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2003 Guestbook Entries

The AMERICAN TUNE album was released in August, 2003.
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Name: Paul

Favorite Eva Album: Live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Staffordshire England

Sent: Wed January 01 2003 09:30 AM

To Joanne Murphy Cardine, ref: your entry on 26 Dec. Really enjoyed your account of your time at school with Eva. Fascinated about you and Eva performing Stairway to Heaven, that’s my all time favourite song and one of the first I learned to play on my acoustic guitar ( I still play and sing it – not with my band – only on my own!) Now if only Eva had recorded that song, WOW! what a version THAT would have been !!!!

Name: Asad
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Home town/city/country: Islamabad/Pakistan

Sent: Wed January 01 2003 09:55 AM

I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do, They’re really saying, I love you. In such turbulent times, let’s revisit this classic re-done by the awesome Miss Cassidy and take heed. Over the Rainbow she may be, but s’long as I have her voice to comfort me, You can tell the sun in its jealous sky, that I’ve walked through the fields of gold. It’s like soft honey flowing down your throat, soothing it. It’s like closing your eyes and feeling tears of joy, and sadness too, at the same time welling up inside. It’s like being close to death and being so full of life. She makes me want to break things and mend things at the same time. Imagine, Lennon too the philanthropist, said we ought to unite. Let’s take music as our guide and remove geographical boundaries. All men are equal, different only in accordance to their virtues. This is a most beautiful planet and we can all live in harmony if we so choose. All you need is love. Don’t disappoint Louis, he thought it was a Wonderful World, it was…let’s make it the same once again. We can. Peace

Name: Asad
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Home town/city/country: Islamabad/Pakistan

Sent: Wed January 01 2003 10:26 AM

Can someone please translate Enrique’s message for me? Cos I’m really interested in knowing what people from different places have to say about Eva. Also to Anne Makin, I think it’s quite a coincident that so many people were exposed to Eva through that one song. It’s the most beautifulo rendition of that song ever. Bill Withers couldn’t have done it better if he’d tried. It’s sensous, dreamy, painful and raw with attitude. It’s so cool!

Name: Juls

Favorite Eva Album: Have yet to own them all

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Lisburn, N.Ireland

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 12:55 AM

The first time I heard Eva Cassidy sing she made me cry! I think TOTP2 played some video footage of her in a club playing Over the Rainbow and it just blew me away. Good old Terry on BBC Radio 2 made sure I heard People Get Ready and that was it, get me an album now please. Have been a fan since. Got the book for Christmas and am looking forward to a pleasurable read. (Cheers M!)

Name: Jenny

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 03:04 AM

To: Brian of Chartham, UK – Tue 24 December I too saw the recent UK TV programme on the best moments of TV in 2002 in “soap weddings” and heard Eva’s OTR playing in the background. In fact Brian, not really being a soap fan myself, listening to OTR was the best part of the programme for me. I enjoy listening to Eva’s voice in the background of anything even though I have all of her CDs and have listened to each and every track hundreds of times. You can never have too much of a good thing.

Name: Steve Amend

Favorite Eva Album: “The Other Side”; “Live At Blues Alley” (only ones I have at this time)

Favorite Eva Song: God Bless The Child; Somewhere Over The Rainbow; ALL OF ‘EM!

Home town/city/country: Morrisville, PA – Bucks County USA

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 07:56 AM

The first time I heard about Eva was seeing Ted Koppel’s “Nightline” piece on her….I immediately rushed out and bought ‘The Other Side’ and ‘Live At Blues Alley.’ After I left the store, I put them in my car and listened to her in the parking lot…every song…I was in tears her voice is so beautiful. I cannot remember when someone or something has stirred me as much as Eva and that incredible voice of hers. What a gift she brought to the world, if for only a very brief time. She would have been about my age. Wow. Happy New Year to everyone!! Peace.

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 10:56 AM

To Asad, here is a very rough translation of Enrique’s message (sorry, my Spanish is not very good): “The first time I heard Eva Cassidy’s recordings, it was only for a short time, two or three months, and I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. A sweetness and a rhythm so fine and delicate, that I haven’t heard in many years. It is a sorrow that I will have forever. Your voice, irreplaceable, leaves an emptiness that will be impossible to fill. I consider myself fortunate to have come across your CDs.” To Joanne Murphy Cardine: Thanks for sharing your memories with us! It’s a real treat to hear from people who knew her, even if it was for a short time. They must be very special memories for you. (As always, a tip of the hat to Joe and Morag in Scotland!)

Name: Meechi

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Had I a Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: Chicago, IL USA

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 01:29 PM

The first time I heard “Had I a Golden Thread” I felt chills all over. What Eva did truly touched me. I recently read in a magazine article that Eva felt that, “Had I a Golden Thread” turned out perfectly. All I have to say to that is, “Amen sister.” To me all of Eva’s performances were truly breathtaking and amazing. I love her work. I enjoy singing and playing guitar. Since she has inspired me to do so. I’ll never ever be as amazing as she. I seriously doubt if anyone will.

Name: Tony O Connell

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: wayfaring stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 02:27 PM

Happy New Year to you all.Lets hope this year will be full of pleasant surprises for a change i.e no war in Iraq.We can hope cant we ? Laura keep spreading the good news of Eva worldwide.Hugh + Barbara thank you for giving us all a chance to hear Eva.Chris,Keith,Lenny,Raice hope you guys all had a great New Year and hope that whatever you are all doing this year is a great success! I think there should be only 1 New Year’S resolution for us all and that is to persuade not force all our family and friends to turn on to the music of Eva and find that inner calm and peace that her music gives us all.

Name: Sue

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: songbird

Home town/city/country: Brantford, Ontario (Canada)

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 11:16 PM

I heard Eva Cassidy (songbird) on the radio just a few weeks ago and I have since bought three of her albums. I cannot accurately articulate the incredible experience I have every time I play her music. No matter what I amd doing or how I am feeling, it transends me to a higher level each time I hear her voice no matter what song… her voice is so effortless ( like liquide magic)… Her angelic voice leads me as close as I can get to heaven while my two feet are still on earth. Her music has provided me with a much stronger sense of comfort, hope and peace. I am so grateful that I have come to know of her music.

Name: sarah

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: melbourne,australia

Sent: Thu January 02 2003 11:59 PM

My mother gave me a cd for xmas that a friend burned for her…it was Songbird and i cannot believe how sensational – how moving, how it connects with my soul…songs like Fields of Gold particularly. I’ve had it on repeat for days…how absolutely dreadful that Eva died so young and didn’t know that even down here in the Great South Land of Australia we love her music. Friends at work tell me the ABC radio plays her music quite a bit….i’ll be buying whatever i can find of Eva’s cd’s.

Name: Linda Walker

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Corby,Northants,UK

Sent: Fri January 03 2003 12:25 AM

My husband bought me the Eva Cassidy album, Songbird for my birthday last year. When I heard the song, over the rainbow, I was reduced to tears and everytime I play it I cry. Just the way that she sings it, makes all the hair on my body stand on end. I think it is such a pity that she is no longer here to produce much more fantastic music. My husband also bought me the Songbird book for Christmas and I have just started to read it, it is wonderful to learn so much more about Eva. My best regards to all her family and friends for sharing her with us.

Name: Ginebra

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Una isla perdida en el Mediterr neo

Sent: Fri January 03 2003 07:25 AM

… I si l’atzar et porta lluny, que el deus et guardin el cam , que t’acompanyin els ocells, que t’acoronin els estels; i en un rac d’aquesta veu, mentre la pugui fer sentir, hi haur amagat el teu so.

Name: Bill Nellis

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song

Home town/city/country: Clinton, Maryland

Sent: Fri January 03 2003 10:24 AM

I wish I discovered Eva’s music much sooner. Her singing and guitar work on “Kathy’s Song” is masterful. The way she sang, hanging on and stretching notes longer than its intended beats, was of artistic beauty. I know of no other singer who comes close to singing the way Eva sang.

Name: ian whiteford

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: woodstock

Home town/city/country: Haverfordwest, wales, uk

Sent: Fri January 03 2003 12:01 PM

i first heard eva cassidy about 2 years ago on the bob harries show on bbc radio 2. since then i have caught up with the back catalogue and have introduced my wife and a few friends to eva`s music. she has an amazing ability to transform what i would describe as classic songs and turn them into something rather special and unique. what an amazing and talented musician and a wonderful person she was. she is greatly missed.

Name: Asad
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Home town/city/country: Islamabad/Pakistan

Sent: Fri January 03 2003 12:08 PM

Justa note of thanks to Eric for taking some time out to translate the Spanish for me. Thanks alot dude! Peace all you Evaheads!

Name: Val

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Helsby nr Frodsham UK

Sent: Fri January 03 2003 10:31 PM

Could Hess from herts uk who told us about the ice skating of michelle kwan tell me where i could get a video of this since I would love to see it. I keep telling everybody I care about to get the Eva cds I love them. Thank you Eva. You have the voice of an angel. Val

Name: Reinhart

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Regensburg, Bavaria

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 02:24 AM

Thank you for this wonderful site ! I was introduced to Eva’s songs by a friend who gave me the “Songbird” as a birthday present. I am touched by Eva’s story, music & art .

Name: richard scuoteguazza

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: time after time

Home town/city/country: satellite beach,usa

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 04:13 AM

eva’s brought inspiration to my heart, i am terminally ill and i want her music for me, i turn people on everyday to her voice, she is so amazing sound in her and all given to her not learned.

Name: Bill Cronauer

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye

Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 04:30 AM

I have a question. Approximately how tall was Eva Cassidy? The reason I’m asking is because, in the photographs in the fantastic Songbird book, she looks quite tall in some pictures (for example, the picture of her in the doorway in the room she rented from Jackie Fletcher), while she looks quite short in others (for example, standing beside Chris Biondo in the picture taken outside of his studio). Therefore, I’m hoping that Laura (LOVE this site) or one of Eva’s friends or band members can answer this question–just out of my own curiosity. Thanks. Eva Cassidy rocks 🙂

Name: Juli

Favorite Eva Album: I only have “Sogbird” for now

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Yokohama/Japan

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 04:55 AM

Here in Japan it took me some time to find out who was singing “Fields Of Gold” in that figure skating program performed by Michelle Kwan.On December 22 I got “Songbird” at last. I really admire Eva’s voice(sometimes angelic and sometimes a bit melancholy) accompanied simply,and also her taste in arranging songs. I’ve noticed there’s an array of Kokeshi dolls at the window in the cover photo of “Eva By Heart”(though I haven’t got it yet) I wonder if she had collected them. I’m so happy to find this site.Thank you(^-^)

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow and Wayfairing Stranger!

Home town/city/country: USA

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 01:11 PM

Hello all! Happy New Year!! I just got Eva’s Album, Songbird for Christmas from a great friend! I haven’t been able to stop listening! I had heard that her version of Somewhere over the Rainbow was good, but now, after hearing it for myself, it’s amazing! I love everything I’ve heard so far!! What a talent! I’ll be buying more of her albums now!

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 01:11 PM

Juli, how wonderful to hear from an Eva fan in Japan. The photograph of Eva on the “Eva by Heart” CD booklet was taken by Eva’s mother in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the home of a member of their family. So the dolls on the windowsill were not collected by Eva. I didn’t know those dolls were called Kokeshi dolls. What does that mean? And to Bill Cronauer: on page 49 of the Songbird book you’ll find a photograph of Eva’s learner’s permit. It gives her height as “5-02”.

Name: Tony

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where The time Goes?

Home town/city/country: Sydney

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 01:26 PM

I purchased my first Eva Cassidy album prior to knowing she had passed over. I was impressed by her beautiful voice unique arrangements and interpretations which seemed to reach to my heart and soul. It probably sounds crazy, but to me,her music suggests that she had some inner knowledge that her life would be tragically cut short. I have all her albums and would like to know why her version of “The Rose” was never released?

Name: Elye

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold/ Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Atlanta, GA

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 01:50 PM

My friend Lindsey introduced me to Eva’s music last summer and I have since been obsessed. The coolest thing was when a friend also had one of her CD’s and neither of us knew that the other knew who she was. I was just wondering why I had never seen one of her CD’s while I was flipping through them at stores and such until just recently. She has now inspired me to sing the songs I have written over the years! I wish I could tell her thanks but I was hoping that you could tell her family and friends how much I appreciate her music!

Name: Suzanne Storti

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Richmond Va. USA

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 01:58 PM

After hearing Eva I don’t enjoy listening to any other singer. I am 80 yrs old and have heard them all but there has never been anyone who made me cry, fill with love for everyone and every thing or make me want to play her music over and over ! I know she is in heaven as that is where Angels live. I am looking forward to meeting her. I love her

Name: jenny gold

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: penny to my name

Home town/city/country: warwickshire

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 03:59 PM

if it was not for my dad i would never of known about eva .I heard the songbird album first and then i went out and bought what i could find .eva is my all time favorite artist i have also bought eva’s autobiography and cant stop crying when i read it i might get it finished if i could stop crying she has touched my life in so many diffrent ways i just wish i could thank her personally .

Name: Johnna
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Favorite Eva Song: All of them!!!

Home town/city/country: Boise Idaho USA

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 04:10 PM

The other day I was cleaning my kitchen and I had the salute to gold on tv, and the song Imagine came on. I was so stunned by her voice, it gave me chills. I sat there and listened trying to figure out who she was. So a few days after christmas I took my son to some old neighbors to stay the night and she said I have a gift for you, it was Eva Cassidy Songbird. So when I got in my car and put the cd in I knew right away that this was the same person who had sang Imagine. I am so thankful for that gift!!!!!! I would have never known who this amazing person is. I am only very sorry to not have Eva here. But I am so thankful to have her beautiful music. My heart goes out to her fans, family, and loved ones. Thanks Eva for your gift!!!!! I am definitely in love with her music.

Name: April

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Adelaide, Australia

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 04:41 PM

Dear…everyone I miss Eva so much. I wish she was still with us, like everyone else who has visited this site and signed this guestbook. I will be auditioning to sing “Fields of Gold” as a performing artist this year at a concert, and Eva was my inspiration for this. I miss her. I am 14 and NONE of my friends have heard of Eva Cassidy, but I will make sure that they know who she is. Happy New Year everybody! Love Always, April B.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 07:32 PM

I still believe our “Voice of an Angel,” Eva Cassidy is a continuum of Annette Hanshaw’s great singing in the 1920’s and 1930’s. From age 16 she quit at age 26 at the top of her career. Listen to “Big City Blues,” or “Lovable and Sweet.” for great samples of her work. She had a great improvisation gift and a voice that will stop you in your tracks. Her website: http://www.redhotjazz.com/Hanshaw.html Great news! The Google free website gives us access to a web page with over 20 Eva Cassidy sites containing excellent audio interviews including one with her mother and written articles about Eva. Go to: http://dmoz.org/Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/C/Cassidy,_Eva/

Name: matt limbrick

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: cannot choose

Home town/city/country: glos;u.k.

Sent: Sat January 04 2003 09:50 PM

i have made it a goal to own every album that has been released since first hearing eva on the radio some years back. to my knowledge i now have a “complete” collection and never tire of listening to them, although i get choked still whilst listening to some. my only wish is that i could of met her and heard her sing live before the world got robbed of the purest and most emotional singer i or anyone else has ever had the pleasure of listening to.

Name: Tessa

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold!

Home town/city/country: Eastbourne

Sent: Sun January 05 2003 12:19 AM

I was watching TV when an advert for cancer came up. I was listening to the tune in the back round and i fell in love with it. I tried and tried to find out what the song was, but no-one knew. I went to ask someone at our music shop and they gave my Eva Cassidy ‘Songbird’. The song was called Fields of gold. It also had the song ‘Over the rainbow’, which was a song i had known for all my life, but i didn’t know it was her! Her songs make me feel happy and she had such a good tallant. I think it is horrid that such good, hard-trying people die. I wish she was still here.

Name: Heidi

Favorite Eva Album: How can one choose….

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold…..

Home town/city/country: Colora, Maryland

Sent: Sun January 05 2003 03:33 AM

I have fallen in love with a voice too soon taken… Thank you for a place to drop in and sit quietly with others.

Name: Peter

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: Koblenz/Germany

Sent: Sun January 05 2003 03:38 AM

what for a great music what for a great person

Name: Jenny

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All
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Sent: Sun January 05 2003 04:33 AM

Dear darling Eva, how much I love listening to your remarkable voice. Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Tennessee Waltz have a very special place in my heart. They will always remind me of someone so very very special in my life who died quite recently. From one of your most loyal fans.

Name: Susan

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: songbird

Home town/city/country: Potomac, MD

Sent: Sun January 05 2003 01:05 PM

What a voice…filled with meaning, sophistication and life! I do not see a comparison with anyone else on this level….she soars above her contemporaries by leaps and bounds.

Name: Kate
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Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia

Sent: Sun January 05 2003 03:57 PM

Sheesh! I woke up on the couch Saturday night to SBS Weather Watch and the most glorious voice. I don’t like that many women’s voices – too high, too whiney – so to get “a glorious” from me was remarkable. I was so taken by the voice, I stayed with WeatherWatch for the remainder of the album, by Eva Cassidy, the scrolling message told me. Gee, I thought, I must remember this in the morning. I want that album. Most remarkable – most of my collection is blues/southern US oriented and here I was planning to buy an album of classic folk songs by a woman I’d never heard of. It being 3am, I had no recollection the next morning. And then, my favourite little web-casting radio station, WDVX in Clinton Tennessee, mentioned her, just a little while ago, so here I am at your thoughtfully compiled website, feeling a bit lost, ’cause Eva’s dead. Darn, drat, double drat, mumble, grumble, blast and tarnation! Well, thanks for putting the site together. I can hear her music at least! What a pretty girl! What a pity.

Name: Jean

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: All of her songs

Home town/city/country: Hamilton, Oh USA

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 05:26 AM

Dan said it all. Terrific singer, great music. To bad we lost her so young.

Name: JIM

Favorite Eva Album: ALL OF THEM

Favorite Eva Song: DANNY BOY

Home town/city/country: WASHINGTON BORO,PA.

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 05:33 AM

I RECENTLY ASKED A FRIEND IF SHE EVER HEARD OF LINDA EDER, WHO I THINK IS FANTASTIC. SHE SAID YES, SHE IS, BUT TRY EVA CASSIDY. I DID. I’M HOOKED. I LOST TWO BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS AT AGES 20 AND 30, AND EVA’S SONGS BRING TEARS TO MY EYES, BUT TEARS OF JOY AS WELL AS SORROW.OUR WORLD LOST 3 BEAUTIFUL GIRLS!!!!!

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 08:56 AM

“It’s Not The Presents Under The Tree”**** Eva Cassidy’s song from Time-Life Album. Rate it on the Guest Book after listening. Free Complete song, listen here at: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/index.html

Name: Mike
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Sent: Mon January 06 2003 09:16 AM

Correction on song tittle should read “It’s Not The Presents Under MY Tree.” I know we all think Eva is only available on her own CD’s. Give a listen below. It’s the fourth album down the list. Then press the audio server you have. Simple? I hope so. It’s worth every minute it takes. A real classic!!!!

Name: Pat Jackson

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird-only one I’ve heard

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Toulon, IL,61483,now Fisher, IL,61843

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 09:18 AM

Eva is certainly one of the most beautiful voices, persons, and talents I have heard. Her voice is so soulful and filled with so much meaning and understanding of life. Such a great loss as a talent but mostly to all those who knew her personally and loved her. I am thankful to have had the privilege to know of her music and to hear it even if sadly we cannot see her perform it personally and watch her grow as a person and as an artist. Her music is very calming and healing. Did she know her life would be so short? Perhaps, she did in some way. Why is life so hard for so many?

Name: Sissel

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: All, but especially Pople get ready-Fields og gold.

Home town/city/country: Norway

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 09:35 AM

The first time I heared Eva I started to cry! Eva`s story, music and art has touched me in a way I think no one else can-her music makes me cry, laugh,it makes me feel better when I`m upset..I just can`t explain it. I can`t belive she is gone..It is so unfair! I really don`t think any words can really describe her, she must have been the most wonderful person..Love you Eva, thank you.

Name: Eve Thordarson

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: What a wonderful world

Home town/city/country: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Territory, Canada

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 10:55 AM

Eva is the best. I caught a documentary of her life I guess it was NightLine such a long time ago and when I heard her music well it literally did take my breath away. Whilst on vacation last year my friend asked what I would like as a gift and I said that I couldn’t find any of her music. Her daughter found a CD and I play it constantly. Many times it gets me through a hectic day. Thanks for this website now I may check on my new friend. Also don’t kid yourself she is smiling from up above at us all.

Name: Hugo

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Barley & Songbird

Home town/city/country: Vallejo, CA

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 12:01 PM

I heard Eva for the first time today, my friend Dan’s CD. She sounds so great. I am effected emotionally by her and also saddened to hear she died. Still I am comforted to know she is still among us and affects us. Love transcends death.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 01:39 PM

My eyes began to tear up as if I was hearing OTR or DB after listening to INTPUMT that I foung today on the NPR web site. This is not a clip. It lasts 3 minutes and belongs on Eva’s next CD. She is still with us. To hear the free song go to the NPR site below and arrow down to the 4th song. It’s her gift to us: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/index.html

Name: Bill
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song

Home town/city/country: Long Island, New York

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 06:31 PM

I first heard Eva Cassidy about a year ago. It was instant love. She was a very special person. She was surely touched by GOD. There is nothing I can say about her that anybody visiting this site doesn’t already know. Another artist that was taken from us at an early age and was also touched by GOD was Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

Name: janb

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: honolulu

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 09:55 PM

hi everyone and happy new year. to Bill, i agree with you about Iz. in my imagination i hear them in duets. i think they would have sounded good together and would have been friends. a friend gave me “the other side” yesterday. i really like it. it sounds like Eva and Chuck had fun singing together. it is so refreshing, people enjoying what they really are meant to do, sing wonderfully, and they are not plastic, produced or promoted, just singing with every thing they had. Iz sang the same way, with joy. Peace and Joy in the new year, janb

Name: Vanessa Galloway

Favorite Eva Album: I only have Imagine at this stage

Favorite Eva Song: “Fever”

Home town/city/country: Tamworth, Australia

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 10:30 PM

Hello there, I only “discovered” Eva Cassidy through televison. Advertisements were advertising her CD’s, Imagine & Songbird, which I am yet to purchase. I thought, wow this lady has a superb voice. I did not realise that she had passed over at this stage. The day of purchasing the CD, my sister-in-law was visiting from Queensland, and I told her about this wonderful Eva. That is when she said that Eva had passed away. I was so very sad. However, I went out and bought the CD, Imagine, and have played it constantly ever since. Eva has the most pure, magical voice I have ever heard. Even better than Barbra Striesand, sorry Babs!! So, now I am spreading the word about this wonderful songbird, she is truly sensational. God Bless you Eva, you are a real angel!! Love Vanessa

Name: B. Lewis

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday

Home town/city/country: Glen Burnie, MD, USA

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 10:31 PM

Listening to Eva singing brings to mind a line from the English poet William Blake: Joy and woe are woven fine, a clothing for the soul divine.

Name: Frauke Schmidt

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: too difficult to choose!

Home town/city/country: London, United Kingdom

Sent: Mon January 06 2003 11:29 PM

In 2001 I first heard of Eva Cassidy, but I don’t exactly remember how, because it was just a fleeting reference somewhere. I bought “Songbird” out of curiosity and as a present for my sister-in-law, but I listened to it first and absolutely loved it. Just before Xmas 2002 I attended a charity concert, where a popular British singer called Will Young sang “Fields of Gold”, just accompanied by an acoustic guitar – in the style of Eva Cassidy rather than Sting – and it blew me away and reminded me that I had bought that album. I borrowed it back from my sister-in-law, was once again impressed and yesterday I treated myself to “Live at Blues Alley”. It’s absolutely brilliant and I prefer it to Songbird, though I miss “Over the Rainbow”. The fact that it’s a live album just shows how talented Eva was. Eva’s voice touches me like almost no-one else’s. It is such a tragedy that she will never know just how far-reaching her music has turned out to be and how many people she has touched with it. Love and a Happy New Year to everyone. Frauke

Name: Rose

Favorite Eva Album: everything

Favorite Eva Song: OTR/Fields of Gold/WalyWaly

Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA

Sent: Tue January 07 2003 06:06 AM

Hey Bill, I discovered Israel K.(Izzy)a few years ago after the ‘e-toy’ commercials & found out that there was really a song that went w/those few notes of the jingle. Love his cd & version of OTR also. When I discovered Eva, her version became #1. But you are so right, he also was taken too early. rose

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Tue January 07 2003 08:30 AM

Thanks Laura, for the acknowledgement on your “What’s New Page” of my discovery of Eva Cassidy’s “lost song” on the NPR web site, “It’s Not The Presents Under My Tree,” by Time Life Music, a free 3 minute song to be heard and downloaded. Now if we could only ger fans to go to your “What’s New Page,” and follow the easy instruction to this great song on NPR. What do you think of this song if you do hear it? Eva is singing to all of us about how important we are to her, as our “Presence” is what it’s all about and the “Ring” we give her,symbolizing love and friendhip. What a song for anyone who has lost someone. It makes the tears flow again. It’s needs to be on the next CD Eva will have released.

Name: Torhild

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: All of them

Home town/city/country: Trondheim/Norway

Sent: Tue January 07 2003 01:08 PM

I`ve always liked music, it`s important to my well-beeing! But that day i discovered Eva, something changed….her music is perfect, it brings peace in my heart and my mind!! See you “up there” Eva!!!

Name: Uzhiel
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: people get ready

Home town/city/country: whyalla, australia

Sent: Tue January 07 2003 11:34 PM

Thank you for bringing us this website and thank you Eva for touching us with your voice wherever you may be..

Name: Elaine

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Round Rock, TX

Sent: Wed January 08 2003 06:35 AM

How is one supposed to actually pick just one favorite?! I have at least sixteen. All i want to say is that when i heard “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, it made me cry. My own daughter was once obsessed with “being” dorothy and i never thought anyone could best Judy Garland’s rendition. i can sit down and get lost in that song and pretend that all is well in the world and troubles really do “melt like lemon drops”. thank you, eva. may you be flying above the rainbow with the bluebirds. i wish i could join you.

Name: Deb

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: I can no longer pick a favorite. I like all of them still.

Home town/city/country: Inpls,IN

Sent: Wed January 08 2003 01:39 PM

Since, having discoverd Eva almost 2 years ago. I have bought all her albums. Imagine, is really even better than some of the others. Just because it is just Eva and her guitar on those few tracks. I just wanted to say that I was watching a PBS show on Lance Loud of the Loud family that was followed in documentary fashion in the 70’s. Sadly, he died of AIDS on May, 2001. His partner or a friend at his Memorial Service sang Eva’s version of “Over the Rainbow.”. I just had to listen when they announced that was the song he was going to sing. I do not know if anyone has already posted this tidbit of info on the web-site. I have not been here for a few months. I did not see it so far. Thanks Again!! Laura for all the work you do to keep the web-site going. I’m glad, that you are having a Good New Year for 2003. OH! I too saw the Michelle Kwan skating. It was just beautiful.Hearing, Eva sing as she skated was just Spectacular! I also understand that Eva is on the Providence (NBC TV show) that went off the air. I have tried to get this CD but have not been able to find it. I do not know which of Eva’s songs is on this CD. I missed the show that they played it on. Do you know what song it is? Thanks!! Happy New Year! 2003 Deb

Name: Carol

Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Montreal

Sent: Wed January 08 2003 02:52 PM

I discovered Eva through a newspaper article on August 28, 2002. My interest was piqued by the author’s accolades towards Eva. I listened to some of her music on the computer and was just totally BLOWN AWAY. Only a couple of weeks later I came across her book Songbird and of course bought it because I was already obsessed with her. I was telling everyone I knew about her and that they should listen to her. I don’t know which cd to buy yet, but do want to start a collection soon. I think she was truly an angel sent to earth to sing for us.

Name: Gaia Wilson

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready

Home town/city/country: Ottawa, Canada

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 04:31 AM

I first heard Eva’s voice in a small store that sells candles. I remember hearing “Fields of Gold” and thinking ‘wow’. I went straight up to the store clerk and asked who it was singing it. That’s when she told me about Eva and how she sadly wasn’t alive anymore. I’d never heard such a voice. I actually started to cry in the store. The same day, I bought “Time After Time” and fell in love with her Cyndi Laupers cover. Since then I have bought “Eva By Heart” and “Songbird” and my favourite song is “People Get Ready”

Name: Mr. Leslie Hawkes

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 07:58 AM

Firstly I would like to thank Mr.Terry Wogan of BBC Radio 2 for introducing me to the music of Eva Cassidy by costantly plugging “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” at every given opportunity. I now have another favourite artist in my collection and at this moment in time I have two of Eva’s albums “Songbird” and “Imagine”. My all time favourite song is “Imagine” by John Lennon and I could only listen to John’s version, that is until now, Eva’s version is superb and I now have two versions of the greatest lyrics ever written. I want to know more about miss Eva Cassidy and her backlog of C.D’s and hope I have found the right website to do her justice.

Name: David

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 09:52 AM

I am just watching a program on National Swedish Televison (SvT 1) about the life of Eva Cassidy. Fascinating story, and great music. Great presence – love to listen more to hear music!

Name: Sune Kaas
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: You’ve changed

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen/Denmark

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 10:19 AM

Just saw the documentary about Eva on Swedish National TV, and I am sitting here deeply moved and in awe of the princess. My God is been some time, I last was this moved and heartfelt – tomorrow will be Eva Cassidy shoppingday, I have to own her records and hear her perfect voice again. To you Laura: I just wanna thank you so much for giving this site to all of us and share the beauty and wisdom of Eva. My heart belongs to Eva – God rest her soul.

Name: Lennart
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: you`v changed

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 10:22 AM

absolutly wonderful

Name: Cattis Hansson
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: You’ve changed

Home town/city/country: Uppsala Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 10:31 AM

Today was the first day with Eva. I just met her in my livingroom, singing wonderful from my TV. WOW.

Name: Rikard

Favorite Eva Album: Live at the Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: –

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 10:38 AM

Popped in the last 20 minutes of the documentary on swedish national tv so I just saw some of the concert songs. But what a voice. And for the first time I appreciated Somewhere over the rainbow!!! As Cattis said: Tomorrow’s shopping day!

Name: Chris L
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 10:41 AM

The program went off the air about half an hour ago and I’m still shaking. I only wish I’d known about it beforehand and not just caught the last ten minutes ‘accidentally’. I’m totally baffled that I’ve never heard (of) Eva before. Well, like Sune Kaas below, tomorrow’s gonna be my ‘Shopping-all-over-town-for-every-single-one-of-Eva-Cassidy’s-albums’ day too. 🙂 Cheers and thanks for keeping this site, Laura.

Name: Sigun Sandstrom
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 11:08 AM

The wos first time in evning on TV I listen to this so good nice girl sing.Now I will go listen to her more.

Name: Lars

Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Sodertalje, Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 11:10 AM

Just saw the last 30 min of the documentary. Stunning, fantasic, breathtaking!. Sad she can’t read this herself. Gandalf said something like: Some people who live deserve to die and some who died deserve to live. Good thing her art lives on. Have just ordered a couple of CDs from cdon.se.

Name: Katta
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: Sweden.

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 11:51 AM

The documentary was…absolutely..I m speachless. Tears rolled down my cheeks. So beautiful and yet so sad… love

Name: Micke
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: kersberga/Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 11:53 AM

I ve just seen a documentary on swedish television about I girl called Eva Cassidy. Now I know, her voice will guide me through the rest of my days.

Name: Greger

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Blues in the Night

Home town/city/country: Aln /Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 12:06 PM

Tonight my ears fell in love. I have never heard of this songbird before and as I noticed on this site she has never recieved the press she so well deserve here in Sweden. I totally agree with Lars, it was truly awesome. Unfortunately I also missed the first half. I hit my self for that. But I will do my best to get hold of her albums as soon as possible. And I will recommend this site to all of my friends. Live long and prosper.

Name: Tommy
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Borl nge/Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 12:41 PM

My first guestbook entry ever in life simply has to be written now! I’m still taken after zapping into the last 30 minutes of the documentary on Swedish Televsion. The voice, the feeling, the timing !!! It’s perfect! Her music just talks soul to soul !!! I’m speechless !!! I normally don’t listen to or even like this kind of music very much (the soul thing that is, no offense here!), but I guess I have to change my preferences from now on ;-), at least I have to dig into Eva’s music more. I guess some company will have to ship a lot of records to Sweden after tonights show on TV! Eva, thanks for making my heart rejoice this evening, may it be followed by many more … Love /Tommy

Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Lund/Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 12:55 PM

Also taken by the TV programme about Eva. Thank you for this informative website! Keep up the good work. It was the first time I’ve heard about her, but not the last!!! What a heavenly voice! Peter

Name: janb

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: honolulu

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 01:33 PM

hi everyone, a good site for folk song lyrics, www.mudcat.org. i found variations of “waly waly” and “how can i keep from singing” there. lots of interesting things to read on that site. aloha, janb

Name: Stratotao
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm/Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 11:12 PM

What a great voice! I saw her on TV last night, amazing! But such great lost. Just like Stevie Ray Vaughan, the good die young.

Name: Carina Svensson
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: People get ready

Home town/city/country: Gothenburg, Sweden

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 11:13 PM

Love to everybody, and thanks for letting us know this wonderful songbird, I have never heard about Eva before. From today, she will be in my life.

Name: Pia

Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet!!

Favorite Eva Song: do you have to choose one?

Home town/city/country: Lund/SWEDEN

Sent: Thu January 09 2003 11:30 PM

I too saw the proram last night on swedish tv, and I was captured right from the beginning….could hardly turn the tv off when the program was over, I really need to hear moore of that voice…..absolutely amazing. As you all say – it was a great loss to this world!

Name: Anna
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country: Linkoping/Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 12:23 AM

I can only agree with Pia! I’ve never heard of Eva before tonight, but obviously I’m not the only one in Sweden. Too sad such wonderful voice couldn’t stay in this world, I guess it was too great. Although, if you can see this Eva – thank you so much for shearing your voice with us!

Name: Pia
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 01:38 AM

Saw Eva on my TV yesterday. It was an amazing experience. Her voice talked to me and I couldn t move, tears was falling. Her joy touched me and I felt really great inside. Thank you, Eva. Sing with the angels!

Name: Per Porsild
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Any!

Home town/city/country: Hamar, Norway

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 02:11 AM

Just watched the film and audio clips on Swedish TV. How impressingly wonderful a voice and interpretation. Certainly a pity she is no longer among us – but the more to be rejoiced that so many of her friends and fans succeeded in capturing her music whilst she was here.

Name: Erik Jonsson

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: skelleftea/Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 02:54 AM

Thank you,Eva!

Name: Kristin
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Stockholm Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 02:55 AM

WOW! What a great voice!!! Saw the program on Swedish TV1 yesterday and was really impressed with Eva’s voice! I am a singer myself and got very inspired by her interpretations. It was also good to actually show how the record companies sacrifices a great voice in their sad struggle to put everyone into a little genre-box. I write my own music and know how sad today’s musical climat is. It’s all about the money. It was refreshing to hear someone truly talanted! Too bad the record companies are too narrowminded for their own good.

Name: RICHARD REDMAN

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: some where over the rainbow, feilds of gold

Home town/city/country: haworth, west yorkshire, uk

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 04:27 AM

i never heard such a brilliant singer, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up immediatley it was like watching one of your favourite films. LONG LIVE THE VOICE OF EVA CASIDY.

Name: Petra Nilsson

Favorite Eva Album: Have non

Favorite Eva Song: time after time (so far)

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 04:31 AM

Hi Saw the documentary on Eva on SVT last night, as mentioned above, and I have to agree with everything said about it on this paige. I m totally overwhelmed by her and have been surfing the internet all day for things about her, and I found that some of her CD s got sold out today on the most common internetsights!!! I strongly beleive that she has just gotten her well-deserved break-through i Sweden! Just thought you should know…

Name: Peter Sandberg

Favorite Eva Album: dont know yet!

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 04:52 AM

I can only agree with everyone else, Truly amazing. Possibly the best female voice since janis joplin. It really bothers me that there were/is no room for a talent like Eva`s in the music industry today. It goes to show that the industry is so far away from were true talent lies. I can only hope record company executives were wathing last night. If you live in stockholm you can find the songbird album at skivf nstret “ringen”. They have quite a few copies there. God bless and thank you for the music Eva! ps. another forgotten singer i think is loudon wainwright III, album called “last man on earth” ds.

Name: Leif Eriksson
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: How could I pick just one?

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 05:43 AM

Saw a great documentary on swedish television Jan 9th. Heaven must be a great place. Imagine Eva Cassidy on stage every night. Amen.

Name: peter nilsson

Favorite Eva Album: live at the blues alley
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: stockholm sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 07:01 AM

the tears are falling when i listening to evas songs today again after the documentary at svt yesterday,have been on internet and listening to her song is like she is singing strait to your heart and soul.thank you eva

Name: Eric

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 07:17 AM

For everyone who misses Eva and everyone of Eva’s fans throughout the world, the documentary of Eva Cassidy 20 minutes: http://mmoranski.serverpro3.com/Eva/Nightline%20story.mpg

Name: leslie trout

Favorite Eva Album: blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: tall trees and fields of gold

Home town/city/country: woodstock, ga 30188

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 08:24 AM

Bittersweet and poignant, her pure voice and presentation evoke our own wistful thoughts and memories. I have only recently heard of Eva but was deeply moved by her voice and and obvious love for her family. Hopefully this website can help you with the pain of losing Eva. Hold her safe in your hearts and know that she loved you so much.

Name: Camilla

Favorite Eva Album: Do not own one…yet!

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Jakobstad, Finland

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 08:31 AM

Saw the documentory on swedish television yesterday, january 9th, and I just sat there, unable to even move…It`s been years since I ve heard anything so beautiful!! What an truly amazing singer she was!! She moved me to tears…

Name: Karin Regnell
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Time after time or Tennessee Waltz

Home town/city/country: Malm , Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 09:25 AM

Like many others (I hope) I saw the documentary on television and was utterly amazed. I am envious of you who knew her and you who got a chance to experience the richness of her voice. As I said last night, thank you so much for being a part of this world and making it so much more beautiful. From now on you will have a place in my heart and I hope that I can carry a part of your legacy by doing what I love and believe in. With all of my love, where ever you may be.

Name: Terry

Favorite Eva Album: Don’t Make Me Choose

Favorite Eva Song: Don’t Make Me Choose

Home town/city/country: St. Louis, MO, USA

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 09:44 AM

I fell in love with Eva instantly. I had a co-worker at work that was listening to the CD Songbird. She told me to listen to Over The Rainbow. I rolled my eyes, thinking that it would be another cheesy recording. In my mind no one could touch Judy’s version though many, very many, have tried. I agreed to listen and within a few notes, I was hooked. I mean, her phrasing was so totally unique and with her pure sweet voice, it really got me. I mean, it ripped my heart out. I couldn’t believe it but Eva’s version of Over The Rainbow was making tears run down my cheek. I couldn’t believe that that song could sound so new and fresh and different. It was the end of my shift at work. I couldn’t leave. I stayed and listened to the whole CD and fell in love with Eva. I now have Eva By Heart, Time After Time, Method Actor and have Imagine and Live At Blues Alley on order. I am going out today to find The Other Side. I think I am becoming obsessed becaue I have come to this web site and am now looking for any other songs available with Eva’s voice. I hope more of Eva’s music will be released. Over The Rainbow hooked me but I would hate to choose a favorite album or song. I am still amazed at how Eva could take another artist’s signature song and totally make it Eva’s! PS After finding out about Eva’s tragic death, I became connected to her in another way because I am a survivor of Melanoma now for 5 years!

Name: Jennie
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Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 11:06 AM

I saw the documentary on swedish television and I have never been so touched by a program before. What a amazing voice! I ve fell in love with it right away. What a amazing person she seemed to be! It must have been amazing to have seen her live. I m going to get all her albums now.

Name: Jugge

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Dont know yet

Home town/city/country: Stockholm

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 11:10 AM

What a wonderful world!! I`m still shock after last nights documentory.What can i say, that voice will guide me til the end and beyond.

Name: Fredrik

Favorite Eva Album: Live at the Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Upplands V sby/Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 11:38 AM

I’m an old fan of Eva, so i am just happy to see that she finally get the recognition she deserves here in Sweden.

Name: Lena Lundgren
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Nynashamn, Sweden

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 12:08 PM

I saw the documentary about Eva on swedish television yesterday. I think it was fantastic! What a beautiful voice and what a feeling! You can hear that she mean every single word that she sing! I think Eva must be the best singer I’ve ever heard! Lots of love from another songbird, Lena

Name: Eva K

Favorite Eva Album: Not sure…

Favorite Eva Song: I have so many favorites, but at the moment, I think it might be Penny To My Name or Easy Street Dream.. Or Tall Trees In Georgia or perhaps God Bless The Child…? And then there’s always Way Beyond The Blue.. 🙂

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden (like everybody else..)

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 12:28 PM

Hi everyone! I just wanted to say congratulations to all of the new Swedish fans. I haven’t been an Eva Cassidy fan for very long either, but it’s been a few months now, and I’ve been working hard these past months on trying to spread the word about Eva’s music. Therefore I was extremely excited when I saw that the State television were showing this documentary. The clips from Blues Alley were the best thing I’ve ever seen on TV and I was completely paralyzed at the end of the program. Thank God I already new about Eva and recorded the program, I have a feeling I’ll be watching it a couple of times (a day!) from now on. I advise all of you new fans to buy every album you can find, it’ll be the greatest gift you’ve ever gotten yourself! Love, Eva K

Name: Bon Moorkamp

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Enschede, Netherlands

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 02:24 PM

It took me a few years to finally know her

Name: Eva Cassidy. I had heard about a women with a beautifull voice but dit not know her name. A feeling came over me that this must be the women I read about a few days ago. I went to a Music Store and bought the CD “Songbird”. I am a guitarist, songwriter, with one goal in my live: to let people know when music is in tone and when not. I have never heard a person play the guitar as pure and in tone as Eva and sing as pure and in tone as she did. All the tones she makes with her voice and her hands are just right, even a sigh, this is to me like heaven on earth, she must be an angel. Thank you Eva. Bon Moorkamp

Name: Rick
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: mmm …today? …otr

Home town/city/country: Broken Bow, OK, USA

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 02:36 PM

Laura! Is there not some way that you can get some of the stuff europeans are seeing (and hearing!) available to us in the USA? REPLY FROM LAURA: Rick! I do not control the U.S. media! (Maybe I should?)

Name: billy bayly

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: tall trees

Home town/city/country: bowie, maryland

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 03:26 PM

hey guys, i’m a resident of the beatifully suburban town that is known as Bowie, Maryland. Although I grew up in the same parts as Eva, it wasn’t until three years ago that I first heard her immaculate voice. And since, I’ve been hooked. Anyone locally know of a memorial service for Eva’s 4oth bday on the 2nd of February? Please let me know. billybayly@hotmail.com Much love and God bless. -Billy

Name: Rick
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Home town/city/country:

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 03:41 PM

Sorry, Laura …understand…thanks for the great web site, anyway! and happy new year …!

Name: Lars
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Home town/city/country: Ume

Sent: Fri January 10 2003 08:44 PM

I saw the swedish documentary and was totally stunned… Amazing. I totally agree with Peter Sandberg:”Possibly the best female voice since janis joplin. It really bothers me that there were/is no room for a talent like Eva`s in the music industry today.” I also thought of Janis Joplin though I nearly was born when Janis entered the stage. I hope we’ll remember Eva for the guts she had to not let the music industry destroy her visions. They wanted hear to fit in the gengre-industry but she refused. God bless Eva for her integrity! God help Britney, Eva is a better model for young girls!

Name: hjeartsdoc

Favorite Eva Album: Several about the same

Favorite Eva Song: Changes constantly

Home town/city/country: Canandaigua,NY

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 02:29 AM

I’m happy to see Eva’s conquest of another country! It has truly been astounding to have observed the growing popularity of her music over the last

Name: heartsdoc

Favorite Eva Album: Virtual tie amongst several

Favorite Eva Song: differs from moment to moment

Home town/city/country: Canandaigua,NY

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 02:44 AM

OOPS! I was so caught up in the “Swedish Invasion” that I made my screen name look Swedish! I also hit “send” before finishing my post! I was just relating my observation of the groundswell of interest in Eva over the last few years. I am not certain as to any legal restrictions relative to copyright, but I have tried for a long while to obtain video clips of Eva singing live. If any of the new Swedish converts would be willing to send me a copy of the documentary, I would gratefully show you my appreciation!

Name: Leif

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: Falun,Dalarna,Sweden

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 06:34 AM

I look in Sweden TV on Eva,a beutiful woice,tank for one very good program. Love to Eva Leif

Name: dOc
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Helsinki, Finland

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 11:21 AM

As many others I see, I also saw the Swedish documentary of Eva Cassidy. I was completely stunned over her voice and became immediately a fan 🙂

Name: Julie

Favorite Eva Album: ?

Favorite Eva Song: ?

Home town/city/country: Brighton, Colorado

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 11:24 AM

I saw Eva’s CD “Imagine” laying on a friends table yesterday. Then later in the day my friend asked if I’d heard her voice. I decided today to try to find information on her since my friend said she has an amazing voice. I ‘m saddened to hear of her death but would love to learn and hear more about her work.

Name: Krister
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: Ystad

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 11:59 AM

In south of Sweden, close to the sea, there is a restaurante for you…. We are looking for a senitive singer like Eva. Send us a message if you want to play and sing here.

Name: Eric

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 12:12 PM

The Eva Cassidy documentary is presently unavailable please try again later: http://mmoranski.serverpro3.com/Eva/Nightline%20story.mpg

Name: Anita

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Oslo/Norway

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 12:14 PM

I discovered Eva the day AFTER the swedish documentary. I hope they’ll send it again. What is there to say? After this, nothing. Only happiness and sadness. And admire. My heart is full and empty at the same time.

Name: Greger
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Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 12:44 PM

I ordered five Eva-albums today, Eva by Heart, Imagine, Live at Blues Alley, Songbird and Time after Time. I will climb the walls until I get them. According to the cd-webstore s top-selling list Eva has five records in the top fifteen!!! I think she finally made it in Sweden. Laura, I thank you for this superb homage-site for Eva. Keep up the good work.

Name: Steve

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: Tallahassee,Fl USA

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 12:44 PM

A friend put together a CD of some of his favorite songs. He listed the songs names but not the titles. When I got to the cover of Emilylou Harris’ “Wayfaring Stranger” I was floored. I had to know who’s voice this was. He told me Eva Cassidy. I went straight to the music store and bought Live at Blues Alley and Imagine. I’ve since added Eva by Heart and The Other Side. Thank you Eva, and your bandmates, for making such beautiful music and may you rest in peace.

Name: Greger
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Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 12:48 PM

I mailed Swedish Television today and urged them to send the show again. They haven t replied yet.

Name: Kerstin
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 12:54 PM

What a wonderful-fantastic voice!! Thank you… for letting me know Eva Cassidy through the documentary on SVT. It was a gift!

Name: Thomas F. Locke

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: All of them….

Home town/city/country: London, Ontario, Canada

Sent: Sat January 11 2003 05:24 PM

Ironically I only heard of Eva during a vacation to England. Her voice is without a doubt the most beautiful I have ever heard. Eva was a angel – yes she was…

Name: Caroline Adolfsson
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Favorite Eva Song: You remeber me.

Home town/city/country: Stockholm

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 01:50 AM

I have picked up some of Eva s songs from the net and I am amazed. What a voice. I have listened again, again and again since I saw the TV program. She adds something special to every old “worn out” song. What a loss that she died so young. Caroline

Name: Nisse Asp

Favorite Eva Album: Dont now yet

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Borlange/Sweden

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 01:50 AM

I heard a song on tv,Eva Cassidy whos that.Now I now mutch moore,a wonderful singer and performer.Her songs is PLAYED every day in my home. Love to all…

Name: Anna

Favorite Eva Album: ?

Favorite Eva Song: Time after time, Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Stockholm,Sweden

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 01:54 AM

My heart stopped beating, my ears were delighted, and my soul was deeply touched, when I saw and listened to Eva for the first time on Swedish tv the other day. To watch and hear her with the knowledge that she had passed away so young made me almost cry. I also could recognize myself a lot in both her looks as well as her singing and guitar playing. I’m a struggling singer myself, will be 30 this year, and I feel that the music industry have no room for me. I have recently given up after 14 years of hard work. It hurts my soul that I can’t live off of what I love doing the most. But, this is the cruel reality, just like it was for Eva. Famous after her death…Who knows, maybe I will be more appreciated after my death as well? Such a sad thought, yet bitter-sweet. I wonder how Eva’s personality was. I would have loved to get to know her. Maybe our personality’s were alike too? Now, I can’t wait to hear all her songs!!! so, far I’ve only heard a few on the tv program. I imagine listening to her singing all my favorite tunes….can’t think of anything I’d enjoy to hear more. Maybe she is singing some of my favorites on her cd’s, that remains to be discovered…. Where can I order her cd’s??? God bless you all!

Name: Gerry
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Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 08:03 AM

Further to Rick’s comment on 10 Jan and Laura’s response, it would be great if Eva’s family (or whoever else controls her material) would release the film clips on video or dvd. They are making them available to the media, and her fans all over the world would greatly appreciate having the opportunity to purchase them. Best wishes to Laura, all the regulars to this site, and to those who have just discovered Eva.

Name: peter sandberg
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Sent: Sun January 12 2003 08:09 AM

Lars, Cool that I was not the only one who thought of janis joplin when i heard Eva sing. I don t know why really, i just did.I also want to say that i agree with Kristin ” it was refreshing to hear someone truly talented”. Because there are a lot of talented people. rarely if ever do they get to show it to the world. Most of what we hear is shit (sorry). I m saying that record companies don t do what they should. Find the talent and give them the chance to develop. Don t try to “make” a talent. Even if it s a gamble. I don t know if Eva wanted to make it big, but it does not matter. Almost everone who saw the programme and blue note boss will agree that it was a mistake not to sign her. To put it gently..

Name: KENNETH ROWLEY

Favorite Eva Album: IMAGINE
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Home town/city/country: WASHINGTON C.H. OH. USA

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 09:00 AM

WHAT A VOICE! I ONLY DISCOVERED EVA A FEW MONTHS AGO AND HER VOICE HAS ME SPELL BOUND. WISH SHE WAS STILL WITH US. MAY HER SOUL SING FOREVER

Name: Marilyn Laws Porter

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: It
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Sent: Sun January 12 2003 10:11 AM

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Sent: Sun January 12 2003 11:44 AM

Mr.Raice McLeod,i just figured out that you’re my uncle! I play the piano and guitar (learning), but I want to learn the drums too.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: I,agine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy+PTMN

Home town/city/country: Syravcuse NY USA

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 11:47 AM

What is it about this song that draws every emotion out of me? From the Time After Time CD…. “Penny To My Name” Bill and I got married following our first born Daddy left this gas & convenience store just before he died And I was only nineteen when I had my third baby And sometimes I think maybe I should’ve left here long ago Travellers are stopping by, check their oil and their p.s.i. Gas up and away to fly, moving down the line But this beat-up truck & worn out shoes always give me the blues Billy sucking down the booze nearly every night Chorus I never seen the city lights How they must shine so bright Not like this country night The sky’s black as coal And this gas-station mountain home Not a thing to call my own How I wish I was alone With a penny to my name Strangers say this mountain here is beautiful beyond compare But it’s just a dumb old mountain; I see it every day If I could see sunset skies over fields of green or ocean-tides, City skyline in the night, I’ll be dancing till the dawn Chorus Bill and I got married following our first born Daddy left this gas & convenience store just before he died Maybe Bill & I someday will find a chance to get away Until then it’s here I’ll stay wishing on a star. Could it be the desperation in the lives of so many people with no way out or is it the reality of life ending to soon before fame can be realized. Thanks to Roger Henderson for this great song and Eva Cassidy for this beautiful rendition.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 12:29 PM

All you Danish Eva fans, now is a perfect time to start working on the two major Danish tv stations, DR and TV2, to get them to air SVT1’s Eva show. DR can be reached at dr@dr.dk while it is a little less easy to get in touch with TV2. Here you must go to the web page http://omtv2.tv2.dk/adresser/kontakt.asp and click the email link “e-mail: TV 2 /DANMARK” next to the TV2 logo. On the page you are now taken to, type in your email address, a heading for your message and the message itself. Don’t forget to choose a topic from the drop-down list. I suppose this should be “TV 2/Programplanl gningen”. There is so much plastic on TV. We must have one hour of pearl. Right?

Name: Sharon

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: Perth Australia

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 03:31 PM

was channel surfing the other night around midnight or so and turned over to our national multicultural station (http://www.sbs.com.au/sbs_front/index.html) and when they have the station closures, they play cd’s that they then sell in their “shop”. Imagine my surprise when I turned over the channel and heard the sweet sounds of Eva singing Fever. For those Australian fans who are looking for copies of Eva’s cd’s, I was able to buy them from Sanity Thanks again for a wonderful site that fans of all genres can share.

Name: Stjerna

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Time is a healer

Home town/city/country: Huskvarna, Sweden

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 09:29 PM

Amazing Eva!!!! I need help to find the album “Best of Eva Cassidy”. Help me!!

Name: Amelie Aulin

Favorite Eva Album: have none yet

Favorite Eva Song: I do not know the name on the one I heard on TV

Home town/city/country: Uppsala, Sweden

Sent: Sun January 12 2003 11:53 PM

I had no idea of who she was and the cult that seems to develop around her – I just can t get her singing out of my head and heart from last Thursday when I, half asleep listened to a concert on TV. She is so special. I have to find her music. Luckily it seems possible.

Name: Joe Baldwin

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 01:04 AM

With the ability to effect, touch and influence so many peoples lives irrespective of age, race and religion long after her death, i must stand in awe of a truley heavenly voice and amazing woman. May here memories and voice live forever.

Name: Claire Hudson

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Gloucestershire, UK

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 01:09 AM

What can i say – eva has inspired my life. Such a heroic women who deserves such respect. I think her music can relate to so many people – rest in peace eva, forever in our hearts xx Claire – UK x

Name: Annie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird and Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Sussex, England

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 01:31 AM

Hi all Eva followers and a special hello to all the Swedish newcomers. The response to the recent programme on SVT reminds me of how the groundswell began here, culminating in two #1 albums in the UK, after a clip of Eva singing Over The Rainbow was shown on BBC TV. It is exciting to see Sweden getting the Eva bug and at the same time frustrating that recognition of Eva is still very patchy in her home country. I must echo what a few others have said here, Laura – can we hope for a video/DVD release of the Blues Alley (and others) tapes? What is the copyright situation? Is it so difficult to get? If the Songbird biography, only published in the UK, has sold over 100,000 copies (soft and hardback combined) in little over a year, just imagine what numbers a DVD release of Eva and the band singing some of our favourite tracks could obtain.

Name: Carina
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Home town/city/country: Gothenburg

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 02:19 AM

Message in Swedish: Missade du som jag att spela in programmet om Eva i vecka 2. Skriv till: repris@svt.se, och nska repris! Kram alla v nner i Sverige

Name: ernie kasper
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Favorite Eva Song: fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: langley bc

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 03:58 AM

You are the joy that surrounds my soul! you are the kindness that holds me captive! you are the wonder that makes me smile! you are my island of promises waiting to be born…. But most of all you are my forever mercy a gentle breeze a silent whisper a beauty that is only described in one word LOVE by ernie kasper God bless you all

Name: P O Lindstrom

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: At Last

Home town/city/country: Stockholm

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 04:31 AM

I heard Eva Cassidy for the first time last Thursday on Swedish Television. I was quite stunned and taken by her appearance and couldn’t take me eyes and ears from her from the first note to the last. I haven’t experienced such a voice with such an intensity and presence for many years. I have listened to jazz, blues, folk, rock and other types of music since early 60’s, but this was really something. So tragic her life ended so early. You should never compare an artist to another, but Evas reminds me a little of the swedish jazz singer Monica Zetterlund and of the fragile norwegian jazz singer Radka Toneff, who sadly died in 1988.

Name: Andrew Laverick

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: It changes with my mood…!

Home town/city/country: London, England

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 05:17 AM

I am always saddened when I think of such a talent being taken when there was so much more to give. I listen to Eva’s music when I need a change of mood, or when I want some solitude. I wonder if she ever knew how much she touched peoples lives.

Name: Booker T. Gibson

Favorite Eva Album: All six

Favorite Eva Song: What’s on now!

Home town/city/country: Merrick, NY. USA

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 06:55 AM

Laura, I’ve written a couple times. Thanks so much for maintaining this site. So many have gotten “the Message” that Eva’s on a higher level.Someone here wrote, Eva’s not entertaining per se but talking very personally to you”. Maybe, that’s why I love to listen to Eva by myself.It’s a little selfish…but I cry too easily. Bye for now. Booker

Name: Linda Bird

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Scottsdale, Arizona USA

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 07:05 AM

I was introduced to Eva’s Music right after New Years Eve, at a friends house….It brought me to tears….Joy and Sorrow….She was truly the Songbird and We are Blessed to be able to listen as she still shares her music…Thank You to Her Friends and Family for Making it Possible…

Name: Anna

Favorite Eva Album: ?

Favorite Eva Song: Time after time, Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 07:19 AM

Thank you so much all you who replied to my e-mail regarding where to get her cd’s etc. You seem like such nice people, all of you here. I have now ordered 5 cd’s with Eva from cdon.se! Can’t wait to hear them over and over again. I wish Eva was still alive so that she could record many more songs. I’m sure she’s happy, singing up in heaven with all the angels, watching over her loved ones. God bless, and thank you Eva for sharing your beautiful talent with us. You were too good for this world, God wanted you back in heaven…

Name: Gail

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes

Home town/city/country: Atlanta, GA, USA

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 10:34 AM

(Sorry about the previous false starts…). I don’t think I have heard a song that has moved me more than Who Knows Where the Time Goes – I cannot get enough of it. I feel evangelical about it, compelled to “spread the word” about Eva and this song. Thanks for this web site!

Name: Gail

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes

Home town/city/country: Atlanta, GA, USA

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 10:34 AM

(Sorry about the previous false starts…). I don’t think I have heard a song that has moved me more than Who Knows Where the Time Goes – I cannot get enough of it. I feel evangelical about it, compelled to “spread the word” about Eva and this song. Thanks for this web site!

Name: anon
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Favorite Eva Song: time after time, imagine
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Sent: Mon January 13 2003 01:52 PM

i guess i like the songs that eva chose to sing, im sure they meant alot to her, i can picture her listening to them and deciding to learn and sing them as her own. you can tell she loved to sing, i love her style, as well as her voice. i love singing too.

Name: Chuck

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday

Home town/city/country: Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 03:44 PM

I first heard about Eva about two years ago in a passing conversation with an online acquaintance about great jazz singers. “Of course,” she said, “you have to include Eva Cassidy in the top five…” It was the first time I’d heard the name. It wasn’t the last. In the last couple of years I’ve managed to collect, from various sources, seven of her albums. God, what a great, eclectic body of work! Linda, you had it wrong. Ms. Cassidy was so much more than merely a jazz singer! I have spent countless hours listening to Eva and company, and recruiting others to the cause. I haven’t had anyone express any regrets…. As for this website; thanks, Laura! You’ve been a great source of news and information. And, after reading this guest book on and off for a while, I felt it was high time I contributed. Thanks then, too, to those of you who have left messages here. I’ve felt among kindred spirits here. It’s nearly as heartwarming as listening to the lady herself.

Name: David

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where The Time Goes

Home town/city/country: Portland, Oregon

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 06:46 PM

As I sit here in the kitchen late at night listening to my favorite Eva song for the twentieth time in a row, I feel strangely and wonderfully connected. That voice, the music, and the joy!!! Yes, who knows where the time goes?? I did not count the time, either. And it’s time to start! Thank you for the reminder.

Name: reesa

Favorite Eva Album: I have yet to hear one.

Favorite Eva Song: Her single Time after Time

Home town/city/country: Perth Australia

Sent: Mon January 13 2003 08:48 PM

A friend emailed me Time after Time and I was in awe such a passionate and intoxicating voice. What a loss to the music industry her passing will be. But what better place to have the voice of an Angel than in heaven. Thanks for touching my life Eva xxxx

Name: Carl
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Favorite Eva Song: All!

Home town/city/country: Helsingland, Sweden

Sent: Tue January 14 2003 02:43 AM

I m so sad she s gone but yet happy that I ve heard her sing on Swedish TV.

Name: Julie

Favorite Eva Album: Imagne

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Ireland

Sent: Tue January 14 2003 05:39 AM

I was so amazed when i first heard Eva sing, then my music taste was always pop or rock but now i listen to nothing else but her albums. i love Danny Boy because it seems so Irish and so moving. i am only 16 now but i know that i will never hear a more beautiful singer then eva. she was a treasure that was not appreciated enough.

Name: Matt Warne

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: London, UK

Sent: Tue January 14 2003 10:22 AM

Glad to see that other countries are picking up on the phenomenon – looks like Eva’s a definite hit in Sverige! If anyone in the UK is interested, Mark Hagen can be emailed at mark.hagen@bbc.co.uk – perhaps if he gets enough he’ll put up an Eva video for Valentine’s day or her Birthday Feb 2nd!

Name: Graham Wright
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Home town/city/country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sent: Tue January 14 2003 03:29 PM

In the Concert Hall Store, of which I am the owner, located in downtown Toronto, Canada in Commerce Court. We have sold 2,500 units of Songbird and 550 units of Imagine. Is this a world record for one store? We are 900 square feet in a food court where office workers get their lunches and we hope pick up an Eva Cassidy CD. Graham

Name: Dave

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: Hexham UK

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 12:56 AM

Hello everyone in the UK.It would be great to see another video on TOTP2 near Eva’s birthday, and Matt Warne’s message below got me thinking. From time to time TOTP2 do specials on a particular top artist with tracks and interviews info etc. The show’s half-hour format would be perfect for an Eva special. We get to see all the uncut video and maybe some interviews with band members as well. Why not email the show’s producer and put in a request, he knows it would be popular, the OTR video was their most requested track ever! emial Mark Hagen at: mark.hagen@bbc.co.uk

Name: Xajo

Favorite Eva Album: Live at blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autum leaves

Home town/city/country: Rocafort del Bages (Barcelona) Catalonia

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 04:15 AM

Gran descubrimiento, desconocida hasta hace muy poco, hoy por hoy es muy dificil establecer cual es su mejor disco o su mejor canci n sin duda lo mejor es su voz y todo el sentimiento que esconde cada una de ellas. Tal vez sea una de las mejores voces y de las mejores versiones que se han hecho de standars del jazz i del blues. Ojal pudiera haberte visto en directo. Gracoas Eva

Name: Xajo

Favorite Eva Album: Live at blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autum leaves

Home town/city/country: Rocafort del Bages (Barcelona) Catalonia

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 04:15 AM

Gran descubrimiento, desconocida hasta hace muy poco, hoy por hoy es muy dificil establecer cual es su mejor disco o su mejor canci n sin duda lo mejor es su voz y todo el sentimiento que esconde cada una de ellas. Tal vez sea una de las mejores voces y de las mejores versiones que se han hecho de standars del jazz i del blues. Ojal pudiera haberte visto en directo. Gracias Eva

Name: Logan
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Sent: Wed January 15 2003 09:36 AM

It’s terryfing the way how I got to know Eva Cassidy.After listening to the masterful interpretation of “Over the Rainbow”,I wanted to know more about her.So I discovered,with my great amazement,that this beatiful singer was dead 6 years ago and that noone practically knew her. What a pity for the music!

Name: g ran

Favorite Eva Album: All five.

Favorite Eva Song: Still Not Ready

Home town/city/country: Nacka, Sweden

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 10:36 AM

Heard about her 14 days ago. Just love her. Her voice i fantastic. Now I got all songs from the five CD:s and a few more other artist she s joined, thanks to all people using filesharing.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 11:43 AM

What downloading diligence, G ran. No comparison intended, I suppose a Christian is no less a Christian for having xeroxed the Bible.

Name: charmaine healey

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Dorrigo Australia

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 01:56 PM

Just getting to know Eva, and her beautiful music, have just bought Songbird and Imagine, listening for the first time, just luv her, will play many on community radio 2bbb Bellingen NSW Australia, Wonderful informative website, Thanks guys, Cheers Charmaine

Name: Chris

Favorite Eva Album: they are all superb

Favorite Eva Song: Woodstock/Imagine/Songbird

Home town/city/country: Sheffield England

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 03:38 PM

I discovered the music of Eva 3 years ago. Never before had i felt so moved by a piece of music. The first time i heard eva was when i bought the `Eva By Heart` album. At the end of the first track `I Know You By Heart` i found myself weeping. I play guitar myself so i realise how hard it is to play and sing at the same time. Eva and the rest of the band will always be a part of my life now. Although i never met Eva, by listening to her music, i feel as though ive known her for years. What a great loss but she will always be here in our hearts

Name: Carina Svensson

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Gothenburg

Sent: Wed January 15 2003 10:42 PM

Message in Swedish: Hej alla v nner i Sverige & Norden, ingen har v l missat att programmet om Eva kommer i repris, vi r m nga som nskat och de lyssnade! Fredag 14 februari, klockan 22.55 p SVT2, denna g ngen laddar vi videon!

Name: Greger
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Home town/city/country: Aln , Sweden

Sent: Thu January 16 2003 04:57 AM

Today I heard Eva s version of Imagine played on Swedish Television between two shows. I guess SVT has embraced Eva s talent. We thank SVT for listening to their audience.

Name: joe webster

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart.

Home town/city/country: penrith sydney. australia

Sent: Thu January 16 2003 05:42 AM

i am a new listener to eva,s music, but very glad i have discovered this beautiful voice. as a male it takes someone with a special voice to bring me to tears but eva can do it,i feel the hairs on my neck stand up when she sings. i know you by heart, envokes so many memories for me. thankyou eva,s parents for this gift, so sorry for such a loss.but to have some one for a short time is greater than never to have had them at all.the music will live on, as will eva. all my regards joe.

Name: Bren

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: So I’d Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: London, Canada

Sent: Thu January 16 2003 08:46 AM

First heard her CD at the music store over the PA system. She was singing “Over the Rainbow”. Everyone in the store stopped what they were doing and stood still – listening. It was an amazing sight. Many of us had tears in our eyes and when she finished we realized we had heard something truly special. I have listened to this CD many many times and am still moved to tears by the honesty of her singing. She sings from a place of purity and truth. Only a true artist can reach this place. We are all blessed to have such an angel looking over us.

Name: Ken McLaren

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Ingleside,Ontario Canada

Sent: Thu January 16 2003 10:20 AM

I just became aware of Eva, a few months ago. This the most refreshing voice, that I have heard in many years.She has enrichened my music collection. The entertainment industry has lost a jewel, and although I was not aware of her before her untimely passing, she will be forever remembered,

Name: Annika

Favorite Eva Album: All five!

Favorite Eva Song: Impossible to choose

Home town/city/country: Halmstad, Sweden

Sent: Thu January 16 2003 10:33 AM

I’m glad Sweden has finally discovered this greatly talented songstress, I got her CD’s about a year ago from a pal in the US!! 🙂 Songbird enters the charts at number 6 here I see – brilliant!! Many blessings to you Eva – I hope you’re aware of your success and the sheer JOY people get listening to you!!!

Name: M rten

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Link ping, Sweden

Sent: Thu January 16 2003 03:27 PM

Here in Sweden it seem sthat everone is talking about, and listening to Eva at the moment. Brilliant!

Name: Curre

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Gothenburg Sweden

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 01:51 AM

What a fantastic singer and what a feeling in her voice .I saw her for the first time in TV last week and the CD:s sold out the same weekend but now they are back in the stores again so you can enjoy her again.

Name: Pauric

Favorite Eva Album: “Songbird”

Favorite Eva Song: “Fields of Gold”

Home town/city/country: Co. Meath, Ireland

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 02:43 AM

Eva Cassidy is one of the best artists that ever entered a recording studio.I discovered her music two years ago when i heard her version of Sting’s “Fields of Gold” on Irish radio. Eva’s unique voice has stayed with me since and her albums now take pride of place in my music collection

Name: Georgie
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Home town/city/country: Connecticut

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 07:48 AM

Add me to the list of those who discovered Eva through figure skating, of all things. This is from someone who has followed the “jamband” scene closely the last couple of years, writing articles on people like Phil Lesh’s band. I’m not real “up” on a lot of pop music but how’d I miss this? I guess cause I don’t watch Nightline or the WB, don’t always get to everything in the NYT or the Journal like I should, and most of the music passed to me is rare bootleg material. As was suggested in one of the articles on this fantastic website, I’m sure I had heard Eva’s music in passing. I probably watched that Michelle Kwan exhibition at the Olympics. I’m NOT THAT BIG a figure skating fan, by the way. Don’t tell my friends, but the beauty of it makes me makes me cry sometimes. Probably more because of the music than the skating. Years ago Brian Boitano performed to an acoustic cover of John Waite’s Missing You. I really liked it (much more than the original) but I never found out who it was. This time I resolved to find out. I was watching the NY Giant/SF 49’ers game a few Sundays ago and when the Giants went up 38-14 (they eventually lost) I switched over to see the last 30 seconds of Kristi Yamaguchi’s skate. I made a mental note…”acoustic Imagine”…and later punched it up on Amazon. Quite honestly, I hadn’t heard of Eva Cassidy when she came up. I haven’t stopped listening, reading and crying since. P.S. Recently made another mental note about The Blind Boys of Alabama when I saw them on Don Imus’ show and picked up their new album, which is quite good. Happily, it contains versions of People Get Ready and Wade in the Water. More than coincidence perhaps?

Name: Rebeka Tupper
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Phoenix, AZ USA

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 07:56 AM

I first heard Eva Cassidy when I saw Michelle Kwan skating to “Fields of Gold”. Michelle Kwan is a beautiful skater to watch, but I found myself paying more attention to the music than the skating!All I can remember thinking is “I have to find out who is singing that song!”. I had heard Sting sing “Fields of Gold” but never thought much of it. When Eva sang it, it suddenly came alive. The song moved me to tears the first few times I listened to her sing it. I was deeply saddened to learn that Eva had passed away. I am a singer myself and can appreciate what a glorious gift she had. The world was truly robbed when it lost Eva Cassidy!! It is so rare that a soul is blessed with such an amazing gift as Eva had. I am so thankful that she recorded her music for the world to listen to. Even though she was not able to enjoy international commercial success within her lifetime (which she so richly deserved), I know that she is smiling down from heaven and leading a choir of angels in song. Her voice is a lasting testament to all those who sing for the joy of singing, that nothing good is ever lost to the world completely and that you should follow your dreams no matter what. Eva has inspired me to follow my own singing dream and I am starting today by going out and buying “Fields of Gold” on a karaoke CD. There are not enough words in my heart to say what I feel about Eva’s gift. I only hope that I can someday make people feel as moved by my own singing as I have felt by hers.

Name: Mariya Zahir

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Feilds of gold and over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Bradford , UK

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 08:54 AM

I first heard the 2 songs when my sister put the album on.She sang it so beutufully .

Name: Malin Berggren

Favorite Eva Album: Live Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Time after time

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 10:20 AM

I heard Ewa Cassidy on Tv about two weeks ago..It was the first time I heard her sing. I didnt know before who she was. What a voice, singing, spirit! Im not gonna forget her, noway…She was wonderful! I smiled when i saw her singing,I cried, I laughed. The music and her friends was her life…I understand that. I had a friend, Veronica, she was blind since birth, she snag like a bird and she got cancer..She sang in 3 local cd:s in her hometown..In december a few years ago she got the answer from her doctor, that she had canc r. After 6 weeks she died at home..She had a husband and a daughter 13 years.. I feel for Ewa and her family with their lost, her friends, partners. I Love you Ewa….Thank you for the music… Malin

Name: Jennifer Steffen

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Tennessee Waltz

Home town/city/country: Vancouver, B.C. Canada

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 01:06 PM

A good friend of mine who knows of my passion for music bought me “Songbird” for Christmas 2002, I fell in love and went to the nearest music store to buy more, they only had “Imagine”. I intend to search for the other albums her voice is like an angel that when I play her music my 2 birds try to sing with her!

Name: Sarah

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: I Can Only Be Me (though my favorite changs quite often)

Home town/city/country: Huntington Beach, California, USA

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 02:51 PM

Words fail me to describe Eva and her amazing artistic qualities. I mean, not only is her voice amazing, but she did great artwork too! For those who never heard of her, they’re missing what music was made for!

Name: pam

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Oh Had I A Golden Thread & Time Is A Healer

Home town/city/country: Chicago, Illinois USA

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 04:06 PM

It has been a few months since I was introduced to Eva’s music and it has been the most moving and inspirational music I have ever heard. I have been very busy passing her CD’s on to friends and collegues.The other day I walked into a restaurant called The Corner Bakery (very popular) and they were playing Eva’s Blue Skies. I asked about it and it was a corporate compliation tape. Have a great New Years, Eva Fans. Pam Eva’s birthday is Feb 2 she would have been 40 Peace be with you Eva

Name: Ed Boswell

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: California

Sent: Fri January 17 2003 04:37 PM

Eva is so sweet. I suggest to anyone who loves her voice to buy a CD by the closest sounding vocalist, the late Sandy Denny. She was an English singer in the late 60’s and early 70’s, England’s Woman vocalist of the year three years in a row. He fell down her steps and broke her neck at the top of her game. Her solo CD “Like an Old-Fashioned Waltz” or “Sandy” are the ones, preferable to her work with Fairport Convention. I’m positive that Eva Cassidy was influenced by Sandy Denny, as evidenced by her singing “Who knows where the Time Goes”. Sandy Denny is the ONLY singer I’ve EVER heard that emotes like the magical Eva Cassidy, and was blessed with a longer career, and did first class recordings. She collaborated with Richard Thompson in Fairport Convention. I’d love to see a compliation of both Sandy Denny and Eva Cassidy. The collection would be seemless, and it would be very difficult to find any difference in the beauty of their magical voices. Cheers

Name: ainsley nee

Favorite Eva Album: songbird and imagine

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: england, nottingham

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 12:09 AM

i love her songs they make me feel better my grandma has cancer for the fifth time and the doctors say she is going to die because there is nothing they can do for her.thanks to all at macmillan cancer research. love and peace out from evas 15 year old fan ainsley nee

Name: F lth
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Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 04:10 AM

Didn t no that she existed,then one nigth i turned on the tv,and there she was with that wonderfould voice! The songs she is singing is making me feel very good,thank you for these moment s.

Name: F lth
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Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 04:11 AM

Didn t no that she existed,then one nigth i turned on the tv,and there she was with that wonderfould voice! The songs she is singing is making me feel very good,thank you for these moment s.

Name: Asa

Favorite Eva Album: All of them.

Favorite Eva Song: All of them, but right now…Imagine

Home town/city/country: Islamabad, Pakistan

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 09:49 AM

I know that this is not the time or the place to be writing such stuff, but I’m a peacenik thru and thru. And this world is getting so messed up, it’s lost it’s amusement. There’s war, famine, catastrophes going on all over the world, and there probably is something everyone can do about it, but no one is. It’s a sad situation that man is against man. And we’re all the same. We are all humans first, and then Muslims, Christians, Jews and whatever. Why can’t we all just be together for the sake of humanity, if nothing else? I’d like everyone to pray and hope for a better future. I’m 20, but I’ll STILL say that someone has to leave something in inheritance for our children and our children’s children. My generation’s gotten a strange enough planet as it is, and if the ball starts rolling and gains momentum, it might be difficult to stop it. What we, as humans are doing, is digging a well, and we’re going on digging so deep, that eventually it might get extremely hard to get out, unless someone throws us a line. But there IS no one to do that. So let’s hope and pray, and do our best to be the ones who can throw the line, in whatever way we can, contribute as we can, to making a better society and remove hate and prejudice from the world. We are all equal in the eyes of God, in the eyes of ANY God, Hindu Gods, the Muslim God, the Christian God…except on the basis of virtue. And if we cannot love our fellow man, who CAN we love? It’s deplorable, and therefore, I just want everyone to pray that tomorrow the sun shines brighter and the storm passes and we have rainbows all over the place. Amen.

Name: Margot

Favorite Eva Album: can’t pick one

Favorite Eva Song: can’t pick one either, but Autumn Leaves stands out (made my dad cry…)

Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 09:52 AM

Hello everybody, My brother came up with another Eva lyrics link: http://lyrics.mp3s.ru/view/exec/Eva%20Cassidy/ This one is from Russia, but gets you to the lyrics immediately. Good to see that she’s known there too! They have 29 songs. Seems Eva is getting a family thing ’cause my mum told me that they play at least one Eva song every week on one of our national late-night radio shows. Maybe we here in the Netherlands should bombard our national TV with requests for the swedish Eva show, too!!! Thanks Laura, for your great work, and thanks Chris B. for producing the unfinished Eva songs the way you did. Must be a hell of a responsability to do it in the way you think she would aprove of… Love to all, Margot

Name: Kavik

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow (and many more)

Home town/city/country: Buckley, WA USA

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 09:53 AM

Laura…you’ve probably already considered it, but if not, how about compiling a hardcover book with your website guestbook entries? You have thousands of entries ready for you to find the best ones to put in a book. That would be a book we’d all want to have. Reading these guestbook entries is so touching and wonderful…all of them are positive! One cannot read just a few of them without weeping with love. A title? What a wealth of possibilites right in the guestbook. Maybe “Letters to a Songbird”…or as one entry says, “Tonight My Ears Fell in Love” Best to you Laura.

Name: man
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Sent: Sat January 18 2003 11:38 AM

I am felling both glad and sad. I sad because the many people in word are more interesting in look and money then life it self. I glad because I have discovered Eva and I am glad when the tears falling down, this is what music is all about (and life).

Name: Jan

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/The Other Side w/ Chuck Brown

Favorite Eva Song: You don’t know me…w/ Chuck Brown

Home town/city/country: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 07:09 PM

There is not a doubt in my mind, that God created Eva Cassidy to make music. My only question is why he left her for such a short time, and where is she making music now? Eva is that proverbial angel I’ve heard so much about, When people say, “she sings like an angel”, they had obviously heard Eva.

Name: Janet

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Currently The Anniversary Song

Home town/city/country: Brisbane, Australia

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 11:48 PM

I first heard Eva Cassidy in the US. Then again on the BBC whilst in France. The first song was Over the Rainbow and once you’ve heard it, you’re hooked. It was so sad to find out she’d died young. At the time I discovered her, I was going through a lot of personal problems and her music helped. I now have 4 CD’s (only 2 I don’t own and I will soon!) and listen to her all the time. Suits my current mood. I was quite amazed to find on the web site that her birthday was the same day as mine. Maybe that’s part of the connection. I’m just so grateful to all those who worked to get her music out to the rest of us.

Name: Janet

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Currently The Anniversary Song

Home town/city/country: Brisbane, Australia

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 11:49 PM

I first heard Eva Cassidy in the US. Then again on the BBC whilst in France. The first song was Over the Rainbow and once you’ve heard it, you’re hooked. It was so sad to find out she’d died young. At the time I discovered her, I was going through a lot of personal problems and her music helped. I now have 4 CD’s (only 2 I don’t own and I will soon!) and listen to her all the time. Suits my current mood. I was quite amazed to find on the web site that her birthday was the same day as mine. Maybe that’s part of the connection. I’m just so grateful to all those who worked to get her music out to the rest of us.

Name: Janet

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Currently The Anniversary Song

Home town/city/country: Brisbane, Australia

Sent: Sat January 18 2003 11:50 PM

I first heard Eva Cassidy in the US. Then again on the BBC whilst in France. The first song was Over the Rainbow and once you’ve heard it, you’re hooked. It was so sad to find out she’d died young. At the time I discovered her, I was going through a lot of personal problems and her music helped. I now have 4 CD’s (only 2 I don’t own and I will soon!) and listen to her all the time. Suits my current mood. I was quite amazed to find on the web site that her birthday was the same day as mine. Maybe that’s part of the connection. I’m just so grateful to all those who worked to get her music out to the rest of us.

Name: Ken Keeping
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Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, Wade in the Water.

Home town/city/country: Bridgend, SouthWales,UK

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 01:33 AM

Eva had the voice of an angel. If more singers put as much of themselves into their work, with the feeling that she did, then the music word would be a better place. May her music stay with us for always.

Name: Ken Keeping

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, Wade in the Water.

Home town/city/country: Bridgend, SouthWales,UK

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 01:34 AM

Eva had the voice of an angel. If more singers put as much of themselves into their work, with the feeling that she did, then the music word would be a better place. May her music stay with us for always.

Name: Eva Sams e

Favorite Eva Album: Time after time/Songbird
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Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 02:52 AM

Dear Eva. I know you’re not here anymore, but I also know that you can follow what is going on here on earth and that are among us in some form. I want to thank you for what your voice did for my dying father. The Cancer won and he past away the 19th of December 2002 – while hearing your heavenly voice. Thank you for your calmness and your heavenly voice. Oles daughter Eva.

Name: Eva Sams e

Favorite Eva Album: Time after time/Songbird
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Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 02:52 AM

Dear Eva. I know you’re not here anymore, but I also know that you can follow what is going on here on earth and that are among us in some form. I want to thank you for what your voice did for my dying father. The Cancer won and he past away the 19th of December 2002 – while hearing your heavenly voice. Thank you for your calmness and your heavenly voice. Oles daughter Eva.

Name: Sue McAusland
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Chudleigh, Nr. Exeter, Devon, England

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 06:10 AM

The first time i heard Eva Cassidy was at my friend’s wedding. She’d died of Lukemia, she was only 8, and they played ‘Fields of Gold’. Ever since, I cry when I hear it, remembering her, and her struggle. I think the world has been deprived of one of the most beautiful voices in the world, and one of the few people who can truly touch a person’s heart.

Name: Adi

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Down, Ireland

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 08:40 AM

The first time I heard Eva I couldn’t quite believe the sound I was hearing. It was so pure, so clear, like listening to water flow. From there it just got better and better. Her music is so powerful and emotive I have not known one person who has not been moved by one of her songs. Her gift is truly ours.

Name: Fredrik Z ll

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Malmoe/Sweden

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 09:16 AM

I’m very sad that Eva is not with us anymore, her voice is so soft and tender. I haven’t heard about her before, but after a documentary on the national Swedish TV-channel I’m totally hooked and it’s hard to find these musicians today. The closest I can compare with is Sarah McLachlan, but still not on the same level as Eva. Take care and I want to thank you for a great site Love Fred

Name: Jennie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Sundsvall, Sweden

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 09:27 AM

I just read in the paper that Evas album “Songbird” went straight to number 6 on the sailschart in Sweden this week and “Imagine” went to number 39 and both will probably climb higher. In the article it said that people had been calling like crazy to the recordcompany that distributes Evas records and “Songbird” was sold out in three days. Swedish television got so many phonecalls that the documentary about Eva will air again on the 14th of february.

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: london uk

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 10:04 AM

i wasent around when eva was but one time i was watching stars in there eyes and i saw this girl singing this song called over the rainbow and it was beautiful the words were so deep and from the heart it made me cry! so after that i went around searching for the person who sang that song i eventually did find out who it was and i knew my mum liked eva`s music anyway but now i dont stop listening to it i would like to be a singer when i get older because im 14 now but id just like to say her songs are beautiful and she does sing like a angel.

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: london uk

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 10:04 AM

i wasent around when eva was but one time i was watching stars in there eyes and i saw this girl singing this song called over the rainbow and it was beautiful the words were so deep and from the heart it made me cry! so after that i went around searching for the person who sang that song i eventually did find out who it was and i knew my mum liked eva`s music anyway but now i dont stop listening to it i would like to be a singer when i get older because im 14 now but id just like to say her songs are beautiful and she does sing like a angel.

Name: Maria

Favorite Eva Album: Time after time

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 11:18 AM

I have only known about Eva for a few weeks,i found a album of her”songbird” at a friends house at a party looking through som cd:s,and couldt move an inch… i just sat there listning through the songs over and over again…. So now i want to know all about Eva cassidy… I saw her on a program on swedish tv last week or so,and had the chance of tapeing it:) I was sad to here that she had past a way,would like the chance to see her performe live

Name: Sandra

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: the one playing at the moment

Home town/city/country: Redmond, Wash. USA

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 02:23 PM

I just watched the exhibition skating following the US National compition. I was so hoping that Michelle Kwan would choose Fields of Gold by Eva to skate to. Sure enough that is what she choose. I only wish the network would display the artist doing the song. They never seem to. Michelle did a beautiful job as always, with Eva’s voice filling the arena with her amazing talent. I too agree with Kavik, I think the suggestion to compile a book of some or most of the entries that are here in the “guestbook'” is a wonderful idea. I relly love to go back and read through all of the wonderful messages and how Eva has come into their lives. Sandra

Name: Ray

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Toms River, New Jersey

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 02:36 PM

I first saw a program about her on Nightline when it aired a year or two ago. Since then I have gotten every song that she has recorded. Currently I listen alot to her album Imagine. I hope that there are more coming in the future. Not a day goes by that I don’t listen to at least one song by her. People at work have heard me playing her cd’s and ask who is that and I wind up making them a cd so they too can experience her beautiful voice. What a sad loss to the musical world. One can only imagine what she would have become…

Name: Ray

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Toms River, New Jersey

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 02:36 PM

I first saw a program about her on Nightline when it aired a year or two ago. Since then I have gotten every song that she has recorded. Currently I listen alot to her album Imagine. I hope that there are more coming in the future. Not a day goes by that I don’t listen to at least one song by her. People at work have heard me playing her cd’s and ask who is that and I wind up making them a cd so they too can experience her beautiful voice. What a sad loss to the musical world. One can only imagine what she would have become…

Name: Michael
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Home town/city/country: Scarsdale, New York, USA

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 03:43 PM

So I’m watching the USA Women’s Ice Skating Championship, and Michele Kwan is skating a post-competition demonstration to a very familiar song…. I go to the Web, and discover its Fields of Gold ! And today is the day I discovered Eva, the joy of finding someone so spiritual and pure. My joy is matched by the sadness to discover she died. I guess I’m lucky to have even found her, but I join all of you today in the grief of a newly found friend, dead. Bummer.

Name: Michaela Cameron

Favorite Eva Album: ALL! But probably Blues Alley! I never tire of her work! It’s always fresh and inspirational.

Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees in Georgia and Anniversary Song.

Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 04:33 PM

I have loved Eva’s music for a couple of years now along with my family and friends who I have converted along the way – running out and purchasing the music as soon as I could afford it! . . .As a 19 yr old singer/guitarist, Eva has touched me greatly. She continually educates us all, opening our minds and hearts to the many great artists who touched her the way she now touches us. Her success, despite resisting the artistically stifling one-genre practice of the music industry, proves that real appreciation of good music is not lost to the world. I wish there was a DVD of the complete performance “Live At Blues Alley” it would absolutely be the most precious footage. Why do we have to lose so many great artists? – Jeff Buckley, Eva, Piaf, to name but a few. My greatest disappointment is that I will never have the opportunity to see such a special performer play live, which is why I would give anything to have “Blues Alley” in its entirity. She is an inspiration to all – Thankyou Eva.

Name: bill downey

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: golden thread & woodstock

Home town/city/country: toronto canada

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 06:28 PM

it is remarkable the way Eva Cassidy’s music has created such a place for her in the inner world of my psyche that I dream about her and reflect as though she were someone so close to me. We have singers in Canada like K.D. Lang, and Celine Dion who, according to peoples tastes, moves them with their powerful and technically proficient voices, but Eva does not belong to this class at all. Eva’s class is the class of saints called as Sufis in the middle east. The beauty and the power of the music of a true sufi is its purity of spiritual devotion. The sufi sings for the worship of nature, for the appretiation of God’s love, and to share their ecstasy of union with God to others. The sufi sings of the unity of all religions and the oneness of all things. A sufi cannot sing for selfish gain, or exploit their musical talents for their own recognition or praise. In fact the sufi will say that the recognition and praise belongs to the one one who sings through them, that is the life force of creation itself, God’s love. Evas reluctance to exploit her gifts according to the whims of market forces is excellent proof of her spiritual stature, and the proof of her mystical union with God is in the remarkable way her music touches peoples inner life so profoundly. In fact, it is interesting that she chose to sing, “Had I a Golden Thread”, and that it was her favorite of her own recordings, because this song perfectly expresses the desire on the part of the true artist to bind up the wounded world with the thread of perfect union (rainbow design) that is the golden thread of their pure creative desire. Thank you Eva for your tireless devotion to art’s highest spiritual principles. I would also like to mention that it is great to see how people from all over have taken to expressing their love for Evas music in forums like this site, so we can be reminded of our brothers and sisters everywhere for whom real music really matters. It is worth noting how a great artist builds bridges between people and communities and countries through their work even long after she is gone. I had a vivid dream in which Eva’s spirit was reborn on earth now. I saw this child, a little girl about one year old. The child was beautiful, blue eyes and a very energetic nature. She was born again to complete her mission of bringing peoples attention to their spirit, to their inner life through music and painting. I don’t get visions of this kind, or take to any kind of psychic things of past of future lifetimes, but this was a rather concrete experience – I would not share it here otherwise. Thanks for a wonderful site!

Name: Mary Burrows
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Home town/city/country: Wallowa, Oregon

Sent: Sun January 19 2003 07:13 PM

I haven’t been able to select my favorite. My niece sent me an email about Eva. I just bought Imagine and it is wonderful. I am anxious to find more cds of her music. So sad she is gone but so grateful for her gift to all of us. Best Regard, mary

Name: Leanne Sharkey

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Derry, N.Ireland

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 12:10 AM

its been a few years now since i first heard eva’s music and im still totally and completely in love with her amazing voice. i was never really into jazz but now i love it all thanx to eva! eva was a great and gifted lady with a God givin talent for music and art. the way i feel when i listen to her music and study her art is unbelievable. i just wanna stay like that forever! she truely inspires me and i know i’ll meet her wen i leave this world for heaven. xoxox

Name: Kathleen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold (do we have to pick just one?)

Home town/city/country: Minnesota, USA

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 04:40 AM

Howdy everybody! I have most of Eva’s work but for complete CDs, I’m missing “No Boundaries.” It’s extrememly back ordered so I don’t have it yet. In the meantime, I’ve been reading reviews of it and they aren’t very encouraging. In fact, some of the songs look like they’re from the “Method Actor” CD which I really didn’t like. Should I still get the No Boundaries CD given that I already have some of the songs? Are there any standout songs or at least one “must have” on it? Thanks, Kathleen

Name: Denise Evola

Favorite Eva Album: ALL OF THEM

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow, songbird

Home town/city/country: London Ont. Canada

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 09:25 AM

I was introduced to Eva’s music 2 yrs.ago.She brings tears to my eyes and my hair stands on end when I hear her sing.I missed the ” Nightline” piece Could they repeat it again? I play her C.D.’s every week. She has the voice of an ANGEL.Thank you GOD for her music.I will be asking my radio station for requests on her birthday. Denise

Name: connie

Favorite Eva Album: song bird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: California

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 09:42 AM

Inspiring, soulful music

Name: Greger

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Aln , Sweden

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 09:49 AM

I got my five Eva-albums five hours ago. I have just finnished the first listen-through and I must say I am even more amazed over her voice now than I was this morning. I wish I could quit my dayjob and spend all my time dwelling in this glen of delight, at least for a couple of weeks. I will hereafter spread Eva s legacy to all my friends with great joy.

Name: Sverre Ringstad

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL

Home town/city/country: Oslo, Norway

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 10:54 AM

This site seems to be “under construction” but still there are sound- & videoclips thats worth to see! http://www.vigdiswisur.com/sound.htm Have a nice day from Norway!

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Sent: Mon January 20 2003 11:11 AM

“No boundaries” has two versions of the David Christoper penned song “Little Children” on it.Absoulutely brilliant, both verbally and lyrically. Harry.S. ( Nottingham. U.K.)

Name: Mike Evans

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Who knows where the time goes?

Home town/city/country: Basingstoke, England

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 11:26 AM

I first heard Eva on the Terry Wogan radio show in England. It was her version of John Lennon’s Imagine and I was driving to work. An unbelievable voice and such a moving version of the song, it made me cry. I have several of her albums now and have just read the Songbird book. I feel so sad that I will never be able to see her perform live, but to put the head phones on and listen to her beautiful voice will forever be a moving experience. May God take care of her.

Name: Jo

Favorite Eva Album: Depends on the day

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto

Home town/city/country: Conway, AR

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 11:41 AM

The Steven Digman article is a “must read”. I think we all forget that, had it not been for Grace Griffith sending the tape to Blix Street, we might have never had the joy of hearing Eva sing. Use Laura’s link to go to Amazon.com and listen to some of Grace’s clips. It’s easy to understand why Eva admired her so much. I certainly plan to add her to my collection! Thank you, Grace, for sending the tape to Blix Street! Fondest regards to all, Jo

Name: John Armstrong

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Aldershot, England

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 12:09 PM

The inane garbage churned out by the so-called pop-stars of today will be forgotten tomorrow. The shear beauty of Eva’s voice is truly timeless. I, like so many others, first heard Eva sing “Over The Rainbow”. I had to listen to it over and over again. Nothing has got closer to perfection.

Name: BobB

Favorite Eva Album: I LIKE ALL EIGHT

Favorite Eva Song: The One I am listening to at any moment

Home town/city/country: Montgomery/Texas/USA

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 12:51 PM

I am listening to a 25 year old singer. It is the best voice that I have ever heard. It is the voice of young Eva Cassidy and she was singing ‘Look Into My Eyes’ from her Method Actor CD. Some people have knocked this CD. I feel that they are only listening to the orchestra and not to Eva. Just pay specific attention to Eva’s vocal accompaniment and hear her ability to sing in several ranges and make it sound as if there is a large choir backing her. All of the unique songs on this CD were written by her friend David Christopher. If this 76 year old widower ever marries again, I will demand that Eva’s short version of ‘The Waiting Is Over’ is played at the wedding. I am sad that my Barbara did not get to hear this Angelic voice. Then, maybe she is listening to Eva in person right now.

Name: angie

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Irvine,Scotland

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 12:51 PM

Eva came into my life in December 2000,I was inconsolable after losing my gran to cancer.I was in a world of my own when a voice on t.v. made me wipe the tears and look at the screen.It was a documentary about Eva,which of course made me cry again,but from that day Eva has changed my life.Her voice sang me through the darkest days,and brought me back to life.I owe so much to Eva,I just wish she was here so that I could thank her for singing to my soul.God Bless Eva x

Name: Carmyn Stanko

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Williston,Vermont,USA

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 02:28 PM

Today has been a dark day for me.It is a holiday here,Martin Luther King’s birthday.Why is it that the good do seem to die young.So many wonderful people whose music has moved me in so many way’s.We may soon be at war,what a waste.Phil Och’s,Nick Drake,kate Wolf and now Eva Cassidy oh how your songs move me.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 02:43 PM

While surfing the internet I found the following site of a “Tribute to Eva Cassidy”. Please disregard the previous enties I made since they were incomplete and only had part of my message. This is a free concert with a choice of a full video or a clip depending on your time restraint. Thank you for your patience. From Norway with a full orchestra go to: http://www.vigdiswisur.com/sound.htm

Name: Hayley

Favorite Eva Album: Currently- Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Early Morning Rain

Home town/city/country: Adelaide, Australia

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 03:12 PM

My dad bought Songbird a few years ago after being so moved hearing Over the Rainbow on the radio. Ever since then i have driven my friends nuts telling them how wonderful Eva Cassidy is! I play Eva’s cd’s all the time and i often just sit and marvel at the range of her voice and the feeling behind it. I read the Songbird book and while i was so sad that she wasn’t widely appreciated until after her death, i couldn’t help but be glad that we have been so incredibly blessed to have had such a person grace this earth. Eva has the most amazing voice i have ever heard and has helped me to realise my own potential, not just as a singer but as a person as well. Eva learnt from the best, but i learnt from eva. (If anyone reading this had chords for Eva’s arrangement of Who Knows Where the Time Goes? could you please send it to me? I want to play it for my Dad on his 50th birthday)

Name: Lukas

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: train

Home town/city/country: Poland, Bydgoszcz

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 09:42 PM

I search this site meny weeks, and I vary happy that her I am…Now I can`t say , or can`t read….,but I promes that in the future I will read… I will read somethings more interest, somethings from my eyes, from spirir…Good God I give you Eva to singing in the Heven…Amen Jak B g mo e nie istnie je eli stwo y misterium wieczne – muzyk . Wszak kto mo e by odpowiedzialny za folwark wieczno ci

Name: Rose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/OTR/WalyWaly

Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA

Sent: Mon January 20 2003 11:30 PM

Definately read Laura’s link on the ‘What’s New’page for Steve Digman’s article about Grace Griffith. She was such an inspiration to Eva & because of ,Grace Blix Street got to Eva. We owe it ourselves to check out Grace’s cd’s. If Eva loved her, we probably will too. rose

Name: katie

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: st helens England

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 09:10 AM

I think Eva was a fantastic singer and the first time i heard her i thought her voice was so soft and sweet and she had the voice of an absalout angel.

Name: Per Thomas

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Norway

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 10:23 AM

Eva Cassidy R.I.P ! Love from me ! ! !

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 01:14 PM

Indeed, the article on Grace Griffith was a nice one and Grace was very eloquent. To Rose from Reading, PA and Jo from Conroy, AR: you are correct. without Grace getting the ball rolling by sending Blix Street Records Eva’s music, we might not have The Eva Cassidy Story that so enthralls us. Grace certainly deserves some recognition for her role in helping to bring Eva’s music to light. Thank you, Grace, for your selflessness and recognition of something that truly needed to be heard by the world. I’m very lucky to live in the same area with most of the people who helped get Eva and The Band’s music out there. In early February, Grace is scheduled to play a benefit concert not too far from where I live. I hope to attend so I can have the true luxury of hearing for myself what Eva loved about her…

Name: Laura

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow, what a wonderful world…..

Home town/city/country: Ottawa, Canada

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 04:20 PM

In one of my singing lessons, my teacher pulled out a CD and said: sing this. She wanted me to sing Eva’s version of Somewhere over the Rainbow. – I couldn’t sing with it. I was stunned, I had never heard this beautiful voice before, and I think, what a shame that I haven’t! It was shockingly elegant, and graceful. I am 18 years old, and never have I ever been so amazed by a voice like Eva’s. Thanx*

Name: Julie Diamond

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Woodstock, IL, USA

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 04:57 PM

I first heard Eva’s recording of “Fields of Gold” last February when Michelle Kwan skated to it at the exhibition skate during the Olympics. I was so moved by her voice and the musical arrangement. It absolutely took my breath away. I just had to find out who did it and when I found out it was a person by the name of Eva Cassidy, I immediately went to the store the next day and bought “Songbird”. May Eva forever rest in peace.

Name: Megan

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, Imagine

Home town/city/country: Hobart, Tas., Australia

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 05:44 PM

I am still affected whenever I hear the beautiful voice of Eva Cassidy – no matter how many times I’ve played her albums, she can still bring me to tears!

Name: Eugenia
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Favorite Eva Song: Easy Street
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Sent: Tue January 21 2003 06:18 PM

Name: Alice Olsen

Favorite Eva Album: The one I’m listening to at the moment

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Cape Elizabeth,Maine USA

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 06:48 PM

I first heard of Eva on the Nightline show. I’ve bought all the CD’s and can’t get enough of this beautiful voice and her beautiful soul. I would so much like to hear Eva sing some gospel. I can imagine her singing Amazing Grace. She is an angel.

Name: Sharon

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Edmonton,Alberta, Canada

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 08:39 PM

My kid just turned me onto this magnificent talent. She played me one sad song that I don’t even know the name of. When I said how much I loved it, she said simply, “Yep, great voice. She recorded it and then she died…” For some reason, I can’t hear her singing right now without feeling a sense of grief. I don’t mean to rant – but it’s just so wrong when one so young dies. I know we’re blessed to have had her at all, and especially to have her remarkable voice, even now. But still, I guess I’m just mourning. Eva – you rocked. You still rock. And wherever you are in the great scheme of things, I hope you’re at peace.

Name: Mike
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Sent: Tue January 21 2003 09:25 PM

Just wanted to say that Eva’s “Time After Time” was the first song of her’s I heard, and it was without a doubt the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. R.I.P.

Name: Dave McOmie

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows …./Woodstock/Autumn Lvs/Over Rainbow, etc

Home town/city/country: Camas, WA USA

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 09:55 PM

I was a professional musician for most of my adult life, until progressive hearing loss forced early retirement. I played lead guitar behind countless singers, some famous, some not so famous, but none of them ever brought tears to my eyes. Eva brings buckets. And it isn’t just because of the poignancy of her wrenching story. No sir. I was emotionally moved two seconds into Fields of Gold, and felt tears on my cheeks shortly thereafter. Stunned, I ran to the computer to find out more about this woman with the heart-piercing voice, and you all know the rest of the story. I still have many friends working in the music biz, and it has been my pleasure to introduce many of them to Eva. Without exception, she has knocked them right on their arse. Several of us are trying to analyze the features of her voice and delivery that cause such an emotional impact on listeners. I hope to one day publish (perhaps on Laura’s website) our findings, along with a musician’s critique of the entire reportoire of Eva and her band. It’s amazing. I have always listened to a variety of music, but now I pretty much listen to Eva. Nothing else compares. Been going on for months now. I expected burnout by now, but it hasn’t happened. Amazing. Thank you, Laura, for the plug on the What’s New page for the BBC CD. I got out of it what I paid, and it is someone else’s turn to weep for an hour listening to the BBC at its best. And double thank you for my favorite website, bar none. Last but not least, let us all give collective thanks to Chris Biondo and Grace Griffith. Without the efforts of those two, we wouldn’t have our music. And I don’t know how I could live now, without Eva’s voice keeping me company, sustaining me, moving me, every day. Sounds trite, but it’s true: when Eva sings, it is the Voice of an Angel.

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: Every one

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto…

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Tue January 21 2003 11:23 PM

Reading Dave’s previous message,I realised I never thanked Chris Biondo for taking Eva into his studio… Chris, your decision to record Eva’s music and building up her confidence to sing in public changed the way I listen to music forever…. And for countless other fans! All I can say is THANK YOU!! The same THANK YOU goes to Grace Griffith!

Name: Mikael Axelsson

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready

Home town/city/country: Karlstad / Sweden

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 01:17 AM

Hello everybody ! It began when I read about the amazing voice of Eva Cassidy, in a newspaper. Nowhere to listen to the cd !! I asked every record-store in the town. There were nothing at all !! They did’n know anything about Eva Cassidy. After some time I almost gave up… Suddenly, on the radio, there SHE was! What’s this !!?? I began to talk to my self, alone in the car. They were playing my favourite song, but not whith Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck ! “People get ready”, better than I ever heard it before. In some strange way I knew from the start, this could be a habit to me. Finnally I found a record-shop on the internet. Now I am a proud owner of a lot of Eva’s records. I try to introduce all my friends to the music of Eva. They usally get crazy about it. The album “Songbird” is now on the way up the swedish charts. The swedish TV (SVT) showed a documentary and about 30 minutes from “the Blues Alley”. Wow, what a response ! They have to send the show again. SVT got a massive attack of mail from people who heard about it. The “Eva Cassidy-fever” is here ! There’s no cure. Thank you Eva ! God bless you, and I know that you are singing better than all the other angels in heaven….

Name: Natalie Robinson

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Time after time

Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the water/the letter

Home town/city/country: Laconia, New Hampshire

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 04:05 AM

Eva has truly touched my life. I perform her songs everywhere, especially wade in the water. I find her voice like an elastic band that stretches far and wide but never breaks. All my friends love her because i showed them how much emotion she puts into her songs. I have always dreamed of meeting the members of her band like Keith Grimes and Lenny Williams and asking them to do a song with me! The last song of hers i performed was ‘songbird’ at a friends wedding and it made people cry. I will make sure her legend and music lives on.

Name: John

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Who know where the time goes

Home town/city/country: Batavia, Ill

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 04:48 AM

I’m 73, was introduced to Eva by a friend in the UK and brought it home. My 17 yr. old granddaughter loves Eva’s music also.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 07:58 AM

Most of Eva’s fans have her CD’s and yet to see a video of Eva performing live is just a wish. Many of us want to see a complete video with all the songs we love so much. It will never happen in our lifetime. I’ve decided to have anyone who is still waiting to see an Eva full length video, have that opportunity. In order to see a performance of “People Get Ready,” from the Blues Alley concert we must be willing to go to a web site and scroll down to the bottom of the page. There it is. From the Tops2 UK broadcast free for all our enjoyment. Real Player is needed to see the 3 minute video and this is also free. Well, if you’ve seen this video and you are not impressed then maybe you would like to hear, “It’s Not The Presents Under the Tree,” another 3 minute song that doesn’t appear on Eva’s CD’s. Other clips are also available on this web site with Eva and other artists not available anywhere else!. So with Eva’s birthday coming up in a couple of weeks why don’t we honor her by viewing this beautiful perfomance. I’ve been able to enlarge the video to take up my whole screen for a powerful effect. Happy Birthday, Eva. Fans who want to see it, go to: http://www.synuk.com/eva/

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all
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Sent: Wed January 22 2003 08:04 AM

The Grace Griffith article is awesome – very well written, and poignant. Thanks for giving us this link, Laura. Is it true that we’ll never see Eva videos “in our lifetime”, as Mike from Syracuse contends?

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: Every one…

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 08:53 AM

To Mike (and all Eva fans): I found a video from Eva on kazaa… I know it’s not the proper way to get it, but still…. The song is Somewhere Over The Rainbow (The Blues alley version) The quality is better than the clip on synuk.com, but it’s kinda hard to get. (not many people share this file) I keep on hoping that this video will officially be released sometime, I’ll be the first one to buy it then! All of my Eva Cassidy cd’s are official releases, (Eva deserves that!!!) I use kazaa normally for music and games one can’t buy anymore…

Name: Mike
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Home town/city/country: Syracuse New Yrok USA

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 09:20 AM

In repose to Richard’s message below, it appears the price of kazaa includes many unknowns including fees and chances for spam or worst yet worms. I’ll stick with the free sites that perform well enough to serve my purpose. After all, to see Eva Cassidy performimg “People Get Ready,” Live at Blues Alley from the Tops2 BBC site in the UK allows all Eva’s fans to appreciate what the UK viewers enjoyed. Go to my message 3 entries below to download this free 3 minute video without charge or spam and to hear Eva’s music clip when she was with Pieces of The Dream,and other hard to fing Eva songs. Thanks for your suggestion, Richard. If you want this free web site for the free video Go to: http://www.synuk.com/eva/

Name: tony o’connell

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: wayfaring stranger

Home town/city/country: london england

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 01:58 PM

I am delighted to see Eva is now huge in Sweden.Eva’s ability to melt the hardest of hearts with her stunning vocal range.I have been checking the record stores here in the U.K and Eva’s albums are still selling well.I was wondering if any of our American friends who use this site could tell me how well Eva’s albums are selling in the States.Is she in the Billboard charts? This is a message for Mark Hagen of TOTP2.Mark I don’t know if you access this site much but I was wondering if you had any plans to show any more clips from Live at Blues Alley on TOTP2? It would’ve been Eva’s 40th birthday on the 2nd February and I thought this was an appropriate time to celebrate her life.Thanks Mark for taking the risk of putting Eva on your show. We must not allow Eva’s music to drift into obscurity.We must continue to persuade our young people especially that there is a place for Eva’s music in their lives.It has such healing qualities.

Name: Paul R

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow , Tennessee Waltz

Home town/city/country: South, FLorida

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 04:29 PM

I grew up listening to 80’s music, played in bands and groups as well, still am a metal and rock fan even. I think I’m just like everyone else though on this Message board after I heard Eva for the first time. Absolutely ‘Mesmorized’ and moved by the way she expresses these songs in her own unique way. I didn’t realize she had passed away when I first heard her songs. I was still pretty young when Elvis passed away, so I never realized or understood how people who may not have known him directly could hear him and be brought to tears. I understood the sentiments totally when I learned of Eva’s passing, to a point where I have to catch my breath when I hear her sing Over the Rainbow. She truly was, and will always be a treasure.

Name: Richard
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Sent: Wed January 22 2003 05:22 PM

Mike, use kazaalite – no spyware and other s***! Just type it in a search engine. Good luck!

Name: pattty

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: minneapolis

Sent: Wed January 22 2003 06:18 PM

I can’t believe how it is the same story, over and over. We, by chance, hear one Eva song, run to the music story and find out she’s been dead for years. Crushed, but still thrilled to know of her, we turn everyone we know on to her. They run out and buy her cd’s too. And here we are hungry for more…. Over the Rainbow is absolutely astounding. What else can we say?

Name: Fredrik

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Stockholm / Sweden

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 12:23 AM

Swedish Album Chart Week 4 No:2 (Last Week:6) Eva Cassidy – Songbird No: 19 (New Entry) Eva Cassidy – Live at Blues Alley No: 24 (Last Week:39) Eva Cassidy – Imagine Mo: 34 (New Entry) Eva Cassidy – Time after time

Name: Toddra Lynn

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and Time is a Healer

Home town/city/country: KY

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 01:14 AM

I love Eva Cassidy. It’s a shame that she was taken from us, but you know things happen for a reason. Its good to know her music still gets played around the world. I seen Michelle Kwan skate to ‘fields of gold’ once and it took my breath. Seriously, I bout cried. All of her albums show great talent, and the way her voice can create certain moods for songs is astouding! Truly a legend I say. Me and my husbad danced to ‘fields of gold’ at our wedding. Mainly because we knew how it beautiful was, and everyone was in awe at the whole thing! Eva Forever, :0)

Name: Denis
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Home town/city/country: Princeton, NJ USA

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 07:02 AM

Discovered Eva on my car radio this past weekend (just an isolated playing of “At Last”) and I was totally captivated. Two days later, struggled to remember her correct name on the internet – and soon also heard her versions of “Bridge Over….”, “Time after time”, and a few others and I had to hear/learn more. Next found out about her tragically short life and WAS INSTANTLY REMINDED of another somewhat obscure (though he’s on soundtracks), passed on very young, hugely talented singer named Israel Kamakawiwoole, whose version of “Over the Rainbow” now has serious competition from Eva as my absolute favorite. If you haven’t heard Israel, I think you find it worth your time!

Name: Barbara
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Home town/city/country: St. Louis, Missouri USA

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 07:37 AM

What a voice!!!! And what a terrible loss…we all lost out with her departure….

Name: Glauco

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Gattinara – ITALY

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 10:22 AM

I discovered Eva’s great voice by chance. Since then, i’ve been looking for her music, and so i knew all the story…. I have collected as many albums i could find so far, and I hardly can avoid to pour any tears any time i listen to her…. I’m obviously sorry she’s not here any more, yet what she did (and who she was) will never be forgotten, by the all of us.. See You, Eva: sooner or later…..

Name: Sydney Alexis

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow and Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Long Island

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 10:44 AM

Eva had a heart capturing voice. Ive been a fan for atleast 9 years now. Her passing was emotional for me, even though I did know her personally. I still listen to her music. I am a music teacher, and I had a solo for a young girl in my choir. She did Fields of Gold, and the rest did background. I cried, it was a great achievement. Im sure Eva looked down and seen it and smiled. I hope her music is still played for years upon years to come.

Name: Brittani Dawn
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Favorite Eva Song: …i know you by heart…

Home town/city/country: Moore OK USA

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 11:32 AM

One night I was riding along in my car and I was scanning the radio for a good song-then came a voice that stirred something inside of me. Eva was singing fields of gold and it was so beautiful. I never heard the song again until my vocal teacher handed me a C.D. She said I could really learn a lot from this woman and I should give it a listen…As soon as I realized it was the same chic I heard months earlier I was so excited! I went out and bought all the c.d’s I could find. She uses her voice in such a moving way-I have a new favorite singer. It seems fitting that one of her best songs was over the rainbow. She’s singing in heaven now with all the greats before her.

Name: emmapill
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Favorite Eva Song: had i a golden thread
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Sent: Thu January 23 2003 01:46 PM

my favourie song- with her voice body & song. this is what i want to be and for every one else to learn from. I give my love to the star in the sky who is EVA!

Name: Stephen Cullen

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Newcastle, Australia

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 03:00 PM

Eva Cassidy has the most beautiful voice i have ever heard, her songs are so stirring and powerful that i cannot stop listenning to them over and over again… i recently found out that eva had died after listening to her songs for quite a while, oblivious to her death – im sure god is putting her wonderful voice to good use, up there 🙂

Name: Bill Bickel

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 06:07 PM

I just read the Grace Griffith article by Steve Digman. All I can say is WOW. It reached out and grabbed me…Hard. It was not surprising to learn of another person being affected so positively by Eva. She does that to most people that she touches. Even those of us that did not learn of her existance until she was gone.

Name: john
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Favorite Eva Song: today’s – Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: University Place, Wa.

Sent: Thu January 23 2003 08:48 PM

Approx. 80 % of everything I listen to has been Eva Cassidy’s music for over 2 years. I just can’t wear it out. I think her arranging and producing were just incredible, as well as (of course ) her singing. And for tonights comment, don’t miss the bass part by Chris Biondo in ” Golden Thread” It is just a phenomenally good bass part for what Eva was trying to do. John bass part for Eva’s singing

Name: Nigel Boag

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Costa Mesa.

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 01:12 AM

Eva didn’t sing songs, she felt them. I’ve played Autumn Leaves many, many times, and it makes me cry every time.(And I’m a grumpy retired engineer.) A wonderful vocalist.

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold .Water is Wide. Emotional Steps

Home town/city/country: Edinburgh Scotland

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 02:37 AM

To the person who has just quoted to me “when times get rough and friends just cant be found” Well my friend “The waiting is over” and we have taken that “Emotional Step” I introduced you to Eva and she has given us some very happy times.In the future when we listen to Eva may we both think fondly of each other. Take care.

Name: L Hall

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Nightbird and Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Birmingham, England

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 05:30 AM

I first heard Eva Cassidy after reading an article in a newspaper. She has the most fantastic and beautiful voice I have ever heard. She puts so much emotion and feeling into each song and her voice moves all who hear it.

Name: vince buri

Favorite Eva Album: the other side

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: montreal,quebec,canada

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 09:35 AM

Very early one warm summer morning,on CKAC am radio,a french radio entertainment joc had us listen to “Over the Rainbow” without any introduction,then gave a brief history of Eva,That voice was all I could think of until noon when I went to the record store,not remembering the name,the clerk knew who I was reffering to,ever since then everyone who I have made listen to ,falls in love with her voice & songs. Thank you EVA CASSIDY

Name: scott neil

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow/Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Bournemouth, England

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 10:21 AM

From the moment I heard her sing and play Early Morning Rain on Terry Wogan’s show last year I needed to find out where I could get to see this wonderful singer in concert. My search brought me here and it was a crushing blow to realise I was too late. Yesterday in a bookshop coffee shop I fought back tears as I read the Songbird book of Eva’s life. Shine on forever songbird.

Name: lorraine horne

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: at last

Home town/city/country: glasgow/scotland

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 10:22 AM

I have written before but wanted to write again in celebration of evas birthday. i was 40 a few days ago and because of this I have been thinking more of Eva lately(even more than normal if thats possible) I feel Eva with me and probably to most people that sounds incredible and maybe even crazy. However if you get it you will understand. i love you Eva!!!!

Name: N.d.

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Need your love – Waly Waly

Home town/city/country: Italia

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 11:19 AM

I think Eva is one of those persons that become a part of your heart and stay with you everyday ,even when you don’t think about her she is always there…inside of you. The first time I heard her singing I knew that she was going to stay with me for a long long time… She was(is) special! An Italian fan!

Name: Pat Dargan

Favorite Eva Album: mmmm can’t say

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: England

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 01:14 PM

ok…..with Eva’s upcoming birthday lets everyone in the UK give a gentle reminder to local and national stations ( e.g Radio 2 )………let’s get as much airplay as possible…because we all know the reaction that will result………spread the word,…. cheers eveyone Pat d England

Name: Golda

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Madison, Wisconsin

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 02:46 PM

For Eva’s Birthday: I think that it would be powerful if all of us that love Eva put bumper stickers on our car that said in very large print: EVA CASSIDY. People would wonder. Some would think that they had heard that name before. Maybe in the USA we could start something. Wouldn’t that be great? What do you all think? Best wishes, Anne

Name: George
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Lantzville, B.C., Canada

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 06:19 PM

Wow,I too have just beheld Eva’s voice and talent. Saddened though I am that she is no longer with us, her singing and playing are among the most beautiful I have heard. Your website is a tremendous tribute to her memory. I hope her parents can find a screen writer to do justice to her life because Eva’s story and her music must reach others.

Name: Craig Rapp
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Etters PA

Sent: Fri January 24 2003 10:05 PM

Eva Cassidy rocks! This is a woman who knows how to sing…a rare thing these days. What a voice…..she sings forever, she lives forever.

Name: msuisei

Favorite Eva Album: many

Favorite Eva Song: many

Home town/city/country: Tokyo, Japan

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 12:23 AM

Happy Birthday! to Mrs. Isabel Bligh I’m very glad to read that you really believed in Eva’s talents right from the beginning. And you have quite nice child like Ms. Laura. Thanks a lot for all from Tokyo.

Name: Louis

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Norwich/England

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 03:23 AM

Only recently bought her CD’s, after hearing her voice on BBC Radio-2.Even now, typing this message, in a quiet room, I hear her voice and it moves me greatly. For us to have lost her is terrible. No one can imagine the feelings and emotions of those who were close to her. May God bless her!

Name: Garry Woodcock

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes?

Home town/city/country: Lunenburg,Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 04:15 AM

Eva’s legacy of music bringing people together just keeps growing. Yes, Lorraine in Glasgow, we all get it -Eva is in our hearts now and always. Thank you Denis in Princeton for the tip about Israel Kamakawiwole. I had taped his medley of Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World when it was broadcast on CBC Radio, and was happy to see you love it too. It was on the soundtrack to “Finding Forrester” the Sean Connery movie of last year. Eva’s OTR will always be my favourite, but I can’t get Israel’s catchy version of it out of my head. Thank you Laura for the Grace Griffith piece. My wife Sheila and I really love her CD “Minstrel Song”, especially “My Life”. So sorry to hear of her health problems and our thoughts are with her. Let’s all light a candle on Eva’s 40th birthday. Peace, Garr

Name: Larry Warren

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Who knows where time goes

Home town/city/country: Clacton on Sea, Essex, England

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 06:02 AM

Last Christmas, I was given “Imagine” as a gift to add to my collection of Eva albums. Her rendition of “Who knows where time goes” is unbelieveable! The song was originally written and recorded by Sandy Denny, of Fairport Convention fame and it is rather ironic that she too lost her life in tragic circumstances. Keep up the good work with this website, it is a fitting tribute to a wonderful artist.

Name: Heather Wright

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Isle Of Skye, Scotland

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 09:43 AM

Eva is one of people whose voice ensnares you in a rich mix of emotions.She managed to reclaim songs by the all-time greats and allows you to forget anyone else ever sang them. Her songs still, after listening to them repetitively, bring me close to tears. She brings new meaning to every letter, of every lyric she sings. Over the Rainbow was the first Eva song I heard, and I will always remember that song above all others. I have always wanted to be able to sing, and although I can’t sing very well, I will keep going, because, if there’s one thing Eva’s music and quotes have taught me, It’s that singing is about the emotion behind the song. If I feel the need to sing, regardless of my ability, I will sing. I’ve been songwriting for a few years, and I’m in the process of writing a song about Eva. I feel this is the greatest tribute I could ever give her.

Name: claudia

Favorite Eva Album: ??

Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Holland

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 01:01 PM

I just recently discovered Eva Cassidy, but i am already addicted to her beatyfull, relaxing vioce. I own a tanningstudio where i had her music on all day and everyone asked me who is this remarcable singer. She sounds like an angel! When i die i hope to have a personal concert… Thank you for leaving behind something so beatyfull!

Name: Isabel

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Today I’ll say Honeysuckle Rose

Home town/city/country: Ocala FL

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 01:11 PM

Great webpage, Laura, thank you!!

Name: Daniel
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Hacienda Hts, CA 91745

Sent: Sat January 25 2003 11:12 PM

I am 21 and have for the 1st time listened to her song. When Michelle Kwan skated to it. I just had to have the song and searched for it. Her voice and song hits a inner part of me. While searching I discovered that she had past to better place! Although I am sad that I can’t hear another song from her,I beleive this song will allow her to be a legacy. Sincerely, Someone who is still here… Happiness to the family:)

Name: Michael Vitiello

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: everyone i hear

Home town/city/country: Chatsworth Ca. USA

Sent: Sun January 26 2003 08:55 AM

I awoke one nite with my radio on and caught the ending of “Over the rainbow” in the morning all imcould recall was the song and the name”Eva” Iwas up early that morning and started to search the record shops finally i found one and the clerk reolyed “O” you mean Eva Cassidy’s Songrird we had about 12 albums on the shelf for a long time and all of a sudden this morning we sold them allI think there is one left. taking it home sitting down and playing it over and over again I found myself in a trance like condition I Sensed the presence of GOD UP UNTIL THAT MORNING I CONSIDERED MYSELF AGNOSTIC But I relized that voice like that had to be a gift from the “A spirit of the universe””(GOD if you like) I believe I have all of her CDs which I listen to constantly I’m only sorry that I was never able to have crossed her path a beautiful example of Gods gift to us tThank you Eva for the many hours I send with you, and more imporant thank you for helping to rekindel thr spirit of my soul!Till we meetin the near future Michael Vitiello

Name: Oskar

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold & Time after time

Home town/city/country: Stockholm

Sent: Sun January 26 2003 10:17 AM

Few things in life move and touch me. Eva s voice is one of them. I have no doubt that her singing is god making himself heard……. Beautiful!

Name: janb

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Sun January 26 2003 08:35 PM

Happy Birthday to Eva’s Aunt Isabel. Thanks again Laura for all the work you do on this site.

Name: george martin

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: tall trees/fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Hallora/Australia

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 12:11 AM

Heard Eva for the first time only 6 months ago now have 2 albums and will get the rest as i canfind them

Name: sorcha mary clare hyland

Favorite Eva Album: songbird and the very best of Eva Cassidy

Favorite Eva Song: fields of Gold and Imagine

Home town/city/country: co. wexford ireland

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 03:07 AM

Eva, may the blessings and joy of heaven be yours, i love your music, i wanted to know more about you because you brought such beautiful music into the world which many many people love, ure music does not just touch hearts but your music touches peoples lives also. thank you for youre wonderful gift to our world may their be peace in our lives our hearts and our world. thank you for your gift to me also. in 3 or 4 yrs i hope to become a nun, my gift to you is that at my proffession your song fields of gold will be played at my proffession mass and you will be mentioned in the special prayers for the many people who i love and admire in a very special way love always xxxx

Name: Louis

Favorite Eva Album: Imagibe

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Norwich England

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 03:58 AM

Even now typing this message in a quiet soundless room I hear her voice and it moves me greatly.I prefer her singing solo accompanied by her own guitar. What a sad loss to us all now she’s gone. What it must feel to those close to her is unimaginable. Please try to issue CD’s with everything she ever recorded. Even imperfect recordings will mean a lot to all her fans. God bless her. Louis

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 08:13 AM

I discovered Eva Cassidy this past fall, and falling leaves, achingly blue autumn skies, and lazy Saturday afternoons will be linked forever in my memory with this amazing singer. There is something beautiful and despairing in every song she sings–not unlike an autumn day filled with a beauty that belies the onslaught of winter. Her music is a perennially rich yet somber field of gold, always yielding a quiet joy laced with mortality. It is a field to which, almost inexplicably, I find myself drawn again and again.

Name: Kelly Thierman

Favorite Eva Album: Live at blues ally

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Edmonton/Canada

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 08:56 AM

Recently auditioned a high-end amplifier I am interested in buying, Eva was of the choices of music I had to demo with, no sooner did I hear her voice and I quickly lost my awe for the equipment I was hearing, I was instantly taken by her voice. She became a part of my music collection the next day, as for the amp, that will require some thought.

Name: Santo

Favorite Eva Album: time after time/imagine

Favorite Eva Song: I wondered by a brookside/songbird

Home town/city/country: Birkdale Qld Australia

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 11:30 AM

not many voices can bring me to tears but Eva can.Good on you Chris Biondo for making me aware of Eva’s existance in one of your radio interviews on our A.B.C. Inow own 4 eva cd’s her voice is pure crystal

Name: Chris A

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Royal Forest of Dean. England

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 12:05 PM

Happy Birthday Eva. You have changed my world. Evryone do something to promote Eva on Sunday. Ring or email your radio station. play an album to your friends. Give a CD to someone you love. I anm going to sing songs with a young friend who plays from the Eva Ssongbooks on the piano. Tell everybody. SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS. Happy Bithday Eva

Name: Dan Burgess

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Canterbury Kent England

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 02:25 PM

As the live at Blues Alley album is my favourite, I went on to the Blues Alley website. Imagine my horror that Eva was not mentioned once on any of the pages. I immediately sent off an email to the webmaster, and in my best stiff upper lip English way, asked why she was not mentioned and the fact that as an Englishman I take it as an insult, that she is not. The webmaster, obviously realising that he had a strange limy on his hands, immediately put her name on the site. Please click onto www.bluesalley.com and look on the history page, it only says her name along with some of the greats of jazz, but at least now she is mentioned. May I thank the Blues Alley webmaster for his incredibly fast reaction to my complaint. I am impressed. I am also quite proud that I have righted a wrong for Eva. p.s. I still can’t help crying my eyes out when I read the guest book, the effect Eva had on and still has on people never ceases to amaze me.

Name: Carina Svensson

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Gothenburg, Sweden

Sent: Mon January 27 2003 11:37 PM

Dear friends, sitting on my work. From my computer I hear the voice of Eva again. Since I first heard her om Swedish TV, she has been a part of my life. I feel so happy that I had the chance to know about this wonderful person. Her music gives me power in happy and in sad days in my life. Here music brings us all together, we have a thing that connect us – the love for Eva. Take care were ever you are, much love, Carina

Name: lizzie

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: rainbow

Home town/city/country: hull

Sent: Tue January 28 2003 01:30 AM

hey every1 e-mail me if you thing songbird is the best album eva

Name: RUTHANN

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: FOR YOU

Home town/city/country: CANADA

Sent: Tue January 28 2003 01:50 AM

NOW I KNOW WHAT AN ANGELS VOICE SOUNDS LIKE. I’M SURE EVA IS STILL SINGING IN HEAVEN. SHE HAD A PEACEFULNESS ABOUT HER IN THE WAY SHE SANG AND IN HER EYES. SHE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST JAZZ SINGER OF ALL TIME.

Name: kevin

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: rainbow

Home town/city/country: bowie, maryland

Sent: Tue January 28 2003 04:03 AM

hello from maryland. i grew up in the same town as eva and this is the first i have seen of a eva cassidy website. i will let all my friends know about this site. i am also a park ranger at greenbelt park. do you know what park eva had her memorial service? is it the national park? or the city park with the lake? i saw a picture of the memorial service. thanks i would appreciate an email- kevin_barry@nps.gov

Name: Jackie Bertani

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, Fl

Sent: Tue January 28 2003 11:00 AM

The love of my life, Tim, came back into my life in June 2001 for a short time, and he brought Eva’s lovely voice with him. He was dying of liver failure. On his first trip to my home, on the way home from the airport he insisted on stopping at Sam Goody’s to purchase Eva’s “Songbird” cd. He said, “You’ve got to hear this woman’s voice!! She’s unbelievable!!” And so I did. After 20 years of separation, I fell back in love with Tim all over again, as well as anything he was crazy about! I made sure I purchased every cd Eva made, and extra ones to send to Tim in Atlanta. Tragically, my Tim was found dead in his apartment 8-29-02. I would like someone to tell me when the Eva Cassidy sites began, and if a Tim Stewart in Atlanta, GA. ever wrote to one of them as I have today. I listen to Eva’s music constantly and associate her with the man I loved for 32 years and will never stop loving. She will always be special to me, as if I still have something Tim loved so much with me every day! Thank you, Jackie, Tim’s Heart

Name: steph clarke

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fever

Home town/city/country: belfast

Sent: Tue January 28 2003 11:06 AM

yoyo! was wonderin if anyone knew were ya can lyrics to her songs from the imagine album cos there aint none!thanks!

Name: Jackie Bertani (again)

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, Fl

Sent: Tue January 28 2003 11:21 AM

Please, will someone help me find some type of closure over the death of the love of my life? Is it at all possible to check ALL of messages for something from a Tim Stewart, T. Stewart, Tim, or T.S. from Atlanta, Ga.? I just discovered the Eva Cassidy site a couple of months ago, and only have been able to access it about the past 3 weeks. I know if Tim had known of this site, he would have visited it and possibly left a message. He adored Eva’s voice, and although we both knew he wouldn’t make it to his next birthday on 9/17/02, neither one of us thought he would die alone in his apartment in Atlanta sometime after 8/16/02 (when I last spoke with him). The Atlanta police found him on 8/29/02, after I called them from Jacksonville, Florida, and asked if they would check on him. This means so much to me! Thank you!

Name: Paul Howden

Favorite Eva Album: Depends upon my mood

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Leeds England

Sent: Wed January 29 2003 03:24 AM

I am currently reading the book “Songbird” and would recomend it to all fans. Fields of Gold and Where does the time go are my second choice songs.

Name: Victor Kwan

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Toronto,Ontario, Canada

Sent: Wed January 29 2003 04:10 AM

All her songs are my favorite, she was a talent among talents, this song angel will be missed. I just finished reading the book Eva Cassidy, Songbird, my only regret is not knowing her earlier.Thanks Eva, for everything.

Name: Nikki

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Stirling/Scotland

Sent: Wed January 29 2003 05:45 AM

Sadly amazing how many people from the U.S. can’t distingush the differnce between a state and a country. Was introduced to Eva the other day and it was jaw-dropping, not sure mankind has produced a purer voice.

Name: Jo

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Va

Sent: Wed January 29 2003 11:07 AM

I first heard of Eva about 3 years ago. I believe it was on the Today Show first then Nightline.I cried it was so sad, but the voice was so captivating. I believe Eva has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard and I love the way she played her guitar. When I read all the different articles about her life I want to cry, especially while listening to her sing. What a great loss to the music world but we still have her voice with us. I would love to find some video footage of her. If anyone knows where you can find a video please email me. Thanks!

Name: Dominique Bentley

Favorite Eva Album: All of Them of Course

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Rose Hill, Kansas

Sent: Wed January 29 2003 04:34 PM

I heard of Eva back in 95..I ran upon one of her cd’s at an old music store..They sold tapes and even had vinyl! They had their own Eva section. I thought she had the most amazing voice, and I still think so. Its sad how her life ended. But thigns happen for a reason. I still sit at home and listen to Fields of Gold, from her Live album. And towards the end, when she puts in so much emotion. It gets me still…And when she i guess….add libs with her ‘ooooo’s’ the last 2 times…it makes me think like she knows she’s gonna go soon. and this her rememberence song. alot of people have agreed with me. but its just my opinion. eva’s soul will live on :0)

Name: Steve Kasey

Favorite Eva Album: SongBird

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: OK

Sent: Wed January 29 2003 04:52 PM

As in reading Dominique’s entry, I understand what she’s saying. But I also think they way that Imagine is put together, it’s also a remberence song. I always find myself listening to it, or fields of gold, and thinking in my mind about Eva. Trying to picutre this beautiful blonde hair girl up on stage, with her guitar, happy and content in her world. Her word being one that she can sing however she wants, when she wants, LoL. But I sware, I get teary eyed listening to Imagine. “Imagine there’s no heaven. Its easy if you try” and the soft guitar flowing with her voice. And I choke up. A lif who effects the way she does, means the world and more.

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Miami, Florida

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 03:00 AM

I was introduced to Eva’s music by a friend and have fallen for her (as Im sure everyone else has). For her Birthday I have written a poem. Here it is: Among the Angles It’s too late to say, “Nice to meet you”, It’s too late to hold your hand for the first time, It’s too late for us to fall in love, You have risen from this world and left it behind, Above with the angles where you belong, You have made your resting place the waters of the Chesapeake, Its crystalline waters holding you up as your beautiful voice floats through space and time, You sang with your essence and your heart was in your music, Your voice resonates in my soul, I love you though we have never met, In this world our destinies were seperate, In our next rebirth may they be intertwined, I must walk my given path,though I have been denied this lifetime with you, I must be me as you were you,my heart deeply aches, I hope my love for you can be felt where your spirit soars, Among the angles. Happy Birthday Eva, Love, Me

Name: Charles

Favorite Eva Album: Live @ blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Liverpool/England

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 05:19 AM

American stupidity resides here as well, geography lessons in order, or some humility. I will thank them for having blessed us all with the etherial sounds of Eva’s voice, correction, I thank here parents. I can only imagine how blessed they felt and am sorry for their loss, far greater than ours.

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Montgomery

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 08:19 AM

Her Voice The warmth of summer grass, deep fiery green; The autumn wind blowing over barren fields; The knife’s edge of winter, slicing to the bone, The feathery veil of spring falling on lovers’ heads. Her voice.

Name: Dan Burgess

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Don’t make me choose.

Home town/city/country: Canterbury, Kent, England.

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 09:25 AM

After reading Dominique’s entry about Field of Gold, which I happened to be listening to at the time, I have to agree with what she says, you also notice the emotion to a higher degree. Thanks Dominique for that and also for reducing me to tears, yet again. at this rate I’ll be all cried out. Will be back on Sunday for Eva’s 40th

Name: Tony

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Just about any song on that particular CD

Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 03:21 PM

I’m a regular visitor to this site. I don’t remember seeing anything on these pages that would cause the recent flurry of USA bashing I’ve noticed over the last couple of days, but then I’m just an arrogant, geographically challenged American. If I want to put up with this kind of garbage I’ll find an Iraqi or Afgani or North Korean web site to visit. Why don’t you “superior” Brits send me your addresses and I’ll mail you all a dollar so you can go out and buy a clue. I visit this site to read about Eva. That other stuff has no place on this page.

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 04:45 PM

I don’t know what prompted the snide remarks either. I’ve lived overseas and have journeyed all over the world. Furthermore, I have an appreciation for other cultures and peoples as I do for my own country and fellow Americans. I’ve seen enough of the world to know that stupidity, ignorance and arrogance is not exclusive to Americans. The beautiful thing about Eva is her ability to bring people from all walks of life together through our common humanity. I don’t mind off-topic posts in the Guestbook as long as it’s civil. But I agree with Tony; we come here to express and share our passion and affection for Eva. Why don’t we leave it at that?

Name: Roberta Holley

Favorite Eva Album: All, depending on mood

Favorite Eva Song: Too many to post

Home town/city/country: Aston, PA USA

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 06:31 PM

Eric and Tony, I think the person from England was referring to the message blocks preceding the blank message space when you go to write in the guestbook. Most Americans tend to write their city and state or just the state instead of city and country. We’re programmed to do this in our regular mailing since most of us rarely send anything to other countries. I hope the “Brit” was only trying to poke a little harmless fun. I have been an Eva fan for almost two years and still play her music almost every night. I have bought all her albums,but just recently I had my niece burn me my own version of “Songbird.” I had her alternate the original/another version of each song with Eva’s version. Love this, too. Roberta

Name: Lolita Quinn
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Every one I hear!

Home town/city/country: Newbern, Tn. USA

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 08:04 PM

I saw something about her once on tv, but only recently started trying to find her music! One day I thought of a beautiful song I had once heard, but I wasn’t sure who sang it. I knew it wasn’t the original version of “Somewhere” and so I soon found out about Eva Cassidy and every time I hear another song by her it is actually as though everything in my unbelievably hectic life comes to a complete standstill.

Name: Santo

Favorite Eva Album: Time after time/imagine

Favorite Eva Song: I wondered by a brookside/songbird

Home town/city/country: Birkdale QLD australia

Sent: Thu January 30 2003 11:19 PM

Today I received an email from a Jane@janemusic.I was wonderfull to read how she too was touched by Eva’s music. Jane you made me feel great inside I don’t know where in the world you are but you’ve made this mans day thank you.Eva where ever you may be wou have left this world a better place ….peace santo

Name: Andrew Heape

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Yorkshire, England

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 12:57 AM

Happy Birthday Eva for Sunday

Name: Annie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Sussex, England

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 03:14 AM

Thanks to Torbj rn for the translation of the Dolly Parton / Eva comparison article in one of Sweden’s tabloids (What’s New Page). . So, DP does not get air-play today due to her age? I am assuming this alluded to radio stations in the US. Luckily for us in the UK, BBC R2 never shy away from an unknown voice or an ‘oldie’ – Dolly gets quite a bit of air-play here both from her albums and in interviews. R2 also broadcast many live concerts of most musical genres and Laura asks us to honour Eva by supporting live music, particularly unknown artists, so here’s another suggestion. If there are any budding artists or ‘oldies’ from anywhere in the world out there still waiting to get an ‘in’ with the recording industry, try bypassing all the usual channels (where musical knowledge and appreciation seems to be of little importance) and send Paul Walters at BBC R2 your demo tape. PW is the radio producer who made the decision to air Eva’s music on prime-time radio and although it was hardly a daring thing to do (as producer of the UK’s highest rating radio programme, I think his job is pretty safe), he could easily have been lazy and opted for a ‘safer’, known artist. You may not conquer the world if he does play your material, but you will reach millions more appreciative ears, as happened with Eva. Also, I must echo what many others have said here about the great tribute to Eva by Grace Griffith, courtesy of Steve Digman. If you haven’t already read the article it’s well worth a read. Grace was another vital link in the chain that brought Eva’s music to us. Eva’s choice of favourite artists was pretty amazing, so I will definitely be sending away for Grace’s material. I hope Eva’s legacy can repay Grace’s kindness once again by introducing her music to an even wider audience. Finally, I must mention another absorbing and moving article on the What’s New page by Bruce Menin, “My Opening Farewell”. Truly beautiful. Here we all are sharing our thoughts and feelings in a public forum (and I’m sure I’m not the only one who does not do this anywhere else) because Eva’s voice has warmed our hearts and touched our souls. And this website, that Laura so tirelessly gives us, goes from strength to strength. Who would have thought that, over six years after her passing, a practically unknown artist would continue to provide us with so many newsworthy stories and unite so many people across the globe? Laura, I think some of your website articles should carry a warning sign. Say a teardrop to indicate that certain tears will fall from reading a given article. I have now resorted to ensuring that no one is in the vicinity when I visit the website just in case I get caught in full flow……….and it used to be just Eva’s music that did that! Annie

Name: Annie
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Sent: Fri January 31 2003 03:21 AM

….and another thing…. This website surely shows a broad cross-section of human behaviour. After reading a couple of the entries below it restores my faith in human nature that for every impatient/intolerant person in this world there is an opposite. Having been a reader and contributor of this guestbook for over three years now, in my humble opinion there is no monopoly on spelling, grammatical or geographical errors by a particular country. Please, then, let us ignore geographical boundaries (isn’t that what the internet is all about?) when we visit the guestbook – this world is big enough for all of us, flaws and all. We come here and are privileged to share this space for one reason: Laura Bligh has kindly given us a vehicle to air our views about her beloved cousin, the truly inspirational Eva Cassidy. Let’s keep it that way.

Name: Karen Benge

Favorite Eva Album: i love them all…but id say time after time

Favorite Eva Song: this is so mean! err, Easy Street Dream, Who knows where the time goes? Waly Waly – theres just so many!

Home town/city/country: Sussex, England

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 07:48 AM

I was reading the songbird autobiography recently and realised that in 2 days time (sunday feb 2nd) Eva would have been 40. I would just like to say how her legacy has affected me personally – not only through her wonderful voice which has to be heard to be believed and her numeroous other musical and artistic talents – but through her unique, inspirational outlook on life. Eva is by far and away my favourite singer (and you wont hear too many 17 yr old girls say that!) and i feel blessed that i have heard her music, seen her pictures and read about her life. All her friends, family and those lucky enough to hear eva sing live must be so proud. Love and hugs, karen xxx

Name: Primal
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Favorite Eva Song: what a wonderful world

Home town/city/country: hilo, hawaii

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 09:26 AM

once in a lifetime if we are lucky we will find one who touchs our heart and soul and it can happen in such a wonderful way like a birds song on a misty morning like a tear falling threw time like a arrow from cupid into my heart the first time i heard your song i knew where i’d be happy — where i’d belong—- heaven, your in heaven my lady yet today as yesterday no one can compare i cant question why but all the stars just seem to gather in the nighttime sky when you sing your song when you do the things you do o so well there is no beauty greater than an autumn leaf cut short in life but forever in song —in my memory you’ll always belong—- sadness is not something i dare to bear and when i hear an angels sweet song i close my eyes and see you there we never met, we never even crossed paths but this day as i wish upon a waterfall i know just where i’ll find you and somewhere over the rainbow i simply know you are still here — where you’ll always belong— —- in a song——————— (written jan 2003, immediately after hearing Eva sing for the first time. Something so strong in my life, so needed. PRIMAL (aka- joed miller- www.hulahips.com)

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Sent: Fri January 31 2003 09:34 AM

Hello all my lovely fellow Eva-fans! I’m writing to ask you all a weird favor… The thing is that I’m making a couple of CDs for my friends’ birthdays. We’re all turning seventeen (I know, so young it’s shocking!) and therefore, I’m putting together a CD with songs that have the word “seventeen” in the title or text to give to them. I think I’ve found most of the songs that have the word in the title, but it’s a whole lot more difficult to find those with it in the lyrics.. And since I’ve noticed that so many of the regular visitors to this site seem to know so much about music, I thought I’d ask for your help. The people who will be getting these discs are the sweetest and nicest soon-to-be-sixteen-years-old girls on the planet, so I promise, this is for a good cause! 😀 Any tips will be very appreciated! Thanks, Eva K (Even americans may contribute!!)

Name: Hannah Fieldhouse

Favorite Eva Album: don’t love them all to bits!

Favorite Eva Song: love them all

Home town/city/country: Stourbridge,England

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 09:38 AM

I am Hannah Fieldhouse, i love Eva Cassidy music so much.I have been offered a recording of an album and singles!it is great i also play guitar.I hope to make Eva proud ,i can sense she is still here.Eva lives in all our hearts! love Hannah 13yrs

Name: anon
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Sent: Fri January 31 2003 10:12 AM

to eva k… hope laura doesn’t mind going ‘ off topic ‘… eva, i don’t know if you have even heard of vinyl !!! but here goes… try Seventeen…..Frankie Vaughan Seventeen….Let Loose Seventeen….Boyd Bennet and his Rockets !!!!! 17 Again….Eurythmics and best of all the superb ‘ At Seventeen ‘ by Janis Ian, one of the all time great teen angst songs. The Beatles song ‘ I saw her Standing There’ has the lyric ‘ Well she was just seventeen, You know what I mean ‘ as the opening line. PS don’t forget in a couple of years you can use’ Hey, Nineteen ‘ by Steely Dan !!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck !!!

Name: Eva K hler
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Favorite Eva Song: I think it’s Danny Boy at the moment

Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 12:02 PM

Hi everybody! I forgot to write my name, email and location and all of that in my last post.. 🙂 It seems I’ve been forgetting a lot of things lately, it’s almost a bit worrying.. Anyways, I still need your help with the seventeen-songs. Thank you all, Eva K

Name: janb

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: honolulu

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 12:42 PM

hi to PRIMAL in Hilo. can’t you just imagine it, Eva and Iz singing together on Ahi Wela/Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? for those of you who don’t know, Iz sang this like a hymn, it is beautiful. it is on the cd,”Alone in Iz World”. What a joy it would have been to hear them together, especially on that song. aloha for now. janb

Name: Claire

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Peterborough/ England

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 02:22 PM

This reminds me of my mother, who died of cancer also, ten years ago when I was just 13. The song sums up my feelings of our relationship, but Eva singing it just makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end and all the feeling just pours out.

Name: Rick

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Time is a healer

Home town/city/country: Pigeon Forge, TN

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 03:21 PM

I have read Steve, Dominique, and Dan’s post on here. And I agree with all 3 of them. More so with Steve and Dan. When you really sit down and listen to Fields of Gold you can hear such emotion towards the end of the song. I don’t think it was just to add more enjoyment to the audience, which she could just sit there in silence and it would please them, but I think in her mind she was feeling so much. Im not a fan who’s been around for years, and knew exactly when her illness was. But if Fields of Gold was recorded when she was sick with the melanoma, then all her emotion went into the song. And yeah, I will be crying even more when ever I hear the song. It gives me chills literally. And just the simplicity of Imagine gets me. The way her voice just flows through the music. I feel you remember Eva by that song as well as many others.! Happy b-lated birthday to Eva..

Name: Eva K
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 03:26 PM

Hey Anon! I have definitely heard of vinyl.. I have lots of vinyl records and I even know how to play them!! 🙂 Thank you so much for your help, but unfortunately I have already downloaded most of the songs you mentioned. I hadn’t heard of Frankie Vaughan however, so I’ll be sure to look that up. And I suppose I’ll HAVE to include Janis Ian now if it is as you say “one of the all time great teen angst songs.” 😀 And I’ll try to keep the name Steely Dan in my head for a few years.. Thank you, Eva K

Name: Booker T. Gibson

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley & Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow, Stormy Monday, Imagine

Home town/city/country: Merrick, New York, USA

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 04:32 PM

I’ll try to say something with all the messages coming in. Many, many thanks to all the Cassidy family. Then the incomparable band at Blues Alley. Chuck Brown you bring back a lot of memories on The Other Side. Most of all, EVA, you’ve changed all our lives forever so HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Booker

Name: Michael King

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Time After Time/Live/Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: It Just Doesn’t Matter Anymore (at the moment!)

Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia

Sent: Fri January 31 2003 10:36 PM

Happy 40th for tomorrow Eva! I know you’re up there celebrating, singing your heart out! Congratulations on the success in Sweden (4 CD’s in the top 40 at once!!!). Being a huge Abba fan as well, it’s great to see the Swedes catching on to your music. Benny and Bjorn could have written a great hit for you I’m sure!

Name: Ainsley Nee

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: England, Nottingham

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 01:02 AM

It’s over my nana has died, i was going to learn fields of gold on my guitar so i could play it for her. she died of cancer on sunday 26th january 03. i will miss her forever and when i learn to play the song it will be her song i’m sure she would have loved to hear me play i bet she would be proud

Name: Laurie Mazeau

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Clinton,CT USA

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 03:07 AM

For February 2, 2003 Happy 40th Eva-you are in my thoughts! I turned 40 on January 25th and celebrated for both of us!!! Love you—

Name: Theo Derksen

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues lley

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Nijmegen/Netherlands

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 03:19 AM

Keith Crimes You are for me one off the best quitarplayers in the world. You don’t play allone with your fingers , but also with your heart. But to play with Eva Cassidy,then you must become very good.The other mucisians are very good too.

Name: Sarah

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: somwhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: birmingham uk

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 03:29 AM

never before have i ever heard a voice that has inspired me so much, eva,s voice is so remarkable i could not help but to be moved. It is a very sad loss that she is not here with us but i am sure that the music she created will live on in all our hearts and continue to inspire generations to come. She was and is truly a star.

Name: Chris Haid

Favorite Eva Album: Love them All!

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Aurora, Illinois

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 04:37 AM

My Mom told me she had just heard this amazing singer -Eva Cassidy and said “you must hear”. Never having Heard Eva, but trusting my Mom I purchased 4 of her CDs – The Other Side, Live at Bluse Alley, Eva by Heart and Time After Time, assuming that if I didn’t like them I could gift them to her. I opened the first CD and began to read about Eva and listen to HER VOICE. Let’s just say I listened to all four CDs non-stop. I was stunned, I cried and thought how glad I was to have found her. I was also so angry at those short sighted record company people that deprived so many of us from hearing this superb voice sooner. I plan on telling as many people as possible about Eva. Thanks to Chris Biondi and the Cassidy family for their persistence in getting Eva’s music recorded, it’s a gift to all of us and we are blessed and better for it. To the Cassidy Family – my heart goes out to you on Eva’s bithday. We lost our Son a few years ago and understand.

Name: rose

Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart/live/time after time

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold/otr/waly waly/tall trees of georgia

Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 05:01 AM

17 years ago on Jan.28th, my sister gave birth to twins. It was such a great day in our family, and then that same morning the ‘Challenger’ exploded on takeoff and the 7 astronauts died. Today the ‘Columbia’ may be totally lost & again 7 wonderful lives gone in the blink of an eye. Eva’s music will be and always is right there to ease the pain & joy that life brings.

Name: Michael Hansen

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: At Last

Home town/city/country: Middelfart/Denmark

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 07:44 AM

Eva Cassidy was a great songer with a wonderfull voice. God only knows how much she is missed.

Name: Joe Check

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Chicago Illinois USA

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 07:56 AM

Let us celebrate the gift of Eva on her birthday.

Name: Colleen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 11:38 AM

I think of the first moment I became an “Eva Fanatic” while I saw Michelle Kwan skate with such beauty & emotion that nearly matched the beauty & emotion of Eva’s voice. I’ve since introduced Eva to my children & grandchildren, friends & family, and co-workers, too !! Thank you, Eva’s family, for sharing your joy & pain with the rest of the world. Through her songs, Eva sheds grace upon us all.

Name: Greger

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: Aln

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 12:16 PM

It just turned Feb. 2 here in Sweden, so Happy Birthday Eva. You are often on my mind, always in my heart.

Name: Naomi

Favorite Eva Album: I know you by heart

Favorite Eva Song: today is I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: ITALY

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 12:40 PM

I’m celebrating your birthday listening to your voice. The light of a candel that is now in my room is the light of your wonderful soul…Keep shining! Love you, Naomi

Name: Mester Jakob
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold, but

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 12:50 PM

Somehow I know that you are not aware of the fuzz you are making these days. I wish you were. I just feel so greatfull that we all got so much, and never again will anyone touch me the way you did. I don’t believe in god, but if I were a god I surely would have stolen you from earth too. Happy birthday anyway.

Name: msuisei

Favorite Eva Album: many

Favorite Eva Song: many

Home town/city/country: Tokyo, Japan

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 03:57 PM

Hello Eva in heaven, Happy your 40th Birthday ! Your voice is quite pure, beautiful and gentle, yet strong at the same time. You opens my heart, gives me spiritual comfort and strength. I’m a huge fan of you and Jimmy Scott(jazz balladeer, now at age 77) Both of you are true original. Your voices touch me in my deepest part all the time. msuisei / Fumio Saku Takeuchi

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 08:49 PM

Happy Birthday Eva! May the fire you have lit never be extinguished.

Name: Patdargan

Favorite Eva Album: Can’t say !!

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Midlands, England

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 08:50 PM

Thank you Eva….thinking of you and your music on this day. Let’s all do something positive today to celebrate this rare and special talent. Remember, ‘ this is Music, this is how good it can be ‘ best wishes to all… Pat d

Name: Ken

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: DannyBoy

Home town/city/country: Dallas,TX USA

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 09:28 PM

Happy B-Day Eva..Your Angelic voice continues to touch my heart and stir my soul..The music is ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL…

Name: Glauco

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Too many to be listed here….

Home town/city/country: Gattinara/ITALY

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 09:43 PM

Happy Birthday, Eva. You have born 40 years ago to live forever in our hearts.

Name: Dale

Favorite Eva Album: Love them all

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, but……

Home town/city/country: Newhall, CA

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 10:02 PM

Happy Birthday Eva…wherever you are!!! All my life I’ve said that if I could have any voice in the world it would be Karen Carpenter’s. Last year, when I found Eva I was amazed. The versatility of her music, the emotion, softness & strength of her voice is unlike anyone I have ever heard. I’ll be listening to her the rest of my life. Karen’s voice was one of the best, but Eva’s is definately my new favorite. I have 4 of the CD’s & honestly can’t say what one is best. They are all wonderful. Thank you Eva for your gift of beautiful music. I’m so glad I found you!!!

Name: Helen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow, Autumn Leaves, I Can Only Be Me

Home town/city/country: Hertfordshire, England

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 10:19 PM

Happy Birthday Eva !… I would just like to say that I am so happy that my sixteen year old son is now really into Eva’s music..after one of his friends’ took along ‘Songbird’ on their school holiday. He is also reading the book ‘Songbird’ which he bought for me as a Christmas gift. I do hope that young people will continue to discover Eva and help to spread her wonderful music.

Name: ojmartin

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song,

Home town/city/country: Emmitsburg, MD USA

Sent: Sat February 01 2003 11:36 PM

Hi All You can make of this what you want!! 1. I bought Songbird about 2 years ago. While waiting to check out a book at the Emmitsburg Library the lady in front of me said something that brought up Eva Cassidy. She immediately went out to her car and came back and gave me Time after Time. I have never seen her again. 2.My favorite movies are Empire of the Sun and Slience of the Lambs. 3. My favorite art is Impressionism such as Monet. Just a week ago I was in Gettysburg Pa at the Bagel Coffee Shop and saw a print for sale that I bought. It was “Persintency of Time” by guess who; Dali. Only this morning did I find out that Eva liked them too. 4. A month ago in Hanover Pa I was at an auction and saw a used reading machine that I tried to buy for my mother who has Macular Degeneration . Me and one other person wanted it so it went higher than I thought a used machine was worth so the other person got it. As I was leaving for some reason I glanced behind me and saw the other bidder leaving with the reading machine so I called to him across the parking lot and said congratulations on getting it. He stopped and said If his friend who was near blind could not use it he would let me have it. he called me the same evening and said his friend would not or could not use it so I could have it for 50 dollars less than he payed for it!! So I went to pay him and pick it up. He invited me in and let me try the machine to make sure it was ok. It was. Then as I was about to leave I saw a cd on the kitchen counter. SONGBIRD by Eva Cassidy!!! I had never seen this man before. The reading machine has been a blessing for my 90 year old mom. She can now read all her mail and keep her checkbook to the penny. To be continued…..

Name: d j hope

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: sheffild uk

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 12:25 AM

happy 40th birhday eva you are in our hearts for ever miss you love you

Name: Rose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/Live

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/OTR/Waly Waly/Tall Trees of Georgia

Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 12:26 AM

Happy Birthday, Eva. I listen to you every day & am very grateful your music came into my life. You have truly enhanced it.

Name: ojmartin

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird or Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song

Home town/city/country: Emmitsburg, MD USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 12:41 AM

Sorry about the multiple posts Laura. I waited and waited for confirmation before I tried again!!! Continuing…. make what you want of this Thursday past I was visiting my Mom in Buckhannon WV . I left the house at about 7:35 to go get some newspapers at the local Sheetz store. I was in a hurry as the CBS morning show was going to feature Mary Rosencrantz of Buckhannon WV on the segment “Everybody has a story” and my Mother did not want to miss it. My radio came on in my truck and I was startled to hear Danny Boy by Eva. At first I was disconcerted as I thought my mp3 was hooked up and playing my Eva albums but then I realized it was my old home town radio station WBUC 1460 AM playing oldies., Wow I thought 5000 watts going all over West Virginia and hearing Eva. Great!! I returned home and listened and watched with my Mom the 100th show of every body has a story on CBS and was awed by the great person Mary Rosencrans is to adobt the abused little boy who has MS. 2. Saturday morning I was listening to WBUC and the dj was saying how his wife was having a birthday on Groudhog day Feb 2 and that triggered in my mind what Laura had posted about Eva big four oh. So I called the radio station at about 8:53 Eastern time and told the DJ about Eva and he said he would look for Danny Boy but would have to play it after the 9am news.. I hung up and turned the radio up to hear what he had to say and as a lead in to the 9am news he said “just in ” they have lost communicaton with the space shuttle” After the news he came back about 9:12 and said everything correctly about Eva except he could not find her on the previous days play list!! Maybe I heard it on another station!! Then he said Eva CASSETT s forthieth was sunday ground hog day. Since he made the pronuniation mistake I waited till 9:50 to call him to correct him. No one called by the way. So he apologized on the air and gave out the correct evacassidy.net and org web addresses to the listeners. So maybe at least one new eva fan the dj is now listening to her. By the way the local Super Walmart has a good selection of Eva Cds. 3. “today is a special day an anniversary……” Feb 2 , ground hog day is celebrated by my wife and I as the family lore has it that this was the day in 1970 at age 31 that I came out of my hole and saw my wife of 31 years for the first time in a computer class. So I make no conclusions or conjectures about these incidents or coincidences but I thought other fans would like to know. As you watch CBS Sunday Morning and you see French Creek Freedie” the ground hog, coming to you live from 10 miles south of Buckhannon West Virginia you know that Evas birthday and my wife and I celebrate our anniversary with Eva singing “Anniversary Song” by Steve Dingman of Hagerstown Maryland USA all is right with the “What a wonderful world” and now Eva can sing for the Families of the Space Shuttle and their dear departed. WHAT SONG DO YOU THINK WOULD EVA WOULD SING TODAY FEBRUARY 2 2003?

Name: michael

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold, kathy’s song

Home town/city/country: hamburg, germany

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 01:57 AM

happy birthday, eva…your voice will never die

Name: Dave Svens

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart (Because it was my first)

Favorite Eva Song: Know You By Heart (Because it was the first I heard)

Home town/city/country: Fitchburg, MA USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 02:36 AM

Happy 40th Eva. I feel like an Apostle…spreading the word about Eva. I’ve given away numerous CDs, Songbird books and copies of the “Nightline” video. Gets to be a bit expensive, but the best money I’ve spent. My best to Eva’s family & my thanks for giving us an incredible talent/person. Thank you, Laura David

Name: Lorraine

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Could’nt possibly choose!!

Home town/city/country: England

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 02:54 AM

Over the past 2 years I have been suffering from depression, and there have been many moments when I’ve thought “whats the point”. 2 years ago I also discovered Eva. For me Eva,her music and her life have been “The point” in my life. She has helped me more than I could put into words. Eva made me feel alive again, and for that I will forever be in her debt. Happy Birthday Eva. You will be forever missed, but never fogotton.

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 03:23 AM

Dear Eva, you passed through our lives like a shooting star streaking across the sky. And now you’ve left us with a trail of your glittering stardust. Some six years later, I still have your starlight in my tear stained eyes. I rejoice in your having been born today, for I’m quite blessed to have your music in my life. You’ve given the world so much beauty than you could ever have imagined. I see the world differently because of you. The soft summer rains feel like silver against my skin. My nights don’t seem too long anymore and the stars look so very different at night. I think of the “golden time” whenever the sun hangs low in the sky. I think of you as I drive across the bridges over the peaceful waters of the Potomac River near Georgetown or when I see the gentle waves crashing along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Your life, as well as the recent tragedy of the space shuttle pioneers, reminds me of how fragile and precious life can be. Because of that realization, I try to fill my life with more art, poetry, music, friendships, and human connections to give it greater meaning. I wish that I could talk to you and you could talk to me. But the more I listen to your songs, the more I feel that you ARE talking to us. What you were too shy to say offstage to your fans, you really said in your songs: I see friends shaking hands saying ‘how do you do?’ but they’re really saying, ‘I love you’ With one eye on the world and my heart on my sleeve, I’ll forever spend the remainder of my life with your songs in my mind and heart. And when it’s my turn to cross the river, in my mind I’ll hear you singing “Waly, Waly” as I wade through the waters of life. Then all things will truly come to my remembrance. And I will never forget you… Wherever you are, I hope you can sense the ripple in the universe you created. I so desperately want you to know that the ripple is our love and affection for you. If only I could talk to you…HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVA! All the best to the Cassidy Family, band members, and friends.

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Sent: Sun February 02 2003 03:55 AM

WHAT SONG DO YOU THINK WOULD EVA WOULD SING TODAY FEBRUARY 2 2003? ….my life goes on in endless song above the lamentation………

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Sent: Sun February 02 2003 04:07 AM

Happy Eva’s birthday to Barbara and Hugh Cassidy and family, Laura and Isabel Bligh, to Chris Biondo, Larry Melton, Grace Griffith, England, Bill Straw and all of the wonderful people who had a hand in sharing Eva’s brilliance with the world. Eva makes the world more wonderful!

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Sent: Sun February 02 2003 04:12 AM

All the best and keep on shining !

Name: Torbj rn

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: So many

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 04:28 AM

A scene from the Blues Alley video: (just before Eva sings Cheek to cheek): “Thank you for coming out, I really appreciate it…” Eva pulls up her sleeves, twice, looks back…”he’s changing the tape…” She’s a bit embarrassed, hesitates, looks out at the audience and says “You can talk amongst yourselves.” Isn’t it exactly what we are doing right now? Happy birthday!

Name: Chris

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 04:39 AM

Happy 40th Birthday Eva. Your music has changed my life. I have made new friends. Had hours of listening pleasure and look forward to the release of more tracks in the future. Blue Skies. Chris.

Name: Kim

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: Penny to my Name, Fields of Gold, Songbird

Home town/city/country: Livonia, MI

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 04:58 AM

Today is a day of remembrance. Eva seemed a soulful person, and though she may have been embarrassed by all of the attention for her birthday, I like to think it would have made her smile. I also wonder what song, if any, the tragic loss of the Columbia Space Shuttle’s crew would have inspired her to sing. She seemed to get it…the depth and importance of every life. Personally, I think that’s part of what made her so great. God Bless Eva, her family, the shuttle’s family members and us all. Kim thanks Laura for continuing to do such a great job on the site.

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Sent: Sun February 02 2003 05:44 AM

Thinking of you on your Birthday. God Bless.

Name: Christine

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Innsbruck/Austria

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 05:52 AM

What a coincidence to come to this site today!!! Being a rather new fan I didn’t pay much attention to “your” date of birth..Happy birthday wherever you may be..and thank you forever for all those wonderful feelings your voice and music give me!! You live in the hearts of sooo many people.. All the best to your family and friends..

Name: Julie
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Home town/city/country: Scotland

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 05:55 AM

Thinking of Eva today and always. Thank you for the music and touching my heart. Happy Birthday.

Name: BobB

Favorite Eva Album: Love all eight of them

Favorite Eva Song: The one that is playing at the moment

Home town/city/country: Montgomery/Texas/USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:14 AM

Happy Birthday Eva. I will be listening to your beautiful music all day. I know it will help ease the pain of yesterday’s NASA tragedy. Laura, Thanks for the Birthday Page. It brought tears to learn about Eva’s favorite flowers. Pansies, pink roses, bluebells, and day lillies were some of my wife’s favorites also. My Love’s most favored was Texas Bluebonnets. I feel sure that Eva would have loved to walk thru those ‘Fields of Blue’ while singing “Fields of Gold”. Happy Birthday Eva.

Name: Karen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart, Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Natchez, Mississippi–USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:23 AM

To Eva’s family and friends I send my thoughts and prayers. “Its better to have loved, and lost…than never to have loved at all.” Eva was and will always be loved by so many. Happy Birthday.

Name: Susanne

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: all i have heard!

Home town/city/country: Bollebygd Sweden

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:28 AM

Happy birthday Eva and I`m really sorry that you re not here with us anymore.I have never heard a voice like yours before! You could really put your soul in all of the songs you sang.I heard you for the first time just a mounth ago and i think it was so beautiful so I started to cry…!And the day after i saw you on TV i went and bought “imagine”.And the man who sold it to me, told me that he had sold a lot of your albums the whole day.So you really touched a lot of pepole here in Sweden to. With Love Susanne

Name: Eva K
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:31 AM

Happy birthday Eva!!!

Name: Richard Turner

Favorite Eva Album: “Songbird”

Favorite Eva Song: “Autumn Leaves”

Home town/city/country: Coudersport , PA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:34 AM

While in an airport I heard this haunting sound of: “Autumn Leaves”, at a concession. I had to ask who it was. The attendant told me a name I never heard before. He didn’t have the CD – just sold the last one. I prevailed and found her name and CD’ info on the internet. What a voice ! Never heard anything like it before – never expect to later on. Life is still a great thing with people like Eva Cassidy to be heard.

Name: starskys

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: at the moment ,thinking about a War in Iraq .Inmagine

Home town/city/country: Holland

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:45 AM

Inmagine .Eva was still among us .Inmagine there will be no War .Eva hope you will inspire more people around this World .with your wonderful voice .Its a little late .but still Happy Birthday ,Eva up there in Heaven .Greeting to all Eva Cassidy Fans. and Laura you are doing a wonderfull job .thank you

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Miami, USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:51 AM

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY EVA!! A Day dosent go by that I dont think about you or listen to your music. This morning I called a radio announcer and asked him to play a song of yours, in honor of your birthday…he said he didnt have one in his studio. I explained to him that you had the most soulful voice of any singer I had heard…that’s right Aretha, step back….anyway, he said that he would get on it like white on rice! So I hope people here in Miami Florida can get turned on to your music! Happy Birthday again! Love, Me P.S. To all of Eva’s fans….lets drink a toast to her today….she has given us so much…Here’s to you beautiful!

Name: Michele Jowett

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: Siongbird

Home town/city/country: Worthing, England

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 07:24 AM

Today is a day of celebration – a day to celebrate the life of a beautiful unique songbird. The day you were born you brought a very special gift to the lives of so many. Not only did you give us your voice but your heart. I feel that everyday and I know, sweet angel, you walk on a rainbow cloud beside me. Fill the heavens with your voice and beauty and know that in your spirit world and here on earth you are very, very loved. I’m sure you’re enjoying your chocolate cake in Heaven and the pink roses I bought -they are for you. Happy Birthday, sweet, sweet angel – love and light, Michele

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto…

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 07:29 AM

Happy birthday Eva, wherever you are… I now realised what your gift to me is… Your music dug up feelings in my heart I buried long ago trying to cope with ADHD and severe behaviour problems. I learned to live with ADHD and now my behaviour problems have gone after a 10-year fight against them. But I still was hiding from my emotions, especially the positive ones like love and affection. (I virtually broke up with my family because of this) Your music made me see that I could love people (my family) by stirring up this feeling ’till I couldn’t ignore it anymore… Now I can say to my family and to others “I love you” and really mean it. Eva, your music has opened up my heart and showed me the power of love, I’ll be forever thankfull for this! Love you forever, Richard. P.S. Needless to say that everyone in my family now owns a Eva Cassidy cd!

Name: Paula

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: West Chester, PA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 07:49 AM

Happy Birthday to you Eva! I enjoy your music every day. I want to thank your family for sharing your work with all of us.

Name: Kurt

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Marlton, NJ, USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 07:56 AM

Every so often in my life I encounter a contribution from a fellow human that is so wonderful and beautiful that I wonder how I can give something back. So I humbly offer this tribute as my birthday gift to a special soul who departed from us way too soon. A couple of years ago I met a girl on a business trip. We had dinner a couple of times but nothing really came of it. I am forever indebted to her, however, for introducing me to Eva’s music. At the time I wasn’t much of a jazz or female vocalist fan–Rush music dominates my collection more than anything–but I was just totally blown away by this charming, powerful singer. I have my moments of being jaded and cynical, and over time I have learned to be strong and smile because people need that in hard times. But Eva’s singing could reach the most cynical of hearts. . For that reason I don’t listen to her very much. I suppose I’m like her mother in a way, in that I don’t ever want to become desensitized to her music (even though I can’t dream of that being possible). I have the Songbird CD, and I have just recently picked up Imagine. I suppose I will bring it with me on a road trip or something. I was amused by many of the things I read about her difficulty getting a record deal. I like to think that maybe a jaded A&R man may have listened to her voice and found religion…couldn’t bear the thought of her being packaged and exploited, a spiritual soul turned into a profit machine. That makes a better motivation to not sign her than her not having a defined style. Can any of you listen to the words…Eva had no defined style…and actually believe that? That may have been the record companies’ real reason for passing up on her, but in retrospect the concept is laughably ludicrous beyond description. That said, as saddened as I am by her loss, I am consoled by the thought that her heaven-sent voice was never corrupted in someone’s pursuit of material wealth. She may have died an unfairly untimely death, but she left us with her soul completely intact, a victory so few among us achieve. Ayn Rand once described the true purpose of art as a means to present a better world, to show people how wonderful life could be. I’m only speculating, since I was never fortunate enough to meet her, but I believe that that was Eva’s motivation and may have been the reason for the conflict that has been suggested in her bio. It can be a painful existence, but there are moments when it is all worthwhile. When I listen to her rendition of “Over The Rainbow”, I feel that, at least for once in her life, she succeeded in reaching a goal that transcends anything money could buy. Her singing elevates emotions and feelings to an unheard-of level that, among the millions of our language, there are no words to justifiably describe. She may not have written the song, but I have no doubt that it was written for her to sing. I noticed the sign on the “Over The Rainbow” page saying “Featuring maybe the best version of ‘Over The Rainbow’ ever recorded.” What makes me grin about that assertion is the word “maybe”. Some quotes about her from the website make me really wish I had gotten to know her. Keith Grimes saying “she carried more of the band’s equipment than any female singer that I’ve ever worked with.” Or Chris Biondo… “I think she understood that being popular and famous was not all it’s cracked up to be.” There was an aura of humility about her, rare in any human, but especially devoid from the attitude of most performers. I don’t mean that to be critical, because in many cases it seems as though a defiant ego is required for successful self-expression. Eva somehow managed to be an exception to that rule. For dinner tonight maybe I will have some of that Chef Boy-R-Dee Beef Ravioli in a can. I think I can even endure that for her. I don’t know too many female vocalists, but I can’t think of any who have a chance of dethroning Eva as the undisputed queen in my heart. Happy 40th Eva, this planet so misses you.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 08:09 AM

To really wish Eva Cassidy a Happy 40th Birthday and to see a video of Eva Cassidy performing “People Get Ready,” from Live At Blues Alley , go to this web site: http://www.oaksite.co.uk/bioblue.html and click on the thumbnail on left column. Play any Eva Cassidy CD on your CD player or computer since this is just a video and thank Eva and her family on this guestbook and the owner of www.synuk.com/eva/ web site, for his past efforts to make Eva’s work available to her fans. There is no charge for this free video.Make it your favorite if you like to, before it to is purged. Love you, Eva, Happy Birthday! http://www.oaksite.co.uk/bioblue.html

Name: Frans

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Fever

Home town/city/country: Antwerp Belgium

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 08:48 AM

I believe there is more music in heaven now than before, For those left behind, you will meet again.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: All of Them

Favorite Eva Song: It’s Not The Presents Under The Tree

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 10:33 AM

Ever notice how the music clips last only 30 seconds or a minute? I found this site where we can listen to a full 3 minute song in it’s entirety and it’s not on one of Eva’s popular CD’s. It was a special Christmas album.The promoter was giving away a complete copywrited Eva Cassidy song for free. I like it better than most of Eva’s songs as it tells about Eva’s love, and it’s not the presents we receive that are important, it’s our PRESENCE that’s important, and the ring we gave her, to express our love. Most of Eva’s fans have never heard this song. At my suggestion, Laura has mentioned it is available on the NPR website . So let’s give it a listen on Eva’s 40th birthday, and cry a little, and hope the site leaves on the whole song, not just a clip, as is their custom. It’s a beautiful song, sung by an angel, it’s the fourth song on the page. Just click the play button. Give a listen at: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/index.html

Name: gillian

Favorite Eva Album: one of them in which i dont know the title

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: scotland

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 10:41 AM

beautiful singer.

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Sent: Sun February 02 2003 10:42 AM

WHAT SONG DO YOU THINK WOULD EVA WOULD SING TODAY FEBRUARY 2 2003? ….my life goes on in endless song above the lamentation……… I agree it has to be Eva’s “How can I keep from Singing?” A perfect choice.

Name: J rn Moen

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 11:00 AM

Happy birthday Eva. You make us belive that we live in a wonderful world . J rn

Name: cathy

Favorite Eva Album: songbird
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Sent: Sun February 02 2003 11:08 AM

Name: erling

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: For the time: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Gjemnes / Norway

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 11:35 AM

I have bought my first CD s of Eva and I waited to play them until the silence of sunday morning. The lyric were not printed on the covers, so I had to download them from web. On your site I happened to see that this would have been her 40 years birthday. What a coinsidense! Me playing her for the first time on her 40th-birthday. I played Fields of Gold over and over. More than perfect, and that is a consert recording! Yesterday when I put on the radio the same song was being played. The program leader thought it was a so beautiful voice that she almost forgot how to continue the program. I ve heard her on the radio earlier, got interested and found your website. And I ve read a lot about her here – a wonderful person whith a wonderful voice. Thank you Eva!

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 12:32 PM

I just found a treasure! A whole bunch of Eva’s paintings and pictures of Eva doing wall renderings on the same site as the video! Go to: http://www.oaksite.co.uk/painting.html

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: london England

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 02:14 PM

Happy 40th Birthday Eva.Big thank you must go to all of you who have contributed to Eva’s stunning success which I am delighted to see has now reached Sweden.All of us who love her music has a responsibility to continue to spread the word.Persuade people to like Eva’s music.If you force it on people there will be a negative response.Bill Straw put Eva’s music on in the background when Martin Jennings popped over to L.A in the spring of 1997 to see him.Martin asked him who she was and the rest is history. The power of persuasion. Laura I would like to pass on my condolences to the families of those 7 people killed in yesterdays tragic space accident.I hope they didn’t suffer too much. R.I.P.

Name: Pam Marx

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: At Last & How Can I Keep From Singing

Home town/city/country: Raleigh, NC

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 03:21 PM

Happy 40th Birthday, Eva. I pray that you know how many lives you have touched all around the world through your music. And once your music has touched us, our lives are changed forever. My husband and I were married this past Aug. to you singing “At Last.” Our eternal thanks to those who make it possible to continue to hear your beautiful voice. You are missed, you are loved and you will never be forgetten. Your life goes on in endless song… Love, Pam

Name: Bill Thompson

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly

Home town/city/country: Rochester, NY USA

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 03:38 PM

I first heard Eva on March 24, 2000. I’ll remember it forever. I still listen to her music every day. In the past couple of years I’ve sent birthday messages. This year I’m truly humbled by what I’ve read in this guestbook. I’m not enough of writer to equal what others have written so I won’t try. Laura Bligh suggests that we all support live music and I completely agree but I have a different twist: If you have friends with a struggling band, give them a hand. If you know about electronics, help them with their equipment. If you have some reasonable recording equipment, record their live gigs for posterity. If you have a strong back, help them lug their equipment. If you’re a visual person, help them with their lighting. Help with their promo material. Whatever…you’ll help them and you will also find you enjoy it yourself. Indeed, there’s no business like show business! I’ve done exactly that for the last couple of years due to Eva’s inspiration and its been rewarding beyond belief. This website has meant so much to me over the last couple of years. I’ve made many friends all over the world and I have Eva Cassidy and Laura Bligh to thank for that. God bless Eva Cassidy, her parents, her family, her band, her close friends, and her dedicated fans the world over. Happy Birthday Eva!!

Name: Mary and John Brasier

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird – Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold – Songbird – Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Winnipeg, Canada

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 06:15 PM

My wife and I extend our best wishes to Eva for a “Very Happy 40th Birthday”. Our introduction to this amazing young lady came just a few weeks ago when we heard Eva singing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. Ones immediate thoughts were, how could we have missed such an incredible talent. We are always playing a broad selection of music and considered ourselves, “in touch”. Obviously not! The ultimate humiliation came when we recently ventured into three large music related stores and sheepishly asked the “young” sales associates if they carried any Eva Cassidy CD’s. On each occasion and, without hesitation, they took us straight to the appropriate section. At the end of the CD section, a poster was displayed featuring recent releases by five different artists, on of which was Eva’s “Imagine”. Although we mention “Songbird” and “Imagine” as our favorites, that is only because we have not had a chance to listen to the others. As has previously been mentioned, we can each contribute to the memory of such a wonderful artist by, word of mouth or action. We did the latter yesterday by buying “Imagine” for someones birthday and, will continue to do so. How on earth could those so called major “talent experts” have missed such a gem. Our sincere thanks to “all” those associated with Eva, including Blix Street Records for providing my wife and I with memories that will last a life time.

Name: Karen Edmunds

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Newtown Powys UK

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 11:19 PM

Eva, It was your 40th birthday yesterday, I was thinking of you. I was 40 myself last July, and spent my birthday on holiday in Corfu with my husband and children. I first heard over the rainbow a few months ago and it really touched me. Every time I listen to this song I think how sad it was that you died at such a young age, what a waste of such a beautiful voice. I listen to my two daughters singing, they also have beautiful voices and I think how lucky I am to have five healthy children and now I also have a two month old grand daughter. It so sad that you have been deprived of such happiness of having a family of your own. I now look at my children and count my blessings, Hearing about you has made me appreciate what I have got in life my children and husband and I love them all very much. I have just ordered the book Songbird and I am looking forward to reading it. My feelings go out to your family. God bless Karen

Name: Glauco

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Many

Home town/city/country: Gattinara – ITALY

Sent: Sun February 02 2003 11:52 PM

Eva’s Birthday has come and gone, and the world is not worse – or better – than it was before. I was wondering if anyone of us who shares the joy that Eva gave us could do a little effort to make the world better. Not major efforts are required: I think everyone may have the chance to consuel a friend who needs advice, or to be close to a sufferer, or “give a person something, simply out of love” just like Eva wrote and did. Me, as I’m struggling my battle against another obscure and hopless disease, such multiple sclerosis is, I will dedicate some of my time to let other sufferes know that there’s always hope, there’s much more to be done than just what the doctors say, and that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. If anyone of us could do a little effort to devote someone else love, hope, happyness and friendship I think that this world could became a little bit better for everyone. I’m begging You pardon for my intrusion in such a guestbook, and for my poor english, which is not my native language (I still need a dictionary to find out the correct word). Love to all, Glauco

Name: JA

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Va

Sent: Mon February 03 2003 04:20 AM

I heard about Eva several years ago on Nightline. I thought her story was really sad. I love her singing and the way she play’s her guitar. She was the best. I just bought Songbird a couple of weeks ago and I love it. The problem is the more I started to read about Eva’s life the more I felt like I knew her. Now when I listen to those beautiful songs somehow I feel depressed because she is no longer with us.How can I enjoy the songs without this down feeling? Anybody else feel this way? Email me.

Name: Harry. S.

Favorite Eva Album: The one I happen to be listening to at the time.

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto.

Home town/city/country: England.

Sent: Mon February 03 2003 08:56 AM

Eva was unique. A one off. The like of which we will never see again. Thanks for teaching the world how we SHOULD treat our fellow beings. And thanks, thanks,thanks for the music. Harry.S.(Nottingham. uk.)

Name: PRIMAL

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: HILO

Sent: Mon February 03 2003 09:51 AM

aloha to JANB– my you are so right my lady- but the point of comfort is that both Iz and Eva are together now over that rainbow, neither is suffering any longer, and if you ever met Iz in person you know the first thing he did was hook up with Eva and together they began to sing. So next time you are looking at a waterfall or a sunset, or a sunrise, and you hear music inside your heart, it will be these two souls shareing with you their passions and love. all we need to do is smile and remember who they were in life, and they will become more important in our futures. visit my sites for my private photos of Iz http://www.hulahips.com– a hui hou malama pono

Name: Deliman

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You by Heart

Home town/city/country: Vancouver B.C.

Sent: Mon February 03 2003 10:54 AM

Happy Birthday Eva. Our birthdays fall so close together, mine is today. It’s for this silly reason that I feel an additional common bond. I still enjoy listening to your wonderful voice and can’t imagine that I’ll ever grow tired of it. The gift of your music brings me such unbelievable inspiration and joy. I’m so thankful that I stumbled across the Nightline episode and discovered your wonderful music. Much Love. Delbert

Name: Karen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Brick Town, NJ USA

Sent: Mon February 03 2003 04:28 PM

Soft melodic words, sung sweetly by an ‘angel’. Eva’s voice takes me into another realm, when sitting alone and pondering the days events. I allow myself to become completely immersed in her verse and song. Allowing peace to come over me. Her words are like a blanket of comfort, enveloping me just at the right moment. One can listen to her songs over and over, and Never tire, for they are words sung to the song of ‘life’. Thank you Eva for sharing with us! Karen

Name: Ruth Claessens

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (so far)

Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the Water

Home town/city/country: Stratford, Canada

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 05:15 AM

For some reason Eva’s name kept coming up lately in many things I was reading and it prompted me to visit a local shop and choose one of her CDs to take home. The shop owner played Wade in the Water and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. In that one listen she became my new favourite female singer. (James Taylor being my favourite male singer. Imagine what they might have sounded like together.) Naturally I wanted to find out more about the woman who demonstrates such extraordinary musicianship. From the details of her life that I’ve read in this very short time, I am impressed by her character. I admire people who can remain humble at the same time have such a tremendous talent. Pablo Casals, the famous cellist, wrote in his autobiography Joys and Sorrows, “I was born with an ability, with music in me, that is all. No special credit was due me. The only credit we can claim is for the use we make of the talent we are given. That is why I urge young musicians: Don’t be vain because you happen to have talent. You are not responsible for that; it was not of your doing. What you do with your talent is what matters. You must cherish this gift. Do not demean or waste what you have been given. Work — work constantly and nourish it. Of course the gift to be cherished most of all is that of life itself. One’s work should be a salute to life.” (p.34) Certainly Eva’s work is a salute to life. Although a talent such as hers should be heard by the masses, personally I do find it all the sweeter to have “found” her without the aid of commericalism and advertising by some big record company. This is more like finding something wonderfully beautiful in nature — new to the finder, but it also makes a connection to others because you know that that very treasure has been found by others and now it is shared. I was also taken aback that I purchased the first of what I’m sure will be many of her CDs on her 40th birthday which I believe is a coming of age for many women. Although a tad belated, Happy Birthday Eva.

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Miami,FL USA

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 07:47 AM

Well…I was just exposed to the cold shoulder of the music industry, while attempting to get Eva’s music on the air here in the U.S. The program director of a major radio station told me that his station tested her music and that the listener’s did not like it (Are they soulless or what?) Of course that set me off defending (rightly so), her incredable voice and tallent. I even told him Sting’s quote, that Eva’s rendition of Fields of Gold was the best he had ever heard…all he could say was, “Well he should know.” He then went on to say that she has a small passionate following, but thats about it. Not enough to warrent air time. WOW! What a let down! HOWEVER, one thing I’ve learned in this world is NEVER give up…I have turned on a few people to her, and they love her. I will continue doing my best for her. Any ideas about getting her on the air? I had considered trying to mobalize the american fans and to do a prolonged calling campaign requesting her…I think if we can just get her out there, her magic will do the rest. Please e-mail me with ideas. Thanks Peace, Daniel

Name: Jackie

Favorite Eva Album: Live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Wolverhampton, UK

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 09:06 AM

I have just finished reading the Songbird book, Evas story. I felt happy and sad at the same time. Sad because she was taken away from us much too early, but happy that she managed to fill her life with so much. Its sad that shes no longer here, but she left us with such a beautiful legacy, she will never be gone from peoples hearts. With love xx

Name: Troy G Batson

Favorite Eva Album: ?

Favorite Eva Song: ?

Home town/city/country: Wladorf MD

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 10:34 AM

Really where do I begin, its been about six years since I first heard “The Voice” and it has been overwhelming ever since. I come here on occassion and write but the one thing that I enjoy mor ethan writing her is to hear Evas music. There are a few ironies in life that will go on as my daughters Birthday is the day after Eva’s and I really wish that my daughter will somehow get into music, she sings now but at some point I hope that she would take it up. I still tell as many people as will sit and listen to me for a minute about Eva and will always do that as I hear so much crappy music out there and its like Eva is a safe zone for all tastes. She sings anything very well and has a way of touching you….Well i could go on and on but its nothing that I havent said before……

Name: Andy

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird & Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine/Songbird/Fielfds Of Gold…… – heck all of them.

Home town/city/country: North East (UK)

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 11:28 AM

I am signing this guestbook simply because there mustn’t be a god, as no god would allow such a sin to take place (god doesn’t even deserve a capital letter!). Seriously, I am only 16 years old and Eva has had such an effect on my life – to appreciate it, live it, and not let ANYTHING get in the way. It is situations like this that make us realize which artists today have actual talent, and I can only hope that such a thing never happens to anyone. Peace and Love to Eva and all who love her, xxx

Name: Tony

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Any song on this album

Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 01:36 PM

I keep reading here that a lot of you out there think that the music today isn’t worth listening to. In the spirit of this website I must respectfully disagree. There is a BOATLOAD of excellent music being made these days. It’s just that it’s not being played on the major radio stations (see Daniel’s post below). You just have to keep an ear to the ground and expend a little effort to find the good stuff. That’s how I found Eva in the first place – by NOT listening to Top 40 radio. My favorite type of music is blues-based rock but I listen to rock, pop, blues, folk, jazz, and country. May I suggest the following: Toni Price – Midnight Pumpkin Mary Lee’s Corvette – Blood On The Tracks Sinead Lohan – No Mermaid Shannon Curfman – Loud Guitars, Big Suspicions Mary Shaver – No Time Like Now (this CD has a dedication to Eva and, while they don’t play on this CD, some members of the Eva Cassidy Band toured with Mary in the D.C. area for a while – right, Raice?) Shelby Lynne – I Am Shelby Lynne Melanie Mason – Bendin’ The Blues Cindy Bullens – Neverland Janine Wilson – The Blue Album Kim Richey – Bitter Sweet Betty Dylan [NOT BOB]- (any of their three CD’s) Shemekia Copeland – Wicked Lucinda Williams – Car Wheels On A Gravel Road (maybe the greatest country rock album ever recorded). I could go on and on but I think you get the point. Stop sitting around whining about how awful the music is that’s being played on the radio. If you want to hear good music on your radio you have to do what has been suggested many times in these pages: you need to support your local music. If you don’t enjoy going to clubs then at least buy a CD or three. Another point: don’t forget the old folks. People like James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Elvin Bishop, Bonnie Bramlett (Delaney & Bonnie), Concrete Blond, Bonnie Raitt, and Delbert McClinton and many others still make great records. Finally, I must apologize to the guys. I’ve noticed that all of the albums I’ve listed are either by women or have a woman singing lead. I don’t know why that is, but it certainly wasn’t intentional on my part. I guess women are just making the best new music these days. I’d like to think that Eva inspired some of them. Good listening, and if any of you have a favorite band or singer that you think I might enjoy I’d love to hear from you.

Name: Jackie Bertani

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, and now, Imagine

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, Fl

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 04:48 PM

When I learned (from this website) that Eva had another album, “Imagine”, I wanted to get it ASAP. This afternoon I bought it, and once again, a song and Eva’s beautiful voice singing it holds deep meaning for me. I wish my Tim was here with me to listen to this CD.

Name: pam

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready I love every song she has ever done.

Home town/city/country: Chicago Illinois USA

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 06:17 PM

Dear Andy Do not be angry at God. Eva is the evidence of God. She was a one of a kind unique Masterpiece of God as you are and each and every one of us is. Please consider the next time you witness beauty, love and truth that these are from the one who created our Eva. You can hear by the music she chose to gift us with that she believed. Happy 40th Eva and God Bless those who you love and who love you. Pray for our World (it’s so small) Pam

Name: Les Williams

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Ivrbridge, UK

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 08:37 PM

I heard Eva twice on British TV yesterday. In the afternoon I was watching the prestigious Benson and Hedges snooker tournament from Wembley, London. They profiled various players, including up-and-coming Steven Lee, whom they interviewed against a backdrop of cornfields, to the accompaniment of Eva singing FOG, sometimes at full volume. In the evening I watched a re-run from the popular nearly all-girl comedy series Smack the Pony. One scene was in a large office full of young ladies performing various tasks with exaggerated efficiency. They then introduced background music of Eva singing Songbird. One by one they girls started wiping tears from their eyes, and eventually all were weeping uncontrollably, banging on desks, rolling on the floor, etc. Possibly not entirely respectful to Eva, but she is still among us!

Name: starskys

Favorite Eva Album: L.a B.A.

Favorite Eva Song: Field of Gold .Inmagine.

Home town/city/country: .Holland

Sent: Tue February 04 2003 10:25 PM

Hello Tony .reading your response .it looks you mis understood.a lot of Eva Cassidy fans .of course there so manny good singers .and music at the moment .and i agree with you .spent some more time and you will discover more good voices and songs .sometimes it need some time .I think there will be a lott of musiclovers at this site .who can also mention a lot good music.I think what most fans on this site trying to say is .that the voice of Eva touched them verry deep in the midle of there hart .and for manny thats reason enough,to say thats the best voice they ever heard before .becourse they feeling possible the same ,what Eva must have when she was performing her songs . I am a great music lover .and special female voices is having a lot of intention to me .but I must admit that Eva for me is number one . As you allready mention in your response there is more good music .but let us be straigt .at the moment the music market is overwhelmed .by sexy looking girls .and good looking boys .or dangerous looking personages .who try to sing .one or two of them maybe verry good .but the rest is forgive me the word .comercial shit .and I think thats also a reason to say that Eva is the best . There are so manny words to say about good music .and artists.but i think every one knows what I have try to say .for me there more good singers I love listning too, But Eva will be my favorit. Ps my English is not the best .but i hope you dont care about my spelling .Its the music of Eva thats count. Greetings to all of you .

Name: Greger
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Home town/city/country: Aln

Sent: Wed February 05 2003 05:03 AM

Eva s OTR is on a compilation-album called “Absolute Romance” (a “best-of-lovesong”-album). I don t know if it s only in Sweden it is for sale, but it s kinda cool she s been recognised and spread to a wider audience.

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Sent: Wed February 05 2003 08:24 AM

JA in Virginia, here is a suggestion for combating that Eva-induced depression. There is an article from the Boston Globe with an insightful comment at the end, “It was a miracle that her voice was recorded at all. It’s not a loss. It’s a gift.” http://www.crosstownarts.com/CrosstownArts/client_music/eva/gift.html

Name: Jennifer Gibbons
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Sent: Wed February 05 2003 09:07 AM

Hey all- Just to let you know, Eva’s cover of “Time After Time” was used in the soap Guiding Light yesterday during a montage. I missed it, but from people who heard it were blown away. Good to know that Eva is reaching new people!

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Miami,FL USA

Sent: Wed February 05 2003 09:13 AM

Dear Laura, It has occured to me that after three posts on your website, I have forgotten to thank you. Your Guest book provides us (those who love her)with a way to express our feelings. It also helps us meet other fans and share our experiences. I personally can not thank you enough for your time and devotion to not only Eva, but to us, her fans. Thanks Laura! If I could give you a hug I would (since I can’t consider this a cyber hug!) Daniel

Name: Glynn Todd

Favorite Eva Album: songbird(Eva by heart on order)

Favorite Eva Song: songbird

Home town/city/country: Nottingham – England

Sent: Wed February 05 2003 09:53 AM

I claim to be the No1 fan of Mariah Carey in the U.K for the last ten years then by chance I heard Eva on Radio 2, hosted by Terry Wogan whom I since found out is a friend of Eva’s parents. Whilst I love Mariah and follow her every move I am also touched by the voice, the person , and the story of Eva Cassidy, a truly unique talent, I have the book Songbird and have been deeply touched by her story, maybe somethings I will never fully understand but heaven has been blessed by her presence I am sure. Regards to Barbara and Hugh.

Name: ANNE

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: england

Sent: Wed February 05 2003 10:43 AM

from the moment you hear the first word sung on the radio i just know its her. Eva had the most beautiful singing voice i have ever heard, she put new meaning into records, she put her life in to her songs, so sad she had to leave us, but her music will live on. They always say the good die young so very true, but her music helps my life go on.

Name: Deliman

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I know You by Heart

Home town/city/country: Vancouver, B.C.

Sent: Thu February 06 2003 12:49 PM

I’d just like to add one artist to the list Tony posted. Sounds like a great list, unfortunately, although I’ve heard of some of those musicians, sadly I don’t own any of their cd’s…yet. 🙂 The artist I think should be added is Sinead O’Connor and I’m strongly recommending her last 2 recordings:- Faith and Courage and Sean Nos Nua. F&C in a contemporary collection, you may have heard the single:- No Man’s Woman on the radio. SNN is a collection of traditional Irish Folk songs. Sinead also has a beautiful voice, and her message is very similar to Eva’s. Songs of Love, Faith, Spirituality and Healing, it’s this similarity that I just love listening to these women. I know Sinead got a bum rap for the Pope incident back in the 80’s, but you can’t now deny that it wasn’t warranted. (Climbing off my soapbox) 🙂 Give her a listen, you’ll surely not be disappointed! Cheers Delbert

Name: Richard Schiveley

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Sacramento, California

Sent: Thu February 06 2003 04:34 PM

About five months ago I was at a Tower Records store, browsing. I put on headphones to listen to some featured CDs, and I happened to pick “Songbird” by a female artist I didn’t know … Eva Cassidy. The first track on that CD was “Fields of Gold.” I was absolutely stunned! I listened to the track two or three more times, bought the CD and only learned of her premature death later. What a loss. What a terrible, terrible loss! To this day I can not listen to her sing “Fields of Gold,” without getting a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I don’t know if that’s because of the incredible beauty of that song, or if it’s the reminder of her early demise … probably a little of both. Anyone who hears her sing “Fields of Gold” … just one time … will never forget it! ~~ Richard

Name: Ann-Louise Leiby

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Norrt lje, Sweden

Sent: Fri February 07 2003 01:36 AM

I saw the documentary about Eva Cassidy on TV and I just fell in love with her beautiful voice. I went out and bought her album, Songbird. I am just stunned by her clear, soft voice. Ann-Louise

Name: Kersten de Ligny

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What A Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Sent: Fri February 07 2003 02:19 AM

Eva you have embraced my soul, my spirit, my love for all that’s living and my music and singing. Never has someone touched me so deeply. your spirit will be around and will touch us who are loving you for your gift. Whenever I’m down, I listen to her (any album, I have them all) and she’s able to let my desires speak again. ‘What A Wonderful World’ is exactly how she views the world i think. I thank her for following her talent and I hope many others will be inspired. I wish to see a documentary of her someday. If someone know’s a good page on the internet for me with more personal information or a fanclub, please let me know! Eva, I’ll charish you!

Name: Bill Beales

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Derry City, N.Ireland

Sent: Fri February 07 2003 10:06 AM

The undeniable singing talent that Eva posessed was sadly taken away from us all far too early. I think that any song that can evoke enough feelings to reduce the listener to tears is a sign of the singers real soul, and this song (among others of hers) does this to me, and I’m sure many others too. Our lives were touched by her brief presence, thankfully her angelic tones will live forever, and give future generations the joy of discovering a real talented warm human being.Thank you Eva.

Name: Kirk Hallinan

Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Gainesville, Fl USA

Sent: Fri February 07 2003 11:54 AM

I only recently discovered Eva Cassidy, but, better late than never. I guess the only possible reason she isn’t more widely known is that she did not write her songs. Still, people of her exceptional talent are often focused in a single area and I think this is the case with Eva. I first heard her version of Kathy’s Song which I loved immediately, but not until I heard Over The Rainbow did I break down and cry over her music. At that time I didn’t know she was dead. Now I cry every time I hear it. Thank you Eva!

Name: Emy Fernandez

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Miami, Fla USA

Sent: Fri February 07 2003 01:10 PM

I often wondered what Angels sound like when they sing. I wonder no more.

Name: Jennie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: London

Sent: Sat February 08 2003 07:03 AM

Eva had such a terrific voice and a amazing talent

Name: Brenda

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Phoenix, AZ

Sent: Sat February 08 2003 10:29 AM

I never heard of Eva Cassidy until my Yoga teacher played her singing “Over the Rainbow”. I never heard anything so beautiful. My eyes filled with tears. My Yoga teacher said she had passed away. I was very saddened that I would never see her singing. Have they made a video of her in concert? I will look for one. I bought her album Songbird. I plan on getting all of her other ones also. I will email her website to all my friends and family to be sure they here of her. What words can you say, what a beautiful person she was and how she gave to our hearts the spirit of her friendship, love and caring. Love to you Eva you have touched my heart.

Name: Conor Kennedy

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird / Bridge over troubled water / fields of gold

Home town/city/country: lisburn, N. Ireland

Sent: Sat February 08 2003 01:24 PM

Words can’t describe Eva Cassidy’s voice. She puts all other singers to shame!!

Name: Sandra

Favorite Eva Album: Sonbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Hayward, WI, USA

Sent: Sat February 08 2003 04:08 PM

I’ve been an Eva fan for about 3 years and am so happy to hear her songs getting radio play. Onion River radio out of Vermont plays her routinely. I am so sorry I will never be able to see her perform live.

Name: Shawn Wilhite

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Wade In The Water

Home town/city/country: Tuscumbia, AL/USA

Sent: Sat February 08 2003 05:53 PM

I am now at the DE shore singing jazz. In ’92 I had a vision of a concept album “Songbird” (because a friend had nicknamed me that years ago) with tunes such as “A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square”, “Yellow Bird” “Bye Bye Blackbird” etc. I never made that album but had not forgotten my idea. Years later, I was on a plane and read an article about a singer from the DC area named Eva Cassidy, who sang jazz, blues, folk, all styles, with an album coming out titled “Songbird”. I had always struggled with trying to fit into a category and my face and eyes lit up with excitement to read that a singer was recording all of these styles on one album and that she had the same idea as I to name it “Songbird”. I don’t believe it said that she had passed. Maybe at that time she had not, I dont know. I finally bought her album last fall and of course could not stop listening to it, I was a self-declared Eva addict, always pulling over when driving because I couldn’t see due to my tears and to FEEL this incredible communication that she delivers. I had since learned that she had passed, not knowing what had taken her life, furious that her recording days had ceased. Everywhere I went, every friend I saw I asked “have you heard Eva Cassidy sing”? If they had not, I would direct them to my car for her concert, and they too would be in silenced in awe with huge watery eyes, so touched, always transformed. Weeks later, I learn that cancer had taken her life. Again, I felt connected by this woman as I am a cancer survivor. I have to read the articles, did she know for years or was her detection too late ? Did she suffer? Was she at peace? Did she always sound such a part of God when she sang, or did her soul become that voice as time drew her closer to her fate ? Hearing Eva Cassidy sing can heal this world. She was a gift, there is divinity in her soul. Maybe her message is that there is in all of us if we listen. Is she a modern day prophet ? Music brings the world together, this is really huge. God-angels-animals- humanity – ALL – Bless You Eva – and your family for sharing your life with us so that we may connect. Is your music going to save us? It sure saves me. I am healed and at peace when you are are present.

Name: pam

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: All …but especially love her gospel

Home town/city/country: Chicago Illinois USA

Sent: Sat February 08 2003 07:08 PM

Delbert, I agree Sinead has a great voice too but I don’t agree with her politics especially when it comes to My Pope 🙂 I’m glad to see she’s back on the scene. Just as the verse says do not hide your light under a bushel I think that applies to your talents as well. Pray for Peace, Pam

Name: Dominika
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Poland

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 01:18 AM

Thanks for this site, I was looking for something about Eve Cassidy for long time. I’m very happy that so many people love this music just like me. In our country is very hard to find some albums with her music.

Name: Tony

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I love them all but I keep going back to Need Your Love So Bad

Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md.

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 04:37 AM

Starskys, I saw your response to my post in the guestbook and wanted to tell you how much I agree with everything you said, but I think you missed my point. What I was trying to say is that it’s ONLY the commercial music market that is overwhelmed these days with “commercial s**t”, to quote you, and that there is still a lot of excellent music available to the rest of us. THAT was the whole point of my letter. Obviously, the people who post on this site have excellent musical taste or they wouldn’t be listening to Eva in the first place. That doesn’t change the fact that a lot of the people who post here mention what they feel is the sad state of the music business today. By posting my list all I was trying to do – as I stated quite clearly at the beginning of my letter – was to point out that things aren’t as bleak as they might seem, and also to conform to the spirit of this site by urging some of you to support local and/or lesser known music acts that are out there by bringing some of them to your attention in the hope that some of you would go out and purchase their music, or at least request it on your local stations so that the programmers will realize that not all of us want to hear “all Britney, all the time” on our radio dials. Also, although I live in the D.C. area, I wasn’t able to see Grace Griffith perform here. I was wondering if Eric or any of the other folks from this area got to see her perform, and what they thought of her set? I like listening to her CD’s and have always felt that she didn’t get enough credit for her role in bringing Eva to our attention, so I was glad to see her mentioned so often here in the last week or two.

Name: Heather Fowler

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Kansas City, MO USA

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 07:19 AM

The first time I heard Eva was just a tiny blip on some morning show about a year ago. I had this feeling that she was an artist I needed to add to my collection, so I asked for one of her cds for my birthday. I got her “Live at Blues Alley” and was hooked the second I heard her voice. I felt like I had known her my entire life. Eva sings to your soul and that is precisely why she gains popularity with every new listener. Once the listener is exposed, they can’t get enough. She like a drug. I now own every last one of her cds. I force friends and family to listen as well. So far, they all love her. Once she gets under your skin, she’s there for good. Nobody will ever influence me or inspire my soul like Eva!

Name: Jeanie

Favorite Eva Album: Do I have to choose???

Favorite Eva Song: I love those gospel songs!!!

Home town/city/country: Charlotte, NC

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 12:16 PM

I discovered Eva one day about 2 years ago while cruising through selections at Barnes and Noble. The minute I clicked on her selections I was blown away. I have since bout every CD she has and not a day goes by that Eva and I don’t spend some time together.We sing together, laugh together, and cry together. I am a 43 year old woman with a very hectic life. When I have a bad day, I grab my walkman and Eva and we hit the road. Her music has touched my heart and has enriched my life. My 6 year old boy is an Eva fan also. What a miraculous gift she has given us.

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 01:54 PM

I have been trying to do my bit in my local record store by making sure all Eva’s records are highlighted in the most prominent places.Occasionally I get a little cheeky and put one of Eva’s albums in the No.1 slot.If I could get a few more people to buy the album I feel it will be worthwhile.I will try this week to see if I can get other radio stations to play her music.It would be great especially in Valentines week to bring Eva into more peoples hearts.

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 05:09 PM

Hi everyone, To Tony from Laurel: Funny how you mentioned Grace Griffith as I was going to post some comments on seeing her in concert last week. As a prelude to that, I certainly agree with your perspective. Today’s commercial radio does not resemble the radio of my youth and it mirrors the current day commercial music market that you and Starskys referenced. Furthermore, I also agree with your point about the good music being out there. And for those who dislike the current commercial music climate, I am in complete smypathy; I almost NEVER listen to the radio anymore because the playlists have been demographically researched and compiled by the corporate entities that own the radio stations. That’s what Daniel from Miami encountered with that mutton-headed program director who alleges that their research showed that “their listeners didn’t like” Eva. I find that hard to believe. And there is something else you can do if you like good music. SEARCH for it. There are some incredibly talented musicians and bands that are slipping underneath the radar in your town or city or on independent labels touring in your area. Find them. I do pretty much what Tony does. Laura is so correct in encouraging us to go see live music. I have eclectic tastes in music to begin with and listening to traditional celtic folk music isn’t something I ordinarily do. But I’m pretty open minded about music and don’t mind being exposed to something relatively new. Since Grace Griffith and her band Connemara was playing so close to where I live, I gave it a go. Sure enough, what a bunch of talented people. Grace and Connemara shined during their instrumental interludes. Dave Abbey’s (mandolin and fiddle) and Jody’s (dulcimer) playing just knocked me out. I’ve forgotten the piano player’s name (sorry!). Grace played for about an hour and she has a nice rapport with the audience. She got playful on stage by playing a funny tune for Ground Hog day—they sang “Wake Up, Little Groundhog” to the tune of the Eberly Brothers’ “Wake Up Little Susie”. Well…you had to be there. It was well worth my time to throw a little support to Grace and her band. Without her pushing her record label to do something with Eva’s music, we might not have the international phenomena we have today. And I later found out that Bill Straw and Elana Byrd (the Cassidy’s attorney) were in the audience. And Tony, I’ve yet to see the Mary Shaver Band, but I’ll put that on my to-do list. And I like Lucinda Williams too. Do you have her earlier stuff? That song, “Pineola” is one of the most haunting songs I’ve ever heard…Sorry for the long post! All the best to Eva fans everywhere (especially Joe and Morag).

Name: Matthew Buchanan

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the Water

Home town/city/country: Gympie, Australia

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 07:46 PM

I first Eva in a shop about 3 years ago and when asked the assistant could’t remember who it was and then about a week ago one of my friends came to a party with her CD and lo and behold here was the song and the singer that I herad and fell in love with all those years ago.

Name: Kim

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Residing in Germany/homestate= MT

Sent: Sun February 09 2003 11:45 PM

Eva’s family has stated that they would like people to continue donating funds to Cancer Research at John’s Hopkins…… Selfishly, I’d like to suggest that her family consider making some of Eva’s artwork available in limited edition prints (nothing overly commercial, of course)- from which a portion of the sales would benefit the research center. I love her work – and would love the privilege of having her art in my home, and at the same time supporting a cause she would have endorsed. ~Kim

Name: Michele Wrenn
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Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Wolcott, CT

Sent: Mon February 10 2003 04:41 AM

My friend Larry slipped this CD in a bunch of CDs he was letting me listen to. I had never heard of Eva before and fell in love with her voice immediately. Last week I asked Larry about her and it crushed me to hear that she had died. I am so glad he gave me her cd, and yet so saddened to know she will not be making more. What a true talent.

Name: sANDY

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: AUTUMN LEAVES

Home town/city/country: ADENA OHIO

Sent: Mon February 10 2003 05:40 AM

I have just discovered Eva while browsing on Melanoma web sites. My husband died in November of Melanoma, which makes Autumn Leaves especially poignant to me. I have since ordered all of her CD’s and wish there were more. My favorite quote which has helped me accept my husband’s death and also applies to Eva’s short life .. “Don’t cry because it’s over..Smile because it was.”

Name: colin

Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: all of them wal waly , how can i keep from singing

Home town/city/country: boston

Sent: Mon February 10 2003 07:33 AM

i work at sea one day the second mate put on a cd on the bridge i have never in my life at least up till now have ever heard such a beautiful voice. The art work this lady painted, astounding it really should be exhibited i did not realize those picutres on the album are her own paintings until i took time out to read the album notes gods painter on earth now in heaven

Name: Leif Persson

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a wonderful world

Home town/city/country: Lidingo Sweden

Sent: Mon February 10 2003 11:05 AM

I’m an extraordinary happy man because I haven’t yet listened to all Evas music. What a brilliant future I have. I’m looking forward hearing all her lovely music. She is really super!

Name: Jo

Favorite Eva Album: “Songbird”

Favorite Eva Song: “Fields of Gold” but love them all

Home town/city/country: Va

Sent: Mon February 10 2003 11:17 AM

Eva was and still is # 1 as far as I am concerned.I’m still trying to figure out how to enjoy those beautiful songs without feeling so blue.Does anybody think the video ” Live at Blues Alley” will ever be available to the public? Wouldn’t you love to get your hands on that?

Name: Shannon Dunigan

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Houston, Tx

Sent: Mon February 10 2003 04:50 PM

What grace and humility. Too good for the record business and all their “crap”. I doubt they could ever truly appreciate her. She blows every singer I have ever heard off the map! What a tragic loss, but she lives on in heaven. And her music lives on down here. God bless you Eva and your family!

Name: joe
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Home town/city/country: Aylesbury England

Sent: Mon February 10 2003 09:33 PM

Home Truths on BBC Radio 4 has a very interesting and moving feature about Josie Sanderson. She was diagnosed as having pancreatic cancer and after suffering kemo treatment decided to stop and just take pain killers so that she could have a better quality of life. As a result she was told she would have only weeks to live. She arranged to have a massive ‘party of a lifetime’ with all her family and friends, raising money for Cancer Research, as a celebration of her life. The programme (I recorded) includes interviews with Josie, discussing the prospect of dying, her mother, 71 yrs old, (very moving – reminding me of the pain of the parent) and friends at the party. Anyone interested should go to bbc.co.uk – Radio 4 – Home Truths and click the icon to hear the programme which is availble until Saturday morning. The progoramme is an hour long but the item re Josie is about 20 minutes in.

Name: Lisa Anderson

Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Tamworth / United Kingdon

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 01:03 AM

My mother introduced me to the beauty of Eva Cassidy last Christmas, she sat and sang over the rainbow and she looked so sad, when I asked her who this singer was she told me the story of Eva and I instantly fell in love with her and her music. Why did God choose to take such talent and leave us with such trash?? She is a legend in herself and she brings to life every song that she sings,I think that Field of Gold was so beautiful. I wish that she could see all these messages that everyone has sent, perhaps she can. God Bless you Eva x

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: All of them…

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 05:51 AM

Lisa, God doesn’t leave us with “trash”, the music industry shoves it down our ears only to make money…. That is why everyone loves Eva’s music, she never wanted to succumb to commercionalism, she only sang music that touched her heart. (and ours as well!) We should cherish this kind of music, because it’s so very rare these days….

Name: Kirk Hallinan

Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: I need your love (today)

Home town/city/country: Gainesville,Fl USA

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 05:52 AM

It really disturbs me to read letters from people on this website who would turn the site into a soapbox on which to air their political opinions. Please try to remember that this site is here as a tribute to someone we all love and keep the politics off of it. Please, show some respect to Eva’s memory. Thank you.

Name: Barbara

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You by Heart

Home town/city/country: Greenville, SC

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 06:41 AM

My husband was introduced to Eva Cassidy’s music while undergoing treatment for melanoma in 2001. He in turn got me listening to her beautiful voice. He passed away in September. The last day he spent listening to her music, which seemed to calm him and lessen his pain. After his death a friend gave me the song I Know You by Heart which has become my anthem. This song has helped me so much with my grief by letting me realize we never really loose those we love.

Name: greg

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Detroit , MI USA

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 08:13 AM

Thank God for Pure Moods 4. After listening to Fields of Gold on the Pure Moods cd I became hooked on Eva Cassidy and have since become hooked. I was deeply saddened to hear that she died before ever becoming famous. What a great voice. Thank God there are many recordings made so her voice can be heard forever.

Name: Hugo van den Berg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Hoogeveen, Netherlands

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 08:13 AM

In French cuisine there is a term called ‘crudite’ meaning raw, not cooked and untouched by the chef in the kitchen. This is what strikes me in Eva Cassidy. Her love for Untouched nature, untouched music, right from the soul and to the soul. This is my 3rd entry in the guestbook in the last 3 years and apparantly eva’s legacy won’t leave me.

Name: SHIRLEY

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: AUTUM LEAVES

Home town/city/country: PALM COAST FL.

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 08:52 AM

EVA MAKES EVERY DAY A BLESSING. I LISTEN TO HER CD’S EVERYDAY SHE LIFTS MY HEART TO THE HEAVENS.IT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES WHEN I HEAR HER VOICE BUT THET ARE TEARS OF JOY. NOT EVERY SINGERS VOICE CAN HAVE THAT EFFECT.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY AND HOW LUCKY THEY WERE TO HAVE HER IN THEIR LIVES.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 09:11 AM

Correcting my message to you: The vocals of Eva Cassidy will always affect me emotionally. Pehaps I can sum it up by comparing Eva’s stuggle with the miracles and tragedies of my own life. Those of us who have lived long enough have experienced at least some of them. When you know her life’s story, and listened to her songs, it is the emotion that wells up inside, bringing us to a special place where it is finally released. When you know the heroic story of Eva Cassidy, be it through the CD liner notes or the Songbird biography of her life, we can appreciate how Eva, casts a giant shadow on all of us. We all experience happiness and sorrow in the birth of a child and the death of the ones we love. When I listen to Eva songs, I reflect on the sweet beauty of her life, and the tragedy of her death. I reflect also on the happiness and sorrow in my own life. This emotion is accentuated by the realization that Eva’s beautiful voice is not heard by literally millions of music lovers due to the cruel cynicism of the recording industry, who place profits above artistry. At least we who have experienced Eva’s beautiful songs can say, we have been touch by the presence of God. Thank you, Eva.

Name: EMILY DOLAN

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: southampton England

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 09:34 AM

Eve cassidy was blessed with the voice she was given. I’m 14 and I luv all her songs. She truly was a beutifull woman and wrote her songs from the heart.

Name: robert hindmarsh

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: (if pushed to choose)fields of gold

Home town/city/country: middlesbrough/cleveland/england

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 09:47 AM

i have a very wide range of tastes in music, but very few artists make me feel like i do when i listen to eva`s music. and very few make me cry. only hearing eva`s music after she died makes me feel as if we have been robbed of someone that still had so much give.

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Tue February 11 2003 11:17 AM

Hugo,You are so right. Eva was thank god,also “untouched” by the big record labels.what you hear is what you get – pure Eva ! Harry.S. (Nottingham.uk)

Name: Troy G Batson

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: All of them

Home town/city/country: Waldorf Maryland

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 11:36 AM

If anyone would like a copy of the BBC 2 radio tribute to Eva, please reply to my e-mail addresses listed. Either – batmantb@aol.com and I will make arrangements to get you a copy. Need your home or office mailing address in order to get you a copy ok. God Bless

Name: Ralph Jones

Favorite Eva Album: Any one I’m listening to!

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: New Milford, CT

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 12:19 PM

I love smooth jazz and recently noticed that Eva is listed as the lead vocalist and is pictured in the notes of a recording by “Pieces of a Dream” called “Goodbye Manhattan.” The couple of cuts that she sings is unmistakably Eva…It’s worth the purchase…

Name: Dana
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Woodland Hills, Ca

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 01:45 PM

I only discoved this gifted woman a few weeks ago. IWorked as a singer for many years and I quit for the last 4 years after becoming so disillusioned with the business of the business…I am so inspired by her amazing phrasing and originality. MY friend gave me a c.d. and I have been singing again trying to learn her songs…she has left a wonderful gift to the world.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse, New York, USA

Sent: Tue February 11 2003 06:05 PM

I’d like Eva’s fans to listen to a 3 minute song Eva made that doesn’t appear on any of her released popular CD’s. It’s a special album for Christmas 2002. Most of us want a video of Eva’s, Live at Blues Alley . This may help a little. It’s called “It’s Not The Presents Under MY Tree,” ( It’s Your Presence Right Here). it’s sung to the listener personally and has a great message. Just highlight the web site and copy it, then paste it on your address bar, Then hit ente,r and the National Public Radio site will come up. Then scroll down to the 4th song with EvaCassidy name on it. press the entry for real audio or window media depending on your equipment. And you have a full song from beginning to end! I play it every night. It’s one of my favorites and I hope it will soon be one of yours. This is a free and legal download courtesy of NPR to promote it’s CD’s. http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/index.html

Name: Jenny

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: stafford

Sent: Wed February 12 2003 01:53 AM

Eva cassidy has the most beutifull voice i have ever heard and she has encouraged me 2 sing thanks eva luv Jen

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Wed February 12 2003 01:51 PM

I was delighted to see Eva’s albums still in the Top 100 in the U.K. Chris gave this info to Laura.Chris I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your info from as I am having difficulty keeping track of how well Eva is doing both in the U.K and the U.S.A. I would be grateful if you are on site in the near future.I am thrilled to bits to see that TOTP2 are showing a new clip from the Live at Blues Alley CD. I would like to thank Mark Hagan for continuing to showcase Eva’s talents to the U.K public.Hopefully we will persuade more recruits onto Eva’s bandwagon and this will have the kind of effect of a snowball going downhill fast with a result of album sales increasing globally.Thanks again Mark.To all of you truly madly deeply in love Happy Valentines Day.

Name: Dario
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Home town/city/country: Italy/Rome

Sent: Wed February 12 2003 09:54 PM

Eva Cassidy an angelvoice sent from god to make all us feel better Thanks Eva

Name: Andy Bradley

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Godalming UK

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 01:38 AM

I first heard Eva Cassidy sing ‘Rainbow’ on a hits collection in 1999. FINALLY, I got round to aquiring Songbird & Blues Alley last Christmas, and bitterly regret leaving it that long. Some girls can sing blues, some soft ballads. Eva could do both and then some! I’m not ashamed to admit that some of her songs make the hairs stand up on the back of my neck, while others bring tears to my eyes they are so beautiful. I guess I’m new to the bandwagon, but let’s hope it gains yet more momentum and keep her music alive forever.

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: Miami,FL USA

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 03:25 AM

Hi fellow Eva fans! I need a bit of help…I am trying to get the lyrics for “Golden Tread”. I have found one posting of it, but one line makes no sense…’Cause I would bind up the sorrowful with hand and heart and mine’…shouldn’t it be, “hand and heart and mind”? Any ideas here? Thanks, Daniel PS My love to you Eva!

Name: Jimmy Mc Mullan

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Ain’t no Surprise

Home town/city/country: Co. Meath Ireland

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 03:46 AM

A timeless angel voice

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: Miami, FL USA

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 05:09 AM

Sorry for the spelling error..Meant, “Golden Thread”

Name: Simone

Favorite Eva Album: Live at the Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Frechen, Germany

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 08:40 AM

For the first time I listened to “Fields of Gold” this song meant something special to me and I realized that also the singer must be something special. When I found out I know this feeling was right. She has such a wonderful voice and everytime I feel blue I listen to her songs. Rest in Peace, Eva. I know there’s a place in heaven for you.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy, PTMN, OTR,Songbird

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 08:48 AM

“Penny To My Name,” by Roger Henderson was the first Eva Cassidy song to typecast me as a fanatic for Eva. I kept playing this track over and over on my CD player, asking myself how did this song miss the country music’s greed for a “blockbuster” song. Then I realized if Leann Rhimes or some other country diva used it, they would worry how could they keep the music public from knowing it was first recorded by Eva Cassidy. The fallout from that would be Eva’s popularity would shave off sales from Leann or whomever recorded it subsequently. I taped it off my CD as my car’s stereo only has a tape deck, and for the longest time I kept PTMN on repeat in the car I just couldn’t get enough of it. I wrote a glowing critique of PTMN in the Amazon.com review of the CD, Time After Time, and I mean every word when I say, this song rips my heart right out and leaves it to beat for Eva Cassidy, Roger Henderson, and that “Mountain Girl” who, “has never seen the city lights..Tears must fall or you need help.” Listen to this song!!!!! See the article about Roger in today’s “What’s New Page.” Thank’s Laura, for this article on Roger.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 09:37 AM

Daniel, With regard to the Gold Thread lyrics: I believe those lines hould be “Cause I, I would bind up this sorry world | With hand and my heart and mind”. “My” in the last line is not found in Pete Seeger’s original version, but I do think that is what Eva sings.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 09:40 AM

My spelling is erratic too. “Gold Thread”, well, I am sure you know what I mean.

Name: Bob Bayles

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: London, England

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 10:23 AM

I first heard Over The Rainbow on a tape a friend sent me and became hooked. I’ve since got the CD’s, read the book, watched the programmes and still keep listening to her perfect vocals. I feel it is not often a record is released that is better than the original recording but she seems to have done just that and if you listen to Danny Boy or Over The Rainbow (from the best film ever made?)I’m sure you will agree.

Name: Serena Clare Dorsett

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: I love ‘Fields of Gold’
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 11:26 AM

Music for the soul. I heard Eva sing ‘Over the Rainbow’ and I loved it, I had to hear more. When I hear her sing ‘Danny Boy’, it moves me to tears. My Father passed away a few weeks ago and that song is so special to me.

Name: Kim Carter

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Menlo Park, California, USA

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 12:51 PM

Eva…I have no words. I Know You By Heart. That’s all I wanted to say…Thank you, see you soon.

Name: Tom

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: All of them

Home town/city/country: Maryland

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 01:55 PM

How can your heart break and laugh at the same time? Before Eva I had no idea. An angel passed and we heard the sound of a soul in harmony. Now I know what it is to miss someone you never met… but so lucky to have her company in music that sparks as it lays on a healing hand.

Name: Linda Sommer

Favorite Eva Album: All of them…
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Welaka, Fl. USA

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 03:33 PM

What a TRULY Rare TALENT! Taken from us much too early. I was recently introduced to the Eva Cassidy experience. Totally unaware of her passing. TRULY BLESSED WITH HER MUSIC. I KNOW she is in a MUCH BETTER PLACE and I know that I AM A MUCH Better Person for experiencing her music. I WISH HER TALL TREE ‘s in GEORGiA. MUCH LOVE AND ADMIRATION, Linda Sommer

Name: Samantha Williams

Favorite Eva Album: none

Favorite Eva Song: none

Home town/city/country: none

Sent: Thu February 13 2003 04:28 PM

I love your site – please keep up the good work! Samantha Williams

Name: kim
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: who knows where the time goes

Home town/city/country: london

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 03:38 AM

I haven’t posted in awhile, but wondered if everyone else has bought the cd single (I think it features “imagine”). I’ve seen it here in London but haven’t heard/seen anything else about it and dont recall it being on the news page!! Thanks for keeping us up to date Laura…

Name: kim
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Favorite Eva Song: who knows where the time goes

Home town/city/country: london

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 03:39 AM

I haven’t posted in awhile, but wondered if everyone else has bought the cd single (I think it features “imagine”). I’ve seen it here in London but haven’t heard/seen anything else about it and dont recall it being on the news page!! Thanks for keeping us up to date Laura…

Name: somewhere.overtherainbow@ntlworld.com
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Sent: Fri February 14 2003 08:01 AM

Kim, Yes I bought the single online sometime ago. The tracks are (1) Imagine. (2) Early morning rain. (3) Time after time. the catalogue number is Hit 24. Harry.S. Nottingham. uk.

Name: Harry.S.

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 08:14 AM

Kim,Yes I bought the single online some time ago.The tracks are (1) imagine. (2) Early morning rain.(3) Time after time. (Blues alley live version) The catologue number is HIT 24. Harry.S. Nottingham. uk.

Name: M rten

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: What a wonderful world

Home town/city/country: Link ping/Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 11:18 AM

I ve just watched the rerun of the documentary about Eva and I must say that I can t find words. So beautiful, so wonderful…. I wish everyone could see it and her. I m quite sure that her records will sell out again next week here in Sweden!

Name: Direkte

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 11:20 AM

Eva Cassidy is the best. http://www.direkte.tk

Name: David
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Sent: Fri February 14 2003 11:26 AM

I agree with M rten

Name: Anders

Favorite Eva Album: –

Favorite Eva Song: –

Home town/city/country: Karlstad/Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 11:35 AM

My best wishes to Eva’s family, what a wonderful person.

Name: Kristina
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow and all the rest

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 11:45 AM

Eva – my heart is filled with tears and so much love. Thank you for sharing your beauty and voice with us.

Name: Greger
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Home town/city/country: Aln , Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 11:57 AM

After a five week agonizing wait Sweden finally got to see the rerun from the Blues Alley, and I agree with M rten, she will sell a truckload of records. Thanx to SVT for sending it. Thanx to Hugh and Barbara for lending their precious jewel to the world, an thanx to Laura for this heartwarming site. Hit the recordstores, Sweden!!! Best wishes Greger

Name: Johan
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Stockholm/Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 12:06 PM

I ve just watched the rerun of the documentary about Eva. I ts the first time i ve ever heard anything from her. It went right into my heart!

Name: Bo Dahlberg

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Stockholm Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 12:08 PM

I have never ever heard such a brilliant singer before. So sad she s not longer with us.

Name: Micce

Favorite Eva Album: everything

Favorite Eva Song: ditto

Home town/city/country: Stigtomta, Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 12:34 PM

With a voice like an angel and a perfect pitch it’s a shame you aint with us anymore. I’ll hope your future is better in your new world were you can bring joy and happiness around you. Lucky for us is that you left some memories for us to explore. You have my respect, Micce

Name: Andreas
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 12:37 PM

I just saw the documentary of Eva Cassidy on SVT. Me and my girlfriend cried when she sang…her singing was so beatuiful and filled with soul. It really moved us and we realized that this is what music is all about. Best wishes to her family.

Name: Paul
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm/Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 12:38 PM

No singer that I have seen or heard before went straight in to my heart the way Eva did. Why did you have to leave us so soon? Take care angel, when I join you, I hope you will like to sing for me.

Name: Denis Schlatter

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: time after time

Home town/city/country: Lule / Arctic Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 12:46 PM

As many other, I also enjoyed the re-run of the Blues Alley concert at the Swedish television. Eva had a phantastic voice, comparable to other big voices as the ones of Nina Simone or Amalia Rodriguez. By the way: you made a very nice modest, and informative homepage Best wishes, Denis

Name: Andrew Bowles
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Home town/city/country: Brighton, UK

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 12:49 PM

Thanks again to those wonderful people at SVT for repeating the Eva feature, plus very special thanks to Liza at MNW in Stockholm for her endless work and enthusiasm, without Liza, tonight would not have happened. Andrew – Hot Records

Name: Stefan E
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Aint no sunshine is lovely

Home town/city/country: Sundsvall Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 01:28 PM

Why, why ? thats the question u have 2 ask…Never have a voice touched me like Eva s…. I ll hope that we met someday in Nangiala.. God bless U Eva /Stefan

Name: Magnus
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Home town/city/country: Lund/Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 01:49 PM

Watched the re-run here in Sweden and been reading through this site now and there is nothing I can say that hasn’t been said already. Simply beautiful. It goes straight to your heart.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, Imagaine Time After Time, Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy, OTR, PTMN

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 02:43 PM

See Roger Henderson’s story the composer of PTMN in the” What’s New Page” of Laura Bligh’s, Eva Cassidy Web Site. Thanks, Roger. My Time After Time Review on Amazon.com: Oh My God, Have you Heard “Penny To My Name”? September 6, 2002 This was the second of 3 Eva Cassidy CD’s I originally purchased. after falling in love with this late great Songbird. I heard a haunting song of a woman trapped in a life of routine desperation in beautiful mountain remoteness, longing for the excitement of the city life she never experienced. It’s so touching and beautiful it is worth the price of the CD alone. Listen to all the samples Amazon provides, decide for yourself. Unfortunately, this one isn’t one of the samples. Buy this CD and when it’s delivered play, “Penny To My Name,” it will pull at your heart and rip it right out. All the tracks bring the feeling of, why did Eva Cassidy have to leave us. Here is my understanding of what we have lost… Eva Cassidy is a song stylist. She made every song she sang her own. Her interpretations on her CD’s were originally made popular by famous recording artists such as Judy Garland, Sting, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Joni Mitchell, Paul Anka, Sandy Denny, and John Lennon, to name a few. When she redesigned the song’s pacing and melody to suit her own beautiful voice, she topped them all, and made each song her own! She is a songstress of unmatched quality, AND …. 5 million Eva Cassidy CD’s have been sold after she left this world to sing with the Angels in 1996, only a trickle before. Why? Can you figure this out? We leave these thoughts to your own relationship with Eternity. When you’ve played Eva’s CD’s over and over again, and know why, ask everyone you meet, “Do you know the Eva Cassidy story?” Then turn them on to the songs you love the most, and why Eva Cassidy, is the best singer ever!

Name: SB

Favorite Eva Album: Have to buy one first

Favorite Eva Song: All of them

Home town/city/country: Malmo/Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 08:57 PM

Oh God, take care of this angel of yours. Last night I heard her wonderful voice for the first time. Eva’s voice makes one really want listen to to the text, no matter if it’s country, pop, folkmusic or blues. She feels so local, so local…

Name: Anne-Marie
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Ume / Sweden

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 10:02 PM

Sorry Sting, Eva’s version of ‘Fields of Gold’ has reduced me to tears!

Name: Brian

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Everything

Home town/city/country: Chartham, UK

Sent: Fri February 14 2003 11:37 PM

Another UK airing for Eva. At a wedding reception in one of Britains favourite soaps (Emmerdale – also very popular in Finland!!)they played OTR in the background, but the guitar work at the end was clear as a bell. It now seems compulsary to play an Eva track for these sentimental moments.

Name: Hilde
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Home town/city/country: V xj /Sweden

Sent: Sat February 15 2003 12:34 AM

The first time a heard Eva,a month ago, I felt completely petrified with happiness… I had never heard something like that, she had the perfect timing, voice, every song became her own.I m still impressed and I can t forget my first reaction of this lady, I almost started to cry…. I hope I ll meet her in heaven….

Name: Peter

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: Lule Sweden

Sent: Sat February 15 2003 01:35 AM

I dont usually react very emotionally to music… But Eva you went straight to my heart Truly the voice of an angel

Name: Bj rn Bergerheim

Favorite Eva Album: I have not bougth any yeat. But I will by all off them.

Favorite Eva Song: All off them

Home town/city/country: Gullsp ng…Sweden

Sent: Sat February 15 2003 02:53 AM

I looked at a TV program about Eva Cassidy. It was an incredible experience. Later I looked at an amateur video of a concert made by a friend, and I cried in front of the TV. It was a wonderful moment in front of the TV. Now I will buy all records I can find with Eva. That you have left the life on Earth is a great disappointment for me. But today you probably sing the heavenly song of praise. Thank you for a fantastic music experience!

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Sent: Sat February 15 2003 07:10 AM

I was in a motorcycle accident in June of 2001. After I got out of intensive care I was in a regular hospital room for a while. Because of the extent of my injuries, I would sleep on and off all day and night. One night I woke up to the most glorious sound. It was incredible, almost angelic. The voice had so much soul and spirit. When I came to, there was some news report on about a singer who was developing a following years after her death. It was a short little news snippet that I’m surprised I remembered the next morning. But, I couldn’t get it out of my head. That next day some friends came to visit me, and I told them about the VOICE I had heard the previous night. They went out and bought my first Eva Cassidy CD. I play it often. I will go to my death hearing Eva’s rendition of Over the Rainbow. It just about brings me to tears EVERY time I hear it. I am so sad she left this earth at such an early age. I hope her family knows how much she can STILL touch other people.

Name: Harald S derberg

Favorite Eva Album: “Songbird”

Favorite Eva Song: “Autumn Leaves”

Home town/city/country: Gothenburg Sweden

Sent: Sat February 15 2003 07:11 AM

I have been dealing with classical music all my life. There is some musical events which stays in your heart (for me Jussi Bjorling, M. Rostropowitch, John Williams and Marcin Dylla for ex..)Listening to “Autumn Leaves” gave me a breathtaking chock!! Oh, dear God! Dear God!!!

Name: Peter

Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen Denmark

Sent: Sat February 15 2003 10:25 AM

Like many others here in Scandinavia, last night I was overwhelmed by the sound of an angel singing on Swedish Television. Today I had to know who Eva was (and is). With tears in my eyes, I read about this pure-spirited, kind, loving person. If she had decided to never sing again, she would have still been a compliment to humankind. The angels now have the compliment. There is a place a magic corner of the universe where our winged friends come to bathe and I can feel you watching with a smile on your tiny face for it was you who were chosen to guide them on Your wings when Their time comes There is a place for you to know about where you can come and see that you will never be forgotten by all those here who love you so dearly so, sweet angel of the winged ones, forget not that you are still needed and forever loved There is a place a special rendezvous for you and our winged friends together you fly together you play I know that you smile toward this special task that has been laid before you so play, sweet angel of the winged ones, play to your hearts content There is a place that holds so many secrets many of which you know for I believe that all souls are mature and from you I have learned some of those secrets so, sweet angel of the winged ones, forget not that you are still needed and forever loved

Name: Sven H ckert

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Stockholm / Sweden

Sent: Sat February 15 2003 02:58 PM

Hello Eva! I know you can read this even if you are not among us living people anymore. I never get to meet you or attend to one of your concerts. But it feels like I have known you in whole of my life through your beutiful music and vocie. I feel strong beliving in feelings and love in this crazy war times. And start doing only things that I like to do. That like you only could sing that ment something to you. You didnt care what kind of song it was only if you could feel that it was right for you you sang it. I see photos of you. And I fantasise about how that day was for you when the photo was taken. How was it to wake up, didnt you know what clothes to have, was there no toothpaste left and so on. For me you have proven that it doesnt matter how small you are, and even if you do things that dont many notice you/we really can make a difference. Even after death. You have convinsed me that there really are a life after death. And for that I cant do other than love you for ever in my whole life and after. Hope to see you in our next life. Take care Eva 🙂 My thoughts also goes to your parents, relatives and friends. I love you all Hugs and kisses from Svenne

Name: Hannah Fieldhouse

Favorite Eva Album: love them all !

Favorite Eva Song: all beautiful

Home town/city/country: England Stourbridge

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 03:15 AM

I have never known a voice like Eva’s.It was the best voice i have heard of in my 13 years of experience!Iget so much pleasure from her music .*********

Name: Tony

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I keep coming back to Need Your Love So Bad

Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 06:51 AM

Hi to everyone. Since I’m snowed in today I decided to pass the time by browsing Amazon.com. For you Eva completists out there, Amazon lists Eva’s “It Really Doesn’t Matter Anymore” as a new import release coming out this Tuesday, the 18th. There’s no other information given but I’m sure it’s another CD single. Maybe our favorite webmaster can supply us with a few more details?

Name: Raice McLeod

Favorite Eva Album: “Alley”

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: DC

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 07:01 AM

I’ve refrained from writing to the site for some time now, as I had some unpleasant emails from: (1) a few very vocal Eva-haters, and (2) a few self-styled “Eva experts” who wanted to re-write the history of the ECB to suit their own purposes(?) Whatever … hopefully those two groups will remain absent. Just wanted to add my support to several letters I see that have come in over the last 2 – 3 weeks regarding other local singers here in Metro DC/Baltimore. There are so many talented singers/musicians who deserve and need your attention. I will deliberately NOT name names, because I know so many — work with some — and risk offence if I forget someone. BUT, others have listed names in their letters … and I agree 100%. If entertainers, musicians, vocalists appear at YOUR local bar/club … go see them! And … be prepared to pay a reasonable cover for that entertainment. The average small bar cannot pay a decent band from bar receipts. You — the listener — must contribute. You get what you pay for. If you want to hear the next Eva in your locale … pay a little. Like any experienced gigging musician, I know you don’t play club dates to make a fortune, but it has to provide some income, or it becomes impossible. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC (of ALL kinds.) Also: congratulations and thanks to Laura. 500,000 visits and counting! Go girl! Very best wishes to all. Raice

Name: Winfried Metzger

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Heidesheim/Germany

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 07:18 AM

Eva, We Lov`s you !

Name: Mia Palmquist

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Stockholm Sweden

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 09:45 AM

I recently discovered Eva s music and voice, a voice of an angel. It s so sad she s no longer with us. See you Eva.

Name: P Morton

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Philadelphia, PA USA

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 10:51 AM

I was disappointed to read in Raice’s message that she has been attacked by Eva haters. I guess Eva’s voice is just too lyrical for some Not a day goes by that I don’t listen to one of her albums. I love her interpretations of so many great songs. While it is a shame she is no longer here to continue her artistry, I appreciate that we have recordings of her great talent. She has given so much pleasure to people.

Name: michael baran

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues ally

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: leeds/uk

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 11:27 AM

The first time I heard your voice I thought i must find out more. I then found out you had died and my heart sank. God is a lucky man to have such a voice in heaven. Rest in peace, your an angel now as you were before. x

Name: Jim Hanlon

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 08:34 PM

It took one song. I bought every CD I could find after hearing it. No words can describe my feelings when I hear Eva sing. She doesn’t simply sing, she is the song. Jim

Name: Rose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/OTR/Waly Waly

Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 09:20 PM

It’s 3am & a huge snow storm howling around outside. My husband and our 2 dogs & 1 cat are grateful for the fire in the fireplace and Eva playing. Hope everyone is safe and happy.

Name: Alison Ninnes

Favorite Eva Album: Will let you know when I hear them all

Favorite Eva Song: It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – Sofar!!

Home town/city/country: Dunwich, Australia

Sent: Sun February 16 2003 11:31 PM

My brother introduced me to Eva’s music on my birthday last year. What a present!! Everytime I listen to Eva’s music my heart soars. I believe that everyone is put on this earth for a reason. Eva was put here to make peoples hearts and souls rise above the everyday and into the heavens. I have always loved to sing and listen to music, but I can’t ever remember being so touched by someones music as I am by Eva’s. Someone else has said this but I must repeat it because it is so true. God certainly is very lucky to have such a beautiful soul in his house. I have introduce so many people to Eva and all have thanked me for it and said that their lives are richer for it. Thank you so much to Eva’s parents for bringing such a joy to this world in crises. Eva many be gone in body but she will live forever in the hearts of those who have been touched by her music. God bless to all of Eva’s loved ones. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to voice my love for Eva on this site.

Name: Armin Stabnow

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Oh Hand I A Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: Kirschhausen, Germany

Sent: Mon February 17 2003 05:47 AM

An angels voice has touched my heart in a way i never felt before. Thank you for your music Eva.

Name: darlene hagler

Favorite Eva Album: too hard to pick one, but i guess it would be imagine

Favorite Eva Song: otr, imagine

Home town/city/country: charlotte,nc usa

Sent: Mon February 17 2003 07:25 AM

i first heard eva shortly after the sept 11 attacks. i found that listening to her voice provided comfort and hope during a very dark time. then i purchased Imagine shortly after the anniversary of the attacks. here in the US it seemed every artist was releasing a tribute album commemorating the attacks, but none struck me as being anything but commercialized grief..however, when i listened to eva singing who knows where the time goes, followed by Imagine, the tears began to fall. i thought, if only the world would just stop and listen perhaps so to would all the madness. and the greatest tragedy upon hearing her renditions, is that she left us also much too soon. my mission in life is to introduce her to as many new fans as possible, for hers is truly the one voice that could heal the world.

Name: Dann Haick

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Horsens/Danmark

Sent: Mon February 17 2003 10:28 AM

I love that voice.she was a gift to all what a voice.

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Mon February 17 2003 11:14 AM

Tony, (laurel. md. U.S.A.) Yes, “It really doesn’t matter any more” Is Eva’s latest single release.catologue no: HIT 125. It is available In the UK. from www.101cd. com for 2.88p.(free postage anywhere in the UK.) Harry.S. (Nottingham. uk.)

Name: Kirk Hallinan

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: How can I sop from singing

Home town/city/country: Gainesville, Fl

Sent: Mon February 17 2003 01:31 PM

I have listened to great music all my life and it’s my opinion that Eva Cassidy was the greatest vocalist who ever walked the earth. And don’t forget, if Chris Biondo hadn’t taken the time and energy to introduce her to the world and the world to her, we probably wouldn’t even have known of this incredibly talented soul. Thanks Chris!!!

Name: Florence

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow/Danny boy

Home town/city/country: Los Angeles, CA.

Sent: Mon February 17 2003 03:20 PM

Each of us that come into this world are “on loan” from heaven. They must have missed Eva terribly to have her return after such a very short time here on earth. We are enriched daily by hearing her hauntingly beautiful voice.

Name: Erwin

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines

Sent: Mon February 17 2003 04:25 PM

I’m a recent convert of Eva’s lovely voice, having serendipitiously known of her just a few months ago. It was at a friend’s house when i came across the song “At Last” and I loved it. However, very few record bars here have her albums. One time, i was at a lesser known record bar and i heard an album being played. At the time, the song “Take me to the river” was playing at I found me and a couple of guys at the record shop grooving to the song. Incredible! Upon inquiring, I learned it was also Eva’s album. Now, I’ve been playing this album over and over and have introduced the album to my friends. The jam is so relaxing. I will buy all her band’s albums that I could get my hands into.

Name: Kelsey Marie Stiltner

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Imagine, Dany Boy, Autumn Leaves and Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Kentucky, USA

Sent: Mon February 17 2003 08:20 PM

I stumbled across a heaven sent voice a few years back, only to learn of the late death of Eva. Only does this make her music even more impowering, seeing as how people still, to this day, respond so frequently and emotionally. I have read back through previous entries, tears in my eyes, and read a few. Some mentioned how she sang ‘rememberence songs’ Songs that she put every ounce of emotion into, to be played and her life pictured to! I agree with everythign in me, that Fields of Gold and Over the Rainbow capture her with every note, and every pluck of her guitar strings. You can sit, and hear her emotions strain, as they hit the fresh air, and capture everyone’s attention. Towards the end of Fields of Gold, i sit and think ‘she knows that she’ll be gone soon’ and maybe, just maybe. Its her song to the angels, letting them know she will be joining them soon. As they walk in fields of gold.

Name: adrian

Favorite Eva Album: all her albums

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: london

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 03:16 AM

my wife MARIE play the songbird cd at full volume and in tears my MARIE loved Eva,s voice so much my MARIE died on the 1 st of june after a long battle with cancer .duriring her service Eva,s field of gold was played as a thank you for the joy Evs voice had give my MARIE thank you again ADRIAN

Name: Liza

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Stockholm

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 03:58 AM

Hi, Liza from MNW Sweden here. I just want to send greetings to all local radio stations(P4)in Sweden! Thank you for playing Evas songs! A special thanks to Kalle Olby (P4-Casino). Liza

Name: Michael Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fieldss of Gold” of Gold

Home town/city/country: Umbria, Italy

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 04:19 AM

I have never, ever in my life heard as beautiful, clear and pure voice as Eva Cassidy’s – full stop! First time I heard her version of Sting’s “Field of Gold” I cried. May her musical legacy live forever. Michael

Name: Michael Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold” of Gold

Home town/city/country: Umbria, Italy

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 04:19 AM

I have never, ever in my life heard as beautiful, clear and pure voice as Eva Cassidy’s – full stop! First time I heard her version of Sting’s “Field of Gold” I cried. May her musical legacy live forever. Michael

Name: Janet Mitchell

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Bellflower, CA

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 06:34 AM

Hi The first time I heard the song Fields Of Gold I just could not get the song out of my head. Michell Quan my favorite ice skater skated to it and I just had to find out who had such a beatiful voice. I am in the progress of finding Eva Cassiddy’s other Cds. She had such a beatiful voice. She will be missed so very much.

Name: Veronica

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: L’Escala, Girona, Spain

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 08:06 AM

I have very recently been introduced to Eva’s music. What a gorgeous voice she has. What a tragedy that she was taken from us so young. What a wonderful legacy she has left us 🙂 Veronica

Name: Sara

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart / Songbird

Home town/city/country: Bury, England

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 08:11 AM

I am sixteen years old and suffer from M.E. There’s not much that can take my mind off my illness, but listening to Eva sing such beautiful songs in such a beautiful, soothing way helps me escape from reality. Although I only heard her music after her death and never personally knew her, i can tell she put her heart and soul into music and her premature death is great loss to the world. But, i think it’s fair to say that she will never be forgotten – in a way, she lives on through her music. If she can still touch people like me with her angelic voice even long after she’s gone, it just shows what an incredible God-given gift she was to this world. If i could say just one word to her now, it would be thankyou. Rest in Peace Eva.

Name: Kate
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Sent: Tue February 18 2003 09:12 AM

Eva. You are fantastic. Are. Cos you live on through your music.

Name: JackieBertani

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow & Imagine

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, FL. USA

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 10:03 AM

This is my 4th entry, and I’m sure it won’t be my last. Imagine my delight and surprise when I found out there was another cd to buy of Eva’s, “Imagine”. Once again, she touched my life in such a special way. Tim talked me into taking my first trip on an airplane when I flew to Atlanta, GA. to visit him in Nov. 2001. I was a bit scared, and all my daughter and father could think of was September 11th. But I ventured forth, and although it was only a 45 min. flight, I played John Lennon’s “Imagine” over & over on my discman. The trip up had me feeling faint & dizzy, but on the way home I was almost in heaven. I stared out the window the entire flight at the clear sky, some white clouds, and the sun. Again I played “Imagine” continuously, and came away with the opinion that flying was something I wish I could do every week of my life! Now that I have Eva’s version of “Imagine”, it seems all of these happy and sad experiences in my life are linked in some strange way. I’ve read through most of the guestbook pages and I don’t recall seeing anyone mention Eva’s cd “No Boundaries”. Am I the only one who has found it? I would like to know if I have every cd she made since just getting “Imagine”. I am so grateful to my Tim for getting me interested in Eva’s music. She means so much to me!! Thank you!!!!!

Name: Tony Jones

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Derby, England

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 02:21 PM

I was prompted to write this, having just seen the “Time after time” video on TOTP2. It reminded me of the first time I heard Eva sing. That was also on TOTP2. On that ocassion,I was half watching the programme, when the OTR video came on. It left me stunned, and in tears. I could not believe how beautiful her voice was. From that moment I was hooked. I should like to say how greatful I am to the BBC, for doing so much to bring Eva’s music to the attention of the British (world?) public. I wonder, if we in this country realise how lucky we are to have a broadcasting organisation that is not afraid to take a chance. The BBC is frequently critisised, but every now and then it is majestically successful. God bless the BBC. God bless Eva Cassidy.

Name: Fiona

Favorite Eva Album: All fantastic, but probably Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: North Somerset, England

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 06:43 PM

After reading many of these messages, I feel that everybody has said it all… I was bought Songbird as a present, once I heard it, I was addicted, and have not yet once heard Over the Rainbow without tears. I now have all albums and the Biography, but still could never have enough. She is a true, true legend and I’m so pleased so many people appreciate her as much as I do. We miss you Eva, thinking of you sat in your own small, peaceful heaven. xxx

Name: Sandy

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Sent: Tue February 18 2003 06:45 PM

I am a diehard Eva fan, have been so for many months. I have all of her CD’s including the “interview” done in the UK. Allthough I do not write very often, I read this website everyday. It is always a thrill to see a posting in the Guestbook from a member of the ECB……so Raice and others, please contribute to the Guestbook often. The unfortunate comments of a few need not influence those of us who know and love the music Eva and the ECB created. Thank You so much …………….we are all in your debt!

Name: Jan J nsson
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Sent: Tue February 18 2003 08:30 PM

Lovely voice.

Name: Tia Connolly
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Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time

Home town/city/country: St. John’s, Newfoundland, CANADA

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 05:41 AM

Hi! Thanks so much for this website. Two days ago I was introduced to Eva Cassidy’s music and I love it. Usually when I hear a song that has been redone, I prefer the original but not in this case. I was pleased to find so much information about her on this site. Eva’s version of Time after Time is amazing. Thanks again, Tia www.connollyfineart.com

Name: ELLIE BRIER
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Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready/ Songbird

Home town/city/country: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 06:27 AM

I first heard Eva about a year ago on NPR. I wrote her name in my checkbook so I would remember it. Her voice was so lovely. Two days ago I found 3 of her CD’s at K-Mart of all places. I have been listening non-stop but I am saddened by the fact that her life was so short and I will never meet her. It has been quite an experience to be so uplifted by such a dynamic voice and at the same time to be so sorry about the loss of such a sweet soul. When you listen to some of the songs you can’t help but think that she knew that her life on earth would be short. I am lucky to have been able to listen to this wonderful music- Ellie

Name: Alicia

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Mountain Ash/South Wales/UK

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 06:28 AM

I got to know Eva’s music when my son was alive , he had special needs and adored music , and her’s was a favorite, especially Fields of Gold. he was taken ill and we spent six weeks in hospital , during the long nights we’d listen to many cd’s but hers was always the one left on play. He sadly passed away a month before his 16th birthday and her songs always bring him close, Her song “I know you so well “we chose for his service after his death… the words said all my heart could’nt say, he’s so close and I’m sure her somgs are as wonderful in heaven

Name: Josefine

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, What a Wonderful world, I know you by heart

Home town/city/country: Malm /Sweden

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 08:03 AM

First time I heard Eva was when I was on holiday in The UK, Walking in a big store, and suddenly, a voice of an angel started singing “Fields of Gold”. But it wasn’t until i came home, and saw the comersials on tv about her cd “songbird”, that I knew who this angelic voice belonged to. I rushed to the nearest cd-store and bought “Songbird”. I listned, and still listen, to her wonderful voice everyday. It has given me so much, and helped me getting through some hard times losing my dear grandmother and a best friend. Recently, I also bought “Live at Blues Alley”, and Time After Time. Soon i will increase my collection with her other albums to! =) I just love Eva and her angelic Voice. Hope I’ll see you in heaven! Love //Josefine

Name: Sarah

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Lancs, England

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 08:05 AM

My mum was given Eva’s Songbird album for christmas and we loved it from the very first time we heard it. For my music GCSE performance I am singing my favourite song of hers – Songbird. I know I could never do it justice like Eva but it’s my way of remembering her and I love singing it.

Name: Maria Jones

Favorite Eva Album: Havn’t heard tham all yet

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: UK Southampton

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 08:25 AM

I am going through a very hard time at the moment but whenever I hear Eva’s voice I feel like a whole weight has been lifted of my shoulders. The first time I heard her beautiful voice in ‘Fields of Gold’ I couldn’t stop crying. Her songs have left footprints in my heart forever and I’m sure she is an angel looking down on all of us. Like a fallen star her songs fell into my life and I pray that her family and friends know how she has touched so many people’s lives. God in heaven, god above please protect her and let her spirit live on forever. We love you xxx.

Name: Chris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 08:46 AM

Due to a family emergency, I missed the TOTP2 broadcast on the 18th. Does anyone have a copy I could borrow, or can someone make me a copy. I woulsd of course be happy to pay all expenses

Name: Erwin

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 09:52 PM

This is my second time to write here, having logged the first one last Monday (host’s time). In it, I said I will buy all the band’s albums I could get into. Well just 4 hours ago during lunch break, I bought Time After Time and Imagine, bringing my CD collection to 3! I also had the chance to listen to No Boundaries but I haven’t developed YET a liking to it (I guess I was still looking for the Traditional R&B stamp that was present in the band’s other discs). I keep on referring to them as a band rather than just Eva coz I truly believe Chris, Lenny, Keith, Mcleod and the rest contributed so much to the overall brilliance, and may I say magic, of the music. Live at the Blues is such a testament to this. I’ve bestowed upon myself to be the unofficial ambassador of the band’s music here in the Philippines. My best buddies have learned of Eva because of me and are quite thankful for it and have asked me to buy the discs in their behalf. I’ve been bringing the Live disc to most of the bars I’ve been to and have asked my goody friends there to play the disc on many occasions.

Name: ovidiu mihailescu

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: Bucharest Romania

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 10:10 PM

I think she’s flying her songbird in the fields of gold May God bless her!

Name: alessandro pulcinelli

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Florence, Italy

Sent: Wed February 19 2003 11:45 PM

Some months ago my best friend lend me two cds of Eva Cassidy’s songs. I didn’t ever known about her; but, as my friend knows very well my taste – we had played guitars in a small friendly band for many years – I listened the songs with curiosity and attention. I found them very beautiful and enjoyed them very much. Then I was so curios to know something about Eva and I found her human side in a too short life. Perhaps she hadn’t achieved all the fame and success that she’d have surely got, but I’m sure that she will never leave those who have the luck to hear her marvelous voice. Just like an Angel. Alessandro

Name: katie

Favorite Eva Album: song bird

Favorite Eva Song: feilds of gold

Home town/city/country: hartlepool

Sent: Thu February 20 2003 05:02 AM

Eva cassidy is THE best singer in the world if you have never heard her music before you do not know what you are missing. i am only 14 years old and to me her music is inspiring and if only she was still with us she would be able to see that all ages are enjoying her music and she would be proud. all of her family should be proud of what she acoplished in her short life as she is one of the most loved singers all over the world R.I.P

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Thu February 20 2003 07:37 AM

Now that TOPS2 of the BBC has broadcasted the TIME AFTER TIME VIDEO it’s time to see the video clip of it. Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/videoclips/ then scoll down to EVA CASSIDY’S PICTURE. Click on the VIDEO CAMERA ICON, this brings up the video box. Then click on the NON-EMBEDDED VIDEO ICON. It will come up if you have REAL VIDEO downloaded. If you don’t just click on the FREE REAL VIDEO ICON and then see the free video clip of TIME AFTER TIME. Did it work for you? Let us know.

Name: Cheryl

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Yeovil, Somerset

Sent: Thu February 20 2003 08:17 AM

The first time i heard Eva Cassidy’s (Fields Of Gold) i cried. Her voice made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I enjoy singing and have vocal lessons in which i always sing her songs. Eva was so talented but never got the recognition that she deserved. She had a voice of an Angel. xx

Name: Adrian

Favorite Eva Album: Don’t know yet

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: Wales, UK

Sent: Thu February 20 2003 09:05 AM

Picture the scene! Watching a live downlink from the Space shuttle Columbia of our planet…….EARTH. This is the final day of her mission; Eva Cassidy’s haunting melody “Somewhere over the rainbow” is coincidently playing in the background. I watch intently at the wondrous beauty of our planet, its seemingly peacefulness, pondering life’s tribulations, drawn into thoughts of my own. A tear comes to my eye, images of friends long since gone. Cheer up I think to myself at least they get to hear her live again. The song fades away, and the downlink changes to scenes from inside the shuttle itself. Eva’s song plays on my mind. The crew never did return that email I sent them; time enough for that when they return. I watched in disbelief the events unfold in the Mission Control Centre. Tracking was 1 minute overdue; I already knew they wouldn’t be coming home. Columbia and her crew where lost “Somewhere over the rainbow”. Having just explored this site, I’m about to buy my first Eva Cassidy album. Why? Because she has the voice of an angel, perfection never sounded so good and her music holds great significance to me.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL

Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA

Sent: Thu February 20 2003 09:16 AM

“OVER THE RAINBOW” VIDEO CLIP IS NOW AVAILABLE!!! To see a video of Eva Cassidy singing “Over The Rainbow” “Cheek to Cheek” and “Autumn Leaves,” from Live at Blues Alley, provided by Tops2 of BBC click on the website below into your address box on your computer then scroll down to Eva Cassidy’s name. Click on the icon of the VIDEO CAMERA this will bring up the video then click on the NONEMBEDDED icon and you will see a clear video clip of this performance. Go back to the same website page to bring up the second video. “Time After Time” shows up on the web page yet you get to see “Autumn Leaves .” “Over The Rainbow” just became available today! Please give your impression of these videos by an entry in the Guest Book. Thank you. Now enjoy the clips! Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist/

Name: Margot

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: too many to mention, but today Need Your Love So Bad, Time is a Healer, Time After Time

Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands

Sent: Thu February 20 2003 11:37 AM

Hi Mike (Syracuse), the BBC-link to the Time After Time clip works for me, and the rest of the songs. But why didn’t you mention the People Get Ready clip. It has the full song, without the noisy Beeb-tune! I don’t have the exact adress but I guess I must have found it either somewhere in the guestbook or somewhere else on this (great) site (Thanks Laura!). I bet you know where to get it. About the clips: great to see her ‘alive’, though they are only short parts of the songs (except PGR, as I said before). But I really hate the noisy tune…

Name: Michael Syr n

Favorite Eva Album: do I have to choose?

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainboe

Home town/city/country: Gothenburh/Sweden

Sent: Thu February 20 2003 11:42 AM

Thank you for brining such a feeling in the music today. Some artists are just techique. How many artists can just take their guitars and sing. And sing like an angel! Eva, I feel sorry for you-you can not enjoy your success. But hapiness though the record companies did not have a chance to effect you. You sang what you liked, and the result; so beatuiful that all other commersial artist must feel like fools. I am so impressed, you are like royality but in music. That s the best a man or a woman could be. I became so glad, inspirated, thoughtful when I heard your voice. And you make my life even better when I wake up and just playing “what a wonderful world”! I adore you and your music. Thank you Eva – you passed away just over 30 yeras of age but everbody knows that a man/woman who God love dies young. And now you are singing for the angels. Hope to meet you later and listen to the songs again -LIVE! Meanwhile I listen to your records. Eva -thank you for the music Michael

Name: Debbie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy (Imagine)

Home town/city/country: London, England

Sent: Fri February 21 2003 08:26 AM

This is the second time i’ve signed this book. I thought i’d heard the best song (Autumn Leaves) but when I heard Eva sing Danny Boy I couldn’t believe it. I’ve never heard anybody sing it like she did. I watched her on TOTP 2 the other night and only wish I had discovered her when she was alive. Her family must feel very proud.

Name: john callan

Favorite Eva Album: song bird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: pittsburgh

Sent: Fri February 21 2003 12:53 PM

I need the chords for fields of gold a.s.a.p….Please…mail me at illhav1@yahoo.com

Name: Georgina Downings

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: london england.

Sent: Fri February 21 2003 03:05 PM

i was watching an advert on the t.v. about cancer,i heard the most beautiful song and i have tried for about four hours to find out who was the singer.i knew i had heard sting sing it so i looked on the internet and found his songs and i listened to a few and i found this song i was looking for,then my brother-in-law came in and said eva cassidy sang it too,so i looked her up and i found it and havnt stopped playing it since.my brother has got cancer and every time i see the advert it makes me cry,eva has such an amazing voice,i shall begoing out tomorrow to buy her c.ds.her parents shoulkd be so proud of her.

Name: Georgina Downings

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: london england.

Sent: Fri February 21 2003 03:06 PM

i was watching an advert on the t.v. about cancer,i heard the most beautiful song and i have tried for about four hours to find out who was the singer.i knew i had heard sting sing it so i looked on the internet and found his songs and i listened to a few and i found this song i was looking for,then my brother-in-law came in and said eva cassidy sang it too,so i looked her up and i found it and havnt stopped playing it since.my brother has got cancer and every time i see the advert it makes me cry,eva has such an amazing voice,i shall begoing out tomorrow to buy her c.ds.her parents should be so proud of her.

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Sent: Fri February 21 2003 09:14 PM

Name: Dan Andersson

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Skellefte Sweden

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 03:30 AM

You sing to my heart. Thank you Eva!

Name: NICHOLA GIBSON

Favorite Eva Album: EVA BY HEART

Favorite Eva Song: I KNOW YOU BY HEART

Home town/city/country: WASHRORD,SOMERSET,UNITED KINGDOMBN

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 05:14 AM

all through my pregnancy i listened to eva so it was no surprise to find that my six week old son will now only sleep with eva on in the back ground no sooner does he hear her voice that he jiust quietly goes to sleep “THANK YOU EVA”

Name: NICHOLA GIBSON

Favorite Eva Album: EVA BY HEART

Favorite Eva Song: I KNOW YOU BY HEART

Home town/city/country: WASHRORD,SOMERSET,UNITED KINGDOMBN

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 05:28 AM

all through my pregnancy i listened to eva so it was no surprise to find that my six week old son will now only sleep with eva on in the back ground no sooner does he hear her voice that he jiust quietly goes to sleep “THANK YOU EVA”

Name: NICHOLA GIBSON

Favorite Eva Album: EVA BY HEART

Favorite Eva Song: I KNOW YOU BY HEART

Home town/city/country: WASHRORD,SOMERSET,UNITED KINGDOMBN

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 05:39 AM

all through my pregnancy i listened to eva so it was no surprise to find that my six week old son will now only sleep with eva on in the back ground no sooner does he hear her voice that he jiust quietly goes to sleep “THANK YOU EVA”

Name: Julia

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: All – :o)

Home town/city/country: A tiny village in Brittany France

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 06:09 AM

I think your site is excellent, well done Laura. My husband is starting a weekly radio show on local radio here (music that he loves and that is not normally played) so I was looking for info to put on his site as he will play a couple of Eva’s songs.(We first heard of her from a friend back in the UK). I just wish I was capable of translating all of your info into french! – I’ll post the link anyway.

Name: Denisse Vazquez

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: It doesn’t mater anymore

Home town/city/country: San Juan/ Puerto Rico

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 09:23 AM

I stumbled into Songbird with an artucle in a magazine. As a buyer in a small independent music store i like to sell the uncommon to my costumers. After buying the first copy and till now [1 yr later] Eva is still one of the top 5 from Imagine, Live… and Songbird. It is also in my car and adding to the adoration she deserved. And i always repeat her story, and it is always the same mixed reaction, sadness but joy on an ironic happy ending. For her music will be her soul on earth forever. Im proud of being a part of Eva Cassidy.

Name: Jackie Bertani

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow & Imagine

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, FL. USA

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 10:13 AM

When I read the entry about watching a video of Eva singing “Over the Rainbow”, immediately I followed the directions concerning how to view it, and I just could not get enough. She is so beautiful!! I know if my Tim could have pulled up all this information on Eva on his computer, he would have loved it too. Is it possible to see or buy an entire video of Eva singing the whole song? How terrible to be left behind after these lovely people are taken from us!! I am struggling to look for and identify with ANYTHING Tim associated himself with. How awful that after they are gone, we stretch out our arms and our minds for the slightest touch. If only I had another chance to be with the love of my life!

Name: Svante

Favorite Eva Album: the other side

Favorite Eva Song: dark end of the street

Home town/city/country: Falkenberg Sweden

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 10:42 AM

Never heard such wonderful voice / music before. Never ever. That voice can t let anybody be unaffected.

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 03:57 PM

Great to see Eva back on TOTP2 on Tuesday 18TH February.I hope that viewers tuning into the show for the first time will have seen Eva’s stunning performance of Cyndi Lauper’s Time after Time and being impressed enough to want to know more about her. I fully understand what Martin Jennings,Tony Bramwell and Mark Hagan were doing when they were promoting OTR.The balance between promoting and stuffing it down your throat is a fine line.Thankfully we were in the hands of seasoned professionals.My problem is that I don’t want Eva to fade away.I don’t want Eva to be flavour of the month.I want her musical legacy to be passed onto future generations.I would urge my fellow visitors to this site that we should redouble our efforts to bring Eva’s music to the attention of music lovers everywhere.I hope to see Eva’s albums climbing the U.K charts as a result of her appearance on TOTP2.Thank you to Laura for your continuing sacrifice to a worthy cause.

Name: Susan Atherton
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Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time or Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Bolton, England

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 05:16 PM

When Songbird released, I heard it was good, and that there was a bit of a fuss over it because the woman who released it was dead. I’d never heard of Eva before, and although I always intended to buy the album, never got around it. Then one day I was watching the series Smallville, and the scene of one of the character’s father’s funeral was on. The song playing over the funeral scene was Time After Time, one of the most beautiful songs ever written, I’ve always thought, but the version that was being sung blew me away. I trawled all over the internet, watched the credits like a hawk, looked at every Smallville site in the world, and couldn’t find out who’d sung it. Then I saw the UK ad for Cancer Research, and the same haunting voice that I’d still not forgotten was singing Fields of Gold. I nearly killed myself this time trying to find out who it was, and finally came across a small reference to Eva Cassidy somewhere. I checked some lyrics site, and it revealed that she had indeed recorded Time After Time as well. I went out and bought everything Eva I could find, and have barely stopped listening to it since. She had the most amazing voice I’ve ever heard. Like all angels, she was never appreciated until it was too late.

Name: Carina

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Falun, Sweden

Sent: Sat February 22 2003 09:06 PM

A year ago I lost the love of my life to cancer, he died of melanoma at the age of 39. It’s been a tough year and I didn’t allow myself to mourn, I kept it all inside, until… Last week I turned on my radio and suddenly an angel came down to earth to comfort me. Her name was Eva Cassidy and she sang Over the rainbow. Suddenly all my grief came out and I began to cry, and I’m still crying, and it’s wonderful!It’s such a relief to get it all out. Eva, I can’t thank you enough, you are a true angel who will continue to fill my life with the wonders of your songs. Rest in peace and may God bless you!

Name: billy
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Favorite Eva Song: time after time, imagine, fields of gold
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Sent: Sun February 23 2003 04:42 AM

They played “over the rainbow” a couple of weeks back on emmerdale farm, in th uk. I think she should be made more widely known at this years grammies, to show people what music should sound like.

Name: billy
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Favorite Eva Song: time after time, imagine, fields of gold
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Sent: Sun February 23 2003 04:44 AM

They played “over the rainbow” a couple of weeks back on emmerdale farm, in th uk. I think she should be made more widely known at this years grammies, to show people what music should sound like.

Name: frizztext

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: wayfaring stranger

Home town/city/country: hattingen / germany

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 05:35 AM

hi there, thanks for your highly informative website about eva c. – I am trying to do something like this in germany – www.frizztext.de/eva_cassidy.html – but it will never reach your great work …

Name: Lorraine

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: Suffolk

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 05:50 AM

For the past two years I have been suffering from depression. At times it has seemed like my whole life has been falling down around me. Two years ago I also heard of Eva. Her music and her life has inspired me to live my life to the full. Eva has helped me through some of the toughest times in my life, & I wish I could thank her personally. When I hear Eva sing, I smile, and I feel alive again. And I thank God that she graced our world with her incredible talent and presence.

Name: Lynn Stiltner

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Where knows where the time goes, I know you by heart, Over the Rainbow, People Get Ready, Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: South Carolina

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 08:14 AM

Eva’s voice has such a beautiful sound. I first learned of Eva back in 1997. It was sad learning of her death. I sit in my house and listen to her music, and it echos throughout the house. Its a nice relaxing time in my life. She brings so much beauty and emotion into her songs. She is not fake, nor is her music. Its all true and real, with such raw emotion! I love ‘I know you by heart’. Fields of Gold gets me everytime though. It has the most emotion! I love you Eva!

Name: Toddrann

Favorite Eva Album: Live

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 08:43 AM

I am only 15, and everyone around me cannot believe I am listenign to Eva. Such sophistication in her voice, such tender issues to sing of! Her rendition of Over The Rainbow is breath taking! I learved of Eva after watching Michelle Kwan skate. My mamaw is really sick, and we are afraid of losing her soon. And I sat there, and being a teenager, its hard and rough anyways, I sat there and cried. I didnt pay attention to anyone around me. Just how Michelle was gliding across the ice, so gracefully. And the music in the background. I automatically downloaded a good 10 songs at once by her! Fields of Gold is dear to my heart. I know it will connect me to my mamaw after she passes. And it connects me to Eva, it feels like. Although I never have met Eva. Its sad that I haven’t, and its sad that she passed. Her music gets me through days when I come home from school and run to my room with tears in my eyes. It makes life a bit easier. The air isnt filled with such harsh notions when her music is on. Thank you Eva. Ur getting me through my teen years!

Name: ffran May-Prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany,France

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 10:38 AM

This site shows what magic Eva has left us with. I have been very moved to read other peoples messages from all over the world, all different life experiences, some very painful, and how Eva’s been a healing presence for so many.We all have a little story to tell about how Eva is part of our lives, my little story is that my husband and I were married the 2nd february, 2002. I found out a few days before the happy event that it was Eva’s birthday…..we played “songbird” at the ceremony.The happiest of days!

Name: Lisa
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Home town/city/country: Seminole, FL

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 01:23 PM

About 15 minutes ago I read a question in a letter in the PARADE section of the Sunday paper. It was a question about a song and who the singer was and the answer was “Eva Cassidy”. I had to find out more about her and I downloaded “Fields of Gold” and was brought to tears. What an incredible singer and after reading much of this web site, what a beautiful person. I can’t wait to find out more. How sad she died but how nice she isn’t forgotten.

Name: Amy

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Michigan

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 03:15 PM

Thank you Eva for the beautiful music. God Bless You

Name: Julie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Woodstock, IL USA

Sent: Sun February 23 2003 03:55 PM

I was THRILLED to see the question inquiry about Eva in today’s PARADE magazine in the Chicago Tribune! As a fan who also discovered Eva last February when Michelle Kwan skated to “Fields of Gold” during the Olympics-it’s always great to know others have discovered her through Michelle’s skating program also. Eva’s voice still takes my breath away every time I listen to her sing. I hope a lot of people read PARADE today and will discover Eva’s amazing talent.

Name: Tom Harrington

Favorite Eva Album: (too soon to tell…have to buy the rest

Favorite Eva Song: penny to my name (so far)

Home town/city/country: Bruchkoebel, Germany

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 03:08 AM

Chance works in strange ways. I was lucky enough to be in a record shop (the first time in months) when an unusual voice was playing. For only the second time in my life, I asked the clerk who was singing. I’d never heard of Eva Cassidy. Looking at the CD’s did not enlighten me, but I bought the one they’d played (time after time). I did not win the lottery this week(as usual), but I feel fortunate to have discovered Eva’s music. I typed her name into Google and learned what I could to add to my enjoyment of her voice. Unfortunately, my joy was tarnished by the sadness of her story. I enjoy raw talent and the undiscovered, unappreciated performers one finds in clubs and other miscellaneous venues — often better than over-packaged and over-mixed celebrities. Eva’s success is testimony to the fact that there are many other such people in the world. Like my appreciation of wild flowers, summer fruit, and sunsets, I will add Eva to my list of things to be enjoyed at special times. Great pleasures never last forever, which only enhances their value.

Name: Hannah Fieldhouse

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: all are outstandingfrom the albumsin own different way.

Home town/city/country: England,Stourbridge

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 05:11 AM

I beleive Eva Cassidy was a angel,given to us.She may be gone but she is in everything i see.Like the sun and plants.I wrote a few poems but here is one: Dear angel you’ve come and gone, We know it won’t be long until you may come again, Now you are a spirit you can be wherever you want In the sky in the sea..oh!where are you now? The talents you wanted were granted, You loved them like man and beast, This planet you came to, We loved you so much, Dear angel you’ve gone and come.

Name: sherri

Favorite Eva Album: a tough decision….

Favorite Eva Song: …ditto

Home town/city/country: North Carolina

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 07:51 AM

Watching the grammies isn’t something I ordinarily do as I think they are a bunch of crap! Out of curiosity, I watched (or should I say I surfed in and out…)last night to see the “Norah Jones machine” at work…While Norah has a beautiful, soft, sultry voice, I find her CD to be repititious and boring–she certainly doesn’t move me nor do I find her to be a talent of great depth or range–she calls herself eclectic–hummm??(Eva is a tough act to follow!) My point: Her liner notes give great thanks to Bruce Lundvall and when I read that, I told my brother that this was Bruce’s “consolation prize.” My brother agreed and did not think Norah’s CD warranted purchasing (after listening to mine.) Later I read in an article that Bruce so much as admitted to this–that he signed Norah because of the Eva debacle, seeing Norah as a similar type talent as Eva (which in my opinion lends banality to Eva’s talent.) Last night as I watched her repeated thank you speeches, I kept wondering if she truly realized that her biggest thank you should go to our late, great EVA..While Norah deserved to win and I’m glad she did (considering the other nominees), I could not help but see it as a bittersweet victory–I was once again reminded of how Eva was so blatently disregarded by the CORPORATE music machine. At the same time,I was thankful that so many of us have discovered her magnanimous talents in the arts…and yes, for all of us….Eva was represented last night…she would be honored to know that her life’s contribution paved the way for another young female singer to shine.

Name: RickB

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Huntington Beach, CA, USA

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 08:15 AM

Nearly a year ago, I lost my daughter to a drunk driver. Since then, the pain of her loss has been ever-present. About a month ago, the local Barnes & Noble was playing her CD. I had never heard such a voice. In a way that I cannot describe, she somehow reached the place where I suffer and made me feel better. I relate this not to elicit sympathy but to reflect on the extraordinary talent of Eva Cassidy, and to tell those who loved her that she continues to sooth the hurt of the world she left behind.

Name: MMD

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Time Is a Healer

Home town/city/country: Virginia

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 08:51 AM

I stumbled accross Eva’s work while perusing Amazon.com one day. I still until this day cannot believe my luck. There’s something about this woman’s voice… I always pop it in when I’m thinking about my Dad. I lost him suddenly a little over a year ago. Somehow her music manages to break through my wall and help me deal. Thank You Eva.

Name: Jo

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, but love most of her songs

Home town/city/country: Va

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 11:24 AM

To Sherri of NC: I agree with you 100%. I thought the same thing last night while watching the Grammy awards.Especially when Norah was thanking Bruce Lundvall, I thought about how he blew it when he didn’t sign Eva but he knows that now. I didn’t see anybody on the show that came close to Eva’s talent. I was thinking: Eva should be getting those Grammies and how humble she would have been accepting them. Then I thought about how she would have hated all the publicity and the BIG shots and with their BIG ego’s. She wouldn’t have wanted any part of that anyway. That lifestyle may have lead her down the wrong road.You never know. Things happen for a reason. I believe where she is she has gotten much better Rewards than those old grammy awards.

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 12:11 PM

To Sherry of NC; It has been pointed out to me before that some of us overdo it, when we lambaste the recording industry for not falling over backwards to accomodate Eva. That Eva to a large extent avoided fame by doing things that would frustrate the efforts of recording executives (for whom I am no apologist). This notwithstanding Chris Biondo’s comments that he couldn’t believe these people could pass up someone like Eva who could “cause the improvement of music.” Understanding this, I also had to think of Eva as Norah got all that recognition last night. It occurred to me that since Bruce Lundvall was the only one of these people to get on national TV and admit he had made a serious mistake in not signing Eva, that he deserved some credit for that. And I believe he later said something to the effect that he had signed Norah partly through having had learned lessons from his experiences with Eva. Based on that, we can surmise that it is part of Eva Cassidy’s legacy that she paved the way for Norah, and it was that point that I was waiting for Norah to address in her acceptance speech. Alas, it did not happen, and no one else mentioned Eva either. I had written to the Washington Grammy people, adding my voice to those asking for Eva to be recognized, (they had replied to me that yes, Eva would be elligible, for instance, for a lifetime grammy). And I am also highly cynical about the whole Grammy process, after years of watching them dominated by teenage soft-porn stars and psychopathic gangsters. But hey, maybe it is a sign of changing times when someone like Norah can get this kind of recognition from those same people who voted for those past winners.

Name: Kirk

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: depends on my mood

Home town/city/country: Gainesville, Fl USA

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 12:27 PM

Please don’t anyone get bitter or upset that Eva didn’t get mentioned at the grammy’s. Remember, Gram Parsons didn’t get much recognition by the grammy people until about 20 years after he died, then, if I remember correctly, he was awarded a lifetime achievement award or something to that extent. And Gram had all the contacts and support that Eva never had. He was very well known by everyone in the recording industry but not so much by the general public. There’s still plenty of time for people to realize their mistake and give Eva the recognition she so obviously deserves, and I believe they will. Be patient and keep on playing her music for your friends. Her magical voice will do the rest.

Name: Benni Baggesoe(Bagges )

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: Almost all of them!

Home town/city/country: Denmark

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 01:15 PM

Hi,i’m from Denmark (Europe)i just heard aboute Eva Cassidy, I think she is/were wonderfull!!! Heaven just lost a star when she died!!! Love from Denmark: Benni Baggesoe(Bagges )

Name: Golda Rose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Madison, Wisconsin

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 04:01 PM

There is something so bitter sweet about the grammies last night. Norah Jones, whose music I am not too familiar with, yet who sounds like a very sincere artist deserves kudos for her achievement At the same time, it would have been nice to see Eva Cassidy up there on the stage accepting an award for the incredible artist she was. I guess I keep looking for someone as good as Eva and don’t find it. Wouldn’t it be nice if she were honored posthumously by the grammies for the great talent that she was?

Name: Golda Rose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Madison, Wisconsin

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 04:02 PM

There is something so bitter sweet about the grammies last night. Norah Jones, whose music I am not too familiar with, yet who sounds like a very sincere artist deserves kudos for her achievement At the same time, it would have been nice to see Eva Cassidy up there on the stage accepting an award for the incredible artist she was. I guess I keep looking for someone as good as Eva and don’t find it. Wouldn’t it be nice if she were honored posthumously by the grammies for the great talent that she was?

Name: Erwin

Favorite Eva Album: Live at the Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 05:39 PM

Yeah I agreed someone should have brought Eva’s name at the Grammy’s. However, there is something magical about also learning of Eva by way of circumstances. I don’t know, but to me it makes it more special. It’s like us, the people who writes here in this guestbook. We first hear her, loved her, then was moved even further by her story. We all have our own story to tell. Should people learn her on a massive scale such as that of Grammy’s (which I have no objection of), then they would lose that magical serendiptious moment of discovering Eva and the band. And the Guestbook would be filled with opening liners such as “I learned of Eva at the Grammies’ and wow!” ps I just bought 3 days ago my Songbird album, bringing in my collection to 4 now! how I wish a Best of Eva album gets in the work, with the ff songs (based on the 4 albums i have): 1) Cheek to Cheek 2) Easy Street Dream 3) Bridge Over Troubled Water 4) Imagine 5) You’ve Changed 6) Tennesee Waltz 7) Fields of Gold 8) I Can Only be Me 9) Honeysuckle Rose 10) Take Me to the River 11) Oh had I a Golden Thread 12) I Know you by Heart 13) Over the Rainbow 14) The Letter 15) At Last 16) Wonderful World

Name: Brian Pike

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Co. Meath, Ireland

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 09:42 PM

I have know about Eva’s music for about a two years and it’s an inspiration for me to learn to play her songs on my guitar, and I just want to find out everything about Eva’s music and her life. Eva is such a gentle singer and her voice is out of this world. I will always have a thought in my mind for Eva. God bless her.

Name: tony redgrave

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: pick one

Home town/city/country: shipley england

Sent: Mon February 24 2003 11:17 PM

While its good to know Norah Jones won instead of some teenager with acne,for me she is a poor mans Billie Holiday and has no special magic that takes hold of your heart like Eva does.On bbc4 the other night they had an hour showcase of Norah listened to two songs turned it off heard enough,if you want someone who can play piano and sing jazz listen to Diana Krall now thats talent.However both put together have not for me one ounce of Evas ability to cloud your eyes with tears and make you think of being a better person to other people now thats special and lack of rewards from money mad people will never change that.We all know one day Eva will get a lifetime award what a pity they did not have the good commen sense to do it in her own lifetime instead of just counting the bucks and looking the other way.

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: All of them…

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 06:41 AM

I noticed the last days that a lot of people saying Norah Jones is no good… BULL—-!!! (excuse the expression) Norah is a good singer who I prefer above a lot of today’s music! Nevertheless compared to Eva, Norah’s music lacks the emotion and originality Eva brings into her music, but that doesn’t make Norah a “bad” singer… Let’s not talk about music we don’t like on this site, but what we like about Eva Cassidy (and how we first got to know her) This is what Laura created this site for in the first place…

Name: DAve Cupples

Favorite Eva Album: dont yet know

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow (dont know any others)

Home town/city/country: Hayle, England

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 07:34 AM

Just heard over the rainbow and flipped!Out of this world(sadly)I will be collecting as much as i can find after seeing all her songs.I would love to find the chords to her songs

Name: Brian
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Home town/city/country: Charthm, UK

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 08:55 AM

Last Sunday on “Who Wants To Be A Millionare” in the UK, a question was “Who had a hit album in 2002 with Imagine? (Eva fans at home jumping up and down shouting he answer at the TV!). The contestant had to ask the audience, but 50% of them knew the answer so it can probably be assumed that 50% of the UK are now familiar with Eva’s recordings, not just her story.

Name: Kavik

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Buckley, WA

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 10:01 AM

The beauty about Norah Jones doing so well is that her success is tied to Eva. And Norah knows it. She is also an Eva fan. On her “Come Away With Me” album, she wrote a tribute to Eva, in the song, “Nightingale”.

Name: janb

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: honolulu, hawaii

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 10:14 AM

I am happy that Norah Jones won so many Grammys. I, for one, like her music. It has that same quality of joy and excitment of being alive and able to make beautiful music. I hope sincerely that she is able to maintain her quiet dignity after this. I am so very glad that Blue Note signed her after making the mistake of not signing Eva. I wish her well and will buy more of her music when it becomes available. aloha to all. janb

Name: jonjo

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: limerick ireland

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 10:19 AM

doing a radio show about 2 years ago, I had the request to play eva cassidy’s somewhere over the rainbow. now, I had never heard of her but played the song. what a delight! I asked my listeners who she was and the requestee called me and told me exactly who she was, making me so sad that such a obviously beautiful person like her had been taken from us so prematurely . Every chance after that she was on my playlist. I was given the songbird cd last xmas by my family as they knew how entranced Iwas by her sweet voice. today, I am extremely glad that listener requested that song. god bless you, eva cassidy. jonjo

Name: Shayne

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 11:27 AM

Eva is best, I don’t care about the rest.

Name: Adrian Lazenby

Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Wales UK

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 12:27 PM

Picture the scene! Watching a live downlink from the Space shuttle Columbia of our planet…….EARTH. This is the final day of her mission; Eva Cassidy’s haunting melody “Somewhere over the rainbow” is coincidently playing in the background. I watch intently at the wondrous beauty of our planet, its seemingly peacefulness, pondering life’s tribulations, drawn into thoughts of my own. A tear comes to my eye, images of friends long since gone. Cheer up I think to myself at least they get to hear her live again. The song fades away, and the downlink changes to scenes from inside the shuttle itself. Eva’s song plays on my mind. The crew never did return that email I sent them; time enough for that when they return. I watched in disbelief the events unfold in the Mission Control Centre. Tracking was 1 minute overdue; I already knew they wouldn’t be coming home. Columbia and her crew where lost “Somewhere over the rainbow”. Having just explored this site, I’m about to buy my first Eva Cassidy album. Why? Because she has the voice of an angel, perfection never sounded so good and her music holds great significance to me.

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 01:53 PM

I would like to congratulate Norah Jones on winning all those prestigious awards at the Grammys.It was her night let her enjoy her success.It would be very easy to be bitter and say she is taking all the credit away from Eva.I understand that Norah is a fan of Eva and dedicated the song Nightingale to her.It is good to see talent at long last being recognised.I have seen Eva’s albums are back in the Amazon.com charts.It is possible that was a result of people liking both Norah and Eva.I am encouraged by this positive news from the States and from prominent articles in the highly popular magazine Parade which said good things about Eva.With a readership of 36 million hopefully a new network of Eva fans is just around the corner.I am off to my local record store tomorrow to see if Eva’s appearance on TOTP2 last Tuesday has encouraged any new fans to jump onto Eva’s convoy.

Name: ffran May-Prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany, France

Sent: Tue February 25 2003 11:24 PM

I didn’t get to see the Grammies. I have nothing against Norah Jones, but what I do hate is all the media/record company hype about her.There are adverts for her album on French tv all day and every day, she is on every programme, looking a little bit lost and fragile! Eva had no-one “pushing” her music on the public, it was by word of mouth,from Washington, to all over the states, the Uk and the world. It’s a lovely story, where music is more powerful than money and brain washing.He question is: is true music and money ever compatible? I’m glad not to see Eva in the position of Norah Jones…..

Name: Hannah

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Uppsala, Sweden

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 01:21 AM

I just found out about Eva Cassidy after a TV-program with her. I’m looking for notes and lyrics (for piano)from the Album Songbird. If anyone got info where I can get it (internet for example)please contact me. /Hannah

Name: Annett Rocks

Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: waly waly

Home town/city/country: London, UK

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 02:27 AM

Hello everybody, I have read a few entries in the guestbook especially about Norah Jones. Her album came out like two years ago or so and it steadily moved up the charts. Yes, there has been a lot of publicity for it and why not? Here is a young singer (and she plays the piano too (?)) coming out of nowhere and wins no less than eight awards. In my opinion it is well-deserved. She is talented, has a good voice and her album is pure and authentic which is something I increasingly look for in artists. We cannot keep comparing her and others with Eva, this way we’ll won’t get anywhere. Judge artists on their own merits. Could you for instance compare anybody with Ella Fitzgerald or Peggy Lee? Keep up the good work, Laura. As always, thank you for this fantastic website. A question: Will the album “Method Actor” come out at some point in the future in the UK? It is missing from my collection… Lots of love, Annett

Name: karen benge

Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart (it changes like every day!)

Favorite Eva Song: no way can i choose 1!

Home town/city/country: east sussex england

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 07:32 AM

to the person who wrote about method actor be released in the uk, it is available on the uk amazon site. Hope this helps!

Name: Bill Cronauer

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye

Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre, PA USA

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 08:43 AM

I was in Barnes & Noble recently and purchased my second copy of the Method Actor CD, the reason being that the cover I purchased was Eva’s artwork on the COMPLETE front of the CD (as opposed to the one advertised on amazon.com–which I purchased first– with a smaller picture of the original album cover art and “Eva Cassidy on All Tracks” sprayed across the top. Does anyone know if this new cover is a rare printing? Does anyone else have the “new” cover?

Name: Edison gonzalez

Favorite Eva Album: ImagIne
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Burnaby, BC Canada

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 10:31 AM

Dear Eva. I think the Lord took you so soon because you were giving away one of His secrets, and then we might all want to leave with you( The secret is: that’s what the angels sound like) Forever grateful for this glimpse of paradise

Name: Edison gonzalez

Favorite Eva Album: ImagIne
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Burnaby, BC Canada

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 10:31 AM

Dear Eva. I think the Lord took you so soon because you were giving away one of His secrets, and then we might all want to leave with you( The secret is: that’s what the angels sound like) Forever grateful for this glimpse of paradise

Name: Lisa

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 01:39 PM

Dear Eva, Thank you for sharing your gift of song with us all. I heard about you on a TV show. They played a clip of you singing and I thought you had a fantastic voice. Although I promised myself I’d buy one of your CDs, time passed and I forgot. My mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer last September and died three months later. She had the opportunity to plan, and she picked your arrangement of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” to be played at her memorial service. Now I have started collecting your CDs and I love listening to all your music. I know that you played the guitar. I play, also. But not as well as you did. My eyes well up with tears everytime I hear “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and I thank you for giving so much while you were here with us. Love, Lisa p.s. Say “Hi” to my mom.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley All

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow All

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 05:11 PM

Once again by request… For Eva’s Fans! Free Video Clips! Download Them! Now that TOPS2 of the BBC broadcasted OVER THE RAINBOW, TIME AFTER TIME, AUTUMN LEAVES, AND CHEEK TO CHEEK VIDEOS, it’s time to see the video clips of them! Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist. Go to “C” for Cassidy.Then scroll down to EVA CASSIDY. They are not in order and one is mismarked as “Time After Time” and it is really “Cheek to Cheek”. Another is correctly “Time After Time.” Now Click on the VIDEO CAMERA ICON, this brings up the video box. Then click on the NON-EMBEDDED VIDEO ICON. It will come up if you have REAL VIDEO downloaded. If you don’t just click on the FREE REAL VIDEO ICON. Now, see the other free video clips.Did it work for you? Let us know. Keep them forever. Remember go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA

Sent: Wed February 26 2003 06:59 PM

Norah Jones website is very interesting. ALL her songs are complete and free to be downloaded. There is a 45 minute interview with her playing live with her band. Isn’t that interesting when amazon.com charges $16 and you go to her site and ALL her songs are free???. I’m listening to her live rendition of “Cold Cold Heart” and it’s very good. I’m listening on the 45 minute interview segment. Sounds crazy doesn’t it? I’m a fan of Eva Cassidy’s yet Norah won several awards at the Grammy’s this week, and is hot. Go to: http://www.norahjones.com/av/default.htm

Name: Annie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Sussex, England

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 12:29 AM

Hi Everyone If you are a bit of an insomniac, have a few spare minutes and are interested in singing artists’ musical tastes, then go to Radio 2’s website (link below) and see how Eva has already won the hearts of some well-known performers. The mid-morning show, presented by Ken Bruce, has a segment called ‘Tracks of My Years’ where performers such as Sheryl Crow, Art Garfunkel, Elvis Costello, David Gates and Willie Nelson choose their favourite tracks of all time. Eva’s version of Fields of Gold scored twice with Morten Harket and Mags Furuholmen of Aha and Beth Nielsen Chapman. Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of Status Quo included Eva’s Over The Rainbow in their selection! What do you make of that? Of course, Stevie, Aretha, Joni, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Marvin Gaye and the Beatles probably scored a few more times with the majority of artists. Still, bearing in mind Eva was almost unknown till a couple of years ago I think it yet again shows how she is getting under the skin of a really diverse set of people. Interestingly, for the skeptics, I think Eva was chosen more than Elvis. The very talented Norah Jones favourite tracks are also listed. Here’s the link. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/ken_bruce/#tracks All the best Annie

Name: TONY REDGRAVE

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: pick one

Home town/city/country: shipley england

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 01:33 AM

richard from eindovan people come to this site because they like eva and her music,that is not to say they cant mention other singers.the fact that some people myself included dont like norah jones is a matter of personal taste and your vulgar remarks wont change that. live and let live richard if you like her thats fine by me so if some of us dont that should be fine by you.as to mentioning other singers i have learnt a few from messages i never heard of and have checked out some i like others i dont thats peoples rights and we dont need to be told what to like by you,you stick to your own taste and leave us to do the same.

Name: stef

Favorite Eva Album: unfortunately i haven’t heard them all

Favorite Eva Song: depends on what mood i’m in but it would be either ‘fields of gold’ ‘i know you by heart’ or ‘somewhere over the rainbow’

Home town/city/country: melbourne, australia

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 02:58 AM

I noticed that there weren’t many aussies posting eva cassidy messages so i thought i better. I only heard about eva cassidy a few months ago and up until that point i thought i knew who had the best voice..but after hearing Eva my mind was changed. Her voice has a power that is indescribable. It is moving to the point of tears. It is sad that she died and can no longer continue to create such wonderful music but i know she is still doing her thing right now and i can’t wait to meet her and have a jam 🙂

Name: stef

Favorite Eva Album: unfortunately i haven’t heard them all

Favorite Eva Song: depends on what mood i’m in but it would be either ‘fields of gold’ ‘i know you by heart’ or ‘somewhere over the rainbow’

Home town/city/country: melbourne, australia

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 02:58 AM

I noticed that there weren’t many aussies posting eva cassidy messages so i thought i better. I only heard about eva cassidy a few months ago and up until that point i thought i knew who had the best voice..but after hearing Eva my mind was changed. Her voice has a power that is indescribable. It is moving to the point of tears. It is sad that she died and can no longer continue to create such wonderful music but i know she is still doing her thing right now and i can’t wait to meet her and have a jam in the eternities!! 🙂

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: all of them…

Favorite Eva Song: ditto

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 03:27 AM

If asking for a bit of respect for other people/artists is “vulgar”, then this is the last time I read/visit the guestbook…..

Name: ffran may6prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany,france

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 06:11 AM

Having read some of the messages about Norah Jones and the Grammies, I just wanted to add this little thought. here in France there are advertisements for her album all day and every day, which has put me off buying her music, as I Hate record company “brain washing”. the sad truth is that record companies aren’t usually interested in talent, or how the artist feels, it’s all about money! I’m referring to the big recording companies…..Thank God Eva didn’t have to put up with that. I saw Norah the other day on the T.V looking fragile and unsure. I hope she will manage to make her way and not be chewed up and spat out in e few years by her company.What’s special about Eva for me is that she didn’t have a big company plugging her, it was just by word of mouth, and in her albums there is none of the “big money” photos, art work etc; just her voice and presence; simple and beautiful.

Name: Elvis
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Ain’t No Sunshine

Home town/city/country: Bangalore/India

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 07:04 AM

Heard this song in a movie.couldn’t remember which.but the voice and the tune lingered on….somewhere on the back of my head… searched and then bumped here… only one thing to say….BEAUTIFUL..

Name: Elvis
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Ain’t No Sunshine

Home town/city/country: Bangalore/India

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 07:06 AM

Heard this song in a movie.couldn’t remember which.but the voice and the tune lingered on….somewhere on the back of my head… searched and then bumped here… only one thing to say….BEAUTIFUL..

Name: Elvis
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Ain’t No Sunshine

Home town/city/country: Bangalore/India

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 07:13 AM

Heard this song in a movie.couldn’t remember which.but the voice and the tune lingered on….somewhere on the back of my head… searched and then bumped here… only one thing to say….BEAUTIFUL..

Name: Helene

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow, Time is a Healer

Home town/city/country: Newburgh, NY north of NYC

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 07:49 AM

I was shopping in cape cod and a record store had Eva singing Over the Rainbow on its outside speaker. I was mesmerized at that voice, went in and bought the CD and haven’t stoped buying her music ever since. I sure hope she is singing in heaven, i’m sorry i never got to see her in person. I hope the rest of the world gets to hear her.

Name: Delia Bottomley

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and How can I keep from singing?

Home town/city/country: Poole, Dorset, UK

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 07:52 AM

Eva’s songs has had a big influence on me. Her songs have helped me through the hardest times that I’ve been through. She was such a beautiful person and she will always be one of my favourite singers of all time.

Name: BOND

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: DANNY BOY

Home town/city/country: GRIMSBY

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 10:42 AM

INSPIRING – U CAN SAY NO MORE

Name: sherri
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: North Carolina

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 02:57 PM

I think it’s wonderful that Eva’s contribution to the music industry was that she paved the way for another female singer to shine..It is my opinion that Norah Jones would not be where she is today without Bruce Lundvall’s signing her. With that contract came promotions through advertisments,as well as appearances and interviews through various media outlets…the promoting was far more subtle than the “sex sells sans talent” promoting of most pop stars, but there has been and still is promotion of her–the “Norah Jones machine.” I think her voice is beautiful, soft, and sultry; however, I find her music lacks emotion, feeling, and passion. While she is talented and deserves to be recognized in the pop genre, I truly don’t believe she has the magnitude of talent that the world is proclaiming–she lacks depth and range and in my opinion, her music is boring and repititious. I have friends that argue the point with me–I still call them friends and I respect our differences..I am in no way showing disrespect to Norah because of my opinion and musical likes/dislikes. I think it is very hard to avoid comparing music just as it’s impossible to avoid comparing,for example, food, wine, art….Once you’ve had a very nice bottle of champagne, it’s hard to drink a lesser quality one without recalling the best you’ve had–it is only human nature…while I believe Norah and Eva to be very different in their music, they have, by default, been linked..probably unfairly to both. After Eva, it is impossible for me to avoid comparison of quality and ability to other singers. Maybe someone in the Eva world will start a twelve step program for this…it’s hard to get past Eva’s talent… What about Norah’s famous father, Ravi Shanker? Could that have helped her in her journey?

Name: Allen Sparks

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: can’t decide

Home town/city/country: Central Point , Oregon.

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 07:11 PM

I was chatting with a friend on yahoo messenger about hearing Norah Jones for the first time on the grammy’s and how I loved her voice. My friend said if I like her I should listen to Eva Cassidy. Eva Cassidy blows Norah Jones out of the water. I only hope when I go to heaven I get to hear that angel sing in person..My only though now is why didn’t I hear of her long ago. God Bless EVA CASSIDY

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Thu February 27 2003 11:18 PM

I received some heartwarming e-mails saying not to leave this guestbook… Thanks! One of them said: Eva doesn’t want to lose you. Well, Eva will NEVER lose me as a fan, her music and life continues to enrich and inspire my life and everyone I tell about her. Another quote: Comparing Norah Jones and Eva Cassidy is like comparing apples and oranges, both completely different and both with a wonderful taste… I guess this says enough about this subject, so my final words in this message go to laura: My apologies for these off-topic postings…

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Fri February 28 2003 08:46 AM

WELCOME BACK RICHARD.

Name: Tom Frary

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Norfolk England

Sent: Fri February 28 2003 09:27 AM

Eva was a very special singer of which there will be no equal.

Name: Thomas

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: All of them

Home town/city/country: Kathleen’s Heart

Sent: Fri February 28 2003 09:32 AM

The woman that I love so much sent me Eva’s songs on Valentines Day and said that I should pretend that it was her singing to me. I have spent so many hours since then listening to her beautiful voice and words. My heart is filled with love and loneliness since we are still apart, but Eva helps bring us together in spirit and song each and every day. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.” Kathleen and Eva – you both take my breath away. Thomas

Name: Erika Madelene

Favorite Eva Album: Don t Know yet

Favorite Eva Song: Don t know yet

Home town/city/country: Norrk ping , Sweden

Sent: Fri February 28 2003 10:55 AM

Hi! My mom came home today and said that she had heard such a beautiful voice/song in school today(she s studying to become a teacher).Their teacher played the song “over the rainbow” for the whole class and said that Eva was his favourite singer and he told them a little about her etc.And when she came home she said you got to hear this song! it s absolutely gorgeous! So I listened to it and I almost started crying.It was so beautiful.She has touched my soul.It s a shame though that I didn t heared about her sooner.But I believe that now she has her own rainbow…way up high… Such a small human and oh so shy.You touched the whole world with your big voice and reached out to everyone trhough their hearts…

Name: Anders

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Karlskrona/Sweden

Sent: Fri February 28 2003 11:33 AM

Today I have heard the whole CD “Songbird” for the first time. I have never in my life heard such a beautiful voice. I cried like a baby when I heard “Fields of gold”. I couldnt stop listen at it. Her voice hit me right in my chest ! She will be my new favourite for ever. It is so sad that she isnt around us any longer

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Sent: Fri February 28 2003 12:12 PM

MY DEEPEST LOVE AND RESPECT TO EVA CASSIDYS PARENTS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GIVING BIRTH TO THIS SINGING ANGEL LOVE FROM MICHAEL DAMBERG SWEDEN.

Name: MICHAEL DAMBERG

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: OVER THE RAINBOW

Home town/city/country: NYKOPING SWEDEN

Sent: Fri February 28 2003 12:16 PM

ALL MY LOVE TO EVAS FAMILY.

Name: James M. Louie

Favorite Eva Album: Can’t Choose

Favorite Eva Song: Forever

Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA USA

Sent: Fri February 28 2003 09:21 PM

I am very fortunate to get a cd copies of both “Live at Pearl’s” and the BBC Radio story on Eva. What is extraordinary is that “Imagine” on the Pearl’s cd is, in my opinion, is better than on her “Imagine” cd. She puts more emotion and feeling into it. It is as if she were singing to you at your house! The most significant thing about the BBC cd is that I heard a portion of “The Rose” which has not been released. It was incredible!! The story said that she first sang this in 1984. I hope that will be released soon. As for Norah Jones, I must admit that she is a great talent and a woman at work just adores her, but Eva has by far a more versatile and much more range than Norah. I have been spreading the word about Eva to everyone that I can think of and they have said that she is incredbile. Two of my dance instructors use her music in class all the time. I have said this before and I will say it again. Eva has the greatest voice I have ever listen to!! Thanks to Laura making her website a great success. James

Name: Margot

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 02:19 AM

to James M. Louie Where can we get these cd’s? In particular the Live at Pearls? Can’t wait to hear The Rose. Can we hear the song anywhere anyway? How did you get these cd’s?

Name: Dennis Barnes

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heatr

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Salisbury UK

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 02:37 AM

Thanks for running the wonderful site. Lets hope more recordings exist so that w can all listen to an angel before we ge to heaven. Many thanks Dennis

Name: Geraldine McKelvie

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: Wishaw, Scotland

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 02:57 AM

What an amazing artist!

Name: Anna Magnusson
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow, time after time

Home town/city/country: Malmoe sweden

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 05:34 AM

I have never heard such a wonderful voice. She must have been an angel from heaven. Her music must be a message to all of us. Love you Eva. Anna

Name: Edward Marotta

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I can only be me

Home town/city/country: NEW YORK City

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 07:02 AM

I know Ophra Winfrey would do a show on EVA CASSIDY if she heard EVAs story. The staff of the Ophra Show,are very receptive of Viewers ideas for future shows. Ophra is the only one that can give Eva the recognition she really deserves.So EM the Ophra show and suggest she do a show about Eva.http://www.oprah.com/

Name: Edward

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Can Only Be Me

Home town/city/country: N.Y.C

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 07:28 AM

E M the Ophra Winrey show and suggest she do a show On The Eva Cassidy Story. Only Ophra can give Eva the exposure she so truly deserves.

Name: Jo

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold. Love anything Eva sings

Home town/city/country: Va

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 12:07 PM

To Edward: I emailed Oprah about a month ago. Suggested she do Eva’s story.Hope everyone will email her and I bet it will happen!

Name: andy gill
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: midlands england

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 01:27 PM

heared the music and fell in love, looked in this site to learn somemore and now .and now i find shes gone,this world just aint fair.

Name: Joe Leahy

Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: BOWIE, Maryland USA

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 02:27 PM

HI All you Eva fans! I am from the same town as Eva, but as you might know, neither I nor most other locals even knew of her until after her death. Even now she seems hardly known in her home town. It’s funny to hear of local places that I know and see that people all over the world are interested in them because of Eva. Though I know little about her, if anyone is interested in Bowie I’d be happy to answer questions. I probably won’t check this page, but my email is loejeahy@aol.com. God bless, Joe Leahy

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 03:32 PM

Eva’s albums Songbird and Imagine are both still in the Top 100 in the UK charts.Hopefully this will continue as will the good news from Sweden that Eva is at No 2 in their charts with the Songbird CD.Thank you to everybody in Sweden for promoting and buying Eva’s Cds.My brother told me that he heard Eva singing Time After Time on Heart 106.2 which is a major commercial radio station in London on Thursday.This station normally only plays records that are presently in the charts.Normally the playlist is very rigid which makes it all the more pleasing to hear Eva’s voice on commercial radio.It is amazing what word of mouth can do.Eva’s single releases never got beyond her hardcore following on BBC Radio 2 but that appears to be changing.As I have said before if you like Eva and you have friends around for a get together put Eva’s music on and see what kind of response you get.Persuade people never force it down peoples throats.Saturation coverage of any artists music will be counter productive in the long run so that is why it is beneficial to Eva that her music is gradually working its way into the hearts and minds of the general public.Laura I for one appreciate the continuing work you are doing in maintaining this website.You are not taken for granted.

Name: Richard Parks MD

Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet

Favorite Eva Song: don’tknow yet

Home town/city/country: Long Beach, Ca USA

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 05:13 PM

I just discovered Eva during surgery implanting a pacemaker when the anesthesiologist played her Songbird cd; I was so stunned by the beauty of her voice and phasing I just stopped for an instant in the middle of the proceedure. She has incredible emotion in her voice that I am searching for more info about her experience. It is such a shame that many young female vocalists seem to die young. I thank the site operators for providing this site and information.

Name: Rachel Leibold

Favorite Eva Album: Not had the pleasure of experiencing all.

Favorite Eva Song: Three way tie betwn. Fields of Gold/Imagine/Bridge Over Troubled Water

Home town/city/country: Peosta/Iowa/USA!!!

Sent: Sat March 01 2003 06:02 PM

The first time I experienced Eva’s amazing velvet like voice I wasn’t even aware it was her. I was an adament Michelle Kwan fan and I watched her closing performance during the Olympics. Michelle skated to Eva’s version of Fields of Gold. For days I couldn’t get the song out of my head. There was something special about that woman’s voice. This unknown woman, to me at the time, was the only voice that could do justice to such a beautiful song. Months later my sister was searching the internet and remembered the song, she looked it up and that’s how I came to find Eva Cassidy. It’s a funny thing because now I have heard so many of her songs, all awesome of course, and I am a huge fan. Eva’s voice is like none I’ve ever heard and I am a critical music lover. There is nothing but perfection in Eva’s voice it’s like a smokey, rough velvet. It’s unvbelievable to imagine that one woman could hold so much talent. I regret to say I only became aware of this magical musician until after her death, which baffles me. I was so shocked when I found out that this huge talent was no longer physically with us, but I feel that through her music she projects such soul that she will always be with us in spirit. I myself am a singer, of sorts, and I can only aspire to be half as good as Eva is and was. Every time I listen to one of her songs I feel I could cry because she projects so much emotion and knowing she is gone makes me wonder what she could have done. Eva Cassidy must have been an amazing woman in her lifetime, however short it was. Always a Fan.!!!!

Name: Rose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly

Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 12:03 AM

I sent an email to the Oprah show about 2 years ago & didn’t get a response. But maybe if more of us do this they’ll get bombarded w/comments which will make the show take notice. So, I emailed again to say how wonderful Eva is & was & that she’s a perfect person for the show to highlight. Eva had such talent & was such a great human being, perfect for Oprah. She could even do a segment about how Eva’s music has touched people & maybe changed their lives for the better! It’s just a quick couple of clicks, go to Oprah.com & on the left side is the ’email us’ choice.

Name: Karin
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Gothenburg, Sweden

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 01:36 AM

Your voice make me cry…all my love to you.

Name: Shannon Kelly

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Belfast N I

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 04:56 AM

Someone very close to me sent me some of Eva,s songs,i was enchanted with her voice & her style.Her songs are sung with such clarity & depth that it is impossible not to stop whatever your doing & just listen to her. Sheer pleasure listening to her singing..

Name: Rosie Burton

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Norwich, England.

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 06:33 AM

I first heard Eva sing on the Terry Wogan show, and it made the hairs on my arms stand on end, this fantastic voice coming from the radio made me stop in my tracks and listen.I have two of her albums, Songbird and Imagine, songbird being the very favourite.Rest in Peace Eva, wherever you are!!

Name: Linda

Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side

Favorite Eva Song: Too many to mention!

Home town/city/country: Oxford, England

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 09:46 AM

In my work as a night-time postal worker,I usually play any one of Eva’s discs from the collection kept in my locker(I confess there isn’t one I don’t own). People invariably ask me what I’m listening to,then I simply allow them to listen for themselves.Their expressions of surprise needs no description.Suffice it to say,there are several of my prized collection still doing the rounds amongst my work-mates!

Name: Alan

Favorite Eva Album: every one of them

Favorite Eva Song: every thing she sang

Home town/city/country: Batley W.Yorks. uk

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 11:29 AM

every time i hear her voice it makes me think and cry, whatever she,s singing.no one has ever touched me more than Eva.Bless her and her family.

Name:

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird/Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Livonia Michigan/United States

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 11:38 AM

I have always loved singing, but have been too shy and afraid sing by myself in front of people. At 39 -I entered a Karaoke contest and lost miserably to singers who were obviously inferior – not just to my singing, but to everyone elses (this contest pulled such awesome talent – I was humbled – but also hurt that it could be “fixed” as it were.) I went to my father’s house and told him the story of what happened (and sang for him my song – one of the first times I ever sang for him). He took me in his office and played for me Eva’s Songbird CD. I cried as I read the liner notes. I cried when I heard her sing. I am still crying now, 2 hours later. Eva has talent I can only dream of having. I find it interesting she was as shy as she was since I have found, now that I am finally meeting fellow “wanna-be singers,” that the most talented ones are the most shy. I don’t know why this is. Maybe they intuitively know they are touched by God in ways no one else is. And maybe they feel “separate” from the rest of us and therefore “shy” about showing themselves as different, albeit INCREDIBLY different/better. Eva has inspired me to continue singing – come hell or high water. I thank her spirit and I thank this site for allowing me to tell my story. May all of you be blessed and happy!

Name: Gerry

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Phoenix, AZ USA

Sent: Sun March 02 2003 04:24 PM

The sound that helps “heal” a broken heart.. What a joy to listen, “weep” a bit and listen somemore. Singing from her heart to another heart. WOW what a joy to be able to hear that lovely sound.. We who hear are truly fortunate. Amongst the all the “noise” in music today this clear and beautiful sound touches the “real” life of us/me/you and is a joy to share. What a wonderful addition to our humanity “the Songbird is.” At a low time in my life her music was a balm to a sad time. A kind of soft light. Not knowing her but thru the music knowing her.. Thanks to those at BLIX who have brought us this star…

Name: Phillip Lowey

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: San Diego, CA., USA

Sent: Mon March 03 2003 01:58 AM

I first heard Eva when Michelle Kwan skated at close of Winter Olympics. I was stunned…this voice was indescribable! My daughter called after Kwan’s performance, with the same feelings I had after hearing Sting’s great song, Fields of Gold, take on a new life with Eva’s interpretation. I found myself crying as my daughter and I discussed her…such wonderful tears of joy! Then to find out that she had passed away severaL years prior, was almost impossible to comprehend. If anyone has any doubts of the existence of a Higher Power, Eva Cassidy is proof that YES, there is! I really am getting upset over the comparison of Norah Jones to Eva. I am a big Jones fan, but she, as Eva is, cannot be compared to anyone! They are both unique! Remarks such as “Eva blows Jones out of the water”, shows how shallow and ignorant some people are. Jones songs are very heady stuff and her choice of two “oldies”, Cold, Cold Heart and The Nearness of You, along with the new compositions, make a very impressive package. Jones is the composer of two of the selections….Come Away With Me, and Nightengale. Some of her material would have attracted Eva’s interest, I’m very sure. I can almost hear Eva singing Turn Me On and Nightengale, accompaning herself on acoustical guitar. Eva Cassidy will be continue to attract new fans for a very long time. Her voice, her phrasing and interpretations of lyrics are in a class of their own….She is truly an artist of the First Order.

Name: Brian Cook

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Dothan, Alabama

Sent: Mon March 03 2003 01:01 PM

WOW — what can I say about Eva Cassidy’s remarkable voice that hasn’t been said already? “Over The Rainbow” has a very special meaning for me, being a “Friend Of Dorothy” and having portrayed The Scarecrow in a community theatre production of “The Wizard Of Oz” in my youth. It’s my second favorite song in the world next to The Indigo Girls’ “Closer To Fine.” However, Eva’s hauting version gives “Rainbow” new significance and meaning. When I purchased the CD “Songbird” recently for my 41st birthday, I cried openly. The tragedy of Eva’s early passing only makes the poignancy of her music even more touching. What a lovely old soul God gave us for too short of a time! God’s Peace To All… Brian

Name: Lesley Watson

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: stafford.england

Sent: Mon March 03 2003 01:02 PM

I first heard Eva on the Terry Wogan show..Thought then what a beautiful voice, what a shame she was taken at such an early age. I chose Fields of gold sung by Eva over Stings version because it sounds a lot better at a slower pace than as Sting sings it.

Name: Tracy Terrell

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Sayville, NY USA

Sent: Mon March 03 2003 03:32 PM

How lucky we are that we were given the gift of Eva Cassidy!

Name: Therese

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Chicago IL

Sent: Mon March 03 2003 04:57 PM

My God, what a voice she had! I can’t listen to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with tears…Judy Garland?? Who’s Judy Garland? Eva reaches the essance of the sentiment of that song. “I Know You By Heart” goes beyond memories~making the “memory” an active part of your day to day life. She was wonderful, and, with great blessing, we still have her today!

Name: Joanne Sprawson

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Stalisfield/Kent/England

Sent: Tue March 04 2003 04:22 AM

A great web-site for a truly inspirational singer. She deserves to get this attention, becuse she was a great asset to the world of acoustic singing. She will never be forgotten, and her music will live on.

Name: Fred

Favorite Eva Album: time after time

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: St.Louis Mo. USA

Sent: Tue March 04 2003 05:54 AM

I first heard “the voice” on “night line”… I sat mesmorized as I heard this women sing with such a pure clear sound…I was in tears as I listened to her…I was so emotional I almost forgot her name and it was several days later that I remembered the name…I went out and bought two of her albums the next day…just wish I could have heard her live and met her…I feel a real connection

Name: laura O’connor

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: wade in the water

Home town/city/country: jersey

Sent: Tue March 04 2003 06:06 AM

Dearest Eva!.. ..Somewhere over the rainbow you may be but your voice will stay forever!!! I have never heard a voice so soul renching!! everytime I listen to your songs they just vibrate in my veins!! Your wonderful, one of gods little treasures.. …See you on the other side!! Laurax

Name: Graham Catlin

Favorite Eva Album: Any.,they are all good.

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Manchester,United KIngdom

Sent: Tue March 04 2003 06:40 AM

what can u say about a woman who left this earth before her time,she has touched so many people with her songs,which they can relate to,she has a voice like no other singer has,I hope she finds peace and happiness in the heaven while looking down on her millions of fans R I P GRAHAM

Name: MIKE

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Tue March 04 2003 07:06 AM

UPDATED and CORRECTED!!!!!!! These are Free VIDEO CLIPS for Eva’s fans to enjoy. If you download them Eva will ALWAYS be with you. Please tell your friends as these will NOT be FREE and AVAILABLE forever. TOPS2 of the BBC makes available: OVER THE RAINBOW(a very sharp image), ,TIME AFTER TIME(twice), AUTUMN LEAVES, AND CHEEK TO CHEEK(Live from the Blues Alley Night Club) VIDEO CLIPS. It’s time to see the video clips of them! Go to this web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist. Go to “C” for Cassidy. Then scroll down to EVA CASSIDY, there are 4 VIDEO CLIPS. They are not altogether on the page, so check closely. Now click on the VIDEO CAMERA ICON, this brings up the VIDEO BOX. Then click on the NON-EMBEDDED VIDEO ICON. The VIDEO CLIP will come up if you have REAL VIDEO downloaded. If you don’t just click on the FREE REAL VIDEO ICON. The VIDEO CLIP should appear on your screen. Click on the ICON that looks like a TENNIS RACKET to ENLARGE your VIDEO CLIP to cover HALFor ALL the screen if you desire. When OVER THE RAINBOW covers the whole screen it brings EVA CASSIDY into your presence, for a great effect! Now, see the other free video clips.Did it work for you? Keep them forever. Remember go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist

Name: MIKE

Favorite Eva Album: LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY

Favorite Eva Song: DANNY BOY

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Tue March 04 2003 03:03 PM

You can go directly to the page with all the Eva Cassidy video clips by entering the web site below. Follow the instruction on my previous entry to click on the CAMERA ICON and then the NON-EMBEDED Clip ICON when the box occurs. Follow the instructions on my previous entry to obtain all the clips including OVER THE RAINBOW! Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist/index_c.shtml

Name: Kenney

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Gig Harbor, WA.

Sent: Tue March 04 2003 05:53 PM

This talent was unbeliveable! She was untouchable! Last week at my niece’s funeral we played “Songbird”. What a wonderful song for her. Thank you Eva!

Name: Caja land
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Home town/city/country: Denmark

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 02:51 AM

I ve just heard one song (time is a healer) with Eva…But I would really like to hear more. I was sad to find out that she s no longer among us. What a bueatiful voice.

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Sent: Wed March 05 2003 06:00 AM

PRAY FOR PEACE AMEN

Name: Chris Raine

Favorite Eva Album: ?

Favorite Eva Song: Easy Street Dream – And all the rest

Home town/city/country: California

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 07:21 AM

I can’t tell you how much Eva’s songs mean to me. What a true and Angel. She is one of the very, very few people that can give me the chills over and over again. She just sings so pure and honest. This Songtress was touched by something bigger than the rest of us. Her ability to go from Gospel to Blues/Rock and then my favorite, ballads was simply uncanny. Her voice was perfect in all genres. God Bless all of you that lucky enough to know her. I have been very lucky to come across her music. Simply Amazing….. Stunning….. Beautiful! Sincerly, A New Fan for Life, Chris Raine

Name: Chris Raine

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: California

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 07:25 AM

One more thing….. Her voice is what Love sounds like. That is the best was to describe her. Chris Raine

Name: Dave Haywood

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Wayne, New Jersey

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 09:00 AM

Downloaded ‘Danny Boy’ off the internet and was so moved by this voice I had never heard before. I researched her via internet and learned of her compelling story. Went and bought Imagine immediately. I am passionate musician and now a passionte fan. Peace~

Name: Anna

Favorite Eva Album: I don’t own onw

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Iceland

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 09:01 AM

Thank you for making this website. A friend of mine told me few days ago to listen to some of Eva’s songs and I love them. Her voice was so pure and beutiful. I wish I had gone to see her with her brother when she was here in Iceland but I was only 12 years old when she died. Eva will live forever through this site and through her music.

Name: Sarah

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Wales/Swansea

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 09:34 AM

Eva Cassidy is my biggest inspiration of all times! Her songs help me through all the tough times and she is a true credit to the Music industry. Her Feath in 1996 really shock me up and a lot of people around me too. All our family respect and acknowledge Eva Cassidy. If it wasnt for Terry Wogan Her music would not be recognised today so THANKYOU to allt he people who helped carry her song across to the UK for all of us to appritiate her talents too! I only wish that she had been around to create more fablous songs and albums. She is a true soulful singer with a Fantastic voice who’s song will always live in my heart till the end of my days!

Name: Karen

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Fever

Home town/city/country: Long Beach

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 11:31 AM

I first heard Eva in a bookstore and had to purchase the CD. It was a CD put together by Bill Straw. They are several cuts taken from her other CD’s. I didn’t know when I purchased the CD that Eva had passed away. It wasn’t until I was at work one day and decided to read the insert while listening to Who Knows Where The Time Goes, that I found out that this beautiful soul had passed on. My eyes began to fill with tears at the thought of not being able to see her in concert. I introduced her to my 17 year old daughter and she told me of another artist, very new, named Nora Jones. I listened to her sing and realized that she must have been influenced by Eva Cassidy. How wonderful it is to have these beautiful voices to listen to now with all the garbage that is spewed out on the radio. Eva will always live on in my home. kk 🙂

Name: Tom Bernas

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows where the time goes

Home town/city/country: Eden, NY USA

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 01:38 PM

Eva’s music is a rare and wonderful gift that, more often than not, leaves me with a lump in my throat and chills down my spine. Her rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine should be our generation’s anthem for world peace. Since I learned of her music a few months ago, I don’t hesitate to tell everyone I come across, including complete strangers, to do themselves the favor and listen to her music.

Name: David

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The rainbow

Home town/city/country: Oslo Norway

Sent: Wed March 05 2003 10:06 PM

From the first tune,I became instant fanatics to Eva

Name: Liza
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Sent: Thu March 06 2003 12:38 AM

Hello Torbjorn, I don t know which radiostations YOU listen to in Sweden but if you tune in P4 or P3 you will be able to hear many of Evas songs. Best Liza

Name: Marlies Heikens

Favorite Eva Album: they are all very good

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Assen- the Netherlands

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 03:21 AM

Oh, how I loved the sound of the song fields of gold. It made me cry, it’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. It will be playing on my funeral. It’s that special to me.

Name: Becky in Uxbridge

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Just can’t make up my mind!!!

Home town/city/country: Uxbridge, Massachusettes USA

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 05:12 AM

I feel as if she speaks directly to my soul. Ever since I first discovered this unbelievable talent I have been awestruck. The eclectic approach she took to her music is that of true genius. Eva knew what she wanted to do, and did it. That is the mark of a true musician. Very few that came before, and none that have come since can claim to even come close to that. Music is a language that speaks to both the mind and heart honestly if spoken correctly, and Eva is a master linguist. In the hearts of those who listen to her she will live forever. She lives in mine.

Name: Bengt rtegren
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm, Sweden

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 08:08 AM

Ther was a TV program the other day about Eva Cassidy. I was absolutely stunned. Such a voice, such an expression, such nearness and feeling. I sat there whith my mouth open crying. I was so moved. And then, how sad, when I understood that this wonderful being had passed away at only 33 years of age. It seems though that she had a good life until then and for some of us the time is short. Something to think about for everyone. I can t say that I have any favourite album or song I just enjoy everythin I ve heard so far. I`ll certainly go out and buy a CD. If I can find one in our stores here in Stockholm. Greetings Bengt

Name: Robin

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song

Home town/city/country: Arlington, VA

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 09:32 AM

I have only recently been introduced to Eva Cassidy’s music and I have fallen in love with her work. As a resident of Metropolitan Washington, DC, I was also heartbroken to learn that this songbird was perched right outside my window all this time. I went out and immediately purchased 5 of her CDs, with the goal of having them all. Each time I listen to her voice, I grieve her loss as if I knew her well and her tragic death only occurred yesterday. As a result, I want to offer a tribute to her in some way. She left us way too soon.

Name: jamie azzopardi

Favorite Eva Album: none

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: engaland liverpool kirkdale

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 09:59 AM

i have only heard one of evas songs and it touched my heart i started to cry i cant find over the rainbow on the internet ??? my friendship eternally eva xxxxxx

Name: Bobbie

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine/Time After Time/Blues Alley/Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Too many to have a favorite

Home town/city/country: San Luis Obispo, CA

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 02:01 PM

Last night I played and sang two songs (Eva’s versions, Time After Time and Autumn Leaves) at a local cafe. I would have never had the courage to try until I heard about Eva overcoming her shyness. I copied her style both on guitar and vocally as completely Eva as I could. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the songs. The main comment I got was how connected people felt to the music. Thank God for Eva and her songs – She’s changed my life. I wish I could give her a big hug!

Name: Bobbie

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine/Time After Time/Blues Alley/Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Too many to have a favorite

Home town/city/country: San Luis Obispo, CA

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 02:03 PM

Last night I played and sang two songs (Eva’s versions, Time After Time and Autumn Leaves) at a local cafe. I would have never had the courage to try until I heard about Eva overcoming her shyness. I copied her style both on guitar and vocally as completely Eva as I could. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the songs. The main comment I got was how connected people felt to the music. Thank God for Eva and her songs – She’s changed my life. I wish I could give her a big hug!

Name: B.VANASH

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees in Georgia

Home town/city/country: Atlanta,Georgia

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 04:02 PM

I was introduced to Eva’s music 8 months ago by a cousin who lives in Maryland. Her music is phenominal and I listen to it on a weekly basis. I am a visual artist and I play her CD at all my art exhibits. I find that not only do I love her music but art enthusiast are drawn to her melodious tunes. She was a remarkable and gifted artist. Truly one of God’s Angels….Thanks for Sharing!

Name: B.VANASH

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees in Georgia

Home town/city/country: Atlanta,Georgia

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 04:03 PM

I was introduced to Eva’s music 8 months ago by a cousin who lives in Maryland. Her music is phenominal and I listen to it on a weekly basis. I am a visual artist and I play her CD at all my art exhibits. I find that not only do I love her music but art enthusiast are drawn to her melodious tunes. She was a remarkable and gifted artist. Truly one of God’s Angels….Thanks for Sharing!

Name: AC

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time

Home town/city/country: Nowere

Sent: Thu March 06 2003 05:58 PM

Eva, We love you

Name: Cristina

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine, Danny Boy, Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: PARMA – ITALY

Sent: Fri March 07 2003 04:03 AM

Fra le magie per l’anima che un mio amico speciale mi ha regalato ci sono le canzoni di Eva. Un giorno, senza sapere nulla del CD che stava per iniziare, mi ha detto: – “Ascolta questa voce e dimmi cosa ne pensi … ” Ed stata magia subito, che continua ogni volta che sento la voce di questa donna, ancor pi dopo che mi stata spiegata la sua storia. Grazie al mio amico speciale per avermela fatta conoscere. Grazie a Eva per essere stata cos , sperando che da lass possa sentirci.

Name: Linda Roberson
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Home town/city/country: Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.

Sent: Fri March 07 2003 10:54 AM

This week I attended a celebration of the life of a very special person who has just passed away. A lover of music, it seems that Eva Cassidy was one of his very favorite singers. During the chapel service, Joe Ouzts’ widow, Rae, played Fields of Gold, and, Over the Rainbow which were her husband’s two favorites. Everyone in the chapel was absolutely stunned at the beauty of Eva’s music, and all were asking about Ms. Cassidy’s music later on in the evening. In my opinion, Rae couldn’t have made a better choice – a songbird with the voice of an angel! God bless us all, and specially Joe and Rae at this time. Linda Roberson

Name: Thomas Smith

Favorite Eva Album: Any

Favorite Eva Song: Any

Home town/city/country: Lille – FRANCE

Sent: Fri March 07 2003 12:38 PM

Eva may have died 7 years ago, her voice started enlightening my life today; she’s more lively than a lot of people who are still living.

Name: Steve

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Columbus, OH USA

Sent: Fri March 07 2003 02:25 PM

I’m embarrased to say that my 1st exposure to Eva’s music was when Songbird was played on the Jukebox in the weak movie “Joe Somebody”. I HAD to find out who that was! Some internet research finally pointed me to Eva. What a fortunate find! How could I not have heard of her before? Absolutely the most fabulous voice I’ve ever heard! I only wish there were more of her CDs to buy. Thanks Eva!

Name: lucy cook

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: lincolnshire England

Sent: Fri March 07 2003 11:36 PM

WOW! although she may no longer be with us Eva’s songs touched me in a way no other living artist has ever done. she has the voice of an angel. my only regret is that she will never see how popular she has become and how much we all appreciate her hard work and dedication. thank you Eva

Name: Tate

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold/Wade in the water

Home town/city/country: Michigan, USA

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 03:25 AM

…….If all things good and beautiful were put to music, it would sound like Eva Cassidy………….

Name: Heidi Allen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Surrey, England

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 05:56 AM

How on Gods green earth could anyone over look the voice and talent of Eva? The worst thing about it is that once all of her music is released, thats it. No more. No new stuff….it will just leave us hanging on and making us the fans, as well as Eva and her friends and family, feel that we have been cheated of something very special.

Name: Fanny

Favorite Eva Album: NONE!

Favorite Eva Song: NONE!

Home town/city/country: NOYB

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 06:40 AM

Eva Cassidy is not the BEST singer around, her music is BORING! You guys really need to take a look around and find some other music to listen to, stop wasting time on BORING EVA!!

Name: Jackie Bertani

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, FL. USA

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 06:54 AM

To the first message I see today at the top of the guestbook page, please go back to your appropriately named “hometown” of “Mind Your Own Business” and… MYOB. Someday you will reach for something to comfort you in your time of need, and if you continue to maintain your present attitude, you will sink into an abyss of darkness with no way out. I feel sorry for you at this time, not having anything better to do than compose something negative and hateful about this beautiful singer who has helped so many of us with her lovely voice! Let’s see, what was your name? FANNY??? I rest my case.

Name: Jackie Bertani (again)

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, FL. USA

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 07:17 AM

Oh, I do apologize. It was NOYB, NONE of your business, instead of MYOB, MIND your own business. But either way, it seems to work for FANNY, doesn’t it? Really, Miz Rearend, we are now all aware of your tiny brain and it’s malfunction, please find another website in which to spread your sunshine! We all adore Eva here! Maybe your local Hitler Youth Group would welcome you with open arms! Toodles!

Name: Graham Catlin
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Home town/city/country: Manchester,United KIngdom

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 08:43 AM

To the Girl Called Fanny,i would like to know what your tastes in music are if u have any tastes that is,like jackie said ur brain has a malfunction it doesnt seem to be there,i see that u wont give detail on where u are from,why?i do listen to different kinds of music,i like coldplay and most new music that is coming out,in future pleae keep your narrown minded thoughts to yourself unless it is interesting for all of us to read

Name: Joyce

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Grand Rapids, MI

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 10:24 AM

What a gift we have in Eva Cassidy’s recordings!! Any artist that can imbue her work with such emotion and passion and heart is to be treasured. Thanks to those who kept her music alive, or else I wouldn’t have experienced such joy in hearing her. Peace on Earth.

Name: Gunilla

Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: songbird/i know you by heart

Home town/city/country: NORWAY

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 01:44 PM

…what can i say…? BEAUTIFUL!!!!Eva is a legend…she`s the best…no doubt!! she made me listen to jazz,soul and blues….!!!17yearold Gunilla..from Norway!!

Name: alan darroch

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: accrington, lancashire, england

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 02:34 PM

i,m 51. listened to music all my life. heard 3 seconds of eva. convert. what a voice. no one will ever be so perfect.

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 03:51 PM

Songbird is still in the Top 100 in the U.K.Five years on she is still in our hearts.I am delighted to see young people being drawn to Eva’s music.Sadly she was never given a chance by narrow minded executives.In the U.K we will be having a T.V programme called Comic Relief which asks us all to contribute in a small way to the plight of the poor in Africa and the U.K.I echo Laura’s plea for peace in the world.Today we see arrogance intolerance and greed ruling our world.Eva brought dignity,humility to the fore and the fact she was colour blind speaks volumnes for her upbringing.I hope to persuade Comic Relief to play something appropriate by Eva to keep her very much in the public eye.Let us all keep spreading the good news

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 03:58 PM

I have “People Get Ready” downloaded it’s a 3 minute video of Eva done by TOPS2 of the BBC. I have the ABC “CloseUp” “Nightline” 20 minute program downloaded onto videotape. Yet my favorite video is the clip of Eva singing “Over the Rainbow.” It’s 30 seconds yet when I enlarge it on my computer screen it covers the whole surface and it can be played as many times as I like. It’s clear and has more meaning to me than the “People Get Ready video. Want to see it? Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist/index_c.shtml then click on the RED CAMERA ICON after the OTR entry.

Name: Jo

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, but love anything she sings

Home town/city/country: Va

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 04:40 PM

To Mike: Is there a way to get “Over the Rainbow” video clip clear ? Mine is very fuzzy. Also, I would love to get copies of any Eva video’s. Would pay cost of tapes and shipping. Thanks!

Name: Mike
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Home town/city/country:

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 06:32 PM

Hi Jo, In order to get the Nightline UpClose video go to ABC.com. They will charge you for memberhip approx. $30. However they give you a 30 day free trial. You give them your credit card number and they will only charge you after 30 days. So download the archive of Eva’s Special then cancel the membership. My copy is off the TV and it is very jumpy. I think my tracking adjustment is getting worn out. To get a clear download of the OTR video clip try it at someonelses computer or at the library. I have an apple computer with cable access. It is very fast and clear. Try the other clips see if they are any clearer. Good luck.

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: All of them

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 07:05 PM

I just read Fanny’s posting, and the hatemail it provoked… Eva Cassidy fans should know better than to react in this way! Everyone has a right to speak their minds about Eva’s music. I occasionally meet people that don’t like Eva after hearing her music, but that doesn’t stop us being friends! On the other hand: Last week I accompanied a friend who wanted to buy a dvd-player (with dolby speakers), he asked for my advice which one sounded best. (I have a very acute hearing) As a soundtest I played one of my Eva cd’s, and you can guess it: Several strangers came to ask me: “Who is this!!” And I explained a couple of times who Eva was/is, and I’ll bet she has some new fans now….

Name: GoldaRose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: OverThe Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Madison, Wisconsin

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 08:33 PM

Thank you Laura for your thoughts. I too wish for peace on earth during these troubled times. Golda Rose

Name: Joe
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Aylesbury, England

Sent: Sat March 08 2003 10:03 PM

Another moving item on Hometruths – re young man whose wife died of breast cancer. It can be heard on www.bbc.co.uk – Radio 4 – Hometruths until this coming Saturday morning.

Name: Sean Coleman

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen Denmark

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 12:39 AM

As they say jokingly in Ireland “sure ,its a voice that would bring a tear to a glass eye”. Thankyou Eva for sharing your God given talents with us when you were with us and leaving an example to all of how to really do it your way and not give in to the man in the BIG CAR who has the BIG WALLET. Now you can REALLY sing like an angle!.

Name: leslee anderson

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Baltimore,Md

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 04:56 AM

i was privileged to enjoy EVA before she died..being from the area where she lived i had friends who knew her and turned me on to her music very very early on…..i consider myself soooo privledged..there is no other voice i would rather listen to…she has a power to calm me, to inspire me, to make me appreciate ,and to make me reflect…..i will never forget the day that i heard she left this planet (in physical form anyay.)…..i was living in the desert..i went off with my tape player and cassette of eva to go sit on a rock somewhere to again listen to her and REFLECT..as she sang the phrase”birds fly over the rainbow..why then o why can’t i?” A BLUEBIRD FLEW DOWN ON A DEAD TREEBRANCH BESIDE ME AND THEN HAPPILY FLEW AWAY OVER THE CANYON…..I HAD CHILLS ..I CRIED BUT I CRIED A HAPPY CRY CAUSE I KNEW AS A SPIRIT SHE WAS SOARING…I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT MOMENT AS LONG AS I LIVE AND EVERYTIME I SEE AN EVA PICTURE OR HEAR A SONG I KNOW EVA LIVES ON…AND NOW YOU ALL CAN ENJOY THIS GREAT SPIRIT AND ENJOY ALLOF GODS GIFTS HE GAVE HER…WE LOVE YA GIRL!

Name: Alex P Keaton

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: wade in the water

Home town/city/country: Tempe, AZ. USA

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 06:55 AM

I first heard her on www.wyce.org. Now I own most of her cds and always listen to non com radio.

Name: Chris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 08:55 AM

Andy Gill Are you a singer or musician ? Most people who pick A/Leaves are.

Name: Henry

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: New York

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 11:54 AM

I feel sorry for people who cannot appreciative Eva’s sing. They do not know what they are missing. It is sad that they cannot enjoy the finer pleasures of life.

Name: Ray

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Toms River, New Jersey

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 01:29 PM

I have been listening to her for some time now, and just today found on the internet nd downloaded it off Kazaa the video of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Awesome, is all I can say. You really have to see it!

Name: Ray

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Toms River, New Jersey

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 01:29 PM

I have been listening to her for some time now, and just today found on the internet and downloaded it off Kazaa the video of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Awesome, is all I can say. You really have to see it!

Name: Faz A. Salleh

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 04:17 PM

I couldn’t help but send this message. I’ve introduced so many of my friends to ‘Eva’s voice’ and they are so very grateful to me for that. I have friends who have migrated to Australia from Malaysia and they bring the Live at Blues Alley album there with them and since I introduced the album to them they said that every time they play the album they think of me, what an honour! Recently when I was in Singapore I saw the ‘Songbird’ album at the HMV store. I insisted on buying it for my new found friend who brought me to the store. Recently he wrote and told me that he’s been listening to the album over and over again. My daughter loves to sing and play the guitar. I hope someday she will touch other people’s lives just like Eva is still doing… Thank you for the web site. Wonderful Job!

Name: Kathy Woodruff

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: Puyallup WA

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 06:42 PM

I went to Borders today, and I vowed I wound’t buy anoither CD again until I listend to it .(too many one song artists) I listend to Eva’s “Imagine” CD and stood there and listend to the entire thing and didn’t move. What a talent, I haven’t stopped listening to her at all tonight, Can’t turn it off, it is the most beautiful, and moving voice I have ever heard in my life. I want to share her with all of my friends, what a special gift she was and is.

Name: Kathy Woodruff

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: Puyallup WA

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 06:42 PM

I went to Borders today, and I vowed I wound’t buy anoither CD again until I listend to it .(too many one song artists) I listend to Eva’s “Imagine” CD and stood there and listend to the entire thing and didn’t move. What a talent, I haven’t stopped listening to her at all tonight, Can’t turn it off, it is the most beautiful, and moving voice I have ever heard in my life. I want to share her with all of my friends, what a special gift she was and is.

Name: ROBERT from guam

Favorite Eva Album: all albums are a favorite for me

Favorite Eva Song: everything is a favorite .

Home town/city/country: 160 taigegao rd agana heights ,guam

Sent: Sun March 09 2003 11:08 PM

from her vision of somewhere over the rainbow to fields of gold,wade in the water to stormy monday,tall trees in georgia,to people get ready etc. i could go on and forever. everything i read about this phenomanol person. eva just takes it all in everything she sings you name it. from folk to ,r&b, funk, gospel, to contempary,eva was heaven sent to all, but her beautiful spirit and timeless angelic pure voice which is real just like she was so very humble and in all she did wheather it be playing the guitar and singing or creating one of kind art work which does so beautifully to etc. but i know eva is singing up in heaven right where belongs with the almighty god and the choir of angels and is class by herself.amen to that. thank you eva for all beautiful music you shared with the world it will never be forgotten and live on forever in my memory and heart and for every one else’s lives youv’d touch.i still cry till this day and get chills only because they are of happy and joyful tears. eva is a class by herself,theres no like her. thank you eva so very much again for all the beautiful music and i know you are shining and smiling down from heaven. just one of your most favorvite fans in the whole wide world. rob.

Name: Carolina

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “I know you by heart”

Home town/city/country: Lillestroem/Oslo/Norway

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 02:53 AM

I read an article about Eva Cassidy in a Norwegian newspaper today. It had a link to this site and I just had to write a little bit in the guestbook..She had the most amazing voice in music history. Hopefully she’s in heaven now, watching us..The fans..If she was still alive,she could make more great music. But I’m grateful for what she gave me..Her music means so much to me. You have no idea(Or maybe you have?)Anyway…Hope you are able to enjoy your success Eva. R.I.P. Love Carolina-16-Norway.

Name: Carolina

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “I know you by heart”

Home town/city/country: Lillestroem/Oslo/Norway

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 02:55 AM

I read an article about Eva Cassidy in a Norwegian newspaper today. It had a link to this site and I just had to write a little bit in the guestbook..She had the most amazing voice in music history. Hopefully she’s in heaven now, watching us..The fans..If she was still alive,she could make more great music. But I’m grateful for what she gave me..Her music means so much to me. You have no idea(Or maybe you have?)Anyway…Hope you are able to enjoy your success Eva. R.I.P. Love Carolina-16-Norway.

Name: ffran may-prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany, France

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 04:54 AM

Hello everyone. It’s always a pleasure to read your messages from all over the world. I send a hug to you all, fellow Eva fans, wherever you may be! I send the biggest hug to Fanny, as I think she needs it! What makes humanity so wonderful is that everyone is different. I find it difficult to imagine anyone finding Eva boring, but that’s just my opinion….And Fanny, you are entitled to yours. Just one question; if you don’t like Eva, why are you visiting her site???

Name: Joe White

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubles Waters

Home town/city/country: Ballingry Fife SCOTLAND

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 06:30 AM

Laura – We do indeed live in a Wonderful World – pity indeed we have people hell bent on making it not so wonderful. Dont think I perhaps possess the eloquence which your latest article is due – I make no apologies to anyone when I say it was difficult on my part to stay focused reading the words through very misty eyes – I am only a great fan of Eva’s – you knew her and were related to her – I cant possibly imagine how you felt when you put this article together. Saying it was difficult is understating to say the least. How fortunate we all are that you and the lads in the ECB continue to brings us an insight to Eva – we all cherrish these moments. Eva was being Eva right to her last song – thinking of others – the people who were present that night will live that moment forever till they see Eva again. Kind regards to Eva fans everywhere and may peace be with you all – and to my dear dear friend Eric in Silver Springs Morag and I send you our love and best wishes. Eva – we love you deeeply

Name: Joe Hansen
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Sheffield

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 08:24 AM

i lik eher music

Name: Denise Grimes

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Easton, Maryland

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 09:25 AM

Someone told me about the album Songbird last week. I played the album all weekend. I grew up in Bowie and attended high school with Eva. I unfortunately did not know her. From what I’ve read, she had a beautiful spirit. Her music is breath taking. She lives on.

Name: Erin Smith

Favorite Eva Album: All of em’

Favorite Eva Song: Blues In The Night

Home town/city/country: Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 01:24 PM

Hey, I’m 17 years old and I’ve just recently “discovered” Eva’s voice in the past year or two and I can’t stop listening to her sutff. Her powerful voice is addicting, she has definitely inspired me to sing more of the “bluesy” stuff. I’ve also noticed a lot of the songs she sings are gospel.I was wondering if she was a Christian? (Cuz I’m one too) Eva, if you could only read this…you are an amazing and soulful women. I look up to you so much as a muscian and artist. I’m so lucky to have stumbled across your music. Your voice and your style is genuine. I just hope I can be as passionate about music as you were. You’re UNFORGETTABLE! Eva lives on…in spirit and in music!

Name: Jackie B

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Jacksonville, FL. USA

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 04:33 PM

Okay, please allow me to sincerely apologize for my “sassy” remarks to Fanny. I’m afraid I got carried away being mean to someone who simply has a different taste in music. Please forgive me!! What actually moved me to write this apology was this: What would Eva do or say in response? She definitely would not have snapped back and said something hateful as I did. A million apoligies!!! Tim would have scolded me too. I’m sorry…………

Name: Sandy

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL

Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 05:06 PM

Dear Laura… What a beautiful job you did on the story of how Eva came to sing “Wonderful World”. Honest, sensitive, heartfelt writing that paints a picture so clear, we all can envision what it would have been like to actually be there. Eva’s voice has brought so much beauty into the world ……it is so fitting that her final song was a loving message to all who knew her then and all those who would come to know her later. I’m sure it was a difficult to recapture those images and memories….Thank You so much……

Name: ulf ohnedal

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: sweden

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 09:56 PM

over the rainbow is the best song i ever heard,ofcourse when miss Eva sings it.

Name: Rod Champney

Favorite Eva Album: Not sure yet

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Denver, CO

Sent: Mon March 10 2003 11:08 PM

I recently discovered Eva’s music. It has been a life changing experience! Today I sent an email to the Washington, DC chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammies) to encourage some type of special award to recognize Eva’s incredible talent. Hope they do something.

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Miami, FL USA

Sent: Tue March 11 2003 06:53 AM

HI fellow Eva Fans! I had an interesting experience while I was in Manhattan this weekend. I went to see a Broadway show and as you know all the musicians were on strike…so I ended up going off Broadway and saw a great rock musical with a group called BETTY. It was about their struggling band and how they never sold out (sound familiar). They mentioned in the play/musical that they were in the DC area in 1986. After the performance I was able to talk with them and sure enough they knew Eva. We had a great talk about her. They said how much that they loved her and taked about how the music scene was back then. It was a great night. It never ceases to amaze me how many lives are touched by Eva and her music. Well take care everyone…Eva Rules!

Name: Kevin

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Brookside

Home town/city/country: Antioch Illinois USA

Sent: Tue March 11 2003 12:42 PM

My kids think I’m a little nutty because I’m always trying to turn people onto Eva. Not everybody is as enthusiatic about her as myself, but it sure is fun to find the one every once in a while who appreciates her to the extent I do. I’ll continue to spread the word.

Name: Sandra Rodenas
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird/Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Jackson, Missouri USA

Sent: Tue March 11 2003 08:02 PM

I first heard Eva’s incredible voice Feb 2002 when Michelle Kwan skated to Fields of Gold. Eva’s voice and Michelle’s skating reduced me to tears. I tried for several months thereafter to determine the singer behind that incredible voice. I tried once again just last week when my daughter decided to skate in a show to Fields of Gold. I bought my first Eva Cassidy album…Songbird. Again, her soulful voice brought tears to my eyes. I was very saddened to realize that this incredible talent which I had just found for the first time is no longer singing on earth. I know that the angels in heaven are delighted to have her singing in their choir. I will share the music of Eva with all I can.

Name: Fabrice

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Marseille/ France

Sent: Wed March 12 2003 05:18 AM

I was in love with you, you left this earth too early and please your sensibility could give emotions to other peoples as it give to me. Fabrice Marseille France

Name: *~*
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Feilds of Gold
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Wed March 12 2003 09:19 AM

I only have just realised that eva sang this song after it was sang in my school at the eistedfodd and was completely captured by it. it really is a beautiful song THANKYOU *****~*

Name: Eddie Kelly

Favorite Eva Album: SongBird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Warrington England

Sent: Wed March 12 2003 09:45 AM

I am 53 years old I’ve seen life and consider myself to be hardened to it, but I cannot listen to Eva’s rendition of Over the Rainbow without tears in my eyes. She has the voice of an Angel and must now lead the choir in heaven. My best friend died on October 27th 2002, and we played Eva’s Over the Rainbow at his funeral, a most moving and dignified tribute to him and to Eva. It saddens me that we have lost such a talent and my sympathy’s lie with her family. My God bless and protect them all.

Name: Gemma
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Home town/city/country: Norwich, England

Sent: Wed March 12 2003 11:30 AM

Now listening to my Method Actor CD that I purchased recently from Amazon. Has anybody else heard this, and if so what do you think?

Name: David Walker

Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird

Favorite Eva Song: 1.FIELDS OF GOLD/ 2. Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Savannah, Ga USA

Sent: Wed March 12 2003 12:51 PM

There is such a depth and richness of spiirt that is overwhelming when one listens to Eva. This was my impression after listening to her voice and message the first time I heard hre voice. It was so remarkable that I asked the hostess at the restaurant where I was working, “Who is the person singing?”. Upon my learning who this moving voice belonged to I was on a quest to discover who is Eva Cassidy. I love her music. It has been so refreshing to hear “Her spirit”. I Will find as many of her recordings as possible. For all of her fans , we have been toouched and blessed !!!!

Name: Chris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Wed March 12 2003 10:01 PM

To Fanny If you relly dont like Eva, why are you wasting your time looking at this web site. Or are you just a wind-up merchant ? Anyone who can sell 1.2 million albums in the Uk with no promotion sjould get a medal. Who do you sudggst we listen to? I like other people as well I don’t just listen to 1 artist. Enjoy your music. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the water

Home town/city/country: Oxel sund/Sweden

Sent: Thu March 13 2003 05:16 AM

I read in the FAQ that Chris Biondo never heard Eva sing any Grateful Dead songs, but I have a recording with her singing “In the early morning rain”, clearly a GD song.

Name: pdq

Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: waly waly
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Thu March 13 2003 06:22 AM

to chris of sweden early morning rain was written by gordon lightfoot not the grateful dead they recorded the song though he is a canadian singer/songwriter worth discovering pdq

Name: Joe White

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND

Sent: Thu March 13 2003 07:16 AM

Every day we have with our friends and loved ones is very special – having Eva in our lives just adds that extra special something. The young lady who introduced me to Eva Cassidy and in so doing enriched my life forever has her own very special day in the next day or so – Have a very happy 50th Birthday Morag – this message is my way of expressing my love and thanks to you for being the person you are and for playing that song on that day – How lucky I am to have you and Eva in my life. Quite rightly much of the time will be spent with family and friends to celebrate the occasion, however what I do know is when they are gone you will have Eva on singing your favourite song “Fields of Gold” – and a few tears will fall I suspect. I have come to understand how much you love Eva and how Eva has shaped your life and the values you have – very sure Eva would approve. See you soon and look forward to being with you and Eva.

Name: hasse blixt

Favorite Eva Album: everyone

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold………..

Home town/city/country: valdemarsvik

Sent: Thu March 13 2003 12:34 PM

I love you in my heart …you are my sunny feeling!……thank you!,,,,live f…us………….pleaes!!!!…love you!! always.!!god well god is nice……….HASSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Alan (Floandal of SimplyDV.com)

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Rhyl N. Wales UK

Sent: Thu March 13 2003 01:12 PM

Last year when she was dying of breast cancer, my best friend, – darling wife and soulmate of 35 years found Eva. She only had the Songbird and Imagine albums, but felt such an affinity with Eva, – of course, – and played them all of the time. I lost Flo at the end of September 2002 — I miss you most of all, My Darling, – when Autumn leaves start to fall. I have created a slideshow of still photos of Flo through her life, and set it to many of the Songbird tracks, – for my personal viewing I hasten to add, – and the music is so appropriate. I find bittersweet comfort now when I play Eva’s beautiful versions of these songs, but thank God Flo and I found the wonderful work she left for us all when we did. Alan.

Name: mark cassidy

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: phoenix arizona USA

Sent: Fri March 14 2003 05:04 AM

to the world you were but one person,but to one person you were the world.Shh be quiet,listen closely and you can hear our GOLDEN LADY singing with GODs angels

Name: Rebekah Lochhead

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You by Heart

Home town/city/country: Salt Lake City, Utah – USA

Sent: Fri March 14 2003 06:42 AM

Eva Cassidy is one of those rare talents that everyone can’t help but love. You want to start handing out her cd’s to people, they’re that amazing.

Name: Nat Seddon

Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What A Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Southport

Sent: Fri March 14 2003 01:26 PM

I have been watching the Red nose Comic Relief programme here in the UK most of the evening and they played a real poignant scene of starving kids in Africa backed up with Eva singing ” Imagine ” , later they played the same scene with Norah Jones providing the vocals , I hope Bruce Lundall from blue note records was watching . Best Regards to All . Nat

Name: Terry Pillow

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: OTR

Home town/city/country: Saint Louis, Missouri USA

Sent: Fri March 14 2003 09:08 PM

I really fell in love with Eva and have been trying to get every album she has been on. I see a reference to an album called Untouchable where Eva sings backup for Danny Gatton. Can anyone tell me how to obtain this album. I have checked Danny Gatton’s web page and this album is not available from his website for purchase. Also, I have been unable to locate the album Replugged where Eva sings backup for Roger Henderson. I am unable to access the web site, Jollyrogermusic@cs.com, listed in Eva’s web page. Could someone send me in the direction to purchase these 2 albums. Yeah, I guess I have become obsessed by Eva’s beautiful voice and phenominal interpretations.

Name: Joe
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Aylesbury, Bucks

Sent: Fri March 14 2003 11:54 PM

Again on this week’s Hometruths an item re breast cancer – this time someone whose wife died and how he dealt with the heartrending problem of explaining things to his two young daughters plus how they coped with his remarriage. Can be heard on bbc.co.uk – Radio 4 – Hometruths

Name: craig mabon

Favorite Eva Album: every one

Favorite Eva Song: ditto

Home town/city/country: Hawick/Scottland

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 01:27 AM

Watched BBC1 comic relief charity evening last night on TV and was delighted to here Evas brilliant cover of Lennons Imagine. It was the first appeal video of the night and the music set it of just perfect. Over 50 million raised for good causes “oh what a voice!”. Eva lives on.

Name: Russell Keil

Favorite Eva Album: By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly

Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 04:17 AM

Someone, who could take a few words and reach out and touch my inner being. A truely remarkable voice. Raw, emotional, cuts deep into the spirit. A talent that will be sadly missed….

Name: Charlie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye

Home town/city/country: UK

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 06:18 AM

Terry, Try e-mailing info@RogerHenderson.net HTH Charlie

Name: Pat Dargan

Favorite Eva Album: Can’t say !!

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Midlands, England

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 06:59 AM

Terry Re : Eva / Danny……try www.gemm.com Great to hear Eva on the ; Comic Relief ‘ appeal on BBC 1 last night….’Imagine ‘ was played over the first video, showing the plight of the starving and needy in Africa. In the book ‘ 31 Songs ‘ by Nick Hornby there is a lovely line where he quotes Walter Pater…’ All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music ‘…and Nick writes that this…’ is one of the only lines of criticism that has ever meant anything to me…’…. I think Eva fans would tend to agree …(?)… Cheers everyone :O) Pat d

Name: Mesh

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: New York

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 10:49 AM

Two weeks ago I was at my boyfriend’s parents home when I heard the most incredible voice and music spilling over into every room…I was like, who is this woman, I must have this music…and they told me…truly the sound of an angel singing 🙂

Name: Nick

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I can only be me

Home town/city/country: Norwich, UK

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 12:29 PM

Pure and simple; a beautiful voice.

Name: Ciara
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country: Colorado, USA

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 12:36 PM

I first heard Eva’s voice during Michelle Kwan’s exibition skate at the 2002 Olympics, and again when I attended ‘Champions on Ice’. Today I purchased my first cd – Songbird. Amazing, incredible voice – one of the purist I’ve ever heard.

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 03:47 PM

Comic Relief 2003 was on T.V in the U.K on Friday night with the aim of raising money for those suffering poverty and injustice in the U.K. and Africa.A film at the start of the evening poignantly showed the desperate plight of these people.They played Eva’s Imagine in the background.If you could find a song more appropriate in these desperate circumstances I’ve yet to hear it.Eva’s music is slowly but surely finding its way into the hearts of music loving people everywhere.She must be one of the most successful post humous musical artists ever.She didn’t have any glossy hype but she had friends who recognised that her musical legacy should not be left untapped.It is sad that Eva is not around to see what joy her music has brought to so many people.I am heartened at reading this site and seeing many of our friends Stateside who are now realising a great talent from their own backyard.Please keep up the good work and let us see that gold disc sales are turned into platinium.Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Let us not forget the wonderful work our Swedish friends are doing in promoting Eva.It is great to see that Eva’s talents are not solely confined to the English speaking nations.Let us all try to apply pressure to the American musical establishment to try and get Eva properly awarded with a Grammy for her contribution to music.

Name: Stephen Patrick

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Santa F , Nuevo M xico

Sent: Sat March 15 2003 11:25 PM

GAWD! She was good.

Name: becky
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Sent: Sun March 16 2003 02:00 AM

Name: karen benge

Favorite Eva Album: oh, all of them! this box is just mean!

Favorite Eva Song: ditto – hehe

Home town/city/country: eastbourne, england

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 02:37 AM

went to the movies last night to see maid in manhattan and whose beautiful voice popped up in the middle of the film – eva’s on kathy’s song! worth going for that little suprise alone – dont u just love it when that happens! i just cant wait for the day when eva finally gets the grammy she deserves. PS a big thanks to laura for this great site!

Name: Rolf Hult

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine , songbird

Favorite Eva Song: what a wonderful world

Home town/city/country: Ed Sweden

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 05:40 AM

Something great and so sad did happen here some time ago, swedish tv did send a program about Eva, i usually dont cry when i se something like that, but i did, I am a music teacher and i did read all could get from internet about Eva and i did take a cd with Eva to school and i said to my kids there , here i have something that we shall listen to, and i did tell them all i know about her, the kids did take her songs to their heart right away,now we have a little relaxing time now and then, and when we have i always play a song from her to the kids here, i would like someone to do the same. Thank u so much for this site abd i say hello to all who read this..

Name: Rolf Hult

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine , songbird

Favorite Eva Song: what a wonderful world

Home town/city/country: Ed Sweden

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 05:42 AM

Something great and so sad did happen here some time ago, swedish tv did send a program about Eva, i usually dont cry when i se something like that, but i did, I am a music teacher and i did read all could get from internet about Eva and i did take a cd with Eva to school and i said to my kids there , here i have something that we shall listen to, and i did tell them all i know about her, the kids did take her songs to their heart right away,now we have a little relaxing time now and then, and when we have i always play a song from her to the kids here, i would like someone to do the same. Thank u so much for this site abd i say hello to all who read this..

Name: Brian
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Home town/city/country: Chartham, UK

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 07:27 AM

Yet another sentimental/sad moment on UK TV covered by Eva. This time OTR being played in the background while someone’s pet dog was being put to sleep (in a dieting progam on BBC1- Diet Trials!)

Name: Louise

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: UK

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 08:25 AM

Eva is such an inspiration to me.She made me really appriciate music for what it is.She was like an angel from above and now she is looking down on us.Her voice was beautiful,she touched my heart.I hope some day i my voice can be as good as hers.

Name: ray

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: time is a healer

Home town/city/country: basildon england

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 09:17 AM

just got the imagin cd,cryed all the way threw, brill. even we rugby players have a hart. great site by the way

Name: ffran may-prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 11:04 AM

Eva was mentioned during a televison programme on French television today, Sunday. The report talked of the Eva “phenomenon”, and of the millions of albums sold. I wished thay had talked a little more about her talent as the reason behind this phenomenon!There’s no smoke without fire, so they say. And with Eva there is no phenomenon without a wonderful talent.

Name: Jewells

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow – Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Prospect, Ky. USA

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 12:50 PM

We ran across Eva’s music by a young person recommending us to listen to her songs. We have purchased all of her CD’s. I never get tired to listening to her incredible voice. When we go on long driving trips, Eva goes along with us. I have also found another singer whose voice is incredible too. Her name is Nora Jones. The same young person who recommending Eva told us about Nora. I love to listen to her music too.

Name: maria

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: who knows where the time goes

Home town/city/country: san diego, california

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 03:55 PM

So far this is the only album I have of Eva, but I have played it over and over again. I love her voice. When I listen to her sing it put’s me in a very beautiful place, where I forget all about the hectic, and chaotic life we all live. And for the duration of any of her song I know that I have found peace of mind and a more relax outlook on life. Thank you Eva and to your family God Bless.

Name: Eva

Favorite Eva Album: i don’t know

Favorite Eva Song: i don;t know

Home town/city/country: perth australia

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 04:57 PM

i just typed in my name and found this web siteand think its great

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 05:43 PM

Hi everyone, This message is to reiterate what Laura has told us to do: go see live music and support your local music scene. I attended a benefit/tribute concert this afternoon in the memory of Jorge “George” Mora, a local musician who passed away unexpectedly last November. The concert helped raise money for Hungry For Music, a charitable organization that helps provide musical instruments to disadvantaged kids in urban areas (www.hungryformusic.com). I didn’t know George but I had met him twice in the past. He played bass in my friend’s band and was also an acquaintance of my older brother. The band line up consisted of local DC bands Mojo, King Teddy, and Billy Coulter (a teenage friend of George’s). What struck me the most was feeling the friendship and love the band members and friends had for George. Most poignant for me was seeing George’s parents who were in attendance. George was an only child. While obviously not quite the same, does this setting sound familiar to Eva fans? Billy Coulter remarked that any time anybody saw George, he always had a big smile on his face for you. He was also noted for his warmth, generosity, and enthusiasm for playing music. Again, I didn’t know George and I had no real emotional attachment to this concert. But after learning about him, I felt sad that I didn’t really get to talk to him when I did meet him. The lesson here is that if you like music, go out and see some local talent. There are some really talented musicians out there in your hometown playing their hearts out, playing decent music and most of all making people happy. And George was one of those people… Eric

Name: Keith
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Home town/city/country: Western Canada

Sent: Sun March 16 2003 09:57 PM

I’ve just heard my first Eva cassidy Song. Kathy’s song. Incredible absolutely incredible. That such a talent has been taken from us so soon is truly heartbreaking. may her music and spirit be wih us all, always.

Name: Christine

Favorite Eva Album: live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/Bridge over troubled water

Home town/city/country: Bayreuth/Germany

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 03:21 AM

I’ve listened to a lot of music in my life but I’ve never ever been touched so deeply by anyone’s voice. Eva’s voice and music go straight to the heart. Magical how she eases the pain…. Thank you Eva.

Name: Elizabeth

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Maine

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 04:59 AM

WOW! I am incredibly moved. Thank you for making Eva’s music available. I had never heard of Eva until a friend at work loaned me Songbird. I need to get a copy of it for myself so that I can take it home and close my eyes and just hear this heaven sent music.

Name: Craig Robertson

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Edinburgh,Scotland

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 08:06 AM

I first heard about Eva from a friend of mine in Liverpool. He played ‘Over the Rainbow’ for me and I just broke down at the purity of her voice….I still do sometimes. She was, without any shadow of a doubt a lady who sang with the voice of an angel. A very, very sad loss to the world of music.

Name: Andy Sorkin

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Leawood,KS USA

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 09:57 AM

Heard Eva on Pure Moods IV. Absolutely blew me away! Immediately went out and bought Songbird CD. What a wonderful,pure voice,what a loss for her to die so young. I’m tearing up typing this. Will be watching for future news regarding Eva.

Name: Jeff Smith

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Olive Branch, MS

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 09:58 AM

A friend came to my home last saturday night and said you have to listen to this..I did and must say I have never heard such a voice..How sad that she is not with us anymore to see this gusetbook and the people she touched with her music. I will look forward to my trips to music store to get the rest of her cd’s

Name: Chris

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 12:32 PM

There is a possibility that the excellent BBC Radio 2 documentary by Kevin Howlett might be produced as a CD for general sale. There would need to be sufficient interest from potential buyers and an agreement between the BBC and Hot Records to issue a CD of the program. If anyone is interested, would they please e-mail me and I will collect and forward them to the relevant parties. If enough interest is shown this program could be on a CD player near you. Blue Skies Chris

Name: dave

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: ATL, GA USA

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 03:49 PM

Just picked up my first eva album a couple of weeks ago. I wish I had bought one ten years ago. Incredible. Absolutley incredible.

Name: starsky

Favorite Eva Album: Live.at.Blues Alley.Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: F..of.G….Inmagine.

Home town/city/country: Netherlands

Sent: Mon March 17 2003 09:01 PM

For Busch and his Friends .I only can say play them the song Inmagine by Eva ,I am agree that Sadam has to go .but War is not the solution.for the rest I only can say God save those ones who are. as its looks at the moment.have to go fighting in Iraqe.and also the innocent people of Iraqe. I will play Inmagine every day .hoping we are soon living in peacefull. and a free world .with no dictators .or WAR GREEDY lOVERS .AS WE HAVE AT THE MOMENT . Greetings To ALL Eva Cassidy fans all over the World

Name: Tom

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Stormy monday, Say goodbye

Home town/city/country: Bordeaux, France

Sent: Tue March 18 2003 12:33 AM

Thanks for all your songs eva. I wish you were still there, on earth to go on singing to us beautiful songs. Thanks for having learnt me through your songs to play the guitar. Peace out Eva…

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live A t Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Tue March 18 2003 07:22 AM

These are Free VIDEO CLIPS for Eva’s fans to enjoy. If you download them Eva will ALWAYS be with you. Please tell your friends as these will NOT be FREE and AVAILABLE forever. TOPS2 of the BBC makes available: OVER THE RAINBOW(a very sharp image), ,TIME AFTER TIME(twice), AUTUMN LEAVES, AND CHEEK TO CHEEK(Live from the Blues Alley Night Club) VIDEO CLIPS. It’s time to see the video clips of them! Go to this web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist/index_c.shtml Then scroll down to EVA CASSIDY, there are 4 VIDEO CLIPS. They are not altogether on the page, so check closely. Now click on the RED VIDEO CAMERA ICON, this brings up the VIDEO BOX. Then click on the NON-EMBEDDED VIDEO ICON. The VIDEO CLIP will come up if you have REAL VIDEO downloaded. If you don’t just click on the FREE REAL VIDEO ICON. The VIDEO CLIP should appear on your screen. Click on the ICON that looks like a TENNIS RACKET to ENLARGE your VIDEO CLIP to cover HALFor ALL the screen if you desire. When OVER THE RAINBOW covers the whole screen it brings EVA CASSIDY into your presence, for a great effect! Now, see the other free video clips.Did it work for you? Keep them forever. Remember go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist/index_c.shtml

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy, It’s Not The Presents

Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA, Home of the SU Orangemen

Sent: Tue March 18 2003 08:54 AM

Most everyone signing in on the Guestbook have heard at least one Eva Cassidy song. Did it ever occur to some of us that Eva’s music is difficult to find on the internei unless we want to hear a clip. I plan to show a web site where a song lasting over 3 minutes is available free of charge with no copyright infringement. It is one of my favorite songs as Eva sings it for all those in love with her. If you can visualize Eva in love with you. It’s from NPR and is not one of Eva’s, Blix Street Record CD’s. This CD has several other artists on it, and was compiled for NPR Christmas merchandising. It’s called “It’s Not The Presents Under My Tree,” (It’s your presence…) It’s about a Ring. I’ll leave the rest for your imagination. I don’t think it will bring tears to everyone, yet I get a emotional listening to it. Now it’s free and downloadable. It’s the third song on the page. What do you think? Go to: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/index.html

Name: Margot

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: see below

Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands

Sent: Tue March 18 2003 11:48 PM

Sorry, hit the wrong button. To Mike/Syracuse: You are mentioning all the available clips to Eva-songs, but what happened to People Get Ready? I got it through your entry of Aug.24 2002, but now the link seems to be dead, or I can’t get acces to it anymore. Is there a way for other fans that are interested in this song to get it, that you know of?

Name: Sallyanne Woodhams

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: surrey England

Sent: Wed March 19 2003 05:23 AM

This album I played all the time after my brother died at the age of 36 and it helped me a lot. I just think of them both with the angels!

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”

Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL

Sent: Wed March 19 2003 08:10 AM

When I first heard Eva Cassidy’s rendition of “Penny to My Name,” I just assumed the song had been an old country standard I had failed to hear. Something classic and nostalgic resonated from the song. To my surprise, I discovered that the song was indeed a contemporary one written by Roger Henderson. I think it, along with “Anniversary Song,” is the standout on the Time After Time album. “Penny to My Name” has the aura of a classic standard–in the same way that George Jones’s “The Grand Tour” or Nanci Griffith’s “Love at the Five and Dime” has. Its strength is its story, poignantly and simply told. For me, the song is a perfect blend of writer and vocalist, and the purity of its lyrics and the honesty of Eva’s delivery have made it one of my favorites.

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”

Home town/city/country: Montgomery

Sent: Wed March 19 2003 08:21 AM

How much unreleased music is there still left to release? Can we expect a new album of previously unreleased material? I hope so!

Name: Steve

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Warren/MI USA

Sent: Wed March 19 2003 01:29 PM

I love Eva’s voice!!! In times like these, it’s nice to listen to a angel sing.

Name: Chandra

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: What A wonderful world

Home town/city/country: Calgary, alberta

Sent: Wed March 19 2003 04:22 PM

Dear Eva…wherever your Spirit soars, Thank you for being a light in my life…I first heard your beautiful voice when my mother played your cd one day…just over a year ago.We danced in one anothers arms, crying…the song was, “I Know You By Heart”…a song that my mom really felt for me…I am 34 and I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 26…it came back when I was 30…the past 3 years ( I just turned 34 on February 1, 2003), have been so incredible and I have realized how truly wonderful this world is, even amist all the uncertainty and violence…I feel in my heart it is an incredible world and I am just simply grateful for all I have. When I listen to Eva’s voice…I believe… I believe that there is so much more to this life than we can see and I feel safe. A warm, comforting, exciting feeling I can’t describe. I talk to Eva and I just send my love and light to her and I let her know the difference she has made in my life. My only hope in this life is to somehow touch the life of another and to make a difference…I don’t need to know about it, I just want to share all the loving energy that has been shared with me. Wherever you are Miss Cassidy… know that you have touched my heart and I am grateful. With my love , Chandra xoxoxxxo….

Name: David Mabe
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time

Home town/city/country: Henderson, TX USA

Sent: Wed March 19 2003 07:59 PM

I’ve just recently heard Eva on the Smallville soundtrack, and what she did with “Time After Time” was just awesome. I look forward to hearing more of Eva’s recordings.

Name: joe
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Home town/city/country: Aylesbury, England

Sent: Wed March 19 2003 09:04 PM

On Radio 5 discussion re war last night the French guest said she was into Eva and that what was needed (in response to being asked the best way to relax and get away from daily drudge) was music such as Eva’s Autumn Leaves in these troubled times.

Name: Candace Berne

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song

Home town/city/country: Wyomissing, PA

Sent: Thu March 20 2003 09:54 AM

Hi, I first heard Eva Cassidy singing Bridge Over Troubled Water. I am a HUGE Simon and Garfunkel fan and was so pleased to hear that and Kathy’s Song redone in a way that was clearly Eva’s own but still reminded me of Simon and Garfunkel. The thing I love most about Eva Cassidy is that her voice and song choices are timeless. I am 15 years old, and when I visited my grandmother and great-grandmother at Christmas, I brought Eva’s cds. I played them for my whole family, and it was so special. 4 generations living to one beautiful voice defying all age barriors. In these times, that is such a rare and special thing to happen, and I’m glad Eva could make it possible!

Name: elizabeth mccarthy
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: mallow co.cork ireland

Sent: Thu March 20 2003 11:51 AM

i think eva had a magical voice and i thank her for sharing it with the world with all this hatred and war its nice to listen to her singing and for a while there is only peace and for this i thank her god bless her family and bring them comfort untill they are joined again

Name: graham

Favorite Eva Album: If Eva’s singing thats my favourite!

Favorite Eva Song: see above

Home town/city/country: Norwich Norfolk uk

Sent: Thu March 20 2003 01:45 PM

This a bit of a personal plea is there any way I could send a poem to Eva’s parents. I would like them to read/approve it before I print it. Hope you dont mind me asking. Eva’s singing (for me anyway) has the same rich and beautiful appeal as the late Karen Carpenter they both send me out in goose bumps! Great site well done on your hard work

Name: Marc V. Izzi

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Still Not Ready

Home town/city/country: Bowie, Maryland United States

Sent: Thu March 20 2003 06:35 PM

Name: Marvin Stewart
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Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Albertville, Alabama- U.S.A.

Sent: Thu March 20 2003 07:48 PM

I was a semi-professional musician for 25 yrs. Through the yrs. I was fortunate to have heard some wonderful singers, but I’ve never ever heard a more beautiful voice than Eva’s. Everything about her voice, in my humble opinion, is perfect: pitch, range,interpretation,emotion, phrasing,soulfulness. Trust me, it’s impossible to pull all of that off with studio tricks. Eva is the real deal. If I could talk to her I’d thank her for moving the soul of this jaded ex-musician. I’ll listen to Eva until the day I die.

Name: Chgris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Time Afetr Time (this week)

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves (forever)

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Fri March 21 2003 05:32 AM

There is a possibility that the excellent BBC Radio 2 documentary by Kevin Howlett might be produced as a CD for general sale. There would need to be sufficient interest from potential buyers and an agreement between the BBC and Hot Records to issue a CD of the program. If anyone is interested, would they please e-mail me and I will collect and forward them to the relevant parties. If enough interest is shown this program could be on a CD player near you. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Fri March 21 2003 09:45 AM

Today was a special day to Eva: the first day of spring. I hope spring has come to Maryland after such an unusually tough winter. Most of the time the weather here in Copenhagen seems to agree with the snowdrops and crocuses that the worst part is over. I personally do not believe the ongoing war was necessary. Now that it has started, I can only hope it will be over soon.

Name: Katy Vorley

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: i can only be me

Home town/city/country: Grimsby, England

Sent: Fri March 21 2003 09:59 AM

i have been listening to eva since songbird first came out and i have always loved her music. i am only 15 and i have been through terrible illness and family deaths in the last few years and if it wasn’t for eva’s music i don’t know where i would be. many people my age don’t understand the beauty of real music and stick to that pop crap!, but i am very open minded and love all types of music from pop, classical, jazz, blues, soul, rnb to rock. i myself play the piano, violin and sing and from singing along with eva and listening to her music my voice has improved because of the notes she hits and her excellent breath control. she was a truly inspirational person and i only wish i could have met her. i have all her music books but i’m not good enough to play them yet, but i’m working towards it! love katy x age 15

Name: Jo

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/ but all are wonderful

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/ Songbird

Home town/city/country: Va

Sent: Fri March 21 2003 04:39 PM

I just finished reading “Songbird” this week. I highly recommend it to all Eva fans. I also recommend the hardcover book. It is very nice with great pictures. Well worth the extra money and something you can keep and cherish along with Eva’s music. Her story was told beautifully by her family and friends. After reading it you feel as though you really knew this sweet person. I am still amazed by all the talent this woman had and yet she was so humble and always so nice to everyone. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I have to say I cried like a baby near the end of the book. I hurt for Eva, her family and her friends. It was so sad. We all love you Eva! God Bless your family and everyone!

Name: hasse
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Sent: Sat March 22 2003 05:12 AM

Hope everyone is thinking about Eva at these times!!!

Name: Richard

Favorite Eva Album: All…

Favorite Eva Song: Ditto

Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Sent: Sat March 22 2003 06:22 AM

Imagine there’s no countries, it’s easy if you try… Imagine no posessions, nothing to kill or die for… Imagine all the people living life in peace, a brotherhood of man, sharing all the world… Yes, I’m a dreamer but the truth hurts me right now… Hoping peace will return soon and my thoughts go to ALL victims.

Name: Richard
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Home town/city/country: Eindhoven,the Netherlands

Sent: Sat March 22 2003 06:27 AM

That last line should be: but reality hurts me right now. Sorry

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy, It’s Not The Presents

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Sat March 22 2003 09:23 AM

Picking up “bits and pieces” of Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones, being promoted on the same webpage! A full 3 minutes music track, “Ain’t No Sunshine When You’ve Gone,” From the Time After Time CD, by Eva Cassidy, with a nice voice over biography with still pictures and Eva’s art work, followed by Norah Jones and Bruce Lundvall’s(“I should have signed Eva”) production of, “Don’t Know Why,” with a biography of Norah, a bit about her famous wayward sitar playing father, Ravi Shankar. Nice music and photos, eyeglasses and all, worn by Norah. These are free NPR, All Things Considered shows total time about 8 minutes and downloadable. ALL full length tracks, and FREE to Eva’s fans. ENJOY! Go to: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/archives/asc14/index.html#cassidy

Name: Anna

Favorite Eva Album: only have two… song bird mayby?

Favorite Eva Song: feild of gold and over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: uppsala, Sweden

Sent: Sat March 22 2003 09:49 AM

Hello!!!!! i m new here! i love eva s music. does she only do covers? she has a fantasitc voice! to bad that she died… in cancer, right? i have blues at … alley, and songbird. i m not very good at enilish, but i ll do my very best! i have to go now, but i m glad that i found this page and that there are many people hwo come here. she is a great person and it is important that we remember her! many kisses/ anna, 14, from sweden.

Name: The Webmaster

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: This week, “Imagine”

Home town/city/country: Washington DC

Sent: Sat March 22 2003 11:10 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen, This Guestbook is for fans of Eva Cassidy to write about Eva and her music. It is not a discussion forum for current events, so I will be deleting messages that are purely political. Perhaps we can consider Eva’s music to be a haven of peace and gentleness in these dark days. As Eric has written, “To Eva fans everywhere, let’s keep praying for world peace and please be safe wherever you are.” Laura

Name: Tommy Miller
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Home town/city/country: Beaver,PA U.S.A

Sent: Sat March 22 2003 03:36 PM

I do not have an adequate enough vocabulary to express my feelings about Eva’s legacy.My spelling is rotten too. I am glad that we at least are blessed with what discography we have—Just think, we may have NEVER even heard of her.

Name: Karen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart/Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: I know You By Heart & Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
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Sent: Sat March 22 2003 04:04 PM

I first heard Eva 2 years ago while on vacation in my most favorite spot in – Bar Harbor, Maine. I walked into a small shop and I heard this fantastic voice with an equally fantastic accompaniment – Hammond B-3 organ – the song, Oh, Had I a Golden Thread. I was smitten!! I bought the album and then every time I went to a store which sold CDs I looked for Eva! I have four CDs now and am still looking. What a wonderful gift to the world – the person and voice of Eva Cassidy. I can only mourn her as do many, for what more she might have given to us. I praise God for the opportunity to have found and know her music. May the angels in heaven appreciate her as much as I do. She has comforted me, consoled me, and entertained me these past, almost 3 years with her glorious voice and talent. I can find a song to fit my every mood – I simply adore her voice! Nora Jones is great and I love to listen to her music – but there is noone like Eva!!!

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat March 22 2003 04:38 PM

I fully endorse Laura’s sentiments PRAY FOR PEACE.Let us all get out there and spread Eva’s music to a wider audience.I am delighted to see that Songbird is now being released in France.I am hopeful that our friends in France will fall in love with her music as so many have around Europe.Let us all play our part in persuading our friends that Eva is something very special.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Sun March 23 2003 07:22 AM

I bought Live At Blues Alley, this month, to complete my collection of Eva Cassidy CD’s. I expected the duplication of many of the Songbird CD tracks. This is my take on the “Live” CD. It’s clearer and better than the soundtracks on Songbird. When Eva speaks, it just wonderful. She is so honest and personal. I love it when she tells the audience, “My Mom and Dad are here tonight. My Dad taught me to play the guitar.” Then she sings, “What A Wonderful World,” It can’t get any better than this. I heard this CD before, and had to wait to buy it to make the connection. Eva is singing to us from a place where there is no pain or sorrow. Eva has finally come home. Love you, Eva.

Name: ffranmay-Prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany, France

Sent: Sun March 23 2003 09:39 AM

It’s always good to read these messages. Like Eva’s music, it’s uplifting. One of my former pupils was killed in a car crash a week ago. He was 19. I played over the rainbow before and after the funeral. I guess it symbolises for me that whatever the situation, there is still hope. His girlfriend ( they have been together since the age of 14) is an orphan. Her world has come crashing down….. I send my thoughts and prayers to any of you who are facing difficult situations. Keep listening to Eva.

Name: Brad Smith
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Home town/city/country: Phoenix

Sent: Sun March 23 2003 06:19 PM

I know her and I’ve never met her. I wish I could explain. One of God’s sweetest gifts.

Name: Katherina
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Home town/city/country: Germany Kiel

Sent: Mon March 24 2003 04:34 AM

THAT`s a cool siede…eva was a special wonderful singer…i ve never heard of her before..she is so good!!!!! thank you for giving us the informations about her…. Katherina Mastoras

Name: Debra McAvan

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: What a wonderful World.

Home town/city/country: St. Paul’s Cray, Kent. ENGLAND.

Sent: Mon March 24 2003 05:18 AM

i HAVE SPENT THE LAST FEW DAYS LOOKING FOR LYRICS OF SONGS FOR MY FRIEND WHOSE SON dANNY WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED 2 WEEKS AGO AT THE TENDER AGE OF 22 YEARS. i HAVE SPENT TODAY COLLECTING EVA’S LYRICS. I THINK SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON, WHOSE LIFE WAS TOO SHORT. THE CANDLE THAT BURNS THE BRIGHTEST ONLY BURNS HALF AS LONG, BUT OH HOW ILLUMINATING IS ITS LIGHT.

Name: Guido

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
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Home town/city/country: Munich, Germany

Sent: Mon March 24 2003 10:29 AM

Hi, my female cousin today gave me the album “songbird”. She said, Eva really was a genius singer. I have to agree fully (although I tend to hear heavy metal). It s very very sad that she died that young…. Guido

Name: Gunilla Nilsson

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold

Home town/city/country: Norrk ping / Sweden

Sent: Mon March 24 2003 08:40 PM

Eva, I will always keep your music close to my heart, you have the most sweetest and nicest voice I v ever heard. You will always have a special place in my heart. Love from Gunilla

Name: Margot

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: AL, TAT,FoG, CtC and so many more

Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands

Sent: Tue March 25 2003 10:03 AM

No, no, no, not again! Stop judging other people, there’s enough of that already! We are in this guestbook for Eva. I thought that’s what we learned from Eva, not to judge each other, but to look with an open heart and mind. Think!

Name: Linton

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Massachusetts, USA

Sent: Tue March 25 2003 10:21 AM

Hello, I recently discovered Eva’s music when I was watching a video of Michelle Kwan skating to Fields Of Gold. I decided to research her music on the Internet and am I glad I did this. What a treasure I discovered! I learnt about her untimely death at 33 in 1996 and the many, many wonderful songs she sang.She is at the top and same level of the musical artists which I most enjoy and admire. Her renditions of songs touch the innermost core of my soul. As stated above, Songbird is my favorite – it is the most joyous song I have ever heard. Bridge Over Troubled Waters is so soothing and calming to me-it brings tears to my eyes. Eva’s rendition of Danny Boy is the best compared to any other singer – nobody will ever be able to sing this ballad better than Eva Cassidy. Eva’s music transcends all genre of music-she did it all-blues, folk, classical, jazz. I will listen to and enjoy her music for the rest of my life.

Name: Legatura

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Italy (Reggio Calabria)

Sent: Tue March 25 2003 11:51 AM

Very COMPLIMENT, it’s fantastic. My name Davide Sambade (guitar) my pop/rock band “Legatura”. www.legatura.net ciao 😉 –stay tuned–

Name: alison

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: time after time

Home town/city/country: epsom surrey

Sent: Tue March 25 2003 01:03 PM

my elder sister introduced me to evas glorious music three years age .i was in a very dark place i was not living the life i wanted and using my mothers death to as an excuse to wallow in self pity and stay in an abusive relationship . evas story and music gave me a kick up the arse it made me realise that life is too short to waste i spent many nights listening to eva and every time i felt my resolve weakening eva got me though it i was married last year to a wonderful man and we now have a beautiful baby boy who is already an eva fan thank you for your music and thankyou to all who made it possible for us to hear evas beautiful voice

Name: Ashlee Rose
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Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: San Antonio, TX

Sent: Tue March 25 2003 02:21 PM

I just found out about Eva Cassidy about 2 months ago but her voice is like an addiction. I come home from school every day and listen to all of her songs. I am 13 and I also sing and play guitar, just like Eva. About a week after I started listening to her, I said, “mom, we have to go up north and meet this girl, she’s so amazing!” But she only held the heartbreaking news that Eva had died in ’96. However, whenever I listen to I Know You By Heart or What A Wonderful World, I feel like she’s in the room with me and I get chills up and down my spine. Thank you Eva for sharing your beautiful music with us and I am truly amazed with your life and your wonderful talent.

Name: Kirk

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart (today)

Favorite Eva Song: God Bless the Child (at the moment)

Home town/city/country: Gainesville, Fl USA

Sent: Tue March 25 2003 03:58 PM

If you want to hear something almost funny if the circumstances were different, listen to Norah Jones sing Tennessee Waltz first and then listen to Eva sing it. It’s like watching Barry Bonds batting against a little league pitcher. Don’t get me wrong, I like Norah Jones, but the two are like a live oak tree compared to a plastic replica. Sorry Norah! Thanks Eva!!

Name: terry norman

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: harlow, essex, england

Sent: Tue March 25 2003 11:05 PM

I listen to a song played on a advert for cancer research played in the UK. It drove me mad trying to find out the artist, which I did by mistake when I heard another artist bring out the same record. Tracking down Sting as the originator was simple, but trying to unearth the haunting tones by the female vocalist was more difficult. How poignant, and indeed upsetting, to discover that Eva has died from cancer in 1996. I must confess, being off an age when senality is only a few years off, of never heard of her before. That has all changed now. I have listened, and now ordered the album ‘Songbird’. Rarely has a peice of music cut so deep.

Name: Chris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)

Sent: Wed March 26 2003 05:59 AM

Helen Payne. I got your e-mail about the Radio 2 CD, but was unable to reply. Would you got to the “What’s New” page and try again please. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Daniel

Favorite Eva Album: Live ay Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Miami, FL USA

Sent: Wed March 26 2003 07:56 AM

I was listening to an old Pete Seeger album, and he said something that I thought applied to Eva’s pure music. To quote, “…There are little clear streams of music through out or country and the world. Sometimes the larger streams get kind of polluted, but the little streams are still there…” I’m glad Eva’s musical stream is still here and keeps finding its way to others. Peace to all.

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Wed March 26 2003 01:34 PM

Laura, thanks for your reminder about being civil and patient with each other in the guestbook. That was a great point about how Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy also check in to read the guestbook. We might not always agree with someone’s perspective or their post, but there’s no reason to be discourteous or elitist here to someone expressing his or her feelings about Eva. I think there should always be plenty of room under Eva’s rainbow for EVERYONE and EVERY fan. Remember what Eva sang: “Faith is the key, open the doors and board them, there’s room for all among the loved and lost…”

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: every note she sings
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Sent: Thu March 27 2003 04:54 AM

Laura, I love your peace message and the picture of Eva. That’s one of my favorite pictures – such a nice smile.

Name: Mikael

Favorite Eva Album: None in particular

Favorite Eva Song: all of them…

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen (Denmark)

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 05:23 AM

I’ve just discovered Eva Cassidy recently, and I were immediately stunned by her voice, how she feels her way through songs. I was listening to “What a wonderful world”, when I found this web-page. Reading that it was her last song performed in public while it played on my own Hi-Fi – suddenly the intensity struck me 10 folds. Playing in an acoustic duo, we use a lot of Eva’s materials, and we find it very easy and natural to express the natural feeling of enjoyment in playing music.

Name: durand gilles

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Montreuil Bellay / France

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 05:33 AM

Alors que les informations ne parlaient que de guerre avec l’Irak, sur la radio est pass e une chanson : un songe , un v ritable r ve apr s toutes ces horreurs. Je n’avais pas entendu le nom de l’interpr te et j’ai pri toute la chanson pour que tout soit aussi beau que cette voix que j’entendais tout en esp rant connaitre l’interprete : ce fut fait la fin : Eva Cassidy !! le lendemain j’achetais mon premier disque debut d’une longue s rie que malheureusement je sais d sormais limit e par la mort de cette extraordiniare chanteuse. merci Eva !!!

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 07:36 AM

Please translate this last message from Duran Gilles into English, Spanish, Czech or Bulgarian. I don’t understand the French: “Alors que les informations ne parlaient que de guerre avec l’Irak,” etc. Thank you.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 08:01 AM

From Laura Bligh”s, Eva’s Birthday Page we have: – 94th Aero Squadron, College Park, MD. Eva’s favorite meal there was the Farmhouse Chicken. Nice Menu and Photos. Go to: http://www.angelfire.com/md2/CGS94th/

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 08:06 AM

Mike, the French is something like: While the news programs were all about war with Iraq, a song was played on the radio: a dream, truly a dream after all these atrocities. I had not heard the name of the interpreter, and throughout the song I prayed that everything may be as beautiful as this voice I was listening to, while I was hoping to get to know who the interpreter was. It was said afterwards: Eva Cassidy. Next day I bought the first of a long series of records, which however, I know will unfortunately be limited in number from now on due to the death of this extraordinary singer. Thank you, Eva! Henrik

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 08:26 AM

Thank you, Henrik. Thank you, Durand. Keep the Home Fires Burning. Au Revoir. Love you, Eva. See You Soon.

Name: Debbie Dahlborg

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blue Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Kill Devil HIlls NC

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 02:06 PM

Eva was and is an angel. Her music has brought alot of happiness to me.

Name: Kevin

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Chicago

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 05:07 PM

Eva Cassidy sang with a rare sweetness contrasted against an equally soulful interpretive style. The first time I heard “Over The Rainbow” I knew this seemingly unknown artist would rise to greatness. Later that day while purchasing her Songbird CD, I learned of her story and to this day am haunted by her tragic death. I am grateful for the Eva recordings available but mourn that we will never know how high this songbird could of soared.

Name: Deborah
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Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Toronto, Canada

Sent: Thu March 27 2003 06:23 PM

I discovered Eva this past summer when I was visiting my relatives in England. My uncle and I were sitting together one morning, and he said “You have to hear this,” and popped in Eva. I was instantly transfixed and absolutely stunned. I wondered aloud why I had never come across her before, and he told me with pride that she had become well known in England. I spotted Songbird on a bookshelf, grabbed it, and read it cover to cover. Since I got home to Canada, “Blues Alley” has been a constant presence. Yesterday, I heard “I Know You By Heart” for the first time,it’s the only song that has ever made me cry. When listening to the unyielding emotion she poured into her songs, I feel a bit clumsy, and I know that my words can never do her justice. Maybe I’ll be able to express myself better next time, and I’ll try again. Thank You Eva.

Name: Annie

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Sussex, England

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 02:55 AM

Many people visit the Guestbook to let their personal thoughts be known to a wider audience. This website reaches not only a large number of people but across many countries of the world and it is a great place to spread the word………about Eva. Her voice brightens a weary soul, transforms a dreary day and transcends barriers of all kinds. With so much intense coverage of the troubling world events unfolding in our media, this website dedicated to Eva is a welcome respite and the Guestbook allows us to share in the joy of the human spirit when touched by the simplicity of the sound of extraordinary music. It also presents the opportunity to reach out to fellow lovers of Eva’s music. That’s all. And for that I am truly grateful. Whenever I think of Eva Cassidy’s story or listen to her voice I am reminded of the line from a Lennon and McCartney song: …and in the end the love you take is equal to the love….. you make. Peace to everyone and my warmest wishes to Eva’s family, friends and followers both old and new. Annie

Name: Candace

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song

Home town/city/country: Wyomissing, PA

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 10:17 AM

Hi, I probably should have e-mailed this but the link wouldn’t work for me. My question is is there any chance of Eva’s version of American Tune coming out on a cd? I read in an article about her that she had recorded it (I am pretty sure they said she recorded it, not just sang it at concerts). If so, do you know when it might be coming out? This is one of my favorite songs and I can only imagine how Eva would make it her own. If you know, could you please e-mail me at magellan1010@hotmail.com? Thanks so much!

Name: Raice McLeod

Favorite Eva Album: Alley

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: DC/USA

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 11:54 AM

Just giving my whole-hearted support to Laura’s message. This should be a place to discuss peaceful, pleasant things … the world has plenty of other places to talk about violence, politics, etc. I can assure you that Eva would NOT appreciate the latter! As was said when I started in the music business in 1968: “Peace, Love, Dope!” (Don’t panic … I’m not endorsing mind-altering substances.)

Name: Marianne
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Home town/city/country: Stj rnsund Sweden

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 12:41 PM

I saw this program on television with Eva, And i started to cry, She went right into my heart, and i saw a sister in her , I sang with her and felt so glad and sad at the same time. So many things are the same, and i really miss her soo much. I can feel that she is with me , but i had so much wanted to give her a big hug . This have never happend to me before, that someone who i ever had heard of, suddenly , means so much. We have the same feeling. I saw one of the photos it was “Hilde”. I started to shiver , I’v been writing a story about a girld whos name is Hilde, and i didnt know about this picture before. Yes , She is my sister and she is very special to me.. With LOVE to all of you. Marianne

Name: paulette doucett

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: yellowknife,nwt,canada

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 03:15 PM

My girlfiend came to visit me on my 37th birthday and handing me a package said “Happy Birthday and by the way you are not going to get a better present than this one.” She was right. Her gift was Eva’s Live at Blues Alley recording. I have in turn given the gift of Eva Cassidy to all of my friends and family.

Name: Claire L

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: Cambridgeshire, UK

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 04:31 PM

I’ve never before listened to someone/thing that could inspire such emotion. With mother’s day approaching I feel the loss of my mother more than ever and Eva expresses it all in a way I can’t explain … I only wish I had the power she could have had ..

Name: William Cronauer

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye

Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 06:29 PM

It’s me, the Reference Librarian again, with some wonderful news. Our library purchased the DVD for “The Man From Elysian Fields” for our DVD collection. I borrowed it and just finished watiching the film. The film was quite excellent. The script was witty and dramatic, and the performances all around (particularly from Mick Jagger, Julianna Margulies and the late James Coburn) were superb. The EXCELLENT thing was the director George Hickenlooper actually spoke about Eva Cassidy and why he chose Say Goodbye on the audio commentary track. The director’s comments on the commentary track are as follows: “This song is by a wonderful artist who passed away named Eva Cassidy, who was a local Washington DC singer, and, um, was about 33 years old and had cancer and had passed away about 4-5 years ago, but she had such an exquisite voice. Her CDs were just distributed locally and ended up getting in the hands of some English DJs and her CDs went to number one in England on the charts without any kind of serious distribution apparatus, so we, uh, I just loved the resonance in her voice, so we just used this song, in the picture.” Eva would’ve been proud. It was a wonderful movie. Bill

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Sent: Fri March 28 2003 11:25 PM

Laura Please tell Every one to only click on the “Send my message”button just once . I repeat only one time and then wait 10 minutes. The message will be there!! I tested this and it does work!! Give it a chance no matter what messages the server sends back to you it will get posted. Now I will test this once more . I will click only once and I bet it gets posted.

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Sent: Fri March 28 2003 11:35 PM

Laura It worked!!! I did have to refreash the page to see my last message and I will do the same for this one. Peace!!

Name: Greger

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time (for the moment)

Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread

Home town/city/country: Aln , Sweden

Sent: Fri March 28 2003 11:56 PM

Eva has built a bungalow in my heart and comes to visit every tim I play her albums. Peace on Earth. Keep up the good work, Laura.

Name: Dan Svensson

Favorite Eva Album: ?

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Home town/city/country: Staffanstorp, Sweden

Sent: Sat March 29 2003 11:06 AM

An arrow hit my heart march 27, 2003. And now I know the facts – to my deep, deep sorrow. But her song is love to me. I mean her enormously wonderful voice. I will carry it with me til I myself fly away Somewhere Over the Rainbow. She awokes many well hidden emotions in me. I feel young and vibrating, when her voice sounds in my room. Pictures of wonderful summerdays with there manycoloured sunsets, of hope, warmth, nearness and much more. Even though she s somewhere else now, she came into my life two-three days ago. There she will stay and I thank her so much for giving me this experience. Forgive me my english. I m from the south of Sweden, Staffanstorp, and I m glad that I could write you and tell what happened inside of me because of Eva, a woman and artist I would like to have met. I will inform myself about her now, Have a good time Laura. I m sure you are a wonderful person too. Your doing something that show your love for Eva. Best wishes Dan.

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Sent: Sat March 29 2003 01:44 PM

Imagine there’s no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace You may say that I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope some day You’ll join us And the world will live as one

Name: Graham Catlin
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Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Rossendale, Lancashire,United Kingdom

Sent: Sat March 29 2003 02:01 PM

Hello everyone,just been reading the new postings and how people relate to her song,with either family or friends that have died and her songs have been a help to them to overcome their grief,i hope that she is looking down here and seeing that she makes many people happy and that her songs create so much emotion in people,long live Eva in our hearts Peace and respect to you all Graham xxxx

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Palm Springs, CA

Sent: Sat March 29 2003 04:03 PM

On the eve of my 35th, I am alone and listening to Time After Time. My girlfriend bought this album after a sales rep played it for her on a high end audio system. I am crying as I hear this angel sing. Contemplating where life has taken me and where I may go in the future. I cry simply for the beauty, nothing more. I am not sad, rather I am crying tears of hapiness. The brightest stars burn the shortest. Sleep in peace you beautiful Angel…

Name: Pat Dargan

Favorite Eva Album: can’t say !!

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Midlands England

Sent: Sat March 29 2003 08:52 PM

re : Grace Griffith. Bob Harris played ‘ Wondering Where The Lions Are ‘ from the album ‘ Minstrel Song ‘ by Grace in the last hour of his excellent Radio 2 show last night. Grace was instrumental in bringing Eva’s music to the fore…..along with the band ( great to see Raice back on the site ), Chris Biondo and others….we have a lot to thank them for. Cheers to everyone…keep spreading the word… Pat d

Name: Pat Dargan
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Sent: Sat March 29 2003 09:00 PM

re; Grace Griffith. oops….further to previous posting…forgot to mention album details…: Minstrel Song…..Blix St G2 – 10068 and check out site……www.blixstreet.com/grace.html ( I blame the changing of the clocks for my forgetfulness not the advancing years !!!!! ) Pat d

Name: ffran may-Prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany,France

Sent: Sat March 29 2003 09:26 PM

A little story to share with you this morning. One of my pupils in music class was so moved by the voice of Eva that he begged me to lend him the cd for the weekend, which I did. He usually finds music lessons very hard, he says so himself, because he is partially deaf, and can’t always make out the music. Very touching for me that he could hear Eva. He is a lovely, lovely kid, and works very hard to keep up with the rest of the class. Thankyou Eva.Sunshine through the clouds!

Name: Ariel

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: imagine

Home town/city/country: Taipei, Taiwan

Sent: Sat March 29 2003 09:28 PM

I am a Chinese girl. Oneday I knew about the songs of Eva Cassidy accidentally. But I couldn’t find any albums except “IMAGINE”. Although I am not good enough at English, I really want to understand the whole song. I need the lyrics in this album very much… My E-mail:aliceenjiou@mymelody.com

Name: Pentti O. Pitkanen
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Home town/city/country: Suomi Finland

Sent: Sun March 30 2003 05:02 AM

Hei Olen Suomesta, en hallitse englantia, mutta halusin ilmaista ihastumiseni Eva Cassidy’n lauluihin. L ysin ne nyt, kun t ll soitettiin radiossa Eva’s musiikkia. Sorry my english. I like Eva Cassidy songs and very beutiful voice. It’s perfect. I found now here Finland. (I am Pentti 50 from Finland)

Name: PJ

Favorite Eva Album: SongBird

Favorite Eva Song: several

Home town/city/country: Newark, DE

Sent: Sun March 30 2003 11:02 AM

Hello folks,haven’t written for awhile, but certainly have not forgotten angel Eva. I have been studying piano to go along with my singing and have just finished learning “Imagine”. I am so excited that I can play a song that actually resembles a “song” and what an appropriate message for our troubled times here in the States and the world in general. I feel that this song touched Eva also, if for no more reason than it is a message of “peace”. Thank God we have her special voice to listen to to divert us for even a few minutes from the daily stress of this war. Thank you again Eva!!! You seem to shine through just when needed!!

Name: Bart Terry

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: Feilds of Gold

Home town/city/country: North Tonawanda,N.Y. usa

Sent: Sun March 30 2003 02:25 PM

I just became an Eva Cassidy fan…yesterday 3/30/03. When I heard her belt out “Stormy Monday”…well her voice just blew me away. Her powerful,commanding voice filling the room with so much energy, you just get that goose-bump kinda feeling,just going on everywhere. Feilds of Gold(priceless)…thank you Eva for all the sweet music that filled your soul…God bless..

Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Time after time

Home town/city/country: Weston florida

Sent: Sun March 30 2003 04:33 PM

Hello! I frist heard Eva’s song on the smallville soundtrack i love her voice she has such a wonderful sweet voice. I looked her up on the computer and i was sad to find out she had passed away.But her music is still with us. I’am a new fan of her voice and i would love to hear her other songs. 🙂

Name: Jessica Kaplan

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart/Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Annapolis, Maryland USA

Sent: Sun March 30 2003 11:03 PM

Hi! I have been in love with Eva Cassidy’s voice ever since I was in a production of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday at a theater in Annapolis. We used several of the songs on Songbird to underscore sections of the play. I would have to say that without her beautiful voice the production would not have been as meaningful. The experience itself allowed me to realize what it is that I want to do with my life and without Eva’s music to connect to I may never have truly discovered that. Our show was in a way dedicated to her and also helped to make Eva live on for others. The number one selling album in Tower Records during the month of our run was her Songbird album! It was amazing the effect she had on our audience!

Name: Susie Gretzinger

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Roanoke, Virginia

Sent: Mon March 31 2003 05:07 AM

I was traveling on business to Warrenton, Virginia last week and walked into a shop that was playing an Eva Cassidy CD. I had to stop and ask who this was singing. The lady explained to me the story of this wonderful women. I bought the two CD’s she had for sale, Songbird and Blues Alley. Then this weekend I was with my sisters this weekend and found out that my sister, Kim had seen a special two years prior on television and went out the next day and bought every CD. We are enjoying them very much. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share these thoughts with you. God Bless, and I know Eva is singing to a special group today. Susie

Name: Arlinda

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Rio de |aneiro – Brazil

Sent: Mon March 31 2003 08:09 AM

Eva I LOVVVEEE YOU !!! Aqui no Brazil muito dif cil encontrar posters ou fotos suas. Tenho v rios Cds seus que comprei na Fran a,mas gostaria muito de ter uma foto sua OK? Voc minha grande amiga,pois quando n estou bem ,recorro a suas can es. Here in Brazil it is very difficult to find posters or their pictures. Do I have their several Cd what bought in Paris, would like a lot of having her picture OK? You are my great friend,when i am well ,listen to her songs. Sory for my English Arlinda Souza Rio de janeiro – Brazil

Name: Katie

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow or danny boy

Home town/city/country: wales

Sent: Mon March 31 2003 08:41 AM

I love eva cassidy, she is my idol. I have started to sing the song danny boy which is on her “imagine” album, and I like to think that she has heard it and i hope she likes it. eva didn’t deserve to die so young. but she did so we can remember her for the beautiful singer she was. I know she’s in heaven singing with the angels now. I love you eva Katie xxx

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Orlando ,FL

Sent: Mon March 31 2003 02:28 PM

I was driving home last week and heard Over the Rainbow on the radio–I had tears running down my face–I had to find out who she was and why I had never heard her before–After I got her CD I realized I had indeed heard her before–Michelle Kwan skating at the Olympics–that unforgetable rendition of Fields Of Gold–What a gift her voice is–I have been truly touched. I am taking My CD player to work tomorrow as her music is a gift that has to be shared.

Name: Lisset

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World

Home town/city/country: Houston, USA

Sent: Mon March 31 2003 02:47 PM

The first time I heard Eva Cassidy was when Michelle Kwan skated to her rendition of “Fields of Gold”. When she finished the program I was teary eyed, mainly because of the song and that ‘mysterious’ woman’s voice. I told myself I had to find out who sang that. I found it was Eva Cassidy and ever since then I’ve been a fan. Eva puts this special quality in every song that makes them beautiful. When I’m down, need to relax or just in a jazzy mood, I pop her CDs in. She is one of my favorite female singers. And I have to say, when Celine Dion sang “What a Wonderful World” during her concert special on CBS, it was nothing like Eva’s rendition.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Mon March 31 2003 03:06 PM

These are Free 30 SECOND EVA CASSIDY VIDEO CLIPS. TOPS2 of the BBC makes available: OVER THE RAINBOW(a very sharp image), ,TIME AFTER TIME(twice), AUTUMN LEAVES, AND CHEEK TO CHEEK(Live from the Blues Alley Night Club) VIDEO CLIPS.Go to this web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist/index_c.shtml Scroll down to EVA CASSIDY, there are 4 VIDEO CLIPS. They are not altogether on the page, so check closely. Now click on the RED VIDEO CAMERA ICON, this brings up the VIDEO BOX. Then click on the NON-EMBEDDED VIDEO ICON. The VIDEO CLIP will come up if you have REAL VIDEO downloaded. If you don’t just click on the FREE REAL VIDEO ICON. The VIDEO CLIP should appear on your screen. Click on the ICON that looks like a TENNIS RACKET to ENLARGE your VIDEO CLIP. Remember go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/videoclips/artist/index_c.shtml

Name: erna

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: How can I keep from singing

Home town/city/country: Canada

Sent: Mon March 31 2003 05:13 PM

Eva, wow, what a talent. Can’t believe I never heard of her until two years ago. I am now making up for lost time. Have bought every recording she ever made, only wish there could be more. Her voice just moves me.

Name: Jeff

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes

Home town/city/country: Bixby, OK USA

Sent: Tue April 01 2003 11:08 AM

I love her music and I really want to try playing some of her arrangements. I have searched all over the Internet for the guitar songbook. Can anybody help me find it?

Name: Chris Peppard

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: Bristol, England

Sent: Tue April 01 2003 11:26 AM

I just got ‘Songbird’. What a precious voice she has. I first saw Eva on TOTP 2.She has a haunting voice that touches you deeply.So sad to no longer have her with us.A truly heavenly voice.Makes me want to live life again, instead of passing it by like an afterthought.May your music live on forever. Thankyou xx

Name: Robert Topliss

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine – at the moment

Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song – today

Home town/city/country: Bingley West Yorkshire UK

Sent: Tue April 01 2003 12:34 PM

The more I hear the finest music the more I know that of all the arts it is the one closest to the spirit. When I listen to Eva’s voice (which I have done for most days for three of four years) I often gain a sense of hearing beyond the music to a place where she can take the listener where no war or misery of uncertainty and loss can ever touch. I havent articulatd this very well but I’m sure that Eva’s voice has touched many other people’s lives in this way.

Name: Robert Topliss

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine – at the moment

Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song – today

Home town/city/country: Bingley West Yorkshire UK

Sent: Tue April 01 2003 12:35 PM

The more I hear the finest music the more I know that of all the arts it is the one closest to the spirit. When I listen to Eva’s voice (which I have done for most days for three of four years) I often gain a sense of hearing beyond the music to a place where she can take the listener where no war or misery of uncertainty and loss can ever touch. I havent articulatd this very well but I’m sure that Eva’s voice has touched many other people’s lives in this way.

Name: Margot

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves, Time after Time, FoG, What a wonderful World, Anniversary song, Waly Waly, Stormy Monday, Cheek to Cheek, Blue Skies, How can I keep from singing, Let the good times roll and so many, many more

Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands

Sent: Tue April 01 2003 01:32 PM

As I’m writing this, I’m listening to the cd Chris A. sent me. It is the BBC Radio 2 interview. To all of you: MAKE SURE YOU GET IT!!! It is great to hear the story being told by the people who knew her, and, as it seems, whose names are now so familiar to us. Eva’s parents Barbara and Hugh, Chris Biondo, Al Dale, Chuck Brown, Raice McLeod, Keith Grimes… Check out the What’s New page on March 28, to get in touch with Chris Arscott, who is now trying to get this cd out for all of you Eva-maniacs! Just do it, you won’t be disappointed!!!!!

Name: Joanna Marie
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time

Home town/city/country: Manila, Philippines

Sent: Tue April 01 2003 01:57 PM

I became intrigued about who Eva Cassidy is when I heard her version of Time After Time in Smallville so I hurriedly bought the Smallville-The Talon Mix soundtrack. I never knew about her since I’m only 17 years of age and was born in the ’80s. I enjoy listening to that song and as of the moment, I can say that I dig her music! Thanks for providing information about Eva through this website. God bless and more power to this project. **nota bene: I admire girls with guitars and those who compose their own music:) more power to Eva, wherever she may be.. peace out.. *^_^*joAnnA*^_^*

Name: Joe
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Aylesbury England

Sent: Tue April 01 2003 08:00 PM

Lisset – Re yours about Wonderful World by Celine Dion – why would it be? any more than Eva’s compares to Louis Armstrong’s.

Name: Bill Graham
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: at last

Home town/city/country: cleveland, ohio

Sent: Wed April 02 2003 09:04 AM

Eva.. your rendition of “At last” the Etta James classic is nothing short of incredible!! You are a magnificent talent! I only wish I could find your arrangemt somehwere.. to play for my own.. You are magnificent! Keep up the good work darlin’..

Name: alan darroch

Favorite Eva Album: live in blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: tall trees in georgia

Home town/city/country: accrington. lancs, england

Sent: Wed April 02 2003 10:37 AM

my love for this lady’s voice is total. the most perfect voice ever. are there any videos of her? please let me know. thanks

Name: Kathy Parsons
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA

Sent: Wed April 02 2003 12:06 PM

Hi: the First time I heard Eva Cassidy was in the car of a dear friend on the way to church. She had it playing. What a voice. I was saddened to know she had died. But what a beautiful legacy she left. I am buying all her albums. How can anyone listen to her and not?

Name: Natalie Hayes

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: oh,had I a golden thread

Home town/city/country: moranbah.queensland.australia

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 01:32 AM

beautiful!truly an angel

Name: Jacques

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly

Home town/city/country: Toulouse / France

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 03:31 AM

Sorry, my english is bad but I try all the same. What a pretty girl and a beautiful voice. Unfortunately, Eva’s not well-known in France, I don’t understand why. It’s pretty hard to find her CD’s. How to resist her sensibility ? Personally I can’t. Finally just a few words in french to Eva : “O que tu sois Eva, saches que j’aurais aim tre ton ami. Ta voix est ton plus beau testament.”

Name: Cyn

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Nashville, Tennessee

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 05:01 AM

For Eva The voice is gone but not silent It rises with the sun On its journey across the sky It unites the world in a single embrace It reminds us of our frailty To take with us what we can from this life See all there is to enjoy And not walk with our eyes closed Or our hearts In the silence I feel her heartbeat I feel her breath So few words to remember her by So few moments Forever captured Perfect and unblemished A haunting tribute To the soul that has moved on I will not cry for her But instead hold dear The treasures she has left us Bound to this mortal plane While she brushes her wings In lofty places A better place, perhaps Than the reality She helps me leave behind. Cyn – Apr 2003

Name: annukka starck

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: time after time

Home town/city/country: tampere/FINLAND

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 05:33 AM

I AM GLAD I FOUND EVA CASSIDY`S MUSIC.HER VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFUL! PEACE TO YOU IN FINNISH RAUHAA TEILLE!

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird Imagine Time After Time Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart Danny Boy Songbird FOG OTR

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 07:50 AM

I believe in living reincarnation. Not the reincarnation where someone comes back as a bird or some other living thing in another lifetime. I believe that when the spirit leaves the body it is transposed into identities here and now. The new spirit doesn’t have to sing like Eva to have her attributes. All it means is that you identify with these persons in many ways and see Eva in them. Eva is idealized for her beautiful voice and her love of nature and art, and for her creativity and honesty. The world surrounds us with Eva’s beauty and wonder. Eva is alive in the present. Seek her in the moment.

Name: Ffran May-Prigent

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany, France

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 09:17 AM

I was pleased to see Jaques’ message. For those of you who don’t speak French, his little message at the end was “Wherever you are Eva, know this: that I would have liked to be your friend. Your voice is your best legacy.” Merci Jaques. I sure get the feeling that very soon her cds will be easier to come by in France. Love to all of you, some that I have begun to get to know, Booker in the States, Margot in the Netherlands, and Mike’s messages, which I always love to read. Eva’s spirit lives on!And wasn’t Cyn’s poem beautiful?

Name: Gretchyn Edwards

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, no wait Blues Alley, no wait maybe Time After Time…

Favorite Eva Song: At Last and Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 11:21 AM

First heard Eva being played in a bookstore next door to the shop I bought my wedding dress in 1.5 years ago. Bought “Songbird” that day, and all of the others since. Also used “At Last” for my walk up the aisle on my wedding day 10/5/02, and “Cheek to Cheek” for the recessional. I had been planning on using the Etta James version of “At Last”, but then I discovered that Eva did a version and that was that. Glad to see so many people tuning in to this webpage to let us all know about the latest Eva related “stuff”. Thanks, Laura, for doing such a great job of keeping everything up to date! Wanted to comment — recently someone mentioned a karaoke cd that had come out with Eva songs on it. I ordered one of them, and was quite pleased with the versions of the music on the disc. It doesn’t come with a printed lyric sheet, but the tunes themselves are quite well done. The website is www.prosing.com. Best to all- Gretchyn

Name: alan darroch

Favorite Eva Album: non. all brill

Favorite Eva Song: too many to mention

Home town/city/country: accrington, lancs. england

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 11:24 AM

is there a place like graceland to remember eva? if so, i must visit Message from the Webmaster: I’m afraid not! But one of the themes of this website is “Go listen to live local music. There will never be another Eva Cassidy, but there will be somebody else….” Tell them that Eva sent you! –Laura

Name: Sydnee

Favorite Eva Album: Songbirds

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You by Heart & Songbirds

Home town/city/country: Dallas, Texas

Sent: Thu April 03 2003 04:46 PM

Someone I hold very dear brought Eva to me. We have shared her music together ever since. It is an unspoken message between us. Eva touches the very heart and soul with her voice. She moves emotions deep within those who hear her music. She will live forever through her music and those who are her fans.

Name: Hanne

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (the first album I bought), but I love all of her music!

Favorite Eva Song: like I said, love them all.. Over the rainbow, fields o gold, time after time, wade in the water, danny boy, tennessee waltz, I know you by heart…how can you possibly choose?!!

Home town/city/country: Harstad, Norway

Sent: Fri April 04 2003 01:45 AM

Hei! The first time I really heard Eva, I fell in love with her voice at once! The song was “Over the rainbow”, and it still sends shivers down my spine… I only have three of her albums; “Songbird”, “Imagine” and “Time after time”; but I am going to by them all! To me she is the ultimate singer, I have never heard a singer with so much soul in her/his voice, and every time I listen to her, she gets more and more under my skin… It is just so sad that I will never experience her performing… When I discovered her I was sixteen, now I am seventeen, and it is really weird that it has only been abot a year since I first heard her sing, because it feels like I have known her voice all my life! No singer can touch me like she can, no voice can make me feel like hers..it is so amazing! Her voice will live forever! Eva, you will always be an inspiration to me, and to every single person you touch with your music. Even tough I newer knew you, I love you! You are truly unforgettable!!

Name: Pierre-Marie

Favorite Eva Album: Live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Callot, Brittany/ France

Sent: Fri April 04 2003 04:45 AM

Great… The first word that came out of my mouth when I had to describe Eva’s music… I discovered her last sunday bought all of her CDs since and… wow… no words really… I just can’t understand why we never heard of her before in France… And I truely hope this is going to change, I promise to be her first promoter to allow as many people as possible to feel the way I felt last sunday… Such moments are rare enough to be remembered and, wherever you are now Eva, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Danny Boy is the first song I heard from you… It is also one of my favourite song anyhow but the way you sing it is so personnal so full of emotion… I hope you will come and sing in my dreams forever ! Thanks Laura for this beautiful site and tribute… Keep up with the good job ! Kind regards to all Pierre-Marie

Name: Jim Borkenhagen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: San Jose, California USA

Sent: Fri April 04 2003 08:27 AM

E.C.’s covers of standards reminds me of how we rediscover our experiences again and again … finding new appreciations of what is around us every moment. She invites an appreciation of reality … an elevation of reality. She helps me undertsand that nothing is ever lost … it all goes on …

Name: Justine Sweet

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: To Many Favorites 2 Mention(unless every song on every album made counts.)

Home town/city/country: Cwmaman,SouthWales.

Sent: Fri April 04 2003 12:40 PM

I’ve never experienced anything like Eva’s voice before,although Karen Carpenter is of the same comparisan the hackles on the back of my neck totally stand on end….AMAZEING…WITHOUT A DOUGHT.

Name: Mark

Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart

Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: rotherham, UK

Sent: Fri April 04 2003 08:59 PM

HI, i found eva from a friend n the internet, been a really big fan of David Sylvain , love is songs and lyrics loads but she is the only person that i listen to the same amount now, i realy big shame she had to die so young ,a real gem!just got by heart this week ,i love the song waly waly ,does any 1 know the words to this if so please send to to me by mail , Mark ,xx

Name: Marie Borbye Knudsen

Favorite Eva Album: ?

Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves/time after time

Home town/city/country: Glostrup/Denmark

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 12:07 AM

WOW!! I have only recently been introduced to this amazing voice inside Eva Cassidy .. After having heard a few songs and gotten the sense of how she uses her voice.. I’ve fallen in love!!! The voice touches me SO deeply!! So much that i’m about to change the name of my favorite singer from Ella to Eva (the E still goes on strong) And that takes quite alot.. It’s also because of the guitar.. There’s really comming some GREAT tunes outta that wonderfull instrument.. I’M IMPRESSED!!!

Name: Wesley Shearer

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (the first one I bought)but I love all her music.

Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the Water

Home town/city/country: Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 02:25 AM

What A Voice!!! I First heard of Eva Cassidy on Top of the pops 2 – A Tribute to Eva Cassidy, and I’m glad I did. I am only 11 years old, but I have her album, Songbird and the book, Eva Cassidy – by those who knew her. Her song ‘Wade In The Water’ is one of my favourites because it brings out the True Eva Cassidy. I just wish I could have met her!

Name: Stan Fox
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Corpus Christi Texas

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 06:10 AM

Pure Mood IV “Fields of Gold” was my first Eva Cassidy song and I just played it over and over again which is not something that I ever do. The quality of her voice is so pure. Thank you for sharing her incredible talent. She is sorely missed. Stan

Name: Irma Rieken

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: The Netherlands ( Holland )

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 06:53 AM

I was watching a tv serie named : judging Amy and heard a womans voice singing fields of gold. I,ve searched kaazaa internet and found eva. I,ve downloaded evrything their was and was amazed ….. what a beatiful voice!!!!! Today I found this side and found out that eva died . I,m so sorry….

Name: sherri in NC

Favorite Eva Album: Attn: BOOKER in Long Island
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 08:41 AM

Booker you emailed me on march 2nd–I attempted a very tardy reply to you today but it was sent back to me as undeliverable–the email address does not exist. Will you please email me your new address so I may resend my reply–Laura, sorry for this post–I did not know any other way to make contact since he emailed me from my guestbook post. Sherri in NC

Name: Page

Favorite Eva Album: all of them

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: england

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 08:41 AM

its all been said…thank you :@)

Name: Gemma
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Norwich, England

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 10:05 AM

I am very pleased to see that Cancer Research in the UK are still using Eva’s music on their adverts to encourage people to fund their research into cures for the disease. I heard the first few bars of ‘Songbird’ and saw another advert which brought a tear to my eye. I hope this encourages more people to help find a cure. 🙂

Name: scott
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Bournemouth, England

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 11:27 AM

Just returned from a concert at Salisbury city hall by the Southern School of Singing’s E-Minor group of young talent who performed a song introduced as “Eva Cassidy’s Fields of Gold” and it was the Eva version as opposed to Sting’s. One singer and two back-up singers who brought a reminder of Eva’s wonderful interpretation of the song to this corner of old England.

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 02:22 PM

Laura I have noticed a lot of messages on this site from Brazil and France saying they love Eva’s music but are finding difficulty in finding CD’s of her music.I know Hot Records are doing their utmost to spread the word but being a small independent label they can only go so far.Do you know people in the music industry who love Eva and are prepared to get together with Hot Records to promote Eva’s music to non speaking English nations? I am hoping to get some of Eva’s music onto commercial radio in the U.K. this week and try and persuade more of our young people to be turned onto Eva’s music.I am having great difficulty in finding out how well Eva’s music is doing on the Billboard charts.I would be grateful if any of our friends in the U.S. or in the U.K. who could help me out in this matter.

Name: Bobbie

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time, Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Ain’t no Sunshine (This week)

Home town/city/country: San Luis Obispo USA

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 04:03 PM

I’ve been a fan of Eva’s for about 3 years. I first heard her on a NightLine and purchased 2 CD’s immediately. I have all of her music books and I’m determined to learn most of her songs on guitar and vocally. I hope to perform them and some of my own interpretations in clubs in my area. She was a wonderful example of sincerity and creative innovation in music interpretation. I wish there was a way to go back in time have known her. she has blessed my life so much. I want to thank Hugh and Barbara for giving us Eva’s songs. You must be remarkable people. I wish I could know you. I pray I can play Eva’s music with the same intensity and beauty she did. God bless.

Name: David

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: current favorite Drown in my own tears

Home town/city/country: California

Sent: Sat April 05 2003 04:21 PM

Laura, I have been an Eva Cassidy fan for several years and visit the website often to find out whats new & read the guestbook, Eva’s singing is simply wonderful. I can’t find words to describe her singing other than to say that she put her heart in what she sang and that makes Eva’s music beautiful. A huge thank you Laura, for this website where we can share what Eva’s music means to us. David

Name: Chuk MacDonald
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 01:01 AM

Not only the good die young but sometimes the best. There are great voices and then there is Eva. She could interpret and sing a lyric better than anyone. Her voice conveys honest emotion….the true intent and feeling of a song. I didn’t know her, I didn’t see her perform…but I do miss her everytime I hear her. She is what music should be about not the crap and corruption that the music industry has become.

Name: Helen Rafferty

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: Barnawartha Australia

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 03:41 AM

I was woken from an uneasy sleep at 3.00am as my mind was tormented by the thoughts of war and then this magnificent voice comforted me with the most powerful rendition of Imagine . My emotions flew with her voice and for the first time in weeks i began to grieve for our world .Thanks to Eva shaking me out of my numb little world.

Name: Lutz Ludwig

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold & Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Berlin/Germany

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 04:15 AM

I didn’t know the name Eva Cassidy until at night I heard a program in the radio over her. Her “Songbird”-CD had just appeared. Never before, I had heard such an unearthly beautiful voice – she hit me in the middle of my heart. Eva died much, much too young -however she knew everything about the life. Sometimes I must cry if I hear certain songs from her – however her live and her music it also teaches us that one should never give up. Eva Cassidy was a gift of the gods at us people. She might rest in peace. Thank you, Laura, for this wonderful site.

Name: Paul Rigo

Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side & Live at Blues Alley, but love them all!

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, but love all her blues

Home town/city/country: Ferndale and Saugatuck, Michigan

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 06:48 AM

Heard Eva for the first time in a charming Music store in the Lake Michigan resort town of Saugatuck. After that, could not get enough of her music. Eva truly sang with spirit and that is why nothing she did was ever just ordinary. Eva did not just sing a song, she recreated it, owned it and made love to it. That is why it was so important for her to only sing what was meaingful to her. I am very greatful that she had the wisdom to sing for more noble reasons than just money, but to express her spirt and love for the music. The fact that she did this made her intrepretation of songs transcend the ordinary to create something spectacular. What wonderful gifts she has left all of us and how privaledged we are to continue to learn all the love she had to teach us through her music. Eva has truly made this world a more beautiful place. What a wonderful legacy. WE LOVE YOU EVA!

Name: beccy jones age 13

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: songbird

Home town/city/country: england the midlands

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 09:18 AM

i was only introduce to eva about a year ago and when i heard her music i cryed. i remember watching the advert on tv about cance and eva was singing fields of gold in the background. it always reminded me of my granddad who died of cancer: and i always cried. iv been learning the guitar since i was 7 and i have taught myself with the help of my great dad how to play and sing like eva. i wish eva was alive. i talk to my friends about her all the time,i want to be just like eVA when i grow up. and im determined i will. i would love to one day appear on ‘stars in thier eyes and become eva cassidy singing over the rainbow. i know i would make my familly and my granddad in heaven very proud.thankyou x

Name: Mandy

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and Imagine

Home town/city/country: Mt. Maunganui, NZ

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 10:27 AM

Im 16 and i fought through malenoma because of Eva. Eva’s music enspired me to fight through cancer. I had malenoma like Eva Cassidy did and when i first heard her music it made me put my life into perspective. I really did think i would die because mandy people in my family have died from cancer. i just gave up hope. Eva’s music made me want to fight, and 6 months later, i was able to fight through it and now my cancer is gone. my life is changed and it was Eva Cassidy who gave me the strength.

Name: Chris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 12:38 PM

Possible issue of radio biography on CD. See what’s new page. Blue Skies.Chris

Name: Joop

Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/Know You By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Dark End of the Street/Take Me to the River

Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 03:34 PM

My getting to know Eva. This is my first contribution to the Eva-Guestbook. I’m reading it since early February of this year. My getting to know Eva and her music was rather particular. About two years ago, I heard talking on Dutch radio about Eva Cassidy for several times. From these conversations I learned that Eva’s voice must be something very beautiful and extraordinary. I also learned about her fate. However, they didn’t play any music of Eva’s ! These discussions concerning Eva must have been in the time that Eva got very popular in the UK, as I can analyse now. So, the name of Eva Cassidy was in my memory for two years, but strange enough I never had heard any song of her, until recently. In the middle of January of this year I was driving home from work at 11:30 PM, when suddenly I got bewitched by the most beautiful voice I’d ever witnessed, singing “The Tennesse Waltz”. The first thought I got was: “This must be Eva Cassidy” and while my car was already in the garage, I waited until the song had ended and the announcer indeed said : “This was Eva Cassidy with the Tennesse Waltz”. From that moment it was “Hook, Line and Sinker” for Eva. By the end of January I bought my first Eva-CD: “Blues Alley” and now two months later I own every regular Eva-CD that is available. Only lack the “Spirit of Christmas”, but that has no extreme priority. I think the Eva-CD’s I own right now, are excellent material to draw conclusions about the specialty and beauty of Eva and the Band’s musical heritage. In a next contribution to this marvellous tribute for EVA, I’ll give my comments on the impact that Eva and her music has generated to an alltime blueslover and bluescollector since I got to know her. Honour Eva. What A Wonderful World (This Could Be !) Thanks LAURA.

Name: Donald Meuse

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Beaver Bank (Halifax), Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Sun April 06 2003 08:09 PM

One day about six months ago I was looking for my copy of ‘Autumn Leaves’ by Rita Reyes. My box of CDs looked very intimidating (I don’t like dealing with my personal disorganization), so I decided to download it from the net. I believed that ‘Autumn Leaves’ by Rita Reyes was the definitive version and never considered an alternative. But Rita is from many years back and I could not find her version, which I still very much enjoy. Purely by chance I downloaded Eva Cassidy’s version of ‘Autumn Leaves.’ When I eventually listened to it I was impressed with her interpretation. I had never heard of Eva Cassidy, but did wonder who she was. For about three months I listened to this one song by Eva. It was a version with which I had no familiarity! Eva (my spine is tingling now) had created a haunting love song of unsurpassing beauty and haunting reverie with which I could relate from some place deep within. In December 2002 a niece wanted a copy of ‘Over The Rainbow’ for a school play she was assisting with. I had my second Eva Cassidy song. In the next couple of weeks I heard more songs by Eva. I found information on the web, as if it was meant for this to happen. I decided to seek out Eva’s music in various stores believing she would be hard to find. At the first store I bought four CDs, and shortly after found “Eva By Heart” in another. I expect I will soon find ‘The Other Side’ and some of Eva’s work that is not so readily available. I suppose ‘Autumn Leaves’ is my favourite because it is so great and never loses that notion of transendence and of a momentary epiphanic experience. I continually find something ‘more’ to awaken my soul in what Eva so gently left us. Today my ‘favourite’ is ‘You’ve Changed.’ I’m always waiting to be awakened to a new awareness by whichever song I may be listening to. THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN AN INEVITABILITY IN THIS EXPOSURE I NOW HAVE TO EVA’S MUSIC. I think many may sense this in their own way. Of course I have tried to expose others to Eva’s music; but I believe that discovery unexpectedly is how people will come to know her best. Perhaps another time I will make the inadequate attempt to ‘explain’ how I understand and feel Eva, but perhaps it is best, to paraphrase James Hillman, to try and see through the fallacy of explaination. Much, most… perhaps all, is just mean’t to be!

Name: Lynn

Favorite Eva Album: not sure yet

Favorite Eva Song: not sure yet

Home town/city/country: Winnipeg/Manitoba/Canada

Sent: Mon April 07 2003 12:37 AM

A new jazz radio station just started and I was lucky enough to catch them playing a couple of songs by Eva-one of which was Imagine(by John Lennon. So the hunt was on to see if there was anything on the internet(THANK-YOU)…then on Saturday night I was watching the last few minutes of a skating highlights show where the award winners strut their stuff. I wanted to see the Gold Medal (canadian) Dance pairs and got an extra treat. Michelle Kwan had won once again and her display was to Fields Of Gold “by Eva Cassidy”..the radio station? Well I’ll probably stay with it cause they DO play Eva so often,as I have discovered!

Name: Debs

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: Adelaide Hills/Australia

Sent: Mon April 07 2003 02:59 PM

I was walking past the local record store when I heard the most amazing voice coming at me. It totally blew me away and I went straight in, found out it was Eva’s Songbird Cd – playing Wayfaring Stranger – and bought it. I am now in the process of collecting her music. A truly beautiful voice singing some really great music, can’t wait to hear What a Wonderful World. What a vocal range she had, she will truly live on forever.

Name: Stacie Rose
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Home town/city/country: Oklahoma

Sent: Mon April 07 2003 05:43 PM

I was talking to my mother tomight about some of the wonderful somgs I wanted at my wedding by Eva Cassidy – she then told me that she was no longer living. I was so intrigued. I had no idea that this beautiful voice of which I had downloaded a dozen songs was no longer making music. She was absolutely amazing and still is – such a shame, but at least she left music for us to lose ourselves in and and you know the choir in Heaven is so mush better because of her.

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sent: Mon April 07 2003 06:08 PM

Nice to see more fellow Canadians posting here from PEI, Halifax, Winnipeg… And great to see in this months poll that the majority of visitors are now from the States,…as it should be. And SOOO great to learn about the new documentary coming out soon….destined, even before it is released, to become a cult item like the 1999 documentary by Howlett Media Productions. I have lost count of how many copies of that I have handed out to people, explaining lately that so much has happened since then. Now there will be an updated version to pass around! Note to those responsible; Please think of a way to somehow make it available to an international audience. On the Internet perhaps, or for sale as a CD. I am sure this will be a “must have” item for many Eva Cassidy fans, certainly for this one. Peace and love.

Name: Kris
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Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Kelowna, B.C. Canada

Sent: Mon April 07 2003 06:28 PM

I didn’t even know of Eva Cassidy’s existence until I watched Michelle Kwan (skating to Eva’s Fields Of Gold) last Saturday following her 5th World Figure Skating gold medal win. The commentator mentioned Eva’s name and I was on the Internet right away to find out more about the most moving, angelic voice I’d ever heard. I was moved to tears when I heard Eva’s song, and then moved to even more tears after reading about Eva’s life and tragically premature passing. As a male who’s lived half a century, I’ve grown to appreciate the beautiful things in life and Eva Cassidy’d voice and uniquely personal touch in every note are high on my list of precious gifts that everyone can and should enjoy today. I’ll be sharing my new “discovery” with everyone I know, and I’m sure they’ll grow to love the sound of the singularly, special artist that was Eva Cassidy. Her remarkable talent was a gift from God, and I know she’s with Him now.

Name: Garry Woodcock

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Tue April 08 2003 02:21 AM

Hi to Kris and Stephen. It’s Canadian coast to coast Eva! Her legacy just continues to inspire all who love music and the most important things in life. Peace, Garry

Name: Shelly

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fileds of Gold

Home town/city/country: Mountmellick, Laois, Ireland

Sent: Tue April 08 2003 03:52 AM

very moving, emotional music.

Name: Bruce Menin

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere

Home town/city/country: Newburyport, MA US of A

Sent: Tue April 08 2003 04:04 AM

Much to my surprise, I discovered my obituary to Trista Zinck, which mentions Eva, posted on this website. I am honored, as I suspect Trista would have been; my comparison of her to Eva was intended to illuminate the gifts of both and provide some comfort to her Trista’s parents. Neither young woman will be forgotten. Again, thank you for including me in this moving homage and celebration.

Name: angie bowers

Favorite Eva Album: all of them!

Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold

Home town/city/country: pickering north yorkshire england

Sent: Tue April 08 2003 04:58 AM

wow, so moving and intense music. she knew how to express so much in such a moving way. she has left behind so much for us all to share.

Name: george martin

Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley, songbird

Favorite Eva Song: wonderful world,songbird,fields of gold,over the rainbow ,oh had I a golden thread

Home town/city/country: hallora/ victoria/australia

Sent: Tue April 08 2003 06:28 AM

this my second posting, I have only been aware of Eva since January this year and nearly worn two Cds out. What a beautiful voice,So pure and clear you never get tired of listening to her.I don’t think I have heard a song that she does that is not better for being sung by Eva.

Name: beccy age 13

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Tue April 08 2003 10:27 AM

HELLO!! THIS IS MY SECOND POSTING, HOPEFULLY THE SPELLING IS ALITTLE BETTER!! I JUST WONDERED IF ANYONE KNEW ANY GOOD SITES WHERE YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO FINGERPICK LIKE EVA, IM GETTING THERE BUT I NEED A LITTLE PUSH. THANKS.

Name: Eileen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: All/Say Goodby/Songbird

Home town/city/country: Albany,NY

Sent: Wed April 09 2003 07:56 AM

I first listened to Eva while working for an Irish music distributor and was moved to tears w/her amazing soulful voice. Each song is sung w/such range and emotion. I’m so greatful for the releases of these beautiful albums and hope everyone has a chance to hear this ‘Songbird’. Eileen

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley+All

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy+All

Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA

Sent: Wed April 09 2003 11:56 AM

QUESTION: How many millions of Eva Cassidy’s CDs have been sold worldwide? Question? How many millions of Songbird CDs have been sold worldwide? My guess is 5 million for all CDs and 3 million for Songbird CDs. Am I correct? Please let me know as I use this in my commentaries.

Name: Dale

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time

Home town/city/country: Manchester, England, UK

Sent: Thu April 10 2003 10:04 AM

My mum asked me to buy her an Eva Cassidy CD for Christmas last year and I didn’t even know who she was – I heard the album in my mums car and i had to go out and buy another one for myself. I’m an 18 year old male so this kind of music isn’t exaclty targeted at me but Eva has such a beautiful voice and I couldn’t believe that she sang so well live, it’s such a shame that she’s passed away without knowing her real fame. It’s people like Eva who deserve the recognition that these days only manufactured, talentless pop artists recieve.

Name: Steve

Favorite Eva Album: I invented my own from mp3’s!

Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold

Home town/city/country: Wolverhampton, England

Sent: Thu April 10 2003 10:14 AM

I first had the pleasure of hearing “The Voice” on Top Of The Pops and i caught Somewhere over the rainbow, i immediately searched for more. I have NEVER heard a voice that reduces you to tears without any knowledge of what you are listening too but this does, i was struck cold when i heard it and couldn’t get it out of my head. I challenge anyone to listen to the Eva Cassidy life story and take it all in and then listen to Fields Of Gold and tell me you are not moved. I just feel overwhelming saddness for some reason whenever i hear her voice it’s the most touching, soul wrenching ever. I wouldn’t be getting carried away to say it is the best i’ve ever heard, it makes you sick to see the crap in the charts today and think that Eva was never discovered while she was alive. Credit to Chuck Brown and the rest of the people who kept the faith and continued to keep her wonderful voice flowing. She had no bitterness and no regret and sang “What a wonderful world” at her last concert with such emotion it must have been unbereable to be there and see the talent ebb away. She is amazing and still touches people as easily as she hits those hight notes. God bless Eva.

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Sent: Thu April 10 2003 12:12 PM

Steve from Wolverhampton, England,I can’t disagree with the intensity and passion with which you speak of Eva Cassidy and her music, even though my emphasis probably differs slightly. I think Eva had a good life which she seemed to enjoy in spite of her painful shyness. So far I am left with the image of a young woman who had a passion for singing, and even though she may not have understood why people liked her she did want approval to validate the soaring musical creations she crafted with her magical voice. She had a lot of ‘a-gig-in-any-parking-lot’ or smokey bars experience and I think she enjoyed it. I think she enjoyed the thrill of her creations no matter where she sung them. To me she was neither a stylist nor a genre singer – I don’t think any of that mattered to her although she did say she liked gospel music. But she made her music her way for the joy of creation through song. Eva Was an artist in the most pure sense of the word. That is how I perceive her. And the palate with which she painted her songs was hers and hers alone. I don’t know, she may even have seen her music in colour. This is a quality of genius. I don’t know if she will ever be acknowledged posthumously by her peers with an award such as a Grammy, and I don’t think that it matters. Eva Cassidy was an artist, and she will always be remembered for the genius of her creation. We all know what eventually kept her from singing, but I am glad for what she did and don’t burden my image of Eva with things that might have been.

Name: Don Meuse

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sent: Thu April 10 2003 12:16 PM

*Always fill in your name, etc., BEFORE you send the message. That’s me down there.

Name: Fshtunken

Favorite Eva Album: SongBird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Australia

Sent: Thu April 10 2003 06:38 PM

I wrote a poem for Eva called “In a little while” I wont post it here cause I have no copyright on it as such. But the basics is that in that little while when I listen to Eva sing, everything is alright. I know it’s odd to say your love someone whom you have never met and has unfortunately passed away, but I do feel a level of love for Eva with respect, that is unique. Fshtunken xox

Name: joe
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Home town/city/country: Aylesbury England

Sent: Thu April 10 2003 09:13 PM

To Don Meuse – In all the years I’ve been keeping up with the Guestbook you’re the only one that has expressed most nearly my own feelings to Eva’s music. I feel that all the ‘sentimental talk’ diminishes the fact that she was a normal human being that achieved wonderful enjoyment from her music and art and that is what shines through any of her songs or artwork.

Name: Laura Mc Gurk

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Tall trees in Georgia/ Time after time/ Youve changed 9change from day to day depending on mood)

Home town/city/country: Co.Tyrone, N.Ireland

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 03:52 AM

I dont know where to start on my love for Evas voice and music. No matter where I am or who I am with, I will always find fans of Eva Cassidys. For a while my friends started to get worried about me and thought I was absolutely besotted with this woman, well the truth is I am but I know there is nothing wrong with that. I just cant get enough of Eva Cassidy. I have listened to the albums that much that even my 5 year old brother is running around singing Eva Cassidy lyrics. If I had the chance to go back in time, I would go back and watch Eva sing at the Live Blues Alley. I know I have never met Eva, but in a way, I believe I know her like a best friend. Her voice still makes me cry, two years after i first heard her.I wish Eva knew how much she affected my life. My sister bought me the ‘Songbird’ album for my 18th birthday and after that i was totally obsessed with this almost unreal voice. I searched shops up and down Ireland to buy more albums and am still continuing to do so. As a singer myself, I am often told I remind people of Eva Cassidy, but each time I tell them, If I dont make the hairs stand on the back of your neck, or make your eyes fill with water, or make your heart fill with joy, then I cannot be compared to that wonderful lady. Eva, I would like to thank you for making me feel emotions I had never felt before. I would also like to tell you I love you. P.S. I hope God realises he has a true angel sittin next to him now. xx

Name: ffran may-prigent

Favorite Eva Album: singbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 07:17 AM

Here’s the translation of the album review of “songbird” from the french “Rolling stone” Magazine: “A voice extinguished too soon, that magnified American classics. 6 years after the death of Eva (at the age of 33), this compilation, (put together from three existing albums) gives life again to this pure and sensual voice, that was at home with blues, folk, gospel and pop. Following her debuts in rhythm and blues standards with Chuck Brown, she combined jazz and traditional folk airs like “wayfaring stranger” beautifully and rhythmically revamped. Her version of “over the rainbow” has, justifiably, become known the world over, but we actually prefer the tension of her live version of fields of gold ” (voice and guitar)or the wonderful version of Fleetwood Mac’s songbird, both effective in their simplicity. A bright souvenir of a short-lived career, this album is pays homage to a true singer.” The album was awarded three stars…..

Name: Adi

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL

Home town/city/country: Norway , Bergen

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 07:51 AM

Is Eve an angel?

Name: Joop

Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Dark End of the Street/Take Me to the River

Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 08:34 AM

TOTP2 “People Get Ready” For European Eva-fans ! BBC has altered their broadcasting on BBC2. TOTP2 starting April 14, is broadcasted FIVE times per week. Monday through Friday, in stead of the two times 25 minutes per week, Tuesday and Wednesday, until now. Every TOTP2 will last 40 minutes(without any commercials!). Giving 200 minutes a week TOTP2. Be alert that broadcasting times are altered: 19:50- 20:30 CET(18:50-19:30 UK/GMT) ! Also TOTP on BBC1 on Friday 20:30 CET(19:30 UK/GMT), with a rerun the same night. This message for all Eva-fans in Europe with BBC1 and BBC2 on their cablesystems. Holland and Belgium(26 million inhabitants) have BBC1/2 on all cablesystems. Be prepared ! Source: Dutch TV-Guides. Thank you LAURA.

Name: Jami A. Cohen

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “You don’t know me”

Home town/city/country: Clifton, NJ USA

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 09:46 AM

I just recently fell upon Eva’s music from a friend of mine. Did not even realize the history of Eva. Such a gift taken from us at such a young age. I am just sorry I did not know of her voice and music prior. Thank you for allowing me to share in her music.

Name: Chris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 12:18 PM

New readers. See the “what’s new” page for news of a possible CD issue of the Kevin Howlett radio biography. Listen in if you can to the next one, on your local radio station in the UK. Maybe we can get this one issued world-wide too. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 02:19 PM

To; Garry from Lunenburg Don from Halifax Kris from Kelowna Lynn from Winnipeg I think it is so cool for EvaCanuckFans to congregate here. A while back, there was a lady here from Rankin Inlet, so that makes it from sea to sea to sea! Cheers, Stephen

Name: Jerielle Morwitz

Favorite Eva Album: ALL (though I need the ones I can’t afford now!)

Favorite Eva Song: “Fields of Gold”

Home town/city/country: Pittsburgh/PA…now Brooklyn, NY USA

Sent: Fri April 11 2003 05:51 PM

Oh my…a voice sent directly from the heavens, this woman’s music NEVER fails to inspire and move me. I am a singer myself and have never felt such a connection with a performer. A roommate of mine introduced me to her but I became hooked when I saw Michelle Kwan skate to “Fields of Gold”. I was devistated to learn that she was no longer with us making music. The person that introduced me to her never mentioned that. I can’t imagine what reason there could be for such a beautiful person to be taken from us without many people ever having experienced what she has done. I only hope I can sing with just half the passion she had every time I perform!!

Name: Leah Jessop

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I can only be me/Blues in the night

Home town/city/country: Buderim, Queensland, Australia

Sent: Sat April 12 2003 12:01 AM

To be inspired is to listen to Eva Cassidy. To cry is to hear her brilliance. To read her story is to understand that she was like many grappling with a turmulous world in which she bought something wonderful to all that have come across her music and who continue to experience it for the first time. To not love compassionately the Eva Experience is to not give yourself to love. You all know the power that exuded by the music, and honestly who could possibly miss it. Love and best wishes to the family and friends who have lost their precious treasure. May she be remembered as everyone’s favourite female singer as she is mine. May I as a singer strive the brilliance she perfected naturally. Leah.Jxx

Name: Luca Bono

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold; Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Milano / Italy

Sent: Sat April 12 2003 03:56 AM

I envy the angels of Paradise that will enjoy Eva’s voice for eternity.

Name: Pat Dargan
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Home town/city/country: Midlands. UK

Sent: Sat April 12 2003 11:02 AM

To Charlotte Gethin : caught a snippet on WM Radio the other day that you had been involved with a fund raising charity event, raising quite a bit of money. Perhaps you could let us know more details and whether you performed any ‘ Eva stuff ‘ at the event…. For recent site visitors Charlotte won the ‘ Stars In Their Eyes ‘ tv show in the uk a while back,performing as Eva. cheers(hope you don’t mind Laura !! ) Pat d

Name: ojmartin
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Sent: Sat April 12 2003 04:25 PM

Does anyone else note the life similiarities of Eva and Susannah McCorkle. Check out http://susannahmccorkle.home.mindspring.com/ Susannah sings Medley which includes “Will you remember me” and then a piano interlude then she sings “Im drifting along with the tide until we meet again” Imagine Susannah and Eva singing it as a duet!!! Now. I listen to her sing and wow so like Eva including her early death. The angels are hearing heavenly music now. Please let me know what you think.

Name: janb

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: can’t begin to decide

Home town/city/country: honolulu hawaii

Sent: Sat April 12 2003 04:34 PM

Today a friend mentioned to me that she went to a concert last night. The singer was Amy Hanaili’i Gilliom a well known and great singer here. According to my friend, Amy’s encore was Autumn Leaves and she suggested to the audience that they listen to Eva Cassidy. Just thought I would send this along. Aloha, janb

Name: Candace Stoltzfoos
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Home town/city/country: Gettysburg, PA, US

Sent: Sat April 12 2003 06:45 PM

I just want to encourage everyone, by saying that, Eva’s music IS still being spread. I am only 16, and I was just introduced to her music. It’s so inspring and motivational, not to mention her raw, beautiful talent, that I was immediately hooked. I had to find out everything I could about this mysterious, romantic, talented person–not even knowing why. And once I did, I felt this deep sadness, that she was no longer making her gorgeous music, but this incredible peace at the same time. I figure, if me, a 16 year old, can appreciate her music, than anyone can. It’s still being heard and being spread, and will continue to be heard and spread. I am telling everyone about her! Someone like Eva Cassidy will never die. Not so long as she still lives in our hearts, minds…and our radios.

Name: Kate
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Home town/city/country: CA

Sent: Sat April 12 2003 07:53 PM

Only just heard of Eva’s music today. She had a great soulful voice. I, too, was slammed hard by cancer at a young age. So, I was especially sad to hear what Eva went through. Some survive, some don’t. It’s all very unfair, and random. I only hope her family and friends have found some peace by now. Kate

Name: beccy age 13

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: SONGBIRD

Home town/city/country: stourport on severn / kidderminster/the midlands

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 03:05 AM

in june, i will be performing at a small club ‘over the rainbow’ and ‘songbird’ i was quite nervous but strangley enough, last night i dreamt i was there and eva was sat in a stool on the back row watching and smiling, i am no longer nervous and i believe when i am there she will be listening…

Name: Harpa

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: all

Home town/city/country: iceland

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 03:54 AM

she sings like an angel, and she still does.

Name: Carl
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Favorite Eva Song: The one I heard last…

Home town/city/country: Göteborg, Sweden

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 05:48 AM
some more Eva Cassidy love for all to enjoy! Who am I? Oh, just another Swede who got hooked on Eva Cassidy after they showed that BBC special about her recently (it seems as though a lot of people found a new musical favorite – and perhaps even “a friend” – in Eva Cassidy through that BBC program). I was so moved by Eva’s wonderful voice and her tragic, untimely death. Of course, the more background you have on a person, the better you can understand and identify with the music that this person plays (or whatever else he/she does). For example, who doesn’t feel more strongly about Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven” after they learn the story behind it (Eric’s 4-year-old son died after falling out of a 53rd-story window)? That said, Eva’s music is SO powerful in itself that it doesn’t NEED a gripping story behind it to bring tears to people’s eyes, or to shower the listener with hopefulness and joy. Eva’s voice is just that magical and strong. Thanks for everything, Eva! Peace, Love & Understanding, Carl P.S. Not that their voices and types of music are all that similar, but if you enjoy Eva’s music my guess is that you’ll enjoy the Norwegian singer Sissel (Kyrkjeb ) too.

Name: Tony

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad

Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 01:17 PM

I’m not a fan of ice skating, don’t read about it in the sports pages or watch it on TV, so I was pleasantly surprised this afternoon when, while channel surfing, I came across Michelle Kwan skating to Fields of Gold on ESPN. Needless to say, I watched her entire performance. While it didn’t convert me into a fan I still very much enjoyed watching her. Take it from a someone who isn’t even a fan: if you have a chance to see Ms. Kwan perform to Eva’s music, please do so. It’s an emotional experience. And to Carl from Goteborg, I was in my local Borders Books and Music today and noticed a CD at a listening post by a young lady named Sissel. I didn’t listen to any of the music but for some reason the CD stuck in my head. I can’t imagine why a store here in Maryland U.S.A. would feature a CD by a Swedish artist unless she’s something special. I think the woman on the cover of the CD had short dark hair. Would this be the same Sissel you’re referring to? If so, I’ll make it a point to pick up the CD.

Name: Brian

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Indiana, USA

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 02:08 PM

Was just introduced to Eva’s music over the past weekend, and all I can say is “WOW”. I have never heard such a beautiful voice, and her rendition of “Over the Rainbow” is one of the most beautiful and amazing recordings I have ever heard. I was involved with some minor recording several years ago, and have worked singing backup at times, and needless to say have heard many singers throughout my life. I can honestly say I don’t think I’ve heard a more beautiful voice. I look forward to hearing more of the recordings from Eva as I have now become a huge fan. A beautiful singer and person like Eva will never die, as her music will live on forever, which I believe would make her very happy.

Name: Carl
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country: Göteborg, Sweden

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 02:51 PM

Tony, Yup, that’s the Norwegian singer, Sissel, that I mentioned. If I were you, I’d go back to that music store and give her a listen. Maybe it’s not for you, but if your taste is anything like mine, you stand a good chance of feeling like when you discovered Eva; like you’ve found a treasure!

Name: Alyssa , Age 13

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Cootamundra,N.S.W,Australia

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 03:21 PM

I Hadnt heard Eva until my mum brought home a cd and i thought it was probably another one of her old cds but then i heard her and i think that she is the best singer in the whole wide world. SHE ROCKS!!

Name: J. Palasits
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Klamath Falls, OREGON

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 04:46 PM

Have been trying for a long time to find outwho sang the song Fields of Gold that Michelle Kwan skated to, decided to see what I could find on the internet. I plan to buy this album “Songbird” as soon as I can order it!!! Her voice is soooo beautiful. I was sad to read that she passed away ……now she sings with the angels!!! Her family must be very proud of her success …..

Name: Clara

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: which ever one I’m listening to

Home town/city/country: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 06:08 PM

A friend of mine introduced me to Eva’s music. I ran out to by her album ‘Imagine’, & when I went to pay for it the cashier said “She’s so good. It’s a shame she had to die.” My mouth dropped…& so did my stomach. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone with such an amazing voice as Eva’s. Right now Imagine is playing & I fill up with tears when I hear her. Imagine has always been my favorite song & in these times, it has even more meaning. I have been buying her albums & each one I buy, I love more than the one before….until I play another. No matter what she sang, it was flawless. It’s like she never had to even try to sing, it just came naturally to her. I just wish I had heard about her much earlier. We have truly lost an angel, but Heaven has gained one. She will be missed so very much. Love & prayers to her family, Clara

Name: Tracy

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird, People Get Ready

Home town/city/country: Australia

Sent: Sun April 13 2003 07:20 PM

I finded myself truly blessed to have heard Eva sing.

Name: mariah carey

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 03:36 AM

yep, its me mariah carey. dont be suprised!!! famous people are normal aswell!! well my manager introduced eva to me yesterday, and boy oh boy, im impressed. What a wonderful voice!! god bless her. I hope the angels in heaven appreciate her beautiful voice. thankyou

Name: Carl
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country: Göteborg, Sweden

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 04:50 AM

I believe you, Mariah! And I’m not surprised at all that you too enjoy the music of Eva Cassidy! So, welcome to Eva’s “fan club,” Mariah! 🙂 Love, Carl P.S. I love YOUR voice too! Glad to hear you got “through the rain!” P.P.S. Not that I’ve talked to Josefin, but if I had, I’m sure she’d send you some warm greetings from sunny Spring Sweden! 🙂

Name: mariah

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 06:23 AM

oh my goodness!! i have just heard over the rainbow. i cried!! thanyou for making me feel welcome carl, you sound VERY nice and you seem like an amazing gentle man. this will be my last posting as i havnt the time, im very sorry… mariah

Name: JoAnn

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Can’t pick just one

Home town/city/country: Centennial, CO USA

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 09:43 AM

A friend urged me to pick up Eva’s “Songbird” CD. I did, but was undecided as to whether or not to keep it or return it. My friend got a little angry at me so then decided to listen to Eva, as I had had the CD for about a month or so. I WAS BLOWN AWAY! I just got through ordering 2 more CDs of Eva’s. I want EVERYTHING she has recorded ever. I don’t care if I get duplicates – it doesn’t matter. I still can’t believe she’s gone!

Name: Carl
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country: Göteborg, Sweden

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 10:54 AM

Mariah, Yes, I agree with that sentiment; Eva sure could paint one BEAUTIFUL rainbow with her voice! *I too have cried to that song* Thank you very much for your kind words about me – they brought a big smile to my face! And don’t worry about not being able to post any more – I totally understand. *even though it WOULD be wonderful to talk to you again… but hey, you’ve got my address, so whenever you feel like dropping me a note… – that would be lovely!* A big hug to you for now, Carl

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly

Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 12:25 PM

Hi Mariah, Forgive me for being a bit cautious in believing that it really is you but internet pranks are common these days. I’m not here to argue about whether or not it really is you. If you are who you say you are, then welcome. And if you really are moved by Eva’s music, then please, please, please talk about Eva in your interviews and let your audience know about Eva. Be an advocate for such artistry. After hearing Eva sing, you should KNOW that this is something so special, so beautiful that it should be shared with the world. Unfortunately, Eva isn’t really recognized by the mainstream music industry, but you are in a position to talk about her and have people listen to you. As a recording artist, you should know how frustrating it was that Eva was shunned by the music industry. She never received the accolades from the music industry she deserved when she was alive. But by your talking about her, it would be a great start and it will show the public your true artistic instincts. I hope that more of your peers in the industry that know of her will help get Eva the recognition from the very industry that ignored her. This is not about self ego, attention, or envy. This is about believing in art and making the voiceless voice be heard. This is about sharing something so incredibly beautiful with the world. And this world needs it right now. Thank you, Eric from Silver Spring, MD

Name: Stephen
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 02:56 PM

To any well known, established artists who have discovered Eva Cassidy, I would say this; If you are as impressed with Eva as so many fans here are, then mention her name to people and say something about her to spread the word. I think I speak for all Eva fans when I describe Eva as an artist who is enormously deserving of recognition. Very many people have burst into tears listening to songs like Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, etc… including grown men, who congregate here to tell the world about it. They are all here, and in Laura’s archives, thousands of profound testimonials that I never tire of reading.

Name: Donna

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 03:51 PM

I first heard Eva Cassidy’s music when I began regular visits to a terminally ill friend. My friend was 42 years old and had turned from a beautiful woman into a fragile dying flower. She could not communicate but I would play the Songbird CD for her, which someone had given her. The music moved me and the music seemed to reach inside the tremendous sadness we were experiencing. I felt like “Wade in the Water” was speaking directly to my friend. My friend passed in June of ’02 and since that time I have purchased both Songbird and Imagine for myself. I have listened to Fields of Gold, Songbird and Somewhere Over the Rainbow from that first album sooo many times – over and over and over again as I drive in my car. I have also purchased 2 additional copies and given them to friends. I most recently purchased Imagine and I can’t help but play Danny Boy over and over. Even my 12 year old daughter sings along to the CDs. Needless to say, the music of Eva Cassidy has brought me a lot of comfort, peace and pleasure.

Name: Peter

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL

Home town/city/country: Malaysia

Sent: Mon April 14 2003 06:18 PM

thanks maria for write a few words for Eva i just heard some ladys(2) sing maria song over our national TV station 2 hours aga, gosh i feel i wanna throw them out of the stage, got no ideal why they sing maria’s SONG , even though i m not maria FAN but maria you are one of the best!!! i bought eva cd from amazon.com and going to collect all of them in the future EVA FAN FOREVER PEACe&LOVeDeWORLd (2nd Messsge)

Name: ffran may-prigent

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Brittany,France

Sent: Wed April 16 2003 09:13 AM

I may not be Mariah Carey, I may not be a millionaire, but when I listen to Eva I feel like a million dollars!! Doesn’t she make every one of us feel special??

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy Penny To My Name OTR FOG SB

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Wed April 16 2003 09:27 AM

The Guest Book Is back up running after taking a hibernation for 2 days. The good news is we can still buy the Songbird Biography through amazon.com uk for $25 U.S. in the hardbound edition. The plan to publish the paperback edition in the U.S. should tempt some of us. Remember this, if you go to amazon.com uk and use a credit card you get a real beautiful hardbound book within 7 days. I plan to read the 2 new chapters at my local bookstore when it is available. The UK hardbound edition is worth at least twice the price it is selling at. Anyone else agree or disagree? I saw the repeat tape of Michelle Kwan’s in 2003 World Figure Skating tribute on ESPN2 last weekend.She skated again to Eva Cassidy’s rendition of “Fields of Gold.” I understand she won’t be skating to this song in performannce again. I didn’t hear Peggy Fleming mention Eva’s name when Michelle’s performance was introduced. It was the last performance of the show and brought the” house down”, with applause and the first time an “encore” by Michelle using the same music! Unbelievable!

Name: beccy jones age 13

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD/ SONGBIRD

Home town/city/country: KIDDERMINSTER/THE MIDLANDS

Sent: Wed April 16 2003 09:32 AM

Hello again! well, I have put together a song in the style of Eva, the chords are like the ones used in her songs and the fingerpicking sounds great. Trouble is, I cant find the right words to put in my song. im not very good at that! lol! So is anybody here an ace at songwriting? If so, please email me, Thankyou x

Name: anon (mariah)
Favorite Eva Album:
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Home town/city/country:

Sent: Wed April 16 2003 09:33 AM

im so sorry, im not mariah.

Name: Marjie Garrity

Favorite Eva Album: everyone of them

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of corn

Home town/city/country: EastKilbride scotland

Sent: Wed April 16 2003 12:37 PM

I was a pro singer since the age of sixteen and learned my trade from listening to Ella, Frankie, Lena Horne Peggy Lee Etc,etc. I have no idea where Eva learned to sing with such feeling and her range is so extraordinary listening to her the hair on the back of my neck tingles. she is the best female artist i have ever heard. What a sad , sad loss to the world of music. Thank you Eva for what you have given us to remember you by. You are unique in the world of any kind ot music.

Name: Margot

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: changes with my mood

Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands

Sent: Wed April 16 2003 03:08 PM

I recently made a compilation of Eva’s more jazzy songs for a friend of mine, who I thought needed some encouragement (she has a disease that gives her a lot of pain) and who likes jazz. She was very, very pleased with it. She passed it on to another friend of ours who took it with him when he went to Cape town, South Africa, for a holiday. He told me no one in Cape town knew of Eva, but they were thrilled. And now they are playing my compilation in the 3 hottest clubs in Cape town, he says!!!

Name: Rachel

Favorite Eva Album: Can’t say as of yet

Favorite Eva Song: not sure yet

Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD

Sent: Wed April 16 2003 04:18 PM

A friend from work gave me the Songbird CD the other day and said “you should listen to this, she’s great”. It sat in my car for a couple of days until yesterday evening when another friend told me that he used to work with Eva Cassidy. I was surprised that two people within one week would mention her (a previously unknown name) to me. Today, I put in her CD. Wow! I was really moved. I was later playing it for my husband and got tears in my eyes. Obviously after reading the articles and emails here, that is not an uncommon reaction. I will be listening to much more, I am sure of that. I am glad to have been fortunate to have heard her music and the world is fortunate to have had her in it.

Name: Laura Leigh

Favorite Eva Album: (I’m a new fan)

Favorite Eva Song: Early Morning Rain & Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Smithville, Texas

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 03:49 AM

Been singing for a living for 25 years now – kept hearing “Somewhere over the rainbow” and “Early Morning Rain” on the “elevator-type” music station I listen to to relax. . . but they’d never say who the artist was. . . did some research to check it out and began to cry when I realized that “she” was actually “EVA” and that she’d already left this world. . . Feeling pretty grateful today that she’s touched my life in such a special and personal way. By far, the most talented and pleasing artist I’ve ever heard. . .

Name: Katie Gaines

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: I can’t choose just one!

Home town/city/country: Fareham, Hampshire, UK

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 03:49 AM

I stumbled across Eva Cassidy purely by chance a couple of years ago. I remember one evening catching the end of her video of “Over the Rainbow” on TOTP2, and it literally stopped me in my tracks…. It wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago that I finally got around to buying her “Songbird” album, and I’ve just been bowled over by the beauty and purity of her voice! What a shame she’s gone, but what a joy that she was here in the first place. I plan to tell everyone I know to buy the CD!

Name: Beccy jones age 13

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: SONGBIRD

Home town/city/country: KIDDERMINSTER/THE MIDLANDS UK

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 07:44 AM

Eva is my idol, She sadly passed away Now she’s with the angels In a place thats far away. Her voice it makes me tingle With trembles up my spine, I want her to be with us Just one last time.. So Eva if you hear me, From over that rainbow, The songbirds they’ll be singing, In a place i’ll one day go. Thankyou for listnening to my poem. If you have any comments please feel free to email me. thankyou Beccy jones age 13

Name: joe thompson

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Annapolis MD. USA

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 10:23 AM

I learned about Eva last year in a local, Bowie Md.,newsletter. The article was of course intriguing. I am a recent transplant into the DC area and was shoched to learn that her home was only a few miles from mine. That day I bought Songbird, and i listened to it about four or five times in absolute awe of the power and purity of Evas voice and the obviously incredible spirit that could foster such moving vocals. At this point ,I own all of her CD,s but I suppose I have purchased each one three of four times since I can not resist giving copies to folks that might otherwise miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Like everyone who reads this, I wish I had known of her while she was playing in this area. I work right down the street from the nursery that Eva worked for and it is pretty cool to be able to feel a little closer to her life in the normal course of my day. I suppose that we all owe a great debt to Eva’s friends and family who have apparently spared no effort to get her work out to the public. I just wanted to thank each of you for keeping the momentum going long enough for me to share in part of your experience.We are a lucky group.

Name: Marilyn Laws Porter

Favorite Eva Album: All of Them

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Eudora KS

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 11:00 AM

I’ve never done this before but am so impressed with all of the above and so inspired by Eva’s music. She touches that place inside where only angels tread and then very lightly. I have been involved in the American Cancer Relay for Life for six years now and hope to have Eva’s rendition of “Over The Rainbow” included in our program this June. My husband who is such a fan of all music said upon hearing “Over The Rainbow” by Eva. “That is not a song – that is a spiritual. She does it even better than Judy Garland” but then she puts her special magic upon every song she sings. She moves us beyond where we live to another realm where she lives in the fullness of the promise of Easter. As long as there is music she will continue to bless our lifes.

Name: jonathan

Favorite Eva Album: blues

Favorite Eva Song: wonderful w

Home town/city/country: nottingham UK

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 12:36 PM

I haven’t visited the site for a while so I was happy to see Laura’s well-written articles on the recordings of Fields of Gold and Wonderful World. Especially I enjoyed the one on Wonderful World as its still probably my favourite song. Its because when she sings this song, I feel its true; like its simple and obvious and deep and its been out there all along without me ever realising it before but hey, now you can see it thats ok. I remember being in a Japanese garden on a warm clear day and this song just came to me so powerfully to fit the moment, like there was this life out there that was going on quietly and would go on, and was there all the time I’d been worried about other private things without ever looking around me. So in fact now i almost don’t like to play the song in case I don’t get that feeling any more and it just becomes ordinary again. So thank you laura for the article and the context for the song which brought back that feeling to me again without ever having to put on the CD. Best wishes Jonathan

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”

Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 12:46 PM

All of our love and admiration for Eva’s music is all well and good, but the larger world, that great material beast that decides who is famous and who is not, must get to know her. Too many untalented people enjoy fame; what a tragedy if yet another truly talented person did not. What can we do to get the attention of the major record labels? If a truly big record company got behind Eva’s music, even if the great artist is no longer with us, I am convinced she would have a number one album on Billboard. As we all know, fame and fortune are both about marketing. She needs a major force out there pushing her image and her legacy. A major company could ensure her immortality by releasing and vigorously promoting a “greatest hits” collection that embraced all her music. True, marketing the product of someone no longer with us would be difficult, but as all of us can attest, the music itself is powerful enough to garner attention. How else did we become enamoured with this great singer? Through her songs. Simply through her songs. Just a thought. Am I the only one who feels this frustration?

Name: Don Meuse

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 02:14 PM

Scott Richburg, Montgomery, Alabama – Scott, the great material beast indiscriminately devours the famous and infamous alike, as I think you will agree, with a care for neither. What would it gain Eva to achieve Billboard noteriety as a crassly marketed commodity? It could not save her soul! As for a “major force”, I think Eva’s legacy has been amply endowed with a spirit that transcends the capabilities of the music industry. I was just listening to Eva’s “Stay”, and it seems not to need greater immortalization. Let me say, Scott, that the angst you feel about how you perceive a lack of proper commercial respect for her work is a feeling I, and probably many others, have also felt. But such success would not make me feel any better about how Eva and her music have reached down into the depth of my soul and made me feel things I didn’t know were there. In my private frustration, as opposed to yours, I think to myself: “How can such genius be ignored?” But it quickly passes. Eva and her music are organic entities that grow within and without us even when we are not paying attention, while the merely rich and famous ‘stars’ are like sudden snows on a desert’s dusty face – it may attract us for a moment, yes, but then it is gone! Eva and her music will be taking root in receptive hearts long after I am gone, and I am glad of it. Is your frustration not passion in disguise? I think many clearly identify with your emotions, as do I. And I would be the last person to deny Eva and her music the greatest recognition possible.

Name: Terry Erickson
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: early morning rain

Home town/city/country: Winnipeg,Manitoba

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 03:38 PM

My life memories revolve around this song Ian & sylvia, Gordon Lightfoot. Always at some point drawing me back to my childhod .To the best of my childhood to my mother and I singing early morning rain or sunny side of the street or You got to give a little . maybe somewhere in a better place Eva and my mother sit singing these songs . I like that thought ,Mom I miss you but you will always live in these songs ,Eva we all miss you . We who you touched with you lovely voice Thankyou…………….

Name: ojmartin

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: anniversary song, penny to my name,fog,autumn leaves

Home town/city/country: emmitsburg md usa

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 04:09 PM

USA today newspaper had an article about the old standards coming back. They listed Norah Jones, Ute Lemper and others but not mention of Eva and Susannah Mccorkle They were out ahead of time on this resergance of the old standards. Email usa today and let the author know that she missed the best of them all.

Name: Peter Holmesby
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Time after time

Home town/city/country: adelaide …Sth Australia

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 04:51 PM

Ive just heard my first Eva song ever…it was on music channel on cable here in Oz…its such a shame its always the people with talent who pass so young…not the useless boneheads we acquire as leaders…just the lovely people

Name: Sandy

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: All

Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 05:14 PM

It is almost impossible to love Eva’s music and not mourn for what might have been. To see our precious Eva recognized far and wide, who would not wish for that to happen. Perhaps though, the beauty and spiritual force of her incredible voice is found in the way she enters each person’s life. Amazing moments of discovery written about everyday in the Guestbook. Her legacy will find it own level in each person’s heart. True, not all will hear her and not all will get it when they do. To me that just makes her music all the more precious to those of us whose lives she has so profoundly touched.

Name: HIROSHI

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: TOKYO, JAPAN

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 07:01 PM

As a music lover of all genres for more than 45 years I was surprised to see, a year ago, the name of EVA CASSIDY on the 2001 best sales list of amazon.com. Who is she? Why have I never heard the name of this singer who sells so many CD’s? I immediately ordered my first SONGBIRD album and finding it so good, I now have two copies each of SONGBIRD, IMAGINE, EVA BY HEARTand LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY, which circulate between my stereo my car and my two daughters. I have recently purchased my 3rd SONGBIRD as a gift to a friend of mine and thought I would look for a site on the internet to dig for some information on EVA that I could give to that friend (In Japan, people still do not know of EVA!). Well, having gone through this site I think merely to tell him about this site and the fact that, at this very moment, people around the world are still writing about EVA and her songs on this website would be enough to explain how great a singer she was. I congratulate the webmaster for maintaining such a hartwarming site and hope that it will last for many more years to come.

Name: George Price
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Christchurch, New Zealand

Sent: Thu April 17 2003 09:32 PM

The National Service of Radio New Zealand, featured a program on Eva Cassidy today. I was embarrassed by the fact that I had not heard of her before, and stunned by the beauty of her voice.I confess that I had a lump in my throat at the tragic death and her rendition of Fields of Gold. I certainly will aquire Her albums and introduce her to my friends.

Name: Harry.S.

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Fri April 18 2003 08:42 AM

Iam so pleased to see this site is now a U.S.A based majority. We in the U.K. have been looking after Eva for you, she is now coming home to you.In the early years of this site, someone asked why America had never heard of Eva,someone in the U.K.replied that it would start with a trickle,then a small pool,then one day the dam would burst across America.The dam may not have burst yet, but it will in the not to distant future. Harry.S. Nottingham. ( U.K.

Name: Danny Phipps

Favorite Eva Album: All of them!

Favorite Eva Song: All of them!

Home town/city/country: Roanoke Rapids, NC

Sent: Fri April 18 2003 10:13 AM

My sister-in-law first turned me on to the Magic that was Eva Cassidy…and I haven’t looked back since. Eva’s music touches a mystical part of the soul that no other recorded sound can match, so thank you, Eva, for the magic that you give us through your varied recordings….Our loss is the Universe’s gain! Her energy is now a part of that along with John Lennon, Nick Drake, Scott Appel, and so many other angelic personas sadly gone before their time. We love and miss you, Eva! Save me a front-row seat so you can astound me once again with your latest rendition of a classic song and make it your own!! 🙂 Listening to your sweet voice, I am “Over the Rainbow” indeed!!!

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy Penny To My Name ALL of Them

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York

Sent: Fri April 18 2003 03:50 PM

Spring has arrived in Central New York. The cardinals and blue jays are chirping and squirrels are scurrying around in my backyard. My thoughts carry me back to the Songbird book I purchased from amazon.co.uk. I see Eva pedaling her bike with her Mom along the the Potomac River near Annapolis enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings, stopping to examine a flower or a bug. Spring was Eva’s favorite time of the year and the beautiful pictures of Eva in nature reinforces this analogy. When I look out my window I see Eva in the beauty of nature. Give it a try, listen to the NPR story of Eva Cassidy: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/archives/asc14/index.html#cassidy

Name: otter

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Imagine(actually, ANY)

Favorite Eva Song: Early Morning Rain, who knows where the time goes

Home town/city/country: New Mexico

Sent: Fri April 18 2003 07:33 PM

I first experianced the dream of Eva Cassidy a few weeks ago. my sister played the “Imagine” CD in the car after picking me up from the airport in Chicago, and I was amazed. When I heard Eva’s voice, I knew I would never forget it. mysister gave me some evaCDs, and I have been listening to them constantly since. Eva’s music is so beautiful and emotional, and yet so suprizingly unknown; specifically by teenagers(such as me, i’m 15).I hope many music lovers will go out and find something by Eva Cassidy; her voice has touched my soul, with it’s captivating and haunting sound. I was very sad to hear of Eva’s death, and when I did, it added a different quality to the songs I had already learned to love. My knowledge of this made each song sound darker with rich feeling. It seems she has sang life. she has sang her own, and shall continue to sing ours forever more. I never expected human emotion to be stirred as much as it has been with listeners of Eva Cassidy. Peace to the world, otter P.S. Carl, I love Sissel as well! P.P.S. I fell asleep last night listening to “Danny Boy” and cried a bit

Name: Sharon

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: Perth Australia

Sent: Fri April 18 2003 11:56 PM

Having been an Eva fan for only a short time now, I have only recently heard her version of “Fields of Gold” and I now truly understand why everyone has such wonderful things to say about it. When the terrorist attacks occurred in Bali, Stings version was used extensively during the coverage and memorials, and I must say most poignantly. Coming from a place where we has a fair proportion of victims, it was especially poignant. I am now going to get in touch with our local (and national) stations prior to the one year version of this sad event with the view of hoping to persuade them to use Eva’s version of the song. I feel it’s heartfelt message will not only be totally appropriate for the occasion, but perhaps the significance of Eva’s early death as well, at least for me, will be fitting in the context of things. It’s wonderful that people are still discovering the amazing legacy that Eva has left behind (myself included) and if perhaps we can have Eva’s help in furthering the cause of peace and the rememberance of lives taken too soon then we can make some sense of how these things come about

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”

Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 07:32 AM

To Don: I think you’re misinterpreting my intent. No one despises the nauseating values of commercial entertainment more than I do. I am not suggesting that Eva somehow needs the acceptance of the major music industry. What I am lamenting is the fact that Eva remains for most of the world a well-kept secret that here and there gets revealed for a few of the fortunate. Why not allow a truly talented person the benefit of a mass audience? Doesn’t she deserve that audience? I am not advocating a major label release for the sake of money or any other crass reason. I am simply want Eva Cassidy to be heard by as many people as possible. Her immense talent deserves that kind of recognition–a recognition that cannot be measured in dollars and cents. All artists are about legacies. Those that time forgets–for whatever reason–pretty much vanish from recorded memory. The truly great artists, through merit and critical praise, endure from generation to generation. I simply wish Eva Cassidy a long, enduring legacy, and I think putting her in the memory of as many people as possible will help secure that legacy for her.

Name: Lauren Kaye

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Songbird

Home town/city/country: West Yorkshire, England

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 09:24 AM

I think Eva is a wonderful artist i am 14 and i LOVE her songs!!!!!!!!!! theyre fantastic

Name: beccie jones

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: songbird

Home town/city/country: midlands uk

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 10:08 AM

just writing to say happy easter to evryone on this great site, and happy easter to you eva in heaven!! thanks xxxx ps hope you all enjoy you eggs!!

Name: raluca

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: autum leaves

Home town/city/country: iasi,romania

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 12:53 PM

i’ve only heard about Eva about 2 weeks ago…and when i did i was realized that i wasnt alone anymore….thank you Eva for showing us that the world can be such a beautiful place..and your voice makes it even better…EVA you are and always be missed…xxx

Name: Paulette Estey

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Saint John, New Brunswick Canada

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 01:14 PM

Like many before me…I am blown away by her voice! Discovered her 6 months ago listening to the radio…went immediately down to music store and bought CD…and have been singing her praises ever since!

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 03:25 PM

I am delighted to see young people like Beccy Jones are touched by Eva’s music.Beccy keep up the good work.Tell all your friends about Eva.Don’t worry if some dislike it I think they will be in the minority.I am also heartened by Harry S (Nottingham) comments about the website now being dominated by our friends in the States that this in time will turn from a trickle into an unstopable dam in recognition of Eva’s contribution to the music industry.Let us all redouble our efforts in keeping Eva’s musical legacy alive.Easter,Xmas,birthdays,anniversaries etc.there could be a lot worse things you could buy your friends and loved ones.A happy and peaceful Easter to you all.

Name: Scarlett de Bellefort

Favorite Eva Album: There’s something about this question that just appears too difficult for a definite answer!

Favorite Eva Song: Hmm…Wade in the Water, Over the Rainbow, I Wondered by a Brookside, and many more!

Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 07:50 PM

I’m not entirely sure that I have too much to contribute so I believe that I ought to show my gratitude to this elite site’s “tireless master” for providing me with the opportunity to communicate my thoughts with others who are as equally passionate about Eva and her truely beautiful music. You see, it has only been of late that I have introduced others to her music, sharing the majority of my thoughts with my father (He loves “Over the Rainbow” so much that you actually have to be silent when he is listening to the song, especially the song’s powerful climax!). Moreover, what a wonderful revelation Eva’s music is for the growing magnitude of Cassidy fanatics, especially young musicians who have an amazing benchmark for extraordinary performances with eclectic and emotional qualities – though I’m not certain that Eva’s music both could be or should be sung by all (Only the extremely talented “Sarahs” of the world!) Thankyou (for now), Scarlett de Bellefort

Name: Don Meuse

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Sat April 19 2003 08:55 PM

To Scott: And so do I. The international perspectives here can appear different even when we share the same feelings about Eva and her music.

Name: Steve

Favorite Eva Album: All (changes from day to day)

Favorite Eva Song: ditto

Home town/city/country: North Yorkshire

Sent: Sun April 20 2003 12:35 AM

A message to Eva’s fans in the U.K.: If you badger your local radio station to air the new “Songbird” documentary outlined in the “What’s New Page”, then perhaps they’ll take notice and broadcast it in your area. I heard it on BBC Radio Leeds and I can assure you that it’s well worth a listen, not only for the comments of the contributers but of course for the lashings of Eva’s music, including songs from the two latest albums released since the production of the original Radio 2 documentary. I contacted BBC North Yorkshire and they came back with a “maybe later in the year”. So, why not have a go yourself?

Name: Dominique PONCET

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Paris France

Sent: Sun April 20 2003 06:20 AM

I didn’t know Eva one month ago.I never heard about her before .What a shame ! I’m so delighted to listen to her so sensitive voice . It makes such a change compared to those “all-the-same” voices we have to listen now.Her voice is simply wonderful and she doesn’t need any of those tricks the others use. There is no need for those nude bodies,just listen. Thanks to those who made me discover this so delicate person.

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sun April 20 2003 03:19 PM

Laura is everything OK? The What’s new site has been quiet the last few days.Hope it is for the reason that you are taking a well deserved break this Easter.I want to take the opportunity to wish you,Hugh,Barbara and everyone connected with Eva a happy and peaceful Easter.

Name: Paula Wilson
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: Thomastown Australia

Sent: Mon April 21 2003 02:03 AM

I only discovered Eva Cassidy today. Someone was playing Songbird over the sound system at a holiday house I was staying at. I was hooked and have listened to it in full. It’s Easter Monday today, tomorrow I will hit the shops to purchase it. As soon as I returned home from this afternoon I found your web site and am sure I’m going to be a complete fan from now on. I thought Norah Jones was terrific but Eva Cassidy wow.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Mon April 21 2003 02:21 AM

Right now on eBay there is a copy of the hard to find Danny Gatton CD “Untouchable” which includes two tracks with Eva as backing singer The auction ends in four days. The current price is 1 cent. I am not the seller.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart

Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark

Sent: Mon April 21 2003 02:27 AM

In my preceding entry I forgot that the guest book service removes any links from the entries (I also forgot a full stop, but never mind). I try quoting the URL with a few spaves thrown in. Of course you must remove the spaces and quotation marks (“) before pasting the link into the address line of your browser: “http:” “//cgi.ebay.com” “/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?” “ViewItem&item=2525025638” “&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1” I hope this works.

Name: KATIE OWEN

Favorite Eva Album: SONG BIRD

Favorite Eva Song: SONG BIRD

Home town/city/country: STOUPORT ON SEVERN

Sent: Mon April 21 2003 03:41 AM

I LOVE THE SONG BIRD AND WHEN MY FRIEND SINGS IT SHE SOUNDS JUST LIKE HER SHE HAS MADE THIS FINGER PICKING SONG UP AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THE EVA CASSIEY SONG BUT SHE HASN’T GOT ANY WORDS TO IT YET HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD EASTER EVERY ONE PLUS EVA WHO IS LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US. LUV KATIE OWEN

Name: suzanne allen

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: songbird

Home town/city/country: chelmsford, essex, England

Sent: Mon April 21 2003 05:17 AM

A voice beyond words.

Name: SONNY NKANSA

Favorite Eva Album: TIME AFTER TIME

Favorite Eva Song: TIME AFTER TIME

Home town/city/country: DAFOR, GHANA

Sent: Mon April 21 2003 08:07 AM

EVA IS THE VERY BEST. SHE WAS AN ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND SHE UNDERSTOOD THE SIMPLICITY OF LIFE AND OF PASSION IN WORK. SHE IS THE BEST. THE ABSOLUTE BEST.

Name: Bonnie Callahan

Favorite Eva Album: song bird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Lincoln,NE USA

Sent: Mon April 21 2003 05:52 PM

I just received the CD songbird from my daughter. I could not help but play it over and over. There was a level of comfort there I could not explain. The best I could explain it as, as I felt when I was young, I would be in the kitchen while mom was cooking and humming or singing songs on an autumn day.Mom would stop and I would lay my head in her lap and the warmth, the warmth of her voice going through to my toes. I didn’t want it to stop..just like when I hear Eva sing…all warm,my soul vibrates and I dont want it to end…….This is and will be my Songbird forever.Thanks EVA for the gifts you have left us.

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: Tennessee Waltz
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 06:11 AM

Three years on and you’re still the best. Darling Eva. Never forgotten. A devoted fan.

Name: Rebecca

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold

Home town/city/country: Rep. of Ireland

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 06:12 AM

I would just like to say that I think Eva Cassidy’s voice is just gold. Although she died tragically young, she achieved so much in music, with such limited resources that it is astounding that people have responded so well. I’m not surprised-she deserves it all, she was so talented-but it’s just a shame she couldn’t be here to see it. I’m sure she’s looking down on us right now, though, and smiling.

Name: Don Meuse

Favorite Eva Album: Yes

Favorite Eva Song: Yes

Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 06:44 AM

BONNIE CALAHAN: I would just like to say how deeply moved I was by the note you posted on this site. It was brief but eloquent, and I am still coming to terms with the emotions it stirred in me. I try not to be emotional.

Name: Asad

Favorite Eva Album: All of them.

Favorite Eva Song: All of them.

Home town/city/country: Islamabad/Pakistan

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 09:31 AM

Nina Simone passed away. It’s so sad how God is taking away treasures of the music world from us. Let’s just appreciate the great singers we have left and promote the ones that could not get the recognition they deserved.

Name: John Abdul-Mughnee

Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD

Favorite Eva Song: “I know you by heart.”

Home town/city/country: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 10:53 AM

When I want to hear good song, I listen to Eva. When I want to get intouch with my heart and soul, I listen to Eva. When I seek a personal peace after a busy and stressful day, I listen to Eva. After listening to Eva, all of today’s female singers seem so bland and amature. I often wonder, if Eva was alive today, would she have won any music awards? Today’s singers weakly compare to Eva’s talent and depth. Even those who have won many awards. I wonder how may Grammys, she would have won?????. There is a wonderful tradition that says, you can guarantee your eternity by leaving at least 1 of these 3 things after you pass away. One, leave God-Fearing children, who will pray for you. Two, leave friends, who continue to have good warm thoughts about you. Three, leave some good work, music or benefit to humanity that continues after your gone. Eva, two out of three, isn’t bad. May Eva’s music, talent and wonderful life example, live on.

Name: Howard Lute

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Suisun City, CA USA

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 11:38 AM

Amazing voice just reaches inside me and warms my heart. Such a soulful, beautiful and vibrant sound. She’ll live on forever.

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Santa Monica, CA

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 03:23 PM

I have never heard more beautiful music in my life. Eva’s voice, interpretations and sheer beauty evoke such feelings of heartfelt peace and love. I cry each time I hear her music, and I listen most every day.

Name: Pescha

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Santa Monica, CA

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 03:23 PM

I have never heard more beautiful music in my life. Eva’s voice, interpretations and sheer beauty evoke such feelings of heartfelt peace and love. I cry each time I hear her music, and I listen most every day.

Name: Bonnie

Favorite Eva Album: Callahan

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Lincoln,NE USA

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 03:46 PM

To Scott Richburg,Montgomery AL /Don Muese,Canada ..When I first hear Eva’s heart warming and tugging voice,I thought why haven’t I ever heard of her? Why or what prevented her from being in the BIG picture of our American music scene? That lasted only moments..I had to find out who she was and when could I go and listen to her perform? My thoughts ran and then stopped when I found out that her songs are now heard coming from the clouds, passing through rainbows to random hearts,blessing and filling our souls with her warmth and hauntingly beautiful voice. Now I feel like I am part of a special group of people ..those that have heard and know the same gift we have experienced the first time we heard EVA. I am going to let her music hold me and comfort me. Next step is to purchase the rest if possible and spread the rainbow. B.C.

Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time

Home town/city/country: Berkeley

Sent: Tue April 22 2003 04:23 PM

Since you’re already on this site, you know; you understand… the power of music is real, and never, in my experience, more so than with the art of Eva Cassidy. She is, simply, the greatest singer I ever heard outside the Classical music realm. No other voice has pierced my heart like hers. To hear Eva sing is to have unseen worlds opened up. I truly believe this would be a better planet if more people could hear Eva, and perceive the divine source of her gifts. If her family reads this, I thank you for her life and art; I refuse to focus on the tragedy of her death; rather I thank God that she was here and gave as much as she did. Bless Eva!

Name: Wendy Terrazzini

Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the water

Home town/city/country: New Jersey

Sent: Wed April 23 2003 03:03 AM

I had come across Eva’s songs by accident downloading music from Kazaa. What a wonderful accident. She is/was awesome. I was really sad to hear that she is not here anymore, but her music definitely leaves a mark and is truly full of unique talent.

Name: Blake Lewis

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday

Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA

Sent: Wed April 23 2003 06:45 AM

The current issue of “Entertainment Weekly” (Apr. 25) contains a review I believe is reflective of the influence Eva is having on the new generation of female singers. It’s about American Idol winner (last year) Kelly Clarkson’s new album: “Her voice, at times raspy, at times beautifully sultry, is a potent reminder of why America embraced her. Clarkson glides through octaves with the masterful control of someone who’s been doing this for decades. In a dozen tracks she owns pop (‘Just Missed the Train’), R&B (‘Thankful’), country (‘Low’), and gospel (‘Anytime’)….Such a genre-busting act is no doubt hard to market….” Well, apparently not. We all know of Norah Jones and her success on Blue Note with this format and Eva’s link to it. Clarkson’s new album is on RCA. It appears the big record companies are now looking for female singers who can do it all, just like Eva.

Name: Jarv

Favorite Eva Album: Early Morning Rain

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine

Home town/city/country: Scotland

Sent: Wed April 23 2003 10:36 AM

When times have been bad, (and there’s been a few of those), and I’ve felt like giving up, I play one of your songs over in my mind, and draw strength to carry on. God bless you and keep you Eva.

Name: David Finn

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Annapolis,Md. USA

Sent: Wed April 23 2003 02:11 PM

As a former owner of Pearl’s, Eva is very dear to our hearts. Great job on your site Laura.

Name: Marlee

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time

Home town/city/country: North Adams, Ma

Sent: Thu April 24 2003 07:11 AM

Name: Debbie Curwen

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Have a Little Faith

Home town/city/country: Peebles, Scotland, UK

Sent: Thu April 24 2003 10:07 AM

I am 17 and a huge fan. I have all her albums. Unfortunately when I tell anyone who my favourite singer is, they just give me a weird look and guess they have not been touched by her music. It is hard to choose a favourite as all songs/albums suit whatever mood you may be in. I hope it will touch the hearts of other young people and let her music live on.

Name: Sherri Gaffey

Favorite Eva Album: songbird/ imagine

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: north adams ma. USA

Sent: Thu April 24 2003 12:09 PM

I started listening to her music a few weeks ago, My employer said he wanted me to listen to her, I said alright I’ll listen to her, thinking oh boy, whats this. I have been listening ever since, non-stop. Today I found out that she died in 1996. I was shocked. I cried as if I had known her personally. I can’t explain it. Her music, her voice has touched me in a way that I know that I will listen to her music for the rest of my life. And I look forward to the day that I will meet Eva in heaven.

Name: Mike

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy

Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA

Sent: Thu April 24 2003 03:17 PM

My poll for May is ready! 1)How many Songbird CD”s do you think have been sold worldwide? I believe 3 million CD’s 2)How many Eva Cassidy CD’s do you think have been sold worldwide? I believe 5 million CD’s. Am I right? Have you ever seen the numberof CD’s sold listed somewhere? Please let me know in the Guest Book. Thank you.

Name: Darla

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird – so far

Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the Water

Home town/city/country: Atwater, CA

Sent: Thu April 24 2003 03:54 PM

My sister-in-law gave me this CD at a time in my life when I had just lost my brother to cancer(I did not know at the time that Eva had died from cancer also) and when I heard her sing “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” I was hooked. What a voice from the angels! After listening to this Cd a thousand times, my favorite, and it is hard to choose a favorite is Wade in the Water, next to Wayfaring Stranger. Just listening to this beautiful voice has inspired me to keep on singing also. Thanks Eva for your present you gave us during your time here on earth. I am sure you are singing your heart out in heaven! My husband plays bass in a band called the Bobtones and they are playing tomorrow night for the Arts foundation in our community. I have asked them to play Wayfaring Stranger and dedicate it to Eva…maybe she will be listening!

Name: Cathy

Favorite Eva Album: Snowbird

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Canada

Sent: Thu April 24 2003 04:55 PM

3 more peace words to your collection 1) aman..Malay/Indonesian 2) ping-ahn…Mandarin 3) tai-ping..Cantonese. Hope more people will learn to appreciate the word “peace”, and of course Eva’s music which I was introduced to last month. Thanks!

Name: WERNER H. FISCHER

Favorite Eva Album: have to check

Favorite Eva Song: have to check

Home town/city/country: imatra/finland

Sent: Fri April 25 2003 07:42 AM

HALLO, DEAR FRIENDS I MUST ADMIT AND REGRET, I DID NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT EVA CASSADY -, SORRY TO MENTION IT. MORE ABOUT JACK CASADY – JEFFERSON AIRPLANE AND HOT TUNA BASS PLAYER.. UNTIL TODAY.., – THERE WAS A PROGRAM AT THE FINISH TELEVISION – WITH EVA CASSADY – I KNOW THE WORDS DON/T DESCRIBE MY IMPRESSIONS.. JUST ONCE MORE – REGRET, I HAD NOT THE POSSIBILITY TO LISTEN TO THE MUSIC AND OF COURSE NOT TO THE PHANTASTIC, INCREDIBLE VOICE OF EVA CASSADY – I AM AFFRAID IT WILL BE QUITE DIFFICULT TO GET SOME EVA CASSADY RECORDS IN FINLAND.. COULD YOU SUPPORT ME, IN FINDING ME THEM.. THANKS IN ADVANCE – TAKE CARE.. WISH YOU ALL THE BEST – WERNER –

Name: Elina
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Imagine, Time After Time

Home town/city/country: Vantaa Finland

Sent: Fri April 25 2003 07:52 AM

Hey! Today they showed a documentary film about Eva on Finnish TV. I have never heard such a beautiful voice in my life. She is wonderful and mixes different kind of music brilliantly together. Now I have to find Eva’s records somewhere. Thank you for this website!

Name: OBINNA
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: 228

Home town/city/country: lome

Sent: Fri April 25 2003 01:36 PM

thanks.

Name: lynn

Favorite Eva Album: not sure

Favorite Eva Song: haven’t heard enough to decide

Home town/city/country: winnpeg

Sent: Fri April 25 2003 04:31 PM

I’ve been catching up on some old Dawson’s Creek episodes-4 old shows a day are playing because the show is winding down. This week I heard Fields of Gold, twice, by Eva as background music-things really are better the second time around!!

Name: Marianne Berg
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Karis Finland

Sent: Fri April 25 2003 08:23 PM

Yesterday I saw a document of her in Finnish TV. I never heard about her before, what a voice. I hope to get fer records.

Name: Lisa
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: Gothenburg, Sweden

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 03:21 AM

Thank you, Eva for enriching my life with your voice. I have just discovered you, but I will never forget you.

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”

Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 09:41 AM

Norah Jones is good–but she’s not THAT good. Had fate conspired in a different way, Eva Cassidy could have found her arms loaded with Grammy Awards. I am convinced had she found acceptance at a major record label, she would have been an amazing critical and commercial success. I listen to Norah Jones and hear something refreshing–but also something limited. I do not think she has the vocal range and the ability to interpret classic songs that Eva had. Just an opinion, but one I stand by. I appreciate the response to my comments about possibly marketing Eva on a much larger scale. Madonna is the number one female recording artist of all time, and she became so with limited vocal skills. How? Marketing and image. Image and marketing. Simple as that.

Name: Paul Martin
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:

Home town/city/country: UK

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 11:26 AM

Scott’s point about marketing is an interesting one. It’s of course true that artists like Madonna and even Britney Spears have been aggresively marketed in a way that Eva never would have been. But is isn’t true,imho, that Eva’s exceptional talent has stood alone. The fact that the story is one of tragedy and sadness was thrust Eva into the media spotlight, and made it such a great human story. Sadly, it can be argued that had Eva not died such a tragic premature death, she might still be D.Cs best kept secret. So, in summary, it’s still marketing I’m afraid. Just a different type.

Name: Diana English

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: Salt Spring Island, Canada

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 11:38 AM

I would love to get a video of Eva singing anything. Does anyone know if anyone is selling them? I don’t normally buy singer’s CDs but when I heard Eva’s Wayfaring Stranger playing in a shop, I ran out to buy it! Diana English

Name: Chris Arscott

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 01:13 PM

Some of you will have read my previous entries about the possibility of radio documetaries being issued on CD. (See what’s new page). Another idea would be to put them all on a web site. “Radio Eva” licensed and royalties paid. Anyone can get it for free. Good idea ? Does anyone know how to set this up ? Many radio stations have interviews with Chris and other members of the band, Eva’s parents and record companies. All this material is NOT RECORDED AND KEPT by the radio stations. I am sure that many people around the world would love to hear the documentaries and interviews. Please e-mail me with any suggestions you might have in this direction. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Cid J.

Favorite Eva Album: All

Favorite Eva Song: “you’ll remember me”

Home town/city/country: Sherwood, Oregon USA

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 01:16 PM

My daughter, who is in her third year of college, turned me on to Eva Cassidy six months ago – I have been giving her CD’s as gifts ever since. I listen to her every day on my way to or home from work. She is incredible – I was a singer in a jazz ensemble 20 years ago – and can only wish to have had her voice – she is an inspiration and I am so pleased that my daughter appreciates fine talent.

Name: Shawn Colvenbach

Favorite Eva Album: Only have Imagine right now

Favorite Eva Song: I Can Only Be Me

Home town/city/country: Euclid, Ohio, USA

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 02:41 PM

I’ve been teaching music for 14 years now at the k-12 level. I love my job! I learned to sing very young by listening to Karen Carpenter albums with my sister. I was attending an event where some people used Over the Rainbow by Eva for their coreographed performance. I found the cd and listened and nearly exploded with joyous feelings of happiness. I never thought anyone could move me like Karen did. I was so hyped that I asked my wife to find out when she tours out by Cleveland. Then I found your website….. I started to weep at my computer. I was so devasted. I needed an inspirational leader, and now that I know she is gone….I find myself even more inspired. Inspired to do be the best damn person I can! Thank you Eva, may the notes bless and warm your soul for they sure do mine. Shawn Colvenbach

Name: Tony O’Connell

Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time

Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Home town/city/country: London England

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 03:41 PM

I am delighted to see our friends in Finland and Belgium are now promoting Eva’s music.When I see things like this I thank God for spreading this good news.I know you are there and working your magic on the human race.Scott from Montgomery Alabama I agree with a lot of what you say.I share your frustration but please don’t blame Norah Jones.I am sure you have a wide network of friends who can spread the word.Please ring all your local radio and T.V. networks and see if you can get Eva’s music spread across Alabama.Hopefully from a very small base we can reach that ultimate goal of having Eva’s talents recognised through the award of a Grammy.They say the cream will always rise to the top.Let us all work hard to keep Eva’s music alive.

Name: Don Meuse

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Sat April 26 2003 04:32 PM

Tony O’Connell: I think it has already risen, and risen around the world! Evangelical missionary zeal is not needed to raise Eva up. Each day she finds new receptive people, and so it goes on and on. Why wish for a peak with some empty symbol such as a Grammy? Once you have climbed the mountain the only way to go then is down. I want Eva’s music to go on and on like a river ever being renewed by warm rains. ‘Take Me To The River!’

Name: trevor withers

Favorite Eva Album: songbird

Favorite Eva Song: songbird. over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: peterborough uk

Sent: Sun April 27 2003 12:25 AM

what music and what a delightful voice it brings pimples to your skin you were and still are the best

Name: Gerhard Terlouw

Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time

Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song

Home town/city/country: Gouda, The Netherlands

Sent: Sun April 27 2003 09:18 AM

Recently I bought the “Imagine” songbook. It also includes the song “The Bold Young Farmer”. Can somebody please tell me which album contains this song? By the way, Norah Jones is indeed good, but Eva is much better!

Name: Liz Weeds

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (but haven’t heard them all…yet)

Favorite Eva Song: It has been all the one’s i have heard at various times

Home town/city/country: Cheshire, UK

Sent: Sun April 27 2003 10:04 AM

Wow. Firstly i am so pleased to find so many fellow fans of Eva. I’m touched to find that just as i stumbled across her talent, so many others did at the same time. To Debbie Curwen: I am also 17 (very soon) and often receive the same look as you described in your entry. We are blessed. I remember first seeing Eva perform ‘Over the Rainbow’ (live at Blues Alley) as the last song on TOTP 2, in black and white. Her velvety voice spilled into the room like treacle drowning me totally in the passion she gave it. I sat afterwards, in silence, totally still. It was an emotional experience. I had found a voice to better any i had previously heard. I live for music. Her music is more than entertainment. After hearing a second song on TOTP 2 (Autumn Leaves) i was hooked, as so many of you are, and asked for ‘Songbird’ for my birthday. Receiving both ‘Songbird’ and ‘Imagine’ albums, they are two of the most used gifts i have ever had. It is a tremendous shame that she is not here to receive the praise she truly deserves, but her death can be looked on in a somewhat positive light. Her voice, looks and personality are perfectly preserved for all to hear, see and learn about. And they will never deteriorate. I feel priveliged that i can listen. She has not faded away like so many legends have. And i don’t believe she ever will. Lizzie

Name: GoldaRose

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Madison, Wisconsin USA

Sent: Sun April 27 2003 06:14 PM

I recently received a very nice gift certificate to Barnes and Noble, a book store. I went today and spent the full amount on music. I dont know of anyone whose music I love as much as Eva Cassidy so I bought music of people I had never heard of. It is nice. But, you know, when you love the music of Eva Cassidy, everything else feels like a let down. It is not that I want to be disappointed, it is just that no one compares. It is very difficult indeed to be an Eva fan. She is in a class by herself.

Name: katherine

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: sydney, australia

Sent: Sun April 27 2003 08:09 PM

I have just recently read her biography “Songbird”, and I have to say it was great to read how her family, friends and collegues thought so highly of her. She sounded like an amazing person. I wish I could be more like her, with her loving everything and everyone. I have only just heard Eva’s version of “Over the rainbow” for the first time last week and it really blew me away. I first heard her composition without knowing it earlier this year when an Australian girl by the name of Katie Noonan sang it. She also has an amazing voice and when she sang it I had goosebumps all over. It was totally spine tingling. I was telling everyone I knew to get this CD called “Lady sings the Blues”. No it’s not the Ella Fitzgerald CD. It’s a CD done at a jazz and blues festival in Queensland. She totally blew me away with it and now to find that it was the Amazing Eva who acually composed it fills my heart with such joy that I’m exploding to tell everyone I know. I just want to say thanks to Eva’s mom and dad for giving permission for the book to be done. With reading the book I feel I have a better understanding on what went behind her songs. thanks for letting me express my thought. Katherine E

Name: Joe White

Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubeld Waters

Home town/city/country: Ballingry,Fife, SCOTLAND

Sent: Sun April 27 2003 09:27 PM

When one leasts expects to hear Eva – it is even more special than normal and her voice just envelopes you and washes all over you. The World Snooker Championship is currently being played out in Sheffield and is being televised by the BBC to a huge audience – a profile of Stephan Lee was being done and he was filmed on farmland – and on came Eva singing Fields of Gold. The song was almost played in its entirety – though Eva was not mentioned at the end at least she would have been heard by a large audience. Well done the BBC for once again promoting Eva. Just back from a short holiday – great to see so many new people finding Eva. Kind regards to you all.

Name: Gianni

Favorite Eva Album: Live at blues alley

Favorite Eva Song: What a wonderful world

Home town/city/country: Bari / Italy

Sent: Mon April 28 2003 04:44 AM

I’m looking for DVD or Videos about Eva Cassidy.Can someone help me to find and buy ? p.s. I’m sorry for my bad english.

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”

Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL

Sent: Mon April 28 2003 07:59 AM

To Paul: Thanks for the comment. I agree with your point about Eva’s circumstances garnering her an odd sort of visibility. Still, I worry that her small record label will not do enough to ensure her legacy as a truly memorable artist. If she had been a writer of her own music, she could have depended on the type of legacy that Hank Williams could enjoy, and he died even younger than she did. She, however, was a singer, a vocalist, a stylist–one of the purest ever to breathe life into a note. What will determine her legacy, then, is her recorded music. Letting a major company engineer a mass introduction of Eva’s music to the world would perhaps ensure her legacy remains unchallenged in the future. Such an introduction should not be viewed in terms of crass materialism, or should we think that such an introduction really would not have mattered to Eva. If we love Eva, we should want her talent to achieve all it can. Why limit it? Why force her name into some obscure footnote of music history? Her talent deserves so much more.

Name: Scott Richburg

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”

Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL

Sent: Mon April 28 2003 08:09 AM

To Tony: I don’t blame Norah Jones in the least. I think she is a new, refreshing artist. I can only imagine the critical reception that Eva Cassidy might have received had she found the kind of audience that Norah Jones has–an audience which came to her because Norah Jones was with a fairly respected music label that marketed her music well. Again, I think Norah Jones is quite talented, but I do not see her talent coming close to approximating Eva’s. To Don: I understand your points about Grammys and the futility of symbolic honors. As an artist myself, however, I can tell you it’s a lonely world one inhabits when little or no praise for one’s art ever comes. Let us not forget that artists are human beings, and no matter who says otherwise, artists need affirmation too. I have a feeling Eva needed it too. I find nothing insulting at all in the thought of giving Eva Cassidy a posthumous Grammy. For once, the award might mean something. Sure, it may seem like a cold honor coming way too late, but even if Eva is still not with us, her memory and legacy are. Why not reward greatness when we finally encounter it?

Name: Harry.S.

Favorite Eva Album: ALL

Favorite Eva Song: ALL

Home town/city/country: Nottingham (uk)

Sent: Mon April 28 2003 10:44 AM

To Goldarose from Wiscosin So true. Once hooked on Eva,other great voices seem ” average ”

Name: Tori

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: all of them

Home town/city/country: Nashville, TN, USA

Sent: Mon April 28 2003 12:21 PM

Please bear with me as I ramble, but I am very overcome with emotion right now. I hope this doesn’t come across as egotistical, and I am sorry if it does, as that is not the intent. I am a part-time singer/songwriter in Nashville, and my ‘real’ job is working with animals, for not a lot of money but it is what I love and what sustains me emotionally. Last night I played at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville as part of the Sunday Writer’s Showcase. I have played there a couple of times before, and have played several writer’s nights around town, but I have to force myself to sometimes. I do not like the spotlight, and I have something like stage fright. Once I’m up and singing it’s fine, but more often than not I talk myself out of playing. After my performance last night, at the end of the evening, there was a woman who approached me and with a strong, almost piercing look, said, ” I really enjoyed your songs. Have you heard of Eva Cassidy? You sound very much like her, your styles are similar. Have you?” I was a little taken aback because she was very intense, and I thanked her for her comments, and said I was familiar with the name but unfortunately not with her music. The woman then said, “You need to hear her music.” and she walked off. It was strange yet powerful at the same time. Today after work, I decided to search for Eva online. I found this web site, and in looking around, saw her albums. One looked familiar….Songbird…..and I realized a friend had given me a copy two or three years ago, with the same sentiment, “You need to hear her music, you are a lot alike.” I went into my room and found the cd, still in the plastic wrapper. I am listening to it now. And in reading the liner notes, I realized what a kinship I have with Eva. We both have stage fright and don’t like the spotlight; we both don’t think our singing is anything special but are happy others think so; we both enjoy hard physical organic work. I don’t think I sound much like her, as I am more folk than jazz, but that’s me 🙂 I hope you don’t mind me rambling but I felt so overwhelmed with emotion to have found this connection that I needed to share it with the people who would understand it the most. I’m glad I found this site, and I will keep checking in. Thank you for keeping Eva’s spirit alive for people like me to discover. She must have been a truly beautiful soul. Peace to us all ~tori

Name: Don Meuse

Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves

Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sent: Mon April 28 2003 01:36 PM

It has been noted by many that several of the songs Eva left us give the appearance of being prophetic of her life. I share this point of view, for what is prophesy but a willing spirit seeing reflections that it choses to see! In “Easy Street Dream” Eva sings: “Any love you find on easy street can only be a dream.” I suppose the same is true for easy success. Eva never found the mythic yellow brick road to any form of conventional popularity or conventional success while she was extant among us, but she probably didn’t rage against a perceived injustice. Did she not undestand within herself that she was very good at what she did and that she was appreciated for it? Eva is not only not forgotten, but she is increasingly popular to a growing audience that is astonishingly caring and loyal. Does anyone doubt this? I use minimal force when I impose her on someone who I think must get to know Eva! A recurrent theme in the Guestbook is that many people ‘found’ Eva in some obscure and unlikely way that did, however, seem inevitable. I believe this will continue to happen across generations and through time. Art has a long shelf-life in the history of our species. I consider Eva to have been an artist, a creator. It is irrelevant that she didn’t write the words. She gave them a new ‘creation.’ Eva is neither a genre singer nor a stylist from the point of view of her work as art. She is like the eternal potter who reaches for another lump of clay with which to fashion ‘humanity’, but knowing that the creations are but momentary vanities. Insofar as it is possible, Eva will never be a footnote in musical history. Although I know little about it personally, from what I’ve read it could be that we view her spirituality in relation to her music in an inferior light, and that Eva would be surprised that we did not recognize that singing for her was an intimate part of her spiritual life. If this were true, and I believe it is, success was hers in her lifetime. To superimpose conventional notions of success over the spirituality of Eva as she was in life is our vanity, not hers. This raises the question: “Should we be more respectful of this spiritual side of Eva?” I would like to think that we at least don’t forget it.

Name: Scott Richburg
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Sent: Tue April 29 2003 04:28 AM

To Don: I think you’re prone to see Eva merely through the lens of her death; you almost talk about her in some kind of ethereal, mythological way. She was a real woman, a real artist–not some ghost fluttering through the material world. And as a real woman and a real artist, she would have viewed her art as more than just “momentary vanities.” Great art always survives the artist, and that is exactly the case here. The artist is more momentary vanity than the art, if it has a heartbeat all its own and can live into infinity. I think we should view Eva, not as some disembodied spirit, but as a real artist who needs every chance to be heard and admired. I think it is absurd to view acceptance and admiration–no matter in what form it appears–as merely a “conventional notion.” An artist creates for many reasons, but one of those, like it or not, is at some level connected to acceptance and praise. I appreciate your eloquence and your devotion to Eva’s memory.

Name: Peter

Favorite Eva Album: all

Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leave Stormy Mondays,

Home town/city/country: Sweden

Sent: Tue April 29 2003 05:04 AM

never heard more beautiful voice, reaches inside me and warms my soul Thanks EVA

Name: Camilla

Favorite Eva Album: Time after time

Favorite Eva Song: Time after time

Home town/city/country: Sverige/S dert lje

Sent: Tue April 29 2003 05:08 AM

I like your music very much… R.I.P 🙂

Favorite Eva Album: all in their own way

Favorite Eva Song: many of them
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Tue April 29 2003 08:36 AM

At the risk of sounding crazy, I had a dream about Eva quite a while ago and I asked her what she thought of her posthumous success. She said she didn’t care, that she was glad people enjoyed her music but that was all. I think it doesn’t matter anymore what happens with the music as long as people get something out of it for themselves.

Name: Don

Favorite Eva Album: Yes, Yes, & Yes

Favorite Eva Song: Changes with the weather.

Home town/city/country: Lower Sackville, Canada

Sent: Tue April 29 2003 12:49 PM

To ANON: “At The Risk Of Sounding Crazy”: What I would like to know, Anon, is how you managed to talk to your dream! I’ve been trying for a long time with little success. You are very fortunate.

Name: Kathy

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird

Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow

Home town/city/country: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Sent: Wed April 30 2003 05:42 AM

I just heard Eva for the first time over this last weekend and immediately had to go out and buy three more cd’s and have been listening non-stop. What a beautiful, heavenly voice. No wonder some of us believe she is watching over us. What better way than through her beloved music!

Name: anon
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Sent: Wed April 30 2003 07:53 AM

I wasn’t actually talking to my dream. Instead I dreamt that I was speaking to Eva.

Name: Mike Hayward

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: “You’ve Changed”

Home town/city/country: California

Sent: Wed April 30 2003 09:32 AM

A friend has sent along this album to introduce me to one of the most beutiful singing voices I’ve ever heard. The word “bittersweet” has a special meaning to me now.

Name: Mike Hayward

Favorite Eva Album: Imagine

Favorite Eva Song: “You’ve Changed”

Home town/city/country: California

Sent: Wed April 30 2003 09:57 AM

For “Tori” – Tori, if you have a voice like Eva’s, I’d truly enjoy listening to it. And if you do, you can count on having your first big fan (in California) where I may be able to help somehow with your singing/songwriting career. Send me a tape, please.

Name: Malcy Lyndsell
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow

Home town/city/country: United Kingdom

Sent: Wed April 30 2003 12:14 PM

Voice of an angel,came into my life,who is she i thought,lifted me up, god Eva this life is so hard.your presence marches on……………………………

Name: Colin Baxter

Favorite Eva Album: imagine

Favorite Eva Song: Not a favorite song, she’s my favorite voice

Home town/city/country: Yarra Junction Victoria Australia

Sent: Wed April 30 2003 02:39 PM

They say once Ray Charles records his version of a song, he owns that song. Eva now owns “Tennessee Waltz” …FOREVER… My idea of Paradise would be to be made to listen to an Eva and Ray Charles duet for eternity.

Name: anon

Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart

Favorite Eva Song: All of Them
Home town/city/country:

Sent: Wed April 30 2003 06:51 PM

Anon: Sorry if I gave the wrong impression. What you say is the only way I understood it. In the literature on this subject, the ability to converse with someone is referred to as ‘talking to your dream.’ You were many times fortunate that it was Eva. You surely were close.

Name: Shannon Allen
Favorite Eva Album:

Favorite Eva Song: Time after Time

Home town/city/country: St. Louis, Mo. USA

Sent: Wed April 30 2003 07:32 PM

Years ago I had heard an acoustical rendition of “Time after Time” by someone on a local College Radio Station. To be quite honest I have no idea who actually sang that version I had heard. However to make a long story short, I have been searching for a long time to find that song. With absolutely no information to go on except that it was an acoustical version sung by a woman with an extraordinary voice. Well after forgetting about it completely until about three months ago when browsing songs to download on “Lime-Wire”, I remembered and did a search. Low and behold I found Eva’s version. I instantly fell in love with it. I had never heard of her until then. Now I wish I had known about her years ago and could have seen her sing live. I didn’t know her but I am sure she was the kind of person you would just want to be around. I never met you Eva but I am getting to know you through your music. God bless you and hold you close to him and with all the angelic host singing in heaven, Im sure your’s stands out. Thank you for your music..

EDITOR’S NOTE: These Guestbook excerpts span the dates May 1 – October 31, 2003.

Name: Jenni
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger/ Wade in the Water
Home town/city/country: Dublin, GA USA
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 04:49 AM

Where to begin?? I simply cannot express the emotions and utter thrill I feel when I hear Eva sing. I, like some of the other people who have posted messages, am a singer too. I truly a blues fan, but I love the jazzy/folk mix she created with her band. I just want to take a minute to thank the musicians who played with her. I know how difficult it can be to find men who will take second seat to a woman in the spotlight. Egos abound among musicians, no doubt! With that I want to say to the band, the music and sound you made together is absolutely magical… so much so that I think GOD must have put all of you on this earth to be a part of that magic and to see that it lives on in spite of Eva’s passing on. Your music has enriched my life tremendously and you have inspired me a great deal. I will be recording a demo CD soon with my current band which will be used solely to obtain work. It will not be sold. We decided to try “Wayfaring Stranger” and I’m so excited. I hope when it’s done I can share our cover of the song with other Eva fans. I’d love to hear what they think. Peace, Love and most of all, HARMONY

Name: Johan Leion
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: time after time
Home town/city/country: BORAS, SWEDEN
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 07:08 AM

One dark evening I had just arrived in Oslo and when I found my hotel, I decided to watch TV. There was a documentary about Eva s life, and I couldn t believe what I saw. I was deeply emotionally touched from what I saw, about her life, and since that day I can t get enough of her fantastic and outstanding voice. The next morning I went to university to write an english examination but I couldn t concentrate because I had Eva in my mind all the time ( and failed the exam!). However, I don t care because a test is just a test and Eva was something extraordinary so at that point this test just felt unimportant all of a sudden! I don t believe in God but in some way I think he created her to be a gift to the people. Again, her voice is one of the most fantastic I ve ever heard!

Name: Hugo van den Berg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Hoogeveen, Netherlands
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 08:27 AM

Like Eva Cassidy, Stevie Wonder is an inspiration for singer Trijntje Oosterhuis. Google or KaZaa for Trijntje, and agree with me, that Eva’s spirit lives on in this singer that puts song before record deal.

Name: Caroline Kane
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Newcastle upon Tyne – U.K.
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 09:28 AM

A Songbird, the most beautiful crystal clear voice I have ever heard. It reaches down from the Angels and fills my head and heart and soul with joy. So beautiful. I hope Eva is at peace. God Bless.

Name: Kerry
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: What a wonderful world
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 11:23 AM

I gave Eva’s albums to my mom and mother-in-law for Christmas. It is a favorite of them both. My step father is not well, and he particularly loves “What a wonderful world” When we play her CD even if it’s cold and wintery (this winter never seemed to end) it’s like springtime in the room. Just for a few minutes. Don’t know how to say it, except it’s so hard to understand why someone you love so much has to leave you. I’m glad you have her music in some form to share with others. Thank you so much.

Name: janb
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: honolulu hawaii
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 01:39 PM

For what it is worth, my favorite tearjerker of Eva’s is “How Can I Keep from Singing”. does it to me every time and provides a tremendous emotional release. I say it here because that song is not on the list in the new poll. Does anyone else have this reaction to that song? just curious. aloha, janb

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse, New York, USA
Sent: Thu May 01 2003 04:06 PM

Eva Cassidy is all around us in the magnificent natural beauty of Spring. Here’s a nice interview with Eva’s Mom and other great stories about Eva. Just enter this web site and you’re on a journey about the life and music of Eva Cassidy: http://dmoz.org/Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/C/Cassidy,_Eva/

Name: dena
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Home town/city/country: Venice, FL, USA
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 02:41 AM

I received “Songbird” from my friend one week ago today. I have played it constantly since that day. Today, I am going out in search for more. I listen with chills on each and every song. I have NEVER been so moved by music. As I listened, I could not help but whisper a prayer that my mom has found her and they are rejoicing together. My mom had a great voice. She will love Eva. Thanks for web site. This is truly a treasure hunt. Gotta go, “Oh Had I a Golden Thread” just came on and I gotta TURN IT UP !!!!!!

Name: Karen
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Home town/city/country: Plymouth, England
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 08:53 AM

The first time I heard Eva was when I bought my Mum the Songbird album for her birthday (she now has almost all of Eva’s CDs). I have to say it is impossible for me to have a favourite Eva song, as I honestly can’t listen to even half, let alone all of one! I only have to hear Eva sing one note of any song and that’s me reduced to tears! No singer has ever affected me like this. Eva had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. At the moment I am reading the Songbird book, it’s good to try to get to know a little bit more about the person behind the voice. I would have loved to have known Eva, I think we would have got on well, as I appear to be quite similar in my outlook to Eva. I’m sure she would have made a very good friend. God bless everyone. God bless Eva, keeping making the music in Heaven, you’re a beautiful angel. x

Name: garry
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 02:02 PM

When the time comes i want this record played, when i listen to this the whole of my life is measured, the last thing i heard tonight walking away from the club was this most beautiful and remarkable song and my thoughts of the lovely dulcet tones of a remarkable girl, you have given me happiness beyond belief and thank you. www.degalyian.com

Name: Lawrence Kirby
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 03:17 PM

I am an 80 year-old former Marine who spent long hours in combat in World War II. It is only as I move into old age that I have been aware of just how heavily I rely on memory. Whether its function is to fossilize moments in time that can otherwise never be revisited, as in the hundreds of memories I have crammed inside my old, tired mind or if it means refueling my weary imagination with the sounds of beautiful music. Memory allows me to revisit a departed comrade as I read an old letter with my afternoon tea and hear his voice, his intonation in my ear, or if it is to recall a spontaneous outpouring of nonsensical jargon for the sole purpose of committing an absurdity, climbing onto the roof of a heavy day and laughing out loud, it is the memories that save me every time. It is important that memory documents my days as a boy soldier growing up with the terror of fear and the specter of death. And memory is just as important to record the beautiful, fleeting moments listening to the lovely, haunting voice of the gifted little girl, Eva Cassidy, as moving as a magnificent sunset or as joyful as a burst of laughter from a happy child. All the time, all day long, these lovely sounds of reassurance are juxtaposed with sadness and violence, which makes each even stronger by contrast. It is inside that brief pinhole of time when a yellow leaf settles like a friend on my shoulder that I am at once hopeful and the closest to tears.

Name: Carol Ann Painter
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow – All
Home town/city/country: Cairns Queensland Australia
Sent: Fri May 02 2003 07:30 PM

Such a beautiful voice such beautiful words. Wish I had heard of her sooner so I could have known her better. Many thanks for this site

Name: Charlie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 02:30 AM

Thought I’d start a ‘Most Tenuous Link for an Eva Cassidy Soundtrack’ competition: Spotted last week on BBC2 TV: profile of overweight snooker player Martin Lee, filmed in a go-kart race, to the sound of ‘Fields of Gold’! To be fair, the sequence did end with a final shot of Mr Lee in… you guessed – a cornfield! What was all that about? Seems like those BBC folks will find any excuse! 🙂 Charlie

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 05:27 AM

Dear Lawrence Kirby, A couple of days ago I mailed a Danish TV station suggesting that they show the ABC Nightline portrait of Eva Cassidy. They replied quickly, and they even took the time to explain why they would not show the program. They did not think it would be “sufficiently successful”. I think I know how TV people measure success, and I am quite certain I do not share their criteria. I cannot think of more eloquent testimony to Eva’s artistic success than your heartfelt and vibrant prose in this guestbook. I hope you do not mind. that I mailed your words, without comments, to the people who earn their living by fending off viewers’ requests at the TV station. To quote a Chinese saying: it is better to light a candle than curse darkness.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 12:36 PM

LAWRENCE KIRBY: Memo To Myself:- Lawrence Kirby has written an insightful and authentic observation on the significance of the music of Eva Cassidy to people of every age and circumstance in life. Just as I try not to explain Eva, for that would diminish her, I am not going to try to explain Mr. Kirby. In the largess and forgiveness of time, I hope we all come to understand the sentiments he expresses with such prescient insight. As Mr. Kirby is a man of a certain age who has seen much, I wish only to quote a passage from his remarks in the Guestbook. This will suffice in its own way. “…all day long these lovely sounds of reassurance are juxtaposed with sadness and violence…It is inside that brief pinhole of time, when a yellow leaf settles like a friend on my shoulder, that I am at once hopeful and the closest to tears.” As a fellow veteran of a younger generation, I see his insight as if I were gazing with wistful longing across my favourite autumn fields for some understanding of my loss that can never come again, but which is caressed by a music that has no name.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 04:24 PM

To Don + Scott Thanks for your e-mails. We may disagree on how Eva’s musical legacy is remembered but Eva’s talent well I think we can easily put our differences aside. I think she deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Bessie Smith, Aretha Franklin, Etta James Etc. I have been reduced to wiping tears from my eyes when listening to this talent. Eva’s musical interpretations of other artists songs makes me feel equally tearful. You very rarely hear something as good as this being played on commercial radio. I am just letting out all my drunken frustrations at those who are deliberately blind of Eva’s talent. I am lending Eva’s Songbird CD to a South African friend of mine next week to see what he thinks. He has never heard of her but with a bit of luck he will be passing her music on to his friends.

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Sat May 03 2003 06:03 PM

Dear Mr. Kirby: Thank you so much for your inspirational comments and the remarkable beauty of your wisdom. Through your words, we are uplifted and taken, to the closest proximity of Eva’s love.

Name: lytton stratchey
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley/songbird
Favorite Eva Song: had i a golden thread/autumn leaves/fields of gold
Home town/city/country: warrington – new zealand
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 12:07 AM

Thank you laura for all the information. Guestbook and Q and A sites are great. Eva is divine and she has through her voice given us a special gift. Touches our hearts and we remember and we cry. Love. She’s talking about love. She moves our hearts and captures the essence of being. She has been sent to us for what she has done. Thank you.

Name: Bob Gehring
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Palmetto Florida USA
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 12:28 PM

A friend of mine who knows how much I love Jazz gave me a copy of Songbird to listen to. She said to me “you won’t be able to stop listening to this album” “Eva’s voice is unbelievable and her songs will move you to a different place emotionally”. Today I was sitting at the beach staring out at two dolphins swimming in the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The sun was warm, the sky blue and the sandpipers were dancing in and out, defining the waters’s edge along the sand. The sounds of the seagulls, the roar of the waves,the voices of children playing in the surf… all of this stopped as I listened to Eva’s rendition of “Over the Rainbow “.I was so moved by it. Emotionally I shuttered and I looked up into the sky and the only thing I could think of was Eva sitting on her chair looking down at everyone, playing her guitar singing this song with such passion. Poetically it wasn’t the heat of the sun that I was feeling it was the warmth of her voice, almost charismatic. WOW !

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 05:30 PM

I heard and bought Eva’s music during the past six months while I was travelling. Only now have I taken the opportunity to listen to them on a good stereo. It seems that “Songbird” is the most popular CD, and it is obvious why. But something special was going on during those two nights at Blues Alley when everything was supposed to be recorded but, as I’ve read, most of the first night’s work was lost due to sound recording problems. “Live At Blues Alley” remains my favourite CD. This CD is the closest I will ever come to Eva “in concert.” I’m hearing snippets of conversation that I hadn’t noticed before. I would be interested in a CD that contained much more of whatever else was recorded, the banter of Eva and the band and such. Another reason why I am so fond of “Live At Blues Alley” is because Eva seems to be having so much fun in performing for her audience.

Name: Gary Peoptemp
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Sent: Sun May 04 2003 08:05 PM

Loved the Britney Spears concert review. Have you considered a career as a music critic?

Name: Des Williams
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Who knows where the time goes … maybe!
Home town/city/country: Hamilton, New Zealand
Sent: Sun May 04 2003 08:11 PM

Heard Eva for the first time on Thursday and bought four CD’s the following day without even listening to them in the shop. Is there a word anywhere in some other language that means many times more than merely amazing? There’s nothing in English that quite describes Eva’s sensational voice. I thought Jennifer Warnes could sing (and she can) but Eva is out somewhere beyond that. “Let me be known as just the man that told you something you already knew,” Woody Guthrie once said. I’ve no doubt just told you something you already knew but I’m delighted to join this long list of devotees (not deportees) who now know and love Eva Cassidy.

Name: Geoff Crapper
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Woodend, Victoria, Australia
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 01:38 AM

I first heard Eva (on my way to work last year) singing Fields of Gold which was being used as backdrop music for a tribute to a retiring football player. Couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard this incredible singer before! Love her repertoire and her effortless style. Bought Time after Time today for the wife’s Mothers Day. Like Eva I thought Cyndi Lauper’s version (& video) of Time after Time was excellent. Whatever happened to Cyndi? Looking forward to hearing Eva’s version.

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
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Sent: Mon May 05 2003 03:18 AM

Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Tennessee Waltz put me in mind of someone I loved so very much. Darling Eva you stir my very soul. Devoted fan.

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
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Sent: Mon May 05 2003 03:44 AM

I noticed in the What’s New section an entry about jazz columnist Ken Franckling and his comments on Norah Jones and Eva. I am Eva’s biggest fan (in my mind anyway) but I also think that Norah Jones has a very special quality in her voice. I don’t compare her to Eva because their voices are different but there is a sincerity in Norah’s vocal interpretations that reminds me so much of Eva. I was lucky enough to be given Norah’s debut album cd, “come away with me”, some months ago and it has so bowled me over. There is only one Eva, but devoted fan that I am doesn’t cloud my eyes to the fact that I can see a new star in the ascendant.

Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: the last one I heard
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 10:08 AM

I just got Dan Cassidy’s cd from www.skifan.is and it is BEAUTIFUL! The guy’s got so much soul, and an interesting personality shines through. Love the front and back photos too.

Name: Kate
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city/country: Surrey, England
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 12:31 PM

In Songbird, Eva’s biography, i love the reference to her voice as ‘honey and cream’. Her voice is absolutely flawless and the emotion in her songs can bring me to tears. I would have so loved to see her perform and i hold a special place in my heart for her music. i’m a school girl in england, and at our school there is such a following that we are called the ‘eva gang’! it’s lovely to know her music is reaching so many people all over the world.

Name: JUDY SOMERS
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: SONGBIRD
Home town/city/country: WINNIPEG,MANITOBA,CANADA
Sent: Mon May 05 2003 04:16 PM

I TOO WAS ASTOUNDED AT THE BEAUTY OF THIS CD. I PLAYED SONGBIRD OVER AND OVER. I JUST COULDN’T GET ENOUGH OF IT. WHEN I WAS IN MY CAR, I PLAYED THE SONG “SONGBIRD” OVER AND OVER, TEARS POURING DOWN MY FACE I WAS SO MOVED. I WISH I HAD SEEN HER LIVE.

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 03:10 AM

Would like to quote part of the message left by Gloria Bosom on Terry Wogan’s website ” Clifford T Ward – the next Eva? I just wondered if the new release of Both of US by Clifford T Ward will herald a belated appreciation of his talents. Much like the late Eva Cassidy this singer songwriter just oozes raw original talent that is truly timeless. It’s pure quality” – end quote. Gloria – being an Eva fan you may visit this site – just wanted to thank you for the message. Did a little research and discovered Clifford died in 2001 and that Terry is a fan also – and I will give Clifford a listen too. Kind regards

Name: Lydia!!!
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brentwood in England
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 06:28 AM

I may only be 13 years old but I still think that people my age can be inspired. I was and have been inspired by eva cassidy for a very long time. Her music has helped me though many of the battles I faced in my life. As a child I always remember my grandad singing somewhere over the rainbow, he died of cancer I was seven + i remember singing that song over + over again just thinking about him + missing him 2 the point I thought I wanted 2 die. Less than a year later my nan died, they where in the same ward + i always remember looking at where his bed was + it just made me want 2 cry, she died a couple of weeks later. Since then I’ve had many other problems. I was bullied severely, no-stop 5 years. Also I have recently over come a battle with anorexia. Now i feel like I’m getting my life together I’ve moved class made new friends + put the past behind me. I made a recording of me singing somewhere over the rainbow for my mum when I gave it 2 her she cried, and so did I! I just want 2 say thank you, I wish I she was still alive 2 tell her myself! Eva is a great inspiration 2 me + if I turn out 2 be half the person she was I’ll be over the moon!!!!

Name: Mario
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Catania, Sicily
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 06:43 AM

I just love her…she’s sill in my heart

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city/country: S Wales, UK.
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 09:57 AM

How many of you heard the new radio documentary that went out yesterday. Opinions anyone? Although well made (and obviously well intentioned) it added nothing to the far superior Kevin Howlett produced Radio 2 doc. Like the biography, I felt there was far too much deification and “we’re not worthy” approach, which shows no objectivity at all. It seems all the articles and features we see and hear seem not to be adding anything NEW (historically or musically) to the Eva story. Or am I expecting too much?

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Tue May 06 2003 10:52 AM

To Lydia, Thanks for sharing your story with us. So pleased you have turned your life around. Eva is an inspiration to all of us.

Name: Kis Brynja
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Mostly Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Reykjav k, Iceland
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 11:59 AM

Hi all! I love Eva Cassidy and want to find a website or something were I can see mostly all songtexts so I can read them and learn, because I m gonna sing songs from Cassidy in my confirmation in September.. If someone of you people wants to help me, plz, send me e-mail and tell me! Thanks Kis 😉

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Sent: Tue May 06 2003 12:24 PM

To Paul, I loved the new radio documentary.

Name: Rebecca McLaughlin
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Eustis, FL
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 12:40 PM

The first time I ever heard of Eva Cassidy was last fall. My uncle made a slide show of my son’s and daughter in law’s wedding with “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. I had never heard a more beautiful version. It saddens me there are no more songs. What a loss!

Name: Stacie Olds
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Schofield, Wisconsin USA
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 08:34 PM

The sweetest voice is filling the room now with Over The Rainbow. I have a Karaoke business in central Wisconsin and use this song often for sound tests. Everyone stops to listen, most also question who the singer is. I think I am helping to keep the music alive in a place where country music is predominant. Thank you Eva for the light you have shown so many!

Name: Mario & Francesco
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Blues in the night
Home town/city/country: Catania/Roma – Italy
Sent: Tue May 06 2003 10:49 PM

We want to thank Eva for what she gave to us. It’s good to know that besides Mina (Italian singer) there’s somebody else who still delights us very deep in our hearts.

Name: Rob de Vos
Favorite Eva Album: Live at the Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: The Netherlands
Sent: Wed May 07 2003 07:24 AM

Completely unknown to me for about 2 years, and now one of my favourite singers! And everybody in my neighbourhood is surprised and touched when they hear Eva’s voice!

Name: marie
Favorite Eva Album: haven’t heard any but intend to listen to them all!!
Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Newcastle, England
Sent: Wed May 07 2003 12:09 PM

If i am the first comment you read then please read below me as most of the people’s comments will be more eloquent and educated (i.e. they will know more about her music)than mine… i just wanted to say it’s 11.15pm i should be in bed but i cant stop listening to the haunting track i know you by heart, and i cant stop crying… beautiful

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: HRM
Sent: Wed May 07 2003 04:28 PM

In the first three words of “Autumn Leaves” I was captured. I can’t defend my preference in musical terms. The piano section, which was sort of spontaneous, perfectly connects the song. It is as if it was impossible to perform this song in less than a perfect way for this listener. Now that my collection is complete, I can compare, for my own satisfaction, various songs. “You’ve Changed” by Eva has emerged as a particular favourite rivaling “Autumn Leaves.” But I search all the nooks and crannies of Eva’s songs for those little sublime moments that draw one in.

Name: Tracy Purvis
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Harrogate, England
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 01:46 AM

First heard “Over the Rainbow” on TOTP2.Made me cry. Had to send out husband to get me CD. Wonderful. Had to have our dog put down in October 2002 and Autumn Leaves reminds me of her.

Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 10:07 AM

Paul. I agree with you, it covered old ground and did not provide much in the way of new information, but hopefully, more people will now have heard Eva’s music and bought CD’s. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Emma James
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city/country: Staines, England
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 01:35 PM

A few years ago I heard over the rainbow and was moved to the core, such a beautiful voice, when a friend told me she was no longer here my heart fell, I often sat on my own and listened to that song so much emotion and so much beauty. To my delight when I was at the library, there she was staring up at me with that beautiful face. That was 6 weeks ago and I have continued to renew it so I can listen endlessly. Such a mix of wonderful songs, I also fell in love with songbird. I intend to buy the other albums and fall in love with them equally. When listening though to her album, I felt like I had stumbled across a secret diary, the emotions were so raw and so beautiful, I am so glad that she poured her heart out in song. I feel like I know her, I want to embrace her and thank her for brightening up my days and filling up my heart with joy. You are truly wonderful, I know you are singing to all of your fellow angels up there and I know it is the purest sound they have heard. xxx

Name: John C Tucker
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Colorado Springs, CO
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 05:45 PM

A friend gave me the Songbird CD and it touched me. My wife of nearly 34 years died in a car accident on 1 November 2002. The song is about us. I recently met a lady who was also widowed last year. Eva’s song, Songbird is the one we sing to each other. The images this music conjures are haunting.

Name: Ken & Joyce Neveau
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees In Georgia
Home town/city/country: Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
Sent: Thu May 08 2003 06:01 PM

We recently discovered the wonderful voice of Eva Cassidy. We were devastated to learn that she had died at such an early age. Our hearts go out to her parents. Her voice was so versatile and we are enjoying everything she sang. We have a hard time picking out a favorite song, but Tall Trees In Georgia is a special song whenever we hear it. What an incredible voice! I hope that she somehow knows how much she is appreciated.

Name: Rowena
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Favorite Eva Song: Songbird & Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 02:52 AM

My first introduction to Eva Cassidy was a song played briefly in a movie. It was a romantic scene between a man and woman, they were in a bar and it had just gone ‘last drinks’. Aside from the old man at the end of the bar, they were the only two left, so the woman puts a quarter in the juke box and they have their last dance. To my surprise, I realised I was listening to a favourite Fleetwood Mac song, “Songbird”. I cried as I watched the couple dancing closely, listening to the song playing on the juke box. I had never heard such an angelic voice. I waited till the end of the credits and wrote down the artists name. The next day, I brought her album. When I learned that Eva had passed away, I felt a sense of loss myself. Although i will never have the honour of meeting this incredibly talented young lady, I can take comfort in knowing that through her song, she can be a part of our lives and in our hearts forever. She certainly will be in mine. Eva, if your listening, thank you for sharing your life, your heart, your soul and your wonderful voice with us. A gift many will be eternally grateful for. Blessed Be.

Name: Tor Leif Berge
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Bergen, Norway
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 05:17 AM

I went to see Norwegian singer Vigdis Lunde Wisur’s “Tribute to Eva Cassidy”-concert last night. For those of you who are in or near Bergen today, there’s another show tonight. Don’t miss it!

Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:41 AM

This item appeared in the Daily Express, a national UK tabloid, today. It concerns Terry Wogan who was instrumental in bringing Eva to the UK radio audiences attention. “Wogan Still Radio King Veteran broadcaster Terry Wogan continues his reign as king of the airwaves at the BBC after pulling in a record total of new listeners. The genial presenter, 64, who hosts the most popular daily breakfast show in Europe, has surged ahead in the ratings. Over the last month his Radio 2 audience has reached a new high of 7.9 million. Radio 2 itself, which used to be labelled the “retirement home” for old Radio 1 DJ’s, also grabbed the nation’s biggest audience – a weekly reach of 13.2 million listeners. Radio 4 also boasts a record 10 million listeners, but Radio 1’s audience of 10.3 million this quarter is down 200,000 in a year” As Radio 4 is not a music station, and Radio 1 is the BBC’s pop station, I think this shows that Eva’s type of music (easy listening) is becoming more and more popular than the current music scene. When will those record bosses take this on board?

Name: brian
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Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:49 AM

Hmmm! Perhaps I shouldn’t say Easy Listening, bearing in mind how Eva’s songs can ttug at the emotions.

Name: Raice
Favorite Eva Album: “Alley”
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 08:22 AM

I don’t write to the site much these days, but the back-and-forth about Eva vs. Nora … and a few other singers … has been interesting. So, for what it’s worth, here’s my 2 cents: When Michelangelo was lying on his back painting that chapel ceiling, I have no doubt that his agent came in, took one look, and said, “Hey Mike … you gotta pep it up a bit! More bright colors, lose the doves, and lets see some cleavage on those angels! Alfredo’s painting the pizzeria around the corner and he’s gonna blow you away!” That is what agents do (and not much else, by the way) for their percentage. For them, and for a lot of non-artists, the world of music, art, etc. is a competition. “Can you top this,” becomes the important question, sometimes at the expense of quality. Most (not all) experienced musicians that I’ve ever known and/or worked with do not see it that way. Other players can inspire you, sometimes humble you, but rarely does it become a competition. (I think when we’re just beginning, we go through that stage, but it shouldn’t last.) For one thing, we’ve all learned a hard truth … no matter how good you think you are, there’s always someone better! The more important thing is to simply do the very best you can. I know many musicians who may never set the world on fire with their accomplishments, but whose sincerity, effort and love of what they do is worth many gold records! Ditto for other artistic endeavors. Eva was utterly noncompetitive. She noted, enjoyed and admired other singers without ever losing sight of her own style and course. In fact, everything about her career — both before and after her death –highlights my point: she didn’t compete with anybody (her own distinct style), she didn’t seek fame or fortune by climbing on others (modest to a fault), and her work was so clearly NOT intended to compete with other mainstream artists that record companies didn’t know what to do with it! I think it would be a boring old world if we all liked the same things … vive la difference! Personally, I think Nora Jones is wonderful, and I like the laid-back arrangements on much of her stuff. There are many singers that inspire me (and once in a while I get to play with one or two of them) but there’s always room in my ears for another great — or just interesting — voice that comes along. Enjoy them all. Cheers! Raice

Name: buddy
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Home town/city/country: Lexington South Carolina
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 08:33 AM

never heard Of Eva until today! I was repairing a computer for a friend and found one of her songs in music file..what a great voice..the song cheek-to-cheek “aint no sunshine when he’s gone”,i played that same song in a little band we had put together about 30 yrs ago…i started looking for info on the net about her,and wound up here….love buddy in carolina’s

Name: Tamara
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Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: West Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 09:23 AM

The first time I heard Eva sing ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ (a year or so ago) I was moved to tears and still am. Her powerful voice stirs such emotions, I close my eyes and disappear into the song. It is a great loss that she is no longer with us. I am sure she is now singing with the Angels.

Name: Brian Wheeler
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Look Into My Eyes
Home town/city/country: Washington, DC
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 10:23 AM

What a wonderful website! I’m extremely fond of Eva’s recordings and I’m so pleased to see so many others out there who love her work. Thank you for hosting this site to provide us a forum ot appreciate Eva Cassidy.

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Sent: Fri May 09 2003 12:23 PM

Rowena, what film were you watching?

Name: Clyde E Housewright
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Gray,TN. USA
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 03:07 PM

I cant believe ive never heard of Eva Cassidy,until about a year ago when i caught the sound of a voice that was so clear,heart filling sound,and checking other songs by her,even more fulfilling. i wish i just could have met her or attended one of her show’s. and to add the beauty of this lady to an already beautiful song……well its got me in tears…..EVA May God be with you dear,for so many beautiful songs that touch so many hearts, and especially this one. Clyde E Housewright

Name: Carl
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Home town/city/country: Göteborg, Sweden
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:19 PM

I just noticed that the puzzle in my last post doesn’t show in some (old?) versions of Netscape, so here’s a link to the puzzle, just in case someone couldn’t see it below. Have a great day, fellow Eva-lovers! 🙂

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Fri May 09 2003 06:51 PM

I think Carl’s “Scramble Puzzle” should be on another web site!!! Just kidding Karl.

Name: Angie Martin
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Wellington New Zealand
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 12:27 AM

I am originaly from Darlington in England and moved over here a year ago my favourite song is over the rainbow although fields of gold is a close second. I recently send my best friend a video of New Zealand and my farewell message was Eva singing over the rainbow in the background because i know that some day my friends and family will visit me at this beautiful place over the rainbow my friend cries everytime she hears that song . Beautiful songs and beautiful voice always great to listen to.

Name: beckie
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: danny boy
Home town/city/country: plymouth england
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 01:44 AM

her voice calms me down when im v.stressed! i love her choices of songs & the way she makes them her own. my sister died of leukaemia recently but i think they would have got on v.well!

Name: cat
Favorite Eva Album: cant choose
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: london
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 02:31 AM

urm what can i say but WOW that sounds sooooooo stupid but Eva was so remarkable i am lost for words

Name: Christine (MissScout-moderator)
Favorite Eva Album: can’t choose right now
Favorite Eva Song: same
Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 02:56 AM

For those of you interested in a forum for discussion can visit www.aimoo.com/EvaCassidy It’s the Eva Cassidy Online Message Board, that I created a while back. Unfortunately it’s not very active because so few people know about it, yet if more people were to drop by and add topics on a regular basis, perhaps the board would take off, and really generate great discussions. When you visit please remember to fill out the membership query, and then you can post. There’s also a chat, but it doesn’t work very well, so you’ll have to wait till the admins fix that problem. You can use AIM or ICQ if you have it, to chat with buddies. I have added the AOL Instant Message(AIM) to the site, for those of you who don’t have it and wish to chat. Again, the site could use a boost from you as it is not as active as I would like it to be. I work full-time and don’t have as much time to spend there as I would like but you can make the difference by posting topics regulary and making it active. Pass the word and hopefully the message board can become an interesting site for those of you interested in discussion boards. I created it especially with Eva’s fans in mind. Thanks, and hope to see you there!

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Stay.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 05:26 PM

Just like other contributors to this guestbook, I also were looking for words strong enough to express my feelings over Eva’s voice and music. Up to this moment I haven’t found anything powerful enough to give a good description of my emotional mood when listening to Eva and the Band in my mother’s tongue, Dutch. And also in the other languages I presume to speak, I remained empty handed. However, since a short time I found and use a term in Latin that expresses my “Eva state of mind” rather well. It is the term: “Summa Summarum”.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city/country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 05:42 PM

Some where over the rainbow still lives Eva. She is alive and doing well in her music, I believe this and I can see alot of other people here believe this too. When I first heard about her, it was through a newspaper article, and without ever hearing her sing I went and bought Songbird. It’s my favorite CD and her voice, her voice is perfect. I cried, I couldn’t help it, she just blessed me.

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Duncan, Arizona
Sent: Sat May 10 2003 06:43 PM

Hello, I did a search on Yahoo for Eva Cassidy, and I found this wonderful site..It’s definately the best one on the internet. I’m a complete newbie to Eva, still wet behind the ears, as I’ve only first heard her music this evening! I remember my aunt being an fan of Eva, and she would play her alot when I was a child (I don’t remember the music itself, though). I downloaded two of her songs, just to experience her, and I cannot tell you how impressed and moved I am/was. After hearing “Fields of Gold” and “Autumn Leaves”, tomorrow I am out to buy every recording of hers I can get my hands on. Just hearing her voice, the emotion, the music, everything, literally made me cry. Not out of sorrow, it’s just sometimes there’s beauty so immense in life, it makes you cry. Things like that are rare to me, and I’m glad I’ve found Eva’s music. Such a gem. I’m only 16 years old, and I hope MY children and (great great great, etc) grandchildren can enjoy her just as much as I have (so far!) Thank you for making such a beautiful, informative, well written site. God bless.

Name: lisen
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: sweden
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 05:34 AM

i just want to say this: i had never heard i more beutiful voices then eva had! i and my cousins cry when we herd some song s!/ bye bye1

Name: Jenna Henry
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Ashland/Ky/USA
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 07:14 AM

I LOVE EVA CASSIDY!!! It is such a tragedy how she was lost and can never share her beautiful gift with anyone again. Well…she can share it with the angels in Heaven, for I am sure thats where she went!

Name: Jannicke
Favorite Eva Album: not sure yet….
Favorite Eva Song: “Fields of Gold”
Home town/city/country: Skottland
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 08:46 AM

Hi AND Thank you for a wonderful site about Eva, great work! really enjoyed my stay here!! keep up the good work, you are doing great! Big hugs

Name: Vic Lethbridge
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: British Columbia/Canada
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 09:50 AM

God gave us a musical talent by the name of EVA CASSIDY. She is absolutely awesome and I mean IS because her talent will never die.

Name: Doris Bornate
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Sent: Sun May 11 2003 10:26 AM

Greetings from Wisconsin! Nice web site 🙂

Name: Jens Gronfeldt
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Frederikshavn, Denmark
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 12:34 PM

Hello everybody also the webmaster! This evening I was going through the channels on my radio and I stoped when I heard a very beautiful, to me unknowen voice singing Over the rainbow. I’m still puzzeled that I haven’t heard Eva before! I’ll go to the web shops for her records…. Bye for now Jens

Name: Phoebe
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: Melbourne/Australia
Sent: Sun May 11 2003 06:11 PM

I bought the song bird book yesterday. i am already 1/2 way through. it is the most amazing tribute to anybody’s life. i can relate so much to everything said about her whilst growing up. i am in my final year of school this year and have just finnished recording my first cd. Eva has been such an influence on me. She was the first artist i have evr heard who can sing songs better then the original artists. i am now following her and improvising some of my favourite songs to give them my own edge. Thankyou to everyone who was part of her life becasue if anything was different in her life she wouldn’t be the Eva i love! May Eva live on though her music in our hearts for ever! Phoebe Gurr

Name: Jennica
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Couldn’t choose
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Mon May 12 2003 07:03 AM

Eva Cassidy was incredible. I love her music. I just learned about her a couple months ago and fell in love with her music. Thanks for giving us this site.:-)

Name: Roland
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Home town/city/country: Germany
Sent: Mon May 12 2003 11:05 AM

I ve heard time after time yesterday for the first time. Eva s expression of this specific song is wonderful, so emotinonal, it made me to cry.

Name: Jim Chandler
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Home town/city/country: Kansas City, MO
Sent: Mon May 12 2003 07:20 PM

I just discovered the wonderful talent of Eva tonight on the internet. The title of Lennon’s “Imagine” drew me in, as that is a song that has always moved me, only to find this wonderful, unspoiled, soulful, espressive, unclassifiable singer. I ran out to find the “Imagine” CD. Had to have the sales clerk located it for me. While listening to it, I began reading the insert, and it was only then that I learned of her death. I wept. How sad that she cannot be here to be showered with so many people’s love of her gift she unsefishly shared. How wonderful that these recordings have been able to capture some small essence of that gift for us. I will pass on to all I know of her that they might be so deeply moved by her as I am. Her music deserves to be in the mainstream, as it will enrich the lives of all that hear. I’ve no idea which of her performances is my favorite, as I’ve only heard the few, but I will seek out the rest. I’m quite sure that even then I will have a difficult time deciding. Many thanks to all that have helped to further the legacy of musical art she left behind.

Name: Cormac Quigley
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Belfast, Ireland
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 08:05 AM

Unfortunately, the first time heard of Eva Cassidy was recently when her song ‘Over the Rainbow’ was played at the funeral of my 25 year old brother. He was killed by a stolen car on my mother’s birthday on April 4th 2003 and had given her Eva Cassidy’s CD a few days or weeks before. I did a web search and was shocked to her that she too is no longer with us. I know the song give comfort to my mother at the funeral. The song will always remind me of my brother for the rest of my days.

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Woodstock (at this moment)
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 08:28 AM

As so many other “Instant Fanatic” (as Laura describes us), I recently fell head over heels in love with Eva’s voice. For Mother’s Day I bought my wife all six of Eva’s CD’s (including Method Actor). I’ll give them to her when I’m good and ready! Last night I was in bed with my portible CD player listening to Eva, reading articles from this site. When my wife joined me she asked what I was reading. As she turned out the light on her nightstand she accused me of being in love with another woman. Well…

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 09:27 AM

Norah Jones is a very appealing, talented, young singer-pianist who interprets songs with the best of both male and female artists. She looks even younger than her 24 years, but performs like a veteran. On the day I found Eva & Chuck’s “The Other Side” I impulsively bought Norah Jones’es DVD “Live In New Orleans” which had been released that day. I was impressed by the performance. Norah is a very likeable person and performer. Making her tour manager sing both harmony and solo bits is very endearing. I’ve been listening to Norah for about a year now. I only truly discovered Eva in December of last year because I thought the song of hers that I loved, Autumn Leaves, was someone’s fortunate and only great performance. When I eventually realized the error of my ways, I began to see Norah Jones in a different light. Perhaps it is only wishful thinking, but it seemed to me that Norah was not unfamiliar with the work of Eva Cassidy. Although their versions of “Tennessee Waltz” are quite different (Norah’s is a bit tedious), I can hear Eva in some of Norah’s phrasing, or I would like to think it is so. I would like to think that Eva has inspired a new generation of truly talented singers like Norah Jones. So I have no end of good things to say about the elfin, ever so young looking and talented Norah, and while I still have the capacity I will follow her career. Norah Jones is the best thing to happen to popular music since, since, since, er…. I hope Norah has a great career, everything she is willing to work for. But down the ages, at the Smithsonian, in the ‘classical’ music scenes of the future, Eva’s voice will ring out like a call to reconcilliation of all that is mean and ugly in the greater world out there. Eva is a genesis, a voice in space and time from which great things will be imagined, created, and flow like all rivers that run to the eternal sea of life. There will never be another Sarah, Jones is great, but Eva has an undefinable quality that affects the very souls of what must be some very special people.

Name: John Armstrong
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine/Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Aldershot, UK
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 11:17 AM

Reading the messages from fellow Eva listeners from all over the world has been incredible. Her music is intoxicating, addictive….when is the next album due in the UK?

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alely
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 11:30 AM

It looks like we will have to be satisfied with the albums already released to bring attention to Eva Cassidy for the present. When Songbird the biography is released in the U.S., shortly, wouldn’t that be another opportunity for publicity for Eva? Wouldn’t this be the time to provide the music lovers in the U.S. with the videos of Eva singing “Over The Rainbow”, Time After Time”, “People Get Ready”, and “Cheek to Cheek”? Their is a plan to make a movie of Eva’s life. Wouldn’t this be another opportunity? When the publicity is released, no longer will the 5 million CD sales be kept a secret from the music listening public. Pehaps then, Eva will be recognized for her achievements. Until then in the U.S., when you ask anyone, everywhere, nearly no one knows of Eva Cassidy, except for those who turned in to Michelle Kwan’s skating to “Fields of Gold”, or those who saw the ABC Nightline Special on Eva. Strange isn’t it? Can this be changed by the fans here in the U.S. or is it too late for a groundswell of popularity to arise in the U.S. for Eva? I know many of Eva’s fans here in the U.S. are waiting for answers to these concerns. Does anyone know?

Name: tylerII
Favorite Eva Album: There can’t be only one.
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to list in this space.
Home town/city/country: Florida, USA
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 07:38 PM

She had one of the finest voices to ever sing a song. Her personality, her humility make her all the more alluring. Eva’s sound and story are fascinating and worthy of our attention. When we tune across the radio’s dial so much of what we hear is boring, obnoxious, mundane, offensive, repetitive, over-the-top, formulaic crap…. (Fill in the blank). We want to scream to the world that there is a true artist of such a higher caliber to be heard. She sings with purity, strength and grace in a way that can touch our very soul. If only they knew of her and would listen. In the US a lady named Delilah hosts a nationwide radio program. It’s on in the evening each weeknight for 5 hours. People call her to talk about relationship victories and defeats such as love gained, love lost, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, children, parents, births, deaths, adoptions, moral conflicts, hopes and dreams, etc. She plays something appropriate to the topic. Eva’s songs would fit so many of these occasions. Unfortunately, Delilah doesn’t seem to know of her. She plays the same old tired music over and over. What’s worse is that she plays songs that Eva has recorded, when Eva’s version is Oh! So much better! I’ve made some requests but have yet to hear her respond. The closest she’s come to Eva is to feature Norah Jones on the show and her website. Maybe if others would ask…… Nationwide exposure on this program could do wonders…. http://www.radiodelilah.com/index.asp “For song requests call Delilah at 1-888-6DELILAH between 7pm-midnight.”

Name: PETER HUMPHRIES
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: STOCKPORT (ENGLAND)
Sent: Tue May 13 2003 11:58 PM

Don’t know why but I had to find out more about Eve, shock, when I found out she was born on the same day and year as my wife.

Name: THE WAYFARING SITE VISITOR
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 04:56 AM

FOR GOODNESS SAKE, PUT A STOP TO ALL THIS NORAH JONES STUFF!!!!! ENOUGH ALREADY. CAN’T YOU TALK ABOUT SOMETHING INTERESTING.

Name: sarah
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: crewe cheshire england
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 08:56 AM

When i first brought the songbird album,I heard it on the radio and i was speachless it was really moving and to think we had never heard anything from eva before.Everytime something new by eva comes in the shop’s i have to buy it and i can’t wait to hear her. Some of her music make’s me cry other’s are uplifting. Can you tell me if there will be any other albums coming out.I really love all the album’s i have by eva, im very impressed with imagine because i have heard the song’s by other artist’s. My family have heard it when we go out in the car they don’t believe my when i tell them it’s eva cassidy.

Name: christina
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Home town/city/country: Lusby, MD USA
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 11:29 AM

I remember reading that Washington Post article a few years back and kept that name – Eva Cassidy – in the back of my mind. Then a few months ago I was browsing the CDs at the local library and spotted one of her CDs so I checked it out and have been hooked ever since. And since i live in Southern Maryland I kinda feel a sort of connection since she only lived about 50 miles from here and ashes were scattered in the next county. And just the other week, I was talking to a woman in my neighborhood and found out that she owns Blues Alley in Georgetown and we got to talking about Eva. Anyhow was wondering if this site has a banner??? If so please let me know and I would be glad to put it on my website for free advertising. chris

Name: shirley g
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: heywood lancs england
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 12:48 PM

Thank you Eva for helping me through a very difficult time.Your spiritual message lives on. God bless you.

Name: Barb Leclerc
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Time is a Healer
Home town/city/country: Brooklyn, New York
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 03:08 PM

It’s 8:45 pm and I’m watching “American Idol” on Fox. A contestant from last season, Tamyra Gray, just sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The singing, as well as all the guitar work, was nothing short of a xerox of Eva Cassidy’s version. Gray’s emulation confirms the remarkable talent and musical contribution of Eva Cassidy. Yet, given the unfortunate circumstances that deprived Cassidy from recognition while she was alive, I’m saddened by Gray’s failure to mention the source of her inspiration.

Name: Julie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/Penny To My Name
Home town/city/country: Woodstock, IL USA
Sent: Wed May 14 2003 05:12 PM

I also was watching “American Idol” tonight and as soon as the opening notes to “Over the Rainbow” were strummed by an acoustic guiter I just knew it was going to be Eva’s version-AND IT WAS!!!!!! Last season’s Tamyra did a good job but it didn’t hold a candle to Eva. NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! No one can sing that song (or any other song) with the emotion and voice of an angel like Eva Cassidy.

Name: Danielle O’Neill
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Felistowe England
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 01:22 AM

I think ever had a great voice. It’s a shame the innocent die.

Name: From a very grateful lover of Eva’s life and music
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Sent: Thu May 15 2003 04:11 AM

To Laura our tireless webmaster and the keeper of Eva’s spirit and legacy – Thank you so much for printing the story of my friends adventure in the Sahara and hopefully this will bring even more awareness of Eva and the caring and compassionate work all the people in the Maggie Centres provide for those people whose lives are perhaps not as long as they would have hoped for. With kindest regards and thanks

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: “Time After Time” (for today anyway)
Favorite Eva Song: “Let the Good Times Roll”! (YEAH)
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 04:23 AM

Yesterday a friend gave me a Norah Jones CD, “Come Away With Me”. She is good but compared to Eva… toy voice, toy voice, toy voice. (Say it three times as fast as you can)

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 07:13 AM

“Toy Voice!” I have a cheap toy voice, and that’s only for speaking! Norah Jones does a good job with her voice. Especially compared to her competition today. Everything must be viewed from some fundamental perspective, otherwise on what basis would we feel as we do about Eva? Norah doesn’t have a toy voice nor a toy piano, and I hope she matures in both areas. Its not fair to compare her with Eva Cassidy during and around the time she did “Live At Blues Alley.” Even if Eva had a bad day at that time, she was still the best there was; and now she is the best there is. But as I understand it, Eva would have been the last person to be dismissive of a singer-pianist like Norah Jones, and the first to congratulate her. If many singers can’t coexist in this world of ours, the voice of one will be meaningless. Norah\Eva, or whomever, its not a question of comparison, but an issue of the validity of both, or the many.

Name: Deb C.
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: How I can I possibly pick?
Home town/city/country: Berwyn, PA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 07:21 AM

My husband and I were amazed last night watching Tamyra Gray “cover” Eva’s arrangement of Over the Rainbow. She couldn’t hold a candle to Eva’s version, and I was disappointed that she didn’t acknowledge her source. Shame on her & the show!

Name: Shelley Cartier
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Too many!!! Maybe Stormy Monday.
Home town/city/country: Pleasanton, California
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 07:32 AM

Did anyone notice Tamyra Gray on American Idol last night?! She stole Eva’s version! I couldn’t believe that I was hearing it and that I could anticipate what she was going to do next! I have been an Eva fan for 5 years and a life-long voice student. I consider her to be one of the best singers of all time.I aspire to sing like she did. She is the standard by which all others should be judged. She is my AMerican Idol! Noone can hold a candle to her…especially Tamrya. I wonder if the judges even knew this? Tells you how much they know.

Name: Rich Kacin
Favorite Eva Album: All of Them!
Favorite Eva Song: “Oh, had I a golden Thread”
Home town/city/country: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 08:02 AM

As a singer and Musician performing profesionaly for over 25 years, I am delighted to announce that the studio recording of “Oh, had I a golden thread”, from the “live at Blues Alley” album; is perhaps the most perfect recording I have ever had the joy of hearing. There are chords struck that are the essence of Music to me, that is, my emotions are played by Eva primarily, as though I were a musical instrument that she had mastered! The first time I heard it, on our local Public Radio station WDUQ, I had to run out and get the CD. I may hold the Guiness Record for listening to that particular song, or any song for that matter. I have heard it over 700 times, and never once tire of it. It is the measure that any singer can hold themselves up to. I will forever be changed by it.

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Golden Thread (right on Rich!)
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 11:45 AM

Dear Don, My wife gets mad at me because I always have to have the last word THE WAY WAYFARING SITE VISITOR will probably scold both of us but here goes… I sent my earlier email and then felt a tiny bit bad about my comments regarding Nora’s Toy Voice after scrolling down and reading Raice’s advice to just enjoy them all. I pretty much agree with everything both of you say, ESPECIALLY ABOUT EVA BEING THE BEST, but I can’t help comparing. It’s like the Space Shuttle vs a commuter flight. It beats driving from DC to NYC but when I hear Eva and The Band, “HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT OFF!!!!” Right now I’m listening to Eva & Chuck singing “Need You So Bad” from Eva By Heart. What range and smooth/raw power! SIMPLY INCREDIBLE. Now she’s singing “Say Goodbye” by Digman & Hernandez a million times better than Bonnie Raitt could ever think about doing it. Oops! There I go again. Sorry, but I seem to have Eva-itus. Dave

Name: Troy G Batson
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Waldorf Maryland
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 12:00 PM

Just read the article on Tamyra Gray from American Idol last night. As soon as she was finished singing I turned to my wife in the kitchen and said do you know who’s version of the song that was and she looks at me like I dont know but im sure your going to tell me. When I told her it was Eva’s version she was sort of like yeah right!!! I will inform her tonight that it was and just a little disappointed that they did not give the credit where it was due. As soon as I heard the first guitar note I knew what it was and didnt want to say anything about it just wanted to see if she would do any justice to it. Not too bad but not EVA either!!!

Name: Lynne
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Sacramento, CA
Sent: Thu May 15 2003 01:49 PM

I justy e-mailed the following message to Fox40 network, via the American Idol website. Maybe if enough people contact them, Eva will be mentioned. I hope so!: Last night, Tamyra Gray sang “Over the Rainbow”, using the late Eva Cassidy’s unique, distinctive arrangement of this great song. noticed it immediately, and judging from what I read on the official Eva Cassidy website today, others people noticed it, too, and wish that someone on American Idol had/would verbally mention Eva Cassidy. People who posted messages on the website appear to be angered by this oversight. Eva’s fans worldwide would be so happy if someone mentioned Eva’s haunting arrangement of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, since she took that song, as well as many others, and made it her own. I am sure that your three judges must be familiar with her work, and be great fans of her special blues/jazz style. Eva Cassidy was exactly the type of talent that American Idol is searching for. Sadly, she was not well known during her lifetime. However, she has become so since her untimely death in 1996. I like to think that Eva’s music will live on through great young singers like Tamyra. Thank you

Name: sam
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Sent: Thu May 15 2003 10:09 PM

Just to touch on the American Idol issue, I noticed it from the first note to the last. At first I couldnt believe it – I didnt want to believe it. And then when she went on through the song it became evident that Tamyra was completely COPYING Eva. It is really upsetting. Eva deserves to get recognition for that arrangement. This is plagarism I tell you! I really really cannot believe it. (Eva sounds better too.)

Name: John Holine
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Woodbury, MN USA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 04:49 AM

By coincidence I heard Eva’s song – Over the Rainbow on MN Public Radio the morning of May 15th not knowing it was heard on Ameican Idol the night before. The moment I heard it I needed to know more about this incredible singer and the amazing arrangement of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I purchased her CD “Songbird” and was shocked to see she had passed away in 1996. What an amazing talent. If only somewone would have promoted her music and shared her gift with more people. I hope she receives the credit she deserves.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 05:00 AM

David Heimlich: Evitus! You’re allowed. I indulge myself. You mentioned Eva and Chuck Brown – Although Eva is not featured a lot, this piece of work appeals to me more each time I hear it.

Name: Dania
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Favorite Eva Song: time after time
Home town/city/country: sweden
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 07:17 AM

hi eva cassaidy i know a girl who liked you too mutch and now she is dead..she played guitar like you and she sang the song “time after time”

Name: WAYFARING SITE VISITOR
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 10:16 AM

Re American Idol. Imitation is the best form of flattery. She followed Eva’s arrangement probably because she, or her advisers, felt it was the best version. That is a compliment. Or as John Lennon once said, it’s nothing to get hung about. Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Jim Steinman and hundreds more have imitated Phil Spector’s arrangements and production techniques without people knowing where that sound originated. That’s life. Get over it people.

Name: Nathalie
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Favorite Eva Song: Time after Time
Home town/city/country: S lvesborg Sweden
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 10:28 AM

Hi Eva! I love you song ” Time after time “!! It’s very beautiful!! I hope you have it nice in heaven..!! HUGS!

Name: Naomi
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart/songbird/fields of gold + so many more!!
Home town/city/country: Suffolk, England
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 11:40 AM

Eva Cassidy has the power to brighten the dullest day and to make you cry. she can stir every emotion in the body. her songs are so inspiring. Her love for music can be heard through her voice, she is at one with every note she sings. She is the best singer and person i have heard. My friend and i are trying our hardest to introduce her music to as many people as possible. I think this site really does her justice. thankyou.

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 02:00 PM

Don: Yeah, Evitus. Got it bad, ain’t no cure and I don’t even care! A couple of cuts before “Need You So Bad” is “Blues In the Night”. I think it is the ultimate showcase of her strenght and range. Her voice is smooth, savy, sexy, sultry, senuous all at the same time. Is this our sweet little Eva who sings “Know You By Heart” and “Time After Time”? What versitility!!!! I think this is what separtates her from all the other fine artists. The lady who cleans our dealership asked if she could borrow Chuck & Eva’s “The Other Side.” She was just in my office as I was playing “Penny In My Pocket”. Dee, being a country girl at heart, said, “I REALLY like her too!” When I told her it was the same artist she took home last night her jaw dropped. Now she’s going home with “Time After Time”. Evitus. It’s goin’ ’round!

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 02:18 PM

WSV (WAYFARING SITE VISITOR): AMEN! AMEN! THE FACT THAT SHE IS BEING IMIATAED BY THE WANNABES ON NATIONAL TELEVISION CONFIRMS THAT THE DAY IS COMING WHEN OUR EVA WILL BE RECOGNIZED AND POPULARLY ACCLAIMED AS THE TRUE AMERICAN IDOL. IT’S JUST A MATTER OF TIME.

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Sent: Fri May 16 2003 03:39 PM

David Heimlich: ‘Blues In The Night’ has been done by everyone, and from many it sounded good. But what you said about it is true. At first I didn’t expect much from it, but when I here Eva do it now I listen very intently. I also am amazed by the totally unclassifiable “Take Me To The River.” Rock? Gospel? Blues? Funk? Jazz? You bet!!!

Name: Don
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Home town/city/country: New Scotland
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 03:40 PM

see below

Name: muriel
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Home town/city/country: ontario, canada
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 05:40 PM

to mr. waits (too long)…is you is or is you ain’t gonna give our eva story a happy ending? if i walk in tomorrow night will you talk to me? love, muriel

Name: Richard
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Sent: Fri May 16 2003 05:44 PM

The moment Tamyra began singing the other evening on American idol her first note of OVER THE RAINBOW I took notice of the arrangements similarities to Evas. Rather than being enraged or insulted I am complemented that someone young, fresh and as talented as Tamyra had the good sense and taste to sing this song this way. In all honesty…..how could the arrangement have been any better. It was the most sincerest form of flattery and I’m sure somewhere up there in the heavens that beautiful woman was smiling and somehow humbled by this flattering gesture paid to her. I was awed by it.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: SAME
Home town/city/country: TORONTO, CANADA
Sent: Fri May 16 2003 07:13 PM

Hi, if you would like to chat with one another there is a place to go. please come by evacassidyforever@groups.msn.com. All welcome. Bless, Debbie

Name: Bernice Hegarty
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city/country: Englewood, Florida
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 05:41 AM

Can anyone please e-mail me the lyrics to Eva’s Anniversary Song? I love Eva’s voice and especially this touching song, which was written by Steven Digman. I’ve tried several sites, to no avail. Please help! Thanks so much. Bernice

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: What A Wondful World
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 07:04 AM

Don Meuse: Take Me To the River—yep, cool song! Instantly found it to be one of my favoites. The closest thing to rock that I’ve heard her do. I hadn’t noticed the other musical elements, (blues, funk, etc.) but they are there. From what I have read on one of Laura’s other pages Eva didn’t particularly care for it. I think maybe she was rocked-out! P.S. I forgot one “S” word describing Eva on “Blues In the Night” Seductive… To all reading this: check out Laura’s excellent pages; 1: Eva’s Recordings 2:Exclusive Interviews (with some of Eva’s muscial colleages) 3:Articles about Eva Excellent backround on the Eva’s recordings, the muscians, lyricists, etc.! Really gives us inside scoop on the songs and how they came to us.

Name: Holly
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Bedfordshire, ENGLAND
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:44 AM

I just want to say that Eva’s music has touched so many people in so many places. i was too young to remember her when she left but she has left a legacy, something that will remain with us in out hearts for ever. as a tribute to her and how much i love her music, i am doing a tribute to her by singing “somewhere over the rainbow” at my school concert and am applying for stars in their eyes aswell. thankyou Eva. Love Always, Holly

Name: susan
Favorite Eva Album: Have yet to hear them all
Favorite Eva Song: ?
Home town/city/country: ontario canada
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:59 AM

Visiting England, My sister-in-Law played Songbird Album, and imediatly I had goose bumps! What a gift….I can now search for all Eva’s albums…..what an adventure I will have!…Thank you Eva…and this web site.

Name: David Green
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: ain’t no sunshine
Home town/city/country: Batavia NY USA
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 10:56 AM

I was recently introduce to Eva’s music. All I can say is it is absolutly moving.

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 12:34 PM

Since visiting this web page many have spoken of how Eva and The Band’s music has so deeply touched them. I will always remember the moment when President Kennedy was assassinated, when I said “I Do” twenty-five years ago, and the first time I heard Eva Cassidy sing.

Name: TONY O’CONNELL
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 04:05 PM

I would just like to say to Laura.Thank you for all your hard work at keeping this site consistently updated.You are taken for granted by too many but not by me! Tamrya Gray seems to have upset many of our visitors to this site by xerox-copying Eva’s version of Over the Rainbow on Teen Idol in the States.Put your frustrations aside and channel it into getting out there and telling everybody you know that Eva’s voice deserves to be mentioned with all those great black female artists of the past.Put Eva’s music on when you have friends around and let her voice wash over them.If they are really interested in music then Eva’s musical legacy will be passed onto the generations to come.

Name: Andy
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Bath UK
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:20 PM

The most passinoate singer I have ever had the good fortune to listen to.

Name: Andy
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Bath UK
Sent: Sat May 17 2003 09:20 PM

The most passinoate singer I have ever had the good fortune to listen to.

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 05:46 AM

To Don (New Scotland), “Take Me To the River” is also one of my utmost Eva favourites. Despite stories on the Website tell us that Eva didn’t like, or even hated this song, I think it’s a stunning rendition. I also asked myself, what style is it ? I think it’s very much in the style of “Creedence Clearwater Revival” (CCR), even better than CCR when you listen to the guitar solo of Keith and the hard driving singing of Eva’s ! In the seventies this style was called :”Swamp Rock”. Thanks, Laura. (Eva’s “American Tune” is beyond compare !)

Name: Fred Eberly
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: The Letter
Home town/city/country: Lancaster PA
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 07:17 AM

Found Eva while down loading songs from Imesh – thought I had Joe Cocker’s “Letter” but got Eva’s instead – what a stroke of good luck – I play in a blues band with a female singer, Miss T – We are love’n Eva making the blues her own – to find Eva is gone is so very disappointing and sad.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 07:36 AM

Joop: Perhaps Eva was displeased with how she was singing ‘Take Me To The River’, but at that stage in her life I don’t think she sang songs she didn’t want to sing. After hearing one of my favourites, ‘Autumn Leaves’, it is impossible to believe that she developed that version in a few weeks, or a few months. Music in Eva must have been evolving over all of her life. The musical process for her must have been one of continual gestation and growth. I’m sure Laura Bligh and Eva’s family would be able to address this better than I do through speculation. But, when it comes to ‘Take Me To The River’, I think I’m glad she didn’t sing it differently than she did. Because it is so unique, and interesting, it may give us a closer look into Eva’s creative closet than we otherwise may have had. Take care, Joop.

Name: Philip Henry
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Manchester, United Kingdom
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 09:16 AM

The first time I heard Eva’s voice I was in a clothes store and I remember how I felt as I was being drawn into a trance by the euphony of her voice. I occupied my time by looking at things I didn’t care to buy just to here the final bars of Over the Rainbow. I bought Songbird from the music store next door. It’s a breath of fresh air to hear a singer hold onto a note these days and I think she has all the facilities of a complete singer.

Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Brandon, MS
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 10:01 AM

My entire family loves to listen to Eva. We were just wondering if there are any plans for another CD anytime soon? Thanks

Name: Trish Shandor
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to choose from
Home town/city/country: Clinton Twp. MI
Sent: Sun May 18 2003 08:08 PM

I am a classically trained vocalist with an ecclectic taste for musical genres and styles. I was very turned on to Eva because she too was versitile with her choice of music. I can’t stress enough how important it is to visit a local clubs and see what kind of talent you are missing. When I am not performing, I frequent a variety of coffee houses and clubs to support local artists. I love to visit local clubs so that I know that all the fluff about pop culture fame is the least important on the musicians agenda for success. Eva has inspired me in many ways. The greatests thing I learned from her and interpret in my own thought is: “We make music for musics sake. It is our passion for music that allows it to pour out from our soul. Your musical experience should always be meaningful to you and that will be conveyed through your performance. It is not about fame or fortune, but about feeling.” That is what I feel from Eva. That is what I feel from anyone who truly cares about their art. However, Eva is one of a kind. I don’t think I will ever think of Eva in the past tense because she allows her emotion to still live in so many of us. Thank you Eva for bringing the meaning of music as an emotional artform back to life.

Name: Candace
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 02:57 AM

To Joop: Could you please e-mail me at magellan1010@hotmail.com and let me know how you found a copy of American Tune? I heard that she sang it and, being a huge Simon and Garfunkel fan, could not wait to hear what I’m sure would be an amazing version by Eva. However, I could not find it anywhere…Thanks!

Name: Gun Wickman
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Home town/city/country: Visby, Gotland Sweden
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 06:42 AM

I have just heard the song “Over the Rainbow” and are very impressed by her voice. Extraordinary “light” and “deep”. Thanks to Eva, wherever she is. Most sincerely Gun Wickman

Name: marilyn Spinazzola
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Sydney Nova Scotia Canada
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 07:08 AM

Hi; The first time I heard that beautiful, haunting voice, it was on Bravo Channel Video’s. I stopped what I was doing and went into the room and looked and listened. She totally captured my attention. There is something sad, pure,mellow,true,and gentle about that wonderful talented lady’s voice. I have since introduced Eva’s music to many indivuals who in turn are buying her c.d.’s and singing her praise. I am so very glad to find this web site and share my feelings with you. I have sung in a church choir for 27years, and before that as a club singer. I can certainly appreciate a good voice. Keep up the good work and thank you for this opportunity to express myself.

Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Yorkshire, England
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 10:39 AM

A couple of weeks back I managed to do a cycle ride from the Coast to Coast of England, Morecambe bay to Whitby. After completing the ride I settled for a few beers in a back street bar in Whitby. A young blonde haired blue eyed girl around 18 years old sang a few songs, she appeared a touch nervous to start with and it was evident she hadn’t been performing to live audiences for long. Her voice captivated the audience and she sang ‘over the rainbow’ and ‘Stormy Monday’, when she had a short break, I asked which artist had influenced her singing. She replied Eva Cassidy, I’d heard of Eva but knew nothing of her voice or songs. Two weeks later I now have all Eva’s CD’s except Songbird and have read this superb website from top to bottom. The gruelling cycle ride was worth the effort, just for the fact I found Eva’s beautiful voice

Name: Jos _L S nchez_L
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Home town/city/country: Madrid / Spain
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 12:43 PM

I knew Eva by means of the radio of the car recently, one day that I was melancholy. I got excited listening to the version of ” Fields of Gold “; Magnificent! Since then I have compiled more songs e with the intention of finding new exciting moments. I am useful to give her to know friends because she is little known here. Regards to all. Saludos desde Espa a a todo el mundo.

Name: Joery Dehaes
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Boutersem, Belgium
Sent: Mon May 19 2003 02:52 PM

Since a few months I have been listening to Eva’s music over and over again and each time I hear her voice it makes me feel so … I can’t seem to find the right words to discribe what her music means to me and my girlfriend. Without doubt her music will play a major part in our upcoming wedding on the 11th of july. I’m glad to see on this website that a lot of people feel the same way about Eva’s work. Thank you Eva for giving us this wonderful footage.

Name: Ole Ask
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Home town/city/country: Norway
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 12:43 AM

She had a voice of a godess,her song will follow me everywhere. God bless her soul.

Name: Mar Bromfield
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Westcliff-on-Sea England
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 07:26 AM

My friend Sue died in Feb 2003, she was a nurse and had cancer. At age 44 with a young family she was was told in Dec 2001. On the night before she died, she rallied and picked “Fields of Gold” to be played at her Church Service. As one of the people that carried Sue into and out of a packed church, the music of Eva Cassidy, meant so much to so many people. And when I hear her music now, I think of my dear friend Sue. “Fields of Gold”, bring tears to my eyes, and has a meaning that will forever be in my heart.

Name: Roland
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Andover UK
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 11:21 AM

I have loved Eva and her music for some years now. I will never forget the effect on me the first time I heard Over the Rainbow. Even now the goose bumps are still there every time I play it and, occasionally, the tears. I will also never forget my heartache when I discovered that Eva was no longer with us and the manner of her passing. But, hey, think about it, such an angel could only pay us a short visit. She’s just gone home. Thank God she left behind what she did.

Name: Kitty
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Reading, PA
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 03:16 PM

I am a local entertainer. Someone asked me if I had ever heard of Eva Cassidy. I did not. But, when I got home that evening, I put her name in Search and the albums were shown on the screen and there was a place to hear a spot of each song. I was blown away by her voice. Then when I read her bio, I was truly moved as I was going to be operated on for a melanoma cancer 2 days after reading this. So, now I also sing her songs and have introduced her to many people. At our local Barnes & Noble, she is listed in the top 50 record sales. Also, when I was in Arizona this past winter, Barnes & Noble there told me as soon as her CD’s arrive, they are purchased. They cannot keep them in stock. I bought Songbird for each of my nieces who live in Arizona and they, of course, just love listening to Eva. What a talent. I like they way she takes a song and makes it her own. And, the fact that she can sing anything from jazz to pop, to country to rock, etc. She’s wonderful. She certainly outshines anyone in the music business today. She is a true “songbird”.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue May 20 2003 04:18 PM

When I first heard Eva by virtue of casually downloading her ‘Autumn Leaves’, I was not reduced to tears or blown away by the amazing wonder of how she sang the song after her own inclinations and creative needs. I’m probably slow in these matters because, other than having ‘Autumn Leaves’ in all my play lists, I never bothered to see if there was more of this transcendent music by this Eva Cassidy. But I formed an impression of Eva from this one song. In my imagination Eva was a mature, sophisticated, lady of song with a magnificient voice. It was only a guess. So, months later, when I had collected a few of her songs, I was astonished to discover that I had been right beyond my wildest hopes and imaginings. Physically I had imagined that she was tall. Must have been from the size of her voice! When I eventually read about her life and her music on the main British site and this one, I had a slight difficulty, for a second or two, in reconciling descriptions of her with what I had anticipated. The more I learned the more I saw that she was perfect for the job she had undertaken. When I read about her death I was taken aback, as if someone had thrown a glass of ice water in my face. But, beyond the obvious tragic realities, I flinched very briefly. I said to myself: “If this is the Eva I must come to terms with, this is the one I will accept, this is the one I will cherish, this is the Eva in whose music I will stand with nature and accept whatever flows from her to me.” So I don’t see Eva’s life as a tragedy, but as something closer to the miraculous. I don’t grieve for what might have been, or scorn the sometimes perceived injustice of her fate. I believe, that as Eva’s music heals body and soul, my life will go on, enriched by having known her until, in my own way down the road of life, at the end, I will strive with faith to accept the inevitable cup of fate with as much grace as she. I think I have seen this “acceptance” I express voiced in many ways in these pages. “Acceptance” is akin to faith, and this completes the circle back to the spiritual Eva, and the manifestation of that spirit that we hear in her music. This is what I sense. This is my reality.

Name: Fletcher & Linda Cockrell
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Hot Springs Village,AR USA
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 01:10 AM

We love all the songs by Eva Cassidy & will get all the CDs. Over the Rainbow is the best ever. To her family, a big “THANKS” for keeping her music alive in her honor.

Name: Another grateful Eva Cassidy fan
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Sent: Wed May 21 2003 05:29 AM

Eva was not of this world. Her voice is that of a Heavenly spiritual being. That God would send such a special angel to earth for even a short while to grace us with Heavenly music is a great gift indeed. It is not surprising that her voice provokes tears in almost all who hear her. The descriptions of this are quite the same as descriptions of deep religious experiences provoking tears. Listening to Eva sing is a religious experience, and that is why we are all so moved by it to the point of stopping in the middle of whatever we are doing to listen in awe. After all, it isn’t every day people hear an angel singing! So interesting, too, that we should all quickly identify it as angelic with no one thinking anything otherwise as there’s just no mistaking it. We become mesmerized as we’ve never heard anything like it before or since yet we somehow recognize it as soon as we hear it, perhaps from another time and place before we were born… As far as other singers trying to copy her style, there are many wonderful singers in this world and I guess imitation is the highest form of flattery although I think it better to have your own style. I have Nora Jones’ cd and I enjoy it very much. But Nora’s voice, and the voices of others, can never be compared to Eva’s voice as they are on totally different levels. Eva’s is heavenly and everyone else’s is worldly so it is unfair to other singers to even attempt a comparison. No singer will ever be as soulful as Eva until another singing angel arrives on this planet at which point everyone will recognize him or her as such and there will be no mistaking it, the same as with Eva’s voice. For her parents’ sake, and for all parents who have lost children too soon, I like to think Eva is singing all of the children in Heaven to sleep each night with her beautiful rendition of Over the Rainbow. We all become children of hope, somehow, when we hear her sing it. I know I do and my children do too. Many thanks, God, for the gift of Eva Cassidy.

Name: Joan Smith
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Georgia
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 08:22 AM

I heard her voice for the first time this weekend, singing “Fields of Gold.” Her voice is so beautiful. I keep listening to that song, as well as “Know you by heart” and “Falling leaves” over and over. I can’t believe I have somehow missed out on her until now, all these years after she died.

Name: Linn
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Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
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Sent: Wed May 21 2003 09:24 AM

Time after time… the first time I heard that beutiful song I cried… *loved It*

Name: Kirsten
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time, Fever
Home town/city/country: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 10:39 AM

Wow, I hadn’t heard from Eva untill a few months ago. I’m glad to see there are more people who recognise this talent. And even some people from my country! If you would like to talk, just email me, I would like that … I was walking in a record shop called Plato looking for something really new and my eye catched an unknown record called Songbird. I was attracted to this title because I had just listened to a cover of this song by Tori Amos during her Scarlets Walk Tour. I was wondering if this was the original version and started listening (I also noticed Eva sang covers of Danny Boy and Over The Rainbow which Tori did to … so I thought maybe she had listened to this album to). So this is what took me to listen to the album and as soon as I heard it I HAD to buy it! What a great voice … I wanted to know more about her and I was really sad when I read her lifestory. She’s gone too soon.

Name: john
Favorite Eva Album: no choice
Favorite Eva Song: so many
Home town/city/country: U.P., state of Washington
Sent: Wed May 21 2003 08:12 PM

I have never enjoyed a musicians arrangements as much as Eva’s. She is simply the best arranger of music I have ever heard. I don’t think her singing ability ,incredible though it may be, is any better than her amazing abilities as an arranger, producer. In addition, she happened to work with some very talented musicians, and I wouldn’t slight their contributions. I have listened to her music for thousands of hours for 3 or 4 years since Songbird was first released. If I had to choose between listening to Eva’s music, only,(with all of it’s little “first take” glitches), or the sum of all other known music, for the rest of my life,it would be a difficult choice. . . . Her music has a beauty to me that can’t be adequately described.

Name: emma sylvester
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: every single one
Home town/city/country: aberystwyth west wales
Sent: Thu May 22 2003 12:09 AM

what can i say that hasnt already been said? eva had the voice of an angel,she has a quality that takes female artists to another level.im a singer in a blues band and eva has certainly had a massive influence on me! i hope eva’s looking down and knows just how incredible everybody thought she was.

Name: Beth
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Oh!–My God!—
Home town/city/country: Some where south
Sent: Thu May 22 2003 12:24 PM

This song reminds me so much of my Daughter. We found it as a fluke downloading an assortment of music. I am sure Eva was a Dynamo of music. My husband said as I laughed all the way through this song, “I think this lady is dead.” I did not believe him at the time. May be the Angels needed an alto. LIC, Beth

Name: Lorraine
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: East Anglia – England
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 02:10 AM

I understand that recently a young singer called Tamyra Gray performed Eva’s version of “over the rainbow” I cannot comment on the quality of her performance as I did not see it. However there has been alot of bad comments made about her saying that she “ripped off” Eva’s song. I would like to say to these people that Eva loved music, she loved performing and she had no ego. I think that if she had heard Tamyra singing her version of OTR she would have been chuffed that she had inspired a young talent. My point is that Tamyra Gray was not copying or ripping Eva’s song off, she was expressing herself with one of the most beautiful songs ever written and Eva enhanced it with her wonderful arrangement. Be glad that Eva is reaching out to people even if she is not here to see it for herself.

Name: Mario
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Blues in the night
Home town/city/country: Catania – Sicily
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 05:41 AM

LORRAINE! You’re perfectly right! I totally agree with you. I’m sure Eva “think” the same about this, whenever she is…..some people see competitions everywhere, and it’s not like that! I LOVE Eva’s music so much (Mina and Eva are my favorite singers), and Tamyra Gray is a good singer in my opinion. It’s not a crime i hope!!

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Woodstock
Home town/city/country: Heartland, USA
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 10:12 AM

John in Washington: I just listened back-to-back to Joni Mitchell’s “Woodstock” and Eva’s rendition. Mitchell wrote and recorded it in 1969 at the height of the Vietnam war (I was 17 at the time and remember those days well). Eva’s version is without peer. I agree with you, she was an amazing arranger. I have been listening to Joni’s and the CSN&Y version for years but she blows them all away. Though the lyrics express youthful, idealistic hope, Eva’s guitar and vocal arrangement seem to express a prophetic melancholy foretelling that “the bombers riding shotgun in the sky” still have not turned into butterflies…

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Fri May 23 2003 01:08 PM

JOHN & DAVID: Joni Mitchell was the author of “Woodstock”, even though she was not there. She wanted to be but she couldn’t. Crosby, Still’s & Nash recorded the song in ’69-’70. They did a good job. Some time later Joni Mitchell recorded it in the studio. It was her usual good performance. Some years later the mercurial Joni recorded it live. This version by Joni, cured by the passage of time, was excellent. Sometime I have wondered to myself: “Who comes closest to the authenticity and depth of soul that Eva gives us in song?” And the only name that comes back at me is Joni Mitchell. But Joni went many ways and didn’t have the absolute need that Eva had for singing. Yet, I consider Joni’s live version many years after Woodstock to be unique only in such a way as Joni could sing it. I think, in this instance, that to compare Joni’s live version with that of Eva’s to be a no win discussion. They are both great.

Name: d a
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Sent: Fri May 23 2003 07:58 PM

Re Woodstock….. Don, with all your attention to detail and meanderings I thought it remiss not to mention the version by ‘ Matthews Southern Comfort ‘……. also in the context of the song the ‘ bombers turning into butterflies ‘ is in the context of a dream……tragically it continues to be so…..

Name: Jessica Edwards
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 04:54 AM

amazing

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 05:30 AM

I will always love you…when the flowers bloom…when the leaves on trees sway in the breeze…when the birds sing and the squirrels sit up to softly admire all the beauty surrounding us…I’ll be there to comfort you…I love you so much… I will be your sunbeam…

Name: Terri
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: London U.K.
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 06:14 AM

If ever you need a definition of being touched by an angel it is listening to the voice of Eva Cassidy. I have never heard anything that has touched me on such a deep level. A pure spirit, a gentle soul and a complete inspiration. Thank you Eva for sharing your gift with the World and thank you to her friends and family for expanding Eva’s energy.

Name: James M. Louie
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Forever
Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 10:13 AM

There should be a way to have t-shirts (other than the color white)made with Eva’s picture and name on it and be sold. All or part of the proceeds could be donated to cancer research in the memory of Eva. I realize that this would be a major project, but I would be willing to help. Comments anyone?

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 04:31 PM

I am listening to Eva’s CD Songbird at the moment.I am feeling tears of joy and sadness at the same time.It has that effect on me.I am not ashamed to say so.I find myself in a kind of limbo in selfishly wanting to keep Eva for myself but at the same time finding myself frustrated that her music has still not reached the ears of millions of people.Sadly being popular today leaves you being exposed to all kinds of unwarranted abuse from ignorant people who know nothing of either your music or your personality.In one way I am happy that Eva is not subject to this abuse.Eva was a humble and dignified person who wanted no fuss and I am sure would be chastising me now for being the complete opposite.I will say this though.Eva’s musical legacy is something which shouldn’t be taking lightly and let fade away into obscurity.

Name: Monica
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 10:18 PM

I’ve been a fan for a few years. i saw “Somewhere over the rainbow” on an show when i was living in England and it sent shivers down my spin. I couldn’t believe the voice i was hearing, and ever since then when ever i put on a cd of hers i still get those shivers. Now “Songbird” will be my wedding song. I just love it. I just wish that she was here to see the impact that she has created with her amazing voice.

Name: Monica
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Sat May 24 2003 10:28 PM

I’ve been a fan for a few years. i saw “Somewhere over the rainbow” on an show when i was living in England and it sent shivers down my spin. I couldn’t believe the voice i was hearing, and ever since then when ever i put on a cd of hers i still get those shivers. Now “Songbird” will be my wedding song. I just love it. I just wish that she was here to see the impact that she has created with her amazing voice.

Name: Shirley and Ron Knight
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Penneshaw K I Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 12:03 AM

Since listening to Eva Cassidy less than 12 months ago my husband and I have been overwhelmed by her voice. Eva painted pictures but she was able to extend that ability into painting pictures with the lyrics she sang. Autumn Leaves for one. Most of her songs are in that category. We listen to her often and she continues to surprise and delight us. What a shame she died before knowing the pleasure she was to give to the world.

Name: Debbie Low
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Umina Beach Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 12:48 AM

Hi there I have only discovered Evas music this year 2003, I know where have i been. I listen to her CD all the time in the car. My daughter is 13 and is an avid fan as well as she is a singer, she is currently learning Over The Rainbow you are so lucky to have known her and to have her beautiful voice as a legacy.

Name: elicia
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 02:34 AM

I have only just discovered the undescribable beauty of an angel named Eva’s voice! I have listened to the song ‘over the rainbow’ multiple times and have chosen it as my audition piece for the up and coming Australian Idol! I only hope that i can capture the emotion of the song that Ms Cassidy had! Thankyou for sunch inspiration, Eva!

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Va, USA
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 09:26 AM

There are not enough words to describe what this woman could do with a song.I have been listening to all of her cd’s for months and I am still mesmerized, totally amazed and absolutely blown away by her voice and her talent as an accomplished guitar player. But then again Eva was a pretty special person. So is Chris Biondo. He knew Eva Cassidys don’t come along everyday! Thanks Chris! Love ya Eva!

Name: hannah
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird, fields of gold and people get ready!!!!!!!
Home town/city/country: england/nottinghamshire
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 10:43 AM

omg! doesnt she have the best voice in the world! my late great grandmother died a couple of yrs ago, and the “fields of gold” was played at funeral. its a very moving song that only eva can get away with. i heard about eva by reading the newspaper (the sun) and the article was very moving and i had the feeling i had to by her album and omg! what a great voice! its just a shame, her music wasnt released until 4yrs after her death. her music is so easy to liston to i must play it at least 6 times a week. recently in the uk i was watching stars in their eyes and a 12yr old sang over the rainbow. she was absolutly brillent and deserved to win! eva maybe dead but her spirt still lives on in all her fans.

Name: Paul Murray
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: McLean VA
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 11:18 AM

I recently heard Eva’s rendition of Paul Simon’s Kathy’s Song. I can’t remember name of the movie it was in. But I surely was taken by the beauty of her voice. I bought the CD that includes this song and a great version of Ain’t no Sunshine When She’s Gone.

Name: Jacqui
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 10:15 PM

The most pure, unassuming voice I have ever heard.

Name: Jacqui
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Sun May 25 2003 10:15 PM

The most pure, unassuming voice I have ever heard.

Name: Kramer, Torsten
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: near Cologne, Germany
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 02:40 AM

I heard this song once on the radio and could never forget her voice. Really great!!!

Name: Lorraine
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 05:03 AM

I heard the Eva documentary on Radio Suffolk today, it was fantastic to hear her family talk of how proud the are of her. We need more things like this!!!!

Name: Deborah
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: “What a wonderful world”
Home town/city/country: Winston – Salem, NC USA
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 07:09 AM

When ever I’m at my lowest Eva’s soulful songs bring me back to a peacful and gracious place in my heart. I have requested in my will to have her song played, “what a wonderful world” when my job is done on this earth. I too am an artist, after reading what all she paints it gave me chills, Described me to a “T” we both like the same kind of things. (It must be the Artist’s soul) She’s the most wonderful soul with a gifted voice I have ever had the pleasure to hear… She’s now an Angel inspiring us with the gifts she left us all… a piece of her soul. PS.Thank you all for the hard work on this site and a way for me to tell my friends about this great person! I just LOVE her!

Name: hal willis
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: seal beach,California
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 07:12 AM

Wow!! She brought tears to my eyes.What feeling and purity.When will we see a movie??

Name: stargirl
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: all of them!
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 11:19 AM

I first heard of eva through terry wogan ,about 2 years ago when i was 11, on radio 2 .i was amazed by her voice and told all my friends about her(they are all now huge fans).i love singing and acting and at many auditions for plays etc. i have sung her songs and everybody has asked for copies of the music!she is an inspiration to me and i always listen to her music when i need to be comforted.there are some great spiritual songs on her albumn which also give me inspiration as hymns are very boring!this website is great and i have used your link to sing365 and copied and pasted every song on their list so that i can sing along even louder to her songs! Thankyou for bringing us such a fabulous site that is devoted to such an amazing person! God Bless and all my best hopes and wishes for the future Stargirl,England :>xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Name: erling
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Gjemnes Norway
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 12:13 PM

I have voted in the monthly quiz in spite of that I don’t really know what tearjerker means. But I took a chanse. What I will say is: I bought Evas first CD’s, and played them for the first time on 2. february, occationally on her birthday. As I wrote then, I could listen to “Fields of Gold” over and over again. I now have bougth all her CD’s (exept Songbird) but still I think this song is the most fantastic, among other very good ones. No tears, but I feel it in my heart. I should hardly breath when I’m listening to it. So warm, so gentle, so strong a voice. I don’t know anyone like her. I’m grateful.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 01:33 PM

Eva’s dedication to her parents of ‘What A Wonderful World’ in the ‘Live At Blues Alley’ session is a most endearing gesture. I look forward just to hearing it. But something odd is happening with that dedication. First it became loose and free in my Eva Cassidy play lists and attached itself to the beginning of any song it wished. Now it has grown and is free in my computer and appears at the beginning of any song at random!!! This is the work of a recording engineer, I think……

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine, Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 05:09 PM

Escape Into A Special Place The Imagine CD is a “dream maker.” It brings me back to a time when life was simpler. No computer web sites or terrorist blowing up buildings. Smooth and mellow. Hanging out with best friends. Hitting the bars. Listening to jazz. Seeing a girl across the room. Romance, lost love, sweet times. Misty night walks. It’s all there. Smiling, laughing, crying, and reflecting. By the time the last track comes on you have forgotten what it is. Then as soon as it starts you remember the clip you heard on Terry Wogan’s. BBC2 web site that never gives up the ending. Your listening for the final lyrics, and the tears start falling like torrents of rain. It’s true, I will bend my knees and pray thanking Eva Cassidy for this beautiful rendition of “Danny Boy,” it’s unforgettable now. Sure it is. As Eva said, “all I have to do is sing, and play the guitar.”

Name: Veronika
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Austria/Europa
Sent: Mon May 26 2003 11:20 PM

I love the song “Fields of Gold!

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 01:11 AM

Wow! Finally, i got my “The Other Side” album. This brings my total EC albums to 5. I was so blasted at the opening song “Let the Good Times Roll,” it quickly became one of my favorite morning anthems. The song “You don’t know me” is also beautiful (although i prefer a bit the rendition of Jennifer Warnes’ duet with someone, i forgot his name. if you want to check it out, her album’s title i believe is “the well”). other awesome tracks were those songs starting from number 8 track up to the last song (with the exception of “red top” – im not really a “horn” guy.) i especially like “Dark End of the Street” and, being a blues lover, i really loved “Drown in my own tears.” It really kicks in when i play this song alternately with my other fave blues songs such as: mighty sam mclain’s “this is all i have to say”; ec’s “at last” and “you’ve changed”; norah jones’ “turn me on” and “last flight down”; keb mo’s “last fair deal”; jennifer warnes’ “it’s raining”; dave’s true story’s “far worse off” and a lot lot more. whew! Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy really complements each other. This album gives louis armstrong and ella fitzgerald’s duet album a truly nice competition.

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge over troubled water
Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 02:51 AM

“The Letter” for Eva, my “Songbird” “I could have told you so” how easily “you’ve changed” my world. “Time after time,” I was “drown in my own tears” and at the “dark end of the street.” It’s like having “fever” on “stormy Mondays” as I “wade in the water” in the “blues of the night.” Sometimes, “I’ll go crazy” watching “autumn leaves” fall. Yes, you may say there “ain’t no sunshine” that time – all “early morning rain.” But “it doesn’t matter anymore” because “oh, had I a golden thread” found in you. When times “take me to the river”, you were “a bridge over troubled water”. Suddenly, it seems “I wandered by a brookside.” “Imagine:” “what a wonderful world” of “blue skies,” “honeysuckle rose” and “tall trees in Georgia.” “At last,” as if “time is a healer,” this “wayfaring stranger” was “fine and mellow” as I “let the good times roll.” But “who knows where the time goes?” “People get ready” as end comes unexpectedly. When that time comes, “over the rainbow” “way beyond the blue” in the “fields of gold,” I shall look forward to being with you “cheek to cheek” as “I need your love so bad.” “You don’t know me,” but “I know you by heart.” “I can only be me,” “Danny Boy”

Name: Trond Wiig
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: 8800 Sandnessjoen, Norway
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 05:40 AM

I guess I have all her albums now, and I can’t get tired of listening to any of them. Beside the one from Eden, this Eva will be remembered for ever.

Name: Helen doidge
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: field of gold,somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: caerphilly south wales
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 08:32 AM

eva cassidys songs can make the hardest of hearts cry. her songs hold a great source of healing power to a lot of people,a few of us over the last couple of years have lost children through cancer evas songs helps to give us hope of a better tomorrow. eva may never have known fame in her lifetime,but i bet she is smiling now from wherever she is to realise the joy she has given to so many people…….THANKYOU EVA

Name: pacedrrn@aol.com
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 10:17 AM

Eva’s rendition of Fields of Gold was just played during the final scenes of Holby City “BBC 1”.

Name: liz ireland
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Harwich England
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 10:49 AM

How lucky we were to have Eva in this world, even though it was for such a short time. Her music has inspired many…..

Name: jayne
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: manchester, England
Sent: Tue May 27 2003 11:28 PM

I also saw Holby City last night, where, at the end, after one of the cast had lost her baby, eva’s beautiful song was played. This same thing had also happened to me last year – I lost my daughter at birth, so I was already in tears, but as soon as I heard Eva’s beautiful voice, a smile came to my face. Through the tears, all I could think was “what a perfect song to end such a sad programme” Credits to the Programme makers, but my thoughts always were and always will be with Eva’s spirit. I’m grateful that she was with us, even for such a short time.

Name: Borje&Marta
Favorite Eva Album: Just now: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Just now: Anniversary Song
Home town/city/country: Strangnas, Sweden
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 08:13 AM

Our taste is moving because of the difficulty to to catagorize Eva, but she was (is) wonderful. What about a special reward to the greatest artist in the late 1900 s from her critics? She is certanly smiling from above. Are there any fan-clubs around?

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 09:17 AM

Dear B rje & Marta, this is the fan club! Greetings from Copenhagen.

Name: Donald Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Maritimes, Can.
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 12:28 PM

It seems that our European cousins (and all other cousins) have a monopoly on making documentaries on the music, life, and times of Eva Cassidy, and in incorporating her music into other appropriate media productions. I am rather perplexed as to why CBC1 and CBC2 here in Canada have not worked to their forte and produced an authoritative documentary on the life and times of Eva Cassidy. Indeed, given our history in this area, I am embarrassed for our Public Radio and Television Networks. I had no difficulty in getting air play for an American artist in the Maritime Region. Why is it that my fellow Canadians, who live in Toronto where all the decisions are made, cannot make the simple effort I did at the regional level and have a “TIDNTO” Saturday afternoon dedicated to the music of Eva Cassidy! Perhaps all you need do is ask! As a ‘regional’ person my request would no doubt be dismissed. But for those of you who live in Toronto, the capitol city of radio and television programming for our vast nation, it would be much more effective if you were to either drop by the H.Q. building, or drop a letter, or send a tape of Eva, or whatever, so that the Brits, who beat us at our truly national sport, “Curling”, at the Salt Lake Olympics, would feel serious competition in their knowledge and use of Eva Cassidy music. On a per capita basis Canada probably has more Eva Cassidy fans than any country other than Iceland. Why do we not begin to reflect back through our publically owned media some of the joy and pleasure we have taken from Eva Cassidy and her music? This is a challenge to Torontonians who have easy access to CBC Headquarters! If I could do it locally, you can do it nationally with Eva.

Name: catrina fletcher
Favorite Eva Album: just started listening to eva
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow, fielsd of gold/barley
Home town/city/country: darlington, county durham
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 01:15 PM

I have just started listening to Eva Cassidy, I listened to her once before when I was pregnant, and all I remember is feeling really nice, and quite teary, i never knew her name until today, so I downloaded some more, then I looked for fields of Barley, after listening to it on Holby City, not realisiing that it was also by Eva, I think that she has a “voice of an angel”, and that her voice has inspired many and cheered people up, her voice has also touched people’s hearts in many ways. The words she sings and the guitars she uses go straight to the heart and makes you think of all the thing you have never appreciated, I think that she should have had more publicity to her one, and well truly beautiful voice, She is probably looking down on us all and thanking each and every one of us, for being her fans even after her death, I wish the family/friends of Eva, all the best in the future, love Catrina xxxxxxx

Name: Stephen
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 02:27 PM

To Don in Halifax; The Europeans do not have a monopoly on documentaries about Eva Cassidy. NBC, CNN, and most notably ABC did television pieces, and NPR did a radio one. About the CBC, I agree that they have been remiss to not have done more to tell the Eva story. There were a number of songs played on different shows last year, and then the attention dropped off. A search at their site now produces no results. I have emailed letters to the producers of many CBC radio shows. As I understand it, as a general rule in these matters, one letter is considered to represent one thousand listeners. So while your encouragement to me to go to the CBC headquarters and petition them personally is valid (provided I can get access to anyone with influence who will listen), it is just as important for every Canadian Eva fan to write to the CBC. They DO read them all. At cbc.ca you can find the main CBC address, write to them and the producers of shows you listen to. As for your being “regional”, the CBC’s mandate is supposed to be to represent the regions. More of a problem in my mind is the over emphasis on Canadian content, at the expense of someone like Eva. I like the idea of supporting Canadian artists, but Eva is special and people want to know about her. A bit of good news, the other night I heard Eva played on CHUM FM, a highly commercial radio station here in big TO!

Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Chandler, Az.
Sent: Wed May 28 2003 03:05 PM

I love this lady’s voice!! First heard her rendition of FIELDS OF GOLD when Michelle Kwan skated to it and fell in love!! I would love to have the words to that song, if you can tell me where I could get them. What a treasure she was!! Sorry we have been deprived of her wonderful voice, but so thankful we have some albums to treasure. LOVE HER VOICE!!

Name: Sissy Smith
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Raleigh, NC
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 06:31 AM

I just bought the Imagine CD yesterday, have the SONGBIRD CD, & Live at Blues Alley and Eva’s “silky soulful” voice can make the worst day almost perfect for me…I first heard EVA on our annual “Sister Weekend” with my 3 sisters and my sister brought the Songbird CD & said, “you have to hear this song”, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow” being one of our favorites….We sat together and listened on the porch late afternoon with the sound of the ocean waves nearby & just “Went over the rainbow”…Afterwards we talked about how God truly blessed this woman and where could I see her, and when my sister told me she died several years ago of cancer, my heart was sank …Eva Cassidy has left and impression on me personally & it’s obviously she has to thousands…Her music, her voice is Amazing. What’s more Amazing is that her music is being discovered every day by alot of people who are going WOW!!!! Seeing American Idol that night & Eva’s arrangment, the first note sent chills over me because that first note I knew it was Eva’s… No one can be compared to her talents. My only reget is I didn’t get to see her perform live…

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and so many others
Home town/city/country: Va, USA
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 07:16 AM

Eva, What can I say that has not already been said: Beautiful,Amazing,Mellow, Mesmerizing,Spiritual,Soulful,Moving and so much more. The Best I’ve ever heard.There is something in your voice that we will never grow tired of and we all will be listening to you forever because you were blessed with a unique gift that very few have and I have listened to many in my 40 years and have never heard anything like you. God Bless

Name: Jeremy Griffin
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Feilds of Gold
Home town/city/country: Del City, OK
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 08:16 AM

I couldn’t help but say something. A friend of mine let me hear Eva just three weeks ago and I am beside myself. What life changing and impactful music. She is proof that you can truly connect to people in a very profound way through simply singing from your heart. I have never heard someone perform songs written by someone else with such ownership and passion. She makes me cry… that’s a good thing.

Name: Bill Lawrence
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: I know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Columbia, MD
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 09:17 AM

Eva far transcends all the female singers I have heard. I have a large music collection but find myself returning to her work time after time. Strong and sensitive, great band and arrangements. I live in the area where she lived. I wish I had known her.

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Let the Good Times Roll
Home town/city/country: Heartland (Springfield) Illinois
Sent: Thu May 29 2003 10:09 AM

To the WFS: I greatly enjoy Don’s posts! I would suggest just scrolling past anything with his name on it and allow the rest of us to choose what we want to write and read. I have not seen a post from him that does not tie into Eva and her music in some way. (I also enjoy your cayenne comments—hang in there though some of us may seem a bit tiresome to you!) LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!

Name: Sandra Rundqvist
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: All of them!
Home town/city/country: Gothenburg, Sweden
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 02:15 AM

One evening in January 2003, I was changing channels trying to find something to watch on the TV. I stopped dead in my tracks when I heard what can only be described as the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Who is this girl? What is this programme? I checked out the programme guide to find that it was Eva Cassidy. I was completely “blown away”. I rushed out and bought Songbird. I love every track and have to say that every time I hear Somewhere over the Rainbow I am moved to tears – every time! I will have to buy every Eva CD I can lay my hands on. Eva has enriched my musical life so much. Thank you Eva.

Name: katie
Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: blues in the night
Home town/city/country: dublin, ireland
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 12:40 PM

I just wish I could tell Eva how much she has inspired me in my music, my way of thinking when I listen to her and my own singing. Everything she does amazes me and her talend is to mighty to put into any words. Thankyou Eva.

Name: David Florence
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Early Morning Rain
Home town/city/country: Savannah,TN
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 05:46 PM

I was not that familiar with Eva Cassidy when I did a search and found Early Morning Rain a week or so ago.I think I had heard her version of Fields of Gold, but her name wasn’t familier.I just found out that she passed away at a young age and was disappointed because I like what I have heard.Some of the most talented people die young.What a shame.

Name: derrick
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: lancashire england
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 08:11 PM

her voice lifts the heart

Name: Joanne
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them! If I have to select then Danny Boy!
Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 08:17 PM

I first hear “Songbird” in 1999 and was transfixed!Does anyone know if there will be a new Eva album available this year? Have hear a rumour that there may be! Thank you Laura for all your work for this site – it’s wonderful! Joanne

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK
Sent: Fri May 30 2003 08:53 PM

Joanne It was stated in a radio iterview (I think it was by Chris Biondo) that there were 2 Eva CD’s being worked on. A solo one (Eva + guitar)and a second with duo’s on (eg: Brother Dan on fiddle). When they come out is probably down to Blix St. Hope this is usefull. E-mail me if you have any other questions. Blue Skies.Chris.

Name: nicholas
Favorite Eva Album: by heart
Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city/country: hampton, VA
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 02:51 AM

I want to sing “By Heart” for my daughter’s wedding, that’s fairly soon. Our life is richer for having heard her. Anybody know how to get sheet music for this song? Please email.

Name: Robert
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: London UK
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 04:01 AM

Darling Eva a sure angel on earth, now in heaven. perhaps you were too good for this world and you were called back home. Whatever the reason you have left a legacy that will never die. Your voice brings me to tears, a voice of an angel. xxxx

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Easy Street Dream
Home town/city/country: Alliston, Canada
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 09:28 AM

If angles could sing Eva’s voice is what we would hear. In was reading a post in Chris De Burgh’s website and in it he mentioned how he really liked Eva ‘s voice. So I thought that I would give her a listen to…WOW! The song was Fields Of Gold and it just blew me away and I’ve been a fan ever since. Thank you Eva.

Name: Derek Lynch
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Time after Time
Home town/city/country: Dublin Ireland
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 12:16 PM

I can safety say that I have never being reduced to tears by a singer and song that is Eva and Time after Time. Thanks for your wonderful music, and the inspiration to live.I will meet you in the next life somewere over the rainbow.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 02:09 PM

Laura,I am on the mailing list of Didgeridoo Records.Today I received information from them letting me know that they have unearthed some new recordings by Eva.They are saying this is the first announcement made worldwide that there is a new Eva album in the making and it is scheduled for an August release.Laura do you or any of our visitors to this site know anything about this? Changing the subject for a moment I would like to know from my fellow UK visitors to this site how well did Charlotte Gethin sing Over The Rainbow on the Stars in their eyes Kids Final broadcast in the UK last night.I was out last night and forgot to record the programme! Hope it was brilliant and that we have persuaded new converts to spread the word that Eva’s music hasn’t gone away.It is ready and waiting to be tapped into.

Name: Karl Esolen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
Home town/city/country: Allentown, PA
Sent: Sat May 31 2003 02:45 PM

Just was recomended to take a listen. I’m a musician and songwriter. I’m very critical when listening as well. I was blown away. seldom is there a singer that has a voice and style that can move me to tears. The music community and the world suffered a great loss with her passing. What else can I say.

Name: Donnie Solinger
Favorite Eva Album: Just found Eva!
Favorite Eva Song: World, Leaves, Fields, Rainbow.
Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 06:35 AM

I just found Eva by chance while surfing for something else. I’m stunned and chagrined that this lovely, gifted, inspiring singer lived and worked less than 100 miles from here and I had not heard of her before now. I would have been a loyal follower. Sadly, it can never be. But thankfully her voice will always be will be with us though these wonderful recordings. For those of us with eclectic tastes in music she’s a perfect fit. She can do it all. Her singing voice is a window to a large, tender heart. I’ll be buying ALL of her albums and playing along on my Taylor flattop. I’m listening to her as I type this. “Rainbow” just came on along with the automatic lump in the throat and the blurry eyes. God bless all of you who keep her alive through her music. Sign me up.

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 10:02 AM

To Erwin from Makati, Philippines: Hello Erwin, you appear to be singing from my very own hymn sheet. We share the same taste in Eva tracks. I enjoy listening to all of Eva’s music but love blues so Stormy Monday, Drown In My Own Tears, I’ll Go Crazy, You’ve Changed, God Bless the Child, Single Girl…are among my favourites. I noticed, like me, you too appreciate the talent of Norah Jones. Turn me On (fabulous interpretation) and One Flight Down – two brilliant tracks on an outstanding debut album. It’s comforting in these troubled times to know that quality music is still enjoyed all over the world. Bye…/

Name: Reina Drake
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fever
Home town/city/country: Maryville, MO USA
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 01:10 PM

I hear about Eva through a friend of mine. Also from one movie that I love. After that I was looking for her music. The fact is that I’m mexican and I ever hear somebody singing in English with so much feeling and love like Eva. She is amazing!!! and an angel too.

Name: sa
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: People get ready
Home town/city/country: Sweden
Sent: Sun June 01 2003 09:58 PM

Eva! You have inspired me to sing from my heart..! You will always be alive in me. Thanks!

Name: NeMi
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Oslo
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 09:17 AM

Whohoh …i like this web site…go eva..

Name: Billy Heinrich
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Home town/city/country: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 10:20 AM

Eva has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard.I only became aware of her because of the Internet.I was looking for a song Rod Stewart sang on a TV special and found she also sang it.My Gosh!After listening to SongBird and others like People Get Ready and Dark End of the Street I was hooked.I have been telling everyone I know about her.Then I had to know who she was.What does she look like?Where can I see her perform!?I felt sadness and loss when I came upon this site and found she had passed away.When I looked at the photos I cried.Thank you for everything you contributed to this world,Eva.A fan forever.

Name: Lyndon Hills
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city/country: Preston UK
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 12:34 PM

I am often accused of being hyper-critical, but as a professional classical/church musician, I have to be. I am a newcomer to Eva. What a *musician* she was. I first heard ‘Fields of Gold’ last week on British TV (a series called Holby City, which someone else has mentioned) – immediately after the programme I went on the web and found that the recording was of Eva so went out and bought ‘Songbird’. Yesterday I bought Live at Blues Alley, which I just can’t stop listening to – the variety of styles is amazing, and her singing of ‘Tall Trees in Georgia’, which I’d never heard before is indescribably haunting. What an incredible, wonderful person she must have been, to sing like that.

Name: Bill Bickel
Favorite Eva Album: The next one
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine (at least for the moment)
Home town/city/country: Phoenix, AZ., USA
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 06:29 PM

About a week ago a “Make A Wish” child named Lexi received her wish which was to meet figure skater Michelle Kwan. Lexi had a list of questions that she wanted to ask Michelle, one of which was “What is your favorite program to skate to?” Michelle’s answer was “Last year’s Fields of Gold” For the full story of Michelle Kwan & Eva’s version of Fields Of Gold please visit the Michelle Kwan section of this site.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 09:09 PM

Laura’s “Guestbook”, for better or for worse (I think fot the better) has become a ‘Forum’ for all that people want to say about Eva, her music, her life and times, her musical associates, the deeply and various immotions responses she frees from people who find what ‘they’ need in her music, even if is not explicitely articulated, it is done with a spirit and sensitivity that is rarely found. Men will write of their personal reactions is an open way that is seldom found. The discussions and statements may sometimes be on a fringe in the disourse, but we are all circling Eva who sitting with her guitar singing and creating art in others by her virtuosity and spiritual centeredness. Because of the resonance of her spirit with ours in a beautiful and inclusive way, I find this ‘Guestbook’ to be one of the best experiences on the web. Please excuse my awkwardness and inadequacy of expression, for I am very sleepy.But I think you understand what I’m trying to say.

Name: Toddra Bartley
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and I know You By heart
Home town/city/country: Kentucky
Sent: Mon June 02 2003 09:44 PM

Hey there! I am a teen, and growing up today you turn on tv and you hear rock and punk. Dont get me wrong, some people might enjoy that. I have several cd’s of that. But it doesnt offer the purity and realism that Eva creates with a breathe. I heard of her during a Michelle Kwan program. That is good for Eva, despite her passing. Im sure she is lookin down on her legacy. It’s great

Name: greg
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Ronchin / FRANCE
Sent: Tue June 03 2003 02:58 AM

I heard ” Over the Rainbow” a couple of weeks ago at EUROPE I, a well known radio station in France,for the first time. Since, I’m deeply touched by this beautiful voice… Really don’t know why I never heard talking about Eva Cassidy before … I’m a jazz singer myself, I adore specially jazz singing , but the voice of Eva seems to be an universal one…whatever the kind of music she interpretates … Wonderful !

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Tue June 03 2003 05:10 AM

Darling Eva, always in my heart. Your number 1 fan, now and forever.

Name: Kimberly
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: I Wandered By A Brookside
Home town/city/country: Spokane, WA ~USA~
Sent: Thu June 05 2003 09:06 PM

Rarely does music encompass the heart, mind and soul so completely. Eva’s mere “being” was/is nothing short of pure magic for the spirit.

Name: melanie and catheine
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow/Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Strabane, N.Ireland
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 03:04 AM

Even though we are only 17 years of age, never before has a voice of such purity and genuine soul had such an impact on our lives. The true singing ability that Eva possessed could not be taught. We believe it was a gift from God designed to inspire and comfort listeners in the crosses that we have to bear in life. She was not concerned with the superficial aspects of the music business but sang for a pure love of her art. Her music will always be an inspiration to us and we are blessed to have the privilege of listening to the voice of such a wonderful lady. “Death is only an horizon,and an horizon is only a limit to our sight.” And for us she is the sun on that horizon.

Name: songbird
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 06:26 AM

i think she had a fantastic voice thank you jo

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: All…..
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 06:29 AM

How can you “convert” a church full of people to Eva’s music? Well, One of my friends married some time ago, and she asked me if I knew a song to play while the bride & groom walked to the altair. I (knowing the music they love) suggested Eva’s At Last to them, they were moved to tears hearing that song for the first time, and still cry every time it plays… So, on their wedding Eva’s At Last played, and after the ceremony almost everyone asked “Who was that singer?” after their congratulations. According to my friend Eva had dozens of new fans that day! Later that evening the opening dance of their party was to Eva’s Songbird, with the same result… I saw the video of their wedding last week, and hearing Eva sing in that church as they walked to the altair even got my tears running….

Name: Joanne Moore
Favorite Eva Album: Live At The Blues Alley.
Favorite Eva Song: Some Where Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: 28 Mayland Ave Willerby Road Hull England
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 08:57 AM

I loved Eva Cassidy since I was 18 months old. But I cant belive she died in 1996. When I heard the news of when Eva Cassidy died I was crying. And my best album she relised is Live At The Blues Alley. And my best song she recorded is Some Where Over The Rainbow. Because it’s a nice romantic song. And it brings back alot of memorys when she first relised it. And my Nanna called Dorothy likes Eva Cassidy and her best song is the same one as mine Some Where Over The Rainbow. Love from her two best number one fans Dorothy Joanne’s Nanna. and Joanne Moore. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Ps I wish Eva Cassidy was still alive again. And I like Fields Of Gold by Eve Cassidy too.

Name: Doug Pickering
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: Brisbane Australia
Sent: Fri June 06 2003 05:06 PM

Like many, I only recently became acquainted with Eva, her remarkable voice and her interpretations of many great songs. While it is sad that Eva left us so early in life, we should all be glad that she left a legacy of fantastic songs which allows more and more people to get to appreciate hre talents as a singer and musician. I now have a quite a few of Eva’s albums so I can listen to Eva anytime I want. Your site is terrific and I thank you for your effort.

Name: Susan
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: How could I pick
Home town/city/country: Kentucky
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 06:40 AM

I have just discovered Eva and wonder when I will ever listen to anything else. I understand why God called her so early, he needed this perfect voice in the angel choir…and actually could let a few angels go, as she could sing 4 part harmony beautifully. Her contribution on earth is enormous! Long live her voice and lovely spirit.

Name: Eric Ward
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Glasgow Scotland
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 02:15 PM

what can I say WOW i have only recently heard Eva her voice inspires

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 04:07 PM

Last Wednesday I e-mailed the Billboard website in the States to ask why Eva seems to be more popular here in the U.K. and Europe than in her birthplace.I am still waiting for the reply! Why is it that you are not allowed to see the complete U.S. Top 200 albums without having to pay an expensive subscription! I cannot believe that none and we would hope that all her CD’s are in this 100-200 category.I am only going on all the American visitors who visit this site who have bought all of her CD’s.I am sorry for getting angry and frustrated when Eva would want me to be calm,dignified and humble.I am trying very hard to be the latter rather than the former.I know it is difficult to promote someone who has died but this someone is extraordinary not mediocre.As Mick Fleetwood said she did a lot of covers but she made these songs sound like you were listening to a song for the first time.When she was on stage we all saw what these songs meant to her.The least that the rest of us could do to ensure that all of her effort is not going to waste is to get out there and let the world know about this outrageous talent called Eva Cassidy!

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 05:11 PM

Hi Tony, I share your frustrations about the overall lack of recognition Eva has in the States. I wish that she was more in the national consciousness like she seems to be in the UK. She appears to have more success in small, regional bursts of recognition here in the States, fueled by more word of mouth success…I, too, undertook an effort to contact American television programs in hopes that they would see and understand what all of us know about Eva. I received one or two polite responses actually written by someone, but mostly I received pre-formatted e-mails replies. It would be nice to see Eva achieve more chart success in the US because that might mean she would at least be getting more airplay on mainstream radio. The two sort of complement each other; it’s rare to have chart success without mainstream radio airplay and that appears to be what Eva’s status is. I’ve mentioned this before and I’ll try not to get too longwinded on this because this topic gets my blood boiling. The real culprit is corporate American radio. Independent or family owned radio stations in the US are almost non-existent. The big corporations have bought them all up. Gone are the days when a DJ could turn you on to someone new, introduce you to some new, vibrant music. What we have now are the big corporations, like Clear Channel Communications, who don’t care about finding a balance between art and commerce. Instead, they care about the bottom line, the almighty US dollar. Program directors are now TOLD what songs they will play and how often to repeat the hit songs based on their market and demographic research of their listening audience. THIS is why a lot of radio today is wretched, bland, boring, sounds-like-every-other band stuff. These corporations CONTROL what we can hear on the radio. If these radio stations actually played Eva’s material, I am quite sure that you would see a corresponding effect on the charts. But Eva can’t have a real “break through” chart success in the US if people are denied hearing her. Now having said that, I don’t know if chart success, in and of itself, is all that important. Sure, it’s nice to have; it provides validation of what we all know: that Eva is one of the most fantastic female vocalists this world has ever produced. Perhaps the best. But ultimately, I think Eva’s music is so special that the world just needs to hear it. It shouldn’t be kept hidden, reserved for only the cognoscenti or some elitist group. No, this music needs to get out there because of the way it can make people FEEL about themselves and the world around them. The real shame is that we’re the ones enjoying the beauty of Eva’s music and it’s so hard to share it because we can’t get the world’s attention. They can’t hear our lonesome voices in the wilderness, telling them that the refreshing waters of life are splashing right at their feet….

Name: tylerII
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Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 06:58 PM

Tony, Like you I wish that more in the US knew of this treasure, the voice of Eva Cassidy. Particularly an influential radio host named Delilah. Mon through Fri, 7 to midnight, she hosts a nationwide program featuring requests for music that affect the soul. Music for weddings, graduations, adoptions, deaths, loves, loves lost, births, etc….. What better voice for all of the emotions of life than that of Eva’s? I’ve bombarded Delilah’s email address with requests and qoutes from the guestbook to no avail. Once again, maybe if others would contact her… “For SONG REQUESTS call Delilah at 1-888-6DELILAH between 7pm- Midnight.” Through the web at: “http://www.radiodelilah.com/”

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday; You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, Md., USA
Sent: Sat June 07 2003 11:39 PM

I had pretty much skipped over “I Waundered by a Brookside” on the “Time After Time” album as I though it was not my kind of music. Or so I thought. I carefully listened to it several times recently and now realize it contains the most beautiful harmonizing I’ve ever heard, and Eva clearly intimates that she doesn’t expect to be here long, that she will soon be one with God. It’s a profoundly moving song in a quiet and subtle way.

Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: ALL
Home town/city/country: MY
Sent: Sun June 08 2003 04:36 AM

i Just heard Time after Time at the end of TV series Smallville : “Crush” i here thanks all the ppl behind Smallville believe some of them really like eva’s song thanks FAN 4 EVER

Name: Wanda
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, I had a golden thread
Home town/city/country: Nashville, TN, USA
Sent: Sun June 08 2003 09:25 PM

Wow! I have never heard anything like her nor will I ever. Her voice is that of an angel, so smooth, so delicate, and so sweet. To have met and known her and been near her would have been the ultimate. The beauty in her voice is nothing like here on earth. God needed her voice in heaven more than here I suspose. God Bless everyone that knew and loved her. I only wish I had known such a pleasure. I feel so incrediably fortunate to have her music and that it lives in my soul! Thanks to a dear friend of a friend in Europe I had the priviledge of listening to Eva. It’s everyone’s loss here in America that does not know of her music! I will definitely introduce “many” to such a precious songbird!

Name: Kristin Cooper
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley – WOW!!
Favorite Eva Song: Oh Had I A Golden Thread – amazing!
Home town/city/country: Altadena, CA – USA
Sent: Sun June 08 2003 09:40 PM

I heard my first Eva Cassidy recording my first year of college, just 3 years ago. It was “Bridge Over Trouble Water”. It blew me away. Since then I’ve bought 3 of her cd’s and I’m savin up money to buy the rest. She is incredible. A voice anointed with sweetness, purity and love by God. All I can say is amazing. I admire her not only for her talent, but for who she is – not too many left like her! Not to mention she shares a love for Stevie Wonder (the greatest) like me 🙂 Truly amazing!

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 02:50 AM

The frustration that Eva fans feel is very real indeed, however as you said Tony think we should try and go about trying to “encourage” those un-enlightened people in a manner which Eva would have adopted. We are very fortunate in the UK to have many Radio stations who are “free” to play all types of music. Cant tell you the pleasure Morag and I experienced when driving along on Sunday afternoon listening to Desmond Carrington’s Radio 2 programme – not only did he speak about Eva prior to Eva singing ” At last” he gave a very moving reprise of her life and music. How apt that Desmond plays the live show from his home in the beautiful Grampian mountains of Scotland – sure Eva would be at peace in such a lovely setting. Perhaps the lesson here is that we have people and organisations in the UK who are prepared to take a “chance” as it were to give Eva and other artist a platform to perform their talents – Think of the chain of people involved until the trail ended with Messrs Walters and Wogan – the rest is history and we are the lucky ones to have Eva in our lives. So I guess we should wrap up our frustrations and keep chipping away – people who want to reach out and embrace Eva will do so because they need her in their lives and in their hearts and souls. Eva has the ability to reach the human emotions like no other singer I have ever known – I think we all have our own personal view of Eva – and thats the way it should remain. Eric – Good to hear from you and think you should keep your diary clear in early October – couple of Scots are due you a drink in Blues Alley and we can toast Eva together. Kind regards to all Eva fans where ever you are.

Name: JOE THE BEAR
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: Burke, VA – USA
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 01:12 PM

I’m an old, frosty former homicide copper. Miss Eva moved my soul as it has not been moved since the birth of my children. Eva left us far too early.

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 01:13 PM

Joe, I’ll see what I can do about October (the weather should be a lot nicer in DC by then). I’ll buy the first round of cocktails at Blues Alley! And indeed, kind regards to Eva fans everywhere…. Eric

Name: jodie wilson
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: london
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 02:07 PM

I’M A HUGE FAN OF EVA’S VOICE,SHE’S THE BEST!!! ARE THERE ANY POEMS WRITTEN BY EVA SOMEWHERE??? WOULD LOVE TO READ THEM THANKYOU

Name: Hannah H
Favorite Eva Album: ?
Favorite Eva Song: ?
Home town/city/country: London
Sent: Mon June 09 2003 11:58 PM

I had not heard of Eva before, until my sister asked me last week to sing one of her songs at her wedding. I downloaded ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ about half an hour ago and I fell in love with it straight away, it’s SO unbelievably beautiful. It will be a priveledge to sing such an amazing song on such a special occasion, I will be thinking of Eva as I sing. Can’t wait to get some albums and hear more of her music. 🙂 May her soul rest in peace as so many people are blessed by her gorgeous voice. God bless, Han xx

Name: Sang-whi Lee
Favorite Eva Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Pusan, S. Korea
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 07:25 AM

I got a hard time suppress crying while listening to your voice in ‘Feilds of Gold’ and ‘Over the Rainbow.’ Though your short life was so sorry, but your songs will be forever in my minds and makes me feel comfortable whenever I get tired of long days. God Bless you! Thank you & Peace in heaven!!

Name: victoria
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: at last
Home town/city/country: england/cheshire
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 08:01 AM

i’ve known of eva’s songs since i discovered a record of my parents, i cried the minute i heard her staggeringly beautiful voice. it made me ache that such an incredible person is gone. her music is everything to me. i am even naming my daughter after her. i’m so happy i can hear her music even though she is gone. But in our hearts..she will live forever. thankyou xxx

Name: Face
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Home town/city/country: Stanningley, England
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 02:25 PM

Just gone ‘online’, saw Eva on TOTP2 in England June 10th, have heard her before, mostly on radio 2. Have always been a big fan of ‘voices’, artists who can sing both technically brilliantly and with the ‘there’s something about that..’ facet. Will definitely buy some of her CD’s, there is a lot of rubbish music about these days. Feel certain akinness in that I am now 4 days younger than she would have been. Not having heard much of her music at pres. thought of Karen Carpenter another ‘songbird’ who left her mark indelibly in our hearts, ears and spirits. Hope the last comparison doesn’t offend anyone. Great website, thankyou for that.

Name: Howard
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Home town/city/country: ormond beach, florida usa
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 04:47 PM

don’t know why she isn’t played all over the u.s…..what a voice!!!!!! we lost her much too soon…..her music legacy is just phenomenal!!!!

Name: Tracy
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold (so far)
Home town/city/country: indianapolis, indiana
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 05:03 PM

I heard Fields of Gold at a wedding reception last weekend and was moved to ask the dj about the artist. what a fantastic voice! I have since listened to three of her songs and have to find more! What a joy it is to listen to her. I am sorry we lost her so soon.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 05:13 PM

Tell the BBC what you think of Eva Cassidy’s talent. They published my review. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/2203084.stm

Name: Mary Jo
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Sent: Tue June 10 2003 07:20 PM

Name: Mary Jo
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow…
Home town/city/country: Florida/USA
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 07:49 PM

Wow, Wow, Wow! I haven’t been to this site since the last winter Olympics— when I first learned who Eva was. So nice to see/hear LOTS of other people continue to fall in love with her. No other artist in my life has done for me what she has done. You have no choice but to take pause— from everything that’s going on in your life— and just listen. And cry, if you feel it. And swim around in her voice; let her voice swim around in you. Again and again. How funny would she think this all is, I wonder. Never worry about whether she gets the “play time” she deserves— all things in due time. Look at the number of pages here from people that truly love her. I’d bet these mean more than anything…

Name: Margot
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves, and all the other songs
Home town/city/country: Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands
Sent: Tue June 10 2003 08:47 PM

Yes, yes, yes! I’m so happy a new CD is in the making!!!

Name: Troy
Favorite Eva Album: Got’m All
Favorite Eva Song: Impossible to choose
Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 04:55 AM

Thanks Eva! I hope you realise what you’ve created. The biggest issue I have now is deciding which song of yours I start my day with and which one I finish it with.

Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Album: every one of them
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa.
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 07:06 AM

Thank you so much, Laura, for the wonderful news of a new Eva cd. You made my day!!

Name: Michel HUMEZ
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: France
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 09:19 AM

From Francis Cabrel’song “je t’aimais, je t’aime et je t’aimerai”: ….” un diamant tomb d’un coffret”… “a diamond fallen from a casket”… That’s how I feel Eva’s soul…

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 12:58 PM

To Joe White from Scotland Tyler and Eric from Maryland thank you for your replies to my e-mail.All I can say is keep persevering and your good work will be rewarded.We just need that little bit of luck that a prominent DJ will stumble upon Eva’s music by accident love everything that Eva does and use their influence to get Eva received by a wider audience.From your reports Stateside in certain areas Eva is doing well but it is not translating nationwide.A shame but let’s not give up.I know for certain you guys won’t.It is a remarkable achievement that Eva has done so well considering all the “barriers” that has been put in her way.Keep networking ladies and gents we will get there.Changing the subject I was very disappointed to have missed Eva on TOTP2 on 10 June. I am delighted that Mark Hagen is keeping her legacy alive but annoyed that there “appeared” to be no prior warning of her appearance.Let us hope that the viewers to the programme will all have been saying to themselves who is that great artist must go out and buy her CD’s.Let us hope so.

Name: Troy G Batson
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Waldorf Maryland
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 04:28 PM

WOW WOW WOW – That is really good news that a new CD will be released. Cant wait to hear that and hope there is unheard material. Thanks a bunch, this has made my evening…….

Name: Bob
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city/country: Louisville
Sent: Wed June 11 2003 06:08 PM

Our only tape in the car is a Eva Cassady tape that a friend brought back from Eurpoe several years ago. It is our traveling music. My wife will be burried on monday after a long illness. The music we will play in her memory will be Eva’s rendition of When You Wish Upon A Star.

Name: yolanda
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: bideford, united kingdom
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 12:04 AM

What a pity Eva died so young! but what a legacy! Her voice was so beautiful and moving, appealling and inspirational for people of all ages. Thank you, Eva, for your fantastic voice, which will leave for ever.

Name: ben
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, but close call
Favorite Eva Song: oh had i a golden thread
Home town/city/country: huddersfield england
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 06:36 AM

er, hey everyone just wanna say that ‘oh had i a golden thread’ is a fantastic song….. that woman has so much power….. just incredible…….. it sends a tingle down my spine when she hits that high note and over the rainbow nearly brings me to tears every time….. awesome, to summarise eva cassidy in a single word.

Name: Christin K
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Kent, OH
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 10:11 AM

Oh what a loss. What a discovery. What a cruel world this can be to have both.

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Sent: Thu June 12 2003 01:13 PM

Bob, When you wish upon a star? You have Eva singing that – how which album!?

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Sent: Thu June 12 2003 01:18 PM

Tony I have been annoyed that the last three showings of Eva have not been pre announced especially as they have been from the “Blues Alley” gigs that we all want to own and see.

Name: Kristine
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: West Valley, UT USA
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 02:51 PM

A friend of mine first told me about Eva and how she had a voice of an Angel. I only have one CD and still get emotional when I hear her sing. Her music, her voice reaches my soul. When she sings Fields of Gold, I am able to gain inner strength and move forward in life. I am very grateful for the repeat button. I have introduced many people to Songbird this is my gift for all occasions. I know how much joy she has brought me and sharing this joy brings me much happiness. Thank you so much for this website it is a new discovery for me.

Name: unimportant
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Sent: Thu June 12 2003 02:58 PM

she has an incredible spirit.

Name: Liza Soares
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Arvika – Sweden
Sent: Thu June 12 2003 09:51 PM

Eva, wherever you are, you’ll know that you have got a fan forever! I had never heard Eva’s songs before until today. How could such an angel singing like this? She has one of the most beautiful voice I have ever heard…it comes from the heart and makes me deeply touched and get my tears running. Thanks a lot for this.

Name: Rick Jones
Favorite Eva Album: Undecided
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by Heart/Drown in my own Tears
Home town/city/country: Montgomery, Alabama
Sent: Fri June 13 2003 04:09 AM

I just discovered Eva through a friend, and was just totally blown away the first time I heard her music. I am not a particularly emotional person, but I actually get chills and have to dry my eyes when I hear “I Know You By Heart”. I am an Aerobics instructor and use some of Eva’s music in the cool down and stretch period of my classes. Several people have asked afterwards who the artist was. Also, being a blues lover I think her and Joe’s duet of “Drown in My Own Tears” is the best I’ve heard. I guess it’s true.. “The good die young”. I’m a fan forever.

Name: Gary
Favorite Eva Album: Recently Introduced
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart?
Home town/city/country: Houston Texas
Sent: Fri June 13 2003 07:51 AM

I was introduced to Eva’s music for the first time last night by a friend. I was moved beyond belief, it’s a rare thing that happens, you hear the voice of an Angel, the hair on the back of your neck stiffens, your soul is touched and you feel your eyes getting moist. Talk about instant addictions!!!! As with many of the messages I’ve read on this sight I too am a professional picker, Nashville,Branson and Road Warrior, I’ve heard the gammet of vocalist, songs, covers, remakes and origionals, I’ve never been touched by a voice this way. Areatha, Phoebi, Patty, Moria, Roberta, I hear the best of them all in this angel costumed as the girl down the street… I mourn her parting but rejoice her legacy. Thank you for the feeling Eva.

Name: Laurie
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: The Water is Wide
Home town/city/country: Alaska
Sent: Fri June 13 2003 07:08 PM

I just learned from Blix Street via email, my most favorite song Eva sang will be on the new CD. “The Water is Wide”…. I can hardly wait. Thank you Joe White….

Name: Jordan Beck
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Consett Co. Durham. England.
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 01:02 AM

I love the voice of Eva.I am only 8 years old and I sing along to her. I said a happy birthday to her on 2nd feb. Like I do to all the people I know who are up in Heaven, Like Judy Garland. I am saving up for the Eva album Time after Time and I know I will Love it as well. love to all Eva fans everywhere. love Jordan xxx

Name: Craig Rapp
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: The one I just listened to
Home town/city/country: Etters PA
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 07:22 AM

Thank you, Laura Bligh, for working so hard to help keep Eva alive in all our hearts and minds. For me, it was love at first listen. Eva is the best, ever and ever and forever.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Method Actor
Favorite Eva Song: Have a little Faith (Pieces of a Dream)
Home town/city/country: Scotland, Uk
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 08:05 AM

I have just read on the ‘whats new’ page that Eva is releasing a new album! I have all the albums and even the singles and cannot wait to hear more songs. I am now 18 and Eva is my favourite artiste. I immediatly e-mailed other Eva fans of the new release. Thank you Laura for this amazing website. Eva’s songs mean a lot to me as they are how i met my boyfriend. He is a huge fan as well and ‘our song’ is “I know you by heart”. I will never forget the first time I heard her voice and it will live with me forever! D 🙂

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 09:38 AM

I have been listening to Eva for 5 months now. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t listen to her music {I have all of her cd’s} or think about her and what a wonderful person she was. Been listening to music all my life but it has never affected me this way. Does that make me obsessed or maybe I have that Evaitis disease some of the others mentioned. I don’t know but Eva really gets a hold on you and it doesn’t go away. She’s the Best I’ve ever come across.

Name: Randy
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Troy, NY USA
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 06:14 PM

It’s Great to find out about the new CD! I always thought it would have been called “True Colors” but “American Tune” is Great too! The important thing is New Eva music is coming! I once saw a list of 10 songs that were prime candidates for the new Eva CD on this website. I can’t find this list anymore. Can someone let me know where I read that?

Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Sat June 14 2003 11:30 PM

After contacting another Eva fan via this site & finding out she performs in my area, last night we got to hear her sing. It was such a perfect setting, nice non-smoking room filled with people enjoying dinner & drinks. The best part was that she sang Eva’s FOG & OTR, 2 of my favorites. She did such a great job & gave credit to Eva afterwards. Thank you Kitty, that’s the closest I could get to hearing Eva ‘live’.

Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Album: songbird (at the moment)
Favorite Eva Song: i love so many
Home town/city/country: chelmsford uk
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 01:16 AM

It’s fathers day in the uk today and my kids have completed my Eva collection. There can be no better gift than this.I only heard of her recently but i am absolutely hooked and listen to her almost constantly.I am also spreading the word and getting other people to listen to her and everyone agrees that she is fantastic.I’ve read the book and everything else i can find and just cannot get enough at the moment. I look forward to the new album.

Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Album: Can’t say !
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 08:50 AM

Apart from her own music Eva has left another important legacy to us….the importance of ‘ LIVE MUSIC ‘ and the encouragement to those who take part in it. If it is not supported then this magical art form will gradually fade away and we will be left with soul-less synthesised, heartless pap. Go and see the guitar player at the local club, the shy, retiring duo who just want to play their music…or the band that are now a bit loud and raucous but may develop into something more tangible, given encouagement and direction…. As has been stated before…you may not stumble on another Eva Cassidy, but you may be pleasantly surprised…..Encourage, Cajole, Appreciate…but do not let music fade away….it is much too precious.. remember…’ This is Music…this is how good it can be…’ regards… Pat d

Name: JEns
Favorite Eva Album: alL
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Sandvika
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 09:46 AM

I just love your songs

Name: Stephanie O’Connor
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Barley
Home town/city/country: WatfordUKformerlyLiverpool
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 10:40 AM

A truly beatified voice. We were in Washington two years ago and cannot imaine people ignoring her whilst eating and drinking! Read the biography over christmas last year and was deeply moved. Truly one of gods angels. I hope there are enough tracks to keep her memories alive. Sorry to hear that the record producers were shortsighted enough not to recognise that more than one style could be recorded. God bless her memory.

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 12:10 PM

Dedicated to Hugh Cassidy, on Father’s Day, in memory of Eva One So Small It’s hard to believe one so small could hold so much. You used to be one of us, our Precious. Now you are free to be yourself. I gaze into the dark vastness that holds the stars. You surround it. Yet even within my heart I find you waiting. My Comfort, your light shines from the eyes of everyone I meet. I return your love. I hear you in Mother’s voice, Sister’s laughter, your whisper in the rush of a gentle breeze. I see your smile in children’s play. Your presence surrounds me. As I look at the picture framing your sweetest grin, I remember when you were one of us and wonder how one so small could hold so much. (written on Father’s Day shortly after the death of my son, John on June 14th, 1994)

Name: Linda
Favorite Eva Album: I love them all
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, had I a golden thread
Home town/city/country: Topeka, Ks. USA
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 03:40 PM

Eva and her music have touched my heart and my soul. She was a special gift sent to us for a short season. I would like to thank my very good friends Kavik and Debbie for sharing this amazingly talented woman with me. I have been so blessed and feel so honored to have had the opportunity to listen to Eva. I for one am glad that she didn’t settle for one type of music but kept her music fresh and divers. Thank you to everyone that is responsible for her music continuing.

Name: Adan
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: V rnamo Sweden
Sent: Sun June 15 2003 08:30 PM

I sat with some friends after a late dinner last Saturday. Suddenly my friend puts on this record with Eva Cassidy. I had never heard her before. The room was filled with an incredible atmosfier… since I work with church music I was sure that Eva was a Christian singer… after reading your website I now know more about her…. Her voice is a gift from God and she is now on a part of my CD collection.

Name: Vanessa
Favorite Eva Album: All: I don’t know how you could posibly have a favourite
Favorite Eva Song: I love them all, but cant get over Cheek to Cheek and People get ready
Home town/city/country: Grafton, Australia
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 12:31 AM

I remember my mum told me that the 1st time she ever heard Eva was when i started year 8 in 2001. She was picking me up from school and had the radio on in the car when Over the Rainbow came on. The first time i heard her was last year and i sat there with tears pouring down my cheeks. I didnt know at the time she was dead. When i found out she died with such a glorious voice barely known by people outside her hometown i was so angry at the waste. There are so many pop stars now who dont have as much talent in their little fngers as Eva did in her short life.

Name: annaaaaaaa
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: feilds of gold
Home town/city/country: sweden baby
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 07:14 AM

hello every one!!! i wrote once here, and then i got lirycs on songbird and live at blues.. something.. well, i where just wondering, can i get it again?hehe.. i accedently delited it and i dom know where to find it. but to somethind totaly diferent, i love eva! i can t get enuf of her, or her voice. did she have any children or a husband wehn she died? to bad..(that she had cancer).. but anyway, ake care of each other… kisses and hugs/anna from sweden, uppsala

Name: Melber
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: “guess it doesn’t matter anymore”, “Imagine”, “Early Morning Rain”, “danny boy”
Home town/city/country: Ireland
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 08:49 AM

“Imagine” is the most beautiful album i’ve heard in a long time. It’s very inspiring. thank you Eva.

Name: charle
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: tall tree in Gorgia
Home town/city/country: california
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 10:43 AM

i am glad i have bought live at blues it is so good that i play all of the cd a million times . glad she was a wonderful singer.

Name: Stacey
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Gilbert, AZ
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 11:40 AM

There is no one like her. The feeling that I get just from not only the tone quality, but the feeling in her voice gives me the chills. She is the one that made me interseted in jazz and folk. She didn’t know how remarkable she was and what an impact she has made on so many people. Thank you for giving and sharing your voice with the world.

Name: Stephanie
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Nova Scotia Canada
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 12:03 PM

I heard this song for the first time on Dawson’s Creek and I loved it. My dream is to have this song played at my high school graduation, I still can’t listen to it without getting goosebumps.

Name: Stuart Brinin
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Field of Gold/I Know you by Heart
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 01:09 PM

Just a wonderful emotional singer. The good die too young. When my Mom died about four years ago I found a lot of comfort playing Eva’s music. Eva you’ve left a beautiful gift to the world. Peace to you…

Name: stuart munro
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Victoria BC, Canada
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 03:33 PM

another new fan here….my 16 yr old goddaughter asked if I had ever heard of Eva Cassidy. I said “no,” and then forgot the name by the time I got home. I called and asked her to remind me of the singer she had mentioned. Next I read through some of these pages and found some audio clips, but I’m lost for words. The renditions of People Get Ready, Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, left me overwhelmed. I went and bought a copy of Songbird. Several decades ago I heard the incredible voice of Linda Jones. I remember the feeling of deep sadness when I discovered that she had died at 26 years old of diabetes. I didn’t make it through Songbird in one sitting. Overwhelmed, I quit after the title track! The players have done a beauitful job playing behind her and have created an absolutely beautiful production throughout.

Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Album: I have them all
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You by Heart
Home town/city/country: Chippenham, England
Sent: Mon June 16 2003 11:40 PM

I have just found this perfect voice and have managed to acquire all of her albums. Everyone should do themselves a favour and sit down quietly, put the headphones on and just listen! WEBMASTER Sorry I messed up my first entry.

Name: martyn sandle
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: aylesbury england uk
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 08:51 AM

mr and mrs cassidy am so sorry to wot happend to your daughter ! but in my mind she will live for ever !! her songs mean so much to me and am sure others.when i talk class eva is @ the top of all classes.over the rainbow wow wot can i say about eva singing that song it got my girlfriend and me together and thats one reason i love the song cause teen loved rainbows,and because eva sang it so well.all i can say is may evas music carry on and let folks enjoy the songs in wot eva sang!! eva ya an angel top angel

Name: John Stienwell
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 09:31 AM

Sehr schoen….gefaellt mir sehr gut. viel glueck !!! Ralf

Name: Ingunn Fjellang S ther
Favorite Eva Album: them all…
Favorite Eva Song: every song where I can hear her fantastic voice… so – them all! Maybe “I can always be me”, “I know you by heart”, “Time after time”, Fields of gold,”Songbird”, “Over the rainbow” the best…or – no – I can’t pick one favourite..! It’s all fantastic…
Home town/city/country: Asker (Oslo), Norway
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 01:41 PM

I sit listening to “Time after time” right now…My day isn’t completed before listened to a Eva Cassidy-song… Her songs are all fantastic, and unique. No one will ever sing like her – her free, relaxed and beautiful way of singing really touch me… I’m sorry for all her family, friends, band-mates and fans for what happened to her – all to early. However – she’s become a legend, and I use every opportunity to tell others about this marvelous artist. Even if she hasn’t written the songs herself, I still feel that the lyrics “hit” me “deeper” when she sings the songs. It’s really hard to find the right words and write them all down here – anyway – Eva Cassidy is one fantastic singer and artist – I love her personality and her music! If anyone wants to contact me, please do. I would love to get to know other fans of Eva Cassidy (of just other visitors on these pages…)! In peace <3

Name: KD
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Dallas, Texas
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 02:40 PM

So a friend asks me a month or so ago, “Have you ever heard of Eva Cassidy? I heard her song, Kathys Song….” I had not, sadly, heard of Eva prior to the question. He buys Time after Time, and we listen to the CD. The soul, and haunting emotion, behind ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’; the purity and spectacular rendition of ‘At Last;’ the memories stirred by ‘Woodstock’ ….. I don’t think we spoke through the entire CD. Hugh, Barbara, Anette, Margret & Dan, The heavens handed you and your family an amazing gift – as a daughter and a sister. I’m sure the pride of Eva’s life, and the sorrow of your family losing her so soon, is immeasurable. God bless her band, every fan and every friend for their undying support and love of Eva as a person, and her many talents. Eva is one of the most amazing singers I’ve ever heard. I acquired each of her CDs and am working on the other compilations. I sit and listen in awe to every song, every time.

Name: Cheap airline tickets
Favorite Eva Album: none
Favorite Eva Song: none
Home town/city/country: none
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 08:39 PM

This site moved my soul. Thank you Cheap airline tickets

Name: Bev
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: england
Sent: Tue June 17 2003 11:43 PM

it really is quite spooky but my gran was diagnosed with cancer about 2 years ago and it was terminal, she was a lovely lady who enjoyed hearing people sing. one day we were listerning to the radio together when eva’s version of over the rainbow was playing we both commented on how beautifully she sung it and at that time we had no idea on who she was, later that week i went out and bought songbird the album it stunned me, some of her songs are more captivating than the originals. together me and my gram would listen to fields of gold,song bird and over the rainbow, and as my gran became progressively worse the more we played her those songs. one day she even told me about her dream where she was running in a field with sun on her face and her hair blowing in the wind. my gran passed listerning to eva’s cd and we had over the rainbow played at her funeral, and those 3 songs still remind me of my gran every time i hear them and i thank eva for giving me the gift of rememberance with those songs. the spooky bit comes in when eva’s songs are used for the cancer advert in britain so far the 2 songs used are over the rainbow and songbird i feel its like a little message. and eva and my gran are probably having a right good ole sing song together. God bless

Name: HELEN ROWE
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: tennessee waltz
Home town/city/country: England – Devon
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 04:25 AM

Eva, you have really inspired me. i am going to teach myself to play the guitar. i really lova all of your songs…thankyou eva you will be remembered for a very long time. God Bless you. x x x

Name: Linda Logan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Echuca Victoria Australia
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 06:07 AM

I have just read the book Songbird and I am deeply touched by this wonderful woman, not just her music and art but the strength of her character in knowing not to comform to the mainstream that she did not want to be part of. Eva was a very special person and always will be, Eva has inspired me to choose my own paths from now own, into the light.

Name: Kat Newland
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: I wandered by a brookside
Home town/city/country: Dennisport MA USA
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 07:17 AM

I just discovered Eva Cassidy a week ago and bought two of her CD’s. What an awesome and gifted artist she was. What an inspiration she has already been to me in my music. I am so sorry that her life was cut so short. But so glad to know that her music will live on in those who knew her and those of us who have just discovered her.

Name: Bob Givan
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: West Lafayette, IN
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 11:10 AM

Thank you for this website keeping the memory alive and even growing…

Name: Alessandra Capella
Favorite Eva Album: Can’t image choosing just one
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Half Moon Bay, California, USA
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 01:21 PM

A dear friend played Eva’s music for me last year and I could not believe what a beautiful voice she had. Such an incredible talent to be taken from us so early in her life. Thank God her music lives on and is being recognized by so many now. There is no other voice like hers, as far as I’m concerned.

Name: Randall Grant
Favorite Eva Album: ?
Favorite Eva Song: songbird plus !
Home town/city/country: Vancouver Canada
Sent: Wed June 18 2003 07:41 PM

I’ve only just heard Eva today for the first time, she is incredible !! I’ve been downloading her stuff all day, reading & learning about this very gifted woman. It’s hard to pick a favorite song by her when there are so many great versions. I plan on heading out and picking up all of her recordings very soon. Her voice just takes me away, I’ve truly fallen in love with this woman’s voice. At the moment, “say goodbye” is playing, so I ask you, how can I choose a favorite ?

Name: Marita
Favorite Eva Album: I only have one collection of songs from three records
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Tampere, Finland
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 01:07 AM

What a present I got couple of weeks ago: a CD full of Eva’s songs. One old friend wanted to introduce us… and what a sorrow to find she doesn’t sing here any more. ‘Songbird’ just touched my soul. The words tell about joy, the melody makes you feel sad, the voice bubbles those both feelings… Just an amazing woman. Wondering if Norah Jones used to listen her a lot…?

Name: Annett Rocks
Favorite Eva Album: how can I decide?
Favorite Eva Song: ditto
Home town/city/country: London, UK
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 02:55 AM

How pleased I am to hear that there will be another album of Eva coming out. Thank you to everyone involved! I think I remember Bill Straw saying once that he doesn’t want to be accused of “scraping out the barrel”. I don’t think that any fan would do that. Keep them coming!

Name: Kyrstie taylor
Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: Cromer UK
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 03:09 AM

i would like to thank you for having imagine out on now 45 my nan died on sunday and this song has help me rember her they way she would like me to thank you very much

Name: AMR
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: God Bless the Child; Easy Street Dreams; Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: NYC
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 04:42 AM

I thought my Eva collection was fairly complete, but Bob on 11 June wrote of a recording of Eva singing When You Wish Upon a Star. Where is it to be found? Does Blix Street have it lined up for a future CD?

Name: Kitty
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Reading, PA USA
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 04:48 AM

Last night I had the pleasure of meeting one of Eva’s biggest fans. I entertain at a local restaurant and sang 2 of “Eva’s” songs….Fields of Gold and Over the Rainbow. I am so happy to have met someone in the same city that enjoys Eva as much as we do (my husband and I). I will also be singing People Get Ready and Wade in the Water very soon. I am trying very hard to introduce Eva to those people who do not know her. I am now getting requests for her arrangement of Over the Rainbow which pleases me greatly. Singing her songs makes me feel close to Eva and particularly since I had melanoma also. I do go for my checkups every 3 months and pray that I can continue what I’m doing. Thanks for the kind words, Rose. !! I appreciate it very much.

Name: Laura Bligh, your friendly Webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: “American Tune” — wait for the next album!
Home town/city/country: Suburbs of Washington DC
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 08:27 AM

AMR asked a question about a rumored Eva recording of “When You Wish Upon a Star.” That was a song Eva had considered recording, but she never did. No such recording exists. I think the person who originally mentioned it in the Guestbook was really thinking of “Over the Rainbow.” Remember the lyric, “Someday I’ll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me….”

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 09:22 AM

To:Laura & Mr. DAVID HEIMLICH Yes! Yes! Yes! Laura. You don’t have to be so tediously verbose about it! We know the score…. But while I’m here I would like to express my most sincere and humble appreciation to DAVID HEIMLICH on the dedication of his poem “ONE SO SMALL”, written to memorialize the loss of his own son, who died in 1994, to HUGH CASSIDY on Father’s Day, in commemoration of the life and loss of his daughter Eva in 1996. I am a person who believes in an ‘inclusive world’, yet I know that only those who have experienced the loss of a child, or a significant other, can fully understand the length and breadth and depth of the grief that follows. Perhaps more for some and less for others, but it is an act of bravery to articulate in poem or in prose the sense of inexplicable loss that is felt. I thank you DAVID, for you have made it easier for me and many others. Faith, brothers & sisters………..

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 10:00 AM

Laura, to some readers your postings are apparently “tediously verbose”. From the rest of us, thank you for being our friendly and untiring web master.

Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Va
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 10:38 AM

Laura, I don’t think you are being “tediously verbose” at all. I think it is nice of you to keep us all so informed. Keep up the great work.

Name: Niamh Mahon
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Dublin Ireland
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 10:56 AM

I heard this most beautiful singer and song on the radio and i stopped what i was doing to listen, It was Eva Cassidy Fields of Gold it touched me so much. Her voice lifts me each day. The best of us goes before the rest. Thanks for this Eva.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leave, the first I ever heard.
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 11:00 AM

NIELSON, ET AL: I appreciate Laura as much as anyone, and can’t understand how she can devote herself so selflessly to the Eva Cassidy site as Webmaster. In the colloquialism of the English language “I was having you on” (like a joke), although I don’t know the origin or ‘having you on’, it is merely in jest. But all is well with Bligh and I, and if it isn’t I’m sure I’ll hear of it, or not hear of it. My note was not discordant with my play on on words. Now let us all sing our favourite, of the moment, Eva song, and all good wishes and health to Laura and her family for her kindness and indulgences. Peace to all! Don

Name: Nancy
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Tyler, Texas USA
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 11:53 AM

A few months ago a guest on one of the am talk shows played “Fields of Gold” I had no idea who the singer was, but I listened closely & found out. I had never heard her before, yesterday I put her name in a search engine, and found this website. I have been listening to snips of her songs all day. God is blessed, she is singing with Angels.

Name: Per Akesson
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: Malmoe, Sweden
Sent: Thu June 19 2003 02:03 PM

A friend of mine came by and she had a CD with her of an artist she said was absolutely amazing. I put it on straight away and I was totally blown off! What a voice and what a delivery! Now I’m hooked forever and will try and get all her other CD’s. I also want to thank all the other posters for their positive and encouraging messages.

Name: Peter Evans
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Wexford. Eire
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 01:12 AM

It is wonderful to know that you are never too old to hear great music. Eva you have touched my soul with your wonderful renditions of great songs.

Name: Barbara Haddad
Favorite Eva Album: ?
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Adelaide/Australia
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 03:33 AM

I heard Eva’s music for the first time today while listening to the ABC radio station in Adelaide. They played Imagine. I was driving at the time and by the time the song finished I felt like I was flying. For a few minutes this voice just took all the chaos and all the madness of the world away. I felt this person was singing purely from her heart. I just had to surf the net and find out who she was, what other songs did she have. But was devastated to hear she had lost her life to cancer. She is my age and I felt an instant affiliation with her simple pleasures in life (from what I could gather from messages posted by family and friends). Not a conformist and certainly not materialistic! I am so happy with this new discovery and can’t wait to listen to all her CDs. God bless you Eva and all your family and friends. A truly beautiful person and I am envious of the people who knew you personally. You have left the world a most precious gift – your voice and your soul will live on forever! Rest in peace – Barbara Haddad

Name: Archie Mclaren
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: song bird
Home town/city/country: perthshire, scotland
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 07:04 AM

Thank you! For releasing this fantastic album, the first song I heard was song bird and it touched my heart so much and even more now that I have found out about Eve, the album is so relaxing and I fine with music you can relate to thing that happened in your life time, when you her that special song you think of that special person, song bird did it for me. Thank you Archie

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: Depends on the day
Favorite Eva Song: Same
Home town/city/country: Conway, Arkansas, USA
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 07:54 AM

I have just received my copy of Grace Griffith’s “Sands of Time” and it is a truly beautiful CD. I have had Grace’s “Minstrel Song” for several months and was thrilled to hear that a new CD was being released. I agree with Laura that, in supporting Grace, we are not only saying thank you for helping Eva’s music to reach the world, but also supporting someone who is very talented, but,like Eva,is not being promoted by the hype of a major label. I like to think that Eva would be thrilled that she is helping Grace, as Grace helped her. So use Laura’s link on the “What’s New” page and order “Sands of Time”, it will be a great addition to anyones collection. Regards to all, Jo

Name: Ernest
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: OK USA
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 11:26 AM

Hmmm. I wonder what song I would most like to hear sung by Eva. Will think about that one. Any ideas?

Name: Ron
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the water
Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 11:35 AM

First heared Eva sing Over The Rainbow on BBC Radio 2 I had just arrived at work in my car, but I could not get out of the car until this lady had finished her song and to find out who she was. I was a little stuned however to hear she was no longer with us. I have played guitar and sung since I was 16 years old, now I’m 60. Well once in a while an artist makes a big impact and this was like being hit by an interstate express. I wish I could leave this life a leave what Eva has left us all, crying for more.

Name: Pete
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All over the place each day!
Home town/city/country: L.S., Can.
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 12:50 PM

ERNEST in OK, USA: How about the next one.

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Illinois,USA
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 04:06 PM

Third time’s charm! (spastic fingers) ERNEST IN OK: I would have loved to have heard Eva sing,”IN MY LIFE” from the Beatles’ “RUBBER SOUL” album.(Voted song of the century—I have to agree!) “Though I know I’ll never lose affection for people and things that went before I know I’ll often stop and think about them IN MY LIFE I LOVE YOU MORE”

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Fri June 20 2003 04:51 PM

That American Tune cover is just perfect. And the songs…although July here is not a month one would want to miss, I almost wish it was already over so I could get that CD. Does anybody else feel that way?

Name: Stephen
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 08:58 AM

To Barbara Haddad from Adelaide; I loved your comment, “I was driving at the time and by the time the song finished I felt like I was flying.” Cheers from the other side of the world. Seeing the preview of the new album cover and the tentative song list is so great. Can’t wait immerse myself in these new releases, and also to see Eva storm the charts again! Stephen

Name: katie b
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Herts
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 10:21 AM

i am fifteen and absoultly in love with Eva Cassidy… she is my idle, her music makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up…her voice is incredible i love her and wish i’d had the chance to meet the beautiful younge lady! im desperate to learn more about her, so if anyone knows any good sites or has any information about her please email me!! thank you for reading this. RIP my darling Eva… i miss you more than words can say, i wish id known you!

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 04:45 PM

I have been reading todays messages on the website and I am heartened by the number of new people that now know Eva’s extraordinary talent.I hope these new visitors will not only stay with us they will tell all their friends about Eva.We haven’t got the corporate musical industry to help us promote Eva.We must use that other effective method and that is word of mouth.I was trying to think of a way of getting Eva’s music promoted in the US.I know Bruce Lundvall boss of Blue Note Records bitterly regrets turning down the opportunity of signing Eva to his label.I was wondering if any of my Stateside visitors to this site have any influence in the music business who could contact Bruce and ask him if he could say something good about Eva and also use his considerable musical influence in getting Eva’s music released to a much wider audience.Finally to Laura you have done a remarkable job in keeping this site going.Good luck and thank you.

Name: OGoldarose@aol.com
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Sat June 21 2003 05:54 PM

The cover for the new album captures the woman, her music and her spirit as every fan feels in their heart!

Name: paul
Favorite Eva Album: cant decide
Favorite Eva Song: i wish i was single girl again
Home town/city/country: Glasgow, U.K
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 01:48 AM

She’s simply fantastic. Though my favourite song, ” I wish i was single girl again ” no-one i talk to has ever heard of it before. For me out this song is one of her greatest. I play the guitar and have been trying to figure the chords for the song… without much luck. Though i dont think anyone could get the same sound from a guitar like Eva cassidy could. If anyone knows the chords for this song please let me know. paul.graham83@blueyonder.co.uk

Name: Elina
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Helsinki, Finland
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 05:19 AM

What an amazing talent. Beautiful voice and the talent to play guitar.. couldn’t be much better. Yesterday I heard ‘Over the Rainbow’ for the first time. I couldn’t stop listening to it. And I love ‘Time After Time’ too. I’m quite sure, that if I listen to those when I’m sad, I’ll cry like a baby.

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 07:00 AM

From reading the back entries in the Guestbook I see there is mention of a new Eva CD. I do hope so. Is there any chance at all, Blix Records, that the new CD will feature the long awaited (at least by me) “Son of a Preacher Man”? I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting. All of Eva’s songs have special meaning to me, but “Son of a Preacher Man” would be particularly poignant. Darling Eva, you bring me so much pleasure. Your No.1 fan, always.

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 07:03 AM

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 07:09 AM

Since posting my earlier entry about the new CD, I have visited the “What’s New Section”. In a clip about the new CD, it is stated that the titles given are from an unofficial track list, which is still subject to change. PLEASE PLEASE, Blix Records, include “Son of a Preacher Man”. Eva’s No.1 fan.

Name: doesn’t matter
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Home town/city/country:
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 08:02 AM

I’m so excited to see the song list for Eva’s new album! I’ve been waiting to hear You Take My Breath Away ever since I read somewhere that Eva had recorded it. Of course Eva would choose such a beautiful song! Thank you Blix Street!! and Laura for keeping us up to date –

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/EVA by Heart.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/The Water is Wide/If I Give You My Heart.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 08:16 AM

One of my other hobbies, besides music and EVA, is the reception of distant terrestial TV-signals. This afternoon I received rather good signals from Madrid Spain of the nationwide TVE1 network over 1000 miles. In the Session de Tarde programme a US movie was shown in spanish language synchronisation. It was some kind of western/hillbilly movie with Dean Cain (Superman) in the leading role. At 16h15 GMT EVA s Fields Of Gold was played very loud during a quiet passage in the film. The TVE1 programme-list only shows, Session De Tarde for the 15h00-17h00 area ! Maybe someone else knows the title of this US/Movie ? Many Spaniards must have heard EVA s superb version of Fields Of Gold . Thanks, Laura.

Name: Sonja
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Kathy`s Song
Home town/city/country: Munich/Germany
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 10:38 AM

Thank you, Eva, for staying here for a little while. Only an angel can sing like you sing. You have touched my heart with your songs and I am so greatful for this feeling you leave behind, when I listen to you. Love Sonja

Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 01:51 PM

I am over the moon to know that there is a new Eva CD on the way.I don’t really care what songs are on it. That it is Eva singing is enough for me. It will be a precious gift, one that we are privileged to receive. It is really amazing that we have any posthumous albums at all.When I first bought Eva CDs in 1998 I did not think for a moment that there would be anymore. To me, every new Eva CD is an unexpected treasure, highly valued for the fact that it exists at all.

Name: jenifer
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: all of them
Home town/city/country: Guam
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 03:48 PM

I was given a couple of Eva Cassidy CDs to listen to recently and I became an instant fan. I can’t get enough of her soul piercing voice. She is a gift to all that love music.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Allley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Sun June 22 2003 10:12 PM

Very good news about the release of a new album. I heard a radio interview about “Imagine”, where Andrew Bowles of Hot Records said that there is a version of “Yesterday” recorded, that is 10/10. Lets hope it gets on the new album. This could be another OTR or Danny Boy. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Rebecca
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Pittsburg, KS
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 08:29 AM

A friend introduced me to Eva 3 weeks ago. I have only one of her cds–Songbird–but will have them all asap. I can’t listen to “Over the Rainbow” without crying. What a blessing to have Eva to listen to instead of current events. Her music is like a balm to shattered nerves. Peace

Name: David Heimlich
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: If You Leave Me
Home town/city/country: Springpatch, Illinois
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 11:52 AM

On Friday, June 20th, Jo in Conway, Arkansas posted that she bought Grace Griffith’s new CD and that it is terrific. As Laura, our wonderful webmaster said, Eva enjoyed listening to Grace perform. The fact that Eva loved her voice is the ultimate endorcement!!! I’m ordering today! Go Gracie!

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city/country: makati, philippines
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 04:00 PM

finally, i found guys who got blasted by the song EC’s “bridge over troubled water” so much that it became one of their favorites, if not their favorite. and im talking about kristin cooper, eric of silver spring (usa), joe white. also, i want to thank the person (you know who you are) who wrote to me expressing his/her love for blues music. thank you. anyways, i just got my “Eva by Heart” album, bringing my collection to 6. i especially love the last song “how can i keep from singing.” it’s an excellent church type song and eva’s voice is a match made in heaven for such church song and gospel music in general. it made me wish that she had compiled her own gospel album complete with choir accompaniment. that would really be something. btw, nice to hear that there’ll be another album. i can’t wait to have it. meantime, i may have enough eagerness to buy the “No boundaries” album (did i get the title right?). i know this is an unathorized album but i feel im not a total fan if i don’t have all her recordings. and i know that the reason its sale is not being encouraged is because it was said that Eva’s voice in the album was not her best. well, all i can say to that is . . . if it’s from Eva, it will always be from the best.

Name: Mary Jo
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (so far)
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow…
Home town/city/country: Florida/USA
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 06:14 PM

Funny— you might think that, in time, a site like this would wear thin. So many do. Like crazy-hot flames that (invariably) burn themselves out… It never ceases to amaze me, though, how this one stays alive like the rolling burn of a volcano that will NEVER be extinguished. It doesn’t diminish. And with each new person/fan, entry/testimonial, it gets a little bigger, a little wider, a little higher. Goes to show you don’t have to come off like gangbusters to be a real force. Eva’s talent, character and music are a real force— she never did nor will she ever need the “gangbuster” approach. How special that the emotional love and support that folks like us feel can (and is) creating one of the best “wave” effects in the world!!! Thank you all for not burning out. Your showing of love for Eva always does my heart good. How disturbing it would be to think that we had to count on hype or commercialism to make Eva a “star.” Eva is a star. Our star. Keep up the good work. Spread the word. Share the wealth. Hawaii wasn’t built in a day, after all … A special note to Laura Bligh(our Tireless Webmaster): ” You done good…” Many thanks to you all. This is big. XOXO/Peace.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 08:38 PM

Last week I bought Songbird and Time After Time at a discounted price from a supermarket. I gave these copies to 2 friends. The deal was – if you don’t like it, give it back to me, if you do like it, buy anothe one and give it to one of your friends with the same instructions. It worked with the first 2 people, maybe the news will spread? Thank you Laura for the web site. I have ordered the Grace Griffith album and look forward to hearing her music that Eva loved so much

Name: olivia
Favorite Eva Album: love ’em all
Favorite Eva Song: f.o.g.
Home town/city/country: auckland, nz
Sent: Mon June 23 2003 11:19 PM

yay!!!!!!!!!! … a new cd coming 🙂 will be hanging out for this. we are lucky piggys love you all u r doing a great job laura!

Name: Jarrah
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (till I hear more)
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Sent: Tue June 24 2003 02:17 AM

Thanks Laura for this Guestbook. I recently heard Eva’s voice on a newsradio station, 2GB, Sydney, and was spellbound and uplifted. I then found a copy of Songbird in my local library and now have my own copy and have the book, “Songbird” which I have read and passed on to a friend. I love the purity in her voice, and how she sweeps you away from the everyday world to a place of dreams and peace, I am so glad to know of her and constantly enjoy her music.

Name: Dana Newby
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Tue June 24 2003 07:38 AM

A friend of mine was away on vacation in St. Lucia where she met many Brits. While speaking of her love of great music, they mentioned Eva. Having never heard of her, my friend asked what kind of music is it. When she heard that Eva covered “Over The Rainbow” she was immediately turned off. EVERYONE covers that…and always the same she thought. However, she valued the opinion of these people and whe she returned to Canada (Toronto) she went out and purchaed the CD. The very next day she called me, and told me that I had to hear this woman sing. I was moved…to say the least. I have never heard a singer with so much passion. I have since purchased the CD and will be acquiring them all! Absolutely amazing! Thank You for this site…I needed to learn more about her, and her wonderful talent. Dana

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW
Home town/city/country: makati, philippines
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 12:04 AM

this is about my 6th time to write here but its my first to say THANK YOU to Laura, our tireless webmaster, for all the love she gave for her cousin’s website. now that it was brought out, i did wish that Eva had recorded the song, “when you wish upon a star,” as well as “in my life,” as suggested by ernest and david h. while on the matter, hmm, i believe the song “you light up my life” would be wonderful for eva. also the song “lately” by stevie wonder. il think of some more and get back on this. meantime, i am just so glad the song BOTW got to see the light of day. tks eva cassidy band.

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
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Sent: Wed June 25 2003 04:33 AM

To: Erwin from Makati, Philippines I mentioned a few weeks ago how our personal choices of Eva tracks were identical. Now I read that you too love “How Can I Keep From Singing”. As we are both Blues fans it’s hardly surprising that such a powerful Gospel song would appeal to us. Eva’s “Way Beyond the Blue” is truly inspirational. Without any musical backing, Eva provides her own vocal harmonies on this simply wonderful foot-tapping, hand-clapping, spiritual track. Eva, as good as it gets.

Favorite Eva Album: the last one I listened to
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 05:19 AM

I thought Eva’s #1 fan was Chris Biondo.

Name: Bill
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 09:09 AM

What wonderful news that a new Eva Cassidy CD will be able soon. Laura, Do you know who took the beautiful picture of Eva on the cover of American Tune? Was it the same photographer as the covers of Imagine and Songbird?

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 10:19 AM

I have been researching the projected songs on the new CD through amazon.com and have heard all the song clips by other artist on that site. The greatest gift we can give Eva Cassidy and Laura Bligh, and for that matter all the fans at this site is to request a copy of the CD from amazon.com or your local source. Remember, August is 2 months or one month and some days away. The stores and websites need to allocate funds to pre-order and to anticipate this new release. Give Barnes and Noble, amazon.com uk and any other source you have a call or a message, requesting they order this CD for you. They will not charge you until they know the price and only if you pick it up and you pay. I did this with Imagine and every store in Syracuse pre-ordered the CD. Contact your local music newspaper editor and let them know of this CD. Email the info to all the websites and chat rooms to give it more exposure. Tell them why Eva Cassidy has sold 5 million CD since her death in 1996 and only a few thousand during her life. mention the Michelle Kwan Skate of Champions on ABC this past year. The gold record honors that Song Bird has received. It’s never too early to promote this new CD.

Name: Elizabeth Lowrie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Laguna Beach, California USA
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 06:01 PM

My 85 year old mother couldn’t sleep the other night. She turned on her radio to hear the most beautiful rendition of “Over the Rainbow” she had ever heard. She was so moved by the song that she got up to write down the name of the singer so she would never forget! We found the album for her and my brother and I have also become huge fans. Eva’s story is so poignant….her music moves us to tears, as well as how very short her life was. Through her music she will continue to bless with her wonderful voice. I am so happy to have been introduced to this lady with the voice of an angel! Thank you Eva! Jean, Tom and Elizabeth

Name: David Kelly
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: Leeds UK
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 11:34 PM

Having never liked John Lennon or his anthem “Imagine”, I was absolutely blown away when I first heard Eva’s rendition. Goose pimples, hairs standing on end, lump in the throat… Very few musicians have ever had the power to move me to that degree. Spread the word all you Eva fans, lots of people have still never heard of her or her fantastic voice. Just imagine…..

Name: Julia Maul
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
Home town/city/country: G llheim, Germany
Sent: Wed June 25 2003 11:56 PM

She was a great singer. I heard her voice and I was fascinated. I can listen that music all the time. It makes me really sad that one of the greatest singers don’t live anymore. I’m singing, too and want to have such a wonderful voice. Thx for all songs…

Name: Clifford F. Williams
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Emotional Step
Home town/city/country: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 12:13 AM

Eva’s singing touches the heart in a way that I can’t describe. Quite simply the most natural and beautiful voice I have ever heard. Thank you Eva.

Name: Annett
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: London / UK
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 02:06 AM

The cover of the new Eva album looks absolutely lovely. Also, I forgot to mention it last time, of course, I’m looking forward to Grace’s album. I assume it was produced by Chris? Nice one. Here is something that concerns melanoma: ‘SX magazine, June 25, issue 766. OZ treatment on horizon. Brisbane: An Australian-developed melanoma treatment could be available in hospitals within 5 years after a number of terminal patients in early trials had been declared free of the disease. Queensland Premier Peter Beattie told Bio2003 in Washington phase 3 trials of the anti-melanoma vaccine were under way – the final hurdle before the product could be registered.’ In the meantime people need to be informed about skin cancer. In the news today I heard that builders are not to work with a bare upper body as they spend a lot of time outside and often in the blazing sun. Thanks to everybody who makes Eva go round. Lots of of love xxx Annett

Name: carrie-anne welsh
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold/over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: folkestone/kent/england
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 02:46 AM

Eva was a truly inspirationl person. My family were so moved by fields of gold that we played it at my late grandfathers funeral. It now brings me so many warm memorys. Thank you Eva. You were and always will be the best female vocalist in the world. xxxxx

Name: steve hasser
Favorite Eva Album: ??
Favorite Eva Song: kathy’s song
Home town/city/country: springfield, ohio
Sent: Thu June 26 2003 04:25 AM

i have only heard one of eva’s songs. when i heard kathy’s song, i was amazed at the beautiful guitar and voice. i don’t understand why i just found out about her recently, but i am going to by some of her other c.d’s. eva cassidy (from what i can tell) was an amazing musical artist that i will be sure to tell people about. thank you for making this website. it is great and i will check up on it. great job!!! -steve

Name: Lynn
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Gardner, Massachusetts, USA
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 03:16 AM

Songbird is the only album I’ve heard, but have been moved so much by her voice that I will be buying the rest. Never has there been a voice so pure and sweet. I couldn’t sleep one night and turned on the tv. There was a late show with Ted Koppel that was just playing Over the Rainbow. I’d never heard anything so beautiful…

Name: tanya
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: too hard to choose
Home town/city/country: idaho
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 09:40 AM

I thought I saw a mention of a “keroke” CD somewhere, but did not follow through and now I can’t find it. Can you help?

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 11:14 AM

To pre-order the Amerrican Tune CD from amazon.com follow the thread below: Paste the website below into your address bar. I pre-ordered 2 copies: At this website scroll down to “Is there a product you would like us to carry?” Please order ( ) copies of American Tune CD for me. The Information may be pasted in the message box: To be released August 2003, according to Laura Bligh, webmaster of evacassidy.org and cousin of the late Eva Cassidy wrote: “Here it is! A sneak preview of the album cover of the forthcoming Eva Cassidy album, AMERICAN TUNE. The album is scheduled for mid-August release internationally. I expect to have pre-ordering links on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk after the Fourth of July. The album’s title is officially AMERICAN TUNE, but to my mind, it could also be called BURIED TREASURE. I am looking forward to writing about this album and telling you some wonderful true stories about where the different songs and photos came from. Meanwhile, here is an unofficial track list, which is still subject to change: Drowning in a Sea of Love, True Colors, The Water is Wide Hallelujah I Love Him So, God Bless the Child,Dark-Eyed Molly,American Tune,It Don’t Mean a Thing,Yesterday Take My Breath Away.” By pasting this into the message box at amazon.com it should trigger a response to you on your email!

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Website to preorder American Tune
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Sent: Fri June 27 2003 11:17 AM

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/104-2445171-0425506

Name: Mike
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Sent: Fri June 27 2003 11:25 AM

If you don’t have an account with amazon .com just go to the “what’s new” page on theis website and scroll down to the black box for the amazon.com saite nearest to you and preorder at their page for items you would like them to carry. Sorry for the confusion!

Name: Kelly Chapman
Favorite Eva Album: all of them……..
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow…it was the first song I heard her sing.
Home town/city/country: Bandon, OR usa
Sent: Fri June 27 2003 04:55 PM

Eva’s voice came to me over the radio while driving home on a cold rainy night., while feeling nothing but defeat and despair She sang “somewhere over the rainbow” and after the song was complete I had to pull the car over and stop. I sobbed for 15 minutes due to the effects of her voice on my soul and my spirit, which was instanly renewed. I still did not know who the beautiful angelic voice belonged too that came out to me during a very questioning time of my life. All my doubts and worries were disbanned at that moment. I have always been accused of being “dorothy” because I am possessed by a purpose….MELANOMA PUBLIC AWARENESS is my purpose in life…to help save others from such a “savage” preventable cancer if detected early, and if not detected in the early stages….Eva Cassidy our world’s most beautiful songbird is one an example of that fate. I was devastated when I read she passed on leaving us so saddened, by melanoma, yet again it was her sign to me to never stop my crusade and I could do so in her memory and for so many more. I knew then that she would always be the voice in my heart while going on my “Maniacal Warrior” crusade against Melanoma. Eva’s voice will be responsible for saving many lives…including mine when she gave me back my “somewhere over the rainbow” warrior spirit and engergized my soul again to crusade onward. I will make a very big difference for this this serious “GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUE” that took Eva from this world. Her voice will be heard into enternity. Thank you Eva for being our angel with voice on high during your short visit to our world. You are an angel that made a very big difference in the lives and your voice will be heard forever and ever more. Kelly Chapman

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Sent: Sat June 28 2003 12:55 AM

Mike – can you PLEASE stop spamming the guestbook with passe comments every 5 minutes. This is meant to be a place for everyone to have their say about Eva, not just one person. I don’t like having a go in here, but it’s getting a bit stupid. BTW the link you put up will not generate any referal money to the melanoma research center. Eva fans, please use the links on the Whats New page.

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Sent: Sat June 28 2003 02:24 AM

I don’t like to be a ‘ downer’ on here either but I have to agree with the last poster re Mike…. By the time he has put his fourth amendment to links etc I’m sure we have all had enough…give us a break Mike it is tiresome…

Name: Brad Ashley
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Many
Home town/city/country: Cockeysville Maryland
Sent: Sat June 28 2003 02:50 PM

Just want to say I`m looking foreward to the new CD! And to thank you Laura – for all the work you do to keep this great site up and running for all of us! It is much appreciated!!!

Name: alan darroch
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: all of them
Home town/city/country: accrington, lancashire, england
Sent: Sat June 28 2003 02:57 PM

is there any video footage i can buy of eva? please email me. what a voice.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat June 28 2003 03:41 PM

Eva’s new CD will be released mid-August.To all of you out there who have been giving Eva your wholehearted support over the last 7 years I say a BIG THANK YOU.Without you all where would we be! I feel we now have a window of opportunity between now and the release of the new CD to get out there and promote Eva.She was sadly never given the chance to make it big especially in her own country.I believe in persuading people that Eva was great rather than force-feeding them.It is that difficult balance which I believe will be overcome and that Eva will be finally recognised for the great talent that she most certainly was.I have been looking back at previous good media reviews about Eva here in the UK and I am hoping to rekindle and reacquaint myself with them in the hope that in today’s fast moving world Eva has not been forgotten about.

Name: sigmund
Favorite Eva Album: songbirds
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: oslo Norway
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 03:57 AM

I just want to say thank you Eva cassidy for what you have given me. yo te qiero!

Name: Audrey Vallance
Favorite Eva Album: Love all of them
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to list
Home town/city/country: London, England
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 08:41 AM

Have been a fan for 4 years and cannot wait to add another CD to my collection of Eva. Thank you for a lovely site, I visit it often.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 09:13 AM

Somebody is offering a copy of the original 1988 Method Actor cassette on eBay: The auction ends in 8 days and 20 hours. I am not the seller, I don’t know the seller, but I already have the tape.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 09:16 AM

I forgot that the Guestbook purges the text of any URLs. Here is the address (please remove spaces and quotation marks): “http://cgi.ebay.com/” “ws/eBayISAPI.dll?” “ViewItem&item=2542035360” “&category=20827&rd=1”

Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees if Georgia
Home town/city/country: Sydney
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 02:01 PM

I have noticed that Eva leaves out some of the lyrics in Fields of Gold and Honeysuckle Rose. The missing lyrics in Fields of Gold are: See the west wind move like a lover so, Upon the fields of barley, Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth Among the fields of gold. These lyrics are omitted from Honeysuckle Rose: When I’m taking sips from your tasty lips, Seems the honey fairly drips, You’re confection, goodness knows, honeysuckle rose. I just wonder why Eva left out these particular lyrics.Can anyone throw some light on the subject?

Name: Robin
Favorite Eva Album: not sure yet
Favorite Eva Song: not sure yet
Home town/city/country: Bethlehem, PA USA
Sent: Sun June 29 2003 08:53 PM

I was just introduced to Eva last night. I love her voice and I think the website is great! It’s so sad to have lost someone so talented so young. Already I can see how full of life she was! I have a feeling she’s still singing.

Name: becky
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: soo many!! over the rainbow, wonderful world, autumn leaves loads!!
Home town/city/country: wales, britain
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 03:47 AM

eva has inspired me to sing professionaly especailly songs like she sang! she brings me to tears everytime she sings over the rainbow and hopefully in years to come i can be more like her. im only 16 but the words of the songs she sang touched me and many others!R.I.P XX XX

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 03:48 AM

I read Henrick Thiil Nielsen’s posting about eBay and Eva’s 1988 Method Actor cassette. I have a copy of the 1988 Method Actor on cd. I have no wish to sell it. I keep it for purely sentimental reasons, it is not among my Eva favourite albums. The tracks are not in the style of those latterly performed by Eva, so anyone wishing to buy Method Actor should not be surprised by the difference between Eva in 1988 and the Eva we all love to hear today. I also have a video cassette of US news coverage on the success of Eva in the UK, circa 2000/1. Eva was also interviewed live just before attending her very last performance at a benefit concert held especially for her. Although clearly looking unwell, she sang “What a Wonderful Word” especialy for her mum and dad. I doubt there was a dry eye in the house. She was, and still is, a real shining star. Eva left us her legacy, music that inspires. She will never be forgotten. Now, and always, your No.1 fan.

Name: Jan
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Mandurah, Western Australia
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 04:26 AM

I am one of Eva’s newest fans, listening to Somewhere over the rainbow, constantly for the past week. I am so grateful to this site..thanks. I look forward now getting a collection of Eva’s albums. Her singing was a precious gift that flows into our lives and souls.

Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and many more
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 06:51 AM

I am trying to get a copy of the Nightline Documentary video about Eva but have not had any luck getting it from ABC News. If someone would consider sending me a copy I will pay all expenses. Will send you my email address and mailing info. Thanks from a Big Eva Fan!

Name: Rosie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow, Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: London, England
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 08:00 AM

eva cassidy is a very inspiring person! I enjoy performing to her songs in my drama class, as it adds a revolutionary emotional depth to my work. What an amazingly pure sound, for such a woman.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Autumn Leaves
Favorite Eva Song: Live At Blues Alley
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 12:18 PM

To: ALAN, in Sydney: Alan, you are very perceptive. I have several versions of ‘Honeysuckle Rose’ and never picked up on the absence of lyrics in Eva’s version. I, of course, can’t speak for Eva, but from what I know of her hand in the production of her music, it must have been her own choice. Why she made this choice may never be known. Since you pointed it out, I would have preferred to hear her do all the lyrics of ‘Honeysuckle Rose.’ Eva’s version of ‘Field’s of Gold’ is the first I ever heard. I don’t think anyone should speculate as to why she made the decisions on the lyrics she did not sing, but if anyone knows with certainty why Eva sang the versions she did, I too would like to know. But I also accept Eva’s decision on the production of these two songs. I think the ‘absent’ lyrics from “Fields of Gold” would have made it a more powerful song.

Name: Don M.
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Canada
Sent: Mon June 30 2003 03:08 PM

ALLEN, Sydney: I must add that I fully respect Eva’s right of free speach, and to chose the lyrics she preferred to sing. This was her right. Laura, our indominitable webmaster, apparently also believes in the right of self expression. Indeed, she is so Constitutionally bound on the issue of free speach that it requires delicate persuasion to have injudicious and ill-considered remarks removed from this very receptive Guestbook. I imagine Eva would have been no less receptive to our opinions.

Name: Jo Seong Ho
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Ove The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Inchon/S.Korea
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 12:25 AM

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Name: Bill Cronauer
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 03:55 AM

Being that American Tune will be released, I was thinking that it would be a great time for ABC News to reair its Eva Cassidy special–perhaps with some new interviews or evebn some new Blues Alley footage only previously seen in Europe.

Name: Debbie
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Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:34 AM

Hi Laura… is it possible to put a track on here so people can listen to Eva?

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Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:51 AM

In response to posting left 11.51AM – Monday 30 June, Va, USA ABC Nightline News I can understand why any fan would want a copy of the ABC Nightline Encore programme (introduced by a Chris Bury) about Eva’s story. It is the most personal information and live footage of Eva that I have seen in my 3 years of being a devoted fan. The programme contains interviews with Eva’s parents, Chris Biondo, Chuck Brown, two of Eva’s long-time friends, Paul Walters and Terry Wogan (BBC Radio 2) and others connected with the music business. The UK Top of the Pops 2 footage is also featured. What is a very touching moment, for me, is the footage of the comments made by a Bruce Lundvaald (sorry if name spelled incorrectly) the chief of Blue Note records. He listened to Eva singing live Amazing Grace and wanted to sign her. However, Eva was not prepared to compromise and sing just one genre of song. In the event, Blue Note decided not to offer her a contract. It is most humbling that subsequently Mr. Lundvaald rang Eva and told her “I was wrong in not offering you a contract” …I have made a terrible mistake”. Yes he had. Eva, as ever, was kindly in her response. The Benefit Concert, where Eva made her last appearance, is also featured with a live interview with Eva arriving for the Concert. I thought that ABC Nightline Encore had in fact produced a video of this programme for the American market but am not sure. There was also a UK TV programme about Eva’s story broadcast during 2001 and I think there may have been a video available, but again, am not sure. I would have thought so because Eva has a huge following in the UK. Maybe a request to ABC Nightline Encore or UK ITV network would bear fruit.

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Penny To My Name
Home town/city/country: Marietta, OH
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 06:14 AM

Simply the best voice I’ve ever heard.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: still can’t say
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 07:01 AM

I am so excited – thanks for the suggestion to check ABC Nightline. I just did and at this url: http://www.abcnewsstore.com/store/index.cfm you can search on eva’s name and find two videos for sale of a 7/4/2001 and an 8/15/2002 show. I am not sure if this is the same one you are referring to? I am also not sure if they might be the same story just run twice or if they are different. If anyone knows, please let me know. In the meantime I am ordering the 7/4/2001. I can’t wait, I have never seen video of Eva and have become an avid fan since April of this year. I continue to be stunned by my reaction to her music and am so glad that a friend lent me that first CD (have them all now, of course)! I love to visit this site often and see the reactions people have when they first hear her – you come here and, as I did, are just compelled to post your thoughts and feelings about this extraordinary talent. I NEVER have reacted this way and never have posted on boards like this before, but Eva has captured me as she does so many. And as so many have done before – I just want to express many thanks to Laura for giving us this great place to come to and talk about Eva, and also to Chris Biondo without who we would not have the wonderful recordings we have today. Can’t wait for the new CD!

Name: Steve Gillett
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city/country: BATH, ENGLAND
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 09:18 AM

My 17 year old son would play this record Over The Rainbow by Eva Cassidy several times a week. I also thought it was amazing and was convinced Eva was black because of the incredible soulful voice. Looking in my local music store this week I saw “Songbird” by Eva Cassidy and was delighted to see the “Rainbow” song that moved me so much as sung by Eva. I still didn’t know anything about her – until this evening when I read the CD resume. I was so shocked to find that Eva had passed away. I am visiting the website to discover more about her and have already learned about her inner and outer beauty. Her parents must be so proud of her – we have all lost dear ones we love but they have the abiding, incredibly beautiful voice of Eva to treasure and enjoy for all their days. I’m so glad I discovered Eva and Songbird will give me so much pleasure. A new fan….

Name: Lynda Weckstein
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird – So far
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow/Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Springfield, MO
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 12:19 PM

I just discovered Eva in April at the Scottsdale Arizona Museum. I bought Songbird immediately and cannot believe the beauty of her voice and the feeling she conveys. I have told everyone about her and was stunned last month when my sister-in-law and her niece have known and listened to Eva for four years. I feel so cheated I didn’t know sooner. They live in the DC area so they had an advantage. I just purchased two more and am in the process of discovering even more beautiful songs. If she were alive there is no question she would be as famous as Norah Jones. Norah should acknowledge her sometime. What a legacy though to be helping others with melanoma.

Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Album: All, depending on my mood
Favorite Eva Song: Easy Street Dream, Waly Waly, many more
Home town/city/country: Aston, PA
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 01:35 PM

To Alan and Don: In FOG Eva is singing as a female to her lover, so I guess she felt that the line “see her body rise when you kiss her mouth” was not appropriate. When Sting sings the line, it sounds great. Roberta

Name: Sue Starr
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird and Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: I love them all
Home town/city/country: Esperance, Western Australia
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 03:52 PM

A friend introduced me to Eva’s music in 1999, and I have been listening avidly to her since then. Her music and voice always bring a tear, and now I have just finished reading her biography. What a hard job it would have been for all those very close to her to tell Eva’s story, but it was wonderful to be able to fully understand the amazing person behind the voice. Thank you all for that priviledge. Know that I know there are more recordings I don’t have, I will certainly be getting more. Love to all, and thank you Eva.xx

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:26 PM

Note to Canadian Eva fans. I just pre-ordered the new Eva album American Tune from Amazon.ca which they say will be released on August 12, 2003. The price was as follows; Items: CDN$ 19.99 Shipping & Handling: CDN$ 4.94 Total before tax: CDN$ 24.93 GST: CDN$ 1.75 PST: CDN$ 2.00 Purchase Total: CDN$ 28.68 Compare this to what it would cost to buy the same item at Amazon.com; (I have factored in the taxes which Amazon.com doesn’t but Rev Can does) Items: USD$ 16.98 Shipping & Handling: USD$ 5.98 Total Before Tax:: USD$ 22.96 GST: USD$ 1.61 PST: USD$ 1.84 Purchase Total: USD$ 26.41 As you can see it is a LOT cheaper at Amazon.ca Happy Canada Day!

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Tue July 01 2003 04:36 PM

Should have mentiuoned that I bought the CD through the link from this website so that some of the money goes to a charity in honour of Eva at no additional cost to the buyer. By the way, the Canadian price is about $8 or 28% less expensive than the US one!

Name: kathi
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow
Home town/city/country: San Antonio, Texas USA
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 02:34 AM

I just discovered Eva Cassidy…our local AM radio station sent “Rainbow” out on the airwaves last evening. I listened in my car on the drive home from work…I was totally blown away! I pulled into my driveway but the song hadn’t ended yet. I just sat there in the car with the radio on, completely taken with this beautiful voice. When the DJ announced the name, I scribbled it down, and that led me to your site this morning. Then I sat here in tears, reading how this beautiful young singer had died… What a blessing she must have been to her friends and family. Well, Eva Cassidy has a new, lifetime fan. Thank you for a beautiful site where we can all read about her.

Name: gary marsh
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: leeds ,yorkshire
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 05:55 AM

only heard of Eva a couple of years ago.I heard Over The Rainbow on the Radio.After 30 years of listening to music,this is the most beautiful song i have ever heard.Her version is stunning and almost moves me to tears when i hear it.So far i only have Songbird and Imagine but would love to hear more of her music

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 11:16 AM

ROBERTA Holley: Very astute your observation about the lyrics to ‘Fields of Gold’, and no doubt correct. Sometimes lyrics are reworked to switch the gender thing, but not always. On a related, but tangential note, I saw a PBS special on the African American lyricist, composer, and performer of Blues and Gospel music, Thomas Dorsey. Mr. Dorsey was the actual father of Gospel music! Dorsey was also a minister and brought ‘Blues’ into the church as a music of liberation. But ‘Blues’ is a music that often contained double meanings, comingling the secular and the religious. Dorsey lost his ability to play the Blues for a few years. It was during this strange period that he dedicated himself to Gospel music which was religious and totally inclusive; it brought the races together in a spirit of liberation in song in church and out. Dorsey’s amazing life reminded me of Eva’s Blues and Gospel music. I read on this site that Eva preferred Gospel music. In can’t draw any obvious inference between the total inclusiveness of Gospel and Eva’s possible preferences, but as a musician she must have been aware of Mr. Dorsey, and it may have influenced her musically. This in turn, and its not an implausible streatch, may have influenced the lyrics she sang. This can probably never be know, and I’m not trying to be a revisionist, but I was struck by the trials of Mr. Dorsey, “The Father of Gospel”, and Eva’s development as a singer. Her a capella version of “Way Beyond The Blue” could be right out of Dorsey’s songbook. As a creative person, Eva no doubt formed opinions of her own based on her exposure to Gospel as well as other music.

Name: John Wilson
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 12:34 PM

Eva’s beautiful voice first struck me down with a blow when i heard her own personal version of the Sting classic ‘Fields of Gold’. Her soulful filled voice cresses the very essence of the song. You immediatly feel the amount of feeling and passion Eva has put into the song. She does the song a large amount of justice and i give it a definite 10 out of 10

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed July 02 2003 12:46 PM

I would like to say a big thank you to Eric in Silver Springs for your e-mail and those kind words.Much appreciated.Eric I know for sure that you will keep spreading the good news that is Eva Cassidy to everyone you meet.Good luck.I am delighted to see some new visitors to the guestbook.Welcome on board.Tell your friends that Eva is worth listening to.I can assure you that after listening to Eva you will not be indifferent to her music even if you respectfully disagree with my views on Eva.

Name: Kathy
Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: penny to my name but all really!
Home town/city/country: Echuca Victoria Australia
Sent: Thu July 03 2003 02:29 AM

Hello My husband and I went away for the week end to a little historical town an hour from where we live to just have a brake from our 4 children.While sitting in a cafe eating breakfast we both stopped eating and were mesmerized by this beautiful voice playing over the stereo.I got up and asked the waitress what cd it was and who it was.She showed me the cd cover and I read Eva Cassidy.My daughters name is Kassidy!Then I turned the cover over and the first song was Kathys song(my name)Evas voice touched my very soul.I have brought all of her cds and can’t wait for the new one.I only hope Eva knows where ever she is how much her voice effects people.Today while out shopping I came accross her story written by Rob Burley and Johnathan Maitland.I was so excited I’ve read half of it already. Thanks Eva!!

Name: Stewart Morton
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Home town/city/country: Lancaster UK
Sent: Thu July 03 2003 09:31 PM

Terry Wogan just played a preview of “American Tune” on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show (08.10 UK summer time) – which I believe can be revisited via the web off the BBC website. He ahs also promised more this week. Sounds great, and can’t wait to hear the rest

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t say
Home town/city/country: Syracuse (Sorry it’s York actually)
Sent: Thu July 03 2003 11:36 PM

Stewart is correct. To hear the American Tune track via streaming audio: Go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 (BBC Radio 2 homepage) Click on “Listen again” to call up the audio player. Click on “Wake up to Wogan”. The first track is Simon & Garfunkle if you have the correct show. Eva comes on about 36 minutes into the show, so you can fast forward with the skip 5 minutes button. This should be available until Monday morning. Terry did indeed promise another track next week. Can’t wait!!!!!!!

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Sent: Fri July 04 2003 02:43 AM

Thank you to Steve from Syracuse for mentioning that “American Tune”, the title song of Eva’s soon to be released CD, was played on the Terry Wogan Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 this morning. I quickly searched the BBC website and found the playlist for today. I saw Eva’s listing. So, I waited for the title track “American Tune” to play – I think the Americans will love Eva’s take on this track – such soulful words. It was also a double bonus for me because Terry played Dusty Springfield’s brilliant version of “Son of a Preacher Man”, a track that Eva has recorded but as yet has not been included in any of the CDs. I have made many requests on this website for Eva’s “Son of a Preacher Man” to be included in a CD. I hope that I live long enough to hear Eva singing this super-fabulous-classic-track. It was a big hit for Bobby Gentry way back, and, latterly, a massive hit for Dusty. It still sounds great. “Son of a Preacher Man” is brilliant. Oh how I would love to hear Eva singing it. Thanks again Steve. Come on Blix records, give me a break.

Name: Steve
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Sent: Fri July 04 2003 04:28 AM

Hello again Hazel. Good luck with the campaigning.

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, Scotland
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 05:20 AM

Yes it was terrific to hear Eva this morning and August will soon be with us to hear Eva again. Of equal importance I think is the warmth and feeling that Terry Wogan conveys when speaking about Eva – none of this well that’s Eva Cassidy and move on to the next record – No Terry takes time to speak of Eva and how much of Eva’s music was recorded live in clubs in the DC area. Many thanks also to Paul Walters for his prompting in the background this morning and concurring with Terry that we will hear more of Eva next week before Terry goes off on his holidays. Eva is in safe hands with Messers Wogan and Walters – I thank you both very much – as I am sure do all of Eva’s fans. Happy 4th of July to Eva’s family, Laura and friends – also to Eric in Silversprings, Laurie in Alaska and a new Eva convert Kathi in Texas – best wishes

Name: Jeff K.
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Favorite Eva Song: FOG/Time after Time/Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Mo USA
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 05:26 AM

Wow.. talk about a sick feeling I have today. Here’s my Eva story: I discovered Eva’s music a few months ago. I heard ‘Time After Time’ on an episode of Smallville. I wasn’t even watching the show. It was just on.. and this song came on and I was like, “Wow.. who’s that?” I watched the credits… went and downloaded the song (I know.. not really legal.. sorry! just being honest) and it reminded me so much of this girl, Jo, that I had fallen in love with. I listened to it over and over and it just seemed to speak to me about everything that was going on in my life. Well.. Jo and I ended our relationship.. even though we both still greatly loved each other. It was hard… It was one of the greatest losses of my life. Sometimes, you just can’t control circumstance. It’s just been a few weeks since everything ended. I pulled up Time After Time again.. and I’m listening and I decide that I want to hear some of Eva’s other songs. I got them all.. and I was blown away. Somewhere Over the Rainbow had never been sung like this! What a Wonderful World.. I could go on and on. I couldn’t believe her voice. And then.. I discovered the live version of ‘Fields of Gold’. I just sat and listened and it was everything that was going on in my life right now. It’s rare that a singer can sing like the song is meant for you alone. I listened to her over and over for the last few days… I learned to play and sing FOG from top to bottom. I woke up today and I decided that I was going to find her website and her tour schedule.. and if she was touring this year.. I was going to go wherever I had to. And then.. as I’m sure you’ve guessed by now, I came here and I just found out that she died many years ago of cancer.. and my heart just sank… and cancer at that.. just as I lost my brother and father to… just as so many of us have lost loved ones too. So.. I sat here and listened to ‘Fields of Gold’ again… and I’ve overcome with more emotion… over her and just everything in my life. Happy July 4th to me! 😛 You were unbeliveable, Eva. Hope you’ve found your Fields of Gold. Thank you for your music.

Name: Charley
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
Home town/city/country: N.Ireland
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 05:36 AM

The first time i heard Eva Cassidys voice was in a restaurant with friends about two years ago. We all stopped to listen to her singing ‘Fields of Gold’ and thought it was amazing. Unfortunatly i didnt ask the staff who was singing, and i spent the next couple of weeks telling everyone about this fantastic singer and wondering who she was. I had the radio turned on at every opportunity to see if i could find her singing again and i did! I bought the C.D.s Songbird and Time After Time after time. As well as that just like me whenever im playing Eva’s music people ask me who it is singing – and they rush out to buy her C.D. so from that night in the restaurant Eva got 30 + new fans! I would just like to say, Eva your music was fantastic, you were a gift from God, and greatly missed – I know you’ll be singing in heaven and pleased that your music has given so much to everyone who ever heard it x x

Name: Mike Wade
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Thornaby/England
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 10:08 AM

On the BBC’s broadband site…BBCi…there are 4 clips of Eva on the “top of the pops 2” site. They are “Autumn Leaves”…”Cheek to Cheek”…Over the Rainbow” and “Time After Time”. The quality is pretty good and they last for approx. 35 seconds each. Check them out if you can…Cheers…Mike

Name: Scott Richburg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”
Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 01:38 PM

I haven’t written in a while, but I have spent today listening to Eva’s music–a lonely holiday for me, since I am away from family. Every time I hear her songs, I feel a new kinship with this incredible singer. I think Eva and I are pretty good friends now. I pull up a chair to the bar, sit back, watch the luminescent creature at the microphone, and share a bit of sorrow and joy. Learning that a new album is scheduled for mid-August has given me something to look forward to! The world has just become brighter. The sweetest gift I reserve for my dearest, closest friends is a copy of one of Eva’s CDs. Every time I give one of her CDs to my friends, I feel as if a very warm, special exchange is happening. I really do feel as if I have just enriched their lives, given them a bit of beauty spinning from a little disc of light. God bless Eva, and God bless all the tender hearts who love her.

Name: barb knight
Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: melbourne australia
Sent: Fri July 04 2003 11:39 PM

I FIRST HEARD THIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE ON RADIO 3AW ON THE ERNIE SIGLEY PROGRAM HE IS ALSO A SINGER AND HE WAS AMAZED AT HER,JUST AS I AM MY SON DIED AGED 20 9 JULY 1989 SO IT IS 14 YEARS NEXT WEEK,SO I KNOW HOW EVA’SPARENTS MISS HER.I HAVE JUST READ HER STORY SONGBIRD I HAVE BOUGHT MANY COPIES FOR SPECIAL FRIENDS AND OF COURSE I HAVE EVERY CD AVAILABLE HEREI WOULD LOVE TO GET A COPY OF HER INTERVIEW.I PLAY I KNOW YOU BY HEART FOR OBVIOUS REASONS I HOPE AND PRAY THAT MY SON CHARLIE HAS MET EVA UP IN HEAVEN I THINK HE HAS AND HAS SHOWN ME THE WAY TO HER BEAUTIFUL VOICE MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO TO HER PARENTS AND FAMILY.

Name: Debbie Curwen
Favorite Eva Album: Method Actor
Favorite Eva Song: Stay
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 06:30 AM

I just listened to Terry Wogan and the advanced preview of American tune – its amazing just like all her other songs. Her music will live on Forever D 🙂 P.s. Laura, why is Method Actor not an option in the poll? I love the album and especially the song Stay.

Name: david
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: sheffild uk
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 07:17 AM

roll on the 11th of august. looking forward too geting my hands and ears on american tune. we love you eva.

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 07:31 AM

I was browsing through amazon.com on their description of Eva’s “Live at Blues Alley” album when I noticed a curious thing: Under the entry “Popular in” it listed, U.S. Navy #8. I started thinking, just conjecture, that maybe Eva’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” on that album has become a kind of unofficial anthem of our sailors. Beyond the obvious allusions, ship’s bridge, the navy as a bridge over trouble waters, etc., I am thinking that the words “Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time to shine has come. Your dreams are on the way….” may have become particularly relevant. There is no doubt that Eva packs a terrifically potent emotional wallup on this particular song. If my speculations are correct, this could provide a springboard for Eva to gain widespread popularity in the U.S. But again, this is just speculation on my part. Maybe someone in the Navy can shed further light on this.

Name: Harvey Reams
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Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: Richmond, Va.
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 08:10 AM

I really don’t quite know what to say, I’m a guitar player and work with 3 sometimes 4 bands. The last band I hooked up with, the girl singer gave me a c/d with songs she was doing, so I could learn the guitar parts. When I got to Autumn leaves, I said “who is singing this song” I played it over and over!! In all my years of playing , I have never heard of Eva Cassidy, after hearing her play and sing, I will make sure other people will hear her work through my playing of her songs. Thanks Eva, your work touched my heart

Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 08:21 AM

Just wanted to comment on what Debbie Curwen had to say a little further down. She makes a very good point. It would appear that any release not on the Blix label and/or sanctioned by The Family is dismissed. Comments on this site even referred to NO BOUNDARIES as a bootleg, when it fact it was a legitimate release. David (Lourim) Christopher and Tony Taylor deserve more credit for their role in the Eva Story. Come to think of it, I don’t think they hardly got a mention in the quickie Eva book either.

Favorite Eva Album: Still TOS.
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Home town/city/country: Still UK.
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 08:26 AM

Sorry folks, forgot to mention something in relation to my posting below, and it’s that a brilliant CD is circulating amongst collectors bringing together a lot of Eva’s session work and contains none of the folkybluesjazz style that everybody loves. It stands up as a great album in itself, proof that her work pre “Blues Alley” is definitely worth listening to. C’mon Blix, pay these people and give this early work to a wider audience.

Name: Teresa
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 12:35 PM

I heard “Over the Rainbow” on a local DC radio station and listened afterwards to who was singing it. I thought her version was so beautiful that I went out and bought the next day. I could not believe she was from the DC area as I had not heard of her before. Also was very saddened to read of her death on the album jacket. Her music lives on!

Name: Dave Smith
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Sent: Sat July 05 2003 01:15 PM

The Imagine record barely scraped 40 minutes, and that included 2 OLD songs. Wondering how much value for money we’ll get this time? only 10 tracks this time (again). Don’t forget Mr Straw, a CD holds 80 minutes!!! Or in real times, minus the dross, TIMW AFER TIME and IMAGINE coulda fitted on 1 disc. We await yr executive decision.

Name: Mark
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Too Many To List
Home town/city/country: Pittsburgh, PA
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 02:21 PM

I’m so happy another Eva CD is coming out in August! The quality of the songs has remained very strong on the last few releases (Time After Time & Imagine) and I really enjoy the more acoustic sound of those CD’s along with the jazzier sound of Live At Blues Alley & Eva By Heart. As to the previous message regarding Imagine – yes a CD can hold up to 80 minutes but most are not that long and many are in the 40 to 45 minute range. What’s most important is the quality not the quantity. Futhermore, the two “old” songs on Imagine (Fever & You’ve Changed) were different solo verions than the previous ones (from The Other Side) and in my opinion they are better versions – so I’m glad they were included.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 05:46 PM

Perhaps I’m a little early in casting my vote for the song and CD, “American Tune.” You see, I listened to it on the replay of Terry Wogan’s show. I know I shouldn’t make a comparison with other renditions of Eva’s music since I haven’t heard the whole CD. Today I recorded the track and then later played it back while resting , with the lights out. “American Tune,” it’s so surreal. Thinking about traveling through the sky, looking down, the Statue of Liberty is sailing out to sea. Eva sings, “I need my rest.” It is an out of body experience, a fortelling of her future and all of us meeting with this day of Eternity. The Mayflower, the ship bringing all of us to America, not just our ancestors, all of us. In every generation there has been struggle and hard times, yet liberty and freedom, has made this country great. I sense Eva knew what was coming and we all know the Eva Cassidy story. America has been good to me as well. So what do I have to lose. I will sail away on “American Tune”. It will be my favorite. Thank you, Eva.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat July 05 2003 06:42 PM

As others have mentioned, I too would like to be able to purchase Method Actor, No Boundaries, and various and sundry other of Eva’s recordings that are in distribution legally or illegally. I would like to purchase them legally. And, perhaps, herein lies the crux of the matter. What is considered official by this site represents what Blix Street Records owns. If Blix Street Records doesn’t own the rights to, for example, “Stay”, one of my favourites acidentally acquired, they cannot release it. I don’t know how much of Eva’s music beyond “American Tune” Blix Street Records owns. I get the impression they own some. The ownership, or copyright, to a lot of the music we can’t buy may be in dispute. If it is in dispute, a litigation process is the only way to resolve the issue. This is a business and Blix Street Records is going to operate in a manner that is in its best interests. Ultimately, its best interests are to acquire the rights to ownership of Eva material that may be in dispute. I would like to believe they are trying to do this; to consolidate Eva’s music under the Blix Street label. Perhaps then they can be about one song more considerate of us when putting out a new CD. If they continue to put ‘repeats’ on releases, a time will come when we will already have the music on the CDs we own. There is probably a lot of material from various sessions that Blix does own but wouldn’t release because it is not a ‘finished work.’ I personally would buy a CD on which Eva is just talking with the boys in the band, or whomever. We know so little of her!

Name: Steve
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Home town/city/country: York
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 12:18 AM

Urgent reminder: To listen to the beautiful title track of Eva’s new AMERICAN TUNE release via streaming audio follow directions in my Friday posting. Don’t delay as this may not work after 09:00 UK time on Monday.

Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Phoenix
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 12:52 AM

No other singer has ever touched my soul like Eva. I saw a special on her last year and was blown away by her soul. I was in shock to find out she had died at such a young age with so much talent. I am sitting here listening to my collection of hers, and I am lifted to another world with her voice. I guess God needed her to come home, and we should thank God for sharing his gift with us…Thank you God for every second!

Name: Howard Berlin
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/Kathy’s song
Home town/city/country: London, UK
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:14 AM

My daughter, Francesca, is 14 and loves to sing. She has recorded Fields of Gold and if anyone would like to hear the song I would be pleased to forward this in an Email attachment (Howard0181@aol.com) She has her first gig in August and will sing three Eva Cassidy songs. I am a big Paul Simon fan and thought for some time what a great project it would be for a great singer to an album of Paul Simon covers. I know that Eva loved to sing Paul Simon songs and have wondered is there any other Paul Simon covers which Eva recorded. I am so pleased that the next album is called “American Tune”.

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Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:48 AM

I see Eva fans are voicing their opinions on many different topics. I think this highly recommended. To hear honest opinions is so much better than those of people who feel the need to follow suit, not that I’m implying that any Eva fans would do this. I take the points mentioned about Method Actor and No Boundaries. My view on these two albums is entirely based on how they “grab” me first time around. Method Actor tracks are not my cup of tea and are not, in my opinion, the best vehicle for Eva’s vocal versatility. No Boundaries is the only official CD of the 8 I’ve got that I never play. It is not a bootleg CD – I paid about 14 (sterling) for it when it was first released. I can never understand why certain tracks were included twice on this album when they are not especially different. I readily accept that other fans will have different opinions from mine, and so they should What we all seem to agree about is the quality of Eva’s voice, that cannot be argued. I have no problems with repeats of certain tracks, such as Fever and Youve Changed, as on the Imagine and The Other Side albums, because, as already mentioned, the two versions are completely different. I love the versions by Eva on Imagine, but I also think the duets with Chuck Brown on these two tracks are also especially good in their own right. When I first heard The Other Side I felt a little cheated that someone else was sharing Eva’s limelight but after a few plays I accepted it as a different take on a well-established style. I now think The Other Side is well-worthy of recognition. The specific Blues tracks dueted on this album are brilliant. Gee Baby Ain’t I Good to You, I Go Crazy and Drown in My Own Tears are three of my all-time favourites. Although I have requested many times that certain Eva tracks be included in future CDs, I have been unsuccessful. I don’t particularly worry about the number of tracks on each CD, if the tracks are good, as on Imagine, that’s enough merit for me to make an informed choice. I would have bought this CD for Eva’s version of Tennesse Waltz alone, it just knocks me out. Is there a better version? I’m not sure how Blix records makes a decision on which tracks to include but I presume it has a formula. I have learned that it is counter-productive to request certain tracks. I suppose like other fans, I want a track that will WOW audiences around the world and make Eva’s name synonymous with what’s best in music. Dare I say it, I believe “Son of a Preacher Man” would be that track. It’s already been a big hit twice in the past. I don’t know but would imagine that Eva’s version is unlike Dusty Springfield’s version, which, in truth, I don’t think can be bettered in it’s own particular style. But, Dusty’s version was completely different from Bobby Gentry’s version yet it was still a massive hit the second time around. I think this track could do the same for Eva. All I know is that I am willing to buy any Eva CD that Blix puts out. Although, like other fans too, if I don’t like what I hear, I won’t play it. Inevitably, the fans will determine what Blix puts out. If Blix don’t recognise this, then they are not as savvy as I imagine them to be. Devoted fan.

Name: Mark
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird/Field of Gold
Home town/city/country: Milton, Kansas
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:52 AM

My girl friend introduced to Eva. My girl looked thru my soul one morning while Song bird played. It took my breath away. Thank you Eva

Name: Machalynn
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: ky
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 09:38 AM

i heard of eva through a program that michelle kwan skated. i heard fields of gold. i had heard the sting version, but eva’s blew me away! i immediately started gettin her music and learning bout her life! its sad how she died, but atleast she got to perform while she was alive. her cover of songbird puts chills on me, it’s so haunting. i hear it play threw my mind alot. gorgeous voice~

Name: Wayfaring Stranger
Favorite Eva Album: TOS
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 01:10 PM

Good to see opinions being aired about legit/non legit stuff, and the Blix position on “the archive.” IMHO, if a web site is set up to promote the work of a. n. other. artist then it should encompass their work as a whole. Visit the website of any artist/band and the discography will list their output. Total. There is no discrimination between record labels. This is a superb, considered, informative website, with the webmaster totally “on top of her game” (sporting analogy) that she obviously works very hard at. We are all very grateful for that. But, Laura’s family ties will always make it difficult for her to be totally impartial. That’s the nature of things. Sadly, that doesnt give us a rounded out view of her career, and thats why NO BOUNDARIES got such a bad rap. Unofficial sites dont have the complication of blood ties and nepotism, and therefore the opinions of the fans who pay their dollars and are entitled to their opinion can be more readily heard. It’s demoralising to see that the last dozen entries on the Yahoo Eva discussion group are to do with a cropped picture from the Washington Post (or somewhere, heck it was so boring i can’t remember.) Everyone seems to walk on eggshells. Voice your opinions. Blix are putting out another 10 track album (40 minutes top I guess) with another “old track”. Respect for her legacy, or cash in? We’ll see. IMAGINE had 5 decent tracks. Sales were awful compared to the previous 2 albums. A legacy is a stake. maybe TIME AFTER TIME shoulda been the swansong.

Name: WAYFARING STRANGER
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Sent: Sun July 06 2003 01:17 PM

PS. If a major part of Eva’s legacy is the ice skating thing, then I’m at a total loss. This stuff is flotsam and jetsom. Boring as hell too!! Cmon. Eva was a superb musician! Lets have info about all that stuff!! I’ve heard a new UK website is imminent, that is attempting to get to the heart of Eva as a musician and performer. anybody heard anything about this?

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 04:19 PM

To Anon AKA Wayfaring Stranger; Not one to shy from debate, I don’t know if the use of Eva’s Imagine and FOG in figure skating routines constitute a “major part of Eva’s legacy” or not, but it is a legitimate art form and very popular in parts of the world if not with you personally. Therefore for Eva’s music to be used in this or other things like TV and movie soundtracks, charity telethons, compilation albums, etc…all of it is surely a part of Eva’s legacy in some way. About the subject of “attempting to get to the heart of Eva as a musician and performer” well there was a university course about Eva’s music at the University of York in England. Perhaps yoo could contact them to find out about what they discovered and share it here. The “impartial” information you seek at independant websites may also be accordingly inaccurate, as in full of the half baked arguments and opinions of all manner of Internet quacks. I prefer to get my info from people close to the source, although I acknowledge that could include people other than Eva’s family. “Unofficial sites dont have the complication of blood ties and nepotism, and therefore the opinions of the fans who pay their dollars and are entitled to their opinion can be more readily heard.” You don’t seem to be having any trouble making your opinion heard here do you? “It’s demoralising to see that the last dozen entries on the Yahoo Eva discussion group are to do with a cropped picture from the Washington Post (or somewhere, heck it was so boring i can’t remember.)Everyone seems to walk on eggshells. Voice your opinions. Sadly, that doesnt give us a rounded out view of her career, and thats why NO BOUNDARIES got such a bad rap.” I think the thing with the discussion groups is that a great many subjects have been discussed there in great detail, and there is a limit to how much there is to say. It is all there for the record if you want to dig for it. I don’t recall “walking on eggshells” very much myself, except sometimes where I didn’t feel qualified to comment. I will say that No Boundaries struck me as being severely over produced. It is like taking the Mona Lisa and painting a moustache on her, then some birds in the sky,…you get the picture. More, in this case in NOT more…or rather is more, not of Eva, but of those behind the production. Eva sounded great whatever she sang, and that album, IMO could have been a lot better, but in its’ present form doesn’t come across as corresponding to Eva’s impeccable taste as displayed in her other material. “Blix are putting out another 10 track album (40 minutes top I guess) with another “old track”. Respect for her legacy, or cash in? We’ll see. IMAGINE had 5 decent tracks. Sales were awful compared to the previous 2 albums” Blix’s strategy, through Hot Records, succedeeded in making Eva famous in Britain where noone else did before. Let’s give credit where it is due; the world is full of Monday morning quarterbacks. I take it you could have done better? How so? Only 5 decent tracks on Imagine? Now there’s an opinion. I can promise you there are a lot of people who will differ with you on that point! Where can one obtain sales results for the albums? That is info I wish Blix would provide at their website. They must have their reasons for not doing so, but I would have liked to see them engage more with their audience in such ways. How many copies of Imagine have sold worldwide?

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:07 PM

Stephen, you’ve made some excellent points regarding Wayfaring Stranger’s post. I would like to add to Stephen’s comments by saying that first and foremost, we are lucky to have ANYTHING NEW by Eva to be released by Blix Street. To demand anything out of Blix Street records seems a bit selfish and a bit ungrateful. Moreover, the comment about “respect for her legacy or cash in” is, I think, very unfair. As far as I know (and I may be wrong about this), Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy are the guardians of Eva’s estate and it is ultimately their decision about what is released. I don’t know how anyone can even suggest that Eva’s parents are “cashing in”. I certainly hope that this is not what Wayfaring Stranger meant. Let’s remember that there is a finite amount of Eva recordings—Blix Street is doing the best with what it has. So, only 10 tracks for “Imagine” doesn’t bother me at all because like I said before: we’re lucky to even have ANYTHING new being released. Why be in a hurry to have everything released at once? Let’s savor this wonderful phenomena, known as Eva Cassidy, that we’re witnessing NOW. Because once it’s all released, it’ll soon be over and we’ll never be able to have that excitement again about a new release. As for the “No Boundaries” and “Method Actor” CD’s, if you’re a purist and want everything Eva’s done—fine, go for it. I’m not concerned that just because those CD’s are not mentioned a whole lot that it somehow diminishes or narrows the overall picture of Eva’s career. If you want to have a rounded out view of her career, why not buy those two CD’s and read the wonderful biography? It’s all there—in the words of the people that knew her best. Finally, the beauty of discussion forums is that if you don’t like the topics being posted, or are bored with fans sharing pictures of Eva from a Washington Post article that most haven’t seen, you can always start a new topic yourself.

Name: Mary Czarnecki
Favorite Eva Album: Don
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Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:11 PM

Name: Mary Cz
Favorite Eva Album: Don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: Not sure yet
Home town/city/country: Michigan
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 06:18 PM

Hi– That first message was a mistake…I just screwed it up. I am just amazed by the volume of information about Eva Cassidy; I have read a lot of what is available tonight and can’t believe I hadn’t heard of her before. I am a singer from Michigan and after finishing a concert with some friends a couple weeks ago, a fellow with a British accent came up to me & told me my singing reminded him a lot of this singer named Eva Cassidy. I had never heard of her, but wrote down the name to check this out. I can’t seem to get a clip from her music online, so will try to get one of her CDs to listen to her. How sad that she passed away so young–I can’t wait to hear her music and will write again when I have. Thanks.

Name: Desmond
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Singapore
Sent: Sun July 06 2003 11:11 PM

First of all, thank you for the most wonderful site. It has to be one of the greatest tribute to one of the greatest vocals I have ever heard in this world. I have learned so much about Eva here…and I’m sure millions around the world would do so too in the decades and possibly centuries to come…and you know something, when I heard “What a Wonderful World” again after reading the stuff here, I was so touched that I cried. A singer so humble, so human and blessed with the most heavenly voice and yet has to leave so early. She must have been a “God-Sent” to the folks of the world. Thank you once again, ppl, for the wonderful stuff you all had done for Eva…I’m sure she will also appreciate that in Heaven. God Bless. We Love You, Eva !!!

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 04:58 AM

To Eric, I agree with you 100%. I think we are so lucky that we are getting more of Eva’s music and hopefully there will be enough songs for more in the future. It is so exciting to know there may be more Eva music to come. I don’t want them to rush getting all the songs released to soon. I want to savor each cd. Keep um coming Blix! We can’t get enough of Eva!

Name: Jeff
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Favorite Eva Song: FOG/At Last/Rainbow/Time After Time
Home town/city/country: Springfield, Mo
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 05:42 AM

I just listened to ‘At Last’ by Eva. Could anyone tell me if Eva played the guitar on that song? I love the arrangement! Thanks, Jeff

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 06:37 AM

Yes Jeff, Eva plays the guitar on At Last.

Name: Jeff
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Sent: Mon July 07 2003 06:50 AM

Thanks, Henrik! Wow.. impressive. She was something else.

Name: Harry.S.
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Nottingham. UK.
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 10:30 AM

To Anon. UK. What Eva “sessions” cd are you refering to ? is it N/B.or is it another one I am not aware of ? would be grateful if you could enlighten me. Harry.s.

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Sent: Mon July 07 2003 11:41 AM

Hi Harry. The disc is a 15 track CDR, containing the 2 tracks with Pieces Of A Dream, the 2 xmas songs with Chuck B. The Steve Estes song, Eva’s charity xmas song, “Hear” with Mary Ann Redmond, “Mother” by JuJU House etc., etc. It’s a fan compilation that originated outside the UK. I’ll say no more than that. To my knowledge it has always been traded or copied for free. I don’t know of any1 that has bought a copy. My copy has no track listing or inlay, but I guess a more professional version wxists. I did hear a volume two was in the making. Any1 heard of this?

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Sent: Mon July 07 2003 11:44 AM

PS. Harry, if u leave an e mail address I’ll try and put you on the trading branch. sorry if this all sounds clandestine, but I know for sure that some people will take offence at the very thought of this CD being in existence.

Name: Lenny Williams
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Home town/city/country: Kensington
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 02:35 PM

To Anon in UK Every track you mentioned on the bootleg CD that is circling is mentioned on Laura’s site on the “Eva’s recordings” page. Go the section on “Other recordings” and you’ll see the Pieces of a Dream release, JuJu’s release, the Xmas album with Chuck, Steve Estes’ Call me a Cab etc. The track “Hear” is owned by Blix St. and may be released in the future. There is no way for Blix to own commercial releases on other labels, why would they sell them to Blix when they can market those recordings themselves? Your comment inferring that Blix St. was being tight was just simply wrong.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 04:04 PM

There’s not much point in slamming Blix Street Records. We don’t know what they own. A point I tried to make earlier is that there may be material out there that Blix Street would acquire if they could. If they can’t, or the legal status of some material remains in dispute, Blix can have nothing to do with it. I would like to think they are open to gaining the rights to good material that will then be released by Blix, even if it is now floating around on bootleg CDs that have no label. Someone should be playing an archival role in all of this, someone like Blix. There may be individuals who have virtually everything Eva ever recorded, but they are managing it for their own purpose. Blix should want to play this role for a larger audience. I sure hope there is as much buzz around record stores when Eva’s CD is soon released as there is about the ‘ethics’ of what is, or is not, on it and why. That would be something to talk about!

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city/country: S Wales UK
Sent: Mon July 07 2003 09:47 PM

I rec’d a copy of The Sessions CD a while back. Was on a trading branch. No track details. Fun playing “spot the session.” This site, as always, was a helpful resource. Trouble is I can’t identify the final track. The source is vinyl, and it’s a weird slow funk track. Eva barely audible, and the lead vocal sounds like one of tracks being played backwards. Can any1 help pls?

Name: shantell
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Tall trees in Georgia
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 05:22 AM

Hi, am SOOOO excited about the new eva cd. Can i preoder it anywhere. I looked on amazon but they didn’t have it up yet. Thanks

Name: Strange Wayfarer
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 07:44 AM

Hey, Wayfaring Stranger, you could always set up your own fansite. In it you could criticise Eva’s taste in music, her family, and record company. Then you could run monthly polls to find out which tracks people felt should never have been released, or which CDs represent the worst value for money. Then you could sit back and see how many ‘hits’ you get! I’m sure Laura, showing her renowned magnanimity, would provide a link to your site. Then we could all get back to ENJOYING what Eva has left us! All the best 🙂

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 07:48 AM

Shantell, to order American Tune from Amazon go to Laura’s What’s New page and click one of the Amazon links there so Amazon will donate a percentage of the cost of the CD to melanoma research. At Amazon’s site search for Eva Cassidy and if you don’t see American Tune on the list of results just click the “More results” (or similar) button. American Tune should apper somewhere on the list. One reason you overlooked it may be that Amazon has not yet added a photo of the CD cover; instead you see their usual light blue symbol. Paul Limbrick, based on your description of the track my guess would be Express by Experience Unlimited.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 08:03 AM

I just noticed at Laura’s What’s New page that some people (I could call them worse than that, but I won’t, not here) have set up a site where you can vote whether this or that celebrity is “annoying”. If you go to that site to vote “No” to Eva’s being annoying, pleae note that at the very top of the page there is a menu where one of the options is “Email team annoying”. I clicked this menu item and told the people who run the site that they are about as annoying as you can get.

Name: WAYFARING STRANGER
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 08:21 AM

LMAO. Nice one. It’s good to see you’re expressing yourself. Just like I did. For the record, I’m a huge fan of Eva’s music, even way back in the days when it was, “Eva who?” and her records were unobtainable. I think this site had about 20 visitors a week in those days. If I’ve come across as negative them I’m sorry. It’s just borne of frustation, because I KNOW how much good stuff there is in the archive. So apologies to all. Love and Mercy, WS (snigger, snigger)

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 10:24 AM

to, anon,uk.thanks. gordonhoward.slatcher@ntlworld.com

Name: Michelle
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 11:10 AM

Hi Everyone! I was listening to my favorite Eva song, Fields of Gold.. and even though Sting wrote it, I’m wondering what others interpretation of the line, “You can tell the sun in it’s jealous sky” means? Eva’s voice lives on forever!! We love you girl!

Name: Lauren
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Home town/city/country: Long Island NY
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 01:15 PM

Last week, my uncle and his family were visiting from Florida and my uncle casually mentioned “this fantastic singer, Eva Cassidy” over dessert. The name stuck with me, as did her tragic tale and I bought ‘Live at Blues Alley’ a few days later. I was, and continue to be, absolutely amazed at the vocal capabilities and flawless expertise possessed by this woman. Her story and her music bring tears to my eyes, while simultaneously filling my soul with its beauty and passion. I am so encouraged to know that there are so many other Eva Cassidy lovers. May her music live on forever!

Name: The Archytype
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Home town/city/country: Mythology
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 03:17 PM

MICHELLE: The ‘SKY’ does not want to lose its ‘SUN.’ As the Sun goes down the sky becomes jealous of the ‘NIGHT.’ That is the basic ‘meaning’ of the lyrics you asked about

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune(It’s Early)
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 04:31 PM

Too bad no discussion of the “American Tune,” song seems to interest those sending messages . If you go to Terry Wogan’s Live BBC Radio site and listen, it’s still available to be downloaded free along with a great promotion of the CD by Terry. You can tape the complete song it comes on about 35 minutes into the show, and after you listen to the song you can send a message to the fans on this Guestbook who don’t want to take the time to listen to the song, and tell them what they’re missing. If you have Windows you can fast forward in 5 minute intervals to hear the song sooner. By the way before Terry Wogan goes on vacation this week he plans to play another song from the CD that will be available to Eva’s fans to tape and listen to as well. Guess what? Then you can tell everyone on this website what you think of that song as well. Now, what do you think of the song, “American Tune?” I think it’s better than rehashing why there are only 10 tracks on a CD. By the way I think A T is going to outsell all Eva’s CD’s except for Songbird just based on the “American Tune,” song. You MUST listen to this song!!!! It is amazing that the song never was used on the Imagine CD, it’s that good! I’m waiting for your opinions, Do you like the song?

Name: Don
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Sent: Tue July 08 2003 04:47 PM

MIKE: That’s easy for you to say, Mike. You’re computer literate. Pity the poor peasants!

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city/country: S Wales, UK
Sent: Tue July 08 2003 09:37 PM

I agree about AMERICAN TUNE, it,s great! A fine way to trail the album. Only snag is, I said the same when Radio2 started trailing IMAGINE with “It Really Doesn’t Matter Anymore.” Terrific song but disappointing album (for me anyway). It comes as no surprise to see that on this site it was voted the least listened to of Eva’s albums. Whilst I eagerly await the album (and I always buy mine from my local independent store, not amazon.world domination.com) I think we’ll get a better picture of whether Blix are running out of Quality material, or IMAGINE was just a blip in an otherwise near perfect catalogue. I’m guesssing True Colours for the next soundbite.

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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 02:50 AM

I have been visiting this website for almost 3 years and have never thought, for one minute, Laura, or any of the Cassidy family, to be biased in their representations of Eva’s work. Proud of her achievements they may be but biased, never, blood ties or not. I believe Blix Street Records has tried to satisfy an ever-hungry Eva audience whilst taking into account the wishes of Eva’s parents. As parents, they have every right to maintain whatever standard they choose in connection with their much loved daughter. In fact, on the CDs themselves, mention is made “Licensed by Blix Street Records from Barbara and Hugh Cassidy”. I therefore believe that Mr. & Mrs. Cassidy do have some input into what Blix Records puts out. I do not believe that commercial gain is a factor for them in respect of album formulation. They have provided material from their own personal footage to quell the masses wanting more. Like most parents, they only want what’s best for their child. After all, reputation is more important than money. Way back when I was bought Songbird as a gift, I would have been happy just to listen to Somewhere Over the Rainbow. To my surprise, the CD contained many of my now favourite Eva tracks. How many of Eva’s fans bought Songbird just for this one track? Most I would expect. I honestly don’t think the number of tracks on a CD matters if the content is good. I read in the messages that Imagine has not been a big seller. I think this a first-rate album. I can understand why some fans feel cheated, and not necessarily for financial reasons, when the same tracks are repeated on different albums. I am quite happy to listen to the same track on various albums but do feel very strongly about the fact that there are tracks out there that, as yet, have not been included in any of the albums. With the best will in the world, this does smack of commercial gain before fan satisfaction. If there were no other Eva material available, one could understand the need to bolster new albums with repeat tracks, but that is not the case. So, is Blix Records holding back specific unheard tracks because it intends to feature them in future albums. They would know that a previously unheard track on a subsequent album would undoubtedly boost sales. Has money become the key factor for Blix Street Records? I sincerely hope not. Only time will tell. May I ask, what is a “Monday morning quarterback”? I’m a Brit and don’t understand this term. Is it to do with baseball or American football. We Brits invented ‘the beautiful game’, football, and I am a big fan. We also found Eva, and her magnificent band, and wanted their talent to be heard around the world. We may be a little island but big is not always better. Now and always, devoted fan.

Name: Carlito Garcia
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Lund, Sweden
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 03:41 AM

Eva, Youre not dead, you will live for ever, and I love you until the end of times.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 04:16 AM

RE Monday morning Quarterback: “Now that the Superbowl is over, let the Monday morning quarterbacking begin. In retrospect, it’s easy to see why folks who use hindsight to criticize what others have done are known as Monday-morning quarterbacks or simply Monday quarterbacks: since most American football games are played on weekends, the would-be omniscient critic needs to wait til Monday morning before he or she can call plays accurately.” I quote from “http://www.merriam-” “webster.com/wftw/01jan” “/012901.htm” (The quotation marks and spaces serve to prevent the guestbook software from recognizing the URL and deleting it). Since you guys can’t agree on whether “football” means American football or soccer, might I suggest that you bury the liguistic hatchet and watch team handball instead. It’s much more lively, and it’s a ball game very well suited for women. So you get to watch sports and a lot of beautiful, athletic young women at the same time. Football will never be the same.

Name: Pat d
Favorite Eva Album: can’t say…
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 07:57 AM

I note that Laura has provided details of the ‘Songbird ‘ book which will be available in the US from September……if anyone is thinking about it don’t hesitate…just get it……well worth it…and with extra bits too !!! Use Laura’s link and everone benefits…. Thanks to Henrik for his fuuny post…..football will never be the same again !!!!….he will appreciate it’s a ‘ fuuny old game ‘ where Denmark can manage to win a European Championship….. :O) Cheers Pat d

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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 07:59 AM

* correction !! wish I could spell funny :O(

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 09:20 AM

Thanks, Pat. Wish I could spell linguistic.

Name: A Sports Fan
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Home town/city/country: CANADA
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 09:36 AM

HENRIC: Sports. Suitable for women! From my private perspective, the only sport suitable for women is Swedish women’s volleyball teams! Go SVERIGES!!!

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 11:00 AM

I was looking at What’s New and saw the item about the amiannoying site; and it spurred my memory (no easy feat). I think that is where I saw the following about a year ago. Know who Ann Coulter is? She is a conservative political commentator and author of the new book “Treason”. Her previous book made the NY Times best seller list. Guys, if you have seen this blonde on any of the “talking head” shows that dominate several cable networks or the same shows on Sunday mornings on the regular broadcast networks…well, she will never be mistaken for Dick Morris. Anyway, the point is-in the “annoying” site a quote attributed to her is that she called the Today Show’s Katie Couric “TV’s affable Eva Cassidy”. I know that Katie has interviwed Ann at least once. But did anyone else among the Eva faithful see this quote and/or know any more about its context??

Name: Steve
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 12:15 PM

Hi Michelle, Interesting take by The Archytype on the lyrics you asked about. I always took them to mean that the sun was looking down on two lovers in the Fields of Gold (field of barley). They were so in love and into each other that even the sun was jealous there was no one else in his sky..jealous that he would never know love like that. That’s just my opinion, though! 🙂

Name: peter wagner
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: can’t pick one!
Home town/city/country: east hills ny
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 01:40 PM

did she really sing with jackson browne I can’t get enogh!!

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 01:48 PM

I am as guilty as anyone in selfishly wanting more CD’s by Eva but let’s all as they say in basketball take a time out and remember what this is all about. Eva was a great talent whose songs could make your spine tingle, smile contentedly and cry like a baby all in the one song. In the lead up to the new CD we should be all putting our energies into promoting Eva and put our differences to one side at this important time. I understand the need for debate but what message does it send to new visitors to this site when all they read is childish in-fighting about side issues. They will simply not come back. That would be the real tragedy. I appeal to you all let us reunite and get Eva’s music back where it should be and that is at No.1.

Name: Alan
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Fever
Home town/city/country: Sydney
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 02:10 PM

The expression”jealous sky” has been used before. It appears in a poem called The Tower of Babel (1874) by the long forgotten British poet Alfred Austin (1835-1913). The relevant section reads: …and ye clouds, Pile up your shaggy mountains till they bulge Into the jealous sky’s serenest realms, And make the ether yours. Just what is meant by ‘jealous sky’ in this poem I have not yet figured out.

Name: Craig Rapp
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Home town/city/country: Etters, Pennsylvania (beside TMI)
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 02:47 PM

I just pre-ordered “American Tune” and the biography: “Eva Cassidy-Songbird: Her Story by Those Who Knew Her” from Amazon.com. This is my first Amazon purchase in four years. When you buy both, the shipping is free! Do it NOW !!!!

Name: the U.S. Fan
Favorite Eva Album: All
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 03:08 PM

The million dollar question that always seems to be forgotten: What would Eva think about these songs being released? If she didn’t want Blues Alley released, what makes anyone think she would want the outtakes released? No matter the rationale for releasing this material, I feel there is a spirit somewhere in quiet despair.

Name: Gary
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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 05:46 PM

I remember hearing once that “the jealous sky” was a line in a Shakespeare poem and that’s where Sting got it from. I’ve never looked in to this.. but it would make sense. Perhaps if we knew the context that Shakespeare was using it in, we would understand this better. Eva must have figured it out though. She sings it like she knows exactly what it means… like always. 😉

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 08:20 PM

I agree with Terry. Let’s put argumets and in-fighting to one side. Pre-order the CD, or go out and buy it on day 1. This will get it to number 1 in the charts. Strike a blow for “Real Music”. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Album: Time
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: East Yorks
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 09:21 PM

Regarding the phrase “in his jealous sky” Sting used to be called Gordon Sumner, and was previously an English Teacher. So his knowledge of litterature will be quite deep

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Sent: Wed July 09 2003 11:03 PM

Eva sang Dark Eyed Molly on Terry’s show this morning just before 9am – you should try and listen to Terry’s summing up of the record and the way he speaks about Eva – good old Terry( and of course Mr Walters) terrific stuff

Name: Adrienne
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (so far)
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Campbell, California
Sent: Wed July 09 2003 11:49 PM

Hello to all from California. This is the first time I’ve posted to any web site. A committed introvert, I guess you could say I prefer to watch. However, fellow feeling for the evident Eva-lovers populating this board moves me to share. I learned about Eva this past Fourth of July weekend as my husband, daughter and I were strolling the coastal downtown of Half Moon Bay. Passing by an independent record shop that was piping music onto the sidewalk, we stopped to listen to ‘Fields of Gold,’ mouths agape with the “who IS that?” look on our faces. The clever proprietor must have caught our reaction because she jumped forward to ‘Over the Rainbow,’ and man, I was sold. My husband cautioned, “Hold it, how do you know the rest of the songs are any good?” but there was no stopping me. Another patron was buying the album at the same time. Said the owner, “Yeah, that happens whenever I play Eva.” We left with a copy of ‘Songbird,’ and me feeling very smug. (By the way, it later came to me where I’d heard that voice before – Michelle Kwan’s skating program. Hey, don’t dismiss the figure skating exposure. Those shows are highly popular in the US and a great way to get the word out.) Anyway, not having a CD player in my car, and since it was late when we got back home, I put off playing it until Sunday morning. I listened to the album once through with delight, congratulating myself on ‘scoring’ a little-known but first-rate talent, then decided to take a look at the CD insert. Well, you can guess what happened next. When I realized she was gone — so young, so sad — I was heartsick. My daughter found me in tears, tears we later shared. Guess I’m one of the ‘instant fanatics’ Laura speaks of. I find it hard to put my feelings into words without sounding sappy and maudlin. Here goes anyway … Eva’s beautiful voice and spirit have touched me so profoundly, I am entirely under her spell. The last few days I’ve spent browsing the web for anything about her, ordered her full catalogue from Amazon (oops, score one for world domination :{ ), plus preordered her upcoming bio and ‘American Tune.’ I’m savoring every note of ‘Songbird,’ even though the tears still come. I’ve found that listening with headphones is the ultimate way to appreciate Eva’s flawless execution, as well as the impeccably produced accompaniment. Sure takes the guesswork out of Christmas giving this year. To sum up what Eva now means to me (and prove that I really am sappy and maudlin, not to mention appallingly self-absorbed): I have this list of favorite music to be played at my funeral, which in my imagination will be a bittersweet celebration where the hidden ‘me’ inside is at last revealed to everyone through song (do try to control your gag reflex). Highly improbable, I know, as even close family are unlikely to ‘get it’ or even sit through a four-hour ceremony. Well, Eva’s ‘Fields of Gold’ and ‘I Know You By Heart’ have shot to the top of the list. Who knows but by the time I’ve heard the rest of her music that it won’t be an all-Eva event! Laura, thanks so much for your wonderful site! Despite her tragic death, Eva was blessed to be so well loved and remembered. Here’s hoping her memory and the collective consciousness of her gift continue to grow and grow.

Name: Steve
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 12:18 AM

Dark Eyed Molly certainly has a Celtic flavour like no other recording of Eva that I’ve heard before. In fact to begin with I wasn’t absolutely sure it was Eva. It’s always magic hearing a new song from Eva for the first time. Streaming audiophiles need to hurry along to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 and click on Wake up to Wogan in the “Listen Again” section. As stated below, Eva is heard 1hr and 23 mins into the show, so use the skip button and the show elapsed time display to fast forward to Eva. I think this show will only be available for 24 hours, so act promply.. or wait a month. Don’t Eva fans have names? I read the guestbook every day and I like to associate views with names or nicknames. ‘Just can’t do that with the phantom posts. Why can’t people stand-up and be counted? End of rant.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:16 AM

Not too sure about Dark Eyed Molly after a coupla hearings. Pleasant enough, but not an instant attention grabber. Eva sounds like a detached narrater as opposed to those performances where she seems to inhabit the song. Maybe I need a few more listens. Still, it’s GREAT to hear something new from her, especially a song as old and obscure as this one! She must’ve had one heck of a record collection.

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, Scotland
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:43 AM

First of all to Steve in York – Yes heard Eva and she was just so wonderful – thought slightly different style but so un-mistakeable, funny how after only a few bars of music you know its Eva and one is so captured by her. Tis a shame people dont put their names to entries, however thankfully we live in a democracy and its their right to do so – dont think you had a rant at all you were making a valid point in a respectful manner. On this point – very happy to see “peace” has broken out – I thinks its teriffic that we all have differing views on Eva and other topics in our lives – nothing wrong with lively and stimulating debate. I think the most salient aspect is that we do so in a respectful manner – respect for Eva, Barbara and Hugh, the lads in the ECB and our wonderful dedicated Webmaster Laura whose tireless efforts would not in my opinion be helped by having to edit comments which have no place in the Guestbook. Eva Cassidy has provided so much joy, comfort and a few tears to me personally and am sure to many other people all over the world – I have no doubt I am not alone in wishing to see Eva’s legacy prosper and flourish – all I ask is that this is done in a manner which befits who Eva was and the qualities she demonstrated during her lifetime – Like all parents Barbara and Hugh’s only desire is to do their best for their daughter – Eva. I do not seek to impose my views on anyone these are my own personal thoughts – all I would ask is that they are given the same respect in which I treat everyone else who visits this Guestbook. With kind regards to all Eva fans – and to Eva you will prevail for a long time to come.

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:55 AM

To: Steve from York On the point you mention about anonymity of people leaving messages in the Guestbook. All I can say is that for some people anonymity is for a very important reason. Not everything is black and white. You shouldn’t jump to the conclusion that anonymity is simply because the writer does not wish his/her name to be attributed to specific comments. There can be far more serious consequences of leaving one’s name on a website for every lunatic, however plausible, on the Internet to read. Believe me Steve, I know what I am talking about. Leaving names and e-mail addresses on websites can lead to the most devastating of circumstances. I know, I wrote the book. Anonymous but nontheless a devoted Eva fan.

Name: Far East
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side & Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End of the Street / Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Japan
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 02:01 AM

I am afraid somebody has already talked about ‘So Slowly & So Smooth’ somewhere in the long list of this guest book. But the list is so huge that I can’t find out. I found this song at Steven Digman’s website (http://www.digmansworld.com/songs.html) but I have no idea where I can get the CD of this song. Could anyone tell me about it?

Name: Adrienne
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Home town/city/country: Campbell, California USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 02:34 AM

To ‘Anonymous but nontheless a devoted Eva fan’: Lest you scare everyone, it’s posting your e-mail address that carries risk (an invitation to be spammed). Recording a name, particularly just a first name, nick-name, or even made up name if you’re paranoid or want to remain incognito is safe, and a convenience for those wishing to reply to your thoughts. My theory, though, is that people are so into chatting that they just forget to fill in the other boxes. Regards. *****A

Name: Lorraine
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 05:02 AM

I have just listened to the sound clip of “So Slowly & So Smooth” – It is about 30 Seconds long. I think that it sounded beautiful and would love to hear the whole recording!

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 05:46 AM

Adrienne, what a nice name, how very kind of you to clarify my position for the benefit of other visitors to the Guestbook. I do believe I was answering a question raised by Steve of York. Steve was wondering why Eva fans were not giving their names. I took the opportunity to tell him why I don’t leave my name and other information. I would imagine that Steve is well able to understand my response. Your need to embelish that response was totally unnecessary.

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:05 AM

Anybody How do I skip tracks on the BBC2 Wogan Breakfast Show to get straight to the Eva track? I’ve tried everything without success – you’d be amazed how much information there is about Eva linked to this website. Help, I’m having to listen to Wet, Wet, Wet or, as Terry puts it, “Wet to the power of 3”. How jovial. Can anyone fast-forward the tracks on the Playlist? Explain please.

Name: mel n
Favorite Eva Album: impossible to choose
Favorite Eva Song: as for album
Home town/city/country: kidderminster, england
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:13 AM

first heard, radio 2 terry wogan, first seen totp2 over the rainbow video(is it or will it be available?). as a lover of all types of popular music, i have never been so moved by a first hearing or subsequent listening to a single artist.she was a perfectionist in imperfect world.

Name: Steve
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:13 AM

Press the “Skip 5 minutes” button on the radio player, as many times as required. The time into the show and total recording time are shown digitally.

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:33 AM

eva’s unreleased IF I GIVE MY HEART TO YOU is currently available on download site WINMX [I didnt make it available btw] Search on Eva Cassidy Pearls to find it. Or will the webmaster delete this message. it’s a great track to share Laura 🙂

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 06:55 AM

Thank you Steve but I’ve botched it. I’m back to listening to the first Beach Boys track again. At least I’d got to Thin Lizzy on my first attempt. Where is the 5 minute button? I’m not listening to the radio I’ve picked up the playlist on my pc. I can’t see any 5 minute button. I’ll have to wait until Eva’s track comes up – about 1 hour’s time. Can I stand Terry’s joviality for that long! This is a real test of a devoted Eva fan. Many thanks for your help.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Probably American Tune 2) Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: 1)American Tune2)Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 07:08 AM

Great message, Adrienne from California, you are true Eva fan forever! I’m listening to Terry Wogan’s show to hear “Dark Eyed Molly.” Here’s the problem for some of us, I don’t have the 5 minute fast forward feature on my Apple computer. So about an hour from now I’ll have to tape the song and promo. Then I’ll let everyone know my thoughts. I do like “American Tune.” Anyone think “Dark Eyed Molly” and “American Tune” are worth rating? Try 1 through 10 with 10 being a top rating. What do you think? I’m giving “A T” a 10.

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 07:35 AM

Mike, it’s a bit early for rating, and i always like to hear them in the context of the album. EBH and TAT, I think, flowed beautifully, as did LABA but obviously that would could because it’s a complete show. That was the failing of Imagine, that many have commented on previously. Whilst the songs arent too bad it’s a sylistic mess (ie too many forms crammed into 38 minutes). And it’s poorly sequenced. I’m sure our 2 preview tracks will work better as album tracks rather than stand alones. So on that basis, using your method, AT 6, DEM 5. (high scoring game doncha think.LOL)

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 07:56 AM

Steve, thank you so much for the information re the 5-minute skip button. I had in fact closed the BBC player window down. When I tried again, I saw the button next to play/pause and jumped straight to the Eva track. I have now listened to Dark-Eyed Molly. It is not a song that I’m familiar with. It hasn’t initially grabbed me as much as “American Tune” which I did like on first hearing. I am familiar with most of the proposed tracks for inclusion in American Tune. I see that the “God Bless the Child” track is a different version from the one on The Other Side, which I think is superb. This is a true Blues classic and, I believe, Laura has mentioned previously that Eva reaches one of her highest notes in this track. She certainly sings it with a great deal of conviction. I am eagerly awaiting the new album.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley Possibly American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:43 AM

Hello, out there in Eva Cassidy land! I finished taping “Black Eyed Molly.” My feelings are I have to wait for the CD version. It didn’t seem clear enough to hear the words. Could be many factors. I still rate the “American Tune” track as a 10(excellent). “B E M” needs more input from those that have heard it. Was it clear? Did it seem like it needed better production levels? You tell me? I’ll give it a 5 for now.

Name: Ernest
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Home town/city/country: OK USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:44 AM

Dark Eyed Molly (Archie Fisher) Deep and dark are my true love’s eyes, Blacker still is the winter’s turning, As the sadness of perting proves. And brighter now is the lantern burning That lightens my path to love. No fiddle tune will take the air, But I will see her swift feet advancing And the swirl of her long black hair, Her smiling face and her dark eyes glancing As we stepped out Blinkbonny Fair. And if my waiting prove in vain, Then I will pack and track ever take me. The long road will ease my pain. No gem of womankind will make me E’er whisper love’s words again. For in drink I’ll seek good company, My ears will ring with the tavern’s laughter, And I’ll hear not her last sweet sighs. Then who’s to know in the morning after That I long for her dear dark eyes? Copyright Archie Fisher

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:47 AM

Opps! Correction, “Dark Eyed Molly.” Sorry for the song title error!

Name: Mike
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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:59 AM

Thanks Ernest, from OK City, OK for the lyrics to “Radk Eyed Molly”. Yes. I’ve cleard up the audio problem and can discern a ll the audio now. Production levels wer somewhat crude based on the “live” nightclub performance acoustics. Please let the rest of the CD be like the “American Tune” track. Still give “D E M” a 5(average), “A T” a 10(excellent).

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 09:38 AM

good point about the audio quality on DEM. I thought it was me!!! Maybe R2 got an early rough mix?? I’m guessing the flute lines were added at a later date too. Wonder if the “technical glitches” on YESTERDAY were ironed out ready for release. I’ve always wondered if that was the reason it was removed from IMAGINE at the 11th hour.

Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: all of them
Home town/city/country: Conyers, GA USA
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 11:31 AM

Why is her CD “No Boundaries” not shown in her recording section. I have it and it has a lot of great stuff. Just curious.

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:28 PM

Great news about the new album. Somehow, I can’t bring myself to catch a ‘sneak’ preview. I am savouring the days until the CD is released and don’t want to spoil any surprises that lay in store. Anyone else feel the same way? To Anon. I understand your concerns about giving any info’ on websites and it’s a shame that you have experienced such devastating circumstances. We’ll just have to hope that another Anon doesn’t get attributed to you or visa versa. For what it’s worth I find your views and comments interesting and informative, if you’re the Anon I think you are! To Adrienne the introvert. Wow! Thanks for sharing your extroverted story with us. I think there is something extra special about hearing Eva before you find out that she is no longer with us and your story reminded me of my first reaction on hearing Eva sing OTR and subsequent response when I read the sleeve notes directly after purchasing Songbird the CD. Something that is becoming rarer now that Eva’s story is almost as publicised as her music is heard and loved and probably why the latest poll here on the website is reflecting just that; with many more people saying they knew Eva had died when they became interested in her music than those that didn’t know. Finally, a quick request. Does anyone in the UK have a VHS copy of Eva’s performance of People Get Ready, which was broadcast on TOTP2 a while back now? Unfortunately, I missed the broadcast and would love to get my hands on a copy. Thanks.

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 01:32 PM

Me again. To Michelle, Steve, Alan and anyone else who loves Eva’s version of Sting’s Field’s of Gold. I have no definitive explanation for the ‘jealous sky’ reference but I can tell you that when Sting wrote the song (and the album, Ten Summoners Tales) he was in a happy frame of mind. There is a great website for Sting followers called Sting 101 by Holly Murdock in which she ‘explores the historical, political, literary, mythological references that abound in Sting’s music’ (and we thought we were fanatics!), which confirms what someone else stated about his literary knowledge. Here’s a few snippets from the site (I think Sting’s comments in the first quote are pretty prophetic regarding Eva’s circumstances): In 1993 Sting said, “‘Fields of Gold’ is a song that’s really about joy. It’s about feeling very joyous in the moment. But it’s the sadness of knowing that this joy isn’t going to last, it’s going to end someday. The song ends with this sort of memory of joy. I also think ‘Fields of Gold’ is about physical love in a way. It’s about people making love in barley fields. That’s what it’s about to me.” (VH1 to One, 1993) In 1996 he continued, saying, “The singer realizes he’s made promises of love before and broken those promises, but commits himself this time to make a promise that will last. I think for men it’s something that you mature into. It takes a lot of maturity to be committed…Then as you get older you realize you have to make a commitment because your happiness depends on it.” (Storytellers) In an interview with Lifetime Television, Sting’s wife Trudie Styler said, “I love ‘Fields of Gold.’ I have a great sense of our family in that song. A sense of the golden light that we’re lucky enough and priveledged enough to live in. Not just in the rural surroundings of peaceful Wiltshire but in the life that has been bestowed upon us.” She went on to say in US Magazine in 1996, “We have a beautiful home in the country. And we sort of find our sanctuary when we’re together walking along through our fields. The ‘Fields of Gold’ are our fields of gold. And that’s how I picture us, in this idyllic place, that I can go and be on my own with him and find peace and happiness. And it’s a profound happiness, you know?”

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 08:23 PM

just a thought…..listening to Eva downloads/ streaming of radio shows etc must be a bit like watching ‘ the Matrix ‘ on a held hand TV !!!! Sure you get a taste…..but wait for the main course…opening that cd and hearing it properly for the first time…..magic..

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Sent: Thu July 10 2003 09:45 PM

Re WINMX; “Eva Cassidy rare” seems to yield better results!

Name: Far East
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side & Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End of the Street / Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Kamo, Japan
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 01:13 AM

to Tom @ 4.31 PM – thu 10 jul 2003 I heard that NO BOUNDARIES is an unauthorized CD which was produced by her former manager. (I don’t know who is the former manager. Al Dale? No, I don’t think so.) And it was released against her family’s wishes. William Cooper of allmusic.com says as follows; For the casual listener, No Boundaries is a poor introduction to an artist capable of so much more. Her fans deserve better, and so does Eva Cassidy.

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Sent: Fri July 11 2003 04:34 AM

Given recent posting re Sting’s ‘Fields Of Gold ‘…would it be an idea for people from ‘ Eva’s site ‘ to contact him and others such as Paul Simon and Cyndi Lauper for their opinions about Eva’s covers of their songs….I have heard Mick Fleetwoods glowing opinions about ‘Songbird ‘ but not Christine Mcvies !! she did write it after all… Obviously they could elaborate as much as they wanted eg Mr Sumner could give his inner ideas about the ‘ jealous sky ‘ lyric…..maybe he just thought it sounded good…!…maybe Annie can take up the ‘ Sting Challenge ‘…. :O)

Name: Kitty
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird & I Know You by Heart
Home town/city/country: Wyomissing, Pa. USA
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 05:41 AM

Hi – I have addressed this site before and met a very nice gal who lives in this same area. She was kind enough to give me a copy of the tribute to Eva which was done in England. What a wonderful tribute and well deserved….obviously. My husband and I recently returned from Avalon, NJ. I shopped in the small town of Stone Harbor, New Jersey and to my wonderful surprise I heard Eva’s music playing in one of my favorite shops there. The shop is Stephani’s and she had 3 CD’s to sell…Songbird, Live At Blues Alley, and Imagine. I spoke to Stephani about Eva and she knows the whole story as well as I do. It is so neat that people are keeping her music “alive”. I will keep singing Eva songs at my singing engagements. She is my inspiration. Hi to Rose !!!

Name: Kaya
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Oslo, Norway
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 06:54 AM

So sorry to hear that Eva died of cancer, just like my sister did… Her voice is so pure, emotional… I would have loved to see her in consert.. Thanks for the gift shared.. R.I.P

Name: Jurgen
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Belgium
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 07:10 AM

I didn’t know her music but now that I’ve heard it I must say that her voice touched me, it adds something to the whole that I can’t explane but it is simply impressive. I can only hope her music will receive even more attention because this is music that has a soul and that is something which is hard to find nowadays.

Name: Genevieve
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Charlottesville, VA
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 08:09 AM

There are no words to describe what her music does. She has touched my life immensly through her music. My two year old son knows the words to several of her songs and asks me to play them all of the time. She brings a whole new standard to music.

Name: Harry S.
Favorite Eva Album: EQUAL
Favorite Eva Song: LITTLE CHILDREN
Home town/city/country: Nottingham.uk.
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 08:55 AM

re: “No Boundaries” debate.Sorry to open sore wounds,but I bought it when it was first released,not knowing the opposition to it,but if I had known I still would have bought it.I personally think it is great,the little children tracks to me are classics both vocally and lyrically Each to their own. To me “Eva” is “Eva” regardless of the source. Harry.S.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city/country: S Wales, UK
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 10:07 AM

Amen to that Harry. NB is a fine album in it’s own right. Sure, it’s different, but so what. That VOICE is remarkable, and the material is good. I can’t believe (as someone stated previously) that this album has been dismissed so out of hand by the cogniscenti. It’s been regarded as an athema, when in fact some of the material here (and on Mthd Actr) is better than that on “official releases.” I too was personally disappointed that NB and MA were excluded from the voting options in last months poll. Maybe history will be kind to these albums!?

Name: Rita
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Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees of Georgia
Home town/city/country: Little Rock, AR, USA
Sent: Fri July 11 2003 06:58 PM

I’m so glad to have a place to share my feelings about Eva–with her family, her colleauges, those who knew and loved her. Every time I listen to her I am amazed by the depth of her voice. So young, but, as they say, such an old soul. I am so grateful for it.

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Sent: Fri July 11 2003 11:36 PM

hi…..i notice that P Limbrick has re emerged now that strange recordings and bootlegs are being mentioned !!! only kidding Paul :O) I note from a previous posting that he had a bit of a swipe at Amazon…..now far be it from me to defend such massive organisations ( and I take his point about supporting local emporiums etc )…..but imagine ( no pun ) how easier it made it for people in the states to get ( for example ) the Songbird book which is yet to be available in their country… as regards No Boundaries etc etc..I would regard as ‘ completist / interest stuff more than ‘ must listen to that ‘ stuff…..recent postings indicate that we want to have available all that Eva did…and then judge for ourselves…because as Paul rightly says some ‘ official stuff ‘ certianly did not meet with Eva’s approval…where is the line drawn in the sand ??? The site has been terrific of late and so many thanks to Laura…the energetic conductor !!

Name: elisabeth
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: oh, had i a golden
Home town/city/country: norway
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 12:41 AM

its now 2.5 years since I got m first Eva album for Christmas. “live at blues alley”. When the record store open after the holidays I bought the rest of the albums. I play them every week and I love them more and more. What a voice! So many of my friends also bought here albums after lisning at here at my place. So sad that she is gone..

Name: Lana Elise
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
Home town/city/country: Gosford, NSW, Australia
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 02:06 AM

The first time I ever heard Eva Cassidy sing was in a private home recording of “Time After Time” that was broadcast on musicMAX channel on foxtel. I was completely capitvated by her stage presence and sat in awe of her for the duration of the song. Because of that one film clip, I went out and purchased the album Time After Time solely for that song and as a result, I’ve fallen in love with many more of her renditions of the songs. I’m only 16 years old but I admire this woman and I feel that her death is a great loss to the music world. She was truly gifted and is sincerely missed by all who have been touched by her music.

Name: Ken
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Home town/city/country: Northeast PA
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 05:51 AM

Eva’s voice has been a soothing essence throughout the difficult times I’ve been experiencing as of late (divorce,unemployment, AND anxiety and depression). As a musician I can truly appreciate the depth of her emotions and the beauty of her voice. She truly is an inspiration to me. I know it sounds corny but when I listen to her songs it really calms me and makes me feel alot better. God Bless Her…it’s truly sad that she is no longer around. A true loss. But, she and her family and friends can take comfort and pride in the fact that she is helping at least ONE person deal with his problems. That, of course, being me.

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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 06:04 AM

Ken….it’s great you find comfort in Eva’s music.. remember….’ look forward towards the sun and all your shadows are cast behind you… ‘

Name: rocio
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: Spain
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 08:26 AM

Eva Cassidy s voice is the pause of the silence. Everybody stops when he/she hears her sing and the next question is ” Who sings that?????” Excellent, brilliant, moving. I have no words to express my thoughts only I listen to her music. It s enough. PD: How many records Eva recorded in life????

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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 09:04 AM

Rocio….if you go to the Homepage, there is an ‘ Eva’s recordings ‘ section… Does anyone else think that Eva would have done a brilliant version of Tim Buckley’s ‘ Dolphins ‘…??

Name: James
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Fever
Home town/city/country: Chicago Illinois
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 10:06 AM

What a voice.I love to kick back and let her soul penetrate my bones.Thank you Eva

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 01:10 PM

RE: from the What’s New page, that review of American Tune by contactmusic.com… “and overall this is another mesmerising instalment in the unearthing of a modern-day genius’s legacy. RECOMMENDED.” WOW, now it really doesn’t get any better than that, does it ?! I love to read things like that when people strain to find new and creative ways to say things that do justice to Eva’s music.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat July 12 2003 04:13 PM

Before I forget thank you once again to Eric from Silver Springs for your e-mail.Joe White read your message.I agree 100% with your comments.Good luck to you both and please keep up the good work you are doing.I would also like to pay tribute to Henrik in Copenhagen who has made and is continuing to make a significant contribution in promoting Eva’s music in Europe.Once again please keep this good work going.I know we are making progress on this site when I find my boring contributions to this site are not cluttering up this guestbook! Welcome to all our new visitors to this guestbook.Please don’t be put off by some of the comments you were seeing over the past couple of weeks.We all have Eva Cassidy very much in our hearts and minds and we hope to persuade you to be not only touched by Eva but to pass on your excitement to everyone you meet that Eva Cassidy is a special musical talent.To Laura thank you and keep up the good work.

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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 11:31 PM

T. Anon E Mus. Cheers!! had a good laugh over that one! 🙂 You guys know me too well, and my reputation is obviously going before me. Still, it’s paid dividends because thru this guestbook so many kind people have offered up, free of charge, lots of Eva music I wouldn’t have normally got to hear. In fact it led me on a mission to gather together as much info as I could on Eva’s recordings, session work, live performances etc., etc. It’s all in a data base and runs to about 300 songs. I’m hoping that with the help of some friends who are computer literate, I can present it all in a new website in the not too distant future. So thanks to all you Eva collectors for helping out. You are a very generous bunch! Thanks too to the webmaster for permitting the lively debate recently. As a relative neutral it’s been interesting (and encouraging) to see people getting things off of their chests without fear of censorship. More power to that, within the parameters that Laura has set of course. PS. Anon e Mus, good to hear from you again!

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Sat July 12 2003 11:33 PM

OOps. The above shoulda been attached to the mesage below.

Name: Zoe
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Where The Time Goes
Home town/city/country: Maldon,Essex,England
Sent: Sun July 13 2003 09:52 AM

I was in a record shop in brentwood when I heard a record playing (Wayfaring Stranger from Songbird) when I had chosen a c.d i went to the counter to pay and asked the man who are you playing at the moment. To my suprise it was Eva Cassidy someone who I had vaguely heard of! I decided to buy it after hearing one song and now I am a massive fan. All her albums are excellent. She has the voice of an angel and she moves me every time I hear her sing. Not very good at describing things but I am sure you know the feeling! Am very excited about her new album almost jumped out of my chair! Lovely to see a website about her and will visit to get news x x x

Name: Shawn Lavell
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Port Colborne, Ontario
Sent: Sun July 13 2003 10:13 AM

To whom it may concern, I first heard of Eva Cassidy in 2002 – My girlfriend at the time (Jennifer) had purchased the women of songs album – I fell in love with the song, Songbird immediately! I have just learned that Eva had passed away an untimely death to the rigors of cancer in 1996. Although I no longer share the companionship with Jennifer – she will always have representation in a truly amazing song – I listen to it often and a smile always blesses my face. Thanks Eva and Thanks Jenn.

Name: John
Favorite Eva Album: Live at BA
Favorite Eva Song: FOG
Home town/city/country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Sun July 13 2003 05:21 PM

Great to hear of imminent release of American Tune CD. But I ask if the recordings of some of the songs which are already on other CDS, are greatly different to those already released tracks. Looking forward though to those not already released – eg Yesterday. Does anyone know of the origins of the tracks -more precisely than Laura has already indicated? John

Name: Izzy B
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird, Fields of gold, Wade in the Water
Home town/city/country: Hertfordshire, England
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 01:28 AM

I first discovered Eva Cassidy while browsing through the sale section in HMV!! I noticed Songbird because the cover reminded me of one of my mum’s wedding photos, with the sun shining through her hair. I bought the album and I can honestly say that it was one of the best things I have ever done. Eva’s voice is heartbreakingly pure and beautiful, and her songs are the same: all about love and peace. As I found out more about her I came to respect her hugely because she seems to have been a really poetic person who enjoyed the simple things in life and sang not for fame or money but for the sheer pleasure of singing. My only regret is that I am never going to see her play live. Rest in peace Eva – you deserve it.

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Sent: Mon July 14 2003 03:02 AM

This website is the one and only place where I look for information and news about Eva. I never tire of listening, watching and learning about Eva. I am a fan. Even after thousands of playings, I still listen out for the little coughs, sighs the intakes of breath; the ‘clanging’ noise on Danny Boy; Eva’s giggle at the very end of Gee Baby Ain’t I Good to You and Chuck Brown’s comments at the end of Need Your Love so Bad “love you Eva”. Love you Eva. Thank you Laura for this spiritual home of Eva.

Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: last one I heard
Home town/city/country: Baltimore
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 07:50 AM

Laura, thanks for the further detail about the new album. After my initial excitement that it will include “Take My Breath Away”, I went to Amazon and discovered that there are least three different songs with that title. So I’m excited again to know that it IS the Tuck & Patti one! If anyone doesn’t know this song, expect a REAL treat! Patti Cathcart does it beautifully, but she’s not Eva…..

Name: Ruthann Coolidge
Favorite Eva Album: I like them all
Favorite Eva Song: What a Beautiful World
Home town/city/country: Titusville, Fl. United States
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 10:50 AM

I saw Eva on Nightline with Ted Koppel and I was “crazy” when he said that she had died. That was the most beautiful voice I had ever heard. I love all her songs and its our loss and Heaven’s gain. God must have needed her in a great way. Love, Ruthann

Name: Preeti
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Norfolk, VA, USA
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 11:21 AM

Eva Cassidy, I wish you were here with us today. You are gone, your ‘Songbird’ sings to us and it comforts us. You will be remembered fondly. Thank you for sharing your lovely voice.

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Sent: Mon July 14 2003 12:15 PM

Name: johnny
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: hornchurch essex england
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 12:20 PM

first time i heard Eva’s voice is when an angel cried out for me…and i will love her eternally…xx

Name: raluca
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: england
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 12:24 PM

eva’s music gave me the most wonderful gift….love…in her lirics i found love and purity…thank you Eva….

Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Madison, Wisconsin
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 04:20 PM

Isn’t it uncanny that what goes around comes around. It was Grace Griffith that introduced Blix Street Records to the talent of Eva Cassidy. Now, Laura Bligh is encouraging lovers of Eva’s music to pay attention to the music of Grace Griffith. She recently released a new album. I bought it and it is truley lovely. I enjoy it immensenly. They both brought each other to our attention. It is nice how that works out.

Name: John Ecuyer
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: Whangarei New Zealand
Sent: Mon July 14 2003 09:59 PM

Heard this radio programme last night on Eva and became fascinated with her voice and life. Today I purchased Imagine for my wife and myself. Having a young daughter in remission from Leukaemia it made me feel again for that deep emotional side that I have been less open to lately. Thankyou Eva

Name: magdalena
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold,Ain`t no sunshine
Home town/city/country: Opole,Poland
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 12:54 AM

I never heard such a great voice before.For me she’s the best singer in all world.I can listening Eva’s songs 24 hours every day.When I heard that she’s death I was crying all day.I love her spirit voice and positiv energy which she’s giving me every time when I hear her. You know Eva what? “And I love You, I love You, I love You like never before!”

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 01:39 AM

Dear friends: To follow up on Anne’s message from July 14, I too purchased Grace Griffith’s new CD..”Sands of Time”, produced by Lenny Williams, Chris Bionado and Marcy Marxer. Dedicated to Eva’s memory…it is truly a fitting tribute. Grace has a beautiful, cyrstal clear voice that reaches out and touches your heart. Each selection is outstanding….and, it is so nice to hear Lenny’s distinctive piano playing on certain selections. Just like Eva’s music, these songs wonderful…. healing…. and timeless.

Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song
Home town/city/country: Kanata, Canada
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 02:44 AM

Amazons: Today the total cost of ‘American Tune’ for Canadians from Amazon.ca and Amazon.com is about the same if you live where you have to pay GST. If you don’t have to pay tax, Amazon.com is probably cheaper, and you can buy the biography “Songbird” and no shipping charges are added. I ordered from Am.ca before I learned about the deal on the book, otherwise I would have used Am.com. But we are only talking a $5-$6 difference, so it isn’t greatly significant from which Amazon dot you make your purchase.

Name: Garry Woodcock
Favorite Eva Album: anticipating American Tune
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Home town/city/country: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 03:59 AM

Dear Friends; Our beloved Eva’s ever-expanding world-wide family has an oasis, here in her spiritual home, where we honor her legacy. With a new CD almost in our hands and ears, the pleasure of anticipation will be exceded only by hearing these new releases. Just like my dear friend Sandy, from Cincinatti, I really love Grace Griffith’s new CD, Sands of Time-if you don’t have it, don’t hesitate, because it’s a wonderful recording. The continued involvement of Chris and Lenny in Eva’s wide circle of music is so great to see. Thanks, Laura, as always. Garry

Name: Cheryl Phillips
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Somerset
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 04:17 AM

Eva cassidy is so inspiring. The first time i heard her voice was when a friend recommended the album when i was going through a bad time. I am only 16 but hearing her sing inspired me to do the same. Eva Cassidy never got the recognition she deserved. With love to her family and friends. x x x x x x x

Name: Bob Laird
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow / Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Bingham, Nottingham, England
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 04:19 AM

I first heard Eva sing on Radio 2 on Terry Wogan and was driving to work. By the time She had finished singing I discovered I could hardly swallow for the lump in my throat!. I now play her cd Songbird on a regular basis and find the lyrics heart rending. Even now I am listening to her and finding it hard to concentrate. Good luck and God bless to all connected with Eva.

Name: John Schenk
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
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Home town/city/country: Seattle, Washington
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 04:57 AM

I haven’t got time to read all the messages but I suspect I may have been introduced to Eva in the most unique place so far. It was Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The rest is not so unique. I was so taken I simply had to hear more and ran out and bought her two albums available there. Yes, they know Eva in Baku. I confess I bought pirated albums but that’s all that is available there and I simply had to hear more. Now that I’m back in the U.S. and know there are more albums I will buy the legit copies. 🙂 What a discovery.

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 09:02 AM

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 09:10 AM

I just got Aretha Franklin’s album “Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings” (Rhino/Atlantic; via Amazon). Although I am not a religous person, I love Eva’s gospel songs and sorely wish there were more available. As I knew that Eva loved Aretha, I thought that was a good place to fill the void. Well, it really does! I heartily recommend this two-record set to anyone who likes Eva’s gospel songs. What came as a real revelation to me was just how profoundly Eva was affected by Aretha’s singing style–the trills and flourishes and belt-it-out emotions Eva displays sound alot like Aretha’s, and I mean this as a great compliment.

Name: tim
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, Eva by Heart, etc.
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, I Know You by Heart, etc.
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 09:23 AM

I popped into a hi-fi shop some days ago to treat myself to some real hi-fi sound. The clerk obliged by loading a cd by an artist I’d never heard of, then proceeding with a running commentary about the wonderful cables, amp, preamp, speakers, room and bloody so on. Normally I’d have taken it in stride–I did walk into a hi-fi store, after all. But all I could think was: ‘Who IS this singer?’ and ‘Will this man never shut up??’ I’ve since learned that Eva fans know all about this kind of first impression: you just stop whatever you’re doing and listen. Then you forget everything you were going to do and head to the nearest record store. I’m new to Eva’s music and life, but already she impresses me deeply as someone who, despite having been cut tragically short, lived life exactly as she wanted. Compared to those who seek standard gains in life, measured in standard ways, she redefines for me what integrity and success really mean in human terms, and how few people achieve what she did. She found herself, grew herself, and stayed true to herself to the end.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold 1st, then everything after
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 10:22 AM

Re: Tim I just love to hear people tell their story of the first time they hear Eva. It is usually they stop dead in their tracks and then they are Blown Away! She pretty much affects us all the same way. Eva is #1!

Name: SHIRLEY
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES
Home town/city/country: PALM COAST FL. AMERICA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 11:59 AM

HI I HAVEN’T BEEN ON FOR A WHILE STILL LISTENING TO EVA’S SONGS THEY JUST TAKE MY BREATH AWAY. I GET CHILLS LISTENING. SHE IS A TRUE ANGEL.

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 02:52 PM

Tim, I just want to add my two cents to what Jo wrote. You’re both right: people do tend to get blown away the first time they hear Eva. I know it certainly happened to me. I bought Eva By Heart at a local store after hearing just one song on the radio. As soon as the CD finished I immediately – and I do mean IMMEDIATELY – went back to that store and bought Blues Alley and Songbird, then went on a quest the following weekend to find The Other Side. Those were the only albums available at that time. I’ve since bought all the others as they’ve been released and am looking forward to American Tune. I also liked your comments about the way her character has affected the way you try to live your life. I couldn’t agree more. Blake, I also agree with your comparison of Eva to Aretha. And, even though I don’t care for her music, I think Eva also sounded a little like Patti LaBelle. But then I’m sure we can all find a little bit of a lot of great singers in Eva’s style. That’s one of my favorite things about her: she sounds a litle like a lot of singers but still manages to have her own style and make any song she sings her own.

Name: Eddie Freitas
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Carson City, Nv USA
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 08:18 PM

I am an active musician,(you notice I didn’t say, proffesional musician) and I’m sorry to say that the good lord was, in my humble opinion, a little premature in taking this wonderfull singer and person, away from us when he did!!!! I am, and allways will be, a most avid fan of Evas music!!!! I play on a regular basis and have a wonderfull circle of proffessinal people around me. I have one thing that I allways try to instill on the people that I play with, and that is, if you’re going to play music or sing music, sing it from the heart and that is what Eva doe’s in every song that she sang!!! Thank you for this web site and for all the people that have contributed to it’s greatness of information!!! I have and allways will, spread Evas great voice and outlook on life to anyone that needs or wants a breath of fresh air!

Name: Leann
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Ireland
Sent: Tue July 15 2003 11:11 PM

What a truly gifted lady, I can’t even explain the joy I get from listening to her voice. May God Bless her soul.

Name: Kathryn
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Herefordshire England
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 07:50 AM

Im 12 and i love her musci it is v. calming she has the bestest voice

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:12 AM

RE: Who does Eva sound like? When Eva sings and I listen, no other singer ever comes to mind. To me she is unique. She doesn’t sound like Aretha, Patti, Sarah, Ella, Billie, or anyone else. Even Eva’s songs don’t sound similar to each other. I suppose if I searched I would find her repeating herself in some way. But in her six Blix CDs each song is a new creation. If anyone cares to compare her, they should do so. My perspective is mine alone, and has no more authority than that of others; perhaps less because my knowledge of singers doesn’t run deep.

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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:30 AM

Or should that be Whom?

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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:39 AM

tetert

Name: kurt muroki
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Home town/city/country: new york, ny
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 08:48 AM

Hi, I am a professional classical musician that does a lot of movie/commercial work in NYC and I am very picky about what I like and what I listen to. I just wanted to say that I love your voice and the true emotions that you put into your singing. It is a difficult thing to let down all of our usual defenses, as people need for everyday life, to express our true selves through art and music especially as music gets more and more commercial. I sense that you truly do express what many can’t, and I applaud your honest music making and your musical integrity. sincerely, kurt muroki

Name: KIM
Favorite Eva Album: SONG BIRD
Favorite Eva Song: FIELDS OF GOLD
Home town/city/country: IPSWICH
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 09:48 AM

EVA WAS A BRILLIANT SINGER I LOVE ALL HER SONGS

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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 12:30 PM

A few posts on this website remarked on the poor audio quality of DARK EYED MOLLY, as broadcast by R2. As the webmaster lists this as 1 of her favourite cuts from the new album, can we have clarification please. Are we getting into the realms of AUDIO MINUS?

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 12:48 PM

Re: Who does Eva sound like? Don Meuse, I enjoyed reading your comments and, for the most part, I agree with you. While I stand by my comparison to Aretha and Patti – and sometimes, when Eva really belts it, Linda Ronstadt in her prime – I suppose I’m like a lot of other Eva fans in that, if she’s singing a song and I’m familiar with the more “popular” version of that song, it’s her version of the song, and not her voice, that I’m comparing. I feel that’s an inevitable reaction since Eva tends to make any song she sings into her own. In almost every case, her version of the song is better, or at least as good. To my mind, the one major exception is her version of Imagine. While I like Eva’s take on the song, it just doesn’t stand up to John Lennon’s original in my opinion. But then, as an old hippie, I also think that Imagine should become our national anthem, so what do I know?

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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 01:18 PM

Imagine as a National anthem? Do me a favour!! God Save The Queen by the Pistols is more appropos. Lennon got lucky when he met Mcartney. Eva turned a crap song into something listenable. Even by her standards it was below par.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 02:45 PM

Tony: Thin ice! Its hard to say anything ‘middle of the road’ here and get away with it. Lennon’s “Imagine” has never been high on my list. And it is the only Eva song that I’ve heard that sounds as if she was just beginning to work her magic on it. I appreciate that many love Lennon’s final anthem, as it has its sentiments in the right place. I can see where it could be a person’s personal anthem… but National… Until we have a much better world it is probably best to stick with whatever history has stuck us with for our National anthems.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 04:26 PM

This is just another opinion on the song Imagine.I never cared much for the song but listening to Eva sing it with all the soul and emotion she puts into it really made me listen to it closely for the first time. There’s just something about the way she sings all songs that makes you listen to every word. But hey, thats Eva for you. She knows how to get your attention.

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Sent: Wed July 16 2003 05:22 PM

JO, First she gets your attention and then she steals your heart! JULY POLL: For other people as poor of vision as me, please go to the JULY POLL and vote, something I just noticed and did. Its a revealing question.

Name: Ellen Whitley
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Blue Skies
Home town/city/country: Beaumont, Texas
Sent: Wed July 16 2003 07:10 PM

I just recently discovered Eva and her angelic voice. I was fascinated to say the least at the purity and soulful way she sang and promptly bought two more CD’s…… Now that I realize she is no longer with us (except through her wonderful music), I grieve for the loss we all share in being deprived of more of this gifted person. She was an awesome talent in many ways and we are blessed to have the pleasure of her music. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to voice an opinion. I hope that in spirit, Eva knows how much she has affected our lives.

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 12:15 AM

To correct a previous post: I did not mean that Eva sounds alot like Aretha Franklin. I meant that Eva adopted many of the stylistic flourishes of Aretha’s singing. Listen to Aretha’s “Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings.” It’s clear and unmistakeable that Eva listened to this album as a young developing singer and that it had a profound influence on her (as it would any deeply feeling person who listens to it). It’s interesting that on the album (it’s a “live” album), Aretha’s father, a minister, comments that the power of her singing is grounded in gospel: That all of her singing springs forth from that source. Eva was a deeply spiritual person, as is Aretha, and I believe that both have been able to tap into that source and this accounts for the power of their singing.

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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 01:21 AM

Eva sounds like Eva sounds like Eva sounds like Eva. No-one else sounds like Eva. She is the ultimate music lover’s dream. I can’t think of one track on any of the official albums where she sounds like another performer or sings in the style of a previous version. She has taken good songs that have been long forgotten and created something great that stirs the soul, gives you goose pimples or has the hair on the back of your neck standing on end. She has a unique style that knocks people out on the very first hearing. No need to be fast-forwarding tracks to miss out the ones you’re not so keen on as with other albums, every Eva track is a gem. I do have my favourites, particularly the Blues and Gospel tracks, but I can also appreciate the presence she brings to every song she performs. When I first heard Eva’s version of Woodstock I was mesmerised. The classic version by Joni Mitchell was pleasant enough but nothing I would consider listening to more than once. But, Eva’s version is something else altogether. It took me many playings to sing along with the tracks. Eva’s style is hard to copy without much practice. I am not a musician trying to make comparisons or judging one version against another, singing along with Eva adds to the pleasure. Both Eva and the band excel themselves on Stormy Monday. The guitar playing on this blues track is superb. I even pretend to be playing the guitar myself whilst humming along at the same time. It is the variety of Eva’s songs that gives her so much appeal. She hasn’t been pigeon-holed into one genre she can cover them all with finesse. This is the real test of talent. Eva sounds like Eva and aren’t I so glad about that. Devoted fan.

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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 02:44 AM

Kapiri, Amen to that!

Name: Becky
Favorite Eva Album: Live at the Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: London UK
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 04:09 AM

I’m a musicaholic – I’ve played piano, sax and sung all my life and listen to hours of music every day. I love all kinds of music but I can honestly say hand on heart I have never in all my life heard such magic and mastery as that of Eva’s. Add to that the way she lived her life, her thoughts, her beliefs – she’s my absolute idol. – God Bless Eva –

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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 07:18 AM

re Dark Eyed Molly. I heard the R2 broadcast direct, NOT via the net. thought it was a live recording the sound was so bad.

Name: girl
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: fever, songbird, wayfaring stranger, who knows…
Home town/city/country: hampshire, uk
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 11:02 AM

eva is absoloutely my favourite vocalist of all time, no one can match her quality or style, shes so unique. her family and friends must be so proud of her. although shes not around, her voice has touched far more people than any famous pop stars of today. eva is such a fantastic role model for girls my age (16) and id love to share her wise mentality and outlook on life, as well as her beautiful, flawless voice. thankyou for running this website; after a bad day, listening to eva and reading about the way shes affected so many people is heartwarming. x x x

Name: Chgris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 12:09 PM

Reference “poor quality sound” on the new album. Nonny James played 5 tracks on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester tonight (Thursday)- No problem with quality. All the tracks played were absoloutely superb. I have ordered 2 copies already, how about you ????? Blue Skies Chris

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 12:53 PM

Hi y’all. I appreciate the debate on the merits of Lennon’s version of Imagine. I guess I’m just a musical heathen compared to some of you, but I still prefer the original over Eva’s version. Probably has something to do with my age (56). If you like Eva’s version better, god bless you. Please keep in mind, though, that I didn’t say I didn’t like Eva’s take on the song, only that I preferred Lennon’s. To whoever you are: if you think that Lennon was lucky to meet that sentimental, lovesick, never had an original thought in his life McCartney…..well, all I can say is that I’m glad I don’t live on your planet, especially if you consider Imagine a “crap” song. Very eloquent description, by the way.

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 03:16 PM

Hello all, I took a look at the this month’s poll and was hesistant on how to answer the question. I settled on choosing “I was an Eva fan prior to her death”, but that’s not quite accurate. Rather, I was aware of her before she passed away. I would say that I was an unknowing Eva fan, still in the embryonic process of becoming, for I had unfortunately not heard her music yet. When it’s one of those days, when everyone you meet is a moron, when every taxi seems to cut you off in traffic and you’re always stuck in the bus lane, when you’re trying to just get through the day, when you want to venture far, far away from the madness of crowds, when the adrenaline burns in your throat like bile and your chest is tight with anger, and you feel like a bottle of soda at a hundred degrees and shaken until the cap is about to blow, do yourself a favor and get a copy of Grace Griffith’s SANDS OF TIME. I just received my copy today and it is not only wonderful, but very soothing and relaxing (okay, I don’t have anger issues, just had a bad day). Like Gary from Nova Scotia, Anne from Wisconsin, and Sandy from Ohio have said, it’s just a wonderful CD, and Grace dedicated it to Eva. I’d like to quote from the liner notes written by Bill Straw: “How many singers would turn their record label on to Eva Cassidy? By handing the musical baton forward, Grace Griffith became an essential link in the chain of events that has made Eva Cassidy’s music a worldwide phenomena….During the past seven years, while the Eva Cassidy story unfolded before the world, Grace Griffith has continued to toil in relative obscurity, which sadly is the rule, not the exception, for most of our great artists in a time when commercial airplay equates to large sums of money changing hands behind the scenes.” So, here’s a big thank you to Grace for her role in helping to bring Eva’s music to a world that so desperately needs it right now, and thanks for SANDS OF TIME, which will no doubt help calm the dark night of the soul on those restless and sleepless nights.

Name: http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~jaymin/music/american.htm
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
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Sent: Thu July 17 2003 03:51 PM

http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~jaymin/music/american.htm American Tune Words and Music by Paul Simon Many’s the time I’ve been mistaken And many times confused. Yes, and I’ve often felt forsaken And certainly misused. Oh, but I’m all right, I’m alright, I’m just weary to my bones, Still you don’t expect to be bright and bon vivant So far away from home, So far away from home. I don’t know a sould who’s not been battered, I don’t have a friend who feels at ease, I don’t know a dream that’s not been shattered Or driven to its knees. Oh, but it’s alright, it’s alright, For we lived so well so long, Still, when I think of the road we’re trav’ling on, I wonder what’s gone wrong, I can’t help it, I wonder what’s gone wrong. And I dreamed I was dying. I dreamed that my sould rose unexpectedly And looking back down at me, Smiled reassuringly. And I dreamed I was flying, And high up above my eyes could clearly see The Status of Liberty, Sailing away to sea, And I dreamed I was flying. We come on the ship they call the Mayflower, We come on the ship that sailed the moon. We come in the age’s most uncertain hours And sing an American Tune. Oh, and it’s alright, it’s alright, it’s alright. You can’t be forever blessed. Still tomorrow’s goin’ to be another working day, And I’m trying to get some rest, That’s all I’m trying, to get some rest.

Name: Adrienne
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/ I Know You By Heart/ Kathy’s Song/ Time After Time/ I Wandered by a Brookside
Home town/city/country: Campbell, California USA
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 08:17 PM

Just spent the last three days listening to the five more Eva albums I got after Songbird. HEAVEN! Looking forward to American Tune. I now have five of her songs on my funeral-music favorites list, and dearly love many more. Even her occasional vocal blemishes are a comfort. I, too, love to sing along, and knowing that Eva was ‘only’ human makes attempting her other-worldly sound bearable (though hopeless). At the same time, the beauty and integrity of her life together with her premature death bring an almost unbearable poignancy to her music. Note To Self: keep tissues handy! Thank you, Eva, for making the world a better place. *****A

Name: Michael
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Live/Imagine/Time
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow, but many others too
Home town/city/country: Melbourne
Sent: Thu July 17 2003 11:34 PM

So excited to read about American Tune! Will buy it the moment it hits the shelves here! Sure to be another great success!

Name: Mickey
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Sent: Fri July 18 2003 07:34 AM

Possibly the most beautiful sound i’ve heard.

Name: Mickey
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Sent: Fri July 18 2003 07:34 AM

Possibly the most beautiful sound i’ve heard.

Name: jenni
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: birmingham/ england
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 08:04 AM

Eva is a truly inspirational singer. She has a beautiful voice it is so sad that she is no longer with us. I’m so glad you shared you voice with us, its truly a voice i won’t forget…

Name: Don
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Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 09:49 AM

Eva introduces her parents at Blues Alley before singing “What A Wonderful World.” This intoduction is loose in my jukebox and attaches at its pleasure to songs I put in a playlist. Just now I heard Eva say: “…my Mom and Dad are here tonight. Dad taught me how to play guitar”, and then I hear the guitar virtuosity of Hendrix playing “Purple Haze.” That would have been the convergence of genius on genius had they actually done anything together, although I can’t imagine what music they would have chosen!!!

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Sent: Fri July 18 2003 02:20 PM

Well said Tony, Mcartney got lucky when he met Lennon and may I add he(Paul)lost his “voice” years ago…though he doesn’t seem to have noticed! Can’t agree with you on “Imagine” though – Eva’s version is one of my favourites of hers (the Pearl’s version though)way superior to Lennon’s.

Name: Earnest
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Sent: Fri July 18 2003 03:43 PM

one of the things that i get from eva’s art is a powerful truthfullness and sincerity … John and Paul were both very gifted artists and each gave the world some wonderful, wonderful songs ..cut the cynicism and leave it at that …

Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Fri July 18 2003 11:06 PM

I heard her once and bought the album (Songbird) – everytime I play it to my friends they are just zapped out and go buy the album. Now I ahave five and need some more – she is just so uplifting, peaceful and missed sincerely.

Name: ASABA
Favorite Eva Album: don willy
Favorite Eva Song: whitney girl
Home town/city/country: DESTIN FLORIDA UNITED STATES
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 12:02 AM

I REALLY LOVE YOUR WEB SITE. KEEP IT UP.

Name: patricia
Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: ocean Grove,USA
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 01:33 AM

Eva Cassidy is a little bit of heaven to me when I listen to her music. I really like how she enjoyed singing all types of music. She could be both tender and soulful at the same time. Her music really speaks to my soul. Thankyou Miss Cassidy for lending your talents to us mere mortals as you are surely now sharing your vocal talents in heaven with the angels.

Name: Phil Ashmore
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: What A Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Sheffield. GB.
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 04:49 AM

Sheer magic a woderful voice singing fabulous songs. It is sheer bliss to listen to Eva’s music in a world that is filled with such musical dross. Thank you Eva. Phil.

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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 07:08 AM

American Tune Paul Simon Many’s the time I’ve been mistaken And many times confused Yes, and often felt forsaken And certainly misused But I’m all right, I’m all right I’m just weary to my bones Still, you don’t expect to be Bright and bon vivant So far away from home, so far away from home And I don’t know a soul who’s not been battered I don’t have a friend who feels at ease I don’t know a dream that’s not been shattered or driven to its knees But it’s all right, it’s all right We’ve lived so well so long Still, when I think of the road we’re traveling on I wonder what went wrong I can’t help it, I wonder what went wrong And I dreamed I was dying And I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly And looking back down at me Smiled reassuringly And I dreamed I was flying And high up above my eyes could clearly see The Statue of Liberty Sailing away to sea And I dreamed I was flying We come on the ship they call the Mayflower We come on the ship that sailed the moon We come in the age’s most uncertain hour and sing an American tune But it’s all right, it’s all right You can’t be forever blessed Still, tomorrow’s going to be another working day And I’m trying to get some rest That’s all I’m trying to get some rest

Name: http://community-2.webtv.net/@HH!7C!DA!CD151BA37B3B/klmerritt3/AmericanTune/
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 10:33 AM

welcome back mike !

Name: Barbie Marland
Favorite Eva Album: can’t choose
Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city/country: port orange fl. usa
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 11:23 AM

I have just discovered Eva’s music by accident while looking for something else. I was totally blown away by her. My brother and I are in a band and share a great love for all types of music so i shared what i had of her music with him. He went home to research her on the web becuz he had never heard of her. He called me right away to tell me she had passed away. my heart sank as if she had been an old friend. When i read the article of how she died it hit home even more. We lost our younger sister to cancer in 1991. a young mother just beginning life. I guess they are like butterflys……here for such a short time and yet they give us such beauty. I have been truly blessed by Eva’s voice. How lucky for me. I know her familys pain in the loss but i also hope they know how she still lives on in the heart of others like me!!!! Much peace to her friends and family

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Home town/city/country: Eutawville SC USA
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 12:16 PM

I Love to hear her beautiful noise. What a shame she had to leave us

Name: Kathleen
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Home town/city/country: Calgary, Canada
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 03:00 PM

I heard of Eva Cassidy on http://www.ckua.com for the first time and was startled by the clarity of her voice. I went to the library today and got her CD. I am grateful to have been introduced to this music. I read the page and the web creator’s comments about taking the initiative of going to watch live music as often as possible. It is so true, and I am happy to hear that spoken so loud and clear… how many people missed the opportunity to hear Eva. Let’s not miss another opportunity. Thank you for this website.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 03:39 PM

Eric from Silver Springs how are you doing my friend? I agree with your comments about Grace Griffith’s significant contribution to Eva’s musical legacy.I have to honestly say I had never heard of Grace.Shame on me.It has to be said that Grace sacrificed herself musically for Eva.We should all be indebted to her for that and the least all of us could do is to go out and buy Grace’s new CD.Chris Biondo and Lenny Williams are major influences here so you can be sure something worthwhile has been achieved here.I like all my fellow visitors to this site are awaiting the release of the new CD with both excitement and trepidation. I sincerely hope it doesn’t flop.I don’t get sick of listening to her.In today’s fickle world though things change quickly and you can easily be forgotten and discarded.We have ALL got to stop this from happening.We all have a responsibility to keep Eva’s musical legacy alive and especially to new visitors to this site.Word of mouth is a powerful way of promoting Eva.Please don’t waste this precious time between now and the release of the new CD infighting,Laura has said that Eva would be amazed that anyone would be interested in her.I say let us all get out there and keep this amazing show firmly on the road!

Name: Andrea J
Favorite Eva Album: which to choose?
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Calgary, AB, CANADA
Sent: Sat July 19 2003 03:59 PM

I just happened to stumble upon Eva Cassidy about a year ago when I was looking for a song I loved, and I found her version of “Autumn Leaves” I fell in love with her voice and I could listen to her sing til the day I die and not have a sad moment, she is amazing, and I wish she was still around, I would pay a million dollars to see her sing!!!

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Sent: Sat July 19 2003 06:03 PM

Like all Eva fans looking forward to the new CD. Is there any release date for Australia yet? John, Brisbane

Name: Broken Hill
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Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves, You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 08:04 AM

JOHN in BRISBANE, Australia This is just a guess, but I think those retailers who have placed their orders should have them for sale by August 8th. Check with the top retailer in Brisbane, or order now through Amazon.com, dot.UK, or dot.CA

Name: Ola
Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: time after time
Home town/city/country: Czestochowa/Poland
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 09:21 AM

Thank You Eva for so much beauty in Your songs…

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/ Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 11:33 AM

Hello Tony from London, I would like to think that Eva fans can recognize what a defining moment it was for Grace Griffith to get Eva’s music on an independent label. If you are inclined to feel very lucky to receive Eva’s music as a true gift and feel grateful about it, then why not show thanks by supporting Grace and getting a copy of her CD? What better way to thank her? As I’ve said before, it’s a really pleasant and soothing CD. There are a few slow, bossa nova type tunes that make me feel as if I’m sitting in an oceanside cottage with the cool ocean breeze washing over me, sunlight streaking thru the windows, and a nice cool pitcher of sangria or martinis by my side (*ahhh, if it were only true!*). Additionally, I don’t know if I would be too worried about the new Eva CD being a flop. I can’t imagine that it would be. I am encouraged whenever I see posts in the Guestbook from new fans who’ve just discoverd Eva, so I don’t worry about the chart success. I think chart success will surely happen—with or without radio airplay. I’ve said before that she really does represent true folk music, for the people have been spreading the news about Eva and this word of mouth success is so genuine that it lies outside all the boundaries of the corporate glossy marketing campaigns of major record labels. Moreover, I don’t believe that Eva will fade away with time, or will be easily forgotten like most pop trends. There are still many more people who have yet to discover her. Besides, Eva is someone that mattered and is certainly NOT the flavor-of-the-month, pop drivel. No, she takes her rightful place alongside the other great female vocalists of our time, if not in history. Pity the critics and music lovers who don’t or can’t recognize that…

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Sent: Sun July 20 2003 12:33 PM

to Eric in MD. You may not care about record sales but Bill Straw and Blix Street Records do, because they are a commercial business. Before Eva they were dead in the water. Thanx to Grace they survived. The record buying public were indifferent to IMAGINE, the fans voted it the least listened to album in her catalog. The new album will decide whether there is a legacy worth pursuing or whether commerce triumphs. Lines in sand people, lines in sand.

Name: Pat Dargan
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Sent: Sun July 20 2003 12:40 PM

re Grace Griffith………..hey don’t forget earlier albums ‘ Grace ‘ and ‘Minstrel Song ‘…… check out www.blixstreet.com/grace.html cheers all.. P@

Name: Amaldina
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Home town/city/country: USA (really)
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 01:47 PM

I don’t think the record-buying public was indifferent to Imagine. It was number one in UK album charts and number one on Billboard indy charts. It’s not my favorite album but what could be more beautiful than Danny Boy? Lighten up, oh anonymous person who claims to be from the US! (The word “public” is singular in the US, plural in the UK, which makes me think you are not American. Though why you would claim to be if you are not, I cannot Imagine. Never mind.)

Name: tim
Favorite Eva Album: whatever
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: switzerland
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 01:49 PM

I’m a musician and have been moved to tears by music often. But I’ve never experienced this kind of epiphany. My life will never be the same.

Name: Michael Paitich
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Montreal Canada
Sent: Sun July 20 2003 04:07 PM

My heart aches when I think of all the beautiful songs Eva might have interpreted, had she lived. Having read the wonderful biography “Songbird”, I can imagine her embracing and singing such songs as “Morning Has Broken” and “Peace Train” by Cat Stevens, “Blackbird” by Paul McCartney, and “In a Country Churchyard” by Chris de Burgh. I wish I knew what songs, beyond those she recorded, she liked to play and sing. It would illuminate her personality for me. The biggest revelation I drew from the “Songbird” book was of Eva’s preference for solo ballads, and her growing determination to focus on them. I think those recordings are among her strongest, and I’m grateful for the recordings she was able to make during the time she had.

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Sent: Sun July 20 2003 06:36 PM

To Anon-USA, I’m not sure exactly what your point is, but it seems as if you believe that Blix Street is somehow exploiting Eva or the fans. Of course Blix Street is a commercial business and record sales is of interest to them. But I simply do not think that Blix Street’s concern, when it comes to Eva, is solely about making a profit. The best part about good record sales is that The Band is able to share in some of the financial rewards, which helps them to continue pursuing their careers as musicians and not starve. The family uses some of the profits for charitable causes as well. Moreover, I disagree about Blix Street being “dead in the water” before they started distributing Eva’s music. Blix Street has a very defined niche market and they were fulfilling those market needs prior to Eva’s arrival at their label. And I don’t know about public indifference to IMAGINE. Just because a small sample of Eva fans voted it the least listened to CD doesn’t mean that no one bought the CD nor liked it. Besides, a new album is not the criterion for deciding whether “there is a legacy worth pursuing” or if Blix Street triumphs as profiteers. First of all, the guardians of Eva’s legacy (ie, her family and close friends) will decide what’s worth pursuing. Neither you nor I will have any say in that, as our opinions ultimately don’t matter. I simply don’t see the family or Blix Street doing anything to tarnish what Eva and The Band have accomplished so far.

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Sent: Sun July 20 2003 08:21 PM

Eric..you make some interesting points…but….’ our opinions ultimately don’t matter ‘………you should think about that one maybe !! If that were the case then believe me certainly ‘Time After Time ‘ and ‘Imagine’ would not have seen the light of day….plus any future stuff…which would be tragic of course…don’t forget Eva didn’t approve of the issuing of certain tracks when she was around….maybe her opinion didn’t matter either ? The bottom line is that Blix helped give us some of the best music ever made…let’s be grateful for that..

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Sun July 20 2003 09:34 PM

Good morning everyone. Just had a mail shot from Hot Records about the new album. There are couple of interesting points you might want to hear about. “The recording studio was Eva’s natural musical home. She spent countless hours there recording, rehearsing even helping to paint the walls and glue on acoustic tiles. Band rehearsals would be held there and Chris Biondo was in the habit of running a tape whilst guitarist Keith Grimes, a perfectionist like Eva, would take home the tapes to study the performances. Since the release of last years Imagine, Keith discovered rehearsal tapes that had long been packed away and sent them to Blix Street’s Bill Straw. Five of the 10 tracks on AMERICAN TUNE come from that source. A couple of these are just Keith and Eva, cut while they were working out repertoire for their duo gigs. The remaining 5 tracks consist of 3 live recordings, one studio demo and Yesterday. None of the surviving recordings was multi track and therefore few corrections could be made for errors or glitches….there is no doubt that these recordings are magic in it’s purest form.” There are couple of nice “typically Eva” cartoons on there too! Presumably taken from the album’s artwork. That’s all for now folks.

Name: lizzy
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city/country: england
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 01:58 AM

this is my first time visiting this website, but eva has meant alot to me over the past year.my dad has been in and out of hospital and eva’s music has helped me stay positive with her beautiful voice and the words of her songs. x

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 02:01 AM

Hello D.A., yes, I agree with you that the bottom line is that Blix Street helped to get Eva’s music out there–no doubt about that. the point I was trying to make regarding fans’ opinions were in regards to Eva’s legacy and the furtherance of it. Those decisions are made by Eva’s guardians and I guess they’ve taken into account what Eva would have thought about certain tracks. But how does my or any other fan’s opinion influence the decision making process in terms of what gets released? It most likely does not have an impact at all. Again, I’m not discussing a market demand for Eva’s music (without it, there might not have been a TIME AFTER TIME or IMAGINE, as you have mentioned); I’m merely commenting upon the direction and furtherance of Eva’s legacy. I think the guardinas will do as they see fit with the remaining amount of Eva’s recorded material. Well, then. I think I’ve said enough on this subject and this will be my last comment on it, as I do not want to dominate nor clutter the Guestbook with this topic.

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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 04:51 AM

Eric…great to hear from you.. you answer your own question..

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 04:53 AM

To Michael Paitich, Since you mention Chris de Burgh, it may interst you to know that he is also an Eva fan. At the official Chris De Burgh website fans can ask him questions. On November 19, 2002, Siobhan from Dublin wrote to Chris ‘I was just wondering who you listen to when you want to chill out. Apart from you I like listening to Eva Cassidy. Do you like her music?’ After discussing some early classical music he likes, Chris De Burgh says: ‘The other day I was driving in my car listening to the radio, and I heard that Sting song “The Fields Of Gold”. It’s a beautiful song, I’ve always loved it. And there was this girl singing, and I thought “wow, that is beautiful, what a voice!”. I actually didn’t realize who it was, and I was going to call the radio station and find out who it was, because I actually thought it was an Irish girl from the North of Ireland that I heard singing this song once before. And immediately I thought I’d love to do a duet with this singer, because she has the most perfect pitch, the most perfect approach. She was lazy with the melody, but it was absolutely wonderful the way she sang with this melody. I was absolutely stunned to hear that it was Eva Cassidy, who died, I believe, in 1996, because I thought “Fields Of Gold” was written after she died. But I was wrong, it was Eva Cassidy. And what a stunning voice.’ (“http://www.cdeb.com/” “cdeb/askchris/archive3.html”)

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 10:43 AM

To Mike in the UK, (see whats new page) What a great marketing ploy – putting telephone customers on hold while listening to Eva. I bet no one hangs up ,in fact they would be continualy ringing back.I think I will patent that idea.Seriously, I bet people hearing f/o/g for the first time ask who,s that singer ? and will eventually join the ever growing army. Harry.S.(Nottingham uk)

Name: kapiri
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Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 11:09 AM

HARRY-S: A couple of years ago all you heard while waiting to talk to a techie at DELL was Krall’s “Hit That Jive Jack.” I think people tired of it. But I don’t think they would tire from WS,FOG,AL, etc. Who can make it happen at DELL or any other large corp?

Name: jonathan
Favorite Eva Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: nottingham
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 11:31 AM

I’ve just heard the Diana Krall version of Danny Boy for the first time recently. Actually, its always hard to listen to a song by someone else after you’ve heard Eva (for example, Sting’s Fields of Gold I loved before Eva but now his version feels so fast and a bit missing the point, though hey the guy wrote the song; same for me even with classics like Louis Armstrong and W World) Anyway,the interesting thing which struck me that I don’t hear people giving Eva credit for enough is not just her voice but her use of words. Here’s an example. Her Danny Boy to me sounds both so emotional and also strangely matter of fact. The singer is so certain about her relationship with her Danny Boy that one action will automatically follow another, even after her death, and so their union is so simple and perfect. SO the last line she sings is “AND YOU WILL bend and tell me that you love me, AND I WILL sleep in peace until you come/call to me”. However, in the Diana Krall version, there isn’t quite the same feeling. It’s a bit slower and more fragmented. And the last line is “IF you bend and tell me that you love me, THEN I will sleep…”. The use of ‘if’ does not show the same kind of conviction as in Eva’s song. It’s only a small point but it just shows how naturally sensitive Eva was to the way her voice and sound and language work together. The other example I can think of is Fields of Gold which actually works the other way round. So in Sting’s song, there is a verse when the lovers kiss (actually, my favourite verse in Sting’s version). But Eva misses this verse out and in her song the key moment is captured JUST BEFORE the kiss, when the singer is vulnerable, “Will you stay with me?”, the moment of the promise of a lasting memory. I guess it’s more universal and, like in Danny Boy, the union takes place across time, in the heart and mind and spirit more than the body. But I guess my point is that it’s not just her amazing voice which gets you there, it’s the mix of voice and the music AND the craft of the language. Well, sorry to write an essay folks but I must be crazy and for me it’s a strong reason why I feel the way i do about her sound without getting tired of it. What she sings feels true. Can’t wait for the new record. Best wishes

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 12:23 PM

JONATHAN: Krall didn’t learn to sing properly until she was almost 30 years old! She is a ‘stylist.’ She has mastered her voice for a limited range of songs. When Diana is good she can be very good, but when she is bad she is awful. Compare her version of “The Look Of Love” with that of Norah Jones and Eva! Amateur hour! But I’m not going to knock my fellow Canadian too hard. Her version of “La Vie en Rose” with Toots Thielman is inspired. Her funky version of the blues classic “I Say A Little Prayer” done to a raggea beat is something to behold!!! Krall can screw up the singing sometimes, but she is an authentic jazz pianist. I listen to Krall, Jones, Others, and Eva, all in the same mix. There is no question as to which is the genius whose vocals will stand the test of time.

Name: Don
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 12:33 PM

JONATHAN: I read your note again. It makes perfect sense to me. I too, rightly or wrongly, make these very fine distinctions in the intonation and verbal expressions in the lyric sung. Imprecisely, Krall sings a “denoument” first half which includes the seeds of love destroyed, and then a sort of, but not quite, except within her own self, “raprochement” that allows an escape to an acceptable ennui, or something like that.

Name: Canuck
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Sent: Mon July 21 2003 12:40 PM

Calling all Canucks and Canadien et Canadienne! Amazon.ca has a $5.00 gift certificate which you can apply to any purchase. I just bought the paperback version of Songbird (out in September) for abut $21.00 tax and shipping included.

Name: tim
Favorite Eva Album: songbird, eva by heart, time after time
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow, then the other mellow ones, now too many to list
Home town/city/country: halifax, nova scotia
Sent: Mon July 21 2003 03:33 PM

I was browsing through back pages of this guestbook and found several people asking about ABC Nightline specials on Eva, which were quoted as having aired 7/04/01 and 8/15/02. Please excuse if this information is now redundant but it doesn’t appear to be. After coming up empty with searches on ABC’s store website, I e-mailed the ABC help desk and was informed today that an 8/15/02 episode is nowhere on record, but that the 7/04/2001 episode is available in VHS format from ABC News Customer Service, at a cost of $29.95 plus $5.95 shipping within the US, and plus $8.90 shipping to Canada. (I asked about overseas shipping too but got no answer about that.) The video can be ordered by calling Customer Service at 1-800-505-6139 with credit card handy. If you are in an area where the toll-free doesn’t work, they said to try 1-734-416-0503, or to fax them at 602-870-4760. The help desk e-mail address is helpdesk@datapakservices.com. Now barely two weeks into my discovery of Eva, I was also curious to get a fuller sense of where other Eva fans are in their encounter. In the midst of this browsing I was hit by a bit of blues and started indulging in pointless cosmic questions about her departure. But her life, voice and blazing spirit soon make such indulgence difficult, and somehow wrongheaded. A short life was also unbelievably blessed with the kind of appreciation that mattered to her most, and with friends, and love, and vital, inspiring hobbies, and a job she loved. How inspiring to read about her turning down a major record contract simply because she didn’t want to have her musical choices dictated by anyone. She didn’t merely know and believe in what she wanted for herself, but never wavered when that belief faced the ultimate test. Anyone can believe, but how many would have had such strength of belief and character as she showed when offered a chance at the big times? In a world where some people die early, it’s so uplifting to find a spirit like Eva’s, and then to realize that it calls today from somewhere beyond the frailties of time and body.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: can’t pick one!
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 02:03 AM

Tim, thanks for the info about the Nightline videos. I am surprised that the ABCnews store doesn’t have it anymore when less than a month ago, I searched on her name, found the two episodes, and ordered one from that site. Today, I double checked and searched on her name and came up, as you said, empty. Strange. Glad to know finally that the 8/2002 is not available. Anyway, I actually successfully ordered and received the video from the July 2001 special. It was really great to see live video of Eva – I had only heard her CDs until then. If you know of any other source for video of Eva, please let me know – I have seen numerous references to people seeing her singing Over the Rainbow – but I have not yet seen how one can get a copy of that in the US. Your comments about Eva are right on. What a life, what an artist, what an inspiration.

Name: Rachel
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Sent: Tue July 22 2003 02:42 AM

Correction: I meant to say that I was surprised that the ABC Store WEB site didn’t list the videos anymore. Lest anyone be confused: the video is still available using the contact information listed by Tim below.

Name: Jon
Favorite Eva Album: I only have Songbird currently
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Toledo, Ohio U.S.A.
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 07:15 AM

I was in prison when I saw an piece on either 20/20 or 60 Minutes about her. Seldom am I affected by someone so much. I feel her, you know? I am sitting in the common computer room right now, listening to Songbird, and I am supposed to be working on my essay for composition 1. But I found the seb site which had a link to here and I cannot help but be enraptured by everything. Her voice envelopes me. When I was young my mother used to sing all the time… Nicolette Larson, Anne Murray, The Supremes, Diana Ross, Linda Rondstadt, the Carpenters, and a host of others. She has lost her song, or has lost her ability to find it within her, but Eva reminds me of that. I wish I had the words.

Name: Bernt Olsson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Torsas / Sweden
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 10:16 AM

It was more than 15 years a voice or a tune hit my heart like this. What a voice, what a feeling! Wonderful! Today I stumbeled on “over the rainbow” by misstake and fell in love immediately. Yesterday I did not know Eva, today she feels like an old friend. My journey with Eva has just began. (Sorry for my bad english)

Name: Mayen
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: It varies with each Eva cd I buy
Home town/city/country: Long Island, NY
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 11:45 AM

There has never been an artist who has made me run and buy all of his/her albulms, but in 5 months I now own 4 Eva cd’s, both of her songbooks, and I’m working on her karaoke stuff. Eva has a voice like no other. In today’s music world, full of synthesizers and voice overs, Eva’s voice is like a slice of heaven. You can hear her soul in every song and she has been a true inspiration to me and others around me. To know that in this wonderful world we need to live life to its fullest. “Eva, I hope you have found your fields of gold and thank you for leaving me with such a wonderful gift.” Love, Mayen

Name: Geoff Drummond
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Adelaide South Australia
Sent: Tue July 22 2003 11:26 PM

I have only just discovered Eva’s music today, while browsing CD’s in a local music store come coffee shop. It always amazes me how sometimes a song is overtaken by world events, giving new meanings that were perhaps never intended. Such is the case in regard to Fields of Gold. As one of the people who cared for the victims of the Bali Bombings, there were two thoughts that came to me as I listened. Firstly, that hearts can be broken even in Paradise. Secondly, for the years that are left to us, we should cherish this precious gift called life, both in ourselves and in everyone we meet, for who knows when it might end. Sting’s song, written so many years before the carnage, is powerful enough, but Eva’s delivery left me with tears streaming down my cheeks. Half an hour later, I learned of Eva’s own death, and I could not have been more shocked if I had known her personally. To Eva, and to everyone who has ever played any part in bringing her music into the public arena, I can only offer my heartfelt thanks.

Name: Berith
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Fellingsbro / Sweden
Sent: Wed July 23 2003 04:58 AM

A total unique voice that goes straight to the heart, so sensitive and warm. (Thank s Laura for this site)

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed July 23 2003 01:47 PM

Thanks Eric for your e-mail.I have a selfish streak that wants Eva to be successful commercially and it is dawning on me the consequences of wanting popularity just for its own sake because when you reach the top there is only one place to go from there.With Eva let us keep spreading the good news by the methods that have been successful for us to date i.e. word of mouth.

Name: Lindy Brounley
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: “I know you by heart,” “Autumn Leaves,” and… I just can’t decide!
Home town/city/country: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Sent: Wed July 23 2003 05:18 PM

My father-in-law, a jazz lover and former performer, gave my husband Eva’s CD, Songbird. My husband never played the CD until my 9-year-old begged him to put it in the CD player for him… My son wanted to hear Eva’s music because he fell in love with Eva’s photo on the cover of Songbird with the sunlight streaming through her hair, framing her smiling face. Eva’s CD hasn’t left the player since, and her voice has become as familiar to me as my own breathe. What I really love about her, is that her voice is so complex and I discover new vocal nuances each time I listen. She may have been unknown, but she is one of the great American voices and I think it is significant that her talent is so great that it grows even after her passing. Sting should be tearful after hearing Eva’s “Fields of Gold,”… It’ll never be completely his again.

Name: Grace
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly? too hard to pick one
Home town/city/country: Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 04:48 AM

I am fortunate enough to have had the privilege of hearing “American Tune” (the album) in its pre-release phase. I understand and share the sentiment of all Eva’s well wishers that the awesome quality of her gift should be reflected in any public releases. And I want to say to you all that I think you’ll love this album. While it may not be the most produced or technically perfect of her recordings, the unaffectedly natural, live quality of many of the cuts has an honesty that only shows off more strongly what an amazing artist Eva really was. Her vocal and interpretive skill shines even in the simplest and most realistic?unadorned setting. And how many singers can throw down flawless take after take from top to end of a long ballad, while accompanying themselves, in front of an audience or a practice tape microphone? Eva’s singing is spellbinding, whether it’s being recorded in a top flight studio engineered by the expert likes of Chris Biondo, or in a garage rehearsal. There are several cuts I would rave about here if I didn’t want to avoid dangling carrots impolitely. Perhaps I’ll opine in more detail when the album’s out. Sometimes I’m asked why I am such an Eva fan–to the degree that I might gamble my own career for her sake, some people ask. Well… I think beauty is essential to human happiness. Not beauty in the sense of magazine cover girls or the absence of imperfection, but beauty in the sense of the light of the sun in the veins of a leaf. Eva Cassidy was a true artist–one who transformed life experiences we all share into beauty that we can hear. It would have been utterly selfish of me not to seek to share her light with the world. Ancient alchemists, according to story, rendered rough elements into gold. Eva does that when she sings. We’ll remember her when we walk in fields of gold.

Name: Julie
Favorite Eva Album: Them all!
Favorite Eva Song: Them all! But most of all” What a wonderfull wold”
Home town/city/country: rhus Denmark
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 07:04 AM

I really think she are so greate at singning and her voise just get intoo my mind, and too all the people in the wolds mind! And her drawing are so geate too! It just a shame she died so young!…

Name: Ruud and Joke Zuidwijk
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Netherlands
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 08:36 AM

Name: tim
Favorite Eva Album: songird, eva by heart, time after time
Favorite Eva Song: rainbow, then the other mellow
Home town/city/country: halifax, nova scotia
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 10:28 AM

Further regarding Nightline videos of Eva. After having heard directly from Nightline help that the 8/15/02 video is not available, a friend reported yesterday that she’d found it, and ordered it. I sent another e-mail to Nightline and was told that yes, it is available. So to amend my previous entry: both the 7/04/01 video and the 8/15/02 video are available in VHS, at a cost of $29.95 plus $5.95 shipping within the US and plus $8.90 shipping to Canada. After having come up empty on searches under the obvious search terms the other day (and hearing that Rachel had done the same), today the search suddenly works and both videos are there. That means you can order them online at abcnewsstore.com (unless the search stops working again), as well as by using the contact numbers I gave in my last entry. For ordering, the “product name” of the 7/04/01 video is “Nightline: Eva Cassidy”, and the “product code” is N01070401. The product name for the 8/15/02 video is “Nightline Up Close: Eva Cassidy”, and that product code is Q02081501. Sorry for this confusion. The moral is: if someone tells you one of them isn’t available, ask them to check again and explain that someone else at Nightline said differently. Quote product codes and names. Then ask someone else. Don’t give up! It was really nice to hear from Grace, who gave so much for Eva’s sake. And it brings a warm glow knowing how people are lining up to hear her now. Come play in Canada!

Name: Wasiluk
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Nowy Sacz / Poland
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 10:57 AM

Only Internet can give such a beautyful gift like knowing Eva. Only by internet i can learn something about her live and great songs. All we have now from media is commercial crap. When i first listening CD with MP3 (only in this way we can get EVA in Poland)i was told that she had passed away. Imagine..in my mind i was hoping and almost praying for this not be true. Now when i know it’s true i feel great anger to all this money makers from big companies coz all they are able to do is fighting with Napster instead helping artist like Eva.

Name: Stephen
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Home town/city/country: Toronto
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 11:49 AM

I remember someone here had said something to the effect that one of Eva’s album covers appealed to her because it looked down-homy, and didn’t reek of big money record company marketing tactics. Exactly, I thought…. people love that about Eva and to change that would be big mistake. Then in my cynical mind I imagined big five record company execs getting wind of that, and coming out with a similar but fake such “down to earth” look for their Britneys and Madonnas…shudder… Now I read Grace’s comments about the music on the forthcoming album, how “while it may not be the most produced or technically perfect of her recordings, the unaffectedly natural, live quality of many of the cuts has an honesty that only shows off more strongly what an amazing artist Eva really was. Her vocal and interpretive skill shines even in the simplest and most realistic?unadorned setting.” It’s wonderful to get a take on things from people close to the action. To read that, I know people will love the new album, because with Eva, simplicity is beauty and this is precisely the sort of thing that makes people stop in their tracks when they hear her. I am sure the EC band well understood this. All the accompaniments I have heard are classy, tasteful and never overpowering. Grace doesn’t want to dangle carrots? Oh sure…that’s easy for you to say! Can’t wait for my parcel to arrive!

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 01:43 PM

Grace, Thanks for writing and offering your opinions on the new Eva album. While it may not have been your intention to “dangle carrots” you’ve certainly whet my appetite for the new record. I really appreciate your insights. By the way, love your new album too, and I urge anyone who reads this to pick it up. You deserve any success that comes your way, and then some.

Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Album: All, depending on mood
Favorite Eva Song: Easy Street Dream, Waly Waly, Many others
Home town/city/country: Aston, PA USA
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 02:10 PM

I second Tony’s opinion of Grace Griffiths CD “Sands of Time.” It’s lovely. I recommend it highly.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Thu July 24 2003 09:11 PM

Yesterday morning on TV, there was an ad for a 3CD set called “IBIZA The History of Chillout”. Over the footage they played Eva singing “Fields of Gold”. Let’s hope that this album will bring Eva to listeners that might not otherwise have heard her. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Favorite Eva Song: Kathys’ Song at present.
Home town/city/country: S Wales, UK.
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 02:09 AM

Good morning! I am currently doing research for an Eva Cassidy Family Tree for all the bands she was in, from the “family band” with Hugh and Dan up to and including The Eva Cassidy Band. I need help on the personnel in the bands, The Honey Bees and She’s Melting. If you can help please click on my name above and let me know what you know. Also, although I have info on the bands, STONEHENGE, CHARACTERS WITHOUT NAMES, FAT FINGERS, and METHOD ACTOR any anecdotes or onfo on “spin off” bands would be appreciated. Furthermore, if anybody has details on Dan cassidy’s bands NIGHTWING

Name: Katrina
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/I wandered by a brookside
Home town/city/country: Bristol, UK
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 02:10 AM

First heard of Eva by Terry Wogan Radio 2 promoting Songbird. Went out and bought the CD not realising she had died. I was moved by her beautiful pure voice. Have since bought 2 more albums. Play them all the time to chill out. I used to be in a choir so appreciate the beautiful tone of her voice and love the simple arrangements – just her and guitar. Will definitely buy the new release in August.

Name: PAUL lIMBRICK
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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 02:13 AM

oops. cotd from below…. ….NIGHT WINGS, BLUE WIND and EASY STREET, then that would be appreciated too. Cheers!

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 04:51 AM

Some “spirited discussion” in the guestbook regarding BlixStreet. My hat is off to Mr. Straw and co. for being a david in the sea of corporate musical goliaths that serve up an endless diet of instant idols, teen queens, and flavors of the month. I mean, where is Eden’s Crush now? And an industry that likes to blame its problems on file swapping. BlixStreet stands for other tastes and integrity. Three of its artists-Eva Cassidy, Grace Griffith, and Mary Black, have many similarities. One thing these classy lady artists have in common, if investigated (e.g. reading Mr. Digman’s album reviews from the last few months on each) is that they were not to be pigeonholed into some small niche. I continue to be pleasantly surprised with the parallels for those in the music world that knew Eva personally and/or professionally with Eva herself. Here is an excerpt from an album review from Goldmine “…she makes standards such as “You Send Me”, “Since I Fell for You”, Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed” and Jimmy Cliff’s “Many Rivers to Cross” sound breathtakingly impassioned- and, remarkably, wholly her own”. Sound familiar? Written about Eva Cassidy? No, about “Prisoner of the Heart”, Mary Ann Redmond’s latest re?release. P.S. Note to Mr. Grimes-please keep checking in your closets.

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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 05:16 AM

To: Adrienne, Campbell, 18 July I notice that you keep a list of funeral songs. Is this a common practice I wonder? I know that Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is the most requested wedding song, but, although I don’t keep a list, I recently lost someone so very dear to me and I arranged for Eva’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to open the funeral service and “Tennessee Waltz” to close it. The acoustics in the chapel rang out Eva’s every note in a way that I can’t describe. A very emotional time and one that I won’t forget. Of course, it was a double-edged sword to choose these two tracks because they always remind me of someone that I loved all of my life, lost and miss very much. I know that the person to whom these tracks were dedicated would have approved of my choice wholeheartedly. Love you Eva.

Name: Lucy
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Favorite Eva Song: Time after time
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 05:57 AM

Going through the website the only thing going through my mind has to be-Love. Wether this guest book is ever read or not -it doesnt matter, as long as eva knows how much she is appreciated and loved by all. If only she were alive today… I wish i would have discovered her earlier, she is an inspiration, and guiding light. Thanks eva and all her family-what an amazing group of people. With love xx

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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 07:39 AM

Go Grace !!!! great post…

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 09:13 AM

Chaos Music of Austraila reviewed American Tune: Some singers need an audience to bring out their best. Not Eva Cassidy. The recording studio was Eva’s natural musical home where she was free of the pressures of live performance. She spent countless hours there recording, rehearsing, even helping paint the walls and glue on acoustic tiles. Band rehearsals would be held there and Chris Biondo was in the habit of running a tape while guitarist Keith Grimes, a perfectionist like Eva, would take home the tapes to study the performances. Since the release of 2002’s Imagine album, Keith discovered rehearsal tapes that had long been packed away and sent them to Blix Street’s Bill Straw. Five of the ten tracks on American Tune come from that source. A couple of these are just Eva and Keith, cut while they were working out repertoire for their duo gigs. The remaining five tracks are comprised of three live recordings, one studio demo and Yesterday, which was one of the earliest songs that Eva recorded with Chris Biondo. None of the surviving recordings were multi-track and therefore few corrections could be made for errors or glitches. In most cases what you hear now is how the songs were recorded, in one take and without editing. Yet there is no doubt these informal recordings capture Eva Cassidy’s magic in its purest form – her remarkable voice never fails to send a shiver down the spine or bring a tear to the eye. Go to: http://www.chaosmusic.com/shop/product.asp?productID=850614

Name: mugu
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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 09:34 AM

very very mugu

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Anerican Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 09:53 AM

I thought this review was important enough to post in the “Guestbook” page, since Laura did not list it yet on the “What’s New” page. I sent it to her only yesterday. I’m sure she will read it here or through my email. By the way, I play the tape of the songs “American Tune” and ” Dark Eyed Molly,” I recorded from The Terry Wogan Show every time I drive my car. I play it loud, with the windows open. I must admit I’ve NEVER heard an Eva Cassidy song done as powerfully as “American Tune,” even topping my previous favorite “Danny Boy.” When “American Tune” plays, take the journey, close your eyes for a minute, you’re right there, with Eva, a little bit of Heaven, just flying up in the clouds or sailing away on the sea… hold on tight, and just listen…You and Eva, together in “American Tune.”

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Fri July 25 2003 10:33 AM

Ref:-my recnt guestbook entry. FOG is track 17 on CD no 3. Blue Skies Chris

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Sent: Fri July 25 2003 08:06 PM

Word of advice to Mike….don’t ‘ close your eyes for a minute ‘ whilst driving…

Name: paul
Favorite Eva Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city/country: mansfield england
Sent: Sat July 26 2003 11:00 AM

just listened to my first eva cassidy album blues alley pure class looked at this site, voice of an amgel. A story that brings a tear to the eye. I like rock music but this is something else, thanks dad youve got good taste in music.

Name: tim
Favorite Eva Album: songbird, eva by heart, time after time
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow, and then…
Home town/city/country: halifax, nove scotia
Sent: Sat July 26 2003 04:36 PM

My copy of the book Songbird arrived today. I should have known better since it was my turn to make supper, but I opened the book in the store. So much for obligation. There was simply no putting this thing down till the closing cover. After I got home and apologized for my indiscretion, I read it through again cover to cover. It’s a stunning jewel of a book: an absolute must for Eva fans, and an incredible discovery for anyone else with an iota of human sympathy. I haven’t seen the softcover edition, but if it compromises anything–picture quality, print quality, durability, anything–I just can’t imagine what would make that compromise worth the few dollars and pennies it saves. Here is Eva in all her simple, pure, unadorned, uncompromising, stubborn, loving, deeply spirited, committed, down-to-earth, humble and immeasurably talented glory. And although it also chronicles her losing battle with cancer, it ends in a way that Eva really begins for many of us: as a voice so pure, so stirring, that nothing–not even untimely death–could possibly have kept from the world, so inevitable is its force. For the second time in my life I was literally moved to tears by music. The first was when I heard her in the hi-fi store.

Name: Danielle
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: It is really hard to pick one as they all are excellent……but i think the one i like most is Wafaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: Purley, England
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 02:15 AM

I heard over the rainbow on a cd my mum was playing in the car and i heard her talking about someone dying of cancer to my brother who was in the front, when i asked who you were talking about that is when i became a fan of Eva Cassidy. It was amazing to know someone that had a fantastic voice and is a christian and wrote songs on her life (e.g:- Wafaring Stranger)As soon as i bought her album, Songbird, i went out to music in print and bought her songbird book which has the words and music in. I have never done this with any type of music before, but Eva Cassidy is a great and fantastic person. God bless her.

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Sent: Sun July 27 2003 05:45 AM

I have just been listening to my Imagine CD. There has been mention in the Guestbook recently about this album not being as popular as earlier ones or value for money with only 10 tracks. I think Imagine a fine CD. My favourite tracks are Tennessee Waltz, Danny Boy and I Can Only Be Me. I don’t think that I have seen any mention of I Can Only Be Me in the Guestbook. This track is so poignant that it’s like listening to poetry. The heartfelt lyrics combined with a powerful musical score would surely have made this one of Eva’s favourite tracks because it is a comment on what human beings perceive as “the grass being greener on the other side of the fence” and “someone else’s lot is better than my own”. By her combination of a gentle and powerful interpretation of what is meant by the lyrics, Eva conveys perfectly to the listener the message of the song. Sometimes it takes more than a few listenings to understand why the words are matched by the music and the emotion in the voice. I think that “I Can Only Be Me” is probably Eva’s song. Devoted fan.

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Sent: Sun July 27 2003 10:24 AM

Devoted Fan, Thank you for your eloquent posting about “I Can Only Be Me.” I feel exactly as you about this song. It is truly poetry and I agree, it is probably Eva’s song..that is exactly what I thought the first time I listened to it. It is truly powerful. Another very Devoted Fan

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 11:28 AM

Maybe someone can answer this question of mine. In the “What’s New Page” is that wonderful photograph placed of : Marcy, Lenny, Grace, Chris and The White Fender Stratocaster, because of the release of “SANDS OF TIME”, the new CD of that wonderful singer Grace Griffith. In the text with the photograph, special attention is given to the white “FENDER STROTOCASTER” of which is stated that Eva played with this particular guitar the beautiful solo of “SONGBIRD”. This solo is so breathtaking beautiful, that it wettens my eyes almost every time I hear Eva play this solo. Not only Eva’s voice make me weep, but also her guitar playing!(Listen to her playing the guitar in her version of “SUMMERTIME”) Now my question : In my opinion the sound of Eva’s SONGBIRD solo is not from a Stratocaster, I never heard a “STRAT” producing such a sound. For me the guitar in this solo sounds much more as Eva’s GUILD SONGBIRD than a “solid body” STRATOCASTER. Anybody knows the answer to this suggestion of mine ? Thanks, LAURA ! REPLY: I asked Chris Biondo about this. He says yes, Eva played the guitar solo in “Songbird” on that white Stratocaster. He says she really had a great time doing it, too! — Laura

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 01:26 PM

Eva’s Song? I don’t feel that Eva had “a song.” For each of us is ‘our song’ not “I Can Only Be Me?” In this way I agree. But if Eva had to have a song that in some way typified her in her own mind, surely it would have been “How Can I Keep from Singing?” Eva is the compelling personification of ‘song’ itself. Such is the nature of genius! When she wasn’t painting her musical canvas she probably expressed all sorts of contradictory notions, as we all do. But when Eva was singing, that was always her song. Such was the creative force of her exceptional virtuosity! It would diminish Eva to ‘explain her’ through our limited perceptions and powers of expression. Thus I must stop! Peace.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 02:09 PM

Eva’s Song? Addendum: Each of us who gather here are a small part of “Eva’s Song”, and as such we have an obligation to sing, to paint loudly and as best we can on own canvas, musical or otherwise. And in our song we should try to make this world, merely by virtue of our sincerity and love of Eva’s love, just a little bit better place to live in, until that angel of the shadow invites us, in humility, to share a drink as we walk to the river crossing, and with good grace and gladness, for why should it be otherwise, go to the other side. If halfway there we hear the sirens call, and we look back, and cannot bear to leave, by all means leave the inevitable for a more propitious time, and once more resume your song of life. As I have shamelessly admitted, my musical competence begins and ends at middle “c”. So, while you may feel my wordy song to be uninspired and a downer, it is all I can sing and, “Lord, how can I keep from singing.” Music is forever! La Patz!

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Sent: Sun July 27 2003 03:45 PM

It is true that we are all part of “Eva’s song”. I also feel this sort of “obligation” and commitment that has been pointed out. I have a friend who had the good fortune to have known and worked with Eva. Since being introduced fairly recently to her, I have tried to learn to play some of the songs on guitar and sing (although it was hard to do; feeling that it would not do her justice)…My friend who knew her once said “Eva would have been proud” and I could not have been more thrilled to hear that. I was doubtful… and said, “Do you really think so?” well, then, that makes it all the more worthwhile! I really hesitated because…who could compare to Eva (obviously!) – but that is what is so wonderful about great music…people want to try to replicate it, and to pass it along! I pass her CDs along often, and relish the moments I have listening. Thank you again and again Eva.

Name: David Zampella
Favorite Eva Album: not shure
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Schenectady NY
Sent: Sun July 27 2003 03:59 PM

The first time I heard Over the rainbow I had to pull my car over to the curb to listen to it . I just found out recently who the artist was and I was sad to hear she is no longer with us. Like so many of the truly wonderful things in our lives they sometimes pass and we can only be thankful for the chance to sample there unique beauty.

Name: Markus
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Sent: Mon July 28 2003 03:33 AM

pre-order “american tune” via amazon.de is now possible… it will cost 12.99 EUR markus

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Sent: Mon July 28 2003 04:29 AM

Don, I take your point about How Can I Keep From Singing but am not in agreement about it being, as I put it, Eva’s song. This joyous hallelujah gospel song is given the “full” treatment by Eva and indicates just how much personal pleasure she gained from singing. Her unique interpretations of Blues and Gospel make for compelling listening but, to my mind, there is something very special about I Can Only Be Me. It took me many playings to pick up fully on the moving lyrics and powerful performance by Eva. Every word has a specific meaning within the whole context of the theme of the song, i.e. sometimes, no matter what we may see and perhaps want, it is much wiser to remain ourselves as destiny intended, for “you can only be you” and “I can only be me”. I think the lyrics have wonderfully encapsulated that a majority of people would much rather be someone/somewhere else. “Butterflies begin from having been another, as a child is born from being in a mother’s womb…”. “Flowers cannot bloom until it is their season, as we would not be here unless it was our destiny…” These truths cannot be denied. This is a power ballad with all of the right sentiments. Accept me as I am, as I came into this world. Wasn’t that Eva’s philosophy as regards her music – I won’t pretend to be a pop singer, I Can Only Be Me. I, as a humble fan, thank the Lord that Eva chose to be Eva. I note from information contained in the CD booklet that Stevie Wonder wrote “I Can Only Be Me” and was to record it on the soundtrack of a Spike Lee film “School Daze”. I have never heard of Spike Lee or the film in question but think Eva’s rendition outstanding. I expect Stevie Wonder thinks so as well. To Stevie, truly wonderful lyrics. Devoted fan, always.

Name: Stephen
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Sent: Mon July 28 2003 05:40 AM

Re: I can Only Be Me; While I think all the aspects of the song are great, the thing that strikes me most about it are the background vocals. I listen to the background vocals a lot in all the Eva recordings because they are almost all Eva, and she certainly had an amazing talent for creating a mood with these vocals. I find I often have to listen to Eva undistracted to really get the effect, and sometimes I will hear a song in a new way. This makes it great music, IMO. And to me, I find Eva’s background vocals on I Can Only Be Me to be simply otherworldly.

Name: Roxanna Queen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird is the only one I’ve heard – so far
Favorite Eva Song: all of them on the album Songbird
Home town/city/country: Waterford, Michigan USA
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 10:18 AM

Name: Roxanna Queen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Waterford, Michigan USA
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 10:30 AM

I first heard of Eva Cassidy a couple of months ago when a few girlfriends of mine and I had a “girls weekend” trip up north. My girlfriend played her cd “Songbird” and all five of us fell silent to listen. Goose bumps, smiles on faces, tears swelling up and “oh my gosh, who’s that?” was what was happening on this all girl mini-vacation. We all fell in love with Eva and her beautiful voice. It’s too bad that she’s no longer with us. The world has lost a wonderful singer.

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Mon July 28 2003 10:56 AM

Eva made every song she sang “her” song.

Name: nancy
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Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: cortland oh
Sent: Mon July 28 2003 01:26 PM

I am a grandmother-66 years old and have always loved good music. I am haunted by the music and story of Eva. I have never been so taken with music as I am with hers. I have introduced her to several family members and they all feel the same way. I think there should be a movie made of her life-a good film not a tv movie. Has anyone tried to get this accomplished? My grand daughter takes voice lessons and wants to sing like Eva. I heard her sing before I knew she had died–I was so sad for a while but then her music took on a different meaning. I just heard her for the first time about two weeks ago so I am still hearing new things of hers and loving all of them. I intend to buy the book. I only wish she had recorded more.

Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 07:08 AM

Thanks Laura for the link to hear the clips from the new CD. I wasn’t going to “pre-listen” since I don’t want to spoil 1 second of Eva but I just couldn’t resist. I too have to listen (at least to a new cd)all by myself so I can savor every note & not be distracted or have to talk to anyone while Eva’s singing. I am going to LOVE ‘American Tune’ as I do all of Eva’s cds.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 07:36 AM

This website gives 10, 30 second samples music clips from ther American Tune CD as Laura reported on the “What’s New” page. I thought its best to post the site here as well. My opinion? It has all I expected. A couple of the clips sent shivers down ny spine incliding ” The Water is Wide” I believe Linda Ronstadt did this earlier with the same success, also “You Take My Breath Away” and of course, “American Tune.” Go to:

Name: edel
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: co. clare, ireland
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 10:39 AM

She really has such a beautiful sweet voice she’ll fit in perfectly with the angels up in heaven.

Name: Joe
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Home town/city/country: Aylesbury, England
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 11:38 AM

At the risk of being sneered at – I am a big fan of Big Brother which has just finished this year’s series. It was won by Cameron (he was my fav to win from the start). He was one of only two out of twelve to have had musical training and plays piano for his local Orkney church. A lot had been made about him being a 31 yr old virgin and various groups have been trying to ‘match’ him with a suitable partner. In the follow up series of BB Diaries he expressed the wish that the ideal girl would cook like his mum, look like Demi Moore and sing like Eva Cassidy.

Name: Matt Warne
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: London, UK
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 11:46 AM

I have just put up clips to the latest album on my popular Eva clips sites. http://www.synuk.com/eva Please feel free to check them out 🙂 Can’t wait for the album to be released.

Name: Beth
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Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart…..Over The Rainbow…..Fields of Gold….ect.
Home town/city/country: Cortland, Ohio
Sent: Tue July 29 2003 03:23 PM

The first time I heard Over the Rainbow I nearly cried. I was so sad when I learned that she had passed away, especially at such a young age. I grew up in a household that appreciates good music and I have passed that along to my own children. There’s not a day that goes by that Eva isn’t heard in my home.

Name: Mark Truman
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city/country: Plymouth, England.
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 01:55 AM

I first heard Eva sing on BBC radio 2, since then not a day goes by when I dont play Eva’s music, the voice of an angel, that usualy makes me cry, gob bless her and may he keep her safe…x

Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Plymouth, England.
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 02:43 AM

Eva’s voice will live on forever, how much peace she brings to a world full of hate….God bless her.

Name: Catherine
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Over the Rainbow,Time after Time,Penny to my name
Home town/city/country: Dublin- Ireland
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:21 AM

Eva’s music is absolutely beautiful,peaceful and happy. Her music really inspires me!!!!! Thank you Eva

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Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:24 AM

I was just checking in the “What’s New Section” and noticed the suggestion that Eva fans buy more than one copy of the American Tune CD. I presume this was Laura but am not really sure. Still, it doesn’t really matter to my tale. Anyway, this suggestion brought a wry smile to my face. On Monday, I decided to click on the link from this website to Amazon.co.uk to order my copy of American Tune. Am I the only techno-thicky out there? I set about the task of ordering one copy of American Tune but just before I reached the end of the transaction, the order went kaput. I tried again, same story, kaput. It was a case of third time lucky. The following day I was checking my e-mails and found acknowledgements from Amazon.co.uk for three separate orders for American Tune. Fortunately, Amazon has a system in place for non-techno-gadget-people like myself and I was able to cancel two of the orders. I am really looking forward to receiving the new CD. It will join my prized collection of all things Eva. Love you Eva. Devoted fan.

Name: Asad Zafar
Favorite Eva Album: All of them so far…
Favorite Eva Song: not nuff space for all of them
Home town/city/country: Islamabad, Pakistan
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:56 AM

When I first posted here…there were HARDLY any other posts besides mine…Now there’re PAGES and PAGES of posts. Devoted fans, admirers, everybody. It’s nice to know that at least Eva’s music has inspired so many people to immortalise themselves along with Eva on an internet forum. So many people coming together for the same cause and purpose, uniting. Please spread the message of peace and love that is found in so many of Eva’s songs, and continue to make this guestbook grow!

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Canada
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 07:51 AM

LAURA BLIGH, the Webmater, keeps mentioning that a small amount of the sale price of Eva’s CDs goes to medical research. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME if this also applies to Amazon.ca? And if not, why not? Its the same company! I ordered “American Tune” through Amazon.ca believing that a small portion would go to research. It is classified as an “import” and increases the price. However the arrangement was made with Amazon.com and dot .UK, can it not be made with Amazon .ca? If there is no such arrangement with Amazon.ca a lot of Canadians would probably like to know about it so they can order elsewhere!

Name: Laura, your genial Webmaster
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Home town/city/country: Washington, DC
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 08:04 AM

Don, I’ll answer your question here instead of by e-mail. I do have a special link to Amazon.ca, and you can find it in the navigation box on the “What’s New” page. So far, the orders through Amazon.ca have not totalled enough for them to send a check, because there is a $25 minimum. Probably we’ll reach that level this fall. As with the other Amazon programs, the beneficiary will be the melanoma research program at Johns Hopkins University. I will put a reminder on the “What’s New” page for Canadian fans.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: LIVE At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 10:51 AM

To Laura Bligh, our most dedicated Webmaster: Laura: Please post in the Guestbook the address at the Institute where AMAZON.COM.UK.CA sends the contributions it makes. I will immediately make a contribution of $25.00 to the research on Melanoma. Perhaps others will invest in a postage stamp and also make a small contribution. I don’t think Canadians care where the research is being done and will be willing to contribute what they can. Any success in research on any type of cancer probably adds to the larger efforts on other cancers which have, directly or indirectly, affected so many lives. And Canada, America, and the U.K., and others, share their knowledge on advances in the treatment of all cancers. Sincerely, Don

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: OTR/FOG/Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 10:58 AM

I just placed my amazon.com order thru the link Laura has & ordered 2 copies since my husband & I do not share our Eva cds, we must have our own! By ordering 2, I didn’t have to pay shipping. What a deal.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 11:50 AM

American Tune is #2 on Amazon.co.uk WOW. Get your orders in soon. Order another for a friend. Get ’em at a bargain price and let’s see thia CD go straight to #1. Blue Skies Chris

Name: GZ
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Boston, MA
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 02:21 PM

Thanks for this great website. I only came to know about Eva when “Fields of Gold” was featured on Dawson’s Creek a few years ago. I didn’t even know she’d passed on until I heard a cover (of her cover!) of FoG done earlier this year by Mieka Pauley. It’s tragic that Eva passed on so young, but it’s lovely that she’s remembered and cherished so well by her fans. Cheers!

Name: James M. Louie
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Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA USA
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 03:05 PM

I was pleasantly surprised with Roberta Penn’s review of American Tune on the Barnes & Noble website. I know her personally as she used to host a music program on a radio station in Seattle, WA. She knows her music!

Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: winnipeg,manitoba
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 05:50 PM

I attended an outdoor lunch concert today by Heather Bishop-she’s a folkie that’s been around…awhile. I was amazed to hear her sing not one but two songs that are coincidently on Eva’s Imagine CD. I wasnt able to stick around and ask about the coincidence and for now I’ll have to just enjoy what I heard….I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new cd

Name: Pat Dargan
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Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Wed July 30 2003 10:09 PM

To Don……et al…… Re the donations to Melanoma research….Laura has previously given the details for direct contributions as follows : FOR THE ATTENTION OF AMY HELSEL. JHL MELANOMA & CATANEOUS ONCOLOGY RESEARCH FUND 1, CHARLES CENTER 100, NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 436. BALTIMORE. MD 21201 USA hope this helps… cheers to everyone pat d :O)

Name: Mark Truman
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: OVER THE RAINBOW
Home town/city/country: Tavistock, Devon, England.
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 12:09 AM

Dear Laura, what a fantastic site…I have been sat here listening to my Eva CD’s…thinking what to say about Eva, so many things could be said, but if I sat here and started to wright about what Eva’s songs mean to my wife and I, would be here for weeks on end, please pass on my love and regards to Eva’s mum & dad and thank them for bringing us the most fantastic singer the world will ever hear, and as for you Laura, keep up the good work…love…Mark. PS. I have now posted the webaddress for this site to over 150 people in my address book, and told them to pass it onto all the people in there address book…so let us all keep on spreading the story of the worlds greatest singer…Eva.

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Sent: Thu July 31 2003 02:26 AM

What’s New Section I too have now read the Roberta Penn article on the Barnes and Noble website. For Eva to be recognised for the creative and wonderful talent that she is gives me a great deal of pleasure. I knew the first time I heard Somewhere Over the Rainbow almost 3 years ago that this artist was someone very special indeed. The rest of course is history. At last, what we all know at this website is beginning to be recognised by the wider-world population. There are also brief comments on Eva’s other CD’s by a Steve Huey on the Barnes & Noble website as well. What is interesting about Roberta Penn’s article is that she also mentions Norah Jones as an artist that has the same kind of effect on people as Eva. Norah Jones is indeed a talent, even though her style is different from Eva’s. I was given Norah’s debut CD Come Away With Me last year and I think it excellent. In my humble opinion, she is the only female singer around that has a unique style to offer would be listeners. A big talent for the future. Love you Eva. Devoted fan.

Name: Woody Powell
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: At Last (she does it better than anyone)
Home town/city/country: Mobile, Alabama
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 04:51 AM

Her voice is beautiful,her selection of music is amazing, and her ability to make great classic songs her own is pure genius. Every performance is fresh and full of excitement and surprise. I can’t get enough of her music. She is the best.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 08:37 AM

Woody, I couldn’t agree with you more. You take the words right out of my mouth. Pure Genius!

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 10:02 AM

The days tick down to the new release. Hope that Hazel is-once again-not too disappointed by the absence of “Son of a Preacher Man”. For the UK fans-another chance to see “Eva tribute” performer Lesley Curtis (more info about her in the Tributes section of this site). Check out www.togfest.f9.co.uk.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 04:53 PM

I will have to wait until about August 18th to hear “American Tune.” But from what I have been reading here, it will be well worth the wait. Some of the critical acclaim is inspired as only Eva can inspire! I have refrained from listening to clips. It would be too frustrating. I made a small research contribution through the Johns Hopkins site in “What’s New” at this site. It was painless!

Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to choose from
Home town/city/country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Thu July 31 2003 07:41 PM

Laura, I cannot thank you enough for all the fabulous info about Eva’s new CD. I will frequent this website for as long as you are willing to run it. Thank you so so much. Dave

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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 02:42 AM

Laura, I think your What’s New page dedicated to matters related to American Tune is truly appreciated. Some of the comments by different people made me weep, I suppose its because I know that Eva is not here to witness the kind of reaction that her music has engendered in her most avid fans. I have known for quite some time that Keith Grimes is a perfectionist simply on the basis of his signifcant contribution to the tracks. I, for one, think his solo feature on Stormy Monday an absolutely fabulous guitar experience to listen to. I play this track very often for the guitar solo alone. Keith, please know that although visitors to the Guestbook obviously talk about Eva, they know full well that it is the contribution of the whole band that gives us the finished product. The product we all enjoy to hear. Also, the inclusion of the violin on Fever is a master stroke. It gives the song a much more raunchy feel. The violin adds so much more to the overall effect when compared with Peggy Lee’s version, which I also like. As for the fabulous organ solo on “Oh If I Had a Golden Thread”, what more can any music lover want to hear. As a devoted fan for so long I know that I always expect to be surprised by Eva’s takes on any new album. The first time I heard her sing What a Wonderful Word I was covered in goose pimples. This kind of reaction happens when I listen to any tracks that I have heard literally thousands of times before. Thank you very much Laura for allowing us fans an insight into Eva’s world. It means a lot. Roll on 11 August. Devoted fan.

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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 03:02 AM

If this message appears in the Guestbook then I’ll have notched up a “techno” gold star. I wanted to keep the What’s New Section webpage so that I could browse its contents at my leisure. For one reason or another, my system would not allow me to save the webpage. So, I sent the webpage to my e-mail address and it works. As I say, if this entry is in the Guestbook, then I have posted it via the webpage received at my own e-mail address. I think I deserve a round of applause for this miracle. Much better than my performance when ordering American Tune from Amazon.co.uk. Devoted fan.

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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 03:51 AM

Just to add to my message at 0802 below. I have now established that I can access all of the links connected with the What’s New Section page dedicated to American Tune whilst working offline. Obviously, adding messages to the Guestbook requires being online. Devoted fan.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 04:53 AM

For those based in the UK, the Daily Mirror have a review of AT in their entertainment section today(Aug 1). Not particularly favourable, they suggest that the Eva magic has worn thin.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Fri August 01 2003 07:43 AM

Open message to Chris Biondo, Hot Records and Blix Street. Great to see that Chris is coming over for a promo visit, but couldn’t help but notice Wales missing from the list. We’d love to see you down here Chris. The local independent store in Cardiff, Spillers Records, were stocking Eva’s albums before Wogan even played her, and a fine Gold Disc from Hot to thank them for their contribution. Eva’s albums have always figured highly in the Welsh charts, AND the local brew is award winning!! Cmon Chris, we’d love to see you over here. “We always keep a welcome in the hillsides”.

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Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Fri August 01 2003 08:27 AM

I think the angels are begging Eva for singing lessons

Name: Mo
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city/country: Dundee, Scotland
Sent: Fri August 01 2003 02:03 PM

Wonderful talent, beautiful music. Eva does every songwriter justice with her magnificent arrangements and vocals. I can’t wait to hear her version of my friend Claire Hamill’s song “You Take My Breathe Away”. Try and get copies of Claire’s albums “October”, “Stage Door Johnnies” & “Abracadabra” and you will hear the similarities between them in the mixture of musical styles.

Name: heartsdoc
Favorite Eva Album: No favorite
Favorite Eva Song: can’t decide
Home town/city/country: canandaigua ny
Sent: Fri August 01 2003 06:29 PM

I just returned from a performance of the Rochester Ballet. It was an innovative series of individual performances and featured two that were set to Eva songs, “Over the Rainbow” and “Wade in the Water”. It is amazing how the performance of Eva’s songs still sends chills no matter how many times one hears them.

Name: Lexi Roberts
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: England,UK
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 12:29 AM

I think, by reading about Eva and learning about her that she was just one of the most amazing people who ever lived. She had the most amazing talent that anybody could ever be blessed with. I am a singer myself and i know how much her music must have meant to her. She was a tremendously brave and wonderful person. God bless her always, her music will live on forever!

Name: Fred
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
Home town/city/country: Magnolia, NJ
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 07:03 PM

Pleased to see another Eva CD in the works. One question; does anyone know if the “Drowning In A Sea Of Love” on “American Tune” is the same song recorded in the early 1970s by Joe Simon? It’s one of my favorite oldies and I’m looking forward to hearing Eva’s rendition if it is the same tune.

Name: Another Mo
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Menands
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 07:31 PM

As I checking out a gift shop in Dennisport, MA, I heard this beautiful voice in the background…Eva. My sister had played a new disc for me the night before…Eva. As I was buying the play copy of the disc in the gift shop, a woman came in and gave the proprieter a book about…Eva. At that point, I realized I was probably the only person in the world who hadn’t heard about …Eva. What a find, what a voice, what a gift her music is.

Name: Al
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Lyndhurst, Ohio USA
Sent: Sat August 02 2003 07:44 PM

I have introduced my Children and Grandchildren to Eva’s beautiful music. It is hoped that they get as much pleasure from it as I have.

Name: Lone Harboe Sauer
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Randers, Denmark
Sent: Sun August 03 2003 08:17 AM

I havn’t known Eva that long. A dear friend of mine told me about her, and for that information, I’ll always be thankfull. What a voice! What a sensation! She’s so great, that I have to pitch my arm, to see, if it’s real or am I dreaming. The woman is more in one way, an angel!

Name: Steve
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Home town/city/country: York
Sent: Sun August 03 2003 11:02 PM

Another chance to hear DARK EYED MOLLY in full on the ‘net. Go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 then click on “Listen Again” then “Wake Up To Wogan”. DEM is played around 85 minutes into the show, so use the skip button to fast forward. This audio archive is only available ’till 8am GMT Tuesday so be quick! Over to you Mike.

Name: Joe White
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Sent: Sun August 03 2003 11:07 PM

Good old Terry Wogan – just back from his holidays and he has Eva on his first morning back – Dark Eyed Molly – to quote Terry ” The beautiful and perfect voice of Eva Cassidy ” Pretty sure Terry & Paul will be making sure Eva will be heard again before the release of American Tune on 11th August. Thanks again to Terry ( happy birthday by the way) and to Paul – great that on Paul’s website the first article is about Eva – these guys have done so much to bring Eva to us – cheers. PS – Morag thanks for letting me know Eva was on – the world is a much better place now I have listened to Eva – she does rather bring a perspective to one’s life

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Sent: Sun August 03 2003 11:23 PM

Fred of Magnolia, NJ I haven’t heard Eva’s version of Drowning in a Sea of Love yet but hope, like you, it’s going to be a take on the Joe Simon version. I think it was Joe Simon’s version, played on an old vinyl, that featured in the film Sea of Love with Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin. The thing is Fred, it doesn’t really matter what we may think of Simon’s version, on past experience, I would imagine Eva’s version is bound to be something totally unexpected. I remember hearing Eva’s Tennessee Waltz for the first time and I was lost for words. It doesn’t sound like any other version that I’ve heard. I’ve listened to this track so many times I can flawlessly mime the words to Eva’s singing, I hasten to add not an easy thing to do. Eva’s version is perfect in every way. Her voice relates every emotion of the “southern lady” as she remembers “the night they were playing the beautiful Tennessee Waltz. Magic pure magic. Viva Eva. Devoted fan.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Home town/city/country: S Wales, UK
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 10:04 AM

Re Favourites. KATHYS SONG THE WATER IS WIDE WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES PENNY TO MY NAME LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 01:23 PM

My Eva favourites are: I Know You By Heart, At Last, Time Is A Healer, Fields Of Gold and Autumn Leaves. But it really is inhuman to be asked to pick just five, when it means leaving out Golden Thread, Easy Street Dream, Stormy Monday, Say Goodbye, Nightbird, Penny To My Name etc. etc. It is worth pointing out that while so many of Eva’s songs were written by the giants of the past, some of those written by contemporary songwriters Steven Digman, Roger Henderson and Diane Scanlon are (IMHO) among the best.

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 03:11 PM

I just wanted to say thanks to Steve from York for the tip about listening to Dark Eyed Molly. His instructions were right on the money. If, like me, you haven’t heard this song yet, or if you just want to hear it again, this is a great opportunity. In his remarks after the song finishes, Mr. Wogan calls Eva’s voice “Perfect”. I couldn’t agree more. This is a great song. Thanks again Steve.

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: the list is growing
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Sent: Mon August 04 2003 09:36 PM

my top 5 Eva picks: Songbird, OTR, Waly Waly, I know you by heart, American Tune. That is soooo tough to only pick 5!! I also love Time After Time, Kathy’s Song, Tennessee Waltz, Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Songbird, Say Goodbye, The Anniversary Song and ok, I love everything Eva did!!

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon August 04 2003 09:59 PM

Favourites: I’m only guessing because it is a tough decision to make. 1. Autumn Leaves 2. You’ve Changed 3. Time Is A Healer 4. Anniversary Song 5. I Know You By Heart

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Sent: Tue August 05 2003 01:23 AM

I personally don’t go in for polls when it comes to favourite tracks. In Eva’s case, I would find it impossible to make a decision that had any merit. I have taken a look at those messages containing 5 favourite tracks, which appeared to stem from Chris Biondo stating his favourite 5 Eva tracks, although I haven’t fully studied the What’s New Section in detail as yet so forgive me if I am wrong in making this assumption. As much as Somewhere Over the Rainbow has a very special place in my heart, it would not be in my top 5 Eva favourites, it wouldn’t even make my top 10. Until one has listened to all of Eva’s tracks and taken account of the content i.e. vocal prowess, musical content, vocals, harmonies etc., I am not sure how anyone could give a truly valid choice of 5. I do appear to be well off the mark on this one. I don’t follow the crowd. I think Eva’s Blues/Gospel tracks are of a standard, within the genre, that make it difficult to pick out a particular favourite. Stormy Monday; I Need Your Love So Bad; Blues in the Night; Drown In My Own Tears; Easy Street Blues; Single Girl; You’ve Changed; God Bless the Child; How Can I keep from Singing; Oh I had a Golden Thread; Way Beyond the Blue are all right up there equally sharing top billing. As for Bridge Over Troubled Waters; I Can Only Be Me; Autumn Leaves; At Last; Woodstock; Tennessee Waltz (love Eva’s version); classics to me. There are certain songs that I would never have listened to more than once before I heard Eva’s versions, i.e. Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Honeysuckle Rose, Tall Trees in Georgia, What a Wonderful World, Fields of Barley, Woodstock, Time After Time, True Colours… Without Eva, these songs would have remained alien to my ears. Star quality is when you have the ability to make the ordinary extraordinary and Eva does this with every song she performs. Her music has brought so much pleasure into my life. I never tire of listening to her. For me, she is the most outstanding all-round popular musical artist (male or female) that I have ever heard. This is some accolade because I thought Elvis an extremely multi-talented vocalist – his spiritual/gospel songs had me in tears. I’ve been listening to all kinds of music for what seems like my entire life (long long time). Finding Eva has been my very best musical experience. I’m sure the new Album, which I am hoping to receive from Amazon very quickly after 11 August, will add yet another group of gems to my treasured collection. Who knows, maybe one day I might get to hear Eva’s version of SOAPM. Love you Eva, always. No. 1 fan.

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Favorite Eva Song: whatever I heard last
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Sent: Tue August 05 2003 07:03 AM

What is SOAPM? Many people claim to be Eva’s #1 fan….

Name: Salanda
Favorite Eva Album: they are all divine
Favorite Eva Song: too many to list
Home town/city/country: Neotsu Oregon
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 07:03 AM

For me Eva was one of those angels with a special assignment….go to earth, do your thing, make a difference in the world by simply being yourself…and then return home!!!! And no one’s done a better job of fulfilling their soulful mission to earth than EVA!!! This site is one very well done site and I applaud those responsible for it takes alot of time, energy, love and dovotion….all of which Eva gave the world!!!! Her life has surely inspired mine and each time I hear one of her songs playing randomly on my CD player….I instantly feel better and more connected…I tell you….her life served it’s purpose and serves as the ‘perfect’ example of perfection in the human experience……!! Love ya’ Eva and you’ll not ever be gone and out of our hearts, not ever as long as time exists!!!!!!

Name: Bob The Builder
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Sent: Tue August 05 2003 07:12 AM

re recent anonymous posts ( why!!!!)…..i assume that SOAPM stands for ‘ Son Of A Preacher Man ‘……someone has been banging on for ages about it not being released…( you have to know where to look !!!! )….

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 08:36 AM

The song has ended, “Just Beautiful,” Terry Wogan’s remarks after playing ” Dark Eyed Molly” from American Tune. I taped this before he went on holiday and listened to it replayed from Monday’s show. I can only bear witness to Terry’s perception that Dark Eyed Molly is needed on the Hot Record release to sell American Tune to the Brits. Just the opposite in the ‘States’ for Blix Street Records. “American Tune,” the song needs airtime. 9-11… Iraq… Afghanistan… Bosnia… Kenya… Somalia…”And I dreamed I was flying….the Statue of Liberty Sailing Out to Sea,”….and “I Dreamed I was Dying”….Oh Eva… we need you more now than ever… Will we ever hear any on-air playing of “American Tune” in the U.S., ever? Will we, in the great American “Wasteland” buy American Tune without radio airtime? Does anyone know…does anyone care?

Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: London, England
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 08:45 AM

I love Eva she has the best voice in the world!!! she is truly tlanted!

Name: Kevin Edwards
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Milton Keynes, England
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 10:15 AM

I am a biker in the UK and thought I had heard it all when it comes to music. I was so wrong! The sound of Eva Cassidy’s voice made me cry my eyes out today when I heard her for the first time – I have been out and bought ‘Time After Time’, ‘Eva By Heart’ and ‘Songbird’. Having toured this site and enjoyed to the max every word she sang, I have to say that she is the most wonderful lady I have ever known (I feel as if I know her at least). Thank you Eva, for every word you sang to me. May god take care of you always.

Name: Helen
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Home town/city/country: Birm, UK
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 12:25 PM

I think Eva Cassidy sang beautifully and played the guitar really well. I love her version of Cathy’s Song (Simon and Garfunkel) and Fields of Gold. At my Grandfathers funeral who died of cancer we played Somewhere over the Rainbow, it was very touching. I must admit though to finding her version of Songbird somewhat poor in comparision with Fleetwood Macs original, but I think that’s due to the fact that the piano suits the song better than a guitar. What do other people think who have maybe heard the original?

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Songbird… and anything Eva sings
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 02:28 PM

I have heard the Fleetwood Mac version of “Songbird” and I say this with no disrespect to Christine Mcvie who wrote the song, but I think Eva’s version is one of the most Beautiful things I have ever heard. Her background vocals are totally amazing. I actually prefer the guitar and her arrangement.

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 03:36 PM

To Helen in the UK: you’re a brave soul! A couple of weeks ago I dared to state in this very guestbook that I preferred the original version of Imagine to Eva’s version and I got raked over the coals by a couple of other fans. I hope these people will have more respect for your opinions than they did for mine. Having said that, I’m afraid I must agree with Jo. I much prefer Eva’s version of Songbird to the original by Fleetwood Mac, although I do like their take and am a big fan of Christine McVie’s work with the Mac.

Name: Heidi
Favorite Eva Album: Live on blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: All og them
Home town/city/country: aalborg, Denmar, Europe
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 04:16 PM

U’ve enriched my life with your voice eva….Thanx Devoted fan Heidi

Name: Bill Bickel
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: FOG
Home town/city/country: Phoenix, AZ USA
Sent: Tue August 05 2003 06:52 PM

At the Dr.’s office today I saw a mention in the Aug. 8. Entertainment Weekly that “American Tune” will be released on the 12th. The only song that they mentioned by name was “Yesterday”. Sorry if this is old news

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 02:15 AM

Hey Bob, can you fix it? Then please show us how to find SOAPM. Alternately, e mail me by clicking on my name above. Or is this a wind up? You are anonymous after all 🙂

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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 03:00 AM

I have NEVER heard of the Weekly News. If anyone in the UK has seen this article, would they mind letting Laura know so that we can all have a read, Thank you. Fellow Brit. Tony from Laurel, MD, I have been visiting this website for nearly 3 years and have never in that time felt the need to make statements that I did not wholeheartedly beleive were true just to keep in with the pack. Obviously, Eva fans do have views about specific tracks and also tend to be protective of her talent. So, what’s wrong with that, after all, this is an Eva Cassidy website. Laura doesn’t seem to take umbridge about other artists being mentioned in the website Guestbook. I think it was you who made comments about John Lennon’s Imagine. As you say, there was a rapid response not favourable to your view, but, your view had been stated, and I for one think your opinion is welcome. Truthfully, I think Eva’s version of both Imagine and Songbird to be better by miles than the originals and I make no apology to anyone for stating this. I have never understood the “hero worship” of John Lennon. Sure, he co-wrote some wonderful songs, but, sorry to tell those of you out there who think differently, he was not the best talent in the Beetles. I saw the Beetles live numerous times in the 60s, and, as a young teenage girl, followed their progress avidly. Paul was the quiet, but oh so talented member of the group. Many of the songs with the best lyrics were written by Paul McCartney alone even though Lennon-McCartney was displayed on the records. Paul McCartney has been a marvellous ambassador for British music over many years. Lennon was only a legend in his own lunchtime. I saw Bob Dylan live in Manchester in 1966 (or 1967) and he was brilliant. He can’t particularly sing very well but here is a man whose lyrics are more profound than most modern-day writers. Dylan is a fit and proper person to be an American hero for music. His talent was well-recognised in the UK. He was at that time, the US’s best lyricist and worthy of recognition. Answer me this, how can a millionaire like John Lennon, who had all day to spend in bed for publicity, honestly know how it feels to sing the lyrics “Imagine no possessions, it’s easy if you try” with real conviction, it just doesn’t sit. Eva’s version at least has a grain of truth running through it to make her performance more convincing and more valid. John Lennon was a member of the Beetles, nothing more nothing less. I know you Americans made him some kind of hero, but to us Brits he was just the outspoken lippy member of the Beetles. Many people will disagree with me but that’s their choice. I don’t believe anyone should be afraid of making honest opinions about Eva’s songs, I do. I recently stated that I didn’t particularly like Method Actor and No Boundaries. This is true, I don’t play either of these Albums, to me they’re not the Eva that I want to listen to. Others think differently and that’s their choice. To Bob the Builder, I assume that’s a pseudonym, if there is a bona fide outlet where I can purchase a CD with Eva’s version of SOAPM, I’d be happy to know about it. To Helen, Birmingham, I too arranged for “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to be played at my mother’s funeral service and it was so appropriate, so very apt. It was my way of showing the love and respect she deserved. To Wonderful Eva, you’re the best.

Name: rachel
Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow and fields of gold
Home town/city/country: uk,-hampshire
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 03:59 AM

hi,i just wanna say that eva has touched not only the hearts of her country but of the whole world and i hope she is walking in the fields of gold and looking down on us today and smiling.thank u

Name: Phebes
Favorite Eva Album: each and every one
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 05:08 AM

In my humble opinion, George Harrison was by far the most talented, sensitive, creative and prolific Beatle, having written all of the more intelligent Beatle’s songs! Why do we argue about these things? All of the musicians mentioned here are way more talented than any of us! To each his own; it’s all a matter of taste. as for “SOAPM” I hate it when people mention some obscure recording or video of Eva that they’e got or seen, but then never share the details with us. What gives?

Name: Joe White
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 05:40 AM

Laura – There is a Scottish edition of a “Weekly News” which will be out 9th August – will certainly check this out to see if there is any mention of Eva. Kind regards and thanks again for this wonderful labour of love you do on this site for all our pleasure – but especially for the lovely Eva who has made such an impact on my life and I guess a few others.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Songbird and anything Eva sings
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 07:56 AM

I guess we Eva fans are somewhat protective when it comes to anything Eva sings because we think she is the best. I’m sure Eva liked some singers better than others but from what I have learned about her she never criticized anybody and she appreciated the creative spirit in everyone.{We should all be so humble} So,having said that… I think it’s ok for someone to say they prefer the way another artist performed a song over Eva’s version. Everyone has different taste in music and that’s great! For me personally…I think every song Eva sings is the Best I’ve ever heard no matter who covered it before… just my opinion, but I don’t know of anybody who can deliver a song Eva Cassidy!

Name: Jo
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 07:59 AM

That last line should read: deliver a song “like” Eva Cassidy!

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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 08:57 AM

BOB. I need a new wall,can you send me an estimate please .

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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 11:05 AM

re The Beetles…….to the anonymous poster…I won’t be too pedantic and point out that the spelling actually Beatles…maybe the posters at the gigs you attended in the 60’s were incorrect. To say that Lennon was ‘ a member of the Beatles, no more, no less ‘ is like saying that Van Goch was a doodler, Michael Jordan a basketball player and Da Vinci was an inventor who sketched a bit !!!! The Beatles were the most influential awesome group to emerge in modern music…period Surely the magic was the chemistry BETWEEN John and Paul…it was the quitessential ‘ Fire and Ice ‘…Borg and mcEnroe situation…. When Dylan first heard Lennon’s ‘ Working Class Hero ‘ he must have curled up with envy thinking….I’ve been trying to write that song all my life !!!!!!!!! When you flip through the catalogue and hear ‘ In My Life’, ‘Norwegian Wood’ and dozens more you cannot in all seriousness take a swipe at them in any shape or form……whether individually or in their unique union….let’s stop this now..

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 12:04 PM

Dear anonymous, whether it is pedantry or orthography, there’s a “g” in “Gogh”!

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 12:08 PM

In fact there are two gs.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 12:25 PM

A web page I was just reading said that scat singing is one of the most difficult things to do in jazz. Unless my ears fail me, I am listening to Eva and Chuck singing “I Could Have Told You So”, and they both do a little ‘scat’, and as far as I can tell they both do it to perfection.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 01:41 PM

I’ll go with Paul on the Beatles: “We were just a tight, little band.” I think McCartney wouldn’t have been McCartney with out John, and vice versa. I have an affinity for some of Harrison’s songs such as “Blackbird”, and the Beatles wouldn’t have been the Beatles without Ringo. But it was probably Little Richard and Chuck Berry who enabled Elvis to change everything with his very first recording for Capitol, which he chose himself, “Heartbreak Hotel.” As a Norteamericano of that generation, I can assure you that is where the line was drawn in the sand, and things have never been the same since because then came the deluge. Let it rain!

Name: nick furg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Walter’s Falls, Canada
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 04:26 PM

Name: nick
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 04:32 PM

dear laura: thanks for sharing the photos and details of Eva’s life. i would enjoy to see more of her painting please. thanks, nick.

Name: Dennis
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Home town/city/country: Macon,GA USA
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 06:19 PM

Striking visual effect on “Live At Blues Alley”. B/W really caught eye at Bestbuy. I don’t have to be in any mood to listen to this one. Suggest comprabile (sp). Thanks

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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 08:43 PM

Um… ‘Blackbird’ was a McCartney song: ‘Take these broken wings and learn to fly’ On the subject of Lennon’s ‘Imagine’: he was a successful writer/musician living in a capitalist society – hence the millionaire status – IMAGINING what life would be like in a non-capitalist society. It follows in a long tradition of utopian musings. George Harrison professed to follow a religion which emphasises the need to rid oneself of desire, and took time off from renovating his Surrey mansion to complain about the taxman! Who was the more hypocritical?!

Name: Joe White
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 08:48 PM

Laura – The article about Eva is indeed within the Scottish Edition of the Weekly News. Picture of Eva on the front page and all of Page 3 is devoted to Eva. I will send you details of the article. Kind regards

Name: Pat Dargan
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Sent: Wed August 06 2003 09:32 PM

Re The ‘Weekly News ‘…..anyone in UK searching for the periodical….try the local ASDA !!!! don’t know if it is just the bigger stores but got it there no problem…as well as some rather tasty plums !! Great to see that ‘ Nicole ‘ the tirelesss webmaster gets a special mention….

Name: Steve
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Home town/city/country: York
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 10:39 PM

Here we go, preview time again! Terry Wogan played Eva’s “American Tune” this morning. To listen, go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 and select Wake up to Wogan on the Listen Again audio player. Skip forwards to approx 1hr 45 minutes into the show. A question to mystery Eva fan: Was that the Manchester Free Trade Hall gig where Dylan brought on the Hawkes (later The Band)for the first electric set to heckles of “Judas!” ? ‘Wish I’d been there. To other anon: (confusing isn’t it?) The Beatles were originally The Silver Beetles shortened to Beetles for a while. Is that correct Tony?

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Wed August 06 2003 11:27 PM

Just testing Beatles fans! Even if it was partially plagerized, ‘My Sweet Lord’ by Harrison is a favourite of mine. It happened. They made millions and the money keeps coming. I see no contradiction between their wealth and their beliefs. It is far easier to be a socialist if you have the money to afford it! George and John are dead. Is anyone envious of them now? Paul and Ringo are only people with money, and I haven’t heard anyone say that they shouldn’t have it. Imagine an arbitrary and cruel world for a moment, for that’s what we have. That is reality.

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 12:38 AM

WOW, what a response to the mere mention of Lennon’s “god-like status”. You have your opinions, I too have mine and they haven’t changed one bit, other than to agree with the message about George Harrison, I too thought him a talented and gentle man. I don’t have any up-to-date CDs but I do have all of the BEATLES recordings (no need for sarcasm about the misspelling) on vinyl, just as I have a full collection of Elvis on vinyl up to the early 70s – he never should have done that last concert – I cried so much when I saw him. I admit, I do NOT have one album by John Lennon out of choice. He was never of any interest to me solo. I saw the BEATLES at Ardwick Green in Manchester in the 60s and they were, as ever, electrifying. Lennon’s arrogance was apparent even then. Maybe it was his arrogance that gave him such appeal. A bit like Liam Gallagher of Oasis. He fronts the group but his brother has most of the talent. The BEATLES were the 60s no doubt about that. In my opinion, Lennon became a phoney when he went solo and eventually moved to his bed in New York. Only in New York could phonies be treated as demi-gods. I do apologise for my many typos in names etc. but this damned heatwave in the UK is sending my brain into overdrive. As the rest of the world knows, we Brits can’t cope with severe winters or hot hot summers, and the whole of the UK are going slightly mad with heat exhaustion. I hope that you accept my apologies. To Phebes: As far as I am aware, SOAPM is only obscure by the fact that it hasn’t been officially released yet. Eva did perform it at some of her gigs. The first mention I saw was in this Guestbook way way back in a message by some other Eva fan who was also desperate to get a copy of Eva’s version. Someone must have sent him an ‘unauthorised copy’ for which he thanked the ‘supplier’ via this Guestbook. I want this track because it’s my favourite. With Eva singing, in a style totally different from other versions from what I’ve been told, I know I’m going to love it. It’s the music, nothing else. You have the wrong idea of what loving the music is all about. I just want to listen to Eva singing, everything else is on the sidelines. I was bought the Songbird book as a gift when it was first released in the UK and I haven’t even opened it yet. I am truly interested only in the music in Eva’s life, not Eva’s life. Her music is all I want to hear although I do take an interest in the What’s New Section and Guestbook. Eva’s interpretations are inspiring. I didn’t think that I could here better versions of Billie Holliday’s You’ve Changed and God Bless the Child but I have, Eva’s. Phebes, if you listen very carefully to all facets of a track, then you will know what it feels like to love the music and appreciate the skill and talent involved. Yes, I did see Bob Dylan at the Free Trade Hall. My friends and I were at the highest level in the Hall, Bob was like a dot on stage. The sound was good though. There was no protest that I can remember, other than he was late arriving on stage. Bob Dylan was ahead of his time. I believe his work was not fully acknowledged in the US because of his controversial lyrics about America’s involvement in wars; pretty well anywhere they could land a aircraft. The 60s were not a good time for the armed forces in the States. Dylan tried to capture the outrage of ordinary American citizens in the lyrics of his protest songs. He succeeded but I don’t think ever forgiven for attacking the system. Americans will remember that the Vietnam vets were also given a bad press. It took quite some time for their contribution to be acknowledged by Government. These brave American soldiers were sent out on a no-win mission for which they were initially blamed because America lost this war. As far as Dylan was concerned, I believe he truly loved his country and didn’t want to see it ruined by bad Government. Some of his lyrics are pretty pertinent today, don’t you think? Eva’s No. 1 fan.

Name: Del
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 01:49 AM

Name: phebes
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Favorite Eva Song: all of them!
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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 03:13 AM

to the long-winded anonymous poster: I highly recommend Eva’s bio – it might be a lesson in humility for you.

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 03:40 AM

Re:”Lennon’s arrogance was apparent even then. Maybe it was his arrogance that gave him such appeal. A bit like Liam Gallagher of Oasis. ” Are you confusing arrogance with irreverence? Parallels between Lennon and Gallagher are IMHO sacriligious. 😉

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 04:36 AM

“IMHO sacrilegious”, ONLY to those who think either important. I don’t. Phebes, thanks for the advice and psychoanalysis. You carry on reading the bio, I’ll keep listening to the music. I know which I prefer. aka Eva’s No. 1 fan.

Name: John Murray
Favorite Eva Album: Only heard Songbird so far
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 04:56 AM

Eva Cassidy certainly touched me, a 70year old male.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 05:05 AM

Terry Wogan DJ for BBC2 played the title tune from Eva Cassidy soon to be released American Tune CD last week. The song “American Tune,” was originally recorded by Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkle fame. I’ve heard Eva’s songs from previous CD’s and know “Fields of Gold” and “Over the Rainbow” on the Songbird CD have sold over 5 million copies. It doesn’t take much to suggest that the creative powers of a unknown nightclub singer from the D.C. area aren’t limitless. However, when the American Tune CD is released next week and everyone of those 5 million Eva Cassidy fans has a chance to listen to the feature song “American Tune,” watch out! This isn’t culling the dustbin of Eva’s old basement storage. “American Tune” will find new listeners in the streets of New York or in the small towns of Pennsylvania, in the row house of Washington, D.C. and the suburbs of Oklahoma City. “American Tune” will echo past the pain and sorrow of the last several years as Eva sings “And I Dreamed I was Flying…and the Statue of Liberty was sailing out to Sea… and I Dreamed I was Dying….” It’s about America, and it’s about the strength of the American People. Listening to “Fields of Gold,” and having the hair on your skin stand straight up and your eyes water from the beauty of Eva’s voice. Eva never new fame in her lifetime. Is “American Tune,” just another forgotten song in the pile of songs that no one cares to hear? Judge for yourself. I believe it will soar past the Statue of Liberty and fly up past the clouds to where Eva Cassidy is smiling down on us. Listen to the music clips from the CD at amazon.com.

Name: Oh my name it is nothin, My age it means less, The country I come from, Is called the Midwest,, I wa
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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 05:27 AM

Mike from Syracuse, even though the Eva track for “American Tune” was made some years ago, before most of the USA’s troubles, I, like you, think it will lift the spirits of Americans. I liked it on first hearing, the lyrics are very poignant. I think it will catch on.

Name: Mike
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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 06:07 AM

Seems that amazon.com forgot to offer the audio clip from “American Tune.” I E-mailed them to provide it ASAP. Try the sites above I entered into my Favorite Album and Song slot, or go to Laura’s, “What’s New” page for the same sites.

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 06:13 AM

Re below. Personally I wouldn’t recommend the Eva bio to anybody, unless you are only looking for a partial story. The book was authorised by her parents, executive editor is her attorney, and key personnel (who are currently embroiled in seperate lawsuits with the Cassidys) don’t have their voices heard. I hear the Cassidy’s are also resisting a Hollywood director, who allegedly wants to tell a different story, i.e. one he feels is the truth. Fame ALWAYS comes with a price.

Name: Mike
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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 06:14 AM

Seems that amazon.com forgot to offer the audio clip from “American Tune.” I E-mailed them to provide it ASAP. Try the sites above I entered into my Favorite Album and Song slot, or go to Laura’s, “What’s New” page for the same sites.

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 08:05 AM

I dread the thought of any biopic movie about Eva. It’s just not needed. There will be all kinds of ridiculous revelations that won’t do anyone any good, except, of course, those who intend to make a profit. I don’t see Eva’s parents being involved in anything like this. How sad I feel for Barbara and Hugh. I am sure they did their best to satisfy the ever-hungry fans whilst trying to keep their daughter’s memory personal and sacred to them. As a fan, I accept my share of the blame. The more of Eva’s music I have, the more I want. It must have been hard for them as parents to resist the pressure when the best fans in the world came knocking on their door asking for more of this wonderful talent. Fans do not come here coerced by commercial companies, they are drawn here by wonderment at first hearing Eva, probably singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Once you take that first taste, it’s hard to stop consuming and you’re hooked. I hope that true Eva fans will boycott any trashy movie that attempts to make money out of her name. I’m not a movie-goer so it won’t affect me, but I would be very sad to learn that any planned film digs into private areas of Eva’s life that have absolutely nothing to do with her talent. This could do more harm than good. Eva is not here to speak up for herself. If a movie is planned that portrays an accurate picture of Eva’s singing career, then I think that valid. She is a star, even if everyone around the world hasn’t awakened to her just yet. They will, oh they surely will.

Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: All!! Esp. Wade in the Water
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 08:57 AM

Just a quickie – I’ve just heard Eva’s version of ‘Wade In The Water’. It’s truly superb and I’m sure I will bore everyone with my constant playing of it. If you haven’t heard it – which I’m sure most of you have, it’s a must.

Name: Tracey K.
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Canton, OH, USA
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 09:57 AM

I’m new to Eva Cassidy – I’d never heard of her before until one night I believe they were talking to her father on a Nightline show & Eva’s music was playing in the background & I was HOOKED! I had to find out who she was. I looked her up on the internet & found she had multi-recordings!!! Believe it or not, I found several CD’s @ the library, check them out, & burned them immediately. I figured I couldn’t go wrong and I wasn’t wrong. Eva was/is a true talented, beautiful songbird. It’s hard to say which song is my favorite because they’re all truly beautiful. I just came across Imagine & it’s been all I’ve listened to for the past 3 days. Her voice is gentle as rain & powerful as thunder all at the same time. It makes me sad on the otherhand because she was so true to her music & she’s not around anymore to know how much so many folks love her. I’m glad I found you, Eva. Thanks for the music & may God continue to Bless you.

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 10:23 AM

To LWAP: Re: ‘”IMHO sacrilegious”, ONLY to those who think either important.’ Hence the IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the smiley Lighten up!

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 10:29 AM

Blix Street Records responded to my inquiry about publicity for the new American Tune CD today: Mike, The release date for “American Tune” in the US is Tuesday August 12, 2003. Our mass mailing to all radio stations goes out this week. Hopefully we will hear it played soon here in the US. Tammi Blix

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 10:35 AM

The point is tho, the book had the opportunity to tell the whole, true story. It hasn’t done that, so it’s no wonder that some individuals will try to tell the rest of the story. Had the book “come clean” about everything, there would be no need for others to go digging, cos there would be nothing else to find. The book gives us only the story that those in control of her estate wanted us to hear. There, it’s off my chest now. Not another word, I promise!

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 10:56 AM

The Eva MOVIE: It is inevitable that a movie will be made about Eva. It may even be a silly and terrible movie. If there are revelations about Eva that some people consider distasteful and negative, that is their problem. I doubt that Eva has enough skeletons to fill much of a closet! Eva was just like the rest of us – human. I personally know nothing about Eva that is inhuman! Whoever makes a movie about Eva will, I assume, focus on the good-Eva and not the evil-Eva: the good and evil twins! About the only thing tht would give me pause in my positive image of Eva would be if I learned she was a ‘hit-man’ for the CIA! Wait for the movie, and end groundless and tasteless speculations about the “Evil Twin!” I will never throw the first stone!

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 11:32 AM

To: SWAP, Don and Mike, are you one in the same person? You all talk the same kinda jargon, you know, text talk. CU2morrow kinda stuff. I think you three are kinda cute in a triplets kinda way. Yous know everythin about everythin about everythin. You’re all so fine. I hope it’s OK for LWAP to post a message now and again. Thanksa lot boys. I knew you’d see sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIGHT ENOUGH FOR YOU SWAP ME OLD CHINA. GGUNtotheLWAP PS: LWAP tells me that she has the “Mail on Sunday” and is looking forward very much to reading the article about Eva.

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Sent: Thu August 07 2003 11:52 AM

Any Chance of contributors to this site using plain english and not using text code speak. ???

Name: Mary Carmen Tostado
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Time after time
Home town/city/country: Madrid / Spain
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 07:28 PM

Eva Cassidy has arrived to my life TWO DAYS AGO. I’m very emotioned.I can’t stop to listen to her. She has touched my heart. I’d like to have known personally. I feel I connect with her and her spirit is with me, I don’t Know why. So I want to thank for her life, she is a very special woman, who has made rich my life…It’s a miracle that gas gone beyond space and time…EVA, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, GOD BLESS YOU!!!! Mary Carmen

Name: john
Favorite Eva Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: wonderful world
Home town/city/country: Geelong Vic. Australia
Sent: Thu August 07 2003 07:56 PM

The most magnificent female artist I’ve ever heard

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW
Home town/city/country: Makat, Philippines
Sent: Fri August 08 2003 12:53 AM

American Tune Top Seller in Amazon.com. YEYYYYY!!!!

Name: Del
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Fri August 08 2003 01:46 AM

I meant to leave a message during my last posting but the way things go sometimes… I hit the wrong key. Sadly, I won’t get my copy of “American Tune” until the end of this month since things happen slowly “down under”. I’ve read some of the other postings on this site and I’m having problems in understanding how reference between John Lennon and Eva could at all be relevant. We (down under) usually refer that kind of waste of time as a “Wank”. I don’t mean to offend and particularly since I’m new to bboard I’d rather read about Eva and not someones.. well.. wank.

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Sent: Fri August 08 2003 01:59 AM

Glad to hear the news about American Tune. With such poignant lyrics and haunting medoldy, this track will be a very big hit with Americans. I liked it the first time I heard it and I’m a Brit. I only tuned into Wogan for American Tune and Dark-eyed Molly. The sound reproduction was poor so I decided to wait until I receive my CD from Amazon. Listening to a new Album is always a wonderful experience. I never know what to expect but am always pleasantly surpised. I remember when I first heard Live at Blues Alley, how strange it felt to hear Eva speaking. I had never heard her speak before. Her comments, little gigles, quiet clearing of throat and sighs together with the audience’s response to her, make this much more of a personal album. When, for the first time, I heard Eva singing What a Wonderful World, which she dedicated to her mom and dad, I was weeping. Only Eva has this effect on me. She is so wonderful. Love you Eva No. 1 devoted fan.

Name: Jess Palmer
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Bolton, Manchester, England
Sent: Fri August 08 2003 04:03 AM

I’m 14 years old and my favourite artist has got me through some of the most difficult times a person can go through. I love listening to Eva’s music I truly believe that hers is the voice of an angel. The first time i heard eva’s music was when i was at my ex boyfriend’s house and later i borrowed the album ‘songbird’ never to give it back. It has been everywhere with me and the song somewhere over the rainbow got me through the time i was in hospital after a suicide attempt and since then it prepares me for each and every day i listen to it whenever i go out the house. Since i got the album songbird i have collected a few more and i am in love with the song time after time no other version of it comes close. If eva is looking down on us from above then i’d just like to say thankyou your helping turn my life around. With yours and my counsellours work im doing ok finally

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Sent: Fri August 08 2003 07:26 AM

hi….i’m sure everyone in the uk had a titter at Del’s post as that word means something totally different over here !!!!! gooday cobber !!!!

Name: Amy
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Early Morning Rain
Home town/city/country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Fri August 08 2003 07:32 AM

Wow, it’s too hard to choose a favourite… but i guess ‘early morning rain’ since I’m also a Gordon Lightfoot fan, the original is great too. I’ve been listening to Eva for about 2 years, since I first heard the album ‘Songbird’. I bought it after I read a stellar review about it in a british music magazine (and it must be said the brits generally have the best taste in music 😉 I think Eva’s version of ‘fields of gold’ is a million times better than Stings. I never liked that song until I heard her sing it. Same as ‘over the rainbow’. That’s the beauty of Eva Cassidy, she sang other peoples songs but made them her own and they ended up sounding better and more soulful than the originals… with perhaps the exception of ‘imagine’ (yikes, i’m in dangerous territory!) I do love her version but I wouldn’t say it’s BETTER. JESS: I can relate to your experience. I’m young too (22) and have had my share of ups and downs but Eva’s music has been a real comfort at times. Glad you’re doing better.

Name: Ken Cooper
Favorite Eva Album: LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY
Favorite Eva Song: STORMY MONDAY
Home town/city/country: STEVENAGE, U.K.
Sent: Fri August 08 2003 07:59 AM

ANYTHING BY EVA IS PURE MAGIC. MY MATE PAUL JONES WAS SO PROUD TO RECEIVE HIS AWARD FOR BEING THE FIRST DJ IN THE U.K TO GIVE HER AIRPLAY.

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Sent: Fri August 08 2003 09:01 AM

My American Tune was despatched today.Guess who will be looking out for the postman. Harry.S. (Nottingham.uk.)

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Sent: Fri August 08 2003 09:22 AM

Recorded in one take and without editing,”American Tune” captures Eva Cassidy’s magic in its purest form – Her remarkable voice never fails to send a shiver down the spine or bring a tear to the eye. NOT MY WORDS (but my sentiments) I am quoting from the H.M.V.uk.(MUSIC)web page. Harry.S. (Nottingham.uk.)

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: “American Tune”
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri August 08 2003 03:21 PM

10:27AM 8/7 “Oh my name it is nothin, My age it means less, The country I come from, Is called the Midwest,, I was taught and brought up the…” The rest is missing. OK so who are you? #1 Devoted Fan? Or are we on a serendipitous adventure? Seems like synergy based on reading the archives. I like it, restless soul. Let’s have Eva’s, “American Tune” sing out from the highest mountains down to the sea! Sing Eva’s song throughout the the world! From the historic Thames in England, to the home of the #1 Devoted Fan, the powerful Mississippi, from the peaceful Seine in France, to the Blue Danube in Germany and Europe, from the majestic Elbro in Spain to the beautiful fjords of Norway and Scandanavia, and the towering Mount Etna of Italy and the outstanding Great Barrier Reef, in Australia. All the world, Pakistan, India, Japan, China, and Russia of the mighty Don. Join us, it’s all our journey into Eternity, celebrate the life of Eva Cassidy, through her song and music, ” and I dreamed I was flying”… from “American Tune.”

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Sent: Fri August 08 2003 11:46 PM

Re post below. You have truly lost the plot. Eva Cassidy was a singer, not the Messiah. If she were alive I’d sense a stalking problem coming on ………… Gee whiz.

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Sent: Fri August 08 2003 11:47 PM

Hi Mike, did you get out of the wrong side of your Syracuse bed yesterday morning, sure sounds like it to me? Never mind, Eva’s American Tune will soon calm you down. As I said, “my name it is nuthin, my age it means less” – the first two lines from the masterpiece by Bob Dylan “With God on Our Side” – check out the lyrics of this 60s 9-verse classic by Bob Dylan then you’ll know what true genius is. In fact, the lyrics are so pertinent today it’s difficult to imagine that it was written 30 odd years ago. I have been visiting this website for almost 3 years. I believe I am Eva’s No. 1 fan, as I suppose others do as well. I listen to her music over and over for pleasure only. I don’t profess to be the font of all knowledge when it comes to Eva the private person. I know her music by heart as if it were my own. I am interested in Eva’s success because she deserves it and she has the best voice around bar none. I knew this 3 years ago, did you? As much as I want Eva’s talent to be recognised by a wider audience like other fans, I am a little concerned that the bandwagon is rolling off in the wrong direction. Selfish I may be but I don’t want Eva to become a commercialised package, she’s far too good for that and also she doesn’t need it. I do read this Guestbook on a regular basis so I don’t need to refer back. Do you remember Truth & Consequences? If you don’t, check out the old Guestbooks. Read how one very lucky Eva fan managed to get himself a ‘copy’ of Eva’s “Son of a Preacher Man” courtesy of another fan who answered his call. I enjoy reading other people’s comments about Eva. Isn’t that why you visit the Guestbook and the countless others who have left their mark in this little piece of history in the making. I could give a false name but I prefer to be nameless. Oh my name it is nuthin, my age it means less… Harry S, Nottingham. Have you ordered American Tune from Amazon.co.uk? I haven’t received any notification of despatch as yet. Aren’t you the lucky one. To Eva, my soul mate and inspiration. Love you, always.

Name: Jess
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t decide
Home town/city/country: Cork
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 01:07 AM

Bought American Tune yesterday. Have all the other albums already, and, just like last summer, when I heard a new one was to be released, was worried that they might start “scraping the bottom of the barrel” and releasing tracks that Eva would have thought substandard. It’s a great album and, maybe, a bottomless barrel?

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Sent: Sat August 09 2003 01:44 AM

Jess, I thought the American Tune CD wasn’t to be realsed in the UK until 11 August. I note that you live in Cork. Are they selling the CD in the shops in Ireland already? How lucky you all are. Good listening to you.

Name: Paddy
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Dark Eyed Molly
Home town/city/country: Dublin, Ireland
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 02:04 AM

To anon, The Republic of Cork is not in the UK

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Sent: Sat August 09 2003 06:28 AM

so…..Eva’s No 1 fan… yet not interested in her as a person…..interesting concept !!! Of course Dylan wrote some fabulous songs….no question…but so did a lot of other people…do not raise these people to undesreved heights…just credit them for our gift of MUSIC…..Dylan’s main problem seemed to be his ability to ride a motorcycle…

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Sent: Sat August 09 2003 08:06 AM

To Anon, to answer your question. I ordered “American Tune” from www.splashdvd.com (Jersey. Channel Islands) Harry.S.(Nottingham. uk.)

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Stay/Have A Little Faith
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 08:40 AM

Hi everyone, I am going to my high school year book signing tomorrow and I will be sure to tell everyone about Eva’s new album. I am a huge fan and have all 8 albums. I also have other albums featuring Eva e.g. Have a Little Faith, Spirit of Christmas etc. My boyfriend was the first to introduce me to Eva and her music has kept us together. I think Laura has made a great job of the website and hope the success of Eva’s voice continues. If anyone knows of other singers, I would love to know – just send me an e-mail and tell me about them. It would be great to hear from other Eva fans. Love Debbie xx

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Sent: Sat August 09 2003 09:37 AM

If you see my message don’t worry, I know who I am! I just don’t have the confidence to tell you. It’s like being nobody, when I could be somebody. ” Do I dare eat a grape?” No, no, I might bruise the skin. Do I step around all the little problems or may I walk boldly? No, no, I must not step on an crack. By the way Eva Cassidy is not the Messiah, she is God’s gift to us, as so are you. At least we know her glorious voice when we hear it and will then think, now that’s Eva Cassidy. How about it? The poem titled, Alfred J. Prufrock by ee cummings. Prufrock didn’t dare eat a grape or step on a crack. Eva loved the light and the openess and the honesty. Let the “Light Shine In!” It will amaze you! 🙂

Name: Jane
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Beaumont, Tx. USA
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 10:08 AM

I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until a friend gave me the Songbird CD. I was completely blown away by it. Eva’s singing is so pure and hauntingly beautiful – it just gets inside you. When I found this website, I was devasted to find out that she is no longer with us. What a terrible shame. I am planning on getting all of her other CD’s and the book about her. Incidently, the Songbird CD stays in my car CD player and I play it over and over all the time I am driving. I don’t think I have ever heard singing that has moved me as much as her singing does. Eva’s Over The Rainbow is a hundred times better than Judy Garland’s!!!!!!!! Actually, there is no comparison. Thanks for doing this website.

Name: Rick
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Home town/city/country: Gibraltar
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 10:40 AM

I was fighting cancer myself when I first heard Eva’s voice a few years ago, I didn’t know her story until at least a year later. I found her voice the must beautiful I’d ever heard, it still is!! Her voice would take me somewhere else, bring me back and leave me stronger. I’m not a spiritual or an emotional person by any stretch of the imagination. But Eva’s voice takes me there like nothing else. I beat cancer, I just wish, so very much Eva had.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 11:41 AM

Dear anonymous, I can’t fault your taste in poetry, but I suppose you mean J. Alfred Prufrock, T.S. Eliot and “Do I dare to eat a peach?” Viva Eva!

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Sent: Sat August 09 2003 02:58 PM

…….’ that that we call a grape by any aother name would taste as sweet….’

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 03:17 PM

Hi Henrik! Good research on the anonymous entry! It is T.S. Eliot and it is a peach not a grape. All these anonymous Eva Fans ought to reveal their identity with a sign in name. I know we all seem to admire Eva Cassidy’s great ability to make nearly every song she performrd her own. What a gift! On another subject, I called music and book stores: Barnes and Noble, Media Play and Borders Books in Syracuse. They promised me they will have 12 or more copies of American Tune on Tuesday when they open for business. I will know tomorrow if they will be promoting it as they did at Borders Books for the Imagine CD. Walmart had the best price then around $11.77.

Name: Laura Bligh, Your Webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Washington DC
Sent: Sat August 09 2003 03:17 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen, Can we please allow the Guestbook to be a Guestbook again? There are several on-line discussion forums dedicated to Eva Cassidy, and I think that perhaps the give-and-take of some of the recent postings would be more appropriate in that type of venue. These groups are listed at http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/eva4.htm . I hope everybody loves the new album, AMERICAN TUNE, as much as I do! Peace always, I remain, Yours faithfully, Laura

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Sent: Sun August 10 2003 01:27 AM

Have read the Adriaane Pielou article “For The Love of Eva” in the You magazine with The Mail on Sunday, UK. The article covers two pages and stems from an interview with Eva’s mum, Barbara. Although the article does not discuss Eva’s talent in any great detail, it is a good resume of Eva’s metioric rise from obscurity and the significant part the UK fans played in that success. It makes me very very proud to be one of those British fans in at the start so to speak. I’m not too sure what Chuck Brown would think of being called “the elderly funk singer Chuck Brown”. Still, it’s better than not being mentioned at all. To Barbara and Hugh, I wish you well and hope that you spend many happy years in your new home. With love and best wishes. Devoted fan. Love you Eva, always.

Name: John Whiteley
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Colwyn Bay North Wales
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 01:39 AM

I was blown away be Eva’s singing of American Tune. It did remind of Bach’s Passion Choral – the clarity of the music and its association uplifted my spirit. I was sat in a mailvan at the entrance to Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley early on a beautiful spring morning. Magnificent!!!

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Sent: Sun August 10 2003 01:41 AM

To Harry S. from Nottingham. Thank you for the information. I have not heard a word from Amazon about the CD I ordered a couple of weeks ago. As you purchased your copy from a Jersey source and Jess purchased her copy from Cork, it appears that away from the UK mainland the CD has reached the shops. That’s good news in itself. This is the first time that I’ve ordered an Eva CD, most of my collection were bought as gifts, but I do know that No Boundaries was about 17 and Imagine about 15. The Amazon price for American Tune is 8.99 + postage, which I think is good value. On my Amazon acknowledgement e-mail there was a link to 30 second snippets of 5 of the tracks. I couldn’t tell from the quality and the time allowed whether the first track “Sea of Love” is the same one as that featured in the film of the same name with Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin. I only had 30 seconds but it did not sound the same, perhaps it’s Eva’s special treatment. It certainly sounds a much more bluesy version. Best wishes. Devoted Eva fan.

Name: matias
Favorite Eva Album: it differs
Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city/country: graz – austria
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 03:03 AM

eva thanks so much for your being and bringing your wonderful voice and feeling into the world … matias

Name: A fan who owes so much….already
Favorite Eva Album: Yet to hear first full album
Favorite Eva Song: Time after Time (but I’ve not heard them all)
Home town/city/country: Sheffield, UK
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 03:13 AM

I currently only know four song’s of Eva’s and am learning more and more all the time. These last few months I feel I’ve been slowly drawn in to Eva’s magic. If you’re reading this site as a fan you don’t need me to confirm the effect she can have when you hear her voice, I’ve never heard anything like it. Eva’s voice and style touches me somewhere very deep and personal… a very magical talent on her part. Even though she died long before her “time”… she’s made such a difference with the time she did have…a massive inspiration to me. Thanks so much Eva if you’re listening, for making sure that I’m still on this earth and can be here for my children. Your voice helped me through my darkest hours :o) Sar

Name: Blessed
Favorite Eva Album: Too hard to choose between them
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: SR UK
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 05:05 AM

You hear all the time about the great voices of the last century or so like Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and many more; but it seems they were all around at the same time. I was beginning to get the impression that our generation had missed out on this until I discovered Eva Cassidy. The first time I heard her voice i was reduced to tears. My entire surroundings just melted away as I closed my eyes to listen to that heavenly voice. So clear, melodic and most of all harmonious. The world has just lost an angel as she has gained her wings, finally she can fly over that rainbow and sing with the songbirds and be truly at home.

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 05:24 AM

To any of you living in the D.C. metro area, Keith and Raice are currently touring with the Mary Shaver Band. You can log on to Mary’s website, www.maryshaverband.com, for their tour schedule, and there are pictures too. I’ve mentioned it before in these pages but I think it bears repeating: I’ve seen the band live and I STRONGLY urge all of you living in this area to go see them. You won’t be disappointed!! If you’re a blues/R&B fan I also urge you to order Mary’s last CD, “No Time Like Now”. While Keith and Raice don’t play on the CD, it IS dedicated to Eva: “Dedicated to Eva Cassidy for her voice, spirit, strength and grace.” Also, I thought there was a new CD coming out soon. Maybe Keith or Raice can tell us when it’ll be released and whether or not they’ll be playing on it? And Laura, maybe you could give them a plug on the What’s New page?? Also, I was sick for the past few days and hadn’t been online, so when I finally felt well enough one of the first things I did was catch up on the Guestbook. While I’m not sure the Guestbook was the appropriate venue for it, I thoroughly enjoyed the debate about who was the more talented Beatle and who was more relevant , the Beatles or Dylan. I love music and would really like to get into a discussion like this. If anybody else is interested you can email me directly or, if not, can anybody recommend a decent chat room?

Name: Gerard in Ireland
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Dark Eyed Molly
Home town/city/country: Dublin, Ireland
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 06:14 AM

I bought American Tune in Dublin on Saturday. Very hard to choose a favourite but I love American Tune, Dark Eyed Molly, You Take My Breath Away and True Colours. There is a great mix of styles. I must commend Marcy Marxer for the beautiful Dark Eyed Molly, and Lenny Williams and Dan for their contributions to Yesterday. Eileen has done a very tasteful job on the design with charming photos and drawings. You will love it.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 06:29 AM

I have heard most of the American Tune album, all good. The article in the Mail on Sunday is a nice interview with Barbara and information on Eva’s life. Amazon.co.uk have American Tune as it’s #1 best seller. I’m really looking forward to getting my copy Monday morning. Many thanks to Laura for the web site and best wishes to Hugh and Barbara in their new home. Don’t forget the hats Hugh. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Linda
Favorite Eva Album: Can’t possibly decide
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Home town/city/country: Oxford UK
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 06:46 AM

I’ve just read the Daily Mail’s “You” article,and have to say I’m saddened by the journalist’s disrespectful attitude towards Barbara when encouraged to view Eva’s art-work!To quote;”She was so creative.Come,I’ll show you some of her work” “My heart sinks as she leads me into the living room. But instead of the mediocre picture I am mean-spirit edly expecting,the framed drawing is very good.”Done when Eva was only 17!,says Barbara proudly.Not much more to say on the subject really,only that Barbara comes accross as a warm and considerate host.I’ll share a coffee and break bread with you anytime.Don’t people realise just how hard it is for Eva’s family to discuss personal matters with strangers? Just the type of hard-bitten people Eva did her utmost to avoid.

Name: kevin gill
Favorite Eva Album: sonbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: cupar fife scotland
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 08:42 AM

even after all these years this wonderful singer lives on in our hearts.rest in peace eva.we miss u and love u lots.god bless u chris biondi.

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Sent: Sun August 10 2003 11:16 AM

Linda of Oxford, I know what you mean. I too thought the article in the You magazine a little lacking in positive information about Eva’s many achievements. I don’t think these journo-types know how to deal with Eva’s success. After all, she wasn’t manufactured, packaged and hyped-up like most artists today. Eva’s talent was just there and I think some people resent her success. Cynics argue that Eva’s success is due only to her being dead. Of course this is absolute rubbish. Most people, like myself, arrive at this website trying to find out who Eva is. It is a shock to find out the truth. The English press is not noted for its kindness to anyone, even when interviews are requested. I’ve learned not to take their words too much to heart, after all, what do they know, they’re only doing a job. They say what they think and we, the buying public, make our own choices. What more needs to be said about good or indifferent reviews. The one thing that does niggle me is even in a postive and a real pat-on-the-back type critique, Eva’s albums are referred to as “the usual Cassidy hotchpotch”. The fact that such terminology is used is evidence in itself that these people still haven’t grasped that music lovers are quite happy to listen to a variety of styles of music by one artist provided they are delivered with style and panache. Eva delivers on both counts. Eva has come a long way since I first received her Songbird album as a gift in 2000. At that time it was the only album available. No-one expected it to be a success. To achieve the level of sales without commercial backing tells its own story. Eva doesn’t need the press now or ever. Her sales to date confirm this. Eva is loved by many all around the world. I think this tends to make others, possibly the less talented individuals, just a little jealous. What do you think? To the success of American Tune. Devoted fan.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 11:38 AM

“Devoted Fan” I totally agree with you. Ref “The usual Cassidy hotchpotch”, I heard an interview (I think it was with Chris Biondo, or it might have been another of Evas friends) who said “if you look in anyones record/CD collection, they will have a variety of music, not all one kind”. So what is wrong with liking all kinds of music. I like many kinds of music as long as it’s good. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Houston Tx U.S.A.
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 12:29 PM

Angels really are real. I found one in the sweet music of Eva Cassidy. It’s relaxing and comforting in this crazy mixed up world we live in.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 02:59 PM

This weekend, my husband bought me the Method Actor CD for my Eva collection, and I listened to it with tears in my eyes. This time, not because of the music, but because of the history it represents. If I remember correctly, it was when this group came to Chris Biondo’s studio to record that Chris heard Eva first, and knew that she was so special. Thank you Fate! Thank you Chris; thank you Eva… I never tire of listening to the grace of you!

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW
Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 03:35 PM

It’s still early for Christmas songs, but I can’t help not playing Not the Presents Under My Tree. The voice and delivery was so ice cold. Very very minty. I play it while at work (coz i just downloaded it to my ofcmate’s pc who has the speakers) and, even, on a repeat mode, i can’t seem to get enough of it. So, it’s Eva Cassidy early in the morning when i wake up, Eva Cassidy while at work, and Eva Cassidy when i get back to my room at night. (most of the time, that is).

Name: Sue Mackay
Favorite Eva Album: All of then
Favorite Eva Song: The Letter/Songbird
Home town/city/country: Campbelltown , Sydney, Australia
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 06:58 PM

I unfortunately like many others only discovered Eva late last year when Ian “Molly” Meldrum (Australian Music Guru) played part of the Time After Time video on his Foxtel program The Drum. This was over the weekend and on Monday I went out and purchased Time After Time and Imagine as these were the only two my CD Store had in stock. I took them home played them and was blown away. The very next day I went to the CD Store and ordered all the remaining CD’s. Today I have purchased American Tune and can’t wait to get home to listen to it. I know that Eva is smiling down on her many fans and must be quite bemused at the attention her recordings are enjoying all around the world. God bless you Eva and thank you for leaving such beauty behind for all the world to share

Name: Melanie Bird
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time/Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Hobart, Tasmania, AUS
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 07:06 PM

I’m pleased to find that your website is so informative as I am currently writing a review for the album “American Tune”. I’ve worked in music retail in Tasmania, Australia for close to 5 years and have been overwhelmed by the response to Eva in this time. Anyone who is lucky enough to hear this magical voice is never quite the same again. Eva’s legacy continues in the tears and joy of all who hear her.

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: All…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 07:10 PM

Chris and devoted fan, I can’t agree with you more! I too listen to a “extreme” variety of music, this lets me see how almost every kind of music connects to another style. Dizzy Gillespie once said: “If it sounds good, it’s good.” answering a question about what defines quality in music. Music is so personal, you cannot press/convince others to like/dislike a kind of music. I therefore always respect other people’s taste in music, even if in my ears it sounds horrible! I only wish others would do the same….. Eagerly awaiting the release of American Tune in the Netherlands, I’m counting the hours ’till I get my own copy……..

Name: Paul
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune… right now at least!
Favorite Eva Song: Getting more impossible to choose…
Home town/city/country: Fife, Scotland
Sent: Sun August 10 2003 09:28 PM

Got American Tune this morning (Thanks Amazon!)… would love to spend all day listening repeatedly but unfortunately work calls. First impressions? Stunning!

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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 12:37 AM

I received my American Tune from Amazon this morning and I couldn’t wait to hear it. I’m on my fourth playing at the moment. It’s much too early to tell whether this album is going to grab me or not. I was not blown away on first hearing. I think the sound quality is not as good as on previous CDs. The album puts me in mind of No Boundaries, which has never been one of my favourites. American Tune, the track, to my mind, has the best sound quality and is truly heart-warming and beautifully sung by Eva. True Colours, Dark-eyed Molly, Hallelujah, I Love Him So also sound good. I don’t think the God Bless The Child version is as good as the one on The Other Side album by quite a margin. As a big blues/gospel fan there isn’t anything on the album that really falls into that genre. Drowning In The Sea Of Love is not given the full power bluesy Eva treatment I’ve come to expect. I know that many fans will love this album and I’m likely to get a slating for my comments but they are my honest views after just four playings. One playing is usually enough for me to make a decision. It’s early days though. I think this more of a ballads come folky album. It hasn’t wowed me like previous albums. I know even after four playings it’s not a patch on Songbird, Time after Time, Eva by Heart, Live at Blues Alley, The Other Side, Imagine. I do believe it will be a big success because of American Tune. This track is given so much feeling and emotion by Eva it will capture the Americans’ hearts. I see this track soon becoming an American anthem. It will be intersting to read the views of other Eva fans. Honest and Devoted fan, always.

Name: Kate Kavanagh
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time
Home town/city/country: Madison Heights, Virginia, USA
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 01:23 AM

I first discovered Eva Cassidy two years ago strictly “by accident.” What a tremendous talent and thanks to the UK for promoting her. I live near her home area, Washington, DC and Maryland where Eva never got much play until after her passing. What a talented artist and thanks to Barbara Cassidy and the Eva Cassidy Foundation, I have one of Eva’s stunning artwork pieces hanging on my home/office wall. I play her CDs (I have them all) constantly in the background as I write. I love Eva’s voice, her flexibility in range and ability to perform different genres. She will stay with us for a long, long time. Thanks to all her fans as well, for their continued support and hard work to keep Eva’s voice alive for us.

Name: Howard Berlin
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Home town/city/country: Ilford, Essex, UK
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 01:46 AM

I just bought 2 copies one for my daughters singing teacher). Wonderful collection. American Tune has to be my favourite as the song is in my top five of favourite songs of all time!

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 01:52 AM

Haven’t listened yet so will post comments later, but just wanted to say congrats to Laura Webmaster (that is your real name isn’t it? 🙂 ) for the privilege of compiling the liner notes. Your elevation was long overdue.

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Home town/city/country: sweden
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 03:07 AM

A lovley artist with a great voice!

Name: Morag
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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 03:46 AM

Name: Morag
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold. Time after Time. Eva By Heart.Dark End Of The Street.
Home town/city/country: Edinburgh Scotland
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 03:58 AM

A coincedence that Joe and I were out buying our copy of American Tune at the same time, me in Glasgow and Joe in Edinburgh. Have now listened to it twice and I am sure you will all be moved once again. As Terry Wogan said this morning this will be number one this week. Even if its not we have another gem for our own collection to enjoy and let the sounds drift over us and soothe us after a busy day at the office. To Eric and Joe you will both definitely ‘get’ this one enjoy. Eric sorry you have to wait one more day

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Yesterday
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 04:15 AM

Yesterday today. And The Water Is Wide, swollen by a river of tears. I gladly shed mine. Thank you, girl!

Name: Deb
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Home town/city/country: Westmoreland, NH
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 04:41 AM

Wow! That’s all I could think when I heard Eva’s voice singing in the background of a rural northern Maine shop I was browsing through. I have not heard a voice so pure before – and with such diversity. It was so unlike me – but I made it my mission to find out who it was…. that day I bought both Songbird and Live At Blues Alley – I love them. I dind’t know anything about Eva – found this site – and feel so saddened about her death. Her legacy will surely however endure.

Name: Pat Dargan
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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 04:47 AM

Well said Paul L…..Laura deserves that privilege… oh and it’s Laura ‘ Nicole ‘ Webmaster …. :O) pd

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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 05:05 AM

Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: East Yorks
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 05:08 AM

Woolworths main store in York has American Tune already at No1. I gather that this is based on advance orders and predicted sales.It is also featured as Album of the Week.

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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 06:20 AM

OK, AMERICAN TUNE, on the instinctive first hearing. DROWNING… Vocal sounds like a “run thru”. GREAT drum sound, and guitar breaks. TRUE COLOURS Nice arrangement, but buries the pathos of original Lauper version. Keith on guitar shines again. WATER IS WIDE Excellent, but the other Pearls version is a stunner. Why not use that one Bill? Do my ears deceive me or are there people chattering away in the background? C’mon Bill, Eva deserves better than that. Great song nonetheless. HALLELULJAH, I LOVE HIM SO Nice, but unremarkable. Sounds like they’re having fun tho. GOD BLESS THE CHILD This must be the VERY early version. Pales in comparison to the TOS version, so why bother? Keith shines again tho. DARK EYED MOLLY Brilliant. The addition of tin whistle is inspired. Superb, almost whispered vocal where you get the feeling she is singing to herself. AMERICAN TUNE Again brilliant. Would grace any BEST OF EVA compilation. IT DONT MEAN A THING…. Nice jazz trio presentation, but Bruno’s violin gets lost in the mix here and there. What a treat to hear Eva singing scat!!! WOW!! …..and Keith is still firing. YESTERDAY Still makes me chuckle to see Lennon’s name on the credits….oh well. Nice but indistinctive version. Violin gives it some colour, but song sounds unfinished vocally. YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Hyped as the great goose bump album closer, a la “Danny Boy” but comes nowhere near it for me. Nice, pleasant, but thats about it . In fact, I didn’t feel one of those special “goose bump” moments on the whole record. Pleasant enough in it’s entirety, but not a major piece of work by any means. Not for me anyway. 40 minutes running time at 10 tracks is not fair either, especially when we get a “repeat” track, AGAIN. This is really taking advantage in my opinion. Nice touch having EC wear RED shirt, WHITE shorts and BLUE socks on the cover btw. “Honest and Devoted fan”, you are not alone in your disappointment.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 06:21 AM

…for posting below…ooopps again!

Name: Tony Thorpe
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Bristol UK
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 06:27 AM

Have just bought American Tune. WOW. I am sure Paul McCartney would love Eva’s version of ‘Yesterday’. I keep being amazed at how Eva took someone else’s songs and made them her own. The lady who wrote Killing me softly with his song wrote it about a time she went to a Don Maclean concert. I know exactly how she felt every time I hear a song by Eva. She tears at every sinew and emotion in my body. Being a child of the 60’s I love her version of Woodstock and as much as I admire the music of Sting, Eva’s verson of Fields of Gold takes the emotion of the song to another level.I am sure Sting would agree.When I die I shall say to God can I share a cloud with Eva Cassidy

Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Album: Don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: Don’t know yet
Home town/city/country: Jerusalem
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 06:31 AM

Thank you for an excellent site. I’m a new fan, just discovering Eva’s music. I’m a singer/songwriter and deeply appreciate her diversity, heart, and spirit. I think for all of us who love her music, she is still very much alive.

Name: Linda Talbott
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Kansas City, MO. 64113
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 06:35 AM

I am a 6 year survivor of melanoma. The the first time I heard the hauntingly beautiful voice of Eva, I burst into tears. Today I regularly listen to her as I continue my mission of public awareness and prevention of this horrific cancer. I hope my effots will save at least one life and in some way validate Eva and the gift she left to this world. Thank you for providing us with her voice and allowing her spirit to live on. She is Somewhere Over The Rainbow…I know that!

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 06:56 AM

BTW, Honest And Devoted Fan, I’d be really ticked off at my parents if they’d made me go thru life with a name like that!! 🙂

Name: rick
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Assen, The Netherlands
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 07:37 AM

Since I discovered Eva, I can say that she’s the best female singer I know. This afternoon I bought the new album: American Tune. Great!!! Love to you all!!

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Sent: Mon August 11 2003 07:39 AM

Paul Limbrick – Paul, as I know you’ve been visiting this Guestbook for a long time, certainly since I’ve been visiting, I do like to hear your views because I think they are always fair. I’ve had a few more playings since my 5.37am entry. First and foremost, American Tune is an absolute winner. The wonderful, though a bit schmaltzy (to us Brits I mean), lyrics by Paul Simon are beautifully and breathtakingly interpreted by Eva. 12 out of 10 my verdict on American Tune. I don’t agree with you Paul on You Take My Breath Away, I think it is beautifully interpeted by Eva and has that haunting melody that women tend to like more than men – I’m one of them. I would give this one 10 out of 10. True Colours, The Water is Wide, Dark-eyed Molly, Hallelujah, I Love Him So, all four I’d give 9.5 out of 10. “Yesterday”, I don’t know what to say about this one. I think Eva does a fine good job of trying to make it sound different from the one and only, and truly definitive version by the Beatles, wonderfully sang by Paul McCartney. Cannot be bettered in my opinion. Sorry Eva, 9 out of 10. You had a mountain to climb on this one. Drowning in a Sea of Love: this was the one track that I thought would really appeal to me being a Blues/Gospel fan. I agree entirely with Paul’s comments on this track. I’d still give it 9 out of 10. It Don’t Mean a Thing – I don’t really know, this song not my cup of tea. God Bless the Child: I still feel the same way as I did earlier this morning. Why not include the truly fabulous, and best ever, version used on The Other Side. I can’t understand featuring an inferior version when the best version is already on album. I have to force myself to find fault with any Eva album. In fact, I haven’t found fault with any of the other official albums. I think each and every track has real merit. Sometimes it’s hard for perfection to be maintained all of the time. Eva set that standard so very high in the first place and I have come to expect it as part and parcel of any Eva album. I shouldn’t because it isn’t fair on Eva who isn’t here to speak for herself as regards the choice of tracks for her albums. This album will sell well on both sides of the Atlantic for American Tune alone. I do hope so. Devoted fan. Love you Eva. Thank you for the music.

Name: Oli
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready/ How can i keep from singing?
Home town/city/country: ENGLAND, UK
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 08:42 AM

I bought American Tune today and i absolutely love it!!! “Buried Treasure” is an understatment. To deprive the world of a record like this for so many years is a crime in itself. Its a truly unique album, very different to all the others i feel. Im loving: “True Colours”, “Hallelujah, i love him so” and “yesterday” at the moment! Im sure its going to be a UK no1! It has this certain “rawness” to it, that i like, i feel you can understand how much she put into the songs, and what she felt when she recorded them. A truly unique a historic album.

Name: Michele Jowett
Favorite Eva Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird and Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Worthing, England
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 09:58 AM

Having listened to Eva’s latest album American Tune all day, once again I am moved by the power and unique sound of her beautiful voice. There really is nobody to surpass this phenomenal songbird! Eva, you touch my heart with the depth of your voice and I know your spirit lives on through your music. To anybody who doubts the amazing talent of this special lady, just put on American Tune, shut your eyes and let her take you on a journey you’ll never forget. When Eva sings, you don’t just hear the music – you FEEL it. Not only does she sing with her voice but her heart. I have no favourites on this her latest albumn – they are all first class! May she continue to bless all our lives. God bless you Eva and thank you Hugh and Barbara for the gift of your daughter Love and light, Michele

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: MA, NB…
Favorite Eva Song: Have a Little Faith
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 11:07 AM

Hi there, I get my exam results tomorrow (my getting into University depends on them) and no matter how bad (or hopefully good) they might be, I will be receiving Eva’s new album as a gift – and what a great gift it is 🙂 I have already listened to a few of the songs and think they are truly amazing. The voice of an angel. From Debbie P.S I would love to hear from other Eva fans – I have already recieved a number of e-mails from fans and it is great to hear from everyone one of them.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Dark Eyed Molly
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 12:21 PM

Hazel, your email address doesn’t seem to work. Could you perhaps send me a mail? Thanks! Henrik

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 02:05 PM

To US fans and Laura Bligh: KMART has American Tune for sale at $13.99+tax. They have them for sale 8/11 rather than waiting until 8/12. FYE has them in stock for sale 8/12 and will have a promotional price yet to be announced. Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Media Play and Borders Books Music &Cafe has at least one dozen in stock for sale 8/12. Borders will have AT at $12.99. I’m off to KMART!

Name: Sue Mackay
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: The Letter/Songbird/You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Campbelltown, Sydney, Australia
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 07:17 PM

Just wanted to say that I have now listened to American Tune four times. I love it! Though I must agree that Eva took on a big challenge when she recorded Yesterday the standard of the original is so high it is impossible to match it. I love You Take My Breath Away it is truly beautiful. I would give American Tune 9/10.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 07:21 PM

I’ve played through the American Tune CD, and have been listening to “You Take My Breath Away,” and “American Tune,” both great tracks. I can get entralled with the whole CD yet these two tracks grab me and won’t let me go. “You Take My Breath Away,” is so hypnotic like the affect of listening to “Danny Boy,” This song however brings back visions of ones’ romantic past. You can go all the way back to your first romance, when you fell in love, to the loves you still remember that will always be in your supressed memory. It’s to be played over and over again, until those images grow deeper and deeper into your psyche. It is so beautiful. I can listen to it as if in a meditative trance. I will never tire of this song. Please don’t miss, “You Take My Breath Away.” “American Tune,” well, what can I say, a lot of imagery, very emotional with deep thoughts of the strengths and struggles this lifestyle requires, from America’s inception, through the current identity crisis washing upon us, with the terrorists and the decision to invade Iraq. The overriding everyday responsibility of working, and making a future, to many of us, is very exhausting. Eva has nailed this song and the message is “hope.” When, and if, this song eventually becomes the modern day American anthem, perhaps we can see how all those people, like Eva, who work so very hard to make a living in this country, are affected by Eva’s music. What about these songs? They have been worth the price of the album and then some. 5 Stars*****

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Canada
Sent: Mon August 11 2003 08:23 PM

It is good to see that in the USA “American Tune” is being sold by so many large retailers, and already at the discounted price. This should show good sales early. Across the border I have paid twice as much for my copy and it is not yet in the mail. What concerns me is that as an “Import” it will never sell many copies because of the price. Except for those who know of Eva and those who find her (or she finds them), it will remain an exotic Import on the shelf.

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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 12:56 AM

I readily accepted Method Actor as Eva’s early work and then consigned the CD to a shelf. I even accepted No Boundaries as a blip in the tried and tested formula before I consigned it to join Method Actor on the shelf collecting dust. Much as I tried, I could not force myself to like either of these albums. To my mind, there are 5 brilliant CDs out there. CDs that I never tire of listening to. CDs that I love to pieces. I can even accept different versions of the same track if they have individual merit, like ‘You’ve Changed’ on The Other Side and on Imagine. These two takes are different and deserve to be accepted as such. I am trying very hard to force my heart to accept American Tune as a CD worthy of Eva’s track record but my ears are telling me differently. American Tune and You Take My Breath Away are the only two tracks that I feel worthy of Eva’s name on the album. How many times can one listen before accepting it’s not going to work. The American Tune CD may be a resounding success but it cannot hold a candle to the other 5 albums. Even American Tune and You Take My Breath Away don’t really cut the mustard when compared with Eva’s many ‘magnificent’ tracks and I don’t understand why this album was released under such hype. I know Eva fans are thirsty for anything that they can get their hands on but at what price. I want the Eva WOW factor every time I hear a new album. The WOW factor I still get on every listening. Even after continual playings, there is no WOW factor for me in American Tune. It is already number 6, above Method Actor at 7 and No Boundaries at 8 in my top Eva CDs. To whoever, please please don’t spoil all of the hard work we fans have done to persuade others that Eva is THE BEST. I think to myself, if someone has bought American Tune as their first Eva CD what will they think? Will they be WOWED. It will break my heart if another CD is released that can’t match the quality we have come to expect. If there isn’t any more material of that quality left, is it right to keep releasing tracks that are inferior to those we already have? Honest and Devoted fan. Oh darling Eva, if only you were here to provide the talent I yearn for.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 03:31 AM

A bad review of American Tune by an honest and devoted fan who shall remain without even a nom de guerre! “Method Actor” has more than historical merit. I’ve yet to get “No Boundaries” or “American Tune.” My expectations of “AT” are not unbounded. But I would buy it for its reference value alone. If it has one song that equals, for example, “You’ve Changed”, I will be very satisfied. Eva has done what she could. It is possible no one will find another message in a bottle that they would want to share. But look on the bright side. We have those (I count nine) nine CDs on the shelf, and no one can take them away! Personally, I’m keeping all of mine forever.

Name: Allen Brandt
Favorite Eva Album: All of them …
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper’s cover)
Home town/city/country: Elkton, South Dakota (now Minneapolis, MN)
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 04:20 AM

The first time I heard of Eva is when I was in DC to visit my friends for Thanksgiving. I went out to eat with a bunch of guys and there was a jukebox at the restaurant we were at. I picked out a Nat King Cole and Etta James song. My friend, Cory, chose Time After Time. When I heard it, I wanted to know immediately who it was. He said Eva and I was floored. I bought the CD with the song and listened to it. That song takes me back to DC and to my friends that I love and adore. Thank you for your time. – Allen

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: All…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 06:19 AM

I’m listening to American Tune right now… BEAUTIFUL!!!! The recording quality on some tracks is not perfect, but this is Eva at her purest! Remember the Bruce Lundvall story? If he signed her she would have more money for one album session than she had in a year’s wages, the sound would be perfect, but would she still sound this pure? I doubt it….. The band shows an unpolished quality too, hats off to them!

Name: Bruce
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Home town/city/country: Gretna
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 06:50 AM

This new album, American Tune, is my favourite since Eva by Heart. I wish it had more songs but they are all wonderful.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 07:30 AM

I just want to thank Eva for everthing she has done to make this world a better place and for making my life a little bit happier. I know reality from delusion. The best we can do is make the world a little better, as Eva has done for all of us. ” I want to stand up on a mountaintop and tell the news….that you take my breath away.” Love you Eva

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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 07:50 AM

Don, you are quite right, there are nine albums, inclusive of American Tune. What I should have said was there are 6 brilliant CDs not 5. I don’t rate Method Actor or No Boundaries but, like you, I want to keep a collection. I am sorry that you perceive my comments as a bad review. Eva is so very special, that is how her reputation has grown. If I were judging a new album by Kylie Minogue or one of the manufactured boy/girl bands, then I wouldn’t be looking for the kind of quality that Eva exudes. I honestly feel that apart from American Tune and You Take My Breath Away, the rest of the CD seems amateurish when compared with the previous 6. The sound quality isn’t good. After Imagine, which I think is a superb album, I don’t know what to make of American Tune. I expect I’ll be in a minority. I have had the benefit of collecting all 8 CDs (after Songbird) as they have been released so have had enough time to really listen to each album. I had absolutely no pre-conceived ideas of the content of American Tune before it was released. I sat there waiting to be WOWED and I wasn’t. That in itself was a surprise. Whether I have a name or not, you seem to know exactly who I am. Still a devoted fan.

Name: Harry.S.
Favorite Eva Album: NO BOUNDARIES.
Favorite Eva Song: LITTLE CHILDREN
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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 09:50 AM

Does anyone have any information regarding “Eva’s Over The Rainbow Video/cd single due for release Monday September 29th. Who will stock it,availabilty etc: grateful for any info. Harry.S.( Nottingham. uk. )

Name: sarah
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: some where over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: england
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 10:41 AM

hello i really enjoy singing along to eva cassidy songs when i go on holiday i sing on the karoke all evas songs c ya later bye from sarah

Name: phebes
Favorite Eva Album: each and every one
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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 11:09 AM

I think American Tune is great! You Take My Breath Away is right up there with Over the Rainbow, in my humble opinion. Also really enjoy Hallelujah I Love Him So, It Don’t Mean a Thing, American Tune…. shall I list them all? God Bless the Child is one of the best versions I’ve ever heard. Many, many thanks to all who had a hand in bringing us this treat! Eileen White’s liner design is also very special – great subtle colors and eerily beautiful photos.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 12:45 PM

Folks, Pardon me for stating the obvious, but: If we had a limitless supply of perfect, rehearsed, studio quality tracks to piece out as Eva albums over the next 10 years … we’d use them! The harsh reality is; we didn’t know that our friend was going to leave us so soon. To all the self-important critics of the last album: It’s very simple, people … we have what we have, and it’s this or nothing! If you want nothing … don’t buy it! To the less-affected fans: Sorry! I know I shouldn’t get riled, but I admire Laura’s work with this site so much, and it is frustrating to see a lot of rubbish coming in from people who seem incapable of understanding or accepting reality. Believe me … NO-ONE wishes this story had different chapters more than the ECB. We’ll miss her till we get to see her again. ‘Bye.

Name: Brian Cardinale
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: I wandered By a Brookside
Home town/city/country: Stoneham,Mass.,USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:15 PM

I first heard Eva Shortly after she passed.I,like many others was blown away by the shear beauty of her voice and the choices of her music.I consider my tastes to be very diverse,but she rally showed me a thing or two about the different styles she embraced.My musical world is forever broadened thanks to the lovliest voice my ears have ever enjoyed.I play drums in a rock band,and some of the places we play are eateries,so early on in the night we have to play soft and light.I also play acoustic guitar,and among my favorites are Autumn Leaves and Brookside.It’s amazing that even in some of the more heavy joints they love those songs.So between sets,I put on Eva cd’s,and the people love them and ask me “where can I get this music?” So hopefully I’m helping to spread the word of Eva in my own small little way…And I know that Eva is looking down at us quite amused at how she has made the music world a bit better…Love you and miss you,Eva

Name: jonathan
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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:26 PM

I came to the new CD without many preconceptions and have ended up playing the full CD two or three times since yesterday but Take my breath away about 50. You just can’t get this kind of magic anywhere else. So thanks everyone for continuing to tell the news.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:28 PM

With ref to Raice’s comments.. We’ve corresponded before Raice and Ive always respected your opinion and insight as to your time with the Eva Cassidy Band. In fact, in the biography I wish you could have been more vocal, but hey, they are the vagaries of publishing. In your posting you say “We have what we have” but if what we have is less than what we had before and the standard is not what it was previously, is it not possibly the time to bring an end to the regular Eva releases. Then at sometime in the future, bring together all the outakes, rehearsals, alternate versions and studio tomfoolery (a la Beach Boys) into a cool 3/4 CD Box set instead of forging ahead with releases (including ‘Imagine’) that some believe, myself included, to be inferior to the WOW releases earlier in her catalogue. I have to say though in conclusion, that if somebody expresses an opinon as to whether they like a record or not, they should be entitled to express that opinion, thereby encouraging a cool debate 🙂 With due respect, me. have is less than what we had before and the standard is not what it was previously, is it not possibly the time to bring an end to the standard

Name: Goldarose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Country
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:31 PM

I eagerly await my copy of American Tune from Amazon.com. While I wait, I want to comment on the soon the be released biography titled Songbird. When it was first published in the UK, I purchased it from Amazon.UK. I tried to write a review on the soon to be released american edition, but Amazon won’t accept reviews until it is released for sale. For those of you in this country who have not seen it, read it, it somehow fills a hole in your heart that comes from knowing that Eva Cassidy died. I don’t mean that it is all upbeat. It has some profoundly sad, moving moments. But it is an incredibly lovely, informative and heart warming book that can only further peak my and our wonderment at all that Eva Cassidy was. From her love of nature, appreciation for the simplest of things to her genius of music and song, you will not be dissappointed. I recommend the book highly. As a matter of fact, I have also ordered the american edition because it expands a little on more recent events. Finally, she was an artist whose art work is beautifully depicted in the book. It has a place of honor on my coffee table.

Name: Goldarose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:33 PM

OOPS! I did not mean Over The Country. I meant Over The Rainbow. A Freudian slip perhaps.

Name: John McCabe
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow rendition
Home town/city/country: NZ / Niagara Falls Canada
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:45 PM

I was born and raised in New Zealand and upon my last visit there I was introduced to Eva’s music by a good friend in Wellington NZ , from that moment on was hooked on her voice and had to purchase the albums when I returned to the Falls area in Canada . I also am a recording artist , signed with Bannerrecords.com in New Jersey and can appreciate a real genuine singer when I hear one , Eva is certainly all that and more . Interestingly enough I had no idea she was no longer with us and it was upon learning this I think I loved her music more . Sincerly John McCabe

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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:51 PM

to Raice McLeod: Thanks for stating the obvious. Thanks to Eva’s parents, friends and former band members, Blix street people and our tireless webmaster for sharing the beauty that was Eva with the rest of us. Love to all of you.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New Yorl USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 01:52 PM

Look, I love the Imagine CD and “Danny Boy.” Give us a break with this talk about there is nothing left to hear of any quality. In fact 1. “You Take My Breath Away'” is as good a performance as any of the previous blockbusters i.e FOG,etc. and 2.. “American Tune,” may be the people’s American Anthem after it get some radio play time. Thanks for hearing me out.

Name: Scott Richburg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: “Anniversary Song”
Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 03:32 PM

Today I did a first: I actually went to a music store to buy an album on its first day of release. I had almost forgotten that today was the day until I logged onto the website and read some criticism about the new album. Upon reading some less than positive comments, I just had to go right then and listen and judge for myself. The album does sound more stripped down than the other ones, no question about that. And no, it probably does not have the grandeur and eloquence of Songbird, but I also think some people are holding Eva to an impossible standard. Think about major commercial releases: how many albums have 7 or 8 fantastic, incredibly memorable songs on them? I can’t think of one. You’re lucky if you find two or three. Songbird was a rare, almost miraculous compilation. I don’t think any artist could replicate its success, the special magic that encircles every song on that album. Many people apparently expect American Tune to have ten amazing, stop the presses songs–just as Songbird did. My God, you shouldn’t expect that from a living artist, let alone one who sadly is no longer able to produce her best. During my first time listening to American Tune, I found myself wanting to be critical, to hold the songs up to the Eva classics. But after my third and fourth time listening, suddenly I was falling in love all over again. “Drowning in the Sea of Love” is one of the very best blues-inspired numbers I’ve heard from Eva; it easily holds its own against the bluesy joy of “Easy Street Dream.” “True Colors” stands right next to “Time After Time” as a poignant cover. I may very well prefer Eva’s rendition of “Yesterday” to any other version I’ve heard–the Beatles’ included. And “You Take My Breath Away” may soon become my all-time favorite Eva song. I would like to have heard more flourish in the actual production, but you know what? As long as I have that voice–that voice that could sound divine in a barage of sirens or the wail of a storm–I’m happy. If this is considered sub-par material, by all means, Blix Street, put out some more. I’ll buy everything you produce.

Name: Kitty
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Wyomissing, PA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 03:35 PM

I am so excited about American Tune and can’t wait to purchase it. I sing at a local restaurant and have introduced Eva there. I bought the 2 Zoom CD’s of the backgrounds and the clientele at Anthony’s just love the arrangements. So, now I found out that Zoom is doing a 3rd CD which I shall also purchase. I love You’ve Changed and Stormy Monday and am just so excited and I just can’t hide it….I know, I know, I know that I like it, I like it !!!!!!!!! For anyone who likes to sing the Eva songs, the Zoom tracks are wonderful. They always notify me when something new is available for purchase….they are really on the ball…..there are a few of Eva’s songs (background) available from Priddis.Com which is in Utah, and they are very good as well. I am trying as hard as I can to keep Eva’s music alive……..her arrangements of the songs are just mind-blowing to say the least.

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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 03:41 PM

One final note to Raice: Your comments were eloquent and had the force of truth behind them. I, for one, thank you and every member of the ECB for enriching my life. Your music brings me joy.

Name: Bob Brown
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Penny to My Name
Home town/city/country: Montgomery/ Texas / USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 05:16 PM

Raice, Thanks again for being there and helping to make Eva so great. Paul, I hate to be so blunt. Please shut up and put your CD on e-bay. Laura, Forgive me.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 05:48 PM

I am sooo looking forward to hearing American Tune which is on it’s way per Amazon. But, in the meantime I would like to note, as others have, that Imagine is considered by many (myself included) to be an excellent CD. You’ve Changed is absolutely stunning, and I Can Only Be Me is perfect. Not to mention the rendition of Tennessee Walz! I thoroughly enjoy the other tracks on the CD as well. I can’t imagine critiquing each and every song and expecting each one to be earthshaking! And I absolutely do not understand how this CD could not be appreciated. I rank it up there with the others (excl. No Boundaries and Method Actor if we are including those). So, I have been disheartened by some of the reviews, but now I am actually very encouraged since my opinion clearly differs from some of those giving negative reviews. If this is anywhere near as good as “Imagine” I will be happy. Looking forward to what will almost certainly be my constant companion over the next few weeks… Eva was absolutely amazing. I marvel daily at her talent. I am truly grateful.

Name: Jana
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Home town/city/country: Calgary, Alberta
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 06:30 PM

Regretably, I have only just discovered Eva Cassidy. I am also a musician, performing solo with acoustic guitar. Her arrangements (both vocal and guitar) are inspiring, as is her story. I wish I had found her a lot sooner. And I wholeheartedly agree with the webmaster that everyone should get out and support live music, wherever you are – there are amazingly talented people right in your town, just down the road – just like Eva was – playing for the joy of it, and wanting to share. Thanks!

Name: Bill Cronauer
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 07:16 PM

I’ve listened to Eva’s new American Tune today 3+ times and it’s absolutely stunning. It’s amazing that such an extensive catalog of unreleased songs is out there (I hope there’s still enough songs for at least 10 more compilations). Each song is absolutely fantastic. For example, the Beatles’ song “Yesterday” is probably the most covered song in pop music history and I’ve NEVER heard it sung like Eva Cassidy. Extraordinary.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 07:48 PM

Good on you Raice. Totally agree with all you say. As said elsewhere, if yo don’t like it, put it on ebay. This is my 2 cents worth: The best kind of music is live music. If this is recorded, there are glitches, so what. Normally you will not remember these, but they show up on recordings. It is a testament to Eva’s talent that she can produce excellent quility in rehersal? Surely you should be able to get it right in rehersal so that the performance is OK. I suggest anyone who buys American Tune and does’nt loke it, give it to someone else or stick it on ebay. As for me, roll on the 29th Sept when the DVD comes out. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Starsky
Favorite Eva Album: L.B.A. Inmagine.
Favorite Eva Song: F.o.G.-Who knows where time goes
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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 09:25 PM

I am agree .with Raice .and my deepest respect for your comment .We all must be glad with every song of Eva and her band .no matter if there all as good .or the quality is outstanding.or not .Each record is a gift,and we have to thank everyone .who made this possible.(like Fam .and ECB.) .aswell in the past or in the future.And I agree .if you dont like a record .dont buy it .even the way we have to use this E.C .guestbook .do this with respect.for Eva .but also for those who made this possible .special Laura .she deserves great respect from all of us .for all the work she”s done . THANKS LAURA……… I am looking forward to Amirican Tune .wich I will get Saturday. Friendly Greetings to everyone

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 10:03 PM

Perhaps Eva’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” maybe an apt track to play just now. Democracy is a wonderful thing and while passions maybe running high as regards American Tune – do agree that we should have a cool debate and perhaps consider what I personally think is the most imporant aspect – “Eva herself and the legacy she has let for us”. I am reminded what a very dear friend said who was a fan of Eva a long time before I ever visited this site ” What we are left with is a historical document of a frozen moment in time” – Eva, Chris, Keith, Lenny and Raice have left us something which in my personal view should be cultivated, passed onto future generations and think above all enjoyed. As for any perceived glitches, poor sound quality and length of track time – again I consider all of these to be subjective and we all have our view on this – and I have no issue with other people’s view provided it is expressed in a respecful way – I personally consider that I am fortunate to have lived in this era and been exposed to Eva’s music – I am thankful Eva sat in the recording studio and did what she always wanted to do – that was sing – Eva has enrinched my life – and no-one can ever take that away. I view all of Eva’s recording to be part of her life and musical history and treasure them all – Eva is not around to provide us with more – who am I to pass judgement on the “quality” of the tracks – my first and only priority is to be able to listen to the lovely lady who is Eva Cassidy sing like in my view no other person ever has. I loved Amercican Tune first time up – Eva certainly took my breath away – thank you Eva. Raice – good to hear from you again. I am sure the debate will continue – hopefully with respectful and dignified comments – Eva deserves as much. Kind regards to all Eva fans – especially to Laura for the tireless work you do.

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Sent: Tue August 12 2003 11:08 PM

I can’t believe Raice Mcleod used the word “bulls**t” to describe the feelings and opinions of fellow Eva fans!! (later corrected by the webmaster to “rubbish”.) How offensive is that, ESPECIALLY when the criticisms were made FAIRLY and POLITELY!!? I like the album and don’t agree with the criticisms made, but I DO find it interesting to see another point of view to my own. We have freeness of speech here, so people should be able to comment freely without fear of public humiliation later. Debate the pros and cons Raice, but leave references to farmyard faeces out of it – the fans deserve better than that.

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/AT
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Tue August 12 2003 11:26 PM

I knew I loved Eva’s version of American Tune, so the cd was going to be well worth it for that song alone. But as I listened to the whole cd yesterday, I totally love it. I thank everyone who got this into the stores & even if there were partial songs from Eva, I’d buy them too.

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 12:47 AM

With respect Raice, I think your comments are totally uncalled for. Stating the obvious with a scorpion sting in the tail is both unfair and unprofessional. As a member of the Eva Cassidy Band, you know that your opinion carries weight with some of the fans. In this respect, I think you have used your position to castigate fans who have not found the American Tune album to be as good as previous albums. I made my comments based on what I believe to be true and my opinion is as valid as the next person’s. I have replayed the American Tune album and have not changed my mind, American Tune and You Take My Breath Away are the two tracks worthy of Eva’s unique talent/reputation. May I make a point here. When I listen to Eva I never take into the equation that she is no longer with us, I form an opinion on each and every track on merit alone. This is the only way to judge music. This is how I judge any living artist. If sentimentality is allowed to cloud my judgement, then I am not being honest with myself or Eva. I note your criticism but notice that you have not made any comments about the quality of the American Tune CD. Surely, if you feel the need to criticise adverse comments, conversely, you should be able to praise with conviction. I have been a loyal and devoted fan of Eva’s for 3 years and any fan who thinks differently because I have made honest comments he/she doesn’t like, well that’s their problem not mine. By making such statements in this Guestbook Raice you have created a bias against constructive criticism. I for one think that a disservice to Eva. Love you Eva. No. 1 devoted fan.

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 01:26 AM

First of all, I have to agree with Paul on the idea of the boxset. Having read his threads, he is most definately a ‘fan’ of Eva and has researched his information suggesting that his admiration goes a lot deeper, in which case, is it fair to make a comment like “put your CD on Ebay” ??? I am amazed that for a website encouraging freeness of speech, people can be so downright rude and opinionated. I believe that the point Paul was trying to make was that as material is now limited, albums being put out are obviously going to be sub standard to previous ones. I agree it may be impossible to ever compete with Songbird and that most albums nowadays contain less good songs but in fairness, I dont believe the point was being made about Eva herself, rather the management of her material now which does NOT reflect on Eva’s talents or abilities and I have to say that I agree with the comments made. I am appalled that people who are so-called fans etc are using this site merely to take cheap shots at people who have every right to voice their opinion.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 01:39 AM

OK … Here are my responses to 3 letters: 1. To “No. 1 Devoted Fan” You’re entitled to your opinion, Sir (or Madam) and I to mine. I find the basis for judgement of Eva’s music by some people, to be flawed. I stand by my comments. 2. To Paul Limbrick: The question of whether any other material should be released is essentially market-driven. (Fact of life … the $ still rules.) If people continue to buy, I imagine Blix will continue to produce. 3. To the unidentified person who accused me of using foul language that had to be corrected by Laura: No such correction was required. I have no problem expressing myself without using profanity, and I would not insult Laura or ECB fans by writing anything of that nature. Whoever you are (no ID with your message, of course), you are thoroughly dishonest. Please keep your immature and pointless attempts at causing problems for others to yourself. And now … since it seems I can’t come to this site without some village idiot such as the one referred to in #3 above trying to create an issue … I shall bow out again for a while. Always interesting chatting with the site. And — as always — THANKS A MILLION, LAURA!! Best to all. Raice

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring,Maryland, USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 02:06 AM

I believe Raice’s comments WERE called for and am glad he posted; I’ve got no problem with what he said. It’s fine if some people don’t like the songs on the CD. But I think pointing out things like the sound quality and the length of the CD is a bit overboard. For those who don’t like the new CD, fine. But I would ask all of you to see it in a bigger overall context rather than think you were taken advantage of. I would remind people to think about how lucky we are to have ANYTHING by Eva, even if they are demos that have been sitting around someone’s basement for almost ten years. I belive this was Raice’s point and I think he’s correct—-this is what we have, folks. Instead of feeling exploited, think of each CD as an interesting snapshot in time of Eva and the ECB in their various stages of progession (and that includes Method Actor and No Boundaries), telling us a story about where Eva and the Band were at that moment. Like Joe from Scotland said in his post, it’s an historical document. Let’s see it in that context. Perhaps there will be a time when there will be some sort of CD box set with outtakes, soundbites of Eva doing vocal warm ups, and things of that sort, strictly for the archivists and purists who want EVERYTHING Eva has done. But until then, why not be grateful for anything COMPLETE that is released?

Name: Jim Bartlett
Favorite Eva Album: Like ’em all !
Favorite Eva Song: OTR & God Bless the Child (tie)
Home town/city/country: Millersville, MD
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 02:21 AM

“American Tune” did not disappoint me ! It’s amazing that these “cut & paste” posthumous releases on Eva have so much of the sound and feel of “real” albums…a tribute to Eva’s extraordinary artistry, as well as the artistry of her bandmates and to the very careful recording jobs by Chris Biondo which has preserved these priceless moments. In fact, Eva’s CDs highlight the sad state of the record industry which is unable to produce anything comparable, even with six and seven-figure recording & promotion budgets. Gentlemen…less IS more ! The bell-ringer, for me, was “God Bless the Child” which eclipses all other versions I’ve ever heard. Every track is a quality performance by a true nonpareil.

Name: Laura Bligh, the Webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Chain of Fools
Home town/city/country: Washington DC
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 02:37 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I please again remind you that this is a Guestbook, not a discussion group. A small amount of back-and-forth commentary is OK, but it is time for several of you to bring your arguments to one of the Eva-related forums and stop posting your bickerings in the Guestbook. Over the last few days, instead of looking forward to reading the Guestbook entries, I have begun to dread them. I seldom find it necessary to censor the Guestbook — and I did not change anything in Raice’s recent postings, by the way — but I do have that option available to me. Please remember that the Guestbook is read not only by a few “regulars,” but also by new fans, journalists, and Eva’s parents. Unpleasant interchanges among Eva’s fans reflect poorly on us all. Also, this might be the appropriate occasion to mention that I do know who the anonymous posters are, for the most part. That being said, let’s all get back to the business of promoting peace, love, understanding, and Eva’s beautiful music. Laura

Name: Joe White
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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 03:02 AM

Thank you Laura for your timely reminder to us all – and let your last sentence be the benchmark for all of us to follow Eva. Kind regards

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 03:24 AM

Laura, many thanks for your comments about the guestbook traffic. I lately have often thought about newcomers to the site (remembering fondly my first time and the gladness I felt at sharing the Eva experience with others) and think about how turned off I would have been if I had seen some of these ‘back and forths” if that were my first visit. There have been so many discussions having NOTHING to do with Eva, and then the lofty discussions and analyses have also been rather burdensome. I just look forward to those few interspersed messages where someone has just discovered Eva. It is such a wonderful experience and so pure!! Thank you again for all you do.

Name: Billeigh
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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 03:36 AM

In respect of the anon post which Raice called #3….I think he/she made a very important point. I quote……. “When I listen to Eva I never take into the equation that she is no longer with us, I form an opinion on each and every track on merit alone. This is the only way to judge music. This is how I judge any living artist. If sentimentality is allowed to cloud my judgement, then I am not being honest with myself or Eva”…….I think this sums up a lot to be honest. Whilst it goes without saying that its a tradgedy Eva is not here to see the success and love she has accumulated, this does not mean that people should be afraid to voice opinions or critisms. Maybe those who are so quick to criticise opinions should see it as yet another positive point that the public can be frustrated and let down with quality and material etc because they realise what Eva was capable of and would love to have been able to hear more than she left. Noone ever takes away from Eva herself and the difference she has made to music but maybe not all of us are looking at every release/track so as to make Evas music the benchmark for perfection. I agree that sentimentality can cloud judgment and understandably so but at the same time, music lovers should also be allowed to see the music for what it is too and form personal opininons based soley on quality as we do with all artists.

Name: Jonathan
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird & You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Boston, MA USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 03:44 AM

“Wow” I thought yesterday, as I played my new copy of American Tune late into the night, “how lucky we are to have these treasured recordings.” What some critics refer to as ‘technical glitches’, like the clicking of the piano in “Yesterday”, and the faint chatter in the background of “Water is Wide” are things that remind me of just how lucky we are that these beautiful Eva Cassidy performances were recorded at all and have made it to the public at large. American Tune is a lovely album from start to finish, and I don’t think I’ve heard a more powerful love song than “You Take My Breath Away.” That track grabs me just as much as the first time I heard Eva’s “Fields of Gold” playing on a local radio station back in 1998, and I was nearly overwhelmed driving to work. Thank you to everybody who nurtured Eva Cassidy and her amazing talent, and to everyone who made this album possible. By the way, I ordered Grace Griffith’s “Sands of Time” following some other recommendations on this website, and it is lovely in its own right. I certainly hope to see Grace perform live someday.

Name: Scott Richburg
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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 04:02 AM

My major regret now: Eva won’t be able to sing “You Take My Breath Away” whenever I get married. It deserves a place right next to “Fields of Gold,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “Danny Boy.” Laura’s right: this is a guestbook. It’s not intended to be an album review in Rolling Stone. It’s a celebration of a life and the music it produced. Can’t we all respect that? And why write anything that might hurt those who loved Eva? Haven’t they suffered enough? Compassion, everyone, compassion.

Name: Pat d
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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 04:09 AM

Hi…I would like to ask Raice who his ‘drummer influences’were….who he has respected over the years, who he thinks were the best players technically and as regards ‘ feel ‘……and ( finally !!!)..has he heard of Dave Mattacks erstwhile of Fairport Convention…? ( that’s all folks !! )…I won’t bother asking what you think of drum solos Raice :O) cheers all ( calm down and enjoy the music !) Pat d

Name: Charley
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Time After Time & True Colours
Home town/city/country: N.Ireland
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 04:20 AM

Wow! – I love the new C.D., what a beautiful collection of songs and for Eva what can i say – A fantastic, gifted singer at her very best – (I wish i had a fraction of her talent)!. i was reading the Guestbook and i heard of the new C.D. which had came out. So i rushed out 15 mins ago and bought it, its playing in work now and we all love it, the other girls are going to buy it now too! we love True Colours & Drowning in The Sea of Love. Well done and thank you to all involved for bringing the beautiful music of Eva Cassidy and her band into our lives x P.S. I have a question! Maybe im at the wrong place to ask but if any one can help (Laura maybe)??! Will there be music books out for the songs on the new C.D. – I play the guitar and sing also, and with the Songbird and Time After Time C.D.s i bought the music books showing chords etc. Thank you and keep up the good work x

Name: Kathryn
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow/Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Thomasville, Georgia
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 05:47 AM

I have been promoting Eva in my store for 3 years now, and will continue to do so. I have never heard such talent to be able to sing such a wide variety of tunes. I LOVE Yesterday, You Take My Breath Away and more on the new CD, and my all-time favorite is Over The Rainbow – they should have prohibited anyone else from recording that song after she recorded it!

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 06:29 AM

I thought “Yesterday” stood out as another Eva “gem” on the album,worth the 8 I paid for the album on it’s own.The best version of this song I have heard. Harry.S.

Name: Charles Warman
Favorite Eva Album: Can’t choose only one
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose only one
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 06:41 AM

American Tune is a wondrous addition to Eva’s musical legacy. The word that comes to my mind to describe her genius is “virtuosity.” On this album as on the six others in my Eva collection she demonstrates an ability few other singers possess: she sings each lyric with genuine respect for its original intent, yet enriches it with her discerning interpretation. After listening to American Tune repeatedly since it arrived at my door yesterday, I am once again struck by her ability to master disparate genres, to impart freshness to the familiar tune (“Drowning in a Sea of Love,” e.g.), and to give a sense of instant pleasing familiarity to another tune one can’t recall hearing before (“You Take My Breath Away,”e.g.). I find something special in each of the ten numbers. Much gratitude to Keith Grimes, Chris Biondo, Bill Straw and all others who made this musical gift possible. Above all, thanks to Eva for her uncompromising integrity, her extraordinary talents, and her ability to produce music of enduring value — even when making a rehearsal tape. Surely posterity will acclaim Eva for her music. It will also treasure this website for evidence of the sense of shared humanity she inspires, even in an era of terrror and war. In the years that I have read entries in the Guestbook I have been astonished to read the names of the hometowns and countries they represent — from Islamabad, Cairo, Tokyo, London, Paris, Washington,D.C., Sydney, and on on from one continent and culture to another. Extraordinary proof of the power of Eva’s healing and unifying music. Thank you, Laura, for this website.

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: For the first time – I’m not sure anymore
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 07:33 AM

Greetings to all Eva followers old and new. Have now listened to American Tune all the way through for the umpteenth time, including last night in the car with the speakers turned at full volume with no distractions (highly recommend) and I love it. Once again we have been treated to some absolute gems. It is Eva and the band as she was usually heard, ‘live’ and with as little over production as is possible and that is what I love most about her material. As for the band they sound terrific – tight and loose at the same time. It just makes me wish I had been there when this stuff was recorded. It is devastating to think that there will be no new songs from Eva. One can only imagine what it must have been like for Barbara and Hugh Cassidy, hearing some of this material for the first time. I, for one, am just delighted that her family and the ECB feel strongly enough to continue releasing previously unheard material. We can only speculate as to what Eva would think about rehearsal tapes being released but I think Keith Grimes, another perfectionist, answered in his own way by allowing us to hear such undiscovered material. My thanks to Chris Biondo for once again sensitively recording and producing for posterity what is now a phenomenon and the great photo’s of Eva on the AT album; Keith Grimes for being a hoarder and humble enough to let us hear your unpolished but nothing short of brilliant work; Raice for your great contributions both musically and on this site; and Lenny Williams for being the best damned pianist I’ve ever heard (OK top billing with Vladimir Ashkenazy and my Mum)…………. and to Laura ‘Nicole’ (great liner notes) thank-you for letting us vent our thoughts and feelings on this forum and for everything you give to the visitors of this website. Here’s my thoughts on American Tune the album for anyone who cares. Stunners for me are; The Water is Wide and American Tune – just Eva and her guitar oh, so beautiful and made all the more special by knowing that Hugh Cassidy taught Eva these. True Colours – sure knocked the socks off me. God Bless the Child – Eva giving everything and Keith’s guitar work is sooo raunchy, especially in the middle section. Yesterday was such a surprise and made me weep (even the original didn’t do that) – Dan Cassidy’s violin is beautiful and Lenny Williams’ piano just caresses Eva’s voice, sends it soaring and then brings it back. Each of the aforementioned were absolute favourites for me by James Taylor, Cyndi Lauper, BH, Paul Simon and Mr McCartney and once again EC’s version takes them to a new dimension without ever detracting from the original – sheer genius. But the one that did it for me and made me certain that Eva Cassidy is one of the greatest female singers of all time is a song I’d never heard before until Eva whispered it to me – You Take My Breath Away. As I listen to it now, it does just that……………………

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 08:00 AM

Isabel Woods from Hot Records has confirmed that Eva’s Over the Rainbow enhanced C.D. single will be released on Monday September 29th 2003.

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 08:06 AM

Thanks Darron. Harry.S.

Name: patsy flynn
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: who knows where the time goes
Home town/city/country: glasgow
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 08:10 AM

just received American Tune to-day as a suprise gift from my husband, have only stopped playing it because i had to come here to take the kids to the library, a wonderful cd, really love Eva singing True Colours

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 08:47 AM

“I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you’d see the sound as angels spanning across the universe.” -Eva Cassidy

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 08:53 AM

Annie of Sussex, I couldn’t help but notice the parting shot in your message about “You Take My Breath Away”; my sentiments entirely. Unlike you, I did recognise the melody but couldn’t put my finger on where or when I’d heard it before. Not a melody you forget. I went to my favourite website for free lyrics. I entered 80s, no joy. I entered Tuck & Patti, no joy. I entered Claire Hamill (lyricist), no joy, so I started from scratch. I entered Tuck & Patti in Google and a number of abstracts appeared. I did a quick scan of the websites but no mention of You Take My Breath Away. I entered Claire Hamill and also got some abstracts. In a couple I saw the mention of Wishbone Ash. So, I then did a quick check on Wishbone Ash. Claire Hamill was an original member of this talented and very individualistic 70s band (they’re still going). I tried to establish whether Claire recorded the track as a solo artist or as part of Wishbone Ash. I couldn’t find this track. It certainly has the right feel for Wishbone Ash but I can’t remember who made the original track in the 70s. Dare I ask, can anyone help out? Who made the 70s version of You Take My Breath Away? I like to have the lyrics and also compare original tracks with Eva’s takes. Unquestionably-devoted No. 1 fan. Love you Eva, always.

Name: EdwardMarotta
Favorite Eva Album: Immagine
Favorite Eva Song: I Can Only Be ME and Youvsgf
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Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 09:53 AM

To “Pat D” (Asked drum questions) I guess I can answer your note without starting a firestorm. Sorry I can’t respond to your address … the link is not opening in my desk-top at the office(?). I admire far too many players to list them all, but a few who influenced me at different points: Bobby Colomby with BS&T when I first started in the late 60’s. Two very fine Australian players when I was working there: Alan Turnbill and Warren Daly. (I’m probably spelling some names wrong after all these years … sorry guys!) Warren used to let me sit in at the “Duck” in the Rocks in Sydney. I was too naive and inexperienced to be scared! Buddy Rich. Just plain scary good! I filled in on the house band at Ronnie Scotts in London when the Rich Band was there in ’72. Got to sit in the wings and watch. He is STILL the only drummer I’ve watched closely whose hands were so fast that he would play things my ears registered, but my eyes could not follow. Some accuse him of no feel … listen to the Louis Armstrong/Ella album with Rich on drums. Elvin … always and forever! Every time I listen to him, I hear more ideas. Steve Gadd. Groove, groove groove. The master at playing simple things that sound so fat and good … yet he has amazing chops when necessary. (Eva used to let me solo on a version of “Late in the Evening” … with my apologies to Mr. Gadd!) Charlie Persip … master of brushes and polyrythyms. He played in Sydney at St. Georges Leagues Club and scared the hell out of everybody by displacing fills by a 16th or an 8th … but he always knew exactly where it was. Omar Hakim, Alex Van Halen, Acuna, Garibaldi, ……….. there’s so many I like! And—as my friends will tell you—I’m the WORST at remembering names. Re solos: Actually, I like to play one once in a while. I (like all my fellow drummers) spend many hours supporting others … it’s nice to open up occasionally! Hope you continue to enjoy the music. (Check out Grace Griffiths’ album.) Raice

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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 09:57 AM

i’d buy a cd of Eva whistlin’ dixie….

Name: Randolf Wille
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Say goodbye + Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Recklinghausen, Germany
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 10:05 AM

Thanks to all those who work in the memory of Eva Cassidy who was surely one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. You are doing a great job at saving her talent for the generations to come. I truly love Eva’s way of interpreting all the songs that she reinvented by her wonderful voice and sincere interpetations. I have never heard especially “Over the rainbow” in a better way!

Name: Pat d
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Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 10:11 AM

To Raice…..thanks for that…Michael Parkinson , chat show host of this parish had Buddy Rich on his show a few times and it was an experience to both listen AND watch…the music seemed to come from him and not the drums…good trick if you can do it !!! Thanks again, your insight and knowledge is invaluable. Pat d

Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: winnipeg, manitoba
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 11:16 AM

if you are in winnipeg, manitoba and can pick up Cool fm-99.1 tonight, between 6 and 11 the dj for the evening will be focusing on Eva Cassidy’ story and playing her music!!

Name: Tim
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 11:33 AM

Just listend to American Tune – it is unbelievably good; as a long-term Cyndi Lauper fan, I never thought anyone could do justice to “Time After Time” – I was wrong; Eva’s version is so much better! Am currently trying to persuade an email friend in Atlanta, Georgia, to try Eva’s music, and so spread her genius further.

Name: Tor Leif Berge
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Ask y (Bergen) – Norway
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 11:46 AM

I just got American Tune today – another lovely collection of gems from Eva. Thank you Chris (Biondo)who made and kept and found these recordings! I’m only sorry there’s just 10 songs on the album…can you find some more, please?

Name: Derek Heffernan
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: wade in the water
Home town/city/country: Arklow Ireland
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 11:56 AM

Eva Cassidy,the best voice i have ever heard.Its a shame she was taken so soon. I am getting married on the 21st August 2003 Guess who will be singing at the church???? EVA CASSIDY, 2 tracks will be played wade in the water and Imagine. Regards to all Derek Heffernan

Name: Hannah
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: bridge over troubled water
Home town/city/country: Takaka, New Zealand
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 12:36 PM

Eva’s voice absolutely takes my breath away…pierces right through to my soul. I would have loved to see her perform, what a joy. How fortunate we all are to be able to hear her sing, her songs live on in our lives, a brief reminder of all that we have to be thankful for.

Name: NORM
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: danny boy
Home town/city/country: bolton. england
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 01:31 PM

I am not a fan of Terry Wogan, but I forgive everything as long as he keeps playing Eva’s records everyday on Radio 2 Right now he’s playing a track from American Tune each morning NICE ONE TEL ! KEEP IT UP.

Name: James M. Louie
Favorite Eva Album: Any
Favorite Eva Song: Depends on Mood
Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 02:40 PM

I am visiting WA DC from August 9 to August 16, 2003. On August 12, I visited Eva’s hometown, Bowie, Maryland. As I was driving I noticed Bowie High School and stopped there. As you may know, that was Eva’s old high school. The school’s office was open so I stopped in and asked a person in the office where there was a music store. Took pictures of the school and one of them was a picture of me standing next to the sign. I hadn’t even though about looking for her high school!! I guess it was meant for me to find it. Also a performing arts facility is now being built at the high school and is scheduled for completion in 2004. I am planning to give a donation (donations are still being accepted) in the memory of Eva. If anyone is interested in donating, you can contact Mary Nusser by phone at (301) 805-9566. Found the music store at a shopping mall called Bowie Town Center where I purchased “American Tune” at the Barnes and Noble bookstore. Eva was extraordinary as usual. All the tracks were great!! Especially like “True Colors.”

Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Album: Oh Man! Just one?
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Some place, MN, USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 02:53 PM

Good evening, everyone! Well, it’s evening where I am at. Bought American Tune yesterday at my local conglomerate electronics/music store, however, my 16 yr. old informed me that she saw it today at Target! That IS great news. This means Eva’s music is hitting the mainstream of shoppers. The more exposure, the better, I say. I know that might offend some but it stems from the overwhelming feeling of needing to have people hear this woman; to let them be affected, touched and moved the same way many of us were the first time we heard her. My favorite song off this CD, hmmm, well, I love Yesterday and Drowning in a Sea of Love. As always, it’s too difficult to pick just one. Adios, I’ll be back when another CD comes out. May it never end.

Name: janb
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Favorite Eva Song: all of them
Home town/city/country: honolulu, hawaii
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 02:59 PM

sometimes there are those all too brief moments. been away from home and Eva’s cds. finally bought American Tune, put it in the player and then during “you take my breath away” it began to rain (finally). that song and the rain on the palms and plumeria and then i heard my favorite bird that i have not heard for weeks. it sings beautifully. (it is called a shama, pretty shiny black with bright red/brown chest, and it outsings every other bird i have heard here). all at one time. Eva, the rain, and the shama, too sweet for words.

Name: Rhonda
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Barrhead, AB, Canada
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 03:09 PM

I only stumbled across Eva today. I lost a brother to suicide recently. He was severly bi-polar, but one of the greatest artists I’ve ever known. I feel he gave me the gift of Eva today. Perhaps they are together right now, making music. I was trying to put a CD together for my mother, who is obviously, quite sad. As it turns out she sang our favorite songs including Fields of Gold, What A Wonderful World and of course Danny Boy. My brother’s name was Danny and this is the song my father sang to him as a child. We used it at his funeral. I can’t tell you what Eva’s music has meant to me today. I was having a hard day and I found her music soothing. I feel like she saw my need today and helped me out. I read up on her on the internet and fell in love with her instantly. Like my brother, she left too soon, but the legacy certainly lives on. What a beautiful ripple effect. My brother died, at 27, with nothing but a brief case full of his poetry and lyrics to his beautiful songs. He and Eva are now heavenly celebrities. Thank You. Rhonda

Name: Goldarose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 03:44 PM

Those of us who have discovered and loved the singing of Eva Cassidy, are we not among the luckiest people in the world?

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 03:59 PM

Laura the magic of the Guestbook is back on track! As I read the reactions, all I keep thinking is that there will be a song on this new CD (and it will be a different song for different people) that will be heard by and will reach out to someone who does not yet know about Eva. And that person will become enraptured as we all have! That, in and of itself makes this CD a wonderful, wonderful thing. I am still waiting (not patiently) for my copy from Amazon… Eva I can only hope you know what you have given us.

Name: James M. Louie
Favorite Eva Album: hard to choose
Favorite Eva Song: depends on my mood
Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA USA
Sent: Wed August 13 2003 04:13 PM

Update re: donation to fund performing arts center at Bowie High School (Eva’s hs alma mater). Please send your donations to: Brava, PO Box 1044, Bowie, Maryland 20718 Thanks!

Name: http://www.lyrics.net.ua/song/115951
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away (5:39)
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Sent: Wed August 13 2003 04:52 PM

Take My Breath Away (Claire Hamill) Sometimes it amazes me How strong the power of love can be Sometimes you just take my breath away You watch my love grow like a child Sometimes gentle and sometimes wild Sometimes you just take my breath away It’s too good to slip by It’s too good to lose It’s too good to be there Just to use I’m gonna stand on a mountain top And tell the news That you take my breath away Your beauty is there in all I see And when I feel your eyes on me Don’t you know you just take my breath away Say my life is yours, my heart will be Singing for you eternally Don’t you know you just take my breath away Don’t you know you just Don’t you know you just Don’t you know you just Take my breath away Sometimes it amazes me How strong the power of love can be Sometimes you just take my breath away

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 03:32 AM

A note of thanks…….. Just purchased American Tune (became impatient waiting for Amazon to deliver). What a joy to hear these songs! The sheer beauty of Eva’s voice shines through in each and every selection. Keith Grimes sounds particularly great in “God Bless the Child”, likewise Lenny in “Yesterday”… “WOW!” on both counts. Other highlights for me are “The Water Is Wide”,”American Tune”, “True Colors”…and…oh gosh…each song is a delight! For delicate, spine-tingling chills however, “You Take My Breath Away” cannot be outdone. This remarkable jem may soon be regarded as having the same artistic merit and popularity as OTR and FOG. A lovely, splendid song brought to life as only Eva can. Sooooo beautiful….!!! In closing….thank you from a devoted fan…. to Chris, Keith, Raice and Lenny for the magic of your talent and the miracle that came from your association with Eva. The enjoyment and love ultimately brought into peoples lives can never be calculated. To Laura, what would we do without a guestbook, this web site and your tireless efforts. Bless you!! To Blix Street Records a heartfelt thank you, for bringing this glorious music to our ears…. Sandy

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold, Songbird and the list could go on & on
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 04:23 AM

Sandy, You are absolutely right.Eva had a wonderful, talented band that supported her in many ways. They do deserve a Big “Thank you” along with Eva’s parents and Blix Street Records. And of course Laura, you have played a huge role in this Eva Cassidy phenomenon…more than you probably realize. The time you put in to this website is truly amazing! A true labor of love. Thank you! And let’s not forget Grace Griffith…if not for her we might not be having any of these discussions today. Big Thanks to Grace! My prayers are with you. To Chris Biondo…as Eva said…he’s special! P.S. Still waiting {impatiently} for “American Tune” to come in the mail! Another Devoted Fan!

Name: Midwesterner
Favorite Eva Album: Love them all in their own way
Favorite Eva Song: Not sure today
Home town/city/country: Midwest, USA
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 04:25 AM

Am waiting for my CD to arrive and it is very interesting reading the comments. Almost worth the wait. Love the Brits, Scottish and Irish use of language. I used to think it was the accent, but now I know it’s what they say as well!

Name: Mandy
Favorite Eva Album: anything available
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Nanaimo BC
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 06:53 AM

I was sitting on a friend’s sailboat, sipping wine, chatting and relaxing. Then I heard the most beautiful soothing voice … I believe she was singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow. I cried. How could you not? Then I learned how the precious voice had been taken so early. Again I cried. Now my ambition is to get my hands on every recording I can. There’s nothing more to say.

Name: Dan Leissner
Favorite Eva Album: the one I’m listening to now
Favorite Eva Song: ditto
Home town/city/country: Surbiton, Surrey, England
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 07:07 AM

It’s not just the excitement of the new, when I say this, but I think that “American Tune” is one of the very best of Eva’s compilations. It has a unity, as an album, which some of the others don’t, as marvellous as the individual performances on them are. “American Tune” took me back to the earlier releases: “Live At Blues Alley”, “The Other Side” and “Eva By Heart”. Eva’s interpretations of a song are always a revelation. She makes you hear even the most well-established classics for the very first time. And let’s hear it once more for the band. What a hot little combo Eva had!

Name: janb
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Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose
Home town/city/country: honolulu hawaii
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 07:39 AM

while reading the liner notes for American Tune i was surprised and happy to find a reference to Fred Niel in the info about “the Water is Wide”. Not many people seem to know about him, i have loved his music for years. my favorite being “shake sugaree” which was also done (and maybe written by Elizabeth Cotton). If you love Eva’s music you will probably enjoy Niel’s and Cotton’s too. aloha for now.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 07:49 AM

‘Our Favourite Song’ & ‘The Creative Artistry’ Don, get ready! Amazon will deliver ‘AT’ one day! Many of us, as requested, have named our favourite Eva Cassidy song. Some have said: “All of them.” This is a sentiment that is easily shared. Why play favourites? I probably listen to my favourite song much less frequently than I do others. Those of us who have a favourite song probably made the choice based on some private connection to, or affinity for, that song. Mine, Autumn Leaves, was the first I heard Eva sing, and I had no idea who she was. It took only the first few words to ‘absorb’ Eva’s creation. I felt intuitively that I was listening to a fully formed and matured musical creation. Within the performance was a creative aesthetic of wholeness and completion that I felt was unique in my experience of vocal performance. And, yes, it did have a ‘spiritual’ aspect. The question that surfaced for me was: “How is this possible?” I do not seek an answer. Eva was the answer before and after I asked. Consider for a moment that my favourite song is one of those enigmatic bubbles in some of Eva’s paintings. Are they not complete and whole within themselves; are they not fecund; are they not ‘the ancient pulse of germ and birth’ in Eva’s song bringing forth both love and the wonder of it? We find our enigmatic bubble that fills a void where we would prefer there be love, peace, and completeness. And for our soul’s moments in our time there is a bubble, our favourite Eva song! These things I speak of directly or metaphorically, are they not akin to the appreciation of what we, individually, but not as a group, experience as great art? The bubble is my favourite Eva song!

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Sent: Thu August 14 2003 08:07 AM

Re: What’s New section. Thank you very much Laura for your efforts as regards You Take My Breath Away. I was unable to find the lyrics on the free website I normally use but, within an hour of receiving the CD, I had the lyrics written down. I play the track repeatedly until I have them, word perfect. Thank you for the postings in the Guestbook too. I had a quick look on Claire’s website yesterday but didn’t see anything about You Take My Breath Away. I’ll go back and have a more thorough search. As I mentioned, I am interested in finding out who released the first version in the 70s. I normally have a good memory on popular songs (not rap). Once I know the artist, I invariably remember the interpretation. Eva’s musical gymnastics can truly be appreciated when her takes are compared with the originals. To my mind, Eva’s God Bless the Child (TOS) & You’ve Changed (Imagine) stand up well to scrutiny when compared with Billie Holliday’s versions, which, for some, were (and still are to Blues devotees) considered definitive. I like Billie’s versions but don’t think they have the same soulful depth as Eva’s. Others will think differently. You Take My Breath Away is beautifully interpreted by Eva. Love you Eva, always.

Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song and How Can I Keep From Singing
Home town/city/country: Chicago, Il. USA
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 02:20 PM

Dear Rhonda, My heart goes out to you. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. There is a verse in one of the Psalms that says God stores our very tears in His vial. This tells me that He is with us in our sorrow. There is a healing and soothing quality in Eva and her songs and I do mean “her songs.” One of my greatest joys is introducing people to Eva’s music. Peace be with you and yours, Pam

Name: Ernest
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: tonight….
Home town/city/country: OK USA
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 03:34 PM

Well, I got mine today ….Listening and reading guestbook …. interesting reflections on eva’s creativity. great art can really grab us … and we ask ourselves… what it this? how come this painting by so and so or this song sung by eva cassidy …hmmmm… “just taking our breadth away” …. we just can’t let it lie… we NEED to understand..but never really do completely… such is the power of genius such as EVA’s!

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold, Songbird, Drowning In A Sea Of Love, YouTake My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 05:31 PM

It came in mail today! I love it! As usual Eva is amazing. When she sings True Colors, The Water Is Wide and Yesterday its spellbinding…but when she sings You Take My Breath Away it doesn’t get any better. Her voice is so pure and sincere you just stand in awe. It’s been said before but she truly does take your breath away. Also, Drowning In A Sea Of Love really blew me away! I had been waiting for this one because I knew Eva would tear it up and she does! The band is awesome too, but Keith Grimes… I love what you do on all the songs… but this particular song you are Fantastic! I’m a guitar lover and you definitely rule! I hope there are more songs to be found for the future but for now I will keep listening to all the great Eva music I have.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 07:17 PM

I put the CD in the computer, and program track 10 to infinity, and read the lyrics in the guestbook, and listen to the guitar play like a harp, and see the the angels circling the universe, and hear the most beautiful voice, sing, “You Take My Breath Away.”

Name: Tia Williams
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Bismarck, AR
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 07:57 PM

Eva is so unbelievably awesome. She sends such peace and love through her voice. I’m so glad that there are more and more people who are becoming aware of her music and I hope that every song she has ever recorded anywhere makes it onto a cd. Thanks for this website. It’s great. Love and light to Eva wherever you may be.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Thu August 14 2003 09:06 PM

First off, I don’t have any connection with Amazon, other than as a customer. Has anyone though that maybe the delay in delivery is because so many people ordered the album in advance? Can’t wait? why not buy another copy and give the spare to a friend? I love the new album and look forward to more CD’s in the future. Blue Skies Chris

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Sent: Thu August 14 2003 11:27 PM

Dear Laura Please may I raise a point about the Yesterday track. This is a genuine query on my part about the musical composition of the track and not a criticism of Eva’s singing or Lenny’s piano playing. Having noticed that lots of Eva fans love Yesterday I started to wonder why this track perplexes me so. I have replayed it many times now and it still perplexes me. As this is one of the best Beatles’ tracks, it was never going to be an easy one to cover, but I would not have thought it out of Eva’s reach. The first two verses are typically Eva, slow build up everything’s right, then the dramatic part starts to build up. This is where, in my opinion, the track enters uncharted territory. For some reason, the piano becomes louder and louder drowning out Eva’s voice, until, it seems to me, she is almost having to scream to be heard over the piano. As Eva is well able to express emotional change with her voice alone, what was the desired overall effect meant to be? Every time I listen to the track, at the point where the piano music starts getting louder and louder, I have visions of the Phantom of the Opera. I wondered, was Eva’s singing and Lenny’s piano playing recorded separately and then combined for the track. I ask this because I can’t imagine Eva singing her lungs out with a piano almost deafening her at the same time. I understand that it might have been deemed appropriate to present a different version from the original, but was it necessary for the piano to take star billing during the dramatic parts? I have searched through the Claire Hamill website and scanned all of the albums and singles she’s done, but still no mention of the mysterious You Take My Breath Away. This is one beautiful heartfelt love song and I think Claire would have had someone in mind when she wrote it. On first playing, it immediately put in mind of someone that I fell in love with a long time ago. Devoted Eva fan

Name: ANNE DICKERSON
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: FIELDS OF GOLD.
Home town/city/country: KETTERING NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 12:10 AM

AS YOU CAN SEE BY MY EMAIL ADDRESS IM A SIVER SURFER. WHILE BROWSING THROUGH MY CD COLLECTION GRANDAUGHTER KAYLEIGH WHO IS 13 CAME ACROSS EVA ON PLAYING TIME AFTER TIME SHE WAS HEARD TO SAY THATS COOL. THANKS TO EVA WE HAVE FOR THE FIRST TIME BEEN ABLE TO SHARE OUR MUSIC KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. LOVE THE NEW CD WAITING TO HEAR KAYLEIGHs VERDICT.

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Sent: Fri August 15 2003 01:27 AM

Rhonda of Chicago, Il. USA. I was very touched by your message. I don’t have to imagine how you felt when Eva’s Danny Boy started playing at your brother’s funeral because I know. Towards the end of last year my beloved mother died suddenly and I was absolutely devastated, I still am. She loved Eva too and we shared our passion together. In fact, I had spoken to her on the telephone the night before she died to tell her that I would be calling round in the morning with the Imagine CD because it contained the most fabulous version of Tennessee Waltz. Just as I was about to leave my home to visit her, I got a telephone call at 0920 and as soon as I was asked if “I was the daughter of…..” I knew it was bad news. I asked if my mother was dead but they wouldn’t tell me, they advised me to get to the hospital straight away. Alas, when I got there it was too late. You only truly learn the power of love when it is no longer unconditionally there for you. I arranged for Somewhere Over the Rainbow to start the funeral service and The Tennessee Waltz to close it. Eva sounded just perfect. Her outstanding performance of Tennessee Waltz was commented on by a number of the mourners. On “Songbird” Eva sings, Time is a Healer and I hope she’s right. Love to you and your family. Devoted Eva fan.

Name: David Cundy
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Guildford England
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 01:40 AM

I’m just playing the new album for the first time, and “The Water is Wide” has just finished. That track alone is worth the price of the album! All her albums have highlights, but as Songbird was my first acquisition, it remains tops in my book.

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Sent: Fri August 15 2003 09:10 AM

Raice and Pat, liked your discussion on the drummers.Iwould like to add one of my own – Sandy Nelson. Harry.S.

Name: Jean
Favorite Eva Album: Who can choose?
Favorite Eva Song: There’s too many to pick from
Home town/city/country: Mason, Michigan
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 09:47 AM

I listen to Eva’s music everyday, whether at work or at home. Such a pure voice … angelicly beautiful. She looks just as kind — must have been a pleasure to know her in person. Thanks for promoting her as a person, as well as an artist through this website.

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird & Imagine
Home town/city/country: Vernon BC Canada
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 10:12 AM

What a God gifted singer,a friend turned mo on to Eva just recently. Wow what a voice.Thankyou for your web site,I am eager to learn more about this talented woman.

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Sent: Fri August 15 2003 11:49 AM

Harry S…Let there Be drums eh H !!…I think it would be cool to get the ECB members to express fave players, influences etc…eg I wonder wonder what Chris Biondo thinks of say Stanley Clarke etc, etc..

Name: liz
Favorite Eva Album: cant choose
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: bridgend south wales UK
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 11:51 AM

I have them all and they are superb. When you think you can settle for one along comes another and the new album is great. I love the water is wide and american tune and you take my breath away. I am also a fan of Ms Lauper and so true colours is great to hear from Eva.I think it is impossible to dislike any of the songs she sings and I hope she knows we are all entranced by this fabulous voice and soul. Long may she be heard and I hope more tracks are found no matter what the recordings are like they are worth the wait, God bless you Eva and peace to your family and friends Liz

Name: Barbara
Favorite Eva Album: Impossible to choose!
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Lourdes, France
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 12:17 PM

Knowing my love for Eva Cassidy, my mother sent me American Tune today. Can’t stop listening to it. What amazing versatility. As others have said, long- standing personal favourites (Am Tune; Yesterday, etc) take on wholly new dimensions when sung by Eva. How come she never holds a note one fraction of a second too long…? Shear genious. Dark Eyed Molly is unbelievably moving… Thank you all, for giving so much joy by sharing this unique song bird. Really does take one’s breath away…

Name: Frank Gadsby
Favorite Eva Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England.
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 01:12 PM

I have LOVED all eva songs since i first heard OVER the RAINBOW, I’m listening to her now on my computer and ive just been reading guest book so you’ll know why i have eyes full of tears, I don’t know what to say realy i just hope she’s still singing in Heaven and i hope GOD lets me listen to that WONDERFULL! Voice again that haunts me always

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: I’m torn
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 01:21 PM

Hello To Anon (and apologies to Laura and all visitors for having to respond in an open forum but I have no choice) Re: your point about Yesterday. I personally hate all the melodrama associated with Phantom and have to disagree with your comparison. But if it helps to put your mind at rest, there is an article Laura wrote following an interview with Chris Biondo in 1999 where she asks him about material not yet released and mentions a recording of Eva’s version of Yesterday. There’s more interesting info’ in this article about material that had yet to be released, if you go to the What’s New Page/Exclusive Interviews/The Making of the Album Eva By Heart). Of course, I may be wrong and the version on the AT album may be a different one to this one. I still think you are being picky and that this version of Yesterday is wonderful. Whether or not Lenny played with Eva on this or his accompaniment was added later, I think his playing is still incredibly sensitive and gives me the bumps. When Eva goes from that soft whisper (my personal favourite quality of hers) up to her crescendo and then comes back down again, this is what makes her stand out from the rest – her ability not to overdo it (a la a few divas of recent years), when less is more. Whatever, viva la difference – would that we were all the same? Hopefully, the article will clear this one up so we can all move on……… By the way, whilst perusing the above article Chris also mentioned unreleased recordings of True Colours, You Take My Breath Away (at least we can agree on this one!) and American Tune. He also stated that probably his favourite song was Time After Time (I wonder if it still is?) and that he would play I Know You By Heart for someone who had never heard Eva’s singing before……. Enough. Anyone interested should definitely visit this part of the website, it’s a mine of information and proves what a great site this is, what a talented bunch of people there were around Eva and just how prolific Eva’s musical output was. Of course, it also confirms that our tireless webmaster never sleeps!

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: I’m torn
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 01:21 PM

Hello To Anon (and apologies to Laura and all visitors for having to respond in an open forum but I have no choice) Re: your point about Yesterday. I personally hate all the melodrama associated with Phantom and have to disagree with your comparison. But if it helps to put your mind at rest, there is an article Laura wrote following an interview with Chris Biondo in 1999 where she asks him about material not yet released and mentions a recording of Eva’s version of Yesterday. There’s more interesting info’ in this article about material that had yet to be released, if you go to the What’s New Page/Exclusive Interviews/The Making of the Album Eva By Heart). Of course, I may be wrong and the version on the AT album may be a different one to this one. I still think you are being picky and that this version of Yesterday is wonderful. Whether or not Lenny played with Eva on this or his accompaniment was added later, I think his playing is still incredibly sensitive and gives me the bumps. When Eva goes from that soft whisper (my personal favourite quality of hers) up to her crescendo and then comes back down again, this is what makes her stand out from the rest – her ability not to overdo it (a la a few divas of recent years), when less is more. Whatever, viva la difference – would that we were all the same? Hopefully, the article will clear this one up so we can all move on……… By the way, whilst perusing the above article Chris also mentioned unreleased recordings of True Colours, You Take My Breath Away (at least we can agree on this one!) and American Tune. He also stated that probably his favourite song was Time After Time (I wonder if it still is?) and that he would play I Know You By Heart for someone who had never heard Eva’s singing before……. Enough. Anyone interested should definitely visit this part of the website, it’s a mine of information and proves what a great site this is, what a talented bunch of people there were around Eva and just how prolific Eva’s musical output was. Of course, it also confirms that our tireless webmaster never sleeps!

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Sent: Fri August 15 2003 01:26 PM

Whoops – sorry for the double entry!

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Sent: Fri August 15 2003 01:43 PM

Just seen on the Amazon website that You Take My Breath Away is being released as a single on 29 September 2003…………….

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 02:05 PM

Yep, September 29 is the release date for the single “You Take My Breath Away” according to Amazon in the UK. However, the US site say they will ship in 3 to 5 weeks! The UK version of American Tune comes with a sticker that reads “Eva’s Over The Rainbow Video, Enhanced CD Single, Monday September 29th”. I wonder if the date listed in the UK Amazon site is wrong or the “Take My Breath Away” single includes the OTR video?

Name: James Whorton
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, sometimes other ones
Home town/city/country: Monroe, LA, USA
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 05:01 PM

Listening to American Tune as I write this. I am amazed again at Eva’s voice. As a cancer survivor, I feel a special connection to her and am inspired each time I hear her sing.

Name: Ernest
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Home town/city/country: OK USA
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 05:12 PM

RE: AT — Part 2: Lovely… an old friend…eva (lovely voiced EVA) … speaking to me … enriching me …. dear, sweet, eva …

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Fri August 15 2003 05:29 PM

Finally received American Tune and just finished listening (1st listen)…it is really great! Eva never fails to capture me. The title track is especially wonderful and I would have to say it is my favorite (as of now and subject to change on a daily/hourly basis!), but each song is really fantastic. I’m so glad to have the opportunity to hear this – many many thanks to all involved in getting American Tune released. I can never listen to Eva without a sense of Wonder. At times, it feels like a dream…how could it be possible that someone could sing with such purity and delicacy and strength? Eva is absolutely the best singer I have heard.

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Sent: Fri August 15 2003 06:39 PM

Just to clarify, the vocals and piano on “Yesterday” were recorded at the same time. It was one of my first sessions with Eva and Chris, if not the first. We probably tried 3 or 4 takes and settled for one that had the best feel. I’m sure after Chris told me the piano track was cool he kept Eva around to sing over a couple vocal lines that they didn’t feel were perfect, but that may or may not have happened. So essentially it was a fairly “live” studio track. Dan came in later to do the violin. Listening back I agree that the piano was a little too excitable during the buildups, a function of my relative youth and at the time not being completely comfortable in the studio, but all in all I think it comes off well. Would we have approached the song differently 5or 6 years later? Absolutely, but it has a ton of sentimental value to me because it takes me back to those first sessions where Chris and Eva would say “hey do you know this song?” and we’d just do it.

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 12:51 AM

Annie, An explanation was not necessary. I am sorry, I don’t know the melodrama to which you refer in respect of Phantom of the Opera because I have never seen the musical, I presume it is the musical to which you refer. I was referring to the film (starring Vincent Price) on which the musical was based. Anyone who has seen that film will understand exactly what I meant. I totally agree with you, I am picky and make no apologies for being so. If anyone thinks for one minute that Eva’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow would have been such a resounding success without picky Brits like me, well, you’re very sadly mistaken. Is it at all conceivable that people like myself, back in 2000, would have made such strenuous efforts to seek Eva out (when she was completely unknown in the UK) if we didn’t think she was something extra special, someone whose talent needed to be continually brought to the attention of the music-loving world? If I, and all of the other early Brit Eva fans, had not been picky, then Eva would not have got the recognition she well deserved and there would be no Eva website to visit. Where average and mediocre are the norm, it is essential to be picky in order to separate the wheat from the chaff. Look where Eva is today. I can say with hand on heart that I played a small part in her success and that gives me so much pride. Anyone can buy albums, that’s simply a matter of money. To stand by and loyally support someone you believe worthy of recognition is a different ball game altogether. To fellow Brit Eva fans who played their part in ensuring that Eva’s talent was recognised in the early days, I salute you all for being picky. If there were no picky people, there would be no Eva. That is the truth. To Lenny: Thank you. I thought your comments honest and valid. You are now at the very top of my list of “tell-it-as-it-is” people. You’re No. 1 in my book because you dare to give an honest opinion and I admire that very much. I’m sure you knew that I was not criticising Eva’s singing or your piano playing, I was merely expressing an opinion that is still valid. Why is it so difficult for some people to accept that it is OK to make constructive criticism? Eva’s success is in part due to the staunch UK fans who stood by her talent long before the rest of the world became aware of her existence. If we early Brit fans had not been ‘picky’, Eva would not be who she is today. Let’s have some recognition of the loyal, devoted and supportive early Brit fans who put Eva on the map. True, loyal and supportive Eva fan standing up to be counted.

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 02:48 AM

“Let’s have some recognition of the loyal, devoted and supportive early Brit fans who put Eva on the map. ” My support goes back further, to summer of 1999. Pre Nightline, pre Bryan Mculley video, pre Wogan for all I know. I’m proud I was there at the beginning in the UK. I even bought 25 copies of Songbird and 12 of Time After Time to give to friends and family. No way would I burn or dub copies for people, they had to have the originals. I was a zealot, and everyone had to listen. Made tons of converts too. But now things are different. She’s no longer a secret, and it’s heartwarming to see global acceptance (almost) of her genius. Yes people, genius. The only trouble is now of course, lots of people are making lots of money, and making musical decisions they can only assume Eva would concur with. We’ll never know if this is the road she would have wandered down had she survived her illness. As for me, I treasure the first 3 albums, especially the criminally overlooked THE OTHER SIDE. Take the first 3 albums by ANYONE (The Who, Beatles, Stones, etc) and you’ll find NONE of them got their careers off to such a storming start. I keep coming back to the question, “what would she make of all this?”

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 03:54 AM

I thought I was the only nameless fan in the Guestbook. If what you say is true, I am so glad that people like you were around before I got to hear Eva in 2000. I commend your devoted loyalty to her. I do believe that I am loyal and supportive of Eva’s music although I was not as generous as you in the buying of CDs for many friends. I certainly did spread the word far and wide for which I was told quite often that, “I was becoming an Eva bore” – I said never. All of my CDs are bought and bona fide. I would never accept a copied version although I was offered. I love the little booklets inside and the information contained within. Songbird, Time after Time, Live at Blues Alley, The Other Side, Eva by Heart and I do love Imagine. These albums I play often and still get as much pleasure as on my first hearing. Eva is magical. I have been honest in my opinions which were made with Eva’s reputation in mind. I don’t think there is much that I can add about other matters of which I have no knowledge. My wish is that Eva’s reputation will grow and grow around the world but I think someone is going to have to ensure that only quality Eva is produced otherwise her genius will be diluted. This would sadden me very much indeed. May I ask, do you have any favourite tracks on American Tune? Devoted fan. I

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 05:12 AM

Competition on UK radio says that Robbie Williams will be knocked off Album #1 by an “from knowhere singer” and requested that caller ring with a name. Only heard part of spot. A friend of mine owns a record shop in London and told me that he has sold more copies of American Tune then any other CD these past 5 days so it does seem that Eva will be UK Number 1. American Tune is my favourite Paul Simon Song.

Name: Teejay
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Maidstone, UK
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 05:41 AM

Ardent Eva Cassidy fans will be well aware that she only became widely known after she was show-cased on BBC Radio 2. Recently, Radio 2 presenter Michael Parkinson has been highlighting another prodigious talent. His name is Jamie Cullum. It would be pointless to compare Eva and Jamie. Both have their own very individual styles, but they do have something in common. They can both take a Jazz standard and rework it so it sounds completely new. I was highly intrigued when I first read about Eva’s version of “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. Now I’m intrigued to see “Singin’ in The Rain” listed as a track on Jamie’s forthcoming “Twenty Something” album. If you like Eva, it’s quite likely you will also like Jamie. Further information can be found at www.jamiecullum.com or read the rave reviews of his album ‘Pointless Nostalgia’ on Amazon.co.uk.

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 06:08 AM

“I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you’d see the sound as angels spanning across the universe.” -Eva Cassidy

Name: Lang
Favorite Eva Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: 2504 Bienne Switzerland
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 06:30 AM

beautiful CD American Tune why are you in the sky ? It is not just, the life is not just, be happy… you miss me… see you later in the sky…

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 09:35 AM

p.d. Like your suggestion re: ecb members giving their (valued) opinions on who most influenced them in their own field. Does Lenny rate who I think was, and is the greatest ivory tickler ever – Jerry Lee Lewis.? ( how I wish he dueted with Janis Joplin ) Harry.S. (a not so “picky” brit.)

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 10:07 AM

The movie Dr Zhivago… Alec Guiness playing Laura’s uncle, trying to find Laura’s daughter, like Laura, a beautiful blond musician, lost in the Russian Revolution ask: “Can she play the balalaika?” Laura’s daughter’s boyfriend: “Can she play the balalaika? She’s a genius!” The movie ends. Eva Cassidy can she sing? Can she play the guitar? Listen to “You Take My Breath Away” “She’s a genius!”

Name: Bill Cronauer
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Say Goodbye
Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 10:48 AM

EVA GOES TO THE MOVIES!!! I took my niece and nephew to the Cinemark theater in Scranton, PA today to see (of all things) Freddy VS Jason. Before the movie started, we went out for popcorn and soda; when we came back into the auditorium, carrying our goodies, all of a sudden I hear “I’ve been down one time, I’ve been down two times.” I turned to my niece (also an Eva fan) and said, “Oh my God, that’s Eva Cassidy singing “Drowning In A Sea Of Love.” Finding our seats, I found myself singing along with Eba out loud. When the song ended, the annoncer from Cinemark Radio said, “That was the late, great Eva Cassidy singing Drowning In A Sea Of Love. It’s taken from her latest CD American Tune, in stores now from Blix Street Records.” So awesome 🙂

Name: Kimberly
Favorite Eva Album: All of them!!!
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Overland Park, Kansas (suburban Kansas City)
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 10:56 AM

Congratulations to all involved on an absolutely breathtaking album! Each and every song speaks to me in one way or another. I just received Eva’s American Tune album through the mail via Amazon, and have listened to it enough so that I’m beginning to design the tab for several of the guitar songs in my head (design–not play. I’ve been learning the guitar with little formal instruction for just over five months!) My absolute favorite song on the album is American Tune itself. When Eva sings “And I dreamed I was dying and my soul rose unexpectedly”…chills go straight through me. And when she then sings the line “My eyes could clearly see”, tears come to my eyes–every time. Next favorite: Dark Eyed Molly. Can’t wait to learn this one to sing and play in my dulcimer jam sessions. (Hey–are there any Eva fans out there who are hammered or mountain dulcimer players? And have any of you dulcimer playing types created any arrangements for Eva’s songs?) Again–terrific job on the album–and as always, great job, Laura, on the web site!!!

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 11:06 AM

Thank you so much Laura for this wonderful and informative website! *Eagerly awaiting the arrival of American Tune*

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 11:41 AM

re anon postings for 10.41 and 8.54 below. with respect, the “explosion” of Eva’s popularity here in the UK was down to 3 men. Bryan Mculley for filming the OTR video, Mark Hagen for putting on TOTP2, and Tony Bramwell (where are you these days TB?) for harrasing MH to play it. THAT footage marked Year Zero. Wogan et al enthused and kicked off some momentum, but make no mistake, the “globalisation” can be traced back to that TOTP moment. RE “AT” since you asked, “AT” itself, “True Colours”, “”Water…”, “….Breath…” and “Drown…”

Name: Lyn
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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 03:09 PM

Have just seen a story about Eva on TV hear and saw only bits of her singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow and then reading about her on this web site makes me want to cry for what we will miss from this fantastic lady

Name: Tony o’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 04:00 PM

I am hoping and praying that Eva gets her 3rd CD to reach No. 1 in the U.K.What I am hoping for is that with the release of the new CD thousands of new people will be enthralled by her music and will be encouraged to purchase the rest of Eva’s musical legacy.I am really hoping that the promotional work by Eva’s parent s in the U.S.A and by Chris Biondo across Europe will considerably enhance Eva’s talents globally.Laura thank you for the time and sacrifice in keeping this site working at a very high standard.

Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Album: Too hard to choose
Favorite Eva Song: It changes daily
Home town/city/country: Perth Australia
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 06:11 PM

Hi Have just watched the all to brief special on Eva on Australian TV. My hope is that justone person who perhaps did not know Eva before may have been inspired by her story, but more so by the power in her voice, and will go out and spread the story. If you wish to read the transcript, try this link http://sunday.ninemsn.com.au/sunday/art_profiles/article_1353.asp. They also include a link to this website which is wonderful. I purchased American Tune yesterday, and have been playing it non stop since………amazing!!!!

Name: Peter Davidson
Favorite Eva Album: About to see if I can buy one somewhere
Favorite Eva Song: I’ll let you know when I’ve bought the albums
Home town/city/country: Wattle Grove, Perth, Western Australia
Sent: Sat August 16 2003 06:34 PM

Chanel Nine’s show “Sunday” just showed the American ABC TV Documentary on Eva by Dave Marsh. (It being Sunday Morning here in Australia whilst it’s still Saturday Night in the USA.) When I heard her voice I was stunned. I have to buy the albums. The tragedy makes the sound all the more priceless.

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 07:09 PM

Sunday afternoon in New Zealand, fliicking through TV channels and for the first time I heard Eva singing. Somewhere over the Rainbow. It was only a short clip but absolutely stunning. I must find out more and get the music

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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 08:49 PM

Like many others, I saw a short clip of Somewhere Over the Rainbow on a local TV network news program today. Needless to say, the words stunned, amazed and blown away come readily to my mind. Thanks for the website and for making my selection of my first Eva CD a little easier.

Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Album: can’t say !!
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Sent: Sat August 16 2003 11:58 PM

For info….In the UK ..The Official Chart Show is on Radio 1.. 4pm to 7 pm today ( Sunday )….to hear how Eva has faired I suggest tuning in just before 7 !!! It may be the only time you listen to Radio 1 this year !! Keep spreading the word and, as Laura is always suggesting go and seek out some live music..encourage, cajole and even help…it’s what Eva would have wanted. cheers Pat d

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 12:23 AM

Good point Pat. Haven’t listened since last year but do they still do the album chart run-down between 5:15 and 5:30? Steve Massam on BBC Radio Humberside suggested AT may have missed the #1 spot this week, but lets wait and see. The other cliff-hanger is the second part of the Chris Biondo interview coming up shortly. Good point Pa…. Oops! Nearly double posted

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 12:34 AM

Oh, Joe – how I laughed………… thanks! Good deliberate mistake, I’m sure. On Michael Parkinson’s show on BBCR2 this morning, his stand-in played ‘Hallelujah……’ first time I’ve heard any of AT on the radio and it sounded great (speakers turned up, of course). The presenter (sorry didn’t catch his name) mentioned that it was from a new album by EC called American Tune with a collection of rehearsal tapes and if interested it’s out now. Good plug but shame it wasn’t Parky himself – I’m sure he’d have given it more….. Keeping everything crossed for the Album charts tonight.

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 12:39 AM

What’s New Section: At last, I’ve managed to access the article in The Telegraph by Ben Thompson. The Telegraph is, in my opinion, the best daily newspaper in the UK and is well-regarded. It maintains a very high standard of reporting and its journalists are among the best. The following is an extract from what is Ben’s opinion on the Eva Cassidy American Tune album: “…True Colours, for example, brings out the simplicity and elegance of the original in a way that Cyndi Lauper’s over-produced squawk never could. Yet why anyone would want to listen to Cassidy’s chicken-in-a-basket rendition of God Bless the Child rather than Billie Holiday’s transcendent original is one mystery which I, for one, am still struggling to understand. Ben Thompson” The What’s New section gives the impression that Ben Thompson was referring to Eva’s version of God Bless The Child on the Live at Blues Alley CD. God Bless the Child is not on the Live at Blues Alley album. Was Thompson critisicing Eva’s version on The Other Side album, or just referring to the version on American Tune? As Thompson appears to be a Blues man, his comments about Billie Holliday do not surprise me. Some purists will not accept that a better cover could be made. For myself, I would like to know whether he is against covers of this track per se, or he thinks both versions of Eva’s God Bless The Child are inferior to Billie Holliday’s version. For any non-English fans wondering, the term “chicken-in-a-basket” is nothing short of an insult in my opinion. I know Eva changes some lyrics or leaves out certain sections of a song but I am wondering why the last verse of You Take My Breath Away was not featured as part of Eva’s fantabulous version of American Tune. Love you Eva. Devoted No. 1 fan.

Name: Lorraine
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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 01:34 AM

I just wanted to say that American Tune is a fantastic cd and should definately hit the number 1 spot! The songs American Tune & The Water is Wide are beautiful and showcase Eva’s ability wonderfully. The only track that in my opinion should have been left off the album was God Bless The Child, for those of you who own a copy of The Other Side, you will know that the version on that album is much stronger. The new version on AT is ok but I don’t think Eva would have been happy for us to hear it as it wasnt her best work.

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: HRM, Nova Scotia
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 02:10 AM

“LIVE AT…………..” Something very extraordinary occurred at Blues Alley on January 2 & 3 1996. I’ve read some of how it all came about, Eva’s cold, her fear of its quality, and so on. But on that night that the sound recording system worked, the results are one of the best (to me the best) live performances ever recorded. When I learned that these songs (Golden Thread excl.) were all ‘one of’, ‘one time’, ‘live efforts’ by this singer with the full, mature, large, sophisticated, ‘digital’, voice, backed by a small band that seemed to be so completely “as one” in it all, I was sceptical. I knew little of Eva and “her band” for that recording session. I found it difficult to believe that Autumn Leaves (thank you Lenny & Eva), Fields of Gold, What A Wonderful World, People Get Ready, Tall Trees In Georgia, etc., could be expressed with such eloquence, integrity, and art. “Live At Blues Alley” is a rare accomplishment and will be remembered as such down the ages of musical time. It was Eva’s night out, she skipped onto the stage humming ‘Cheek To Cheek’, settled comfortably with the security of her band around her, and the rest is musical and recording history. I’ve probably said this better before, but “LIVE AT……” is such a triumph I don’t get tired of praising it and the musicians who made it possible.

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 02:17 AM

Repetitions. It seems to send a posting twice. The multiple “pushes” are because a message come up saying the page cannot be opened. I think pressing “REFRESH” may solve some of our miscreant behaviour. Otherwise, all we can do is apologize to the Webmaster. Sorry Laura.

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 02:26 AM

I see Joe of Aylesbury is another picky Brit. Harry S., I think you are in a minority of one. A not-so-picky Brit, no such thing. I am rushing to the defence of Mike of Syracuse on this one Joe. Recently, when I have tried to send my message I have received a request page telling me that my message has not been accepted and to try again. I have learned to check whether a message has been received because this problem arises every now and again. If I, or Mike, are told to try again, then, even though he is a John Lennon fan and I am not, we still both try again because we are civilised Eva fans. Joe, stop being so picky. That’s my job! Last week Midwesterner, US (14 August) stated that he thought we Brits, Scots and Irish ???? I don’t know, he didn’t actually state what he thought ‘unusual’ about us. To each and every one of you Brit boys out there who were in any way responsible for bringing Eva to my ears, I truly thank you one and all. Eva’s NUMBER ONE picky and devoted fan.

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 02:32 AM

WE ANONYMOUS AND EXCEPTIONALLY PICKY BRIT FANS ARE GROWING IN NUMBER.

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 04:46 AM

I have just been visiting Amazon.co.uk and decided to read their short review of American Tune. I was a bit shocked to say the least. Because of the tenuous link Amazon.co.uk has with this website, I wouldn’t necessarily expect them to give an opinion they didn’t believe in, but I find it a bit harsh on Eva. What do other fans think: “…The low quality of the actual recordings on offer here merely adds to the charm. However, it’s the choice of songs that let the collection down. “Yesterday” is a self-indulgent, cheesy parody of the Beatles’ classic (tellingly, it’s one of her earliest recordings) and “God Bless This Child” drops the blues of the Billie Holiday standard and replaces it with a dreary and insipid interpretation…Cortman Virtue”. I think this review way way out of order. I shall think twice before ordering through Amazon again. I am now awaiting the BBC Radio 1 Top 40 singles/albums count down at 1600 UK time. Love you Eva. Devoted fan.

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 04:50 AM

I think, if you bother to look at back pages of the guest book, you will find that the English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish fans have outnumbered American fans considerabley – it is the American fans that are now growing in number given the exposure she is currently given now that she is newsworthy and more commercial. The American media, particularly radio, did not want to know in the erearly days. PS There IS as difference between English and British, such as the difference between American and Canadian who are both North American, but why is nationality being discussed on a web site like this?

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 05:10 AM

What I meant to add was that I am glad nobody has suggested the Englis are picky. Laura – I will understand if you delete these as irrevalent to the site, but I got annoyed when a US customs officer didn’t understand when I said I came from the UK, which we have to enter on our visa waiver forms, and only understood when I said I was English. PPS – My messages got posted despite error messages for “Page not found” and “Guestbook not available”!

Name: bobbie
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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 05:19 AM

I’ll be playing guitar and singing at my sisters wedding in Sept. The music will include many of Eva’s versions, including “You take my Breath Away.” I am so excited I just had to “tell the news, that (Eva) just takes my breath away.” Love to all the other Eva fans, Bobbie

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 05:27 AM

NO. 1 ALBUM – AMERICAN TUNE – EVA CASSIDY WELL DONE EVA AND THE BAND. Thank you for taking our breath away on so many outstanding performances. Love and best wishes to everyone. No. 1 Devoted fan. 17 August 2003

Name: Audrey
Favorite Eva Album: Cannot choose!
Favorite Eva Song: All……
Home town/city/country: London
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 06:50 AM

‘American Tune’…deserves No.1! Another ‘gem’ for my collection, a pure joy to listen to. Us Brits have superb taste, am now looking forward to the next, hope it won’t be too long. Best wishes to all Eva fans, wherever you are.

Name: marion
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow/doesn’t matter anymore/oh had i a golden thread
Home town/city/country: st andrews
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 07:23 AM

I am so enjoying listening to Eva’s new album, it really is magical.

Name: Glynne
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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 07:33 AM

Well Done Eva, Number one again.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 08:12 AM

Congratulations! We knew she would do it again! Long may it continue! I currently have 3 AT albums in my collection – 1 I bought, 1 from my boyfriend and another from my dad – they know how much i love her voice. To all her fans – keep in touch and keep her voice alive Love D

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 08:18 AM

Congratulations, Eva! Congratulations, everybody!

Name: Matt Warne
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: London, UK
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 08:46 AM

Well done again to all fans for helping bring this album to Number One for the third time in the UK! As always, talent beats off the trash, and gets some of the recognition it deserves! I only wish there could be more real music, like Eva’s, which gets the attention of the music-loving public. The tide seems to be slowly turning though, and people are voting with their feet, and not falling for the same ‘pop crap’ as Eva would put, that is relentlessly manufactured and shoved in their faces, left right and centre. Well done Laura also for putting so many tireless hours into this website, which provides a real resource for all the Eva fans all over the world.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune #1 in the UK
Favorite Eva Song: You Just Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 09:27 AM

LMAO >Joe, from Aylesbury, England, I didn’t know, you felt that way about me in your last message. ” You Just Take My Breath Away.”

Name: Julie
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Home town/city/country: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 09:39 AM

I am well pleased at American Tune reaching No 1. I spent the whole weekend playing all my Eva CD’s and just chilling out in the garden – heaven! I love Take My Breathe Away, so far it’s my favourite from the album. Renewed thanks to Laura for all her hard work.

Name: Isabel
Favorite Eva Album: LIVE AT bLUES aLLEY
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Home town/city/country: ocala FL
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 09:40 AM

i haven’t checked your website in a while, but I am delighted to say that it is still marvelous. We are looking forward to getting the new CD.

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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 10:44 AM

How very thrilled I would be if You Take My Breath Away made it to the top of the UK singles chart in late September. If it were just being released at that time I would say yes yes yes. But, as thousands of us Eva fans now have the track on American Tune, isn’t that going to reduce the market for sales? How about teaming it with SOAPM, millions of people already have OTR. To tell the honest truth, I may as well have the single because my CD player is almost permanently set at No. 10 repeat, repeat, repeat…infinity. This track has completely intoxicated me. I don’t think it’s the best Eva track of all time, but it will appeal to the masses. What a wonderful day it has been. Love you Eva, always. No. 1 devoted fan.

Name: Paul Limbrick
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song
Home town/city/country: S Wales, UK.
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 12:55 PM

Eva isn’t a “singles” artist. Even when OTR was ALL OVER the media, the people bought the album not the single. Her showing in the UK single charts was very lowly, (73 I believe but correct me please). Don’t be discouraged tho, the singles chart is suffering from appalling sales and some are preparing for it’s demise. The sword of Damoclese hangs, looking for gameful employment. In the meantime, I’m gonna put THE WATER IS WIDE on repeat…………..and enjoy. Something of a genius that Eva Cassidy.

Name: sam
Favorite Eva Album: them all
Favorite Eva Song: too many to choose from!
Home town/city/country: scotland
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 01:19 PM

a voice of an angel……stunning. mylife is enriched everytime i hear her voice.

Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Album: Don’t know any more, all too good
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Some place, MN, USA
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 01:43 PM

I’ve been reading the critiques of AT and for my decidedly unmusical opinion, I love Yesterday. It’s the interpretations of old classics that makes Eva stand out. For example, I’ve always really, really disliked the song God Bless the Child however, Eva’s rendition is acceptable to me. It’s the song I don’t care for but this particular singer makes it bearable. Also, we have to remember, these songs didn’t get all the work that her previous CDs (like Songbird and Blues Alley)did. Taking that into consideration, it, in a way, makes the album even better, that these songs can sound so great with bare bones finishing touches. Anyone have thoughts to offer?

Name: Golda Rose
Favorite Eva Album: I don’t know anymore
Favorite Eva Song: I don’t know anymore
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 01:57 PM

You know, it is true that “American Tune” is not technically perfect, but I feel all the more priviledged to be part of it’s audience. As an Eva Cassidy fan, it warms my heart to hear her and her band practice, perform songs that were yet to be refined. She, unfortunately, did not live that long. The personal and touching songs and moments of this album continue to remind me that we, as human beings, are all part of a much bigger picture. There is an ecstasy and peace about the way nature works, not to mention loss. The tracks remind me that Eva would have improved on them if she had time but she did not. What she left us is personal and spiritual and I am so grateful for that.

Name: Tor S vhammar
Favorite Eva Album: (still) Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Cheek to Cheek and Bridge over Troubled Water
Home town/city/country: V ster s/ Sweden
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 02:06 PM

The other day I was down and felt alone…played all the songs I have of Eva C….tears where running down my cheeks as she introduced What a wonderful Worl. Though closer to the singing of heavenly angels will noone come on this earth. I’m syre Eva C now is entertaining the praisesinging Angels of Heaven with her praise to the Creator of this World! There have been joy in heaven among the angels since Ava started singing for them too…..Please search more basements for more Eva-songs! THANKS!!!!!!!!! No more down and alone………….her singing is therapeutic……

Name: cheesestrip
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Favorite Eva Song: time after time/wade in the water
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Sent: Sun August 17 2003 03:58 PM

her version of time after time is fantastic. Shame there is no more to come

Name: Jim Jeffery
Favorite Eva Album: Impossible to Choose
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Reddick, FL
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 04:27 PM

My wife and I first heard of Eva about a year ago. Since then, we’ve become devoted fans. As I’m writing this, we’re listening to Eva singing “Over the Rainbow,” and I’m having a difficult time seeing the screen through the tears. I love everything I’ve ever heard her do, but OTR never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

Name: Stewart
Favorite Eva Album: Now American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Variew with my moods
Home town/city/country: Lancaster England
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 11:22 PM

American tune is jaw droppingly good for an album apparently compiled from rehersal takes – this has to be a credit to the mastering engineer who would have been working with less than pristine source material. I got the album as soon as it hit the UK stores, and played it end to end four times. I could not single out a best track, but there is NO bad track. Well done to all, including Laura whose sleeve notes were brief, but not at all mawkish. Also thanks to Terry Wogan and his producer Paul Walters, who have done so much in the UK to bring Eva’s work to the attention of the listening public. Let’s hope that there is more material hidden away in attics and basements so that we can hear more of what this wonderful artiste prodiced.

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Sun August 17 2003 11:44 PM

American Tune No 1. Eva’s third No 1. in the UK. Fantastic news. Eva Cassidy knocks Robbie Williams off the top spot – who’d have thought it? Restores my faith that sheer quality and genius in the music world will shine through. I only wish our Eva friends across the world could bask in the same excitement from their own charts. We are very lucky here to have the BBC, who generally operate a presenter-led music policy and are nationwide. Most of the commercial stations are programmed by computer selection, but it will be interesting to see if any commercial stations latch on to Eva now that AT is No 1. If any UK Eva followers hear her on a commercial station it would be interesting to know. All the best to Eva followers everywhere.

Name: Anthony
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t Choose
Home town/city/country: Sydney, Australia
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 12:39 AM

After seeing the odd article of the last year or so about eva and wondering who she was, i finally heard for the first time on sunday – purely by chance, channel surfing does pay as i saw the Nightline piece which was shown on the Sunday show – her wonderful voice. And first thing this morning (monday) i went out and bought Live at blues alley, songbird and American Tune today and hope to get the others tommorow. And since 8.00am this morning have been listening to eva’s music non-stop. Eva you have another fan.

Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Album: Still Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fever (with Chuck)
Home town/city/country: Chratham, UK
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 12:49 AM

Paul Limbrick – this may be about to change. I’ve noticed promo stickers on AT albums in the UK for an enhanced single to be released on 29th September. This will include the OTR video and I can imagine many UK and USA fans buying the single just for the video, particulary the USA who haven’t had the oportunity to see it as much as we in the UK.

Name: Matthew Rees
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: How Can I Keep From Singing
Home town/city/country: Guildford, United Kingdom
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 01:47 AM

Have just bought the new Eva album and once again I haven’t been dissappointed. Every time I hear her sing I am amazed by the quality of her voice and her ability to bring such emotion from the songs. I have never heard anyone that has made me enjoy music as much as Eva has. Thanks Eva.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 02:18 AM

SHE DID IT! THANK YOU ALL!! I just want to say a big “thank you” to: EVA; for giving it your all night after night, week after week, year after year in the clubs and bars where so few actually listened to us. CHRIS; for believing … always, unwaveringly, forever … for putting it all together … for that amazing ear that hears all suspect notes(!) … for tolerating all the greedy, petty-minded flak you’ve had to put up with since Eva’s death, but never losing your easy sense of humour … for asking me to come on board. KEITH; for being that rarity — an always tasteful guitarist, and for gently guiding many arrangements in the right direction. LENNY; for being an astounding musician and a true gentleman at all times. LAURA BLIGH; With supporters like this, all things are possible. THE UK: RADIO PERSONALITIES AND PUBLIC; thank you, thank you, thank you!! You guys in radio for picking up the work Eva and Chris created … the Brits for spending their hard-earned. BLIX RECORDS; we may gripe about some of Bill’s selections … but the track record suggests he’s doing quite well! LOCAL DC MUSICIANS/SINGERS; so many of you knew all about Eva and ECB a long time ago, and always had encouraging things to say. EVA’s FANS WORLDWIDE; What a marvellous group you are! From every corner of the planet: my homeland (New Zealand) to Japan, India, Europe, UK, Russia, North America, Central and South America … I’ve spoken to fans everywhere. Thank you again. She did it again! Atta girl!! To close: PLEASE check out and support local players. Grace Griffiths’ new album … it’s a must-have. The Graingers (heard ’em last night at Blues Alley … KILLER). There’a way too many to list, but watch the Post Weekender, and go hear them. Don’t miss the next Eva!! Thank you and best wishes to all. Raice

Name: Francis
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Danny boy
Home town/city/country: Burnley, Lancashire
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 02:34 AM

This is my very first ever contribution to a web site and it was prompted by all the wonderful letters from you, Eva’s fans. I do not have an ounce of musical ability in my body, I tend to listen to music, enjoying the music but not taking much notice of the words. When I listen to Eva’s music I have to stop, sit down and listen to the words. Sometimes I cannot quite catch them, so I have to play it again…and again…and again. Well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Another thing that strikes me is the amazingly wide choice of ‘favorite songs’ chosen by Eva’s fan’s, no one apears to dominate. Thanks for the web site, Laura, It’s a gem. Congragutulations on reaching the No. 1 spot with A.T.

Name: debbie louth
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: grangetown mbro
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 03:33 AM

i love her songs she sings like an angel with so much feeling. it gives me peace when i hear her music after hearing over the rainbow i was hooked. i cant wait 2 hear the new album.

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 04:51 AM

Congratulations, Eva, for topping the charts! Did anyone really doubt that it would happen? Much thanks to the peoples of the UK for their affection for Eva. To Raice: a big THANK YOU to you and the Band for being a part of something very special that, in my mind, still lingers along the streets of DC. good to see that you will not be deterred from posting to the Guestbook and that you shared your happiness and gratitude with us fans. Thanks for stopping by again…

Name: Andrew Bowles
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 05:34 AM

Andrew at Hot here, I know it’s short notice but you may want to tune into the ITV News at 6.30pm tonight!

Name: Hilary Govier
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Headington, Oxford. England
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 05:40 AM

I love all of Eva’s songs. They warm the heart and calm the soul. If I have had a bad day, I go home and listen to her songs and I feel so much better. Well done for reaching No.1 with A.T. Hilary

Name: Donna
Favorite Eva Album: All that I’ve Heard
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Australia
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 06:59 AM

Yesterday an Australian current affairs and review program ran a story on Eva: her music, illness, humility, raw talent. I was so moved that today I bought the only 3 copies of different albums I could find in town. Thank you, thank you for overcoming your shyness Eva to record so much music. Your voice is like an angel hitting notes that bring out all the emotions and goosebumps. Let’s all enjoy Eva’s work. It doesn’t matter who supported it first, who found it first. The music is all that matters of possibly the most egoless singing talent we’ve heard in some time. Do Eva proud and just enjoy without any competition or anger.

Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Album: can’t say !!
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Home town/city/country: England…
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 07:58 AM

Andrew from ‘ Hot ‘……thanks for the tip off !!! nice few minutes featuring Eva on NATIONAL news…the feature highlighted the fact that Eva had deposed Robbie Williams from the No 1 spot several years after her death…nice bits of Blues Alley vid and a smidgeon of ‘American Tune ‘….Chris Biondo said that if she were alive today she would be bigger still and doing amazing things and having more say in releases… all on all nice exposure and with the added bonus of being presented by the stunning Katie Derham…(be still my beating heart :O)…..)… Nice post yet again from Raice…thanks to all involved in Eva’s music..the No 1’s are a bonus…what really matters is a stunning talent that should be heard by all…… cheers Pat d

Name: Sylvia
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Gunnison Co…USA
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 08:18 AM

after stumbling..literally..on a Songbird..cd..that was on the carpet…a gift…i picked it up..and played it…that was last year…i will never be the same…what a diamond in the rough..Id have given anything to have met Eva..but shes here everyday..on our steros..and in our cars..thank you so much!!!!she blows me away..;]

Name: john pearson
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: some day over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: barrhead scotland
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 08:26 AM

Had never heard of Eve until her sad death,its funny how god takes all the good one’s first,a great lose to the music world. my heart goes out to her parents. John P

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune#1 in the UK
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 09:08 AM

May I ask, Blix Street Records, “where is the publicity for Eva’s, American Tune CD in America?” May I ask the music critics, “where is the review of “American Tune,” in the Washington Post and the New York Times?” May I ask, “where is the playtime of “American Tune” on America’s radio stations?” Will we ever hear “American Tune” as the People’s “American Anthem?” Will America’s music public ever hear an Angel sing, “You Take My Breath Away” ? Will we?… listen….. “I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you’d see the sound as angels spanning across the universe.” Eva Cassidy and feel…. “You Take My Breath Away” Sometimes it amazes me How strong the power of love can be Sometimes you just take my breath away You watch my love grow like a child Sometimes gentle and sometimes wild Sometimes you just take my breath away It’s too good to slip by It’s too good to lose It’s too good to be there Just to use I’m gonna stand on a mountain top And tell the news That you take my breath away Your beauty is there in all I see And when I feel your eyes on me Don’t you know you just take my breath away Say my life is yours, my heart will be Singing for you eternally Don’t you know you just take my breath away Don’t you know you just Don’t you know you just Don’t you know you just Take my breath away Sometimes it amazes me How strong the power of love can be Sometimes you just take my breath away… Love you Eva

Name: Kristine
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Scotland/ Elderslie
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 09:48 AM

I would like to say that it is only recently that I have listened to any of Eva’s songs. I got the album Songbird for my B-day last week and fell in love with her. I don’t know what it is about her music that makes her so special, but her songs make me just want to pick up my hair brush and sing like theres no tomorrow. I want to be a singer when I’m older (I’m only 16) and listing to Eva has made me long much more to sing. I love her songs and they’re all in my range which is brill cos not many songs are. I would like to finish by saying how great this website is and that I love Eva and I really regret that I didn’t discover her five years ago.

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Sent: Mon August 18 2003 10:37 AM

There is so much love in the world for Eva that it makes my eyes fill up. I fell in love with Eva’s voice from my first hearing of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Little did I know then that this songbird was going to regale me with her wonderful interpretations of Blues/Soul/Gospel and her many different takes on a multiplicity of genres. Music has always had a big big place in my life, I take it seriously. I consider myself very fortunate indeed to find all of the qualities I look for in a vocal artist in Eva. As a Blues/Gospel fan I’ve listened to the best in that genre and I have also listened to Eva at her best. I noted an earlier message about God Bless the Child and it not being a favourite of the person concerned. Well, as a Blues fan this is one of my all time favourite Blues tracks. As is the notion of Blues, the lyrics tell the story, a hard and lamentable story on this track, and this message is conveyed loud and clear in Eva’s version TOS. It takes a rare talent to be able to musically interpret this track with finesse. Eva excels because she doesn’t go for the norm, a la Billie Holliday, she alters the pace/tone throughout the whole track to keep the listener interested because it is, by it’s nature, slow and drawn out. To me, this track is Eva. To my darling Eva, love you always. A very proud and devoted fan.

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Mon August 18 2003 10:59 AM

More good news in the UK, chartwise. Eva is number one in the Welsh charts too. http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/charts/pages/albums.shtml

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Sent: Mon August 18 2003 11:54 AM

Over the last few weeks this guest book has made me aware of how very different we all are, but how special that we have found Eva. I come from a musical family – shy like Eva I hated being forced to sing on stage by my father, but I loved the musical heritage he gave me. I have many links and friends with the big names in music but they are not important (except what they think of Eva!) Eva’s “God bless the child” on TOS (My favourite album) I liked (I am a huge Billie Holiday fan), my boyfriend loved. Eva’s version on AT? I LOVE it – we really are different, but Eva remains the fantastic common thread.

Name: robin harnett
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Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: ashford kent
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 12:19 PM

what a lovely voice hope there will be many more number ones.

Name: John Ehrhrat
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Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly and so many others
Home town/city/country: U.P., state of Washington
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 02:02 PM

I recently purchased Grace Griffith’s new CD,(the collaboration with Lenny W., and Chris B.) This is beautiful music ! I hope she sells many. Eric Wong’s essay on Eva really touches me. It expresses so well the emptiness many of us probably feel,having never been in her audience at some small bar, adding our individual applauses in appreciation of her marvelous talent. It’s sad that she never knew that all of us would be so incredibly moved by her music, long after it was too late for her to know. Thanks Eric – you wrote true and well. J.

Name: Tim
Favorite Eva Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Song: All of them!
Home town/city/country: Warrington England
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 04:20 PM

I am a recent fan of Eva. What a tragedy the world has lost such a wondeful beautiful voice. Have bought the new CD here in England and am absolutely captivated! God rest you Eva.

Name: T A
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Tall trees of Georgia
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 04:21 PM

Eva, if you can hear this message – I know you are out there somewhere…I just want to say thank you for your beautiful gift of joy to the world in the music that lives on. I have only come to know you over the past 3 days after seeing a segment on the Sunday show in Australia. Later that day I bought my first cd and will return to collect the earlir cd’s as well – as the music is so beautifully produced and your voice and rendition of the music you share is so unique in the world. Your story moved me, your life was far too short – but you, unlike many others who live a long lifetime, achieved so much in the music that you have shared. I have never heard such a true and melifluous voice. The stories you tell in the music bring to life a message for all of us. Live simply, love purely and be gentle and have humility and see beauty that surrounds you like a golden cloak and realise that there is love everywhere. Peace and Joy to all who read this message Love T A

Name: GoldaRose
Favorite Eva Album: I cease to know
Favorite Eva Song: I no longer know
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 05:06 PM

Dear Mike of Syracuse, NY: I share your question why Eva is not given attention in the USA. To read about all that is going on in the UK and to miss it is very sad indeed. I have found that here in Madison, Wisconsin it is the non-profit alternative radio station (WORT) that plays Eva’s music. But what about the rest of the media? I think they buy into buylines and don’t care to investigate for themselves the great artists out there. They only care about the top ten and Eva would never want to be in tha genre. I share your dissappointment so much. Why is Blix Street Records not doing more? Well, they are a little company without the money to do the kind of advertising that big companies do. At christmas, they did do a great job of advertising “Imagine” at Barnes and Noble. Always in agreement, Anne

Name: Jimmy Harlindong
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Home town/city/country: Papua New Guinea
Sent: Mon August 18 2003 09:36 PM

I discovered Eva from the Sunday TV show in Australia only two days ago. I was absolutely awed at Eva’s voice. I feel as if something so dear has been taken away from me knowing that I have just found out about her now. No other song has ever touched me as deeply as Eva’s. I simply can’t describe it. I have only heard her “What a wonderful world” and “Over the Rainbow”. I will order all of Eva’s CDs soon. Thank you Eva for bringing so much beauty into our lives. Love, Jimmy

Name: Brian
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Sent: Mon August 18 2003 11:10 PM

Andrew Bowles – not only on ITV international news but also on BBC South East Today at 10:30 (Hot records is based in the S E of England hence the local interest). Chris Biondo interviewed on ITV and the TOTP2 producer who screened OTR on SE Today. Both of them good exposure for Eva.

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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 02:53 AM

Important message to all Eva fans in Sweden, Norway and Denmark: The Blues Alley show will be broadcasted by SVT1 TONIGHT at nine a clock!!! The just called me five minutes ago and told me that they decided to put it in the tableau tonight. Best Liza Berthelsen in Sweden

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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 02:53 AM

Important message to all Eva fans in Sweden, Norway and Denmark: The Blues Alley show will be broadcasted by SVT1 TONIGHT at nine a clock!!! The just called me five minutes ago and told me that they decided to put it in the tableau tonight. Best Liza Berthelsen in Sweden

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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 02:53 AM

Important message to all Eva fans in Sweden, Norway and Denmark: The Blues Alley show will be broadcasted by SVT1 TONIGHT at nine a clock!!! The just called me five minutes ago and told me that they decided to put it in the tableau tonight. Best Liza Berthelsen in Sweden

Name: Louise
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Bristol, UK
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 03:12 AM

Eva Cassidy is brilliant, it’s a shame we can’t praise her directly, although we all know she will be looking down on us smiling!

Name: Stewart
Favorite Eva Album: Now American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Varies with mood – but Fever takes some beating
Home town/city/country: Lancaster, England
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 03:23 AM

Boght American Tune as soon as it came into the UK stores, and played it end to end four times looking for the best and worst tracks – there is NO worst, and I am still trying to work out the best. The mastering engineer needs a big thank you as the source material could not have been easy to work with. Thanks also to Laura for some brief but useful sleeve notes which never became too mawkish or sentimental. Terry Wogan and his producer Paul Walters need a big thank you for bringing Eva to the attention of a wider audience in the UK – the evidence is there in the chart position of the album!

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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 04:11 AM

everyone in the UK get The’ Sun ‘ neswpaper !!!

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart/AT
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/AT
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 05:53 AM

With all this wonderful and daily news about the new cd, I don’t want to miss acknowledging the beautiful & poetic writing of Eric from Silver Springs. Thank you for sharing your words & thoughts about discovering Eva. It was perfect!

Name: Martin M
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Stewarton/Scotland
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 06:14 AM

Read an article today on eva in the sun, was great to see she is getting more and more exposure! She has surprised many who have just discovered eva. The new album is fantastic keep up the good work!Have now got my fiancee in to eva which is great as she likes manufactured pop. Well done to all who keeps her music alive!!! eva is some angel!

Name: Martin M
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Stewarton/Scotland
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 06:15 AM

Read an article today on eva in the sun, was great to see she is getting more and more exposure! She has surprised many who have just discovered eva. The new album is fantastic keep up the good work!Have now got my fiancee in to eva which is great as she likes manufactured pop. Well done to all who keeps her music alive!!! eva is some angel!

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 06:45 AM

To Rose in PA and John in WA, thank you for your kind words, I’m glad that the feelings and thoughts behind the essay resonated with you as well.

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 06:45 AM

To Rose in PA and John in WA, thank you for your kind words, I’m glad that the feelings and thoughts behind the essay resonated with you as well.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, You Take My Breath Away and many more
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 07:31 AM

To Eric: What a beautiful essay! I think you pretty much described how most of Eva’s fans feel. We all feel that loss. “Pity those who listen but do not hear.” How true!

Name: Helen
Favorite Eva Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Wrexham/ Wales
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 07:31 AM

I bought the new cd today,it is well put together and beautifully moody(at least I think so!)

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 07:45 AM

The Water Is Wide was played as the final song on Radio 2s Album Chart show last night, with Simon Mayo. I think it’s still available to listen to on the web. Surprisingly there was no feature surrounding it. Given the fact that AT has displaced RW I thought it may have been noteworthy. Not to Mayo, who’s only comment was with reference to the audible background noise on the track. Still, I have heard that this show attracts a younger audience than the usual R2 demographic, so maybe they were hearing EC for the first time. Good choice of song though.

Name: Marie Workman
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Burgess Hill West Sussex
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 08:33 AM

I love the new album its ace!! i have never stopped listening to it but my fav still is over the rainbow

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 08:36 AM

Eric, Your Eva essay is elegant, eloquent and heartfelt. It sets a high standard for anybody that might wish to follow in your footsteps. Thank you.

Name: Barry Robertson (17)
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune (So far)
Favorite Eva Song: Yesterday/True Colours and Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Ardrossan Ayrshir, Scotland
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 09:04 AM

Whilst walking in my local supermarket, I noticed that Eva Cassidy’s American Tune was at number 1, Before it came out VH1 online played parts of the song and one which YEsterday was on it, as a singer myself its my favourite song, th way Eva inspired me by her version was amazing, whislt always wanting to hear Over the Rainbow I noticed that they were also selling Songbird so bought both. when I got home the songs each and everyone were different, unwinding and spiritual, which relaxed me, not many songs/singers can do in todays society. I am just glad that i bought both albums without judging the artist like I normaly do. Now left school and starting a Music Performance and Promotion course at college Eva has shown me another popular and spiritual side of Music that I have never seen before. Curious to find out information on Eva I read the inside cover of Songbird got to the last paragraph and started to cry, now in my second day of listening to the cds I know why Eva is so popular and thankful that she put her passion on cd to help others for generations to come Yours sincerely Barry Robertson (17) Ardrossan Scotland

Name: liza berthelsen
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Home town/city/country: Stockholm
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 10:11 AM

Hello folks in Sweden, Norway and Denmark! I don t know about you guys, but again, I got tears in my eyes when I saw the Blues Alley show on the telly. Love from Liza Berthelsen in Sweden

Name: Nina
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Blue Skies
Home town/city/country: Skelleftea / Sweden
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 10:15 AM

Thank you friends of Eva Cassidy for continuing to grace the world with her music even though she’s no longer with us! What an extraordinary voice…

Name: John Schlesinger
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By HeartF
Home town/city/country: Saint Louis Park, USA
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 11:07 AM

A year ago I had never heard of Eva Cassidy,but I’ve fallen in love with her voice and her music. I hope there is still more unreleased material. She’s in a class by herself musically.

Name: Yrsa
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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 11:18 AM

Eva Cassidy.. Thank you so much for everything. I love your voice and your music. Why didn’t you stay longer? Maybe God wants his best angels back. You will stay in our hearts forever, thats for sure. Thank you so much for all the joy you have given to me!

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 11:24 AM

Today, August 19, 2003, amazon.com uk has opened the customer review page for American Tune. Please, please! go to it immediately and write a review with 5 stars so new music customers will purchase this CD. The U.S. version, amazon.com has not opened the customer review page. When it does, please go to it and offer your review to the millions of U.S. new music customers who think, “Who is this, Eva Cassidy? I’ve never heard of her.” You will be rewarded by eventually seeing Eva’s name, with the names of all the other great singers of all time, in this country as well! I plan to hit the send message once, pray for one entry only!

Name: lesley lazarus
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Hull England
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 11:33 AM

Absolutely blown away, A true Angel , with the voice of a bird.Congratulations in heaven eva on your sucess on earth.

Name: Joe
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Home town/city/country: Aylesbury, England
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 12:37 PM

Because I was unable to hear it my daughter taped Desmond Carrington’s Radio 2 programme a couple of weeks ago (it’s one of my favourite Radio 2 record programmes – although I think his chat is a bit schmaltzy sometimes). Anyway he played 2 songs by Eva and this is most of what he had to say: ‘I’m sure many Radio 2 listeners know the story behind Eva Cassidy’s posthumous fame – due in no small part to Terry Wogan championing her talents. Eva Cassidy grew up in a musical family in Washington DC. She was a painfully shy girl (sorry Laura – I know you hate that description of Eva, but that’s what he said) who found it hard to realise – let alone cope with the fact – that she possessed the stock of greatness. She was persuaded to make some records and do some concerts and she eventually formed a small band for that purpose but all the time she had this inferority complex about her own worth. Eva died when she was 33 but since then, just through word of mouth and the air play of her records her fame has spread far and wide. Well, now some personal tapes and demo recordings made for her own evaluation have come to light – and inevitably – I suppose – they’ve been issued on a CD. It comes out tomorrow – ‘. Then he played American Tune. When it had finished Desmond said that it was recorded at a concert she gave in ’94. ‘Apparently Eva learned the song from her father – it’s melody was first used in a love song in 1601 then Bach used the same tune in his St Matthew’s Passion in 1727 it went on to become the familiar hymn tune, of course. And in the 70s, 1970s, Paul Simon gave it new lyrics making it into American Tune. So that is one of the hitherto unheard Eva Cassidy recordings that are on this new CD’. He then played Hallelujah I Just Love Him So. He finished by saying, ‘Well it’s not (just) master painters of old, unrecognised in their lifetime – Eva Cassidy has achieved fame only after her death. But if it was her destiny to leave us a legacy of timeless songs – so be it. All we can say is – thank you for the music – and imagine her shy smile in return’.

Name: joe
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Home town/city/country: aylesbury, England
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 01:13 PM

Laura – the system for posting a message is still up the creek. On pressing Send button I get a meesage saying that the server doesn’t recognise the addressee. After the debarcle of my last message resulting in a double entry – what I did this time was to acknowledge the message and close the page down. When I returned to the Guestbook my entry had gone through – which should not have happened if the messsage had been correct!

Name: Chris Smith
Favorite Eva Album: How can you choose?
Favorite Eva Song: Time after time, Penny to my name – but really too many to mention.
Home town/city/country: West Sussex, United Kingdom.
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 01:14 PM

Where do I begin? – This is probably the third time I’ve left some comments on this site, but I’ve left it alone for a while, whilst those far more eloquent than me left their own feelings about Eva’s music. I discovered Eva quite by accident, a couple of years or so ago. I saw “Time After Time” on the shelf of my local supermarket, and bought it on a whim, which is something I’ve never done before. I was captivated by her voice, and her interpretation of the music. So much so that I listened to the album three or four times before I read the sleeve notes, and found that she was no longer with us. To say that I was shocked and upset would be an understatement. Since then I’ve collected all of her albums, and each one of them has touched me in ways that others can’t, and never will. When you listen to Eva giving her own interpretation of a classic, whether it be “Fields of Gold”, “Over the Rainbow”, or “Imagine” from the new album, it’s as if you’ve never heard them before, however familiar the lyric and tune might be. Her gift was to make a song her own. Being a Brit, I’m pleased that Eva first came to prominence here, and that the rest of the world now agrees. What a power she would have been had she lived. What a sorrow that she didn’t. Eva, wherever you are, you have touched souls, comforted those in pain, given strength to those of us who are weak, and brought a tear to the eye of everyone who has a heart. We miss you.

Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird-Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Minnesota, USA
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 02:01 PM

I am going to buy three or four Eva CDs, probably Songbird, and leave them in various public places, IE, bench in a shopping mall, by the vending machines at work, with a note that says something like….”congratulations, you have been given an Eva Cassidy CD from an anonymous source. Don’t read the sleeve before you listen to it. If this music moves you, please pass the CD on with the same instructions.”

Name: janb
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: how can i keep from singing (for now anyway)
Home town/city/country: honolulu hawaii
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 03:44 PM

i have just started reading a book called “The Life of Pi” by Yann Martel. at the very end of the author’s note at the beginning of the book is this sentence. i read it and immediatly thought of Laura’s and other’s statements about supporting local artists. (of which there are many ). “If we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in nothing and having worthless dreams.” i am not one to quote anyone at a drop of a hat, but this just jumped out at me and i couldn’t resist passing it along. i haven’t finished reading the book, but so far a really like it. aloha for now.

Name: Judy
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune (Sorry, it’s the only one I ‘ve heard at this stage!)
Favorite Eva Song: Drowning in a Sea of Love
Home town/city/country: Sydney. AUSTRALIA.
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 04:50 PM

Until 1 week ago I had never heard of Eva Cassidy – now I’m a confirmed fan! Whilst in a local record store I heard this amazing rendition of “God Bless the Child”. I asked the salesgirl about it & lucky for me, she was an Eva fan & filled me in on Eva’s story. I will definitely be buying more of her albums & have been telling all my friends about my wonderful discovery. My problem now is – which album to buy next ?!?!

Name: Lynn Trowbridge
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brattleboro, VT USA
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 05:49 PM

I just finished listening to the new “American Tune” album and wrote the following “review” for posting on Amazon.com: “It is difficult to overstate the impact of this voice; its purity, clarity, and beauty filtered through Eva’s perfect sense of style was second to none. Although fully half of these tracks were studio recordings not intended for commercial release at the time they were recorded, the extraordinary quality of Eva’s vocal interpretations and the playing of her close circle of back-up instrumentalists heard on this album ranks with her best. If you’ve never heard her, start here; you will soon find yourself purchasing Time After Time, Songbird, and Imagine. If you’re already a fan, you’re in for a wonderful treat, for the keepers of Eva’s Art have done themselves proud once again.” I lived in Washington, D.C. from 1977 to 1996. I was even an occasional visitor to Blues Alley. Yet, incredibly, it is my misfortune never to have heard Eva live.

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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 07:43 PM

To Judy in Oz…..easy answer to your question……get them ALL. To Kathleen…what a gret idea…wanton acts of generosity are too few in this world…a gesture like that is top notch !!

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Sent: Tue August 19 2003 11:34 PM

Re: What’s New section. I haven’t been able to access the article from the Sun yet. I never thought there would come a day when I read the Sun. Still, for Eva, I’ll make an exception, when I can get through that is. I was in a shop this morning and the Terry Wogan BB2 Radio Show was on air. He played Eva’s ‘Yesterday’. Love you Eva. No.1 devoted fan.

Name: matthew bulloch
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: i know you by heart
Home town/city/country: glasgow scotland
Sent: Tue August 19 2003 11:45 PM

just to say eva has the purest female vocal i have ever experienced she is without doubt a megastar and i dont think we were robbed by eva’s passing but blessed by her presence she has left a wonderfull legacy

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley/EVA by Heart./Method Actor
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/Sea OfLove
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 01:15 AM

This morning at 10h35 Local Time(08h35GMT) EVA’s “It Don’t Mean A Thing” was played on the Dutch nationwide Network “Radio 1”. The announcer mentioned: “This is Eva Cassidy’s rendition of the Duke Ellington composition, It Don’t Mean A Thing”. Thank you Laura, congratulations to all EVA-lovers with the fantastic new album; SUMMA SUMMARUM !! (Problems with getting this message placed !)

Name: Jacqui Fairest
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Song bird / I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Sheffield England
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 01:44 AM

Eva, you keep me sane in an insane world.

Name: Ralph Ansley
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Bognor Regis, West Susex, England
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 02:13 AM

It is a wonderful world when Eva is singing. Thank you all for making it possible.

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Sent: Wed August 20 2003 03:05 AM

ALL BECAUSE OF YOU I heard a voice some time ago, a voice unspoiled and new From that day forth my life would change, all because of you You didn’t know what you had done, to make me feel this way For you were not around to know, the joy you bring each day The joy of being transported, to a tranquil place divine Your voice takes me to places, places you make mine You fill my heart with pleasure, my soul it starts to stir When I am lost in your world, I do not have a care I feel I am in heaven, with angels all around For only you in my mind, has that special sound And so my life is now enriched, with talent unsurpassed There may be other singers, but they’re not in your class Your voice gives me the feeling, of never being alone No matter what the genre, you always know the tone For every song that you perform, is special and unique I hear your voice, hold my breath, and words I cannot speak You have talent in profusion, a real pearl beyond price At times I’m moved to teardrops, that fill up in my eyes For God gave you a special gift, a gift that will endure One day you’ll share that gift with all, of that I am quite sure The time is surely coming soon, when you will take your place In history books that praise your name, the shy girl full of grace I know you’ll be beside me, in pastures old and new My life has changed beyond compare, ALL BECAUSE OF YOU Love you Eva, always Poem written and dedicated to Eva by No. 1 Devoted fan United Kingdom

Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: winnipeg
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 04:05 AM

I placed my order for American Tune at the store where I bought my first Eva cd-its the store promoted by the radio station that I found Eva’s music on. I was told I’d have to wait for the shipment to arrive in September-I was a little disappointed but then I realized September is just around the corner………..but within a day I got a call to come and get it. Now all I have to do is sit still long enough to here the WHOLE cd-sounds grat so far.

Name: Midwesterner
Favorite Eva Album: Everyone
Favorite Eva Song: All in different ways
Home town/city/country: Midwest, USA
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 04:54 AM

Jan B.: Excellent quote. You rank up there with the English, Brits et. al. in describing something with eloquence and a beautiful use of language.

Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fever
Home town/city/country: Chartham, UK
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 08:16 AM

Laura – With the Wake Up To Wogan shirt you have now joined the land of the TOGs – Terrys Old Geezers or Terrys Old Gals. Welcome – I’m an old geezer myself! It’s what separates BBC Radio 1 listeners (pop station) from the more discerning BBC Radio 2 listeners. Find the website at http://www.togs.org/

Name: Jenny Ramsay
Favorite Eva Album: can’t say
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Scotland
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 09:54 AM

Exceptional Listening, what more can I say!

Name: Melanie Mansfield
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: worthing/United Kingdom
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 10:21 AM

Brilliant what a voice she is an inspiration.I TO lost my sister through cancer at a very young age she was36 when she died(Breast Cancer)Eva’s Music has brought me so much it has really touched my heart.Long may it continue!!?

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 11:09 AM

So “You Take My Breath Away,” is just the tenth track on AT. Nothing special, just another song to complement all the other “covers.” Guess again. “Out of body experience,” perhaps. I like to think of it as touching Eternity. Read what Chris Biondo, said from Laura’s article about how each song was created: “Eva envisioned “You Take My Breath Away” as a music video, according to Chris Biondo. “She didn’t want to be seen in the video, she wanted it to be images. She was thinking clouds, sunbeams cutting through the clouds, the song as the overwhelming spirituality of nature, that is what she was getting from that song. She thought that it was more of a spiritual song than a man-woman love thing, she thought that when the lyrics say ‘I feel your eyes on me,’ that there’d be a break in the clouds, and the sun would come through the clouds, and you see rays, like a creator looking down on earth, she wanted that image to be on the video.” Video, what video? Is there a video??? I finished playing “You Take My Breath Away,” for now, it’s been playing for 3 hours. I think I may have found my mantra.

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Sent: Wed August 20 2003 12:14 PM

Laura, I think the two articles from the Sun Online newspaper are really nice. The Claire Hamill story is quite touching and no doubt one of great surprise to her. How lucky can one be, having written a song in 1973 to have it covered by Eva in 2003. There doesn’t appear to be a 70s version from what I can glean. The article featuring Eva, the band, Chris, mum and dad is a joy to read. The photograph of Eva at the end of the article catches her in pensive mood. I’ve copied both webpages to keep with my other mountain of Eva stuff. I took a break from AT this evening and listened to Imagine and TOS. Imagine is a fine album. Eva’s Tennessee Waltz sends me into raptures, it is so beautifully interpreted. My only niggle is that it is far too short. I’m sure there was more than one main verse. Eva repeats the chorus after singing the first and only verse. I Can Only Be Me, Danny Boy, You’ve Changed, Fever, Who Knows Where The Time Goes. Each and every track on this album is worthy of the highest accolade. I don’t think they can be bettered. I’ve listened so many times to You Take My Breath Away that I’m hearing it even when I’m not playing it. Such a beautiful soulful rendition by Eva. I can almost visualize her on a mountain top, telling the news… Love you Eva, always.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 12:31 PM

Dear anonymous, there is a 70s version of You Take My Breath Away. You will find it on Claire Hamill’s 1973 album “Stage Door Johnnies”. See the Biography page on Claire’s website (“http://” “www.clairehamill” “.co.uk/” “biography.htm”; remember to remove quotation marks and spaces from the address before pasting it into the address line of your internet browser).

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 02:02 PM

Eva at No.1 in the U.K. a magnificent achievement.Congratulations to everyone at Hot Records for their hard work in keeping Eva’s music alive to the masses.It is great to see a small label such as Hot now getting the rewards it richly deserves.It is nice to see the underdog win for a change.Once again I would like to thank the following people who have performed miracles to get Eva to where she is today.Grace Griffith,Bill Straw,Martin Jennings,Tony Bramwell,Mark Hagen,Paul Walters,Terry Wogan,Laura Bligh and most importantly Hugh and Barbara Cassidy who gave their permission to release into the world songs which will leave an effect on all of us who had the pleasure of listening to them.Many thanks to you all.

Name: Marc Guerrero
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: pensacola, florida USA
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 05:59 PM

i didnt know she had passed away. i only recently found one of her songs on a soundtrack album “Smallville” and looked to find more.. her voice made me cry, again and again, at the sheer beauty of it.. and now i’m crying again.. just knowing that her voice is gone..except for what she’s already recorded..mind you i’ve never felt this way about any music, or artist.. nor has a voice shot straight to my soul like Eva’s..the world has lost an angel..and i weep for that loss.

Name: Marc Guerrero
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: pensacola, florida USA
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 05:59 PM

i didnt know she had passed away. i only recently found one of her songs on a soundtrack album “Smallville” and looked to find more.. her voice made me cry, again and again, at the sheer beauty of it.. and now i’m crying again.. just knowing that her voice is gone..except for what she’s already recorded..mind you i’ve never felt this way about any music, or artist.. nor has a voice shot straight to my soul like Eva’s..the world has lost an angel..and i weep for that loss.

Name: Donald M. Nunez
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Murrieta
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 06:20 PM

Thanks to a recommendation from a fellow music lover, I have discovered Eva. I heard a couple of tracks from one CD and purchased all her collection. I was that blown away from her talent. I couldn’t wait to get home and listen to it. I haven’t been able to stop! My only regret is not finding her sooner!

Name: Rob Laver
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/time after time
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow/fields of gold
Home town/city/country: sydney australia
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 07:52 PM

I have never heard of Eva Cassidy until I saw a story on tv about Eva’s life and her music Iheard her sing over the rainbow it took my breath away I felt what a fantastic voice I wish I had heard of her earlier Ijust had to go and buy her cd’s and could not wait to get home and play them I just sat their listening to every song,just the sound of her voice can make you cry. It’s such a wast to loose someone with so much talent but I think her music and voice will live on and on for a long time to come. Eva you will always be a song in our hearts

Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Album: Can’t say
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Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 08:29 PM

Glad you got the shirt Laura !!!…. now you have to learn the finer points of rugby such as scrummaging, line outs, flankers and rucks !! Many thanks to Pauly Walters and El Tel…they are ‘ gentlemen and scallops !!! ‘ ‘ Dark Eyed Molly ‘ still on repeat !!! Pat D

Name: janb
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Home town/city/country: honolulu, hawaii
Sent: Wed August 20 2003 08:36 PM

dear midwesterner, i assure you, elegance of language is not something of which i have ever been accused. the elegance you admire in my last post comes from the book from which i quoted. thanks for the compliment anyway, even if it is misplaced, it made my day. always and Eva fan.

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Sent: Wed August 20 2003 09:35 PM

i just looked over my last 3 guest book posts. not only am i not a user of elegant language, i can’t spel too good neither. always an Eva fan, sincere but forgetful of spelllling, janb

Name: Stewart
Favorite Eva Album: Now – American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: varies according to mood – but I love most of the jazzy tracks
Home town/city/country: Lancaster, England
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 01:10 AM

I went out and got American Tune as soon as it came out, and played it end to end looking for the best and worst tracks – I could not sort out the best – there is NO worst. The mastering engineer deserves a thank you as the source material must have been quite difficult to work with. Also Laura your brief sleeve notes fit in well with the whole tone of the album. Let’s hope that any other “missing” material in attics and basements is also found, and made available to Eva’s fans. Many thanks also to Terry Wogan and his producer Paul Walters, who have done a great deal to bring Eva to the attention of a wider public in the UK – me included.

Name: Scott
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow and Imagine
Home town/city/country: Southampton, England
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 02:08 AM

Wow – I just bought American Tune and was so amazed. Eva seems to be able to adapt to any kind of muscial style and make it sound like the best in the world! Every time i listen to her voice, I go into a dream world – like an escape – she really is the best singer i’ve ever heard! And what a fantastic web-site – you’ve really done her proud! It’s such a shame that such a beautiful voice should be taken from the world. I wonder what she would have thought of her success! In the paper a few days ago, there was a double page spread about the success of her new album and that it even knocked Robbie Williams off of the number one spot! I often find myself wandering around the house singing her songs at the top of my voice!! Now, my entire family has the Eva bug! Thanks so much to everyone who has worked so hard to keep her music alive.

Name: Lasse Erlandsson
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Impossible to tell, because there s so many
Home town/city/country: J nk ping Sweden
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 07:26 AM

Live at Blues Alley is my absolute favourite record so far. Because it s the jazziest and Bluesiest one! The best record I ve ever bought! That s my kind of music! Eva s voice and that incredible musical feeling she s sending out, gives me as a listener and amateur musician a musical experience that goes beyond anything I ve ever experienced before! A freind of mine came over an evening six months ago, whith an album he bought and asked me to listen. It was “Songbird” and I was emediately impressed of her clear voice and the feeling of her performance! A feeling se passes on to me as a listener! The first thought that stroke my mind, was: “Wonder if that lady sings Jazz”? The answer came on “Live at Blues Alley”! I had to stop the Car when I listened to it the first time! I just couldn t drive because of all the tears in my eyes! And still, after three month s of frequent listening I still get tears of the joyful music of Eva Cassidy. I also feel sad that Eva Cassidy didn t get more time among us living, so she could enjoy her success as that great artist she was! Or better said, the great artist she is! Because she s alive through her music! And good music never dies! Lasse

Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly/ The Water is Wide
Home town/city/country: East Yorks
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 08:25 AM

Hands up all those who would like to see a photo of Laura wearing the shirt!!! Put it on the What’s New page please!!

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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 08:32 AM

And not just the back view, either!

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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 09:12 AM

Thank you to Henrik for information re Claire Hamill. She must be over the moon having Eva cover such a beautiful track. As someone has already mentioned, this particular track has the feel of OTR. The only track, I think, that has come close to capturing that angelic yet haunting magic that Eva interprets so well. I like to listen to how Eva changes her style throughout one song. For instance, on You Take My Breath Away, I love the opening verse, it sets the scene for something special. When Eva reaches the first chorus of the words “you take my breath away”, she lingers on the word “my” stretching it out. This one part alone hits me like a bolt. It is reminiscent of Eva’s stretched “Lord” after the guitar solo on Stormy Monday. She holds the note so perfectly, she never falters. These are the breathtaking moments where I feel I’m floating with the note just waiting for Eva to return to the song. In the second and third verses of You Take My Breath Away, on both parts of the repeat, i.e. “I’m gonna stand up on a mountain top and tell the news” and “you take my breath away” she actually sings them slightly differently from the first verse and first chorus. Nothing is as it seems with Eva. I note this because as Eva is singing I actually punctuate the lyrics when she pauses, as I would with normal English grammar. When I look at the end result of the punctuated lyrics, I can see as well as hear these distinct changes in style by Eva in the one song. Fans have different viewpoints about different tracks. I do think, however, if the track is familiar to us we automatically have a feel for it the first time around. To my mind, one of Eva’s brilliant tracks is Way Beyond The Blue (Time After Time). Eva sings without any musical accompaniment and then provides her own vocal harmonies. Her ability to manipulate the sound gives the impression that there is musical backing, but there isn’t. It’s a masterpiece of gospel singing but rarely gets a mention in the Guestbook. Thank you for the music. Love you Eva, always

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Canada
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 09:12 AM

Like LASSE Erlandsson, “Live At Blues Alley” is my favoured CD. It is one of the all-time greats! I just got my copy of “American Tune” and the first cut, “Drowning In A Sea of Love”, fulfilled all my best expectations. It came at me with the best of Eva’s virtuosity and I accepted it eagerly. What surprises me is that Eva, in these discovered songs, continues to show different aspects in her ability to create … just when you thought you had heard it all. Five stars, or a perfect 10, or whatever it is puts Eva, her band mates, and American Tune at the front of the queue of what you can buy out there today.

Name: Don
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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 09:38 AM

JANB in Honolulu: English is a very forgiving language. Express yourself as best you can and don’t worry about the spelling

Name: Harry.S.
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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 10:11 AM

C’MON LAURA, SHOW US YOUR SHIRT !

Name: Anon
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Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 10:13 AM

What happened to Eva’s talent happens more than we think. A local artist (painter) from my husband’s tiny hometown of Langdon, North Dakota had to give away his paintings while he was alive in exchange for whatever he needed. Some people accepted them to be polite. Now, after he’s gone, there’s been a big exhibition of his paintings at a big college with more to come. I can’t understand how no one could see that his paintings were exquisite before. My mother-in-law called him “pure talent”. That’s what I think of Eva, pure talent, undiluted and untouched. I’m glad that her recordings were not tampered with.

Name: laura
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: all of them
Home town/city/country: london and nottingham
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 10:47 AM

i have come across a cd of evas called no boundrys, i have not seen it being sold or herd of anywhere else eg it is not shown on this web site. It is sold in a shop in nottingham calles fopp and its amazing!!!!!!!!!!! i was just wandering if any1 else has herd of it i havent got an email but ill get one soon so just leve a message on this bored laura (14)

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Stay(MA)/Have A Little Faith(SE/GM)/Anniversary Song(TAT)
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 10:58 AM

Hi Laura, Yes No Boundaries is one of Eva’s albums although it has not been readily accepted as one of her best as many of the tracks are too similar. There is also another album – Method Actor, the first one she released which is not one of the most popular either. Hope that helps Love D

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 11:22 AM

We have been blessed with another incredible album in American Tune. I have been a lover of Eva’s voice for almost 4 years now and never tire of hearing her amazing versions of songs old and new. Not being one to thrust Eva down people’s throats I tend to introduce her voice in a subtle way with friends and family when no one is particularly listening to the background music and then wallow in the reaction when someone finally says ‘who is that singing?’ I usually listen to Eva on my own in a private place (I say it’s because I prefer to hear my music this way but in reality it’s because she makes a grown girl cry!). My husband has never really gone wild for Eva, mainly I think because he prefers singer songwriters and doesn’t like many of the songs she has covered- but he always says she has a great voice. I placed American Tune in his car stereo two days ago when I borrowed his car and forgot to take it out (oh, alright then, I deliberately left it in!). He said to me tonight that he’s been listening to the album, really loves it and what a great voice Eva has. I can’t tell you what this means to me – I can now play Eva round the house at full volume……………YIPPEE!………and so another convert is born. I’m thrilled to see that Claire Hamill, the songwriter of my favourite track on AT, You Take My Breath Away, lives right here in Sussex. Not only that but she still performs (I’ve just been to her future gigs page on her website) and has a number of forthcoming dates this year (see below). Why don’t we Eva followers in England do what Laura has suggested by supporting live music and get ourselves along to see Claire perform. Here are Claire’s future gigs (who knows, maybe we can get her to perform YTMBA at one!): 25/8 Solid Rock 3 Event – The Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes(support to Bob Weir). This is the wonderful auditorium built by Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth over 30 years ago (I went there in 1975 to see them perform). I think Claire may be one of many support acts this night 30/8 The Swan Hotel, Farnborough 6/10 & 15/12 The Smugglers, White Rock, Hastings 18/10 Classic Rock Society, Oakwood Centre, Rotherham (support to Wishbone Ash) 17/12 The Monument, Newbury Let’s hear it for LIVE music.

Name: Laura, your well-dressed Webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Down Home Blues
Home town/city/country: Washington DC
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 11:59 AM

Sorry, everybody, but I prefer to be a Woman of Mystery! (Anybody know Christine Lavin’s hilarious song “Mysterious Woman”?) If you insist upon a mental image, just imagine what Nicole Kidman would look like in a long-sleeved, navy blue Rugby-style shirt with “Wake up to Wogan” embroidered on one side. Radiantly lovely? You bet.

Name: Dadfad
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 12:55 PM

I met Eva before. We weren’t friends or anything, just the friend-of-a-friend. She was a sweet girl and played my guitar for a few minutes once and I was amazed at what she did. She wasn’t famous or anything and she was just “the-friend-of-a-friend” I happened to meet. I look at all this stuff, this page and the ridiculous fawning and coo-cooing at every little thing however vaguely related to her it might be, by people who are ridiculously obsessed by her. She was great and talented in the extreme, and it’s terribly sad that she passed. A great loss. My daughter likes her music a great deal and I’ve taught her to play several pieces in her style. But I see this sea of lemmings obviously with no life of their own fawning and gasping and hanging at the very mention or whisper of her name. It’s a shame. The small way in which I knew her makes me think, with her quiet un-assuming charm, that this would all be pretty repulsive to her. The obsessiveness, the rush to publish every note of her music that ever found its way onto an inch of tape, like vultures tring to pick the tiniest last scrap of flesh from her bones. There was a site I came across about annoying people and somehow Eva had made it onto their list. My response was that it wasn’t Eva who was annoying, she was dead. It was the horde of people vicariously grasping for a life with some kind of meaning, wallowing in her memory, who was annoying.

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 01:33 PM

Sure, blind idol worshipping is not a good thing, because it ignores the fact that the “idol” is human and not perfect. Yes, Eva’s very talented and she is something very special in this radio age of bland, boring, and mediocre music. So what’s so wrong about gravitating towards Eva? Since you said you weren’t friends with Eva, how do you know that she would find all of this “repulsive?” It seems like a rather insulting statement to Laura, who created this website for people wishing to know more about Eva. People find great comfort in her music and choose to express themselves about it. Fans are fans everywhere. Some are intensely into their favorite artists, some aren’t. It’s no different than being a Led Zeppelin fan or a Sheryl Crow fan, or pick any artist. Yes, there are obsessive fans, but that’s been happening since the beginning of time. You may not agree with the degree of their interest in Eva but why should you care about what they feel? But why not allow them the freedom to feel what they feel? You make an awful general statement about fans “wallowing in her memory” and “grasping for a life with some kind of meaning”. I don’t know anything about the lives of Eva fans. And you have no clue either about the lives of Eva fans and what they’ve seen and experienced to make a prejudiced statement as such.

Name: Leah
Favorite Eva Album: “Live at blues Alley”
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Tomball, TX
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 02:25 PM

I just discovered Eva’s music a couple of months ago while browsing in a little shop I frequent in Old Town Spring (North Houston). I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and asked what they were playing. Immediately I went out and purchased all her CD’s and started researching info on her. Just so sad to know that she is gone, but what an awesome and couragous person she was while here with us.

Name: Stephen
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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 02:56 PM

To Eric; Please, take such types of comments where they belong, to the Eva Cassidy discussion group at Yahoo.com

Name: Stephen
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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 03:16 PM

Got the new album today…finally! I love the music, understanding that any new material at all is indeed to be considered a treasure by fans,…and a testament to the farsightedness of Chris Biondo’s penchant to record everything. I mean,…I love music generally, feeling sorry for people who don’t go to that place certain music takes me to…Eva does that for me with many of her recordings, I “get it,” and so I am a big fan….Eva is on my short list of favourite singers. All that, and I somehow manage have a life as well, I must be remarkable!

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Songbird, Take My Breath Away and many more
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 03:47 PM

To the person that thinks Eva’s fans are obsessed, This is just my opinion but I believe people gravitate toward Eva because she offers us something we are not use to. She puts you in touch with your emotions in a way most singers do not. She put so much of her own emotions in her songs that you actually pay attention to what she is singing about…all these songs that she sings, I listened to for years but never really “listened” until I heard Eva sing them…so this woman had a way of interpreting a song like no one else…not to mention the amazing voice she had to interpret with. I think it’s great that people are drawn to someone {even though she has passed on} that wasn’t about fame or money, who was kind and humble…and with her talent she could have had a Huge ego. There are a lot worst “things” and “people” to be “obsessed” with. I know she wasn’t perfect because she was human like all of us but she was a pretty good example for us in the way she treated other people. Her kindness and love is there in all her songs. I certainly can’t speak for her but I don’t believe she would be repulsed by people loving her and loving her music…after all, she loved for people to listen when she was singing…and that’s what we are doing!

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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 03:52 PM

I (strangely enough having a rich and full life of my own) am a huge Eva Cassidy fan who visits the Guestbook often because I am very interested in hearing anecdotes from others about their own “relationship” with Eva. To imply that having an avid interest in an artist, dead or alive, makes ones life void of its own meaning, is absurd. There is a certain visceral reaction that obviously only certain of us experience, that is profound and undeniable. This reaction, I feel, is not understood by those who do not experience it. Which may help to explain the confusion (to put it nicely) that “Dadfad” seems to be experiencing. However, the extreme conclusions drawn and insults made were uncalled for. I understand that there are other forums for expressing my thoughts, however I cannot resist the need to reply to “Dadfad”, who might not visit those forums. I apologize to those who feel it is inappropriate to respond here. I could not resist.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville MD
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 03:54 PM

I did not mean to post anonymously – the former message was from me.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville MD
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 03:54 PM

I did not mean to post anonymously – the former message was from me.

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 05:44 PM

The tasteless and insensitive remarks recently posted in the guestbook could only have been made with the knowledge that the fallout would descend on people in a hurtful and unkind manner. Anyone who “met Eva” would surely know that she would view such comments as far more troubling than the loving words and/or actions of her many fans. Sandy

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live…..
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 06:52 PM

SANDY, thank you.

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live…..
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 06:52 PM

SANDY, thank you.

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the netherlands
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 07:25 PM

Dadfad, you respect Eva, and at the same time disrespect the people who love her music and personality…….. Didn’t it occur to you that without us Eva would not be famous right now! Think about that before your next post in this guestbook please….

Name: Maureen Fallon c.s.j.
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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 07:34 PM

Name: Dianne Morgan
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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 09:46 PM

Heard her songs on a TV show in Australia – just beautiful.

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Thu August 21 2003 10:00 PM

Mr Wogan on BBC Radio 2 this morning. ‘aah! Eva Cassidy – Dark Eyed Molly. The No 1. album and Dr Wally (Paul Walters) and I are proud to say it (PW in the background ‘oh, yes’). Then TW mimics ‘you can’t play that it’s too slow’, presumably a reference to someone who had said it about playing the song on-air. Do you think TW and PW need to get a life? Sorry, can’t stop – just off to get a life……….

Name: Annie
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Sent: Thu August 21 2003 10:23 PM

….but before I find a life……. Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird just played on BBC R2. Terry Wogan ….’aah, Songbird, written by Christine McVie and of course, sung beautifully by Eva Cassidy’. Goodness, gracious me! Do you think the man’s obsesssed?

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 01:22 AM

It is a great shame, that once again, someone who has expressed an opinion that differs with the general consensus should be subjected to sarcasm and ridicule. Why can’t people speak freely here without others having to fire off a salvo or two to put them in their place?

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 01:29 AM

August 22nd–Happy birthday to Chris Biondo, Eva’s biggest fan!

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 01:38 AM

Way to go Dadfad, USA. I’m sure you’re Mr. Popularity wherever you live. I bet your daughter thinks you way good. You actually taught her to play in the style of Eva. Wow, how magnanimous you are. You set such a fine example for any child to follow. If only more people were as honest as you, we Eva fans (btw I’m included in this bunch of obsessives, as you put it)would have a shining example of over-self-importance, excellently expressed in your words, to follow. On behalf of Eva fans world-wide may I say, “have a nice day and may the sun always shine on you”. On this website I am known as Eva’s No. 1 Devoted fan. I have no objections at all to your placing my pseudonym on the “annoying people” website you have found. I expect you’ll be visiting this website very often in the future. No need to thank me, it was my pleasure.

Name: Nick.
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Favorite Eva Song: Every last one.
Home town/city/country: United Kingdom
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 01:55 AM

I just listened to “Somewhere over the rainbow” for the first time, tears streaming – Eve IS truly the greatest female singer ever; a terrible tragic loss. Thanks and goodnight to you Eva.

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 02:12 AM

Stephen of Toronto, I didn’t think your comments to Eric of Maryland appropriate. I do not see anything in Eric’s words that would give the impression of more than an honest and sensible response to Dadfad’s comments. Are you the deputy webmaster by any chance? I would have thought that Laura only had the right to ask a person not to state an honest opinion in this Guestbook. After all, if Dadfad is allowed to state his opinions about Eva fans in this Guestbook, then is it not fair for a fan to respond in an appropriate manner, as Eric has done? In the UK, the right of reply is accepted as being fit and proper. proud to be Eva’s No. 1 Devoted and thoroughly obsessive to the point of madness fan.

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 02:20 AM

Expressing a contrary opinion is fine. But Dadfad did not merely express his opinion…he imposed on all of us his sarcasm and ridicule. Not the other way around. Hurtful words should not be welcome nor defended here.

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 02:31 AM

I personally dont consider the comments made by Richard, Don, Sandy, Rachel, Jo or Eric to contain sarcasm or ridicule – there response in my view certainly demonstrated a great deal of respect for Eva and her family – would have been so easy for all of them to respond using different language – it is to their credit they chose not to do so. Not only in this Guestbook I have defended the right of free speech and the right of reply – provided this was done in respect and courtesy to others – and to the many people who have committed a great deal of their time and energy to promote Eva and her music. I personally find the comments dis-tasteful and the language used not in keeping with this Guestbook. The contributor has in my opinion no basis to assert that my life evolves around ” fawning and coo-cooing”, “ridiculously obsessed”, “sea of lemmings obviously with no life” and “like vultures” I have been fortunate to meet and correspond with many Eva fans as a result of this Guestbook and while yes the initial common cause is Eva – through time one learns that all these people have many more interest in their life – their families, friends, sports and travelling the world – It is certainly not for me to pass judgement or comment on how they manage their lives – it is my own view that it is certainly not for the contributor of the “obsessive” material to pass judgement. My own view it is more a shame and pity that some people appear to use provocative language and statements – perhaps they seek a reply in the same manner – I for one have no rancour or anger with anyone on this site – Eva, her music, her family and all Eva’s fans are THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE. Finally Laura – am more than happy should you feel it more appropriate to discuss this type of topic elsewhere – I felt the responses from Eric, Richard, Sandy, Rachel and Jo were valid and were given with due respect. Many thanks

Name: Laura, your tolerant webmaster
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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 02:58 AM

I learned something helpful from reading “Michelle Kwan Forum,” which is a discussion group devoted to our champion skater. They have a phrase “Don’t Feed the Trolls.” Occasionally an agent provocateur will come to the Forum, a fan of a rival skater, perhaps, and will write something deliberately offensive about Michelle. A flurry of angry postings will result in rebuttal, and soon somebody will post the reminder: “Don’t Feed the Trolls.” I can’t imagine why somebody would go out of his or her way to insult others, unless it is for the dubious “enjoyment” of extracting a passionate response and getting a lot of people upset. Let’s turn the other cheek, as it were, turn up the volume of our Favorite Eva Songs, and “Don’t Feed the Trolls.” Laura

Name: Morag Hamil
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley. American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold. You Take My Breath Away.
Home town/city/country: Edinburgh Scotland
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 03:48 AM

Well said Laura.Lets hope we all take heed and let the sound of Eva wash over us.

Name: Annie
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Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 05:08 AM

I hope we will get a sense of proportion and some humour back to the Guestbook. I visit here because the vast majority of the entries are uplifting and are constructive, amusing, informative and touching about Eva and her work. Passion is a wonderful thing – too much passion can sometimes be destructive. Thanks, Laura, for giving the opportunity for all of us to have our say. If anyone is interested in knowing a little more about the songwriter who penned You Take My Breath Away, Claire Hamill’s website (clairehamill.co.uk) has just been updated with a small piece about Eva and a reference to this website. A quote from Claire’s Biography states ‘Once again, Claire’s sense of adventure and refusal to be trapped in any one musical genre resulted in an exceptional album of great depth and breadth’. Sounds familiar.

Name: William Paterson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: East Quogue, NY USA
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 05:27 AM

I first heard Fields Of Gold at a Spiritual Workshop and loved it….My girlfriend wanted to know who the singer was and it started from there…she ordered the CD (songbird)..I listened to it in the car on a two hour drive and fell in love with it..Then I learned that she died young and became known after her death somewhat like James Dean in my era (I’m 62). Her renditions of these songs go right to the soul and I cry…..

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 05:38 AM

Has anyone else noticed Laura’s 2 “new” Favorite Eva songs? “Chain of Fools” and “Country Roads” Could that be a hint of some kind? I hope so!

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 06:33 AM

Once again, our tireless, tolerant and wonderful Webmaster, Laura J, has hit the nail on top of the head (English saying, hope others understand the meaning). Please may I elaborate the point. There isn’t anything in Dadfad’s words that make me believe for one minute that he visited this website for any other purpose than to malign the way Eva fans like to show their affection. His words were clearly inciting and meant to provoke a response. He made no valid points whatsoever about Eva’s talent or particular criticisms of her work, just inappropriate comments about Eva fans. His message was meant to provoke a response, that is why he posted it. I think it likely that “this person” would have returned with more vitriol if sensible comments were not made in response. Here is a man telling us to get ourselves a life, a man who infers that Eva fans, by description, are loathsome people with nothing better to do in life than praise Eva. I ASK THE OBVIOUS QUESTION, why was this man posting a message in an Eva Cassidy Guestbook? I wouldn’t dream of wasting my valuable time visiting a Forum of Emenem simply to make nasty comments about his fans. What would be the point, I don’t care enough about Enenem to make the effort. Here we have a contradition; a man posts a message indicating that Eva fan’s have no life, yet, here he is wasting his own time to let us all know what he thinks about us. Does this make sense to any obsessive Eva fan. Well, certainly not this one. Laura, I love Chain of Fools, did Eva do a cover version of this (I think) Aretha song? Thank you to Laura and her trolls.

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 06:46 AM

Thank you Annie for the information about Claire Hamill. I’m sure Claire is well-aware that being the lyricist of this beautiful song, performed to perfection, in a totally non-obsessive way, by our beloved Eva. I do think that You Take My Breath Away is going to bring Claire a lot of recognition. I hope so. Thank you Claire for this beautiful love song. I absolutely adore it. Love you Eva, always.

Name: Jan
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Beckley, WV
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 09:01 AM

Nobody’s music has effected me like that of Eva’s. It literally breaks my heart to think that we won’t be graced with her music for years to come. I envy the angels in heaven. What an audience she performs for now!

Name: Torhil
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Norway
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 10:07 AM

I really think it is a afull that Eva died!Beacause she is one of my favorite artist!This is a greate page!!But what about having some songs whit notes in here!?

Name: hans
Favorite Eva Album: I only have Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: rainbow
Home town/city/country: almkerk, holland
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 10:18 AM

Thank God for a voice like hers. Just can listen to the rainbow on and on. She is the gold by that rainbow. Pity only the angels can hear her sing Tears in Heaven

Name: Roy Mann
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Sandhurst……..UK
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 10:49 AM

” Is it not so refreshing, to see that we Brits, in the midst of such troubles within this world, can still maintain a perfect balance and appreciation for that which is just so beautiful, the voice of Eva Cassidy. Always, she will be our No.1. Her star must shine so bright in the heavens, because of our love………

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Sent: Fri August 22 2003 11:25 AM

I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until watching Top of the Pops 2(UK) one staruday evening, looking out for one of my old favourites like madness or thin lizzy. Then this this plain looking folk type singer appeared named Eva someoeone singing over the rainbow. Whilet watching her I bacame absoultely mesmorised by her sincerity and voice. Since then, her albums sit right along side my genesis and pink floyd cd’s. How can you ave a favouriste Eva song?. Each of her songs mean different things at different times to different people, it just depends how you you are feeling! Sometimnes when I hate my boss, Fields of gold does the job. Times of confidence makes me want to wade in the water! I’ve nwver known a singer like Eva who can put across a song that makes you hear the words. for example, “people get ready” was just music and lyrical words to me for years, however, when Eva sang it, she sang the words if though they came from her heart, right there and then! What a loss Eva is; I really believe she was the closest thing to an an angel reality could get. I write this even though I am a 40 year old who likes some heavy stuff. a gift is a gift!

Name: Gary
Favorite Eva Album: Blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: West Sussex England
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 01:00 PM

I can see that my favorite album and track will soon be changing after hearing American Tune tonight for the 1st time. Yesterday. The most recorded song ever has never been sung so beautifuly. Mention also to Keith, Lenny, Chris, Dan etc for some fantastic musicianship throughout the album. God bless you Eva for continuing to move us.

Name: Alice
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Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Florida, USA
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 04:31 PM

I came across Somewhere over the Rainbow on a internet peer to peer sharing service. I had never heard of Eva before so I downloaded the song, I have to say I play it over and over again and will be buying any Eva albums I can get my hands on. She had such a beautiful voice and I will be happy to share the Eva Cassidy name and music to everyone I know. Laura, thanks for making this website! Without it I would not have been able to put a face with that beautiful voice.

Name: Marina Rae
Favorite Eva Album: All 6 (i mean 7) hugging new cd are absolutely fab
Favorite Eva Song: Time after Time
Home town/city/country: Northamptonsire, UK
Sent: Fri August 22 2003 09:20 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you for yet another fantastic cd of Eva singing at her finest. What can i say i think she is fantastic and since purchasing ‘songbird’ i have hunted high and low and bought each and every album available in the Uk (i think). I love the way she can take any song such as Time after Time by Cindi Lauper and make it her own. Last Deecember i literally stumbled accross her biography called ‘Songbird’ and almost dislocated my wrists grabbing it off the shelf. Yes i went home and read it from cover to cover. Yes, she is my favourite singer and i thank her family, friends and Chris Biondo amongst others for sharing with me and everyone else Eva Cassidy! God bless you Eva! Ps The new album is great

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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 03:26 AM

I visited Amazon.co.uk yesterday to see the fans’ reviews on American Tune. I also took a look at the reviews on all of Eva’s other albums – 5 stars throughout. Eva, top-selling and much loved artist. Whilst at Amazon.co.uk, I decided to try and find the name of the female artist who covered the title track in the film “One Find Day”. I wasn’t actually watching the film, UK TV is rubbish if you don’t have satellite or cable and I don’t, I was reading in another room when I heard this fabulous version of “One Fine Day”. On first hearing, I thought it was Norah Jones, although the voice was somewhat deeper than Norah’s. I found the soundtrack of the film and discovered that Natalie Merchant sang the title cover of “One Fine Day”. So, I looked up material by Natalie Merchant. I checked out all of the tracks on her Albums but could not find “One Fine Day”. I am sure Laura won’t mind my asking, does anybody know of an album, or compilation album, on which Natalie Merchant performs “One Fine Day”? I am hoping that American Tune is still at No. 1 in the UK Top Ten Album chart tomorrow. I shall be listening to the offical chart countdown on BBC Radio 1. Love you Eva.

Name: Jenny
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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 04:30 AM

Music fan of Syracuse, NY, aka Mike, I noticed your Review of American Tune on Amazon.co.uk. It was very well written (btw, who’s your psychoanalyst he’s doing a fine job on your psyche). I did a Review too but it hasn’t appeared. I could well have pressed the wrong submit button. If my Review ever reaches screen view on Amazon, I am sure that you and I will be vying for the Booker Prize for literature 2003. Just a bit of fun Mike.

Name: ian macfarlane
Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: time after time
Home town/city/country: durban south africa
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 05:41 AM

Eva was really Gods own little songbird. Which is perhaps why he wanted her back home ……

Name: Pat Dargan
Favorite Eva Album: can’t say…
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Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 06:21 AM

to anon….re ‘ One Fine Day ‘…..The Natalie Merchant version is available on the ‘ One Fine Day ‘ soundtrack….the album also includes The Chiffons version….as well as tracks by the like of Shawn Colvin and Van Morrisson . Check out amazon.co.uk…it’s available for 12.99. The mention of the talented Ms Merchant reminds me of a lyric from the album ‘ Motherland ‘…. ‘ we’re all fools for this factory fame ‘….thankfully Eva was not… cheers ( and i’m sure Laura is celebrating England’s rugby win today :O)….) cheers pat d

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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 07:07 AM

Pat, I know One Fine Day is on the soundtrack of the film but then I’d be buying the album just for the one track. Natalie has a real feel for the Blues. You either have it or you don’t. Technique can be practiced but the soul for Blues has to be there from the start. She sings One Fine Day at the slowest rate I’ve ever heard. Fabulous sound. From looking at the information I’ve found on the Internet, Natalie hasn’t had much success, yet, as a solo artist. I do hope she does well in the future because she has a fine Blues voice. Sometimes, Amazon.com has albums that Amazon.co.uk has not. I know this because I’ve ordered albums in this way before. I searched everywhere in the UK for a specific Temptations album but finished up buying it from Amazon.com. America has a far better selection of albums than the UK. The CDs are cheap enough too but the excise duty into the UK sends the price through the roof. Eva’s style of Blues is different from any other that I’ve heard. Power is not necessary for good Blues singing. Eva uses her skills of power, softness, changing pitch and tone, as with God Bless The Child, TOS, and the combination of these skills are the best for a Blues fan. Blues isn’t meant to be rushed, the slower the better. The slower the better the harder to perform. This is where Eva scores 100%. She has mastered the style without losing the soul. I’ll have a search on Amazon.com to see if there is anything there of interest. Thank you for the information. To Eva xxx

Name: Jon
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: I wish i was a single girl again
Home town/city/country: Leeds,England
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 07:15 AM

No matter how many times i listen to her music it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on edge!After hearing the likes of Ella fitzgerald,Billie Holiday,and Sarah Vaunge i can safely say Eva has the finest voice i have ever heard.Her albums now take up the bulk of my collection.Thank you Eva!

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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 08:27 AM

!! pd

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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 10:55 AM

If Natalie Merchant had recorded One fine day on one of own albums Pat Dargen would have known, because he is the font of all Knowledge (except soccer) HI PAT! Harry S.

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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 11:21 AM

Never mind Pat, just remember “this is music, this is how good it can get” G

Name: Darlene Knight
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Favorite Eva Song: What A Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Amarillo
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 11:24 AM

I was talking to my daughter’s music teacher when I heard Eva’s voice in the background , playing from a tape the teacher had. I immediately remembered her singing this on ” Good Morning , America” and my surprise that she had died not soon afterward. What lovely voice and beautiful person!Gone from us much too soon.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 12:49 PM

Is it only me, or does Eva ‘rock’, as in “Drowning In A Sea Of Love?” Isn’t this the gem of someone’s top 40 radio programming, squeezed between two Stevie Wonder top 40 songs? Or will it soon bore me and interest fade? I don’t think so! Did I not read on this site that there was consideration given to releaseing a single? Well, it doesn’t really matter. I have it, and it will always be in my top 40. Eva ‘rocks!’

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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 02:15 PM

To: pd (font of all knowledge) Re: Natalie Merchant. I left a message via Feedback on Natalie’s wesbite. Received very pleasant response from Natalie’s agent, Nick. He confirmed that “One Fine Day” is not on any of Natilie’s tracks. Nick very generously offered to send me the track on MP3. I felt too embarrassed to admit that I didn’t know anything about MP3. I think it’s something to do with compressing music downloads. I declined his offer, very politely of course. Natalie is a New Yorker. She was part of a band called the maniacs before going solo. She is good. Thank you very much Laura for allowing me a little licence on a non-related Eva topic. Natalie has a terrific Blues voice. I don’t imagine that it would naturally lend itself to other gengres.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 02:46 PM

FYI: the band Natalie Merchant fronted was called 10,000 Maniacs. Their albums are certainly worth checking out. Titles include “Secrets Of The I Ching” (1984), “In My Tribe” (1987), “Blind Man’s Zoo” (1989). Her solo albums are excellent too.

Name: Mike> http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/index.html
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune #1 in UK
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 03:01 PM

If you could hear a complete song by Eva Cassidy that you probably never heard before, and it may make you cry, would you take the time to listen to it? It is free, and you only need to scroll down to the fourth song on the site and press audio! It is from U.S. National Public Radio. The name of the song is “It’s Not the Presents Under My Tree.” Do you think it belongs on Eva Cassidy’s next CD release? Go to the site next to my name or here. if it accepts the message page: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/index.html

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 03:46 PM

Turn the other cheek and move on.Eva’s trademarks were modesty and humility.Don’t let critiscism get us down.It goes with the territory I am afraid the more popular Eva has become.You will always get nastiness from jealous people who just want to provoke you into saying something you will regret.What I say is just let Eva’s music do our talking for us.

Name: Mike
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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 04:13 PM

“it’s Not The Presents Under the Tree,” download dedicated to, Jenny, every one loves her personality. Question: who did Eva sing with to make this album?

Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Album: Too Hard to Choose
Favorite Eva Song: Yesterday at the moment
Home town/city/country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 05:33 PM

Eva’s message is spreading across Australia it seems at a rapid rate. Locally in Western Australia, there was an article posted in the Sunday Times (In Body and Soul lift out page 6 – no link sorry as it is a pay per story thing) however I noticed that a number of postings on the board have been from Australians who saw last weeks story on Eva, and even better, American Tune debuted on the charts here at number 17 – sensational. An interesting bygone to the article on Eva is that the author of it – Vincent Lovegrove – is no stranger to tragedy himself. He lost both his wife Suzi and son Troy to AIDS. He made documentaries about both and won numerous international awards for both docos (and has worked in the music industry for such a long time – with people such as Bon Scott – ACDC and the Divinyls). Thanks for the great work Laura….. PS Don’t feed the trolls peoples…Let Eva’s music speak for itself. Remember everyone is entitled to an opinion and as it is their opinion it is always right – we just have the opportunity to disagree!!!!

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Sent: Sat August 23 2003 05:57 PM

yoh….maybe I didn’t make it clear ENOUGH that it was only on compilation !! ( cough !! ). Natalie is a marvellous singer..check out the live ‘ Because The Night ‘ version by 10, 000 Maniacs…..also I would not say she had a ‘ Blues voice’…just a terrific one …. Some perceived wisdom says that her solo material has not been as good as her 10 K stuff…mmm wouldn’t agree totally with that.There are times when her voice reminds me of the delightful Sandy Denny…there IS no higher compliment. Other people to peruse are Beth Nielsen Chapman, Kate Rusby and Cara Dillon. To Harry…the Everton blues 3-1 win today proves that world domination is nigh !!! I too trust that Laura doesn’t mind the ‘ variation from the norm ‘…….. remember ‘ this is music……..’ :O) pat

Name: Dee
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know you by Heart
Home town/city/country: Bowie, Maryland
Sent: Sat August 23 2003 06:12 PM

Laura, you are doing a wonderful job with this website, please keep up the great work. I don’t get to visit this website as much as I would like to as my life is very busy, but I always have enjoyed seeing how much people love Eva’s music. For all of you who are saddened by mention of being “obsessed” over Eva, I can tell you that I know that her sister is absolutely grateful for all of you! I spoke with her today on this subject. She is thrilled that her sister has left a legacy of music that is enjoyed by so many people. Eva may be gone, but her legacy of music spreads so much joy to so many, myself included. God Bless you all.

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Sent: Sun August 24 2003 01:46 AM

Dee, I’m sure Eva fans will enjoy reading your message. Personally, I don’t care a jot if people think that I’m obsessed about Eva because I am not. I am obsessed, a little, about Eva’s voice only because it’s worth obsessing about. There is no much rubbish music around these days and when you find a pearl you keep it close to your heart. pd: You did make it clear to me first time around about the soundtrack of “One Fine Day”. I have received a further e-mail from Nick offering to “shoot an MP3” of the track. I don’t know what this means. What is MP3? I have never downloaded music from the web so I apologise for my ignorance on this one. It wouldn’t do for us all to have the same taste in music. I don’t share your view on Natalie, I think she has a fine Blues voice in, what I call, the old tradition, not quite Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald but more in that style. My opinion is based only on the hearing of this one track. She does a cracking performance on this one. I am getting to like The Water is Wide more and more. So, my current favourites: 1) You Take My Breath Away 2) American Tune 3) The Water is Wide. I find most of the other tracks pleasant except for God Bless The Child and Yesterday. Maybe in time they’ll grow on me but I doubt it. Thanks for the information it’s much appreciated.

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Sent: Sun August 24 2003 02:19 AM

last posting on this ( honest !!! ).. mp3 is compressed music files….Nick could send you the track which you save in a file , but you will need a player to hear it..you can either download one from the internet ( some are free ) or get some software ( easilly available)from your local ‘puter store. For tips etc go to a site such as www.mp3.com I’m not a great mp3 fan…but there you go…it can be useful…..if you like a good cry listen to ‘ There Were Roses ‘ mp3 on the Cara Dillon site… Check out Natalie’s new release…’ House Carpenter’s Daughter ‘…a collection of FOLK covers !!! now back to topic………. pd

Name: Rachel Griffin(13)
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird+American tune
Favorite Eva Song: the water is wide+over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Galway IRELAND
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 03:33 AM

I first heard of eva cassidy at my cousin’s funeral,and thought she had the voice of an angel,i have since bought 4 of her albums and love all of them,i hope more and more of her albums are released,lots of love *******rachel!!

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Sent: Sun August 24 2003 05:22 AM

EVA CASSIDY – POSTHUMOUS MUSICAL ICON IT’S A SECOND WEEK AT NO.1 IN THE UK TOP TEN ALBUM CHART FOR AMERICAN TUNE. WAY TO GO EVA. YOU LEAD, OTHERS CAN ONLY FOLLOW. LOVE YOU, ALWAYS

Name: steve
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: impossible to choose
Home town/city/country: ann arbor, michigan usa
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 05:40 AM

i first heard eva sing on an npr station midway thru “fields of gold” and was mesmerized. what a hauntingly beautiful voice-i had to hear more. when i purchased the songbird cd, i was heartbroken to hear that she had passed on. such a beautiful soul that has touched so many.

Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Album: Too Many to choose One
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Minnesota, USA
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 05:59 AM

Hmmm, well, I’ve been reading the postings over the last few days and it’s distressing to find bickering and insults here. I’ve typed several things but deleted them as they tend to run towards attacking Dadfad for his comments. I run from being insulted that he would post negative comments about being a devoted fan of an artist on a site dedicated to that artist to defending his right to say what he thinks. (a la Dixie Chicks)I think what hits home for me as I read through the various postings is that many of us know the exact moment we heard Eva Cassidy for the first time and were instantly smitten, so to speak. Many of us not knowing anything about the person singing so not caught up in the romantic and sad ending of Eva’s life but just in the pure beauty and joy of an uncommonly good singer. That, to me, speaks volumes about the power of Eva Cassidy’s talent. When people stop by my desk at work and ask “who is that singing?” I smile and reach for my CD case and say….”that’s Eva Cassidy. Want to borrow one of my CDs?” “Some cats get it;some cats don’t.” Meow—-and I’m a dog person!

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Sent: Sun August 24 2003 08:27 AM

NUMBER ONE AGAIN! WAY TO GO EVA! THANKS TO ALL THE DEVOTED FANS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Name: Warhorse
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Home town/city/country: Suffolk England.
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 08:58 AM

Hey, Laura, You have worked hard on this site, thanks.

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Sent: Sun August 24 2003 09:26 AM

Eva Eva Eva You came, you saw, you conquered But you were not to know For destiny had dealt your hand A cruel and bitter blow And so we fans took up your cause We fought to get you heard And now the world will not forget The Maryland Songbird Love you Eva, always. No. 1 Devoted UK fan Thank you Laura for your tireless efforts on the fans’ behalf. I was so overwhelmed at American Tune retaining the No. 1 spot for a second week, I had a little cry.

Name: carol sharp
Favorite Eva Album: All Of them
Favorite Eva Song: EASY STREET
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Sent: Sun August 24 2003 09:33 AM

I have recently been blessed with Eva’s CD Imagine.Do you know if the drawing of the little girl holding up a bumble bee is, or will ever be available for public sale (prints)? Her drawings were as good as her voice. Thanks C. Sharp

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Sent: Sun August 24 2003 09:37 AM

I have just been listening to LABA. I still find it hard to believe that Eva’s (and the band) performance of Stormy Monday, BOTW, Autumn Leaves, What a Wonderful World… were recorded live in a Club. These tracks still give me goose bumps, especially Stormy Monday. Thanks pd. My wondrous digital camera also plays MP3. As it took me 12 months to fathom out how to take photographs, I’ll leave the MP3 for those who know better. Last word. No. 1 devoted fan UK

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: HRM, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 03:55 PM

Number 1 devoted fan – UK. To harken back prior to “American Tune”, which I like more and more each minute, I’ll second your remarks about “Live At Blues Alley.” Something was properly aligned in the cosmos that January night in 1996. The music recorded that night has an aura about it. Of what, I do not know! But the ground was covered with stardust after the performance.

Name: Jodi
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune (only one I have)
Favorite Eva Song: can’t pick just one
Home town/city/country: Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 03:57 PM

A friend of mine gave me American Tune. I LOVE IT! ! !I want all of Eva’s CD’s cuz I will wear this one out. She is incredable, how sad that she is gone. Thanks to the people that are getting her voice heard. I am telling all my friends about her.

Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Album: Impossible to say — changes often
Favorite Eva Song: About 50 of them, literally
Home town/city/country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 05:06 PM

I spent most of my adult life as a sideman. Played lead guitar behind countless singers, mostly in country bars, but also on the fair and casino circuits (since bars typically pay so poorly, doing county fairs and casinos is a nice change of pace, both musically and economically). I was introduced to Eva Cassidy a year ago, and she quite honestly changed my life. I always considered myself hyper-eclectic in musical tastes (Merle Haggard to Larry Carlton to Yanni to Chet Atkins to Johnny Hartman to Nancy Wilson to Peggy Lee to Sarah McLachlan, etc). But the truth is, I now spend better than 90% of my music-listening time to Eva. I have never been so moved by any artist, ever. It all started with Fields of Gold. My head snapped toward the CD player: “WHO THE HELL IS THAT???” I demanded to know. I listened to Fields of Gold about 25 times in a row, and found myself misting up. IMPOSSIBLE! A professional musician rarely does that!!! And then I went on the Internet and got bad/good news. The bad news was horrible: the greatest singer who ever lived had passed away. The good news was that her band members vindicated my tears: both Chris Biondo and Keith Grimes tell stories of being moved to tears by Eva (Chris in the car when Eva sang OTB, and Keith in his dining room when Eva sang Fields of Gold). That says a lot. How about it Raice and Lenny: did Eva ever move either of you to tears with her voice? And now to the point of this post. When my daughter was in Sweden, she recorded the special on Eva. It contains six clips from Blues Alley. But alas, the tape is in PAL format and I cannot watch it. A couple of months ago, a fellow Eva Addict offered his services to put the clips on DVD. But I lost his email and his email address when I got a new computer. I suspect this person frequents this website. So, if you are this person, please email me so we can arrange to get this video tape to you, as I am dying to see Eva Live. Thanks again, Laura, for your fabulous efforts in constructing and maintaining this wonderful website. Dave McOmie

Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: winnipeg,manitoba, canada
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 05:08 PM

oooooooooo-just caught an episode of The Division(polcie type show) and there at the end, was a woman singing a song I thought I recognized. I figured if that was Time After Time maybe it was by Eva. I FINALLY played the Smallville cd I’ve had for weeks, from the library-it WAS her and it sounded great. Not sure how old that episode was cause I’ve just begun watching

Name: Joanne Stetzel
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Tualatin, OR USA
Sent: Sun August 24 2003 06:49 PM

My first cd was “Live At Blues Alley” and I was hooked. Now I have all of them so far. Eva is, was, and always will be the best singer I have ever heard and she makes my heart sing. Keep her music coming and I will keep listening. And thanks for the web site.

Name: sylvio jolicoeur
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: sydney / australia
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 02:09 AM

I saw a documentary on eva three weeks ago on tv This was my first encounter with eva. What a wounderful voice. I never heard of her until then Since then I acquire the cd ‘ Songbird’ and the book Songbird. My cd American tune is in the mail. I am lucky!!!!

Name: Amy
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready, Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Reading, PA, USA
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 05:41 AM

Wow, what can you say about a voice like Eva’s? I walked into a little Shop in Stone Harbor, NJ last year and hear this amazing voice.. From visiting so frequently, the store owners knew us and told us this is a “must have CD”. Unfortunatly, at that time I also found out that Eva is not with us any longer. I think there is no better way to honer her than to share her wonderful, amzing, golden voice and style, than in these Cd’s. If only I had the chance to see her sing live. You can here her, life in these songs and somehow I feel like I know her, just by hearing them. She was an amazing singer, and I thank God for sharing her voice with me.

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Sent: Mon August 25 2003 07:14 AM

What’s New section. It’s good to hear and see the news on AT. Laura, I beleive I have read of the chart positions in the UK, Australia, Sweden… But, may I ask, what is happening in the USA? Is Eva in the charts somewhere over the rainbow on your side of the Atlantic? With American Tune as the title track on the album, it needs to be given air time to have some impact. Have you any enoucouraging news on the US front? David McOmie, Camas. Don’t worry David about spending 90% of your time listening to Eva. In one year, that’s progress. Given a little more time, you will be listening to Eva almost 100% of the time, that’s when you’ll know you’re a well-obsessed Eva fan, like me. Don, I noticed your mention of LABA. The clarity is absolutely superb. Was LABA recorded live without any other kind of musical technology to enhance the sound quality, because I find it flawless. Did the audience in Blues Alley sit there in perfect silence? I can’t believe that I didn’t notice before now, but I hear audience participation in “Let The Good Times Roll” (TOS). They applaud Eva and Chuck at the end of the track. Where was this partcular track recorded? No. 1 fan

Name: Rod Wheatley
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Swindon, England.
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 10:42 AM

In all my years of listening to music,(57) I have never heard such a beautiful voice. Together with effortless style and precise phrasing Eva had everything. “I Know You By Heart” is the best song ,sung by the best singer that I have ever heard. Keep up the good work of bringing her rare talent to the people. Best regards, Rod Wheatley.

Name: Lasse Erlandsson
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, I Had a Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: J nk ping SWEDEN
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 11:54 AM

My first experience of Eva Cassidy, was 6 month s ago when a freind came over with the album “Songbird” Eva s voice was among the very best I ve ever heard! But, did she sing the Blues? Or even Jazz? I bought the album “Imagine” And, yes! She sung Jazz in “Fever”,in “You ve Changed” and the beautiful song “Still not ready”! What a singer! And what a voice! The album contains songs that isn t really my kind of music. But Eva Cassidys performance makes even them a joy of listening! A few days later I bought “Live at Blues Alley” On the way back home, from the record store I listened to it in the Car. Two times I had to stop, because of the tears that spoiled the eyesight! It was, and still is, the most wonderful musical experiece I ve been having so far. I ve been listening to this record over and over again, and still getting tears of it! The Blues”Stormy Monday” and the Gospel,”Oh, I had a Golden Thread” and of course “Fine and Mellow”,and “Blue Skies” are my absolute favourites of Eva s songs, among many others, of course! But theese four songs, I prefer listening to, sitting by my drums, so I can play along! That makes the experience even better! What You chose to listen to, is depending on your own mood at the moment! Eva s songs cover all moods I can think of. And talking about moods and feelings. That s what music is about! No other singer has made such an impression on me, reflecting her own feelings through her music as Eva Cassidy does! I enjoy every moment, listening to that wonderful voice! But I m also sorry that she isn t here, among us living, so she could enjoy her own success, and giving us more wonderful music! Her Jazz perfomances are outstanding! Life isn t fair! But Eva Cassidy lives through her music! And good music never dies!

Name: Lee Laden
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Philadelphia, PA
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 03:17 PM

As a musician and teacher of piano, I simply cannot express my delight on hearing the “Songbird” album for the first time two years ago. Delight in the discovery of a unique and moving artist whose voice was a revelation. Then, sadly, I learned that Eva Cassidy’s music was finite. How wonderful that her family, friends and musical colleagues have been able to provide us with additional albums. Extraordinary isn’t it, that she is so widely known around the world. This restores my faith in “good music” attracting new audiences. Eva’s music never fails to impress listeners. She is pure gold and her stunning emotional impact is a rare gift. I, too, am reduced to tears and tingling skin when listening to her interpretations of folk, blues, pop and traditional jazz. She was a magnificent example of a “wunderkin” who exhibited great taste in her choice of music. This afternoon I stopped at Barnes & Noble to pre-order a copy of the authorized biography. My students and I eagerly await this book. Laura: congratulations on this website. The only other “guestbook” I have been moved to enter is the one devoted to Leonard Bernstein (attended his last concert at Tanglewood.) I am curious to know if any other music teachers have introduced Eva’s music to their students. The current state of popular music which attracts my grandchildren is not only dreadful, but inane. Eva’s musical choices can be used as a primer on “good tunes.”

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 03:26 PM

Number ONE FAN IN….. who is crazy about LABA. The audience knew a recording session was going on. If you compare the versions from LABO with cuts on other CDs you will notice the LABO sides are a bit longer. But you can hear the audience a bit on some of the tracks on Songbird. And I imagine a little post production after the recording session could have ‘erased’ the audience participation before and after if that is what the producers wanted. Otherwise, one take ‘Live’ except for ‘Wayfaring Stranger’ which was done in the studio.

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
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Home town/city/country: Halifax
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 05:25 PM

To NUMBER 1 U.K. Fan: That should read “Oh, Had I A Golden Thread”, not “Wayfaring Stranger” on Live At Blues Alley.

Name: Dave
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You by Heart
Home town/city/country: New Baltimore MI
Sent: Mon August 25 2003 05:56 PM

I thought at times that maybe my love of Eva’s music was swayed by emotions stirred by the tragedy of her dying so young. Today taking my 92 year old mother to see her doctor I had one of Eva’s cds on in the car. She asked “Who is that? She sings so nice. She sounds black.” My Mom is Mexican with a real english language barrier. Yet, she was moved by Eva’s soulful voice enough to comment on how nice she sang. Eva truly was such a talent that she reaches across age and language barriers.

Name: anthony martin
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Home town/city/country: Glasgow, Scotland
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 02:11 AM

Have just been introduced to Eva’s wonderful voice by a friend.Best things that’s happened to me in a long time. She is a beautiful singer. God bless her.

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Sent: Tue August 26 2003 04:42 AM

“AT” number one on the Welsh chart for a second week.

Name: LYNN MCINTOSH
Favorite Eva Album: BY HEART
Favorite Eva Song: SONGBIRD
Home town/city/country: GLASGOW SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 06:40 AM

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TOTALLY MOVED BY EVAS BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL VOICE. MY LOCAL RADIO PLAYED OVER THE RAINBOW AS THE FIRST SONG AFTER THE TWO MINUTE SILENCE FOR 9/11 AND I HAVE NEVER FELT THAT A MORE APPROPRIATE SONG COULD HAVE BEEN PLAYED. IT IS A TRADGEY THAT SHE IS NOT HERE TODAY TO SEE HOW MUCH SHE IS APPRECIATED BY SO MANY

Name: rosie
Favorite Eva Album: songbird, my very first Eva album.
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Norwich, England.
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 07:08 AM

I had American Tune for my birthday, and like all Eva’s albums it was great, but Songbird is still my favourite.Keep on supplying Eva to us, her voice is just so angelic and beautiful, a shame god took her so early.

Name: Rosie Burton
Favorite Eva Album: songbird, my very first Eva album.
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Home town/city/country: Norwich, England.
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 07:15 AM

May i also add to my message below, that the book Songbird, is Fantastic to read, it will make you weep. Her parents,family and friends have put a lot of time and effort into this book. It’s well worth the read.

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Sent: Tue August 26 2003 09:47 AM

What’s New section: Laura, thank you for your comments about REVIEWS. There is undoubted jealousy of Eva’s success, even in the UK. We, the music buying public, are not prepared to be dictated to by music industry moguls who think they know better than us. The UK fans fully appreciate Eva’s talent, but music production for the masses is big big business. Knocking Robbie Williams off the No. 1 spot would be perceived as “alarmingly frightening” to the people who make billions out of manufactured, all-sound-the-same, artists/bands. To have success on this unprecedented scale is a phenomenon. The music industry must be asking itself “how can an hitherto unknown American female artist, without a music company or commercial backing, have so much success”? What must puzzle these people even more is that Eva’s persona doesn’t fit their mould either. She isn’t production-line manufactured in any way. So, why are so many people wanting to listen to Eva? The answer is obvious, TALENT. We haven’t all been brainwashed into accepting third-rate music. Peer pressure has a big influence on popular music sales. The once-held notion that the young “cool” and highly profitable teenage market would never be willing to buy the same CDs as their parents, is fading away. This is a frightening prospect to the music industry. I ask, why would anyone in their right mind NOT want to listen to the best female vocalist? You don’t have to look any further than this Guestbook to realise that, initially, people seem almost afraid to admit to enjoying Eva’s music. I have seen entries stating “I am a heavy metal fan and play in a band but when I heard Eva for the first time I was so moved”. What’s wrong with being moved? Isn’t that part of the musical experience. It takes a very special person indeed to affect so many people from different walks of life. Eva is that very special person. The music industry can neither taint nor tarnish her image and that, in my opinion, is how Eva would have wanted it. To the No. 1 top selling UK artist, love you Eva. Devoted No. 1 fan UK

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Sent: Tue August 26 2003 11:18 AM

To, Devoted no:1 fan, I have not always agreed with a lot of your postings,but I am with you all the way on this one.Every word you say is so true,I agree with you so much on this one ,I thought i’d written it myself. Harry.S.(Nottingham. uk.

Name: Mo
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: people get ready
Home town/city/country: Dundee / Scotland
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 11:31 AM

It is so good to hear Eva’s version of Claire Hamill’s ” You Take My Breath Away “. I makes me wonder how more beautiful she would have made Claire’s other songs sound. Such as,”Please Stay Tonight”, “Something To Believe In”, “For Sailors” or “2 Fools In A Storm”. Please check them out on CLaire’s albums and let me know what you think. I really hope Chris finds some more golden tracks.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 01:45 PM

Laura just thought I’d let you know that Eva was played on Jazz FM 102.2 in the U.K. at just before 7.00 a.m. this morning.My clock radio woke me at this time so you can imagine my delight at hearing Eva.The song was It Don’t Mean A Thing.I didn’t get the name of the DJ who played it but I am going to find out.This is one of my favourite radio stations in the U.K but my one critiscism up until now was that I had never heard them play any of Eva’s songs appropriate to this station but I am delighted they have done so.I am hoping that they had been playing her music all along and it was simply bad luck on my part that I had not come across any of her material.Word of mouth is also a very powerful promotional tool which we were all using to very good effect at the moment.Hope everybody will be pleased with this small snippet of good news.I know that Jazz FM 102.2 does get a lot of e-mails from the States.Laura delighted to see A.T.still at No.1 in the U.K. despite fierce competition for the top spot.Congratulations to Hot and Blix St Records for the magnificent work you continue to do.Good luck to you all.

Name: Lee Laden
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Philadelphia, PA
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 02:56 PM

Laura, Just a note to let you know that I will purchase all CDs and books from Amazon.com from now on…..only after revisiting your website did I learn that a percentage of sales will support melanoma research. As a cancer survivor, I applaud this undertaking and am pleased to know that JHU will receive funding.

Name: Monique O’Neill
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Brisbane
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 03:05 PM

I am currently reading Eva’s Biography “Songbird” and am amazed at all the accomplishments in her lifetime, I am in fact amazed that nobody had recognised her for her talents well before she passed… Monique

Name: Marian
Favorite Eva Album: eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: Time is a Healer, Songbird
Home town/city/country: Grass Valley, CA
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 03:21 PM

I came upon Eva’s wonderful voice after reading a book called “Surving the Death of Sibling” after losing my 54 yr old sister to advanced breast cancer this past January. Eva’s recordings were mentioned in a chapter in the book. Her soulfoul voice is so wonderful to listen to; especially at this time in my life! I now own 6 of her CD’s and am looking forward to reading her book “Songbird”. I thank God I came upon Eva’s voice particulary being an espired singer myself.

Name: Judy Lem
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, American Tune, Eva By Heart, Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: You Know Me By Heart, Songbird, Over The Rainbow, You Take My Breath Away. Autumn Leaves and just about every song
Home town/city/country: Sudbury, MA
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 03:48 PM

A year ago, I was introduced to the music of Eva Cassidy by a friend of mine. He plays the song I Know You By Heart as a cool down song after an exercise class and everybody is calm by her voice. My first CD was Imagine and I woke up to her music every morning. Then, I bought Songbird and I woke up to that CD every morning and I gave the Imagine CD to my 16 year old daughter. She is hooked into listening to Eva too. I listen to the CD Eva By Heart in my car. Recently, my daughter bought me the American Tune CD as a present. I was delighted that she bought it for me. Now, I wake up to that CD every morning. I am never tired of hearing Eva sing. Her beautiful voice moves me like no other singer. I believe that she is still with us singing from heaven.

Name: Diana
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Sent: Tue August 26 2003 07:50 PM

I was just watching this movie, i can’t remember the movie but i waited through the whole thing to find out who it was that sang “songbird”. awesome!

Name: joe
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Home town/city/country: Aylesbury, England
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 09:08 PM

While wife was watching Emmerdale last night heard a part of Eva’s Songbird.

Name: Stewart
Favorite Eva Album: Now AT until something even better turns up
Favorite Eva Song: Varies with my moods
Home town/city/country: Lancaster, England
Sent: Tue August 26 2003 10:02 PM

I have now had American Tune for a couple of weeks and still cannot work out the best track. There is NO worst track. The mastering engineer deserves a big mention, as the cource material must have been (to say yhe least) difficult to work with. Is there any more material out there in somebody’s basement or attic waiting to be brought to Eva’s ever widening public – If so, let’s hear it. Well done to all who brought AT to us, for a compialtion of rehersal takes etc, it is stunningly good. Also, many thanks to Terry Wogan and his producer Paul Walters for doing so much to bring Eva’s music out of its relative obscurity to its true place as #1.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 01:39 AM

Reply to Dave McOmie’s question posted a couple of days ago: Sir, thanks for your thoughts and comments. In reply to your question about Eva moving me to tears: Her version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” has always been the song that ‘got’ me … and that goes way back, long before any health issues arose. After her death, I could not — would not — listen to that song for about 3 years. I have got up and left bars when it came on the jukebox (yes, some have it). Now, I’m OK … but it is always a spine-tingler for me. Thanks for the interest. Regards, Raice

Name: Ingrid
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Helsingborg, Sweden
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 07:01 AM

Evas voice is marvellous. The way she sings over the rainbow can nobody else do the same way

Name: McBRUCIE
Favorite Eva Album: IMAGINE
Favorite Eva Song: It Doesn’t matter any more
Home town/city/country: DUMFRIES , SCOTLAND
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 11:36 AM

Congratulations EVA……No 1 in the UK FOR 2 WEEKS! (AND YOU KNOCKED ROBBIE WILLIAMS OFF!) ROBBIE SINGS ABOUT ANGELS…………..BUT YOU ARE THE TRUE ANGEL (WHAT A VOICE)……..I AM SO SORRY THAT EVA’S TALENT DID NOT BECOME NOTICED UNTIL SHE DIED……..BUT IM SURE SHE WILL BE UP THEER WITH THE BEST OF THEM

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 01:41 PM

I believe it must take a great depth of self-knowledge and self-recognition for someone like Raice McLeod, a member of Eva Cassidy’s intimate little band in the very best of times, and grieving in the times of disbelief and an all encompassing sense of loss, to answer a question relating to his personal emotional reactions, especially in an open forum. I’m sure Raice, and those similarly and more closely related to Eva by chance or by blood, have to often been asked questions that were, by their nature and concern, uncaring acts of auditory voyeurism lacking all empathy or sincerity (I was just curious, they say!). This can tear the guts out of a person in grief. This, in a grieving, and feeling sorry for myself, state of mind over a personal loss, resolved itself for me one day in Cancun when I said to the lady I was pouring it out to: “You don’t understand!”, to which she replied: “No one ever understands.” These were words of wisdom that put much to rest, especially the story I would never tell again to the curious. At the same time, I realize each person comes through grief, or accepts grief knowing it is there forever, only diminished by memory and time, in their own way. This Raice has done, in some measure, in his own personal and open way. I will add that no one should look for the depth of another person’s grief, as it is impossible to find. I will add further that I speak entirely for myself, and do not presume to do so in any way for Raice McLeod.

Name: Donna
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Dark Eyed Molly (this week anyway!)
Home town/city/country: Ashburn, VA
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 03:44 PM

I got my copy of American Tune last week, and I’ve been playing it quite often. Great album! Many thanks to everyone who was involved in getting this album released.

Name: Maya Mirelez
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley & Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday, I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Adrian, Michigan, USA
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 04:54 PM

For most of my 52 years I’ve sung church music or the blues. When my friend turned me on to Eva, I sat and cried tears of joy, freedom and sadness. Her voice touched my soul. I thank the Creator for gifting the universe with such a special GIFTED lady. I recently had a total hip replacement and have been using her music as part of my healing process. Eva and her family are included in my daily prayers. Eva, tu eres un angel de Dios!

Name: Lija Hunt
Favorite Eva Album: I love them all…
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Brisbane Australia
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 05:01 PM

Firstly I must thank Eva’s parents for their wonderful gift…letting the rest of the world get to know a really remarkable woman with the voice of a true angel. I first heard about Eva when I saw the book “Songbird” in the local book shop and was drawn by the hauntingly beautiful picture of Eva on the cover. After reading the book several years ago I managed to buy all her albums and have recently purchased “American Tune”. I have gained so much positive energy from Eva’s singing and her wonderful outlook on life. I am going through divorce at the moment…something that I thought would ever happen to me. I am grieving in a way for the death of my relationship and re-reading Songbird has made me realise that we cannot depend on anyone else but ourselves in this life for our happiness. It is so evident by what Eva said and believed that life is far too short to leave things unsaid to those we truly love and care for. I am a Psychiatric nurse and work with a lot of people going through this grief process and I have used Eva’s music and her book to help many people. She was a truly remarkable person and I believe that she is still here among us and is aware of the profound effect that her wonderful music is having on people today. Thank you so much again for the priviledge of getting to know about this wonderful woman……

Name: Maya
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley & Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Actually, anything she sings!!
Home town/city/country: Adrian, Michigan, USA
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 05:23 PM

I forgot to mention those fantastic musicians who, in my opinion, had the honor of catching that “special groove” (that special musical connection) with Eva. THOSE CATS CAN PLAY!!!

Name: NT_australia_too
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Katherine, NT Australia
Sent: Wed August 27 2003 08:14 PM

I have been aware of Eva Cassidy for a while, but recently a girlfriend of mine who has similar interests in music insisted I have a copy. What an amazing birthday present to receive. Music has always been a huge part of my life, and I have realised over the years that I closely relate stages of my life to certain very special music I had been listening to at the time. The Indigo Girls have been a huge part of my life in this respect… and now Eva. Sometimes there isn’t even one song I can listen to that doesn’t send shivers down my spine, not to mention the power which cuts me to tears that come from rivers in my heart I’m not even yet in contact with. It has all been said before, but here in the heart of the outback of Australia, she has touched many souls… more than you would imagine. I’ve listened to a LOT of singers. She is pure magic. Just a bit of a plug to listeners outside Australia for a brilliant musician from the surfcoast of Victoria. Take some time out to track down independently released CDs by Tiffany Eckhardt. She is too talented to be overlooked. It shouldn’t have taken this long for Eva, but I hope she is happy from wherever she is looking down from.

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Sent: Thu August 28 2003 05:24 AM

Laura, you have done an absolutely first-rate job of collating information about American Tune. I for one have thoroughly enjoyed reading the many items and Reviews. Thank you for all of your efforts. I have been listening to Time After Time today. This album contains some of my all-time Eva favourites. I have heard a number of versions of “At Last” and could not wait to hear Eva’s take when I first got the album. I do have an excellent version by the Temptations which is featured on an album that I bought from the US. I sometimes wonder is it just me, but when I listen to Eva singing At Last it’s as though I’m suspended in time until she sings the very last note. I dare not make a move or sound until the song is over. Eva’s version is the best I’ve heard and I love it. My other favourites are, I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again; Easy Street Blues; Woodstock and Way Beyond the Blue. Each and every one of these tracks is perfection to my ears, particularly Woodstock and Way Beyond the Blue that both have that goose bump factor. I noticed in the little leaflet inside the CD that Easy Street Blues and Anniversary Song were written by Steven M. Digman who also features in the two tracks. He played violin on Easy Street Blues and guitar on Anniversary Song. I had already seen his Review on the website but went back for a second read. Steven has made some valid points in his Review of American Tune. As he says, Eva let the cat out of the bag. What might have been perceived as Eva’s weakness in wanting to cover many genres, in the final analysis, has turned out to be her enduring strength. I really enjoyed reading his views on American Tune and You Take My Breath Away. He could have taken the words right out of my mouth. Steven also mentions Norah Jones in the article. I have Norah Jones’ albums and although I do think her a rising star, her voice is different from Eva’s. Having said that, she does put me in mind of Eva when I listen to her singing. Love you Eva No. 1 devoted fan

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Sent: Thu August 28 2003 05:48 AM

There are four NEW ENTRIES in the Billboard Internet top ten chart. They are all by Neil Young. I have no idea how Billboard determines rankings. But this seems peculiar.

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Sent: Thu August 28 2003 05:53 AM

I have trouble with large numbers. That should be FIVE (5) of the top ten on the Billboard Internet chart are new entries, all by Neil Young. I still find this peculiar

Name: Aaltsje Ypeij
Favorite Eva Album: live at…
Favorite Eva Song: I love them all
Home town/city/country: Zwolle Holland
Sent: Thu August 28 2003 07:37 AM

I’ve just discovered Eva’s music recently and I really love it. I own 2 of her cd’s now and It’s not difficult for me to think of what I’m going to ask for x-mas . Eva I love you and hope that you are resting in peace listing to heavenly music. Thats what I do when I’m listening to your voice. love Aaltsje

Name: pete westover
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: woodlawn, md, usa
Sent: Thu August 28 2003 10:36 AM

thank you for this site. i had no idea eva even existed – tho i even cycle on the same towpath – until i heard ‘fever’ on a public radio show. she is SO good. i don’ think there is a bad cut on the only cd i have (yet).

Name: Cynthia
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Newcastle on Tyne, England
Sent: Thu August 28 2003 10:52 AM

Hectic day, home from work, hoovering ready for dinner guests – Top of the Pops Two on TV – a golden oldie music programme. I stopped to change to another electric socket to finish that hoovering and there it was – the clearest and most wonderful voice ever. “who was THAT?” – the short clip was finished – I watched to the end to look at the credits – did not recognise the name but I was HOOKED. Then a few days later, Terry Wogan on radio is talking a bout her and playing over the rainbow and I realised that all over Britain people had stopped what they were doing – bewitched – just as I had been when that video clip was on TV.

Name: Carol
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Glossop, Derbyshire, England
Sent: Thu August 28 2003 11:42 AM

In January last year my beloved Mum died in my arms. The pain I felt was heartwrenching and I didn’t know how I was going get by. My eldest daughter brought me a copy of Songbird the day after, and I sat in her lounge listening to this beautiful angelic voice who lifted my spirits and filled me with joy. I loved the Rainbow track so much that I decided to have it played at my mum’s funeral. It brought me so close to my mum and has been instrumental in the healing process. As I am writing this I am listening to the American tune album and Ilove Dark Eyed Molly – heavenly. Eva you truly are an angel and I feel very privaleged to listen to your voice. May you long continue to bless us all with your wonderful voice. Carol.

Name: Van
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Song: Wade In the Water
Home town/city/country: Lakewood, California
Sent: Thu August 28 2003 06:44 PM

I never heard an old “Negro Spiritual” ever done like this. The courage to do such a song with a jazz verbato only lends high credibility to her heart and skills. Moreover, I was just moved when a colleague of my shared her music with me, that I had already been occassionally hearing on a local contemporary jazz radio station in Los Angeles, then sharing the backstory of her life. I guess.., God would’nt have her fate no other way!

Name: terry
Favorite Eva Album: song bird/ever my heart
Favorite Eva Song: at last
Home town/city/country: london
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 01:12 AM

JUST A GREAT SITE

Name: Janee
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Feilds of Gold and American Tune
Home town/city/country: Winchester. England
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 03:39 AM

Eva is fantastic! I only heard of her years after her death……..but wow! This morning driving home from work I heard American Tune on Terry Wogan…..knocked me out!

Name: Kerstin
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Home town/city/country: Tumba, Sweden
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 03:50 AM

Her voice blow me off my feet. The first time I heard and saw Eva was on the Swedish TV, they had a one hour documentary about her. I usually don’t like women singing, but when I heard her the first time she knocked me out. Everytime I listen to her I feel like crying sometimes of joy and sometimes in sadness. What a voice.

Name: Ted Carlton
Favorite Eva Album: The three I have!
Favorite Eva Song: Depends on current mood
Home town/city/country: Plymouth, Devon, England
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 07:09 AM

Eva you are with the greatest female singers from Peggy Lee to Julie London. And that’s no fairy-tale!

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Sent: Fri August 29 2003 07:32 AM

Laura, I wonder what you think of the idea of having a poll on Eva’s tracks on the basis of genre. For example: Old Classics:- Bridge Over Troubled Water Somewhere Over The Rainbow Fields of Gold What A Wonderful World Autumn Leaves At Last Danny Boy Imagine Tennessee Waltz Woodstock Yesterday Gospel/Spiritual Genre:- Wade in the Water People Get Ready Oh, I had a Golden Thread Way Beyond the Blue How Can I Keep from Singing Take Me To The River The Water Is Wide Time Is A Healer Blues/Rhythm & Blues Genre:- Stormy Monday You’ve Changed (both versions TOS & Imagine) God Bless The Child (TOS) Blues In The Night Need Your Love So Bad Drown In My Own Tears Drowning In The Sea of Love I’ll Go Crazy Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You Wish I Was A Single Girl Again Easy Street Blues Let The Good Times Roll Ballads Genre:- American Tune You Take My Breath Away I Can Only Be Me I Know You By Heart Songbird Tall Trees in Georgia Who Knows Where The Time Goes Fever (both versions TOS & Imagine) Ain’t No Sunshine The Letter Time After Time True Colours The above are merely suggestions not personal preferences. Of course there are also the folk/jazz-type tracks that are not mentioned above. I find it impossible to choose a favourite from all of Eva’s albums that’s why I don’t take part in the polls. Maybe fans could express a favourite within a certain category or genre. It’s only an idea. No. 1 devoted fan

Name: Mona
Favorite Eva Album: anything
Favorite Eva Song: anything
Home town/city/country: Reston,Va and Norway the country!!!
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 08:18 AM

One of my friends gave me an album with her,could not believe her voice and soul.I have bought 3 albums in a month.She heals my soul,and makes me want to sing. Eva,wherever you are,my father loves you already!!! Love from Mona

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Home town/city/country: Reston,Norway
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 08:40 AM

Forgot to tell you,I am going to bring your music overseas to my friends,they have never heard about you.. You are going to bring so much happiness.. Tusen takk for sangen… So much talent,and so little time. Bless you,angel…

Name: janb
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Sent: Fri August 29 2003 11:35 AM

aloha, if you appreciate Eva’s wonderful voice and talent, you may also enjoy the music of Jennifer Warens. she like Eva, seems to do alot of different styles of music and does them wonderfully. aloha for now, janb

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Goodbye Manhattan
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 11:35 AM

Can anyone tell me if the What’s new page has been updated lately (since the 27th Aug)? I’m not sure if it is just my computer. If so can you tell me what address is the “what’s new page” found on? Thanx Love D

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Sent: Fri August 29 2003 01:16 PM

To number one devoted fan… i’ts just a personal opinion that a big part of Eva’s appeal is that she breaks down barriers, genres and the pigeon – holing of music….it really doesn’t matter into which box you put it ..it only matters if it’s good or not…. If such luminaries as Bruce Lundvall of Blue Note were confused by Eva’s eclection then I think that is a good thing !…..it has surely made him think twice since….( Hi Norah !)… I don’t think a poll appropriate in this case.

Name: Liz
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all special
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Sent: Fri August 29 2003 01:18 PM

my ‘songbird’ album was playing when i left the room. my mum listened to a song in my absence and came to find me in tears. she had been so touched by the song “i know you by heart” that she has chosen it as the song to play at her wedding in October. i thought it would be nice for all of you to know. people will ask about eva and i will tell all. the word is spread.

Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Album: Impossible to say — changes often
Favorite Eva Song: About 50 of them, literally
Home town/city/country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 01:53 PM

First things first. To Raice: another poster thought I was asking how you handled your grief at Eva’s passing. I hope you didn’t think likewise, and if you did, please accept my sincere apologies. That was not my intent. Good lord, no. The point I was trying to make, and perhaps made it badly, was an observation: namely, that it is unusual for a singer to make his/her backup musicians weep. I noticed that Eva had that effect on me (before I even knew she had passed on). Laura’s website contains accounts by Chris and Keith where she sent them reaching for the hankies. And I was simply curious if you and Lenny had been similarly touched by her singing (prior to the onset of Eva’s tragic illness). I truly didn’t expect a reply, Raice, but thank you for taking the time. Again, if you were offended in any way by the question, I am sorry beyond words. Second, American Tune is awesome, and I have to disagree with Chris Biondo: Chris really likes American Tune, and so I, but it is the fourth best tune on the album (to my ears, anyway). Perhaps it is my preference for ballads, but I much prefer You Take My Breath Away, Dark-Eyed Molly (even with the out of tune B-string on the electric guitar on both songs), and The Water is Wide. All three absolutely knock me out. Once again, it is nearly incomprehensible that record companies weren’t beating Eva’s door down. No one has ever sung like Eva, with such depth and breadth and power and emotion — all in one package. She MOVES listeners in a way no one else ever has. In terms of emotional impact, the closest thing I can think of to Eva is the country singer EmmyLou Harris, but even Emmy is a way distant second. By the way, it is uncanny how similar Eva’s version of Wayfaring Stranger (the solo version from Pearl’s, not the full-band version that is on two of her albums) is to EmmyLou Harris’s. I would bet dollars to duffnuts that Eva heard Emmy’s version, and simply decided to do it better! Once again, Laura, thanks from the bottom of my heart for this website. I would be lost without it.

Name: Shelly
Favorite Eva Album: The four I have
Favorite Eva Song: Time after Time/At Last/Wade in the Water too many cant decide!!
Home town/city/country: Dublin Ireland
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 01:58 PM

I have wanted to express for a long time my appreciation for the phenominal Eva. Her voice is the most beautiful i have ever heard and her delivery and emotion are unmatched. The soul she puts into the songs is amazing. Eva proves the fact that the voice and delivery express the music, without the need for a flashy visual performance. Some singers exert phoney charisma to win a crowd. Eva was sincere and didnt need to do that. Her singing says it all.

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Sent: Fri August 29 2003 02:37 PM

To Don, I just wondered why you thought Neil Young having 5 cds in the charts was peculiar? He had a new cd released about the same time as Eva’s “AT” …other cds of hers have since increased in sales so why shouldn’t his?

Name: Jordan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Long Island, NY
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 02:55 PM

I heard Eva the first time on a sunlit afternoon heading to Block Island, with nothing but the sound of the water in the background. After listening, I couldn’t speak.

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: Live…….
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Sent: Fri August 29 2003 02:57 PM

Five CDs entering the Billboard top ten in the same week! Neil Young is surely a ‘Wild And Lucky Guy!’ Maybe ‘peculiar’ was too strong a word. Lets just call it an unanticipated fortuitous coincidence.

Name: jim eagles
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: hewitt nj
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 04:32 PM

i donate my time to and open mike in upstate ny.i sit and collect entrance fee.i was sitting there with my cd’s and i had songbird with me.i do not play or sing but you can do anything you like up on stage,2 songs or ten minutes.i went to the owner and explained eva’s passing and told her she had the greatest voice i have ever heard and would it be alright if my act was dedicated to eva.she said yes and i started to read some about her and the soundman started songbird verylow and it got louder untill i finished,the crowd cheered her and i had people coming up to me and thanking me for turning them on to eva cassidy.

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 06:00 PM

Re: Neil Young, the chart positions for his CD’s are the result of some of his older albums that have been finally been released as CDs. So, it’s natural for the spike in sales to be reflected on the charts. And he did have a new CD released around the same time as Eva’s AT had come out as the Anon poster had mentioned.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 06:22 PM

Jim, what a great story. I never tire of reading about the commitment to “spreading Eva” that becomes a need, almost crusade, to some of us. What a wonderful approach! I also liked a previous visitor’s idea of leaving Eva CDs in various places for others to come across and discover. Of course I still remember my first hearing Eva and that very day, while listening to the Songbird CD, calling the friend who lent me her CD to tell her how much “I love this Eva Cassidy”…the next day calling other friends to rave…playing the music with windows open just so I could see people turn their heads… etc… It still never ceases to surprise me when I don’t get the expected reaction…but it does happen as I’m sure we have all experienced. Maybe we’re special too…someone once put it to me that not everyone has the “Eva receptors” in their brains or souls. We see what is so obvious and undeniable and heartstopping and mind blowing. Others don’t. Why? That will remain unanswered and to no matter…I will remain as unmistakably captivated and enriched and bewitched. Gladly.

Name: colleen
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Home town/city/country: Timaru New Zealand
Sent: Fri August 29 2003 10:09 PM

I love all Eva’s songs but I heard Danny Boy today. It is beautiful. What a wonderful voice.

Name: Andrew Bowles
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Sent: Sat August 30 2003 12:42 AM

Hi all, Just thought I’d let you know that there is a 2 page feature in the Mirror newspaper today (Saturday). It can be found at: mirror.co.uk just type Eva Cassidy into the search engine on the Mirror site. Andrew

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Sent: Sat August 30 2003 03:29 AM

Laura, thank you for your comments on my idea of a genre poll. The idea was not based on the premise of pidgeon-holing Eva’s work but more a way of eliciting an accurate reflection of fans’ genuine opinions on specfic tracks within their own genre. Forming an opinion between, say, Stormy Monday and Blues In The Night would be an easier choice for me to make when compared with having to choose between BOTW and How Can I Keep From Singing. Both of the latter tracks are superb and I enjoy listening to them in equal measure. It would be an impossible choice for me to make. As a long-standing Eva fan it goes without saying that I enjoy listening to her performing tracks from all genres. That is her appeal. I have advocated this opinion many times in the Guestbook. It’s why I have been collecting Eva’s CDs, one by one, since Songbird was first released right up to the present AT album. My purpose in mentioning the idea was to see if it were possible to establish what Eva’s Blues fans think to be her best Blues/R&B tracks. Likewise with all of the other genres. Speaking for myself, I beleive it a tremendous accolade to Eva that true Blues fans think she is No. 1. To be accepted as a fine Blues singer by the fans of Blues is no mean achievement. Love you Eva No. 1 Devoted fan

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Sent: Sat August 30 2003 04:08 AM

To no 1 fan…must clarify that the post about the poll was NOT from Laura the very intrepid webmaster but a mere mortal !! She may well agree with you…I’m not sure….watch this space…:O)

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Sent: Sat August 30 2003 05:03 AM

Thank you Andrew Bowles for the tip-off on Mirror articles online. Is this (Mirror) website exceedingly slow or is it my system? It takes what seems like a lifetime to open webpages. How I wish I had broadband. The comments by Gavin Martin brought tears to my eyes because he mentions Eva’s last performance at her tribute concert when she dedicated What a Wonderful World to her “mom and dad”. As I have the ABC Nightline news in respect of this concert on video, which also shows Eva being interviewed on her arrival, I was able to imagine straight away how Eva looked on that evening. It still chokes me up. I copied and printed the other article which, I think, is by Chris Biondi. It’s quite a long piece. Thank you once again. Love you Eva, always No. 1 devoted fan (with tears in her eyes)

Name: Victor R. Golden, Jr.
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Guntersville, AL / USA
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 05:42 AM

“Most people are called home and left a mark on Earth if their remembered until Tuesday. Eva Cassidy’s impression would surpass the Grand Canyon. Thank You Eva for standing by your convictions and in that beautiful angelic humble way that was all yours, for showing all that remain here the way.”

Name: Jan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: J nk ping Sweden
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 08:41 AM

Some people touch ones heart so deep that it s hard to explain, Eva Cassidy with such a wonderful voice and songs,belongs to that group of people. Listen to her makes me feel thankful that she wanted to share here wonderful music with the therest of the world. THANK YOU EVA!!!

Name: CHRISTINE
Favorite Eva Album: AMERICAN TUNE
Favorite Eva Song: YOU TAKE MY BTREATH AWAY
Home town/city/country: CATERHAM SURREY
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 08:56 AM

ONLY JUST STARTED TO LISTEN TO EVAS MUSIC BUT SHE SEEMED TO HAVE A SPECIAL WAY OF MAKING ASONG HER OWN. KEEP SINGING IN HEAVEN EVA JUST LIKEAN ANGEL

Name: Mar
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Home town/city/country: Madrid/Spain
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 09:01 AM

Desde aqu , muchas gracias Eva. Qu pena que aqu no haya llegado tu musica. Qu voz… At last, fields of gold, time after time… Gracias

Name: CHRISTINE
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY
Home town/city/country: CATERHAM SURREY
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 09:13 AM

HAVE ONLY JUST STARTED TO LISTEN TO EVA’S MUSIC THANKS TO SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL IN MY LIFE LIKES HER VERY MUCH. AND I FEEL THAT SHE HAD A VERY SPECIAL WAY OF MAKING A SONG HER OWN,KEEP SINGING IN HEAVEN EVA JUST LIKE AN ANGEL

Name: Roy Gower
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Hemel Hempstead England
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 09:16 AM

From the age of 15 my favourite singer has been Ella Fitzgerald,but now I have two.Eva Cassidy’s songs and music must rate with many all time great singers.Two different styles but, the same huge talent.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 10:06 AM

Some personal moments recalled by Chris, in today’s UK Mirror: “It was the turning-point. We went to the Caribbean and it was paradise – Eva singing in the car, being the last people on the beach, snorkelling in the sea. At the end of the vacation, she drove home and then she got back in the car and drove straight over to my house. It was then we started living together.” and, Then Chris took her to the studio to try to record one last time. “I laid her on the couch and hung a microphone down in front of her mouth and we tried to do the song California Dreaming,” he says. “It was so bad that afterwards I just erased it. I didn’t want anyone to hear it. Go to: www.mirror.co.uk then enter [eva cassidy] in the search box.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 10:15 AM

Some personal moments recalled by Chris, in today’s UK Mirror: “It was the turning-point. We went to the Caribbean and it was paradise – Eva singing in the car, being the last people on the beach, snorkelling in the sea. At the end of the vacation, she drove home and then she got back in the car and drove straight over to my house. It was then we started living together.” and, Then Chris took her to the studio to try to record one last time. “I laid her on the couch and hung a microphone down in front of her mouth and we tried to do the song California Dreaming,” he says. “It was so bad that afterwards I just erased it. I didn’t want anyone to hear it. Go to: www.mirror.co.uk then enter [eva cassidy] in the search box.

Name: Linda
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know You by Heart
Home town/city/country: Exeter, Devon,England
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 10:38 AM

The first time I heard Eva was when I was in the car, almost home from the funeral of a friend of mine who had committed suicide. Eva was singing ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and the words seemed so appropriate for what my frind could have been feeling. I just sat stlii and listened to her fantastically beautiful voice singing what I had always thought to be a fairly mediocre song. It had never touched me until I heard her emotional, thoughtful version. I went out the next day to buy it. The single was unavailable so I made the decision to buy her album without ever hearing anything else she had done. I’ve never done that – not having money to buy many albums, I choose carefully – but I wanted that song so much. I love everything on that album, I was and still am mesmerised by her voice. Anyone not touched deeply by at least one of her songs must have a cold heart. God bless Eva, somewhere over the rainbow

Name: Lyndon Hills
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Natural Woman
Home town/city/country: Preston UK
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 12:45 PM

It’s been a couple of months since I last wrote here: there must have been thousands of entries since! In reality it’s almost impossible to name a favourite song. Eva’s performance of Natural Woman amazes me because of its extraordinary blend of simple honesty and directness with such incredible passion later in the song. But I love so many of them – People Get Ready, sung with as much fervour as the best black Gospel singer could muster; Tall Trees in Georgia, which is so haunting; the wistful nostalgia of Fields of Gold – etc. I am lucky to have a number of talented singing students and I have shared Eva’s recordings with many of them; as much as anything as an example of someone who was able to let her personality shine through her singing without the slightest trace, ever, of any kind of artificiality. I wish I could have met her.

Name: Scott Richburg
Favorite Eva Album: Let’s Be Real: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: I’ve given up trying to pick one
Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 04:49 PM

I splurged today and took one step closer to making my Eva Cassidy collection complete. I bought Eva by Heart and Live at Blues Alley. I now have six of her albums. I had hesitated to buy the two since Songbird contained some of the same tracks. But I now see why Laura considers Eva by Heart her favorite. I want to know why “Waly, Waly” is not uttered in the same breath along with “Fields of Gold,” “Danny Boy,” and “Over the Rainbow.” I think it may be the most hauntingly beautiful song I’ve heard her sing. Am I the only one whose favorite Eva song varies from season to season, moment to moment? I went through my “Over the Rainbow” phase, then moved to “Fields of Gold.” Some days I can’t get enough of “Who Knows Where the Times Goes” and “Time Is a Healer.” Some nights “Anniversary Song” still makes me cry in the dark. And now “You Take My Breath Away” makes me misty even on a beautiful sunny morning. I could go on and on. She continues to impress me with just how remarkable she was. God bless Eva and all those who love her.

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Sent: Sat August 30 2003 04:51 PM

Eva has a rendition of “Natural Woman”? On what album?

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Sent: Sat August 30 2003 10:20 PM

Natural Woman can be found on the NO BOUNDARIES album.

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/AT
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Sat August 30 2003 11:01 PM

Laura, any word on how the voting went for the Nightline rerun on Labor Day?? I hope the Eva story won out but when I went onto the Nightline website just now, they have not posted the results yet. Thanks.

Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: Chelmsford , Essex. England
Sent: Sun August 31 2003 02:09 AM

Can anyone tell me what came first? Waly Waly or The water is wide. Some of the lyrics are identical.I have a feeling that The water is wide was adapted from Waly Waly, but would like confirmation. Thankyou for the music Eva.

Name: Jenny Russack
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Home town/city/country: Australia
Sent: Sun August 31 2003 03:54 AM

I have just bought Eva’s album ‘American Tune’ after seeing a story on local TV about this remarkable singer. As someone who loves to sing, she inspires much for me. Her voice was so beautiful, her delivery of song so perfect. Eva obviously loved music and we are so lucky that she had the chance to share it with all of us. To those who knew and loved her and particularly her parents, she lives on even though you would miss her so terribly.

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Sent: Sun August 31 2003 05:29 AM

Congratulations Eva on maintaining a second position in the UK Top Ten Album Chart for a third week against the stiffest competition from the much-played, much-featured and the much- much-wanted by the pop music moguls, Darkness album. You’re still No. 1 as far as I’m concerned. Love you, always No. 1 Devoted fan United Kingdom

Name: Steve Elliott
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly/ The Water is Wide
Home town/city/country: East Yorks
Sent: Sun August 31 2003 06:30 AM

In reply to Brian’s question about Waly Waly and The Water is Wide: The Oxford Book of English Verse lists Waly Waly as anon. It is of Celtic origin and appears in many forms with Scotish ancestry. The Water is Wide is a modern interpretation sung by many artists as diverse as from Peter Paul and Mary to Clif Richard. Waly Waly is the root and Eva’s interpretation of this dificult song creates a stunning and breathtakingly sorrowful image of a young girl waiting hopelessly for her man to return from sea. Eva’s vocal control in this song is electrifying.

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Sent: Sun August 31 2003 06:51 AM

I was not surprised that Darkness would take the No. 1 spot in the UK Top Ten Album Chart this week. There was much consternation last week when they failed to knock Eva off the top spot. With so much money and powerful commercial backing behind such bands, Eva is effectively competing in a cut-throat market with both hands tied behind her back. Her entry into the No. 1 spot and retaining that position for two consecutive weeks is nothing short of miraculous. No other non-commercially backed musical artist but Eva has posthumously achieved this level of success. My distant dream that she would one day be recognised as the best ever popular female vocal artist is starting to come to fruition. I did happen to visit the UK Mirror online newspaper yesterday and was very moved indeed by Gavin Martin’s article. I personally found the other article, based on Chris’s comments, just a little too personal for my taste. Mainly because I, as a devoted fan and human being, feel utter heartache when I read anything as personal as Eva’s private matters/relationships in a UK tabloid newspaper that I would not normally give the time of day. Eva’s talent is special. Her voice has touched millions without the need of any razzamatazz or hullabaloo. This says it all for me. Love you Eva, always No. 1 Devoted fan

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Sent: Sun August 31 2003 06:59 AM

Let’s have a sense of fair play tho. The Darkness are a young, new band and are highly rated. Their talent is considerable and deserve a number one record. I’m not a fan, but they are fresh and exciting. No shame to Eva to be replaced by what many consider to be the album of the year. If we were exuberant when Eva made it to number one, let’s be equally gracious to a bunch of young lads doing so well with their very first album, who have built up a huge fan base in a very short time.

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Sent: Sun August 31 2003 08:19 AM

Anonymous – I was merely stating the facts. I have no opinion about Darkness one way or the other. I make no apologies for believing Eva better than the run-of-the-mill pop bands currently being dished out almost every week. Talent is no barometer in getting to the No. 1 spot. There have been some dire No. 1 albums over the years. Eva, in my opinion, is an artist that deserves to be at No. 1 on merit alone. Merit, not sentimentality or, it’s this, that or the other’s turn to have a bit of success this week because they’re relatively new. Eva died virtually unrecognised. Her albums are a testiment of her undying talent. No-one said the music business was easy. No-one said come on, let’s give Eva Cassidy a chance, let’s give her a couple of weeks at the No. 1 spot just to keep her fans happy. Eva got there via the hardest route possible, the fan grapevine. American Tune became No. 1 because Eva fans responded to what they knew in their hearts was a talent that deserved to be recognised for its achievements past and present and not just in the one album. There is a momentum gathering around the world for genuine and pure talent. Not the pre-packed, production-line, sound-alike, dressed-alike talent, the real McCoy – ladies and gentlemen, I give you Eva Cassidy. Love you Eva No. 1 devoted fan

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Name: Lynn Hawkins
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Midlands in the Uk
Sent: Sun August 31 2003 10:45 AM

As a musician, i found it hard to project my feelings into my playing until i took the time to listen to “Somewhere over the rainbow”, my heart filled with emotion, i was touched by an “angel”! After a year filled with heart ache and illness, i picked up my clairnet and play a classical song called “Romance”, i have never played like that night before and i have Eva to thank for that, i have learned to love my music again and play with my heart! I hoped wiht all my heart you comtinue to touch and help people how you have helped me. Love and music Lynn -x-

Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: (See message)
Home town/city/country: Jersey – (The New one that is)
Sent: Sun August 31 2003 12:25 PM

Having been very disappointed in the music and media industries for their narrow-mindedness towards presenting different musical talents to the masses, I have been encouraged, as of late, in the willingness of a few to take some chances on giving us the music of those like Norah Jones and above all Ms. Eva Cassidy. I am happy that there are many others who share that viewpoint. Quite simply, there are no words to express the emotions felt when you hear Eva singing a ballad. If you don’t find yourself reaching for a tissue after hearing Eva sing, then you’re not human. There are too many favorite songs of Eva that I have and to simply list them in a message does not do justice to the beauty of Eva’s voice when she sings them. So I put them in a page on my website (no music just the titles). http://www.dandepolito.com/Eva_Cassidy/Eva_Cassidy.htm

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Sent: Sun August 31 2003 12:35 PM

I’ve been sifting through my old vinyl LPs looking for a favourite. I know Eva chose songs with good lyrics, songs that tell a story with their words and music. Neil Sedaka wrote some brilliant lyrics for tracks he either covered himself or for other recording artists. Two of his best songs, lyrics-wise, are still dear to my heart, Going Nowhere and Hungry Years. Sedaka covered both these tracks himself and Going Nowhere was a huge success in the UK. Around 1981 I was given a Rita Coolidge LP “Anytime Anywhere” on which she did a cover version of Hungry Years. It was a credit to her that she did such a fine job. I would have thought that either of these two dramatic tracks would have been right up Eva’s street. She would have carried them off with panache. I may not remember them all, but I don’t think Eva has covered any Sedaka songs. If not, I wonder why! Steve of Yorks, do you know the answer to this one? I’m just curious. No. 1 devoted fan

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Sent: Sun August 31 2003 01:00 PM

There is no record of Eva having covered a Sedaka song. Imagine that! (and that is not a positive comment btw) Maybe he was outside her field of influence. Didn’t Sedaka get people like Howie Greenfield to write his lyrics for him anyway???

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Sent: Sun August 31 2003 01:10 PM

In fact, mentioning Neil Sedaka and Eva in the same sentence is not good. No offence to NS or the poster, but come on. Eva was rooted in Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Ella, Aretha, and latterly Alison Krauss et al. Sedaka? Don’t think so. The great mystery is that there is no record of her covering Dylan, not even in concert. Now that is odd given her folk upbringing. Dylan versus Sedaka. Now there’s a contest!!! lmao.

Name: Bernard Hiller
Favorite Eva Album: Live
Favorite Eva Song: It’s a wonderful world
Home town/city/country: Los Angeles
Sent: Sun August 31 2003 07:45 PM

I wanted to tell you what an impact this song has had on my acting student in Paris, London and Rome. Everytime I play this at the end of my 6 day masterclass we have new people who fall in love with Eva. Thank-you so much.

Name: Adelaide
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Germany
Sent: Sun August 31 2003 08:59 PM

There are not many singers that touches my heart immediate. Thank you for feeling your music. Love Adelaide 🙂

Name: Joanne
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take my Breath Away and Drowning in the Sea of Love and all the others!!
Home town/city/country: Newstead, Australia
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 02:15 AM

I first heard of Eva Cassidy when reading a book about great strength and courage following September 11 titled “Love, Greg and Lauren” and can now understand the love, emotion and peace that emanates from such a beautiful voice. I’ve only just purchased American Tune and I’ve lost count of the times I’ve played it in the last 24 hours. My daughter and I dance around to Drowning in a Sea of Love and then I find my eyes misting over during You Take my Breath Away. It is a very special thing to have a gift such as Eva’s voice with the ability to touch heart and soul as it does. My daughter thinks Eva would be so happy looking down knowing that so many people love to listen to her and I’m certain that’s true.

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Sent: Mon September 01 2003 03:54 AM

Will Nightline be rebroadcasting Eva’s story tonight… or are they going to let anyone know? Laura, where are you? We haven’t heard from you lately.

Name: Michael Joergensen
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 04:53 AM

When I listen to her recordings, it s like I never heard the songs before. Old songs suddenly becomes new and fresh, and her versions of the songs seems to be the only way to sing them. Thank you EVA.

Name: Mike
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Home town/city/country: Viersen; Germany
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 09:26 AM

Hello, eva is great. Her voice makes me dreaming of a better world. Yesterday i saw my first video of her, it was sensational, she sung with so much feeling… Mike

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 09:41 AM

When I first heard the new album, I was a little disappointed, but on repeated hearings, I think that “American Tune” is a wonderful album. I bought Q magazine today, but can’t find any mention of AT or Eva. Does anyone know where in the magazine this feature is? or have they left it out? I cannot believe that Eva does not feature at all in their album chart either, any ideas? Thank you again Laura for your endless hard work in maintaining this site to such a high standard. Blue Skies Chris

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Sent: Mon September 01 2003 01:58 PM

“What’s New” If it will help, Laura, you can ignore my 7944 emails!

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Sent: Mon September 01 2003 01:59 PM

…LAURA…

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Home town/city/country: Arlington, VA, US
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 04:50 PM

I had not heard of Eva Cassidy until yesterday. Eva’s “Somewhere over the rainbow” was one of seven songs chosen as my recently-passed grandmother’s favorite songs. During the funeral service yesterday, Eva’s song was played during the prelude and again in the middle of the service during a time for reflection. I have since played the song again and again and had to find out Eva’s story. She has a beautiful voice and I am proof that her fan base will continue to grow day by day.

Name: Donna
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Dark Eyed Molly (this week anyway!)
Home town/city/country: Ashburn, VA
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 05:32 PM

It’s 11:30 PM EDT, and Eva is not on Nightline – but at least ABC chose to rebroadcast the Bruce Springsteen episode from last year. Oh well, maybe next time!

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 05:46 PM

It is ok to dream, but it is masochistic to believe Eva Cassidy will ever win a popularity contest such as that offered by ABC Nightline. “The Boss” is the man! I’m sure more than the 35 % who voted for him will enjoy the program. As I have read these pages I have learned that there is video of Eva out there, and documentaries short and long. It is my best hope that one day soon a video documentary of Eva, her life and times, will come to a T.V. network near me. My country has a long and distinguished history of award winning documentaries. Now we see mostly the award winning documentaries from many other countries. One that I missed may have even been about Eva, but I don’t think so. I think the definitive documentary about Eva has yet to be made. But I believe it must be made within the next 5-8 years to achieve the excelence it deserves.

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Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 05:49 PM

It’s really disappointing Eva’s Story wasn’t rebroadcast on Nightline tonight but I hope they will still air it another night. Maybe if we all send emails they will reconsider. Good to have you back Laura. We missed you!

Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: winnipeg
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 06:29 PM

well I just woke up to hear the vcr shutting off my husband infromed me that ABC was off the air and making snowy sounds as soon as the machine began taping-I see by a couple of your notes that I didnt miss Eva’s story. If they ever do rebroadcast it I hope the station is on and I get to see the story.

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Sent: Mon September 01 2003 08:35 PM

New Welsh charts: 1 Darkness, 2 Busted, 3 Eva.

Name: louise
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: cheshire uk
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 11:24 PM

i only heard of Eva a year ago and since then ive got 3 of her albums including her new one and i think she is very inspiring, as ive decided to learn to play the guitar as ive seen what wonders can be done. i also sing and people say i should try and do a few Eva Cassidy songs as it would suit my voice. i can only say Eva would have been proud of her success she deserves to be remembered as a remarkable women.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Mon September 01 2003 11:57 PM

To Dave McOmie: I still can’t reply direct to you … sorry. Some glitch at this end with the ***** PC! Absolutely no offense taken at your remarks. I’m not sure which comments caused you concern, but certainly nothing from my keyboard. Thanks for your interest. Regards, Raice

Name: derrick smith
Favorite Eva Album: Which one……all of them
Favorite Eva Song: tennessee waltz
Home town/city/country: adelaide South Australia
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 02:52 AM

I heard Imagine (from the same titled album) on national radio, and I was hooked.I am proud to say Ihave every album that has been isssued. Was disappointed to know from other fans entries that you North Americans have the pleasure of having seen a TV documentary of Eva. We in Australia have so far missed out on that, maybe in the futurewe may also have the pleasure of seeing it

Name: Brian
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Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: Chelmsford Essex England
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 03:56 AM

Steve, Thanks for the info confirming my thoughts and nice to know you love that song as much as i do. Best wishes to you.

Name: Gay Brabazon & Lorraine Nolan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: The Curragh, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 05:53 AM

Dear Laura, We are in the process of devising a stage show about Eva. We need to consult with Eva`s parents, Chris Biondo andTony Taylor of Renata Music Co. E-mail, postal address or telephone or fax numbers would be great. Hoping you can help us with this Laura. Best wishes from Gay & Lorraine

Name: JENNY GOLD
Favorite Eva Album: TIME AFTER TIME
Favorite Eva Song: PENNY TO MY NAME
Home town/city/country: WARWICK
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 06:15 AM

I LOVE YOU EVA BEEN TO GET NEW ALBUM TODAY AMERICAN TUNE AND IT IS WONDERFUL LIKE YOU

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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 07:04 AM

BROOOOOOOCE!

Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Album: All except No Boundaries
Favorite Eva Song: LIterally 50 favorites
Home town/city/country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 07:19 AM

The common threads among many posters seem to be (a) being stopped in their tracks when hearing Eva’s voice for the first time, (b) being so intrigued that they hop on the Internet in search of info on the woman with The Voice, (c) being saddened to learn of Eva’s passing, and (d) becoming somewhat of an evangelist in spreading the word about Eva. Amazing. To Scott: I agree with you that Waly Waly belongs in the Pantheon of all-time stunning vocal performances. And to think, Eva did it without the histrionics that are the trademark of most popular singers today, who think being “dynamic” means trying to sing soft for two verses, and then screaming the last chorus at the top of their lungs. When I played the fabulous BBC documentary for my extended family during the holidays last year, it was at Waly Waly that everyone completely lost it. Wogan’s placement of that song couldn’t have been better. It is hauntingly beautiful, like something Enya might have sung. To Arlington: Your grandmother and I share one thing: Eva Cassidy music will dominate our funerals. My job between now and then is to select the songs. Definitely Waly Waly, and probably Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves, Imagine, Dark-Eyed Molly, You Take My Breath Away, OTR, What a Wonderful World, The Water is Wide, Who Knows Where The Time Goes, etc. I can’t wait … then again, perhaps I can. To Chris: I had your same initial reaction to American Tune. I was a bit disappointed at first blush. But then three songs on the album got under my skin and have quickly worked their way onto my First Tier Play List: You Take My Breath Away, Dark-Eyed Molly, and The Water Is Wide. Listening to Eva is like reading a truly great book: it gets better each time. To Joanne: you made me laugh when you “lost count” of the number of times you have listened to particular Eva songs. The only reason I haven’t lost count is that iTunes remembers for me, and I am in the hundreds on my favorite Eva tunes. By comparison, no other artist, not even ones I have been listening to for years, has a single song with more than 25 plays. To Dan: you hit the proverbial nail on the head when you said, “there are no words to express the emotions felt when you hear Eva singing a ballad.” As a believer in the dictum “if it can’t be said, it hasn’t been thought” I have had to come to grips with the fact that sometimes there just aren’t words adequate to the occasion. There really are no words that express what we feel upon being overcome with emotion when listening to Eva. Several of my old music buddies and I have sat down several times, with the goal of capturing in words exactly what it is about Eva’s singing that causes such a tremendous emotional impact on so many listeners. We have come up nearly empty, beyond these observations: Eva was gifted with a beautiful voice, could do anything with it, and had tremendous dynamic range. Indeed she had the capacity to sing softer than anyone we have ever heard. It is probably a good thing she didn’t spend her life singing in clubs. Singers in nightclubs, especially those using traditional stage monitors (rather than headsets) learn early on that singing softly isn’t really an option. If you crank your monitor up loud enough to hear, other band members will complain about the volume. Consequently, most singers reflexively self-compress their dynamic range and don’t even try to hit soft notes. Eva hit them. All the time. She hit them out of the frikkin ballpark. An aside: those closest to Eva report that she hated Live at Blues Alley. From her point of view, it is easy to see why. Both guitars were out of tune (especially noticeable on Fields of Gold and What a Wonderful World), and Eva’s cold took out her low range and left her unable to sing softly like she was used to. Listen closely to any of the ballads on LABA, and you can hear multiple examples of Eva’s vocal chords pushing air but no tone comes out. What Eva lacked, though, was what we might call Big-Picture Perspective: namely, the ability to see that LABA was a stunning live achievement, showcasing a world-class vocalist with an ability to convey emotion like no one else. The only bad thing about Eva is that just about everyone else sounds bland, boring, detached, vastly inferior by comparison. With tonal qualities rivaling Karen Carpenter’s, an ability to do anything with her voice (like Celine or Whitney or Mariah), impeccably good taste (unlike Celine or Whitney or Mariah), and an unequalled ability to convey emotion, Eva had it all. To my ears, Eva Cassidy stands alone, as the greatest singer who ever lived.

Name: emily hill
Favorite Eva Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Song: american tune
Home town/city/country: bristol england
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 07:26 AM

I have only just found out about Eva, so I decided to purchase an album. I haven’t got any particular favourite as yet as i am still listening to her music, however, she has a beautiful voice and wish I had heard of her sooner. I will keep you posted on how i am going.

Name: David
Favorite Eva Album: couldn’t pick one as favourite
Favorite Eva Song: anniversary song
Home town/city/country: lichfield, england
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 10:27 AM

Eva sings ‘You take my breath away’ on American Tune and that’s the closest i can get to the effect her beautiful voice has had on me since i first heard her sing songbird. Thank you Eva, God bless you.

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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 11:22 AM

re Dave M’s mention of the Radio 2 prog…a little credit to Kevin Howlett the producer.. :O) cheers

Name: gary
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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 11:51 AM

every song is a favourite.always remembered,never forgotten

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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 12:01 PM

First, I think I was too late! I just voted for You Take My Breath Away in the latest poll but noticed that in the What’s New Section I’m too late. Sorry Laura. What is the current Poll? Whoever, it’s a good job we’re not all the same when it comes to musical tastes. I think both Dylan and Sedaka made valuable contributions to the music industry but in different ways. Dylan was a man of the time. His protest songs were very much of the mid-late 60s. He was my hero. I was very young and impressionable when I first saw him live in Manchester, UK, but I worshipped the ground that he walked on. Today, I still think him a genius. The lyrics to his many-versed songs are unsurpassed in popular music. “With God On Our Side” (I think his best) is nine verses long. And, it’s not nine verses of rubbish either. I believe Dylan possibly knew the ninth verse before he even started the first verse. For anyone who knows all of the lyrics, they will understand why. House of the Rising Sun; All Along The Watchtower; Maggie’s Farm; Just Like A Woman; Mr. Tambourine Man; Like A Rollings Stone, the list goes on and on and on, pure genius. Sedaka is a different kettle of fish. His earlier music was a bit schmaltzy but, as with Dylan, it was the music of the time. Having said that, I think Going Nowhere and Hungry Years (lyrics and music by Sedaka/Greenfield) are timeless classics. Again, if one knows the lyrics, they’ll know why. And, if you are lucky to live long enough, you’ll find out just how true they are. I think Eva could have done either of these powerful lyrics and dramatic melodies full justice. Of that I am in no doubt. Maybe she just didn’t feel Sedaka’s songs appropriate for her. I can’t think of one cover version of Eva’s that I don’t like… She felt the mood and sang it that way. I’ve never really been a jazz fan. Some I like, nearer to Blues style, some I don’t like or understand its purpose at all. I think of certain types of jazz as the quantum physics of popular music. We know it exists, we believe it has a purpose, few people fully understand it, and the rest of us just don’t care. Of that genre, I do like Eva’s Honeysuckle Rose jazz-type take. Her up and down the scale, going anywhere and everywhere on this track is just too good to miss. She really does something extraordinary with Honeysuckle Rose. Also, on It Don’t Mean A Thing I swear that there should be six doowaps at the end, when in fact there are only five. I always wait for a sixth doowap, even though I know it ends with five, that’s jazz. It’s the kind of music that’s ideal for singers who forget the lyrics halfway through and doowap their way through the bits they can’t remember. If there are any real jazz fans out there, perhaps they could explain how one is supposed to feel, say, about My Little Red Top. Jazz never seems to be one thing or the other to me but I don’t profess to know anything about it. If it’s near enough to Blues, I’ll probably like it. If it isn’t, then I probably won’t. Eva, the one and only ONE No. 1 devoted fan

Name: Jim Ratliff
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 12:07 PM

God gives some people a wonderful voice, but Eva obviously knew how to use it to it’s maximum potential. The simplicity of some of her arrangements just enhanced the impact of her vocals…sung with such passion that it was obvious she did it daily for the pleasure of creating, and not for the money. I will always be amazed that the Lord gave her a voice beyond anything I’ve ever heard before, and probably will again.

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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 12:16 PM

I see the Darkness promoters were out in Wales last week holding poor Welsh folk at gunpoint to vote for Darkness. Still, it has helped them to get to No. 1. Ahh, Ahh, Ahh, YAWN, YAWN, YAWN. I’ll rest easier in my bed for knowing this. These poor lads having been battling away for nearly a year to get a No. 1. Well done lads, no doubt you know that patience is a virtue. For those of us “old-hands” who’ve been around a while, WE KNOW THAT THE PEOPLE WHO DON’T BELIEVE IN VOTE MANIPULATION IN THE MUSIC CHARTS MEET UP ANNUALLY WITH THE PEOPLE WHO DON’T BELIEVE IN MATCH FIXING IN BOXING – VENUE – A LONDON TELEPHONE BOX.

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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 12:32 PM

Laura, I’m not as stupid as I thought. The AT album was being voted on in August. The AT favourite track is now the current poll for September. So, I have in fact voted correctly. Sorry for being a dopeyhead today. If at some point ABC Nightline News produce a programme along the lines of the one I got back in 2001, I hope we Eva fans in the UK will have an opportunity to buy. I was very fortunate indeed that a fellow Eva fan sent me a video of the ABC Nightline programme. Every two or three months I have another watch. I love it but finish up crying my eyes out. Love you Eva, always No. 1 devoted fan

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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 12:45 PM

Hey Don, if you lived in the Halifax about 60 miles from where I live, I could probably drive over and let you watch my video. As it is, you are in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a considerably longer distance away. Good luck in your quest for ABC Nightline’s video on Eva. When you eventually get it, have plenty of tissues handy. If I had been expecting Eva and got Bruce Springstein, I would have turned the TV off instantly. I have never rated him at all. One who lives about 60 miles from Halifax, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Name: Linda Taylor
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: You take my breath away
Home town/city/country: Auckland, New Zealand
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 01:12 PM

The most amazing voice, I use eva as my total time out tool.A voice made from heavenly wonder.

Name: sharon wenderoth
Favorite Eva Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: yorktown heights new york
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 03:46 PM

I just was turned on to Evas music this past week and I was so impressed with her. Her voice brings tears to my eyes. It is so nice to hear someone who is sooo talented.

Name: Alastair
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: It doesn’t matter anymore
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 08:14 PM

What can I say that hasn’t already been said. Music for all occasions and moods. Just brilliant. Thanks to all who keep Eva’s recordings alive.

Name: Melvin Kuan
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Singapore!
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 08:21 PM

i’m at a lost for words. I’m just glad that CD store owner had the sensibility to play one of her songs over the PA… The first time I heard Eva, it was the beginning of Fields of Gold, I knew this would uplift my spirits everytime I heard it. I bought it straight away! For those of you who knew her personally, I’m just so glad she stuck to her dream and that you encourqaged her to do so. Her gift was to turn a song she loved into some kind of a spiritual experience.

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Name: LEONIE
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: whitsundays airlie beach qld australia
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 09:03 PM

COULD SOMEONE PLEASE PUT UP THE WORDS TO SONGBIRD AS I HAVN’T BEEN ABLE TO FIND THEM. THANKS

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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 09:19 PM

Some honest questions for 5.16 PM poster re chart fixing: If you confidently assert that chart rigging is the norm in the UK, how do we know which albums are targeted and which aren’t? If it’s a “catch all” situation then are you suggesting, with respect, that ECs album has been fixed to get to number one? If not, then is it a case of only the Darkness having success due to rigging and not on any genuine merit? How do we know the heroes from the villains?

Name: Joe White
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Sent: Tue September 02 2003 11:28 PM

Hi Leonie, For you there’ll be no crying For you the sun will be shining Cause I feel that when I’m with me It’s alright, I know it’s right And the Songbirds keep singing Like they know the score And I love you, I love you, I love you Like never before To you, I would give the world To you, I’d never be cold Cause I feel that when I’m with you It’s alright I know its right And the songbirds keep singing Like they know the score And I love you, I love you, I love you Like never before Like never before; like never before Warm greetings from Scotland to a fellow Eva fan and kind regards to all Eva fans whereever you are.

Name: Alan Dumbell
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire,England
Sent: Tue September 02 2003 11:46 PM

I always thought for many years, Judy Garlands version of Over the Rainbow was the most definitive. Boy was I wrong,after hearing Eva’s It just blew me away.I never fail to get emotional on hearing her beautiful voice.I hope the world realises what they lost when Eva left us.God bless and keep up the good work.

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Sent: Wed September 03 2003 12:49 AM

Leonie, You probably spotted by “deliberate” mistake Line 3 should be: Cause I feel that when I’m with you ( not me as I typed first time round) Guesss thats the effect Miss Eva has on me??

Name: Stephanie
Favorite Eva Album: Every single album!
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over a Rainbow, Time after Time, Jesus I just love em all I guess!!!!
Home town/city/country: Southampton, England
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 02:33 AM

I first heard Eva’s voice 3 years ago and was blown away with her talent. I wish there was more of her stuff available. Everything released I have but I want more. I am sure there is more…someone please tell me there is more to be released

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Sent: Wed September 03 2003 04:27 AM

Stephanie, Chris Biondo stated in an article… there is more New Eva music to come! Just what Eva fans love to hear!

Name: Kay Lenz
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I saw three ships
Home town/city/country: Greenock
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 05:49 AM

Boy I sure loved singing with Eva and David Cassidy. Maybe we can do a tribute with Dolly

Name: Scott Richburg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to name
Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 07:21 AM

Just dropping in to see what’s happening on my favorite internet site! Laura, you’ve done a wonderful job here. What a fitting tribute–and a living one! Thanks for all your hard work.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: “Alley”
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 08:03 AM

I know this is redundant because many others rightfully say the same thing, but: Laura, the work you do on this site is amazing! ALL of us who are involved in the ECB story in any way, owe you a huge debt. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Raice

Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Album: At this moment, American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: At this moment, The Water Is Wide
Home town/city/country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 09:07 AM

To PD: You are absolutely right. Kevin Howlett, who produced the BBC documentary deserves a lot of credit for putting the show together. My oversight, and thank you for the reminder.

Name: Marc
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Chelmsford, Essex, England
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 09:14 AM

I heard her angelic voice 3 days ago from my friend and now i cna’t stop listening to them! She has touched my heart and it will neva be the same

Name: Rick
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Sent: Wed September 03 2003 09:40 AM

Unfortunately I’d never heard any of Eva’s music until recently, through a friend. Even as I sit here this very moment, my eyes are filled with tears. Not only reading of her passing, but the heavenly sound of her voice; the ability to express the emotion intended inside the words of song; everything a musician like myself admires and desires expressing. If ever a gift were created by a power beyond, Eva Cassidy was appointed all the supreme and complete talent a person could give the World. Thank you for this opportunity to share what I feel in my heart and soul.

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Sent: Wed September 03 2003 09:54 AM

Just 5 minutes ago, UK’s ITV television was advertising one of its popular series called Heartbeat. Eva’s Yesterday was playing the background music. We’re up and running. As soon as You Take My Breath Away gets its early plays, it will become very popular as background music. No. 1 devoted fan.

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Sent: Wed September 03 2003 10:10 AM

2.19 posting re Darkness. Because American Tune is by an artist (Eva) not backed by any of the commercial advertisers, the people who keep the radio stations going, it would be of no benefit to these people to have Eva at the No. 1 Album spot. Because it was known, from Amazon.co.uk alone, that sales of AT were very high even before the release date, it would have been virtually impossible for her not to have entered the Album Chart at No. 1. There’s one thing you can be certain of, if Eva is at No. 1, it’s because she’s earned the right to be there. When it comes to making money off the backs of others, music promoters, advertisers and the rest of the money boys call the shots. Sorry if this disillusions you but that’s how it goes. These people don’t spend hundreds of thousands of pounds in manufacturing bands for the benefit of their health, it’s to make money. These bands are not considered potential money makers until they get a No. 1. Hence the need to ensure that they get to No. 1. QED

Name: Laura Harper
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: i can only be me
Home town/city/country: enfield, london
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 11:43 AM

I was inspired by Eva whilst watching TOTP2 one dull afternoon. After hearing her dolced tones the clouds parted and the sun did shine! Indeed i was uplifted ‘over the rainbow.’ From this i found the strength to continue on my journey of fulfillment. thank you Eva. Lots of love, Laura xxx

Name: Uekermann
Favorite Eva Album: american tune
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Home town/city/country: Wildegg/ Switzerland
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 11:57 AM

Your Songs are only” great”!!! eva lives forever, kiss and thank you

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 11:58 AM

To No. 1 Devoted Fan, I just read your post about Dylan & Sedaka. I’m wondering, since you are a big Dylan fan, if you’re aware of a CD by Mary Lee’s Corvette called Blood On The Tracks. It’s a song by song cover of that entire Dylan album recorded live at Arlene Grocery in NYC. The lead singer, Mary Lee Kortes, is also a big Dylan fan. I’m not sure that the performance was ever meant to be released as a CD, but somebody recorded it and thought enough of it to release it. It’s done with both respect and humor, and you might want to check it out. I read somewhere that Dylan himself was so impressed by it that he gave the album a plug on his official website.

Name: Chuck
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: Boston
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 01:10 PM

Watch out for the new Eva! She’s Hayley Westenra, from New Zealand.

Name: Erwin Millendez
Favorite Eva Album: Blue
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Manila, Philippines
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 07:08 PM

I am a figure skater here in the Philippines and I first heard Eva’s Fields of Gold when I visit Ice Champions site and downloaded Michelle Kwans program during the Olympic competition the music will really touch my heart. Fields of Gold is a very dramatic score with its crystal voice of Eva. Its one could refer to as a good quality song. Eva surely happy that she somehow touched other peoples lives thru her craft. Erwin D. Millendez erwinmillendez@yahoo.com Manila, Philippines

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Wed September 03 2003 08:20 PM

To Chuck: Sorry, but there will never be a “new” Eva. To Raice: There can never be enough praise for Laura, but it would be silly to have the guestbook full of it and nothing else. To all: It is interesting that ITV in the UK are using Eva’s version of Yesterday to advertise a new series about the 1960’s. Someone is “on the ball”. Watch out for YTMBA replacing FOG on adverts and previews. I heard the other day that Eva’s albums have now sold 6,000,000 copies world-wide, 2,000,000 in the UK alone. Blue Skies Chris

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Sent: Wed September 03 2003 11:20 PM

Dear Jo White thanks so much for the words to songbird I’m getting married on the 4th of sept 2004 and my sister is going to sing songbird at our wedding She also sings like and angle Thanks again leonie

Name: Paul Walters
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Glasgow,Scotland
Sent: Thu September 04 2003 04:00 AM

Lovely web site dedicated to a truly remarkable singer/songwriter.Long may her music continue to please others,god bless!

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Sent: Thu September 04 2003 05:02 AM

not THE Pauly Walters ????????????

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Sent: Thu September 04 2003 09:27 AM

Thank you Tony, Laurel, for the information about Bob Dylan it’s much-appreciated. I believe he is to tour the UK some time in the very near future. Thanks again. I’m with Chris Arscott, Chuck, there is only one Eva. Other talents will come and go, but there will only ever be one Eva for me. The original. How thrilled I am to read in the What’s New Section that You Take My Breath Away is likely to be released as a single. To my mind, this track has a similar feel to it as OTR. I can’t imagine it won’t be a success. In my book of Eva greats, it’s right up there with BOTW, OTR, Stormy Monday, What A Wonderful World, God Bless the Child, I Can Only Be Me, Tennessee Waltz… Love you Eva, always.

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Sent: Thu September 04 2003 09:30 AM

Dearest Eva I see your face, I hear your voice, I feel you all around You’re part of me, I feel your soul, in every perfect sound Your music carries me along, I know not where I go I follow you across the scales, that gently ebb and flow Soft and gentle, powerful and strong, each note glides through the air You’re such a talented lady, a songstress with real flair All I can do is sing your praise, your magic lingers on A fan for you, I’ll be the best, your devoted number one Love you XXX

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: “Alley”
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Thu September 04 2003 11:51 AM

Had to write again to congratulate Chris and Lenny on another Emmy for their music! This truly could not happen to two more deserving, talented and thoroughly nice people. Go guys! Re the “new Eva” from my homeland — New Zealand. Any albums out there? Also … a quick aside in support of lesser-known musicians: There’s a guitarist in Napier, New Zealand named David Boston and he has an album called “Puketapu Tracks” that is very nice. Highly recommend it. Thanks, Raice

Name: Maureen
Favorite Eva Album: Varies
Favorite Eva Song: Currently American Tune
Home town/city/country: Christchurch New Zealand
Sent: Thu September 04 2003 02:53 PM

Reagrding Hayley Westenra, she is a 16 year old schoolgirl from Christchurch and her latest album “Pure” is No 1 on the NZ charts. (Eva is No 16 with American Tune.) Hayley has a lovely voice and is more in the style of Sarah Brightman and Charlotte Church than Eva. At this stage at least she doesn’t have quite the range of Eva. She has been heavily promoted in this country by her record company. I first came across Hayley in a shopping mall talent quest several years ago and she certainly has a voice that made you stop and listen.

Name: Bill (Zeke)
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Sonbird
Home town/city/country: Tucson
Sent: Thu September 04 2003 06:31 PM

Sends goose bumps up my spine.

Name: Edouard
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Home town/city/country: South Africa
Sent: Thu September 04 2003 07:25 PM

J’ ai eu pour la premi re la chance de suivre l’ une de ses chansons en Janvier 2003, gr ce une amie (Jacey P from US, DC) et d s lors je suis tomb amoureux. On ne trouve pas ses albums ici (Afrique du Sud) moins, pour ceux qui en ont l’ id e, de les importer. Par cons quent, Eva n’ est pas connue ici. Dommage! Elle tait vraiment incomparable. Thanks to J.P who made me discover Eva Cassidy.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, N.S., Canada
Sent: Thu September 04 2003 09:41 PM

EDOUARD: TRANSLATION of HIS COMENTS I had my first opportunity to hear one of these (Eva’s) songs in January 2003, thanks to a friend (Jacey P. from US, DC), and I fell in love with them. One Cannot get these (Eva’s) CDs here (South Africa), unfortunately, and no one has the idea to import them. As a result Eva is not known here. She was very truly beyond compare. Thanks to J.P. who enabled me to discover Eva Cassidy. (Edward)

Name: George Giller
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: All of them!
Home town/city/country: Cambridge, UK
Sent: Thu September 04 2003 11:07 PM

Songbird is playing in the background at the moment. What a fantastic, pure, clear voice. What a loss to us – but she’s now singing with the Angels!

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Sent: Thu September 04 2003 11:27 PM

The Eva Cassidy feature promised in Word magazine will be on UK newstands next week, according to the editor David Hepworth.

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Sent: Thu September 04 2003 11:47 PM

www.wordmagazine.co.uk will have more info shortly.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri September 05 2003 12:53 AM

Laura you’re quite right, the Amazon customer rating reviews have been updated. They make for interesting reading. Thank you for the information. There are some excellent customer reviews of American Tune. I think it is going to be a very popular album. Best wishes.

Name: Sue Tourle
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Every last one of them!
Home town/city/country: Bournemouth/England
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 01:00 AM

I discovered Eva’s voice a couple of years ago and have now got all her recordings. Her voice is so pure and beautiful. I’d also like to say that I recently lost a good friend, Darryl, who had muscular dystrophy. We shared a love of Eva’s music. His b’day was the same as hers. So I dedicate this message to him. Will never forget you Darryl

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri September 05 2003 02:28 AM

I’m sure other fans will know already that Amazon.co.uk is already taking advance orders for the single of You Take My Breath Away. I have left an advance order. I figure the CD will make a wonderful gift for one of my friends. I think this single could well make it into the UK Top Ten singles chart. Who knows. I do hope so.

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Sent: Fri September 05 2003 03:22 AM

To Raice… just a bit of harmless fun :O) over here we have a radio show called ‘ Desert Island Discs ‘…….where people choose their favourite music, a book.( not including the Bible or Shakespeare !!), and a ‘ luxury item ‘….so let’s have your top ten tracks, book and item !!! I think we should have Laura’s choice too !!!!! ( almost everyone says how HARD the music choice is..) for what it’s worth here’s my choice..but only for today !!! Book….Hitch Hiker’s Guide To the Galaxy. Luxury item…portable mp3player. music: Who Knows Where the Time Goes…Sandy Denny La Cienega Just Smiled….Ryan Adams Be My Baby…Ronettes Young Man…Kate Rusby Over The Rainbow (live)…Lady Cassidy Still In Love With You (live)…Thin Lizzy Concerto for Two violins…Bach Hallelujah…Jeff Buckley Here, There and Everywhere…Beatles Fall at your Feet…Crowded House ahhh it’s changed already !!!! :O) cheers !!

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Sent: Fri September 05 2003 03:53 AM

The UK magazine UNCUT has a review of “American Tune” in the new issue. If you are sensitive to criticism of Eva’s work then you had best avoid it!

Name: arlene
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: scotland,uk
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 05:41 AM

Eva,sweet child with a voice the angels would envy yet admire…. Now you are singing with those angels,still setting the living on fitre… I have never heard such a voice,it was given to you,you had no choice….. May you be an example to those with talent that must be heard and explored…. And not leave it too late to be loved and adored.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 08:35 AM

Reply to “pd” re Desert Island gag: My memory for titles/tracks is bad … REALLY bad! (Ask the musicians who work with me how many times I say, “Hum the melody … quick!”) Therefore, I’ll cheat a little and list artists, not titles … and no way will 10 be enough! (Obviously, no-one I played with on this list.) Music: 1. Ella Fitzgerald 2. Nancy Wilson 3. Charlie Parker 4. The Beatles 5. Tower of Power 6. Count Basie 7. Mel Torme 8. Aerosmith 9. Steve Gadd (anything he’s on!) 10. Michael Franks Book: Very Good Jeeves (P.G. Wodehouse) Item: My ’78 Tama Superstar kit. (As heard on “Alley”) Yuk yuk 🙂

Name: Bill Cronauer
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Drowning In A Sea Of Love
Home town/city/country: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 09:59 AM

QUESTION: http://www.clairehamill.co.uk/news.htm At the above link at Claire Hamill’s web site, at the bottom of the page, they have a pic of the CD single for You Take My Breath Away, which also include the OTR video from Blues Alley. My question is regarding the Regional Code of the DVD. Since I live in the US, our DVD region code is 1; HOWEVER, I believe the DVD Region code for the UK is 2. But I do know that several DVDs are released with the 0, or no, region code. I’ve never seen the OTR video (I don’t believe it’s been broadcasted in its entirely in the US) and would love to buy it, but I want to make sure it’s compatible with my DVD player. Is there anyone…Laura, Raice, representatives from Hot Records…that could answer my question for me? Thanks, Bill PS Love Ya, Eva

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Sent: Fri September 05 2003 10:08 AM

CORRECTION: I just read further on the web site mentioned above. Her description says DVD, but the actual CD single insert says Enhanced CD. Therefore, enhanced CDs should not be region-specific, should they?

Name: Margaret Russell
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Ely Cambs. UK
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 10:20 AM

I have recently been introduced to Eva Cassiday via Radio 2 (Terry Wogan) UK. The song “American Tune” has stayed with me for the last few weeks until one day I decided to buy the recent CD of that name…I have played it constantly for the past few days and look forward to discovering more of her work…she will stay with me for the remainder of my life….. love to all who feel this way about this very special voice x x x

Name: Bairbre Hoogerbrugge Reilly
Favorite Eva Album: songbird and american tune
Favorite Eva Song: the water is wide
Home town/city/country: the Hague Holland
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 10:21 AM

I learnt about Eva one year ago just shortly before my mother died unexpectlety of cancer in november 2002.I have chronic astma myself and have been quite ill for the last few years and for the last 10 months I have been here in an sanatorium in Davos Zwitserland and because of her music and courage and the courage my mother Sally the last eight weeks of her life I have learned to take my own illness in perpective and to live oen day at a time and to enjoy every moment because you never know when HE will take you.I also have met a great friend here in Davos who after a very short time together she has really helped me and brought me back to reality Thanks Francinexxxxxxxxx

Name: pd
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Sent: Fri September 05 2003 01:22 PM

Raice…that was quite a cheat :O)………wish i had thought of it !!! I thought you might choose a kit…. thanks for the response…. :O)

Name: Danika Allen
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Salem, OR
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 03:59 PM

I just started listening. I am truly obsessed now and plan on getting every album and the songbook. I have NEVER heard any singer who instantly puts a lump in my throat and makes my chin quiver with all the emotion in my whole body. It almost makes me hurt, but I know I am just experiencing true beauty. Thank you.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 06:11 PM

A woman can never be praised or complimented too much. That having been said, the same is not true of Webmasters, even when they are WebMs or Mrs!

Name: G.Stewart
Favorite Eva Album: All Albums
Favorite Eva Song: All Songs
Home town/city/country: Mauchline,Ayrshire, Scotland
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 09:22 PM

When i heard her voice for the first time i was blown away,never before has that happened,only the greatest voice i have ever heard.

Name: Elaina Kean
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Lakewood, WA. USA
Sent: Fri September 05 2003 11:09 PM

I was just introduced to Eva a few months ago and I cannot describe how her songs have touched me. Such a captivating voice, I’d love to be able to sing “Songbird” to my boyfriend if I could capture an iota of her voice. (He loves her singing).We were all cheated in losing her so soon.. So many songs left unwritten and unsung. I will always enjoy the music of this beautiful angel. Thanks Eva.. I know they love you in Heaven :o)

Name: Kay Louise
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready/Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Colchester. Essex
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 01:38 AM

The first time I heard one of Eva’s songs was when Fields of gold was played as the backing to a cancer research advert and was moved to tears. Cancer has happened to my mum twice and I fear this terrible illness will come again as it does much to often. I wasn’t aware of any other eva cassidy work till this advert but since hearing this angels voice I now have quite a collection of her work and listen to it always. It has the ability to lift you up when you are down, and comfort you when you feel alone, Never before has music touched my heart in such a way. I enjoy singing myself and recived my greatest compliment recently, after singing a stranger turned to me and said “Eva cassidy would have been proud”. I truley belive that is the best compliment anyone could ever wish to receive. God…. Thank you for lending us your angel x x x x Sweet dreams Eva x x x

Name: Don
Favorite Eva Album: “Live…
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
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Sent: Sat September 06 2003 06:15 AM

Generally Re: Raice & pd and Lists. Raice could probably make another list of 10 singers with ease. I grew up with Ella on the radio, but as a non-musician I simply listened more attentively to what seemed to please me. Ella did so much with great ease. But I recall that Dinah Washington seemed to impress me more. Sarah needs no comment. These many decades later I would add Krall, Norah Jones, and Joni Mitchell. And there are so many desering others to be on that desert Isle! I would include Mel Torme only for of his many versions of his own ‘Christmas Song.’ But who wears thin as the coconuts change their colours seasonally? Not Eva Cassidy! Eva, a book of the greatest poems, and an unfettered mind would suffice until eternity’s sunrise, me thinks!

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Sent: Sat September 06 2003 06:30 AM

Don…as far as you are concerned an ‘ unfettered mind ‘ is taken for granted…certainly not a luxury :O) as far as Eva is concerned it is obvious that all her albums are tucked away somewhere on the island.!!!!…somewhere over the rainbow in fact…. regards pd

Name: john forster
Favorite Eva Album: Every one. To hard to choose
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Maryport/Cumbria/UK
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 10:25 AM

I was returning home from a gig when I first heard Eva sing. I just had to stop and listen to this georgeous heavenly voice. Since then I have bought all her cd’s and each and every track sends a shiver down my spine. In fact just writing this give me goose bumps. I think that about 99% of the so called pop idols should be compeled to take a dose of Eva and hang their heads in shame. Eva’s voice is a genuine one off. You cant surpass perfection.

Name: eddie
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: rochdale
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 12:04 PM

Like so many others I came across Eva by accident via that TV advert: since then I have become a devoted fan of her so beautiful and addictive voice. Recently a dear friend of mine left this country for ever and the words of “I know you by heart” have taken on a whole new meaning. Thanks Eva. You really are at the top with Dylan.

Name: Freek Huizing
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: Oss, The Netherlands
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 12:43 PM

Eva’s voice is Eva to me. I hope a dvd will be released soon with live gigs, specially Live at Blues Alley material.

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: songbirds
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Hebburn, UK
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 12:50 PM

Eva was singing fields of gold on the radio when my son was being born.Every time I hear that song now it takes me back to that delivery room,and fills me up. A beautifull woman with a beautifull voice. Thanks, Steve S.

Name: Catherine
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Ottawa, Canada
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 01:39 PM

I am grateful to the Canadian Broadcasting corporation for introducing me to Eva. After listening to my first 2 CD purchases, I grieve for a voice that is so inspirational but now so silenced.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 04:25 PM

To all my fellow visitors to this site please keep spreading the good news about Eva.Our work will not go unrewarded.Limited airplay and financial resources are the barriers in front of us.What has been achieved so far is remarkable but keeping the word of mouth channel of our own going we will get many more people curious and intrigued enough by Eva to purchase her Cd’s resulting in her namelambering aboard that one way service to Washington DC

Name: Tony O’connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 04:31 PM

Please ignore my comments at the end of my previous visit.I pressed the send button by mistake.

Name: tiffany enos
Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: ain’t no sunshine
Home town/city/country: portland, or, usa
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 05:59 PM

question: (disclaimer: i am a newbee eva fan) there is a song that i think is eva, but i don’t know the title or what album it’s on. it starts, “for you,” has some beautiful three part harmonies, and repeats “i love you, i love you, i love you…” sadly, this is all i know. help!

Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Album: All except No Boundaries
Favorite Eva Song: Too Many To List!
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Sent: Sat September 06 2003 06:42 PM

Tiffany: the song is Songbird, originally recorded by Christie McVie with Fleetwood Mac. The original is very nice (the best thing she ever sang, IMHO), but Eva’s two versions are vastly superior. Hope this helps.

Name: George Melvin Jr
Favorite Eva Album: I can’t decide…
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Newport News,VA USA
Sent: Sat September 06 2003 06:59 PM

I am a fairly new fan of Eva Cassidy. I heard her album “Songbird” a few months ago for the first time. My friend had it playing and I just loved it. I bought a copy and have listened to it many, many, many times. Naturally, her voice is gorgeous, but the music is really beautiful as well. I really like the band. The disc is so relaxing but very hip and swinging. I do love it. I am completely bowled over by her version of “Fields Of Gold”. I have loved Sting’s version of it, but I totally love Eva’s version. Today, I bought the disc “American Tune” and have started listening to it as well and it is great. I’m sure that I will wear it out very shortly. I can’t wait to buy more of her discs soon. Thank you for the beautiful music Eva Cassidy!!

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: I’m with Dave on this, everything but No Boundries
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/AT/Water Is Wide/Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Sun September 07 2003 12:04 AM

Tiffany, the Songbird song was in the movie ‘Joe Somebody’ with Tim Allen. Eva’s version of Kathy’s song was used in ‘Maid In Manhattan’ and I didn’t see the movie but there was an Eva song in the movie ‘The Man From Elysian Fields’ with Andy Garcia & Mick Jagger.

Name: Morag
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Sent: Sun September 07 2003 12:42 AM

Lifts me when I’m down, calms me when I’m rattled. What more could anyone ask for?

Name: Jane Clulow
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Wells, Somerset, UK
Sent: Sun September 07 2003 03:52 AM

Listening to Eva Cassidy is like medicine for the spirit. Thank you.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Method Actor/Goodbye Manhattan/Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Goodbye Manhattan/Stay/Red Red Rose
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sun September 07 2003 04:14 AM

I was wondering if anyone here would be able to help me in a Comenius project I am taking part in. I was wondering if any Eva fans would be able to give me phrases in their Native language e.g. hello/goodbye/days of the week/ (just general phrases). I would be very greateful to receive anything and have already had phrases from fellow Eva fans in German/French/Finnish and Dutch. I know how much Eva has touched everyone here, including me, and I have been speading the word in a hope to get more people to appreaciate her music and the person she was. To everyone here – keep up the good work! Lots of Love D xxx

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Sent: Sun September 07 2003 04:15 AM

P.S just e-mail teh phrases to me at Heavenly_Charm@hotmail.com D xxx

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Sent: Sun September 07 2003 07:51 AM

If you are a fan of Eva, then you MUST visit Paul Limbricks excellent new site, Eva Cassidy,song by song.(using the link on the “whats new ” page.) Harry.S.(Nottingham.uk)

Name: tiffany enos
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Sent: Sun September 07 2003 08:50 AM

dave mcomie and rose, thanks so much for answering my query so quickly! rose, i’ll check out those movies you mentioned – i haven’t seen them yet. and dave, i’ll also try to check out the fleetwood mac version, since you mentioned it. can’t wait to get my own copy of “songbird!”

Name: Ian
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Wales, UK
Sent: Sun September 07 2003 09:20 AM

I’d just like to say that Eva has touched my heart. She is my favourite singer, and in my opinion, has the greatest voice ever! Her music has helped me through hard times. One of these, when my Gran passed away from cancer. Congratulations on American Tune getting to No.1 in the UK! You deserve it more than anyone, Eva. Eva’s voice is so pure and beautiful. Thank you so much Eva. I know you’re in heaven now, one of the angels xxx

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Sent: Sun September 07 2003 12:49 PM

Eva, there is no doubt at all in my mind that you are the very very best. No-one, and I don’t care how exalted he/she might have been, whatever kind of legend he/she may have been perceived to be in his/her own lifetime, you are in a class of your own. I’ve heard the best, and believe me, they were merely setting a high standard for you to surpass. You reign supreme. Love you Eva, always No. 1 devoted fan

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sun September 07 2003 05:24 PM

I attended the the Syracuse Irish Fest, last weekend in my city listening to live Celtic Music and was getting into it when a family sat down next to me and the father ask me if I liked this music as much as he does. I said I did, and ask the necessary question, “Have you heard of Eva Cassidy?” He said no, he didn’t. I Told him how Eva’s music is very popular in England and how her singing is a really not well known here in the U.S. I gave him the website www.evacassidy.com. He copied it down and promised he would check it out. For every one we reach about Eva we have many more prospective fans from their contacts. Please tell everyone, Eva’s story. I’m still waiting to see and hear Eva’s name mentioned in the U.S. media. The Imagine CD sure received better publicity. Perhaps Michelle Kwan will skate to YTMBA, this winter.

Name: KC
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Seattle, USA
Sent: Sun September 07 2003 07:51 PM

As a grown man, and one who thinks himself quite a manly man, it’s hard to find the words to express just what Eva Cassidy means to me considering that she can reduce me to tears with her angelic voice. I’m not sure how much of it is the sadness I feel at the fact that such a beautiful talent (and person) is gone, that her friends and family who suffered such a great loss and are left with such a bittersweet legacy and memorial; or maybe it’s just that I feel like she sings directly to me? I fancy myself a musician and a connoisseur of music. And I have never heard her equal.

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Sent: Mon September 08 2003 12:57 AM

Mike, I hope you mistyped and actually gave the Syracuse family the proper URL, evacassidy dot ORG….

Name: richo
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Who knows where the time goes?
Home town/city/country: Canberra, Australia
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 01:22 AM

I’m sitting here at work late at night, listening to her lovely voice with tears in my eyes. I’ve been trying to think of something poetic or pretty to say, but my best sounds trite in my head, because it is competing with her songs. Who knows where the time goes?

Name: Ian Doy
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Rotherham, UK
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 05:25 AM

I have just finished listening to American Time for the first time, and once again Eva has stamped her own, personal, style on every track. She has the voice of an angel, and in this fast-paced world makes you put on the mental brakes, and take time out on yourself. Keep the website going, it’s just what all fans of Evas’ need.

Name: Harry Marks
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Favorite Eva Song: time after time
Home town/city/country: Montreal
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 06:00 AM

My only regret is having discovered her 7 years after she left us; what a loss!!!!!!

Name: Judy F.
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Name: Judy F.
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Sent: Mon September 08 2003 06:17 AM

Favorite Eva Album: time after time
Favorite Eva Song: the anniversary song
Home town/city/country: uk
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 08:13 AM

Can anyone confirm what happened to the proposed Eva & Dan “Duets” album. Still waiting for release of “Its Not the Presents Under the Tree” and “The Rose”

Name: Zo Johnson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Know you by Heart
Home town/city/country: Leigh-on-sea, UK
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 09:22 AM

As a singer myself, Eva Cassidy is my idol. Her voice is inspirational, I could listen to it all day. The new album is amazing, I love the last track; you take my breath away. I want it played at my wedding!! I cannot give Eva Cassidy enough praise- she had the best voice I have ever heard.

Name: donna triolo
Favorite Eva Album: unknown
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: brick, new jersey
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 10:22 AM

NEVER has a voice gone through me and touched my soul, moving me to tears, as when I first heard “Over the Rainbow”. She had the voice of an angel.

Name: Dan Northey
Favorite Eva Album: Too hard to choose
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Bristol/England
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 11:09 AM

I first heard of Eva when I was in college and instantly fell in love with her amazing voice. I don’t really have a fav as they are all wonderful and I just love listening to them. A beautiful entry in the history of music.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Mon September 08 2003 04:57 PM

As I take a break from work this late evening, I notice Ian’s comment about putting on the mental brakes and taking time out for yourself with Eva’s music. How appropriate. I thought to myself as I logged on to this site…”let’s take a quick break for Eva”…something that I do just about every day now. Either listening to her music (daily) or visiting this site (just about every day)- captivated. Noone compares.

Name: Kathy Mayzes-Taylor
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 01:03 AM

I had never heard Eva sing. I was recently in England. My sister introduced me to her Eva Cassidy cds. I cannot think when or where I have ever heard a more beautiful, soothing, heavenly voice, as that of Eva’s. It really touched my heart. I am now back in Canada, the owner of 3 Eva Cassidy cds. I will surely be calling my favourite radio station with my Eva Cassidy request. A beautiful angel. A haunting voice. A sad loss to this world.

Name: brent harrison
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Clearwater, Florida-USA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 03:42 AM

wow,i was blown away when i was turned onto this angelic voice of Eva Cassidy-am sitting here right now listening to her sing thru my pc-this music sure puts me at peace and at ease-i love it-i have a special person to thank for turning me onto Miss Cassidy’s music-333-thank you for allowing me to share a brief comment about this unfortunate cut short life,yet beautiful music of Eva Cassidy

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Sent: Tue September 09 2003 06:56 AM

Point raised by Mike of Syracuse – I don’t know what to make of Americans. They completely baffle me music-wise. They pay homage to an ex-beatle nobody and yet their own talent, Bob Dylan for example, is living in New York virtually unnoticed. I can’t understand why it is taking Americans so long to cotton on to Eva. Two weeks ago, when Eva had been at the No. 1 spot of the UK’s Top Ten Albums chart for two weeks, I tried to place a tribute in the “Acknowledgements” column of The Washington Times, that’s right, The Washington Times. In the UK, broadsheet newspapers have a column where one can congratulate someone on any kind of success, exams, car test, etc. etc. and I thought it would be nice to pay tribute to Eva in her own country. I contacted The Washington Times via e-mail, had a nice response and a re-direction and another re-direction. It was as easy as pie, or so I thought. I had written out the very brief tribute and was ready and willing to give my credit card number but no-one seemed to have any idea who dealt with such matters at The Washington Times. Alas, I gave up any hope of getting a tribute in the newspaper. I did at least try. Eva, one day your fellow countrymen/women will come to realise what a gem they had and lost in the land of the brave and the home of the free. No. 1 devoted fan XXX

Name: Anon
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Changes quite often
Home town/city/country: MPLS, MN/USA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 07:43 AM

In response to #1 devoted fan, I don’t like the way things are “marketed” in the U.S. and I think that is what is going on with who’s successful over here. Radio stations play all the same songs by the most marketable singers. We also have MTV shoving singers down our throats through their T.V. progams. No one takes a chance on anything new or something that won’t sell a couple million. I for one am sick to death of what we have to choose from on a daily basis. As for Dylan, he is from my State, so he is idolized here by many (maybe too much?) . He usually comes back here and plays about once a year and lots of people would not miss it. Eva is too good for our radio stations!

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 08:39 AM

From today’s Syracuse Post Standard’s Entertainment Page (readers approxamately 1/2 million on Sunday): “You can tell Central New York the whats and whys of your musical selections by sending an email to Mark Bialczak’s “Whaddya Listenin’ to?” for his “Music Notes’ column that runs in this Weekend section, by emailing it to: mbialczak@syracuse.com” This may be the first opportunity all of Eva Cassidy’s fans throughout the world can have at a chance to promote Eva!!! I will copy the column on Sunday for the Guestbook if we get the publicity I expect.

Name: BOOKER T. GIBSON
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: OTR, Autumn Leaves + everything
Home town/city/country: Long Island, NY USA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 08:54 AM

I’ve written a couple times a long time ago but something someone said about Americans not helping the EVA cause upset me a little. People like me seem “strange” to others because I mention EVA in every conversation. That’s been since the first ABC Nightline TV show. I immediately ordered that tape and soon ordered all of her CDs. I’ve made gifts of almost 15 of the “Songbird” album and will continue because it takes at least a full album…or two for newcomers to realize what she could do. In spite of it all, I still get BLANK stares when I mention EVA. Thanks again to that marvelous band. They sound better and better…fresher and fresher. Booker

Name: Mike
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Sent: Tue September 09 2003 10:11 AM

Thanks Booker, I’m writing my article to Mark Bialczak for the Weekend Music column below as we speak! You, are a true believer. “All I have to do is sing and play the guitar…” Eva Cassidy

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 01:59 PM

It is September; and will soon start now getting cooler. Any among the Eva faithful who is also a collector knows there is not that much around of EC collectables. So that what exists can be valuable. Probably the best example is the original Method Actor LP fetching more than $500-twice-on ebay. And the cassette going for more than $100. The enhanced CD single of “Take my Breath Away” shows promise of being another future collectable if it indeed is in a limited production run. Here is another item I heard about that is supposedly upcoming that would fall in in the same category. Eva Cassidy’s version of “It’s not the Presents Under the Tree” has shown up on several compilation albums; starting with, if memory serves, the “Hungry for Music” one in 1995. The somewhat unusual item is a Sony CD single with TWO different versions of “Presents”. If anyone has seen this item, or knows more about it, I’m sure the Eva faithful would be interested in knowing such. Such an item may already be out. I have seen the release date of “Spirit of Christmas” as in August of 2001. For more on Eva collectables, see that section of Paul Limbrick’s site, evasongbysong.

Name: ARN
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: changes from day to day
Home town/city/country: Pittsburgh, PA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 02:19 PM

I discovered Eva while on Amazon.com, looking for CD’s to go with a Mary Chapin Carpenter mix I wanted to create. I was immediately captivated by her voice and bought all 5 CD’s. As a former singer in an a capella choir, I can appreciate the artistry of what she can do, particularly with her quiet tones. As a lover of Bonnie Raitt’s ballads, I can say she’s Bonnie “up a notch”. The way she bends the notes on “Had I a Golden Thread” rivals Aretha Franklin at her best. Her guitar playing is simple and direct, stong and confident, reminding me of Paul Simon or James Taylor at their best. Her blues are heartfelt and original. The band is very good, in its place behind her but ready to step forward on the solos. The background noise on many of the recordings makes you realize this is real, this is live, this is not overdubbed or edited. Three weeks after discovering her music, I’m still overwhelmed by Eva and have a hard time listening to anything or anyone else. I assume this will wear off some day, but till then I’m going to ride this wave and enjoy this great singer and rejoice that we have her recordings rather than dwell on the fact that we lost her before we even knew she was there.

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Sent: Tue September 09 2003 03:19 PM

Anon of MPLS, MN/USA – The radio stations in the UK can also play some pretty awful music but at least there are request shows where a member of the public can request a certain track by a certain artist. I realise that this doesn’t happen in quite the same way in the USA. It’s a shame because a few playings over several weeks can do wonders to get an artist recognised. And, of course, once anyone has listened to Eva, they’re hooked. How to spread the word around the USA is often on my mind that’s why I tried to place a tribute to Eva in The Washington Times in recognition of her tremendous success with American Tune in the UK charts. We Brits do appeciate musical talent. Eva has been our best find bar none. I’m so glad that you appreciate Bob Dylan and that when he gets back to your State his gigs are well attended. This news restores my faith in the US music-appreciating society. Best wishes from a fellow Dylan fan. No. 1 devoted fan

Name: ROBYN
Favorite Eva Album: AMERICAN TUNE
Favorite Eva Song: TRUE COLOURS
Home town/city/country: ADELAIDE. AUSTRALIA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 03:28 PM

HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE UNTIL I WENT SHOPPING IN A TINY LITTLE MALL AND IT TRUE COLOURS WAS BEING PIPED OVER THE PA SYSTEM.. FELL IN LOVER AND WALKED IN AND BOUGHT THE CD. CANT WAIT TO BUY THE OTHERS. WAS HORRIFIED WHEN THE ASSISTANT TOLD ME SHE HAD PASSED AWAY. I AM SURE THE NEIGHBOURS LOVE IT TOO AS I HAVE IT ON LOUD ENOUGH FOR THE WHOLE STREET TO HEAR. LOOK FORWOOD TO VISITING THIS SITE AGAIN.

Name: Wade
Favorite Eva Album: bet you can’t name just one
Favorite Eva Song: Song? or Songs?
Home town/city/country: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 03:49 PM

God wanted this Angelic voice beside Him and I hear why. Those of us who listen are blessed.

Name: Denise Little
Favorite Eva Album: not sure
Favorite Eva Song: fever
Home town/city/country: Portage, IN.
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 04:38 PM

We were on vacation with 5 other couple and one of them had 4 of Eva’s CD’s. We had rented a 90′ house boat in the wilderness of Tennessee. We had music from Jimmy Buffet, Phantom of the Opra, mix of 60’s and 70’s Eagles and on and on and on. One morning Mark put in Eva and we all wanted to know who that was. He said she had died at an early age. After that I could not get enough of her music. I can be for sure that I will have all of her CD’s. What a pity that most will never know of her talent!!!

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse NY USA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 04:44 PM

I’ve been reading the Guestbook nearly every day for a long, long time, and “#1 Devoted Fan,” has the great ability to feel the essence of what Eva’s music is all about. Eva fans who have been touch by her calling know this feeling. “You Take My Breath Away,” will always be the song that separates Eva. How can you compare Perfection.

Name: Kelly
Favorite Eva Album: To soon to tell.
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Pensacola, Florida, USA
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 07:24 PM

I suppose I just got lucky when I accidentally downloaded “Fields of Gold” by Eva instead of Sting. Sorry Sting, but she’s got you beat. It truly is tragic that such a talent has been lost but with my big mouth and this website hopefully more people will come to love her music. I am amazed when I hear some of the songs. Her voice is high and clear and absolutly beautifully haunting. Thanks Laura for filling in gaps in my Eva Education. 🙂 Kelly

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Sent: Tue September 09 2003 09:13 PM

just a few comments… It’s interesting that Eva picked up on ‘ Dark Eyed Molly ‘ after seeing Fairport Convention, yet it seems that Archie Fisher apparently was not keen on their arrangement of the song (by Peggy I think )..good spot Eva !! Has anyone come across the version of ‘ The Water is Wide ‘ on the’Lilith Fair’ project…featuring Sarah Mclachlan, Indigo Girls and Jewel ?…nice harmonies etc.. Lastly :O)….wonder what No 1 fan (?)….thinks of the Norah Jones version of ‘I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight’….? ps I think it is great that Mike from Syc got out to listen to some other music ( and of course converted the audience !!)….listening to musicians, encouraging them etc is really what Eva would have wanted…the radio plays can be exasperating but search and delve and there is good stuff out there… thanx..

Name: Mona Ernst-Sato
Favorite Eva Album: all of them!!!
Favorite Eva Song: nightbird
Home town/city/country: Reston,Va,aka Norway,Scandinavia
Sent: Tue September 09 2003 09:16 PM

I have been on this page before,but I have recently had pneumonia and spent some days in the hospital.It has taken me weeks to recover,and I still have a sinus infection. However,when I hear Eva,my headaches slowly fades. She must be somewhere doing good work… My father is there too.only 52 years old. Hopefully they are all singing and being “happy”. Bless you Eva for giving me so much happiness with your music.Bless your family too,time is a healer….

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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 01:20 AM

2.15 posting. I love your “search and delve” statement. It occurred to me that if Eva’s American fans placed a very brief tribute in their newspapers this would be a great way of bringing attention to her phenomenal talent. Below is a copy of the tribute I wanted to place in The Washington Times: ” Congratulations to Eva Cassidy for the unprecedented achievement of her posthumously released album, American Tune, entering the UK charts at No. 1 and retaining that position for two successive weeks. Love you Eva. No. 1 devoted fan, United Kingdom ” I can tell you that I was very disappointed indeed that it proved impossible to get the people at The Washington Times to understand what I wanted. As I stated in an earlier posting, the UK broadsheets have a column called “Acknowledgements” where people can be congraulated on recent achievements in almost any sphere. Do American broadsheet newspapers not contain an Acknowledgements column? How strange if they do not. Perhaps they didn’t want to place my tribute because it could, I suppose, have been looked upon as some form of advertising. These kind of tributes appear in UK newspapers all of the time. I know that all Eva fans spread the word as far and as wide as possible. I was often called the “Eva bore” but it didn’t stop me from praising the lady that I know is going to be posthumously awarded the “most popular female vocalist ever accolade” in the very near future. Her talent will be recognised and honoured, I feel this in my heart. I would be the happiest fan if this were to happen sooner rather than later. Love you Eva, always No. 1 Devoted fan

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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 01:42 AM

2.13 fan again (sorry, right time now). Re your comment about Norah Jones’ take on I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight. This track does not appear on the “Come Away With Me” album that I was bought as a gift in November 2002. I know that a further album has been released but as it contains almost all of the same tracks as Come Away With Me, I have not felt inclined to buy it as yet. I love the album, particularly tracks, Don’t Know Why, Cold Cold Heart, Feelin The Same Way, Turn Me On and One Flight Down. I loved Norah Jones’ voice the very first time I heard it. I see her as a future big star. She is excellent and, of course, she has the benefit of being able to continue making albums. She does have a feel of Eva even though the voices are different. The only other female vocalist who has ever really impressed me before Eva was Patsy Cline (who also recorded I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight), she has a fabulous voice. A little deeper than Eva, she also has the power and finesse to sing a range of genres, although country and western was I suppose her speciality. I do like listening to other vocalists, but, in my opinion, only Patsy and Norah have that special feel about their singing. They head the rest of the pack who are way way behind Eva in the pecking order of excellence. Eva has something that I can’t even describe but I know it’s there. And, it is important that it remains there in future albums because it is that special something that sets her out way beyond anyone else. No 1 devoted fan.

Name: Alexandra Doberer
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Home town/city/country: Innsbruck, Austria
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 05:35 AM

There was a tribute to eva cassidy on an Austrian radio station two weeks ago, I decided to buy a CD, it was great luck to accidently turn the radio on at that moment, eva cassady’s impressing voice has captured me within minutes.

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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 07:08 AM

to no 1.. there is a cd single out by Norah j with ‘Don’t Know Why’, ‘I’ll Be Your Baby…’ and a live version of ‘Crazy ‘..which I think Patsy Cline may have recorded :O)…… from ‘ search and delve’…:O)

Name: linda stefkovic
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves, waly waly
Home town/city/country: mt. rainier, md
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 07:30 AM

Hi Laura, I would like to respond to your question regarding which song of Eva’s would we pick for the September 11th remembrance of all who left us. My choice would be Autumn Leaves. dreaming peace and love for all of us, -linda

Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Easy Street Dreams, Waly Waly, many others
Home town/city/country: Aston, PA USA
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 09:21 AM

Eva is mentioned in the September 15 issue of People magazine in the song section. They list her and several others who have just had posthumous albums released.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 09:51 AM

Linda STEFKOVIC selects “Autumn Leaves” as an appropriate song to commemorate those lost in the tragedy of 9\11. Here in Nova Scotia we have just gone through the last formal commemoration of those lost in the crash of SwissAir Flight 1-11 three years ago. It was a tragedy felt by most Nova Scotians, as well as the grieving relatives of the victims, partly because it was literally in all our backyards, occuring as it did just offshore near Halifax in one of the most picturesque parts of the Province. There are two permanent memorials to the victims of the crash. Some relatives have indicated they can never return to the site again because of the pain it brings, while others visit more than once a year, as they see it as both a sacred and tranquil place. I would imagine the survivors and those others grieving for the loss of nearly 3000 lives at the WTC 9\11 tragedy in New York City have similar conflicted feelings when it comes to commemorating the loss of friends, collegues, loved ones, parents, children, and those they never knew, but with whom their memories are forever tied. We all grieve, for we all lost someone, or our innocence. LINDA’s suggestion of “Autumn Leaves” as a commemorative song by Eva Cassidy is to me an appropriate selection. Any song that commemorates great tragedy must be steeped in metaphor, taking it away from the literal and parochial. “Autumn Leaves” meets this test, even for the grieving in countries that have no ‘autumn leaves’ literally. This is a small planet and the meanings, metaphorically, are comprehended by everyone. When Eva ends the song there is one tiny ‘vocalization’, and ever since I first heard the song I felt that this was as much of a personal blessing on her own work as Eva ever would give. “Autumn Leaves” is a universal song with enduring metaphors for personal loss. The seasons always come round again. The song is pure and spiritual. It is Eva’s song. It is her commemoration. Eva loves you!

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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 10:01 AM

No 1 Fan .. You wonder why more Americans haven’t heard of Eva Cassidy. But how many people in the UK have heard of Jamie Cullum? His appearance on the Michael Parkinson’s Radio 2 show last Sunday was enthralling. At least Jamie can take comfort in the quality of his UK fans if not the quantity. He told Michael Parkinson that when he performed a cover of Frank Sinatra’s “Wee Small Hours of the Morning” at St James Palace, the Queen told him that his performance was “Magical”.

Name: Valerie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold & Songbird
Home town/city/country: Cambridge, England
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 10:31 AM

Today I listened to “American Tune” for the first time. It was great. I wish Eva could have lived to see how popular her music is. Perhaps, because she died, it is more haunting. Her voice never faulters. She lives on in her music. Voice of an Angel? I bet she is one, watching over all her fans. I’m her No:1 fan in England!

Name: Tran
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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 11:05 AM

Someone sent me an MP3 of an Eva Cassidy tune but I can’t find it anywhere on an album. Sure sounds like her but maybe it isn’t. The song is “Love Heals The Wound It Makes.” Is it really her? If so, from what source?

Name: Anne Marit
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: People get ready
Home town/city/country: Norway
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 11:43 AM

what can i say.. Eva is the greatest singer i.ve ever listened to,and she,s the only one who made me cry trough a whole album.she gives so much meaning to music and her voice and music makes me speechless..

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 12:47 PM

To Mike from Syracuse New York keep up the good work.I will have to get out and do something positive for Eva on this side of the Atlantic.I know from visiting this site that there are many Americans who are putting in the time to get Eva recognised and I thank you for that.I just wish we could find Bruce Lundvall who is the boss of Blue Note Records and ask him for a few kind words about Eva.If there is anybody out there who has influence in those matters and has a e-mail address for him I would be most grateful.

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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 12:53 PM

To No. one fan/Hazel Jamie Cullum.. yes I have heard of him and his two albums are on my wish list…I will be getting them for Christmas. I am in the UK and although I finally agre with some of the things you say in your last few posts please don’t insult us Brits – Eva is our treasure but we listen to new talent as well.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose one
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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 02:52 PM

Tran – the song is “time is a healer” and it is found on both Songbird and Eva by Heart. It is a fantastic song.

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Balligry, Fife, Scotland
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 09:09 PM

Laura – How very fitting that on such a morning as September 11 the article about Eva is produced in the Word Magazine – yes Wow is an apt description I thought the quote ” Cassidy’s work is preserved by the enduring romance of unfulfilled promise” was espcially poignant. Perhaps even more so today to your nation Laura where I am sure many people will be remembering loved ones whose lifes were left unfulfilled by the events of September 11. Our office here in Edinburgh will also fall silent today to remember our collegues lost in our office in the Twin Towers. For some of our staff here who witnessed that day this will be a particulary emotional day. I would venture that any song by Eva will be a fitting tribute to remember loved ones – I am sure people have their own favourite songs and will share them with Eva on this day. On this day and every day all Eva fans will demonstrate in their own way how they are devoted to Eva and her music – we dont require numbers to show how much we care and love Eva – I have no doubt Eva loves us all the same. To the people of the US our thoughts are with you on this difficult day – To Eric my dear friend in Silversprings Morag and I sent our best wishes and we hope to see you soon. Finally to Laura and all the Cassidy family thank you for giving us the gift of Eva – and to Eva well it all been said before Eva we will love you forever.

Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Wed September 10 2003 10:05 PM

This morning Terry Wogan made his own selection of a piece of music to commemorate the second anniversary of 9/11, one that he felt was ‘very appropriate’. Eva Cassidy singing ‘American Tune’.

Name: pd
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Sent: Wed September 10 2003 10:08 PM

do something good today…say something nice to someone, help them, buy them a small gift…play them music, prferably Eva’s music.. Feel something good inside and maybe we can make things work.. best wishes.

Name: Steven R
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: melbourne australia
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 12:29 AM

The chinese whisper of Eva came my way last week. Just wanted to add my own thanks to her for making my day brighter – How it truly made me feel is beyond anything that I could possibily write here – But then again – anyone who is reading this would understand exactly what I mean!!

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Sent: Thu September 11 2003 12:39 AM

RE: MESSAGE OF 3.01 – 10 SEPTEMBER RE JAMIE CULLUM AND POSTED ANONAMOUSLY. I WISH TO MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR TO EVERYONE WHO VISITS AND LEAVES MESSAGES IN THIS GUESTBOOK THAT THE SO-CALLED “RESPONSE” TO THAT MESSAGE 0F 5.53 – 10 SEPTEMBER, HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH ME. I PERSONALLY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF JAMIE CULLUM AND DO NOT INTEND MAKING ANY ENQUIRIES TO FIND OUT ABOUT HIM. THIS IS AN EVA CASSIDY WEBSITE. No. 1 devoted fan.

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 01:38 AM

Eva’s music will certainly be a catharsis for today, a day of remembrance. This is a reminder about the fragility of life and how important our human connections to one another really are. While we remember the events that took place on this day, it also provides us with another occasion to quietly contemplate about our dear ones who have gone on before us and to reaffirm our love for them. Joe and Morag from Scotland, we’ll see you soon, my friends. To everyone else, please be safe and above all, take a moment to remember.

Name: m lanie
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Favorite Eva Song: time after time,over the rainbow,fields of gold
Home town/city/country: luxembourg
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 02:02 AM

hy! my name is m lanie and i come from luxembourg here, eva isn’t as famous as in america…but her music has become a part of me..an i think of all her fans around the world i hope to see her one time…no matter where en decken kuss vun letzebuerg fir iech alleguerten m lanie

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Sent: Thu September 11 2003 02:51 AM

Laura, in the What’s New section you have mentioned the possibility of fans writing essays. I think this a splendid idea for those who feel inclined to participate. Writing essays takes me back to my schooldays in the UK. English grammar lessons were always of key importance back then. In fact, English grammar was also marked on other written work for history, geography and science subjects. One could get 10/10 for history homework, and then have a percentage deducted for English grammar errors. Whenever the English teacher said “and for homework, I would like a five-page essay on the Bront s”, there would be sighs all around the classroom. Back then, homework was always perceived as being some kind of punishment. I now fully appreciate the efforts that my teachers put in to ensure that I would be able to communicate with others and be understood. A lot of water has run under the bridge since my schooldays and I have come to love the English language and its many eccentricities with a passion. I think it the best language in the world and one that is most complexing for anyone learning it as a second language. It still perplexes some English people who also find its many contradictions difficult to comprehend. I wish good luck to anyone who participates in the essay project. For myself, “essays” still have the feel of punishment so I won’t be participating. I am looking forward to reading the submissions though. N. 1 devoted fan

Name: Trish
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Cannot pick one – all !
Home town/city/country: Perth , Western Australia
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 04:02 AM

Two weeks ago I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until a friend told me about seeing and hearing her on a Sunday morning TV Show and thought I’d like her music. I now have 4 CD’s, have played nothing else since being mesmerized by her voice and talent. Her music sends shivers up my spine, makes me cry and is just soooooooo beautiful….I am now an official Eva-bore and tell everyone about her….the voice of an angel who is with the angels.

Name: TC
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: God Bless The Child
Home town/city/country: San Diego, CA
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 05:00 AM

Last night I was in the bookstore desperately looking for something. While there, the store (which has a music dept within it) was playing an album. On that album I heard a version of God Bless The Child that grabbed my attention, I made a mental note to find out who did it (it’s one of my favorite songs!), and continued browsing in the biography section. Some time later, I heard a version of Yesterday that gave me goose bumps and thought “I think that is the same voice I heard on God Bless The Child”. I immediately headed over to the music section to discover I had been hearing Eva Cassidy’s American Tune. I was surprised, as an amatuer singer, how could I have never heard of Eva Cassidy?!? Imagine my surprise and bewilderment when I looked at the CD closer(after buying it, of course) and discovered it said “Other albums by the late Eva Cassidy!” What did they mean late!?! Late means passed on. It is this disbelief which compels me to post this message. As I sit here and type it, I am listening to Eva and trying to hold back the tears. I didn’t even know who she was and yet I can’t believe she’s gone. It takes a very special person to make someone feel that way and in less than 24 hours, I have had the opportunity to become a part of this very special person’s “after” life. As I intend to go forward, proclaiming the spirit and talent of Eva Cassidy.

Name: Pat Dargan
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Sent: Thu September 11 2003 06:52 AM

Nice article in ‘ Word ‘ magazine…5 juicy pages !! It is strange when something actually makes you reassess and change your thoughts. Over the years I have thoght that I want to be able to hear everything that Eva recorded and see every bit of video tape available…therefore I can make my own decision as to its value and meaning to me….In the article Chris Biondo mentions the charity concert that was held for Eva at the ‘ Bayou ‘ in Georgetown. Eva closed with ‘ What A Wonderful World ‘….Eva looked around at everyone and said ‘ What a Wonderful World ‘….Chris says he has a video of those precious moments and looks at it sometimes.I think that should be sacrosant…Eva’s relations and friends only…..that must be engraved on their hearts and memories. Having said that i still want to hear any little tapes left in cupboards, under stairs or in car boots ( trunks !!) !!!! Also the phrase ‘ future release ‘ was used….mmmm cheers pat d

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away, Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 08:39 AM

9/11 12:30PM on WAER 91.3 FM radio, Eva Cassidy’s voice singing “Danny Boy,” streamed across the campus of Syracuse University to honor those who died at the World Trade Center in New York City at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and in the foothills of western Pennsylvania. Students having lunch in the several cafeterias heard the intro of , “A special requests from the father of someone who’s son was there at ground zero on 9/11. After the song, complete silence, for nearly a minute. At 1:30 P.M. a request for “Fields of Gold,” was somewhat honored, as the voice of Eva Cassidy was heard on the SU Campus singing “What a Wonderful World,” including Eva’s message of “thanks for coming,” and the applause. My son, just in time, survived 9/11, and his wife’s building was demolished as unsafe. They both escaped on foot across the Brooklyn Bridge to safety. I must admit, I cried during the heart-rendering singing of “Danny Boy.” Then. “What a Wonderful World,” Eva’s last public appearance at the Bayou was singing this song. What can I say about it except…I Love You Eva.

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Sent: Thu September 11 2003 09:46 AM

Fine, warm article in “Word”. Discrepancies tho. Lundvall PHONED Eva during her illness, he didn’t visit. Eva DID HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE!! and it’s a shame that Tony Bramwell isn’t named but just referred to as a Hot Records “plugger.” Woulda been nice to see a list of her records so that the “new” reader would have something to start from. Still love Chris Bs’ animated, enthusiastic support of Eva tho. Nice article. Buy if you haven’t already done so.

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Sent: Thu September 11 2003 10:19 AM

Anniversaries aren’t easy when they remind you of loved ones no longer with us. I remember September 11 2001 as if it were yesterday. On September 10 2001 I had to rush my mother into hospital. As I left her bedside in the late evening I thought to myself this might be the last time I see her alive. It was a frightening prospect and I was very distraught. The following day, September 11 2001, I did not go into work as would normally have been the case if it were not for my mother’s situation. I checked with the hospital and my mother was OK. Completely out of character for me, I switched on the TV to catch the news before departing for the hospital. It was about 1350 UK time as I watched the TV. At approximately 1400 the programme was interrupted by a live broadcast from New York. It was happening live in front of my eyes as the second aircraft entered one of the twin towers. I knew instantly that this was a moment in history not to be forgotten. I knew that this drama unfolding in front of my eyes was of real magnitude. It didn’t feel like a movie, this was live and the noise when the aircraft hit the Tower block was not like anything I had heard before. I sat in disbelief not knowing what to do. I rang some colleagues at work and asked if they had heard the dreadful news. They hadn’t. Soon I was getting telephone calls from people at work asking for updates from my TV. It was quite surreal at the time. My heart goes out to anyone who lost loved ones in this dreadful tragedy. I hope and pray that nothing like it ever happens again in my lifetime. I wish all Americans well. You have allies in the UK who understand your pain. No. 1 devoted Eva fan.

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Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 12:14 PM

My 9\11 experience was much like number 1 fan. I had a medical appointment. I turned on the TV while I was waiting. The first plane had hit. Then the second. Then the unthinkable. There was a shot of Manhattan from Jersy or somewhere, and the smoke was blowing the length of the island. It looked like a huge battleship battered and torn steaming towards an unknown fate. My doctor knew none of this when I got to the office. I realized I could not convey what I had just witnessed and pushed it back inside. Our nation’s flags are at half mast today in solidarity with our closest friend and ally, though we argue.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 01:05 PM

It has been about a year now since I bumped into Eva Cassidy. While there was an instant connection with the one song I had, and I couldn’t believe my good fortune, I kept putting off the search for more gems. It was just before Christmas 2002 when I discovered there was a golden treasury out there on the net. I stole most of them before I tracked down all her CDs except ‘No Boundaries.’ When the story unfolded before me, I never expected there would be an ‘American Tune.’ Like so many others, I have a selfish wish that Eva had spent more time in the studio laying down tracks and less doing the things she loved so well. Well, not exactly! She had a life that she deserved. But in just a few days she could have gone in, turned on the tape, and sang her beautiful heart out. For me the truth is that I don’t posessively yearn for more from Eva. She has given me far more than one person should expect from a stranger trying to be known for her art. I don’t care if there are loose ends hanging around in some musician’s workshop. But musical miracles of a sort do happen. One happened today, but it had nothing to do with Eva, though it is astonishing. It is worth noting. A court ruling gave the two children of Hank Williams all rights to 150 ‘lost songs.’ In this lot it is estimated that there is enough previously unknown material to make four new CDs! For some people this will seem a miracle. Old Hank would have been 80 on September 18th. I’m pleased for his most devoted fans, and for the less devoted fans like me.

Name: Donna
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the water
Home town/city/country: NSW/Australia
Sent: Thu September 11 2003 06:22 PM

Well I’m home with the new album just released last week in Australia, American Tune, and I’m ‘floating away’ again. I have a huge CD collection and nothing stirs my soul more than this beautiful lady. I have also just finished the book and the most positive thing I got out of reading it, apart from an insight into the life of a women with a voice of angel, I now check the moles on my skin more diligently as I am paying for a childhood growing up under the hot Australian sun!!! Thank you Eva and all those involved who keep her memory alive. Your music sends me to heavenly places. Love Donna

Name: Steve Woolley
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Kidderminster, England
Sent: Fri September 12 2003 12:27 AM

Yesterday I received my copy of “American Tune” and like all the other albums is great. I could listen to Eva for hours, she has such a pure voice. Over the Rainbow sends shivers down my spine everytime I hear it. Having lost my mother to cancer when she was 41 and I was 10 makes Eva’s songs even more special to me.

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Sent: Fri September 12 2003 01:06 AM

Today, tomorrow and always, you are my number one. Love you, Eva No. 1 devoted fan

Name: Daniel
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: edinburgh, uk
Sent: Fri September 12 2003 09:46 AM

I am 16 years old. I have loved eva cassidy for about 2 years ever since I first heard the songbird album. Eva’s voice is totally timeless, and it is rare to find lyrics which far outstretch Bob Dylan. Her voice is inspirationaly versatile and absolutely heavenly. I listen to her especially when im depressed because her voice calms me and makes me think. She IS and will BE for a very long time, the best non-classical female singer ever. Its hard to imagine how a woman from such a background could leave so many unique, timeless songs to us. They are so personal and it is such a privledge that we get to listen to them. I better go now, because i am waffling. Eva will be missed forever in the hearts of us few admirers.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My bretah Away, Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Fri September 12 2003 10:34 AM

Thanks Laura, for posting my article on the “What’s New,” page. You did miss something that doesn’t show on the reprint that is in the Weekend Section of things to do in Central New York area. Most readers save this section from Friday until Sunday to know where the action is. The big thing missed, that is not reproduced on the internet site is a HUGE PICTURE OF THE COVER OF THE AMERICAN TUNE CD, with Eva Cassidy leaning on the fence, with here hat in her hand. God, it’s beautiful! For the 2nd day in a row WAER Radio Jazz 88.3 FM played an Eva Cassidy request, sort of. “Early Morning Rain,” from the Imagine CD,was heard all over Central New York and on the campus of Syracuse University, where the music is piped in to all the cafeterias and the Student Union. The DJ, Eric, substituted the above track for “Autumn Leaves,” no big deal. Thanks Eric! They only own Imagine and Live at Blues Alley. So much for Blix Street Records promise to send 1000 American Tune CD’s to top Public Radio Stations. WAER is run by professionals not students, it is connected to Public Radio for NPR news and is a non-profit station running donation PSA’s for revenue. If you haven’t already bought American Tune buy it for the ratings and give it to your favorite radio station for their play library! Listen to “You Take My Breath Away,” as Terry Wogan of BBC2 would say,”Just perfect!”

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Home town/city/country: Greenbelt / Maryland
Sent: Fri September 12 2003 04:09 PM

To some of us Americans, Eva will always be dear to our heart’s, and for more then just her arts. Try the Washington Post. We will be watching for your tribute. Devoted fans do not give up. :]

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Sent: Sat September 13 2003 01:22 AM

I was driving on a long journey last week so I took all of my Eva albums with me. On the outward/return journeys I listened unhindered as I made my way home. I know every track inside out. Every sigh, intake of breath, little clearings of the throat, little giggles on TOS, guitar solos, organ solos, piano, harmonica and violin contributions on every track. By the time I got home I’d started thinking to myself just how much I loved Eva’s fade-outs/endings on some of her tracks. I have been listening to Songbird and Imagine this morning and particularly think the fade-out on I Can Only Be Me very touching and emotional, entirely in keeping with the sentiment of the whole track. Other tracks with fade-outs/endings that I rank highly are, Easy Street Dream, How Can I Keep From Singing, Oh, I Had A Golden Thread, Fields of Gold, BOTW, If Time Is A Healer, People Get Ready, Drown In My Own Tears, Blues In The Night. I never stop listening until the fade-outs/ending have completely finished. Enthralling to listen to such vocal skill and a wonderful interpretation of mood. The mood of the track should be in keeping with its lyrics and Eva has this off to a fine art. And for sure, if you are listening to a track for the first time there will be a surprise in it somewhere when Eva will do exactly what she does the best, leads you up the garden path to somewhere that you haven’t been before. When I first heard Blues In The Night I couldn’t believe it. It has of course the slow start but very quickly picks up tempo and then it’s full speed ahead almost right up to the end. This is a track that is traditionally sang very slowly all the way through. This is one of my favourite tracks where Eva uses her multi-faceted vocal skills in the one track. Simply superb. To those cynics who maintain that Eva’s success is down to sentimentality, I say, Eva has a voice unrivalled in popular music today. She is an exceptional talent that leaves other great vocalists trailng behind. I wouldn’t praise any performance out of sentimentality or just to be one of the crowd, music is much too important in my life for me to do that. For those of us who like to hear music at its absolute best, Eva is undoubtedly the vehicle of choice. Thank you for the music. Love you Eva No. 1 devoted fan

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Sent: Sat September 13 2003 01:32 AM

What’s New section. I haven’t been able to access the article in The Washington Post as yet. I am interested in reading it. I initially thought of placing a tribute to Eva’s American Tune success in The Post but when I read that The Washington Times had more widespread coverage, I thought this a better medium in which to pay homage to Eva’s unprecedented success. If Eva’s American fans can place little tributes in their local newspapers who knows what might happen. As I said in an earlier message, it is accepted practice in the UK for the daily broadsheets to have an Acknowldgements columns in order to congratulate or pay tribute to someone’s success. Is this NOT the case in the US? No. 1 devoted fan

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Sent: Sat September 13 2003 02:02 AM

Reply to previous posting: There isn’t an article about Eva in the Washington Post at present, just an article that mentions her in connection to another singer. Also, I must tell you (since you’re in another country and couldn’t have any way of knowing this) that the Washington Times is not as well respected a newspaper as the Washington Post. It is owned by the Unification Church (Reverend Sun-Myung Moon) and is noted for its extreme right-wing politics. I don’t know the circulation figures but if the Washington Times claims to have a wider circulation than the Post, that’s bogus in a major way. Don’t take my word for it — here’s a good quality indicator. The Washington Post or its staff received 19 Pulitzer Prizes since 1990, with 33 additional nominated finalists that did not win the Prize. Since 1990, the Washington Times has received a total of one nomination (for photography) but did not win. Source: pulitzer.org website. I don’t think any newspapers here in the United States have the kind of message section that you were looking for. It was a nice thought, though.

Name: Joe
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
Sent: Sat September 13 2003 07:36 AM

Two of my work colleagues were on the plane that hit the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. A beautiful memorial service was held for them several days later. At the end of the service, photographs of the two were projected onto a screen — candid shots of them at various points in their lives. Playing softly behind the slide show was the most beautiful version of “Over the Rainbow” I had ever heard. Just a crystal voice over a lone guitar. Afterward I inquired about the singer, and my love affair with Eva had begun. I appreciate reading all the beautiful words here which go a long way toward verbalizing just what it is that Eva Cassidy does to us when we listen to her. Long live her spirit.

Name: Michael L. DeMicco
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine&American Tune.
Favorite Eva Song: Drowning in the Sea of love
Home town/city/country: NewportNews,Virginia
Sent: Sat September 13 2003 08:11 AM

– Eva Cassidy is one of God’s very own Angels. Her voice speaks to my heart.God rest her soul.

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Sent: Sat September 13 2003 09:19 AM

R-I-P. the man in black. Goodbye J.C. and thank you for the music. Harry.S. (Nottingham. uk.)

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat September 13 2003 03:33 PM

The fact that Laura is finding radio stations in the States playing Eva’s music is encouraging.Small progress it may be but we are moving in the right direction.Thank you to Folk DJ-L for playing Eva’s music.Laura I read the article in the Word magazine by Dorian Lynskey.I enjoyed it very much.It was interesting to note that Eva had sold over two million copies of her CD’s in the States considering she is treated so badly by the establishment media in the U.S.Finally I read in the Word magazine that Eva’s mother Barbara has said that there will be two more albums and that will be it.The gratitude for what Hugh and Barbara have done in allowing Eva’s music to be released is something I won’t forget in a hurry.For Hugh and Barbara there was the emotional trauma of seeing a child die before their very eyes seven years ago.Now as much as I want to see more new material for release I think all of us would fully understand their decision to bring a musical closure to her legacy and not scrape the bottom of the barrel and ruin the wonderful things that have gone before.

Name: Harald Lewarth
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose
Home town/city/country: Perth West Australia
Sent: Sat September 13 2003 07:50 PM

Just to repeat what many already have said …..A great shame to loose someone so young and talented,but what a legacy she has left behind!!!

Name: graham smithson
Favorite Eva Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Song: you take my breath away
Home town/city/country: brighton uk
Sent: Sat September 13 2003 09:51 PM

american tune is my first eva purchase. i am in tears of joy as i hear ‘you take my breath away’ on repeat play, such purity, such a loss, im speechless

Name: Andrew
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, had I a golden thread
Home town/city/country: Australia
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 01:27 AM

It’s really difficult to come up with a favourite Eva track, I have so many. I discovered Eva in 2001 when I took a chance and bought Songbird knowing very little about her. Enjoyed the album, but it has only been now in 2003 that I pursued my interest in her music. What a pity, because I could have been enjoying it sooner. Let me say, to discover “Live at Blues Alley” with the unedited versions of songs from Songbird was fantastic. To hear “Tall trees of Georgia” totally sent shivers up my spine. My three sisters are now enjoying her music too. One of them saying the other day “I cant stop playing “Over the Rainbow”” . Eva has enriched my life. Her voice reaches me in a way no other artist has.

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Sent: Sun September 14 2003 02:24 AM

Thank you poster of 7.02, 13 September – Re The Washington Times. I had no idea that there was such a difference in newspapers in the Washington area. I had in fact accessed The Washington Post’s website in the first instance checking for the “Acknowlegements” column. I then did a quick search of The Washington Times’ website which stated that it had a much wider coverage than The Washington Post. All I wanted to do was pay tribute to Eva. It seems strange to me that a daily broadsheet doesn’t contain an Acknowledgements column. In fact, here in the UK, there are Acknowledgements columns even in the local newspapers. I thought it standard practice world-wide. You are quite right, there is a vast difference between what we in the UK perceive about newspapers and what people in the US believe. I have no desire to knock the UK for anything, I am a solid UK citizen and proud of it, but when it comes to the British press they can be a pretty ruthless bunch. The tabloids particularly like to build people up in order to knock them right back down. Tabloid journalism in the UK has been responsible for a great deal of suffering for many people over the years. I believe in the freedom of the press but in the UK this has no real meaning to the tabloids’ journalists who are commonly known as the gutter press. I still haven’t managed to access information in the What’s New section for The Washington Post. I did manage to enter the website and fill in all kinds of information but the main site would not open. I must say that I was shocked to be requested to complete information just to access a newspaper website. I found the same when I tried to access Mike’s Syracuse article. Why on earth do these American websites require personal information before one is aloud to read the newspaper? How very odd. Best wishes to Eva fans world-wide. No. 1 devoted fan

Name: Joanna
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Bristol, England
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 04:36 AM

You have the voice of an angel, your voice makes me smile and cry. When your songs are played, everyone shuts the f**k up and listens. Your a legend and you always will be. Rest in peace Eva. xxxxxxxxx

Name: Jeannie Williams
Favorite Eva Album: All
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Home town/city/country: San Antonio, TX
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 04:56 AM

I just discovered Eva yesterday when a friend played her CD (she had received it as birthday gift)…I was reading insert and was shocked to see her referred to in past tense. I really like your web site. excellent. I am going to order all her CDs. Love the southern flavor she lends to her interpretations. Eva has soul. I asked my friend to find out where the person giving her Eva’s CD heard of her. It is a shame American radio stations are so generic. Thank God for the alternative stations. I will forward your web site address to KUT, Austin and KGSR,also Austin. They are very creative and probably have played Eva’s music. I listen to these stations when I am in range.

Name: alison
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: all of them!!
Home town/city/country: Edinburgh
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 05:03 AM

I started listening to eva cassidy last year iv now got most of her cds out they are all so good, shes got a voice of an angel!! I play them in the beauty salon i work in all day, i have so many clients that had never heard her talent before, now most of them have gone out to buy her albums and i always lending out her sonbird book to them. If anyone hasnt got this its worth getting it amazing but very upsetin.

Name: Joe thompson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Arnold MD.
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 06:14 AM

Name: Joe Thompson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Arnold, MD
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 06:20 AM

Sorry gang, looks like I tabbed rather than clicked. Or something. I have noted in past messages that a number of folks have, like me, attempted to put into words how they feel about Eva. I wrote a short phrase the other day that I thought I might share, so here goes. EVA APPRECIATION- To truly appreciate Eva Cassidy’s music one must first realize that they have a soul. They must second realize that that soul needs to be cleansed.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 10:03 AM

Yesterday, I called the local jazz station with a request to hear Eva. The DJ was playing Coltrane’s CD’s and fusion and I wasn’t too hopeful. The station covers a 100 mile radius of Syracuse 88.3 FM WAER is the Syracuse University station. There’s a WAER in your city, give them a call and request Eva. It doesn’t take long. The DJ said he would play the song of my choice from either the Live At Blues Alley or Imagine CD’s they own. I requested “Fields of Gold,” figuring he’d say no, it’s not jazz. He said sure, so at 10:15 PM after another vocalist I heard this applause and yes, Eva is with us. Listen to her sing. As long as we can hear Eva singing her sweet music somewhere, someone is listening and wondering,”Who was that?” “So beautiful!” It ends and another artist is on and it’s not Eva anymore. Then the DJ tells everyone the secret, it was Eva Cassidy singing, “Fields of Gold,” and it’s now your turn to call and request Eva. Then, Eva will always be heard sometime, somewhere.

Name: Ann Braun
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You take my breath away
Home town/city/country: Buffalo, New York
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 02:23 PM

I knew nothing of Eva. I am also a guitarist/vocalist. A friend heard me play and sing, and said that I remind him of Eva. When I heard Eva for the first time, I was dumbfounded/honored to think that someone could compare me to her. I will never come close to this voice of an angel. You can cry with some of these songs, or just listen to her belt out a fantastic jazz tune…it is amazing! I never knew her, and still feel great loss. God Bless!

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart/AT
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/Water Is Wide/Take My Breath
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Sun September 14 2003 11:25 PM

Yes, Laura, I too will be making my way to Silver Springs, Md. for the Grace Griffith concert on Sept.27 along w/a friend of mine. It’s about a 3 hr.drive but I know it will be worth it to meet Grace, Chris & everyone involved in Grace’s cd. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to meet you also. Should we all wear a flower in our lapel or a particular color so we can identify us?? It should be a great evening & I hope to get Grace to autograph her cd’s I own & maybe Chris to autograph my Eva collection!! It really will be an honor to meet many people associated w/Eva and tickets were only $12, what a deal.

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 01:16 AM

I have in past messages in the Guestbook stated that I am interested only in the music in Eva’s life, not Eva’s personal life. I have also mentioned that I haven’t read Songbird, the book, that was given to me as a gift when it was first released. I remember some responses intimated that I could not be a true fan if I wasn’t interested in the minutiae about Eva. Of course this is patently untrue. I am very interested in anything to do with Eva’s success, but when it comes to truly personal matters, I can feel real heartache on Eva’s behalf when I read matters of this nature. I hold this remarkable lady in such high esteem that I believe she deserves my respect in that she is no longer with us to sanction anything that is said about her and if she hasn’t sanctioned it, then I personally do not want to know. I accept that others will think differently. That is their choice. Eva was very shy and unassuming. She didn’t like a fuss. We all know that she wasn’t prepared to sell herself and her music just for commercial gain. I also believe that Eva would have suffered a great deal of personal anguish to be thrust into the limelight. Given what I believe about her today, I know that it took tremendous courage on her part to get up on a stage and sing before a live audience. Her music was her escape route to overcoming some of that shyness. You only have to listen to know that this wonderful lady was in the realms of her song from the moment she played or sang the first note. Respect has to be earned, it cannot be demanded. I would want to defend Eva’s right to personal privacy as I would any other person that I hold dear in my heart. What lead me to leaving this message was a reminder of just how shy and, apparently, doubtful of her musical accomplishments, she was. I was reading through the American Tune items in the What’s New section yesterday, the part where information is given about each track on American Tune, and I became quite emotional on reading the final paragraph of the r sum on “Drowning in a Sea of Love”. I quote: Eva’s friend Ruth Murphy recalls , “I love that one, I remember her singing it at Fleetwoods when she dedicated it to her sister Margret. Eva rarely ever dedicated anything to anyone, because that would mean a lot more words for her to say at the microphone!” I think this says it all. I felt some heartache when I read this because I do think that Eva would not have been entirely at ease with some of the decisions that have been made on her behalf. In our desire as fans to have ever more pieces of Eva, I hope and pray that we don’t push this beyond a level where much-deserved respect and incomparable talent have been diminished. Love you Eva No. 1 devoted fan

Name: Linda Hogberg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Sweden
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 01:51 AM

I saw a dokumentary about Eva for long ago and i must say that she had the most beautiful woice a ever herd. Im in love whit a man right now and a think of him everytime Songbird plays.If a get lucky someday and am getting merried whit him,then i will fill the hole church whit Songbird.All youre songs goes straight to my hart.Thank you Eva!

Name: Garry Woodcock
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Lunenburg Nova Scotia,Canada
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 02:13 AM

Dear Friends On September 27, I’ll be attending Grace Griffith’s CD launch concert along with lots of other folks who have been led to her wonderful music by the ever-expanding legacy of Eva Cassidy. This will be a night to celebrate Grace’s songs, and to enjoy hearing Lenny, Chris Marcy, Cathy and all the others who will be on stage. This is Grace’s night, and the spirit of Eva Cassidy will be everywhere. It should be a totally memorable evening. I’ll be driving for two days from Nova Scotia, Rose will be there from Reading Pa, and my dear friend Sandy wil be flying in from Cincinnatti. Anyone else making a long trip for this event? Most of all, it will be the experience of being with those of you who are only connected by our computer screens, and know Eva in our hearts. Garry

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 02:20 AM

Yes, I will be there Laura. This is a wonderful opportunity for myself, or any listener (I do hope) to see and listen too this wonderful, and singing(ly) beautiful vocal artist – Grace Griffith! The musicians will be outstanding! Marcy Marxer whose name keeps magically (musically) appearing on various CDs I have reviewed. In fact on “American Tune” I mentioned that she was a “multi-instrumental genius”, and now with this concert… I will be proven to be musically correct! Lenny Williams, who offers not only the sound, but also the feeling of sound, or more appropriately stated: ” The Piano Sound of Soul”! Chris Biondo, I’m not sure what instrument he will play (probably bass), but he is the (a) producer extraordinaire. Just a note on this…if he can take whatever I write (as long as I don’t sing) and make it right, then he certainly is in the forefront of the back ground, of what becomes a musical metropolis of beautiful CD thought, just listen to anything he has produced! And there will be many other musicians that I am sure will be of the same musical quality. I do hope that Raice Mcleod, and Keith Grimes will also make their musical presence heard. These are both very gifted music-men (gentlemen)! I do encourage Laura, everyone within listening (driving) distance, to bear witness to this array of musical talent!

Name: Scott Richburg
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to list
Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 05:59 AM

To Steve Digman: Mr. Digman, you wrote three of my Favorite Eva Songs: “Anniversary Song,” “Easy Street Dream,” and “Say Goodbye.” What amazes me about your work is how timeless it sounds. When I first heard “Anniversary Song,” I just assumed it was an old standard I had somehow never heard. I had no idea it was so contemporary. You really deserve success, and I hope it continues to come your way.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: “Live At Blues Alley”
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 07:00 AM

Number 1 Fan, your remarks… “…from the moment she sang or played the first note” she was everywhere at once within her musical essence. What you have said is the very first ‘anything’ I felt about Eva and her music. I was astonished, because I had never quite felt that way about music before. I don’t want to go deeply down that road, but I feel that her inborn shyness was partly what made her live performance so powerful. Because she had mastered a way of singing no one else posesses, partially to compensate for her shyness, the shyness and the fear she felt on stage brought forth the perfection she felt she needed to protect herself. So rather being less than she could be, she was at her very best (I think of Blues Alley) on stage. I also agree that forced to perform live as ‘a star’ could have been simply too painful for her, though few would understand. I have read “Songbird” and I enjoyed it. There is far more pointless minutia abroad that is irrelevant than anything in “Songbird.” The book provides insights into the very real and human qualities of Eva, and in doing so enables the listener to be empathic with her inner conflicts and appreciate even more what she left us. “Songbird” the book also reveals Eva’s appreciation of humour, nature, her personal relationships, and all those things that didn’t cause her pain. I, personally, am attracted to her painting particularly because it, in some ways, shows Eva’s complex, kind, and sensitive nature that is not revealed fully in song. Whether she liked her performance recorded at Blues Alley or not, she has little to say in the matter, for Eva and Her Band created a masterpiece that January night in 1996. Eva can’t always have her own way! We have to thank Chris Biondo, and probably others, for not letting Eva toss “Live At Blues Alley” in the trash can. What a loss that would have been! In my mind Eva stands tall, mature, sophisticated, incredibly accomplished, and very confident from the opening note that night at Blues Alley. It may have been painful for her, but better pain than silence! And from that first note, however shy she may have been, I’m sure she was supremely confident. Anyway, greatness is know by its imperfections…

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 07:42 AM

no i fan…how do you reconcile not reading the ‘Songbird ‘ book for the reasons given yet paying for and listening to tracks/ music which almost certainly Eva would not have liked to have been released…ie some Blues Alley tracks and certainly later stuff…? the term No 1 fan indicates a whole feeling for an artist/ performer which to me means knowing about background , family, friends and influences…eg it is intriguing that someone who wanted to be a backing singer for Stevie Wonder turned out to be one of the most amazing female vocalists ever… just an observation.

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Home town/city/country: somewhere over rainbows
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 08:32 AM

How did Tolstoy get mixed up in this? I read “War And Peace”, all of it, and (excuse me Ulysses)I consider it the best novel written to date in any language. Then, some years later, I read a well known biography of Tolstoy. The story of Tolstoy’s life, minutiae and all, is possibly the greatest book I ever read. It would not have been so had I not read Tolstoy extensively. I can easily visualize a time when Eva will be that masterpiece CD on the shelf but, having enjoyed it immensly, the story of her life will hold more wonder.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 08:47 AM

Subject: Anniversary Song (by Mr. Dingman) Appologies are hugely in order by all of us who thought “Anniversary Song” was an old chestnut whose author has been long forgotten, lo these many years. Never make assumptions! ‘Anniversary Song’ is near the top of my favourites. It doesn’t make much noise, but I turn to it when I’m in a zen frame of mind.

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 09:28 AM

Re 12.42 posting. I don’t agree that it’s important to know an artist’s background to appreciate their art. In fact in some cases it’s better NOT to know a persons’ life inside out. The biog is nice but it doesn’t enhance my appreciation of Eva’s music one iota. Nor does it detract from it. As legendary movie producer John Ford once said, “Trust the art, not the artist.”

Name: Gaston
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Belgium
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 09:39 AM

Very cruel,because almost impossible to answer,that “Favorite Eva Song” question:)…. What can I say that hasn’t been said before by far more eloquent people than me at this site? Nothing I fear,but I will try to say in my own words how I feel about her…..Eva,you were an artist who’s talent for singing was much greater than my talent for doing it justice with my words. On top of that you were also a beautiful human being. After reading the Songbird-book I love you even more than before. But to be honest,one doesn’t HAVE to read about your life to get to know the beauty of your heart and soul,one only has to listen to your voice and your music. It’s all there to hear,for anyone who is willing to listen. I hope you can see from wherever you are how much you are loved and admired sweet Eva. Your music has become a part of our lifes,and when we think of Eva the woman we realize that despite the fact that this is a mean and cruel world,there’s also a lot of beauty and goodness to be found. A wonderful legacy. Thank you Eva.

Name: bob britton
Favorite Eva Album: american tune
Favorite Eva Song: rainbow
Home town/city/country: bristol uk
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 09:41 AM

american tune is a splendid album-better in my view than “Imagine”.I particularly liked Dark Eyed Molly.For the next album the following tracks should/must be included: A Red Red Rose (album title track?) Blue Eyes Crying Its not the presents under the tree (but your presence right here with me) The Rose

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Va. USA
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 10:11 AM

Gaston, I thought that was pretty eloquent…well said.

Name: John Diamantaris
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 10:43 AM

Eva’s music (her legacy) can be described as an inspiration to those privileged enough to have heard it and fortunate enough to have been able to connect with it’s source….

Name: Hank
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: too many to choose one
Home town/city/country: Huntington Beach, Ca
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 11:34 AM

Pleased to hear Eva’s”Drowning in a Sea of Love” playing inside the AMC theaters at The Block in Orange ,Ca.My question is, What Southern Cal radio stations are playing Eva? Ktwv,maybe?

Name: David
Favorite Eva Album: *LABA*
Favorite Eva Song: GBTC(TOS)/NIGHTBIRD/SONGBIRD
Home town/city/country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 02:24 PM

Come on everybody here in oz.Spread the word.Spread it now. Allow everybody you know anybody you dont know to be messmarised by the most emotional soulful hypnotic voice that they will ever have the pleasure of hearing.Up untill June 2000 I thought I had heard all the good one’s and I had.But on June 2 2000 I had not only the privilige but also the pleasure of discovering the voice of the GREAT ONE.GOD bless you Hugh +Barbara.Thank you both for the legacy that your wonderful daughter left for any and all of us who take the time to listen to the most powerful soul-stirring voice EVER recorded

Name: David
Favorite Eva Album: “As Below”
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Home town/city/country: Raby Campbelltown Sydney Australia
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 02:47 PM

Forgot to mention.Saw EVA’S ‘LABA’ concert on channel 31 on Sept 30 for the second time.Will be watching again around 6AM next sunday(But well worth the early rise as I dont have a working VCR) Spread the word spread it now

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 03:06 PM

David, Is it the complete LABA concert or just a part of it?

Name: David(again)
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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 03:13 PM

Saw”LABA”concert on channel 31 Sydney on Sept 6 + SEPT 13.So all us EVAMANAICS should be watching this coming Sunday Sept 20 around 5/45-6AM.Feed back please!

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 03:27 PM

To the anonymous enquirer.It was only part of “LABA” Songs shown were OTR Youv,e changed Cheek to Cheek People Get Ready Autumn Leaves and What a Wonderful World (Where are you enquiring from?

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 03:37 PM

Thank you Laura Bligh. You are as PASSIONATE in your field as EVA was in her’s.Well done

Name: Lysa Parker
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city/country: Atlanta, GA
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 03:47 PM

Laura Bligh, you are a wondrous woman! Thank you for making available to the world wide web the inimitable magic of Eva. I was introduced to Eva via WRFG, Radio Free Georgia (www.wrfg.org), a non-profit community radio station, on their Good Morning Blues broadcast (6AM-10AM, weekdays, EST). The music-loving DJ, Black Jack, played Eva’s version of “Stormy Monday”, from her “Live at Blues Alley” CD. Being a die-hard lover of the Blues and a singer/songwriter myself, I was overwhelmed by Eva’s interpretation of the most notable Blues anthem. I’ve heard “Stormy Monday” performed by the greatest blues legends of all time, yet I’d never heard a more inspiring, emotional, completely intoxicating and original performance of the song before Eva’s. I pulled over to the side of the road, breathless, and called WRFG for the first time. I wanted to know “Who was THAT and where can I get the CD?!” I’ve since purchased every Eva Cassidy CD available and buy them again and again as sincere gifts for true friends who adore good music. Not surprisingly, they’ve all become fans. I want to thank you for creating this site and for promoting Eva’s music to the world. You are doing a service that is so important. We all live by our music, whether we’re musicians or not. And you’re making the world a little bit better by providing access to the magic of Eva, a truly timeless artist of extraordinary gifts. I, for one, thank you! Lysa,

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 04:51 PM

Thanks for info on Blues Alley concert. I’m in the USA. I was asking because I hope one day the complete concert will be released to everyone. Eva Cassidy is the most amazing singer that has ever lived.

Name: Hillary
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Massachusetts, USA
Sent: Mon September 15 2003 06:44 PM

I am so thrilled to find a site for this utterly magnificent songstress. My mother introduced me and the rest of my family to Live at Blues Alley last year. Eva By Heart and Imagine have since joined our collection, and none of them have left heavy rotation since. I have loved to sing all my life, singing in chorus and a couple musicals in high school. I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t sing!! Singing along to these masterpieces (cheesy as it may sound…) renewed my confidence in my voice and challenged me to be a better singer. Eva has been such an inspiration and her music has been with me through a few difficult areas. It saddens me to know that I’ll never get to see Eva live, but a talent like hers does not sink back into the shadows. Her mark has been made, and I hope there are many more yet-to-be-released gems somewhere out there!

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Sent: Mon September 15 2003 09:40 PM

to anon of 2.28 you miss the point..the term no1 devoted fan would indicate that the person not only appreciated the artists music but also would have in depth knowldege of background etc. Obviously it is not quitessential to know that detail to appreciate splendid music..so just call yourself ‘ a fan ‘. ‘ Semantic ‘ :O)

Name: Ciara
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine,Fields of gold. Tennesse Waltz
Home town/city/country: limavady, N.Ireland
Sent: Tue September 16 2003 04:07 AM

thank you for making this website on the most talented woman in the world, although she is sadly passed away, nobody compares to her.she has inspired me so much and i enjoy singing her songs. her voice is breathtaking and i only wish that i had an ounce of it thanks laura ciara

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Sent: Tue September 16 2003 05:02 AM

Dear Laura, Please accept my sincere apologies. This is my first visit to the Guestbook since I left a message yesterday that I did not think contentious. To come here today and find all manner of responses is a real surprise. I hope that some simple answers will allay other fans’ concerns that I believe myself supreme when it comes to Eva, because I don’t. I use a pseudonym because it suits me to do so. There are bound to be others leaving messages that also use pseudonyms too. Usng pseudonyms is a pretty common practice in music forums. To 1242 message – The answer is simple. Eva sang live in front of audiences and she also made recordings. If she had not wanted anyone to hear her singing, then I doubt that she would have sat in a studio to make albums. I take this as Eva’s consent to CDs being produced. This is how I reconcile buying her CDs. It may be that Eva might not have approved of some of the CD material used, but if it’s released on album, I can see no reason why I shouldn’t buy it. I have never professed to know anything about Eva’s personal life. My feelings are more in line with the 2.28 message. In my case though, I don’t go in for personal information because there will always come a time when that information becomes far too personal. Knowing personal information about Eva’s private life doesn’t enhance her voice one little bit, so why do I need to know any more than she is the best female vocalist ever. That’s all the information I need. 2.40 message, as you are anonymous I’m not really sure why you are indicating that the word “devoted” does not apply to my being a fan. In my world, I am devoted. I can’t speak for anyone else’s world. This is a wonderful website. I have been visiting here for almost 3 years. I am interested in items in the What’s New section and anything to do with Eva’s success as an artist. Eva’s recognition as the best female vocalist means a great deal to me but, as I have already stated, her personal life isn’t relevant to the areas where I consider myself to be devoted. I am a devoted fan of her music. I’m sure Eva would be happy enough with that concept. Once again, apologies to Laura for creating a forum of discontent in the Guestbook. No. 1 devoted Eva fan

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Sent: Tue September 16 2003 06:25 AM

Re: the Word magazine article in which Barbara Cassidy stated there would be two more albums and that’s all, this news really made me sad, I hope there is more than that. I don’t want to believe that new releases will end, but of course they will have to. Does anyone know if there really are only two more releases or is this just what is contemplated right now? Maybe new material will be found again?

Name: Jeff Muscato
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Sent: Tue September 16 2003 09:12 AM

I wish you hadn’t “disabled” right-clicking. Those who want your images will get them anyway, and it’s annoying for those (like me) who just want to open different pages of the site in different windows (by right-clicking and choosing “open link in new window”). – Jeff

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Sent: Tue September 16 2003 12:48 PM

It was not a hard decision to make a choice in this month’s poll on American Tune but I did act out of character by my choice. Normally, I would have gone for the track that had the best lyrics, musical composition and vocal interpretation. On these three counts, my No. 1 choice would have been American Tune. However, I went for You Take My Breath Away because this track did just that. This song is oh so very Eva. Flawless vocal performance that touches the heart-strings straight away and gives one the sense of the reckless abandonment of falling in love. I have pre-ordered the single from Amazon. I would love it to make the UK singles chart. Eva’s ‘Beautiful’ Tennessee Waltz will always be special to me. Even with a shortened version, the lyrics and melody of this song express exactly the opposite of You Take My Breath Away. It’s another flawless vocal performance by Eva and an interpretation of mood that leaves no-one in any doubt that this is a song about the loss of love and the heartache and pain that accompanies it. Thank you for the wonderful breath-taking music. Love you Eva No. 1 devoted fan

Name: Arlie
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Sent: Tue September 16 2003 03:48 PM

I went out a bought a collection of old Simon & Garfunkel tunes, wanting to hear the originals of pieces like “Kathy’s Song” and “Bridge Over…” after listening to Eva’s versions repeatedly since discovering her music about a month ago. Remarkably, the S&G recordings didn’t measure up. Too much “production” on most, over the top compared to Eva’s simple and pure sound. I’m making a CD now with just the solo guitar ballads. They’re the ones I always hit the “repeat” button on the CD player in the car.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Tue September 16 2003 05:25 PM

I just had a wonderful driveway moment with Fields of Gold. If it weren’t so late I would have driven around just to hear the rest of the Live at Blues Alley CD. I am really looking forward to seeing/meeting so many key players in Eva’s life at Grace’s concert (not to mention just simply looking forward to the show). As ever – grateful for the wonderful discovery of Eva and for this fantastic website. -Rachel

Name: Brian Spiers
Favorite Eva Album: Have heard only one (The Other Side)
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Edmonton, Canada
Sent: Tue September 16 2003 07:58 PM

..caught a brief entertainment note on British Broadcasting Corp. site mentioning Eva,and it caught my attention. There was an ever-so-short audio clip of the first few bars of Rainbow and based solely on this I went out and bought that CD ($32 + tax Cdn.) – unusually expensive. Being a retired senior I had come to believe that Garland’s original version couldn’t be improved upon. No doubt the visual of Judy and the knowledge of the story that’s to follow lent added emphasis to that impression – whatever. Well, I still love the Garland; but Eva Cassidy breathes new life into it. It becomes a different song that generates a new dimension of emotion – unbelievable – superb – what voice control and dynamics in the timing – incredible. It is a masterpiece that stands alone. And when one thinks about Eva ….well I am sure we all pray that she is among the blue birds. Forever young and at peace. – Thanks for wonderful website – hope I didn’t ramble too much.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester UK
Sent: Tue September 16 2003 08:57 PM

Brian Spears Welcome to another convert. For future purchases,suggest you might like to look at Amazon.com via this web site. You will probably save money and contribute to the Johns Hopkins fund (without any cost to yourself). You are lucky, in that you have lots of new pleasures to come. Blue Skies Chris

Name: STONE GUYMAN
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, had I a golden thread
Home town/city/country: Arnold MD.
Sent: Tue September 16 2003 09:22 PM

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Name: Marianne Salem
Favorite Eva Album: I have not decided yet
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Hobe Sound, Florida
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 04:37 AM

I was so taken aback by the beautiful, honest and pure sound of Eva’s voice. My daughter died five years ago. Her birthday was Sept. 2 and she passed away November 12 that same year. My husband and I grieve SOOOOO differently….he went fishing on her birthday and I rented a “chick flick” Maid in Manhattan. I heard her sing Kathy’s Song and her voice struck me with such a chord that I paused the movie to look her up on the internet. I am definately not the type to be awestruck by a voice, but my intention was to find out when and where she had her next concert. I am sad to hear she is no longer on earth. My heartfelt sorrow goes to her family and friends; I know there is no greater pain than losing your own child. When I went to bed on the night of my daughter, Bridget Marie’s, birthday I reminisced about my time with her. I used to sing to her to help her go to sleep. I believe Eva, with her pure voice, is singing to my girl until I can meet her in heaven. God bless her parents and siblings….I know the tears and pain are deep. Thank you, also, to all of you who keep her spirit alive….I am ordering as many books and music of hers as I can…I want to learn more about this angel Eva, who I know is singing to my angel Bridget

Name: Andrew Bowyer
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You take my breath away
Home town/city/country: Chepstow Wales
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 05:06 AM

Married last year to Fields of Gold as my wife came up the aisle – very emotional. I heard Dark Eyed Molly on Terry Wogan’s show the day American Tune was released – must admit to a tear on my cheek. Rushed out at lunchtime to buy the album, and on the way home played You Take My Breath Away loads of times – simply beautiful. I remember hearing the song some 15/20 years ago and trying to locate it without success, so hearing Eva’s version now literally took my breath away – pure gold.

Name: Fiona
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Brisbane, Australia
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 05:14 AM

I first heard of Eva on a tv show shown here and quickly proceeded to look up more info on her on the Net. I can honestly say I have never heard a more captivating and beautiful voice. Her renditions of popular songs transform them into masterpieces that touch the soul. It’s tragic Eva was taken prematurely from this world, but we are fortunate that Eva left behind the gift of recordings of her amazing talent.

Name: Linda Wilson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 09:29 AM

I was turned on to Eva Cassidy just this past weekend by a friend who picked up her CD in New York last year. I immediately fell in love with her crisp beautiful voice, so pretty. The mood that Eva brings to the songs is so moving. I found only one CD (American Tune) in the HMV store in Toronto. I purchased one and look forward to collecting all of Eva’s recordings.

Name: MANDY
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: erie,mi usa
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 11:40 AM

i am a music seller at barnes and noble and ever since i’ve heard eva cassidy sing, i feel so emotionally connected to her music. i often recommend her music to my customers and often they return to buy more of her albums. it’s sad that she didn’t live to see how her music touched so many lives.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 12:56 PM

To Mike in Syracuse New York you are doing a great job keep it up.Laura I hope you all have a great time on the 27th September.After all without Grace we would never have had the chance to listen to Eva.Pass on my good wishes to Grace.Sorry to hear of Grace’s illness.I hope it isn’t affecting her quality of life too much.Good luck to you all.

Name: Kevin Zim
Favorite Eva Album: SOngbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Indianapolis, IN
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 01:59 PM

I have enjoyed the incredible voice of Eva Cassidy for over a year now with the Songbird album and today just found the American Tune album. In listening to it for the first time this evening I am totally blown away by “American Tune.” Such a pure and emotional voice without being forced or pretentious – Paul Simon would be proud of how this song has become Eva’s own. A wonderful piece of work.

Name: Tony Grzanich
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: W.F. Illinois–USA
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 03:42 PM

Hello… Given this opportunity, I would first and foremost like to express my most sincere condolences to all of Eva Cassidy’s family, and her friends, for the loss of their loved one; May Peace be with you all. Secondly, I wanted to extend a very personal Thank You to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy–for allowing me (us) to hear your daughter’s singularly fantastic capabilities. I’ve wanted to personally Thank You both for months now concerning this (releasing Eva’s music)… not knowing really how I should proceed about thanking you. I had felt compelled to write to you… Your daughter’s talent has been a Godsend to me, to say the least. Thank You also, Laura Bligh, for all your efforts here. Boy, do I know where to go now! My apologies too–I only accessed this site for the first time yesterday 9/16/2003…good grief. I was clueless until… I can’t remember exactly when it was last year (THIS last year, can you believe? Please forgive me) that I for the first time heard that Voice, and when I did it was only the first few bars of the well-known ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, and that was IT at the time, period… but I thought even then that it had to be the best rendition of ‘Over The Rainbow’ yet recorded… because–WHO was that Voice?! I thought to myself: WHY hadn’t I heard THAT Voice before–sounds pretty good–why is it not playing more often on the radio?? I listened for days to come up with more information, barely managing to get a name… I ‘m so sorry it took so long. It was actually some time before I was able to find one of Eva’s CD’s so I could hear this song in it’s entirety—in this case the Songbird compilations CD- but after playing track #10, there was no doubt left whatsoever!! WOW. And STILL–stunningly– there are at least TWO other tracks on this same Album that are the absolute best renditions I’ve ever heard as well– ‘Fields of Gold’ & the title track ‘Songbird’, of course. And Eva’s ‘I Know You By Heart’ that would be nothing short of a shame not to hear… To bring tears from this guy is no easy task, to put it mildly… but, Eva can do it!… her singing and songs I will cherish forever. God Bless her soul! It’s been said ” the eyes are the windows to the soul”… well, in Eva Cassidy, it was without question I think, her Voice that was her window…and my Lord, such a beautiful soul!! What a voice. Listen to her sing!!! God Bless! Sincerely, Tony G.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed September 17 2003 06:04 PM

I was randomly reading the guestbook when I found the following entry by Earl Walker on page 122. I was glad to see that from the very beginnings of Laura’s web site some people, in their own way, felt the heart of the matter, the transcendent quality of Eva’s “Art.” I’m sure Mr. Walker won’t mind if I bring it forward to September 18th, 2003 by quoting his entry. We find things in each other through Eva! “Now I have an idea about what art is. Every once in a while someone will say something with such clarity and simplicity and innocence that it has the power to crack us wide open. Then, for an instant, or maybe forever, we see the part of ourselves that is too big for any of us to own. So, we know it must be part of everyone else too. When Eva Cassidy sings “I Know You By Heart” you not only believe her but you know for sure whay it must be true.” Again and again I find this same ‘sentiment’ expressed by many in different ways upon encountering Eva. It is a sentiment or notion that links Eva with what I would now simply call ‘philosophy.’ There is no mystery as to why Eva Cassidy and her music is now studied at universities. But they won’t find the answer, for there is none. But I applaud the academic effort, for it may bring us closer together.

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Thu September 18 2003 05:39 AM

To: Linda Wilson and other “new converts”. See my previous message (about 10 below this one) Blue Skies Chris

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Thu September 18 2003 06:47 AM

Thanks Don for seeking out Earl Walker’s contribution to the Guestbook. I have a vague memory of thinking what an awesome tribute to Eva it was at the time. So good to see so many new people coming here to pay tribute to Eva’s voice and read about the thrill of discovery. Chris Arscott is so right – new converts try and buy everything you can of Eva’s – oh! what pleasures await you. It was Over The Rainbow that first caught my ear almost four years ago now – playing on Michael Parkinson’s Sunday morning show on R2 (of course). I was alone in the house at the time and the discovery of THAT voice felt quite surreal. For some reason, even to this day, I still prefer to listen to Eva alone. I remember another contributor to the Guestbook once saying that they felt almost possessive about Eva’s voice and I can relate to that. I cannot possibly imagine what kind of emotions Chris Biondo was going through when Eva sang OTR to him for the first time in his car, just the two of them….but I can absolutely agree with him that Eva has the best voice I ever heard. My favourite female singer up until hearing Eva was Aretha Franklin – almost everything she sings is pure soul. I’ve loved Aretha’s voice since the late 60’s and couldn’t imagine anyone bettering her, so how could four years of Eva’s voice surpass that bond? Well….it hasn’t but what is amazing is that I play Eva all the time – I always buy at least three copies of her CD’s so that I can have one in the house, one permanently in the car stereo and the other one I send to my Mum. Aretha has taken a bit of a back seat lately. I guess in time that may change but right now Eva Cassidy is number one on my playlist. Best wishes to all Eva followers old and new. To Laura – thanks for the last four years and for proving that good things can come out of the Internet. To Hugh and Barbara Cassidy – your girl has done you proud.

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Sent: Thu September 18 2003 07:08 AM

My husband, twins and my in-laws and I are planning a trip to Dorset, Cornwall and/or the Cotswolds regions in about 3 weeks. I am so looking forward to seeing and hearing about Eva over there! I hope to hear her on the radio on a daily basis. Any Brits know of the best place to go and what radio stations play Eva?

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Sent: Thu September 18 2003 07:50 AM

Eva is very addictive. But I can’t think of a better addiction. There’s no question about it…she has the most pure,haunting and moving voice that has ever existed! Her voice will never go away.

Name: Nicole
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes
Home town/city/country: Illinois, USA
Sent: Thu September 18 2003 09:08 AM

For the past 2 1/2 years I have been meaning to sit down to write a personal “thank you” to Eva’s parents. I am not sure if this is the place to do so, but figured if they didn’t read it, that Eva’s fans might enjoy reading how she has touched my life. I first heard about Eva one late evening on Nightline. I was up feeding my newborn son and they played a portion of Songbird (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”) I sat there with my son in my arms and just cried – it was the most beautiful rendition that I have ever heard!! The next day I immediately went online and purchased both Songbird and Live from Blues Alley. Then came Time After Time, No Boundaries, The Other Side, Imagine, and every other CD that has been brought out with her music! (Just last month I added American Tune to my collection) I can’t get enough of her!! 🙂 Every song that she sings affects me in such profound ways! The reason I am writing this, however, is not for myself, but for my 2 1/2 year old son. My son HEARS the name “Eva” and breaks into a smile from ear to ear! “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” was the ONLY thing that would comfort him when he was little and is one of the only things that calms him now! He would be hesterically crying and hear Eva’s voice and calm INSTANTLY down!! He is the only child I know that would rather listen to her CDs versus “children” songs!! I think A LOT can be said for that. She moves him in such incredible ways – I can tell just by the look he gets on his face. So, THANK YOU Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy!! Thank you for raising such an incredible daughter. I tell my son often that he has a special angel up in heaven – one that sings songs for him. I never knew your daughter personally, but feel there was a reason that I was up late that evening watching Nightline (a show that I had NEVER watched before in my life!) Please know that there is a child in Illinois that beams at the sound of your daughter’s voice and a mother that feels your loss. We listen to Eva EVERY day and will continue to do so!

Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Saint John NB, Canada
Sent: Thu September 18 2003 07:21 PM

Thank you so much, Laura, for this wonderful site. It’s hard to believe that just over a year ago I had never heard of Eva Cassidy, and that now a day is somehow incomplete without hearing that Voice at least once. My Eva experience began with an episode of “Smallville” and a beautiful reworking of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time”. I had no idea who the performer was, but never forgot the song. Shortly afterward I was in a record store in Boston and stood , mesmerized, as “Fields of Gold” was played over the sound system. I was told that the singer was Eva Cassidy, and sought out anything that the store had by her, taking home Blues Alley, By Heart, Imagine, Method Actor and Time After Time. It probably should not have come as a surprise that the wonderful, haunting voice behind “Fields” was also the singer of “Time after Time”. For several weeks, at home, in the car, and even at work, Eva’s music was the soundtrack to my day…and to think, as I later learned, she had not been deemed marketable by the musical powers that be?? What on Earth were they thinking?? Any words of admiration I could muster for Eva’s talent will have been said many times over, and better than I could hope to manage. The best way that I can phrase my appreciation is just to say that at some point, “Time after Time” became, for me, not a Cyndi Lauper song…”Fields of Gold” no longer a Sting song…these and many others became simply “Eva” songs. Hoping to hear many more. Thank you again and Best of everything to you.

Name: Hanny
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven (The Netherlands)
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 01:59 AM

After having heard Eva on the Dutch radio I immediately went looking for more of her recordings. She is a wonderful singer and listening to her beautiful voice is very relaxing after a day of hard labor. This evening I am going to listen to her new album American Tune. I hardly can wait to hear all those beautiful songs.

Name: Hanny
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven (The Netherlands)
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 01:59 AM

After having heard Eva on the Dutch radio I immediately went looking for more of her recordings. She is a wonderful singer and listening to her beautiful voice is very relaxing after a day of hard labor. This evening I am going to listen to her new album American Tune. I hardly can wait to hear all those beautiful songs.

Name: decky
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: portaferry ireland
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 04:25 AM

thanks for your songs EVA

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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 04:35 AM

What’s New section MOJO REVIEW: Critic Lucy O’Brien of Mojo reviews AMERICAN TUNE in the October 2003 edition of the music magazine. I quote: “…As ever, Cassidy redefined the cover version, making each song her own…” AS EVER WAS, AS EVER IS, AND EVER WILL BE… UNIQUE, ONE ONLY, UNRIVALLED AND UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST POPULAR FEMALE VOCALIST ON THIS PLANET, IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE – WONDERFUL WONDERFUL EVA. Love you, always n1df

Name: Stein Wik
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: There are so many
Home town/city/country: Moss / Norway
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 04:40 AM

Eva – simply the best !!

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 04:49 AM

Re: Grace Griffith album release concert later this month. Laura, please pass on my appreciation to Steven Digman for his superb Easy Street Dream. Made all the more wonderful by Eva’s gutsy/bluesy version with an A1 fade-out. This is yet another of my all-time Eva favourites. Thanks.

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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 06:09 AM

I have been visiting Paul Limbrick’s website and was surprised to find out just how many live recordings Eva and the Band actually did. I knew of quite a few but not all. I hope at some time in the future Mr. Straw of Blix Records will offer up more Eva albums perhaps without repeats. I for one would have been really pleased to have Eva’s version of “Son of a Preacher Man”, “R E S P E C T” or “Mystery Train” on the American Tune album rather than another version of God Bless the Child. Maybe “Chain of Fools” or “Do Right Woman” will be featured on any future album, I do hope so. I’ve given up any hope of hearing Eva’s “Son of a Preacher Man” so I’ll go for Aretha covers. I am not a big fan of repeating tracks unless they are different and merit release in their own right. I do believe this to be the case with You’ve Changed/Fever (AT and TOS) which are both excellent versions. Duplicity of tracks on the one album must be the “in thing”. Last week, I was given Norah Jones’ New York City album and before I had even played it I noticed that the title track, New York City, was repeated twice, a la “No Boundaries”, on what is already only a 7 track album. I immediately thought, someone’s looking to make a fast buck on the back of Norah’s very well-received Come Away With Me album. I expected the album to contain “no-count” tracks to fill up the space. I am happy to say that this was not the case, although I don’t think there is a great deal of difference between the two versions of New York City. Because this is an entirely Bluesy/R & B album, I am prepared to accept the short-changing on tracks. A million miles away in style from Come Away With Me. There’s something about New York City that rings familiar. Let me see. Norah speaks at the end of the first version of New York City a la LABA. It is a great track and well worth a second outing on the album. Norah duets with Peter Malick (wow, he has my vote as a super duper guitarist), a la TOS, but in no way is this a copy in style of Eva and Chuck. He sounds similar to the Bob Dylan of the 60s – good duet sound though. To be honest, this is a first-rate album for Blues/R & B fans. Excellent performances by Norah and the Peter Malick Group. How could Eva have known that not only would she be THE VOICE of the 21st Century but also the trend-setter in musical style. To Eva, the bestest!!! No.1 devoted fan

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 07:02 AM

To: Sent: 12.08 PM – thu 18 sep 2003 Suggest you contact me, or leave a contact on the guest book for others to contact you. Terry Wogan on BBC Radio 2 in the mornings (national) plays Eva regularly. You may also find her on some local BBC stations. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Jill
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Not sure today
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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 08:47 AM

To Chris: Thank you for the info. on the radio stations. We will be in Dorset, Cornwall or the Cottswolds if you know of any favorite places to visit. There’s probably more chance of seeing Eva on T.V. or hearing her on the radio than over here! I have not even heard American Tune yet, am waiting for my order to come in. Tried your e-mail but couldn’t get through!

Name: michelle
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the water/ Who knows where the time goes.
Home town/city/country: Essex, UK
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 09:49 AM

I’ve been a fan of Eva’s for a little while now, and every time I hear her voice it seems to cut so deep into my soul. I could listem to her albums all day and never get tired! Please release more songs!!!!!……

Name: Ruth Claessens
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (so far)
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Stratford, Canada
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 12:17 PM

I was just checking the site to see if the biography was being sold in Canada yet. I took my 40 voice high school choir to England and France last March Break. I like to think I run a pretty tight ship on trips and stress the importance of being part of a group and being on time when we are to return to the bus. One of my students told me about where a bookstore was in Stratford, England and one of my chaperones and myself went running to get the book and try to get back to the bus on time. The clerk at the bookstore could tell we were in a hurry and I quickly told her that this book was the one thing I wanted to buy while visiting England because I couldn’t buy it from a Canadian bookstore. Well, I got the book, and my students waited. I made the mistake of telling them my maiden name was Hardy (also British) and from then on they pegged me “Tardy Hardy”. Oh well, it was worth it. It is a great book. Listen up Candian booksellers. Order the books! by the way, I’ve introduced many of my students to Eva’s recordings. They love her too. In fact, this year I ordered a choral arrangement of Fields of Gold and played both Eva’s recording and Sting’s. They loved Eva’s best.

Name: alan
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: accrington, england
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 12:53 PM

whats ” laba ” album? i’ve not heard of it. please email with the imformation. i absolutely adore eva.thought i’d heard the best in joan baez then i heard the most beautifull sound ever. the voice of eva cassidy.

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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 03:09 PM

“laba” abbreviation for Live At Blues Alley CD.

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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 03:12 PM

“laba” abbreviation for Live At Blues Alley CD.

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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 03:18 PM

The Songbird biography selling for $20.63 CDN for the paperback edition available September 2003 through amazon.com ca and in the US from amazon.com on the What’s New Page of this web site! The older hardbound edition is available through amazon.com uk and is shipped to the US and Canada and all over the world!

Name: Jenny
Favorite Eva Album: Not sure yet-new fan
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Home town/city/country: Salt Lake City, UT
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 05:05 PM

I am a new fan of Eva’s as I just bought the American Tune CD today and I had to stop by this website. Listening to her sing just gives me chills. What an incredible voice! I remember a couple of years ago or so, I happened to see some sort of story on her and was just mesmerized. Even though I had never heard of her before, I felt a sadness when I learned she had passed away. I can see why now why people thought the way they did about her. As someone said in this guestbook before, it just tugs at the soul. It is just incredible! I just felt compelled to post something here. May God bless all of you.

Name: Jenny
Favorite Eva Album: Not sure yet-new fan
Favorite Eva Song: Yesterday
Home town/city/country: Salt Lake City, UT
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 05:05 PM

I am a new fan of Eva’s as I just bought the American Tune CD today and I had to stop by this website. Listening to her sing just gives me chills. What an incredible voice! I remember a couple of years ago or so, I happened to see some sort of story on her and was just mesmerized. Even though I had never heard of her before, I felt a sadness when I learned she had passed away. I can see why now why people thought the way they did about her. As someone said in this guestbook before, it just tugs at the soul. It is just incredible! I just felt compelled to post something here. May God bless all of you.

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Sent: Fri September 19 2003 06:14 PM

“SONGBIRD”, the BOOK, is available in Canada in Hardcover through Amazon.ca The small difference in price between the hard and soft cover editions should make a purchaser consider the hard cover edition. In Canada Amazon doesn’t end in dot com, just dot ca.

Name: sue
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: australia
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 08:20 PM

did eva ever record The Rose ?

Name: Chris Arscott
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Fri September 19 2003 08:55 PM

To Sue in Australia: Yes Eva did record “The Rose” but only as a “home recording”. An excerpt was played during the Kevin Howlett biography of Eva. All of us would like to hear the whole song. Eva treats the song in her own way and has a “choir of Evas” singing the backing in harmony. Every voice you hear is Eva. Perhaps we should all nag the Cassidys and Blix St to release the whole song (as long as it is good enough to do so). Hope this is useful. Blue Skies Chris

Name: Chris
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time,Songbird,American tune, Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: All of them can’t pick a favourite
Home town/city/country: Walsall, England
Sent: Sat September 20 2003 06:00 AM

Hi i just want to say i think it’s great that Eva got to the top of the UK album charts again with her stunning new album. Im 17 and not many people my age listen to Eva but i listen to her religously because i am myself a singer and her tone and control is amazing and by listening to Eva you can learn alot, but theres also an emotional satisfaction i get from listening to her, i find her songs calming and inspiring and when i listen to her i feel happy and uplifted and when im down they give me hope! Eva is just the Best Singer ive heard and she is and always will be my biggest inspiration

Name: ffran May-Prigent
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Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brittany,France
Sent: Sat September 20 2003 09:01 AM

I was in tears AGAIN listening to “American tune” this morning. What is it that strikes such a chord in me? I can listen to Eva over and over again, and am moved every time.It’s not just her wonderful voice; she was,and is a very special human being to be able to touch so many people.Life flies by, so many things to do, so many places to go, so many experiences to go through, good and bad; and through it all, there’s Eva’s music,part of my life.Her music reminds me to give thanks for the gift of life!

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat September 20 2003 03:00 PM

Laura glad to hear that you and your family are OK.Hope no one else in the Washington DC and surrounding areas were badly affected by the storms.

Name: Sylvanna
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: ‘Fields of Gold’
Home town/city/country: Loch Sport Victoria Australia
Sent: Sat September 20 2003 07:27 PM

Eva inspired myself to start playing my guitar and writing songs. I am now preparing to record my own songs and what proceeds come out of selling the C.D.s at shows and concerts will be going to help an organisation called ‘OPen Doors’ Global Church of the World. Thank you Eva for I beleive that you have shown me what my calling really is! Eva you are admired for you have been a great teacher and inspiration to many. Sylvanna

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Sent: Sun September 21 2003 12:49 AM

Alan of Accrington. I am also a Joan Baez fan. She was the undisputed queen of folk back in the 60s and reigned supreme with Bob Dylan, her gentleman friend, on the UK music scene. She recorded a number of Dylan’s songs which were big hits for her in the UK. There are many talented artists who started their young careers in the 60s who are still around today producing great music. It was a decade of music to remember. Talent doesn’t die, it remains dormant until it blossoms again. I can’t really compare any of my favourite female vocalists to Eva. Most others sing in the one genre. Patsy Cline has a magnificent voice but she was pidgeon-holed into country music and tragically died young without realising her full potential. Joan sang folk, Aretha sang R.& B., Dusty somewhat varied style, Tina funky R.& R, Diana Ross Motown, Karen soft ballads, Dione Warwick sweet music. In more recent times female vocalists with fine voices have gone in for warbling because they think it shows off their musical prowess when in fact it merely kills the song. I am a fan of music in its many forms and fully appreciate the talents of artists in their specific genres but Eva’s style is Eva’ style. It doesn’t fit into any genre, she is unique. She is able to cover tracks of all of the above and make them her own. Eva’s covers aren’t copies, they are one offs. None of the above, or the many other great female vocalists that have graced the music scene, can compare with Eva. I can’t imagine Aretha, the very young 60s queen of R. & B., singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, What a Wonderful World, You Take My Breath Away. Yet Eva can cover all styles and still be way way better than the rest. A unique talent that I feel privileged to be able to listen to. Eva, musical icon of the 21st Century. Love you, always. n1df

Name: Lennart o Maud
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Stockholm Sweden
Sent: Sun September 21 2003 02:17 AM

Thank you Eva for Songbird among other wonderful songs

Name: Karen
Favorite Eva Album: don t know … a new listener
Favorite Eva Song: time after time now
Home town/city/country: Dresden, Germany
Sent: Sun September 21 2003 05:25 AM

You can t imagine … Eva s song touched me so much … I saw a very bad soap and then she sang a song … I didn t know her before … she s very great … I want to know … I can t find it on the page … Why did she die 1996? She was only 33 or so! She s the greatest!

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Sent: Sun September 21 2003 07:23 AM

Hey n1df, You are probably right to say that Eva can sing a wider range of songs than any other female singer but you can’t go on forever without checking out her male counterpart Jamie Cullum. His forthcoming album has a Jimi Hendrix cover, a straight ahead version of ‘What A Difference Day Makes’, an electro-funk-with-strings version of “I Could Have Danced all Night”, a simple cover of “Singin in the Rain” and his own original “All at Sea”, which has all the attributes of a classic sixties pop song complete with “Penny Lane” trumpets. At his live concerts, he sings Radiohead, and Nivarna, through to Frank Sinatra and Gershwin. He will soon be one of the first Brits to play the fabled Oak Rooms at the Algoquin Hotel, New York. He will soon be the subject of the ‘South Bank’ TV arts show. You can’t get better recommendations than that. It is all very well berating the Americans for not giving Eva as much recognition as us. But if you ignore the winner of this year’s BBC Rising Star Jazz award then you are just as bad as them. Eva, Norah, Jamie, Bebel and others are great individuals but they are also a package. They can all build on each other’s success and hopefully sweep Rap away into the dustbin of musical history where it belongs. Jazz Fan

Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: the letter plus many many more
Home town/city/country: n.ireland
Sent: Sun September 21 2003 08:34 AM

truly an inspiration and gives great comfort through the wonderful music..been a fan for quite a while..thank u so much..pity u did not get to see how truly appreciated your music is and how many more new fans you have..thank you for your talent

Name: Glenda van Blerk
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Home town/city/country: Cape Town, South Africa
Sent: Sun September 21 2003 09:39 AM

When my soul mate, husband and best friend, Andrew passed from this earth so suddenly in May 2003, my children flew in from their homes in Scotland. My daughter brought with her a cd of Eva Cassidy and requested that Songbird be played at the Memorial service as her tribute to her Dad. Now that I have the cd, Songbird, Autumn Leaves and I Know You By Heart provide comfort in my grief. They are songs from my to soul to my husband.

Name: Elva Cabeza DeVaca
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: New Orleans, La
Sent: Sun September 21 2003 01:36 PM

A few months ago a guest came into The Royal St. Charles Hotel where I perform weekly. He sent me a note requesting the song “At Last”, and complimented me in saying that I sound like Eva Cassidy. I have been singing most of my life but have never been able to find my style of singing until recently. I have always been a fan of such great artist as Aretha Franklin, Dinah Washington, Nancy Wislon and Bonnie Rait to name a few. Listening to Eva Cassidy has truly inspired me and helped me with the dilemma of categorizing myself into a particular style of singing. She is what you call a singer’s singer.

Name: Gail Dirks
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow/Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Sent: Sun September 21 2003 04:40 PM

When I was visiting Northern Ireland this summer a friend introduced me to Eva Cassidy’s music. I have since bought every CD I can find, but haven’t been able to find any here in British Columbia.

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Sent: Sun September 21 2003 08:24 PM

hi…..did anyone catch the ‘ Arena ‘ prog on UK tv the other night about the song ‘ Imagine ‘…?? just wondered if Eva got a mention… In the supporting of live music went to see the fabulous Dar Williams in Brum UK the other night which was great…a fantastic moving version of ‘ The Band’s ‘ song ‘Whispering Pines’….go and support LIVE MUSIC…before it goes !!!!!

Name: ALi
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
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Home town/city/country: cape cod usa
Sent: Mon September 22 2003 02:59 AM

I just recently was introduced to eva`s incredible music, and only yesterday learned she is on the “other side”…… her voice is truly angelic.. blessings to her family who must miss her so.

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Sent: Mon September 22 2003 03:28 AM

Hey Jazz fan or is it Kat (or any other pseudonym)? I can indeed go on stating that Eva is the best popular female vocalist if I choose to do without having any regard to the current music scene. I can, as I said, but I don’t. I listen to a wide variety of music and although I may not rave about it, I still may think it good. In all honesty Jazz, I am not given to raving about anything. Eva was newish territory for me. Less than a handful of vocalists, male or female, have impressed me enough to do more than listen. Elvis was one. He was a bit before my time but his rock/popular and spiritual/gospel tracks are sensational. American Trilogy makes me go weak at the knees. He is well worthy of the title “The King”. Another American talent that I think exceptionally gifted. I am so devoted that I attended an auction of his memorabilia held at Bonham’s of London on 30 August 1997 – the day before Princess Di’s tragic death. I was very disappointed that all of the lots (even little b&w photographs)went for ridiculous out-of-my-range amounts. I did get a personal message and a signed catalogue by the seller of this fantastic collection – a personal friend of Elvis’s. The Hard Rock Cafe in Berlin was hooked in live to the bidding. It was a one-off exciting experience. I don’t have a closed mind music-wise. However, I am not prepared to be bullied into listening to anybody. If this young man you speak of is as good as you say, then, if the talent is there, he will eventually make his way. None of the truly exceptionals, like Eva, had it handed to them on a plate. Artists have to earn the right to be at the top. Well, they do in my book. What passes for musical talent these days is questionable. A strong and powerful voice does not in itself constitute exceptional talent. I don’t rave about Whitney, Celine or Mariah. They have good voices, nothing unusual about that. What separates artists like Eva from the rest of the crowd is her ability to inspire you to do more than listen. That’s my yardstick. It’s the only one I need. To Eva, the best. n1df

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Sent: Mon September 22 2003 06:04 AM

I also love Dar Williams and was given her new CD as a present. My first thought when I heard it was,”I bet Eva Cassidy would have liked her and this CD”. She is wonderful and has a beautiful voice, but in my book no one compares to EVA. At least Dar has originality, unlike the other popular artists today.

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Sent: Mon September 22 2003 06:27 AM

Laura, I have been reading your note in the What’s New Section about the enhanced single of You Take My Breath Away. I pre-ordered this through Amazon.co.uk a couple of weeks ago but didn’t realise that OTR was on the CD. I thought it contained some footage of Eva. Have I ordered the right CD? Is there any footage of Eva on the You Take My Breath Away single? Thanks. n1df

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Sent: Mon September 22 2003 06:36 AM

Dear Elva Cabeza DeVaca – If you have been told that you sing “At Last” like Eva Cassidy then you are indeed truly honoured. This old classic was a firm favourite of mine long before I’d heard Eva’s cover. As it so happens, this is one of Eva’s best interpretations. I absolutely love it. Sends shivers down my spine. Well done. n1df

Name: Laura, your well-informed webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: “The Golden Time”
Favorite Eva Song: “Do Right Woman”
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Sent: Mon September 22 2003 06:48 AM

Regarding the “enhanced CD single,” it contains the song “You Take My Breath Away” PLUS the video footage of “Over the Rainbow” from Blues Alley, which can be played on a computer. It is not a DVD. –Laura P.S. Just joking about my favorite album. That’s my choice for an album title, though. And Eva did a fabulous version of “Do Right Woman.”

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Sent: Mon September 22 2003 07:51 AM

To sent 1.24am Mon 22nd, I watched all of the Arena “Imagine” (hoping Eva would get mentioned) – it was all John Lennon, no mention of any cover versions.

Name: Twila
Favorite Eva Album: “Songbird”
Favorite Eva Song: “Songbird”
Home town/city/country: Houston, Texas
Sent: Mon September 22 2003 08:34 AM

I played “Songbird” for my mother who had cancer. She loved it. On the day of her passing this August, the sun came out after a long period of rainy weather in Houston. We had a little round sound machine that played different sounds; a few days earlier she indicated that she liked two sounds out of the twenty: the wind-chimes and the birds. I played those two sounds for her all day, and at the very end, when we decided to let her go, we played the the bird song. She left us in ten minutes time and I don’t believe she had that much pain. Nevertheless, at her funeral we played Eva’s “Songbird”, Geoge Harrison’s “From Behind That Locked Door” (My dad’s favorite), Led Zeppelin’s “Bron YeR”, and one composition from my brother. We laid her to rest beside my father on a 104 degree West Texas day, but beautiful, and as the last song played, a gust of wind came up, almost playful. It was like a spiritual thing. I had a wreath made in the shape of the state of Texas with little white silk flowers, bordered by Bluebonnets (our state’s flower), and two yellow roses right in the heart of Texas where Abilene is, where they grew up. Along side those roses was a little silk songbird. The wreath was similar to one I had made for my daddy, only his was bordered with a grapevine and had one yellow rose. Now, they are together on a hill at the end of the cemetary, overlooking a barbed-wire fence and down beyond that gentle slope in the distance runs a railroad line surrounded by mesquite trees and cedar. And the sky is heavenly, with giant puffy white clouds. Eva brought me peace that day, for which I am forever grateful. Later that evening, before sundown, it rained: it hadn’t rained there in months! When it was over, a the most beautiful rainbow appeared over the direction of where they now rest. There was no sadness. My mother was home now in her beloved, native land, beside the man she loved.

Name: Twila
Favorite Eva Album: “Songbird”
Favorite Eva Song: “Songbird”
Home town/city/country: Houston, Texas
Sent: Mon September 22 2003 01:07 PM

My brother reminded me that the song preceding Eva’s gracious rendition of “Songbird” was John Fogerty’s version of “Have Thine Own Way”. Those were the two songs my mother requested be played for her funeral. We compiled a CD and put five songs on there.

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/eva by heart/AT
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/Water is Wide/Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Mon September 22 2003 11:22 PM

I just wanted to mention that I finally got to watch the movie ‘The Man From Elysian Fields’ which played on one of my cable stations over the weekend. It does have an adult premise to it (not for kids) but it was a better movie than I thought it would be. My husband & I watched it just so we could hear Eva sing ‘Say Goodbye’ which had about 1/2 of the song. But it’s always so exciting to watch TV or see a movie & hear our Eva belt out the most beautiful music! I watched for the credits at the end & there was her name along w/Steve Digman, who wrote it(& someone else’s for the song but sorry I didn’t catch it) Their names were just as big as everyone else’.

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Sent: Tue September 23 2003 12:53 AM

Laura Thanks for the answer on the You Take My Breath Away single, I thought I hadn’t misread the information. I am really looking forward to listening/watching it. I already have this footage on video which I recorded from the BBC’s TOTP 2 programmes. It will be special though to have the two tracks on the one CD. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for an entry into the UK Top Twenty Singles Chart. A much tougher proposition than the UK Top Ten Albums Chart. If Eva manages the Singles Chart, that will be an unbelievable achievement. Regards N1df

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife,SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 02:36 AM

To Twila in Houston – Your tender and loving message captures I believe the “essence” of what this Guestbook is for and is in perfect keeping with those words Laura has entered at the top of this page. Sadly in my view our Laura all to often has to “step” in to remind us of this fact – Laura’s message clearly falls on deaf ears. It is my view that sharing your thoughts about your mother & father demonstrates a great depth of love and caring for both of them – you quote “Eva brought you peace” – I dont think there is a better epitaph to Eva than those few words. Watching the life of someone you love very much ebb away is such a personal memory and for you to share that with all the Eva fans is a truly wonderful thing to do. “For in the final analysis we all inhabit this small planet, we all breath the same air, we all cherrish our children and their children’s children – and we are all mortal” Eva and her music has this unique skill to bring us all peace and comfort – this is by far in my view of more value in life than the materialism one may accumulate in our journey through life. Twila – kind regards and best wishes from Scotland and may Eva bring you even more peace in your life. To our good friend Eric in Silversprings – wont be long now till Morag & I see you in DC – Kind regards

Name: Torbjorn Eriksson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Marsta, Sweden
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 06:51 AM

Hi! It s nice to see that a homepage pays her the tribute that she deserved! My contact with Eva s recordings are fairly brief, but I must say that she left an impression! The first time I heard her was a while ago at Swedish National Radio on the local channel Radio Stockholm P4. Something about her voice made me listen and I couldn t stop! The song was “Over the rainbow”! First I must say that I m a musician myself. I ve played the violin for about 28 years and I also play guitar and sing. When it comes to feeling, I have a good grasp on what that mean. When you hear some people sing, it s almost as perfect as it can be but the feeling isn t there! When I heard Eva the first time, I couldn t stop listening and “Over the rainbow” still give me goose-bumps! 🙂 It s sad that true artists are appreciated only after they re dead! Kindest regards Torbjorn Eriksson

Name: Laura
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time (so far!)
Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song
Home town/city/country: Chandler, AZ, USA
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 07:48 AM

I first heard Eva a couple of months ago on a demo in the music store and fell in love with her voice. Now, I listen to her CD’s everyday and I cry every time I play her songs. Her depth and range amazes me – both voice and guitar. Her music gives me peace and puts me in this very beautiful “space”. My spirit soars! The fact that she is no longer on this earth makes her music so much more special. I’m heading to the music store today to buy Songbird and I know I’ll eventually end up with all of her CD’s.

Name: Jenny, United Kingdom
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Sent: Tue September 23 2003 12:40 PM

Laura – What’s New I have been reading the interesting stats in respect of visitors to the Guestbook. The numbers are indeed a tribute to the effort that you have put in over the last few years. How on earth you keep control of it all I’ll never know. I have noted that 49.1% of visitors are from North America. This would tend to indicate that there is a reasonably widespread knowledge of Eva in at least the Northern part of America. I don’t understand why Eva’s albums haven’t had a similar success in percentage terms (taking into consideration the difference in size) as in the UK with 16.6% of visitors and sales figures to back up that percentage share. I’m not great at stats so forgive me if I’m not interpreting the answers correctly. Put simply, shouldn’t Eva be bigger in the US than she is? To all Eva fans. I was re-visitng the customer reviews of American Tune on Amazon.co.uk today. All those lovely 5 gold stars make me so happy. I did notice that customer reviews can currently be made on the enhanced single You Take My Breath Away. Although the CD isn’t released until 29 September, it’s obvious to Amazon that those people who bought American Tune are familiar with the track and are therefore able to make comments. It occurred to me that if a number of reviews were made before the release date, this may encourage others to buy the single. With You Take My Breath Away being such a popular track, there must be a few of you out there who could leave a brief review. It all helps the cause. Kind regards. Jenny

Name: Menno
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Home town/city/country: Vancouver B.C.
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 01:07 PM

I made a friend in Santa Barabra this summer who gave me several CD,s. She wrote across one of them, Eva Cassidy. I listned to all six of the CD’s filed them all except for Eva Cssidy. I have aslways enjoyed female singers, Billy Holliday, Joni Mitchell. Judy Collins, Joan Biaz…you get the idea. Since I got home in July Eva Cassidy is the only CD I listen to ..every time I get in my car, no radio just me and EVA. If I switch to my wifes car I take the CD out and play it there. I wrote my friend the other day to thank her and tell her how much i enjoyed this Eva Cassidy CD. She wrote back and said “Isn’t it amazing that she became famous post humously” Which peaked my interest and brought me to this web site to learn a little about her. In a month I’ll be retired from firefighting and I’ll have to find a place to drive to every day so I can listned to my Eva Cassidy. Who knows maybe I’ll buy a different Eva Cassidy CD?

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold and to many others to mention
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 01:49 PM

Laura, I think your idea of “The Golden Time” is an excellent suggestion for the next CD. Eva would probably have loved that title since that was her favorite time of day. I bet there are still some great photos of her that would work well with a title like that. I love the way you drop hints of your favorite new songs…like “Chain Of Fools” and “Do Right Woman”. I hope you know something that we don’t. I can just imagine Eva singing these songs. I bet she could bring the house down. Hope they will be on the next CD…also would love to hear her do the Etta James song “Something’s Got A Hold On Me”. And I know many are waiting on “Son Of A Preacher Man”. They are definitely some great songs that I’m sure Eva put 100% of “Eva” into them. No one can sing a song like her. Hope we hear them all in the future…plus more of those ever so moving ballads.

Name: Nick
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: There’s too many to list
Home town/city/country: Portland,OR. USA
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 02:42 PM

When I hear Eva Cassidy sing, she sings to my soul. It may sound corny, but theres no other way to put it. My wife and I have enjoyed listening to Eva since we first heard her. Only about two and a half yrs. now. We have been turning friends and family on to her music ever since.

Name: Sue
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Pt Lincoln South Australia
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 03:41 PM

Thank you Chris for your answer to my question about Eva having ever recorded The Rose. My reason for asking was I actually HEARD IT! and it was absolutely fantastic. It was used as background in an interview with Eva’s rep. on ABC Radio in Australia about two or three years ago and I’ve never forgotten it. If other fans out there could hear just the small amount I heard they would definitely be demanding it. Thanks once again Chris.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves (the golden time)
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue September 23 2003 06:45 PM

Today I saw and heard Eva Cassidy sing “Autumn Leaves” from the Blues Alley recording session. I was face to face with the creator. This has been an important day in my life. There she was, clear as a crystal, as shown on BBC2, singing Autumn Leaves, my favourite song, and the fist music I ever heard Eva perform.. To view the creator of musical art as it is happening live is an experience that should not be denied to her millions of fans … and I am sure there are millions. The “Blues Alley” film should be made available to purchase by the owner(s). It is time. The sound is perfect. The images beautiful and haunting. It is sparse, but it is in keeping with the whole Blues Alley adventure. Rather than a stage bathed in light, it is appropriate that Eva appears almost as in a Wedgewood Cameo of fine vintage and great value. This is a day I will never forget. I know countless Brits, Aussies, and others outside of North America have seen the Blues Alley film, and many probably own it, but there is no clear access on this side of the pond. I am rambling here because my mind is still focused on Eva glowingly singing Autumn Leaves with a clear passion. I don’t know what others would say, but this was Eva at the summit! At Blues Alley that January night in 1996 she crossed over that river she sings about. We all know that now. She may have gone into the studio for a time after, and what she did was brilliant. But nothing compares with the live recorded session that gave us “Live At Blues Alley.” It is autumn today here, and the leaves are turning. The golden autumn flowers are in bloom on the hills and fields she roamed with her cousin Walter. In my mind’s eye I see her being happy in these rustic, wild fields of gold by the ocean that stay but for a little golden time, amaze, vanish, and then come round again with the new season, as do we all unto forever.

Name: linda
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: mt rainier, md usa
Sent: Wed September 24 2003 03:04 AM

I too, would love to have a copy of the video from the Blues Alley show. Autumn Leaves was, and still is, my favorite Eva tune. In fact, I have been begging for that video since December 1996, when a clip from it of Eva singing People Get Ready was shown on the BET on Jazz cable channel in my area. I was supposed to attend that Blues Alley show, and missed my opportunity. It did not occur to me then, that I would not have another chance. Eva played all over my local area. I did see her once, at an outdoor festival in Washington, DC, the summer of 1995. She opened, playing her electric guitar, which was almost as big as she was small, with Aretha’s Baby I Love You and closed with Pete Seeger’s Oh Had I a Golden Thread. I was frozen in time with my mouth hanging open within five seconds of Eva opening her mouth! I am forever grateful for that day. I offered to the original owner of that video, any amount of money, would have signed in blood to any agreement, but it was not to be. So if the video finally becomes available, I will be one very happy woman. In the meantime, again, I am forever grateful for the memory of seeing and hearing our beautiful Eva live, ten feet in front of me!

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Sent: Wed September 24 2003 05:14 AM

What’s New – Laura Branigan – I clicked onto the link to hear Laura’s version of I Know You By Heart. I won’t try to deny that I am biased in Eva’s favour on any covers but this is the honest truth. Laura Branigan, in her own style of singing, is nice but she doesn’t come anywhere near to Eva’s version and you should know that Laura (Webmaster). I once remember you mentioning that I Know You By Heart is a particularly favourite track of yours. Don Meuse, if you buy the limited edition enhanced single of Eva’s You Take My Breath Away/Somewhere Over The Rainbow, there is footage of Eva singing live, as she did on BBC’s Top of the Pops 2 way back in 2001, to hear and view via your pc screen. It’s such a touching piece of footage. I already have it on video but can’t wait to play it on my pc. My ears, heart and soul were bereft LBE (Life Before Eva). To the very special lady who won my heart and changed my conception of music. The phenomenal Eva Cassidy. Love you Eva

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Sent: Wed September 24 2003 05:57 AM

Statistics – Thank you for the information. I totally accept the CIA’s explanation, who wouldn’t! I’ve watched “24 Hours” with Keifer Sutherland so I know what they’re capable of. Joking apart, perhaps I could ask the question, how many of Eva’s albums have been sold in the US, for, say, Songbird, Imagine & American Tune – the three best sellers in the UK. I am interested in knowing whether in your vast country a large number of people are buying and supporting Eva. The potential for sales and recognition in the US is astronomic. Is there any indication that Eva’s music has advanced in popularity in the US since, say, one year ago? If Eva could truly capture the hearts of many more Americans, she would soon be crowned the posthumous Queen of popular music, as indeed she deserves. Thanks again.

Name: Robert J.R.F.Bravo
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Sent: Wed September 24 2003 06:22 AM

Name: Robert J.R.F. Bravo
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time,Eva by Heart,American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: So many…but Wally Wally is one
Home town/city/country: Hingham/Quincy MA USA
Sent: Wed September 24 2003 06:45 AM

I learned of Eva in a Sunday Boston Globe article about her in Jan.`99 and laminated and sent it with a letter to her parents. Eva’s father graciously wrote me back and I still have the letter today. I have every CD of Eva, I think, and as I am also a singer, I love to listen to her and harmonize with her. Her version of Songbird is a special favorite of mine and I call it “Maxie’s Song” after my late akita dog Maxfred. We would listen to the song outside in my back yard, in the sunshine, which is filled with many old oak, maple and hemlock trees I bet Eva would have loved it. Max had to be put down this past april but I always think of him whenever I play that song. Eva was so remarkably spiritual and has brought me and so many others joy, which is a rare and beautiful thing. Thank you Eva for creating your music, that we might enjoy it and be inspired. God Bless the Cassidy family and Eva’s band and her precious memory. Robert Bravo

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Wed September 24 2003 09:58 AM

What’s New: Eva and Laura 1970. I can see a resemblance. What a lovely photograph, pigtails and all. Regards

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Wed September 24 2003 10:27 AM

A little more advance notice this time. Billy Poore, the main writer of “It’s not the Presents Under my Tree”, and author of the book “Rockabilly: a 40 Year Journey”, will be making a return appearance at the Keystone Record Collectors record/CD show at the Lancaster (PA) Catholic High School cafeteria on Oct. 12. Mr. Poore’s involvement was with the earlier part of Eva’s recording career, circa 1990. It is chronicled in the aforementioned book-all one page of it! Any questions about the KRC show can be directed to the KRC 24 hour phone line:717 898 1246. It is likely (not yet certain) that Mr. Poore will stay on to be at the record/CD show the next Sunday (Oct. 19) at the Arbutus (MD) fire hall.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed September 24 2003 01:53 PM

Laura just to let you know Eva’s music is being played regularly on Jazz FM 102.2 here in the U.K.The ones I have heard are It Don’t Mean A Thing and You Take My Breath Away.The e-mail address is either studio@jazzfm.com or simply jazzfm.com.Hope this information is of some use to you and the visitors to this site.

Name: Faye
Favorite Eva Album: every single one
Favorite Eva Song: just can’t decide yet
Home town/city/country: Missouri, USA
Sent: Wed September 24 2003 05:49 PM

What a joyous discovery!!! How could I say more? Eva’s music inspires, lifts, reflects, calms, and so much more. I thank my daughter for demanding I listen to her music.

Name: Cheryl
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird and Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Spring Hill, FL
Sent: Wed September 24 2003 07:48 PM

I have just been introduced to Eva’s music through a mutual friend, who recorded some songs for me to play on the computer while working. I was so taken with Songbird and Somewhere Over the Rainbow that tears came to my eyes. I knew nothing about this talented person and was amazed at her purity and soul. The song Somewhere Over the Rainbow is a favorite of my son’s who has been undergoing some personal problems lately and when I heard her version, I had to call him up and have him listen – he was so happy to hear it and I was happy to share it with him. He listened to the full song and it brought us both some happiness for the time being. I feel it is a song of hope for the future, although I know that is up to the individual listener. Songbird just blew me away with the beauty of it – I hope to learn more about this beautiful person – so sad to hear that she is no longer with us.

Name: Jane
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: (at the moment) Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Thu September 25 2003 05:42 AM

My ex-husband and father or my two sons tragically died two weeks ago aged only 41 years. We played two of his favourite songs at his funeral service. One was Arms of An Angel by Sarah McLaughlin and the other was Eva’s beautiful version of Over The rainbow which was played right at the end of the service. Despite the terrible and premature loss of both these young talented people for some reason I found so much comfort and an almost spiritual reassuring warmth in Eva’s voice. Other people at the funeral who’d not heard her music before also commented on how beautiful and hopeful her version of Over the Rainbow was. Michael was a passionate music lover and there’s a little tribute to him on my website at http://www.janemusic.info/rcms/news/getStory/130 . I do like to think that both Michael, Eva and all our loved ones who have passed on are indeed ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ with their dreams coming true until such time as we all meet again.

Name: Silke
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Stuttgart, Germany
Sent: Thu September 25 2003 06:34 AM

Kaum eine andere Stimme durchdringt einen so wie die von Eva. Als ich zum ersten Mal ein Lied von ihr geh rt habe, war ich derart paralysiert, dass ich sofort in die Lerche gefahren bin, um mir die CD zu kaufen. Anschlie end fuhr ich Stunden im Auto umher immerzu dasselbe Lied auf Repeat eingestellt. Es ist einfach nur deprimierend, dass sie so jung sterben musste.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Thu September 25 2003 11:08 AM

Tony O’Connell Thanks for the information. I have made a mental note to tune into Jazz FM102.2. I confess, I only listen to the radio very infrequently (maybe for football commentary). I much prefer CD music entertainment both at home and in the car. Three weeks ago my car was broken into so I had to reset the “KEYWORD DIGITS” for the radio/cd player to work again. I couldn’t remember the right sequence of buttons. I started pressing this, that and the other buttons in the vain hope of getting something. In this process, I hit a button and Eva’s Yesterday was playing. I thought good, it’s working at last. I was a bit surprised when I heard the man say this is JazzFM and you’ve just been listening to Eva Cassidy singing Yesterday. I don’t consider Yesterday to be a jazz track. What does it matter, at least the tracks are being played on other than mainstream popular music channels. Good news for Eva fans.

Name: chuck
Favorite Eva Album: like them all
Favorite Eva Song: danny boy
Home town/city/country: salem oh
Sent: Thu September 25 2003 12:04 PM

i first discovered this artist in a bookstore in alexandria va while visiting the dc area. when i returned home i listened to my purchase and was completely stunned. i immediately called that same bookstore and had them ship me all eva’s other recordings. danny boy is exceptionally moving and it brings me to tears as well as a sense of peace. my wife and i lost our youngest son in 1990 and somehow this song and version helps us believe that kyle is okay. what a sad tragedy that eva’s voice is no longer with us.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Thu September 25 2003 06:42 PM

“I Know You By Heart” article in “What’s New” section, by Laura C. Bligh: Lyrics and music by Diane Scanlon and Eve Nelson. Sometimes it is best that one didn’t read an article too soon or, if one did, that it was forgotten quickly. During the past 10 months “I Know You By Heart” and “Time Is A Healer” have become personal favourites for no other reason than their artistic merits. There is no associated incident in my life that gives them special meaning. None that I wish to reflect upon, anyway. I did have a life once! As usual, the tireless webmaster wrote a clear and unambiguous article about the song. The same song-writing team of Scanlon and Nelson also wrote “Time Is A Healer”, as I note above. This grabbed my attention. From the early days of listening with my untutored ear, and ignorace in any formal way of all things musical, my mind had linked these two songs. If I played one I thought of the other. I’ve heard no other version of either song than Eva’s versions. From the perspective of lyric, music, and performance, these two songs are brilliant. Eva is an intrepid miner for meaning and emotion as she excavates the depth of love and soul inherent in these two exceptional songs. It appears oftentimes that today’s writers, with some remarkable exceptions, have a fear of creativity and an attraction for the banal and insipid. “I Know You By Heart” and “Time Is A Healer” are as bitter as lemons and as sweet as honey, which means there is a lot of biting chemistry going on at the apparent surface and in the unknown depths. These songs are not flights of momentary fancy, but are rather imbued with unusual intelligence and poetic imagination. Diane Scanlon and Eve Nelson, as noted in the article, write songs they wish Eva could sing. We are infused with the embers passionate glow and the guiltless ashes grey and low, and all that comes between, in the two songs Eva made her own. That Diane Scanlon and Eva Nelson would want Eva to sing their best new songs is a tribute, and it is their own vote of confidence in the quality of their best work. And I accept their judgement unreservedly. Thanks for bringing this artical forward, Laura. I am more knowledgeable for it, and will take notice when I see D. Scanlon and E. Nelson given attribution for what they have created together.

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Thu September 25 2003 06:53 PM

This is a translation of Silke’s message: No other voice penetrates the soul like Eva’s. The first time I heard a song by her, I stopped in my tracks, returning to the cd-store to buy the cd! After that I drove around in my car for hours with the cd-player repeating the same song over and over… It is simply depressing that she had to die that young.

Name: Dave McKeon
Favorite Eva Album: Them all
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Aberdeen, Scotland
Sent: Thu September 25 2003 10:32 PM

First heard Eva’s version of “Over the Rainbow” when I was outside my garage, washing and polishing my motorcycle to within an inch of it’s life. Always enjoyed John Martyns version but Eva’s reduced me, literally, to tears. Not a good image for a Biker. A tragic loss to her family and friends but a wonderful gain for people like me to find her and that voice. In my Heart Eva.

Name: Nathalie
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Favorite Eva Song: Time after time, and Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: S lvesborg Sweden
Sent: Fri September 26 2003 03:27 AM

Oh my god. I love you voice. I love your songs. But most of all, i love YOU!

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Sent: Fri September 26 2003 06:05 AM

GUGUMAN FORM BENIN

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Sent: Fri September 26 2003 06:22 AM

Just received my copy of the newest version of the book Songbird. It seems like there is quite a bit more info. about Eva and a lot more of her artwork unless I’m not remembering the other book right. What a talented artist! What an amazing person. I love this new book because it seems to really show her essence.

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Sent: Fri September 26 2003 07:20 AM

What’s New : I’m not sure how any reporter could possibly consider Dido and Eva in the same breath. I am sorry Laura, but I don’t know what he means. If it gets Eva a bit more publicity that’s ok with me. I’ve been slow off the mark this time. I’m usually bang up-to-date on CEEFAX news. I’m so glad that the single You Take My Breath Away is getting some airing. To be honest, I can’t imagine there is anyone in the UK who hasn’t got AT. Still, I’ve got AT and am awaiting my limited edition enhanced single, which I hope will arrive on Monday morning. Love you Eva.

Name: Molly
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: Cork Ireland
Sent: Fri September 26 2003 07:28 AM

I wish to pour my feelings about eva cassidy into this one paragraph. However i have no words to describe the magic i feel every time i turn on my cd player and listen to eva. Her music is a joy to my soul. Is aoibhinn liom Eva Cassidy.Slan go foil.

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Sent: Fri September 26 2003 08:13 AM

Anyone interested in Robert Johnson and the history of the Blues may wish to read an article posted at MSNBC.com today.

Name: jess
Favorite Eva Album: love them all
Favorite Eva Song: at the moment, True Colors
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Sent: Fri September 26 2003 08:36 AM

re Don Meuse’s post: Interesting when you read Chris Biondo’s comments about Diane Scanlon (author of I Know You By Heart, etc.). She did not have many flattering things to say about Eva’s cover of her song. Now that Eva has become a star, she seems to have jumped on the bandwagon……?

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Sent: Fri September 26 2003 11:20 AM

Way to go jess!

Name: Eric
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Home town/city/country: Brest – France
Sent: Fri September 26 2003 01:14 PM

Well…I was searching on the web for the magnificent and haunting voice singing a cover Paul Simon’s Kathy’s Song…Just discovered that it was Eva’s and that she is deceased. It drives me as sad as I found her voice so beautiful, sensitive and pure, just like spring water.

Name: Danielle
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Wales
Sent: Fri September 26 2003 01:48 PM

Does anyone know where i can download free sheet music for Eva’s, Fields Of Gold???? please????? I’ve been on all the sites i know of and can’t find it! Please e-mail me at lozzzzz@aol.com if you know where i can get it. Thanx xxx

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Fri September 26 2003 04:52 PM

“As Time Goes By” from Casablanca woudn’t have the allure it does without the movie. If you strip away Eva’s voice from many songs she sings, and substitute another, the result would be a pale reflection. If you remove the music and lyrics, there is nothing to sing. I’m not interested in personal attitudes that reflect badly on anyone. Eva took “I Know You By Heart” and made it soar. I am greatful that Scanlon and Nelson produced songs on which Eva could work her majic. But anonymous, smirking noises in the night applauding what they perceive as something negative contributes nothing of substance.

Name: Lynne
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: “I Know You By Heart”
Home town/city/country: Florida, USA
Sent: Fri September 26 2003 05:54 PM

Sometimes love is not enough to keep two people together, and I have had to part with the only man that I have ever loved. “I Know You By Heart” has been crucial to me as I grieve this loss. It reminds me of times when I studied the lines of his face and body so that I would never forget. I truly do know him by heart. I am so blessed to know what it feels like to truly love someone. The heartbreak lingers, but Eva’s music is a balm for my soul. Oh, and, one more thing–He was my “Danny Boy”. “And you will bend and tell me that you love me, and I will sleep in peace until you come to me”. Eva Cassidy lives on and truly makes a difference in my life.

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Sent: Fri September 26 2003 09:28 PM

re JESS 1.36 You’ve hit the nail on the head. I was amazed at the new perspective Scanlon has on IKYBH!! AL DALE, thank you for tracking down the song in the first place. I wish we could all hear your comments more often than we do. wherever you are, I hope you’re well.

Name: Linda H gberg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Time after time/for now.
Home town/city/country: Sweden/Stockholm
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 12:11 AM

Im intrested in Reading the book about Eva s life”Songbird”.The book does not exist in any Libery in Stockholm.Strange.I will buy it this week and rest in the coutch whith light candles and see if i feel better.Life is hard to live sometimes so we all have to see all that make us feel better and help (eatchother)?! “And you say go slow and a follow behind!”

Name: jess
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Sent: Sat September 27 2003 01:08 AM

Don, I appologize for offending you. I was merely making an observation. Perhaps I am wrong. I hope Diane Scanlon is grateful to Eva for covering her song. In the hands of another singer, it could have been sentimental drivel.

Name: Amaldina
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Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: California
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 02:44 AM

Don and Jess, I think if you read the interviews carefully, you will notice that Chris Biondo did not say that Diane Scanlon didn’t care for Eva’s recording of “I know you by heart”. He said “she thought the record was too “all over the place” in style”. This was his secondhand impression which he reported several years afterwards. When Diane Scanlon was asked directly her opinion of the recordings, she was very warmly appreciative. There is no point squabbling over it, anyway. Don’t jump on me for this, but the first time I heard “Somewhere over the rainbow” I thought it was weird but now I love it more than Judy Garland’s singing of the same song. It took me a while to bring it into my heart.

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Sent: Sat September 27 2003 05:13 AM

Jess, well spotted. But isn’t that what bandwagons are all about? Jumping aboard and joining the other like-minded people. Like-minded, that is, when it suits! Even among the many living female vocalists, there is undoubted jealousy of Eva’s success. Success that she most rightly merits because of her amazing and unique talent. Eva is the public’s choice and there is nothing that any critics can do to change that. Certainly not here in the UK. Love you Eva, always

Name: Jenny, United Kingdom
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Sent: Sat September 27 2003 05:38 AM

Don Meuse – I think the last sentence of your message of 9.52 both sanctimonious and pompous. Eva fans express their own opinions, not yours. You are of course entitled to think that some anonymous comments made in the night are not in keeping with your own views, but that is exactly what they are, your own views. I for one would hope that Eva fans will be able, within reason, to give honest opinions in this Guestbook without being rebuked by another fan. Jess, I thank you for your comments and the honesty in which you made them. No need to apologise. Jenny, United Kingdom

Name: David Christopher
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Sent: Sat September 27 2003 07:20 AM

A little heads up for all the Eva fans, and anyone who likes a great soul singer. There is a new CD out by an amazing new singer that’s just blowing me away. The funny thing is she’s an English girl getting noticed here in the states. A bit opposite of the Eva story. Anyway, her name is Joss Stone and she’s all of 16 years old. Her CD is called “The Soul Sessions” and features covers of classic soul songs performed with some of the original players. She is the closest thing to Eva I’ve ever heard.

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Storym Monday
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, Md., USA
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 07:44 AM

More on Joss Stone. In the current issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine (Oct. 3), there is an article entitled “The Natural” about the 16-year-old British female soul singer. Her new album, “The Soul Sessions” is hailed as “a searing retro-soul debut.” The article states that her greatest influence is Aretha Franklin, people who haven’t seen her assume she is black, and she sings with an emotive power that is stunning. Sound familar? It gets even better: a full-page picture of her reveals a breathtakingly beautiful girl who bears a startling resemblance to a young Eva. Maybe the next Eva Cassidy has arrived. It would only be fitting that she comes from Great Britain.

Name: ffran May-Prigent
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Sent: Sat September 27 2003 08:58 AM

There’ll never be another Eva. Other wonderful singers perhaps, but never another Eva……..

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 09:37 AM

JESS & JENNY: No one has offended me, least of all Jess. If you look closely there is an anonymous “Way To Go Jess” by someone who who makes assumptions about what Jess said because he\she has nothing positive to say. On another point by David Chistopher, this young singer Joss Stone sounds like someone to give a close listen to.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Dream
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USa
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 11:16 AM

My Review of the Single CD about to be released, “You Take My Breath Away,” on the amazon uk site: Just Close Your Eyes And Eva Takes You To a Special Place…, 24 September, 2003 Reviewer: A music fan from Syracuse, New York, United States Listening to Eva Cassidy singing “You Take My Breath Away,” will bring sunlight streaming through the clouds, a voice so pure, it is an out of body experience. Dream about a love, or a loveone somewhere in your past and you visualise this experience. Eva gives you this and more. Eva alone, is playing the guitar and singing. It’s so beautiful, and calming. “You Take My Breath Away,” satifies a special need for someone like me, and I expect for many others. You see it allows listeners to travel to a special place. It’s on replay now, and has been for the last hour, so exquisite, I’m dreaming, as Eva sings, “I’m going to stand up on a mountaintop, and tell the world … you take my breath away.”

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune(correction)
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 11:22 AM

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Sent: Sat September 27 2003 11:37 AM

To Don Meuse, I was that anonymous poster… I did not make assuptions. However I did have something positive to say i.e. my way to go Jess. My opinion and I am entitled to it.

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Sent: Sat September 27 2003 11:42 AM

Oh and before you get pedantic Don, that was a typo I did mean to type assumptions.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 03:23 PM

Jenny in the U.K. thanks for your e-mail.Jazz FM 102.2 in the U.K. is only available in the London area.Sorry to cause any inconvenience to any visitors to this site.Eva is being played regularly now and I am thrilled at this news as I am sure this wasn’t the case before.Well done Jazz FN.I really hope that the new single does well here in the U.K. allowing her more deserved exposure.Delighted to see so many new visitors to this site.Welcome please pass on the good news that Eva is helping us all get through these very difficult times.Mike in New York you are doing a great job! Keep it up.It goes without saying Laura YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.

Name: rose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/AT
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/Water Is Wide/You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 07:55 PM

Let me be the 1st to mention how fantastic Grace Griffith & friends concert was tonight. It was the most beautiful & meaningful concert I’ve ever attended. I felt completely in touch with the music & musicians. Walking into the church hall, Eva’s music was playing. It was perfect. And to meet Grace, Mr.& Mrs. Cassidy, Eric from Silver Springs, Steve Digman, Gary, Sandy, Eileen, Chris Biondo, Lennie Williams and the wonderful Laura Bligh, it was truly an honor. Everyone should go out & buy Grace’s new cd, Sands Of Time. I cherish it even more after seeing her in concert.

Name: Stephanie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The rainbow
Home town/city/country: Salem,N.H. U.S.A.
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 08:07 PM

I just found Eva. I was in this little shop in of all places Ohmaha Neb. where I was on a trip. As I’m walking around this shop this wonderful, pure voice is singing. Finally I went to the clerk and said who is that singing? What CD is that, it was Songbird. She told me about Eva and I think I had heard the story somewhere but I know I had not heard her. Believe me I would have remebered that voice!!!!! Well as you can guess, I bought the CD. The clerk ( a great fan also) said as soon as they get a shipment in they sell out. I can see why. Now I must get all her other CD’s because I know they must be wonderful too. So please know that someone in New Hampshire USA is telling everyone that she meets about this wonderful singer. Eva is a gift that God sent down to give us a touch of what heavens music will be like. Sincerely Stephanie

Name: Graham
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Barton UK
Sent: Sat September 27 2003 09:40 PM

Driving into work one day I first came accross “Fields of Gold” I am a big fan of Sting but I just could not believe how such a great song could be made ten times better. Eva then became part of my life, I played Songbird everywhere, in the car, at home, at work. As the story of Eva became known it became even more moving for me, as my 17 year old daughter, Katie, had just been diagnosed with cancer of the brain. Fields of gold was always Katie’s favourite, even though we eagerly awaited new releases, we always went back to Songbird during the “bad days” Sadly, Katie died in June 2002 after a brave fight with this unforgiving disease, Fields of Gold was played at her funeral. My wife Jane and I are now serious fundraisers for Katie’s favourite charities and have formed the charity “Katie’s Concerts” which supports young people to perform live music and learn how to develop life skills. Katie’s best friend, Melissa, has become the star of the charity performing Eva songs at our fundraising concerts. I have to say, as the biggest Eva fan I know, Melissa’s versions are as near the originals as I have ever listened to. To Eva, thanks for helping the memories live on. Our charity website is: katiesconcerts.org

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun September 28 2003 12:35 AM

Tony O’Connell – I don’t live in the London area but I can, on my car radio/cd player, receive Jazz FM. It’s no use asking how me I managed it because I couldn’t tell you. My car radio is far too complicated for me to fatham out. I listen only to CDs when driving. Of course it could be a different Jazz channel but I did notice that the name JazzFM displayed on screen when the station was picked up. As I said before, I was very surprised that a Jazz channel was playing Eva’s Yesterday. As long as Eva is getting air time, I don’t care which channel it is. With reasonable air time I expect You Take My Breath Away to be a real success story in the UK. The fact that Eva is popping up here, there and everywhere is a good sign as far as I am concerned.

Name: Elaine Nickels
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Home town/city/country: Big Sky, MT
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 01:21 AM

This guestbook used to be a favorite of mine … it was a kind and sweet place to read and express thoughts about Eva, and her influence on everyone who embraces her music. Now it’s full of what I can only describe as “road rage”. Too many viscious postings from too many people debating who loves and appreciates her more. Too many repeat offenders who have stolen the essence of this gentle site. You know who you are. Maybe it’s better to admire her work privately from afar, as it seems that her increasing popularity has produced an undesirable element of obsessive, self-rightous fans. I used to feel an affitnity with most of the people in this guestbook, due to our similar affection for Eva Cassidy, but no more. I suspect Eva would also be repelled by all this bad behavior. Take a break people, and give the guestbook back to HER. Rebuttals/death threats/insults may be sent directly to my email address above.

Name: joseph wilson
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: imagine cover of j.lennon song.
Home town/city/country: airdrie lanarkshire scotland
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 05:41 AM

to eva parents thank you for the gift you gave to the world.your daughter will never be forgotten her voice lights up a dull day.and her picture brings warmth.she may be gone but she lives on in our hearts through her wonderful voice.thank you for your daughter.

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Sent: Sun September 28 2003 06:35 AM

Elaine……..total agreement….I now approach the Guestbook with trepidation and not the anticipation of previous years….I have struggled with the concept of terminating visits, yet think this would not be fair to the ubiquitous and energetic efforts of Laura…she deserves loyalty and the utmost respect, as do Eva’s parents and friends. I know which postings to scroll through quickly in order to not get too exasperated..( as Elaine says…you know who you are..or I hope you do !!! ) We now have to sift through for the ‘ Pearls ‘ ( no pun intended !!) that still appear … Let us hope things settle down and this ‘ haven of peace ‘ reverts to its previous pinnacle of joy and respect. The important thing is the joy of Eva’s music…

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Allley
Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 06:41 AM

I’ve now heard Joss Stone, about whom I reported a rave review and compared with Eva. Well, she’s no Eva. Maybe another Kelly Clarkson, whom she sounds alot like. Joss, though, is an extraordinarily talented young singer who has a great future in Soul and R&B, and she does look alot like a young Eva. So my search for another Eva continues, I trust in vain, with the closest I’ve found being Shannon McNalley (“Jukebox Sparrows”), who is truly talented and versatile, guaranteeing that I’ll never hear her on commercial radio here in the U.S.

Name: Pat
Favorite Eva Album: EVA BY HEART
Favorite Eva Song: I KNOW YOU BY HEART
Home town/city/country: ALLIANCE, USA
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 08:28 AM

I FIRST HEARD EVA’S VOICE IN A QUAINT ANTIQUE SHOP IN HARTVILLE. SHE WAS SINGING THIS SONG AND MY EYES IMMEDIATELY FILLED WITH TEARS! IT WAS AS IF SHE WAS SINGING THE WORDS IN MY HEART AND THOUGHTS OF MY MOTHER CAME TO MIND. I LOST HER A A VERY EARLY AGE AND WE WERE GREAT FRIENDS. I HAD TO BUY THE CD! I PLAYED IT OVER AND OVER THE FIRST FEW DAYS AND IT SOMEHOW MADE ME FEEL AS IF MOM WAS THERE. THANK YOU, EVA, WHEREVER YOU ARE!

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun September 28 2003 09:16 AM

What’s New – quote: “…Cassidy Listener’s Quiz” is so fiendishly difficult…” Laura, a piece of cake. Easy peasy!!! I hope that Eva’s UK fans have decided, like I have, to buy the new limited edition enhanced single of You Take My Breath Away. It would be one of my dreams for Eva’s name to appear in the UK Top Twenty Singles Chart. Even at No. 20, this would be some mean achievement. The UK Top Twenty Singles Chart is in no way a reflection of the Albums market. If we all support Eva, who knows. I’m still crossing my fingers. Darling Eva, Hallelujah I just love you so.

Name: Liam Shaw
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Skipton, Yorkshire, UK
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 10:20 AM

I am 15 years old and listen to Eva EVERY DAY, i first heard the SONGBIRD album at a listening post in a music store, i listened to the first 3 and had to buy this album. My family and I had never heard of this angelic woman, and were very upset to hear of here death, but Eva lives on, my family all love her work, my best friend and his Mum have bought the album, and we love her. She is THE BEST musician this universe has ever come across. Eva you are fantastic, God Bless you forever.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Method Actor/Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Goodbye Manhattan/Stay/Have a Little Faith
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 10:43 AM

I have finally managed to get 10 out of 10 in the Eva Quiz. It certainly was hard and I had to listen to several different songs again to see if I had the right answer. Eva will always be dear to everyone she touched in her life and through her music. Long may it continue Debbie xx

Name: Jenny, United Kingdom
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Sent: Sun September 28 2003 10:50 AM

To Anonymous who agrees with Elaine. I am very sorry to hear that you feel it a fearful experience visiting the Guestbook. I always enjoy my visits immensely. There is so much interesting information about Eva on the website that I can spend hours browsing. I have been visiting this Guestbook for a long time and, in the good old days so to speak, there didn’t appear much banter among visitors because so few people visited the website. So few people had heard of Eva. In the days when only the UK fans knew of Eva, we didn’t exchange views and valuable information because we knew so little about her. But, we made it our business to find out. The majority of valuable information was kindly supplied by Laura, whose tireless efforts have made this website a mine of information for the true Eva devotee and not just those who simply want to enter the Guestbook. There are also many other contributors to the website, particularly avid Eva fans, who Laura always acknowledges in the What’s New Section. These people also play their part in making this website a success. I am not really sure of the point you are making. I accept that you must feel sufficiently involved enough to voice an opinion. I readily accept that as your stated opinion. My stated opinion is that I don’t necessarily agree with you. Doubtless others won’t agree with either of us, it’s called egalitarianism. Success always comes at a price. It really doesn’t matter what was happening 3 years ago, it’s what’s happening right now that is important. Eva fans have grown likely Topsey over the last 12 – 24 months. Fans of today want knowledge, insight, and a place to learn more about Eva. Because the website is now a very busy one, that should not in itself mean that any fan who wants to express an honest opinion about Eva should be told to go to Yahoo chatrooms. Sometimes you have to ask questions in order to ascertain answers. I have noted that some people make acerbic comments and criticisms about other visitors’ messages or names, sometimes in a dictatorial and mocking manner, and are then surprised and outraged when they receive a response in a similar vein. Eva’s success is the only thing that matters to me not personal pettiness. Jenny, United Kingdom

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Sent: Sun September 28 2003 12:39 PM

to Jenny, thank you so much for your patronising lesson in egalitarianism…..this is just the kind of post that causes irritation. I find it sad that you disagree with Laura that at times certain aspects of discussion should be confined to places other than the guestbook.This lack of respect has been prevelant of late and whilst enjoying certain ‘ banter’ and discussion recently other postings have been condescending, insulting and annoying. If anyone states that ‘ everyone is entitled to their opinion and I have mine ‘ once more…..grrrr With that I sadly take leave of the guestbook….

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 06:54 PM

Continuously I see messages go back and forth containing bad emotions… While each claims Eva’s music contains so much positive emotions. Am I missing something here? Or are you missing the point in Eva’s music and life? Hoping this guestbook soon fills itself and the readers with positive emotions again…

Name: James M. Louie
Favorite Eva Album: Depends on my mood
Favorite Eva Song: Depends on my mood
Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA USA
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 08:13 PM

Eva’s biography has been on sale in the United States at Barnes and Noble since Thursday, September 25, 2003. Passionate about Eva’s music, James

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW
Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 08:23 PM

Laura, Ive taken the Impossibly difficult quiz about 10 times coz I got too eager in knowing the correct answers. (I only scored 40% on my first take – a far cry from my 80% score for the past 2 quizzes.) Sorry. Probably you could scratch out my 9 submissions (from Submissions 53 to 61, I believe). Btw, Im all excited about the Method Actor that i ordered from one store here. After more than a month of waiting, I was informed by the store personnel that it’s going to arrive this month. Eva’s disc cost around Php1,200 each (about US$22) – as compared to the other music/disc price of Php425 (US$7.7) Now, all I have to do is wait for another month or two for my American Tune CD. That would bring my total collection to 8. (That’s how long it takes, and cumbersome it is, to get an EVA disc – or any other disc that is not “pop”ular – into my country. But for me, it’s all worth it.)

Name: Les Williams
Favorite Eva Album: Don’t ask!
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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Sun September 28 2003 08:59 PM

We have a TV talent competiton in the UK called Fame Acadamy. Twelve or so aspiring singers are shut away in a manor house for ten weeks to receive intensive coaching from music professionals, one of them being voted out each week. Digital TV watches them for 15 hours a day (I see a few of them). I find it fascinating – I’m still loooking for the new Eva! We are now down to the last three, all very talented (as was the guy just voted out, Peter). Before bed last night two of them, Alex(andra) and Alistair went in the garden to jam a couple of songs. What did they choose? Fields of Gold and Ain’t No Sunshine! No mention of Eva yet, but they must have known her work -too much of a coincidence.

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Sent: Mon September 29 2003 12:56 AM

Hi everyone, This will interest people who live in the South of the UK, when I say South I mean the bit from Kent to Bournmouth. Last week BBC South Today came to our office and filmed interviews with Mark Hagen (TOTP2 Producer) Martin Jennings (Hot MD) and myself. The piece is about how we came across Eva and the ‘You Take My Breath Away’ single which is released in the UK today. Those of you who live in this region will be able to see it sometime between 6.30pm and 7pm tonight, Monday 29th September on BBC 1. Hope you enjoy it Best wishes Andrew – Hot General Manager

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubles Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 01:21 AM

Just a quick addendum to Andrews’s from Hot Records entry re the release of You take my breath away CD – Am the proud owner of (2) copies – “Eva” – It is truly sublime – “Thank you for coming – you have been really wonderful – thank you”. No more need be said from me. Kind regards to all Eva fans

Name: Ruth
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: Halifax,UK
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 01:32 AM

Thank you to Eva for her wonderful legacy and to her parents for making this available for everyone to share. I listen to Eva nearly everyday and her music is a great comfort to me during a difficult time in my life. I came to Eva’s music through Radio 2, in particular Johnnie Walker playing it on his “Drive Time” show. I think it may be worth mentioning that Johnnie Walker himself is now very ill, and perhaps we should remember him in our prayers.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Mon September 29 2003 02:36 AM

Andrew 5.56 – Thank you for the news about “You Take My Breath Away” being featured on TOTP2 later today. As I haven’t received my enhanced single in today’s post, this programme will make up for my initial disappointment. I shall video it and keep with my other Eva TV snippets. We in the UK are so very fortunate to have people in the TV world who recognise Eva’s special gift and give her some screen time. I’m looking forward to the day Eva appears on TOTP just for the exposure it will give her. Thanks again. Jenny

Name: Leonie
Favorite Eva Album: every album has it’s amazing songs!
Favorite Eva Song: Right now: the letter and hallelujah i love him so
Home town/city/country: The Netherlands
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 04:59 AM

I would like to thank Eva Cassidy, she makes me happy when i’m sad and she reminds me of the bad times in my life which i should not forget! Eva your voice is amazing, i hope you’re singing like an angel right now. i love singing and eva has inspired me with her amazing voice!!

Name: A Mpls. Fan
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breathe Away
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Sent: Mon September 29 2003 05:13 AM

Laura, Just thought you might want to know there was a picture of the new Biography of Eva in our Arts section of the Mpls. paper on Sunday, along with a paragraph about her. It said she had achieved world wide acclaim or something like that. I was surprised! I just got my AT CD on Friday, and I have to say I think You Take My Breathe Away has to be one of my all time favorite songs. Unbelieveable. Re: different comments from different people: if you read what they wrote, it’s what they believe from their perspective. I won’t go on about it, but this really bothers me because this is what is going on in the U.S., if you say anything critical, you’re unpatriotic. I just read the Eva book again and it seems like an overriding theme is how tolerant she was of others.

Name: Glynne
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Sent: Mon September 29 2003 06:39 AM

Ruth thank you for the information about Johnnie Walker, how very sad, he was my favourite DJ years ago. I shall pray for him. Today I received my Eva cd single and I have already played it three times. Like Joe White I am very proud to own it, I was disappointed though, that they editted out Eva’s fabulous guitar solo on “OTR”.

Name: arno menses
Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: same here
Home town/city/country: vlaardingen, holland
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 11:04 AM

I saw Eva about a year ago on a top of the pops special on the BBC, never heard of her before. The commentator told something of her sad story and after that they showed her playing Somewhere over the rainbow. I was moved to tears, her voice and arrangements made the song finaly what it’s supposed to be. I couldn’t remeber her name after seeing it and now, a year later i found it through surfing on the web. As of this i will count myself a collector and admirer. Respect Arno Menses, Holland

Name: arno menses
Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: same here
Home town/city/country: vlaardingen, holland
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 11:05 AM

I saw Eva about a year ago on a top of the pops special on the BBC, never heard of her before. The commentator told something of her sad story and after that they showed her playing Somewhere over the rainbow. I was moved to tears, her voice and arrangements made the song finaly what it’s supposed to be. I couldn’t remeber her name after seeing it and now, a year later i found it through surfing on the web. As of this i will count myself a collector and admirer. Respect Arno Menses, Holland

Name: Jo Manuel
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Hard to choose!
Home town/city/country: Wales UK
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 11:13 AM

Eva’s music is beautiful, and her love for the music is an inspiration.

Name: Igor
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: every song is close to my heart
Home town/city/country: Russia, Sochi
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 12:19 PM

Eva, you’ll always remain in my broken heart… i love you

Name: Arlie
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: too many to count
Home town/city/country: Pittsburgh, PA
Sent: Mon September 29 2003 04:21 PM

I just got home from an all acoustic concert featuring Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams and Patty Griffith. They’re touring the U.S., sharing a stage with only their acoustic guitars, taking turns playing songs and telling stories. Reminded me a lot of Eva’s playing, the intimacy, the pure guitar sound, the whispers, the occasional missed note. Highly recommended to all Eva fans if the show’s coming to your neck of the woods.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Mon September 29 2003 11:52 PM

Did anyone else see TOTP2 on BBC2 yesterday evening? There was a TOTP2 programme starting at 1900 but it featured entirely the Rolling Stones. No Eva at all. I was so disappointed. I waited for the end of the programme thinking they’ll end it with Eva. No they did not. I even sat there when the channel moved to another subject still thinking they are bound to show Eva. No they did not. Is there going to be a TOTP2 showing soon. I don’t want to miss it. I am also very disappointed because I have not received my single You Take My Breath Away from Amazon as yet. I pre-ordered this nearly 3 weeks ago.

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Sent: Tue September 30 2003 12:00 AM

Re my last message. I have now re-read Andrew’s message and can see that the programme was only featured in the South of England. I should have read his words more carefully. If there is to be a TOPT2 feature of Eva in the North West region, will somebody please tell me. Thanks. Jenny

Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Album: at the moment – live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge over troubled waters – some special memories for me
Home town/city/country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 12:54 AM

Well another person who has discovered Eva’s music is our former Premier’s wife in Perth Australia. In the Sunday Times in Perth, the back page of the “Home” liftout features a “famous” person and their favourite things. Last weekends paper had Jo Court, who is the former wife of the Premier of our state (which I suppose is like a province or a county for some) and at number 5 and I quote “CD: The rendition of Eva Cassidy’s Somewhere over the rainbow” from her album From the other side, truly stirs the soul. Her purity of voice is something to be heard to be believed.” The Sunday Times is the only paper that Perth has on a Sunday (so consequently has a huge readership and is part of the “Rupert Murdoch News Group” that seems to have got behind Eva through the articles from Vince Lovegrove) and yet again it proves that Eva’s music is so far reaching. Thanks again Laura for giving me somewhere where I can “preach” to the converted. Eva’s voice has touched my soul in a way that I can’t explain, and as the spectre of the first anniversary of the Bali bombings looms (which was a gut wrenching experience for Australians, because it seemed to be 6 degrees of seperation – we all either knew someone who died, or someone who was affected) I am looking to play fields of gold (which the original version by Sting was played over and over during this tough time) and seek some comfort by it, because as our friends in Bali were taken by an act we just can’t understand, so was Eva. Thank you Eva for giving me something worth listening to!!

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Tue September 30 2003 02:04 AM

Jenny, The Eva feature wasn’t on TOTP2 (I think you must have misread the posting). The feature was on a local BBC news programme on the South coast. Can anyone give us a brief review please. Or does anyone have a video tape of it?

Name: Barbara Johnson
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Atlanta, GA USA
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 02:48 AM

I am just overwhelmed. Last night, I “discovered” Eva Cassidy. I truly believe that she has one of the most beautiful voices of all time. How lucky I am to have discovered her. Her music has already enriched my life tremendously. Thank you for having this web site.

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 02:49 AM

Dear Friends: I wanted to tell everyone what a wonderful concert was held by Grace Griffith and friends, Saturday, September 27. I was fortunate enough to be present in the audience for this magical event. Grace’s voice was in beautiful form. She sang out with eloquence, passion and obvious joy. The beautiful sounds are still ringing in my ears. She was surrounded by the musical expertise of friends like the amazing multi-talented Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink, Paul Nahay, Carey Creed, Jennifer Cutting and Chris Noyes and many others all well known in the Washington area. All I can say is WOW!!! Each person was so uniquely talented and contributed much to the event. As a devoted Eva Cassidy fan however, the best moments were the times when Eva’s spirit seemed so close. When Chris Biondo playing bass and bandmate Lenny Williams playing the piano in his distinctive fashion, accompanied Grace on stage. What an exciting moment to see and hear! Grace’s voice soared and they made such beautiful music together! Eva’s smiling spirit was so keenly present in the room as the music entered our souls. Meeting the beautiful and vivacious “Laura” for the first time, and other “guestbook” Eva fans was also such a fanastic treat. It was an evening I’ll long remember. Rose is so correct, if you have not already purchased Grace Griffith’s CD, please do yourself a favor and get one……next to Eva she is the best !!!!!!!!!!! Sandy

Name: Tony Hubble
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: Too tough to choose
Home town/city/country: Hucachuca City AZ, USA
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 04:39 AM

I discovered Eva Cassidy in the jazz section of the library. The librarian raved about her when I checked out the CD but I figured, “how good could she be if I never heard of her?”. I listened for the first time and was memsmerized, hypnotized and moved so very deeply. Here was an artist who was singing to me. I enjoy jazz thoroughly but actually have an eclectic taste in music and here was a singer who was hitting my tastes from all angles. I heard jazz, I heard blues, I heard country, I heard new age. All with a voice that soothed my soul and left me wanting more. Another soul who contributed to the universe and died at that key age of 33, when many of those “old souls” are chosen to leave this earthly plane. I can only pray that her pain at the end ensured her swift passage to that place where those souls are taken who give so much and receive so little in return. Thank you Eva, and God bless you.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 07:33 AM

A Story About Eva Cassidy and Danielle White appearing on American Juniors websites: When you are born and you are nutured with love, the armoring against the stresses of life is slow to develop. This is what 11 year old Danielle White brings, her healthy personality, an openness that makes everyone wonder, “is this girl real?” Yes her eyes sparkle, her smile is radiant, and her inner beauty is projected in her performance. Gladys Knight is right, when she said, “I’ve been waiting a long time for someone like you to be discovered.” A pearl so beautiful that we the public can only marvel at her performance. Another beautiful child of God, Eva Cassidy, sings for the Angels, she had a golden voice and played the guitar as none other. She was an unknown singer performing in small clubs, barely able to make a living as a vocalists. Working during the day as a laborer in a landscape nursery, she hauled 100 pound bales, at night she would sing in small clubs in the Washington D.C. area, sometimes to a handful of people. She sold a couple thousand CD’s out of the back her car before her death at age 33 in 1996, of cancer. A beautiful shy singer with her whole life ahead of her. She’s gone. She was discovered by the British music fans, and since her death has sold several million CD’s including the Songbird CD, from which Michelle Kwan skated to “Fields of Gold,” this year in her “Champions on Ice” tour and on ABC. Eva Cassidy’s life story has been shown 3 times on ABC’s Nightline. A CD released last month, American Tune, was #1 in the UK. Danielle White is right when she sings, “Colors of the Wind,” on repeat on my computer, “…if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, there is enough things you knew, you never knew.” Eva Cassidy’s web page can be found at www.evacassidy.org

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Name: Michelle
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird/I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Burke Virginia
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 08:40 AM

2 years ago someone gave me the CD Songbird. I put it aside and did not listen to it for a month. I was diagnosed with Melanoma and that week started to play the CD. I fell in love with this voice and the song choices. As I read the CD jacket I was saddened that this lovely voice was taken away because of Melanoma. I felt a instant bond with this woman and her music. I am a christian and rejoice in her gospel choices. I love the meloncoly and sweet songs. I listen to this music when I really want to relax and slow down. I savor life through this music. I have been buying up every CD that comes out. How can I keep from singing…the praises of this truly blessed voice. Wear your sunscreen!

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Tue September 30 2003 11:09 AM

I’d love to be able to comment on my limited edition enhanced single of You Take My Breath Away but I haven’t received it. In fact, it has not been despatched from Amazon.co.uk as I leave this message. If this is a limited edition and there are only so many to be sold, I am going to be very upset and more than a little miffed if I don’t get mine very soon. I pre-ordered over 2 weeks ago so I think I should have my CD by now. I felt very foolish when many of my friends contacted me last night and this morning to say “What happened to your darling Eva Cassidy, why didn’t she appear on TOPT2?” Good question. I said “I sat there waiting just like the rest of you”. If I am to recruit more Eva fans then I’ll have to be more accurate with my information. I had made a mistake. As it so happened, the TOTP2 special programme on the Rolling Stones was very interesting and my friends agreed. It featured some of their ealiest appearances. Great for me because I saw them live a few times in the 60s. They are a terrific live band. I can tell you that Keith looked much more than OK back then. At least my time wasn’t completely wasted. My broadband modem arrived today. I have done the necessary cabling and am waiting to be connected asap. No more long waits for uploads and downloads. Maybe I’ll now be able to access certain What’s New material that previously I have had to wait eons to access. Yipee. Love you very much, darling Eva Jens

Name: James Hayes
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Peterborough, England
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 02:43 PM

Just bought my first Eva album 5 days ago and can’t stop playing it. She touches my soul with her voice. i am already sharing my new discovery with others. Loved the web site. She must have been a very special lady to inspire such devotion.

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Sent: Tue September 30 2003 03:20 PM

SONGBIRD When a songbird is released from her cage to fly away, We are sad, because we are left with an emptiness And we deeply miss her lovely, cheerful song. But think of the bird! The bird is free! And she still sings. –Father Bob Curtis

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Sent: Tue September 30 2003 03:59 PM

But “we” still miss the beautiful Songbird so very much… Love & miss ya Eva

Name: Greg
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Bellingham, MA
Sent: Tue September 30 2003 05:31 PM

Eva has touched my heart in so many ways…and I haven’t even met her. Her beautiful voice just cuts so deep into my soul. I wish I was able to attend a concert of her, or even more, meet her. Her memory will forever live on, and I thank everyone who continues to bless us (the fans) each year with more albums, articles, and now even a book on her! It’s amazing!

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Wed October 01 2003 12:39 AM

Quick note: Wonderful to see so many folks at Grace’s performance on Saturday. Sorry … I had a gig, so I was very late. In case any Eva fans still don’t realize it: Grace played a VERY key role in the tale of how Eva and Chris’s work came to light. Now, she really deserves our support, and her music is marvellous. Tell your friends!! Raice

Name: Julie
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Hard to choose..
Home town/city/country: Burlington, Vt
Sent: Wed October 01 2003 03:45 AM

I was watching Nightline when I was introduced to Eva, what a wonderful voice. I hope Eva’s parents realize how loved their daughter was and it gives them comfort knowing we all lost an “Angel’s Voice”.

Name: Brian (UK)
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Sent: Wed October 01 2003 06:42 AM

Jenny, like you I still await the single CD from Amazon UK. Perhaps this is a good sign in that the demand may have overwhelmed them. Let’s hope so.

Name: Brian (UK)
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Sent: Wed October 01 2003 06:44 AM

Laura – no error messages when I sent the message below. Have they finaly “squashed the bug”?

Name: Lucy Henderson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Can Only Be Me
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Wed October 01 2003 10:31 AM

I have been spoilt! The beauty of Eva’s voice never fails to touch me, send shivers down my spine or make me cry; I have found nothing else to better Eva – I’ll judge everything by “how close does it compare to Eva Cassidy’s music?”, nothing even comes close. While most people of my age are listening to current music in the charts and tuneless computerised garbage – I much prefer to listen to “real quality”, “real music”. Eva Cassidy is my inspiration for alot of things, I have taken up playing the acoustic guitar (pet-named Eva)! I have recently finished reading the “Songbird” biography and was deeply moved by what I read. This lady had not only a beautiful talent, but was a beautiful person. I think what makes Eva seem extra special is that she never cared for fame and fortune, she cared for the music – and that is reflected in her recordings. Eva Cassidy truly was one in a million, my idol and inspiration and a fantastic contribution to the music history as we know it.

Name: Lynda-Pearl
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves/I know you by Heart
Home town/city/country: Seattle, Washington USA
Sent: Wed October 01 2003 10:44 AM

I am SO touched by Eva’s music. I have every one of her CD’s. I heard her lovely voice in a Holistic shop I was in last year, and I fell in love with her voice right then and there. When I found out she had passed away, I was extremely sad, knowing how much I’ll miss her and her music that would’ve been in the future. I know she is in Heaven looking down and VERY proud of her accomplishments. I just KNOW she is singing in the *Angel’s Choir* and walking beside our Lord. L.P.

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Sent: Wed October 01 2003 11:15 AM

A message for BLIX / HOT. Please, what was the reason for the “OTR” video being EDITED on the new “YTMBA” single?

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed October 01 2003 01:18 PM

Laura delighted to hear Grace’s concert was a great success.I am really hoping Eva’s single does well.The omens look good judging by the visitors to this site who have as yet not received a copy.Hope this means they are overwhelmed by demand.For Eva to get into the singles charts in the U.K. would be wonderful.It would expose Eva’s music to a younger audience that hasn’t as yet heard of Eva.

Name: pam
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, LABA & The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Oh Had I a Golden Thread but I love ’em all
Home town/city/country: Chicago
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Sent: Wed October 01 2003 04:11 PM

Lucy is absolutely right. I have not heard anyone who can come close to doing what Eva can do with a song! The woman was an amazing talent and person.

Name: pam
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, LABA & The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Oh Had I a Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Chicago
Sent: Wed October 01 2003 04:14 PM

Hello Friends and Family of Eva: I just finished Songbird (two days) I was very moved by all who wrote and by Eva’s art. She was very gifted and not just by talent but by the love of all those who knew her. The book is well done and is very inspiring, what a love story. I own all of Eva’s CD’s and it has been a mission of mine to introduce them to everyone I meet. I work in a Christian Bookstore and I come in contact with many people looking for spiritual music although we don’t carry Eva I let them know where to find her. To all who wrote such wonderful stories about Eva, God bless you. Thank you Laura for your hard work and dedication. I couldn’t help but notice that Eva looked a lot like her mother. All Eva fans will just love this book. American Tune is another great CD.

Name: Graham Dyer
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
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Home town/city/country: Southampton UK
Sent: Wed October 01 2003 05:54 PM

We Love U Eva Cassidy Every Night U bring peace & hope to our hearts. We love U so much

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Thu October 02 2003 06:05 AM

Steve, I’m taking your advice as genuine and I’ll give Hot Records a call tomorrow if my CD doesn’t arrive in the morning’s post. I am just so excited at the thought of playing it I don’t want to wait. Thanks. When I see the lovely peaceful clouds in this Guestbook it reminds me that there is a world beyond “computers-techno-gadgets-broadband-dial-up” and all of those things that are sent to drive us mad. First, I was without my telephone and internet for nearly two days – mobiles cost a fortune to use but don’t they look cool. I listened to Eva. I listened to Eva some more. I now have both broadband and dial-up working at the same time, well, working isn’t quite right – what a nightmare, guess I’ll have to ring the Customer “H E L P” Line (misnomer if ever there was one). I’ll prepare myself a picnic to keep me going whilst waiting for someone, other than the computer-generated person, to help me sort it out. I must remember to pack a flask of coffee. I have been doing some very intent listening to Eva over the last couple of days. Not necessarily to her angelic voice either. No, I’m listening for noises that shouldn’t be there. I’ve had the sound very low, I’ve had the sound very high. I’ve had my ears up against the speakers, I will leave no stone unturned in my quest to get another 10/10. Laura has been devilishly cunning with her Almost Impossible Quiz. Red herrings a plenty. Well, I will not cease until I have built Jerusalem. I must maintain my 10/10. If it were just a case of listening for Eva’s little coughs and sighs it would be easy. Oh no, I’m listening for inanimate objects in the background, and not necessarily discernible ones. Come on Laura, I know it must be galling for people to keep getting 10/10 in your Quiz, but I think you’ve been ridiculously fiendish this time. I doubt whether Mr. & Mrs. Cassidy would know the answers to a couple of the questions. Come on admit it, you’ve made them up so that no-one will get 10/10. I suppose as Webmaster you are entitled to do as you like. And you thought there were no perks with the job!!! Kind regards Jenny

Name: Steve
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Sent: Thu October 02 2003 07:03 AM

Jenny, All this online technology is great..until the day when it collapses in a heap. That phone number worked the other day when I phoned them on behalf of another fan, though I thought initially that I’d been routed to an Australian call centre. I’ve dealt with amazon perhaps 6 or 7 times and found them to be generally OK and do as they promise. The hard quiz is driving me nuts. What the heck does a furnace sound like? I did notice a couple of coughs in the background of YTMBA on the album. I tried to convince myself it was a furnace lighting, but actually a cough is a cough. Wasn’t that a studio recording? Perhaps the vocals booth wasn’t 100% soundproof. Steve

Name: albert
Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: you take my breath away
Home town/city/country: basingstoke
Sent: Thu October 02 2003 08:28 AM

my flatmate gave me this disc i was annoyed because we don’t like the same music usually it has one song and one computer video i could not believe my ears so heavenly who is this woman i said then i played the computer video and again and again and again i hope it won’t wear out i am in love thanks, nick maybe we like some of the same music after all

Name: maureen
Favorite Eva Album: imagine
Favorite Eva Song: danny boy
Home town/city/country: clovis, ca, usa
Sent: Thu October 02 2003 10:03 AM

Eva has touched my heart with so much impact, I have been a fan for about 3 years, just got my copy of the authorized biography and am so grateful for all who contributed to it. Hugh and Barbara Cassidy, thank you for sharing your special daughter with all of us, it has made a difference in my life, she will never be forgotten.

Name: Kirstie
Favorite Eva Album: Dark End Of The Street
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Hamilton,Scotland
Sent: Thu October 02 2003 12:19 PM

Hi I am only 14 but I love to sing and admire Eva so much. i had to sing somewhere over the rainbow solo at my old stage school and i loved diong it. she was an amazing singer i am learning guitar at school and hope that somday i will be as good as Eva. she has inspired me so much and am so gratefull that i can sing as i love it so much

Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune today
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready today
Home town/city/country: Chicago
Sent: Thu October 02 2003 05:05 PM

I have a co-worker who introduced me to Eva (she saw the Nightline episode) today she told me that last night she was at the theatre to see Under The Tuscan Sky and they were promoting The American Tune CD. This is so awesome. Peace, Pam

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Sent: Fri October 03 2003 12:47 AM

Steven – my one big treat this week was to be playing and viewing my Eva single. I am going into the local music stores today to see if I can obtain two copies of You Take My Breath Away. Nothing would please me more than helping Eva. I truly hope that all of the exceptional UK fans out there will help our wonderful discovery, Eva, to reach the UK Top 40 (I’m hoping Top 20) Singles Chart. Even I know this a very tall order. If Eva doesn’t make it, then I won’t lament at least we will have tried. I’m so competitive Steven that I’m not going to give any clues on the Eva Quiz. YTMBA was recorded “live” in a studio. Unless you know the answer, and I have a sneaking suspicion that you do, a bit of research is needed to at least discount the ones you know it is not. I have done that but still have “two possibles” in the frame. Sometimes ingenuity has to be used if one is seeking 10/10 as I am. If I don’t succeed, at least I will have tried. BTW, I believe I can hear a dog bark on YTMBA. I noticed it on first hearing. I think we are like-minded on this one. I attended the York Races in July and August. What a wonderful day out it was. I’d never been to a horse racing course before. I spent a couple of days in York looking around this beautiful beautiful City. You are a lucky fellow. Eva, we’re still here on your side. Regards Jenny

Name: Lorraine
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Home town/city/country: East Anglia – England
Sent: Fri October 03 2003 01:23 AM

Sorry for the error before! I recieved my copy of You Take My Breath Away this morning from Amazon. The song lives up to it’s title and the video is stunning. I wish that a video of “Live at Blues alley” would be released, including all of Eva’s spoken introductions. In one of Laura’s articals, there is some lovely dialogue between Eva & Chris Biondo. I think that many of her fan’s would love to hear her interacting on stage as well as singing. I know that there was mixed opinions about releasing any of the video clips because of the quality, but I’m sure that they would sell like hot cakes! In my opinion they compliment Eva’s simply attitude to music, No frills – just perfection.

Name: Peter
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Allworth, NSW, Australia
Sent: Fri October 03 2003 02:26 AM

On Tuesday of this week I discovered Eva Cassidy while travelling from Burnie, Tasmania to Newcastle, NSW – have since bought 4 CDs and ordered the rest – it’s so sad that this wonderful singer died at 33 – that’s just not fair – her music really does enrich your life

Name: Rachelle Bethea
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Flushing, New York
Sent: Fri October 03 2003 05:37 AM

I am the mother of identical twin boys. On 10/24/2001 my son, Sean went to heaven suddenly of resp complications. His Brother robert misses him very much as well as myself and his Daddy. Eva’s songs have inspired me in times of deep struggling crushing pain. I ask god to have Eva sing to Sean and I believe He answers prayers. Thank you for the beautiful gift of EVA CASSIDY. To all those family and friend I join you in the celebration of her life as I celebrate my baby boys eleven years with me. Rachelle Bethea P.S. Today is Robert’s (Sean’s twin brother) 13th and I am more thankful for the exceeding joys God has granted me in both of my children. I pray you will continue to share Eva as an inspiration to the world!!!!!

Name: Brian
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Sent: Fri October 03 2003 06:17 AM

Steve – A furnace in the States is a gas fire over here, so I guess it hisses.

Name: thelma
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: true colours
Home town/city/country: Belfast NI
Sent: Fri October 03 2003 07:13 AM

her voice is like an angel, so calming and peaceful. she has been an inspiration to me, it is incredible that she continues to touch lives.

Name: Anne Schuurmans
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, because it was my introduction to Eva Cassidy’s music
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Tilburg, The Netherlands
Sent: Fri October 03 2003 07:41 AM

Dear Eva-friends, I just had to leave a message…there are too little messages from my country but I know Eva is getting famous in Holland. Let’s just say: Eva-fans vereningt u!!!! Thank you Laura for keeping this wonderful website. Dear Eva, I know you’re somewhere up there as a twinkling star, watching us while we listen to your beautifull music, enjoying every second of your magnificent colorfull voice. love & respect from Anne

Name: Trixy
Favorite Eva Album: Not Sure
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: Tacoma, WA
Sent: Fri October 03 2003 07:01 PM

I just discovered Eva while checking out CD’s at the Library. So beautiful… I’m sure her music has inspired and touched more people than we will ever know. Thank you for touching my heart! I will be forever grateful…

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sat October 04 2003 03:19 AM

At last, I have received my enhanced single of YTMBA. I couldn’ wait to put it into my pc to listen and view. I didn’t expect any problems. My pc can both play and re-write dvds/cds. I just thought it would be simple. I can listen to the shortened version of YTMBA with Microsoft Media Player – displayed as Another One Bites the Dust by Queen – but I can’t view the video/CD of Eva singing OTR. I was informed that I needed Quick Time Player to view Eva. So I downloaded Quick Time Player as instructed. I’m still a bit confused by all of this because I can already view, with excellent sound and picture reproduction, other dvds/cds with Microsoft Media Player. Did I really need Quick Time Player? Having downloaded Quick Time Player, I click to view Eva and OTR. The quality of sound and reproduction is nowhere near as good as my dvds/cds on Microsoft Media Player. I am now very confused. I am not the greatest with techno. Am I not able to listen to YTMBA and then view and watch Eva’s OTR within the one piece of software? In any event, the quality of sound is poor and Eva is inside a small box inside my 19inch plasma screen. Once it starts playing, there is no way I can access any of the controls to do anything, I have to wait for Eva to finish singing first. Help! Any expert out there who knows what I need to do? I can control matters with Mircrosoft Media Player and adjust to full screen etc. This I can’t do, or don’t know how to do, with Quick Time Player. Why can’t I listen and view Eva’s OTR with Microsoft Media Player? From what I have seen so far, I must say that even with poor reproduction Eva looks and sings to perfection. I always thought the lipsync was a bit out on TOPT2 but it’s perfect on this CD. It looks and feels live. I never realised it before today, Eva has an uncanny resemblance to me – a younger version of course – but it’s still there. When a close up was screened I felt as tough I was looking into a mirror. Very strange. Anybody know what I’m doing wrong? Jenny

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/Know You By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Ot the Street/Know You By Heart/Summertime/The Waiting is over.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem-Holland-EU
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 05:15 AM

FURNACE ! Brian & Steve, as far as I understood from the story of Chris Biondo, the problems with the “furnace” were electrical ! In my view Chris meant some kind of electrical heating device (furnace) that was constantly switching on and off via a thermostate and therefore causing disturbances (clicking and/or humming) on the other electrical devices in the recording room. So you have to listen very carefully for clicks and/or humming buzzing or other noises that are caused by electrical interference. Thanks Laura.

Name: D. B.
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: Deutschland GE
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 05:59 AM

Was Eva Cassidy religious? Did she believed to God? I could hear her songs all the time. Surley she was a wonderfull peson. I love her music. I hope someone answers to my question. D. Sorry, for my bad English, I’m German.

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Home town/city/country: York
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 09:17 AM

Jenny, I may be able to answer some of your QuickTime questions. Rather than clog the guestbook with tech blurb, if you drop me an email I’ll get back to you. Joop, thanks for the suggestions, I’ll listen again.

Name: Sharessa
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Byron, MI- USA
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 01:53 PM

Could someone please tell me how I can purchase a copy of Eva when she was on Nightline? That is when I first heard her. I was in the kitchen and the TV was on in the living room and I heard this incredible angelic voice for just a couple of minutes. Well, that was enough to get me hooked. I also purchased her book before it was sold in the U.S. Laura, could you please direct me on how to get a copy of Eva on Nightline. I have been a fan since 2000 and I have all her CD’s. There isn’t and never will be another singer like Eva. She has truly touched my life in a very unique way. I really don’t listen to the radio anymore because nothing sounds as good as one of her CD’s. When you have listened to the best it is hard to find other music pleasurable. Thanks, Sharessa Tackett

Name: C. Megeath
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Water is Wide
Home town/city/country: Bisbee, AZ, USA
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 03:06 PM

I first heard Eva’s beautiful, haunting voice on WFMT’s Midnight Special. I recorded “Fields of Gold” off the radio and marvelled at the purity and depth of her performance. But…I didn’t get her name, so i wondered for almost a year who that wonderful singer was. Then i heard “The Water is Wide” on WFMT (God bless ’em) and finally learned her name. And when the announcer said “the late “Eva Cassidy” I was shocked! Thank you for this website, for I really wanted to know more about this incredible singer. What a story. I am deeply moved.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 03:43 PM

Jazz FM 102.2 in London U.K. is playing YTMBA and IDMAT regularly.I am sure Eva’s music had not much airplay on their station until AT came out.I am glad they have seen the error of their ways and thank those who have made the effort to get Eva’s music onto this station.Eva was the trendsetter for the new talent that is arriving in the shape of Norah Jones and it is still a shame that despite enormous efforts of many people in the States Eva is a minority taste.To those of you that have missed out so far you are missing out on a real treat.To those of you that are converted keep perservering your considerable effort will be rewarded in the end.

Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: What A Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Chicago GO CUBS
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 04:11 PM

Dear DB Eva was more spiritual than religious and she did believe in God. She was a gift from God to us. Your english was just fine. Read her biography Songbird. It was very informative. Peace, Pam

Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Drowning in a sea of Love
Home town/city/country: Rochester
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 04:23 PM

I have never heard of Eva before tonite. My son and I were at a movie theater and I heard this song. I am a local blues guitar player and this song was incredable. I have a terrible memory and my son helped me to remeber the artist till we got home and I could look her up. I did not know she passed until I got to this site. My wife passed 2001, her favorite song was Over the rainbow. I’ll be looking up Eva’s version. Thank you. Absolutley phenomenal!

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 04:36 PM

I got 30% on the Eva quiz. Has anyone got less? I shall return! It is, to me, amazing that a great song like Steven Digman’s (I got the name right this time.) “Anniversary Song” has been so little recorded. It will grow with time. I don’t know what Eva believed in beyond faith. God is a large concept. But if you believe in God in your terms, such as faith, or any other, I would argue in favour of Eva agreeing with you.

Name: David Rolfe
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/EBH/TOS/SB/IM/AT/TAT
Favorite Eva Song: You choose-because i find it impossible
Home town/city/country: Raby NSW Australia
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 06:09 PM

If BLIX/HOT were to release a CD entilted “THE BEST OF EVA CASSIDY” which tracks do you think would be included? I personaIIy think that it wouId have to incIude ALL of them and would therefore become a box set! and what title would it carry? Perhaps “AT LAST”or even more apt “The very best of THE SONGBIRD” Love you miss you EVA.Your heart-felt music wiII stay with aII of uS forever.AII of us who have been blessed with the privalige and the pIeasure of expericancing your magnificent/haunting voice.Hope to personaIIy meet you one day OTR.

Name: Ed Wood
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Home town/city/country: Imperial, PA
Sent: Sat October 04 2003 08:51 PM

Geez, I’m a bit disappointed. The primary reason that I ordered the “Take My Breath Away” single from Amazon.Com UK was to get a legit copy of the OTH video. Now I understand (from the “What’s New Page)that it has been tampered with by removing the middle guitar solo! Why on earth would they do that? I can’t imagine that it was too large to fit on the disk. I haven’t gotten my copy yet, so I don’t know how badly mangled it is, but I think that it was inexcusable of Blix Street to remove any portion of the video!

Name: Jenny UK
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Sent: Sun October 05 2003 03:44 AM

Thank you Steve, I have noted your e-mail address and I’ll be in touch. I almost crashed my system yesterday trying to get the Eva OTR footage to a size bigger than a post card on my screen. I made the mistake of visiting the Apple website in respect of Quick Time. I was trying to download Quick Time Pro 6 for Windows – states you can get full screen pictures. I paid 25 for this software and then had to go through the most complicated procedure known to man to find the Download. I had to register a long digit code into my pc registration and I still didn’t get the Download. I’ve had to e-mail Apple to ask them to send me the Download. I have to agree with Ed Wood about the single. First, I am never going to replay the shortened version of the single (which for some reason displays as Queen’s Another One Bites The Dust) when I have the full and wonderful version on AT. To edit out the ending is wrong, I expected a full version. I likewise feel the same about OTR. Strangely, I can play YTMBA, but not OTR, on Microsoft Media Player. I can play OTR, but no YTMBA, on Real. The Quick Time is a complete mystery to me but I can play the OTR video and see Eva singing. Apart from a man’s head initially blocking the view of Eva, this is better footage, in my opinion, than that showed orinally on TOTP2. The CD is well-worthing have for that reason alone. Having made my comments, I still want the single to enter the UK Singles Chart at any point really but preferably in the Top Twenty. Regards Jenny

Name: Brian
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Sun October 05 2003 04:42 AM

Jenny – The OTR video has the file extension .mov which Windows Media Player cannopt detect as a media file, presumably for copyright reasons. It therefore has to be played vis Quicktime as this was the format developed by them (Apple computers – great rivals to Microsoft who nicked the concept of windows from them!) I agree the resolution is poor. The file is only 30Meg and I would have thought they could have upped the resolution substantially and stil have got it on ther CD. Only 93.2Meg is used on the disc, much less than the space on a normal CD.

Name: Darrell Hawkins
Favorite Eva Album: All of them are awesome!!!!
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Elkin, NC, USA
Sent: Sun October 05 2003 05:14 AM

I really would like to know if any of EVA’s artwork is available for purchase? What an incredible talent she was with her voice and her art! I love all her songs. Her voice gives me goose-bumps!!! Thank you so much for publishing her work so that people can enjoy it for years and years to come!

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun October 05 2003 05:24 AM

Thank you Brian. I had no idea that this single would create such a problem to listen to and view. The video footage isn’t good but I can’t even make it any bigger than postcard size. I have a 19” screen so that I can watch movies, all in exceptional quality. I thought the competition angle with Microsoft was the problem. I think the Apple website will make people go mental. I told them so in my e-mail. All over the place of a website. Steve, Thank for your offer of help with the YTMBA problem. I have attempted to e-mail you three times on the e-mail address that you left with your message. It’s being returned as a “Failure to Deliver”. Did you leave the right e-mail address? Please let me know how to make contact. Thanks. Jenny

Name: Haavar
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Home town/city/country: Finnsnes, Norway
Sent: Sun October 05 2003 05:52 AM

Hi! I`ve searched the internet looking for somewhere to buy a video/DVD-recording from Her concerts. Does anyone know if they exists, and how to get one ? Regards Haavar

Name: Laura, your friendly webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley — The Complete Version
Favorite Eva Song: Caravan
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Sent: Wed October 08 2003 03:25 PM

The Guestbook is operational again. May it be a place of peace, love and tranquility, and the joy of our common appreciation for Eva’s wonderful music.

Name: Laura, your friendly webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley — The Complete Version
Favorite Eva Song: Caravan
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Sent: Wed October 08 2003 03:52 PM

The Guestbook is operational again. May it be a place of peace, love and tranquility, and the joy of our common appreciation for Eva’s wonderful music.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold and all the rest
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Wed October 08 2003 05:25 PM

Laura, You are quite the teaser. Favorite Album “Live @ Blues Alley” the “complete version”…and fav. song “Caravan” What’s Up With That? ‘

Name: Ed Wood
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Home town/city/country: Imperial, PA
Sent: Wed October 08 2003 07:41 PM

Well, I finally got my copy of YTMBA/OTR from Amazon.Com UK, and had no trouble playing it. However, as has been reported, the OTR video clip has been inexcusably modified. Not only did they remove the middle guitar solo, but an entire verse of Eva’s singing. The clip is over two minutes shorter than the original version. The only copy that I previously had was one that I made by videotaping my computer screen while it was playing on the ABC website, so the quality of the clip is considerably better. However, if viewed full screen, it is so badly pixellated that it is practically unwatchable. Why don’t they just release the full video of the Blues Alley performances so it can be enjoyed by more than a small circle of insiders? There are only two reasons that I can think of for them NOT doing so: 1. They don’t think that it would be economically feasible to do so, or conversely… 2. They want to stretch out the remaining Eva merchandise to ensure that they have a long term demand. In any case, I can only assume that the decision to not release the performance is for financial reasons. I can’t imagine that they are concerned about the substandard quality of the tape, as has been reported. Any Eva fan worth their salt would probably buy the video at ANY price! I think the fact that the video is home movie quality versus professional, lends a more intimate feeling to the performance. Sort of like watching a tape of a friend or family member.

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Sent: Thu October 09 2003 12:19 AM

Laura IT’S GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK. Love and best wishes Jenny, UK

Name: pamela
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley,songbird , the other side, imagine
Favorite Eva Song: It doesnt matter anymore
Home town/city/country: Manila, philippines
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 12:23 AM

I got my copy of eva’s cd in HK, I was listening to her cd at the booth and was I amazed. I was grabbed instantly. I’m saddened coz there will no more cds , and i’m not surprised that record labels dont know how to label her, coz she has diverse interests. As a singer, I know how rare she is. I’m praying for her soul may she find hapiness where she is. She has brought tears to my eyes, and excitement how she approached songs with direct emotion. Gosh! I really wish I could sing like her! Pam

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Thu October 09 2003 12:25 AM

Laura I’LL SAY IT AGAIN IT’S ABSOLUTELY GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK I HAVE MISSED THE GUESTBOOK VERY MUCH BUT HAVE BEEN SCRUTINISING THE WEBSITE DATA TRYING TO FIND MYSELF SOME CLUES FOR YOUR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ. With love and best wishes. Jenny

Name: Leonie
Favorite Eva Album: every album is amazing
Favorite Eva Song: Right now: the letter and true colours
Home town/city/country: The Netherlands
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 02:16 AM

I bought songbird, the biography of eva and it’s amazing! I understand her (and her music) so much better now! I think it’s so great all the effort she put into her music and art! She really did the best she could and i love her for that!! I really want to send my love to Hugh and Barbera Cassidy for supporting her musical talents. And Hugh you play the violin so well it really ads something to the songs the violin makes me emotionally aware of the beauty of the songs … I’m from Holland so I can speak little English, maybe i said somethings wrong! But everything i said comes from a deep love for eva’s music, her voice touches me over and over again she makes the lyrics of the songs she sings special again! Eva was and still is a songbird. Love Leonie

Name: Kevin
Favorite Eva Album: By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Dark Eyed Molly
Home town/city/country: Gurnee IL USA
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 03:41 AM

I had an idea on how to get Eva played on my favorite progressive rock station, WRXT in Chicago. 8 weeks ago I made a request to Terri Hemmert, the host of the Sunday Morning breakfast with the Beatles program, to play John Lennon’s Imagine as done by Eva. Just this past Sunday morning on a special show devoted to John Lennon’s material I heard Eva singing on the radio for the first time. It bought a tear to my eye knowing that his was the intitial exposure to Eva’s beautiful voice to most everybody listening. Thanks Terri

Name: oj
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Favorite Eva Song: anniversary song, penny to my name
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Sent: Thu October 09 2003 03:52 AM

I agree with Don Meuse. Dingmans songs will only get played more and more as time goes on. The free Quicktime for windows and mac has all the controls you need to enlarge the picture. Do not pay for the Pro version unless you are going to make your own movies or slide shows.. Quick time is presently being down loaded over 300,000 downloads a day so there is nothing wrong with quicktime. If you haven’t bought an ipod yet, it is the best mp3 player for windows and mac hands down. Its so nice to carry all of eva’s and other artists songs in my shirt pocket and I can listen to any of her covers of songs any time I want and compare eva and the original versions of the same song back to back to back for immediate comparison. At Last, Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold etc etc What is the name of the singer who maintains the web site www.songbirdcry.com? I can’t remember and can’t find it on Lauras pages.

Name: Steve
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Home town/city/country: York
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 04:27 AM

Jenny, I goofed. I’m a “.com” not a “.co.uk”. Have you figured out QuickTime yet? I submitted my entry to the difficult quiz and was informed that I had a couple of duff answers. The worst part is that I don’t know which were incorrect. Very cruel!

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Thu October 09 2003 05:36 AM

Hello Steve I have to admit that I am far too competitive to risk answering the questions before I have at least researched possible answers. As soon as Laura said it was Almost Impossible, that was enough for me to put my energies into 5th gear and do a little research. Like you, I have found two of the questions a bit “iffy”. The furnace noises, well, I think you either know the answer or you don’t. It won’t be found entirely by listening to the named tracks. I’ve looked for clues in this website, Paul Limbrick’s website and in the little leaflets inside the cds. I have four tracks in mind as possibles. Two were recorded at one studio and the other two at another studio. I think the place of the “live” recordings is an important clue. Information contained in this website provides that clue. So, although there are four possibles, only two are in my frame. The minute I can discount one, I will know the answer. Apple Quick Time. If I manage to carry on breathing, I shall never ever want to have contact with Apple again. My experience with Apple has been a dreadful and intimidatory one. For anyone who wants a surprise, ring the Apple help line 0870 876 0753 with a query. Go through the automated responses, speak to one or two (real people) and make an informed decision about this company. First, it is not in the least bit user-friendly. Secondly, it doesn’t even pretend to be customer friendly. My view, give a very wide berth to Apple. Special thanks to Laura for returning the Guestbook to us fans. Love you Eva

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 06:03 AM

Leonie, It is in fact Dan Cassidy (Eva’s brother) playing the violin, not Hugh. Hugh plays cello but (to my knowledge) never recorded his music. Your english was good, by the way! Isn’t it amazing how Eva gets straight to your heart & soul? No other singer ever did this to me before… I’m a fan for two years now and still as fanatic as in the first days I discovered her! She even gives me peace of mind within minutes and that is almost a wonder since I have ADHD! 😉

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Sent: Thu October 09 2003 08:46 AM

re Ed Wood, PA. Well put. The thing I cannot for the life of me fathom out, is why the record company have put out a single that is of ABSOLUTELY NO USE WHATSOEVER to the Eva fan, i.e., we already have a full length version of YTMBA so why do we need an edited version and why would we want a decimated version of the OTR video when we know a full length version exists? In fact, I have the full length version on video tape several times over because it’s been on TV a zillion times. Please please please, men in suits, tell me what the incentive is to buy this disc.

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Sent: Thu October 09 2003 12:08 PM

THIS IS NOT THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT.

Name: Andrew Richardson
Favorite Eva Album: all of them !
Favorite Eva Song: wade in the water
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 12:58 PM

Wow, what a good swing jazz singer she was ! I am a great fan of both swing jazz and folk rock and it was so rewarding listening to her recordings and the degree to which she could ‘cut the mustard’ at both. She really understood how to make a tune swing or float. Wade in the Water swings so much that it has become a real favourite amongst the London swing dance scene for both ceroc and lindy hop. I would like to thank all those who contributed to the recordings and the process of bring them to the public. You have done a great service.

Name: Lenette
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Springfield, VA
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 03:13 PM

A friend of mine has eclectic taste in music and oftentimes critical of artists. He likes Sting’s “Fields of Gold.” This was his reaction after he heard of EVA’s version: Begin quote Thank you for introducing me to EVA. After listening to her singing of “Fields of Gold,” I was still staring at the ceiling for a least ten to fifteen minutes! I could not believe what I heard! She was great!!! End of quote I don’t blame him…………

Name: Yvonne
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 07:08 PM

I was introduced to Eva’s music just recently by close friends and was addicted immediately. She is absolutely amazing and i’m sure she’s smiling down knowing that her voice has touched so many people all over the world

Name: Donna Fitzgerald-Rapp
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird & Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city/country: Hagerstown Maryland
Sent: Thu October 09 2003 07:18 PM

The Healing Art of Eva’s Voice: I am a (straving) writer/poet/singer/songwriter/artist living just 70 miles west of where Eva performed. I have kept my talents mostly to myself for more than forty years. I have struggled most of my life with mental illness and had on, more than one, occasion tried to end my life. I heard of Eva’s story and untimely death when CNN (I believe)featured her. Because she was somewhat of a “local girl” I really took notice. It was a moment of clarity, a turning point in my life. I thought to myself, “My God, this beautiful, multi-talented angel is gone from this world” and felt deeply sadden for her family and those who knew her. I imagined that she wanted nothing more than to LIVE! To enjoy her friends and family. Her biking (I, too, frequent the C&O canal), the little things she treasured. I decided to live. To believe in my “Gifts” Give life to my voice. Unfortunately I never had the occasion to hear Eva sing live. It saddens me now to think such a remarkable artist had been just a “stone’s throw away.” A “Real Person” presented with a gift from the Gods. I tell anyone who will listen that “Eva has the most gloriously natural voice” ever recorded.(Eva has many new fans) Perhaps that is why she could sing any genre! Eva’s voice has restored my faith in my own talents and since first hearing her in 2000 I have been tirelessly, getting my work “in order.” She has touched my live on has many levels. It is lovely knowing that so many others have been touched by her as well! REST IN PEACE, DEAR EVA.

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Fri October 10 2003 12:48 AM

Dear Friends: A quick note about the new Eva single with the Over The Rainbow Video and You Take My Breath Away. Perhaps it is because I did not already have a copy of the OTR video downloaded on my computer but I would like to say I really enjoyed watching it. For me, any video of Eva is precious. To have her image fully visable for the complete song as she sings OTR is a great treat. I love watching her facial expressions and delivery. True, I certainly would have enjoyed more….and it is hard to understand why any part would be cut from either the OTR video or the song single You Take My Breath Away, what is available on this CD is still worthwhile in my opinion. Sandy

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Sent: Fri October 10 2003 02:34 AM

Thank you EVA. They wiII never know,but the rest of us wiII always know!

Name: Brian
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by Heart and Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Hiawatha, Kansas
Sent: Fri October 10 2003 09:12 AM

I accidentally fell into Eva’s music and have never been the same. Her music has deeply touched me and listening to it brings me strength and inspiration. I just recently wondered about Eva and who she was and ran upon your web site only to be devestated with the news that she has been gone for seven years. I am embarrassed to say I never knew, but I guess that is the story of Eva; that no one knew Eva, and Eva never knew how great she truly was. Eva, may you rest in the peace that you made a difference!

Name: michaela J Roberts
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart
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Home town/city/country: London, U.K.
Sent: Fri October 10 2003 09:29 AM

I rare talent! ‘Eva by heart’ is a great proper original Eva CD. It’s so emotional and alive!

Name: Dick Lord
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Roswell, Ga USA
Sent: Fri October 10 2003 01:27 PM

I have no idea why one of the members of our barbershop quartet brought Eva Cassidy’s “Songbird” CD to our rehearsal last night, since we’re all from the Jo Stafford/Peggy Lee era, but I’m glad he did! We were all mesmerized by her beautiful voice and style of singing. Since our chorus, the Big Chicken Chorus from Marietta, Ga, recently sang “Somewhere over the Rainbow” at the SPEBSQSA Inc. international competition in Montreal, that had to be our favorite. No strangers to the concept of interpretation, we have a special appreciation for singers who are able to put their heart into a song, and she is among the best. I rushed out today and bought another of her CDs today, American Tune. What a talent!

Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Album: I love ’em all 🙂
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Chicago Il USA Land of the CUBS
Sent: Fri October 10 2003 05:14 PM

Dear Donna, You too are a one of a kind, unique masterpiece of God’s. I’m so glad you have found yourself with a little help from Eva. Life is Precious. Peace, Pam

Name: Diana Ramirez
Favorite Eva Album: The only one I have “Live at Blues Alley”
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready and What a Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Dallas, Texas (U.S.A)
Sent: Fri October 10 2003 06:25 PM

I never stay up late. One time I did and saw a piece on Late Night TV. Unfortunately I missed the beginning, but I heard some of her music and became enthralled. What a voice, and her arrangements are perfection. When I went to the store to find her albums, I was surprised at how many she had. I could only choose one (unfortunately). As Louis Armstrong is one of my favorite singers, I chose “Live”. Can you wear out a CD???? I’m trying. At every opportunity, I play the CD to my friends and it’s amazing to see what their reaction is. They have all become converts, to my delight!! I’m glad I have an opportunity to know her… through her music.

Name: Tiana
Favorite Eva Album: ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Favorite Eva Song: ALLLL
Home town/city/country: NYC, NY, USA
Sent: Fri October 10 2003 08:25 PM

Eva eva eva.. A voice from an angel. I guess we know why she is where she is now. She is something that was once in a FEW LIFE times. Her voice lives on forever.Time after Time IN fields of gold 🙂

Name: Ed
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: How Can I Keep From Singing
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Sent: Sat October 11 2003 03:24 AM

” How can I keep from singing” I guess that says’ it all about this wonderful voice. She still is singing to us. I encourage all who read these messages to contribute what they can to fight breast cancer. Peace

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Sent: Sat October 11 2003 06:23 AM

Whoever mentioned Joss Stone here a while back, thank you. I have just managed to acquire an import copy of her album and she is awesome. She may look like a young Eva but her style is more Etta James or Aretha Franklin. For a sixteen year old she is very talented. Let’s hope she returns to her homeland soon, so we can see her perform live. Jazzfan.

Name: Emile Detiege
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city/country: Tempe
Sent: Sat October 11 2003 06:45 AM

Truly a great artist. May God rest her soul.

Name: Linda Lincoln
Favorite Eva Album: all- can’t choose
Favorite Eva Song: same
Home town/city/country: Frederick, Maryland
Sent: Sat October 11 2003 07:39 AM

After reading a few articles in the Washinton Post when I moved here in 1992, I was curious but had a very busy life. Oh how I wish now that I had gone to see her in person. I have never been so moved by a voice as Eva has affected me. I am obsessed! I need to hear her every couple of days. Her songs are in my mind all the time. I just turned the double nickle and have never had this kind of grip on my soul. Eva put all of herself in every song and I feel I am connecting with her every time I here her voice.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time/Sensual Embrace
Favorite Eva Song: Bold Young Farmer/Blue Eyes Crying/Goodbye Manhattan
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat October 11 2003 09:00 AM

Tonight on Pop Idol, Danielle sang “Fields of Gold” and the judges commented her as having “excellent vocals”. I don’t think Eva was actually mentioned though 🙁 Results will be in an hour! Hope she does well. Debbie

Name: Debbie
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Sent: Sat October 11 2003 10:07 AM

Update: Danielle did very well, but only managed to come into 3rd place so doesn’t go through to the finals. Debbie

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Sent: Sat October 11 2003 10:26 AM

I spoke too soon! With her performance she managed to make it through to the wild card show and could possibly go on to the finals! Good Luck! Debbie

Name: Kristin
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Bergen, Norway
Sent: Sat October 11 2003 01:20 PM

Hi. I’m an 18 year old girl from Norway who loves Eva Cassidy. And I love her way to sing her songs. I’m going to be in Idol here in Norway in november, and have big plans of singing one of her songs on the audition. The first and only time yet I sang in public I sang I know you by heart, and almost started crying. Her songs found a way into my heart, and I’m grateful for having been so lucky to know who she is.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat October 11 2003 01:32 PM

Thanks to Henrik in Denmark Eva is going to sell large amounts of CD’s.Well done.Hope to see Eva’s single in the Top 40 in the U.K. tomorrow.This is only a personal opinion but I think it was a shame to mess around with the single.To those of you living in London Eva is getting rave reviews of You Take My Breath Away and It Don’t Mean A Thing on Jazz FM 102.2.Please give them a call and keep Eva on the airwaves where she belongs.Website is www.jazzfm.com.The e-mail address is studio@jazzfm.com.The station doesn’t solely deal with Jazz.R+B,blues,soul are also well represented so there is something for everybody who enjoys this particular type of music.

Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold at the moment
Home town/city/country: Perth Australia
Sent: Sat October 11 2003 04:56 PM

Today is a sad day in Australia as it is the first anniversary of the Bali bombings, which touched our country in an unimaginable way. I listened to Eva this morning, particularly Fields of Gold and it made my sad heart feel a little better. Thank you Eva for helping to make the sadness a little more bearable.

Name: mike hanagan
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/american tune
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold/ danny boy
Home town/city/country: welling, kent. UK
Sent: Sat October 11 2003 08:48 PM

pure music from the heart and soul of one of the most taleted artists ever made.

Name: Jenny , UK
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Sent: Sun October 12 2003 01:45 AM

Debbie of Scotland. I too was watching the Pop Idol programme yesterday evening. As soon as Danielle had performed FOG, I sent an e-mail to Laura about her because I thought she had a good chance of getting through. I was very taken with this young lady for two reasons. First, she did not try to imitate Eva’s style. She sang FOG very well and I personally did feel that Eva was there in essence. Secondly, I admired her openness about her hand. When she admitted to feeling very embarrassed on her first appearance and how she had tried to hide her right hand from camera view. I thought the way she handled this and went on to sing FOG with both hands clearly visible to the camera, showed a great deal of guts. When the results were announced later, as you say, Danielle came a very close third to two young men. I sent Laura an e-mail stating so. A few minutes later I was e-mailing her again to say that Danielle had got through on a wild card vote. I sincerely hope that Danielle gets through to the next round. The competition is pretty tough this time. I shall be voting for her again. Love you Eva

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun October 12 2003 02:43 AM

To Sharon from Perth: I am embarrassed to say that I’ve forgotten the anniversary of that tragic event. It is a horrible incident that has no doubt shaken the Australian national consciousness. I want to publicly state my sympathies and support for the Australian people who were affected by the bombings and are still in mourning. Many folks from many different countries publicly stated in the Guestbook their sympathies and support to the US after we were attacked on 9-11. It is only right that I return your thoughtfulness and support in kind, we are all in this together. I am glad that Eva’s music has helped chase some of the clouds away for you and has provided you with some comfort.

Name: Danny
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Durban South Africa
Sent: Sun October 12 2003 03:17 AM

Hi Laura. Im sure Eva is smiling on you for all your hard work. Her music brings so much joy to my friends and myself. Strange to miss some one Ive never met.

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Sun October 12 2003 04:10 AM

First things first: to Sharon in Perth, I would like to add my thoughts and prayers to those of Eric in Silver Spring for the Australian people who were affected by the Bali bombings. This was a tragic event and should never be dismissed or forgotten. As Eric said, we are all in this together. The other reason I’m writing this morning is because I live in the U.S. and it is a little bit embarrassing to me that Eva isn’t more well known in her “home” country, especially here in the Washington, D.C. area where she was born, raised, and performed. You would think that if she were known anywhere at all in this country, it would be here. But no! However, I see signs that this may be changing. Lately, it seems to me that there have been more postings in the Guestbook from U.S. fans. Am I imagining this? I hope not. In the past week or so I’ve seen postings from Frederick, Hagerstown, and Baltimore Md. and a few from Virginia, not to mention Eric’s and now my own posts. These folks all live in Eva’s backyard, so to speak. To further support my optimism I heard Eva being played on local radio station WRNR twice this week. In my experience, this has never happened before; once maybe, but never twice in a week, and always by local DJ legend Damien on his weekly blues show on Wednesday nights. This past Wednesday Damien did indeed play an Eva tune, her duet with the great Chuck Brown “Let The Good Times Roll” during his blues show. But then this morning a different DJ played “Drowning In The Sea Of Love”. Damien always acknowleges her as “The late, great Eva Cassidy”, and this morning, the other DJ also mentioned her by name after FOG finished playing although I don’t think he said anything about her being a local talent. But at least he mentioned both her name and the American Tune album. In addition, on Wednesday I was in Borders Books and Music in Columbia, Md and they played FOG over the sound system. Also, ALL of Eva’s albums were prominently displayed along with a sign telling a little bit about her eclectic musical choices and great voice, and mentioning that she was a local girl. To everyone out there who talks up Eva and calls radio stations to request her music, please keep up the good work. Maybe it’s finally starting to pay some dividends!!

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Sent: Sun October 12 2003 04:13 AM

Sorry, I got so excited I don’t know what I’m saying. The DJ this morning acknowledged Eva after playing Drowning In The Sea Of Love, not FOG.

Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Album: everything
Favorite Eva Song: everything
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. usa
Sent: Sun October 12 2003 05:38 AM

My husband was just watching a USA network PGA Tour Sunday show & the background music was Eva’s Songbird. That is so exciting to hear her on US TV.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun October 12 2003 05:43 AM

Tony of Laurel, Md. – How good it is to hear that Eva is now beginning to be heard in the USA. It certainly has taken long enough. I have been utterly bewildered by Eva’s lack of progress in the USA. I’ve never been able to understand it. Maybe the breakthrough has arrived at last. I do hope so. My thoughts too are with our Australian friends. There have been so many bombing incidents over the last few years that one sometimes forgets. I hear you now. Peace be with you, always Jenny

Name: Graham
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Barton UK
Sent: Sun October 12 2003 12:24 PM

Driving into work one day I first came accross “Fields of Gold” I am a big fan of Sting but I just could not believe how such a great song could be made ten times better. Eva then became part of my life, I played Songbird everywhere, in the car, at home, at work. As the story of Eva became known it became even more moving for me, as my 17 year old daughter, Katie, had just been diagnosed with cancer of the brain. Fields of gold was always Katie’s favourite, even though we eagerly awaited new releases, we always went back to Songbird during the “bad days” Sadly, Katie died in June 2002 after a brave fight with this unforgiving disease, Fields of Gold was played at her funeral. My wife Jane and I are now serious fundraisers for Katie’s favourite charities and have formed the charity “Katie’s Concerts” which supports young people to perform live music and learn how to develop life skills. Katie’s best friend, Melissa, has become the star of the charity performing Eva songs at our fundraising concerts. I have to say, as the biggest Eva fan, Melissa’s versions just amazing. I’m not trying to plug anything it’s just good to talk, i’d love to make contact with other Eva fans. To Eva, thanks for helping the memories live on. Our charity website is: katiesconcerts.org

Name: Charlene
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Rocklin, CA, USA
Sent: Sun October 12 2003 06:39 PM

I just discovered Eva while shopping in a cute little store in Mendocino, CA (on my first visit there). Her voice was so pure, I just had to buy the CD! It’s beautiful!!!

Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Sun October 12 2003 08:50 PM

I have read the comments on Danielle from Pop Idol. However, British fans who are looking for a major new talent should keep an eye on 19 year-old Alex Parks, who won the rival BBCTV Fame Academy competition last week. She took the public vote by a large margin, quite an achievement, because girls don’t normally win TV talent shows – most voters are usually teenage girls voting for the hunkiest fella. The Fame Academy Head felt she was the biggest talent ever to emerge from a TV talent competition. Alex sings nothing like Eva – but she has her own distinctive style, and does the same thing to the hairs on the back of your neck. Also, like Eva, she can make any song sound her own, including John Lennon’s Imagine. Again like Eva, she is a sensitive person, and will not relish the trappings of pop stardom. Her father entered her for the competition without her knowledge – she was training to be a circus clown! I hope UK EVA fans will support her – she will need it, despite the million pound recording contract. For a profile of Alex, go to: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3164912.stm

Name: Sarah
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Shelton,Huntingdon,UK
Sent: Mon October 13 2003 02:06 AM

Got to know Eva’s music through Radio 2’s Terry Wogan who plugs her albums on his show. She has such a beautiful pure voice and the more I get to know about her it seems she was quite a shy person. It would be interesting to know how she’d feel about bringing so much joy to so many people. God Bless Eva

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Sensual Embrace
Favorite Eva Song: Goodbye Manhattan, Red Red Rose
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon October 13 2003 08:21 AM

Eva’s Songbird was just played on the soap Emmerdale in the UK. Such a romantic song D

Name: Gary Petch
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold/Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Mon October 13 2003 09:33 AM

All Eva’s albums are wonderful. Her voice is so beautiful and clear. You get the feeling she is singing just for you, as if she were in the same room. I really hope there are many more songs in the vault to be released. I read somewhere that there was going to be a duets album with her brother Dan. Let’s hope so!!

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Sent: Mon October 13 2003 10:05 AM

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Sent: Mon October 13 2003 12:59 PM

Sensual embrace?!

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Sent: Mon October 13 2003 02:05 PM

“Sensual Embrace” is a “Pieces of a Dream” album that includes the two Eva songs (“Goodbye Manhattan” and “Have a Little Faith”) that were originally on their “Goodbye Manhattan” album.

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Helena, MT USA
Sent: Mon October 13 2003 02:11 PM

I was introduced to Eva Cassidy’s incredible talent about six months ago when I first heard Eva’s Cd “Songbird”. I am absolutely obsessed with obtaining and listening to everything she ever recorded. I regret that I didn’t know of her sooner. I am so grateful that her wonderful voice and music will live forever through her recordings. I feel a deep personal loss at Eva’s passing, even though I didn’t even know of her at the time. My personal mission is to acquaint all my music-loving friends and relatives with Eva, so that they can experience the same joy and happiness listening to her recordings that I have.

Name: Constance Trainer
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: What A Wonderful World or Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Frankfort, Kentucky
Sent: Mon October 13 2003 04:30 PM

Hey all, My favorite Christmas present last December was Eva’s CD, “Live at Blues Alley”. Wonderful World is a favorite all time song of mine (I am fond of the Joey Ramone version of it.) so this CD was of high interest. Today, as I am walking through a bookstore I hear a voice. THAT voice. I walk back to the music department only to find Eva’s CD ‘American Tune’ available and p-l-a-y-i-n-g…!!! I picked it up immediately. Her voice soothes my soul. I am most thankful I have been introduced to her wonderful gift of enjoyment she shares so eloquently. Just say, “Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…!” All the best!

Name: William Hamilton
Favorite Eva Album: Time Atfter Time
Favorite Eva Song: Time after time/true colours
Home town/city/country: Dundee in Scotland
Sent: Tue October 14 2003 07:36 AM

I just wanted to say what an outstanding talent Eva is – not too many of my friends know her but of the ones that do all agree she is a very special talent and im telling those who don’t know about Eva her story. Hope there will be more albums in the offering and i hope she gets more success and recognition, Will

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Tue October 14 2003 10:04 AM

For the last two Sundays I have listened to the entire countdown of the UK’s Top 40 Singles. I had such high hopes for You Take My Breath Away. Why did this beautiful love song, mesmerisingly performed by Eva, not even enter the Top 40 Chart? I know that it’s not exactly Top 10 stylee, but most of the singles from 20 down to 40 are on their way out. Are other fans like me completely surprised that this track didn’t make a mark on the Top 40? Was it too optimistic of Blix/Hot to think that this edited version of the runaway winner single YTMBA on the highly successful AT album would do well as a “combi-cd” that doesn’t deliver one complete version of either track? The success of OTR is well known in the UK. I can’t imagine that many Brits haven’t got at least one copy. So, which part of the music market was the combi-cd aimed at? As a straightforward single without any editing, YTMBA may have done well. We’ll never know. I truly believed that this track would be a success for Eva. It has all of the right ingredients, at least to make the Top 40. I can’t help but think that the problems associated with getting the single out on time and other factors have indeed affected what, for me, was Eva’s best shot at a Top 40 entry in a long time It is interesting to see that well-known artists are jumping onto the “re-released but with a (featuring artist) remix/rap slant” bandwagon. I was dumbfounded by Texas’ re-release of Carnival Girl featuring Kardinal Offishall (+ rap). It’s not a patch on the original track. I never thought that Charlene would sell out. I’m not against rap/remix per se, I loved the different take on Elvis’s “A Little Less Conversation” last year. I admit to being a biased Elvis fan. If E’s re-release of Rubberneckin’, which is a pretty mediocre track by his own standards, can get into the UK’s Top Ten Singles Chart, has Eva missed her chance this time around? Maybe one of her earthy/upbeat/bluesy tracks would have more success when it comes to the UK’s Top 40 Singles Chart.

Name: Kelli
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: The whole album!
Home town/city/country: Philomath, OR. USA
Sent: Tue October 14 2003 11:10 AM

I was listening to the radio on my computer and out came the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Eva’s voice has given me so much comfort…I lost my best friend very suddenly (he passed on 11 weeks ago). I did not know at the time that she too had passed on. I know that someday I will be with my friend again and Eva will be singing among the Angels. Thank You Eva

Name: Mark Klobuchar
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Edina, MN USA
Sent: Tue October 14 2003 11:59 AM

I went to a friend’s funeral last Saturday. It is autumn here now, and this voice came over the sound system singing “the falling leaves, etc.” I was absolutely stunned by it, her phrasing, her tone, it was magical. After the funeral I went out to Best Buy and bought 2 CD’s, put them in and every song is a work of art…BEAUTIFUL! I didn’t have time to read the liners, but as I grabbed some lunch today, I went back to my car to eat and listen again. I just was so saddened to read the liners and find out that she was gone, too. Her rendition of “Over the Rainbow” is my favorite, but I am sure she and Judy are working on it and other songs together in heaven for all of us.

Name: Ann
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Melbourne Oz
Sent: Tue October 14 2003 05:12 PM

I only heard of Eva about 6 months ago now I have quiet a few of her CDs. Last Thursday I went to a funeral and they played Fields of Gold and I could feel the emotion build inside me. I was glad someone else recognised her great talent. Her voice hypnotises me and leaves me feeling soothed and relaxed. What a joy she is to listen to.

Name: Tabitha
Favorite Eva Album: Not sure yet
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger, Wade in the Water, Aint no Sunshine
Home town/city/country: Stuart, Virginia
Sent: Tue October 14 2003 08:50 PM

I just discovered Eva while looking for gospel music. Once I heard her beautiful voice, I was hooked. I’ve downloaded every Eva Cassidy song I can find!

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed October 15 2003 06:32 AM

Just Close Your Eyes And Eva Takes You To a Special Place… Listening to Eva Cassidy singing “You Take My Breath Away,” will bring sunlight streaming through the clouds, a voice so pure, it is an out of body experience. Dream about a love, or a loveone somewhere in your past and you visualise this experience. Eva gives you this and more. Eva alone, is playing the guitar and singing. It’s so beautiful, and calming. “You Take My Breath Away,” satifies a special need for someone like me, and I expect for many others. You see it allows listeners to travel to a special place. It’s on replay now, and has been for the last hour, so exquisite, I’m dreaming, as Eva sings, “I’m going to stand up on a mountaintop, and tell the world … you take my breath away.”

Name: William
Favorite Eva Album: All the ones ive heard
Favorite Eva Song: Time after time
Home town/city/country: Dundee, Scotland
Sent: Wed October 15 2003 07:02 AM

I just got Time after time the album and it is great! I had known of time after time the song but there are so many super songs on it, Also what is everyone’s favourite song on American Tune, mine is True colours! frm Will

Name: Arnold Layne
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune (it’s the only one I have so far!)
Favorite Eva Song: True colours, You take my breath away
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Sent: Wed October 15 2003 08:34 AM

I was aware of Eva through the “Captain America” show on Virgin Radio (U.K) on A Sunday evening, I bought “American Tune” and it’s a wonderful album, take my breath away gives me goosebumps! I can’t wait to hear more! just ordered another couple, a truly fantastic talent, Live forever Eva.

Name: Ken Cooper
Favorite Eva Album: STILL “LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY”
Favorite Eva Song: STILL “STORMY MONDAY”
Home town/city/country: STEVENAGE, U.K.
Sent: Wed October 15 2003 09:06 AM

HI LAURA, SORRY IT’S BEEN SO LONG BUT I’VE TRACKED DOWN THE INFO – PAUL JONES (TOP UK DJ, MUSICIAN & ALL ROUND GOOD GUY) RECEIVED HIS AWARD FROM HOT RECORDS FOR BEING THE FIRST TO PLAY EVA ON UK RADIO.

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Wed October 15 2003 10:10 AM

To echo, sort of, Tony of Laurel-no, I don’t think you are imagining the louder regional buzz for Eva Cassidy. Laura has documented about Lite 97.5, WLTF, in Martinsburg having added Eva to its “inventory”. On this station I heard OTR a few times in the aftermath of 9/11. I made my best “eva-ngelist” pitch to Stacy, the morning guy/then-program director about Eva when I saw him at a remote at the Valley Mall. But Eva getting into the “inventory” certainly was not instantaneous. Another good place for requesting Eva is WXPN from the University of Pennsylvania. Its geographical reach comes in two forms: A) it is simulcast in Baltimore, Harrisburg, and the Lehigh Valley; B)the station is the flagship for the “World Cafe” program that reaches a 150+ station network. A good time to request Eva is for the Women’s Music Hour at 9AM eastern time. Actually geography is not a limitation because the signal is available on web streaming audio. Found this out too late: Joss Stone was featured today on the “World Cafe”! The shows are sometimes rebroadcast. Re: her image on the site (www.wxpn.org)today: does she resemble Eva at all?

Name: Theresa
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: West. australia, Australia
Sent: Wed October 15 2003 04:58 PM

I am absolutely amazed at Eva’s voice, shes right up there with Aretha Franklin, actually they are right on even, in my opinon, in their vocal talents. It is such a pity, as I’m sure everyone agrees, about her premature death. I first saw a documentary on Eva over here in Australia on a programme kind of like 60 minutes, called “Sunday”, I was amazed the moment I heard her voice. I myself am or am trying to be a singer, I can appreciate her enormous vocal range and talent, I have someone now who I can aspire too. Love to her family Eva has touched many people in her short time here …

Name: darren orton
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: danny boy
Home town/city/country: swanley,england
Sent: Thu October 16 2003 04:05 AM

HER VOICE WILL MAKE A GROWN MAN CRY

Name: Carolyn
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: “Rainbow”, Danny Boy, The Water is Wide
Home town/city/country: Lowell, MA
Sent: Thu October 16 2003 05:54 AM

I’ve sung many differnet styles of music for years, (having extensive formal vocal training, blah, blah…) And I cant tell you how blown away I am every time I hear her sing. I’m grateful for having been intoduced to her music, and deeply saddened by the fact that there will be no more. It would have been remarkable to hear her voice and her artistry mature from such an already advanced level. Thanks to you, her family, and friends for giving us the gift of her.

Name: Aws Al-hasani
Favorite Eva Album: Hard to say
Favorite Eva Song: Time after time, field of gold, imagine, somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Montreal , Canada
Sent: Thu October 16 2003 08:58 AM

I recently got to listen to her music, once you get to hear her voice sometimes her choice of words and the way she sings them tells alot about her character. I was one of the unfortunate people that never got to meet her in real life , Her songs are her life story, You smile how beautiful it was, and sadden by the end of song. When she was born she was crying while people were smileing, Now its her turn to be smileing and watching us cry . God bless..

Name: Mark Rabe
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Missoula, MT, USA
Sent: Thu October 16 2003 11:12 AM

I first heard of Eva when her rendition of “Over the Rainbow” was played on the radio. The disc jockey had introduced the song by saying it had been voted one of the best recordings of the 20th century in Great Britain (or something like that). I was more than hooked. I felt moved by her music as few things can move me. Then, the other shoe dropped. The disc jockey said she had died of cancer. As so many others have done, I strongly recommended her music to friends and even bought copies for friends. I’ll get “American Tune” soon (as funds allow). It’s bittersweet, isn’t it? How wonderful that we have a permanent record of her voice, how sad that the volume of that record is so small.

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Thu October 16 2003 12:09 PM

It is encouraging to see from the number of visitors to this site from the States that maybe the hard work done by so many there is now starting to pay dividends.Well done and please keep up the good work.My sympathy to the families whose loved ones perished in the Bali bombings.

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Sent: Thu October 16 2003 01:14 PM

To Doug, Go to http://www.shorefire.com/artists/jstone/ and look at the pictures of her at the mic. You might see a passing resemblance to Eva.

Name: “Scatts”
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart.
Favorite Eva Song: God Bless The Child.(BOTH)
Home town/city/country: Broadbeach Queensland Australia
Sent: Thu October 16 2003 04:37 PM

I walked into my local record store ten days ago and asked the female assistant behind the counter if she had a copy of anybody singing Autumn Leaves.She immediately went into raptures and started raving on about somebody called Eva Cassidy.I then explained to her that it was to be a gift for my ailing 75 year old mother and that I had been a music lover/listener for 40 of my 53 years thus far, and that if this woman was that good,how was it that me or any of my friends had never heard her name or indeed anything of her musical talents! Being in a rush(as usual) I bought the CD on hearsay and visited my very sick mother the following day.Presented mum with the CD and got on the phone to work Immediately to bring myself up to speed.Then mum started playing Songbird and my ears could not beleive what they were hearing.Hung up the phone mid conversation.How could this musicaL genious have escaped so many for so LONG? Perfect timing perfect voice! I now have aII 7 CD’s 3 times(one set for mum,one for the car and one at home) If there is such a place EVA I very much look foward to meeting you on THE OTHER SIDE.GOD bless you,your parents,your family,your friends.They must miss you so very,very much,as my family and I do.Again GOD bLess you.XXX

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Sent: Thu October 16 2003 04:52 PM

Thank you EVA for so very very much. You may never know. But I wiLL.

Name: Douglas H. Hook
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Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sent: Thu October 16 2003 09:19 PM

Hi Laura – Firstly this is a well constructed, easy to use, responsive web sight-a fine example of how it should be. Eva Cassidy’s music is not that well known in this country-but it should be! I have spoken personally with the record company person who was supposed to handle this, and he seemed to be quite insensitive to the whole matter. Is there not some way in which this idea could be re-opened. It is difficult to find the cd’s and they are extremely expensive! Good luck – Doug.

Name: Isabelle MacAdams
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Whole album
Home town/city/country: Perth Western Australia
Sent: Sat October 18 2003 02:52 AM

Hi Laura, Yes great site, well done. I’ve got 3 albums now, Time after time, Eva by heart & American Tune & will get Songbird soon. How can I get the video of Eva singing Somewhere over the Rainbow or how I can get her singing Amazing Grace???? Record shop staff don’t know. My cousin in Cork, Ireland recommended I buy an album by Eva & I’ve been knocked out by her voice ever since. I tell all my friends to buy, buy the albums. I’ll buy the book hopefully at Angus & Robinson here in Perth.God bless her parents & friends left to help others hear this beaut voice.

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem-Holland-EU.
Sent: Sat October 18 2003 07:24 AM

Jenny, a reaction to your contribution of Oct. 14. It’s very nice that you and other EVA-fans want so desperately that Eva’s music appears in the Top 40 or any other hitparade, but why ? Reading this marvellous guestbook many contributors show some kind of impatience, more or less they demand that other people also have to love and cherish Eva’s musical heritage and they are shocked and surprised by the fact that the entire world has not already fallen for Eva Cassidy! But Eva’s music is something special and doesn’t quite appeal to the “common” taste of the public majority and we, Eva-lovers, can’t force others to adjust their musical taste. Therefore I think that it’s useless trying to convert people. It has to come out of yourself and we can witness at this very place that the wonder of conversion to Eva’s music happens constantly, many times without the “help” of die-hard Eva-fans ! You make a suggestion for other Eva-songs to be released as CD-singles with hitpotention, may I suggest some Eva-songs that maybe are more appealing to a wider audience : Drowning In The Sea Of Love – Take Me To The River – Dark End Of The Street – Blues In The Night – Wade In The Water – People Get Ready – It Don’t Mean A thing – Getting Out(Method Actor). You see, these songs are in harmony with your suggestion for more earthly/bluesy/upbeat Eva-songs. It’s up to BLIX/HOT/Didgeridoo. Thanx LAURA.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: TAT/ Method Actor/Sensual Embrace
Favorite Eva Song: Red Red Rose, Goodbye, Have a little faith, Stay…
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat October 18 2003 09:31 AM

I have to agree with Joop. It is amazing that already millions of people know about Eva and her voice, and even art work but we cannot force people to love her talents as everyone is different and has their own tastes in music. Of course it would be great for Eva to reach the Top 40 with her current single, but she has already been very successful with her past 3 albums reaching number 1 in the UK! We can all still look forward to any more releases that BLIX/HOT/Didgeridoo may bring out and if more people fall in love with her, how lovely that would be! I’m sure she will continue to be remembered for many, many years to come. Debbie 🙂

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Sat October 18 2003 11:28 AM

Thanks to 6:14 PM, anonymous, above for that link. Since the “World Cafe” is syndicated on so many radio stations, fans around the country may still be able to hear the show with Joss Stone, depending on when it airs. What a shame: evacassidy.biz, one of the better dedication sites, has “closed”.

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem-Holland-EU.
Sent: Sat October 18 2003 01:24 PM

EVA’s US BREAK-THROUGH ? Since February 2003 I’m a daily visitor of this marvellous EVA-Website and I’m really touched by the hope and expectation expressed continuously by the devoted EVA-fans for a major break-through of EVA’s musical heritage in the US. Of course, you want to cry out to the world what a magnificent singer (and painter) EVA was! But, unfortunately you can’t force others to adore what you adore. We (luckily) don’t all have the same taste! When you look back at the break-throughs of other artists in the past, it occurs that it’s almost impossible to “steer” such a process. Almost always dumb luck prevails, not deliberate action. History tells us how long it sometimes took for artists to become famous and known widespread. Our great Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn got real recognition more than two hundred years after his dead! One of the most famous examples is Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch painter who never sold one single painting during his entire lifetime. And there are much more of those cases. Van Gogh became famous almost fifty years after his dead and before that, his heirs didn’t know what to do with the huge amount of his “strange” paintings. Nowadays he has his own “Van Gogh Museum” in Amsterdam. In music it’s the same story, I think through history, there are more supertalents that remained undiscovered than those who really made it. Especially in the musical history of the US, there are so overwhelmingly much great talents that never got discovered and got recognition or whose musical heritage was “stolen” by somebody else who got worldfamous instead ! Do we really think, that a nation (USA) that believes in majority that Elvis Presley was the “inventor” of Rock and Roll, should fall for EVA Cassidy ? I’m afraid not, EVA’s music has TOO MUCH QUALITY for the US general musical taste. A taste that cannot be seen without the typical US-expressions : “MIDDLE OF THE ROAD” and “TIN PAN ALLEY”,(the habit of “the Industry” to compose songs on the effect of acceptance for the biggest audience). Yes, indeed you can call that “an Industry” and such a phenomenon has nothing to do with real ART. Needless to say that I consider EVA’s music as ART with a capital “A”. Maybe I’m a little bit too sombre and maybe the miracle of EVA’s break-through in the USA will occur against all odds, that should be a real miracle, But I don’t count on it ! I still can’t imagine that a people of which a vast majority doesn’t know anything about the only real American contribution to the worldculture, namely : BLUES & JAZZ, could fall overwhelmingly for such a real, artistic and natural phenomeneon as EVA CASSIDY. Dear Americans, you really don’t now what musical treasures are hidden in your own backyard. Eva Cassidy is by far not the only American artist that can make your eyes wet. Go on a voyage of discovery in the musical history of your own country. You will be surprised and touched by what you will find on that voyage ! Then you’ll also discover the musical roots of EVA CASSIDY. Honour EVA. Thanx LAURA.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Mon October 20 2003 07:41 AM

JOOP, You took the words right out of my computer! The truth is, my friend, that Eva has already made a break-through and the passage of time will validate that assertion. One day Eva’s creative contribution to song will be accepted in America without question or debate. Eva’s song will endure long after many things will have past. Eva has left us a tangible legacy of music and spirit. We should expect nothing more of Eva than what she has already given. If there are more songs released on CD, fine. But she has already given us a legacy in song and art that does not make me ask for more and more and more. All of us, in our lives, have only so much to give, and then we fade away gracefully. That is enough!

Name: Ray H. Miller, III
Favorite Eva Album: The Soul Ballads
Favorite Eva Song: Sensual Embrace
Home town/city/country: Mobile, AL United States
Sent: Mon October 20 2003 10:13 AM

Maybe I have it all wrong. But I just heard Imagine and maybe the album was Sensual Embrace. Help me get it straight. I will be ordering some of her CD’s. Her voice is soothing. Ray Miller

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Home town/city/country: Nottingham (uk )
Sent: Mon October 20 2003 10:24 AM

To Joop, Every word you said is so true. Even the bit about the Americans not knowing what musical talent is hidden in their own backyard. Yvonne Marie Charbonneau is one such treasure. Seek and ye shall find.

Name: Harry.S.
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Home town/city/country: Nottingham (uk )
Sent: Mon October 20 2003 10:24 AM

To Joop, Every word you said is so true. Even the bit about the Americans not knowing what musical talent is hidden in their own backyard. Yvonne Marie Charbonneau is one such treasure. Seek and ye shall find.

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Sent: Mon October 20 2003 11:44 AM

Interesting comments from Joop Sat 18th. If you look at all of Eva’s single releases, they all fall into the MOR ballad category, with the arguable exception of PGR. Blix/Hot have typecast her to the radio audience. Several people have said to me words to the effect of “doesnt this woman sing any fast songs?” Radio 2 have fallen into the same trap. Wogan plays dark Eyed Molly, American Tune and You Take… ad nauseam. There are a several tracks on the Other Side and Blues Alley that really rock, stretch Eva, and let the band cut loose. The radio audience would be astonished to know that this is the same girl that does the rainbow song.

Name: Michael Melsheimer
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Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city/country: Westminster, MD (USA)
Sent: Mon October 20 2003 03:21 PM

I just heard Eva’ s music for the first time this last weekend and think that it is terrific. She will be a forever treasure for jazz and blues enthusiasts.

Name: Gu r n Birna
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Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Hafnarfj r ur / Iceland
Sent: Mon October 20 2003 04:00 PM

Yesterday I was searching for melodies to sing on the internet and found Eva Cassidys “Over the Rainbow” and I fell in love right away :o) I had newer heard of her before!! unbeliveble!! Thanx to you Eva and thanx to her family, friends and admirers for spreding out her musical heritage : ) I look forward to getting to know her better!!

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Sent: Mon October 20 2003 11:19 PM

My belated apology to GRACE Griffith for giving her a different name in these pages recently. There is no excuse.

Name: Steve Ellis
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Farmerville, Louisiana USA
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 01:40 AM

Eva appeared on the Today Show and Nightline. How can I get a Video/DVD of those shows? SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS!

Name: Henry Michal
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Adelaide,Australia
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 03:37 AM

Well where do I start.I had seen some of Eva’s albums displayed at a local CD store for months and I wondered who she was.I knew that was no longer with us,but had never heard her sing.How fortunate I was one day when I heard this voice singing “American Tune” a favourite of mine written by Paul Simon.I subsequently purchased the disc and also Live at Blues Alley.Eva sings like an angel,so much so its hard not to be moved to cry.I think Paul Simon and Sting (Fields of Gold) would have to admit that Eva’s versions are the best of these great songs.She has left a wonderful legacy.

Name: Shara
Favorite Eva Album: don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday – so far
Home town/city/country: Texas
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 06:29 AM

Just discovered Eva Cassidy today, a friend played “Stormy Monday” for me, and I’m overwhelmed. I love to sing jazz and blues(my husband and I do karaoke every Friday night)– just wanted to thank y’all so much for the website, and all the information about karaoke CDs.

Name: Harvey
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: The last one that I heard
Home town/city/country: Rockville, MD
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 07:09 AM

For those interested in obtaining a copy of Nightline’s broadcast about Eva, you can use the following link: The cost is $29.95 plus shipping. It’s well worth every dollar. I’ve loaned it to numerous friends who never had the opportunity to see the original broadcast. It’s a wonderful way to introduce people to the magical artist that was Eva Cassidy. Many thanks to Laura Bligh. This is a wonderful site that I visit nearly everyday, and I can only imagine all of the hours of work that you’ve devoted to your cousin’s memory. Also, my thanks to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy, Eva’s bandmates, and her circle of friends, for nurturing her wonderful talent, and making it available to all of us.

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Name: Helen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Manchester, England
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 07:11 AM

Thank you Eva for your wonderful voice. The irony of the lyrics in some of your chosen songs makes me cry! My dad has terminal cancer and has not got much time left. Everytime I hear Over the Rainbow I feel ready to let him go,knowing he will be somewhere where ‘the clouds are far behind him’…. You will never know how you have blessed millions with your voice but I am sure you are continuing to bless others where you are now..

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Sent: Tue October 21 2003 07:12 AM

I’m not sure why the link didn’t go through. If you’re interested in ordering the Nightline video, email me, and I’ll reply to you with the link.

Name: Stan Nowak
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
Home town/city/country: Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 10:50 AM

I have to admit I hadn’t heard of Eva Cassidy til about two weeks ago. We were at friends’ home, and the cover of the Linda Ronstadt song came on. Awesome rendition! I asked about it, and they told me about Eva Cassidy. I was stunned to learn she died at such a young age, but she’s left one helluva legacy, from what I’ve heard (so far). I will definitely be buying some CDs! This website is fantastic – it must be nice for her to know, from wherever she is now, that she has a devoted group of fans and friends. You can count me in as well!

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 03:36 PM

I was watching Celine Dion “live from Las Vegas” on TV a few minutes ago. A lot of Celine’s early work, especially in French, I enjoyed. Tonight she is unraveling her three year mega-millions Vegas extravaganza. The first song I heard her sing was a maudlin, saccharine, insipid version of “What A Wonderful World.” I don’t resent at all her $200 million coup, but I have no interest in her music, and this is unfortunate because she has talent to spare. Of course I have been seriously spoiled when it comes to my favourite version of “What A Wonderful World.” It felt strange and uncomfortable listening to this song being sung without passion and honesty. I guess I know a little bit better now why Eva’s music from her generous soul drew me near so quickly. There’s art, and then there’s Vegas!

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and many more
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 04:47 PM

I agree with Don Meuse. Once you hear Eva sing “What A Wonderful World” you spoiled for life. No one can touch it. But I’m pretty much spoiled by anything Eva sings. I find myself comparing every singer to her. There are good voices out there… but not like Eva’s and not with the emotion she put into a song. She get’s you heart and soul. She can’t be touched.

Name: Claudia
Favorite Eva Album: Difficult to say
Favorite Eva Song: The list is growing
Home town/city/country: Washington, DC
Sent: Tue October 21 2003 06:43 PM

My daughter introduced me to Eva during the fall of 2002 with Somewhere over the Rainbow … blew me away and I wanted more. I just bought the last CD, American Tune, and “You Take My Breath Away” is purely “heaven touched.” Eva’s truth in music takes me to another place …. it’s wonderful!

Name: Joop
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Sent: Wed October 22 2003 01:29 AM

To Jo, As said before, seek in your own backyard and find ! Never heard of Billie Holiday ?

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
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Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 02:54 AM

To Joop: Sure have… and as I said, there are Great voices out there, but nobody get’s to me like Eva Cassidy.

Name: EUGENIA
Favorite Eva Album: HARD TO SAY
Favorite Eva Song: I THINK IT WILL BE SONG BIRD WHEN I GET A CHANCE TO HEAR IT.
Home town/city/country: CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 03:44 AM

THIS IS A LOVELY SITE. I HAD NEVER HEARD OF EVA CASSIDY UNTIL MY COUSIN IN ENGLAND TOLD ME ABOUT HER. I’VE ORDERED A TAPE OF HERS SO I CAN FINALLY HAVE THE CHANCE TO HEAR HER LOVELY VOICE. THANK YOU FOR THIS WEB PAGE OF HER.

Name: SARAH
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: TIME IS A HEALER
Home town/city/country: LONDON ENGLAND
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 06:18 AM

THE FIRST TIME I HEARD EVA CASSIDY I CRIED BECAUSE HER VOICE WAS LIKE AN ANGEL. I CAN’T BELIEVE WE HAVE LOST ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS IN THE WORLD, SHE REALLY WAS AN ANGEL. SHE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART. THE SONGS ‘SONGBIRD’ AND ‘FIELDS OF GOLD’ WERE BOTH USED IN THE CANCER ADVERTS, WHICH MADE ME REALLY SAD BECAUSE SHE DIED OF CANCER AND MY NAN DIED OF CANCER TOO. SHE WAS SO PRETTY, WHY DID SHE HAVE TO DIE? SHE WAS TAKEN FROM US TOO EARLY SHE HAD HER WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HER IT IS JUST SO DEPRESSING. ANYWAY THANX EVA FOR SHARING YOUR TALENTS AND TO EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING HER, AND FINALLY TO THIS SITE OWNER FOR BRINGING ME CLOSER TO EVA LOVE SARAH XX

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Athens, AL USA
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 06:50 AM

Eva has literally reinvigorated my love of good music. I can’t get enough. Somehow, even words like amazing talent, beautiful voice, and great style don’t seem to do her justice. She is in a class by herself!

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Time
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Athens, Al USA
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 08:12 AM

The link for the $29.95 video of Nightline, 7/4/2001 on Eva.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Wed October 22 2003 09:56 AM

Joop – I can assure you that I don’t have the time or the inclination to try and convert people to Eva’s music. I sing her praises, of course, but I am happy knowing that she is the best. I don’t have an obsession with Eva entering the UK Top 40 Singles’ Chart. It would of course mean more air time and that I would like. A much wider audience could then make up their own minds as to whether they liked Eva’s style or not. I would mention to the person who aliked Eva to Aretha. Yes, Eva can sing Blues and R. & B. with the very best of them. Do you think Aretha could sing OTR, BOTW, WAWW and YTMBA like Eva? No contest. Eva wins hands down. She is the one and only. Unique. There are imitations but that’s all they are. Eva sings every genre with panache. Eva is Eva is Eva. QED. Love you Eva, always.

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Sent: Wed October 22 2003 04:13 PM

I believe Steve has said it all in a few words.

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water/Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 05:04 PM

Hi Joop, You made some great points. Of course, there are so many wonderful artists out there that go unheard by the vast majority. I especially agree that what Eva and the Band did was indeed art. And therein lies the age old conflict of art versus commerce. US commercial radio is controlled by a few corporate conglomerates (e.g., Clear Channel Communications, Viacom). They don’t care about art because to them, art does not make them profits. I believe the music industry operates in the same manner. When they control the airwaves, they control what you hear and what they WANT you to hear. This is why rock and roll and pop music is so bland and boring and everyone sounds the same. They promote “pop” stars, entertainers, NOT artists. For example, it doesn’t matter that Joni Mitchell has produced some really compelling work in her career or that Neil Young produces a gritty, blues album. The music industry wants to know if it will sell. If the record executives don’t like it, they are not going to promote it and “waste” more money on letting the artist indulge him or herself in exploring new and creative forms. Radio wants to play something accessible, something that appeals to the greatest numbers because that’s where the money is. Those artists like Joni and Neil had their big moment in the spotlight. But the music and the times have changed to the point where they cannot get their music out on the airwaves anymore. However, real music lovers will always search outside the mainstream to find those artists that are still doing something worthwhile. Believe it or not, Joop, there are American music lovers in the US that know of their musical heritage. There are actually those of us in the US who know that the Beach Boys blatantly stole from Chuck Berry, all the way down to Chuck’s signature guitar riffs. And yes, some of us know who Billie Holiday is and the stuff she produced on Verve, etc…But we SEEK to know that because we are passionate about our music, about what we like. Especially if it’s music that becomes ART. I wouldn’t go so far to say that any casual American listener who may or may not think that Elvis was the “King” of rock and roll wouldn’t or couldn’t fall for Eva. Why? Simply because he or she has not HEARD HER. Perhaps most Americans only know what they hear on the radio. But if American radio were to play Eva’s music and put her into heavy rotation on the playlists, I have no doubt in my mind that new listeners would fall for her. People can’t fall for her if they don’t hear Eva or if no one tells them about her. Besides, Eva had such a great gift for interpretation and incredible sense for song selection, how could anyone truly NOT fall for her? If they can’t or don’t, then they have ice water in their veins. Speaking of songs, here is a quote about songs, songcraft, and art from arguably one of the best American post-punk songwriters, Paul Westerberg: “For all our antics and plaid shirts and rubbish, we had songs. Bands come and go; songs are forever. There’s a difference. H sker D were hipper and cooler and faster and louder, but that stuff comes and goes with Limp Bizkit and whoever the flavor of the week is. Songs is what people wanna hear….L.A. gobbles you up, and New York does the same. To me, anybody who has to move somewhere to become something they’re not isn’t the real thing. If you’ve gotta move to Los Angeles to make it, then you ain’t got it….You don’t go to Los Angeles to be an artist. You go there to be a star.” Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Joop.

Name: Adrienne
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Katherine, NT
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 07:30 PM

Of the 3 jam packed CD cases I have sitting in front of me while I work 10 or 12 hours a day on this computer, I cannot break the cycle of replaying Eva’s 3 CDs I own. She is impossible to leave. Eye closing, deep breathing, heavy sighing… every time Kathy’s Song begins. Eva’s voice is pure magic that touches me and makes me a calmer more thoughtful person. Time is a Healer… Eva Cassidy is a healer.

Name: Prue Myrick
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 08:03 PM

What a voice! I have never heard anything better.

Name: Gene
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Feilds of gold
Home town/city/country: Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Sent: Wed October 22 2003 08:29 PM

Everytime I hear Eva’s voice I think of all the beatiful things that I have been blessed with(Family,friends)and I thank god that he gave one of his angels a beatiful voice.Thank you Eva.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Thu October 23 2003 05:39 AM

I just returned from a 3-day work retreat in the Eastern Shore town of St. Michael’s, Maryland. There, this die-hard Eva fan (since April) experienced a first! I was in two of their wonderful shops…the first was an art store with a small rack of CDs….they had nearly the entire collection of Eva CDs there…And they were playing “Still not Ready”! I was so pleased. Then, the same day, I went into another small shop there and heard “Halleluja I love him so”. I guess that town is in on the secret of Eva (not such a secret anymore…) – I have yet to hear Eva played on the radio. I listen to WRNR (103.1) and 97.5 when I get reception, but still haven’t had that magical moment yet. Of course, most of the time I’m listening to my Eva CDs so maybe that’s why! I can’t thank Chris, Keith, Lenny, Raice, Dan, Grace, Laura and of course Eva’s parents and the rest of her family, enough for recognizing and fostering her talent. I was glad to have the opportunity to thank Chris in person at the Grace Griffith concert – his reply…”thank you for having a brain” – I can only imagine his frustration during those years and hopefully he feels some sense of gratification as her exceptional talent is increasingly recognized.

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Sent: Thu October 23 2003 09:26 AM

A brief note to UK Jazz fans:- Jamie Cullum will be appearing on Parkinson BBC 1, this Saturday Night. Catch him also on Blue Peter on Nov 3 and the Royal Varity Show on Nov 26th. Jazz Fan

Name: Steve
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Sent: Thu October 23 2003 11:05 AM

Great National Public Radio feature on Eva…..done in 2000. Just go to NPR on the Web, click on Archives, and type her name into the search field. It plays on Real Player. Very Nice and honorable, with her Mother talking.

Name: Kathy
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune (so far)
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Denver Colorado
Sent: Thu October 23 2003 11:05 AM

I am a lady in her mid 60’s. My brother gave me the CD, “Live At Blues Alley” That was two weeks ago. Since then I have ordered or purchased all of Eva’s CD’s. In all of the years I have lived, I have never heard such a true or pure voice as hers. I shall enjoy listening to her magnificent voice for the remainder of my time here on earth, and maybe, even in Heaven…

Name: Janna
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Waxahachie, Texas
Sent: Thu October 23 2003 11:07 AM

My Mom and Dad from Iowa told our whole family about Eva a few years ago. My Father is a retired Lutheran minister. Eva’s music has really touched our whole family and we find it very spiritual. Last week, we bought the book about Eva, Songbird. Loved the way it was written and we enjoyed hearing what a sweet person she was to everyone. My new fiance loves to listen to Eva and is moved to tears EVERY time he hears her sing. I think I’ll marry this man who has such a kind heart. Maybe we will play some of Eva’s songs at the wedding! Love to all of Eva’s family. Her music lives on and touches people every day! Love, Janna

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Thu October 23 2003 11:46 AM

Laura, What’s New Section – “Love Actually” I can understand why you’re very excited about Eva’s Songbird featuring in the Soundtrack of the film “Love Actually”. She is in some mighty fine company with the Pointer Sisters, Otis Reading, Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones. If one clicks into the “short playing” from the What’s New link, you get about 30 seconds of the Jackson Five’s “I Want You Back”, great track. I suppose it’s the same old formula as Four Weddings & a Funeral. Hugh Grant plays himself, the English upper class twit – he can’t act for toffee. Colin Firth, on the other hand, well, he stole my heart with his brilliant performance as Mr. D’Arcy in Pride and Predjudice. He is a fine actor. This is bound to be a successful film because of Grant and Firth. What I think is really good for Eva here is that Songbird is a very romantic track. It is exactly the right kind of music for a romantic setting. For the people who really enjoy a romantic film, they will remember Eva’s Songbird long after they leave the cinema. It absolutely oozes romance. Love you Eva, always

Name: Cyn
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Nashville, TN USA
Sent: Thu October 23 2003 01:30 PM

Eva’s Gift Take this gift I have offered. Let it fill your emptiness. Let it give you a place to fall into when you have no other place to turn. When your spirit is bruised let it surround you and lift you and give you strength to survive because you can survive and become stronger. Let me shelter your heart from the darkness that is growing there. Know that I left you with this wonderful gift so that you can face the darkness bravely and without fear. Feel the essence of what I was and carry it with you. Let it take you away from the pain of your life. Let it open your heart. Let it bring you to a healing place. Go down into that deep place. Commune with your soul then come back to this world renewed, fresh. Come back enlightened. Lose the armor you have gathered around yourself and open your mind to what is left for you. In my brief moment, I have given you this treasure, this small gift, a token of my love, a part of my heart that can beat within yours. Cyn 2003

Name: Emma Rowan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Jasper, Arkansas, USA
Sent: Thu October 23 2003 03:17 PM

Been wanting to write to you all in regards to Eva. I have a funky little junk here in Jasper, Arkansas. Not too long ago a good friend of mine showed up at my store and left Eva’s CD with me and said I just had to listen to it, which I did. Not ever hearing of her or hearing her sing, I was immediately in love. Well, a few days later, the same friend comes back and tells me the whole sad story of Eva Cassidy. But, the irony of it all, was that a very close friend of mine had just died of cancer four days earlier. So of course, I kind of fell apart every time I heard Eva sing Somewhere over the Rainbow. But, the up side is that I have truly listened to my Eva Cassidy CD for three months solid, probably 6 to 8 times a day. Sound totally crazy? Well, not so at all. I have made it through a very hard time with a very special person that I feel that I know deep in my heart. And also, the other very cool thing is, that 9 out of 10 people that come through my store(and there are hundreds a day), always ask, “Who is this woman singing?” Well, let me tell you. I have written the name Eva Cassidy on 289 little stickers that people have attached to the wallets, purses, or whatever. I have been sending them to Barnes and Noble and to your website and do believe most of them have purchased her incredible music. Many of them have asked if I have her CD for sale in my store and I wish I did. I am more than thankful for all that she has done and is still doing for me and so many other people.

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Thu October 23 2003 10:05 PM

I just bought a paperback copy of “Songbird” at Waldenbooks. They had about a dozen copies on the shelf, so it’s now readily available. It’s a quick, easy read, but what I most enjoyed were the new pictures of Eva and her artwork that I had not seen before–she really was an exceptionally gifted artist–that by themselves made the purchase well worth it.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri October 24 2003 12:20 AM

Hello Emma Rowan of Jasper, Arkansas. How very enterprising you are. It is so nice to see more and more entries in the Guestbook from the USA. We English tend to call our rubbish “junk”. I also think a junk is a small boat. Just what do you mean by “a funky little junk”. Am curious. Anybody know?

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and too many others to mention
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Fri October 24 2003 03:12 AM

Emma, Thanks for promoting Eva’s music. It is great to see her being recognized more and more each day here in in her own country. If you are crazy because you spend so much time listening to her, so am I… and many others too. It’s been 10 months for me and I still have to listen at least once everyday. I’m in love with her too. How can you not be…with that voice…it is so addictive. Many more people will feel the same way when the “Eva Cassidy Secret” finally gets out. It seems to be happening slowly but surely.

Name: Hannah J.
Favorite Eva Album: All of them!
Favorite Eva Song: Time is a Healer
Home town/city/country: Muskogee, OK U.S.A.
Sent: Fri October 24 2003 09:52 AM

I’m a 16 year-old aspiring musician. My family and I discovered Eva about two years ago, and is now our all-time favorite! Eva’s passion is so evident, that’s what I love about her! We have all her CD’s, and I listen to them a TON! I’ve read the book, I have the CD’s, and I can’t get enough of Eva!!!

Name: mary
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Manchester England
Sent: Fri October 24 2003 01:16 PM

Some times rarely in our lives we come across true beauty. I have only recently found her music. Evas voice makes me cry What a wonderful gift to have left for us God bless you Eva and thankyou

Name: Barbra Dickson
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: God Bless the Child
Home town/city/country: San Angelo, TX
Sent: Fri October 24 2003 03:48 PM

I wanted to add that lots of Eva clips can be found at www.cduniverse.com using Real Audio or Windows Media Player. She’s a wonderful singer!

Name: tylerII
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Home town/city/country: FL, USA
Sent: Fri October 24 2003 07:31 PM

“…a maudlin, saccharine, insipid version of “What A Wonderful World.” I don’t resent at all her $200 million coup, but I have no interest in her music, and this is unfortunate because she has talent to spare. Of course I have been seriously spoiled when it comes to my favourite version of “What A Wonderful World.” It felt strange and uncomfortable listening to this song being sung without passion and honesty. I guess I know a little bit better now why Eva’s music from her generous soul drew me near so quickly. There’s art, and then there’s Vegas!” Amen, Brother.

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Sent: Fri October 24 2003 10:03 PM

to Jenny…I imagine that Emma is refering to her shop with the word junk, probably meaning selling ‘ odds and ends or ‘ bits and bobs ‘..not junk as we know it !!…what intrigues me was why 289 stickers …?? not 250 0r 300 !!!! funny old world..

Name: natalie springgay
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: hire,england
Sent: Sat October 25 2003 01:41 AM

Name: Robin
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird and Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Washington, DC
Sent: Sat October 25 2003 03:59 AM

Eva was truly an inspired artist whose sweet music will live on each and every day in each of us…those that dream and follow our hearts and live our dreams.

Name: Roland Callant
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: field of gold / songbird
Home town/city/country: veldegem / belgium
Sent: Sat October 25 2003 10:27 AM

Name: Lu
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Magnolia,New Jersey USA
Sent: Sat October 25 2003 11:08 AM

Since hearing over the rainbow I have had to have all of Eva’s music. Hear voice is like an angels voice and one I can not stop listening to. Her story so intrigues me I will be buying her book. I never heard of her until my sister played Over the Rainbow for me back in July and recently going thru a rough time I remembered the song and her music bought me comfort, although I can’t help but cry when I hear her sing such songs as Rainbow and Fields of Gold.

Name: Joop
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Sat October 25 2003 01:02 PM

For: Don Meuse & Tylerll, One of the characteristics of Eva’s singing that amazed me from the beginning, is the fact that her singing never, I repeat, never gets pompous or bombastic ! Although there are so much Eva-songs where she tremendously belts out! I think that’s a quality in Eva’s singing that’s rather under-exposed. For me personally C line is THE example of a singer that apparently only can sing in a pompous and bombastic way. Therefore, Las Vegas is THE place to be for C line, the capital city of the world of bad taste, kitsch, a quick dollar and an Elvis Presley Wedding. C line in Vegas and $200 million is the perfect example of what I tried to say in my writings of last time about Eva’s break-through in the USA ! For all, enthousiast Eva-lovers from all over the world report regularly “New Eva’s” in their respective countries. But every time there come reactions, that there is only one Eva Cassidy and that’s awfully right. In fact this counts for every original artist or musician. Are there artists, or will there ever be artists, that can be compared with, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Patsy Cline, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Sydney Bechet, Van Morrison, Paul Simon and those many others there have been last hundred years ???? They were unique, just like Eva, in their own personal way. Of course we too have our “own” Dutch Eva Cassidy and take my word for it, she is damn good and in my opinion the best of every artist that is named as “surrogate Eva”, some songs of her really make me think that the “real” Eva is singing, but I won’t say her name that wouldn’t be appropriate towards the real one and only Eva Cassidy . I’m almost sure that this Dutch “Eva” never heard of the real Eva Cassidy !

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat October 25 2003 03:27 PM

I just want to say to Emma Rowan a big thank you for all your hard work in promoting Eva to your fellow Americans.This is the effort we all need to put in to get Eva recognised otherwise it will just fade and die.We have to put Eva on TV and radio globally.Somehow we have to persuade the big shots in the corporate music industry that it isn’t all about the money.The music as Eric from Silver Springs MD USA quite rightly points is the only thing that matters.Laura thank you for putting in the hard work on Eva’s behalf.I am sure she is looking down on you with immense pride.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sat October 25 2003 05:11 PM

It wasn’t my intention to give Celine Dion a serious bad rap. Vegas is ‘what she does’ now! It will pay a lot of bills! She has 16 brothers and sisters. Imagine the gifts she has to put under the tree for the nieces and nephews! But like many others, I can do without the Vegas sound. But Celine, the musical technician, is often brilliant. Her version of “Blue Christmas”, a song recorded by many on this side of the pond, is mesmerising in its purity, and you want to listen to it even though it well down the list of great Christmas songs. There are all kinds of music by all kinds of people in many cultures and traditions around the world. I don’t see the need for anyone to enter into a messianic crusade to revile one irresponsibly and praise another unrealistically, for it can only result in discord and a fall into musical tribalism. As far as I can tell from what I read in these pages, people listen to Eva Cassidy because they enjoy her singing, and often find great comfort in it, and not because they dislike other music. Your ear and your heart and your soul make choices in the music you listen to, and that’s the way it should be.

Name: Vikki
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Fever
Home town/city/country: Topeka, Kansas
Sent: Sun October 26 2003 09:21 AM

I have such strong emotions about Eva Cassidy. Her music is just unbelievably wonderful. I just finished the book, Songbird. I loved it. How generous of her family and friends to put that together. I feel so fortunate to know her a little bit better from the book. Also how wonderful that her family continues to promote her music. I love absolutely everything she has done. The best!

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Sun October 26 2003 09:31 AM

Hey Folks… Let’s give Celine a break. OK, so her version of “Its a Wonderful World isn’t our favorite, she is a very talented singer with her own distinctive sytle. I love many of her songs and have been thrilled to see her in concert. She is a powerful, emotive singer who, at the right time and place is just what you want to hear. Eva’s singing is the quintessential touchstone we will always return to for love, comfort, and inspiration. She is the very best, but others can still be enjoyed for the many ways their music and talent can bring joy into our lives.

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW/WW
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun October 26 2003 10:26 AM

Two points I’d like to make. First, as Laura has stated, go out and support your local music scene. I just got back from a free outdoor concert put on by local musicians in tribute to Chuck Levin, the recently deceased owner of a well known DC area musical instrument store. These were local musicians who have spent many years playing gigs in the area. They will not become stars or be very well known outside the DC area (except my cousin’s band, they have achieved some national exposure), but they do it because they love music, they love performing, and they’ve spent many years working at their craft. Additionally they are a talented bunch. I thought they sounded great. For those of you who are local a few of the locals I recognized were Junior Cline, Deanna Bogart, Ron Holloway (by the way, all three of them were on the bill for Eva’s tribute concert at the Bayou). Second, it isn’t really fair to compare some other artist to Eva. It’s like comparing every rock guitarist to Hendrix. If you do that, you close yourself off to whatever good things these other artists may have to share. Eva is simply the best, in my view. One of the local musicians, Julia Nixon, sang a version of “At Last” and at the start, all I could think of was Eva. However, I quickly discarded that notion, and gave Julia a chance and she did fine. Was it as good as Eva’s? Of course not, but I enjoyed the song all the same as well as Julia’s singing. I’m not a Celine fan and her music doesn’t move me. But it’s easy to get super critical of some artist (I sometimes fall into the same trap) and overlook what talent they may actually possess. We all have our likes and dislikes but I hold the greatest disdain for talentless people who just want to be “stars” without really having a passion and committment for their craft. When asked what advice he’d give to anyone who has their rock and roll dream, American post-punk rocker Paul Westerberg responded with, “If you believe in your heart that you’ve got it, then go for it and let nothing stop you. But if you’re going from your brain, then maybe you’re better off being a manager. And I wouldn’t pay a dime to see you.” Warm hellos to Sandy in Cincinnatti; Gary in Nova Scotia; and Joe and Morag in Scotland.

Name: Joop.
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Sent: Sun October 26 2003 01:38 PM

Dear Eric and Don, I can’t remember to have compared C line in any way with Eva. I only stated that I’m utmost surprised by the fact that despite Eva can sing with big power and high volumes, her singing is NOT bombastic. As an opposite to that I mentioned C line who is for me an important example of a singer with, in my ears, an outspoken bombastic singing style. And therefore Vegas is the right place for a singer with such a style ! That’s not a value judgement. Eva and C line cannot be compared because their singing styles are so different and who says that I don’t like the way C line is singing ?

Name: Rochelle Sandoe
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Nightbird, I know you by heart, Time is a healer …
Home town/city/country: Blenheim, New Zealand
Sent: Sun October 26 2003 02:54 PM

Eva was truly an angel on loan from God. Never in my life have I heard a voice as sweet and soulful as hers. May her legacy live on. Thank you Eva for giving us something so beautiful to remember you by – and thankyou for the website.

Name: Allan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Florida
Sent: Sun October 26 2003 03:20 PM

the songs, the words mean so much to me, they remind me so clearly of a love I had, maybe still do, only time will tell…Thank You Eva, for everything

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Sun October 26 2003 07:35 PM

I see the same discussion repeating itself… But now Celine Dion triggered it instead of Norah Jones. Eva and Celine are like an apple compared to a pear: completely different but both with a fine taste!

Name: SARAH
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: TIME IS A HEALER
Home town/city/country: LONDON ENGLAND
Sent: Sun October 26 2003 08:45 PM

HI EVA FANS I JUST WANT 2 SAY I LOVE ALL SO MUCH THANX 4 SUPPORTING EVA AND SHARING HER TALENTS LOVE SARAH XX

Name: 1:00 p.m., Oct. 27,\03
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Sent: Mon October 27 2003 05:49 AM

Joop, I don’t think anyone has any problem with your comments about Eva. Ditto Celine. The minor ‘tempest-in-a-teacup’ concerning the two is just noise and no one is, as far as I know, is faulting others for observations made. As you have noticed from past jottings, this happens from time to time, and should not be taken personally.

Name: michaela J Roberts
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: Time is a healer
Home town/city/country: Londonb, U.K
Sent: Mon October 27 2003 07:59 AM

Dear Laura, I have asked you this question before without an answer. Is the ‘No bounderies’ album a true Eva album or a fake? If it is a bonafide Eva album why is it not in the discography? I would be greatful for this information. Many thanks, Michaela

Name: Jenny
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Sent: Mon October 27 2003 09:15 AM

For she touched me, Oh she touched me, And oh what a joy did fill my soul something, happened, and now I know she touched me and made me whole Love you Eva, always

Name: Owain Rowlands
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Wales UK
Sent: Mon October 27 2003 11:56 AM

Here songs helped me when I lost my sister to cancer last year.Im only 16 but I think you can be any age to enjoy her music I think she was a very talented woman and it is a shame she had to be taken away. She Has a wonderfull voice and will touch many peaople for years to come.

Name: JAMES ROBINSON
Favorite Eva Album: ALL
Favorite Eva Song: Autum Leaves
Home town/city/country: Prince George,BC – Canada
Sent: Mon October 27 2003 01:33 PM

I first heard Eva approximately one year ago and I suppose my experience was typical of millions of others who now belong to the Eva Cassidy fan club! I am a musician as well and every time I listen to Eva sing I am remminded of just what a true musician sounds like. After reading her story recently and by the words and emotions expressed within it’s pages, I know that Eva would have been someone I would have been honoured to meet ans thrilled to hear! As with many others I now feel it is my duty to tell anyone who’ll listen about this incredible talent I have been priviledged to come to know. I would really like to know if the video of Eva performing “Over the Rainbow” is available to purchase? I am with your permission going to be hosting “An Evening with Eva” in my home and inviting 16 or 18 people who have not heard her and let Eva win them over with a little in house concert. I have all seven of her Albums including the one with Chuck Brown and I will be playing selections from each. It would be great for the encore if I could then play the video of “Over the Rainbow”. I will be asking my friends for a donation on Eva’s behalf, which will then, again with your permission, be given to the Children’s Cancer Society. I would be happy to send you confirmation of this if you wish. Once again thank you to all of you for your candid and heart warming comments in “Songbird”. Every time I listen to Eva sing I am moved and by reading your words know that she indeed was someone very special! Please let me know about the video and if you wish to contact me personally, my telephone number is (250) 612-4729. My mailing address is James Robinson, 1143 Stirling Drive, Prince George, B.C. Canada V2M 6P5

Name: Rochelle
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Blenheim, New Zealand
Sent: Mon October 27 2003 09:05 PM

James Louie sent me a message asking how I compare Eva to Hayley Westenra. My reply, I don’t think is fair to compare Eva’s music to be honest. I have listened to Hayley (I would not be a true Kiwi if I didn’t), but it just does not move me like Eva. I suppose I am biased. I think everyone has a talent – but some people have a gift. Eva had a gift. I have yet to find a voice and soul as beautiful and haunting as hers – although I do listen out for one. So thanks for writing (I couldnt email you back sorry). Thank you.

Name: Morag Hamil & Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird & Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold & Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Edinburgh SCOTLAND
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 01:33 AM

Morag & I have just returned from a fabulous holiday in Washington & South Carolina – full of memorable moments and Eva was entwined in all of them. First of all can we thank the people of the United States for their warmth and kindness which they entended to us – it was wonderful to meet so many kind and generous people. We seemed to perplex many people we met when they asked what we were most looking forward to seeing – the White House, Capital Hill – Dont think they expected the answer to be “Blues Alley” where Eva Cassidy sang. Any slight dissapointment we had with the reply that they had never heard of Eva – was soon tempered as two eager Scots set about letting them know who Eva was and asking that they give Eva a listen – and that we were sure they would not be dissapointed. Our visit to Blues Alley was such an emtional one – LABA has always been my all time favourite album – to be there and to be so close to where Eva, Lenny, Keith, Chris and Raice produced in my personal view a piece of magical musical history was such a humbling experience. The staff at BA looked after us so well – Morag & I also had the additional pleasure of listening and supporting a live band – ” The Leni Stern Trio” they were very good – the small and extremly enthusiastic crowd ( sound familiar) enjoyed the evening very much. We can only echo Laura -get out there and support live music. It was mixed emotions that we visited our friends in South Carolina – the family suffered the loss of their son/brother last year at the age of 33 in a tragic accident. We gave them the gift of Eva’s music in the hope that this would perhaps bring them some comfort as time goes on. Now in a giftshop in Florence SC – shoppers will hear Eva as they wander round – Can’t think of a more fitting gift than listening to Eva. The evening of October 8th will long be remembered by Morag & I due as a result of the kindess and kindred spirit provided by a very special group of people – (you all know who you are) – we will forever be indebted to you – How Eva must have smiled to think her music brought us all together. Eric in Silver Springs – we were so pleased to meet up with you – your passion for Eva is so infectious and Eva’s legacy is indeed in safe hands. The last words are for you Eva – you were right when you sang “Dreams really do come true” – Morag & I have visited what we consider to be your spiritual home – we shared a very special time together at Blues Alley -we consider it an honour to have shared this with you Eva. Kind regards to all Eva fans – where ever you are.

Name: Phil Rawlinson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold / Somewhere over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Cardiff, South Wales
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 03:30 AM

I first heard Eva sing while working night shifts a few years ago. I KNEW that she was so very special in just a few moments. I have been a musician all my life, and the tingle I felt that night was so strong. Night after night, the Radio presenter was being requested to play Somewhere over the Rainbow, and the recording captivated hearts and minds all over Britain, including mine. Next came my first viewing of the footage of Eva singing live. The image of her, the expressiveness in her eyes, and her wonderfully individual interpretation of a classic song, was awesome. I quickly bought the Songbird CD, then I was gifted the wonderful book telling of her life. Reading of her attitudes, and courage, brought back memories of my own battle against cancer. Next came the Imagine CD, and more still for me to enjoy. Since that time, my enchantment has not diminished one bit. Eva was so rare, so talented, so unique, that she will never be less than she was. Some gifts are timeless in their exquisiteness. Eva is an artiste who can surely be described in those terms.

Name: Amanda Guerrero
Favorite Eva Album: all albums
Favorite Eva Song: every song
Home town/city/country: san antonio texas
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 04:32 AM

I wish I was aware of Evas music much sooner. She has such grace and calms the soul during difficult times. I wish i could have seen her perform live.

Name: Michel
Favorite Eva Album: Everything
Favorite Eva Song: Everything
Home town/city/country: Zaventem, Belgium
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 06:21 AM

Any musician knows there are 2 ways to sing or to make music, technique and/or feeling. Eva is one of the few to have it all. When i listen to Her, i have mixed emotions that goes from happyness to sadness, and then the tears comes out. I don’t believe to much in God, but i know for sure She’s an angel!

Name: Scott Richburg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to tell
Home town/city/country: Montgomery, AL
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 07:06 AM

I popped in at my house from work the other day to check on my little dog, and guess what happened to be on television? The soap opera As the World Turns, and at the very moment I came home, Eva’s “You Take My Breath Away” was playing as background music behind a series of love scenes. Just thought I’d let you know.

Name: Joanna
Favorite Eva Album: No Boundaries
Favorite Eva Song: Forever
Home town/city/country: Krak w, Poland
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 09:07 AM

her voice makes me thinking about another, better world wich is inside of me.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Stay, Red Red Rose, Bold Young Farmer, Goodbye Manhattan, Have a Little Faith
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 09:29 AM

RE : STAND UP ON A MOUNTAIN TOP, AND SPREAD THE NEWS! This is a great idea! I’ll get started right away! Debbie 🙂 P.S. Thank you to all the people who helped me with my Comenius Project! All the help was very much appreciated by all the members from Finland, Germany and Scotland!

Name: Michael Leandersson
Favorite Eva Album: Don’t know
Favorite Eva Song: Don’t know
Home town/city/country: Skellefte , Sweden
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 11:10 AM

The second I heard Eva Cassidy I fell in love , I have never heard a voice more beautiful that hers. I was listening to a song called danny boy today sung by Eva Cassidy and at the same time I was searching for some info about her, and found out that she died in -96 in cancer, and that made me so sad. : ( It’s so unfair that bad things happens to nice people. God Bless you Eva Cassidy, we’ll love you forever!

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Home town/city/country: KRAKOW
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 02:33 PM

Joanna in Krakow, Poland. Your comment about your reaction to hearing Eva sing, that there is a better world inside, is the same sentiment I first expressed about Eva. The negative in the world is so much with us, but while listening to Eva, I felt that in a way that I know not how to express clearly, “there is a better world” and it is alright to give in to that consoling feeling, and to gently try and find it within oneself.

Name: Steven
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
Home town/city/country: Bowie, MD
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 04:05 PM

Just got the book on Eva too. Fabulous!

Name: tylerII
Favorite Eva Album: Most of them.
Favorite Eva Song: There’s at least 10.
Home town/city/country: Gainesville, FL
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 05:12 PM

RE: Laura’s -request, order, Great Idea, whatever: “STAND UP ON A MOUNTAIN TOP, AND SPREAD THE NEWS! This week, I have an assignment for everybody. (Yes, everybody.) To make this “Spread the News About Eva Cassidy” Week, I’d like you to take a few minutes and do one of the following things: Phone ((e-mail? I’ve sent at least 50, TII.)) an appropriate radio station to request a song by Eva Cassidy; ….., or to contact “Oprah” about featuring Eva on a future program. (Oh That The Mighty Oprah Would.) ….” Along the theme of spreading the word, Would someone in the U.S. please tackle Delilah and ‘Strongly Encourage’ her to hear Eva’s voice. Or at least call and request a song… To repeat: Delilah hosts a US, nationwide radio program each evening with millions of listeners. She (often) plays sappy, bland & generic love songs, taking requests from callers about Love, Love Found, Love Lost, Weddings, Funerals, Brothers, Sisters, Mothers, Fathers, Girl/Boy-Friends, Graduations, etc, etc,….. “I Know You By Heart” by Katrina Carlson & Benny Mardones. This song is featured on her website right now (http://www.radiodelilah.com/Music/musicbox.html). Must admit that I haven’t heard this version, but would love to know if they’ve heard Eva’s. SO MANY of EVA’s songs would fit perfectly with the themes of her program. What a shame that Delilah seems to be ignorant to Eva’s wonderful talent. And what awesome exposure it would be if she ever featured Eva on her program.

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW
Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Tue October 28 2003 08:25 PM

I finally had the opportunity to really sink into my newest Eva Cassidy album, Method Actor. This brings my total EVA collection to 7. The song “end the rain” is really entertaining. From the start of the song, you’d thought Billy Idol’s about to sing. hehe! It ranks up there with the the two other great Eva “rock” songs Take Me To the River and The Letter. Btw, I finally had the chance to listen to my friend’s American Tune (my copy I ordered from US has not yet arrived although I learned that from my friend that Eva Cassidy albums are available in Hong Kong). MAN, TRUE COLORS IS REALLY SOMETHING! It could be my NUMBER 2 top EVA song (next to my all time fave BOTW, as if there’s any song that could replace that!) It’s been quite a while now but i just want to reiterate my love for Eva and Laura! The past months i’ve widened my artist selections to include Rebecca Pidgeon, Holly Cole, Jonatha Brook and others. But Eva is insurmountable! She is the pinnacle, the culmination, and the apex combined. My, superlatives are not enough to describe her.

Name: Kellie
Favorite Eva Album: Most of them
Favorite Eva Song: ?????
Home town/city/country: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sent: Wed October 29 2003 12:33 AM

I really need to get my hands on the beautiful song “take my breath away” b eva. Am going to sing it and play the guitar at my brothers wedding in a month and cant find the chords anywhere can anyone help me???? Please. If you know where i can get it from can you email me on kra28@student.canterbury.ac.nz

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Wed October 29 2003 02:46 AM

Thank you Laura, I am pleased to have an assignment for the week. I shall work really hard to fulfil your wishes. I have in fact submitted 5 star Customer Reviews to Amazon.co.uk both for American Tune and the You Take My Breath Away single. I have been very surprised by the number of people who took the time to say that they thought my Review on AT was helpful. May I request other Eva fans to submit even the shortest Customer Review on any of Eva’s cds. You’d be amazed how many people read these Reviews. The more people that read good 5 star Reviews, the more people that are likely to buy. Amazon.co.uk is browsed by millions of music lovers so this is a good place to sing Eva’s praises. I’ll now work on some other area of broadcasting Eva’s unique talent for the rest of the week.

Name: Joe White
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Sent: Wed October 29 2003 03:15 AM

Hi Laura, Well its either sheer co-incidence or it would appear that a lot of folks have recently decided to “spread the word” – over the past (4) days I have heard our Eva in: (1) Restuarant in Dunfermline while having dinner with my son & his wife ( Fields of Gold) (2) Asda(Wallmart) in Dunfermline while doing my shopping ( Over the Rainbow) (3) Edinburgh cafe where I buy my morning roll ( Time is a Healer) Could there be a quiet Eva revolution going on?? – lets hope so.

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Sent: Wed October 29 2003 06:40 AM

The chords to “You Take My Breath Away” are on songwriter Claire Hamill’s website, http://www.clairehamill.co.uk/song.htm . In case this URL doesn’t show up, that’s “clairehamill dot co dot uk slash song dot htm”. Good luck!

Name: Jill
Favorite Eva Album: AT
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Home town/city/country: Mpls., MN/USA
Sent: Wed October 29 2003 07:55 AM

Just returned from a trip to beautiful England and was a bit disappointed that I did not see or hear Eva except in an advert. in the paper, a sale on a few CD’s including Imagine. Then on our last night in Horley, we were sitting in this great pub called the Six Bells, and I heard I know you by heart. A treat, as I was not expecting to hear her. Would never have heard that song in the U.S. , in a pub or anywhere else. Maybe England is not saturating everything with Eva, like they do here with certain artists, because they have laws about advertising etc. A welcome change!

Name: Kellie
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Sent: Wed October 29 2003 11:37 AM

Thankyou so much to everyone who helped my find the chords, for “take my breath away” you guys are amazing! Cant personally thank the person who gave me the website address cause i cant seem to find a name. But cheers you guys rock!

Name: Andy Gilbert
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Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Franklin, Tennessee
Sent: Wed October 29 2003 03:54 PM

I’ve never heard of Eva before today and have been touched and blessed by her songs and her voice. My wifes father (who died a number of years ago) loved the song bridge over troubled waters and when we heard it, it evoked wonderful emotions. I’m sorry I have only discovered her now. Thank you.

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Sent: Wed October 29 2003 08:25 PM

I’ve been spreading the word about Eva and her music for over a year now. I asked for nothing in return. My brother’s wife was emphatic in her approval, but she had surgury about 10 days later for ovarian cancer that had metastasized to the brain stem, one of less that 100 known cases to medical science. But she is a trooper and lives on, much diminished. It has become very sad over the past six years. But such is life. My admiration is for my ever hopeful brother. My prayers are for his wife. One person said he thought Eva was very good but wasn’t making any commitment because he needs to have his decisions validated by others before he can be complimentary. But one person, a woman of less than a certain age, felt the touch of Eva’s grace and sometimes leaves in the car just to listen to Eva in private. There is something different about those of us who fell under the spell of Eva’s genius, though I have yet to know what it is. Perhaps it is different for different people, yet I believe there is a common thread that runs through all of us, even though I cannot define it. Yes, we appear to be more literate, but ‘use of language’ has no special association with musical appreciation. Our connection remains a mystery, and in this mystery is an essence of something we cannot articulate such that the mystery always remains. For if we were to know, as the Babes in the garden, in Eden, felt they must know, surely Eva would be lost to us forever. It is possible to believe that we have the knowledge from a mythological forbidden tree, and it may make sense, but it is only another proffered answer by the wise and glib alike, and will be soundly rebuffed by those who will take our place. When this happens, that which we have felt from Eva’s music will lift us up forevermore.

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Sent: Thu October 30 2003 12:54 AM

Name: Erin Morrison
Favorite Eva Album: So far songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Has to be Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Belfast/Lisburn Northern Ireland
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 04:05 AM

Whoah! I didn’t realise Eva had such an astounding fan base!lol I’m a 15 year old girl and discovered Eva…oh it must be about 2 years ago, I am currently a Grade 6 singer (well I call myself a singer!) and whenever i get the chance to sing at recitals I ususally sing over the rainbow but my voice cud never compare to my inspiration Eva. Even tho, I hate to say this, Eva is dead, her music is the most touching, true to life sound iv ever heard. I was depressed for a long time due to many reasons and Eva’s music brought a constant source of comfort i remember vividly one nite listening to Time After Time crying my heart out to it and all of sudden I was filled with an overwhelming sense of peace. I am a born again Christian and Eva is helping to propel me on my onward and upward journey of faith. She is a credit to this world to her family and to herself of course. It’s hard to believe that so many people have yet to discover her. Eva’s music can transform your mood or at least get right to the heart of it and if im feeling down i can find consolation in her resonant harmony. If I’m feeling happy i can rejoice in her strong songs of conquest. I feel an abundant urge to shout it from the roof tops of her splendour. My mission in life id to help people and feel that Eva is by my side with the Lord urging me to keep going…watch this space. If anyone would like to contact me or send me any music for Eva’s songs as I am going to be learning to play the guitar after Christmas feel free to send it to the following address but please don’t abuse it, Too_kind_guys@hotmail.com. God bless you all, and may the Lord be always with you, an inspired listener, Erin xxx.

Name: Christian
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Home town/city/country: N Lincs UK
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 05:54 AM

A voice to be smitten with; I haven’t fully heard “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by EC but if the Telegraphs online article – excerpt; The moment it stopped being possible to ignore the Eva Cassidy phenomenon came during a curiously flat rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow by a teenage contestant on ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes… …is anything to go by then I surely must secure myself a copy of the rendition as I personally thought Ms. Gethin’s performance was flawlessly done. Perhpas the flatness was noted because of the other artists available for comparison who were outshone by a tribute artist paying tribute to a tribute artist – any help sourcing copies is gratefully appreciated. thanks Christian

Name: Jon
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: too many to choose from
Home town/city/country: Lafayette, Indiana
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 09:25 AM

I just discovered the mass of Eva Cassidy websites and related material within the last couple of weeks,but have been an admirer of her recordings for several years. I am a musician and have been so fortunate to have many great and varied opportunities as a performer, singer, arranger, director, and producer over the years. I say this for only one reason: I never knew Eva Cassidy personally, nor did i ever have the pleasure of seeing or hearing her in person, but there is just a great spirit with which she sings, plays, and interprets even the simplest of tunes. My personal rating scale for a singer or musician is pretty intense, but with Eva Cassidy’s recordings, it is the best of all worlds for me. I don’t have to analyze it, but it’s a great teaching tool for others to analyze. I don’t have to be in a specific mood to enjoy her music because her music creates its own mood with every single song. I can let the sounds completely surround me, and at the same moment I can be completely revived and rejuvenated with great tunes like WADE IN THE WATER or FEVER. A great singer, a great musician, and a testament to old adage that sometimes less is more (regarding some of Eva’s interpretations), and sometimes more is just not enough (regarding all of Eva’s music). Thanks to all who keep her music and legacy in circulation. I have purchased so many copies of the SONGBIRD cd that I have lost count. I keep giving them away to people, saying “oh, just take THIS one…you have GOT to own this.” It’s nice to see other people’s postings on this website about Eva’s music, and nice to know so many people share the same thoughts. 🙂

Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: Anniversary Song
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Sent: Thu October 30 2003 09:31 AM

Alright EC fans: Here is you assignment… go to the web site google.com and choose images. Then type in eva cassidy. You will be amazed at the number of images of eva there are on the web!!

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Sent: Thu October 30 2003 11:14 AM

I was recently reading a biography on Otto Frank. He was discussing his daughter’s talent, (Anne Frank), and he made me immediately think of Eva. He said something like this, “Everyone with ambition strives for greatness or at least success. Many things that are great are not recognized as such at the time. But true greatness survives generations.” Eva’s work speaks for itself and I know will go on and on.

Name: janice
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Favorite Eva Song: Ain’t No Sunshine
Home town/city/country: toronto, canada
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 11:47 AM

My 14 year old daughter just came home from dance class raving about this wonderful song by this beautiful singer. We went to this website, and were deeply saddened when we read that Eva is gone. But what a fantastic legacy to leave to future generations – a haunting and amazing talent.

Name: Suzanne
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: too many to pick one
Home town/city/country: Mass
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 12:02 PM

I actually found Eva Cassidy by looking up folk singer and songwriters on amazon.com. I felt like I had stumbled across a great new talent. After listning to a few clips of songs, I was totally hooked. I was deeply saddened to hear of Eva’s passing. I bought every one of her CD’s that day from amazon.com and I found a Method Actor CD the following day at Strawberries. I have been spreading the word about Eva’s beautiful music to my friends and family and anyone who will listen. I will continue to spread the word about Eva, and get more listeners. I even bought the book, “Songbird” from Barnes and Noble and I was mesmorized by the stories. Thanks so much to her family and friends for continuing her music so that we can all benefit from it……….Suzanne

Name: Suzanne
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Mass
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 12:07 PM

I am updating my last post,,, in putting my favorite Eva song as “Fields of Gold”,, Absolutely the best, most hauntingly beautiful version of Sting’s song. I read in the book, how he was honored to have her sing it. I honestly think it is the most touching song I have heard her sing. Although, I have to say, Danny Boy brought me to tears a number of times. My son’s name is Danny, and we hear the song many times , from different people, my most favorite up til now was John McDermott, but Eva’s version, far surpassed that. I am also truly sorry that I haven’t heard of her before now,,,,,, but I am so glad I found her music,,, it is inspirational……..

Name: Matt Warne
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: London, UK
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 12:27 PM

“SPREADING THE NEWS…” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, what I’ve done for this little project is create a special Eva popup for my network of domain names. I have quite a few, which are just sitting around but getting many thousands of visitors a week in total. The popup has some pics+info+links about Eva, and has a mini streaming player playing a short medley of Eva clips I’ve created from my clips site. For an example of what I have done, please visit 030.co.uk and look at the popup.

Name: Mo
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Home town/city/country: scotland
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 12:29 PM

I hope all you Eva fans will not take this the wrong way. I love her voice and her versions of other people’s songs, but I find it hard to understand how we have come to the point where we almost beatify Eva. She’s just a singer of great songs.

Name: Joe Thompson
Favorite Eva Album: changes every week
Favorite Eva Song: currently “Say Goodbye”
Home town/city/country: Annapolis Md. USA
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 01:06 PM

Sometimes you just need to trust the judgement of others that might have a more developed point of view. As Herbie Hancock is quoted in “Songbird”. ” You know, there are good musicians in every field of music and there are some that are great, really great, but then there are those few who have that magic, that other dimension, that must come from God” and that is how I feel about Eva”. “And I agree.”

Name: Roberta Holley
Favorite Eva Album: All, depending on mood
Favorite Eva Song: Easy Street Dreams, Waly Waly, You Take my Breathe Away, many others
Home town/city/country: Aston, Pa USA
Sent: Thu October 30 2003 02:17 PM

“Spreading the News.” I have been out of work since July. Since I do not have a computer at home, I have been coming to the library every day to job search and, or course, to keep up on Eva. Although I have supported the library system in our county every year with a check donation, I felt that I owed them something extra for all the time I have spent here. So Laura’s challenge to do something for Eva this week fit in with my need to show the library my appreciation. Today I donated a “Songbird” CD to their CD collection. I have read past entries in the guestbook where people have said they discovered Eva through their free library. Hope this is so here! Roberta

Name: May
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold, Time after Timee
Home town/city/country: London
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 12:57 AM

I first heard Eva”s music on Dawson’s Creek. Her voice is just magical. It literally brings tears to my eyes. When I found out that she passed away in 1996, I was just devastated. The fact that I’m just 14 proves that Eva’s music and voice has touched people of all ages. A big thank you to Laura Bligh and all the people who mada Eva’s name known worldwide. It is surely a name that will be remembered and honoured in the years to come. May God bless you Eva. I love you.

Name: Steve
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Home town/city/country: Athens, AL USA
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 03:24 AM

I have been sending CD’s, and emails to the OPRAH show. The key to making that happen is to turn Oprah herself on to Eva’s recordings. She will do the talking for us, and Oprah will LOVE her. The story is perfect for a full hour OPRAH show. Some one out there must know how to get to Oprah personally. This has got to happen! A huge thanks to Bradley Brian for the 1 hour BBC radio tribute. It’s GREAT!!!

Name: Brian
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 04:14 AM

Jill – perhaps you were not in the UK long enough, but if you watched ITV (a channel that has those horrible adverts) you would have heard Eva singing in the background of a Cancer Research ad. I bet you don’t get Eva used like that on a nationwide station in the US.

Name: Laura, the webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
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Home town/city/country: Vienna, Virginia
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 05:05 AM

News flash — if you are in the Washington DC area, listen to WAMU, 88.5 FM, today (Halloween) at 1 PM. There will be a story about Eva on “Metro Connection.” I only found out about this by accident, so I’m putting this message in the Guestbook as well as on the “What’s New” page in hopes of alerting as many people as possible. I believe this program will be repeated on Saturday morning at 5 AM. If you have a good Internet connection, you can try to listen live. Here’s the URL: http://www.wamu.org/real/index.html

Name: Jill
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Sent: Fri October 31 2003 06:17 AM

Brian, you are right. We don’t have any use of Eva in advertisements like that. I’m not sure whether it’s a bad use, commercial, or a good use because it’s a good cause and more people hear Eva.

Name: Steve
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Sent: Fri October 31 2003 07:18 AM

Listened to the radio show out of Washington. 30 min of talk and cuts from American Tune……Nice. Thanks Laura!

Name: Gerard in Ireland
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Dark Eyed Molly
Home town/city/country: Dublin, Ireland
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 07:29 AM

I was amazed at the October Poll results. Less than one third of us have ever requested Eva’s music on radio. We all remember when we discovered Eva. We all love to share our’discovery’ with others. Radio programmes (in Ireland at least, maybe not the US)love to hear requests and suggestions from their listeners and continually give out their contact details. Before I discovered Eva I had never contacted a radio station, but since then have lost track of the number of requests I have made, with some success. It is such a lovely surprise to have Eva pop up in the middle of all this over-produced, modern pop. If even one new fan discovers her wont it have been worthwhile. And the worst that can happen is that your request is not played. Come on, do it now while you are at the computer ! My next ambition is to get the Blues Alley video played on Irish television.

Name: Geni Donnelly
Favorite Eva Album: my lost tape
Favorite Eva Song: any
Home town/city/country: Annapolis, MD
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 08:28 AM

I just listened the NPR interview with the co-author for Eva’s biography. When I heard the voice, I realized that I had heard her before. In 1991, I appraised Chris B.’s house, and met Eva as she was rescuing plants from a nursery where she worked to put in their front yard. They gave me a tape with a solo of Eva singing the Billie Holiday’s, “God Bless the Child”, as well as other songs from the band. I listened to that tape over and over. I absolutely fell in love with her voice. I have since misplaced the tape, but would love to thank Chris for sharing with me. If you talk with him, please relate this story for me. Thanks, Geni Donnelly

Name: samara
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Favorite Eva Song: cover of BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
Home town/city/country: usa
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 08:34 AM

Wow..she was one amazing talent…I love her rendition of BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER 🙂 xxxo sam www.samarasite.com

Name: Jo Ann
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and pretty much anything Eva sings
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 11:39 AM

Steve, What a great idea… sending Eva’s CD’s to Oprah. I have emailed her several times about doing Eva’s story. We all need to really swamp Oprah with emails and I feel sure it will happen. Please send emails!

Name: Sophie
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Home town/city/country: Canada
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 02:04 PM

A chat friend in England told me about Eva and Over the Rainbow..what an absolutely sweet voice!! Loved it!!

Name: Angela Lawhorne
Favorite Eva Album: ?
Favorite Eva Song: Who Knows Where The Time Goes
Home town/city/country: Marietta, Georgia/USA
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 02:27 PM

I am sure I am one of many who discovered Eva’s music so recently and then learned she was no longer “with us”. Like someone else wrote, it made me very sad. I’ll champion the cause to share her incredible talent with others so that her music continues to touch people.

Name: Scott
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Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves, Wayfaring Stranger, …Golden Thread
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Sent: Fri October 31 2003 06:17 PM

I was trolling for mp3s of any and all versions of Autumn Leaves I could find, and accidentally encountered Eva’s version. I was absolutely stunned. I sat slack-jawed until the end, and then played it again, and again. She had totally reinvented the song, and invested it with a pathos it has never seen. Really, it has to be heard to be believed, that someone can take an old warhorse like that and make it so completely personal. And I certainly never thought I could be so moved by Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

Name: David
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side; Live @ Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Dubuque, IA U.S.A.
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 07:07 PM

Dearest Eva…If only you could’ve stayed with us and enriched our lives with your gift of song for just awhile longer. You are loved, and will be truly missed; more than you could ever have possibly imagined. Few are those who have done what you have, in the brief time that you did. Thank God we have the recordings so that your gift will live on forever. May God Bless you as equally as you have blessed us all. …..We Love You, Eva…and we’ll miss you…..

Name: Fern Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sent: Fri October 31 2003 07:21 PM

An absolutely beautiful voice. Such a shame it had to end so early. A talent the world will miss.

Name: Sarah J Preston
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: North Wales
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 03:59 AM

I’m a singer and I love singing along to Eva. She has so much feeling in her voice. I would have loved to sing with her. I write my own songs and Eva’s voice and talent has inspired me. She will never be forgotten.

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Need Your Love So Bad
Home town/city/country: Laurel, Md. USA
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 09:04 AM

It always bothers me that an Annapolis radio station that plays a lot of local music doesn’t play much Eva, especially since they practically broadcast from her parents’ backyard in Bowie, so I took Laura’s assignment to heart and have been bugging them via email this week to play some of her music. I was rewarded this morning when they played “Hallelujah I Love Him So” on a weekly show dedicated to “new music and cool reissues”, to quote the DJ. After the song played the DJ gave the name of the song, Eva’s name, and the name of the album. While this isn’t my personal favorite cut on the disc, I hope it will inspire someone to become more acquainted with her music. As an added bonus, they also played a cut from the Joss Stone album “Soul Sessions”. I’ve been curious about Ms. Stone since I read about her on this website and I have to say that, while I missed the title of the song that was played, I was VERY impressed by her talent and will be picking up the CD. All in all, an excellent way to start my Saturday.

Name: Hugo van den Berg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Hoogeveen, the Netherlands
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 10:28 AM

3 years ago Eva’s voice caused me to hold my breath during one of the final choruses of Autumn Leaves while I was listening to the radio (BBC2). I didn’t realise this at first, but my body informed me that I was interrupting something important. I then leapt out of my dreams and resumed breathing. For a while, this biological effect happened every time I heard Eva singing Autumn Leaves.. Then it seemed to happen less often. Today I was corrected in my belief that Eva’s voice would not steel my breath again. A most enjoyable interruption of breathing, I will admit to that.

Name: Ernest
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Home town/city/country: OK – USA
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 11:30 AM

Laura, Took a trip to the UK in SEPT.. got a copy of “WORD” .. so which cousin are you? I agree … would have LOVED! to have heard Eva render “Last Thing on My Mind” … (..please don’t go, please don’t go…) WOW .. we are opening a B & B in the woods of SE OK next year… will have a juke box in our ‘gathering area’ with lots of EVA — Spreading The Word! Cheers Y’all!

Name: Ernest
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Home town/city/country: OK -USA
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 11:33 AM

PS .. come by and visit us next spring ..Old Hochatown INN rick@oldhochatowninn.com

Name: Justin Peek
Favorite Eva Album: unknown
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Home town/city/country: Rochester, New York
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 01:58 PM

I was traveling through the Berkshires this October for the first time during a rainy drizzly day with my friend, twice my age, who was instrumental in helping me get sober during my late twenties and has been with me for a long time now. Even though after 17 years he “went back out” we joined together a year later on an invitation to help his cousin pack in NH for Austin and see some of New England from a man who grew up there. Lately I have picked up the guitar and the voice again as I am out of the worst of my depression. Serious minded, I carry a notepad and pen for whenever ‘the curse’ strikes (artists know) and I have to write. We were listening to what little on the radio comes through in the Berkshires and in the middle of a three song block rose one of the most wonderful voices I had ever heard sing in my life. In the lullaby of the siren I forced myself to dig out my notepad and like a little child waited (and prayed) for some sort of identifying. From a depressed college dj monotone voice remarking about the weather, she disclosed “Evie Cassidy” from “Imagine”. Weeks and weeks of searching for “Evie” Cassidy across the internet led me to several disappointments. One was a printing in a Polish language where “evie cassidy” surfaced and I wanted it transcribed by my Polish In-Laws. It was only tonight that I saw a rendition of “Danny Boy” reported to be sung by an Eva Cassidy. It appeared on my webpage for a brief second or two and I couldn’t retrieve that name on a “find” feature. For a brief second the connection in my memory connected “Eva Cassidy- Evie Cassidy”. I punched in the correct name and now, here I stand, grateful and in awe and numbness to the fact she is no longer here with us. That sucks but I have the right girl now and when I play out and open mike in this town and others, my partner, Heather, and I will carry her spirit with us. I only hope we can come close!

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 03:39 PM

I am overwhelmed at the efforts by our friends Stateside who are trying to get Eva’s music promoted. Thanks to all of you who have gone to so much time and trouble. Our perseverance will be rewarded. What a coup it would be if Oprah Winfrey could be persuaded to do something on Eva. Thank you to all those involved in this project. Laura thank you for keeping our minds focussed on the No 1 project Eva Cassidy.

Name: Justin Peek
Favorite Eva Album: presently unknown
Favorite Eva Song: presently Early Morning Rain
Home town/city/country: Rochester, New York
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 04:27 PM

Hey all, This is a follow up to my original below. I just found out what the song was in the Berkshires- “Early Morning Rain”. Many thanks to that (female) college dj who decided to play Eva that morning.

Name: vince
Favorite Eva Album: name one
Favorite Eva Song: songbird/over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Phoenix usa
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 07:23 PM

a couple of years ago I was channels surfing and came upon nightline and the feature about Eva, I at once was enamored by her beautiful looks and voice, I said to my- self that I had to get a cd and find out how I can see her in person only to be saddened to learn that she had passed away from cancer, my first cd was songbird, in listening to it I went out the next day and bought every cd she had recorded and to this day look for and hope for something new, I just bought american tune yesterday, in closing I like to say that I’ve never been really religious but there’s a passage in the bible about how you treat people for you may be entertaining an angel, I believe that we had one among us in Eva, may her music live on forever. Vince

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Sent: Sat November 01 2003 07:29 PM

November 2 1996 EVA November 2 2003 Wants cake when I’m hungry Lighting to b’come dry Some good man to love me And Heaven when I die. (Lizzie Douglas/1937) Evitinha ; Je suis pr s de toi, toujours. Restons silencieux .

Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/AT
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/The Water Is Wide
Home town/city/country: reading, pa. USA
Sent: Sat November 01 2003 10:09 PM

I have emailed Oprah no less than a dozen times over the past couple years but since Laura asked us to really concentrate on spreading Eva’s magic, I email Oprah every day! I can only hope one of these days they realize Eva’s story should be told. Oprah’s show is what we need.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sat November 01 2003 11:59 PM

You clear your throat, sing your song, there’s silence all around Your magic starts to fill the air, with each and every sound I’m falling underneath your spell, I cannot make a move Lest I should miss a single note, just like a drug you soothe You stand alone, all by yourself, you’re out there on a star Singing out those golden tones, whilst strumming your guitar Why do I feel I know you well, when we have never met You’re words are so familiar, I feel you’re close, and yet I cannot know thy friendship, thy warmth and special glow Your voice is all I have of thee, what else is there to know And I shall always sing your praise, I gave my heart to thee The first time that I heard your voice, in tune, in time, in key Eva remembered. Love you, always

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Favorite Eva Song: Have a Little Faith
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Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:22 AM

Lovely Jenny! 🙂

Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold and all the rest
Home town/city/country: Va
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:40 AM

Eva we miss you soooo much…. A special day of remembrance. Your music continues to haunt us and move us. We love you always.

Name: Eric
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Favorite Eva Song: BOTW/Waly, Waly
Home town/city/country: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:58 AM

Dear Eva, Through the years, I’ve carried with me a heaviness in my heart that I was so close to sharing a moment in space and time with you, but it never came to be. Going on seven years now, I still can’t seem to find the right words to praise you or to describe the way you make people feel, no earthly language seems adequate. Instead, I’ll use someone else’s words, YOURS: You left in autumn, the leaves were turning…I see your sweet smile shine through the darkness….I call you up just to tell you why, to say I love you and to say goodbye…You’ll never know how much I love you so, ’cause you don’t know me. Finally, in the words of Richard Brautigan: I am haunted by all the space that I will live without you….

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Sent: Sun November 02 2003 07:28 AM

LOVE YOU, EVA!

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 10:25 AM

I guess that all I wanted to say has already been said by other people today in this guestbook… Like I said a year ago: Eva, you’re still here beside us everyday, ’cause we know you by heart… And my thoughts go out to everyone who knew Eva personally… Especially her parents, brother & sisters, family, friends and the Band… And Laura, of course, also for keeping this website going, thanks a million!

Name: Linda
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Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Orlando
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 11:00 AM

I’m still shaking after reading some of the articles on the site. I volunteer for the American Cancer Society and I am a melanoma survivor. I’m only a year younger than Eva. The message that the family and friends are working to carry on is one that is amazing and difficult, I’m sure. But I want to thank you all for bringing Eva into my life. I will light a candle for her at our Relay For Life this year, and every year. God Bless you all!

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 11:04 AM

We will cherish the gift you left us and give everybody the chance to hear it, so that on day your own country will know how much it lost.

Name: Arto Kolehmainen
Favorite Eva Album: –
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold (sting)
Home town/city/country: Varkaus, Finland
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 11:43 AM

Thank U for the songs. See you sometimes, but not yet, not yet

Name: Paul Limbrick
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Sent: Sun November 02 2003 12:23 PM

We hope that the collective, global appreciation for Eva’s music somehow eases the pain and loss felt by the family and friends.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 02:02 PM

My thoughts and good wishes to all who have been touched by Eva, and especially to those who knew her well. There’s just something about Eva that makes me appreciate things more. To take time to stop and appreciate “the golden time” that is so beautiful this time of year. To make sure my kids notice. to love and be loved. And to cherish every moment. Thank you Eva.

Name: Virgil Britt
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Houston/USA
Sent: Sun November 02 2003 03:37 PM

I only wish I could have heard her in person. Her vocals are beyond belief.

Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird/Eva By Heart/AT
Favorite Eva Song: FOG/OTR/Waly Waly/Water Is Wide
Home town/city/country: Reading, Pa. USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 12:58 AM

In case anyone wants to email Oprah (lets bombard her site so we get noticed & heard) go to oprah.com and on the left side is a list to select, the last one (in very light print) is ’email us’. Click on that & the next screen lets you choose ‘show suggestion’. You are then asked for name, address & then your suggestion. I have said in my emails to her that Eva’s story is so appropriate for Oprah’s show. It has all the makings of an inspirational love story, emotional full circle human interest story that should be told on Oprah so the rest of the world hears & is blessed by discovering Eva. Please let Oprah hear from you.

Name: Daniel
Favorite Eva Album: all
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Home town/city/country: Miami/USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 01:15 AM

Yesterday I saw the most beautiful sunset I hve ever seen. Rest well Eva

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Sent: Mon November 03 2003 02:55 AM

Daniel’s beautiful sunset ended November 2nd – the dawn in the tranquil Scottish Highlands began the day with the mist tumbling down the mountains revealing those shades of orange and gold – slowly at the head of the Glen a rainbow arced across the sky – two Eva fans fell silent as their thoughts drifted to think of Eva, her parents, brother, sisters family and Laura – Eva – people will love you from the dawn of the day to the sunset of the same day – as long as there are people in this world with compassion and love in their hearts your memory will live forever. You walked in those Highland Fields of Gold yesterday morning – and touched two people’s souls

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Sensual Embrace
Favorite Eva Song: Have a Little Faith/Stay
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 03:28 AM

I watch the sun rise and set on the bus to University almost everyday. It amazes me how beautiful it can be with all the leaves changing red and gold and falling from the trees. I listen to Eva and even drift off to sleep on hearing her sing ‘Have a Little Faith’ and dream that I can one-day share the sunset with someone special. I hope it won’t be too long away. Keep singing in Heaven Eva. Love D xxx

Name: Annette
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: all of them!
Home town/city/country: Columbus, Ohio
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 06:22 AM

I was given Eva’s Songbird CD earlier this year by a friend and heard her amazing voice for the first time. After reading the CD jacket, I really wanted to learn more about her. I just finished reading Songbird and I am absolutely in awe of her person and her talent. I want Eva’s family to know that she is thought of often and as I travelled most of the day on Nov 2nd, I listened to her Songbird CD in my car and spent much of my “alone” time traveling and reflecting about this beautiful person. God Bless you. Sincerely, Annette

Name: Don Brooks
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: That question reminds me of Sophie’s Choice
Home town/city/country: Hyattsville, Maryland
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 07:33 AM

Many of Eva’s fans rue the fact that they never had the opportunity to see her perform when she was with us. I did have a chance to see her, but didn’t. I can remember the years I would see her name in local music venue newspapers. I can picture the Blues Alley ads in the Washington Post, the Bayou Benefit Concert review, Richard Harrington’s Post appreciation story. Always intrigued, but I just didn’t take the initiative. I have no one to blame for a lost, Eva-less decade. Until this September, I still hadn’t heard a single one of her unique, breathtaking treatments of the songs she shared with the world. We should all take every opportunity to experience and support local artists and music venues. Turn off American Idol, and go see the next ???. Not doing so might someday leave one needlessly experiencing the regretful, empty feelings I set myself up for.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Sensual Embrace
Favorite Eva Song: Have a Little Faith
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 08:37 AM

I e-mailed the people at the POD web site (Pieces of a Dream) in which Eva performed on two of their songs. I asked if they had any information on Eva or if there was anything about her on the website as I have the Sensual Embrace/Goodbye Manhattan albums. Carlyta replied telling me that she has the Imagine CD which she could only listen to for a while and then she would begin to cry – “She had such a beautiful singing voice!”

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 09:44 AM

Eva: “I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you’d see the sound as angels spanning across the universe.” It’s up to us: I’m going to stand up on a mountaintop and tell the news……you take my breath away…..”the sound of angels spanning across the universe.” Please call and request that an Eva Cassidy song be played on your local music station, right now. Do it for yourself. You may save a life and make a friend. Isn’t that a miracle?

Name: Cyn
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Nashville, TN USA
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 10:34 AM

I watch the soap opera Passions on NBC almost every day. Last week I was out of town, but my Tivo caught the episodes for me. On Monday’s episode, Oct 27th, there was a montage with Tabitha remembering her lost little boy Timmy. The music that was played for the montage was Eva’s ‘I Know You By Heart’. I was really surprised that they used it as the background to this very very sad scene. Incidentally, the little person who played Timmy died of heart complications in real life just as his character was dying on the show. It was the perfect music to play and was beautiful as always. It was especially heart warming for those of us who are both Timmy and Eva fans. Cyn

Name: Mark
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Home town/city/country: Kansas
Sent: Mon November 03 2003 01:47 PM

Visiting Las Vegas and when tuning the radio in the rental car, I heard this incredible voice. I will definitely purchase several of her CD’s as I have just viewed the songs on them. Am looking forward the hearing more and am glad that fate lead me to her voice.

Name: Pat d
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Sent: Mon November 03 2003 10:00 PM

Eva helps in ‘ Mastermind ‘ win….!! hi.. on UK television we have a tough, high pressure quiz called ‘ Mastermind ‘…where contestants answer questions on a specialist subject and then on General Knowledge. Last night saw the 1993 final and one of the General Knowledge questions was ‘ Which singer who died in 1996 had posthumous hits with the albums ‘Songbird ‘ and Time After Time ?….the question was answered correctly immediately and the contestant went on to win the competition overall !! I think the winner was named Mr Page…so well done to him and to Eva for assisting in the victory !! Cheers

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Tue November 04 2003 03:09 AM

pat d – I was half watching the Mastermind programme last night and missed the question about Songbird. I had intended watching because earlier in the evening I heard on another programme a bit about the background of the four contestants. Although they now live in different parts of the UK, they were all born and brought up in the North West of England which is where I live. This was the first time in the programme’s history that all contestants came from the same part of the UK. Laura – I have used your link in the What’s New section to make a request for Eva’s YTMBA to be played on the TOTP2 40th Anniversary programme to be broadcast in January 2004. I never received any responses to the numerous e-mails that I sent to the TOTP2 e-mail address. There seems to be a problem accepting my e-mail address. As I say, it is possible to make requests via the link on this website. It takes just a couple of minutes to make a request for this very special TOTP2 programme and I ask all Eva fans to make a request. Thank you.

Name: ffran May-Prigent
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brittany, France
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 09:15 AM

Thanks to so many of you for very moving messages. Listening to Eva, or coming to have a look around this site reminds me that I’m not alone! There are so many like- minded people all over the world. It gives me a nice warm feeling!! And it’s all thanks to Eva…

Name: Gary
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Manchester, England
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 11:08 AM

Hello folks, At Laura’s suggestion I’ve decided to rediscover the creativity within myself. Always wanted to take music seriously, but never had the patience. I tried classical guitar a few years ago, but I think I’ve got the wrong shape hands or something. But I have a bit of an aptitude for woodwind, having already taught myself the tin whistle and being a prize winning tenor recorder player, so I’m going to buy a flute and teach myself to play it. Now I’ve gone public, I’ll have to do it, won’t I?

Name: AgnesKry kiewicz
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: Legionowo, Poland
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 12:16 PM

Dear Eva, I can’t find the right words, which could describe you and your music but I’m sure you were, no you’re still the angel of love and peace. Everytime I hear your voice, especially in Fields of Gold and I know you by heart, my world is getting easier, much colourful. I feel deep joy. Here in my country – Poland, you’re not so popular like in UK or States but I know many persons, which listening your beautiful music. Once again – I thank you very, very much for your music, which is the miracle for me and my friends. I hope I could buy all yours CD’s in Polish music stores (yet it offers only Songbird and Imagine). Because I din’t meet you, when you’re with us I hope that God will give me a chance to meet you in heaven. See you!!!

Name: Mia
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Elberfeld,IN USA
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 04:17 PM

I was riding in a car with my best friend when she said she had a CD that she wanted me to hear because she thought I would love it. She skipped the CD ahead to the song “Fields of Gold”, and I instantly fell in love with Eva’s style and voice. I went out and bought the CD and called my friend to tell her that I was hooked and wanted to look Eva up on the internet to find out where she may be touring, when my friend told me she had passed away years ago! I literally felt crushed. I felt so robbed!! I went for a walk and took my CD player with me. It was a beautiful Fall morning, when the song “Autumn Leaves” keyed up. It was like her music came alive. Tears rolled down my cheek and I said to the Lord that she had to be in Heaven, because someone that can move people like that is an angel. I’m so grateful for the treasures she’s left behind.

Name: Aimee T.
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfarin’ Stranger
Home town/city/country: Dayton, Ohio
Sent: Tue November 04 2003 05:19 PM

What a tragedy to read that Eva died so young! But her music will live on and on. I just discovered her music this very night and my heart has been touched and all I can say is: Thank you, Eva for sharing your beautiful voice and spirit with the world. God bless your family and all those who cherish your memory.

Name: Pat d
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Sent: Tue November 04 2003 08:54 PM

an apology !! needless to say the ‘Mastermind ‘ final the other night was the 2003 Final not 1993 !! As I sit here in my sack cloth and ashes I do ponder those missing years !! and I had SO much potential…oh well….( trudge, trudge)… My Specialist subject will not be ‘ years and their significance in history ‘…….!!! soz again..

Name: Tim
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow or Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 01:11 AM

Have emailed TOTP2 asking for “Over The Rainbow” to be included on their 40th Anniversary show. Have also emailed ClassicGoldDigital and Real Radio radio stations here in the UK asking them to play something by Eva. Hope I’m successful! Am also in the process of converting a friend in Athens to Eva – I have promised to buy her a CD for Christmas! Best wishes to everyone on this site for keeping Eva’s memory alive. Tim

Name: G.Kestle
Favorite Eva Album: undecided
Favorite Eva Song: undecided
Home town/city/country: Ontario,Canada
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 03:50 AM

After having seen a Tv program about Eva ,I had forgotten her name. While surfing the net , I was back in touch. I have now obtained two albums and the rest will be on my X-mas wish list. Eva has a voice of such haunting clarity that I can only recall one other female singer as having. That one person can only be Karen Carpenter, who was also sadly taken from us before her time. Thanks, G. Kestle

Name: Ava Liss
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Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees of Georgia
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, Md.
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 07:36 AM

I first heard of Eva a couple of years ago when my dear friend gave me a cd of hers. I kept on listening to it over and over on the long ride home from my friend’s house to mine. I since have been gifted another cd of Eva’s by my same friend as well as the beautiful book of her life, Songbird. She was definitely a success if you can get ahold of the meaning of success by Emerson. I have been deeply moved and touched by her soulful renditions of songs as well as just completing the story of her life. Her spirit lives strongly in thousands of people…those who knew her directly and those who know her solely through her music and story. What a tremendous blessing she was and remains in the hearts of many.

Name: ‘Blue Skies” Chris
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Gloucester (UK)
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 09:16 AM

Genevieve Tudor played “Dark Eyed Molly” on her folk program on Radio Shropshire (probably because I nagged her, and I bought her the CD). Nonny James did a 1 hour special after midnight on the same radio station. It was basically a re-run of a program she put together a while ago. Never mind, it might get us some new converts. I have been buying up CD’s on EBAY over here, as the record stores have cleared out all the leftovers, except for a few American Tunes at high prices. I shall be giving these away, or putting them into raffles for charity, so hopefully, a few more people will get to hear Eva’s wonderful voice. I tried the Oprah web-site a while ago, but could not get to the e-mail bit. I e-mailed Rose, from her guestbook entry, and with her help it worked. Another request for Oprah to do a program on Eva. Aren’t Eva fans wonderful? This morning (5th Nov) GMTV usd WKWTTG over a trailer for a forthcoming program. Radio 2 in the afternoon, Steve Wright’s “Big Quiz” had a question about Eva and AT. Love the site, keep up the good work. TELL THE NEWS Blue Skies Chris

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:10 AM

A few weeks ago, circulating within here was the name of Joss Stone. My periodic email update from PeopleSound sent me the name of the next contender: Katie Melua. The added dimension here is her championing by Terry Wogan. See: www.x-stream.co.uk/music/reviews/031103_albums.html. Any thoughts, especially UK fans?

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Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:10 AM

Pat.D. Don’t drink and type. Harry.S.

Name: Joop.
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU.
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:13 AM

Eva Cassidy is for the biggest part loved and praised for her magnificent and highly emotional singing. In musical history, there can’t be found a singer with such a beautiful voice and such a high emotional factor in that voice at the same time. But, Eva is much more than only a singer. When I read this Eva-guestbook there is much too little emphasis on her magnificent guitar playing. Especially on her solo recordings it’s worth to take special attention to her guitar playing. To name just one track, (unfortunately still not on an official Eva-release !) “Summertime” from the “Live At Pearl’s” tape ! Eva’s guitar playing on “Summertime” is so stunning, that it’s impossible to listen to the singing AND the guitar playing at the same time ! I know that Eva’s voice is so remarkable and overwhelming that you forget to take attention to the other parts of the music. Therefore the Eva Cassidy Band is also named so little, Eva’s voice and singing draws all the attention. Just like Eva’s guitar playing the ECB is of the greatest quality. Of all the female guitar players I know, Eva is in my top three, I can’t choose between, Bonny Raitt, Memphis Minnie(The Godmother of hard driving Blues and Rock) and Eva Cassidy. For me Eva is among the best of the best and she is also in my all-time top ten of male AND female guitar players ! And I even haven’t spoken about her magnificent and unique artwork. Eva’s versatility comes very near the old renaissance ideal of the “Homo Universalis”. TNX Laura.

Name: Gretchyn Edwards
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: “You Take My Breath Away” and “At Last”
Home town/city/country: Seattle, WA
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:34 AM

It’s always been so interesting to me as I read through the comments in the guest book and when I hear people talk about Eva that nearly everyone has a very vivid memory of when and where they were when they first heard her. How many other artists can anyone say they have that kind of vivid experience with? Wow.

Name: bob knotts
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Home town/city/country: chester US
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:39 AM

I met Eva back in the early eighties when i started working out with her father, Hugh Cassidy, in the basement of their home. When we were working out I use to hear her practicing her music at times upstairs. I relocated and lost contact with them in the early nineties and had no idea until now that this terrible tragedy had struck the family. If anyone can tell me how I can contact her father, Hugh, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Favorite Eva Song: somewhere over the rainbow
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Sent: Wed November 05 2003 10:53 AM

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 01:18 PM

My sympathies to Hugh, Barbara and family. Hope you are comforted in the knowledge that thanks to you Eva has left us a wonderful musical legacy. Laura keep spreading the word. To Eva RIP.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: HRM, Nova Scotia
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 03:47 PM

Joop, I couldn’t agree more with your comments about Eva’s guitar playing. I can’t, as an expert, attest to its greatness, but it sure sounds great on most all tracks. Just as Eva’s voice seems (or does) fill the available musical space, her guitar playing has the same effect. I don’t care how inexpensive the guitar may have been! You can’t buy what Eva gave! And we do tend to neglect her core band that supported her through ‘Blues Alley’ and for a time beyond. I can only name Lenny, Keith, Raice, Dan & Chris. I think there were others. I have no idea how much they may have argued about what they were doing, but when they went on stage they were ‘on.’ They seemed to be seamlessly all on the same page. All these people shared a space in time together, and in remembering them all we pay tribute as, perhaps, Eva would have appreciated a remembrance.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 05:06 PM

To vote for Eva Cassidy and make her more popular all fans throughout the world should vote for her. Just go to the website below: http://www.rollingstone.com/readerspoll2003/ To vote for the twenty-eighth annual Rolling Stone Readers’ Poll, fill out the ballot below and hit Vote. Voting will end on December 23rd. The award for the Artist of the Year is intended to honor the performer or group that was the best and most influential in 2003. Results will be announced in RS 941, which goes on sale January 16th, 2004. E-mail Address: enter you email address on the ballot 1. Artist of the Year: Eva Cassidy 2. Best Male Performer 3. Best Female Performer: Eva Cassidy 4. Best Band: 5. Best Album: American Tune 6. Best Single: You Take My Breath Away 7. Best Video: Over The Rainbow Video w/ “You Take My Breath Away”-single 8. Best Tour 9. Best Soundtrack 10. Best Album Cover: American Tune 11. Best Hard Rock/Metal Band 12. Best Rock Artist 13. Best R&B Artist: Eva cassidy 14. Best Hip-Hop Artist 15. Best Dance/DJ Artist: Eva Cassidy 16. Best New Artist 17. Best Dressed 18. Most Welcome Comeback: Eva Cassidy 19. Best Online Fan Site: www.eva cassidy.org 20. Year’s Biggest Hype: Eva Cassidy 7 million CD’s sold!

Name: Eileen
Favorite Eva Album: unknown
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: hampstead,london
Sent: Wed November 05 2003 11:36 PM

Eva was the best i listen to her every day when i was little and i occasionally listen to her in the evening, for such a tragedy happened, to the best love and thoughts are with you/her all the best for the future eileen

Name: Jack
Favorite Eva Album: Songibrd so far
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: New Hampshire.
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 06:12 AM

I heard her music on a pb radio program but didn’t get the name. I never buy alblums but said if I ever heard that voice again I would buy it. I finally heard her again, found out it was Eva Cassidy. I have four alblums and counting.

Name: Joshua Stevenson
Favorite Eva Album: Live @ Blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees
Home town/city/country: Kingston, TN
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 07:17 AM

I am amazed at how much exposure Eva’s music has attained after her death. I love her voice and her music. I am doing a project on Eva for one of my bussiness classes @ MTSU. I have looked everywhere and cant find where the income for all of Eva’s releases is going. her parents? Cancer foundations? I would greatly appreciate some help finding a source or something. great web site.

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 10:09 AM

Emma Thompson was supposed to have been on Live with Regis and Kelly yesterday discussing “Love Actually”. A thought on spreading the news: with its four station simulcast (Philadelphia, Baltimore, Harrisburg, and the Lehigh Valley) as well as its web streaming audio, WXPN.org is an excellent place to request Eva Cassidy-from anywhere in the world. An especially appropriate time slot to try for is the WXPN Women’s Music Hour Friday mornings at 9:00 eastern time (Greenwich minus five).

Name: Claude
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Ain’t no sunshine; Woodstock; actually, all of them!
Home town/city/country: Sarasota, Fl
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 04:50 PM

Like so many, I came to know of Eva from a friend, who heard of her from a friend, and so on. Now, it’s my turn to let everyone know that once, there was an angel on earth for a brief moment, and her gift was her song. I only regret that I never got the chance to hear her in person; I am sure that it would have been one of those memorable moments that define our lives. I recently began studying to play the guitar, and I count Eva as among my mentors. Like her, I want to play for the pure enjoyment of music. When my teacher asked me to put together a playlist to study by, Ain’t no Sunshine was at the top. It’s a simple soulful melody, but it can be played with passion . The first time I listened to her sing it, I was picking the Bass riff out before the song was over. Now I’ve filled it in and play it as a duet, as she did. Eva, you not only entertain, you inspire.

Name: Jan
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: kathy’s song and much more
Home town/city/country: Close to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sent: Thu November 06 2003 10:05 PM

Hi there, I’m a writer and I’m thinking of writing a book about Eva. Therefore I’m searching for a chronological walk of life of Eva. Is there anyone who can help me? Eva is getting more and more famous in Holland. The last few years there are a lot of her songs on the radio. That’s how I discovered her. Now I’m trying to get as many people as possible to listen to her music. A lot of people react very surprised as they hear this music. Such good music from someone they never heard of en who is already dead. So please, can anyone help me with this story. For the one how helps me, I will write this book. And you’ll get a free copy when it’s finished. Jan (sorry for my bad Englisch)

Name: martin
Favorite Eva Album: Still listening to all of em
Favorite Eva Song: cant decide
Home town/city/country: Dover, Kent, UK
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 12:58 AM

Wow. Such ambience. Fantastic

Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Album: LiveAt Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Cambridgeshire
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 01:09 AM

If anyone is in the Kings Lynn area tonight (7th November) pop along to the Kings Lynn Arts Centre where I’ll be performing a selection of my favourite Eva Cassidy songs plus songs from my new album ‘Shock Delayed’. Tickets are 9.50, show starts at 7.30pm and the music is live! Box office number 01553 764864 for further details.

Name: Bianca
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Quezon City, Philippines
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 03:03 AM

When I first heard Eva Cassidy singing Time After Time, I was really moved. I then looked for her other songs…and started listening to them. Most of the time, I start to cry while listening to them. I get deeply touched by her singing. I don’t know why… Now, I listen to her everyday and I love her. I’m just starting to learn about her life and I’m deeply saddened of her early death. But I know, wherever she may be, that she’s extremely happy because she lived a short but wonderful life. Her songs and voice give me hope to live… I would like to thank her for this… To her family and friends, thank you for sharing to us Eva Cassidy. You don’t know how much you’ve help me through this. Again, thank you and God Bless to all of you!

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 03:59 AM

Laura – I’m going to the local cinema to watch “Love Actually” on 21 November, which is when it is on release outside of London. Even though you have had a sneak preview, if no-one else has done so, I’ll report back and tell you where Eva’s Songbird figures in the film. It’s such a lovely track and ideal for a romantic comedy. Maybe some Eva converts will emerge from this movie. Jenny

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 04:04 AM

EVA, MY TRUE FRIEND You are there when I feel lonely Pick me up when I feel down You sing me a kindly word or two When the whole world seems to frown With you I can share my troubles Your music eases my pain You are indeed a real true friend One that’s worthy of that name “…oh if you need a friend, well I’m standing right behind…” Love you Eva Jenny

Name: Lorraine
Favorite Eva Album: can’t choose 1!
Favorite Eva Song: American Tune
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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 04:50 AM

I recently bought an album by Michael Buble’. It’s a remake cd of some fantastic songs (including Fever) and he sings them with a lot of heart. I think Eva fans would like it! Another new Artist that has emerged recently is Jamie Cullum – he has a cd out (although as yet I dont own a copy) and he performed on Parkinson on BBC1 a few weeks ago. He has a great talent for piano and is well worth a listen. Put them both on your christmas list’s!!!!

Name: regina
Favorite Eva Album: not sure
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Columbus, OH. USA
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 05:44 AM

Eva voice is purely a magical that transcends time, culture, and genre! We love you Eva.

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: Hmm… Pearls, TAT, LABA, AT, TOS, SB, NB, MA, ok all of them …
Favorite Eva Song: Stay/BYF/Red Red Rose/Have a Little Faith ….I could go on…
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 07:29 AM

I would love to go and see Lesley Curtis but I don’t think I would be able to make it there in time!! Too far away. Please come to Scotland sometime! Hope you have a great night. Please report back on how it went. Debbie

Name: Ian Thomas
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: cant choose
Home town/city/country: Wales, UK
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 08:43 AM

I have just e-mailed the oprah winfrey show begging them to do a special show on Eva! I explained about Eva, and what a magical voice she had, and what an Angel she was, and how it was such a tragedy that she got taken from the world so early. But if we ALL group together and email oprah about having a show on Eva, then i am sure they will at least consider having a tribute to Eva. We need every Eva fan to make this happen, so Eva can get the recognition she deserves in the States as well as the rest of the world. Thankyou to Eva’s family for sharing Eva with us! She has touched my life and helped me so much, i just wish i could have known her – a lot of people do! I will always support Eva, and be a great fan, I have nealry all her albums, and plan to get more! It would be great if more albums were released!! Eva, you were an angel, thankyou, love you x

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 10:04 AM

A recurring theme within is exploring the music of artists whose material was recorded by Eva Cassidy; and other versions of such. Witness recently, of course, the renewed interest in Claire Hamill. I was surprised about the unusual aspect of the 1986 Hamill album “Voices” when reading the review of it at allmusic.com. So…are there any other versions of “It’s not the Presents”? Yes. The first released version I know of was by industry country veteran Narvel Felts in 1991.(Eva’s version was recorded in 1990; “Another Rockin’ Christmas” appeared in 1995). But its (i.e. Felts’) distribution was extremely limited. No more than a few thousand 45s were pressed. Some are still around. I saw one listed at gemm.com a couple months ago. I have heard-can’t comfirm-that there is also a vinyl album. The track did also appear on a Renegade Records (i.e. Tennessee label) compilation CD. Contrast that distribution was just the latest release containing Eva’s version, last year’s Time Life CD. The figures I read were that the Time Life album sold 300,000 copies! This year there is a imminent/new version of “Presents”. It is by Danny Boy Squire on the album “Baby I’m Back”. For details see www.dannyboy14.com.

Name: Maryann
Favorite Eva Album: Whichever one I’m listening to
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Illinois
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 10:45 AM

My first experience with Eva was at Barnes & Noble. Imagine was featured on their “wall” and I put on the headphones and listened…and bought it! Now I work there and am amazed at the people who already know about her and look for her CD’s. Our favorite phrase is Before Norah Jones there was Eva Cassidy…and there is always an Eva CD on the playlist. If you asked, all I could say is that she reaches in and touches my soul.

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Sent: Fri November 07 2003 02:26 PM

Everybody… keep on bugging Oprah with emails and it’s gonna happen! Eva will be known world wide!

Name: Chris Kraft
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Waco, Nebraska
Sent: Fri November 07 2003 06:31 PM

I am a guitarist of 30+ years. I have followed numerous artist but, I have yet to hear any guitarist or vocalist that has struck a chord in my heart like Eva Cassidy. My daughter of 20 years old stumbled across her music on the internet and introduced me to Eva’s music. I listen to all styles of music from Ozzy Osbourne to Christopher Parkening. None has effected me like Eva. What a tragedy she is no longer able to give us more of her music. PLEASE continue her legacy and DO NOT let her music or memories die. A talent of her caliber is only put on this earth once in many, many years. I would have loved to play music with her. She is definitely the definition of a “gifted” musician. May she rest in peace while her music lives on for many years to come!

Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Cambridgeshire
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 12:21 AM

Reply to Debbie. The show in Kings Lynn went brilliantly, we had about 90 people and they were all fantastic and gave us great support. The Eva tracks we did were Wade in the Water, Wayfaring Stranger, I Know You By Heart, Songbird, Fields of Gold, How Can I Keep from Singing, Fine and Mellow, I’ll Go Crazy, Take Me To The River, Wonderful World and of course, Over The Rainbow. At the moment, there are no plans to tour in Scotland but we have some dates pending for February/March next year. I’ll let everyone know the details as soon as I know. Love and Blessings Lesley

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sat November 08 2003 12:22 AM

I’ve registered my vote via the Rolling Stone’s link. I entered Eva for every conceivable category. I’ve actually stated You Take My Breath Away as best single. I think it is by a mile and then some. Thank goodness for Eva. Jenny

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: All of them (including POD albums, christmas albums, inreleased LAP …)
Favorite Eva Song: Stay/Have a Little Faith/ BYF
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 03:31 AM

I have also registered my vote with RollingStone – lets hope we can make something of it!! Lesley: Thank you very much for your reply! I really wish I had been at the concert now – some of those are my favourite songs!! I will be sure to tell you what I think of the new album when I get it. From Debbie 🙂

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: as below
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 06:41 AM

I would love to put in a bid for the Boy in the Nest limited Edition picture and the book but unfortunately I don’t think my student loan will cover it! I will still be supporting the cause in any way I can. Hopefully I can get the book for Christmas. Ah well better get back to all my assessments due in next week!! Debbie 🙂

Name: Claire
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: The Letter
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 08:41 AM

Eva is a wonderful singer. The best I have ever heard. She had the voice that no one else has ever had or will have. I’m really upset that she never got to see herself get really famous and also that she will not be able to record more wonderful music. Eva is my role model and I want to follow her footsteps, by singing and playing my guitar!!

Name: Lydia
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow + fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Bradford, England
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 09:32 AM

I first heard Eva Cassidy’s song on “Stars in their eyes” when a girl sang ‘over the rainbow’ she was so good that she made me cry when she was singing the song. After she sang it i listened to the song on Eva Cassidy’s c.d and she sounded exactly like her, thats why i cried because Eva Cassidy has got a wonderful and beautiful voice and has shown that she has done better then anyone else with her voice. And i’m so glad that she got as far as she did, but i’m sad that she died at a young age and hope that she will never be forgotten. And i will sing all of her songs when i become a singer (whatch this space) God Bless Eva Cassidy and take good care of her.

Name: Les Williams
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, Devon, England
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 09:43 AM

Have I died and gone to heaven? Alex Parks and Katie Melua, two immensely talented 19-year old girls singing our type of music, competing for the UK’s No. 1 Christmas hit with their debut singles. And Katie’s single, The Closest Thing to Crazy (the bookies No. 2) is backed with Faraway Voice, the tribute to Eva Cassidy which she wrote herself: “And I will walk with you On a summers day, And I will talk with you, Though you’re far away, And we’ll sing through the years.” I defy you not to cry when you hear it!

Name: Henrik
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: For You
Home town/city/country: Roskilde, Denmark
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 11:05 AM

I heard a feature about Eva on the car radio while driving to work – turned the radio on while Eva was singing People Get Ready. Not knowing the artist at all I hoped I wasn’t at the end of the programme and that the DJ had signed off – I had to find out who that wonderful remarkable voice belonged to. I was lucky enough to be at the beginning of the feature and now I know Eva Cassidy! 7 years after her untimely death! For sure, a lot of great american artists don’t make it big in Europe and I’m lucky to know a lot of them but Eva is truly the most sparkling singing talent I have ever heard to come out of the States or anywhere for that matter. She has a purity and an innocence in her voice at all times no matter how powerful the song and her singing is. She has the most exquisite vibrato at all levels and a full smooth tone – shaped like the most beautiful bell in the world. The commercial music industry had nothing at all to offer Eva Cassidy! She was pure living music. Here then – gone now. Leaving her voice to shine for us for ever.

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Sat November 08 2003 11:44 AM

For November, at WXPN.org, Joss Stone’s “Soul Sessions” is the Cd of the month; and she was recently featured on WXPN’s “World Cafe” program. My point is just, similarly, if Katie Mulea ends up being on “World Cafe” also, chances are she will mention Eva Cassidy. WXPN is the type of outlet where out of the mainstream/upcoming artists DO get heard.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun November 09 2003 01:01 AM

Henrik How beautifully put. I am quite moved by your words. They have touched a part of my heart that links us both to Eva. I’ve tried to put into words just what Eva means to me, sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it’s hard. No-one in my long history and great love of all types of music has touched me like Eva. She is everything you say and much more. Eva’s beauty is manifested in the warmth, truthful and spiritual edge that shines through in her music, especially that unequalled voice. This is merely the messenger of something very special from within. Her love of music, indifference to the pop industry, fame, money and her persona are those of someone I genuinely would have loved to meet. As a fellow Aquarian, we share a lot of the traites associated with this sign of the Zodiac. I know in my heart that we would have been the best of friends. I couldn’t love someone more had they been a part of my own family. Eva is part of my family and my life. I wait for the day when the rest of the world wakes up to “our” Eva. Simply Eva. Jenny

Name: Toni Bull
Favorite Eva Album: Them all!!!
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Leighton Buzzard, England
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 03:47 AM

i’d like to thank all of the people that put the website together it is very moving. its sad knowing that she died and then the songs were put out for the public to listen to, i’d like to thank her family for having the courage to put them out in her memory. her songs are really moving and make me think of all the friends and family that i know who have passed away.

Name: Sarah Louise Rogers
Favorite Eva Album: all of them!
Favorite Eva Song: over a rainbow
Home town/city/country: West Yorkshire!
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 04:13 AM

I love Eva! I really think she has the most beautiful voice in the world! Can some-one please tell me if she has a biography or autobiography, and please what is it called? ( and anyone thinkin they are smart – its isn’t Eva cassady!)

Name: st phanie
Favorite Eva Album: live at blue alley
Favorite Eva Song: somwhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: France, Toulouse
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 08:58 AM

I am french and I am 19. I known about Eva casidy until today only her voice, and the magic athmospher that I feel when I listen to her.Today I learn her death for the first time and it is hard to me to think that I never will see her.

Name: FIONA
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Chorley, Lancashire, England
Sent: Sun November 09 2003 10:09 AM

Today is the first time I have heard Evas’ beautiful voice, one of the most moving experiences of my life. I am due to be married next May (2004), I cannot think of a more beautiful voice that I would love to hear on my special day and of course it would have to be ‘over the rainbow’

Name: zoe biljan
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Conwy, North Wales
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 01:08 AM

What can I say! My fiance first told me of Eva. He’d been listening to Autumn Leaves in the car and came home in tears saying how I had to hear this amazing voice. I did just that and I too was in tears. As a singing/guitar duo ourselves we often sing her songs and this is a tribute to undoubtedly the best female vocalist ever. She has changed both our lives for the better. Our only sadness is that we will never meet her or hear her sing live. BUT when we do pass over to the other side, we are going to have one hell of a gig!!!!! Eva we love you and if your parents are reading these messages we’d like to say THANKYOU for bringing such a beautiful, talented and wondeful person into our world.

Name: ffranmay-Prigent
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brittany,France
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 01:45 AM

Christmas is just around the corner. I was thinking about christmas presents, and what better than an Eva album for the christmas stockings! What if everyone who is a fan of Eva and is a regular visitor to this site bought one of her albums as a Christmas present? I wonder what effect that would have on sales?? We seem to become a bigger group every time I sign in!! Have a good afternoon, (or morning, depending where you are) averyone!

Name: Debbie
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Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 08:25 AM

People don’t lose faith with God, they lose faith with each other. Be nice to someone today, the world needs more nice people.

Name: Jaap
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Favorite Eva Song: autumn leaves
Home town/city/country: Almelo, the Netherlands
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 10:44 AM

Recently a friend of mine gave me an album with songs of Eva; WOW, what a beatiful voice, breathtaking. Later on I heard that she had died. Too bad that such a beautiful voice (and according to this website beautiful person) has left us. Thanks very much for producing this site and giving me the possibility to learn more about Eva.

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Sent: Mon November 10 2003 09:14 PM

Oh Miss Cassidy – “that voice” of yours – when one least expects to hear you – how you make time stand still and remind us of our mortality and our need to give our love to those people around us. Whoever on Channel 4 matched your voice to the Cancer advert knew what they were doing – Eva – you are a shining beacon in this troubled world we live in.

Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: anniversary song, penny to my name
Home town/city/country: maryland usa
Sent: Mon November 10 2003 11:58 PM

If you want to download legally two of Eva’s songs for .99 cents you can get them from itunes music store. To get the itunes software for Windows or Mac go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/ and click on Download. Once you have the download then go the itunes store web site. When you are connected to the itunes music store and have downloaded Eva’s two songs please please before you sign out go to the “request other artists” and request that they add Eva to their selections. Itunes recently added a request that I made for Susannah Mccorkle who sings some what like Eva and her life story is similar to Eva’s. Get to work Syracuse Mike!! and Jenny UK.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Tue November 11 2003 01:12 AM

Anonymous of Maryland, USA. Thank you for bringing to my attention the itunes website. I have never downloaded music from the Internet. This is for a number of reasons but mainly because I fear botching up my pc – something I do with regularity. But, there is another reason in this particular instance, I won’t entertain any software of APPLE’s. Apple and Jenny don’t go together. Bad vibes. My association with Apple started with the YTMBA single and their Quick Time software. To cut a long story short, I insisted that my credit card company refund to me the 25 that I paid for Apple’s Quick Time Pro 6. I called it the “emperor’s suit of clothes” software. Apple said I had it, my pc told me that it did not. I believed my pc. I got my refund. End of story. No further contact with Apple. Over the last few months I have made certain changes in my accepted practices to accommodate my desire to promote or read about Eva’s achievements. I still don’t quite believe that I actually read articles in the tabloid newspapers. Once a definite no no. I have voted in polls every which way but loose, on this and other websites. I’ve written 5 gold star Customer Reviews on AT and YTMBA on Amazon.co.uk. The foregoing, plus a host of activities that I would never have envisaged myself doing, all for Eva. I even agreed to accompany a friend to the “Love Actually” movie. I am not a fan of Hugh Grant but am interested in finding out for myself where Eva’s Songbird figures in the soundtrack. I even took part in the Almost Impossible Eva Quiz and devoted a fair bit of time to researching my answers, and this with a broken foot and cast up to my knee. This is uncharted territory for me. Anyone who knows me well would think the above activities an indication that I needed to see a psychiatrist. In my world, I have moved mountains to proclaim my love of Eva, her music and talent. What about a bit of quid pro quo. My energies to promoting Eva, Son of a Preacher Man on the next Eva album. Mr. Blix/Straw/Hot if you are tuning in to the Guestbook, let me tell you, there are far more credits on my side of the balance sheet than yours. I am very interested in Eva’s success and if I can play a small part, I shall. Jenny

Name: samantha evans
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird
Home town/city/country: rhymney near merthyr
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 06:13 AM

did Eva cassidy hav ant brothers or sisters or any children

Name: Debbie
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Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 07:03 AM

I had the most wonderful surprise this morning!! Ages ago, After finding out about Eva singing with Pieces of a Dream, I quickly went and bought Sensual Embrace where she sings ‘Have a Little Faith’ and ‘Goodbye Manhattan’. After listening to all of the other songs on the album I just had to buy another. As I did not know much about the band, I joined their fan club and read about them on their website. Today, I woke up and the post had already been delivered. One huge envelope contained a POD CD (Love’s Silhouette) with signed photos from them!! I was so happy to have won it from their website! A perfect start to my day!! From Debbie 🙂

Name: Eileen
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Home town/city/country: Brookhaven
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 02:24 PM

This beautiful young woman had the voice of an angel. I have never heard a voice such as hers ever. How sad she was taken from us too soon. Now heaven is lucky to have her singing there.

Name: p d
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Home town/city/country: england
Sent: Tue November 11 2003 07:53 PM

Samantha….Eva had two sisters Anette and Margret and a brother Dan, a terrific violinist who played on some Eva tracks. sorry about the rugby !!!

Name: Anon.
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Sent: Wed November 12 2003 05:58 AM

This may sound a little wierd, but has anybody ever noticed the striking physical similarity between Eva Cassidy and Jenny Lind, “the Swedish Nightengale” who toured the world in the 1840’s and 1850’s. Like Eva, Jenny Lind sang in the DC/Baltimore area on her American tour.

Name: Connie M
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Favorite Eva Song: Songbird (so far)
Home town/city/country: Fairfax Station, VA
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 08:26 AM

Name: ffran may-Prigent
Favorite Eva Album: So,gbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brittany, France
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 09:54 AM

To Pd from England. Thanks for you rugby commiserations!I remember as a child in Wales my next door neighbour playing her welsh national anthem record full blast down the telephone to a poor English neighbour every time Wales beat England at rugby, which in the Seventies, was very often! Things have changed!! But there is hope for the future! Many thanks for the information about Eva’s family.

Name: Debbie
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Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 10:31 AM

I just read on the Songs page that Drowning in a Sea of Love will be released as a Cd single in late 2003. Will this also be released in the Uk? Has it any other songs on it? Debbie

Name: stephen matchen
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: vancouver/canada
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 12:12 PM

I disovered Eva’s music only this year. I just can’t put into words how she has touched my heart. Finding out she is no longer with us was truly heartbreaking.No other has ever affected me in this way. My heart goes out to her family and friends ; although it has been 7 yrs. I know the sadness will never leave.Thank you for the chance to say how I feel. This is a wonderful website.

Name: Carlos Holmes
Favorite Eva Album: Songbirds
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Dover, DE, United States
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 04:28 PM

I have not been so smitten by a vocalist since the late 1970s when fell in love with Joni Mitchell. In the same way, possibly even more so, I have fallen in utter love with Eva Cassidy’s music. I have purchased all her albums as well as her biography within a month of getting turned on to Ms. Cassidy. I so appreciated the friend who turned me on to her, I bought her a copy of Eva’s biography. I thank God for Eva’s Family who like Theo Van Gogh (Vincent Van Gogh’s brother)have taken an family member and artist who was most undeservedly obscure and made it possible for the world to be enriched by her pure musical voice. What a loss it would have been had her family not taken the steps to distribute her music. Eternal thanks to the Cassidy family. May God continue to bless you richly.

Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Wed November 12 2003 08:48 PM

For any Brits who would like to see Katie Melua in person she is giving a concert at Shepherds Bush Empiore in London next Wednesday, 19th November. Sadly I cannot make it, but for tickets contact www.wayahead.com. She is bound to talk about Eva and sing her magnificent tribute “Faraway Voice”. She also promises “a few surprises”. I really hope the concert is videoed. Her website is starting to look like Eva’s, with all the messages! (Sorry, nothing like as good yet, Laura!)

Name: pd
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Sent: Wed November 12 2003 09:31 PM

to ffran…..you are right about the Welsh team in the seventies…still the most exciting rugby you will see…Edwards, John , Williams etc…..I like the story about the Welsh trials when Gareth Edwards asked Barry John where he wanted the ball to be passed and Barry replied ‘ Gareth, you throw it and i’ll catch the b…. thing ‘…..!! and he did !! Awaiting the French game on Sunday with trepidation !! I forgot to mention to Samantha that Eva was not married and had no children. Regards to all

Name: Graham Westoll
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Wraysbury, England
Sent: Thu November 13 2003 12:53 AM

As with so many of you, I only found out about Eva’s music after she left us. Truly she had the voice of an angel and I cannot express my grief at her untimely death. It seems in this world that the good and the beautiful are taken from us too soon while the rottern and corrupt live on!! BUT maybe heaven is the right place for Eva’s magical voice and I hope one day to hear her there. Til then I will make do with the CDs and any web site memories I can find. To all of you who where tuched by Eva’s voice I send best wishes and hope you will know how lucky we were to have been touched by her unique magic. Best wishes Graham Westoll

Name: Ffran May-Prigent
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brittany, France
Sent: Thu November 13 2003 09:47 AM

To P.D: I won’t be negative, I really do wish England all the best for their big game against France.How could I be otherwise to a fellow Eva fan?? Enough about rugby…… and back to a nice cup of tea in front of the fire and “American tune” Regards to everyone

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Canada
Sent: Thu November 13 2003 10:29 AM

Graham Westall: You made a point in your comment that may be true when it comes to the music industry. I forget who I’m quoting (but someone will remind me), but the following quote, strictly as relates to the music industry, often appears to have some truth: “The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” Yeats? Many of us have seen and heard singers\musicians in the backwaters and the backyards of our world who were too authentically good to go forth with a passionate intensity that in the end would have betrayed them. Eva was a passionate and intense woman in relation to her art, but it was not in her nature to seek ‘stardom’ if it conflicted with her inner creative needs. But, as you know, Eva will be winning hearts long after the crass and flash fades away.

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Sent: Thu November 13 2003 10:31 AM

Jamie Cullum (UK Jazz singer whose album is currently in the top 10) will be on UK GMTV tomorrow morning and will be in concert for an hour on digital TV channel BBC 4 at 9 pm. The latter is worth watching just to see his wonderful interpretation of Bob Dorough’s ‘But for Now’.

Name: Denise
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: staten island, ny, USA
Sent: Thu November 13 2003 04:06 PM

Last week my partner and I went to dinner at a local favorite and we were both struck by the music playing. For the first time ever, the both of us asked the waiter “who is this?” Not knowing, he inquired, and told us it was Eva Cassidy and the album was Songbird. My partner came home with Live At Blues Alley tonight and we were blown away. I immediately ran a web search to find out more about Eva and found out that Eva past on in 1996. We both could not believe how we are absolutely hooked with someone we were not familiar with before and knowing that she was taken far too soon is absolutely shocking. Well, we are just “beginners” and will hold on and cherish every “new” song we here by her.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Fri November 14 2003 02:47 AM

For anyone who is interested and living in the Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, the Multiplex cinemas at The Printworks in the City Centre are having a special pre-release date screening of “Love Actually” on Sunday 16 September. The timings are 1930, 2000 and 2030. The moview is officially released on Friday 21 November. Jenny

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 02:52 AM

Can only agree with Les in Devon and the Old Togmeister – Katie Melua is well worth a listen – I am pretty sure Eva would have been a little embarrased to hear what Katie says about her at the very start of the Video on the Call off the Search CD. ” Eva Cassidy is my number one favourite – its not just that voice – its what Eva does with her voice” I am sure Eva would wish us to listen to other artist and support them – Regulars to the site will know my feelings about Eva, the ECB and their music – that has not changed one little bit – As Laura keeps reminding us – there will never be another Eva Cassidy – but there will be someone else. Katie’s own words dedicated to Eva in Faraway Voice are so fitting in memory of Eva and her music. Good luck Katie and thank you for promoting Eva – what a duet you would have made. Kind regards to all Eva fans.

Name: Pauline
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: London UK
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 04:40 AM

EVA HAD ONE OF THE MOST PURE VOICES I HAVE EVER HEARD. I AM SENDING A COPY TO MY FRIEND IN FLORIDA WHO HAS NEVER HEARD OF HER SO SHE TOO CAN ENJOY WHAT I HAVE BEEN ENJOYING FOR MONTHS.

Name: eric
Favorite Eva Album: TIME AFTER TIME
Favorite Eva Song: all of them
Home town/city/country: Queensbury, W,Y uk
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 05:05 AM

Eva Cassidy has a classical voice in every sence of the word,out of the tragic came purity.

Name: Rachel
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: can’t choose one
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 05:05 AM

I was intrigued by the earlier message about Jenny Lind’s and Eva’s similarity and looked into her story. It is much more than physical similarity – her success, the audience reactions, and her personality all are very similar to Eva’s. From a web site I found: “Jenny Lind was the first Swedish mega-star, famous for her exquisitely expressive singing and her incredible vocal technique, for her moving, intense role interpretations, for her sincere and natural, unassuming ways. But the Swedish Nightingale was also famous for her generous contributions to charity, whether it be to help underpaid musicians or to help orphans or impoverished people; she donated huge amounts of money during her lifetime in altruistic acts.” And a couple of excerpts from some of the reviews written about Jenny Lind in the 1800s… “For those people who listen not only with the ear but also with their innermost souls, Miss Lind’s performance is something quite extraordinary, something we have never before been witness to and which in all likelihood will not happen again.” “This Swedish girl is indeed original from top to toe. She does not appear in an ordinary light, but in the magic radiance of the northern lights. Her singing is stunningly pure and true; above all I admire her piano passages, which are so ineffably enchanting.” (I think of Eva’s Guitar work) “Important elements of her character were also her boundless energy and perseverance, and her insistence on exactness.” “She could render a part with such pregnancy and emotional expression that rehearsals sometimes had to be interrupted so that the chorus and orchestra musicians could dry their tears!” Like “Anon” said “this may sound a little weird”…but…hmmmm, isn’t that interesting!

Name: Kaizen
Favorite Eva Album: Time after time, Eva by heart
Favorite Eva Song: maybe… Stay, or I can only be me
Home town/city/country: Alr / SPAIN
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 05:08 AM

Greetings from Spain… I’ve just read some messages here in the guestbook, and some words, ideas are repeated constantly. PURE, BEAUTY, TOUCH, FEEL, GIFT, AMAZING,… That’s true. Eva was all that. I could add some new words to the list, but it would be simply unfair. She IS much more. Here is one sonnet I wrote when Eva came to me… nearly two years ago. I’ve tried to translate it into English. ATLANTIC (to Eva Cassidy) Atlantic is the voice of the blue sea that whispers oh so quietly that it’s nearly worse the loneliness than withstand pain, ingratitude Atlantic is the anguish of youth that turns you back to reality with worried voice of coldness and unfulfilled desire of longitude Migrain of delight is her vocation Intruder of the sin in paradise who shares her original legacy Golden emotional melody Don’t you even try to describe cause defining her is just unfair. ATLANTICA (a Eva Cassidy) Atl ntica es la voz del mar azul Que nos susurra con tranquilidad Que es casi peor la soledad Que soportar dolor e ingratitud Atl ntico el dolor de juventud que te devuelve a la realidad con voz inquieta de su frialdad y ansia insatisfecha de longitud Migra a de placer por vocaci n intrusa del pecado en tu jard n que deja su legado original Melod a dorada de emoci n no intentes ni siquiera describir, pues s lo definir ya es limitar. Dedicated to Eva and everybody here. Thank you very much. I love you Eva. Enrique.

Name: Brother Bear
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Home town/city/country: Dallas, Texas
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 06:23 AM

I recently discovered a notation that my favorite person in the whole world wrote and gave to me several years ago before God took her. It was from my sister who died of cancer in 2001. It was a simple request that I find a song called Over the Rainbow, by Eva Cassidy. Today, I’ve located the Songbird album and am on my way to purchase it. I’m finally going to honor my sister’s request of me. From visiting this Web-site of Eva’s, I’m sure it will bring many tears to finally hear something that seemed to mean so much to my best friend. I love you “Bess of All” Jeannie….

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Stormy Monday
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, MD, USA
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 07:55 AM

More about Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale. Go to: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/sep11.html. Scroll down to the Mathew Brady picture of her taken while she was touring the U.S. and click on to enlarge. She does bear a striking, almost haunting, resemblance to Eva.

Name: Lynda Deary
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Home town/city/country: Salt Lake City Utah
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 08:35 AM

I first heard of Eva in a college class almost two years ago. It was a mind body conection class, were we were learning that day, how much our sole is conected with our body…even by just hearing someone’s voice, we could feel their sole.We listend to Sting’s “Fields of Gold,” and I had already loved that song, but next we listend to Eva’s version…and I cried. (I hear that is a common reaction). I could feel the strength of her sole through that song. My college profeser told us of her story, and I have never forgot her voice. Sometimes when I am sad, I can still hear her singing, and for a while I forgot her name, and I have been searching for her name for months now…And today I am one of the happiest people arround, because I refound Eva. Thankyou for haveing this site.

Name: Rachel
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Sent: Fri November 14 2003 10:06 AM

Here is where I found the quotes below on Jenny Lind and many many more similarities revealed that I did not mention just because of the space…but in case any others have an interest. http://www.sweden.se/templates/FactSheet____5789.asp

Favorite Eva Album: Kaizen’s Sonnet
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Sent: Fri November 14 2003 11:56 AM

Kaizen in Spain – It is an accomplishment to write a sonnet. To then translate it from the original Spanish into English must have been a labor of love. You are to be congratulated.

Name: #1 fan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: Dallas, TX
Sent: Fri November 14 2003 11:12 PM

Dear Eva, I finally discovered your music, and fell helplessly in love. Your voice moves me like no other… some songs like “Fields of Gold” move me to tears, while others like “Wayfaring Stranger” just plain move me! Your talent is absolutely amazing… the incapacitating power in your voice, the unbelievable skill that comes so naturally, the versatility that knows no limits, even the sheer range you have… I’m convinced no one has or ever will quite match it. You sing one type of music and we think we’re hearing the pioneer of that field… you sing a rendition and we think we’re hearing the song for the first time. At first I was so excited. You see, I just recently started pursuing my interest in music, and well, I just found my favorite artist! I want more and more of your music. However, I quickly find that it’s limited, and I am utterly devastated. You didn’t even realize how good you were before you were taken. I then learn that besides your abilities, you were such an endearing, incredible person as well. You loved life… beauty, sunsets and walks, your family and friends. You were so talented in so many other ways, too. Yet, you were so humble, and singing was just another love of your life. So I play these few songs over and over, and I have to ask why such a beautiful person had to leave so early. It cannot only be that you would have never of stood for all the fame that was inevitably coming… I must conclude that we just did not deserve you. What you did give us, we are blessed to have and will cherish always… but as for you, I like to imagine that you are somewhere better than here, where perhaps you have joined the choir of angels, “spanning across the universe.” Your #1 fan

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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 03:25 AM

Rachel and Blake Lewis , maybe I do something wrong but it’s impossible to call up the internet pages you both mention for information about “Jenny Lind” . You can contact me via personal e-mail. Thanx !

Name: Maria
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Sweden
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 04:51 AM

I admire Eva because she did what she wanted and she sang the songs that SHE liked to sing. No record company could decide what she should do. But … it’s a shame that a talented singer as Eva didn’t have a brake through when she was alive. I love Eva’s singing, especially the live ones, because I think she gives just a little more in public. Thanks for a really good web-site!

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Woodstock
Home town/city/country: Athens, Alabama
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 06:40 AM

Here is a quick and easy way to listen to a Real Player Audio of the NPR Tribute. It’s so nice. http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/archives/asc14/index.html#cassidy

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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 07:34 AM

Plz join: http://www.bfreebies.com?referer=HeavenlyCharm

Name: Blake Lewis
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 07:58 AM

To Joop: you might try adding www to the link to Jenny Lind: http://www.memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/sep11.html. If that does not work, maybe someone more proficient than I could help. The link does work here in U.S. I’m using AOL. Hope this works for you. You might try google to find another picture.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 09:13 AM

Maria – Sweden How very true are your words. Eva made up her own mind about what she was prepared to perform. She was a no-compromise professional whose art meant more to her than dollar bills. She is the consummate performer and my heroine. The best female vocalist by miles and a truly sincere and superlative performer. What a refreshing change this makes in today’s get-rich “average-talent” society where every new name vocalist is billed as “this bright and wonderful new talent” who turns out to be, like the rest, just another good singer. Almost on a weekly basis, TV commercials are singing the praises of “this wonderful new talent”. The list is as long as my arm. These people actively seek fame and push themselves forward by whatever means possible. The truth is, they don’t have outstanding talent, just good voices. Eva has an extraordinary talent but she chose obscurity. Her gift was always there. If she had chosen differently, she would have reached the top of the pile with little effort but would she have been happy? We can guess but we will never really know. All we do know is that she wasn’t prepared to sell out and that’s what makes her so very special. The idea that her voice could be bought reviled her, and so it should. She had values on which there is no price, no price at all. Alas, there are not many artists or record companies around with Eva’s integrity. How I wish there were for the sake of Eva’s legacy. I regret that the dollar bill is still king in the music industry. How very sad this makes me for Eva’s exceptional talent. Love you Eva, always Jenny

Name: Deborah
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Favorite Eva Song: I Know you By Heart
Home town/city/country: Toronto, Canada
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 10:21 AM

I just wanted to pop on to say that Eva’s on the radio (CBC – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) in Canada! 🙂 “That just goes to show you, that Eva Cassidy’s voice lives on after death” is what the DJ just said.

Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
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Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 11:10 AM

WOW thats all i can say about her she is so talented and i wish that i could of met her. Her songs are so relaxing and so well WOW… i don’t know what else to say but welll done to all her family and friends and surporters to make her memory stay with us and her talent heard THanks Sarah x x x

Name: Jessica
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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 11:38 AM

“That depends on whether you count Iceland.” Since when is not Iceland a part of Europe?

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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 02:54 PM

It depends on if you mean “European Union” or “European Continent” or what. There are several ways to define Europe.

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Sent: Sat November 15 2003 06:49 PM

Is GREENLAND part of the European continent?

Name: Michael de Vries
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird & counting
Favorite Eva Song: Favourite favourites: I know you by heart & Time is a healer and S.O.T.R
Home town/city/country: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sent: Sat November 15 2003 11:15 PM

Words cannot describe the emotions that engulf me when I listen to Eva sing. I have heard the orginal artist’s versions of some of “her” songs… they don’t compare to Eva’s interpretation nor do they take you to that place only Eva can take you to…. somewhere over the rainbow

Name: Steve
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Home town/city/country: York
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 02:21 AM

To listen to Richard Curtis the writer and director of the movie ‘Love Actually’ in real streaming audio, go to www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 Launch the ‘Listen Again’ player and click on ‘Parkinson on Sunday’. Richard is on in the second hour and gives his reason for including Eva’s Songbird in the soundtrack.

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 02:26 AM

I quote from Iceland’s official web portal: “Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe” (http://www.iceland.org/history_people.html). That it isn’t part of continental Europe is irrelevant: Britain isn’t part of continental Europe, Ireland isn’t part of continental Europe, as Denmark consists largely of islands, most of Denmark isn’t part of continental Europe either. The Faroe Island are considered part of Europe, Greenland isn’t; instead it belongs geographically to North America, although it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Membership of the (corrupt) European Union also is not relevant. Both Iceland and Greenland could have become members of the union, but wisely (IMHO) chose not to do so. Note that although Greenland is not geographically part of Europe, it could have stayed in the union after it was granted home rule by Denmark, which is itself a member of the EU, though with as little enthusiasm as Britain. To sum up: Europe is not just the European continent, and Europe is not the EU.

Name: pd
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Sent: Sun November 16 2003 03:30 AM

Hi Laura has very kindly mentioned the BBC’s Children In Need Appeal which is looming this Friday the 21st…No doubt Mr Wogan will get more than his fair share of requests for Eva so contact all the LOCAL BBC Radio stations near to you , pledge your money and request an Eva track, bid for any ‘ Eva items ‘ etc that may crop up….It is a great cause that assists under privileged and disadvantaged children… cheers to all.. P d. ps Come on England !!!!

Name: Debbie McKee
Favorite Eva Album: All of them I have heard!!!!
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Lannarkshire, Scotland
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 06:51 AM

I first heard of Eva about a year ago on a documentary programme on sky tv. It was a real sad story of such a couragous and talented young woman. I have bought 3 cd’s and they simply blow me away. I have also just finished the book “Songbird”, and I was really toched by it. I simply cannot understand why someone so young and full of life and talent had to be taken so young! There must have been something or someone really special waiting for her on the other side. All my love go out to Eva’s family and friend’s and I only hope they have all found piece and are happy in thier lives. Thanks for this web site, it is a pleasure to read. Keep up the good work everyone. Love Debbie

Name: Jemma Truss
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: England, Dorset
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 08:04 AM

Her life on Earth may have ended but she will always be remembered for her courage and beautiful angelic voice shes been a real inspiration to me (as I love to sing) She really is one true songbird.

Name: steve shreeve
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: grimsby/ n.e.lincolnshire/uk
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 09:21 AM

To the best singer of all time thank you

Name: Emma
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: love them all
Home town/city/country: Glos
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 09:41 AM

If only i had a voice like that. She has the most amazing voice I’ve ever heard. She is by far my favourite singer of all time, but i also like the way she changes the songs to make them her own. Beautiful. God bless you Eva

Name: David Fowler
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: All of them (OTR)
Home town/city/country: Chester, UK
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 10:56 AM

It was several years ago when I first saw a black & white video of Eva performing ‘Over The Rainbow’ on a TV program. I can’t explain the feelings that came over me, listening to her. I’m listening to her now on a CD on the PC, and the tears are streaming… the emotions she evokes, the memories she conjures up in my early years… why, oh why, does God have to take the good ones so early? God bless you Eva. Dave

Name: Aloisio Silveira
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Early Morning Rain
Home town/city/country: Sao Paulo / Brazil
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 12:10 PM

I’ve took contact w/ her work only right now. It’s worthwhile once If I’ll live one more day, it’s enough ! Thank You for all effort did for the art and the emotion. Your work will stay here into my soul forever

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Sun November 16 2003 12:34 PM

I have just returned home from watching “Love Actually”. The highlights of the movie for me were Norah Jones’ “Turn Me On”, Eva’s “Songbird” (quite an “interesting” scene in the movie for Eva’s contribution) and Kelly Clarkson’s “The Trouble With Love”, title song of the movie. I see Kelly’s track being a big hit in the UK following the official release of the movie on 21 November. It’s a great track. No doubt the movie will be a tremendous success but I was completely bored throughout. Too much hype and not enough substance. Nowhere near as good as 4 Weddings… Eva and Norah both managed about 2 minutes but I do believe there was enough time for those who were not familiar with the tracks to be caught up in the melodies. The soundtrack cd will do well but I won’t be buying a copy. Jenny

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Sent: Sun November 16 2003 02:07 PM

“Strange” discussion about Europe ? There is only ONE correct way to define Europe and that is that Europe is a continent(defined part of the world). The Eastern border is the Ural in Russia and everything on the “continent” plus the islands that are named by Henrik in the West of Europe plus the A ores(Portugal)and Spitsbergen(Svalbard)Norway is the geographical Europe. The EC has nothing to do with that. Are Canada, Mexico or Brazil not “American” countries because many people name the USA, America ? Blake Lewis: thanks for your info, but it still won’t go ! The internet-site of Rachel is now working OK so I got my info about Jenny Lind .

Name: Sharessa Tackett
Favorite Eva Album: All of them are exquisite
Favorite Eva Song: The Water is Wide, Do Lord, OTR, Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Byron, MI USA
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 08:29 PM

Like all of you that have written in about Eva’s music I feel the same way. But, we have to remember that we may have never have heard of Eva’s music if she had never passed. Please forgive me I don’t mean that in any disrespect, but when I ordered her book before it was sold in the U.S. she was so determined to sing her music her way, and was never worried about signing a contract or categorizing herself. I admire that in her incredibly. Since she was so adament on singing her songs, her way, I have the highest respect for her. There never will be another singer like her, well as long as we are on this earth anyway. Maybe in the next 100-200 years possibly. I want to thank Hugh and Barbara Cassidy from the bottom of my heart for allowing them to share the magnificant voice of their daughter. I do believe that Eva knows how successful she has become and she is smiling down on all of us who cherish her beautiful voice. Then again I can see her in heaven directing the other angels and being the perfectionist that she was, making the music in Heaven sound even more heavenly than it already is. I can understand why so many people ask why she had to leave us before she became famous. But, like in her book she felt that she couldn’t completely be free in her earthy body. She once said that she couldn’t be a spirit until she left her earthy body. Well she is a spirit that remains in all of us who love her music. SHE IS A PART OF ALL OF US!! I know she wanted to live. I so wished she would have. But, we can’t question God because He saw something that we don’t know and He took His angel in His time. I know one day I will meet her in Heaven and I want to walk up to her and personally thank her for giving this gift to us while we were here on earth awaiting our time to see the Lord. I can’t wait until the day where for eternity I can hear her voice. What a way to depart this world, knowing we will see our Savior, our loved ones and Eva. Just as she was known on earth is how we will know and love her in Heaven. God Bless the Cassidy family and they are always in my prayers. Hugh and Barb, may God continue to give you strength to help you go on. We never know when it is our turn to go, but until then we have this angelic voice to listen to for the rest of our lives. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart for sharing your beautiful gift with us. God Bless, Sharessa Tackett

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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 08:48 PM

Our two new girl singers are beginning to make an impact. Katie Melur has been invited to appear in the forthcoming Royal Variety Performance alongside the likes of Pavarotti and Gloria Estefan. I know many feel the show is a bit yucky, but it’s still quite an honour for a young lady who has barely started her singing career! Alex Parks will also be appearing alongside the stars, in the BBC TV Children in Need TV programme next Friday, and has been asked to play a baddie in the next James Bond movie – I predicted she could make it as an actress in this guest book a few weeks ago. She hasn’t decided yet – I guess she is worried about being diverted from her singing career. And I don’t rule out acting for Katie either. Both girls can show emotion so readily. These are not two rock chicks, but dedicated ladies singing proper songs! Both say they are being encouraged by their record companies to experiment with different styles of singing. This came as a big surprise to Alex in particular – she thought she would be forced into a particular pigeonhole. Has the industry at last learnt from its mistakes with Eva?

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Sent: Sun November 16 2003 10:16 PM

While I am raving on about new talent, spare a thought for another 19-year old, Delta Goodrem, the best of the singers to emerge from the Aussie soap’Neighbours’ (and this includes Kylie Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia). Her first album has been in the UK top 20 for months now, while other big singers have come and gone. She is bringing out a Christmas single, John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas (The War is Over)’. She has had permission from Yoko Ono to change the words to ‘let the war be over’. She is undergoing chemotherapy for Hodgkins Disease at present, and deserves our blessing. Heaven would be Alex, Delta and Katie at the top of the UK Christmas chart – I don’t care which order (plus Eva, of course, what about OTR as a single?).

Name: Dean Murrell
Favorite Eva Album: live at Blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: Brisbane Australia
Sent: Sun November 16 2003 10:20 PM

I heard this lady today on an mp3 from a mate in the states. I immediately went out and brought the CD. I cannot put into words the emotion this lady envokes with her interpretation and complete singing ability. I applaud you where ever you are, and my only sadness is that I can never see you sing live…..

Name: Chris Hanson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow (still)
Home town/city/country: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 04:32 AM

Having been a long time Eva fan, I was blown away when one of our national TV stations broadcast “The Eva Cassidy Story” last Saturday night. Ironically, Eva has had very little radio air-play down here in South Africa so I was surprised they’d broadcast a programme on someone who wasn’t a “house hold” name. Maybe now Eva will enjoy the kind of recognition she deserves in this neck of the woods. Best regards, Chris – South Africa.

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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 06:42 AM

Re previous postings: I hope I’m not offending anyone here, but dragging a ‘Neighbours’ soap starlet into the Eva gstbk is not a complimentary thing to do. It’s bad enough having her viewed as an integral part of Wogan’s Togdom without dragging the soap brigade along. Eva Cassidy should be discussed with the same reverence reserved for Franklin and co., not TV lightweights. The association with Hugh Grant is perilous too. There is a danger here of a colossus like Eva being hijacked by the MOR brigade. What a tragedy that would be.

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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 07:41 AM

Chris Hanson – Jo’burg, South Africa I am interested in knowing, was the Eva Cassidy story specially produced by South African TV or was it an import. ABC Nightline News, USA, produced their own programme a couple of years back, also called the Eva Cassidy story. Even before ABC Nightline, the ITV commercial channel in the UK produced an excellent documentary about Eva’s sensational voice. The UK fans were instrumental in bringing Eva to the attention of the world. We are very proud indeed that all of our efforts are, at last, finally bearing fruit. May I ask, what was covered in the programme, i.e. the Songbird album, Somewhere Over The Rainbow and subsequent albums. Did you think that the programme gave a fair representation of what we fans think about Eva and her extraordinary musical talent? Let’s hope that more countries follow South Africa in recognising Eva’s uniqueness. Jenny

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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 07:57 AM

Anonymous of 1242 I take it that you are not referring to Chris Hanson’s message to which I responded. Les of Ivybridge – I’m not sure that I would agree with your idea of a Christmas blessing, but anyone suffering from Hodgkin’s Disease (cancer of the lymphatic system) and is willing to support a good cause has my vote. I wish Delta well and a successful recovery. God bless. Jenny

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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 08:30 AM

So what if the “MOR brigade” (which I take to mean “middle of the road” musically”) comes to appreciate Eva Cassidy as the remarkable singer we all know her to be? Jane Austen’s novels are not diminished by the fact that they are enjoyed by the Harlequin Romance crowd as well as the intelligentsia. The novels are what they are. Were Jane Austen still alive and writing, and were she to adapt her style and plots to accommodate the preferences of the more low-brow readers, that would be a different issue. Eva is not going to start singing “that pop crap” no matter which radio personalities champion her music or which popular stars appear in movies that have her songs in the soundtracks. Don’t confuse obscurity with quality. The world would be a better place if everybody had a chance to hear more of Eva Cassidy’s singing. Let’s encourage this, and just as a rising tide floats all boats, let’s allow Eva’s beauty and magic to improve everybody’s lives.

Name: Rienz
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: KL/Malaysia
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 04:12 PM

Eva’s voice is so soulful and innocent. I must say the genius of her still lives after all this while. It is sad that I had only known of her after her passing, but the music lives in us. I know this is repetitive but what else is there for me to say.

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW
Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 05:34 PM

Let me break the tension for a while to say I now have my American Tune disc. And yes, True Colors is the most awesome song for me in the whole album. But man, I love her rendition of God Bless the Child this time. It’s more relaxed than the first one, and bluesy. Now I have 8 of her albums, and i just received a call last week that the Pieces of a Dream album which i ordered from one of the stores here is now available for pick up. (i have heard of her 2 songs there, and i think they’re just fine, but hey! im not a true fan if i dont have all of her albums.) i’l be visiting my parents in norfolk in the first quarter next year, and i’ll make sure that i’ll drop by at Blues Alley and pay tribute to THE PLACE. i WISH i could meet some of the guys here who are around the area during my visit. (and also, so that i may not get lost finding THE PLACE.)

Name: Erwin
Favorite Eva Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Song: BOTW
Home town/city/country: Makati, Philippines
Sent: Mon November 17 2003 05:41 PM

ps. just had an idea and im quite thrilled about this. but just maybe, when im there, i could have my LABA disc signed by any present band members (or anybody connected to Eva) and of course, my idol, Laura. wow! that would really be a treasure for me. to Samara, amen to you when you say Eva’s rendition of BOTW is the best! it really is. i describe the song as Sensuality in Spirituality (or the other way around, whichever) – a rare combination indeed.

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Sent: Mon November 17 2003 11:34 PM

RE: 2:30 p.m., 17th Nov, 2003 ‘middle of the road’ I strongly agree with this view. Eva is about inclusivity of those who find her, and exclusivity is just getting caught up in ego nonsense.

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Sent: Tue November 18 2003 12:37 AM

Re: Anonymous messages 1242PM, 2.30PM, 8.21PM (17 Nov) and 6.48AM (18 Nov) For over 3 years I have watched Eva rise from virtual obscurity into almost cult status. I personally don’t believe that Eva’s gift should be reserved entirely for the pleasure of the intelligentsia, as implied in message 1242PM (17th) and dismissed in message 2.30PM (17th). In fact, it is more likely than not that the hoi polloi have raised Eva’s profile within the music industry because they have bought her albums in the millions. For sure, one thing that can’t be changed is the quality of Eva’s music. Thank goodness for that. It doesn’t make one iota of difference who listens, the measure of Eva’s talent will never be diminished by the class of her audience. Having said that, the class of audience could indeed lead to inferior recordings being released because it could well be perceived by the record company that the “audience” is not discerning enough to recognise the difference between non-descript pop music (MOR) and “class” music. Eva is class music. Essentially, a CLASS of her own music. In my honest opinion, American Tune is not a good album and the quality of tracks are not up to the once-expected very high standard of earlier cd albums. So, am I part of the intelligentsia that sets itself apart from the hoi polloi because I think I know more about music than the masses. I don’t believe so, I am merely comparing the quality of Eva’s earlier cds with the more recent releases, in particular the American Tune album and the YTMBA/OTR single. Did the record company make a decision to release certain tracks because they thought them worthy of bearing Eva’s now prestigious name or because they thought they would sell? Eva fans can make up their own minds on this one. Eva’s audience, whatever its “class”, cannot change the standard of Eva’s performance. It can however determine the quality or standard of track chosen for release. Herein lies the rub. The more the hoi polloi want, the more diluted the quality of material, something I believe is evidenced in the American Tune album. I think the record company had a brainstorm when a decision was made on the YTMBA/OTR single, what other reason could there possibly be for such a shambles. It’s a Catch 22 situation. “Sell and be damned”. There is an insatiable appetite for Eva material of that I am in no doubt. However, the supply of readily available high quality material to meet that demand remains to be seen. I believe my thinking lies somewhere between anonymous messages 1242PM/8.21PM and anonymous messages 2.30PM/6.48AM(18). I know this message is lengthy but I would like to add a point. There may have been a time when I yearned for Eva to get a big break, something to make her joyous gift known to others. It wasn’t that long ago that only UK fans were aware of Eva’s magic. The idea way back that she would be included on the soundtrack of a potentially successful movie seemed far away. Now, it’s a whole new ball game. Richard Curtis is no fool. I saw him being interviewed last week about Love Actually when he stated that this was his last “falling in love” film. Thank goodness for that because he has clearly lost the plot. Love Actually is nothing more than a make-money-movie on the back of the wonderful 4 Weddings…. By including artists like Eva and Norah on the soundtrack, Curtis confidently expects to pick up a whole new audience of soundtrack buyers. Let’s face it, if I am willing to sit through almost 21/2 hours of dross, then anything is possible. I did just that to hear wonderful Eva singing a track that I already have. My love of Eva has made me do all kinds of things. Make no mistake, it is now Eva’s name that helps to sell, that’s why there are so many wannabee imitations around. Jenny

Name: Maria Nye – Gibbons
Favorite Eva Album: Country legends
Favorite Eva Song: Tennesse Waltz
Home town/city/country: Rusthall, Tunbridge wells
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 03:10 AM

i think that Eva cassidy has a wonderful voice and i am going to try for stars in their eyes as Eva, i can sit on the end of my bed and listen to the same song for ever. my dog fonzereeli the ginger lurcher and my calico kitten mitsy will fall to sleep with me listening to that song. i love the way that Eva can get her voice so high and i am begging to sound like her alot i love to listen to the tennesse waltz because it makes me feel wanted i don’t know how but the song is just relaxing. i would love to be a country singer as i am only fourteen and every single on of my Cd’s are country or the sixties. thank ypou for reading Maria xxx

Name: Doug
Favorite Eva Album: AT
Favorite Eva Song: H,ILHS
Home town/city/country: PA
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 03:49 AM

This list changes freqeuntly-so here goes. At www.peoplesound.com/offers/index.htm now there is a link to find out more about Katie Melua and a contest (especially for the UK fans, of course).

Name: Lydia
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: westyorkshire
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 04:34 AM

I got an email off a man called Graham who has read my email/ message what i sent last time. I was so shocked to hear from someone because i didn’t think anyone would read it. He said some really nice things about Eva that touched me and it just shows that the people on this message board do care for Eva and her family and that they don’t think it’s some kind of joke. We are all there for Eva and her family and we will miss her very much. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN EVA!!!!!

Name: Bill Thompson
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: Rochester, NY USA
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 02:45 PM

Hey everybody, I first heard Eva and learned her story on Friday March 24, 2000 at about 5PM. As you might guess, for someone with a less than perfect memory, it was a life changing experience. At that time I found this guestbook, wrote something in it, and kept reading it daily. There were a few entries each day and they were almost all kind and civil. Not many people knew about Eva but people who were discovering her were awed and humble. We all felt that many more people should know about this incredible person and over the years this has happened. I find it interesting to read so many recent comments that Eva hasn’t had a fair shake in the record biz. I look at it very differently. I’ve seen days when Eva was at number one on several charts. I’ve seen her hold the 6 top spots on Amazon’s chart in the US. I’m told she’s sold some 5 million albums! I used to be pretty active in the live concert business and strangely enough Eva has led me back there. Hearing her music and reading about the early adventures with her band woke something up in me and I got re-involved. I’m now working with an aspiring young country-pop singer and her band. She happens to be very good but we’re paying our dues big-time! No money, long hours, clubs where no one cares to listen, many frustrations! (She’s also a big Eva Cassidy fan!) From our point of view, Eva has made the big-big time and she’s in the top .0001% on the success curve of everyone out there. There are many, many brilliant musicians you’ve never heard of and they’d love to have success at Eva’s current level. Please don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge Eva Cassidy fan and I try to promote her whenever I can. She’s been one of the biggest inspirations in my life. But she’s already succeeded beyond her wildest dreams and done it on her own terms. My only real regret is that she’s not here to see it but, you know, its possible she sees it very clearly and its also possible it doesn’t mean a lot to her. Who knows? One irony not lost on me is that I believe that one reason Eva tried to avoid commercial success was precicely to avoid some of the rancor I now read in this guestbook. I think some of this stuff would embarrass her greatly so…think of what Eva would have wanted. Above all she’d probably want us to all be nice to one another. — Bill

Name: Blake Lewis
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Home town/city/country: Baltimore, Md., USA
Sent: Tue November 18 2003 08:31 PM

To Bill Thompson: A really excellent post, wonderfully stated. Best of luck with your promotional endeavors.

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Time
Favorite Eva Song: Woodstock
Home town/city/country: Athens, ALabama
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 01:18 AM

To Jenny – UK I drove into work this morning listening to American Tune. Your opinion might be valid to someone with a studio trained ear, but I loved every song, and am blessed to have another opportunity to hear that incredible voice, and her beautiful guitar work. I could care less if it’s “not up to the earlier CD’s from a politically correct digital mix standpoint.

Name: Adrianne Sosanie
Favorite Eva Album: all of them!
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow and In The Garden (written by Sting) (?)
Home town/city/country: Los Angeles, California USA
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 09:21 AM

I’m one of those who pulled over in my car after hearing Eva Cassidy sing on our local AM station, KSURF who gratefully play many of her songs. I was so sick of hearing Over the Rainbow because it’s been done so many times, but her rendition is beyond incredible. In fact, one of the singers from American Idol sang it in an exact interpretation of Eva’s with only guitar accompaniment. It’s ironic that she has recorded some of my favorite songs of all time, including American Tune. She had excellent taste in choosing her repertoire and although her voice has been silenced, I’m glad we’ll always be able to hear her recordings.

Name: Glynne
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
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Sent: Wed November 19 2003 10:49 AM

Jenny please could you tell me what was the “ITV commercial channel in the UK documentary” called? I haven’t heard of one that was PRIOR to the ABC Nightline News USA one – many thanks in advance. By the way I also have to disagree with you about “American Tune” – it is now my favourite album.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Wed November 19 2003 10:58 AM

Steve – Athens – Greece I readily accept that in an egalitarian society you are entitled to your opinions just as I am entitled to mine. Please continue to enjoy listening to Eva. Have a nice day.

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Sent: Wed November 19 2003 11:01 AM

To.Bill Thompson, EXACTLY. thank you.

Name: Joe White
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Home town/city/country: Ballingry, Fife, SCOTLAND
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 11:49 AM

To Bill Thompson – you have encapsulated what Eva is all about and what Eva would have wished us all to do. You mention being awed and humble – My dear Morag and I experienced these emotions when we visited Washington recently – through this website we met a group of people who can only be described as eptimosing what Eva Cassidy’s ideals and thoughts were – these people knew Eva – for Morag and I it was was such a humbling experience. Bill – your irony was not lost – Eva would be embarassed with some of the rancour which emerges from the Guestbook and she would have preferred people to be kind and gentle to one another. The inspiring aspect of the people we met was that they never displayed any hint of self indulgance or asked the question look what I have done for Eva – what have you done attitude – no they work away quietly and with great dignity – in keeping with Eva’s wishes. A lesson for us all perhaps. Like many Eva fans I can recall that day when I heard “that voice” for the first time – Morag changed my life for the better that day 2 years ago – Lucky to have the chance to love 2 ladies in different ways. Eva Cassidy has brought much comfort and love to so many people – each having their own personal thoughts on how they perceive how Eva has helped them through their personal experience – this is how it should be. I for one treasure every recording Eva ever made who am I to make any comment on how “perfect” it sounds- it is a moment of history which will never be repeated – these recording by Eva, Chris, Lenny, Raice and Keith will become part of the legacy of Eva and the ECB – sit back and enjoy – let Eva take you to a place you have neve been – there will be no other Eva Cassidy. To Aileen & Eric in Washington – your kindness will never be forgotten by Morag & I – We know you will keep the faith – to those people we met who I do not wish to name ( you know why) – you will remain in Morag & I’s thoughts as long as Eva’s music will be played. Finally to Laura & Eva – 2 remarkable people – Eva made the flame – Laura keeps the flame burning.

Name: Patxi Freytez
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: madrid/ spain
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 11:54 AM

My brother Rafa l leaves in 1997. The same sickness. The same end.But now i feel much better. There s a wonderful voice involving his sleep. And I m sure they are good friends and sing together. Above the clouds. Over the rainbow. God bless both. And you all… Hags and regards from Spain.

Name: Kathy Burns
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Wheeling, WV U.S.A.
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 01:26 PM

My son has testicular cancer. My eldest daughter has cervical cancer. My second daughter has breast cancer. This beutiful young woman’s songs have touched my heart. She is, indeed, singing with the angels. I am blessed to have found her music to comfort me.

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 02:08 PM

Hello to all new Eva followers (you’re in for a treat) and old Eva followers (proof that once hooked………….). I just wish to add to the tributes to Bill Thompson for saying something that needs saying once in a while in the Guestbook. What makes the world a more interesting place is that when necessary we can agree to disagree. What makes it a positive place is that we are constructive rather than negative in our comments. And what makes it downright wonderful to be in this world is if we all, despite our differences, can get along – with a little humour thrown in for good measure. Some recent contributors have stated that they believe Eva’s output is diminishing in quality as a result of poor track choices and over-exposure. Personally, I don’t think the likes of Aretha, Marvin, Sinatra, Elvis, Streisand, etc., have diminished from over exposure or commercial exploitation over the years. A voice is a voice is a voice. Quality is quality is quality. Yes, they’ve sung some pop crap, yes they chose the wrong record label/movie role along the way and yes, they almost certainly sang the wrong song for their voice (although I don’t recall Aretha ever putting a foot wrong!). It’s called exposure and with exposure comes the inevitable mistake along the way. If Eva were still with us she may well have made some mistakes along the way, just as Chris Biondo may have done had she chosen to stay with him as her producer (as if she wouldn’t!). The record company has undoubtedly collaborated with Eva’s parents on the choice of songs, so if the choice is good enough for them, it should be good enough for everyone. It may not be perfect but I like that – I would sacrifice pure sound quality any day for a bit of authenticity and truth in the performance. Love it or leave it, what the American Tune album has done is shine a little more light on the amazing repertoire of Eva Cassidy. Eva is not around to rejoice or complain, but I hazard a guess she would not want her legacy in any other hands than her parents. If she was anything like me I wouldn’t always agree with their choices but I would always respect their good intentions. As always, thanks to Laura for giving us the best website bar none.

Name: Eliz
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Liverpool, UK
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 04:23 PM

My feelings towards Eva’s music are very emotional, but I now listen and enjoy her songs very much. My mum died of cancer two yrs ago and my sister gave her songbird just before she died. At the time i thought it a little insensitive as we all knew of the tragedy of Eva at such a young age. My mum loved the songbird CD although I used to joke that she had to as it was a present and she was too weak to get up and put another one on! She had immense strength and courage and dignity which allowed us to deal with losing her. Songbird was played at the funeral and for a long time I could not listen to any of the songs without losing the plot. But strangely not because my mum listened to them, but because certain songs evoked such strong emotions, I feel that she was able to sing some in a way that touched people so deeply, and gave new meaning to old songs.

Name: Brian
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Wed November 19 2003 11:52 PM

Glynne – The ITV documentary was called “Tonight With Trevor MacDonald” and the Eva item was part of one in a series of programmes.

Name: Jorge C. Darder
Favorite Eva Album: The Other Side
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Almeria/Spain
Sent: Thu November 20 2003 02:01 AM

Her angelic voice remained me the allure of our human condition. Thanks forever, Eva.

Name: Joe White
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Sent: Thu November 20 2003 04:07 AM

And so Laura – I have taken that piece of advice you once wisely passed onto me “Turn Eva up that little bit louder” – I have now.

Name: Pat d
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Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Thu November 20 2003 04:13 AM

hi..just to echo the thoughts of Bill Thompson really…his ‘ story ‘ is reflective of many who became disenchanted by either the music industry or indeed by the music itself….and who have been re invigorated in a positive way by Eva’s work ( including her art work). Bill modestly declined to mention the tireless work he has done on behalf of Eva and it is terrific that now young, raw talent is benefiting too. To Jenny….we have known for a while now that the technical aspects to recent and possible future recordings is not exactly ‘ top notch ‘…this common knowledge leaves us with a choice of purchasing or not. Having said that it COULD just be that there is some stuff around that will ‘ blow your socks off ‘…mmmm Laura has indicated that sometimes posts crop up that would be better off in discussion forums…I agree..albeit I may have been guilty of such myself ( throws first stone !!!! ). I am reminded of a radio host we have over here who says ‘ why would you ring up to complain about a station….just listen to another ….’… Let us enjoy what is left of Eva’s legacy…it is a goldmine. cheers to all.. pd

Name: pdq
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Sent: Mon November 24 2003 08:59 AM

Eva you are the most beautiful thing in my life thank you

Name: Laura, your peace-loving webmaster
Favorite Eva Album: Whatever one is next
Favorite Eva Song: Angel
Home town/city/country: Suburbs of Washington DC
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 09:02 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Guestbook is now open again. For those of you who enjoy in-depth discussions, I urge you to visit (and resuscuitate) any of the several Eva Cassidy discussion forums already available on the Internet. To locate them, visit http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/eva4.htm. Thank you.

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Sent: Mon November 24 2003 10:11 AM

Welcome back guestbook, Missed you. Harry.S. (Nottingham uk.)

Name: PeeMac
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 11:32 AM

The first time I heard that sweet, melodious voice, I was out shopping. Eva’s was singing ‘Over the Rainbow’ and as her voice soared through the air waves, I was unable to move until the track had finished. As a singer and musician I ahve always been fascinated by the sound of the human voice and I don’t think I will ever hear such an amazing clarity of tone and interpretation again. Eva’s voice was a gift from God, and I am blessed to have shared with many others that truly remarkable, unmistakeable, heavenly sound…

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Any/all
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 01:19 PM

I am glad to see the website back, and—reading between the lines—may I add a few words in support of our Tireless WebMaster … LAURA! I think some postings got a little out of hand. Some regular readers might remember that I ceased posting at all for a few months when some responses became vitriolic and fanatical in nature. Of course, the vast majority of people who write here have only the best of intentions. (Long may you reign!) With the above in mind, please respect Laura’s good intentions and gentle nature as she fulfills a genuine need and service for Eva’s memory. All of us (me included) should think before we type! Very, VERY best wishes to all U.S. ECB fans for a happy, safe Thanksgiving. (And remember … eat only Republican turkeys. They’re fat, easy to catch and morally bereft … no loss.) 🙂 🙂 JUST KIDDING! Raice

Name: Codi Marsh
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: unsure (new fan!)
Home town/city/country: San Francisco
Sent: Mon November 24 2003 08:23 PM

I am genuinely heartbroken! I am 19, and recently started working in a record shop near san francisco. Music is my life-blood, and I love meeting, and haveing discussions with the different personalities that come into the shop…and enjoy checking out their musical suggestions. So anyhow, a customer strongly suggested listening to Eva. I was taken back by her amazing and soul stiring voice!! That was two days ago…what a tragedy to find out that she is no longer with us. I will continue to listen to, and suggest her music to everyone I know. Talent and passion like hers is not soon forgoten! peace to all

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 04:56 AM

Welcome back Guestbook….you were missed! As we here in the United States prepare to celebrate our traditional Thanksgiving Day, know that blessings and best wishes are sent to all Eva Cassidy fans everywhere! To our beloved Laura.., You are a blessing for any Eva Cassidy fan. Owing to your efforts and dedication, we are given an oasis where we can meet and be united in our love and appreciation for Eva and her music… Thank You dear webmaster!! On a personal note, the discovery of Eva Cassidy and her beautiful enchanting music has been one the most cherished blessings of my life, for which I will be forever thankful. Sandy

Name: Yves Fortin
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Most of them
Home town/city/country: Montreal/Canada
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 05:54 AM

So please to have discover this artist, make me happy. “Mieux vaut tard que jamais”. Quelle voix!!!

Name: Orville Lacowsciy
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Broughton-on-Furness, England
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 07:28 AM

Fields of Gold is my favourite song ever, it stops me in my tracks whenever I play it. Thank you so much to anybody who has helped bring Eva’s voice to the world and to me. Thank you!!!

Name: GordyB
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Edmonton, Canada
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 08:01 AM

Someone told me how good this Eva Cassidy was and that I should have a listen. As I worked on my computer with my headphones on, I found an Over the Rainbow MP3. so I played it while I typed my document. Normally when Im typing, the music in the headphones is just background music. I can listen to several songs without actually hearing them as I concentrate on my work. Eva’s version of Over the Rainbow gripped me and demanded my attention. I had to stop and listen. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. What feeling. What emotion. What soul. At that point I became a huge Eva Cassidy fan. I listened to the song over and over (I still do). Then I read about the tragic events of her life. She and her music now have a special place in my heart and this website has a new fan for life.

Name: Tom Ricucci
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Love them all
Home town/city/country: Germantown,Maryland
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 08:19 AM

The first time i listen to her CD.I went out got all of them.This is a wonderful website.Keep up the good work.

Name: Roberto
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Chicago, Illinois
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 08:28 AM

A friend of mine asked to borrow the “Songbird” album. I had it for a couple of days, and finally decided to listen to it. I was doing some work on the computer when I started playing the CD. As I started listening, some kind of mysterious magnetism made me stop doing what I was working on, and Eva’s voice infiltrated every single pore of my skin, and a complete dimension of reality had just settled in. I have no words to describe what this voice makes me feel. There is one thing I know for sure, it makes my soul sing! I am intuitively inspired to believe that her voice is a vehicle that makes us reach some kind of beautiful but unknown reality.

Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Album: couldn’t say
Favorite Eva Song: couldn’t say
Home town/city/country: Nags Head, NC
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 12:29 PM

Wow, I only wish I couldve gotten to see this angel live in intimate concert. Her songs have enriched my life. Her soul was old. It knew. Really KNEW. I can’t think of few else who matches that which she had. God rest her lovely soul. I’m sure she takes great pleasure in watching us stumble along.

Name: Philippa
Favorite Eva Album: Can’t choose
Favorite Eva Song: Probably “You Take My Breath Away”
Home town/city/country: Bendigo, Australia
Sent: Tue November 25 2003 02:52 PM

Heard Chris talking on radio re “American Tune” release here. They played “Hallelujah, I Love Him So” I’m hooked – I bought 3 albums that day and have put some more on my Christmas list. Have played her music to anyone who has come to the house and am taking the albums to my (amateur and embryonic) singing group. Certain to instigate some sales! Laura, thanks so much for the site and links.

Name: Njera Amerahe
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Entire Album
Home town/city/country: Los Angeles, CA
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 01:06 AM

I was introduced to Eva Cassidy this evening at a Karaoke store by the owner. Coincidentally. I was with my husband shopping for some music and I asked if there was a different rendition of “fever” than Peggy Lee’s and she pulled the CD of “Imagine” by Eva and played it for me and suddenly I began to cry as I listened to this voice so beautiful, my tears turned to sobs as she finished and the CD played on and Eva’s voice punched into my being. I could not stop the tears. People were staring as I am told, but I only heard this voice singing to me. I finally composed myself and we left the Karaoke store and went straight to a local record store and I found “Imagine” and “The Other Side” and will seek out the rest of her music. I was not crying for sorrow but grateful that I have the opportunity to finally know this lovely-voiced Eva and happy that she left such a wonderful legacy for me to discover at this time in my life. I am over-whelmed. I really needed to hear what I heard today. Thank God for her. God bless the people who worked with her and love her.

Name: Jenny, UK
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Sent: Wed November 26 2003 05:59 AM

I see there is another “Eva Cassidy Listener’s Quiz”. I’ve looked but can’t find the scores for the “Almost Impossible Fiendishly Difficult Eva Cassidy Listener’s Quiz” – the one that mentioned “furnace” noises. Well, I got 10/10 in that “Fiendishly Difficult Quiz” and am very proud of that fact. It was a tricky Quiz, but I did the research on Eva and got the 10 answers correct. I was told that I was an Expert on Eva Cassidy, something that I happen to be very very pleased about. Jenny Note from the Webmaster: Actually, the “fiendishly difficult” quiz hasn’t yet changed. There are three Eva quizzes at present. — LB

Name: Ruben Mendoza
Favorite Eva Album: can”t choose I love them all
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: New York, NY, USA
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 09:17 AM

It is always amazing when we discover something completely new and can’t get enough of it… I heard to Eva’s wonderful voice about a year ago for the first time… since that moment I went out looking for her albums and got them all… She was more than a singer… she was the pure concept of a singer…. somebody who takes a song and interpretate it adding a piece of her heart to it… Every song sounds special and new when she sings it… There is not a version of Over the Rainbow comparable to Eva’s… Since that is my favorite song of all times… I started collecting versions of it… that’s how I discovered Eva Cassidy… Thank you Laura for keeping this page alive and helping us to know more about her!… thanks

Name: Rhonda
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Too difficult to choose
Home town/city/country: Blackburn Melbourne Australia
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 12:23 PM

I heard Eva today for the very first time when a friend gave me Imagine and American Tune for my birthday. Eva’s sweet voice fills my soul, raises my spirits and envelops me with an abundance of joy,and tears. How blessed are we that she left such pure, honest and sensational music for us to enjoy forever? She allows us to live and dream the lyrics of a song – the original intention of all songwriters who pour themselves into the deep meaning of a song. Thank you Eva for taking me to a new level of enjoying beautiful songs in their purest sense. An Angel singing the Tennnessee Waltz in heaven – heavens gain, our loss.

Name: Dustyn
Favorite Eva Album: ? Don’t have all of them,yet!
Favorite Eva Song: All of what I have so far.
Home town/city/country: Windber,PA
Sent: Wed November 26 2003 01:17 PM

The first time I heard Eva Cassidy I was amazed! My son’s Aunt brought her cd up from NC. The Lord must be ecstatic to have her singing to him in heaven. I look forward to hearing more of her songs. It’s great that her fans,friends and especially her family keep this alive for all of us to be touched by her inspiration and music. Thank-you, Dustyn

Name: Jenny UK
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Sent: Thu November 27 2003 03:48 AM

What’s New Section As the article in question was about fabled “noises” and mentioned a “brand new Eva Cassidy Listener’s Quiz”, I presumed it to be different from the one I did back in October. I have looked again and can see that it is the same Quiz. I’m still very very proud to be considered an expert on someone whom I admire so very much. Genuine mistake.

Name: Jose Antonio Cadenillas Tenicela
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Lima, Peru.
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 07:49 AM

quiero compartir con ustedes toda mi admiraci n,por esta maravillosa mujer que lamentablemente ya no nos acompa a, nunca antes habia oido hablar de ella, hasta que por casualidad en la casa de un amigo escuche “Fields Of Gold” y sinceramente quede muy impresionado con la voz, la fuerza y el sentimiento de Eva, me apena que se haya ido tan joven, Eva donde quiera que estes, gracias por tu voz y por los sentimientos que tu voz producen en mi, I Love You Eva. Bye…….

Name: Jack
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune(Because of it’s purity)
Favorite Eva Song: Fine and Mellow/Blues in the night.
Home town/city/country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 01:00 PM

In the past month,on local radio stations here in Sydney I have heard AT,The Letter,At last,OTR,Fever,Songbird,FOG,Golden Thread,Imagine,Yesterday,Time after time,True Colors,I Could Have Told You So and What a wonderful World.Three things however disapoint me.#1,Not one was by Eva,#2Everbody listining was once again deneid of hearing the most passionate versions of these songs ever recorded and #3When are music agents/exectitives/programmers/DJS/etc,etc,etc going to wake up to who really is the VOICE OF THE MILLENNIUM.Hopefully one day they may just see the light at the end of the tunnel.Please don’t think that I’m biased towards Eva’s music,as I don’t have to be do I.Her musical genious speeks for itself,always has,always will.In closing I would like to wish the Cassidy Family and all EVA-fans worldwide a very safe and merry Christmas and don’t forget,EVA’S CD’S make a perfect Christmas gift.Cheers

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Sent: Thu November 27 2003 01:13 PM

To all EVA’S family,friends,and fans,a very merry Christmas.

Name: Booker T. Gibson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, LABA
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow, Stormy Monday, Tennessee Waltz
Home town/city/country: Merrick, NY. USA
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 01:33 PM

At least twice each day I have to go on line to ckeck my e-mail. Naturally, I have to wade through 40 to 60 peices of spam…to find one necessary item. Finishing this”chore” I go right to the EVA Cassidy guestbook. I love to read what my fello brothers and sisters are writing about EVA. Thanks so much, Laura.

Name: Nicole
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow/ fields of gold
Home town/city/country: Melbourne, Australia
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 06:06 PM

Three years ago i heard Eva and was hooked. i listen to over the rainbow everyday and i never get sick of it. May she find peace. Only a truly beautiful person could sing with such emotion. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Eva is truly an inspiration.

Name: Jos Roberto
Favorite Eva Album: Time after time
Favorite Eva Song: Time after time
Home town/city/country: Araras/SP Brazil
Sent: Thu November 27 2003 10:22 PM

I do love her songs. It is always a big pleasure listen to her cds.

Name: Pat D
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Home town/city/country: England ( home of the world rugby champions !! )
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 03:45 AM

Hi…Re Katie Melua.. BBC television Ceefax in the UK ( a sort of text info service ) page 536. A little feature on Katie including a Q & A section. Q.Is Norah Jones someone you’re trying to model yourself on ? A. Not at all, Eva Cassidy is my absolute idol. Ella Fitzgerald who I’ve just got into is also an amazing singer. Freddie Mercury inspires me. Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan inspire my songwriting. Q. When did you start singing and who inspired it ? A. Four years ago – bit my inspiration came later when I found out that Eva Cassidy had died. Katie performed at the Royal Variety Performance recently, singing ‘ The Closest Thing To Crazy ‘ and after after a bit of a nervous start ( only my perception !!!! ), went on to perform really well and got a great reception from the audience. It’s great to see artists such as Katie and Joss Stone showing natural talent……mmmm cheers pat d

Name: Graham
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Essex United Kingdom
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 10:20 AM

I started listening to Eva Cassidy just a couple days ago she has a amazing voice. What a terrible shame she losted her life. Eva Cassidy is the best singer i have ever heard i will buy all her albums.

Name: Jonathan
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Home town/city/country: Washington, DC – Area
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 05:56 PM

I feel the need to tell people here of a book in which Eva and her music appear. The book is “Breaking Her Fall” by Stephen Goodwin, who is a professor at George Mason University, in Northern Virgina, near Washington, DC. While the book is by no means a book about Eva, her music becomes important to a few of the lead characters in different places in the book. I am sure that die-hard Eva fan’s would be happy to see that an author loved her music enough to pass that love on to his characters.

Name: TWESIGE MUGISA
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Kingston, Jamaica
Sent: Fri November 28 2003 10:06 PM

I was sitting in my couch in the wee hours of the morning listening to the radio as I usually do to pass time before I go to sleep. The next thing I knew I was captivated by an amazing voice bellowing “Somewhere over the rainbow” like I’ve never heard it done before. I just had to call the radio station to find out who it was, turns out it was Eva Cassidy, now I wonder how such a voice slipped my attention before. I think I’m hooked now.

Name: Tracy Beer
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: songbird, golden threads
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Sat November 29 2003 04:00 AM

I’ve just finished the Songbird biography. Very nicely written and illustrated! I live in Edgewater and am a struggling guitarist singer. One great message I take from Eva is that great music can come from anywhere. It doesn’t take affiliations with the famous, just commiment and sicerity. Although, Evca’s talent was so rare and so essential to attaining the success she has. Much love to Hugh and Barbara Tracy

Name: Ulf Sandberg
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Kisa, Sweden
Sent: Sat November 29 2003 09:47 AM

My favorite song by Eva is Pete Seeger’s Oh, Had I A Golden Thread. Apart from the wonderful singing of Eva on that track, I would like to praise the bass guitar by Chris Biondo and the incredible hammond solo by Hilton Felton. I just want to hear it over and over again!

Name: VIRGOLINO LUIS
Favorite Eva Album: LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY
Favorite Eva Song: ALL OF THEM
Home town/city/country: TURQUEL/PORTUGAL
Sent: Sat November 29 2003 01:50 PM

I LOVE EVA CASSIDY’S VOICE, IT’S BEAUUUUUTIFUL (!!!), AND WHAT IMPRESSES ME MOST IS HER VERSATILITY, SHE COULD MINGLE SO WELL JAZZ-SOUL-FOLK-GOSPEL-BLUES, AND SHE EVEN COULD PLAY THE GUITAR MARVELLOUSLY. IT’S A PITY SHE PASSED AWAY SO YOUNG, BUT I’M SURE SHE’LL LIVE FOREVER IN THE HEART OF EVERYONE WHO LISTENS TO HER.

Name: Fabian
Favorite Eva Album: Live at the Blues Ally
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Duisburg, Germany
Sent: Sat November 29 2003 11:29 PM

I have listened to Eva Cassidys music for quite a long time, but until today i did not knew about her tragic story…..however, i think that her music gives a lot of people the hope and strength for the daily life. Her voice and her songs are immortal, and so is she 🙂

Name: Garry Woodcock
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: OTR
Home town/city/country: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 02:37 AM

Dear Friends of Eva; Last night, at the nearby Chester Playhouse Theatre, a concert called South Shore Women in Jazz featured three local singers. Although they were all very good, doing traditional Jazz numbers, when “Fever” and “Over the Rainbow” are sung by anyone other than Eva I am struck by her greatness. She wouldn’t have done a show like this, since they were all dressed as torch singers, each trying to out do the other’s sensuous moves. None of them had voices as fine as Eva’s. The evening was made for me, as the concert ended, and as the lights came on, the sound guy played the opening piece of “Live at Blues Alley”-you all know it’s “Cheek to Cheek”. I stopped and had a nice long chat with him about our mutual admiration of Eva, and how she would have shown everyone there what one of the world’s greatest jazz singers would have done with those songs. Cheers to everyone. Thanks Laura, as always, for honouring Eva with this site. Garr

Name: Eric
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Kathy’s Song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, plus many more…
Home town/city/country: York, Pennsylvania USA
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 12:51 PM

Eva Cassidy had, in my opinion, the finest female voice in contemporary music of the last century. I only recently became familiar with her music and already I own four of her CD’s. I look with great anticipation to get the others soon! Since she was close to my age, (I’m 41), I can relate to many of the songs she so beautifully sang. It is such a great a great tragedy she was taken from us so soon. The following lyrics best demonstrate my feelings about her: “I saw your sweet smile. I heard your laughter. You’re still here beside me everyday. ’cause I know you by heart”. Eva may be gone from this planet, but she will always be a part of me. Thank you, Laura Claire Bligh, for keeping her memory alive.

Name: mo
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: new york, usa
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 02:19 PM

just discovered this vocal wonder, a true gift from heaven and we are lucky she spent some time on earth with us, among the great vocal artists!

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 02:30 PM

Gary Woodcock – Chester Playhouse …a review The Hamlet of Chester is about 1.5 hours from where I live. It was my intention to make the effort to go to this small theatre to see the three jazz singers, but I was much to fatigued to go. If I lived in Chester, as I did a few years ago, I most certainly would have gone. But I am willing to accept Gary’s review of the performance. Unless one is a fanatic of some kind, it may often be unwise to make a large effort to experience a ‘hyped’ performance. The irony is that this area in Nova Scotia has an abundance of very talented singers and musicians. The mystery is why they keep so much of it to themself, while others who may play well in Port Joli or Wedgeport falter on a bigger stage, however small. But even if no one went to see them they at least deserve to give each other an “A” for effort. Most of us will always get an “F” for effort if it involves performing on a stage, even if there is no one there!

Name: Alexandra
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Home town/city/country: Switzerland
Sent: Sun November 30 2003 11:18 PM

I like her music so much!Please let me know, if there are any concert. Thank you very much!

Name: Sue Owens
Favorite Eva Album: All I’ve heard so far
Favorite Eva Song: At Last, Had I a Golden Thread, too many to mention here
Home town/city/country: Vancouver, WA USA
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 04:15 AM

I became a fan about 3 years ago when I first heard OTR and was absolutely struck on every emotional level by the most wonderful voice I’d ever heard. I ran out and bought a copy of every cd I could find and consider it my best investment ever. Her songs have inspired, uplifted, and blessed me immeasurably through trials and losses I have been through in the past couple of years. All of Eva’s fans, I believe, find an extremely personal connection to her voice and to her unique renditions of songs and are comforted on many levels with every song they listen to. What a legacy. I also believe that our sole purpose on this earth is to touch other’s lives and to live on through other’s memories of us. Perhaps Eva’s purpose was to touch all of us with her voice and to provide that level of inspiration and comfort I mentioned above. If her music inspires us to hold dearer the ones we love, then her purpose may very well be fulfilled through all of us. Live for today! and show love to the ones you love. Not long after I discovered Eva, I happened to watch a PBS special about her life and work. I would love to get a copy of this if anyone out there has one. Crossing my fingers. Take care out there, Sue Owens

Name: Elmore
Favorite Eva Album: A.T. & Know You By Heart.
Favorite Eva Song: Drowning in the Sea of Love – Know You by Heart
Home town/city/country: Teaticket. Mass. USA.
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 04:41 AM

As a longtime reader of this guestbook, I’ve mentioned differences last days. Laura’s text in the top has been changed and it looks like contributions are not directly added anymore as before. It seems that somekind of control in advance has been introduced and if so, it will destroy the spontaneity that made this guestbook one of the best and devoted guestbooks that ever existed for an artist. The strength of this guestbook is/was(?) the mix of adoration and those mostly very intriguing, deep and skilled discussions about and around the life and works of Eva Cassidy.

Name: Dave McOmie
Favorite Eva Album: All except No Boundaries
Favorite Eva Song: You must be kidding!
Home town/city/country: Camas, WA USA
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 10:09 AM

Unlike many posters here, I enjoy Jenny-UK’s style, and wish more people engaged others with different points of view. I don’t have much time this morning, and so shall confine myself to a single point–namely to address Jenny’s contention that the quality of Eva Cassidy’s output is diminishing. To this contention I say two things: First, a person has a right to believe that the quality of the released material has gone south; and second, balderdash! I say this as a retired guitar player who tallied up 10,000+ stage hours, and about 500 studio hours, both as a session player and as a producer. My band never “made it” but we were very popular in nightclubs, casinos, and on the fair circuit. I backed more famous people than I could ever hope to name, and had a blast doing it. From a professional’s perspective, are Eva’s recordings diminishing in quality? Heavens to murgatroid, NO! If Keith and Laura and the folks at Blix hadn’t been so honest, most people would never have known that some of the recordings were less than stellar, in that they were single track and on analog tapes that may have suffered incremental deterioration over the years. In terms of the choice of material, well, that is so subjective as to be beyond any meaningful discussion. I don’t care for the Cyndi Lauper tunes, but others love them. I think most of the “Pearl’s” tunes (including The Water is Wide, from American Tune) are absolute masterworks of blending voice and guitar, but I know others aren’t moved by them (I wonder about such people!) If you have heard the Pearl’s tapes, you know the excellent work the sound engineers did in EQ’ing and enhancing tunes like The Water is Wide and I Wandered By a Brookside and Woodstock and several others that have been used in CD’s released commercially. The point is, the sound quality of these tunes was not very good, and what we have sounds as good as it does due to the efforts of some talented engineers. But even if the sound engineers had been unable to improve on the original recordings, Eva’s vocals and guitar work are so outstanding, that many of us Eva Lovers wouldn’t care that the sound quality is a little below what Norah Jones is putting out. Don’t get me wrong, I like Norah Jones a lot, but if I have a choice between listening to Norah sing Tennessee Waltz on a recording made with the latest greatest equipment, or listening to Eva sing Tennessee Waltz on a recording made live with less then state-of-the-art gizmos, it’s a no-brainer. Eva’s “emotional integrity” (a Biondo phrase) and ability to move the listener make her the clear choice, at least for me. Are Eva’s recordings perfect? Of course not. On a half dozen tunes Keith and/or Eva are badly out of tune. (Oddly, Eva herself was rarely out of tune on her solo stuff, but with the band, both she and Keith had a difficult time keeping their guitars in tune.) On most of Blues Alley, Eva’s low vocal range is very weak (due to her cold). The quality of the recordings themselves varies widely. Indeed, listen to The Water is Wide and Dark-Eyed Molly back to back and you will see the difference drawn fairly starkly. Eva’s voice on Dark-Eyed Molly is rich and full-bodied, and by comparison her voice on The Water is Wide is a little thin. Once again, don’t get me wrong. I love them both. And I don’t think the lesser technical quality of The Water is Wide would have been a good reason not to include the tune on the CD. Good grief, no. The Water is Wide is right up there with Kathy’s Song and I Wandered By a Brookside and a few others that belong in Vocal/Guitar Hall of Fame. Eva was not a great guitarist, but she had something many highly accomplished guitarists never acquire: good taste. I guess my point is this: Yes, there are flaws in Eva’s recordings. But they haven’t gotten worse in recent releases. The Pearl’s tunes, for example, have been spread out over a number of CD’s, and even with their warts, I find these recordings to contain some of the most moving music I have ever heard. And yes, at times the guitars are out of tune (even Chris is out of tune, once). And yeah, Keith rushes (is out of tempo) at the end of the intro to Drowning In The Sea of Love. And yeah, Eva and Lenny have a slight major/minor clash during Lenny’s solo in Autumn Leaves. And yeah, sometimes Raice drums like he is in a big band rather than the Eva Cassidy Band. And yeah, Chris sounds like he is completely lost in Blue Skies. But so what? What alternatives do we have to listen to? I mean, there isn’t any other music that moves some of us the way Eva’s music moves us. I for one will buy everything that is ever released, because Eva is my favorite artist of all time, without even a close second. Indeed, my iTunes playlist confirms it. (My 50 favorite Eva tunes have been played many hundreds of times. No other artist in my Library has yet broken into triple digits.) Sorry for the long, rambling post. I just felt compelled to offer a different point of view. If I have misunderstood your criticism, Jenny, my apologies. And remember, disagreements are healthy so long as all parties remain civil. Best regards, Dave PS: Have you ever noticed the cool trick Eva does in The Water is Wide? Twice in that song, she pulls out of vibrato and finishes the note true and without vibrato. I have never heard anyone else do that. Have you?

Name: Nicki, Dolphin
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird, and her version of Imagine
Home town/city/country: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 11:38 AM

Eva Cassidy’s music soothes my soul and calms my emotions, I listen to it most nights in bed before I sleep. Her voice is pure and sweet, yet strong at the same time. And I met a kindred spirit through her music. Thanks Eva 😉

Name: Kathleen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: USA
Sent: Mon December 01 2003 01:54 PM

Hola! Happy belated Thanksgivng to my fellow Americans and peace and joy to all! Been putting up my everlasting tree so feeling rather jovial at the moment. Since the gift giving season is upon us, let’s give as many Eva CDs as we can to those we love, and as always, might I suggest giving one to a stranger? I’ve done that three or four times at work (big employer, 2000 in my building alone) so remaining anonymous is rather easy to do. I just stick on a little note that it’s given with just the pure love of Eva in mind and keep if you like it, if not, pass it on. Should I not post before Christmas, peace and love to all. May our loved ones be safe, no matter where they are and may peace an global acceptance be in abundance. No, I’ve not had egg nog this evening. Why do you ask?

Name: Joop.
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU
Sent: Tue December 02 2003 10:37 AM

Dave, I made myself a saying : THE BEAUTY OF ART IS IN ITS IMPERFECTION ! I think your extended contribution below can be partly summarized in these few words and they are 100% appropriate for everything Eva Cassidy has done in her life. By the way, I prefer the unclipped material from Pearl’s including Eva’s touching talking in between. And I don’t like the continuous (haughty in my ears) remarks about the audio quality of Eva’s musical legacy. Let us be pleased with everything she left us.

Name: Mary
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: True Colors
Home town/city/country: Beaverton Oregon USA
Sent: Tue December 02 2003 10:37 AM

The favorite song comes from a different CD but it is so hard to choose! What a beautiful pure singing voice. I was introduced to Eva by a friend of mine and so glad I was. Now I have given Eva as a Christmas gift to my grown kids. And what a gift of music it is, no contrived hi tech voice overs like they do today. Just pure beauty…Thank you Eva

Name: Maggie
Favorite Eva Album: don’t know
Favorite Eva Song: heard one
Home town/city/country: melb Australia
Sent: Tue December 02 2003 09:30 PM

I listened to I know you by heart at a candleight memorial for the compassionate friends. My little girl died in the Autumn and hearing the lyrics felt like they were sung to me. What a beautiful voice. I was very emotional but at the same time it was very healing. Here we were together in honour of our childs life listening to the voice of another parent’s adorable child that no longer blesses our lives on Earth but lives on in our hearts in spirit.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Any/all
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Wed December 03 2003 01:32 AM

To Dave McOmie, Thank you for your interesting, valid and thoughtful comments. I would be interested in communicating directly, but my only current access to the net (office) does not respond to trying to access your email connection directly. If you read this, please email me. Regards, Raice McLeod

Name: Andy James
Favorite Eva Album: Each and every
Favorite Eva Song: Waly Waly
Home town/city/country: England
Sent: Wed December 03 2003 09:19 AM

On and On It was a moment in time. One of those, I remember where I was, when, moments in time. He knew it in seconds; and, though he was an audience of one, he was but one of millions; and, when she began, he somehow assumed that what he was hearing was for him and him alone. He recognized the song when she sang the opening words: he knew the melody, the tune was familiar a child’s song, a dreamers song, a song of longing within. It softly drew every world-weary adult back to their days of innocence and wonder, to a time before life had dragged them kicking and screaming out of their cotton wool reverie into the cold, malevolent, and unforgiving three – score years and ten. Familiar as it was, it was also strangely unrecognizable; as if he were hearing it for the first time. Where was this going? He was on a journey, but where was she taking him? She climbed effortlessly over lush green distant hills and then swooped smoothly and gently down to ghost over the unbroken mirrored surface of blue water-filled valleys; then she was soaring high, high above white snow peaked mountains into the rarefied air beyond the Rainbow and the Bluebirds of which she sang. She cast a spell over him. It was beguiling, hypnotic, continuously surprising him with twists and turns that made him catch his breath as she disappeared into a dark forbidding forest. Then, seconds later, she emerged back into the light. Then, he breathed easy again as she continued. It was impossible to be drawn away from it, it was…….difficult, yes that was it, difficult. Difficult was good, difficult was beautiful, difficult was striving for something perfect, something near to the truth, something to cherish; and, in those rare sweet moments, to perhaps catch a glimpse of gold at the end of the Rainbow. Here he was at the heart of a contradiction; in a sublime moment of confusion, where the conscious and unconscious mind meet, each openly aware of the others’ existence. It was as if his own self could feel his underlying mind trying to assemble all this delirious, delicious information, the structure of the song its unfamiliar patterns, the rhythms, her voice and the voices within the voice, her emotions, her heart, her soul. Try as it may, his mind struggled to find somewhere familiar to lay all of this down; but found itself wanting, and so began forming a new path. A change was taking place. He felt a new avenue opening up, inside, that was lit by a thousand Suns burning brightly, countless sparkling stars that would shine forever in his own private universe for as long as he lived. He knew that another connection had been made. He had been an explorer for as long as he could remember, forging his way through the deep, dark jungle of music, listening to all the sounds that he had been fascinated by. Since early childhood, always curious, he went in search of and sometimes found, those inviting cool blue pools that he could dive into, the ones that were deep and still; and, where, after coming up for the third time, he felt he was on the edge of life, suspended somewhere between breathing and drowning and all the richer for it. His faith had rewarded him again in finding a heart and soul that spoke to him. The song was re-born. She was breathing new life into it, sustaining it, taking it to another level of meaning. One impossible note followed another, then a silence that said as much if not more;a silence where there should not be, could not be. Until that last crescendo that took him out of this world to another dimension where the chosen few are touched by the hand of God and lay down with the divine music of the spheres Ode to Joy, A Love Supreme, Halleluiah. Then came………nothing. A beautiful vacuum, a final silence that was like the pause at the end of a remarkable piece of magic, where the whole creation he had experienced suddenly swept over him and resounded like thunder; as if a huge unseen hand had struck a universal gong that was now reverberating through his soul. In those 4 minutes and 46 seconds the world had changed. He knew more now than he did a few minutes ago, but not enough to know everything he wanted to know. He had been thirsty and she had cupped her hands and let him sip the water to quench his thirst. Now he knew he must go in search of the well from which she herself drank. It was like a flower opening up to the Sun, screaming its joy at the first spring sunshine. She had led him to a new land where he would not only see a single perfect flower but a whole host, a whole landscape of new and glorious blooms in colours he could never have imagined. On and on, she would tell the story, on and on, she would lead him and millions like him to that land faraway, so close, where Heaven truly lay. On and on.

Name: Leigh Taft
Favorite Eva Album: I am open to all
Favorite Eva Song: Must I pick one?
Home town/city/country: Mobile, Alabama
Sent: Wed December 03 2003 06:11 PM

I first heard Eva in an aerobics class, after asking my instructor who this was, learned that she is no longer living. But, alas, Eva is alive! I have listened to many, many people over the years and wow, her voice- there is simply something in it that just gets you. Obviously, she had a higher calling, for she possesses a voice of an angel, and I am certain, is allowing others at this very moment, the rare priveledge of hearing blessed sound. I’m amazed & fully entertained at her range. Blues, gospel, folk?? Told my husband I’d be at church 24/7 if I could get what I get from Eva just by listening to her. Purely magical, I cannot say enough about her. A truly gifted person. I am compelled to give her cd’s as gifts to everyone I know. How can one listen to her & not have an ever-lasting impression? I cannot thank you enough, Eva. Leigh Taft

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine(this week)
Favorite Eva Song: Woodstock
Home town/city/country: Athens, Alabama
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 01:23 AM

Andy James: WOW! That was truly beautiful. You should write music, or at least the words for the melody. You literally put my thoughts and feelings into words. Some will call it “going overboard”. I say let yourself feel Eva’s emotions, and quit holding back those tears!

Name: Vicky Giampoala
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves, Wonderful World, My 7 year old daughter’s favorite is Cheek to Cheek
Home town/city/country: Lakeland, Florida
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 02:29 AM

I found Eva’s Live at Blues Alley when I was visiting West Palm Beach and bought it because I like a lot of the songs on the cd. I had never heard of Eva. When i listened to the cd I thought she had the most incredible voice i had ever heard. She has become one of my all time favorite singers. I even turned her on to one of my best friends and her music became a special part of our relationship. He gave the the Songbird Biography for Christmas and it really touched my heart. She was truley a unique person and her music will always be a big part of my life.

Name: Joop.
Favorite Eva Album: LABA/Eva By Heart/Method Actor.
Favorite Eva Song: Dark End Of the Street/Take Me To the River/Summertime/The Waiting Is Over.
Home town/city/country: Haarlem/Holland/EU.
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 02:34 AM

Voor nederlandssprekenden waar ook! Stem voor Eva bij de TOP2000 van Radio2. Ga naar < www.radio2.nl > en het wijst de weg vanzelf. Laten we allemaal stemmen op n nummer van Eva ! Ik stel voor “FIELDS OF GOLD”. For the English speaking people : The Dutch nationwide public radio station “Radio2” is broadcasting its traditional “TOP2000” during a marathon broadcast of 144 hours between Christmas and new year. You can vote from a list with 3000 songs AND you can vote for your own favorite ! I suggest to use that option for adding Eva’s “FIELDS OF GOLD”. We have of course to vote unanimously for ONE Eva-song ! How ? Go to : – Click [TOP2000] -> You get [Top2000 Stempagina]=”voting page” – click with “1a” [zoek]=”find” (Zoek op artiest) – at “2” a list with 3000 songs appears – you can choose maximum 10 songs from that list and minimum 3 by clicking on it – with every song you pick you have to click on [voeg toe]'”add”. Under “3” you can make your choice for Eva’s “Fields Of Gold”, you can only add one song under “3” click on:[voeg toe]=”add” – go to next page by clicking on [verder]=”further”, now you are on the last page – you can motivate, in English, your choice [Uw motivatie]=”your motivation” – [Helemaal klaar ?]=”complete ready ?” Here you must fill in your name and e-mail address, obligatory. The others: address, zipcode, town and phone number are not obliged. Having done all above, click on [verstuur]=”send” and your voting is posted. Let’s hope we can get Eva’s “Fiels Of Gold” in the Dutch TOP2000 this year.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold and anything else Eva sings
Home town/city/country: Va.
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 03:12 AM

To Leigh Taft, My sentiments exactly! Eva gets into your heart and soul like no one else…..and she doesn’t go away. You just continue to be captivated by that Voice!

Name: Melissa Haskell
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Augusta Maine
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 07:03 AM

I worked in a music store and littarlly stopped in the aisle and wanted to know who the singer was over the sound system. I then bought the album not caring what the other songs where as long as Songbird was on there. I did not know that she has passed, but let me say this as a musican and writer myself, I will listen study and learn from her. The good ones always die young. I will carry her music within me as I do Patsy Cline who was another influence of mine. I plan on colecting all the albums and reading the book. What a voice… Spoken as an angel…

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold and all the rest
Home town/city/country: Va
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 07:27 AM

Was decorating my tree and listening to the Christmas music channel on Directv {806} and all of a sudden I hear “Chestnuts” playing and said to myself, I should play Chuck and Eva’s version of that song….and then I think, that sounds like Chuck singing… so I look up at the screen and sure enough, it said Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy…so I turned it up loud and felt really excited to see Eva’s name and hear that beautiful voice!

Name: Jeanne
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Indianapolis, Indiana
Sent: Thu December 04 2003 11:52 AM

There are no words to describe the loss of her presence. Eva was and remains my musical soulmate. Such beauty, and emotion. I so wish I had had the privelege of meeting her and telling her how very much she meant to me. I am honored to sing her songs and bring new awareness to those who never heard her. Godspeed my friend. 🙁

Name: erwin lagura
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: butuan city agusan norte philippines
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 01:22 AM

I was able to get Eva cassidy’s album, songbird, from a dear old friend in ireland. I have heard of her thru cnn’s the music room program. I was already familiar with her cover of “somewhere over the rainbow.” That song moved my heart and it has always comforted me during times of distress. I am 21 years old; you might find it unusual that I like her songs. But really, I find comfort and solace in her voice, like being in a hammock. You cant find that in any other artists most guys my age like. 🙂 The thing that bothers me is that in the Philippines, I know no music bar which sells her records… Such a pity! I hope that will change soon… Her records would surely figure high in my christmas wish list 🙂

Name: mike hanagan
Favorite Eva Album: songbird/ american tune
Favorite Eva Song: danny boy/ rainbow/ fields
Home town/city/country: welling, kent, UK
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 10:13 AM

to hugh & barbara, just purchased the songbird book about the rare talent of Eva cassidy. I shall say what a beautiful and powerful book it is emotionally. I don’t read that often but I really wanted to find out more about Eva. I was overwhelmed by the amount of contributions she had from people who really knew her. You should feel proud of what she has achieved when she was still with us but even more so now to share poigniant facts in such wonderful expressions contained in her albums. She will not be forgotten and over her she still lives on. Thank you to you both for sharing such memories with us and thanks to the many whom contributed. We love you Eva, god bless. Mike Hanagan

Name: Poala James
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Hampshire, England
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 12:05 PM

I have listened to my first Eva Cassidy CD today and her voice has encaptured me. I have heard Fields of Gold on TV for the Cancer advert and had to find out who was the singer. What a beautiful talent from a very beautiful woman. I had to find out more about this lady and came across the Eva Cassidy Website. What a tragedy she died so young, but how wonderful we can all share her songs and know she is still very much in peoples memories. I am truly moved.

Name: john michaildis
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: hamilton,canada
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 04:55 PM

It’s been over two years since I ‘discovered’ this ‘voice of an angel’.Bravo TV was playing a video of ‘Over the rainbow’ by a singer that I had never heard of.That haunting voice just stopped me and I waited for the end of the video to see the owner of this incredible voice.A friend staying with me, being as moved as I was, spent the next day on the internet looking for information about Eva Cassidy. When the information about her tragic death was relayed, it brought me to tears. Even now,I’m still moved by her haunting versions of Over the Rainbow,Autumn Leaves,I Know you by Heart,Fields of Gold, and really everything else she did as well.Eva Cassidy was and is truly one of those special human beings that transcends time and space and people would have been moved by her hundreds of years ago and hundreds of years from now. Thanks be to God for sharing this wonderful child of His with us, if only for a brief moment.

Name: Hugh M
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Peterborough, Canada
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 05:46 PM

I saw a late night show, I think it was Nightline about Eva. I can’t listen to ” Fields of Gold ” without tears. What a voice. What a soul. What a loss…

Name: Joan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Atlantic City, NJ USA
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 06:05 PM

All of Eva’s song’s are beautiful..have told everyone who knows anything about music about her soulful voice. I receive “thank you’s” for awakening them to this gift. Someday when I pass this world, I want all those who attend my funeral to hear Eva sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” I,too, will be singing it from afar.:) Thank you Eva for all the gifts of song in your short- lived life! I am forever changed by hearing her sing!!

Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Album: back to imagine at the moment
Favorite Eva Song: loving imagine all over again
Home town/city/country: Perth, Australia
Sent: Fri December 05 2003 09:52 PM

Thanks Laura for a place that we can express our opinions, love and gratitude for Eva (not to mention you because of what you do). I am known amongst my friends (and one of them was the one who introduced me to Eva) as being Eva obsessed, and I have to say that it is almost true. Eva has touched me in music as no artist ever has (for me to buy 4 albums of the same artist is unheard of!!!) I constantly am for want of a better word preaching the Eva prayer…that you listen to her music with open ears…and really listen and I believe that if people really listen they will just get Eva. My mum is now even a convert and my mum has been listening to some of the originals for a very long time!!! A very good friend of mine is getting married in April next year and she has asked me to help her find a wedding song. I have now given her my 4 Eva Cd’s and asked her to just listen to them. Whether she picks one of Eva’s songs to be in her wedding or not, it is another person exposed to her briliant music. Am i now an Eva groupie…yes but for all the right reasons. Her music touches a place in my soul that just has never been touched that way before. PS Thanks to Andy James for so eloquently putting into words how he felt, which comes close to how I feel when I listen to Eva..God bless the Child

Name: Bodil
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: All of them!!!
Home town/city/country: Jacksonville,FL USA
Sent: Sat December 06 2003 08:14 AM

I am so greatful for finally finding out about Eva, and her unbelivable voice! And thank you for having this website so I could tell the world. She has capured my heart with one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. I am truly blessed to have heard her sing!!!

Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 12:15 AM

Apparently Amazon UK have guest editors who can choose and review their favourite albums, and 19-year old new singer Katie Melua has now had that honour. Her favourite performers included Eva Cassidy, Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell, Queen and Bob Dylan. Here’s what Katie had to say about Eva’s Time after Time album: ‘Eva Cassidy is one of my favourite artists and this album has some brilliant versions of classic songs such as “Ain’t No Sunshine”, “Easy Street Dream” and the outstanding “Anniversary Song”. She seems to take songs and deliver them in a very basic style usually with just her voice and guitar. Her take on lyrics is flawless, as no matter what song she is singing the listener feels every word as I am sure she did. What is even more impressive is that most of these recordings are live recordings from when she was performing at small bars and clubs.’ Katie’s first single ‘Closest Thing to Crazy’ was released last Monday, and is already in the top 10 in one or two unofficial charts. The official (BBC) chart will be announced shortly (fingers crossed). This must mean more airplay, which is good news. Her first album ‘Call off The Search’ has now gone gold, and she was presented with it on National TV last week. OK, sales may not be massive in Britney terms, but this has to be good for our kind of music!

Name: jenny
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: “nightbird”
Home town/city/country: illinois
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 10:47 AM

since i’m only 15, you can see how easy it is to only like the junk on the radio. a friend at my mom’s work gave my mom some Eva cassidy cds, and in the beginning i liked some of the songs, but i really wanted to listen to “my” music. but then, over the summer, i really got into her cds. i have all of my mom’s Eva cds in my stereo, and i have my mom’s Eva book upstairs and i look at it from time to time. the fact that her school years were kind of hard helps me remember that its ok if my school years are hard and its not the end of the world. listening to her voice has also made me want to start singing again, since i stopped 2 years ago. but i don’t want my voice to be all pop like either, so i’m branching out. i can’t tell you how inspiring it has been to learn about Eva cassidy and listen to her voice. it is pure magic! i have also gotten some people at my school interested, and they downloaded some of her songs and listen to them a lot more than i had expected them to. i mean these are hard core rock guys listening to this really pure voice. its amazing how her voice just really really touches you in a way that makes you want to cry. i can’t tell you how many realizations i’ve had to leave the more superficial aspect of the world just by listening to a voice much more deeper and talented than the world has ever seen.

Name: Brett Helling
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: “God Bless The Child”
Home town/city/country: Ft.Madison, IA U.S.A.
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 05:06 PM

Oh god what can I say about Eva’s music besides that it is truly inspiring! I have never heard a more versitile voice in my life. She can take any song and make it her own, and just make the hair on peoples bodies just stand up, and bring tears to your eyes. I was introduced to Eva’s music 3 years ago when my high school choir director played “Fields of Gold” for me. Tears rolled down me and my teachers faces. Ever since then I have been addicted! And the funny thing is I didnt even realize she was not around anymore til about a week ago, and I just started crying my eyes when I found this website and read that she was not with this world anymore. But her music lives on here on earth and it will for along time to come. I know that she is singing up there in heaven though. Thank you soooooo much Eva.

Name: Les Williams
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Home town/city/country: Ivrbridge, UK
Sent: Sun December 07 2003 08:39 PM

This is just to confirm that Katie Melua has entered the official UK singles chart at No. 10. Even if she gets no higher (and I sincerely hope she does) this is a massive achievement for a real singer. Is the tide starting to turn at last?

Name: peter deutch
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Home town/city/country: NJ USA
Sent: Mon December 08 2003 06:43 AM

I first heard Eva Cassidy while checking out CD’s at a local record store. I was immediatly captivated! Her musicality is so amazing. She reaches the deepest part of my soul and spirit with every song she sings. I feel very sad though when I think about all the beautiful music we could have enjoyed hearing her create if she hadn’t been taken from us at such a young age. I also feel sad that she wasn’t able to understand how incredible she was and how she would move millions around the world with her unique musical gifts just a short while after her passing. The world is surely a poorer place without her. I’m just glad for the musical legacy she left for us to cherish. Thank you to all the musicians, friends, and supporters who recognized her talent early and helped her create the fine body of work she left behind for us.

Name: janb
Favorite Eva Album: can’t decide
Favorite Eva Song: how can i keep from singing
Home town/city/country: honolulu
Sent: Mon December 08 2003 10:17 AM

hi everyone. Just to let you all know, Eva’s “It’s Not the Presents Under the Tree…..” is on time-life’s “treasury of Chirstmas, Holiday Memories cd. It is a 2 disc set and contains the usual Christmas songs in addition to Eva’s, it also has some other sort of unusual versions of the usual songs, on the second cd is a soulful “Silver Bells” by someone named Earl Grant, just to mention one. Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka, janb in Hawaii.

Name: Katie
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird, Imagine, Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Los Angeles
Sent: Mon December 08 2003 11:48 AM

As I sit here, I realize that Eva Cassidy has made my life a little better with her music. I am 17 years old, and I am an aspiring opera singer. Although most of the people who inspire me are classical singers, I can truly say that Eva’s music has inspired me in all areas. My friends call me the songbird, and I am honored to share that name with one of the most beautiful singers who has graced the face of this planet. RIP, Eva, and may your voice live on.

Name: Graham
Favorite Eva Album: can’t choose just one!
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Barton upon Humber UK
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 01:39 PM

Sadly, we lost our daughter, Katie, to cancer 18 months ago, Fields of Gold was played at her funeral and although it is very dificult to listen to the song without bringing back such sad memories it also inspires me to carry on. In memory of Katie my wife Jane and I, and many of Katie’s friends, have formed a charity, Katie’s Concerts, to help the dvelopment of young people through live music. This keeps us very busy running anything from Rock Concerts to Eva Cassidy evenings. The Eva Cassidy evenings have been so successful it amazes me what a cross section of ages and backgrounds attend which is a testament to Eva’s incredible range. Please take time to visit our website at http://www.katiesconcerts.org/melissa_cook_cd.htm and leave feedback on the songs by one of our finds, Melissa. As a huge Eva fan for the last 3 years it would mean a lot to me to have feedback from other fans on what we are trying to acheive. If we can help just one person on the road to stardom then I feel it would be a fitting tribute to Katie. Laura, thanks for establishing this amazing site, it is a real comfort during the bad times. Love and peace Graham & Jane

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 03:35 PM

“I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you’d see the sound as angels spanning across the universe.” -Eva Cassidy “It’s Not The Presents Under My Tree” 3rd song on the site below or my email address entry above: http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/ The complete song is fully downloadable, for all of us…. ” I shut my eyes and listen,” to this holiday song. Eva is singing from the “chorus of angels spanning the universe.”

Name: Bruce
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Nashville, TN, USA
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 06:40 PM

I saw the “Nightline” special on Eva Cassidy about a year and half ago, late, late one night- it was an incredible story. It wasn’t until about three months later that I finally went to Borders and asked someone about it-at that time I couldn’t remember her name- the clerk knew exactly who I was talking about. I now have all of her CD’s and hopefully will be getting the biography for Christmas. I appreciate your website and it has been very helpful for getting information on Eva. I, like most people, wish that she were still with us so we could hear the voice in person. She truly has the most incredible voice I have ever heard. No matter how uptight I am, I can put in one of her CD’s and it immediately makes me feel better. I tell all my friends about her music and the story of her life. Thanks again for the website! Bruce

Name: Eddie
Favorite Eva Album: Song Bird (really all of them)
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves, Over the Rainbow, Time is a Healer
Home town/city/country: Canyonville, Oregon
Sent: Tue December 09 2003 08:59 PM

Hearing Eva’s voice is a soothing comfort, and though I’ve introduced quite a few people to her music, I enjoy hearing her best when I’m alone. I’m hoping that the video of her concert at Blues Alley will be released on DVD one day soon.

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Sent: Wed December 10 2003 12:07 AM

What’s New Section The World Magazine entry on PDF file is not replicating at a size capable of reading on pc screen view. I have PDF and I can access the pages but they are miniscule. I have selected, copied and pasted article into a Word document. I have then enlarged text. The text is now of a size that I can read but the pictures don’t display at all in Word. I particularly like the closing sentence and think it entirely appropriate of Eva, I quote Part of her appeal is simply musical; Cassidy’s work is preserved by the enduring romance of unfulfilled promise If you know of any other way of expanding the text and pictures within the PDF, please mention it to fans who wish to read the article. The photos of Eva and family/friends are lovely but tiny on pc screen view. REPLY FROM THE WEBMASTER: As suggested on the “What’s New” page, ‘You may need to enlarge the view, which can be done several ways — try clicking on the icon of a magnifying glass, or pressing the “+” key.’ Another method: As with any Windows-type software, you can also use the “View” menu at the top of the screen for zoom options. It’s a great article, so it’s well worth the trouble of exploring the Adobe software. –LB

Name: JRK
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: Meraux, LA. USA
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 12:43 AM

Name: Brian
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Home town/city/country: UK
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 04:50 AM

Re World Magazine article. Why not try the low tech method I used. Print it out and then enlarge on a photocopier (at work!). i.e. A4 to A3, or on a scanner to retain the colour photo’s.

Name: Tracy
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Imagine
Home town/city/country: Boise Id USA
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 05:50 AM

I wonder if Eva had a Christmas cd? I can only imagine how beautiful she would sound singing “Oh Holy Night” among others….

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Sent: Wed December 10 2003 08:16 AM

Re: World Magazine Article Update on PDF Article. For those who have Adobe Acrobat 6 Reader [PDF] there is an extra toolbar displayed on screen. In this toolbar is the facility to zoom in at any chosen percentage size. I could not change the size of text or photographs by using any of the Internet Explorer icons. The advantage of using the Adobe Toolbar is a wonderful feature called “snapshot tool”. If you scroll to any item or Eva picture within the document, you can click on “snapshot tool” and an instant picture is saved to the message board. It then pastes and replicates excellently into any format. Lovely article with super photographs.

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 10:35 AM

Eva’s Holiday song: “It’s Not The Presents Under My Tree” 4th song on the site below : http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/ The complete song is fully downloadable, for all of us….

Name: Tony O’Connell
Favorite Eva Album: Time after Time
Favorite Eva Song: Wayfaring Stranger
Home town/city/country: London England
Sent: Wed December 10 2003 01:37 PM

Katie Melua’s album Call off the Search is dedicated to one person who greatly influenced Katie in pursuing one now hopes will be a very successful musical career.Now I wonder who that could be! I have bought Katie’s album and have heard several of the tracks this week on Jazz Fm 102.2 in the U.K. and have been impressed.I see that Chuck Brown is to receive a Grammy for his GO-GO work in the 80’s.I hope he mentions Eva’s name and that the natives will be curious to find out about her music and if they like it to then pass the word on.Laura please keep up the good work.It is much appreciated.

Name: magga
Favorite Eva Album: Favorite Eva Album
Favorite Eva Song: Favorite Eva Song
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Sent: Thu December 11 2003 11:50 AM

i love the site.

Name: Raice McLeod
Favorite Eva Album: Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Any/all
Home town/city/country: DC/USA
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 11:55 AM

If our beloved WebMaster (shouldn’t that be WebMistress??) will permit me … a brief commercial: Keith and I will be playing for Mary Shaver back at Blues Alley on Monday, January 5th, 2004. Mary is a DC blues/R&B singer with her own album out. She is a really nice lady, a lot of fun to work with and to listen to. Secondly: My very best wishes to all ECB fans worldwide for a safe, peaceful and fun Holiday Season. Thanks for all your kind support, and have a wonderful 2004! Very Best Wishes, Raice McLeod

Name: Jenna
Favorite Eva Album: SongBird
Favorite Eva Song: I know you By heart
Home town/city/country: Tampa Fla, U.S
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 04:42 PM

I am an aspiring singer, I am 16 years old, and in a time where music is at an all time low, I take comfort in Eva’s music.. there is more honesty and purity in her voice then has been heard in a very long time. She is an inspiration to me, and no doubt many others who have a passion and undying love for music. Her life was short.

Name: Dylan
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Blue Skies
Home town/city/country: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 04:53 PM

Eva is the first artist where I do not get tired of her music. I can’t go a week without listening to some of her music. A proud owner of all her albums I am! Sometimes cdifficult to get new people to give her music a go, but once they do, they never look back. Blue Skies smiling on me …

Name: Blake Lewis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: You’ve Changed (solo)
Home town/city/country: Baltimore, Md., USA
Sent: Thu December 11 2003 09:31 PM

I urge all of Eva’s fans to visit Henrik and Torbjorn’s site, evacassidy.dk. In addition to supplying all of the lyrics to all of Eva’s songs, it provides great background information on the songs and links to articles about the authors of the songs and other noted singers who have performed them. It is really a fascinating and first-rate site, and Henrik is a musicologist of the top rank.

Name: Brian
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Home town/city/country: Chartham, Uk
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 05:41 AM

Oh Laura! I’ve set my Favourites link to go directly to the Whats New page rather than the Welcome page. As I visit the website most days (as do many people I suspect) I will have to link it to the Welcome page to help get you to the 1,000,000 mark.

Name: Kate
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird/ Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city/country: Simi Valley, CA
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 06:22 AM

I loved Eva’s voice the first time I’ve heard it. I can listen to her songs over and over and not get tired of them. I have all her CD’s as does my Mom and I have my boyfriend hooked on her too. Thank you to her family for allowing her songs to be published.

Name: AMR
Favorite Eva Album: Time; Other Side; By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: At least fifty
Home town/city/country: NYC
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 06:33 AM

I have been away from the site for awhile, so I was absolutely delighted to see that Eva has apparently become a regular on the playlist of Jonathan Schwartz, whose radio program on WNYC is a local treasure. Since I am usually doing something Saturday and Sunday afternoons, I only pick up bits and pieces of his wonderful show. He is also on satellite radio. I am one of probably many listeners who wrote to him urging the addition of Eva to his pantheon (Sinatra and Fitzgerald are his all time favorites). He was a friend and admirer of Harold Arlen, so I have always wondered what he thought of Eva’s Blues in the Night, not to mention OTR. He often plays the same song by two different artists back to back, which would show off Eva to great advantage. Even if I did not fall in love with one of Eva’s songs after first hearing it, I always appreciate her version more when I hear the song done by someone else. Ultimately I come around to concluding that Eva’s version is definitive.

Name: Rita
Favorite Eva Album: introduced to her music last night only!!
Favorite Eva Song: Over The Rainbow: I think? first intro to her music! phenominal
Home town/city/country: Sedgefield-On-Sea, South Africa
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 08:22 AM

I, by chance, tuned in to one of our local stations last night and they had a program about this phenominal artist which I heard for the first time only! I cannot express the emotions that her music and her person solicited from me. Have ordered my first CD ‘Song Bird’ tonight…. will still possess all of them, of that I’m certain. So very beautiful!

Name: Issabellaa
Favorite Eva Album: by heart
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: sweden
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 10:15 AM

Faan va ja lskaar Eva Cassidy iisch allts faan viilkeen r st hoon hade : ]

Name: Tony
Favorite Eva Album: more to hear
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow – of course
Home town/city/country: London, England
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 12:57 PM

I have just learned of Eva – thanks to Katie Melua, a young singer here who will truly grow into Eva’s footsteps.# I am at times reduced to tears (both happy and pensive)at the clarity and uniqueness of her voice and the feeling with which she delivers her songs. I wish I had heard of her sooner – but there is at least the rest of my life….. X

Name: terri
Favorite Eva Album: live at blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: all
Home town/city/country: sydney australia
Sent: Fri December 12 2003 11:43 PM

One dark and stormy night watching a very obscure tv channel I came across this angel singing from her very soul.Live at blues alley .I cannot express myself I cry like a baby when I hear Eva and know that she is no longer here.Thankfully we have her music thanks Eva.

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Sent: Mon December 15 2003 07:15 AM

James J. Robinson, Prince George, B.C. Canada I am a giant Eva fan and have been for the last two years. Recently we had an “Eva Cassidy” concert in my home. My wife and I invited people we new did not know of Eva and had them make a donation, which we then gave to the cancer society on Eva’s behalf. It was only a hundred dollars but the sentiment was there. We started off the evening by playing the BBC documentary and then in the second set Eva sang from Songbird and Blues Alley, with the finale being cuts from the videos and specially Over the Rainbow. Eva had the typical response to her music. We had sponteaneous applause during the evening and tears as she weaved her musical magic! My reward is that I as a musician got to introduce my friends and family to Eva. Interestingly, the very next day the three record stores in our town were sold out of “Songbird”. One of the audience said they were going out to buy all Eva’s albums asap. It’s always a source of great joy to me to tell people about Eva and her music. If Chris Biondo is reading this I just want to say what a great thing you did in getting Eva to put so much in the can. You did a great service to her and to music not to mention all of us who now have her music to listen to for the rest of our lives. There is not a week that goes by where I and my wife don’t listen to an Eva Cassidy recording. I never get tired of listening to her like I do other musicians. And you are totally correct in your assesment of the present state of the music scene. It is in terrible shape and the only concern seems to be money and the lwest common denominator. Thank God for Eva! If Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy get this, I would like to send confirmation of the donation made in Eva’s name to the Children’s Cancer. Sincerely, James Robinson

Name: Annie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Sussex, England
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 07:30 AM

To Raice Thanks for the plug. If Laura does not mind, I would love to know (as, I’m sure, would many others) what other dates you have booked for 2004 at Blues Alley or any other venue. Have a great Holiday too and hope the concert in January is a great success. Annie From Laura: The Mary Shaver Band website is http://www.maryshaverband.com. –LB

Name: Patricia
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird and Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Charlottesville, VA
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 08:52 AM

When my sister’s daughter was killed in an automobile accident she must have listened to Over the Rainbow 1000 times. 5 years later, almost to the day (12/17/98), the song is still a powerful connection to both loss and hope.

Name: Nanette
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Impossible to choose
Home town/city/country: Sweden
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 02:21 PM

I just wanted to write that I listened to Eva for the first time in my life today. It was an incredible experience. I cried in my bed for an hour or so, and couldn’t understand why. But I’m so happy I’ve found her. What was it with this person and her voice that still touches people so profoundly?

Name: Gavin Davies
Favorite Eva Album: By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow / Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Melbourne
Sent: Mon December 15 2003 02:36 PM

Thank You, Eva.

Name: Ana D
Favorite Eva Album: “Live at Blues Alley”…or “Songbird.”…or “American Tune”
Favorite Eva Song: “True Colours”,” Somewhere over the rainbow”, “American Tune”, Oh had a golden thread…ALL OF THEM.
Home town/city/country: Stockholm SWEDEN
Sent: Tue December 16 2003 08:41 AM

Thank you Eva.Thank you. Thanks to all of you that made it possible for me to hear her voice. It is incredibly healing,an angel came down and stuck a golden spear right into my heart. I am lovezapped. I have new energy. I feel healed. More complete. Ready to get back up on that horse.I don’t know whether to laugh or cry…so I do both. How bittersweet. Thank you.

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Sent: Tue December 16 2003 04:02 PM

“I really like to create the sound of a choir the most. If you could see what the sound of it looks like when I shut my eyes and listen, you’d see the sound as angels spanning across the universe.” -Eva Cassidy

Name: Kim
Favorite Eva Album: Whichever one I’m listening to at the moment
Favorite Eva Song: They’re all great
Home town/city/country: Colorado USA
Sent: Wed December 17 2003 08:08 AM

A friend loaned me “Imagine” and I put in in my CD stack in the car…didn’t listen much. Until one day…when I ‘discovered’ it and couldn’t believe the gift. Started doing research on the net…and couldn’t believe the loyal fan base. Since then, I’m in process of acquiring all CD’s I can get my hands on. If only Eva knew what she’d accomplished.

Name: Kristin
Favorite Eva Album: Hmm, not shure yet… probably Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Oslo, Norway
Sent: Wed December 17 2003 10:14 AM

Hi. My name is Kristin and I’m an Evaholic. It’s been ten days since I experienced Eva Cassidy’s voice for the first time and I’m forever caught in her magic spell of rainbow designs. She will be purchased and given to everyone I know for xmas this year! Happy holidays to you all 🙂

Name: Jean-Pierre
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Home town/city/country: Lima – Peru
Sent: Thu December 18 2003 12:25 PM

Hi, Found Eva by pure luck, while listening to some music at a friend’s house. The song was “Take me to the river”. What a wonderful voice and great talent. Hope that her fans will leave some cd’s for January, when I come to the USA to get them. Marry Christmas to all her fans. JP

Name: Jill
Favorite Eva Album: I don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Salt Lake City, UT
Sent: Thu December 18 2003 07:17 PM

I heard Eva Cassidy for the first time in the film “Love Actually.” I went out and bought the soundtrack straight away. Songbird makes me weep. I don’t remember hearing anything so beautiful before. Wherever you are Eva, thank you sweetie.

Name: Elaine
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart, Imagine, Live at Blues Alley, time after time
Favorite Eva Song: Time is a healer, but I love all her songs
Home town/city/country: Veenendaal, The Netherlands
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 04:43 AM

It’s the most beautiful voice I have ever heard and I had to cry when I first heard it. She is a source of inspiration for me and it seems like God took back his miracle too soon. I’m really pleased that people in the Netherlands are also getting to know Eva’s music and they even play it on the radio sometimes. I’m really glad that I discovered this singer and I listen to her music every day, there are songs for every mood and her music really does enrich my life. I would like to thank the people who make it possible for us to listen to her music even though she’s no longer with us. We love you Eva!!!

Name: Anne
Favorite Eva Album: Don’t know yet
Favorite Eva Song: I Know You By Heart
Home town/city/country: Chicago, IL USA
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 08:11 AM

It is uncharacteristic for me to write in like this, but I was just given the album Songbird, and I haven’t been able to listen to it without weeping and weeping. My husband is affected the same way. It’s difficult to articulate appreciation for something and someone who moves people the way Eva and her band have done…the closest I can come to understanding the experience of listening to this album is that it communicates the language of our hearts on vibrational levels more true to the world’s soul than most of us have heard in a long time, if ever. Wow.

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Birmingham, UK / Lyon, France
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 12:55 PM

Somewhere over the rainbow by Eva is simply the most beautiful thing I’ve heard in my life.

Name: David Hay
Favorite Eva Album: blues alley
Favorite Eva Song: Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Paragould/ Arkansas/USA
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 07:38 PM

I just looked on Nightline’s archives and ran that show of Eva again,,, I get choked up each time I see it. Her music is so moving. I would love to have her music played at my funeral and I guess, that is as high a compliment as I can give. Just so special,,so special. Glad I found this site,,,thanks

Name: Andreas Klein
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Oh, had I a golden Thread
Home town/city/country: Niederkassel, Deutschland
Sent: Fri December 19 2003 11:33 PM

The voice of Eva is one of the most expressive and impassioned I ever heared. There is so much feeling and soul in her songs that sometimes, when I hear her songs late at night, a tear run down my face. Her premature death is perhaps the biggest loss for musik and for everyone who ever heared her voice. I wish I would got to know Eva better. We will see us in haven. In love Andy

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Christmas Song / Spirit of Christmas / Its not the Presents ….
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 05:50 AM

Hi Everyone, I have just read one of the items on the Whats New page about the Library and thought I would check out mine. I was amazed to find that they have 7 of the Eva Cassidy Cds (including No Boundaries) but do not currently have American Tune. Several of these CDs are on loan at other libraries in the local area. Along with these is the Songbird book (also out on loan!) What a great find! I will have to give them one of my American Tune CDs – after all, it is only possible to listen to one at a time 🙂 Debbie x MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Name: Pamela Hamlin
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: It Don’t Mean a Thing
Home town/city/country: Massillon, OH
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 06:23 AM

My dearest friends in CA sent me this CD for Christmas this year and I just spent a couple of hours listening to it over and over. Eva’s voice is so remarkable and I put her up there with my favorites; Bonnie Raitt and Anita Baker. Soulful, spunky, sweet…it’s a shame that I just found out about her, so much time wasted not listening to her other recordings. You can be sure that she has just acquired a new fan. Also, your website is a very informative and caring tribute to this remarkable woman.

Name: Heidi
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Toronto, Ont. Canada
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 10:59 AM

This song was burned on a disc for me and is very inspirational as I have depression and gives me hope to find true love. Thank Eva may she rest in heaven singing her lovely songs forever, more!

Name: Deborah
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Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Dallas, Texas/USA
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 04:19 PM

Eva’s rendition of this song is so beautiful and heartbreaking too, when I think of how young she died. What a remarkable legacy she left in her short time on Earth. We should all be fortunate enough to contribute a fraction of the amount she did. My thanks to her parents for continuing this endeavor.

Name: Sharon
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley – today!!
Favorite Eva Song: Bridge over troubled water – today!!
Home town/city/country: Perth Australia
Sent: Sat December 20 2003 06:34 PM

Imagine my surprise when I went out shopping yesterday, and walking past a fashion store I heard Eva’s voice calling to me. I walked in and asked the salesgirl on duty who this was singing (knowing very well who it was) she said that she really didn’t know as it was a compilation CD that her head office had sent her to play in the shop. I asked if she had a cover or a listing of the songs on the CD so that I could see who it was. She was unable to provide one and asked me why I was asking. I explained to her that I thought it was Eva and of course she said that she had never heard of her. I explained a little about Eva (including the fact that she kept Robbie Williams off the #1 spot in the UK charts) and she was quite amazed. This is a national chain of stores that distributes their own “personalised” cd’s to all their stores to play as background music in their stores. Eva is now in theory going to be exposed to so many more people. Thankyou Laura for all the hard work you do on this site and I would like to wish you and the rest of Eva’s family a safe and wonderful Christmas full of peace and love Sharon xox

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away (5:39)
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 10:34 AM

How many of us have heard songs lasting 5 1/2 minutes? This is the song playing on my computer, “You Take My Breath Away.” I don’t know why this should make any difference since Eva Cassidy never cared what other people thought as long as she felt good about the song. I love this song and have played it for the last hour. Eva and the angels are still circling the planet. Have you heard this song? Buy this CD and play “You Take My Breath Away.” It makes for a wonderful journey to a special place where Eva is always singing and you are peaceful, happy, and in love.

Name: Deanna
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Wichita, Kansas
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 12:33 PM

I had just come out of the grocery store, turned on the radio, and was absolutely frozen. It was the first time I’d heard Eva Cassidy sing, and it was one of my favorite songs ever: “Over the Rainbow.” I wept! What an incredible, soulful, strong, sweet voice! I’ve purchased 3 of her CDs since that day, and will have to repurchase one since I’ve worn it out! I love to listen to her songs as loudly as the stereo can handle it. I truly love to “feel” her songs. What a tragedy that she is gone from this earth. Heaven has another voice of an angel…too bad we couldn’t have kept her here longer!

Name: Emily Lelan
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Gatesville, US
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 03:00 PM

At the age of 20, and a Bachelor of Arts (vocal track) Major in college, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. A dear fried of the family sent Eva’s CD “Songbird” to me, and it was all the inspiration I needed to get through the next year of my life. Her voice is beautiful, her message is beautiful, and she will be an inspiration for many generations to come.

Name: Les
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Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, England
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 08:50 PM

Every Sunday afternoon Desmond Carrington plays golden oldies for two hours on BBC Radio 2 (lots of Sinatra, etc.) Yesterday I was suprised and pleased to hear him finish the show with Eva and Chuck Brown’s ‘Christmas Song.’, which is very rarely heard on British radio.

Name: Mary Slater
Favorite Eva Album: Love them all!
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex
Sent: Sun December 21 2003 11:51 PM

I think Eva is such a talented and unique singer. I first discovered her singing Over the Rainbow and just love her version of it. Thanks to Terry Wogan on Radio 2 for highlighting her incredible talent. I have all her albums and I just think it is so sad that a singer and lovely person such as Eva should die so young, but this world seems a very unjust place. I hope and pray that she is happy singing in Heaven.

Name: Diana Mulvey
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird, Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South africa
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 01:50 AM

I have just purchased the CD “Songbird” – a lovely Christmas present.

Name: shani
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: fields of gold
Home town/city/country: dromana,victoria,australia
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 11:26 AM

as artist who truly sings from the soul and with the ability to touch the soul of another. As a singer myself, i am in absolute awe of Eva’s beautiful God given talent. We have been blessed to have had the pleasure of experiencing Eva’s voice which is so full of passion, longing, love and inspiration. Iam sure Eva knew of a spiritual place from which her voice most certainly came and her voice most certainly transcends all boundaries. God may have her now but we have a small piece of her to listen too. Even if there had only been one song that was ever recorded, we would have been blessed by the supernatural voice that is Eva Cassidy. Merry Christmas to all Eva’s fans around the world from Shani xxx

Name: Belinda
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Time is a healer
Home town/city/country: Reno, NV
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 01:52 PM

What an amazing voice. It moves me every time I hear it.

Name: Jim Hill
Favorite Eva Album: Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Tall Trees in Georgia
Home town/city/country: Albany, Texas
Sent: Mon December 22 2003 02:07 PM

Just one more fan, blindsided by her talent and her gift.

Name: Marianne
Favorite Eva Album: all of them
Favorite Eva Song: cheek to cheek
Home town/city/country: Norway
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 12:35 AM

I almost cried the first time i heard Eva sing! what an amazing voice. I started to read about har on the internet an i just love her perseonallity. An amazing woman i need to say!

Name: Alison
Favorite Eva Album: Eva By Heart
Favorite Eva Song: I know you by heart
Home town/city/country: North York, ON, Canada
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 02:33 AM

I first heard her on an episode of “The District”…just a few lines from the song “I know you by heart”…I plugged the lyrics in Google and it gave me Eva Cassidy who I had never heard of..I immediatley went out and bought the CD.. I love her voice, its so clear and strong…her style is so versitile…what a shame to die so young…

Name: Nelly
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: ALL
Home town/city/country: Elst/ The Netherlands
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 03:08 AM

With all her songs…….. She makes The World Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Debbie
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Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 08:49 AM

I have just visited he BBC’s web site and did a search for Eva which came up with Eva’s 40th Birthday. There was a competition to win one of 3 sets of Eva goodies when ansering a quiz in which i scored 9/10. It was great to hear that I should actually be teaching the subject!! The quiz can now be played for fun at: Have fun!! D 🙂

Name: Mike
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: You Take My Breath Away
Home town/city/country: Syracuse New York USA
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 10:09 AM

I always wondered why Eva Cassidy never is heard while I’m roaming the malls at Chrismas time. Maybe it’s because the song I love the best is only for those who truly listen to Eva. It’s our little secret. NPR was nice enough to provide a beautiful full rendition of Eva Cassidy’s, “It’s Not The Presents Under My Tree,” in order to encourage us to buy the Time-Life CD for Christmas. They still want us to hear Eva. Let’s not disappoint them! It’s beautiful and it’s the fourth song on the website and it’s free. Go to:***************************** http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/holiday02/

Name: Sandy
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: All
Home town/city/country: CIncinnati, Ohio USA
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 03:33 PM

To All Eva Cassidy Fans Everywhere: Eva sends us all a Christmas present in the lovely sounds of her beautiful inspiring music. It is a gift we can never repay. May your Christmas holidays be a joyous and loving event. Best wishes to all, Sandy

Name: Shirley
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird & Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow & Imagine
Home town/city/country: Australia
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 06:54 PM

Great voice, she made it all seem so easy

Name: Henrik Thiil Nielsen
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: At Last
Home town/city/country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 08:46 PM

I wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you, Laura, for all the time and effort you lavish on the site.

Name: Richard
Favorite Eva Album: Unfair to choose…
Favorite Eva Song: Ditto
Home town/city/country: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sent: Tue December 23 2003 11:47 PM

Merry christmas and a Happy newyear to Eva’s family, friends, the ECB and all her fans! Although this christmas will not be my best ever (having the flu) but with Eva softly singing on my bedroom stereo this won’t be my worst either…

Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: People Get Ready
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Wed December 24 2003 01:09 AM

Eva had and always have the best voice forever, so gentle and gasinmomically beautiful, it is a cheerful tease to hear her fantastic voice which has infulenced many people in their vocal and instramental music too. well i know she has influenced me in many things as well as art but mostof all i wish i knew her as it seems i do in my heart.

Name: msuisei
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Home town/city/country: Tokyo, Japan
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 02:49 AM

Merry christmas and a Happy New Year to all Eva’s fans ! Thanks always, Laura, for your nice site.

Name: Don Gadda
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune (today)
Favorite Eva Song: can’t do it
Home town/city/country: Boise, Idaho
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 05:34 AM

I discovered Eva Cassidy while struggling with my own bout with melanoma. Her music is to me indescribable and I only wish more people knew of her. She is an inspiration to me as a photographer and as a human.

Name: ffran may-prigent
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Brittany, France
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 09:25 AM

A very happy christmas to all Eva fans all over the worls. This is a magical time,I hope sincerely that you all have a bit of that Christmas magic in your lives! An open fire, presents, family, and Eva discs playing!

Name: David
Favorite Eva Album: LABA
Favorite Eva Song: Impossible to choose
Home town/city/country: Sydney Australia
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 09:44 AM

While reading numerous Guestbook pages overnight it became very noticable that certain so called Eva decipiles seem to be proud of the fact that they download Her music. No artist deserves to be robbed of their royalties and espically not Ms. Cassidy! Please do the right thing and obtain the music legally like a loyal fan should.

Name: Larry Henikoff
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: East Middlebury VT
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 11:06 AM

I just received American Tune as a Christmas present. I did not know it existed. What a wonderful present. Thanks Eva.

Name: Jim Horsman
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: What a Wonderful World
Home town/city/country: Syracuse, NY USA
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 12:21 PM

Recently discovered her. She moves me to tears.

Name: Brad & Leslie
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Washington, USA
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 06:31 PM

We are new Eva Fans. We’ve heard her voice & songs before but never a whole album until recently. Songbird was used in a recent Great movie called “Love Actually”. The soundtrack is excellent and more so by having Songbird. We now have (3) of her albums and love listening to her voice. Thank you for all that you do on this web site and in her memory. What a loss to the world of Music.

Name: jim lane
Favorite Eva Album: songbird
Favorite Eva Song: over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: dallas usa
Sent: Thu December 25 2003 07:39 PM

i recently purchased the book on Eva that i have enjoyed very much. i noticed in some of the photographs that she is holding a cigarette and i wondered if she smoked all those years. i also read where her favorite foods were junk foods or what i prefer to call disease foods. being a naturopathic physician i couldn’t help but think that these were contributing factors in her cancer along with excessive sun exposure. and i also feel strongly that if she had received the proper treatment for her disease she would still be here today. on another note, i recently purchased her imagine cd and was somewhat disappointd in Eva’s rendition of one of my all time favorite songs danny boy. i wondered if she were ill when that was recorded because she didn’t belt that song out like she was capable of doing. there are other songs on the cd that i like but not nearly as much as the songs on the songbird cd. never the less she remains one of my favorite singers of all times. i would love to see her art work in a gallery. is there any possibility of her art work being taken on a tour? sincerely, jim lane

Name: Carolyn Hudson
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Point Cook, Australia
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 01:30 AM

My father made a compilation of digital photos of my 3 year old daughter and added the song Over the Rainbow by Eva from the Songbird CD I hadn’t heard it before so when I did it brought tears to my ears. I have to say it is one of the most beautiful voices I have heard. I have gone and bought most of her CDs.

Name: Jim
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: The Water is Wide
Home town/city/country: Waldorf MD.
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 04:19 AM

I have lived all of my life, almost 70 years, in Southern Maryland. I thought that I kept a handle on local performers. However I received a copy of Eva’s “American Tune” CD for Christmas and realized that I did not know of her. A search of the net brought me to your site and I learned about Eva from you. The odd part of this is that I received the CD as a gift from friends in Scotland.

Name: Emma
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Sheffield, England
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 06:31 AM

Merry Christmas everyone. I am 19 years old. I got given a copy of the book about Eva for christmas and I have hardly put it down. It is so nice to discover what Eva was like by the people who knew her best. I am finding it quite comforting to know that Eva was as shy as she was, because i am very shy too and i also feel as though i don’t fit in. I do not have the talent that she did, but to know that she was such an amazing person, despite her shyness is very reassuring. I love listening to Eva’s CDs, just for the sheer thrill of experiencing such a voice and feeling as though a long time friend is visiting. It was also brilliant to see that one of Eva’s songs had been included on the ‘Love Actually’ soundtrack. Very good choice!

Name: Wanda
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 08:17 AM

I felt compelled to add my comment about Eva Cassidy. I was introduced to the gift of Eva’s voice a few years ago. I have never, and I suspect never will, hear a voice as clear, angelic, and perfect as hers. A year ago, I was diagnosed with a terminal disease. I’m not sure how long I have to live here on earth, as none of us are, but I do know that Eva’s beautiful voice and soul will be an inspiration to me, as well as the millions of others she has inspired. I’ve even been told that I resemble her looks, which is a great complement to me! Thank you Eva, for sharing a part of the beautiful person you were. Your heart and spirit will live on in all of us that you have touched. By the way, if possible, read the book about Eva called Songbird, which was authorized by her parents, Hugh and Barbara Cassidy. What a wonderful life story about a beautiful woman.

Name: Wanda
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Melvindale, Michigan, USA
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 08:23 AM

I just wanted to add to my guestbook comment. I have read Eva’s story the book entitled “Songbird.” Eva bealieved in reincarnation. Wherever you are Eva, and in whatever form.. the thought of you still being here amongst us truly makes the world a better place.

Name: Suzanne
Favorite Eva Album: Can’t pick just one
Favorite Eva Song: Danny Boy, Wade in the Water and so on and so on
Home town/city/country: Redondo Beach, USA
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 09:54 AM

I was introduced to Eva Cassidy by my vocal coach back in 1999. She played me “Songbird”. I knew the voice but could not place it. Then it hit me. My husband, Keith Chagall had placed a song in Mick Fleetwood’s movie, Mr. Music. The song “Songbird” was in the same movie. When we rec’d our copy of the movie soundtrack, I fell in love with this amazing voice. My husband and I feel a little closer to her amazing Spirit because of this one degree of separation. Since that time, I have listened to almost everything…. I think….that she has performed. I wish that there were more videos of her performances. I would love to watch her perform…her eyes, the way she moves her body…… Her music has been such a blessing to me over the past several years….. I’m so pleased to see that so many people can share in her gift. When I think of how much more she wanted to give, how much more she had left to give…. I am heartbroken.

Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow, Fields of gold.
Home town/city/country: Cape Town Soth Africa
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 12:44 PM

I heard Eva sing for the first time about two months ago. (November 2003) The song – Over the rainbow . I couldn’t believe what I was hearing !! Without a doubt the most beautiful female voice I have ever heard. Where on earth have I been!! My daughter bought me the Songbird album for Christmas and it ranks as the best Christmas present ever. Eva, I want you to know that your beautiful voice will stay with me as long as I live. I wish I had known you. I am not surprized to find out that so many people love and appreciate you.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley (forever)
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Fri December 26 2003 02:22 PM

RE: Laura’s “What’s New” caution on viruses. With the increasing proliferation of Trojan Worms, viruses, and spam, when upgrading your anti-virus software for 2004, consider adding a ‘firewall.’ ZoneAlarm provides a free firewall download which has been recommended by my bank, so it must have some good qualities. I was fortunate to hear the one-hour BBC radio documentary on Eva Cassidy and I have no hesitation is saying that it is the most informative ‘document’ on the life and times of Eva Cassidy, excepting only the book, “Songbird.” Eva’s parents are especially poignant and ‘giving’in what they relate about Eva’s life and their personal relationships with their daughter. It leaves one wishing it was a many-hour documentary. Similarly, Eva’s bandmates and friends give thorough answers and opinions that are more substantive than most of what is in the Nightline piece. This is especially true for Chris Biondo in his comments, both on the miracle who walked reluctantly through his recording studio door, and his impassioned assessment of the wisdom of record label management types. In these words from her family, fellow musicians, and friends, one is allowed to feel some of true emotion from them all that is associated with Eva’s passing, and in so doing it comes clear that while Eva is remembered for the great artist she was, she is also very much remembered, with a bitter-sweet tinge of appropriate sadness, for the daughter, sister, friend, and wonderful human being she was. There is a degree of emotional rawness in this excellent BBC documentary that in a small way makes you feel you are listening to Eva herself, and for this we should be forever grateful to the participants. For those of us who have only known of Eva for a year or so, this documentary probably represents the closest we will ever come to being in her presence, for she was very much in the presence of those who told a part of their personal stories of life with Eva.

Name: Sean
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Sent: Sat December 27 2003 07:48 AM

I heard “Songbird” a few weeks ago while renting the movie “Joe Somebody.” I had to find out who this beautiful voice belonged to. After finally obtaining Eva’s name off of the credits I did some searching on the Internet for more on her and looked forward to hearing her music. Her music is the most beautiful I have ever heard. Her pure and dynamic voice has left a lasting impression but I am saddened to find out that she is no longer with us. I am certain that her “angelic” voice will always be with all that have heard it.

Name: Martina Burke
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine and Songbird and American tune
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Wayfayer and Somewhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Ireland, Mayo
Sent: Sat December 27 2003 12:44 PM

I love Eva and her voice just….i’m lost for words! Her voice makes you love everything around you! She makes heavy rain beautiful! which it is but some people complain! I love her!

Name: Brian Craig Balmer
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, Imagine, etc.
Favorite Eva Song: OTR,AL,IKYBH,TIAH,WS,S,SNR,DB,I…
Home town/city/country: Woodstock, NY
Sent: Sat December 27 2003 09:19 PM

Dearest Laura, Barbara and Hugh – Many thanks and blessings to you all for your efforts in sharing Eva’s artistry with a grateful world, and my heartfelt sympathy over her so premature return to the world of spirit from which she bestowed such gifts upon us all… I was sitting in my car waiting for a friend, and I turned on WKZE on my car radio just in time to catch the beginning of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and was absolutely stopped in my tracks. I never particularly cared for the song or the woman who made it famous, but before it was over there were tears on my cheeks, and I was determined to go nowhere before I found out who this amazing singer was. Needless to say, it was Eva. I bought Songbird the next day and spent several hours in the most profound state of emotional release I’d had in years. I have visited this site on many occasions and often wanted to try to express how much Eva and her beautiful music have meant to me, but had always faltered, thinking that maybe some other day I could say it better, and seeing the wonderful letters from other people that convey so beautifully how I feel that perhaps I didn’t need to add to this huge pile and your workload in processing it anyway. After listening to Eva for several hours tonight however, I decided to ask your kind indulgence while I added my voice to the legions of Eva’s fans whose hearts have been so touched, stirred and opened by her magic. I want also to thank all of those who supported her, particularly Chris Biondo, whose production, bass playing and superb tone are really outstanding in so many of Eva’s recordings, because these truly were group efforts, and it certainly seems, the result of mutual love. I know I will think of many things later that I wished to say here, but for now, I just wanted to reaffirm to the members of Eva’s immediate family in particular, and to her extended family that comprises what may now number in the millions that Eva’s life and her phenomenal gifts were an extaordinary blessing; they have affected me in ways I can never put into words, and they continue to be a source of inspiration, not just in my own music, but in every aspect of my life. Her natural humanity, blended with what I can only describe as angelic communion at times, and most of all, her absolutely astonishing capacity to connect with her listeners’ hearts brought us an honest artist without peer in our time. Thank you all, and especially, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, EVA, WHEREVER YOU ARE, I LOVE YOU!!!

Name: Federica
Favorite Eva Album: all
Favorite Eva Song: A penny to my name, Time After Time…
Home town/city/country: verona, Italy
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 05:27 AM

ho conosciuto la voce di Eva Cassidy da poco ma gi riempie tutte le mie giornate… Onore ad una grande artista, purtroppo poco conosciuta in Italia. I love Eva’s voice, she’s wonderful!

Name: Karen Peaslee
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird, I love all the others also
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 07:32 AM

Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: People get ready!
Home town/city/country: UK – England!!
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 07:55 AM

Hi All i wanted to say was that i think Eva can sing like an angel and that DANNY BOY was excellent, she cant belt it if it is a sad song! ERRR DURR? so sorry to tell you ‘jim lane’ your wrong. SEASONS GREATINGS TO EVERYONE AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR AS EVAS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!

Name: Tina
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Cannot choose all are wonderful
Home town/city/country: Port Saint Lucie,USA
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 02:10 PM

I heard about Eva one night while turning channels on the TV they had a doumentary on her…I have been hooked since!! She was beautiful talented and just simply GIFTED!! her music makes me cry and laugh and gets me thinking about life, love and family!! She maybe gone but her spirit lives on and always will. To her fans lets keep her memory alive always!!! We miss you EVA and love you!!

Name: Pawe Szlendak
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: somwhere over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Chocian w Poland
Sent: Sun December 28 2003 09:56 PM

Dzi ki Jej muzyce odkry em na nowo pi kno, kt rym obdarowuje nas ycie. Nie ma zapewne ju adnych s w, pozosta a w r d nas tylko Jej Dusza. Szcz cie. Gor ce uczucia. Dzi kuj Ci…i b d ze mn ju na zawsze.

Name: Paul J Wilson
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Kent, England.
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 03:36 AM

What a loss for us… As a songwriter I would of loved to have worked with such a beautiful singer. All other singers out there should listen and learn! One thing is certain though, we will all get to hear her sing again one day – at that great little club in the sky, and I’m sure she will be top of the bill… God bless you Eva – and thank you for the songs you left us.

Name: Bodil
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: All of them
Home town/city/country: Florida
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 05:53 AM

This is my second time writing in Eva’s guestbook. I just wanted to wish all Eva fans a Happy New Year, and also let you know that her music has given me this urge to share it with everyone, so I gave all my friends “Songbird” just before Christmas. They all love it!!! Share her music with everyone you know, everyone deserve to hear her sing!!!!!

Name: Lauren
Favorite Eva Album: American Tune
Favorite Eva Song: All fantastic!
Home town/city/country: UK- London
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 10:22 AM

Eva had and always have the best voice forever, so gentle and gasinmomically beautiful, it is a cheerful tease to hear her fantastic voice which has infulenced many people in their vocal and instramental music too. well i know she has influenced me in many things as well as art but most of all i wish i knew her as it seems i do in my heart. i am only starting to learn about Eva cassidy as i am a ‘younger’listener but that shows she has acheived her intresed in every one younger or older and thats very hard to find in a singer but i think she is truly amazing! and i am stunned every time i hear her voice!

Name: Alex Garcia
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Honey Suckle Rose
Home town/city/country: Vancouver BC
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 11:48 AM

i have played the alto sax for 3 years and counting. over the summer i went to a jazz camp so i could be ahead the next year. when i got there, there were 4 singers and they were all supposed to sing one song of their choice. this one girl had the prettiest voice and she sung Honey Suckle Rose. i really liked the song but i didn’t know who it was by and i couldn’t download it on the computer. there is this website called letssingit.com. it will give you the words and the artist of the song. i saw the artist~ Eva Cassidy. i asked for the cd for Christmas and i got Live at Blues Alley. i’ve had the cd for only a few days now but i have been listening to it nonestop. she has become my favorite singer and i love her. ~Alex

Name: Tom
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow, Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Cape Town South Africa
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 01:52 PM

Fellow Eva fans – I think it’s high time that we see a stage show / film on her life. I know there has been a documentary – but I’m talking about a real film / stage show about her life story. I would definitely go to see such a show – the problem of course is finding someone who can sing like Eva and that will be difficult. It would be a real tribute to her memory. What do you say ?? Shall we present a unified front to the film makers / stage production houses about this idea ?

Name: Glen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wade, Autumn, Wayfaring, & Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Valencia, CA USA
Sent: Mon December 29 2003 07:07 PM

A friend gave me a copy of the “Songbird” CD back in October, 2003. “Blown Away” was my first cliche. I listened to the whole album at least twice a day for around 3 weeks. Eva’s voice touched me deeper than any other vocalist I’ve ever heard. Lisa Gerrard would be a close second. You can hear how deep Eva was into her music with every song. Chilling renditions the lot. A few weeks later when I spoke to my friend to thank her, I found out Eva had passed away. I was crushed. A voice this beautiful, gone way too early. I immediately sought out and purchaced every existing CD I could find. When I share her voice with other music lovers, they are all “stunned and amazed”. To her cousin who maintains the website, Bless You for keeping her spirit alive. I will do my part.

Name: Steve
Favorite Eva Album: Time After Time
Favorite Eva Song: Woodstock
Home town/city/country: Athens, Al USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 01:47 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I have a six hour drive every two weeks. I just line up all of Eva’s CD’s and she takes the drudgery out of the trip. When I get home, if the last song hasen’t played, I sit in the driveway until it does. As I have said before, she has re-awakened my love of GOOD music and great singers. Laura, this Web Site is awesome. Many thanks for your “labor of love”.

Name: pdq
Favorite Eva Album:
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Sent: Tue December 30 2003 02:04 AM

the idea of a movie with an actress singing Eva’s songs horrifies me nobody can sing for Eva except Eva herself

Name: Lesley Curtis
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fine & Mellow
Home town/city/country: Peterborough, England
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 02:08 AM

Just to let everyone know that I will be touring again in February/March 2004 ‘A Musical Tribute to Eva Cassidy’ as performed by Lesley Curtis. Check out my website www.lesleycurtis.co.uk for further information.

Name: Jo
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold and anything Eva sings
Home town/city/country: Va
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:00 AM

There is no way possible to find “anyone” to sing Eva’s songs in a movie. It will have to be a “good” actress to play the part of Eva and someone that can lip sync well. If someone tries to sing Eva’s songs it would surely ruined the movie. It’s just not possible. Hopefully it will be someone that can truly capture that humble sweet spirit that she was. I love to read how people hear Eva and instantly become addicted to her music. You can’t stop listening. It is so amazing how she has this effect on so many people. There has just never been anyone like her!

Name: Mona
Favorite Eva Album: All of them
Favorite Eva Song: Most of them
Home town/city/country: Sweden
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:09 AM

Here is a little Christmas story, told by one of my friends. She lives in a city with 120 000 inhabitants in the middle of Sweden. Two years ago (on my recommendation!), she visited a record shop, asked for and ordered some Eva CD’s. The owner, an immigrant from Iran, had never heard of Eva before. Last week she returned to the shop to buy American Tune as a Christmas gift. Guess what? Eva was played loudly on the speakers. The owner had become a true Eva fan. He said that he played Eva daily to the people passing by in the street. He asserted that he sells 5-6 CD’s a day, on an average. For two years! Could this happen to any other artist? I doubt it.

Name: Rose
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Over the rainbow
Home town/city/country: Ottawa
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 07:30 AM

I moved to Ottawa 2 years ago from England with my 18 year old son and joined my new husband who is Canadian. My son and I were so very excited at a new and fresh start, however only 10 months after arriving my son was killed in a car crash, just after his 19th birthday. At my son’s funeral I had Eva’s “Somewhere over the Rainbow” which is where I feel Nathan is. The following day we all went to the cemetary to bury Nathan’s ashes – it was heartwrenching. I was helped back into our car in tears to take time to compose myself – my husband put on the radio – and gues what? Eva starting to sing “Somewhere over the rainbow” everyone jumped out of their cars to rush and tell me, we all listened in amazment as non of us had heard it until that day on the radio in Ottawa. For weeks after that it was a constant play and it holds a very special place in my heart. Eva was my angel when I needed strength. God Bless

Name: Debbie
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Scotland, UK
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 08:10 AM

This months poll is another hard one! How on earth can you choose? I finally decided on ‘The Christmas Song’ because both that and ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ (and of course ‘It’s not the presents’) actually made my Christmas and made it feel like a worthwhile holiday. Sometimes it’s hard for people to remember the true meaning. Hope everyone had a nice one, and wish you all a Happy New Year! D x

Name: Audrey
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Anything from Songbird
Home town/city/country: Kansas, USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 10:21 AM

My co-worker introduced me to Eva’s music a couple of years ago. At the time, it was about a year after I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 33. I think that’s why her story touched me so. I just finished her biography and have an even greater appreciation for her and her music. I only wish she could have known how much impact she would have on others.

Name: Another Eva Cassidy
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Wade in the Water
Home town/city/country: IL, US
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 02:46 PM

hello first of all, first I would like to tell you about myself and how I got to know about Eva Cassidy. Well, on my birthday about 2 years ago my sister saw the Eva Cassidy Songbird Cd w/ my name on it and decided to bye it for me b/c it would be the perfect present. A CD with a singer who shares my name!!! so when I opened it I was a little confused because I had never heard of her before, but I put it in the CD player and was interested when it started to play. Eva Cassidy has a very beautiful voice and I wish I could have had the chance to meet her b/c I never new that I shared my name! I also saved an artical on Eva and it is hanging in my house. When it was on tv my uncle laughed and said that wasnt me. I was very courious and wanted to know more, so i came here and started reading about her. God’s Blessings. In HIS service, the other Eva Cassidy. p.s. what was her middle name? just wondering!:) RESPONSE FROM THE WEBMASTER: It was Marie — Eva Marie Cassidy.

Name: Kavik
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird (All good)
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Buckley, WA USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:14 PM

Eva is flat-out the best female singer I’ve ever heard. She deposits no fluff or pretension between her voice and my ears. Her singing is unbelievably pure, and I continue to cry every time i listen to her. Heck, I cry when I hear her in my head. She somehow communicates song as an intimate message of love, just right, where other good singers sing the song with over-the-top muscle and gymnastics. Eva’s singing is a standard that transcends standards, and millions of us regular folks are “getting it”. Many thanks to her folks, her siblings, her band and Laura Bligh for sharing her with us. Eva will go down in history as the best.

Name: Jim Bowie
Favorite Eva Album: Live at B.A.
Favorite Eva Song: Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Poolesville MD
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:14 PM

My message is to Keith.Remeber the “The Banned” or “Essence”.You were just beginning your journey with that Gretch!!I’m still playing…amazing!!

Name: Camila
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song: Fields Of Gold
Home town/city/country: Rio, Brazil
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 03:53 PM

I just know Eva this year, I know that is a little late but I’m ok with that, because now I know about a wonderful singer and probably I will become a fan, no wait I’m a fan… I just know a few song’s of Eva, but what I know is wonderful, the song’s touch your heart like a clamour, is help me in many thing’s in my life. This is it… Eva You Are WONDERFUL… And Happy New Year For EVERYBODY

Name: Dan
Favorite Eva Album: All of them are great
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold (so far, anyway)
Home town/city/country: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 04:14 PM

I just today came home with American Tune and have already listened to most of it, and it is already starting to take hold of my heart, and find its own place among my favorites. If you are wondering about it, or pondering the purchase, don’t bother. Like Eva herself, it’s another gem of a lifetime. We miss you Eva.

Name: lynn
Favorite Eva Album: Imagine
Favorite Eva Song: imagine
Home town/city/country: winnipeg, manitoba
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 04:27 PM

A couple of weeks ago I was listening to the raido and heard a businessman I know sharing his favorite songs to take along if he were stranded on an island-I was so pleased to hear him mention Eva-he didnt know much about her but he chose to share Over the Rainbow. He also chose the music of a local artist that I too enjoy. I look forward to bumping into him and telling him where he can stock up on Eva info. AND…..I took my daughter to see an acappela group that has also been together(as part of a choir) since they were kids. As I listened I thought about Eva’s music and how she and these young ladies took songs and adjusted them to work out in a very nice way.

Name: Don Meuse
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 04:53 PM

Sissy Spacek, the actress, in “Coalminer’s Daughter”, the movie, proved that it is possible for someone to authentically represent the singing of another person. But how often can such an exceptional achievement be accomplished? Will there be another voice out there like Eva’s that is capable of making that magical connection with the listener? Probably not. It seems reasonable that much more must be known about Eva’s life before any consideration is given to making a movie. Eva was a normal but obviously complex and very creative person. In a movie of her life and times an Eva that is true to her entire being, not only her singing, must be portrayed. The number of songs in a movie need not be large, and they could, and probably should, be Eva’s renditions. They could be woven with fine warp and woof in a variety of ways in a movie, and in such a way as to enhance the story. Eva never performed on a big stage before thousands and did not “put on a show.” Thus, this need never be part of a movie. It is Eva, the person, and not Eva the voice, that will have the major role in any movie, for it is she who is ultimately at the centre of ‘her life’, and not just one aspect. It is this representation through an excellent screenplay and well directed and edited movie that will cause awe and wonder in a very broad audience. With Eva’s songs as the soundtrack to her life story, even this stoic will weep. The pieces that must all come together for a movie about Eva Cassidy will not fall together quickly or easily.

Name: Brenda
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: too many to list
Home town/city/country:
Sent: Tue December 30 2003 08:23 PM

My sister gave me Eva’s Songbird CD for Christmas last year. I had been fighting breast cancer, and had just finished chemo. My life, as I knew it, was over. When I listened to Eva, she brought so many emotions and feelings to the surface, I would cry and feel so blissfully peaceful every time I listened to it, (which was every day, every moment I could, for more than a year)! I cried for Eva and her family, I cried for myself, and in the process, I began to heal. Since that time, I have shared her with others, many of whom have suffered tremendous losses. I’m writing to let her parents know what an impact she has had on my life and the lives of others, and to thank them for sharing her with us. When I played Fields of Gold for my daughter, her comment was that it must be very hard for her family to listen to her beautiful music. Yes, I told her. Very hard, very beautiful, they are sharing their angel with those of us who need her so. When my friend John died suddenly, leaving behind his wife and five children (the youngest not quite a year old) I sent the Songbird CD to his wife. She told me she felt John had sent Eva to her through me, and very simply described her music as “everything”. Even Danielle, her five year old, had her favorites! I don’t wish to relay a sad message, rather to send my heartfelt gratitude to those who made Eva’s life and music available to all of us – it is so very rare to be touched by an angel. God bless you.

Name: Robert Lapointe
Favorite Eva Album: Eva by Heart
Favorite Eva Song: Too many to choose from.
Home town/city/country: Milton, N.H. U.S.A.
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 02:26 AM

It’s impossible to pick one particular album by Eva because “they are all unique” in their own way. I have to say that I’m grateful for having found her through a close friend who introduced me to Eva while I was battling cancer. Her music lifted my spirits during a difficult and arduous time. I’ll always enjoy her music and appreciate her quality band. I would like to say thank you to everyone who participates in keeping her memory alive, so that many more can enjoy her enormous talents.

Name: Elaine Wine
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Wade In The Water and all of them,really
Home town/city/country: Sutton, WV USA
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 03:16 AM

I have been listening to “Songbird almost constantly since I received it last month. I am a singer/songwriter so I am thinking of Eva as my teacher right now as I sing along with her. I also work as a school counselor with young children in rural Appalchia and have a sweet little school chorus. I think Eva will be happy that I am doing “Oh, Had I a Golden Thread” with the kids this year using her rendition. I love to teach children songs that have deep meaning and important life messages. I also shared “Songbird” with a family who recently lost there 13 year old daughter. I guess my words here can not express the gratitude and well, rainbow of feelings Eva’s music has given me. She has greatly enriched my life. Her parents must surely know that she is truly present in our lives although the absence of her physical being has to be a tragic loss for all who knew her personally. Thanks to the folks who make it possible to share Eva with the world. All Love, Elaine

Name: Les
Favorite Eva Album:
Favorite Eva Song:
Home town/city/country: Ivybridge, UK
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 05:19 AM

Message for Eva Cassidy II: Eva’s full name was Eva Marie Cassidy – too much to expect you share the same middle name?

Name: Stephen Stone
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 07:14 AM

I heard one of the DJs at CKDU radio(a university station) playing Fields of Gold. I went to the local music store at bought three CDs. I never heard her before. She is now one of my favorite artists. I simply admire her versitality and stylings. REQUIESAT IN PACE. A flower too soon plucked.

Name: Colleen
Favorite Eva Album: SONGBIRD
Favorite Eva Song: Songbird
Home town/city/country: Kingston, Jamaica (West Indies)
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 08:36 AM

I am a Jamaican woman and music lover. One of the high points of 2003 was being introduced to Eva Cassidy!! What a blessing!! I was staying with a friend in Barbados who has a huge music collection – since then, Over the Rainbow ALWAYS causes a dramatic physical response within my entire being and was the reason I went out and bought the CD. But ‘Songbird’ has burnt itself into my heart forever!! The beuty of her rendition, the passion and some personal sentiment for me as well! I even got my 17 year old daughter to listen to it (she is great with harmonies) coz I could’t get some of them – well she played Songbird over and over then we sat and sang it together in harmony – another special moment that memories are made of!! Thanks to everyone who is making sure that the websites and memories of Eva Cassidy are as pure and honest as her remarkable voice! I’d love to see a video of her – hope I will someday – and hope to get the book soon . One Love, Colleen

Name: Lydia
Favorite Eva Album: Live at Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Autumn Leaves
Home town/city/country: Burtonsville, MD USA
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 10:25 AM

This past year a dear friend introduced me to Eva Cassidy-what a wonderful gift! When I hear her I KNOW that we are all born w/a gift and a purpose. Sometimes that purpose is so profound that when it is accomplished there is just nothing left to do and it’s time to go HOME… Eva did just what she was put here to do. Peace

Name: Maureen
Favorite Eva Album: Songbird
Favorite Eva Song: Fields of Gold
Home town/city/country: Glasgow
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 02:21 PM

I have just finished reading “Her story by those who knew her”. This was a borrowed book from my mother-in-law who is a fabulous singer and performs “Songbird” frequently and I must say my knowledge of Eva and her talent was limited to say the least. Words escape me, her story really touched my heart and my soul deeply. I immediately went out to buy Songbird and have been hooked ever since. God bless her, her family and her friends. Thank you! My life has new meaning.

Name: Erin Lassley
Favorite Eva Album: All
Favorite Eva Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Home town/city/country: Beatrice, NE
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 02:42 PM

It never fails – whenever I put on Eva’s tunes, I cry. Even though I’m a 32 year old male, her singing is the ONLY music I’ve ever listened to that makes me cry. And it’s not a sad crying – it’s like tears of happiness. Whatever gift Eva had, it had power. I’m so sorry she has passed. Erin

Name: Pam
Favorite Eva Album: Live At Blues Alley
Favorite Eva Song: Today it’s Blue Skies
Home town/city/country: Chicago
Sent: Wed December 31 2003 05:45 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THOSE WHO LOVE EVA… MAY IT BE FILLED WITH FAITH, HOPE, LOVE AND JOY. WE MISS YOU EVA!!!!!!!! PEACE BE WITH YOU, PAM