look forward to harmonizing with you in heaven!
Name: Toby Racette
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Early morning Rain
Home town/city and country: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Sat September 18 2004 09:21 PM
I recently found a Eva Cassidy recording by accident. I had not heard of her prior to this. However, now I, like millions of other, am a fan. Her voice is so clear and beautiful, I am sure God is a fan too and listens to her every day. I regret that I had not known of her prior to her leaving. My heart is broken and her voice bring tears to my eyes. Rest well angel.
Name: Marta
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: -
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Tenessee Waltz
Home town/city and country: Radom, Poland
Sent: Sun September 19 2004 12:38 AM
She must have been an Angel... I'm just so grateful to my Sister for showing me Eva's magic - and I'm sorry that my English is not good enough to express my feelings about Eva Cassidy, her Music and all the climate of her. Regards from Poland :)
Name: Laureen Foulks
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Mishawaka, Indiana
Sent: Sun September 19 2004 10:54 AM
Hi, This Laureen Foulks Iam now 15 and just recently got back from the World baton twirling chapionship which were in Osaka,Japan, which i placed 7th over all. Iam the girl that twirled to the Eva Cassidy song somewhere over the rainbow, and i am on the Misc. site. I absolutely love Eva Cassidys songs, and expecially love somewhere over the rainbow. Which make my eyes water every time i hear it , because to my best friends, Clark Goerke and Ryan Morris died while i was gone in japan, due to a car crashing into there moped while they were driveing at night. Evvery Time I hear this song it reminds me that they are in a better place, and that i all ways have someone watching over me!
Name: Lee Ann
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: kathy's song
Home town/city and country: CA, USA
Sent: Sun September 19 2004 12:32 PM
I just discovered Eva Cassidy's music. There's a healing quality to her voice - 2 months ago after my 3 month old baby died I didn't know where to turn - I still don't. Some find God, I found Eva Cassidy.
Name: Emily
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city and country: Morehead, KY
Sent: Sun September 19 2004 01:37 PM
As a musician I really appreciate Eva's talent. Her music is real,it's not formed by a machine. Her voice gives me chills whenever I hear it.
Name: Phyllis Gaines
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
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Sent: Sun September 19 2004 03:05 PM
I heard of EVA when passing through Savannah, GA. I went into a store and heard this voice and I inquired about the artist and was given a brief history of this person. I am so PLEASED to be blessed to have another person to listen too. SHE WILL BE ADDED as a REAL SINGER. May peace & Blessings be upon you and your loved ones for creating a site of her beautiful and PURE voice. PG
Name: Haavar
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Home town/city and country: Norway
Sent: Mon September 20 2004 02:59 AM
Hi Don Meuse ! Are you here ?
Name: Debra Hardin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Columbia, Missouri USA
Sent: Tue September 21 2004 06:34 AM
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer my good good friend from Florida sent me Eva's Live at Blues Alley CD. I feel instantly in love and have purchased all of her CD's. Thank you for keeping Eva's music in the conscienceness of the world. Where ever she is now, she is lead singer in a band of angels. I hear her voice in my dreams and feel connected again. Thank you Eva for following your heart, and many thanks to your family, friends and fans for your devotion. love, Debra the Bassplayer
Name: Laura Bligh, your frantic webmaster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "You Don't Know Me"
Home town/city and country:
Sent: Tue September 21 2004 08:14 AM
HELP WANTED! I have temporarily deleted the "What's New" page because of a mysterious computer glitch. Yesterday, September 20th, I updated that page several times, and uploaded the new versions of the page to the server at least four or five times. Somehow during the course of all that, my computer decided that it didn't like the September 20th edition and preferred the September 13th edition. It seems that the last thing I uploaded to the server, unknowingly, was the September 13th edition, and now all my updates from yesterday are LOST. Can you help? If you visited the "What's New" page yesterday and saw the September 20th updates, do you remember what the new items were? (Alas, I don't.) Alternatively, if you are a very high-tech-savvy person and happen to have the September 20th edition stored in your computer cache, can you please send it to me, or some of it, or something? This is driving me crazy! Thank you all in advance. And you can view the September 13th incarnation of "What's New" at the following temporary address: http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/evanewtemp.htm . (I deleted the regular location of "What's New" because I didn't want to overwrite anybody's computer cache who might still have the September 20th version stored somewhere.) Love to all, Your decidedly low-tech and impecunious Webmaster
Name: Melissa
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Tempe, Arizona USA
Sent: Tue September 21 2004 08:50 AM
I learned about Eva Cassidy in a perculiar way, by watching the 2002 Winter Olympics! I was watching the Skate of Champions and Michelle Kwan performed a beautiful routine that was lost on me as I sat riveted by the song she chose to skate to. The song I knew as a cover of Sting's "Fields of Gold" but I had no idea who was singing. The next day I rushed out to a record store, asking for help in identifying the singer from that skate. No one knew what I was talking about but, thanks to computers, we tracked down Eva Cassidy's Live from Blues Alley! I fell in love with her voice when first I heard it. Her sound is magical and her song choices, inspired. Music helps me through difficult times and helps me to celebrate good times. i am sorry that Eva did not survive long enough to realize all this success and attention. I thank God for her and for an opportunity to share my Eva Cassidy story.
Name: George
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Oxford England
Sent: Tue September 21 2004 10:48 AM
Tonight while watching the paralympics from Greece on BBC2,as the closing credits rolled they played Eva's song Over The Rainbow.
Name: Corrina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: They are all favored by me
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: How can I pick just ONE????
Home town/city and country: Gresham, OR. USA
Sent: Tue September 21 2004 11:35 AM
WOW.....Eva Cassidy!!! What an inspiration for everyday life, feelings, reality and People around the world. Eva has made an impact in my life more than words can say. I first came across this Angel in a little town called Depoe Bay. Like some other messages I've read on this site (Thanks Laura) I walked into a gift shop that sold Souveners. I heard this voice coming through the speakers and it literally spoke to me. Lucky for me they sold her CD there. Her voice is like a magnet that just draws you in. She makes me smile while tears stream down my face. What a mystery. I shared her music with the man of my dreams who instantly fell in love with her too. We went and purchased every one of her CD's. For certain reasons we can no longer be. However, we will always share Eva as a reminder of our love and time together. What a wonderful blessing to all who has listened. Thank you Eva for helping me get through the hard times and helping me get my life back on track. As I am sure you are enjoying your eternal life Somewhere Over The Rainbow! God Bless us all Your far away friend
Name: Ronald B. Howard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Glen Burnie, MD
Sent: Wed September 22 2004 09:08 AM
Hello Eva, My name is Ron. I met you recently when I listened to the Love Actually sound tract and heard Songbird. I had heard it while watching the movie but had the real pleasure of really hearing you sing when I bought the sound track. Yours is the most beautiful and inspiring voice I've ever had the pleasure to hear. I couldn't stop there. I had to hear more. However it wasn't just hearing your voice but getting to know who you were. I was happy to see there was a web site about you. I found that you were from Maryland just like me. I lived just several miles north of you in Severn just outside of Glen Burnie. In reading it seemed we could have bumped into each other at certain times. The story of your life was as inspiring as the music you've sang and your voice which brought it to my ears. But I learned most sadly that you were not with us any longer. My heart truely ached! What was comforting to know was the people closest to you were gracious enough to share their blessed life treasures they had from having you in their lives with me and the world through this web site and the book about you perfectly named Songbird. The memories they shared I came to realize were becoming a deep impression in my heart and mind. I'm just coming to know your music and the beautiful artwork you created. Your parents and family and close friends have brought you to life in my mind. Thanks to them you will always live amongst us as long as your music plays and those who knew you best share you with us. Peace be with you and grace with those who loved and knew you best! Sincerely Yours, Ron Howard
Name: Angie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Tura Beach Australia
Sent: Wed September 22 2004 09:20 PM
I recently lost my most amazing best friend to Cancer, and Eva's music is my comfort,she sang at Her funeral and when we scattered her ashes out to sea, I just can't get enough, her music keeps my conection to my friend.
Name: Bob McAdams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Charlottesville, VA, USA
Sent: Thu September 23 2004 04:24 AM
I recently heard the Songbird cd for the first time and was completely taken by the beauty and passion in Eva's voice and songs. I have tried to find some way to describe the feelings that she evokes. So far the search has led to "When beauty and sadness join, compassion fills the heart." Those who have been touched by beauty and sadness in their lives, hear Eva singing and must tell others about her. What a blessing she was and is and will be.
Name: Julie Norris
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh Danny Boy
Home town/city and country: Orlando, FL
Sent: Thu September 23 2004 03:35 PM
Eva Cassidy has touched my soul. The song Oh Danny Boy has affected me so deaply as I recently lost my father. I have had a hard time dealing with his loss,expressing my sadness, but more importantly releasing it. I can't begin to tell how many times I have played this song, every song on this album. She is a mix of a blues-y Janis Joplin and pure soul. I only wish I had stumbled across her sooner. Much love to her family and friends.
Name: Lynn K.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I am sure...all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ditto
Home town/city and country: Stanwood, Washington, USA
Sent: Thu September 23 2004 10:33 PM
I am a true music lover and am soooooo glad to have heard about Eva quite by accident today after researching another singer who mentioned Eva as her inspiration. I have not heard her music yet but, am anticipating this tremendously. I will be on a mission to find every single bit of her music. I am also extremely impressed with the talent she had for the beautiful and fascination art work she did. It seems the Cassidy family was blessed with some special folks!!! Thank you for sharing all of it with others. Most Sincerely, A new fan for sure and someone who will be sharing Eva with many others. Lynn K.
Name: Joe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Melbourne/Australia
Sent: Fri September 24 2004 03:15 AM
Eva's voice makes you cry and yet makes you happy. The passion in her voice is incredible. She lives every word. I have never been so moved by a voice and to think I first heard that on a late night music segment on a talk back radio station. God does move in mysterious ways and as many others have already said Eva indeed was one of his angels Rest in peace, your music will live forever
Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold....pretty much anything Eva sings
Home town/city and country: Scottsburg, Va
Sent: Fri September 24 2004 06:22 AM
Lynn....I am a "true" music lover also, and you are in for quite an experience if you haven't heard Eva sing yet. Brace yourself!
Name: Susan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Sent: Fri September 24 2004 07:56 PM
I amazingly came across Eva in an Omaha, Nebraska, shop in City Market a few years ago. I walked in and heard this beautiful, melodic voice echoing throughout this quaint shop. I had never heard of Eva and HAD to have this CD right then. I enjoyed this CD for a few years, realizing I needed more Eva music in my life. When I started looking for her music, I had a hard time finding the "category" that she fit into. Once I found her, I bought 2 more CD's. Upon opening and playing Eva by Heart, I was devastated to discover she had died years earlier. What a loss to art, love, and my life. I can't explain my draw to Eva's music, other than her soul, love, and depth of feeling. I also feel a kinship to Eva: I face a debilitating, fatal disease in my early 40's. For some reason, her on-going depth and heart of music breathes life into my future. I wish people had discovered her in her time. We are left with an incredible legacy. I want Eva to sing at my funeral. She will and I will sing with her in heaven. Susan
Name: Lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Sent: Sat September 25 2004 03:43 PM
My brother recently introduced me to Eva's music. I've been listening to it non-stop and somehow feel that I've found a very special friend. No matter what my mood her songs lift me up, or sympathize with my hurts. She may not be with us but her presence is felt everywhere. My thoughts are with her family and friends imagining what a comfort it must be for them to know there are so many who enjoy the beauty of Eva's talent. Just today I was in a record store and there were 6 people talking about Eva and what their favorite songs were! I'd like to think of Eva leading the choirs in heaven and feeling astounded at the pheonomen of her popularity here on earth. Thank you to her family for sharing Eva with all of us.
Name: Kimberly Morrow
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: Kansas City, Missouri area
Sent: Sat September 25 2004 05:13 PM
To the people at Borders in Lee's Summit, Missouri--you're awesome! Not only do they know me by name--but I began noticing that within five minutes of the time I walk in, Eva Cassidy's voice begins singing through the store's stereo system for all the store/patrons to hear. I finally caught up with one of the employees to thank her. She explained that "when we have special customers who visit often, we try to remember the type of music they like and we play it when we see them coming." Is that terrific or what? And now I wonder: How many other stores across the country would do the same? What if everyone who enjoys Eva's music would begin requesting it every time they entered a certain store that carries Eva's CD's for purchase? This could lead to more Eva CD purchases, which could lead to more Eva air-play on radio stations . . . the sky is the limit!
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Sent: Sat September 25 2004 07:34 PM
Today I was browsing in a bookstore and listened to tracks from two CDs and wondered why I had never heard of this angel. Then to find on this website that she died 8 years ago. Tears fill me eyes. What a gift her music was to me..
Name: Alicia
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Home town/city and country: Des Moines, IA, USA
Sent: Sun September 26 2004 01:35 AM
I have only recently heard of Eva Cassidy, through a good friend of mine who loves her music. The second I heard her voice, I knew three things: 1) wy Seth (my friend) listens to her so much, 2) that I needed to have her music, and 3) that I wanted to learn more about her. I too was stunned when I first came on this web site and realized she died 8 years ago. What a loss, and a life cut short! I am not familiar enough with her music yet to list a favorite song and album, but I will become so. Laura, I thank you for creating and maintaining this web site in her memory. You are doing a huge service to her, and all! Keep it up!
Name: Silke Lamotte
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold,You take my Breath away,What a wonderful world
Home town/city and country: Bremen,Germany
Sent: Sun September 26 2004 05:50 AM
Dear Eva ! For me this wonderful experience of you beeing alive in me through your music, but not beeing here on earth anymore makes be believe in the sense of beeing at all. I found your music, while I was lookink for sheetmusic that I could sing.I found it in a time when I was stuck in a depression, not knowinig how to get out.I was born in 1962, I was singing all my life, but I never found the "real" voice in me.Eva helped me to find myself.I have 4 children and little time for myself, but in those rare times I work on my singing and Eva is my greatest model, my inspiration ,my teacher.I thank her so much, and her family for giving her music to the world,- it gives us me so much hope and guidance. From what you sowed a paradise garden has grown! Thank you !
Name: Karen Lamb.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart.OTR etc.
Home town/city and country: Sydney,Australia.
Sent: Sun September 26 2004 01:08 PM
Had twelve friends over for a BBQ last Sunday.Played the usual music for an hour, then put on Songbird.Well you all know the rest!(Who the "xxxx" is that? x12) You now have 12 brand new apostles Eva,(now where have I heard that before?)Richard,please say Hi to your friend for me,because without friends we have nothing!....Blue Skies Guys.
Name: bob peter
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: dundee, scotland, UK
Sent: Tue September 28 2004 12:24 AM
biggest loss to the world since the death of karin carpenter
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva by Heart and all the rest
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: nightbird, dark end of the street, you don't know me
Home town/city and country: Katy, Tx USA
Sent: Tue September 28 2004 03:00 AM
Dear Laura, I was just able to call into a very popular radio show. They wanted people to call in to say what they were angry about, it could relate to anything. Well I called in saying I was upset that nobody on radio ever plays the most beautiful voice out there, Eva Cassidy. I went on to say in 20 sec's, that she's very popular and has had her songs on movies, tv shows and lots of other venues but she wasn't getting any air time on the radio here in the states. I also e-mailed this very popular show in the mornings here in the Houston area, to go into more detail about her beautiful songs and voice, if they played her they would probably be plagued with phone calls wanting to know who that beautiful voice was. So maybe they'll listen to her and decide to play her. I will let you know. They certainly can't go wrong with anything they choose. Hope this happens!!! Would love to here her played regularly on the radio. Love you Eva, Melanie
Name: Jerry Kelley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know Yu By Heart
Home town/city and country: Alex,Va
Sent: Tue September 28 2004 10:25 AM
Eva's is the best voice I've been addicted to since early Bonnie Raitt. I think that if there is anything else out there that hasn't been made available to the public.....now is the time.
Name: OREN MITCHENER
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL OF THEM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Honestly ALL of them
Home town/city and country: Hollywood, CA USA
Sent: Tue September 28 2004 02:05 PM
Discovering EVA saved my soul and sanity!!! I was working for MCI several years ago as admin/reception and I literally delt with 100's of people a day and at times my nerves were shot. My solice was my internet radio station that played jazz and one day EVE CASSIDY sang Songbird and then Over the Rainbow and my skin went into chills. I loved her voice and my soul wept tears of JOY. Two years later I acquired everything that had Eva's voice on it. I listen to all of them daily and her voice and messages and arrangements have reminded me why I am here to ispire and be the muse I came here to be and so I have decided to help in sharing the enchanting world of EVE CASSIDY with everyone I come in contact with. I work in a P.R. firm now and am blessed to see and conect with just as many people as I did at MCI but here is different....I feel at peace I feel I am following my path once again and I thank Eva for singing me into the right direction. LOVE AND LIGHT OREN
Name: Linton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Massachusetts, USA
Sent: Wed September 29 2004 02:19 AM
I completely agree with Ross Emery of Washington DC. I was priviledged and fortunate to hear the song "Red Red Rose" by Eva Cassidy at Live at Pearls. The lyrics of this love song was written by the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. I was so overcomed by emotion when I heard it. If this song is released on a CD it will "catch fire" and instantly shoot up to no 1 on the UK music chart. From the sheer beauty of the execution of the song, many tears will be shed by thousands when they hear it. Eva never disappoints - she constantly surprises us, always exceeding our expectations by revealing how unbelievable and special she is.
Name: Ross Emery
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Home town/city and country: Washington, DC
Sent: Wed September 29 2004 05:30 AM
I had a dream last night that Eva was singing the theme from "The Sound of Music," so I looked up the full lyrics this morning. It's Eva's kind of song, and I know she would have done as wonderful an interpretation as she did for "Over the Rainbow." The song is by Rodgers and Hammerstein - "My day in the hills has come to an end, I know. A star has come out to tell me it's time to go. But deep in the dark green shadows there are voices that urge me to stay. So I pause and I wait and I listen for one more sound, for one more lovely thing that the hills might say. - The hills are alive with the sound of music, with songs they have sung for a thousand years. The hills fill my heart with the sound of music. - My heart wants to sing every song it hears. My heart wants to beat like the wings of the birds that rise from the lake to the trees. My heart wants to sigh like a chime that flies from a church on a breeze, to laugh like a brook when it trips and falls over stones on its way, to sing through the night like a lark who is learning to pray. - I go to the hills when my heart is lonely. I know I will hear what I've heard before. My heart will be blessed with the sound of music and I'll sing once more."
Name: kathy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird, so far
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time is a healer, songbird, i know you by heart
Home town/city and country: dayton, tn USA
Sent: Wed September 29 2004 02:11 PM
Like many of the fans who write, I discovered her by chance, through the "Love Actually" soundtrack. Took a long time to find a CD but it's been well worth the search. How to express the emotions she inspires without being repetitive? It seems she's universal. My husband described it best when he told me "She moves you." What sadness you feel when you discover she's gone but at the same time what privelege to be allowed to explore her amazing voice. What must it have been like to have actually heard her perform?
Name: SHEILA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL SO WONDERFUL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: EVERY THING SHE EVER SANG.
Home town/city and country: LEIGH PARK. ENGLAND
Sent: Thu September 30 2004 06:31 AM
YOUR PHOTO ON SONGBIRD LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE MY DAUGHTER CALLED KOOKIE. SHE WAS ALSO A GREAT ARTIST ABLE TO PAINT DRAW AND MANY OTHER THINGS.. SHE DIED IN `1997 AGE 37. I DO HOPE YOU HAVE NOW MET EACH OTHER. I AM GOING TO HAVE YOUR OVER THE RAINBOW PLAYED WHEN ITS MY TURN TO BE WITH MY DAUHGTER AGAIN. THANK YOU EVA. SHEILA
Name: Brenda Gilliland
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Charleston, SC USA
Sent: Thu September 30 2004 11:33 AM
I want to share how I recently discovered Eva Cassidy. It was meant to be! I went to the estate sale at the home of someone I had known years ago. First, here is HER tragic story: Anne Scandalios was an extremely successful realtor, a very beautiful 'California' girl, who had transplanted herself to this east coast town. She was married to chiropractor Nick Scandalios. She and Nick built a beautiful home on the marsh and water of one of our barrier islands. The only thing missing was a child. Finally, while I was out of state, Anne gave birth to a little girl. She and Nick now had everything they could want. When I returned to Charleston, I learned that Annie had died. While breast feeding, she had developed lumps in her breasts. Her doctor told her they were just due to breast feeding. I think her daughter was around 18 months old when she found out she had cancer, a very fast type and it was already very advanced. Nick closed his business to take Annie any and everywhere they hoped to find a cure. I think it was 2001 when Annie died, leaving behind her beloved husband and toddler, Anna. Nick founded ASCEND (you can see a photo of the family on the ASCEND website). ASCEND stands for Anne Scandalios Cancer Ends Now Directive. Nick was killed in 2003 in a freak auto accident. He was driving home on the country road that goes to their house, and was almost there, when his convertible ran off the road and turned over. It was very late and dark, and maybe he swerved to avoid hitting a deer. So the once happy home has sat empty for over a year and was recently sold. At the estate sale, I wandered through the house, thinking of my conversations with Annie when she was my realtor. The house had been left like it was when she was alive, even though her husband had lived a couple of years more. You could see how close they had been and how much Nick had missed Annie. I could see Annie everywhere. I found a stack of CD cases on a counter, and looked through them to see if I might want to buy any of them. I chose one of harp music, one other I can't remember, and one by Eva Cassidy, whom I had never heard of. But I recognized some of the songs, and I thought if Annie had liked this music, I probably would, too. When I opened the cases, the only one that still had the disc inside was Eva's 'Songbird' (it actually was in the case for 'Time After Time'). Every CD case on the counter was empty except 'Songbird'. I think it was meant to be, that I should discover Eva's wonderful music, now, and in this way. Needless to say, I so loved Eva Cassidy's music!!! I immediately became 'addicted'. I went back to the 3-day estate sale the next day, to try to find the correct case for 'Songbird', and also the disc for the 'Time After Time' case. The person handling the sale told me to go upstairs, she had seen a bunch of CD's up there, without the cases. I didn't find either. This was last weekend, Sept. 25. I have already searched everything I could find on the internet. When I learned about the tragedy of Eva, I was at once disappointed (that there would be no more of her music) and also stunned, that I was led to Eva's beautiful, unique music and her story, by another tragedy!! I never have been and never will be affected by any other music as much as I have been by Eva's. It WAS meant to be!! I have already gone out and bought 'Time After Time' and 'American Tune'. I will eventually have every CD available. I wish I had known Eva Cassidy. I share her love of nature, bike riding and walking in scenic areas, and, of course, her love of the water, which is what brought me to the east coast. I have travelled in Maryland and all around the Chesapeake, and I fell in love with the place. Ironicly, I have been wanting to visit Maryland again all year. Thanks for sharing the music, the stories and memories, and the photos. I only wish I had the opportunity to attend a live Eva Cassidy performance.
Name: Dawn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Mossleigh, Alberta Canada
Sent: Thu September 30 2004 03:02 PM
Whenever i let someone listen to Eva Cassidy for the first time i watch their arms. If they "get it" the hairs on their arms will stand up. She has the ability to make the hairson my arms stand up every time i listen to her. I have been a fan for about two years and everytime i hear her, i get a lump in my throat, and she takes my breath away every time. There are very few artists who don't need all the computer generated sounds to make them sound great, she is one of them.
Name: Anne Ryan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: changes every 3 seconds
Home town/city and country: Albany,NY
Sent: Fri October 01 2004 03:15 PM
I am a mother of a 3 yr old and 2 yr old (both girls) and am also a singer. Recently I came out of hiding, and decided it was time to get back to my voice. I have never trained formally, and cannot read music, but my ear leads me. I can do any range of things and when told by my music partner to listen to Eva's Songbird for ideas, I have to tell you, I felt so connected it was strange. I sing side by side to her cd, and hear so many parallels of our love for the same "feel" of music and the same sound. She is bringing me back to my voice and my talent. I feel so strongly that I was born to sing and share my natural gift with others, much as Eva was. I have read her story, and looked at her pictures and feel whole heartedly that she is somehow a kindred spirit, if not the kind of person I wish to strive to be. How wonderful that you have this website and cherish her so. I hope that if I am to leave my family any time soon, my demo of "Songbird" will be there to comfort my children as much as Eva has comforted me. It has been a rough 2 yrs for us with my baby daughter's illness, and somehow, because of Eva's blessed voice and life, she reminds me how invaluable our time here really is. I hope my brother Bobby and Eva are up there having a smashingly good time. Blessed Be sister Eva! ~Anne
Name: Lucas David Perez
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: stormy monday
Home town/city and country: Presidente Bernardes
Sent: Fri October 01 2004 03:47 PM
Hi Eva, I´m from Brasil, and I love your music... I´m a drummer and I like and play blues and rock and roll. I give you congratulations for your work. I don´t speak very well, and I will not write a lot. I realy love your music it´s fantastic... your songs are life and you sing with your soul. I would like download clips of your shows in my computer. Look, you are a succesful in Brazil. Your very far away friend! Lucas
Name: Bryan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Gainesville, VA
Sent: Fri October 01 2004 06:11 PM
Incredible ... the only word I can use. I was at the music store tonite and noticed only one CD left in the bin of this artist named 'Eva Cassidy' ... Songbird. I listened to the demo copy and dropped my jaw that I'd never heard this singer before! I grabbed the last CD and count it as one of my instant favorites. And how tragic to learn that she is no longer with us ... her music will always be a beautiful legacy!
Name: anne skaner
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Birdsing
Home town/city and country: Stockholm Sweden
Sent: Fri October 01 2004 11:38 PM
I love here voice and lyrics....they make me felle good
Name: Lisa...aka "Bucky"
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Garland, Texas USA
Sent: Sat October 02 2004 06:32 PM
Oh Eva, after listening to your music, I do know you by heart. Wow is the only word I can speak. Your music was a gift to me from a coworker who knows how much I love soulful singers. I have had Songbird for a little over a week now, played pieces of it for five people and everyone of them have either bought it, or ordered it. Such a powerful gift that was taken from us way too soon.
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Sent: Sun October 03 2004 07:54 AM
My Name is Shawn Bruwer from South Africa --- I first learned about Ava watching late night TV a program called night line --- I have being trying to get hold of any of her cd's locally but have not been -- this week I heard Ava on radio here and they announced that the cd was available locally -- I have bought Songbird and Anthology and I am blown away --- I cried in the car when I put it on and came to know that somethings just come from the heart --- I have been a muso for 14 years 5 years as a pro and I have never heard anything like this before -- this is a true talent --- At first I thought of it as a loss to the world having Ave taken at such a young age -- but I think that her contibution is one of the most timeless I have ever heard ---- Always do everything with heart -- listen and learn is my advise to any other musicians Ava is one of a kind Thanks Shawn
Name: Haavar
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Sent: Sun October 03 2004 10:08 AM
Hi there! I`m trying to get hold of Don Meuse, a great fan of Eva. He helped me with some Eva-issues a year ago. His old email adress is not working. Is there anyone who knows how to reach Don, please let me know. Thank`s in advance ! Haavar
Name: Haavar
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Sent: Sun October 03 2004 10:59 AM
The Norwegian Eva tribute singer Vigdis Wisur (look into the tribute pages), made a great impression in the music artist TV-contest "Beat by beat" last year. She performed Stings "Fields of gold", inspired by Eva (of corse..) The perfomance received the highest ranking of all performances in all 2003 shows. Listen to Vigdis singing fields of gold here ; http://www.vigdiswisur.com/mp3/Fields%20of%20gold.mp3 Also a brief quicktime videoclip is avaliable here; http://www.vigdiswisur.com/mov/WhatAWonder2.mov Thanks for sharing your talent Vigdis ! Haavar
Name: Ahrod Brennan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Rivendell
Sent: Sun October 03 2004 12:19 PM
I've discoverd Eva too late,and I do regret having miss her live performances... A very good friend of mine told me about her,and I feel I must sign this guestbook. Thank you,Eva,wherever you may be,for the priceless moments,outstanding beautiful songs,and thankfull tears you brought to my eyes... Persons like you,will never become a myth;they will stay in our hearts forever... God bless you, Ahrod Brennan
Name: penny willing
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL OF THEM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fine & Mellow, Aint No Sunshine, Wayfaring stranger
Home town/city and country: Knox, IN U.S.
Sent: Sun October 03 2004 01:38 PM
I heard Imagine sent to me over the internet from someone who claimed that "Eva's version" was "better" than John Lennon's version... I kinda smirked and thought...yeah right, what could be better than John Lennon? Well...soon after hearing that song, I have every album of Eva's plus three of her guitar tab books... I cannot stop listening to her... There is NO one who sings like her and possesses the magic that she possesses to rip right through your heart...Eva was and will always be the absolute best singer in the entire universe. WOW!!!!! God's special annointing was upon this woman...
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Sent: Mon October 04 2004 03:26 PM
Does it get any better than Eva? I think not!!!
Name: Raul Garcia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Field of gold
Home town/city and country: Caracas Venezuela
Sent: Mon October 04 2004 03:42 PM
Im one of those millions of persons who had never heard this lovely singer. I found her searching for music for me, that kind of music that seems to be created from ourselves interior, and it happened some months ago, I heard some of her songs and I was deeply touched, her voice had become for me a sign of tender and talent, now i find she was more than a pretty voice and a pretty face, she was special and now, a young man many miles away and many years later find part of his happiness on this wonderfull woman.
Name: Julian
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Canberra, Australia
Sent: Tue October 05 2004 12:36 AM
I had never heard of Eva until I bought a compilation CD put out by ABC - our national broadcaster here in Australia - which included her version of Fields of Gold. I have always loved that song, but her version was sublime: so moving, so beautifully rendered. Close your eyes and it is easy to conjure up the images she's singing about. I went onto the web to find more about about this woman with the extraodinary voice and was dismayed to find that she died in 1996. I guess the only consolation we have is that she left us the gift of her work and that, in the words of the old song, Heaven must have a hell of a band!
Name: Baz
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: the next one !
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: lots of perfection in a box, which one is best ????
Home town/city and country: Lancashire, England
Sent: Wed October 06 2004 11:17 AM
Eva was brought to my attention one cold morning whilst I was driving my van to Scotland, Terry Wogan of BBC Radio 2 introduced this woman, with so many superlative I assume he was on commission from her agent. He introduced "Somewhere over the Rainbow". I thought "who could be better than Judy Garland". I am not a religious man or one for great bouts of emotion (as my wife will confirm), but Eva's voice soared and took my heart like no-one before or since. She deserves every accolade she gets and from what I know of her, the world is a sadder place both musically and personally for her passing. Her parents should be very very proud. My undying gratitude goes to all those responsible for bringing her into my van on that cold morning.
Name: Rene
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Grand Junction, Co
Sent: Wed October 06 2004 08:25 PM
I was first introduced to Eva's wonderful voice while watching the movie "Love Actually" and was so taken with her that I ran out and bought "Live at Blue's Alley" "Songbird" and another CD currently in my CD player. Eve's voice and music touched my soul like no other recording artist has. It is plain to see that she loved life to it's fullest, spreading joy though her music. My hope is that at some time everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful legacy she left behind in her music. Somewhere in heaven, Eva Cassidy is leading a choir of angles, and somewhere on earth, some lucky man, woman or child is enjoying the heavenly sounds of her voice.
Name: Claudia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Unfortunatly I still own only Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's song
Home town/city and country: Cagliari, Italy
Sent: Fri October 08 2004 12:54 PM
As a big Sarah McLachlan fan I have been introduced by her music and her fellow fans to female singers...but with Eva Cassidy it was a little different. A German friend of my sister brought to her in June a covers collection including Jeff Buckley's version of Hallelujah and Eva's "Kathy's song". I listened to it in the night, on repeat, and cried...It's the way she pronounces the words...this deepness of emotion, I think not even Paul Simon himself could ever give this emotion to his song. Only yesterday I've learned about Eva's story and in some way I listen to this song differently now. But not only with sadness, there's some kind of hope: especially at the verse "I know that I am like the rain/ There but for the grace of you go I"...I wish to thank you very much for holding this wonderful site and making us know about this wonderful Artist. Claudia
Name: Richard Hogan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Love them all!
Home town/city and country: Wytheville, Virginia
Sent: Fri October 08 2004 02:17 PM
Everytime I listen, I cry. Her beautiful voice makes me cry; her premature passing makes me cry. An angel indeed.
Name: susie v
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: what a wonderful world
Home town/city and country: richmond hill ga
Sent: Fri October 08 2004 05:15 PM
words can never express how Eva makes me feel when i listen to her music. We share a common bond . She is a true angel
Name: Pat d
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Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Fri October 08 2004 10:15 PM
mmm Claudia, the mention of Sarah McLachlan, Eva and Jeff Buckley in one post..mmm check out the Kathryn Williams live version of Hallelujah and anything by Dar Williams !! cheers all :O) pat
Name: Martina
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I love all her songs!!!
Home town/city and country: Germay
Sent: Sat October 09 2004 09:10 AM
The first time I heard Eva I took a shower and radio was on. I can't discribe the feeling in this moment when I heard her voice! It was so wonderful, so amazing!! I cried! She was singing "fields of gold". This was the day I became an big Eva Cassidy fan. I love her music and her voice. My biggest wish is, I could see her live on stage!! I'm sad that this dream will never be come true... In love, Martina
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat October 09 2004 10:04 AM
Do you believe in reincarnation? Eva Cassidy was born on February 2nd, so was Danielle White. Eva sold 8 million CD's so far. Danielle White had 8 million votes cast the night she became the 5th American Junior. On October 26, the American Juniors, release their 3rd CD. The first since 2003. Danielle White will sing Eva Cassidy's rendition of "True Colors." I'm not predicting Danielle will replace Eva Cassidy. No one can replace Eva. However, tonight, Danielle sings at this year 2004 Gospel Awards and performs at 2 concerts with the Orlando and Sarasota Florida Symphonies in November and December. Go to http://www.danielle-white.com/ and decide for yourself. By the way, Danielle is 12 years old and performs so beautifully. She will make you cry. Danielle sings from her heart. Please join me in welcoming Danielle White to Eva Cassidy's world.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Sent: Sat October 09 2004 02:44 PM
MIKE in Saracuse Haavar Our Pecuniously Challenged Webmaster Laura Bligh: Danielle White sounds interesting and I will watch for her as time goes by. Haavar, yes I have a new address. After experiencing my own system woes for a couple of months, I empathize with Laura Clair's [our Webmaster] inexplicable and obviously frustrating woes with the "What's New" page. I had nothing to do with the problem. However, as September 13th seemed to be a critical date in this mystery, I conjecture that as that date is my birthday, the ceremonies and celebrations must have been lacking, and the gremlins were a mischievous reminder, eh! I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I have found that after attending carefully to Eva's body of work for a couple of years, I 'hear' other singer's work within a different and more critical frame of reference.
Name: martin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: carlisle
Sent: Sat October 09 2004 02:53 PM
just kinda stumbled across Eva Cassidy by accident the first song i heard was fields of gold i was lost in awe' of what i was hearing was absolutely magical. the world is a monumentally worse place without her and her genious
Name: Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I can only be me (at present)
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun October 10 2004 02:53 AM
To all Eva fans. This may be premature, but Channel 4 TV is starting it's 'UK Hall of Fame'program tonight.I don't know what the format is yet but I think there may be a chance to vote for a choice of our own. Of course the obvious names will crop up as you would expect, but would'nt it be great to mount a campaign to try to get Eva in there somewhere (assuming non UK acts qualify). Of course the obvious acts will get overwhelming support, like U2, no probs there with me personally. I guess Eva doesn't need recognition of this sort, her message will spread slowly and surely by her own merits, but it's always nice to chip away at the mainstream.!
Name: DARRYL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: HARD TO SAY
Home town/city and country: HANOVER, PA
Sent: Sun October 10 2004 06:35 AM
To the family of Eva I cherish the music of your daughter. Eva and her brother went to the same Jr. High in Lanham. I do remember her because she was defined from her gothic look back then. she was ahead of her time and yes i do remember the first and last time I visited the house of the Cassidy family. It was a party between Jr. high and High school. I introduce the music to all my friends and they thing the music is special. Eva was ahead of her time with her art work first than her music..... Eva is a prince georges county treasure......Good for you for keeping her music alive along with the wonderful voice.. Darryl Leaberry
Name: Kelly Cline
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Oh, Had I Golden Thread
Home town/city and country: Pacific Beach, Wa USA
Sent: Sun October 10 2004 11:33 AM
I operate our new low power FM radio station here. I play Song Bird on a regular basis. For a petite blonde lady, she matches Aretha Franklin's pipes, while creating a unique and wonderful style. Many of my listeners believed her to be a black artist. One told me he wept the first time he "Over the Rainbow". Simply moving music for sure. A web search brought me here, and am now educated to who this brilliant artist was, and still is, and can convey this to my community of fans. Thank you for this website and all that it provides us.
Name: teri gray
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: song bird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: london, ohio,madison
Sent: Sun October 10 2004 12:53 PM
The first Eva Casidy song I heard was "Over the Rainbow". Wow! So, I went out and bought the CD. I fell in love with her sound and the passion she sings with. Thanks to those who encouraged her to record and share her talents and messages. I'm a music teacher and very often my students, when working on paper work, hear the Song Bird CD as they work. One teacher who came to pick up her students heard the CD and asked if it was a recording of me. I laughed right out loud and said "I wish!" That had the be the highest complement I have every received. Her sound is unique and unmatchable. I listen to her every day. I have also received her book last Christmas. Thanks to those who put such hard work and memories into that book. It is awesome!
Name: Ron
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: new york, ny, usa
Sent: Sun October 10 2004 05:11 PM
I just discovered Eva recently, having heard her version of "Autumn Leaves" on Jonathan Schwartz's NY radio show. I have always loved this standard, but Eva's version just blew me away...this is how the song should have been recorded. I am so sad to hear she is no longer with us and that I never got to hear her perform live.
Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All except No Boundaries
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Imposhibull!!!!
Home town/city and country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Mon October 11 2004 06:38 AM
I just listened to Vigdis Wisur singing What A Wonderful World and a few other Eva covers of Eva's covers, and Vigdis is excellent. Vigdis has the rich lows of Karen, and some of the passion of Eva. She is as good as anyone singing today, and I urge all Eva Cassidy fans to give her a listen.
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Sent: Mon October 11 2004 06:51 AM
Eva and her songs were all over The X Factor on Saturday! Two people sang part of her "OTR" (and did it very well), then after a few bars of Eva singing it came on. Later two men tried her "OTR" but not very successfully. Another lady sang "Songbird" and another "At Last".
Name: Sarah Henderson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: penny to m y name/kathy's song
Home town/city and country: Scotland
Sent: Tue October 12 2004 12:12 AM
I am only 17, but have been a fan of Eva since I was very small. I think she has the most beatiful and powerful voice ever. I have not done a lot of research on Eva, but since visiting this site, I have learned that she died 8 years ago. I feel sad and my heart is heavy. Why did someone so inspirational, with a very special gift have to leave this earth? Sarah X
Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: otr
Home town/city and country: winnipeg, manitoba CANADA
Sent: Tue October 12 2004 01:23 AM
I discovered Eva's music a year and a half ago when I tried out new Jazz station. I welcomed everything I heard on that station because, compared to country I didn't hear any tear jerker songs--opps until I heard them play Eva and spoil the moment the facts of her life. As I set out to buy her cd's I discovered that one of the dj's was responsable for bringing her music to the air waves, he even did a half hour bio on her, by then none of the information was new to me-truely addicted by then. Last week I read how that dj was fired from the station, without me ever letting this person know how much I appreaciated his introduction of Eva to one and all-here. So, Lee Major, thanks for giving something REALLY GOOD to listen to. I hope the station continues to air Eva's great stuff
Name: Harv
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Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Tue October 12 2004 11:10 AM
Ann Williams of the BostonPete.com, NightScapes web radio show played Autumn Leaves today(OCT. 12, 04). Her remarks were " The incomperable Eva Cassidy. I believe this is the best version I have ever heard.....". I agree.
Name: Rebecca
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Sent: Tue October 12 2004 11:18 AM
I hadn't really heard much of Eva's music except for my mum telling me what a wonderful voice she had & that I should listen, as a teenager I thought what's all the fuss about I enjoy my chart music. I have recently seen the theatre show on its travels telling Eva's story, now I know how wrong I was. Her voice is wonderful & I can't stop playing her music, I can't beleive that I have missed out on such wonderful talent for so long. I can't beleive that you are no longer here to make more wonderful music, I hope that you are still making music where you are now.
Name: Lolly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city and country: Texas, USA
Sent: Tue October 12 2004 12:20 PM
I heard about Eva about 3 years ago on ABC and decided I needed to check her out because I've always like OTR. As I became more interested in blues, I had to check out her version of Stormy Monday - it brought tears to my eyes. I never get tired of listening to her, she just grows better and better. She has a song for just about any mood. Her sound touches my soul like no one else!
Name: Artan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album:
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Kosova
Sent: Tue October 12 2004 03:01 PM
As life moves on, as time wont stop u will be remmemberd Eva for generations too comme. Thanx for making the world a better place.
Name: Lanie Blackmon
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: bridge over troubled water's.
Home town/city and country: Corona, California
Sent: Tue October 12 2004 07:47 PM
I am sitting here in tears after just finding out that Eva Cassidy is gone from this world and for 8 years to boot. I never heard of Eva Cassidy and when I went to the Wherehouse store to ask for her, I figured they would go "who?" or "I never heard of her, what kind of music does she sing?". But the manager lead me right to the section where there was maybe 5 CD's there all of Eva Cassidy but different ones. I picked "Live at Blues Alley". I put the CD in to my player in my truck and was put into a trance hearing her sing something else other then "Somewhere over the rainbow" and sat in the parking lot listening to the whole CD without moving or leaving. After the CD finished I then realized it was dark now and my hubby was trying to find out where the heck I was, so I started my truck up and left the parking lot. All the way home I was thinking about Eva and her voice and why I hadn't heard of her. I heard her voice several days earlier before going to the Wherehouse by accident. A friend had given me his harddrive to record some of his music he had downloaded and there was 80 GB's of all kinds of music and comedians and jokes etc, and mixed in with all this silly stuff, there was Eva singing "somewhere over the rainbow". When I heard her sing that song, my hairs went up on arms and the back of my neck and I got goose bumps all over. I played it that night over and over again to where it lead me to the Wherehouse a few days later to find out if she had any music out. Tonight after swinging outside on my porch and watching the sunset, Eva Cassidy played in the background from my trucks CD player and as I sat there swinging, I thought there must be something about this lady on the internet. I went to "Ask Jeeves" online and put in Eva's name and her cousins website popped up and her sister's also. I went to the cousin's website first and that's where I just read that Eva Cassidy has been gone and was taken away from us by cancer. Dam that cancer!!!!!! I hurt inside that this talented wonderful woman is no longer here for us to hear her sing. I will tell you one thing, come Wednesday morning, I will be at the Wherehouse when the doors open and snatch up the rest of those CD's that were there. I am so sorry to hear of her death. It saddens me to no end. God Bless her soul and thank you for having this site to where I can express myself. I feel like I lost a best friend. I wish I knew her. I wish I saw her sing. I wish she were here still.
Name: Janis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them!!
Home town/city and country: Livingston, TX USA
Sent: Wed October 13 2004 10:49 AM
About a month ago, I walked into a gift shop in Guerneville, CA & the clerk had an Eva Cassidy CD playing - I said "who is that singing?"!!!!! It was the most beautiful/soulful voice I had ever heard. I couldn't believe it when she told me that she had passed away from cancer......it brought tears to my eyes & a lump in my throat. Luckily, there was a music store next door with some of her CD's. I bought 2 that day & have since purchased another from eBay. I plan to find all that I do not have - her voice is calming & mesmerizing. Thank God so many of her songs have been recorded. What a huge loss she is & my heart goes out to all her loved ones - thank you for sharing her with us.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song and Penny to My Name
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Sent: Fri October 15 2004 01:18 AM
A better or additional question would be do you go directly to the guestbook or whats new rather than the welcome page?
Name: Jennifer
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: depends on the day!
Home town/city and country: Ottawa, CANADA
Sent: Fri October 15 2004 04:38 AM
My mother introduced me to Eva's stunning voice only a few years ago. The hair on my arms and back of my neck stood on end for the length of the CD, and I was hooked! I am so happy to have found this website, as it provides a wonderful way to remember such a talented woman.
Name: colin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: derby england
Sent: Sun October 17 2004 03:47 AM
TOTALLY AMAZING VOICE THE TEARS GO ON AND ON
Name: Matt Duncan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Branson, MO USA
Sent: Sun October 17 2004 11:20 AM
OK, here's the deal: I am the host of an "adult standard" Morining Radio Show in America's Hometown, Branson, MO, and of all the great music my station plays, NO OTHER ARTIST OR SONG HAS EVER gotten the response that "Over the Rainbow" has elicited. "imply Amazing" is a phrase I have heard over and over again in response to my playing just about any Eva song. Any radio Program Director that does not hear these songs has no idea the impact they generate. So, from one music lover to many more: PLEASE tell your favorite radio station to add at least a few if not more of her music. The more they know, the more we can share these true treasures with the rest of the world. Eva would have wanted it that way. Thanks for paying attetion. Matt
Name: maria j. zwack
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: North Tonwanda (Buffalo, New York)
Sent: Sun October 17 2004 04:24 PM
My dearest friend in this life had passed away Sept. 18, 2004. This young mother had her breast removed from cancer last year at this time, after which she had been assured that her cancer was completely gone, and that she would live a long and healthy life! In late July, she began to feel weary and weak. Nobody really realized how sick she had truly been. During this short period of time she had let a few of us know how much she enjoyed this CD. She had requested "Fields of Gold" to be played at her funeral. Those that had loved her the most and knew her the most intimately saw to it that her wish was granted. Long live Eva's soul-filled music and her love-filled art. I love you, Trish. Forever, may you rest in peace. This one's for you...
Name: Aaron C
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: impossible to pick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Exeter, CA
Sent: Sun October 17 2004 06:47 PM
I'm a cat picked up by the scruff of its neck every time I hear Eva's voice. She owns every song she sang, practically making me forget all about the greats who originally sang the beloved originals (Imagine, Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold ....). But despite her enormous talent she managed to perform them without any hint of presumption or arrogance. Her greatness can reduce the ill-prepared listener to tears at inopportune moments if not careful, as when I first heard her voice. It was like entering heaven, to discover that one hasn't the capacity to accept something that holy, like C.S. Lewis once described in The Great Divorce.
Name: George Pike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Glencoe, Ilinois
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 12:15 AM
Over the recent Columbus Day weekend, my wife, my nine year old son and I went to Albuquerque to see the annual International Balloon Fiesta. Our trip also took us to Santa Fe where I found some time to take in some public ice skating. One of the dozen-or-so skaters there that morning had brought some of her favorite "skating music" and when she played Eva Cassidy's version of "Over the Rainbow" I was mesmerized! It was so beautiful that it made me feel as if was just effortlessly drifting across the ice. I was only practicing routine moves and I'm not that good of a skater, but Eva's music was captivating and instantly put me in a world of my own. As it turned out, there was something wrong with the copy and it only played for a minute or so, but it was enough for me to know I was listening to something really special. Her music simply "got" to me. I asked the woman who brought the music about the singer and I memorized Eva Cassidy's name so I could get a copy for myself. I had never heard of Eva Cassidy before and I was extremely disappointed to learn that she had passed away, but I needed to learn more. I now have several of her CDs and I enjoy all her music. Thanks for your website. Thank you, Eva, for such a talent. Thanks to the woman who introduced me to Eva's music. To all you figure skaters out there - I recommend Eva's "Over the Rainbow". May it touch you as profoundly as it has me.
Name: Heather Stergos
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Clayton, North Carolina, USA
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 12:23 AM
I first discovered Eva Cassidy a couple of years ago - I heard her version of "Fields of Gold" when Michelle Kwan skated to it during the Salt Lake City Olympics. That song was the most haunting, beautiful thing I had ever heard. A friend copied the song and gave it to me and I would listen to it frequently, thinking that I really needed to find out more about Eva and other songs. But then I would forget...Yesterday I got the CD "Songbird" and listened to it today..I was blown away. As I listened I kept thinking that it was crazy that I had not heard more about her. I flipped through the CD "pamphlet" and discovered that this enormous talent..this ethereal voice had been taken much too soon. I then listened to the CD again...and cried. I have never been as touched by a voice as I have been by hers. She has left a wonderful gift here on earth. Bless her sweet soul...I hope she knows how deeply she has touched so many people. Her voice is magic...pure magic. Thank you so very much Eva.
Name: liam
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow, time is a healer, true colours, viva
Home town/city and country: derby, england
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 08:54 AM
i am the biggest ever Eva Cassidy fan in the whole world, there is not a word to describe her voice she is just incredible.. i love every album and song ever made by her they all have meanin and even the cover versions are sang so unique that they sound fabulous.. i love with all my heart and its just a heartbreaker to know i will never see her live, but i will remain a dedicated fan for as long as i live and i will listen to her music talented is not the world theres no one in the world and will ever be better than her.. thanks for inspiring me!!
Name: Anna
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold, I know you by heart, Time is a healer
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 11:05 AM
I first heard Evas beautiful voice when i followed my husband on tour. He is a soundtecnician and they always play Evas songs when they adjust the PA or demonstrating PA speakers,because of her clear voice. And she sang herself right in to my heart. Everytime i listen to her i feel so connected to her, like she is a part of me.When i listen to Eva Cassidy i am never alone....she is right beside me.
Name: Aubrey Styles
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathys Song
Home town/city and country: Dublin, Ireland
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 01:07 PM
I just thought you might like to know that a singer called Katie Melua, originally from Georgia in the old USSR, now living in the UK dedicated one of her songs to Eva in a concert in Belfast last week. The song is called Far Away Voice and one of the verses is particularly poignant: And I will walk with you on a summers day, And I will talk to you, Though you're far away, And we'll sing through the years. I just thought you might like to know that Eva's remarkable talents are being remembered all over the world, in places far away from her family and home. She really will "sing through the years". Aubrey Styles
Name: Susan McPeters
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Whichever is the most recent one I have purchased
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Depends on my mood
Home town/city and country: Davenport,IA
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 02:08 PM
Just wanted to pass along this item. My vocal/piano duo "The Capri Sisters" was performing at a benefit for music scholarships which was established in the memory of a talented high school senior who dies in a car crash several years ago.We focused on Eva Cassidy arrangements and afterward an audience member mentioned she owned all of Eva's CD's.The benefit raised $1,600.00 for scholarships.Later that night,at another performance, a woman who has attended several of our performances told me she has purchased 3 Eva Cassidy CD's and plans to purchase more.She had never heard of her until she caught one of our gigs where,in addition to performing and acknowledging her arrangements,I talk a little about her life.She was so happy to have discovered her,which is rewarding for me. Susan McPeters (The Capri Sisters in Davenport,IA)
Name: Carolyn Knowles
Home town/city and country: Lafayette, Louisiana
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Autumn Leaves, Fields of Gold
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 02:50 PM
Like so many other fans, I'm sorry I didn't discover Eva until after her death. I first heard her at our local Barnes & Nobles store when they featured her album, Songbird, as one of their monthly features. I've been a fan ever since and have introduced her to other friends who have also become fans. May Eva & her music live forever in our hearts.
Name: Kimberly Morrow
Home town/city and country: Kansas City/Metro area, USA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Hmmm. . . all of them?????
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva By Heart
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 08:16 PM
Do you know someone who is blind or visually impaired or who, for any other reason, utilizes text-to-speech software to read what is written on the computer screen? If so, I am very proud to tell you that the Eva Cassidy web site is 100% accessible--to EVERYONE. What a labor of love this is on the part of Laura, the EvaCassidy.org webmaster, and what a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Eva, who, by all description, yearned for a world where everyone, no matter of race, ethnicity or ability, would be warmly welcomed and accepted. If you know someone who is a blind or visually impaired computer user, why not introduce them to the wonderful music and life story of Eva, and to a web site they, along with all other Eva fans worldwide, can thoroughly enjoy.
Name: Joan Davis
Home town/city and country: Blacksburg, USA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: O, Had I a Golden Thread
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I love them all
Sent: Mon October 18 2004 09:12 PM
She can turn youre heart inside out with her song's and talent ! I have never heard anyone touch my heart and soul , the way she has . What a shame to lose such a voice . I feel as I had lost a friend , when I found out she had passed . I know she could have save the record company with her talent .
Name: Gonzalo NM
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird/Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: MADRID / SPAIN
Sent: Tue October 19 2004 04:19 AM
I bought Eva Cassidy's Songbird in Barcelona, after hearing Songbird (the song) in a clothes store. After asking who was the singer, i went directly to a Music Store to buy it. After months of listening to it... my skin still experiences some changes... Her voice, her rythm, her... Eva Cassidy herself... It's too bad I can't go to a concert... I was too late. i will never forgive me this. Thanks for the web page! God, take care of Eva... Regards from Madrid, gonzalo.
Name: Petra
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Hluk, Czech republic
Sent: Tue October 19 2004 09:57 AM
I would like to say thank you very much for EVA. I found her CD "Songbird" during my stay in London in 1999. From this time I love her songs and when I hear the CD I feel like her soul is with me(Like an angel who look after me).
Name: Robin
Home town/city and country: Barkhamsted, CT USA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold, wonderful world
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Sent: Tue October 19 2004 02:06 PM
I was just introduced to Eva's Songbird CD at my yoga class last week. I went straight to Border's to buy it and Live at Blues Alley. I am truly moved by her music and absolutley love all her songs I've heard so far. She has an amazing voice that has touched my heart. I logged on today to find out more about her and am so sad to see that she passed away from Melanoma. My 26yo sister was diagnosed 2 years ago with melanoma and luckily it was found early and she hasn't had any re-currence of this horrible silent killer. My hear goes out to her family. Thank you for sharing Eva's amazing work with us.
Name: Roy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Sandhurst UK.
Sent: Tue October 19 2004 06:03 PM
Hi Folks, I, and a good friend in Memphis who met through this site and an appreciation of beautiful music from a beautiful lady, are looking for a lost friend. His name is Troy Batson and he lives in MD. Troy, like us has contributed to the book over the years and maybe you have had contact recently with him. If so please advise him of this entry. I still find it amazing to read through the Guest Book and see that after the years, people are still only just discovering Eva, however it's the most wonderful discovery they will probably ever make.
Name: JOOP.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live @ PEARL's/Eva by Heart/Method Actor/AT.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End of the Street.(4 ever & beyond!)
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Wed October 20 2004 04:13 PM
Laura asks for comments about all the copying of Eva and her music. Here is my opinion : Copying Eva in the way as is done at this moment is nothing more than huge admiration and adoration of someone that still inspires greatly lots of other artists. Copying is the ultimate recognition of the copied artist, copying Eva as is done as respectful as up to now, makes Eva more than immortal ! The more artists start to copy Eva, the more people will go after the originals of Eva ! All these things eventually will lead to what we all long for : Eva Cassidy a worldwide known mega-artist. It's not a matter if this will ever occur, it's more a matter of , "when does this occur" ? Tnx Laura.
Name: Lori Coyne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves and I Can Only Be Me
Home town/city and country: Atlanta GA
Sent: Thu October 21 2004 09:37 AM
This Eva Cassidy is a musical genius. I've never in my life heard a more clear, distinct, angelic voice. I discovered her by accident when downloading songs. I was looking for "At Last" by Etta James and hers came up. I tried it. I'm so very thankful I did. I am so sad that her life ended so young. But she must be singing her beautiful songs in Heaven. THANK YOU, EVA for the touching music! You are now my very favorite artist ever. :*)
Name: Troy G Batson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too many to choose
Home town/city and country: Waldorf Maryland
Sent: Thu October 21 2004 09:40 PM
Hello Fellow Eva fans, It has been a while since I made an entry in the guest book but I heard I was reported MIA by some old friends. Well I still listen to Eva all the time and will never stop. To all of the people who are just discovering Eva, you will become addicted to the music. It will consume you more and more every time you hear that sweet voice. There is so much good in that voice that it make all things in the world seem right and good. To Roy in the UK and Mary in Tennese, Hello again. My new contact info is; Troy G Batson 6348 Goral Ct Waldorf, MD 20603 240-346-6784 batmantb@comcast.net Looking forward to hearing back from you guys soon. Please keep enjoying the music and share the info with all that you talk to. I will try to do better at keeping in touch with some of the people that I have met via this website.
Name: Beth LeBlanc
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: St Stephen New Brunswick, Canada
Sent: Thu October 21 2004 11:17 PM
I first heard Eva in a gift shop in Calais Maine, I asked the owner who's lovely voice I was hearing. She told me Eva's Story and had Live At Blues Alley for sale. I Bought one and listen to it every day. She is so soothing and comforting,and I enjoy her lyrics so much. I don't know what I would do without her to listen to.
Name: Jade
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold+songbird
Home town/city and country: Ireland
Sent: Fri October 22 2004 02:25 AM
Hello,I am one of the billions of Eva's fans.I am 16 turning 17 next year and i really love Eva's music,aswell as listening to recent pop music etc,I listen to Eva's voice whenever i want to relax and reflect on things,at times when im down certain songs make me cry a lot,others give me strength.I always wonder how Eva would live her life if she was alive today,but its true to say that all souls in heaven are lucky to have her near.She was so pretty and to me she looked just like an angel.the first time i heard her voice,shivers hit me big time,i remeber thinking,"this is beautiful" and from then on her music played a big part in my life.so im writing this short message(cutting short my feelings)to say thankyou to Eva(my guardian angel)who has inspired me and virtually changed my perspective in lifex
Name: Eula
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird - Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Darmstadt - Germany
Sent: Fri October 22 2004 10:07 AM
Dear Laura! I've heard her voice, I saw her sweet smile, looked right into her eyes and thought: What a wonderful human being she is. But than I recognized, she's gone, such a long time ago. But still she's here, in my heart and soul. She reaches out and touches me in a very special way. Almost every day I am singing to her songs with my own lovely soprano voice, and all because of the vision I had: There will be the day, when I will also be gone. Luckily for me, this will be only in 2056 or so, when I stay strong and healthy until, but as I am now only 30 years young I'd say a wish. I would like to have Evas song "I Know You By Heart" to be played on my own funeral. That would make me really happy. But as long as I live on earth, I will be singing to her wonderful songs and I will be filled with joy and peace forever! Love, to Eva Cassidy! God bless you, Dear! Eula
Name: Chad
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: Woodbridge, Va USA
Sent: Sat October 23 2004 07:02 AM
I just discovered this piece of gold, this voice of the heart. I was struck hard, to the core by her sending of "Autumn Leaves" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", it's only been a few days, and I'm still affected. Having been born in the D.C. area, I am doubly-sad that I never saw her live, didn't know about her. I'll say that when I was five (or so), my father worked part-time at Blues Alley, and met him there one day. In the backroom, he pointed to a switch on the wall and told me directly to NOT TOUCH it. Of course, the manager came to the dishroom at that moment, when I flipped the switch, and WOOSH! the sprinklers rained on us all. I'm sorry that I pushed that button, but not sorry at all that I have heard her voice (and really good guitar!). The world lost a daughter, but she's not lost on me.
Name: Phil Lovgreen
Home town/city and country: Chester, UK
Sent: Sat October 23 2004 08:36 AM
Just seen in the Daily Telegraph, November 1st 2004 sees the release of a long awaited DVD 'Eva Cassidy Sings' featuring Eva singing 10 of her songs including 'Over the Rainbow' and 'What a Wonderful World'.
Name: Beach
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Portland.Oregon USA
Sent: Sat October 23 2004 02:00 PM
One of my God-children chose Eva's "Songbird" album to play at her mother's funeral. I had planned on sharing a thought or two but with Eva in the background, even when I would silently rehearse the words, I would start to sob. She gets past all my defenses.
Name: David Hughes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Radcliffe, Manchester, England
Sent: Sun October 24 2004 06:25 AM
Eva,s singing is pure genius,Her singing just makes you drift away with so many emotions,Eva Cassidy will always be with us in her songs and her fantastic voice, Her voice just makes my heart melt.
Name: Michaela
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: they are all great
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Bielefeld
Sent: Sun October 24 2004 06:39 AM
I just read that the Eva-Cassidy DVD will be released on the 2. November in Germany (www.amazon.de)! Just for information!
Name: David.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Blue's Alley.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sydney Australia.
Sent: Sun October 24 2004 09:02 PM
Have often wondered what happened to #1 fan JOOP.
Name: Jason
Home town/city and country: Toronto Canada
Sent: Sun October 24 2004 11:15 PM
Firstly, what a wonderful site :) I first heard Eva sing "Somewhere over the rainbow" while watching a movie. And I remember losing my mind in the song, disregarding the movie and its story. I thought to myself, who is this and why do I not have her albums? Do you notice how your breathing slows and deepens, your eyes close, you hear nothing and your heart slows so fast you lose a breath when Eva sings? You sit so quietly you hear nothing but your mind and you can't help but think...I wish I was just as good, pure and peaceful as her songs? You realize yourself and I think that's the best gift Eva gave to me. Her songs sings peace to me and makes me feel just simply better.
Name: Anne L. Pedersen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: TIME IS A HEALER
Home town/city and country: DANMARK
Sent: Mon October 25 2004 02:41 AM
I saw a program on tv this spring about Eva, and when visiting Canada this summer, I just had to have an album. I bought 2 - both my youngest daughter and I love her voice - her singing very much. thank you to the family for sharing it with the rest of us.
Name: Hannah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!!!!!!!!!!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I love them equally
Home town/city and country: England,west midlands
Sent: Mon October 25 2004 11:21 AM
Hello everyone, I am a huge Eva fan, and have only wrote to you once before.Recently i did some recoding of my own, using some Eva songs.I am a musician and singerand Eva has been my idol as long as i can remember.Her music can still touch me, when i have heard the songs so many times.My point is, never stop loving Eva Cassidy and i am only fifteen and may soon be seeing E.M.I!!!!!
Name: JOOP.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live @ PEARL's/Eva by Heart/Method Actor/American Tune.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Dark End of the Street.(4 ever & beyond.)
Home town/city and country: Haarlem/Holland/EU.
Sent: Mon October 25 2004 11:56 AM
DAVID : a pity that you can't be reached directly by e-mail. Don't worry, though I don't dare to consider myself as #1 Eva-fan, Eva still is always on my mind together with her eternal music and.... do you really read this guestbook thoroughly ? Recently, Oct. 20/04:13 I placed my last contribution ! David, please contact me, click on JOOP above and you'll have my e-mail address.
Name: cathy cutting
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: Basildon,Essex.England
Sent: Mon October 25 2004 05:25 PM
Truly the voice of an angel
Name: John Thorp
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Take me to the river
Home town/city and country: Carrboro, NC, USA
Sent: Mon October 25 2004 06:44 PM
My mom showed me Eva Cassidy, and then my sister found it, and I never realized how good it is! My favorite album is Live at Blues Alley, because it contains the precious song for mankind, and she was a gift to us, a present.
Name: KimmiKat
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow and Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: California
Sent: Tue October 26 2004 03:51 PM
She is a phenomenal singer and I agree with a co-worker about "Over the Rainbow," Eva really bought life into that number. Listening to her tunes just does something to you, something you don't get with music nowadays. In our area the CDs were hard to find. One day when I was in the CD section at a Best Buy, I saw the word "Cassidy" out of the corner of my eye and thought it may just be David Cassidy. When I took closer look, it was Eva and grabbed some up. I even made a special section for her on my message board.
Name: Tom Bigglestone
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Sent: Wed October 27 2004 06:36 PM
'Songbird' (the song) still makes the hairs on my neck stand on end with its haunting beauty. Eva has definately changed the world in a way she could have never imagined. I pray she is looking down and smiling at the warmth and joy her music has brought to so many.
Name: Ronnie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All lf them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathys song
Home town/city and country: N Ireland, Belfast
Sent: Wed October 27 2004 10:34 PM
Like many others im truly sorry that i have learnt Evas music after she had died. Her voice is 1 of an angels. I have learnt that she died 8 years ago and was taken from us by cancer. I have only 1 question WHY?????? i am sad and heavy harted that she is gone. I feel that God may have taken her life too soon. Thanks Eva Xxxxx I hope 1 day i may meet you. MAY HER NAME AND MUSIC LIVE 4EVER.
Name: Cheryl
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: england
Sent: Thu October 28 2004 06:49 AM
Eva Cassidy is great, her voice inspired me to build my confidence to do what i've always wanted to do, sing. The emotion in the songs has also helped me overcome obstacles in my life. xxxxx
Name: Isis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: It can change, depending upon my mood.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I reserve a special place for 'Rainbow', but they're all fantastic.
Home town/city and country: Richfield, Minnesota
Sent: Fri October 29 2004 03:33 AM
The music. The book. The website. These are all very important, but somehow Eva transcends everything. I never knew her, but she still has managed to change my life. Someday, I hope to ask her, "How did you do that?"
Sent: Fri October 29 2004 04:39 AM
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Name: robbie b
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird/over the rainbow and o'had i a golden thread+the rest of them
Home town/city and country: milton keynes,england
Sent: Fri October 29 2004 04:30 PM
the first time i heard one of Eva's songs was on radio 2 and that was "over the rainbow",At the time i said to myself that no one could be as good as judy garland singing that song and to an extent i still think that it's true,but then again no one can sing it the way that Eva Cassidy did it.a truly tremendous voice never to be repeated,crystal clear and as pure as pure can be.songbird however is a song in a million,i've already asked my wife to have this song played at my funeral because of it being so beautiful.i must admit,i do not have many of her albums in my collection,so this is one of my aims in life,to get her whole collection where they should all be,in my cd rack. forever in my heart and cd player Eva,you will always be. As ABBA once said"thank you for the music"
Name: leanne sharkey
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: i wondered by a brookside
Home town/city and country: derry, ireland
Sent: Fri October 29 2004 08:50 PM
well its that time of the year again when she is in our thoughts more than usual. what i wouldnt give to have an Eva Cassidy concert ticket in my hand! we miss you and love you alwals! God Bless! xxx
Name: Thererse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: Sweden
Sent: Sat October 30 2004 05:41 AM
I love her voice so much she sings sooooooo beautyful!
Name: diane sherard
Home town/city and country: walnut creek, california
Sent: Sat October 30 2004 08:07 PM
I also discovered Eva after her passing just as I did years ago with Otis Redding. In my opinion shes right up there with him. Bonnie Rait, phobe Snow, Al Green, James Taylor all have to make room for Eva. What a loss to the music world.
Name: Kavik
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, but could say most of the others any given day
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR (today)
Home town/city and country: Buckley, WA
Sent: Sun October 31 2004 08:42 PM
Re: Eva's Guestbook...Joop (Mon. Oct. 25, '04) Joop was referred to as Eva's #1 fan by David in Sydney, but in his humility, Joop did not claim that, rather he simply hoped to get in touch with David. I did once contact Joop, and found that he is simply in love with Eva's singing as so many of us are. And, he has since returned many emails, all wonderfully positive. From the opposite side of the world he gave me a gift that blew me away. I can only think that he typifies quality Eva fans...giving and thankful for what she gave us. Recognizing unparalled purity and excellence in a voice. And passing the word along with joy. So, publicly, thank you Joop.
Name: michael ward
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: surprise arizona usa
Sent: Mon November 01 2004 04:03 PM
I RECENTLY DISCOVERED EVA THROUGH MY FATHER DUE TO A DOCUMENTARY OUR LOCAL PUBLIC STATION WAS AIRING THE NEXT DAY MY FATHER TOOK ME OUT AND BOUGHT ME A COPY OF EVA CASSIDY'S CD SONGBIRD I AM KNOWN TO PERFORM FROM TIME TO TIME AT DIFFERENT OPEN MIC VENUES AND WHEN I MENTION EVAS NAME MANY "LOCAL ARTISTS" EITHER HAVE NEVER HEARD OF HER OR HAVE HEARD THE NAME BUT NEVER REALLY UNDERSTOOD WHERE SHE FIT INTO MUSIC ETC. I HAVE PASSED ALONG THIS WEBSITE FROM WORD OF MOUTH TO MANY MANY PEOPLE AND HAVE SANG FIELDS OF GOLD OR KATHY'S SONG IN PUBLIC (USUALLY ACCOMPANIED BY AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR PLAYER) AND WHENEVER I'M ASKED WHERE I HEARD KATHY'S SONG OR FIELDS OF GOLD FIRST I ALWAYS TELL EVERYONE I MEET I HEARD EVA CASSIDY DO IT ACOUSTICALLY.
Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly
Home town/city and country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Mon November 01 2004 04:21 PM
I'm writing this at work. It's a beautiful and unseasonably warm day here in DC and the orange and gold autumn leaves are really starting to fall in the area. The sun is hanging low in the mid afternoon sky and light slants through the blinds of the office windows. My thoughts turn to Eva and her family and friends. And once again, I'm casting my words out into the void and what's frustrating is that I'll never know if I'm heard. I can only hope that Eva hears me---hears ALL our voices. I have these thoughts I want to say and yet, the conversation is one-sided. I look at her pictures on the CD covers and she never says a word. She'll never tell me what she's thinking or how she's feeling. All that she has to say is in her music, and yet I selfishly want more. Time may be a healer, but like Fitzgerald's Gatsby, I'm like a boat against the current, drawn back ceaselessly into the past. Yet, it's still hard to imagine that it's been eight years and through the power of our dreams and memories, we're all transported back to yesterday. In the words of Rainier Rilke: "After weeks of daily resistance, one finds oneself somewhat composed again, even though still a bit confused, and one says to oneself: No, there is not more beauty here than in other places...but there is much beauty here, because there is much beauty everywhere. Waters infinitely full of life move along...spread out in large, spacious pools and murmur by day and lift up their murmuring to the night, which is vast here and starry and soft with winds." Thank you again, Eva, for reminding me how beautiful life is. And thank you to the Cassidy family and friends and band members for sharing Eva with the world.
Name: Jessica
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: wayfaring stranger
Home town/city and country: santa cruz
Sent: Mon November 01 2004 04:30 PM
Her voice moves my soul. Her voice hits every weakness and every point of strength in your body. It's very healing and gets me through tough times. I'd pay millions just to see her one time in person performing.
Name: Myla
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time
Home town/city and country: Paramus, NJ USA
Sent: Mon November 01 2004 05:11 PM
I heard her on the "Smallville" soundtrack CD. I have never been touched by a singing voice like hers. I went out and bought all her CD's with full faith that I would love her music and the CD's I bought. I was not proved wrong. I also got her "Songbird" book. I am eternally grateful to those who have kept her music alive and available to people like me, who know now, what real singing and guitar playing is like without any hype or commercialism. Life for me has gotten a whole lot better just by her voice. A slice of heaven.
Name: Kay Tucker
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Iknow you by heart time is a healer
Home town/city and country: charlotte,nc
Sent: Mon November 01 2004 05:14 PM
i first heard of Eva in the novel "breaking her fall". it piqued my interest and i got online to learn who she was and ordered her cds. Boy, am i hooked! Her voice is just beautiful and so original. I rarely listen to any of my other cds anymore, and anytime someone else is in my car or home and hears her they always ask " who is that?" It is a joy to share my discovery with them. I hope Eva knows how much her music is loved and the number of her fans is growing everyday. I wish hollywood would make a movie about her and really bring her story and music to countles others.
Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: BOTW
Home town/city and country: Makati City, Philippines
Sent: Mon November 01 2004 09:52 PM
guys, i still find Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man" eerily resembling Eva's voice and type, musically-wise. For those who have been long Eva fans and have accumulated the sense to distinguish Eva's voice from the rest, but haven't heard the song SOAPM yet, please try and judge for yourself. I wonder if Dusty's other songs are Eva-like.
Name: Aria
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All of them
Home town/city and country: Australia
Sent: Tue November 02 2004 06:32 AM
Today I was bedridden and as I was listening to Songbird I re-read the CD cover. Tears filled my eyes not only because of your music that touches my soul but because today (2/11/2004) is the annaversary of you passing. When I meet you in heaven I want to join you in singing with the choir of angels. My heart goes out to your friends and family. Thank you for being true to the songs that were in your heart. Gods hand continues to direct your music and touches our hearts.
Name: Pat d
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Tue November 02 2004 07:28 AM
Hi all.... re the dvd !! I got mine from 'Hot Records'(Didgeridoo) in Brighton,England. the official release date was the 1st November and it is WELL WORTH HAVING ...regional variations permitting :O) ( 2 & 4 ) the disc is £ 15. and includes postage in uk. there are 10 tracks...only six of which have ever been televised. The tracks are : What a Wonderful World Cheek to Cheek Peoiple Get Ready You've Changed Time after Time Honeysuckle Rose Autumn Leaves Stormy Monday Tall Trees In Georgia Over the Rainbow There are two tracks in monochrome..People G R & O T R, the rest are in colourand the dvd runs for 45 mins 33secs. Hot very kindly also included a dvd single of 'Over the Rainbow '...:O) contact : Didgeridoo Records PO Box 333 Brighton England BN1 2EH Phone 01403 740260 Amazon.co.uk have it for £ 12.74 plus p & p and also are doing the dvd and cd single of ' You take My Breath Away ' for £ 17.73 plus p & p....Laura's link to Amazon on the site makes a contribution to the Melanoma charity. Get it for a friend for Christmas get it for yourself or get it for your pet gerbil.....!!! all the best to everyone.. Pat d
Name: Jess
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Hard to Say
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Rockville, MD, USA
Sent: Tue November 02 2004 07:59 AM
On Sunday night, I had one eye on CNN election coverage and one eye on the crossword puzzle. A commercial came on for a jazz compilation disc.....I wasn't really paying attention until the voice over announced the name Eva Cassidy (except he pronounced it "Ava"). I was immediately brought to attention; I think the disc has her singing Imagine on it. It's the first time I've heard her name on television for a music disc. Things are looking up here in the U.S! (Maybe even for the election too!)Can't help thinking about you today, Eva. Many thanks for all of your wonderful music which I listen to almost every day.
Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue November 02 2004 11:03 AM
Eight years to the day after Eva's death--a sad EvAnniversary--and the US media and music moguls keep churning out artificial, superficial stuff. And in her home country Eva still has not received general recognition as one of the greatest singers on record. Well, Eva, to quote from a song I would have dearly loved to hear you sing: They would not listen, they did not know how. Perhaps they'll listen now. (Don McLean: Starry Starry Night, aka Vincent).
Name: Siouxi_Q
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Florida, US
Sent: Tue November 02 2004 02:14 PM
After a chaotic year, moving and too many funerals, we were finally able to unpack our cd collection. In the midst of this, finding Time After Time and Songbird. I find it too appropriate, and sad, that they are on repeat in my cd player as I write this. Melancholy with the added knowledge this is the anniversary of her passing. Most people leave this world only having touched those few around them. Eva's voice spans the world seducing everyone who hears her voice with her honesty and grace. Eva... your grace, your sweetness, your talent live on, and the world is that much more beautiful for your having been in it.
Name: Francisco Valdes
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Torreon, Mexico
Sent: Tue November 02 2004 05:42 PM
I just discovered Eva Cassidy some months ago, listening to the soundtrack of "Love, actually". I was thrilled as my friends have been thrilled after listening to her music.
Name: Stephanie Gould
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Have A Little Faith, Fields Of Gold, Easy Street, Kathy's Song(on Pearls), How Can I Keep From Singing, etc.
Home town/city and country: Woodmere, NY USA
Sent: Tue November 02 2004 07:27 PM
It is election day here in the US and it is a very hotly contested election. There are a lot of hard feelings and a great deal of anger. I'm glad to have this forum on this day to think kinder thoughts about the world and to share our feelings about the inspiration Eva's music has been to all of us. It is very sad to realize that she has been gone for eight years. Her music will always remain as a bright and enduring legacy.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Sent: Wed November 03 2004 08:33 AM
The morning of November 2nd dawns - The training delegates chatter awaiting the arrival of their Trainer for the day - she appears, her first task of the day is to nudge the CD Player - the chatter fades away as "that voice" fills the air and washes over the room and the people inside. Using her skill the Trainer searches out those faces who recognise Eva and those who are hearing her for the first time. They recognise Fields of Gold but their faces betray them - they are asking who is this person who can perform such a sound. The Trainer gently wipes away the tears that well up in her eyes - yes sad that today marks 8 years since Eva's passing - but she smiles as she reflects on the joy listening to Eva has given her personally and in the reaction she sees in her delegates faces - Eva has them entranced. Eva's voice fall silent - more silence follows - then the question "who sang that song?" The Trainer opens up Eva's Website - tells her delegates of Eva's short life and encourages them to listen and spread the word. Indeed a fitting tribute to Eva Cassidy - Eva is for every day - Nov 2nd & Feb 2nd are just much more special and personal for Eva's mum, dad, family and our intrepid Webmistress - Laura. Kind regards to all
Name: Laura Bligh, Webmaster
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: EVA BY HEART
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: "Angel"
Home town/city and country: Washington, DC
Sent: Wed November 03 2004 11:48 AM
The "What's New" page has moved to a new web address at http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/evanew.shtml. Is anybody having trouble loading the "What's New" page? If so, please contact me (click on my name for the address). Thanks.
Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: Sussex, England
Sent: Wed November 03 2004 12:47 PM
Hello to all Eva followers My dear friend Katy passed away suddenly a month ago from a massive brain haemorrhage. It was made all the more poignant in that only five weeks earlier she had married the man that made her the happiest I had ever seen her. Having been great friends for over 20 years, we got to know each others' musical tastes and we didn't always see eye to eye. Back around 1999, when we got together for the day and she was about to set off on a long car journey, I gave her the Songbird CD for the journey home. When she got home she rang and said how knocked out she was by Eva's voice and how sad she was afterwards when she had read the sleeve notes. Later on when Songbird became a bestseller, Katy was writing the scripts for an in-store radio station here in the UK and she gave Eva a glowing tribute. We didn't really talk much about Eva, we didn't play her music all the time and Eva's voice didn't sound at Katy's funeral - but we definitely agreed on her. I haven't been able to play Eva's music since we lost Katy because it breaks my heart to think about her and hear Eva at the same time. But, Eva's voice keeps coming to me in my mind and some day in the not too distant future I will be able to play Eva again. Rignt now, I console myself with memories of my friend - a uniquely talented and beautiful person, a best friend who made my life richer and happier for knowing her. I know that some day when I am able to bear it, I will be playing Eva again from the rooftops but right now the pain is still too raw. Katy would have been 50 on 4 November. Annie PS. Laura, I hope you do not mind me using the Guestbook for a dedication. As always, thanks for this great website.
Name: OGoldarose@aol.com
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: Madison, Wisconson
Sent: Wed November 03 2004 06:05 PM
I agree with a previous writer who mentioned what a tough election this nation had yesterday. For me, today was a day of enormous loss due to it's outcome. I respect that others feel differently. Nonetheless, the only way I can console myself is to not watch the news and listen to Eva's music. It lifts me out of my sadness and takes me to a place of beauty.
Name: Stephanie Gould
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All plus the DVD
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You've Changed, Have A Little Faith, Time Is A Healer, People Get Ready..but always changing
Home town/city and country: Woodmere, NY USA
Sent: Thu November 04 2004 12:08 AM
My Eva Cassidy Sings DVD arrived from Amazon.co.uk. I was unable to play it on my PC or my DVD players, however I purchased a relatively inexpensive multi region DVD player that accepts PAL format and region 2 and 4 as well as 1. It worked beautifully. More important the DVD is great. I've watched it several times and enjoy it more each time!!!I highly reccommend it! Don't forget to go to Amazon uk through this site when you order.
Name: Troy G Batson
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Do I have to pick one?
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Thats not fair to make us choose one
Home town/city and country: Waldorf, Maryland USA
Sent: Thu November 04 2004 10:58 AM
Though I would check back in on the site and its still great to read someones entry that has just discovered Eva, they all (including myself) write pretty much the same thing and thats a testament to Eva that we all get the same emotional response to her music. As mush music as I have in my collection there are only a few that would really hurt me to be without and that includes everything that I have by Ms. Cassidy. Well I know that I will keep spreading the word and keep listening to the awesome voice that still makes those little hairs on the back of my neck stand up. So keep enjoying and keep spreading the word.
Name: LEE
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: the next one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I can only be me
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Thu November 04 2004 01:57 PM
I don't want to use Evas' site as a sound-board, but I have seen on BBC TV over the last 3 weeks the most terrifying programme I have ever seen. Called 'The Power of Nightmares', it tells the real history of Terrorism and thr neo -conservatives in the USA. You guys in the USA should get hold of it if at all possible.I mention this because in a world where we appear to have been totally deceived by those we vote for, the lies we have been told, the fear we have been put under by those in power to control others, can hopefully be overcome by the integrity and truthfulness of someone like Eva. Can a song change the world. You bet! Eva is living proof of the Butterfly effect!You're time here on Earth was not in vain Eva. The meek SHALL inherit the Earth! R.I.P.
Name: A Minnesota Eva Fan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Many
Home town/city and country: Mpls/MN
Sent: Thu November 04 2004 04:23 PM
I couldn't agree with you more Goldarose. It was so sad and hard to lose that election. I am very afraid for our country and the world with that result. But today, I put in my Eva C.D. and said to myself this will shift back again and there's a reason for everything, even bad things. We have to keep on. And I will keep believing in the good things in the world, including Eva Cassidy.
Name: Ruth
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold and Know You By Heart
Home town/city and country: York, U.K.
Sent: Fri November 05 2004 07:15 PM
I first discovered Eva when a friend played Songbird earlier this year. I was astonished to find myself drawn to music that I thought I disliked and usually gratted on me, such as what we might label jazz, country and blues. I was also amazed at the depth of emotion her voice triggered in me and the beauty of well known and loved songs being re kindled instead of destroyed, sung anew in her unique strength and style. I cannot believe I missed the interviews and news on T.V. over the past years and the tragic loss of her life, but also the wonderful gift she has given to us all to treasure in the good times and the bad of our own journies through life. This has been particularly important to me as I have experienced the insecurity of long term illness this year and at times her music has been all I have wanted to be with. Thankyou to all those who encouraged her in her gift and to be herself and not be forced into a catagory thus leaving us such a wonderful gateway into discovering different styles of music.
Name: Rick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I can't choose just ONE!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I Know You By Heart, Imagine, Waly Waly (the NEW version), Danny Boy, Fields of Gold, ... too many to mention
Home town/city and country: Chicago, IL
Sent: Sat November 06 2004 04:37 AM
Longtime fan here, and multiple post-er to this guestbook. I have a few new observations to share. First, I was very recently given a copy of "Live at Pearl's" by a friend. OH HOW I WISH some of these recordings could be used and SOON. Even some of the ones we have heard over and over already are just gorgeous because it's just Eva and her guitar, nothing else. I know this album is a bootleg, but that should NOT discourage those in charge or Eva's catalog to use these tracks and produce them commercially (especially since in the bootleg form, the tracks are still "rusty"... they could clean them up so well with today's technology.) Ones that come to mind are "Red Red Rose", "Wayfaring Stranger (WOW)", "Kathy's Song (the ENTIRE song!)", "People Get Ready", "Summertime" (gorgeous arrangement of course, unlike ANY I have ever heard), and "Bold Young Farmer" just to name a few. Please, please, PLEASE consider this. I hope the original tapes are good enough to use. (I think that "Early Morning Rain" on the Imagine album was taken from this show, if I'm not mistaken, so I know it couldn't be that bad.) Second, I heard "Waly Waly" on the new release "Wonderful World" and was so moved by this song AGAIN. The new arrangement is absolutely GORGEOUS. Thank you for doing away with the crashing waves and giving this song the treatment it so richly deserves. I love it and can't stop playing it. Oh and here's a cool hint to those of you who have your Eva on your computer. Cue up "Waly Waly" and then cue up "Danny Boy" to play right after it. Set it up so you have a 5 second crossfade over the songs. SPOOOKY how Danny Boy starts up right on the tail of "Waly Waly." It will give you shivers. :) I love Eva and her music and never fail to be moved by her artistry. I've been a fan for nearly 5 years now. I can't imagine my life without her music.
Name: Linton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: MA. , USA
Sent: Sat November 06 2004 01:49 PM
I fully agree with Rick of Chicago. As I stated in one of my previous guestbook submissions, "Red Red Rose" , if released, would instantly shoot up to no1 in the UK music chart. Eva's rendition of Songbird at Pearls is a little different but it is so good, appealing and unforgettable. So is Bridge over Troubled Waters -it is finer, lighter and shows off Eva's sparkling voice. Blue eyes crying is so soft, beautiful and sad. Also a song we have not heard before was If I give my heart to you. Another enjoyable thing is we hear Eva's voice making honest little comments throughout the evening. For example before she sings Red, Red Rose she asks if everybody is still awake and a man in the audience says oh, yes and then she sings one of the most wonderful love song ever which would wake up the whole world. A lady at the end of the song Woodstock says "that's beautiful" and Eva acknowledges with thank you. After every song, Eva graciously says "thank you" to the audience with such a loving and happy voice.
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all including Live at Pearl's disk 1 and 2
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Katy Tx USA
Sent: Sat November 06 2004 06:10 PM
Looks like Linton and Rick beat me to the punch about the new and the old but sounding different songs on the Pearls CD's. They could put out all of these song on a new CD and have a full CD at that, with songs that are on the other CDs but sound so different either the completion of the whole song such as Kathys Song or the original arrangement to Wayfaring Stranger as well as the abundance of songs not on other CD's. Her coments are equally as wonderful, I love it when she says to Celia Murphy (I believe thats who shes talking with), that she would sing Over The Rainbow but if she messed up it would be her, Celia's fault. Its so sweet, just Blixs putting them out how ever they want just as long as they keep mixing them up and putting them out, we'll buy. Love as always to Evas friends and family, especially at this sad time of year. Always a fan from deep in the heart of Texas Melanie
Name: Katie Salt
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Wales
Sent: Sat November 06 2004 06:22 PM
My name is Katie I am 15 and live in wales, uk and am an aspiring singer. Eva Cassidy has been my idol for years now, she represents everything I belive a true singer should be. Her songs are not only beautifully song, but when she sings them she belives in what they are saying so much that you feel as if she is speaking to you, and you belive in the words to. She thinks about everything she sings and gets the message of the song across better than any other singer I can think of, which is why whenever im depressed I put on "time after time" or "imagine" or of course, "over the rainbow", and listening to her singing the words makes me feel they are true. Unlike so many artists today, she did not sing to be famous or rich, or even to perform to other people, but simply for her own love of the beautiful music she sang. In short - her voice was beautiful and her songs were real. I hope wherever she is today, she is still singing.
Name: Francois
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Pretoria, South Africa
Sent: Sun November 07 2004 12:13 PM
I could not believe the voice I heard! It was just awesome! What a voice and talent! How sad that she had to die. Thank you for the wonderful music! The most amazing Blues! I also just discovered her with the song: Fields of Gold.
Name: Sara
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Many
Home town/city and country: New Zealand
Sent: Sun November 07 2004 06:14 PM
Really difficult to put into words how incredibly angelic Eva's voice is. I very much enjoyed reading "Songbird". What a beautiful tribute to a truely talented lady. Playing her music often, I love to sing along; although I have yet to complete any of her songs without choking up. How annoying. Inspired to buy a guitar and take lessons; my very first purchase will be an Eva songbook and sheet music. How amazing it would be to be able to play her cords well. Endearing thoughts are endless and so difficult to put into words. So wish I had been part of an audience at her gigs. Not only an incredibly talented musician and artist but what a lovely person with so many special qualities. An inspiration alright. Thank you for this opportunity - To all Eva's family and friends. xox
Name: Jakob Walbum
Home town/city and country: Copenhagen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Take my breath away
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Wonderful World
Sent: Mon November 08 2004 06:33 AM
I just like to say that Eva Cassidy to me is equal to a longing in me. To me longing is something very honnest and true. Something that makes my heart go on beating, whenever my brain is trying to take charge of my life. I can try(and I have tryed) to avoid my longing, because it just hurt too mush. But now it's an indispensable part of my life. I can't figure it out, and it's ok! I'll let Eva Cassidy express it "..sometimes it just takes my breath away.." Love, Jakob
Name: Tracey
Home town/city and country: City of Angels
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Sent: Mon November 08 2004 02:37 PM
I heard Fields of Gold played on Judging Amy and bought the album Songbird. While I was listening to Fields of Gold I was reading the album where it said she had died. It was so eerie. Songbird is my absolute favorite song. She had an amazing voice - and she died TOO TOO young. At least we have her songs and lilting voice to remember her by. Tracey
Name: Claudia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Bridge over troubled water, I know you by heart and Imagine
Home town/city and country: Stuttgart in Germany
Sent: Tue November 09 2004 04:52 PM
When I first listened to Fields of Gold I thought that I have to find out more about Eva Cassidy and after I found out about the early death I was so shocked and angry at the same time. I wasn't able to believe that such a talent did't become more popular. I started to listen to many other songs of different albums and I really became fascinated of this beautiful voice. I think I've never heard I voice that is comparable to Eva's it's just unique!! I really wished that I had seen her playing live but I'm only 18. I played Eva's music to many of my friends and family and they became Eva fan's too. I hope that Eva's music becomes even more popular that everybody can hear this heart melting voice. I have to praise this web site. I'm from Germany and I think there is no really good web site. There are just too less information. This web site is just fantastic tough my english is limited ( so sorry for my mistakes)try to understand as much as I can but when I read some of the articles I almost have to cry because of this tragic destiny.
Name: Linton
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: All
Home town/city and country: MA. , USA
Sent: Tue November 09 2004 07:43 PM
I received from Amazon.UK my copy of Eva's DVD, Eva Cassidy sings. I have watched it a number of times and this is my review. First one can buy software to make your PC DVD Player region free. This is what I did -just do a search on the internet for it. Which video is my favorite? One is always in a dilemma with Eva Cassidy, you cannot choose because they are all so good. But I can say What a wonderful world is. Eva looks so lovely with her long flowing shiny hair. The scenes for this song were framed exactly right by Bryan McCulley with his camcorder. Thanks to him for capturing this precious occasion for posterity. At the beginning, Eva dedicated this song to everyone and said it is one of her favorite songs. And then she sang it so beautifully as we know. At the end she is beaming and smiling with pleasure and says "thank you so much" Eva is famous for her ballads, but she did equally well with the blues and jazz songs Cheek to Cheek, People get Ready, You've changed, Honeysuckle Rose, and Stormy Monday. I especially liked People get Ready. Eva looks to be having so much fun singing these songs. With Cheek to Cheek, she is seen snapping her fingers and performing so well. Eva is a natural and so talented. In You've changed she thanked the band for being so wonderful before starting the song. Then we briefly see Chris Biondo on guitar. The band was outstanding. Keith Grimes guitar playing was absolutely beautiful -we see him in many songs. So was Lenny Williams piano playing-stupendous. We must not forget Raice McLeod drums. For the other ballads-Time after Time, Autumn Leaves, Tall trees in Georgia, Over the Rainbow, what can I say? In the second part of Time after time, Eva is smiling at the audience and enjoying the experience. You can see when Eva is singing she is concentrating and meaning every word of the song she sings. Autumn Leaves is one of her outstanding ballads and it is good to see it in video. Eva liked Tall trees in Georgia as we see in the DVD. I also loved this song. Last but not least we see Over the Rainbow which propelled Eva to fame in Great Britain. Everyone will always remember Eva Cassidy for this song. I would buy this DVD just for What a Wonderful World because it is perfect. If you a true Eva Cassidy fan you have to have this DVD whatever it takes.
Name: Ray Majeski
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Too Many to Name
Home town/city and country: Sitka, Alaska, USA
Sent: Wed November 10 2004 07:20 AM
I heard Eva for the first time just two weeks ago and I have played and re-played the two CDs I bought in Homer, Alaska. It left me so sad when I learned she is no longer with us, but then she is still with us because of the her CDs. I will truly treasure them for as long as they will play on my CD player. The only explanation for her passing is that God wanted her voice singing to Him. I can only thank Him for giving her such a gifted voice in the first place.
Name: Jess
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city and country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Wed November 10 2004 11:13 AM
Just commenting on the DVD.....I agree completely with Linton, just have a couple of criticisms: the dvd appears very cheaply produced. It would have been nice to have some liner notes. Also, unfortunately, the applause and talk between songs has been cut, losing the concert-like effect. I thought the whole purpose was to have a much longed-for concert performance by Eva Cassidy? It's a shame to lose that. Hopefully, more material will be released. The DVD is still really worth having.
Name: Nick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: time after time
Home town/city and country: Fountain Hills, AZ USA
Sent: Wed November 10 2004 06:12 PM
I stumbled upon Eva's music just today and wanted to say thank you to her and anyone associated with her...fans, managment, family..etc. She is truly a blessing to everyone who can hear her. God blesses everyone of us, but she was blessed more than most.
Name: Kent
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city and country: melbourne, florida, usa
Sent: Wed November 10 2004 11:10 PM
her voice flowing through the air like autumn leaves falling will hopefully remind us that we can make a difference, reach a heart, be sensitive to our own. Thank you Eva
Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: American Tune
Home town/city and country: Brentwood, Essex, UK
Sent: Thu November 11 2004 08:36 AM
Slightly off topic but I would like to mention a 16 year old singer/songwriter by the name of Francesca Berlin who has been making a big impression at gigs with a mixture of her own songs and those of Eva. She often sings American Tune, Imagine and Wonderful World. www.francescaberlin.co.uk
Name: Rowls
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley ......... I think!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Leeds, United Kingdom
Sent: Thu November 11 2004 10:31 AM
Only recently started to 'listen' to Eva. Can't get enough of her music.
Name: Bo-Göran
Home town/city and country: Stockholm, Sweden
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Sent: Thu November 11 2004 03:21 PM
Last weekend my wife and I drove from Germany back home when we suddenly heard F. of G. That music- arrangment and her voice was just breathtaking. Why haven´t we heard her before? Now I know how to find more of her music. ///
Name: Brian
Home town/city and country: Chartham, Kent, Uk
Sent: Thu November 11 2004 03:29 PM
After a long absence from visiting this site I'm back to say a BIG thank you to Blix Street Records for the Eva DVD. A lot of us have been wanting this for a long time. Knowing the background to the original recording I expected a somewhat amatuerish feel to the DVD, but this is all there is and we owe a big debt to Bryan McCully for filming the session. Don't forget that camcorders were not so sophisticated back then as they are now, and certainly not digital. As for the amateurish production of the DVD, don't forget this is a realtively small record company who probably haven't the facilities to do an all singing and all dancing product - I certainly didn't miss the over complicated menu options you get on most DVD's today. Certainly in the UK they have reflected this in selling it for only just over half the cost of most DVD's. I am certainly pleased with my copy and will be watching it over and over.
Name: Harvey Barish
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves / Fields of Gold / Songbird
Home town/city and country: Santa Barbara, CA
Sent: Thu November 11 2004 10:07 PM
I first heard Eva's voice when I was in a furniture store looking for a couch when Autumn Leaves was playing softly in the background. My attention kept getting pulled towards the music. I had never liked the song but this version was captivating me. I interrupted the salesman to ask if the store music was on CD or tape. Hoping he would say yes si I could see the disk, he told me the singer is Eva Cassidy and they play it over and over. I bought the album (Songbird) that afternoon. It's about two years after that day and it is still one of my favorite albums. How lucky were the people who knew her.
Name: Lorraine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird / I know you by heart
Home town/city and country: Minot , North Dakota
Sent: Fri November 12 2004 12:29 AM
A dear and wonderful friend guided me to Eva and her angelic voice . She makes one feel so many things in the songs she sings . She was a gift from heaven and an angel sent to us with love . I will never forget her . And I will be spreading the word . Thank you to her parents for having such a beautiful child. She is loved .
Name: Karin
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Home town/city and country: beverwijk, Holland
Sent: Fri November 12 2004 09:18 AM
I know Eva's music for 2 years now and spread it to everyone willing to listen. Last week i was at a concert of Sting and realised he will never be able to sing 'Fields of gold' with the feeling and emotion as Eva did. I just heard a friend of mine bought a dvd with recordings from Eva. Can't wait to see and hear it!
Name: Michelle
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Some Where Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Massapequa Park, New York Long Island
Sent: Fri November 12 2004 10:04 AM
Beautiful, sincere voice.
Name: Laura
Home town/city and country: Brisbane, Australia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves, Fields of Gold, Wade in the Water, I wish I was a single girl
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Sent: Fri November 12 2004 11:44 PM
I have been listening to Eva for 2 years and it's changed my life. I am more aware our blessings am less self absorbed or concerned about the 'small things'- somehow stronger. It's comforting to know that artist can be genuine, pure and sing for joy and not the be corrupted by attention or money. I play Eva everyday and can not identified more strongly with a style of music or message. I can be at peace with myself and the world when Eva's playing. Thank you to Eva's family for sharing her with us. There's not a day goes by that I'm not thankful that I discovered her music.
Name: Pat d
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sat November 13 2004 10:07 AM
' Children In Need ' At a great rate of knots the'BBC Children in Need ' appeal approaches....the ' main event ' is on Friday 19th November...and , as we all know various events take place all year round to raise funds for disadvantaged children. It is an opportunity to request ' Eva related ' things, such as a track on your local BBC radio station etc, etc..... I feel pretty sure that Eva would approve of her lovely music aiding such a worthy cause.... I think that Terry Wogan's connection ensures an Eva play on his Radio 2 show at some stage !!! cheers all pat d
Name: Aemon regas
Home town/city and country: Tonbridge kent England
Sent: Sat November 13 2004 10:21 AM
I heard about Eva on the radio with Terry Wogen Eva takes my very soul to a place that i cannot describe , a place where everything is so beutifull and peace is in the air i breath, i will always love this woman for what she has given to us all that can never be replaced ,she will always bring a tear to my eyes whenever i hear her sweet beutifull voice. God bless u Eva And u can play for me when i arrive where you are in Heaven . Aemon xx
Name: Vito Nardiello
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Salerno - Italia
Sent: Sat November 13 2004 12:37 PM
Grazie, sei sempre con me.
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Katy Tx
Sent: Sat November 13 2004 06:04 PM
Dear Laura and Eva fans, I just love reading this guestbook, especially when someone just discovers Eva. That WOW feeling we all got that inner calm that she can bring. My husband says maybe why we feel such a closeness or affection for her is because shes gone. I made him read some of the guestbook posters comments and he realized that most of the time when people first hear her voice and have that feeling like shes the best most beautiful thing you've ever heard they don't know that she has passed away. Now he understands its just her and her beautiful talent. I hope everyone has gone to evacassidy.com and ordered some of the new prints drawn by Eva when she was younger that are available now. I've ordered three of each print, theres two new ones available and there wonderful. Take care to all this holiday season and give lots of Eva CD's as gifts, they'll love them and you for it. Always a big Eva fan Melanie
Name: Elaine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: At last, Kathie's song & many more...
Home town/city and country: Mora, Sweden
Sent: Sun November 14 2004 09:48 AM
Thank you Eva, for bringing joy into my life and for healing my soul with your wonderful woice... I wish I'll see you in Heaven! Love// Elaine
Name: Debbie Curwen
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time, Method Actor
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Stay, It's not the Presents under the tree, How can I keep from Singing?
Home town/city and country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sun November 14 2004 10:54 AM
Hi everyone, I have just been to have a look at Eva's biography on Amazon.co.uk and have noticed the price has gone down to to just over 2GBP! I bought mine earlier in the year and paid around 7GBP for it and would have paid even more if they had it at a dearer price. Just think of these as idea Christmas presents for people - the biography is amazing - it has made me laugh and cry every time I have read it (and I read it 4 times within the first 3 days of receiving it!). It contains pictures, quotes from Eva, details of SAD, what type of cancer she had, the heartfelt story of her death told by those around her and finally how she made it to number 1 with Songbird. Have a look in the Amazon Marketplace to pick up these very cheap books - there are not that many going for the low price so I'd get a few while you can! As I said before, they are ideal for Christmas and ideal for any music fan - not just Eva fans! Merry Christmas everyone! D :)
Name: Lee
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: the next one
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I can only be me
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Sun November 14 2004 02:29 PM
Regarding the DVD just released. I could talk about the songs, the quality of Evas performance, (despite, I believe, a hangover from a recent cold), the ease with which Eva sings (an illusion of course, all great performers in any field make it LOOK easy, until you compare it with the rest of us mortals), but after just a couple of viewings only, I am struck by the simple things, her humility, her shy charm, her gentle surprised reaction to a car honking its horn in the intro to 'Wonderful world', her total commitment to the performance, to express all she could in each song. I thank everyone involved for giving us just a little insight into the wonderful soul and mind of Eva Cassidy. It strikes me that in this cynical world, that when Eva gave a performance the three most important things were, the song, the song and the song. Liveforevereva.
Name: Holly
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Impossible to choose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: hmmmm that is too difficult
Home town/city and country: Saskatoon, Canada
Sent: Sun November 14 2004 04:19 PM
You may have crossed over but your spirit and gift is still here for us to share. Thanks xxoo
Name: Rolf Steinemann
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Eva Cassidy Sings
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Opfertshofen (SWITZERLAND)
Sent: Sun November 14 2004 07:02 PM
Thanks everyone who made it happen, to see Eva perform Live at Blues Alley. Just wonderful to have it.This beautiful Voice, those big Eyes. . . . what can I say. In those Days also the LIVE-AID DVD came out, hopefully alot of people all over the World will buy this DVD too, to spend their Money to save lots of Childrens/Peoples Life, in Countrys they don't have enough food at present. Love and Peace Rolf :o) www.xlv.ch
Name: Arjan en Gerda Brand
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: That's difficult
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Fileds of gold,The rainbow Autumn leaves and so many more.
Home town/city and country: Middelburg, The Netherlands.
Sent: Mon November 15 2004 01:22 PM
Thanks to Chris de Burgh, he told us about Eva Cassidy at his concert friday 12/11/04. Chris told us the reason of the making off and singing of his song, Songbird. The day after the concert we have looked on the internet, yes we found the music and now we have some songs.Looking out fo CD's. Eva's voice is great, the feeling of inner calm come to us. She may past over the rainbow, but her voice is here and we keep her in our hearts.
Name: Jim
Home town/city and country: Homer, AK
Sent: Mon November 15 2004 01:40 PM
I just heard Eva for the first time this morning. Listening to 'Woodstock' right now. Seems like another of Joni's lyrics applies here: "Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you got til it's gone..." Eva was great, it's sad that she's gone but thank the heavens we have her music.
Name: Anita
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: So far, Songbird, Imagine, Wonderful World and once I find it - Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: What a Wonderful World, Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, Fever, Early Morning Rain, Tennessee Walz, I Can Only Be Me - who am I kidding - all of them!
Home town/city and country: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Mon November 15 2004 09:57 PM
The first time I heard Eva Cassidy I was sitting in a food court in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A record shop was playing the album "Songbird" and I could not believe what I was hearing - an Angel. Her voice was very captivating and I felt myself getting emotional. I just knew I had to buy this album. I went home and listened to it over and over and over again. Everytime I hear her beautiful voice, emotion sweeps over me from head to toe. The next day I went out and bought the album "Imagine". I just about fell off my chair when I heard "Fever" and "Tennessee Waltz". She is the most versatile artist I have ever listened to - she could sing anything! I just recently purchased the compelation "Wonderful World". I have yet to find "Time after Time" - it seems to be quite a popular album here in Canada, or at least, Calgary. I truly enjoy listening to her angelic voice. I only wish that I could have known her in person although I feel I do know her through her music. It is always such a tragedy when someone young passes away. Thankfully, she left something for all of us - her truly beautiful voice and talent - she will live in our hearts forever!
Name: Hilary Govier
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary song
Home town/city and country: Oxford, UK.
Sent: Tue November 16 2004 11:14 AM
On Thursday of this week, BBC Radio Two will be holding their 24 hour music marathon. The show will run from 7pm on Thursday evening until 7pm on Friday. Why not call up during the show and ask the presenters to play your favorite Eva song. This way, we shall have Eva's songs played on the air and we can give a donation to Children in Need as well.
Name: Steve Ellis
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Woodstock
Home town/city and country: Athens, Alabama
Sent: Tue November 16 2004 01:58 PM
When will us Eva fans in the USA be able to get the DVD of Blues Alley in a format we can play?
Name: Nate Kudrick
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Hermosa Beach, CA
Sent: Tue November 16 2004 09:51 PM
I was up all night, on call at my job, when I first heard Eva Cassidy. At the time, I was in a fairly important conversation, but I was distracted by the music in the background. I finally had to apologize to the person I was speaking with, and tell her that the only thing I was truly listening to was this beautiful song being quietly played. The next day, after work, I went straight out and bought her album. Two regrets - One, I didn't hear these songs sooner, and two, that God decided that this angel's voice belonged with him, in Heaven.
Name: Bert Koopman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird, Wonderfulworld
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Almost all of them
Home town/city and country: Noordwijk aan Zee / The Netherlands
Sent: Wed November 17 2004 08:04 AM
My store is called Music Store, and we sell many Eva's albums. If customers ask me to recommand a cd i always recommand Eva's Songbird or/and Wonderfulworld. Some people cryed after listend to Eva's great voice for the first time... Her voice is not of this planet, she can do so much with her voice she is gifted with a great talent. She directly touch you in your heart. She sings like a angel. Eva thank you for your music and i will make so many fans of you as i can... With Love -xx- Bert
Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Unfair to choose...
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Ditto.
Home town/city and country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Wed November 17 2004 03:45 PM
I bought the Eva Cassidy Sings dvd today... And I finally got to SEE Eva live! If this disc is available in a store near you: Buy it! You'll never regret it. The first track (Wonderful World) has less sound quality because it was recorded on the first day at Blues Alley, the other tracks are wonderfully dubbed with the cd audio tracks. The video quality is as good as a camcorder could get in those days. People Get Ready and Over The Rainbow are monochrome, the other 8 tracks are in full color. For the price of a concert ticket, this one will move you time and again... Like all of Eva's recordings do. A big THANK YOU goes to Blix street and Barbara & Hugh Cassidy for releasing this dvd!
Name: Allan Woong
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the rainbow and Songbird
Home town/city and country: Penang, Malaysia, South East Asia
Sent: Wed November 17 2004 11:38 PM
i do believe tht its always a destiny / faith when u like or dislike something in ur life.... for Eva Cassidy, i truely believe tht its part of my faith in this life, for how she bring up my spirit and brighten my days when i am down and low. my name is allan... i am a chinese live in a small island in asia. i am a designer, as well as a visual artist i am now having a very difficult time in my life, as i just realised tht i might be losing my ability to walk like a normal person.... and its a destiny tht someone pass me the cd of Eva, "eve by heart"... and the first thing come to me mind was, who is this lady who seemed like a country gal ( on the cover)... becos country song is never my favourite kind of music... so it didnt really catch my attention at all.. but when i started to listen to the cd... i was shocked and i nearly cried becos of the voice... it just really go into my deep heart. and i feel like someone is there comforting my deep soul. and ever after tht, i tried hard to look for her other albums... its kind of difficult here in Asia, to look for her music, especially this is the year of 2004 now.... and also, not many ppl know about her... and recently i started to search for her in in the web, and only then i knew she passed away becos of cancer.... and i read all the stories about her, and read the articles writen by the ppl who know her... and i feel very sad and a few time i got my self in tear becos .....i dunno why. and now i am still doing phisio theraphy for my right foot and hip... and everytime i listen to her music, its reminds me her, and make me feel even encouraged to make myself healthy and strong to cope with whatever problem caused by my hip problem now... i am sorry, becos my english is not good... but wht i try to say is... i love Eva Cassidy i love her not only becos of her voice , but also her way of treating the world, her talent in life, in art in music... and the most of all, she impired me alot as i am tryng to know this lady thru the website... and i wanna thank her for making me POSSITIVE with my life, my future.
Name: Les Williams
Sent: Thu November 18 2004 07:42 AM
This is the week of The Children in Need appeal on the Terry Wogan BBC radio show. Last year Eva's parents donated a gift for auction. This year Katie Melua offered a private home concert to the highest bidder, and raised 30,000 pounds, an all-time record for the appeal.
Name: B
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Home town/city and country: UK
Sent: Thu November 18 2004 05:28 PM
A very close friend gave me Songbird, for that I fell in love with him. The most beautiful song, with the most special words. And every other Eva song will help get over the heart ache. My sincere gratitude to a truly wonderful artist, lost too soon.
Name: Pat d
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Fri November 19 2004 04:33 AM
to Les.....did't know you could afford that much matey :O) say hello to katie for me.....!
Name: Carol
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird, Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Crooked Creek, Alberta Canada
Sent: Fri November 19 2004 02:24 PM
Wow! Amazing! My daughter and I flew to visit my Mom and she played this tape for us as soon as we got in the car at the airport! She'd heard it on the radio, went to the Music Store the next day and bought it. My daughter, who is only 6, is spell bound by Songbird. It has become 'our song' to sing in her bed at night - and when we love to hug and cuddle. Eva had a truly spellbinding voice that is mysterious, calming, drawing and heartwarming. One of the previous writers in the guest book stated - 'it gives me peace in the air I breathe!" We agree! Thank you for this website and how lucky are you, who knew her personally!
Name: Les Williams
Home town/city and country: Devon, Englaand
Sent: Sat November 20 2004 03:24 AM
To Pat d: I wish.......... But I did meet Katie after her recent Plymouth gig (have the autograph and photo), when she urged the audience to go out and buy Eva's Time after Time album.
Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city and country: Cumbria
Sent: Sat November 20 2004 09:43 AM
I luv field's of gold I really feel that song!
Name: roland north
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: leeds.west yorkshire.england.
Sent: Sun November 21 2004 06:21 AM
i have four cds & dvd.iplay them & look at EVA on the covers,a lump comes in my throat,yet i feel she is singing for me.
Name: Stephen
Home town/city and country: Toronto
Sent: Sun November 21 2004 11:41 AM
I always love to hear about famous musicians praising Eva Cassidy's talent. Especially, I always look to see if there is an actual quote, and with this latest mention by Chris De Burgh, there seems to be an unequivocal one. So good for Chris. Certainly, the undeniable part of the Eva story is about all the Joe and Jane Public's who come here by the thousands, falling over themselves trying to find adequate words to do justice to Eva, and the fans worldwide who drive sales of recordings into the millions. And after all, the fans can't be wrong! Having said that, it is just so rewarding to me as a fan of Eva to hear her peers, people like Chris De Burgh, Elton John, and others approve of her music. These are people whose opinions matter, who get listened to by virtue of their professional standing. And at a time when so many long established artists are bemoaning the state of commercial music today, what better example of how much better it can be than that of Eva Cassidy.
Name: mike hanagan
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: songbird, know you by heart
Home town/city and country: kent, UK
Sent: Sun November 21 2004 03:37 PM
still the greatest raw talent, and Eva's voice still mesmorises me the more I listen. god bless you Eva. mike
Name: John Chapman
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: American tune
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You take my breath away
Home town/city and country: Adelaide South Australia
Sent: Sun November 21 2004 06:43 PM
I love this voice and I can not get through 'take my breath away" without a tear in my eye for this great singer lost to the world. John
Name: Glynne
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR
Sent: Sun November 21 2004 07:33 PM
Wow Katie, you go girl. This is one down to earth lady, she must be SO amazed at that amount of money being raised - just finished watching the BBC2 documentary on Band Aid 20 nice to know my friend Midge who was up front there at the time is finally being recognised for the part he played ... and due to that record all this charity giving is still ongoing.
Name: Kim Kirkland
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: OTR & Wade In the Water
Home town/city and country: Atlanta, Ga.
Sent: Sun November 21 2004 08:59 PM
What a gift! Unspeakable talent. I am grateful for you're music. There are no words. Thank you, Eva..
Name: Les Williams
Home town/city and country: Devon, Englaand
Sent: Mon November 22 2004 08:04 AM
Katie Melua told UK National TV audiences last night that performing at the Birchmere had been one of the highlights of her year (a year in which she toured Europe twice as well as the USA, and topped the UK album charts for six weeks). She said "It was the same place that Eva Cassidy played at when she was alive. It was really special for me to be there, to be performing on the stage that she had been on." Katie was televised in a cabaret-style show at London's Café de Paris, alongside other stars including Jamie Cullum. Katie will be back in the USA in December and January, when I undestand Laura hopes to meet her.
Name: Bobbie Scott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Every One
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: I couldn't choose
Home town/city and country: San Luis Obispo/ CA / USA
Sent: Mon November 22 2004 12:29 PM
Does anyone know where I can get the Eva DVD in the US or from a website? I would love to have it. Eva has been an amazing influence on my life.
Name: charlotte williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold and somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city and country: rhyl/denbighshire/wales
Sent: Mon November 22 2004 02:44 PM
i am 8 years old i am so interested in Eva Cassidy she is my best singer when fields of gold is on i get a lump in my throat and i start to cry. i wish i could have met her.my mum has bought Eva Cassidy sings on dvd and i love to watch it.
Name: Jasmine Henry
Home town/city and country: San leandro, California
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Sent: Tue November 23 2004 01:32 AM
Eva, you have the most beautiful voice you inspire me!!!!! may you rest in peace.
Name: Cherilyn Bulger
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them
Home town/city and country: Rutland, MA, USA
Sent: Tue November 23 2004 08:39 AM
Isn't it funny when people from other countries post something here- and it isn't in english- but you know what they are saying- Gracias, Danke, Grazie- Thank you- it is all the same- And at times- I find it awkward with all of the comments made declaring Eva an angel and what not- but I guess it is just a testament to her that so many could be moved by a voice- not really the words- but a voice that is unmistakably god given.
Name: Oli
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at blues Alley ( it always changes tho)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Cheek to Cheek, I Know you by heart, How can i keep from singing, At Last, (all of them obviously)
Home town/city and country: Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK
Sent: Tue November 23 2004 06:15 PM
Hi Everyone, i visit this website daily and love the tributes and the fact that after so many years they're still flooding in. I consider myself the EVA promoter, as im always going on about her work. Ive written a few album reviews for the local newspaper and the response i got was amazing. I hope everyone worldwide is helping spread the word as i have no doubt that if she was here now, she'd be up there with the greatest artists of all time.
Name: JT
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: we know th answer to that
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ditto
Home town/city and country: Arnold, MD. USA
Sent: Tue November 23 2004 07:57 PM
I hope that those visiting this site will not be to critical of a little verse that I wrote to express my regard for Eva. Like the most gentle flower in the spring, Eva bloomed then faded. Some just walked by but, you and I saw the beauty that she had created. Unlike the flower thats gone,Eva left her image in a song for those who could hear to see. I am certain that she would strongly disagree but, to me, Eva surpassed the flower. Thanks.
Name: Hilary
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city and country: Headington, Oxford. UK
Sent: Wed November 24 2004 04:56 AM
I would like to wish all of Eva's American fans, (and Laura of course!!) all the very best for Thanks Giving. We don't celebrate this in the UK, but we will of course be thinking of you all. Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones and stay safe.
Name: Allan Woong
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: so far i only manage to get SONGBIRD, IMAGINE, AMERICAN TUNE, EVE BY BHEART...and two days ago, i got TIME AFTER TIME:)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: well...love all of them...
Home town/city and country: Penang, Malaysia, South East Asia
Sent: Wed November 24 2004 09:56 PM
Yippeeeee... i just manage to got TIME AFTER TIME two days ago.. have been searching and searching for it ... one of the songs tht really impressed me is "I Wandered By A Brookside"... but still i also love the rest of the songs too:) now i am still looking for her "wonderfull world", wanna get the last song she ever performed :( thts very meaninigfull..i suppose. but this is quite difficult here in Malaysia to get her albums... but i will never give up :) i love u Eva..thanks for being with me, whenever i listen to ur voice, can still feel like u r there with me:) .... " for you, there will be no crying... for you... the sun will be shining.."
Name: Ed Wood
Sent: Thu November 25 2004 03:03 AM
An FYI for those of you in the US unable to play the new DVD... I bought the DVD from Amazon.com UK, and was unable to play it on my home DVD but I was able to get around it. I have a program called DVD X Copy that has a DVD repair application. Basically, it reads the DVD bit by bit, then re-records it to a new disc (this is helpful when trying to recover a scratched or damaged DVD). The nice thing is that when it burns to the new disc, it eliminates the DVD region problem. The copy that I have created works perfectly in all DVD players & computer DVD drives that I have tried it on. I think that the company that made DVD X Copy has gone out of business, but I'm sure there are other programs out there that perform similar functions.
Name: Karolina
Home town/city and country: Nowa Sol/ Poland
Sent: Fri November 26 2004 12:11 PM
What can I say more then You... I love Her voice, it moves me so much...
Name: Frank
Home town/city and country: Boxtel Holland
Sent: Fri November 26 2004 06:53 PM
That voice, that sound, the way she makes all those songs so very special. Amazing talented woman. Just ordered her DVD Eva Cassidy Sings; can't wait to hear and see her, so sad it's never life.
Name: Heidi Forssell
Home town/city and country: Sweden( Luleå)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of gold
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Song bird
Sent: Sat November 27 2004 03:52 AM
Eva is the best singer in the World. i wish that she was here and sing more for us.
Name: Nick
Home town/city and country: Newbury, England
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over The Rainbow; Who knows where the time goes; Dark Eyed Molly; oh what the hell, all of them!!
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All of them!
Sent: Sat November 27 2004 06:02 PM
I have just been sitting at my PC, watching the DVD, and just had to come on to this site. Just listineing to her voice, well you can only say you are listening to perfection. To see her as well - bottom line is that by the last few notes of Over The Rainbow, I was in tears; such beauty, such perfection. Eva's voice still hits me now as much as it did when I first heard it. The trouble is, I just cannot find the words to do justice to how she makes me feel...
Name: Judy
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Wonderful World
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Kathy's Song
Home town/city and country: La Plata, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun November 28 2004 02:09 PM
Just wanted to give a heartfelt thanks to Eva Cassidy. My sister bought me her "Wonderful World" CD, they sell them in her store, and what a voice, also what a loss. We will be listening to Eva for a very long time. She had a gift that will be forever captured on these CDs. I'm so glad I was introduced.
Name: Erling Damm
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird & blues alley......all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: tall trees and fields of gold
Home town/city and country: Gentofte/ Denmark
Sent: Sun November 28 2004 06:42 PM
My heart is filled...... I´m so happy she did that.... Thanks Eva I wonder where you from...all the names of your sisters and your brother is very scandinavic..... If anybody know please write. regards from a Viking
Name: Eva
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: Holland
Sent: Mon November 29 2004 11:44 AM
I think her cd's are the best.. with love Eva
Name: Sam
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Blue Skies, Kathy's Song, Over the Rainbow.
Home town/city and country: Australia
Sent: Mon November 29 2004 05:53 PM
I bought my first Eva CD in 2001, and feel blessed to have known her music for four years now ... it has certainly enriched my life. Like others, I have introduced other people to Eva's magic. I find that rewarding - seeing the impression that Eva has on them. It's like sharing something special. Great news that the DVD is available in England and Australia. I notice that some American messagers here cannot buy it in America, and run the risk of it not being playable on their DVD player if they buy from England or Australia. The only solution is to buy a multi-zone DVD player (which will let you play PAL formatted DVD's). Another alternative: Find out the brand of your current DVD player, go to the website for that manufacturer (eg. Panasonic) and send them an email and ask them to send you the code to enter into your remote control to make your current DVD player multi-zone - it is that easy! And cheaper than buying a new player. Don't be tricked into belieiving you that have to change micro-chips in your current machine to make a machine multi-zone. In the meantime, enjoy Eva's CD's.
Name: j
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: England
Sent: Mon November 29 2004 09:01 PM
What an astonishing voice, that sounds as if it is purity personified... my wife has just introduced me to the music of Eva Cassidy. I have been completely blown away by her incredible voice and the range of emotions she has caused me to feel while I am listening to her music. I am writing this while listening to Fields of Gold and I am completely unable to stop sobbing nor can I keep my tears from falling onto this keyboard. I have never heard a voice so beautiful and yet, with a huge power to engender the emotions that accompany each set of lyrics. Truly an angel. Sleep in peace, Eva
Name: Jamie Williams
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Wayfaring Stranger - time after time - danny boy
Home town/city and country: blountville, tennessee
Sent: Mon November 29 2004 11:52 PM
Eva's heart truely came through in all of her music, and I appreciate that about her. As a fan I know that I can pop in one of Eva's CDs and be told the truth. Amazing! Be comforted! *if you're lost, you can look and you will find me... time after time!*
Name: Sven
Home town/city and country: Germany
Sent: Tue November 30 2004 05:01 AM
Hi all, please find a review of the latest record on german magazin www.musicoutlook.de. If you like, please leave a message in the given sheet. Thanks, bye, best regards the office
Name: julia gualtieri
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: love them all
Home town/city and country: ft. lauderdale, Fl
Sent: Wed December 01 2004 06:26 AM
I love you ava
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Nearly all
Sent: Wed December 01 2004 05:55 PM
Tonight Eva's FOG was played on what has to be the most popular programme on British TV at the moment - "I'm a celebrity get me out of here." It was played when the "celebrities" were reminising about what they missed.
Name: Mark Slomp
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Love em all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city and country: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Wed December 01 2004 11:54 PM
Eva's soulful voice and guitar artistry are without compare. It is so sad that she is no longer with us -- but what a gift she left behind.
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Songbird
Sent: Fri December 03 2004 09:54 AM
Absolutely beautiful..one of the best voices I've ever heard in my life..so much emotion. She will be missed.
Name: Jason Swain
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Cambridge, UK
Sent: Fri December 03 2004 10:20 AM
My mother recently passed away and she has asked for Eva's 'Over the Rainbow' to be played at the service and for everyone to listen to to the song rather than just walk away. It's a wonderful song and Eva's version will always be in my heart with my mother's memory.
Name: David Rose
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city and country: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sent: Fri December 03 2004 01:36 PM
The first time I knowingly heard Eva, I was driving in my car listening to the radio when "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was being played. Eva's voice quality and the overall arrangement of the song really turned me on. I started pounding on the dash of the car and shouted "Yes"..."Yes". A friend of mine had recently been touched by this song from another performer, so when I heard Eva singing it, it really hit home and meant something special to me. By the end of the song on the radio, I was emotionally warn out and I had to pull over into a parking lot because I had so many tears in my eyes that I couldn't see to drive. I immediately called the radio station to find out who in the world was that singing on my radio. The DJ gave me lots of information about Eva. I was really hurt to learn that she was no longer alive. What a huge waste of a wonderful God given talent. I now own all of her albums and I listen to one of them every day. Eva has really made a positive impression on my life. Eva, thank you so much for sharing your singing with the world. I never knew you and I never had an opportunity to attend one of your concerts, but I feel that I miss you anyway now that you are gone. David Rose
Name: Sheila
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all of them on this cd
Home town/city and country: Westminster, Maryland, USA
Sent: Fri December 03 2004 02:21 PM
An angel remains among us through her beautiful voice and music. I feel blessed to have been introduced to her voice but saddened to know that she was a stones throw from where we live and we will never be able to see her on earth. Thank you to all those who continue to keep her music out there for us to enjoy! Peace for Eva.
Name: Olka (Aleksandra)
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time After Time; Drowning in the Sea of Love
Home town/city and country: Pi³a; Poland
Sent: Sat December 04 2004 06:54 AM
Hi!!! I'm 13, but I love Eva Cassidy and her voice!!! She was unusal person!!! My english is not good, so I'm very sory for mistakes:) This site is very good and I think that this is the best site about Eva in the web. I'm from Poland and in our country people listen to foolish music. Just emty. For example: pop, metal, hip-hop!! I hate this kinds of music. We have one good radio. This is Radiowa Trójka and only in this radio we can listen to jazz!!! Eva Cassidy is not popular in our country. That's not good, but now more and more people know Eva than two years ago. But I like my city and people who I know. Poland is very nice country, but politicans are not:) So I encourage to listen Eva's Song . Bye. if you want (please) so write to me oluss@op.pl
Name: Julia
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: all
Home town/city and country: City: Poznañ, Position: West Poland, Province: Wielkopolska, Country: POLAND,
Sent: Sat December 04 2004 07:10 AM
Kocham Evê Cassidy i jej cudowny g³os!!! (I love Eva Cassidy and her unusual voice!!! Julia.
Name: Marlies
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: All
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Time after time
Home town/city and country: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Sent: Sat December 04 2004 09:50 AM
I just saw the dvd 'Eva Cassidy sings', it was so beautiful. I never saw her sing before, I only heard the cd's. It brought tears to my eyes, her music is so beautiful! And is so sad that she is no longer here, so more people could see here performe live. It's nice to see how many people she has reached in the world.
Name: Otmar
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: imagine
Home town/city and country: Austria
Sent: Sat December 04 2004 12:22 PM
By Eva ...by the greatest Voice in the world I love you , EVA
Name: sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold
Home town/city and country: london
Sent: Sat December 04 2004 12:29 PM
I have just bought the DVD, and have just watched it. what can I say! It adds a whole new dimension to the songs we all know so well, and that have become so familiar. To see Eva's shy and happy little smile at the end of songs, and to have had a chance to see her sing was delightful. I'm only sorry that the DVD was restricted so ridigedly to the songs and that we were cut off fom the rest to the experience. But that's carping, I'm just so glad that someone had the foresight to record the event, and grateful to Eva's parents for releasing the recording.
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE, at BLUES ALLEY
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat December 04 2004 10:30 PM
'JT', from Arnold, Maryland, wrote a brief poem about Eva. Personally, I feel it as one of the best tributes in verse that has been entered in these pages. (There have been some poems by non-English speakers which have also been exceptional.)JT's poem is very short, but it is worth scrolling back to read. Nick, from Newbury, England, wrote below about his emotional response to hearing Eva sing "Over The Rainbow" for the first time while driving his car. Like so many, going all the way back to Chris Biondo, who first heard it in a car I think!), the rendition brought tears to his eyes. I understand and accept this rsponse, though it never happened to me. "Over The Rainbow" had no meaning in my life as a child as I never saw the movie or the play. I saw Judy Garland sing it several times on TV when she was somewhat beyond her best days, and I thought that was the standard. When I listen to this song by Eva it seems to have three parts. Up to 1' 40" it is attention getting. But at 3' 00" it begins to soar through that part that rips the emotion from so many people, including myself, who have written their responses in these pages. In my own small life, the only singer and song that has ever caused me to stop my car to listen, but not with tears, has been Charlotte Church singing "Ave Maria." Had Church been a further five years classically trained and all of twenty years old, she possibly would have left the purity of her version of this one song in the limbo of the creatively lost. It has just occured to me, if I recollect correctly, that Miz Cassidy's first names were "Eva Maria." Close enough!!!
Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: LIVE, at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city and country: HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat December 04 2004 10:50 PM
For anyone who is interested in Eva's Christmas recordings, and the lack thereof, will want to read the most recent enteries in Laura Bligh's "What's New" page. These are brief notes and do not go deeply into why songs Eva must have sung from childhood never made it onto tape. Are we not as curious and tantalized about that which is just beyond reach as by what we have in hand?
Name: Melanie
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: I love them all
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: same I love them all
Home town/city and country: Katy Texas
Sent: Sun December 05 2004 02:45 AM
Hi Laura, Hope this has been a wonderful holiday season for you and your whole family so far! I wanted everyone to know I received six of Eva's new prints that are being offered on her other web site, Evacassidy.com. I just love them. I'm going to give them as gifts with one of her CD's to my sisters. I know they will love them as much as I do. My son started working at Best Buy here in Katy, and he tells me of all the people he has steered towards Eva's CD's when they come in asking for someone similar. He knows how much I love her and gets a kick out of selling someone new on her! Yea for him! My husband works off shore and is gone for weeks at a time, working on a ship with a bunch of other big burley men. He told me one of the men from the U.K. that he works with brings all of Eva's CD's with him when he goes of shore. Isn't that wonderful everyone from all walks of life love and adore Eva's beautiful talents. Everyone have a wonderful Christmas and give lots of Eva CD's as gifts. Always an Eva fan! Melanie
Name: hayzhutchins
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: fields of gold, imagine,overtherainbow,whata wonderfulworld
Home town/city and country: thatcham berkshire england
Sent: Sun December 05 2004 08:49 AM
hi i just thought i'd write 2say how much Eva Cassidy has touch me her voice is so good and powerful andit such a shame she passedaway im 14 and ive started singing likeher using hersongshopeful oneday ill be as good asher i ove all her albums there just fab well doneEva ur a legend
Name: sarah
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Today- it's fields of gold
Home town/city and country: london
Sent: Sun December 05 2004 02:26 PM
I have just heard on the Ed Stewart show next Sunday, from 5 pm to 7 pm, the artist of the week will be Eva Cassidy, and you can write in and e-mail requests for the show
Name: sarah
Sent: Sun December 05 2004 02:28 PM
Sorry forgot to say- The Ed Stewart show is BBc Radio 2
Name: steve elliott
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city and country: east Yorkshire
Sent: Sun December 05 2004 06:33 PM
last night on BBC TV Record of the Year programme, one of the 10 nominees was Katie Melua. She was asked by the compere what her most memorable moment of 2004 was and she replied, " performing the same stage as Eva Cassidy had sung when she was alive"
Name: joe
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: songbird
Home town/city and country: aylesbury ENGLAND
Sent: Sun December 05 2004 08:58 PM
Artist of the week on Radio2 (BBC) Ed Stewart's Show next Sunday is Eva.
Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city and country: Syracuse New York, USA
Sent: Sun December 05 2004 09:44 PM
This evening I was searching the TV channels for an interesting program. I happened to accidently click on a local public television channel at the beginning of one of their segments to request contributions. They had just finished part of a ballroon dancing special and had filled the screen with the PBS graphic and music. I knew this was a familar song. Then the vocal came on, and I heard the stirring refrain, "Sometimes it amazes me... how strong the power of love can be... sometimes...you just... take my breath away." The song was stopped at this point as the staff started promoting the need for donations to bring "quality programs," to the local audience. Where is the PBS Special about Eva's life? Or why haven't PBS bought the ABC's Nightline program and televised it? Anyway, I heard Eva sing my favorite song. Maybe it's a way of Eva telling me to keep the faith in America's search for her music. It's not too late to request broadcasters to identify Eva Cassidy, as a truly gifted artist. Monday, I will request the local PBS station to do exactly that! I Love you, Eva.
Name: Allan Woong
Favorite Eva Cassidy Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Cassidy Song: ALL
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