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2008 Guestbook entries
January 1-December 31, 2008
Reverse chronological order in groups of about 50, I think
The album SOMEWHERE was released in August, 2008.
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Date: December 31, 2008, 10:35 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
Number: 13
Happy New Year to Eva fans everywhere. We all need peace, love, joy, and lots of Eva’s music.
Please make a resolution this year to support live local music and theater. As someone wise once wrote in this Guestbook, “There will never be another Eva Cassidy, but there will be somebody else.”
Date: December 31, 2008, 10:18 PM, EDT
Name: Lydia
Number: 12
Happy New Year! your in the clouds with my brothers looking down and watching over us. Thank you
Date: December 31, 2008, 9:35 PM, EDT
Name: Anne O’Brien
Number: 11
Happy New Year! And, OH, does the world need peace.
Date: December 31, 2008, 7:16 PM, EDT
Name: Willy Druppel
Number: 10
To all Eva fans all over the world : my very best wishes for 2009.
Date: December 30, 2008, 9:21 PM, EDT
Name: Sharon McLeod
Number: 9
I remember the first time I heard Eva. It was in a record shop in Carlton and Eva was playing in the background. I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven! I found out as much as I could from the shop keeper about this gorgeous lady and her angelic voice and I have been a dedicated fan ever since.
Date: December 30, 2008, 7:31 PM, EDT
Name: barrett
Number: 8
A few months ago a friend gave me “Somewhere” for my birthday. The first song… “Coat of Many Colors” brought tears to my eyes. Her golden voice touches my heart with joy. Also, “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” is exquisite. I thought I had all her CD’s, but I hadn’t heard any of the songs on this one. I play all her songs over and over while I paint small wooden boxes to give friends and family, feeling in touch with something pure and unique. I feel grateful for my son, he introduced me to Eva about five years ago. I still remember how I felt when I listened to her sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. . . Thank you, Eva, for all the joy you’ve brought to a white-haired senior with lung cancer who use to sing herself, but now has your voice and your songs to cherish.
Date: December 30, 2008, 7:24 PM, EDT
Name: Heidi McLain
Number: 7
In August of 2007 I was sitting in a restaurant in Perth, Scotland with my dear friend Tom and two other friends I was traveling with. At one point during the evening my friend Tom looked at me, and cupped his hand over his ear to indicate that I should listen to the music. It was Eva singing “Fields of Gold.” Tom and I looked at each other and “shared a moment.” You see, I was the person who turned Tom onto Eva’s beautiful music a year or so after her death. He had never heard her before, and he was awestruck by her voice. So that moment in the restaurant in Scotland with Tom, listening to Eva, is a very special memory that I will always treasure.
Date: December 30, 2008, 3:08 PM, EDT
Name: Fred P
Number: 6
What a wonderful woman with such a great voice, Her music is an uplift for everything going wrong in the world today. we all were blessed to have her here, even for a short while. I hope to one day meet her on those fields of gold. GOD BLESS.
Date: December 30, 2008, 2:17 PM, EDT
Name: Donna Webster
Number: 5
I am thankful for my daughter in law Amy who
introduced me to Eva Cassidy 8 years ago. Her beautifully haunting, melodic vocals thrill me now as much as they did then. What a treasure she was and remains to those of us fortunate to hear her recordings.
Date: December 29, 2008, 6:15 PM, EDT
Name: Carina Gemenis
Number: 4
my husband Bill introduced me to Eva’s songs we lost him unexpectantly last January but know that he is front row with Eva in paradise. Not only do i get to hear the pleasure of an angel’s voice in Eva but the memories of all the drives Bill and i took listening to Eva bring great comfort to me
God bless both their memories.
Date: December 29, 2008, 5:26 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 3
Attn: Jess and Laura. I, too, was touched by Joop.
A couple of years ago, frustrated by my inability to secure the “Live at Pearl’s” cd, I noticed that someone named Joop Prosee, from Holland, in a guestbook entry had offered another Eva fan help in obtaining it. He gave his email address, so I thought I would give it a try.
The next day I received an email asking for my mailing address. Within a week I had the “Pearls” cd, and totally unexpectedly, Joop sent a one-hour “BBC Radio Special” on Eva’s life and the “Eva Cassidy Sing’s” DVD, which contains the “Blues Alley”, performances now seen on Youtube.
When I offered to pay him for his efforts, he scoffed at the idea, saying he was only doing the least one Eva fan would do for another.
Rest in Peace, Joop. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten!
Date: December 29, 2008, 4:27 PM, EDT
Name: Tina Møller Kristensen
Number: 2
I was so happy to discover Eva’s music this Christmas and I will enjoy if forever. Thank you very much Eva.
Date: December 29, 2008, 4:16 AM, EDT
Name: Philip Osborn
Number: 1
Thank You Eva for the beautiful gift of your music.I will always play your Cds, they are a pleasure to hear and I enjoy encouraging new people to here your voice.Looking forward to buy the latest Cd Somewhere.Thank you Chris Biondi for having the insight to record this talented lady who we now can all enjoy.
A fan for 10yrs now and this music is a treasure.
Date: January 2, 2009, 2:54 PM, EDT
Name: Fred P
Number: 20
Happy New Year to all, may this year be a blessed and safe one. what a wonderful world. thx eva for all you have given us.
Date: January 2, 2009, 2:51 PM, EDT
Name: Tuula
Number: 19
Listening to “fields of gold” and then thought that i would know more of this beutiful voice.
With sorrow i read that she left us very young.
My thought goes to her family.
And wishes for that she play music with the angels,because she is one.
Date: January 2, 2009, 9:19 AM, EDT
Name: Julian Piwowarski
Number: 18
Love her to bits, this angel helped me during trying times, Hugs to her, JP
Date: January 1, 2009, 10:47 PM, EDT
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Number: 17
Happy New Year to all!
Date: January 1, 2009, 10:41 PM, EDT
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Number: 16
Happy New Year to all the fans of EVA CASSIDY. This should be a better year for
us all.
Date: January 1, 2009, 5:41 AM, EDT
Name: MR Les Grice
Number: 15
2009 and another step closer to where we are going.
Never fear, black swans will arise and fill our lives with the unexpected, to carry us to those uncharted places where we are asked to make the choice.
Go with grace and like Eva,
“Take only photographs, steal only time, leave only footprints”
Eva you are far away and yet ever more closer than before.
Date: January 1, 2009, 12:06 AM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B.
Number: 14
Warmest New Years greetings to all who love Eva, and this wonderful website, like I do! My best New Years greeting was this morning, when I woke up and turned my radio on! There she was!!! Eva Cassidy -singing “Over the Rainbow”! It was a true GIFT!!! I hope that is just the beginning, here in the Northwest!
Special thoughts go to The Cassidy Family and, as always, Thank YOU Laura!!
Date: December 31, 2008, 10:35 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
Number: 13
Happy New Year to Eva fans everywhere. We all need peace, love, joy, and lots of Eva’s music.
Please make a resolution this year to support live local music and theater. As someone wise once wrote in this Guestbook, “There will never be another Eva Cassidy, but there will be somebody else.”
Date: December 31, 2008, 10:18 PM, EDT
Name: Lydia
Number: 12
Happy New Year! your in the clouds with my brothers looking down and watching over us. Thank you
Date: December 31, 2008, 9:35 PM, EDT
Name: Anne O’Brien
Number: 11
Happy New Year! And, OH, does the world need peace.
Date: December 31, 2008, 7:16 PM, EDT
Name: Willy Druppel
Number: 10
To all Eva fans all over the world : my very best wishes for 2009.
Date: December 30, 2008, 9:21 PM, EDT
Name: Sharon McLeod
Number: 9
I remember the first time I heard Eva. It was in a record shop in Carlton and Eva was playing in the background. I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven! I found out as much as I could from the shop keeper about this gorgeous lady and her angelic voice and I have been a dedicated fan ever since.
Date: December 30, 2008, 7:31 PM, EDT
Name: barrett
Number: 8
A few months ago a friend gave me “Somewhere” for my birthday. The first song… “Coat of Many Colors” brought tears to my eyes. Her golden voice touches my heart with joy. Also, “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” is exquisite. I thought I had all her CD’s, but I hadn’t heard any of the songs on this one. I play all her songs over and over while I paint small wooden boxes to give friends and family, feeling in touch with something pure and unique. I feel grateful for my son, he introduced me to Eva about five years ago. I still remember how I felt when I listened to her sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. . . Thank you, Eva, for all the joy you’ve brought to a white-haired senior with lung cancer who use to sing herself, but now has your voice and your songs to cherish.
Date: December 30, 2008, 7:24 PM, EDT
Name: Heidi McLain
Number: 7
In August of 2007 I was sitting in a restaurant in Perth, Scotland with my dear friend Tom and two other friends I was traveling with. At one point during the evening my friend Tom looked at me, and cupped his hand over his ear to indicate that I should listen to the music. It was Eva singing “Fields of Gold.” Tom and I looked at each other and “shared a moment.” You see, I was the person who turned Tom onto Eva’s beautiful music a year or so after her death. He had never heard her before, and he was awestruck by her voice. So that moment in the restaurant in Scotland with Tom, listening to Eva, is a very special memory that I will always treasure.
Date: December 30, 2008, 3:08 PM, EDT
Name: Fred P
Number: 6
What a wonderful woman with such a great voice, Her music is an uplift for everything going wrong in the world today. we all were blessed to have her here, even for a short while. I hope to one day meet her on those fields of gold. GOD BLESS.
Date: December 30, 2008, 2:17 PM, EDT
Name: Donna Webster
Number: 5
I am thankful for my daughter in law Amy who
introduced me to Eva Cassidy 8 years ago. Her beautifully haunting, melodic vocals thrill me now as much as they did then. What a treasure she was and remains to those of us fortunate to hear her recordings.
Date: December 29, 2008, 6:15 PM, EDT
Name: Carina Gemenis
Number: 4
my husband Bill introduced me to Eva’s songs we lost him unexpectantly last January but know that he is front row with Eva in paradise. Not only do i get to hear the pleasure of an angel’s voice in Eva but the memories of all the drives Bill and i took listening to Eva bring great comfort to me
God bless both their memories.
Date: December 29, 2008, 5:26 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 3
Attn: Jess and Laura. I, too, was touched by Joop.
A couple of years ago, frustrated by my inability to secure the “Live at Pearl’s” cd, I noticed that someone named Joop Prosee, from Holland, in a guestbook entry had offered another Eva fan help in obtaining it. He gave his email address, so I thought I would give it a try.
The next day I received an email asking for my mailing address. Within a week I had the “Pearls” cd, and totally unexpectedly, Joop sent a one-hour “BBC Radio Special” on Eva’s life and the “Eva Cassidy Sing’s” DVD, which contains the “Blues Alley”, performances now seen on Youtube.
When I offered to pay him for his efforts, he scoffed at the idea, saying he was only doing the least one Eva fan would do for another.
Rest in Peace, Joop. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten!
Date: December 29, 2008, 4:27 PM, EDT
Name: Tina Møller Kristensen
Number: 2
I was so happy to discover Eva’s music this Christmas and I will enjoy if forever. Thank you very much Eva.
Date: December 29, 2008, 4:16 AM, EDT
Name: Philip Osborn
Number: 1
Thank You Eva for the beautiful gift of your music.I will always play your Cds, they are a pleasure to hear and I enjoy encouraging new people to here your voice.Looking forward to buy the latest Cd Somewhere.Thank you Chris Biondi for having the insight to record this talented lady who we now can all enjoy.
A fan for 10yrs now and this music is a treasure.
Date: December 29, 2008, 3:42 AM, EST
Name: Paul
Number: 20
I cant believe I have never heard of this beautifull singer before today.
Her legacey to all of us is her voice ,Angelic is the only way to describe it.
I hope I get to heaven ,it must be beautifull if she is singing there.
Paul
Date: December 28, 2008, 10:49 PM, EST
Name: Debby
Number: 19
Truly an awesome voice! I’m so glad we are able to enjoy her music.
Date: December 28, 2008, 9:22 AM, EST
Name: Marg Teskey
Number: 18
Eva’s music stops me in my tracks. Her voice reverberates very deep in my soul. I have listed my favorites in my pre-arranged funeral service. God must have needed this angel’s voice in heaven. Love to all of you who read this.
Date: December 27, 2008, 5:10 PM, EST
Name: Laura
Number: 17
Jess, thank you for telling us about Joop. We will miss him. Perhaps during the next week or two, we should all play “Dark End of the Street” and think of him.
Date: December 27, 2008, 8:10 AM, EST
Name: jess
Number: 16
Through Eva’s music and this guestbook, many friendships have been created. This post is in memory of Joop Prosee, who died on December 20, 2008. It was right here that we met, discussing Eva’s music. Joop was a big fan and wrote here many times. He was generous and kind and a wonderful email friend for the last five years. He will be sorely missed.
Date: December 27, 2008, 3:26 AM, EST
Name: Steve
Number: 15
As I and my crusty old metalhead bandmates listened to “Over the Rainbow” (the live version on youtube) no one said a word. Not one word.
Date: December 27, 2008, 1:52 AM, EST
Name: Susan
Number: 14
What a loss! Evas’ music gives me so much joy. I would have loved the priviledge of seeing and hearing her on stage. Thankfully her recordings will enable her magical talent to touch our hearts forever! – Love and thoughts to her family and friends may you find comfort knowing just how many people care!
Date: December 26, 2008, 2:47 AM, EST
Name: Xavi Bosque
Number: 13
Please apologise me because I hadn’t heard Eva until the duets with Katie Melua. What a lot of time losted but never is late to discover the great singers of the world. I will remember your voice for all of my life.
Best Regards from Spain to all her family and all her fans.
Love and lovers will never die.
Date: December 25, 2008, 6:48 PM, EST
Name: Marilee J. Layman
Number: 12
A friend brought Christmas dinner over today and a DVD to watch — Love, Actually — I heard the bit of “Songbird” in that and made her stay long enough to listen to the CD. She was smiling and thinking through it. A convert?
Date: December 25, 2008, 3:10 PM, EST
Name: Tim Schaap
Number: 11
Eva’s version of the song “Somewhere over the rainbow” was played at my sister’s funeral three years ago and it will be with me forever as my favorite version. If you listen with your heart, you’ll cry when you hear her sing it. It’s just the way she sang all of her songs. Thank you Eva. God Bless you and keep you.
Date: December 25, 2008, 12:15 AM, EST
Name: Hansen
Number: 10
Merry Christmas All The People In The World.
Merry Christmas Eva.
Merry Christmas Margret.
Merry Christmas All Eva’s Family.
I Love Eva.
Hansen
Date: December 24, 2008, 1:22 PM, EST
Name: Mr Les Grice
Number: 9
Sitting here at my pc the night before Christmas, wondering just what I can say about you Eva. As we enter a new age in January with what seems to be a wise, humble, intelligent and empathetic President ready to lead us through these difficult times, I can’t help wishing you were around, vibrant and alive, to be exactly that, wise, humble, full of empathy and intelligence. Forgive me but no, I don’t see you as an angel floating around our world, you were truly human, right there at the heart and soul of who we are, with all our faults, all our wonderful attributes and the ability in the end, to do the right thing.
You saw it all before anyone, in a silent way.
“Shamans show you your path. Not ‘the’ path, but your own. It is a songline of sorts, not as a map of the land but a map of your life. The songline can untie the choking riddles of your life and show you the winding way, deep in the green hearts forest, simple as sunlight and resonant with the motivation of a soul’s journey”
– Jay Griffiths – ‘Wild’, An Elemental Journey
Happy Christmas Eva – see you soon.
Date: December 24, 2008, 4:01 AM, EST
Name: Gary
Number: 8
It doesn’t get better than that, thank you.
Date: December 23, 2008, 6:23 PM, EST
Name: darcel massingill
Number: 7
i heard eva sing this song on the radio after a very stressful day. it brought tears of joy to my eyes. it took my daughter one day to find name of the cd and i play all of it every night, only can not find the song crazy crazy, can you help?
Date: December 23, 2008, 6:18 PM, EST
Name: Melissa G. Watt
Number: 6
I am and have been a HUGE Eva Cassidy for the past 10 years. I own all of her CD’s and her voice is like an angel’s voice. Her music comforts me in a way like no other.
I am an artist myself,(an Abstract Painter), and I must say, the lyrics in Eva’s music influence me and give me the courage to NEVER GIVE UP on my dreams of becoming a well-known artist.
I am so excited to purchase Eva’s new CD.
God gave us an angel, and that angel he took away from us way too soon! We are SO BLESSED to have Eva’s music, lyrics and memory with us always. I wish I had a chance to meet her way back when. Eva is always missed by everyone, but her music and talent will live on in us forever! We love you Eva wherever you may be! Somewhere Over The Rainbow? No, YOU are most likely Somewhere Over Eva’s Rainbow looking down on all of us!
Thank you Eva for everything. You have brought me so much joy and reflection upon listening to ALL of your music.
Love,
Melissa G. Watt
Dallas, Texas
Date: December 23, 2008, 5:32 AM, EST
Name: Bob
Number: 5
Just did a little research and found the No Boundaries CD on Amazon, most reviews are not favourable, It’s not my favourite but I wouldn’t say it’s a bad CD, listen for yourself if you find it and make up your own mind.
Date: December 23, 2008, 5:12 AM, EST
Name: Bob
Number: 4
I found this site tonight whilst listening to my Eva collection, I have a CD which is not mentioned on your site, it is called “No Boundaries” and we bought it here in Australia (pretty sure) the other CDs we have are Songbird and Live at Blues Alley which we bought in the UK years ago; thanks Terry Wogan for the introduction.
Is “No Boundaries” only available here in Australia or is it on general release?
I’ve introduced numerous people to Eva usually just by slipping it in the CD player between other music, the reaction is predictable; WOW! what a voice.
Date: December 23, 2008, 2:18 AM, EST
Name: thomas
Number: 3
Someone (every where) did not do enough. She should still be among us. A voice and originality should never have been lost. I weep for all of us, and thank GOD that her family has released her recordings for us.
Date: December 22, 2008, 6:36 PM, EST
Name: Zoe Wright
Number: 2
What a voice. This is singing at its best – her voice really expresses the story behind each song and reaches into your soul. I absolutely love Eva’s music and her voice. She is amazing. Thank you Eva for your special contribution to music, so sad that i will never see you live on a huge stage that you greatly deserve. xxx
Date: December 22, 2008, 6:21 PM, EST
Name: james zeruk jr
Number: 1
I first heard Eva as bumper music on a Los Angeles radio station (KABC 790) during a show called “Red Eye Radio” hosted by Doug Macyntire.
It was about 5 years ago.
Since then, I have been an Eva fan…no, “fan” doesn’t sound right. I have been a recipient of her gift. Yes! That’s what I am. A guy to whom Eva Cassidy gave a gift!
Fans are for sports and movie stars and the like, I feel nothing “fanatic” for Eva—I feel like a sister gave me part of her soul…that’s what dear Eva is to me.
Thanks for the site! Oh, I just saw the ABC Night Line special and I hadn’t cried this much since Karen Carpenter’s story.
They are alike, I think–Karen and Eva. Both beautiful and talented and gone far too soon.
Merry Christmas Eva! And God Bless you who were (are) her friends and family!
Love,
James.
Date: December 22, 2008, 4:20 AM, EST
Name: Mary Jo
Number: 14
It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Eva’s FOG version sung— like no other— to the Gold medal Olympic skate 6 years ago changed me as a person. I knew nothing of her then and only learned of her, like most of you, after she was already gone.
I learned everything about her… sadly and very choked up. This was a girl we needed in our lives— so, we get what we can and are some of the lucky ones.
Such an amazing person that will live on through ALL of us. I’m so grateful that her family has made this (sharing) possible and I’ve met some really decent folks here.
We all love and miss Eva like she was one of our own… ’cause she was. Peace, all.
Date: December 22, 2008, 1:38 AM, EST
Name: Ana
Number: 13
…she showed heaven… with her beautiful voice!She sings like an angel…makes us fly!!Never in my life heard such sweatness,and i think, she lived among us with a purpose…..to give us all, this delicious and unforgetable present!WHEREVER YOU ARE-thank you very much…
Date: December 21, 2008, 6:04 PM, EST
Name: Henk Haarhuis
Number: 12
I am proud to inform you that Eva was on National Dutch TV (netherlands) in one of the most famous programs. (Paul the Leeuw
Katie Melua was invited for her Duo singing What a wonderful world.
It was a complete surprise on sunday december 21st, 20:00 hrs.
Katie announced the song saying that the revenues for the song were meant to be for the Red Cross Organization.
Date: December 20, 2008, 12:48 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 11
I have heard that Eva recorded two versions of the song “It’s not the presents under the tree”, the Christmas song. I have heard the one on the compilation cd “Holiday sounds of the season 2001”. Does anyone know where the other version can be located? I would like to have a copy of it.
Date: December 20, 2008, 9:04 AM, EST
Name: sue
Number: 10
wow, she had a lovely voice, just heard alot about this lady on real radio,, so sad she isnt with us any more,she was an amazing lady who sounded very warm and loving.. xx
Date: December 19, 2008, 9:58 PM, EST
Name: Nancy H
Number: 9
I stumbled upon Eva when searching for Time After Time and I have been spellbound. I guess it’s true that God sometimes needs very special angels because I don’t believe there ever has been a singer of her calibre. When I hear her sing, I am transported. I am aggreived that she is gone from this world where she could have soared in front of us all rather than beyond our reach. Thank you Eva for doing exactly what you were put on this earth to do. You were a mindboggling talent.
Date: December 19, 2008, 7:37 PM, EST
Name: CATHERINE
Number: 8
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVA GIRL. I MISS YOU DOODLING ON MATCHBOOKS AND NAPKINS. I WILL CONTINUE TO SING YOUR SONGS…YOUR WAY.
LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU.
Date: December 19, 2008, 6:34 PM, EST
Name: Valerie Mowbray
Number: 7
I have always loved this song and was introduced to Eva through this song. Songbird means a lot to me and my husband as it was played in the church at our wedding last year and features on the video. Eva is a talented woman whose music will always be inspirational.
Date: December 19, 2008, 2:04 PM, EST
Name: Alvin’s Friend
Number: 6
I was introduced to Eva by Dave Conway. Newborn twins died and I was putting together the bereavement music. Eva helped ease the pain of this unbearable tragedy.
Date: December 19, 2008, 11:25 AM, EST
Name: Alan
Number: 5
I discovered Eva by accident off another MySpace members page. My God, what a talent !! “Somewhere over the Rainbow” and “Imagine” became new wonders. Her music is stunning in its effect.
Tragic that she died so young for she certainly had a world class talent that would have been well received. I will long have a love of this Songbird.
Date: December 18, 2008, 9:08 PM, EST
Name: Sara
Number: 4
Eva’s sweet voice creates an unharnessed energy that inspires me. She makes my hair on the back of my neck stand on end. I like to play her music in the background as I play my violin. Makes me feel I’m sitting next to her in the same room. I thank God she was able to leave a footprint for the rest of us before she left this earth.
Date: December 18, 2008, 12:07 AM, EST
Name: Nicholas
Number: 3
For you Eva, the sun will always be shining.
As it shall for my mum who so loved listening to you.
Your voice and guitar remain forever a part of this wonderful world.
Thank you
Date: December 17, 2008, 10:00 PM, EST
Name: Martin Scott
Number: 2
I will never forget the way I felt when I heard Eva’s beautiful version of ‘Somewhere…….’ It moved me more than any song I had heard previously. An amazing guitar style, coupled with a voice that could end a war. I’m not ashamed to admit that I cried, and 8 years later it still brings a lump to my throat! Congratulations on a great site, and thank you a million times over to Eva Cassidy for sharing her amazing talents with the world.
Date: December 17, 2008, 1:45 PM, EST
Name: Wayne Renardsoin
Number: 1
Much to be said about covering a Paul Simon tune. Eva Cassidy covers his “American Tune” and as I transcribe the bass lines, which are for me difficult, the beauty of this tune after repeated hearings to chart the chord changes is still ever present. Bravo.
Date: December 17, 2008, 12:09 AM, EST
Name: Sharon
Number: 20
I just “happened” upon her song on YouTube. I have never been so mesmerized by someones’ voice. She has such clarity…such smoothness. So calming. So beautiful. To learn that she is no longer with us is so sad I can hardly stand it. I went out and bought her “Songbird” CD. I want to purchase all of them. I wish so much that she was still here. What a beautiful voice. What a beautiful lady. RIP, Eva.
Date: December 16, 2008, 3:58 PM, EST
Name: Riley
Number: 19
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Eva Cassidy! I discovered her a few years ago from a great friend and havent stopped listening since! The loss of her and her amazing voice is truly a tragedy. Thanks for this site that can bring her fans together!
Date: December 16, 2008, 10:58 AM, EST
Name: Nancy Ellen Walker
Number: 18
This freaks me out. I have been an amateur acoustic performer most of my life. Today I checked into YouTube to learn the bridge to Fields of Gold and Eva’s song began to play. She is so beautiful. She is what I hope I am giving people. I looked at the list of her videos. They are all songs I love and perform. Eva’s music, her spirit, has been a link, a connection, between me and the people I love. I’ve not met them yet but I know that now I will. Eva has brought me into the circle.
Thanks for the website. Thanks for the love.
Date: December 15, 2008, 7:57 PM, EST
Name: jane c
Number: 17
TWO months ago, I discovered the most spectacular singer of my lifetime and I can truly say that listening to her music every evening in the quiet darkness of my den makes the most stressful, crazy day melt into sheer joy. Finding Eva was truly a gift and I am so grateful to have stumbled upon her in my quest for the singer of the amazing “Autumn Leaves.”
Date: December 15, 2008, 11:45 AM, EST
Name: Agata Weso?owska
Number: 16
Eva was very magic artist. The sound and ring of guitar, which she made was mysterious. It isn’t matter what’s going on around me, when I listen Eva’s songs I’m in heaven. She had voice like angel. Her interpretations famous songs made a new mood. Her voice gave soul the others compositions, for example Fields of Gold. She gave people amazing art.
Greetings from Poland
Date: December 15, 2008, 9:36 AM, EST
Name: Larry Fulton
Number: 15
Hi,
We have created a video, using a song “Fields of Gold” from Eva Cassidy, and some of our Spirit Friends. You can watch this at our Youtube page BenevolentSpirits. What an absolute Angel she is! Eva’s soul departed this realm almost 14 years ago, but her Benevolent Spirit lives on in her inspirational music. We hope that you will share in what Eva has created.
Our wish is that, all of you are in great health, and will enter this new year with much Joy and Happiness. Enjoy the video, and our Blessings are with you. We are updating our new website BenevolentSpirits dot com. We welcome any feedback on it’s progress.
Happy Holidays.
Larry
Date: December 14, 2008, 11:27 PM, EST
Name: Mike Larsen
Number: 14
I was reading alone at the Appleton Barnes & Noble last week and gradually became aware of the CD that was playing. I did not recognize the artist but was impressed with her versatility on several covers and a jazz and blues style that I found appealing. It was her slowed-down numbers that made me stop and really pay attention. I inquired and the clerk told me Eva’s name and told me she had died of cancer. I wrote her name down and did some research this weekend. I found she was on the soundtrack of one of my favorite movies, “Love Actually”. Then I listened to many songs on You Tube and fell in love with her voice and unique style. I found this site dedicated to her and am in awe of her fans, still discovering her anew daily, just like me. How can she be gone 12 years and still relatively unknown in her own country?? Incredible voice, great range of styles, and impressive guitar work. Count me in as a new fan.
Date: December 14, 2008, 12:20 PM, EST
Name: Paul
Number: 13
i have just discovered eva through this beautiful tune and plan to hear as much as possible. What a loss her death was to the music loving community.
Date: December 14, 2008, 10:51 AM, EST
Name: Molly
Number: 12
Such an amzsing song. I heard it when I was 7 and have never got tired of it. RIP Eva, your such an insperation to me.
Date: December 13, 2008, 8:50 PM, EST
Name: Jon Holland
Number: 11
One the most beautiful voices that I have ever heard. Not many songs can move me to tears, but “Songbird” is one of them.She was truly a special singer.
Date: December 13, 2008, 6:50 PM, EST
Name: Andrea T.
Number: 10
Tanck … Kiss..
Date: December 13, 2008, 12:45 AM, EST
Name: vicky Skaggs
Number: 9
SHE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL THAT LISTEN TO HER SONGS AND GAZE AT THAT ANGELIC FACE
Date: December 12, 2008, 11:22 AM, EST
Name: Vicky
Number: 8
First saw her on tv somewtime ’round 1999. I cried with Songbird and Somewhere over the rainbow.
Amazing voice and guitarplay, and a beautiful star.
Eva I know you’re walking in golden fields now.
Date: December 12, 2008, 9:41 AM, EST
Name: Julia
Number: 7
The first moment I ever heard this song, I was looking the TV-drama “Everwood”. I searched for this song on “I-Tunes” and since this time, I love all songs from Eva! I’m very sad, that I’ll never can see her on stage… Greetings to her family from Germany!
Date: December 12, 2008, 2:16 AM, EST
Name: Patti Keiper
Number: 6
Eva Cassidy..
She truly broke the mould, twelve years after…
May her legacy live on. She truly lives still in this; the best of the best in her own self chosen music. (Rainbow)
No label, no recording company brass. She never had one. Just herself and her quiet guitar.
There is a strength in purity.. A captivating sweet sadness, yet also full of life,
in all the notes, whenever she carried softly.
I couldn’t find words that truly, really describe her. I still can’t.
Yes, everything she touched can only be forever heard and felt. Some of us,
with tears. What a joy this is, late, but forever now, a part of us.
Date: December 11, 2008, 8:22 PM, EST
Name: Michael Kelly
Number: 5
As I have become more familiar with her music I am constantly amazed at her versality and mastery of so many different genres of music. It makes me sad to think that her talents were not really recognised during her lifetime. I have no doubt that she is looking down on us as we enjoy listening to her music. Her passing at such a young age makes me wonder how much incredible music has been lost to us all forever. I would like to thank her for all the pleasure her music had given me and will continue to give me into the future.
Date: December 11, 2008, 6:01 PM, EST
Name: Richard Senecal
Number: 4
I fell in love with Eva when I first heard her. What a remarkable talent! I wish I had known of her during her life.
Date: December 11, 2008, 5:21 AM, EST
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 3
In the year twenty-five twenty-five…
In the year thirty-five thirty-five…
In the year seventy-five seventy-five…
If man is still alive…
They will be listening to Eva Cassidy.
Date: December 10, 2008, 3:10 PM, EST
Name: Kayla Rochelle
Number: 2
The first time i ever heard this song, i was just looking around youtube, and i found her. After listening to it for about a minute, i almost broke down in tears, and i had no clue why. Im guessing it may have been because thats my and my bffs song, but then i got in to figuring out who she was. She is truley inspirational, her music is so soothing to the soul. And i think that she had the most beautiful voice i have ever heard, i really with i could meet her <3
Date: December 10, 2008, 7:10 AM, EST
Name: Ton
Number: 1
Her voice touched me.
Date: December 10, 2008, 5:07 AM, EST
Name: Chris Spriet
Number: 20
This is the review I posted for Eva’s Songbird collection on Amazon.
DON’T BUY THIS RECORD. Please, no money.
Taste the voice and share the songs. Like you share the secret motions of in your heart with your nearest and dearest.
Eva’s voice and warmth are heaven-sent. And words will never come close and tell. So don’t just *buy* this cd. Offer it to someone you love and share the warmth and tenderness that Eva is sharing with us. Songbird, heavenly angel, we will love you, always
Date: December 10, 2008, 1:06 AM, EST
Name: Pamala C
Number: 19
I love this song, the first time I heard Eva sing I was totallt in awe. My mother passed away this year and I always listen to Eva it somehow makes my heart better. I am going to have Eva played at my funeral/memorial. I listen to her all the time I can’t tell you how much she and her music really means to me.
Date: December 9, 2008, 7:35 PM, EST
Name: lili
Number: 18
Hace 8 años, vivía en Bethesda, (WASHINGTON DC). Escuche un dia de casualidad en la radio a Eva cantando autumn leaves, y enseguida llame para saber si actuaría en algun sitio esta cantante con voz de angel. Me enamore de su voz. Me dijeron que habia fallecido pero que podria encontrar un par de discos incluyendo el del Blue alley. La noche siguiente fui ahi,al blue alley, fue muy dificil tratar de imaginarme a Eva cantando en el escenario…
Eva es la mejor voz que nunca habia escuchado y nunca JAMAS he vuelto a sentir lo que sentí la primera vez al escucharla!
Laura: gracias por esta pagina web. hace 8 años intente contactar con los padres, pero no lo ví adecuado e irrespetuoso hacia su intimidad… Eva no era famosa y era dificil encontrar información acerca de ella. Hoy en día, eva vive a travès de su música. Siempre será inmortal….
Thank you very much!
Date: December 9, 2008, 6:40 AM, EST
Name: Etienne Harris
Number: 17
One of the greatest highlights in my life (I am a musician too) was when I first heard Eva sing … such purety – the second was when I managed to purchase her DVD! If she was alive today she would have been a sensation! Very very few singers can radiate such expression, feeling and love for what she was doing.
Thanks Laura for keeping Eva in our thoughts and minds.
PS So sad that Eva and Emily Remler – another lady of the guitar is no longer with us to share their expression by voice or guitar.
Date: December 8, 2008, 4:03 PM, EST
Name: Tom
Number: 16
Thank you Eva for this beautiful song it has helped me in so many ways – 2007 to 2008 so for me the request will not be forgotten due to a life threating illness that has now passed. its a crying shame that you cant be with us today, god bless and good night!
Date: December 8, 2008, 1:58 AM, EST
Name: colleen creamer
Number: 15
I know it’s late in the game to talk about the import of Eva’s astounding talent but I will tell you that shs is allover my IPOD. I miss her and I hope her family and friends get that her talent will be missed. I cannot get enough of her.
Date: December 6, 2008, 10:46 PM, EST
Name: Rob
Number: 14
I found Eva on Pandora. I was mesmerized by her pure voice, and her ability to speak to me through music. I bought her album, Imagine — I then went to Wikipedia and found that she was no longer with us. It was shocking and devastating to know that this voice had been silenced. But, I also find her a true inspiration. As I listen to her, it makes me strive for more excellence in my own life. She found a new meaning and interpretation in Somewhere Over The Rainbow — she lets us all know to find our own meaning and interpretation in life and what we contribute. What she left us is a treasure that lives on.
Date: December 6, 2008, 2:58 AM, EST
Name: David
Number: 13
I was linked over to her version of Songbird from YouTube. It stopped me in my tracks and I just sat there and listened to it over and over again. It’s beautiful and it breaks my heart at the same time. I know that everyone says this, but I got that sinking feeling the moment I found out that she passed away.
Date: December 5, 2008, 1:14 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 12
A few weeks ago, I went to visit the grave of my son, Micah who died six years ago, at the age of 23, in an auto accident. While there, I decided to play Eva’s, “I Know You by Heart”, which we had played at Micah’s funeral service.
As the song played, I thought about the times Micah had gotten himself into situations, through youth and inexperience, that dad had to help get him out of. As I lamented that I was no longer able to do that, it occurred to me that, he (from wherever he is right now) seems to have helped myself and family members during illness and other difficult situations. That was not uncharacteristic. He was always a very helpful and caring individual.
The last time I saw Micah, I met him at a gas station as he was embarking on a new job as a driver with the J.B. Hunt Trucking Company. He died ten days later in an auto accident involving his own car as he was returning home after this first trip.
As I was driving home from the cemetary , a J.B. Hunt Truck passed me going the other way, not 100 yards from the gas station where I had last seen Micah. The Eva Tape was still playing. The song was “Time After Time”. The lyric that was playing at that precise moment…..” If you are lost and you can look and I will find you…… If you fall I will catch you, time after time”.
There may be other explanations, but for me it was one beautful “Eva” moment.
Date: December 3, 2008, 10:49 PM, EST
Name: jack palangio
Number: 11
She has brightened my heart since I first heard her voice,autumn leaves and field of dreams are right there but everything is so magnetic,Eva lives within all of us that appreciate her many talents,I hope to have children that I can expose to this magnificient woman as my father exposed me to the greats as Enrico Caruso and Mario Lanza,Nat and Ella,thank you all who love Eva,if theres a rock and roll heaven,you know they have a hell of a band,to all a good night,Jack
Date: December 3, 2008, 4:05 PM, EST
Name: Thomas Stone
Number: 10
Long time ago I heard on the way going home in the car’s radio the song “fields of gold” from Eva. I did something I never did bevor stoped my car and had to give my full attention to her. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! Eva, thanks so much for your music.
Date: December 3, 2008, 2:50 PM, EST
Name: Toree Montgomery
Number: 9
I am a vocalist in Texas and Louisiana. I have had the privilege of singing the remakes of the songs in eve’s style. She was a remarkable singer and her music brings me back to the roots of what music is all about. May her voice live on in the world and bless the people who hear her.
Date: December 3, 2008, 10:26 AM, EST
Name: Jamie Montgomery
Number: 8
I love the range in her voice. From melancholy to a spiritual high, soft yet determined expressions of love and honesty, all the emotional and intellectual fibers light up in ones soul when listening to Eva sing. Eva Cassidy is truly inspirational. Listening to Eva sing is a true pleasure.
Date: December 3, 2008, 3:35 AM, EST
Name: Tom
Number: 7
I just found a few songs by Eva Cassidy.
Immediately found her website and read that she’d passed away at a young age.
God Bless her, she sings with the angels . . .
Date: December 2, 2008, 11:24 PM, EST
Name: Jeanne Gross
Number: 6
I first heard Eva on my way back from a visit with my daughter and her family who live in Woodbridge, VA about 6 weeks ago. I had never heard her music and couldn’t wait to get home to look her up on the internet and find out more. There was an interview of her parents on the radio as I drove home and several of her songs were played. I was just blown away. She must be one of the best kept musical secrets of this millenium. What a shame that the Music World lost her incredible talent at her young age. I’m looking forward to hearing more of her music by purchasing all of her CD’s. Also, I expect to see her in heaven when I arrive, so God, if you’re listening, please have her singing as I and the rest of her fans arrive.
Date: December 2, 2008, 1:46 PM, EST
Name: Ron Gallagher
Number: 5
I Love You Eva. I will Always Love You.
With All My Heart.
Date: December 2, 2008, 6:04 AM, EST
Name: graeme henderson
Number: 4
lovely song you are forever in our hearts
Date: December 1, 2008, 12:49 PM, EST
Name: John Staib
Number: 3
The first Eva song I heard was Fields of Gold, and I cried like a baby…her voice is like an angel !!! I bought the “Live at Blues Alley” CD and found that ALL of her songs are angelic. I wish so much that she were still with us today – blessing us with her lovely voice and talent.
Date: December 1, 2008, 8:10 AM, EST
Name: Celso C. Santiago, Jr.
Number: 2
I first heard the song Songbird when I watched Love Actually. Ever since then, I fell in love with the song and Eva Cassidy songs. And in my wedding, this song will be playing while my bride walks down the aisle…
Date: December 1, 2008, 5:59 AM, EST
Name: Brian Lewis
Number: 1
The nearest voice to that of an angel.
Just released over here…SOMEWHERE…I received for my 75th birthday.
Date: November 30, 2008, 7:00 PM, EDT
Name: Mary Ellen
Number: 26
As a singer/songwriter I am usually underwhelmed by most singers. I don’t buy or listern to a lot of music, because I prefer my own. But I must comment on how magical I think Eva is. I found her on U tube, singing Fields of Gold, and I was completely blown away. I listened to many of her other beautiful renditions. She is simply head and shoulders above all other contemporary artists – a true talent who, unfortunately, died before her time. I will continue to search for her music and listen, listen, listen. She is simply amazing and I regret that she is not with us today.
Date: November 29, 2008, 6:43 AM, EDT
Name: Gabriel
Number: 25
I’m listening to Eva sing her soulful rendition of this modern spiritual on YouTube as i type here. Never heard her before this long lonely night that she’s made far less so. I hope Eva’s soul is smiling a big lovely grin knowing how many people like me are still enjoying her gift.
Thanks to all who knew her and showed her love and kindness while she was here, especially her parents. All that love and empathy is in her voice.
And thanks to whoever put up and runs this site for the chance to say thank you.
Date: November 28, 2008, 7:35 PM, EDT
Name: James
Number: 24
Dave, Lincoln – I thought I was the only Eva fan around here! It’s nice to know I’m not!
It’s a while since I’ve been on here but it’s still great to read all the comments whilst listening to Eva and enjoying a pint of Guinness after a long week at work.
I don’t know if I should post this here, so apologies if I shouldn’t, but please check out The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off on You Tube. It’ll put a whole new perspective on your life.
Date: November 28, 2008, 10:40 AM, EDT
Name: Ulf Elénius
Number: 23
Av en ren tillfällighet så hamnade du i min CD spelare och jag måste säga att du är det bästa jag hört på många många år. Tråkigt att du inte är med oss idag.
Date: November 27, 2008, 6:37 PM, EDT
Name: Pieter van Niekerk
Number: 22
This world has truly lost a “Song bird ” , her music touches the soul ….. she may not be here with us today but her music lives on in our hearts .
Date: November 27, 2008, 1:27 PM, EDT
Name: Kalpna
Number: 21
Its just amazing… Thanks
Date: November 26, 2008, 4:30 PM, EDT
Name: E.Grant Striegel
Number: 20
For Eva Cassidy
I never knew, nor ever heard, an angel delivered sotto voce, on earth
But then as the radio faded on, and off, I heard YOU.
What I felt defies translation For words fail me..
My language is a poor substitute for the wondrous feeling that
You gave to me, after I first heard your voice.
I am so sorry, I never saw you, being from the same general area.
It was our duty as music lover’s to pay homage to a talent as big as the sky.
As a cancer survivor myself,
I know what you went through, and hope to see you
There, and then.
But I thank the Lord who made me,
and the Parents who bore me.
THat I Heard you Sing.
May God, and his Angels Cradle, and LOve You as I do.
Grant
11-26-08
Date: November 26, 2008, 12:16 PM, EDT
Name: Chris Williams
Number: 19
Thanks to BBC Radio 2 (!) for introducing me to Eva a few years ago. I recently lost my wife, Jo, to breast cancer and Eva’s singing captured perfectly the gentle, positive vibe that I wanted to evoke during Jo’s funeral. Since then, several people have asked me whose beautiful singing was playing. I’ve also been playing many tracks over and over. Many thanks.
Date: November 25, 2008, 11:04 AM, EDT
Name: Tina
Number: 18
I already had the Songbird CD and it is one of the most played CDs in my entire collection. Last week i was browsing a local charity shop, and came across Eva Cassidy, her story by those who knew her ‘ Songbird’ book, and snapped it up immediately. I read the book in an afternoon, and played Songbird again immediately afterward, and my emotions were so high, I just cried all the way through it, wondering how such a talent could have gone on for so long without being recognised world-wide. I have bought another two of her Cds today, Eva by heart, and Wonderful World. Indeed is a wonderful world having the privelege of being able to listen to her very unique voice. God Bless her always!!!!
Date: November 24, 2008, 8:50 PM, EDT
Name: Kristy
Number: 17
I was listening to the radio (internet) while I went about my business. A song came on and I had to see who it was. I thought I had never heard of her before, but I know “field’s of gold”. Beautiful. I could listen to her for hours upon hours.
Date: November 24, 2008, 2:45 PM, EDT
Name: Jini
Number: 16
I just wanted to say “thank you” for this wonderful page! So everybody on earth could see and could remember how wonderful her music was and still is!!
I can´t imagine a musician-world without Eva!
Date: November 24, 2008, 2:00 PM, EDT
Name: Shayna Linds
Number: 15
Eva Cassidy’s beautiful voice blows me away. I just wish I had that power in my voice and I could take those risks she does. She is my absolute favorite singer at the moment. She seems like an amazing person and I really wish I could have had a chance to meet her. Even though, she has still changed my life with her music. That is a huge compliment. It’s too bad that she had to die way to early.
Date: November 24, 2008, 9:46 AM, EDT
Name: Eileen Tuttle
Number: 14
A friend recently lent me her copy of “Songbird” and I was just blown away. I have listened to this CD so many times and have lost count. I am also a musician and perform at weddings and funerals with my daughter. We both admire her talent and versatility. What a shame she is no longer with us!
Date: November 23, 2008, 4:04 PM, EDT
Name: michelle
Number: 13
duh. i mean i lived in d.c. 1980-1990.
Date: November 23, 2008, 4:03 PM, EDT
Name: michelle
Number: 12
i lived in washington, d.c. 1990-1990, lived in and spent a lot of time haunting the Georgetown clubs and pubs – plenty of drinks drank and music heard at Blues Alley. Having only discovered Eva years later, I’ve thought and regretted a thousand times: HOW did I miss her?
Date: November 23, 2008, 11:56 AM, EDT
Name: C.
Number: 11
She has an amazing voice. It really touches you.
I am so sad to find out she past away.
Love,
Date: November 23, 2008, 2:40 AM, EDT
Name: Paul Flynne
Number: 10
An amazing talent with an ability to produce top quality renditions in many genres.
As a by-product, one of my daughters shares a love of Eva’s recordings, a bond that is beyond price.
Date: November 23, 2008, 12:13 AM, EDT
Name: Bruce Wilson
Number: 9
I just discovered Eva this evening while listening to internet radio. I am still reeling at the beauty of her voice. She is Céline Dion with a soul. Un-be-lievable! Thanks so much for keeping her memory and her music alive. I’m spreading the word.
Date: November 22, 2008, 8:15 PM, EDT
Name: Angharod Brown-Bair
Number: 8
I was shocked and saddened to learn that this terrific talent was stilled so early in life. I thought I’d run across a fresh new voice when I heard her for the first time today.
I’m thrilled to see she has a good following on youTube. Lovely lark…I’ll remember this day…
Date: November 22, 2008, 5:52 PM, EDT
Name: Marianne
Number: 7
My sister Vigdis Wisur (“Eva Cassidy can not be copied, only honored”) is a great fan of Eva and here music. She has made a great impression with her show “A tribute to Eva Cassidy” in Norway since 2002.
Please listen to her beautiful version of
“Autumn leaves” inspired by Eva, of course, on Youtube.
Date: November 22, 2008, 6:05 AM, EDT
Name: Flávio G. Souza
Number: 6
This song represent the best of the Eva, her voice is wonderfull.
Date: November 22, 2008, 5:27 AM, EDT
Name: Gary Outten
Number: 5
No doubt in my mind she was an angel on earth. What an inspiration she has been for me. To have touched so many people with her music, and to continue to do so today, speaks volumes about her greatness and pure talent. She is one of a kind and will be truely missed.
Date: November 21, 2008, 7:02 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 4
1. Go to youtube.
2. Enter COF extended edition
3. You are at the Eva live show!
COF= Chain of Fools
1. Go to youtube
2.Enter BlixStreet
3. See special on Eva Cassidy promoting Somewhere CD!!!!! Many unseen clips.
1. Go to youtube
2. Swiss TV Special on Eva Cassidy(in German)
3. New videos of Eva
Date: November 21, 2008, 12:02 PM, EDT
Name: Dave Hurrell
Number: 3
Treat time: go to Youtube search for Chain of Fools. you’ll get a long list of other artists for the song, but go to page 4 of this and you should spot Eva’s version with a cover shot of Somewhere. Click on this and you get the track but without video. However, scroll down the related vids box on the right ( see more Somewhere tracks) ’till you see COF. Bingo! A video of Chain of Fools. ‘Tis a montage, but with footage from Blues Alley worked in. Enjoy!
Date: November 20, 2008, 11:06 PM, EDT
Name: Stuart
Number: 2
Three years ago at Christmas my wife gave me a CD of someone I had never of. I played one track, didn’t like it and didn’t play another.
Two months ago I was browsing in a bookshop and heard playing gently in the background “Anniversary Song”. I listened and stayed until the last track had finished. “Who was that?” I asked in awe of a voice I couldn’t place. When told my mind went back three years and I recalled hearing the name before.
I now have every piece of music sung by the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. More is never enough of Eva. Too young to die but her memory lives and grows each time she is heard singing in only the way she can.
Date: November 20, 2008, 4:34 AM, EDT
Name: George W. Wood
Number: 1
Eva, you may be gone but you are with us forever. Thank you!
Date: November 20, 2008, 2:43 AM, EDT
Name: Walter Leder
Number: 17
Thank you for your wonderful music
Date: November 19, 2008, 11:04 PM, EDT
Name: Phil
Number: 16
I heard Eva for the very first time last Saturday and am now the proud owner of 4 of her CDs.
What an amazing talent. Her voice and her musical rendition are simply breathtaking.
I can’t stop playing her music.
Eva is a gift!
Date: November 19, 2008, 5:29 PM, EDT
Name: Artur Wójcik
Number: 15
I never expected such magical meeting with singer like Eva. She is the great present from God. Thank you Creator for your Nightingale. Thank you Eva for that great moment you are giving us with your singing
Date: November 19, 2008, 8:41 AM, EDT
Name: Alan
Number: 14
Eva has a voice that no matter how bad you may feel.her singing is like a summers ray of sunshine
Date: November 18, 2008, 11:36 AM, EDT
Name: Fiona Slack
Number: 13
My Dad is dying and has only hours to live and I have been playing Fields of Gold on repeat because it is such a beautiful song – full of love and memory – that Eva sings flawlessly. It is a help in this tragic time. Thank you for keeping her memory alive.
Date: November 18, 2008, 4:40 AM, EDT
Name: Lucia
Number: 12
Her voice is a silver sweet tear…
Date: November 17, 2008, 10:38 PM, EDT
Name: Ronald L Wise
Number: 11
I know it is written from a woman’s point of view, but I sure wish I had heard it when I was a young man.
I found her by accident on iTunes, and have recorded everything but the newest album, which I’m in the process of buying along with some of her art. I would also recommend her paintings.
Date: November 17, 2008, 7:53 PM, EDT
Name: Andrea Svejda
Number: 10
Peace and blessings to all.
Date: November 16, 2008, 11:54 PM, EDT
Name: Jared Swanson
Number: 9
I first heard Fields of Gold a three years ago. For some reason I was thinking about that song the other day so I listened to it tonight. My sister passed away two years ago yesterday. This song makes me think of her, it brings me peace that is not always easy to find. Eva’s music is very powerful and comforting, I’m so glad to see that her music lives on. Thank you Eva.
Date: November 16, 2008, 5:26 PM, EDT
Name: A Hudson
Number: 8
I agree with all the comments that have been made so far. All I have to say is that she sang like an angel and I can quite believe that she was and still is one RSVP
Date: November 16, 2008, 6:26 AM, EDT
Name: angie
Number: 7
Thank you.
Date: November 16, 2008, 3:32 AM, EDT
Name: david
Number: 6
I had the pleasure to be introduced by accident to Eva by my 16yr old son. He was listening to Over the Rainbow in his room and the sound was drifting downstairs and enveloping the house with its beautiful melody and Eva’s distinctive pure voice. I wandered up to Raymonds bedroom to find him laying on his bed with the most serene peaceful look on his usually questioning, typical 16 yrs teenage features. I said nothing, as there was no need, that beautiful look will live with me forever. Thanks Eva, you showed me a part of my son I hadn’t met it was precious. May your light shine over that rainbow, you brought a ‘ray’ of it into my life.
Date: November 15, 2008, 9:20 PM, EDT
Name: Andrea
Number: 5
Watched the movie, My Mom’s New Boyfriend, and had to find out who sung At Last on the soundtrack. Never heard of Eva Cassidy before, but found myself on YouTube listening to everything I could find, absolutely mesmerized. Tomorrow I’m buying every CD I can find of hers. She’s spellbinding! She is enormously gifted.
Date: November 15, 2008, 2:25 PM, EDT
Name: John Lawrence
Number: 4
I love all the songs eva sings.I would of loved it if Eva & Stevie Ray sang together.
Date: November 15, 2008, 5:38 AM, EDT
Name: james ibbison
Number: 3
what a great loss to the world, one of the finest song interpreters I have heard.
my all time fave cd.
Date: November 13, 2008, 3:08 PM, EDT
Name: Hans Wijnstok
Number: 2
To me one of the best singers in the world ever
I only know her music for about 5 years now, but she helped me during very hard times with her music
thanks Eva, for so many wonderful songs
R.I.P Eva
Date: November 12, 2008, 12:15 PM, EDT
Name: Jim Oas
Number: 1
I am a musician, a DJ, a wedding photographer and a graphic artist. My whole being is about creative juices flowing. I am also a Christian and I hold forever to those truths. All that said, I am a huge fan of Eva and her band. Her band didn’t walk all over her, but they were there tastefully lifting her voice up for everyone’s listening pleasure.
I kid you not here – I turn so many folks on to Eva each month. I have headphones on my I-pod. All it takes is 1 or two songs and folks drop their jaws. I tell them a little bit about her and say, go on line and order a CD. YOu won’t regret that – what you will do is go buy a second CD.
Jim Oas
Poulsbo, Wa
Date: November 12, 2008, 4:01 AM, EDT
Name: Torsten Schlingelhof
Number: 19
I cried when I listen this song – it was her soul cross my soul – it was the blues in her voice – and now – I was looking today in the net to find something about her and cry again – I d`nt know, she is gone, she is living in the haven – like sometimes my soul. thank you eva – some people never die
Date: November 11, 2008, 2:43 PM, EDT
Name: donald lockridge
Number: 18
First heard her in Minnesota and it stopped my world. Purchased the Cd they were playing as they were out. Have everything produced so far. Am 67years young, music is a huge part of my life, and Eva Cassidy’s music is probably what I listen to most. Thank you, Eva, for your gift to we, your fans. You are sorely missed but will never be forgotten
Date: November 11, 2008, 8:50 AM, EDT
Name: Rick Garza
Number: 17
A dear friend of mine burned a cd of Eva songs for me to check out,,OMG I was over come,,,words can not express the joy I now have for her.
Date: November 10, 2008, 12:43 PM, EDT
Name: Christi
Number: 16
I find myself reminiscing about the friend that introduced me to Eva and her music. Technology at its finest has me back on track to learnning more about one of my personal all time favorite artists. Thanks to all who contribute, I am enjoying the reading and have to pace myself!
Eva remains a treasure dearly missed!
Date: November 10, 2008, 2:59 AM, EDT
Name: Glenn Rudd
Number: 15
I cried when I heard her sing, it was so beautiful. I cried when I learned that she died, it was so sad.
I see how this gift from God was sent to us, to bring us all together with a shared sense of wonder of the beauty and perfection that life has to offer, if we look for it.
Humble, strong, striving for perfection, a formula for us all.
We are all richer for having heard her voice, if only for such a brief time.
Date: November 10, 2008, 12:23 AM, EDT
Name: Juli McDonald
Number: 14
She’s been gone 12 years and I heard her voice for the first time this week (Nov. 2008). She has touched my life in a way that I can’t explain. God bless her soul and her family and I have now heard the voice of an angel. Peace be with you all.
Date: November 9, 2008, 3:40 PM, EDT
Name: keith shuttler
Number: 13
First time i heard her voice that was it i was hooked its a sad loss she will be missed all over the world xxxxx
keith in leeds
Date: November 9, 2008, 1:41 PM, EDT
Name: Michael Howland
Number: 12
Just happened to run across Ava’s music and story while searching for music on the web. Her music was surely what I was looking for and I became an instant fan that first night. The music industry had certainly over looked a very special and talented young lady who was right for our times.I must give credit to those who made it possible to hear Eva’s music for all of us who are too late to know her in real life. Being a shy person myself I know how difficult it can be to over come this great obstacle.Thanks everyone…and A special Thank You Eva for sharing your music with us………MIKE
Date: November 9, 2008, 11:12 AM, EDT
Name: Diana
Number: 11
What a amazing voice! I have been listening to Eva for a few years now; this song always makes me cry, because she sang it so beautifully. I think I have all her CDs now and although I wish there could be more, I am so glad that we all got to hear her.
Date: November 9, 2008, 6:40 AM, EDT
Name: Neil
Number: 10
just love to listern to her music, such a lovely voice
Date: November 9, 2008, 4:22 AM, EDT
Name: Joe and Morag
Number: 9
Indeed less we all foget on this Remebrance and Veterans Day – Very moving and thoughtful few minutes on BBC Radio 2 this morning – Jeremy Paxman read a passage remembering all those who were involved in conflict – without any introuction Eva came on in the background with Fields of Gold – We will all have favourite songs to remember this day and those friends and family who lost their lives – how fitting to have chosen Eva’s Fields of Gold to mark the occasion. Through tear filled eyes I did remember. How Eva stirs the soul. Best wishes to all.
Date: November 8, 2008, 11:28 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 8
I have been thinking long and hard about how to express myself on this site given the recent elections in the USA. I am a firm believer of supporting all folks that vote, no matter who they voted for. That is what Democracy is all about. But I was stunned and cried when Barack Obama was elected president of this country. I am 59 years old and have never been prouder to be an American. At the same time, I wonder what this all would be like if Eva were still here. I imagine her singing one of her many beautiful songs at this time and I am overwhelmed. She loved people of all colors and creeds. She has taught me so much and I so wish she were here to see all of the changes going on.
Date: November 8, 2008, 6:04 PM, EDT
Name: Tony
Number: 7
I just love all her songs. I get all the artists at my Local Pub on a Friday Night to sing one of Evas songs they all know that one
Just a thanks too for the Peson that runs this site keep it up
God Bless you Eva from The UK XXXXX
Date: November 8, 2008, 3:46 PM, EDT
Name: michael
Number: 6
first song i ever heard her sing she sings it the best ,her voice touched my heart. If that can happen what else is there! now i’m in love!
Date: November 8, 2008, 8:41 AM, EDT
Name: Nick
Number: 5
Learned of Eva in the Kim Komando weekend newsletter. I sat in awe as I listened to her voice. I am pleased the BBC was able to bring her into the spotlight after her death. Her memory and voice deserve to be carried on in her absence.
Date: November 7, 2008, 11:08 PM, EDT
Name: Reinhard
Number: 4
Last week I got a powerpoint presentation from a colleague with cute animal pics and “Over The Rainbow” as background music. A version I had never heard before, I was absolutely stunned and couldn’t help crying. I then checked at YouTube wether I could find out who she was and found Eva and so many more of her moving songs, each one increasing this overwhelming ‘Must-Have-Syndrome’. Since yesterday I own all of Eva’s CDs and can’t stop listening and crying. What an exceptional talent! What a beautiful soul! Thank you for every single note, Eva!
Date: November 7, 2008, 7:52 AM, EDT
Name: William Donelson
Number: 3
Extraordinary, tragic, timeless.
Date: November 6, 2008, 11:24 AM, EDT
Name: TONY BRAMWELL
Number: 2
I am going to promote Grace Griffith in the U.K.anyone wants to get in touch with me please do.
Date: November 6, 2008, 11:14 AM, EDT
Name: Jerry
Number: 1
I simply cannot stop listening to “Somewhere”! I bought it about a month ago and I must have played to 40 or 50 times since. Every song is a gem, perhap her best collection of all.
Date: November 1, 2008, 9:59 PM, EST
Name: Mary Mondon
Number: 94
I picked up an Eva Cassidy CD not long ago because I saw a picture of a young girl sitting near a window with a guitar. I had no idea who she was. Now I have all Eva’s CD’s, songbooks and biography. Every time I listen, I cry – her voice always moves me to tears. When I play her music at work, someone will always ask me who am I listening to, and it is always really good to see the expression on their faces. I have been thinking of you all day, Eva, and will be thinking of your family tomorrow. When my time comes, I’ll look forward to walking those fields of gold with you. Thank you Cassidy family for continuing to dig up her songs for us. She was, and is, an angel.
Date: November 1, 2008, 8:20 PM, EST
Name: Mr Les Grice
Number: 93
Eva Marie Cassidy
2nd February 1963 – 2nd November 1996
Singer
Shaman(s); …perform a plethora of functions depending upon the society wherein they practice their art……..
…preserving the traditions by storytelling and songs.
…‘I think the most important thing she said to me about being different was, ‘I wanted to be spirit’ – Kathy Oddenino, nurse and spiritual counsellor to Eva.
…a person who is able to memorise long texts or songs (and play an instrument) may be regarded as having achieved this ability through contact with the spirits.
“Shamans show you your path. Not ‘the’ path, but your own. It is a songline of sorts, not as a map of the land but a map of your life. The songline can untie the choking riddles of your life and show you the winding way, deep in the green hearts forest, simple as sunlight and resonant with the motivation of a soul’s journey”
-Jay Griffiths – ‘Wild’, An Elemental Journey
Sweet Dreams Eva – Rest in Peace
Date: November 1, 2008, 7:00 PM, EST
Name: Jo
Number: 92
Today, it’s rainy, the autumn leaves are magnificent…am listening to Eva & my tears are glistening…that’s what her voice does to my heart…tears it apart. I immediately want to share her with others. Her guitar is played by the hands of God…through her. I’m blessed by her gifts. Thank you, Evaretha…
Date: November 1, 2008, 5:29 PM, EST
Name: Brett Hyland
Number: 91
Eva Cassidy and her music lives in my heart, mind and soul. I will be forever blessed that her music came into my life and will always remain there. I feel part of something very special and am compelled to pass on her story to likeminded people. There is nothing more beautiful and heartwarming than seeing someone hear and an Eva Cassidy song for the first time. These sites are a treasure that allows us to express our innermost feelings of an amazing woman… Thank You
Date: November 1, 2008, 3:38 PM, EST
Name: Elana Byrd
Number: 90
Tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, November 2, 2008 – shortly after noon – maybe 12:30 pm EST (and don’t forget the time change tonight!):
Hugh and Barbara Cassidy will be interviewed on WPRW radio (89.3 FM) out of Washington, DC by Miyuki Williams on her show titled “A Sunday Kind of Love!”
The interview should last 1 hour and include Miyuki’s playing lots of Eva’s songs, both in that hour as well as before and after!!
Miyuki had this same format a few months ago and it turned out that the radio tower had a flaw and the show was only beamed 1/2 of its normal range. Still, Miyuki had a huge response to the show from DC and No. Virginia residents – grown men cried, lots of response! She wanted to do it again when the tower and transmitter were at full blast.
Check this out at wpfw radio on line if you are not in the DC, Md. area!!! And spread the word!!
Date: November 1, 2008, 3:09 PM, EST
Name: Siegfried Steixner
Number: 89
I am a passionate amateur gutar player and discovered evas music by seeking for a CD present- years ago. Her voice deeply touched my soul – and the result is that some of her songs enrich my song repertoire.Her songs growth to my own because i learned it from evas internet appearance. So i carry her music further by campfire sessions and other oppotunitys – 12 years after her death i say thank you for so many hours with your music – with or without tears in eyes- eva rest in peace.
Date: November 1, 2008, 7:28 AM, EST
Name: Roy Tavendale
Number: 88
Still haven’t heard the new album yet ,hope to soon
Date: October 31, 2008, 9:50 PM, EST
Name: Lisa
Number: 87
Eva’s version of Over the Rainbow has a special meaning to me because it was the song my sister chose to play at our mother’s wake. Never before had that song from the Wizard of Oz sounded so touching, heartfelt and meaningful. I remember sitting at the wake with tears just streaming out of my eyes, with Eva’s beautiful voice in the background, while I reflected on my mother’s life. I’ll never forget that moment.
Date: October 31, 2008, 10:05 AM, EST
Name: Herbert Chandler
Number: 86
I have only been into EvaCassidy about six or seven months. I love her voice! God rest her soul. She was lovely!
Date: October 31, 2008, 4:05 AM, EST
Name: Krzysztof
Number: 85
The most amazing voice I’ve ever heard – and really peculiar personality. I listen to her songs anytime I feel upset – it helps me realize that life is too short and we have to live our life with smiling faces no matter what happens – Thank You EVA
Date: October 30, 2008, 8:01 PM, EST
Name: Sean Keating
Number: 84
Eva Cassidy truly one of the most remarkable singers i have ever heard! I guess i heard the Eva Cassidy collection a few years ago through the internet/radio. She has the voice of an angel! Thanks eva, for the music!
Date: October 30, 2008, 4:59 AM, EST
Name: G.S. Gordon
Number: 83
Have been living in Chicago for 18 years but first heard Eva’s music about 5 years ago. Her voice was angelic and I’m sure the world, like me, will miss a lot of music she could have given us
Date: October 29, 2008, 8:51 PM, EST
Name: Veronica
Number: 82
I first heard Evas voice 8 years ago and I cant listen to I Know You by Heart or Fields of Gold without sobbing. I was so completely moved by her story and her beautiful voice.
Date: October 29, 2008, 8:36 PM, EST
Name: Timothy M.
Number: 81
My 24 year old son introduced me to Eva. We now share a new common bond. It is so fun to discover something so beautiful that the emotions you feel inside rise to the surface and people around you can see your feelings. I cried with joy the first time I heard Time after Time. My son has never accused me of being the most manly of men but a 50 year old man doesn’t cry very often. When he told me that Eva passed away in 1996, the same year as my 62 year old mother, I felt an even closer bond. I’ll be forever grateful for Eva’s music and voice. I’ll share it with friends and family as a way of tribute to a talented artist.
Date: October 29, 2008, 7:11 PM, EST
Name: Alan Cross
Number: 80
every time I hear her songs I just can’t believe that someone so beautiful and talented has been taken away before her time.How can she not still be here? I first saw her on TOTP and was immediately stunned by her talent. We are blessed to have her songs.
Date: October 29, 2008, 7:00 AM, EST
Name: Jan Wistrand
Number: 79
When I saw a program about/with Eva on TV I just know I had to get more of her music. Now she is always with me in my Phone card.
Date: October 29, 2008, 3:09 AM, EST
Name: Lim Han Sen
Number: 78
Lagu eva buat gua ngerasa lupain semua masalah, gua yakin pendengar yang beli semua CDnya dia gak bakal nyesel beli semua Cdnya. Gua banyak di bantu sama kakak perempuan Eva yaitu Margret, tanpa dia mana mungkin gua punya semua Cdnya Eva. Thanks for Margret.
Walaupun dia mati tapi, suaranya maih ada di hati setiap orang yang mendegarkan lagunya.
Even though she’s died, but her voice still into everyheart who heard her voice.
Date: October 28, 2008, 6:37 PM, EST
Name: dave mears
Number: 77
makes me slow down relax and brings a tear to my eye, this wonderful voice from a lovely girl
Date: October 28, 2008, 4:36 PM, EST
Name: Dawid Kowalski
Number: 76
Incredible voice is heard in places that Eva even didn’t dream it will be. Listening her singing is like listening a silence of nature, of soul. Heavenly people need to play in Heaven, for Him. I will pray for her.
Date: October 28, 2008, 2:22 AM, EST
Name: Craig Sellin
Number: 75
I was watching the Australian Dancing with the Stars last year and I heard the most amazing voice I have and will ever hear. Eva’s song Fields of Gold was playing for the dancers, and I was immediately dumbfounded by her amazing vocals. Eva has the ability to touch souls with her music and her beautiful voice. I feel rewarded with the opportunity to hear her sing, but feel so empty to know how someone so influental has left so soon. Eva… you rock my world! 🙂
Date: October 27, 2008, 2:43 PM, EST
Name: Deb
Number: 74
This song will be played at my funeral. Truly what a loss to this world. God has another angel singing in heaven…Everytime I hear her music, it calms me. God Bless you Eva, what a true gift you had.
Date: October 27, 2008, 11:29 AM, EST
Name: Cheryl Dormer
Number: 73
I first heard this magical rendition on a local radio station on Sunday afternoon (26.10.08). As Eva sang the first note my throat closed, the goosebumps rose on my arms and I cried for the duration of the song; it was also one of my late Dad’s favourite pieces of music. I do hope that he has had the pleasure of meeting this angel called Eva and that she has shared her perfect and pure voice with him. He would have loved and appreciated her God-given talent had he still been alive. What a voice, what magnificence, what a sad loss to music lovers around the world. RIP Dad and Eva-your music will live in my soul forever. I will be playing this song at my 50th Birthday in memory of my Dad. Thank you, SONGBIRD.
Date: October 27, 2008, 3:12 AM, EST
Name: Cathy Pope
Number: 72
My husband passed away March 17, 2006. My daughters gave me Eva’s CD and it was the first time I heard her beautiful voice. “I Know You By Heart” is exactly how I feel about my husband. I do know him by heart and I always will. I created a website for him as well and I revisit it all the time. The Guestbook section is very cathartic.
I know Eva and my husband and all of our loved ones are waiting for us ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ and we will be with them again one day.
She truly is an angel and my prayers are with her family and friends.
Date: October 26, 2008, 1:19 PM, EST
Name: Lee
Number: 71
Lady Two Skies
Lady of Two Skies
travelling day and night
hiding from the darkness
waiting for the light
Lady of Two Skies
running with the Moon
longing for the sunshine
to sing the sweetest tune
When dark clouds moved in
on your sweet tender soul
did they hide the Sun away
and turn your world so cold?
You kept the flame alive
when tears fell from your eyes
You let your spirit fly
as thunder rolled into your life
Lady Two Skies
Take me away
change my grey skies to blue
Lady two skies
Won’t you lead me to
where the golden sun
shines it’s light on your face
somewhere inside your secret summer place
Lady of Two Skies
Now winter comes around
and frozen hearts lie still
waiting for the sound
Lady of two skies
Sing your sweet song
melt these cold hearts
for all summer long
Lady of Two Skies
even though you are gone
Autumn leaves still whisper
on the gentle breeze of your song
Lady of Two Skies
carried by the wind
all around the world
on silent wings
Your voice always sings
It will never die
Forever in two worlds
Lady of Two Skies
Date: October 26, 2008, 8:42 AM, EST
Name: Krzysztof
Number: 70
The Best music and voice
on the World !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: October 25, 2008, 9:31 PM, EST
Name: Luke Sabala
Number: 69
God has taken another amazing talent from all of us. The collection of artist that now reside beyond the stars will make for some interesting entertainment when we all get back home. Eva’s music has touched my heart and soul… My only wish is that I could have met her before her passing to say thank you for the beauty of the sound that now resides in my mind. If you are here at this site you are already aware of her creative talent and the voice that is unforgettable and lasting. I hope everyone in this lifetime gets at least one chance to hear her version of “Over the Rainbow”.
Date: October 25, 2008, 5:19 PM, EST
Name: Ingwild
Number: 68
I love the song “Songbird “. A girl was singing this in our wedding 08.08.08.
My happiest day ever ! Tears running down my skin, beatiful melody.
Thanks Eva. You are an angel !
Date: October 25, 2008, 1:24 PM, EST
Name: Sarah Parkin
Number: 67
I love all of Eva’s music, and artwork. I had Songbird played as I walked down the aisle at my wedding, and it was just perfect. I listen to her albums all the time, and no matter what mood I’m in, the songs always lift me. Although I never knew her, it’s like having her singing in the room with me. She is like an angel sitting in my window.
Date: October 24, 2008, 6:33 PM, EST
Name: Leanne Pate
Number: 66
I was sat talking to my mum today when she put on a cd my dad had bought her,what a beautiful voice this lady has who is it i asked my mum?she told me her name was Eva Cassidy and that she had sadly passes away,As tears rolled down my face i sat there listening to her amazing song i want it as my first dance at my wedding it’s so lovely i could listen to Eva’s voice all day,Godbless and thank you for giving me the pleasure to listen to something so special.
Date: October 24, 2008, 5:58 PM, EST
Name: J. Stephens
Number: 65
I absolutely love everything she sang. I just listened to “Somewhere” and the title song is just gorgeous! I was helping paint the interior of a house several summers ago and the owner came home and put on a cd of hers and I had to stop and ask him who it was. I was completely blown away. I hate to say it, but had not heard of her. I only found out she had passed away when I was gushing about her to someone else and they loved her too but knew what had happened. So lovely to see a new cd. She was a fantastic artist as well – wow! What a talent. I have been moved to tears on many, many occasions listening to her sing. She was so versatile and a voice that gives me shivers again and again. I’m so sad that she passed away and at such a young age. I hope her family takes comfort in the fact that she has an incredible following.
Peace,
J.Stephens
Date: October 24, 2008, 10:41 AM, EST
Name: Hanne
Number: 64
I Love Evas musikk.
Date: October 24, 2008, 8:29 AM, EST
Name: Laura
Number: 63
I just learned of Eva and her beautiful voice today. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and I am so glad I was blessed to hear her live on thru her music. She must be the lovliest singer in the Heavens and I am glad she shared her light with me today,Hugs,Laura xoxooxox
Date: October 24, 2008, 4:36 AM, EST
Name: Vicky
Number: 62
I really love all her songs, I was just introduced to her music by a friend a few weeks ago, It is so beautiful and I am thankful she shared her voice and soul with us.
Date: October 23, 2008, 7:54 PM, EST
Name: Joey
Number: 61
We have been listening to Eva’s beautiful music for a while now. She had such a wonderful voice and how I wish she had survived to delight us with her music much longer. I’m sure she’s still singing, no matter where she is.
Date: October 23, 2008, 7:08 PM, EST
Name: Steve
Number: 60
It is over 4 years now since my best friend Sue died of cancer. Sue wanted this song played at the chruch service, and it was. It was a big church with 100’s of people, I helped carry Sue to her last resting place. It was an honour, and with the wonderful music of Eva playing my heart was breaking.
But when I want to think of Sue – Fields of Gold brings back all the good times., as if Sue is with me hearing the music. Thank you Sue, Thank you Eva, both rest in health. And as I also face a grave illness, I know what music I will want when my time comes. And I hope I get to walk the fields with Sue and Eva.
Date: October 23, 2008, 2:40 AM, EST
Name: Steve Palm
Number: 59
Many thanks to “The Bill Miller Show” on the radio for playing one of Eva’s songs and introducing me to this “wonderful artist”!
Date: October 22, 2008, 10:46 PM, EST
Name: Rafal Chalasinski
Number: 58
Thank You Eva,
May your soul Rest and Peace and may your voice be heard through out the Heavens. You have touched many people with your music and your voice, you were gifted and talented, now it is your time to sing in Heaven for all the Angels. I will never forget the first time I heard you sing, it sent shivers down my spine, it was simply remarkable.
Thank You
Date: October 22, 2008, 3:57 PM, EST
Name: Dave H
Number: 57
Calling all UK fans: Scroll down the What’s New page and you should find an item titled ‘Listen to Eva with Merlot.’ While shopping in Waitrose for red, I spotted a bottle labelled ‘Eva’s Vineyard.’ Of course I had to get it, and guess what? It’s a Merlot! Hungarian and blended with what looks like a local (Kekfrankos) variety, it’s quite a nice drop of red and around a fiver a bottle. I’m currently enjoying my third purchase and imagining Eva using her horticultural skills on a sun-drenched, vine-clad hillside. I can confirm that Eva and Merlot are indeed, a great combination. Just play your favourite track and enjoy!
Date: October 22, 2008, 12:32 PM, EST
Name: Diane Ellis
Number: 56
When I first heard this song, I got tears in my eyes. I believe that Judy Garland would be very proud of this rendition, because it is so soulful, and her voice is so overwhelmingly beautiful it makes a powerful point. To accomplish so much, and to have had such artistic ability in her short life is amazing, and we are all so much better off, with the legacy she left.
Date: October 21, 2008, 8:58 PM, EST
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 55
A Bold Young Farmer is such classic Eva in song selection and performance. Thanks for putting it on the new album.
Date: October 21, 2008, 4:26 AM, EST
Name: Joanna Biggs
Number: 54
I love you music soo much 🙂 My best song is True colours and it makes me think of everything sad and it makes me cry but i love it.
I also hear it on this new adavert and i always sing to it.
I am going to audition for the x-factor with that song next year.
Lovee youu … Love Joanna x
Date: October 21, 2008, 1:04 AM, EST
Name: Bryan
Number: 53
The first time I heard Eva sing was on a radio show called “Morningside” on CBC radio. I was in awe as she sang “somewhere Over The Rainbow”.
I am just one of many, many people whose spirit soars and feel their soul stirred when they wipe away the tears as they listen to Eva’s angelic voice.
She can make you laugh, make you cry, make you yearn and make you dream, but as one listens, you know too, that she can make you love.
Date: October 20, 2008, 10:24 PM, EST
Name: Tracy Monaco
Number: 52
I met Eva a few times, when we worked at Behnke’s Nurseries. I worked with Eva’s mom in the Christmas shop at the Beltsville location and Eva worked out at the “farm” in Largo. I never really knew her, but she seemed like a real nice, down to earth person (just like her mom). One of my co-workers told me that she had taken voice lessons from Eva, so I since I am a musician (but not a very good singer) I thought that I would too (which seems funny now, because I had never even heard her sing at this point). She became ill right around this time, so I never did get to approach her about it. I never actually heard her sing until right after she died, and they were selling some of her CD’s at work (Behnke’s), so I bought one and I couldn’t believe how good she was. I remember feeling so bad for her and her family. I also remember that right after she died Howard University did a tribute to her all day on their jazz radio station. Since I moved away from that area and as the years have gone by, I’ve heard her almost everywhere I’ve gone. From walking into a book store in Boulder, Colorado and hearing her overhead to going to Sydney, Austrailia and opening a magazine and seeing her on the top artists list. It always breaks my heart to think about how her life was cut so short and that she didn’t get see what a huge success she became all over the world (and how much her family & friends must miss her too). It’s amazing how she has touched so many people (including me) with the incredible gift of her voice.
Date: October 20, 2008, 8:11 PM, EST
Name: Jan Hernandez
Number: 51
I wish I could have seen Eva perform. Unfortunately, I was years too late. Thank mankind and our maker above for science of the recorded voice and song so that Eva’s voice will be immortalized forever.
Thank you….
Date: October 20, 2008, 3:28 PM, EST
Name: Tara
Number: 50
Thank you Mike Higham for the Nightline info. I am going to purchase the Eva Cassidy Nightline segment. And I do believe its the most requested.
Thank you Eva Cassidy. Look at how many lives you touch everyday.
Date: October 20, 2008, 5:36 AM, EST
Name: Steve
Number: 49
I feel like its wrong to turn the player off when lm in a hurry and an `Eva` track is on so it always plays to its conclusion.
That voice just has me in pieces.
Date: October 20, 2008, 1:33 AM, EST
Name: Jean Zambelli
Number: 48
My daughter’s dance team is performing to your performance of “True Colors” for their lyrical dance this year. I wonder if you would like me to post a video of their dance when they perform it this spring at dance competitions. It is such a beautiful rendition of the song. Please let me know if you would like to see it.
Thanks,
Jean
Date: October 19, 2008, 10:31 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 47
Attention Tara (entry 2127) and other Eva fans: The Eva Cassidy ABC Nightline Special on VHS can be purchased by going to ABCnewsstore dot go dot com. and typing Eva Cassidy in the search. It is a high quality recording, straight from ABC, without commercials. I’ve heard that it is the most requested episode of “Nightline”. The cost is $29.95, plus shipping.
Date: October 19, 2008, 5:21 PM, EST
Name: Jerry
Number: 46
A song I’d have loved to have heard her sing is Paul McCartney’s “Blackbird” which is one of my favorites (and McCartney’s too). And I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that she knew and played the song, as the guitar progressions and chord voicings of that song are ones she used in her performances of other songs such as Autumn Leaves, Red Red Rose and Tennessee Waltz.
Maybe her former bandmates or relatives can answer … did she ever play Blackbird?
Date: October 19, 2008, 3:39 PM, EST
Name: brian grocock
Number: 45
THE VERY VERY BEST……
I CRY JUST WRITING THIS.
I HAVE HER BOOK WRITTEN BY HER PARENTS AND I DO NOT WANT TO FINISH READING IT.
SHE WAS JUST THE GIRL WE ALL PERHAPS WOULD HAVE FELL FOR.
I HAVE,AND DID!
<>AND I STILL PLAY HER MUSIC AND ONE DVD
I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR SOMETIMES IF I GET EMOTIONAL
EVA “BLESS YOU”
BRIAN;, NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND.
Date: October 18, 2008, 5:35 PM, EST
Name: Mike
Number: 44
Thank you Eva.
I wish I had the right words to express how your music makes me feel. If there is anything after this life, I hope it feels like I do when I listen to your songs, and if there is a heaven, surely this must be what it’s like.
I miss you.
Date: October 18, 2008, 8:13 AM, EST
Name: Narelle
Number: 43
I took my husband to the bookstore to choose his own Christmas present and while there I was browsing and came across a book about a singer who had an amazing voice. When I read that Sting thought so highly of her version of “Fields of Gold” and that her “Over the Rainbow” had to be heard to be believed and then also read that she was no longer with us my heart sank as I thought I would never hear them. I then realised that there was the most amazing voice singing the most amazing version of Over the Rainbow playing through the store. I immediately purchased the Songbird CD and played it all the way home. This was my introduction to the remarkable talent of Eva Cassidy
Date: October 18, 2008, 7:08 AM, EST
Name: LINDA DREW
Number: 42
SUCH A SAD, SAD LOSS OF SUCH AN AWESOME TALENT
Date: October 17, 2008, 9:07 PM, EST
Name: Carla Burgess
Number: 41
Eva’s version of Songbird was my first dance song at my wedding to my high-school sweetheart in August ’07. I only just now was searching the web and realized that Eva passed on several years ago. We didn’t know that. We are shocked and saddened. But her voice and her song plays through our household on several occasions and has a deep-seeded meaning in our hearts. Both our wedding bands are inscribed with the words “like never before”, the lyrics from the chorus of Songbird and meaning–to us–that everything we experience together will always be “like never before” (good or bad). We are so blessed to have her version of the song touch our hearts, and we will remember her fondly, always.
Date: October 17, 2008, 8:56 PM, EST
Name: Netty Brekelmans
Number: 40
You touched my every time when I hear your voice.
I fly with you on your songs too every where.
You where endless
Date: October 17, 2008, 8:31 PM, EST
Name: Wendy
Number: 39
She definitely died too young!!!! Her songs almost bring me to tears everytime I hear them because her voice is so beautiful. I could listen to her songs all day. A very talented lady, she was taken too soon.
Date: October 15, 2008, 6:37 PM, EST
Name: MARCUS
Number: 38
I DONT HAVE A FAVOURATE EVA SONG BECAUSE I LOVE THEM ALL SHE HAD VOICE LIKE AN ANGEL ,YOU ONLY HAVE TO LISTEN TO ONE SONG ANY ONE AND YOU ARE INSTANTLY RELAXED , THE WORLD IS MISSING THIS ANGEL!
Date: October 15, 2008, 2:29 PM, EST
Name: Tara Brodersen
Number: 37
I want to thank Eva’s parents for getting her music out to all of us. I’m sure you have heard this many times, but she does have the most amazing, wonderful, voice. I have listened to her songs over and over and they still make me cry and smile. Of course I own her cds, and I just finished reading “Songbird”. She is an amazing person besides singer. I would love to know how to get a copy of her “Nightline” segment? I never saw it. Thanks for putting her music out there for so many to enjoy. She lives on in her music. I regret that I did not get the chance to see her in concert! Being a genuinely nice person myself- My prayers go out to Eva, her family, and her friends.
My Heartfelt Thanks,
Tara
Date: October 15, 2008, 9:16 AM, EST
Name: Shumit Rehman
Number: 36
I still feel goosebumps when I hear her voice even after hearing her songs many times over. She’s got the kind of voice that makes you feel you once knew her. She left too early but she left her mark. Many thanks for this site.
Date: October 14, 2008, 9:07 PM, EST
Name: nathalie
Number: 35
Eva, je découvre ta musique de jour en jour, ta voix est si touchante. Merci de m’avoir laissé te découvrir.
Date: October 14, 2008, 4:34 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 34
The Grace Griffith Youtube video I referred to as “If I Can’t Dance” in guestbook entry 2120 is actually entitled “Awakening Heart”.
After sampling other songs at amazon, I can see why Eva admired her. I look forward to adding her cds to my collection.
Date: October 14, 2008, 1:59 PM, EST
Name: Mary J. Kneller
Number: 33
I first heard of Eva at my daughters beautiful and blessed wedding. It seems I was the only one who had not heard of her. I was captivated by the angelic voice and wanted to know more.
I was devastated to hear of her short time on this earth, but I know angels fly close to the sky. Occasionally stopping by for a visit.
My first of many CD’S is on the way.
Date: October 13, 2008, 9:56 PM, EST
Name: Cheryl Reynolds
Number: 32
My husband and I were watching a movie last year (can’t remember the movie) but, at the end of the movie the song “Over the Rainbow” was being sang by this person with the most Angleic voice we had ever heard. We watched the credits, saw her name, went to her website, and ordered all of her CD’s. I know why the good Lord wanted her. He needed another voice. Her song, “How Can I Keep From Singing” keeps me sane. She truly was blessed with a beautiful voice. I hope to meet her one day and hear her sing!
Date: October 13, 2008, 2:32 PM, EST
Name: Janis Lopes
Number: 31
I had a very young friend tell me to check out Eva Cassidy….wow! I am now a most ardent fan and have told many people of her. Her voice was unbelievable and this song, in particular, moves me to tears. What a gift she has given to us all.
Date: October 13, 2008, 12:11 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 30
After reading Laura’s message on the “What’s New” page regarding Eva’s friend Grace Griffith, who introduced Eva’s music to Blix St. records and who is now battling Parkinson’s, I found a video entitled “If I Can’t Dance” on Youtube. The absolutely stunning visuals are perfectly matched to a voice that touches the soul in the best possible way.
I highly recommend this video. Right now, I’m going to amazon to see what other recordings are available by this very talented lady.
Date: October 13, 2008, 10:06 AM, EST
Name: Joan Kelly
Number: 29
My mother-in-law told me to listen to her cd that she loves which happened to be Eva Cassidy Songbird I just listened to it and had to replay it again! I had to learn more about her and feel sadded that she passed away with the same cancer that my dear father passed away not long ago with. What a beautiful voice! I will be purchasing her music!
Date: October 13, 2008, 10:04 AM, EST
Name: Jerry
Number: 28
I am listening to “Somewhere” as I am writing this. This is my second listening and it is a joy! I am so glad there were these recordings to share with us, but sad that Eva is not here to give us even more. And that absolutely beautiful photo of Eva in the water is stunning!
Date: October 12, 2008, 9:33 PM, EST
Name: Jennifer
Number: 27
Just wanted to tell you all that I love Eva Cassidy. I go to this website to get my inner peace. Thank you Eva Cassidy for all your beautiful songs you have blessed me with.
Date: October 12, 2008, 8:48 PM, EST
Name: Ted Marquis
Number: 26
Just listened to it again, with tears in my eyes. Sublime !
Date: October 12, 2008, 7:58 AM, EST
Name: Missi Sargent
Number: 25
I have loved music my entire life but never thought I was good enough to actually perform. I am not one that frequents bars and I work a 9-5 job. But I finally found an outlet in the form of online karaoke. I had seen Eva’s name attached to karaoke songs but had never listened to her. Tonight I decided to try singing one. I listened to the song Time after time on you tube and was blown away. So I recorded it and posted it. I just felt so connected with it….more than any song I have ever sung. And I had no idea why. It wasn’t until someone made a comment on my post about losing her too soon that I found out she was no longer with us. And I got butterflies in my stomach. I sat for the next two hours listening and watching everything I could about her. I felt like finding her and her story was meant to happen and I truly felt connected. After hearing of her views of fame, I thought back to people asking me why I don’t perform in public or try to “make” it big. My response is because I am a singer, not a performer. I can’t dance, I can’t stay up late and I hate all the glitter and glam of fame…but I love to sing…but people made me feel like that is not enough. Well Eva has made me realize that it is. Eva, you have inspired me in ways no one will understand and I thank you.
Date: October 12, 2008, 5:36 AM, EST
Name: Maureen
Number: 24
I am a singer, performer and vocal teacher. I heard this song while I was driving home one day.
I was so touched and moved by the vocal and interpretation I had to pull over and listen to who it was. It had to be Bette Midler? No, someone I’d never heard of before, Eva Cassidy!
I play her songs to my students to show them her different styles of singing and her breathing technique. She is a vocal ‘Freak’ as far as her voice in concerned and I wonder if she ever imagined how famous and inspirational she would become after her death.
A great example to up and coming singers that talent is God given. I’m sure Eva is watching us. There are so many talented singers out there who will never achieve fame. Eva almost got lost. Her death made her one of the most respected singers of our generation. Many thanks to her friends who have kept her alive.
Date: October 11, 2008, 4:52 PM, EST
Name: Don
Number: 23
A guitar, a microphone, and Eva, singing `Summertime!` The circumstances for recording were, I am sure, less than optimal, but she gives a pure performance and futher insight into her genius. She can sing anything to me!
Date: October 10, 2008, 12:47 PM, EST
Name: Alana Johnson
Number: 22
Eva’s voice is amazing. I have listened to her music ever since I was first blown away by her in 2001. I came over to my sister’s house one day and she had Songbird playing. I immediately snatched it out of her hands and made sure everyone I knew heard it. And still do. I can listen to Fields of Gold 100 times over and it’s so hard not to cry. And, to know that she had such a short life makes it that much harder. What a beautiful talent – her family must be so proud.
Date: October 10, 2008, 8:58 AM, EST
Name: Louise Roderick
Number: 21
I first heard Eva sing Fields of Gold on a late night radio show on the radio when I was going to fetch my daughter from her waitressing job. I was so fed up at having to go out after midnight but what a blessing that late night ride proved to be! I went out the next day and bought “Songbird” and have become a devoted Eva fan since then. I have nearly all the albums and plan to acquire the remainder when they are available in SA music stores or possibly to order them online.
What a gift she has been to so many!
Date: October 9, 2008, 11:20 PM, EST
Name: Judith
Number: 20
Your music lives on and reaches so many hearts. You were here such a short time but you made a difference in so many lives. May you know how much you are loved.
Date: October 9, 2008, 3:40 PM, EST
Name: Barbara
Number: 19
My friend just turned me on to Eva. Chills went down my entire body as she belted out her melodies. What a gift and removed from us so soon. I can hear her as if she is singing in my ear. She stays with you a long long time. I am sure I will hear her from now on, as she touched my soul. Thany you Eva. Barbara
Date: October 9, 2008, 3:32 AM, EST
Name: Carrie
Number: 18
My father, whom I adored, died 2 days ago of lung cancer. I am now putting his life video together for the services and I’m having such a hard time choosing which of her hauntingly beautiful renditions to accompany the story of my dad’s life. I just want to thank her family for sharing Eva with the world. She has given me endless hours of pleasure. I’ve also introduced her music to my 16 year old twins, and even in their world of Rap, they appreciate her purity. Thank you, and her, for moments of peace in these last couple of days.
Date: October 8, 2008, 6:39 PM, EST
Name: Susan Torrez
Number: 17
My Aunt recently turned me on to Eva’s music while enjoying the day on Catalina Island. The day was a perfect beautiful day as we shopped and did some sight seeing. We set to rest for awhile and my aunt said listen to this music. I put the ear phones on and was so blown away by her beautiful voice. I felt every emotion she perfected in her music. My aunt went home to Texas and copied me her music off her CD’s. I have listened to every one since that day I heard her voice. She brings so much peace to my soul through her music. She is the most beautiful singer I have ever heard. I listen to a variety of music for many years but I have never heard a voice like hers. I lost my stepdaughter at age 31 to cancer and as I learned about Eva my heart felt so much pain for her family she left behind. What a beautiful women and singer that her family can be so greatful to God that he gave her as a gift not only to them but to the world.
Eva rest in peace and thank you for your beautiful music that touches my soul like no other.
Susan Torrez
Date: October 8, 2008, 5:45 AM, EST
Name: Thomas Beechey
Number: 16
SHE LIVES WITHIN HER
(T. Beechey)
– Dedicated to Eva Cassidy and Danielle Sproull –
Some time ago, an angel passed too soon before her time
Time has a way of moving fast, she hadn’t reached her prime
The dreams she had were unfulfilled, yet her legacy remains
Even though her golden voice is stilled, another takes the reins
And she lives within her
All you have to do is hear
She breathes inside her
It is just so crystal clear
Her spirit guides her
In her voice she does appear
She lives within her
It’s just as if her spirit has leapt inside her soul
Saying, “My work shall not diminish, you complete my role
“What I only started is now yours to carry on
“Even though from life I’m parted, through you I am not gone.”
And she lives within her
All you have to do is hear
She breathes inside her
It is just so crystal clear
Her spirit guides her
In her voice she does appear
She lives inside her
You only have to listen and you realize
Each song she sings glistens and her angel in the skies
Is smiling down upon her from the first note to the end
She considers it an honor and considers her a friend
They never knew each other, but now they are as one
Since the day she discovered where the magic had begun
Each note she held was golden in every song she sung
Like the tides which have rolled in, it was magic when she sung
That magic now continues in a voice that’s just as pure
Allowing for brand new views to her gift which does endure
Some time ago, an angel went before she had a choice
Those moments are reborn again through another’s golden voice
And she lives within her
All you have to do is hear
She breathes inside her
It is just so crystal clear
Her spirit guides her
In her voice she does appear
She lives within her
Date: October 8, 2008, 5:30 AM, EST
Name: Col
Number: 15
Eva thank you for inspiring me and making me try harder when I sing. I’ll never be anywhere near as exceptional as you, but I will never stop trying to achieve perfection, the perfection that was so apparent in your voice. Why did we have to lose you? How I would have loved to have seen you perform. Sleep in peace, until your loved ones are reunited with you.
Date: October 8, 2008, 4:56 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 14
I have bought the new CD and while I have only listened to it a couple of times Bold Young Farmer,Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain are the ones that stand out for me so far.It’s a pity it is not selling as well as the others but Songbird is still selling well nearly 8 years after its release! Laura thank you for keeping this site going.Much appreciated.
Date: October 6, 2008, 1:17 AM, EST
Name: Abhishek
Number: 13
A truly wonderful singer who conquered our hearts with her heavenly voice.We all will surely remember her for one of the best singers of her era and even now there is no one like her.
Date: October 5, 2008, 3:59 PM, EST
Name: Pernille Vestskogen
Number: 12
I belive Eva knows, how many of us who carry her in our hearts. The world stops when she sings, I almost feel connected to her when I sing along. I really want her to know how much I love her songs.
It’s sad that she didn’t get to record more of Aretha Franklin`s songs.
Thank you for releasing the “Somewhere” album this fall, it’s a beautiful album and track nr 5 was a plesant surprise:) I hope there will be even more albums in the future, seems like this brother, Dan, has a card or two up his sleeve:)
Thank you also for this webpage and guestbook. We never got to tell her in person. Love Pernille
Date: October 5, 2008, 11:29 AM, EST
Name: Franzi
Number: 11
There are so many singers nowaday, but there are so less singers touching our soul with every word they sing. Eva Cassidy is definitly one of those singers making everything around us small and unimportant while singing.
Date: October 4, 2008, 7:44 PM, EST
Name: Lori
Number: 10
I first heard “Over the Rainbow” on the radio. I was so touched by her beautiful voice and the style in whick she perfectly sang this song. I was saddened to hear the DJ say she had passed away years earlier. Eva has the beautiful voice of an angel. God bless you Eva.
Date: October 4, 2008, 12:23 PM, EST
Name: Judy Ballenger
Number: 9
I was first introducted to Eva’s music a year ago. I have all of her albums on my Shuffle and listen to her all the time. I have never heard a voice (male or female) that has touch my soul like Eva Cassidy. I had my (14 yr old) granddaughter in my car one day and Eva was singing “Talls Trees in Georgia”. She looked at me and said, “who is that singer?”. She now has all of her albums. And, oh yes, my other grandaughter (same age) also now has Eva’s albums. I feel blessed that I have had the opportunity to hear her sweet velvet voice before I die. Thank you for this web site.
Date: October 4, 2008, 5:13 AM, EST
Name: ANDY HOLLINGUM
Number: 8
All the songs are so full of emotion, just makes you cry!!
Date: October 3, 2008, 11:31 PM, EST
Name: George Hahn
Number: 7
What a travesty to us in the States not to have known her when she was alive! Another beautiful natural resource we have lost while destroying everything else in our way. God Bless Eva, her music is amazing.
Date: October 3, 2008, 6:08 PM, EST
Name: David and Judy Rose
Number: 6
Thank goodness for the station here in Edmonton (Magic 99) that plays her music and introduced us to her wonderful voice. Have purchase one of her CDs and looking for more. Thank you Eva for your voice that wasn’t heard until so late in your life.
Date: October 3, 2008, 8:01 AM, EST
Name: John Ubele
Number: 5
To the person who created and maintains this website, THANK YOU very much for your efforts and hard work. This is great ! Eva’s music is such a blessing to me and I am introducing her to many as I was introduced to her just recently from a very special person in my life.
Date: October 1, 2008, 9:49 PM, EST
Name: David Coates
Number: 3
1st heard Eva sing posthumously on a Night Line with Ted Koppel news program several years ago. Ran out to purchase several CD’s the very next day. Have shared the beautiful music with many. Just moved, while unpacking, looked and listened to CD’s again. She was truly wonderful. Her music lives on!!! What a talent.
Date: October 1, 2008, 4:13 PM, EST
Name: Bruce Barnes
Number: 2
I was recently (and very gratefully) introduced to Eva and her magnificent styles. As I’ve listened non-stop to her Songbird CD over the past few weeks, she has continued to effortlessly sweep me through many feelings and emotions with her amazing music and talent…and I couldn’t be more pleased. Clearly, this is voice of an angel.
May God Bless You, Eva, and we all need to thank Him for the gift that He gave us in you.
Somehow I feel “I know you by heart”.
Date: October 1, 2008, 5:33 AM, EST
Name: Samantha Patterson
Number: 1
OVER THE RAINBOW, the award-winning musical which tells the life story of the legendary Eva Cassidy is on at the Sunderland Empire for one night only on Sunday 12th October.
Tickets cost between £17.00 and £18.50 are available from 0844 847 2499 or on the Sunderland Empire website.
From what I have seen and read of the show it is truly compelling and beautiful.
Date: September 30, 2008, 5:35 PM, EDT
Name: roy
Number: 134
A very special event…..total respect.
Date: September 30, 2008, 4:42 PM, EDT
Name: Rose
Number: 133
I first heard Eva Cassidy’s gorgeous voice on the soundtrack of ‘Love Actually’. I now listen to her everyday, discovering new favourite songs. I am planning to walk down the aisle to one of her songs (Songbird is still my fav, not sure if I can pull it off for a wedding tho?? Maybe!!) She has given myself and obviously so many others a lot of joy and it just seems right to make her part of the most special day of my life.
Thanks Eva =)
Date: September 30, 2008, 2:46 PM, EDT
Name: LES KENNY
Number: 132
WHAT A VOICE WHAT A GIFT GOD BLESS YOU EVA X X X
Date: September 30, 2008, 12:53 PM, EDT
Name: Peter
Number: 131
Oh that Angel Choir is going to be sounding Pretty Good! Looking forward to that day! Until then, thanks Eva for the recordings you left us ! I savour every one.
Date: September 30, 2008, 11:06 AM, EDT
Name: Diane Phillips
Number: 130
Amazing talent, very soulful. Too bad she was taken so young, but I’m sure she’s watching and enjoying her fame
Date: September 29, 2008, 4:27 PM, EDT
Name: derek sharp
Number: 129
a truly remarkable talent sadly no longer with us.thank you for your everlasting legacy of music eva xx
Date: September 29, 2008, 8:50 AM, EDT
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
Number: 128
I just wanted to say how saddened I was to hear about the passing of Paul Newman.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his beloved wife and children…….
God Bless All of You.
Paul Newman was an amazing actor, a superb director, and a loving and devoted husband and father.
And above all, he was a genuine philanthropist.
Rest in Peace, Paul–
We sure are gonna miss “that ole Luke smile”………
Date: September 28, 2008, 5:39 PM, EDT
Name: Loretta and Grant
Number: 127
Talking to our daughter in UK one day and the background was filled with magic: Eva.
She sent us everything she could lay her hands on … and the last few years have been filled with Eva. She sinks in below the brain capacity to enjoy her brilliance. Thanks for this wonderful page as it’s taken us this long to “go look”.
How superb to hear that young fellow who was 2nd in American Idol pronounce to the world that his inspiration was Eva!!!
Why she’s not more widely known … beats us!!!
Date: September 28, 2008, 2:09 PM, EDT
Name: barbara
Number: 126
evas voice gives me goose bumps. long may she sing with the angels
Date: September 28, 2008, 11:33 AM, EDT
Name: Mariateresa
Number: 125
Eva had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard!
Thank you for your voice, a gift that we’ll never forget.
Date: September 28, 2008, 10:55 AM, EDT
Name: Sally
Number: 124
god bless you… rest in peace Eva
Date: September 28, 2008, 9:58 AM, EDT
Name: Cecilia
Number: 123
I’m a 19-year-old girl from Sweden who just found the song Fields of Gold. I can’t stop listening to it, it is sooo beautiful and Eva sings it just perfect!
Thank you Eva for all the beautiful songs you’ve sung through the years.
Date: September 28, 2008, 12:02 AM, EDT
Name: Shiner
Number: 122
Thank you
Date: September 27, 2008, 8:33 PM, EDT
Name: Graham
Number: 121
Thank you so much Eva for the incredible sounds you have left us.
Like many posts on here as soon as i heard her first song over the rainbow i was hooked and spellbound by her talent and passion.
She is without doubt the best female vocalist i have ever heard.
Bless you Eva
Date: September 27, 2008, 4:35 PM, EDT
Name: Rosie
Number: 120
thank you, Eva.
Date: September 26, 2008, 8:06 PM, EDT
Name: Carla Ison
Number: 119
I found Eva Cassidy one day last year on an internet radio station. I never thought I would hear a version of Over the Rainbow that I would love more than Judy Garland’s. Eva proved that wrong. The minute I heard it I couldn’t move. I blocked out everything around me as I listened to that silky voice. I’ve looked at her website and realized that the world lost an incredible musician, artist, and human being. Eva left a gift to the world and I thank her!
Date: September 26, 2008, 7:53 PM, EDT
Name: John Stockton
Number: 118
I first heard Eva’s song “Fields of Gold” one Saturday afternoon on the CBC – I was so moved, I had to pull over so my tears didn’t cause me to have an accident … within 20 minutes I was in my favourite record store buying my copy of “Songbird”. The owner mentioned how someone had just come in to buy the same album….
I find that this song and other songs by Eva crystallize all my personal losses into a single moment, those irrenconcileable personal tragedies of moments of life that can never be recaptured, of moments with friends that shone with the pure essence of life and now by death or distance or time, can no longer be reconnected. The fact that Eva also passed away at such a young age (we were born in the same year) somehow adds an intensity to those feelings, locking them inside without an avenue by which to reconnect to her as a living artist. Perhaps it is because we know the story now after her passing, and hear her singing with such feeling and passion, almost like she knew she had to seize each moment of life. And, perhaps, it is the pure essence of the truth about the preciousness and fragility of life that she so beautifully displayed.
Thank-you Eva.
Date: September 26, 2008, 3:58 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 117
Eva hypnotizes in this haunting, soulful melody. You are right there, listening to this poor young girl tell her sad tale…This new CD is so great!! I have to set it on Cut #4 or so in order to stay awake long enough to hear “…Farmer”, or “Somewhere” for that matter! Eva brings music to life, and produces such imagery….In addition, Eva shows her versatility, navigating through so many styles of music with precission. No wonder she wouldn’t settle into any one genre of music–she performs all so remarkably well…another reason your fans love you, Eva. God bless–I am going to listen to “Somewhere” early today!
many styles of music.
Date: September 26, 2008, 7:45 AM, EDT
Name: George
Number: 116
At a chris de burgh concert a few years back, he sang a song called Songbird, and dedicated it to one of the finest singers he had ever heard: a pure, superb voice; her name – eva cassidy. Of course I bought one disc, and he was so right. I now have all of her discs.I have been asked many times by people who have heard me listening to her who is that singer. What a gift, what a loss.
Date: September 25, 2008, 8:20 PM, EDT
Name: Julie
Number: 115
I played this song for my yoga classes this week….in my mother/daughter class teens and moms held hands spontaneously as they rested, in my children’s class my busiest little five year old boys just rested completely still, and one said “that is a beautiful lady singing”….ah just so sweet and so peaceful. I believe Eva is aware of the peace she brings others.
Date: September 25, 2008, 3:47 PM, EDT
Name: john kingsford
Number: 114
just simply beautiful, it just shows you that all you need is an acoustic guitar and a voice to make music that moves you to tears and yet refreshes the soul time and time again thank you.
Date: September 25, 2008, 2:42 PM, EDT
Name: frank hogarth
Number: 113
i feel so lucky to have found eva cassidy.the clarity of voice and feeling within the songs has really moved me.i think your site is a wonderful tribute to her.
Date: September 25, 2008, 1:35 PM, EDT
Name: GEORGE R. COOPER
Number: 112
I HEARD HER SINGING THIS SONG ON OUR FM STATION .I JUST HAD TO HAVE THAT LOVELY SONG TO LISTEN TO. SHE PUTS SO MUCH SOUL INTO HER SINGING. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPERTUNITY TO EXPRESS MY THOUGHTS ON THIS SITE. GRC
Date: September 25, 2008, 10:45 AM, EDT
Name: Tamara Conlan
Number: 111
I love Eva’s voice – sounds very true and soothing and grabs your emotions and takes them on an adventure!
Date: September 25, 2008, 9:27 AM, EDT
Name: Melissa Lucas
Number: 110
I had never heard of Eva until I was listening to some songs by borhter in law had on his computer. I heard Natural Women and I LOVED it! I had to buy more of her music. I only have 2 of her CD’s right now, but I am hoping to get more. She has one of the most beautiful voices that I have ever heard. It is tragic that she was not as appriacted in life as she is now. and that she did not get see or hear how many people’s lives she has touched.
Date: September 25, 2008, 7:06 AM, EDT
Name: sanna
Number: 109
I had never heard of Eva Cassidy untill one day my younger sister told me about a song she wanted,it was caked fields of gold,and she said the singers name,i asked her about who she was,and she told me Evas story, after that i wanted to hear more of her songs,and when i hears,Somewhere over the rainbow i just got so touched by her voice and the way she sings it,like no one else. just talking about her makes me want to cry, an amazing singer who has blessed us with her songs,I wrote a poem that i dedicated to her. And no other singer has ever touched me like
Eva Cassidy
love Sanna
Date: September 24, 2008, 5:04 AM, EDT
Name: Stewart Madden
Number: 108
I first heard Eva’s beautiful voice of an Angel via Terry Wogan on Radio 2.I found the Time after Time cd out two days ago and like the first time I played it I can’t stop.It has been three years since I heard Eva’s voice-no wonder she is standing next to God! Her voice and feeling for song leaves me totally awestruck Simply by a million miles and a half Eva’s voice is the sweetest calmist voice I have ever heard. I like anyone who hears her will never tire. I also play guitar but not the way Eva does. May I thank Eva’s parents Barbara and Hugh Cassidy for their amazing gift to this troubled world-Eva brings such peace in her voice-her cd should be played to the likes of Bush and Blair and other world leaders before they declare war-it may make them sit up and listen that their are other ways to make peace-Eva does it every day=just by singing!Godbless you and your family-Precious.xxx
Date: September 24, 2008, 3:40 AM, EDT
Name: Christopher
Number: 107
Pozna?em Ew? dzi?ki rekomendacji znajomej. Us?ysza?em Fields Of Gold… przepi?kny g?os ?piewaj?cy –
You’ll remember me when the west wind moves
Among the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold…
brakowa?o s?ów aby wyrazi? podziw… i tak jest do tej pory…
Eva Cassidy… charming voice, lyrics…
Date: September 23, 2008, 9:50 PM, EDT
Name: Hilda
Number: 106
the cd stays in my player 24/7 and now my 5 month old greatnephew is listening to it. I think her voice is so smoothing to him.
I thank my friends Diana, Mart and Phoebe for turning me on to Eva. Her songs and voice have changed me in ways no one could ever.. I hope that when I go to heaven she is standing right behind my family to greet me.
R.I.P. Eva
GOD BLESS US ONE AND ALL
Date: September 23, 2008, 5:59 PM, EDT
Name: Maureen Bass
Number: 105
Eva has a voice like no other. May she continue her singing with the angels.
God bless
Date: September 23, 2008, 6:25 AM, EDT
Name: L. S. Green
Number: 104
In the car, I heard a tribute to Eva on a Jazz radio station. It totally engrossed me, to the point I had to find out as much about that voice as I could, and hear her music. I’m astonished it took till this weekend, to hear about this incredible talent.
Date: September 22, 2008, 6:48 PM, EDT
Name: Mark Jones
Number: 103
For Eva’s family and friends, you must all be immensely proud of Eva’s achievements. Her legacy continues to touch the lives of people all over the world.
Eva Cassidy had a voice like no other.
God bless,
Mark Jones
x
Date: September 21, 2008, 7:48 PM, EDT
Name: Irvin
Number: 102
I have only recently discovered this most haunting voice, it is sad such a beautiful talent isn’t with us anymore, to explore her full potential.
I have heard a number of her songs and her voice is the most amazing I have heard, her rendition of the covers are clearly her own, unique and hypnotising.
I love her music and look forward to locating more of her albums
Date: September 21, 2008, 5:04 PM, EDT
Name: Shariyfah
Number: 101
I do not have a fav yet because I just heard about Eva. I was listening to a jazz radio station here in Toronto and I heard a song by her called Somewhere Over The Rainbow and I stood still. What an amazing voice!!!! The station had her musical bio and also some information on her life. I will search the internet to hear other songs by her and I will buy some of her beautiful music.
Date: September 21, 2008, 5:00 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Stramba
Number: 100
I just heard Eva’s incredible voice for the first time on Jazz FM here in Toronto.
Wow !
Sent shivers through me.
Her singing transcends the ordinary definition of “music”.
Incredible talent, and a terrible loss at such a young age.
Now to look for her CD’s 🙂
Mike
Date: September 21, 2008, 4:25 PM, EDT
Name: Darlynn
Number: 99
An old friend turned me on to a CD with Autumn leaves on it. I listened to it about 50times. I havent felt a singer like that in a long time! Did not know who it was untill another friend told me to go on you tube to check out this chick singer, and there was the song… now I have a name and a face to that incredible soul. The piano work!! on that song also, is very touching…love love love it. Im a new fan, Rock on in heaven girl! You will be missed.
Date: September 21, 2008, 11:52 AM, EDT
Name: Rudi and Pauline
Number: 98
brand new fans. eva is great, so sad she is no longer with us! but we keep her, hearing her fabulous voice, “alive”.
in this way we will never forget her!
Date: September 20, 2008, 11:18 PM, EDT
Name: Lone Eagle
Number: 97
I heard one of Eva’s songs the other night on the Rollye James Show. What a beautiful song,voice,and person. May her spirit and songs go on forever in the everlasting.
Date: September 20, 2008, 3:41 PM, EDT
Name: Adrian cooper
Number: 96
A song bird now in heaven.who knows what heights she would of reached had she had a longer life.Beautiful songs from a legend is what eva will be known for.Forever in our hearts and truely missed.xxx
Date: September 20, 2008, 12:05 PM, EDT
Name: lifepeace
Number: 95
I got an email from someone who said that this song was playing in the background as they were writing. I looked it up on youtube and was absolutely spellbound. The song made me cry – here I am at work and crying as I listen to this beautiful, haunting song. I lost my beloved husband of 30 years, suddenly, almost three years ago and something about this song made so many things flood back to me that all I could do was cry and watch Eva as she sang. Absolutely amazing – I had never heard of her before and now I just found out that she passed years ago. That REALLY gave me a chill. Maybe she and my husband have met in heaven and he sent me this song through her?
God bless her and I am so jealous of those she is singing to now…………..
lifepeace
Date: September 20, 2008, 10:41 AM, EDT
Name: Liam
Number: 94
To Eva’s Dear Parents,
When I first heard this beautiful artist sing her great songs, I was so overcome with grief that she had passed on, but at the same time I was immensely grateful that you had brought her into this world to comfort many sensitive souls.
God bless you and may Eva rest in Peace.
Date: September 20, 2008, 6:27 AM, EDT
Name: Gibbons
Number: 93
OMG OMG OMG What a stunning voice I made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! What else is there to say. Only ever heard 1 song before to day i think i might listen to them all now!!
RIP.
Date: September 20, 2008, 5:19 AM, EDT
Name: Kristin Kempe
Number: 92
I was shopping in Borders a couple weeks ago looking for a book for my daughter. All of a sudden I heard this incredible song overhead. It was a female voice that sounded like a mix of Janis Joplin, Joss Stone, Edie Brickell, Ann Wilson, and others, but with a style all her own. I was completely mesmerized, so much so that I stopped paying attention to what my daughter was asking me! It was like I was in a trance. After snapping back to reality, I asked the guys at the counter who was playing and they told me about Eva. I had to have that CD! Then they told me about her death 12 years ago, which made me incredibly sad knowing that the world would not hear more of this wonderful angelic voice. I’ve been listening to “Somewhere” for nearly 2 weeks now, nonstop. I close my eyes and can see her singing and playing, like she’s right in front of me. She’s completely taken hold of me. I’d give my right arm to sing like her. Her voice is an instrument all its own. Thank you for the music, Eva.
Date: September 20, 2008, 1:39 AM, EDT
Name: Tricia Herchak
Number: 91
I can’t believe that I had never heard of Eva before today! I was visiting my father this evening and he had the most beautiful CD playing on his stereo. As I listened to Eva’s voice I was covered in goosebumps! I don’t think I have ever heard a more beautiful voice in my whole life! When I learned that she had passed away my eyes filled with tears. Thank God her music is here for all to love and enjoy.
Date: September 20, 2008, 12:06 AM, EDT
Name: Jorge orrillo
Number: 90
es admirable que sigue dando calidez, su voz produce ternura
sin enterden su pronta partida………
mi alma herida solo escucha su voz..
GRACIAS
Date: September 19, 2008, 8:12 PM, EDT
Name: Barbara
Number: 89
I heard this while I was staying at a B and B. I got up from the breakfast table and stood beside the stereo. She had been given the most amazing gift and she gave it back her way.
Absolutely stunning!
Date: September 19, 2008, 5:17 PM, EDT
Name: claude
Number: 88
Sometimes God blesses others with
someone elses abilities.
Such is the case with me when I first heard and continue to hear such a precious voice as Evas. She just simply steals your heart.
Date: September 19, 2008, 1:01 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 87
Regarding my previous entry, it looks like Amazon bumped up the price of “Somewhere” to $9.99. It must be selling! Still a great Christmas gift.
Date: September 19, 2008, 12:39 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 86
Eva fans: The “Somewhere” CD is on the Amazon “top 20” list. You can help push it towards #1 by giving it as a gift this Christmas. At $7.99 with free shipping on orders over $25, I don’t think you will find a better gift for friends, family and anyone else you care about. Whether they’ve heard of Eva or not, “Somewhere” is a gift that will keep on giving!
Ordering is easy. Just go to the Amazon link on the “What’s New” page.
Date: September 19, 2008, 10:58 AM, EDT
Name: Emanuel Busuttil
Number: 85
Just got to know about Eva while listening to a local radio station (Radio 101) here in Malta.
A quick search in You Tube and I am amazed at the richness in Eva’s voice. She should have been famous in her own lifetime with a voice like that.
I will be accessing You Tube to listen to Eva in the coming days.
Date: September 19, 2008, 9:26 AM, EDT
Name: Cee-Cee
Number: 84
Thank you, thank you, for releasing this latest CD, “Somewhere.” She has a voice like an angel, and I could listen to her sing all day long!
Date: September 19, 2008, 8:50 AM, EDT
Name: ian roberts
Number: 83
quite simply…
the most amazing voice ever
Over the Rainbow was /is a song to bring back happy memmories of mom. when played i often cry or just close my eyes and drift. not much makes my hairs stand up but E-Cs voice does.
Never been to any pop concerts but would travel to hear ‘the voice’ if it was possible.
God Bles and thankyou for your music
sadley missed by many and many more to come i dont wonder
x
Date: September 19, 2008, 4:15 AM, EDT
Name: Barbara
Number: 82
Yesterday I already posted a comment and right now I am at my work, listning to this beautiful voice, I ordered the new CD yesterday on line, and her voice moves me. Perhaps it’s just due to the fact that with my partner cancer was diagnosed in March this year, and yes it’s going great and we are looking forward to the futur. But what a loss that eva died of cancer so young. I watched on you tube yesterday the documentary about her life and what moved me the most was the personallity she was, a beautiful person, with such a lovin’heart and with a voice that makes me just wanne crie.
There is something in her voice that’s so pure.
Don’t know why I write this but I need to do it.
Take care,
Date: September 19, 2008, 12:57 AM, EDT
Name: Jane Muller
Number: 81
I first discovered Eva’s pure sweet voice, when I went searching for the song “fields of gold” after the gold medal winning olympic skaters performed to this beautiful song. As long as her music is available, Eva will be forever remembered.
Date: September 18, 2008, 4:59 PM, EDT
Name: Joree Mckinney
Number: 80
I first heard Eva,s amazing voice on a Country Music CD singing,”Tennessee Waltz”. I had to hear more. Please read John 5: 28,29.
Date: September 18, 2008, 4:37 PM, EDT
Name: James Robertson
Number: 79
I also just recently found out the joy that it/was Eva Cassidy. A friend of mine did one of her songs on youtube…I was hooked! After having listened to most of her songs, I must say that she was an extraordinary talent. A gift that God gave us for a brief time. Her voice reminds me there is a Heaven, and right now she’s there singing with the angels. May she rest in peace.
Date: September 18, 2008, 2:23 PM, EDT
Name: Eddy Pero
Number: 78
I knew her voice, I knew some of her songs. Eva was like a guardian-angel, evanescent, serene and full of love.
I knew nothing about her life till today and I’m so sad to learn her life story. I really feel like I’ve lost someone I love from my own family.
She’s a purest singer, full of emotions and sweetness I’ve ever heard, and I’m a very critic musician. But about Eva, I’m just voiceless and full of admiration.
Thanks to her for her work. Thanks for the fans for remembering such a great artist. Thanks for the webmaster. God bless you, Eva.
Eddy
Date: September 18, 2008, 1:31 PM, EDT
Name: Karin
Number: 77
I came across Eva’s name on Amazon while looking up another artist and have now spent over an hour listening to her on YouTube! Beautiful voice of an angel!! I will be buying as I can’t get enough! You are smiling down on all of us loving you aren’t you Eva! Guess God needed his beautiful voice back in heaven…
Date: September 18, 2008, 1:04 PM, EDT
Name: barbara
Number: 76
Today I read an article in a magazine that a new album was released in the Netherlands. I never heard of Eva Cassidy so I used Youtube to listnen to her songs. And what a beautiful voice.
Date: September 18, 2008, 6:30 AM, EDT
Name: Lynne Hallums
Number: 75
Eva Cassidy….your beautiful voice captured my heart when I heard it on the radio (Terry Wogan’s radio 2). You make me cry, you make me smile…you should be here sharing your soulful voice, your wonderful songs with us now. But I know you are…somewhere over the rainbow….rest in peace Eva x
Date: September 18, 2008, 5:13 AM, EDT
Name: John Judd
Number: 74
I have just read ‘songbird’ what a beautiful, sad story of a wonderful person it moved me to tears especially of course the end God bless you sweet child who knows someday…..
Date: September 18, 2008, 4:05 AM, EDT
Name: John Judd
Number: 73
I have just read ‘songbird’ what a beautiful, sad story of a wonderful person it moved me to cry especi
Date: September 18, 2008, 3:44 AM, EDT
Name: John Cover Spear, PM
Number: 72
but all of them really. Wow. I get mezmerized everytime. I just emailed my wife, Barbara (who is serving with the USACE in Iraq) that is so sad we didn’t get to meet her or hear her in person, but thank God that her incredible voice is forever available. What Soul and heart and feeling. My goodness…brings tears sometimes to hear her beautiful voice..God Bless and God Rest Eva’s soul
John
Date: September 17, 2008, 7:31 PM, EDT
Name: lindsey
Number: 71
what a beautiful singer. i adore this woman & her songs. she brings me joy & sadness.
i love all of her songs, but this one is my favourite. Eva lives on in her songs.
Date: September 17, 2008, 2:24 PM, EDT
Name: carly cadwallader
Number: 70
eva cassidy saved my life,not only with her music but with her story too x
Date: September 17, 2008, 12:09 PM, EDT
Name: Carolyn Johnson
Number: 69
I was in a Starbuck’s store, music was playing and this wonderful voice consumed me. I ask them who was singing and they went to check for me – Eva Cassidy. Bought 2 CD’s and can’t get enough of her. I think Songbird is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.
Date: September 17, 2008, 3:01 AM, EDT
Name: len barratt
Number: 68
i cant play this without crying ,this is true art, it has a direct connection to the my heart. No other artists have this power over me.
Date: September 15, 2008, 10:27 AM, EDT
Name: Jennifer Choi
Number: 67
I first heard Eva’s version of Fields of Gold on So You Think You Can Dance. I then searched the web for more songs.
Eva has an amazing voice and I can listen to the two favourite songs all day long.
I will be checking out the CD stores for more of Eva Cassidy’s music.
I am too very sorry I never had the chance to see Eva perform live – to all those who did get that opportunity – you must have been blessed.
Date: September 14, 2008, 10:12 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie
Number: 66
Hi David, Thank you so much for your lovely post and prayers. We here in Katy were so blessed, nothing like what they are dealing with in Houston and Galveston. Only without power for a couple of days, lost a couple of trees but my house only received some roof damage. We were able to go over to my sister-in-laws house and get our 90 year old Aunt Est, from the Humble area which has so much devistation and bring her home with us. Thank god she was not hurt because the eye went right over their house. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers, they were received warmly here. Now it’s Eva listening time again, hooray for power! Blessings to all, Melanie
Date: September 14, 2008, 7:20 PM, EDT
Name: David
Number: 65
Hi! I’ve just “discovered” Eva’s music recently through youtube. Then I went to know more about her at the web. I’m a big fan of this kind of musicians: soft jazz, a bit of country and folk, a bit of blues and a very acustic approach. I love it. But I had no idea that there was this singer who left a great legacy. Shame on me. Her voice had really something very special! Thus I’m very happy ’cause I discovered her music and now I have the oportunity to enjoy her albums.
Best
David
Date: September 14, 2008, 6:04 PM, EDT
Name: Nikolaj H
Number: 64
This may sound odd but I’m sure others feel the same way… Her voice is like a angel’s to me and she brings comfort, rest and warmth to a stressed mind and hart.
It’s a true experience to listen to her voice and feel her precense in a world of so much hate and anger.
If she had become famous before she died I don’t think the world was ready to handle a star like her.
Rest In Peace Eva..
Date: September 14, 2008, 5:01 PM, EDT
Name: Julie
Number: 63
Been an Eva fan since she became known in the UK. I love to come on here and witness the joy of people discovering her for the first time. She takes my breath away and her voice covers me in satin and velvet.
Date: September 14, 2008, 4:45 PM, EDT
Name: m brady
Number: 62
I first heard heard eva cassidy about five years ago i always have one of her cd’s on,Only wish i had the chance to see her perform live. Thank you Eva for all the music.
Date: September 14, 2008, 8:02 AM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 61
THIS MESSAGE TO MELANIE IN KATY, TEXAS: I PRAYED THAT YOU CAME OUT OK DURING ‘IKE’. HOPE YOU AND YOURS ARE WELL. GOD BLESS. DG
Date: September 13, 2008, 3:19 PM, EDT
Name: garcia delphine
Number: 60
just sometimes we are lucky to can hear angel voice !!!
i could say that i have heard a voice like this.
Date: September 13, 2008, 2:52 PM, EDT
Name: Claudia
Number: 59
I never heard of Eva Cassidy until two years ago when a man I was dating at the time introduced me to her music.
Somewhat sadly he is gone, but she and her music haunt me and I listen to her almost every day. I will always be grateful to him for the gift of Eva Cassidy and beautiful voice
Date: September 13, 2008, 1:45 PM, EDT
Name: George Dahl
Number: 58
The good always die young. I will never hear enough of her music. At the Market Inn in DC the Pianist raved about her and then I found out he was fourth Gen Ink Spots and knew Eva, (James Beaugard) He also spent time here. When I listen to Eva’s music I think about what she might have become had she lived.
I like to pick the time and place with that someone when I listen to Eva. Her music is still a secret to many.
Date: September 13, 2008, 7:58 AM, EDT
Name: john and judith crook
Number: 57
it, tell me we will meet one day somewhere good song judith and i love all the song eva sing but i (john) love,s the jazz song the best eva will live for ever in my mind your,s alway,s john and judith crook
Date: September 12, 2008, 9:06 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda
Number: 56
I just went o the Allmusic guide website and filled them in on their mistakes. I hope that they fix them.
All day everyday I listen to Eva’s music, and I get moved everyday by the sound of her voice – the most beautiful Songbird.
Date: September 12, 2008, 5:11 PM, EDT
Name: Meghan Weaver
Number: 55
I have not been able to find this song anywhere. When I was in high school, my colorguard used Eva’s version of “Smile” and it is my favorite show ever. It is the most amazing song and I wish I could find it somewhere.
Thank you Eva for making me smile as I remember dancing to your music.
Date: September 12, 2008, 4:19 PM, EDT
Name: Emily
Number: 54
Thank you Eva for being who you were. I’m a senior citizen and if I heard you before today my life whould have been much fuller and more joyful. I’m am going to get all of your music and wallow in it now. God love you always.
Date: September 12, 2008, 2:35 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie
Number: 53
Anne, Thanks so much I really appreciate it. It’s going to be a long day and night so there’s lots of Eva listening going on in my house (as long as we have power). Blessings to all, Melanie.
Date: September 12, 2008, 1:04 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 52
Melanie:
Wishing you and yours safekeeping during what sounds like a frightening hurricane.
Anne
Date: September 12, 2008, 12:07 PM, EDT
Name: Glenda Trenholm
Number: 51
‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ belongs to Eva. Not Judy Garland, not Barbra Streisand, no one. It is her’s. My heart is full every time I hear her sing that song so beautifully.
Date: September 12, 2008, 6:39 AM, EDT
Name: Laura
Number: 50
This is fantastic, the new album is only $7.99 on Amazon. I put this on the “What’s New” page but since some people go straight to the Guestbook, I don’t want anybody to miss this. Definitely time to buy a bunch and give some great gifts!
Please use the special link on the main pages of the site, to help support cancer research.
Last edited by Laura Bligh at September 12, 2008, 7:15 AM, EDT
Date: September 12, 2008, 4:41 AM, EDT
Name: Peter
Number: 49
Just bought the new cd “Somewhere” & agree with the producer that “Ain’t Doing Too Bad” is arguably the highlight, but it’s all good!
Man, I wonder what else they may have stored away of Eva’s. Really, this cd is very jazzy & I think as good as it gets from Eva.
Love Katie Malua doing the “duets” with Eva. Eva fans should “google” Katie & see her keeping Eva in the limelight.
Date: September 12, 2008, 1:01 AM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 48
Thank you, Margret, for mailing “Somewhere” and the poster so quickly! What an exciting CD! I thrilled to “Coat of Many Colors” and thought that the cuts couldn’t get any better, but each was absolutely wonderful…”Bold Young Farmer”–its melody was haunting and the terrific way Eva changed keys; I had never listened to the words of “Blue Eyes Cryin’..”when Willie Nelson sang it, but Eva’s rendition had me riveted–and my blue eyes were crying in the rain shortly after….”Somewhere”–the lyrics are typical of something Eva would write: about caring–for a moment or a lifetime…I’ll tell you, I may not know much about music, but I love Eva and her music and this CD has brightened my life. What an exciting CD it is! We fans are so fortunate to be able to appreciate Eva the person, and Eva the artist! God bless. DG
Date: September 12, 2008, 12:32 AM, EDT
Name: Melanie
Number: 47
Sorry I really do know how to spell Hurricane. Have a lovely day, Melanie.
Date: September 11, 2008, 11:30 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie
Number: 46
I have realized how much listening to Eva can bring a peacefulness and a calming effect to your heart and soul even in the best of times. We have this horrible sounding Huricane Ike heading towards the Galveston Coast and very near my home. I have a sense of peace listening to Eva in between all the news bulletins. Bless her heart for helping in ways I can’t even explain or understand. Everyone stay safe where ever you are in this world, and listen to Eva’s beautiful voice in what ever state of mind you are in. Take care, Melanie.
Date: September 11, 2008, 8:11 PM, EDT
Name: Greg
Number: 45
Eva proves that the best aren’t always in the lime-light. I just dicovered her,…and I am speechless. Her voice….is simply one of the best i have ever heard.
Date: September 11, 2008, 2:11 PM, EDT
Name: Roger Amburgy
Number: 44
I found Eva when one of her CD’s was playing in a gift shop I was browsing. I bought it, and now I have all her recorded music. Just today I read there is a new one, and I’m very excited about getting it. Also, the person expressed in her visual art shows such a light and lovely spirit. A few years before I discovered Eva,s music, I lost my own daughter to cancer. Eva’s beautiful voice and emotion has touched my heart like no one else. The tragedy of her passing is a loss for us all.
Date: September 11, 2008, 12:54 AM, EDT
Name: JR
Number: 43
She has an angel’s voice. Sometimes I find myself shedding a tear listening to Eva singing even when I am the happiest. Thank you, God, for placing Eva on this world…even though for a brief time.
Date: September 10, 2008, 4:41 PM, EDT
Name: Pete
Number: 42
Dear Eva in heaven.. hope you’re leading voice in god’s orchestra..
Date: September 10, 2008, 3:45 PM, EDT
Name: Bill
Number: 41
But, there are many. I did know her or of her music. I picked a CD up in a book store where the latest CD was playing. I liked what I heard and bought it. I loved the CD and did a google search for her thinking of sending an e-mail to her WEB site saying how much I enjoyed her music. Then I learned that she had passed. It was a sad moment for me today.
Date: September 10, 2008, 8:04 AM, EDT
Name: Simonetta Cavallaro
Number: 40
Voce straordinaria, talento straodinario, mi regala
sempre nuove emozioni. Tank You Eva!!!
Date: September 9, 2008, 4:42 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 39
I just learned on the “What’s New” page about Amazon’s $9.99 offer for the “Somewhere” CD (with free shipping on orders over $25). I can’t think of a better “stocking stuffer” for everyone on my Christmas gift list. Whether they’ve heard of Eva or not, “Somewhere” is a gift that will keep giving!
If enough Eva fans give “Somewhere” this Christmas, it could increase the likelyhood that the much-awaited Eva movie will become a reality. I’m sure potential backers will be more likely to lend their support if “Somewhere” does well on the charts. Anyone who knows Eva’s story, knows we’ve waited way too long for this film. Maybe we can give it a nudge!
Attn: Rob. “Eva Cassidy Sings” is a DVD of Eva’s performances on the “Live at Blues Alley” CD. As far as I know it hasn’t been released in the U.S. and it is recorded in a European format, which means that it will have to be converted to a format that is compatible to DVD players sold in this country. I had to have a “geek” friend do the conversion for me but it was well worth the effort.>
Date: September 8, 2008, 9:47 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie
Number: 38
Hi Rob, There is a DVD out it’s called “Eva Sing’s”. Released in the U.K. about a year and half ago. It’s of Eva singing mainly at Blue’s Alley. Enjoying the new CD, Somewhere. Just love everything on this CD as with all the rest. Love you Eva, Melanie
Date: September 8, 2008, 5:49 PM, EDT
Name: Rob Hamilton
Number: 37
I became a HUGE Eva Cassidy fan several years ago after hearing her sing Somewhere over the Rainbow on a late evening jazz/blues station while traveling. I just had to find out more about her. I couldn’t believe she had passed away. Since, I have purchased 5 of her CD’s and love sitting quietly listening to her magnificient singing & song style. I am only sorry I never got to see her in concert or at a club. It would be great if there could be a compiliation DVD of her singing at various clubs.
Date: September 8, 2008, 4:46 PM, EDT
Name: Sabine Elfers
Number: 36
The first time i heard Fields of gold.. i cried. It was the first time i heard her singing…a voice so pure from the soul. I’m a singer too. She is a great inspiration for me. I’m so sorry that…you know what i mean…but….there’s a star above us!
Date: September 8, 2008, 4:45 PM, EDT
Name: Ian MacBeth
Number: 35
Hi there just purchased the new album Somewhere. Played it a couple of times tonight really love it. My favourite tracks are Chain Of Fools and Won’t Be Long. Pleased Eva was introduced to the UK,sadly didn’t get the chance to see a fantastic talent in concert over here. Best Wishes Ian MacBeth
Date: September 8, 2008, 2:45 PM, EDT
Name: jacques x. casche
Number: 34
For one who has squandered more loves than I’ve ever been entitled to, Tall Trees lands home. I remember hearing the tune before, sometime in the ’60s, but it sounds so much purer from EC.
Date: September 8, 2008, 8:47 AM, EDT
Name: Donald Cant
Number: 33
I can’t quite remember when I heard Fields Of Gold, but I know it was in the middle of the night with my earphones in. It did not put me back to sleep, it woke me up, because I had never been moved quite like that before. Now I have heard it many times and each time I am moved, and more so because I shall never see her live. I am a singer too, having made my love my life. Now I have her in my life too as well as my life partner. Thank you Eva Cassidy and your cousin. We here in OZ know all too well about skin cancer. Your friend,
DONALD CANT
Date: September 7, 2008, 10:42 PM, EDT
Name: Gaia M. Galvan
Number: 32
I am pleased to share that I was asked to perform an Eva Cassidy Tribute concert at the Cafe Belwah in Beloit WI this Wednesday September 10. I had heard of Eva years ago, but until a few months ago, hadn’t really listened to her music. I stumbled on the youtube version of Autumn Leaves, and it brought me to a place of sobbing….so few artists can do that, or touch you so deeply. Eva did. I pray I can do her music justice, and honor the memory of who she was; I can’t wait to meet her and sing a duet with her in heaven!
Date: September 7, 2008, 10:39 PM, EDT
Name: Gaia M. Galvan
Number: 31
I am honored to share that I will be performing an Eva Cassidy Tribute concert at Cafe Belwah in Beloit WI this Sept. 10, 2008. I was introduced to Eva songs about 2 years ago, but only this spring heard Autumn Leaves on you tube, and it brought me to a place of deep sobbing. It affected me so much, and so few artists have that ability and realness. I pray I can do justice to her music and honor the memory of Eva–can’t wait to meet her and sing with her in heaven!
Date: September 7, 2008, 10:59 AM, EDT
Name: Marie Lindholm
Number: 30
I love Eva`s voice…. She is the most beautiful songbird in the world.
She is the best singer ever!
Love/Marie
Date: September 7, 2008, 2:52 AM, EDT
Name: Starla Wicks
Number: 29
I think I’ll always remember the first time I heard that song. I just happened upon it while browsing songs in You Tube. I have never in my life heard it sung with such emotion… such quiet power. It truly brought me to tears. Eva makes you feel everything she sang in her short life. The world truly has suffered a great loss.
Date: September 6, 2008, 2:49 PM, EDT
Name: Connie Duncan
Number: 28
I just went thru Eva web site and it just makes you want to cry. I did not have the blessing of seeing Eva while she was performing but if I had I know I would have been a regular. I have all her CD’s and I have many favorite songs but Over the Rainbow touches my heart. I listen to her CD’s all the time, you might say Eva and I go everywhere. As I read about her I just had to come back and tell you how Eva and Kim Kalman are so much alike. Kim Kalman is a singer/songwriter and plays beautiful acoustic guitar. Kim’s first love is Christian music and plays at the churches in the summer at the Outer Banks in NC. This summer while waiting for our table to be ready I heard this beautiful singer playing under the gazebo and I sat there and almost cried. She reminded me of Eva and I told her that. She said she was a big fan of hers. Please check out this web site, see for yourself. I feel in my heart that Eva and Kim are connected in some supernatural way. I told Kim Eva would love you. If you read their stories you would know what I am talking about. It gives me the chills…
Date: September 6, 2008, 2:08 PM, EDT
Name: Connie Duncan
Number: 27
There will never be another Eva Cassidy, she was taken way to early. I have all her CD’s and I fall in love with her every time I listen to her. We vacationed at the Outer Banks this summer and under a gazebo was this wonderful singer/songwriter acoustic guitar player and while waiting for our table to be ready I sat and listened to her play and sing and I had to let her know that she reminded me so much of Eva Cassidy. The same beautiful style. Her name is Kim Kalman, she has a web site and I am still so blown away at the similarities. God works in mysterious ways. I found out she is a big fan of Ava Cassidy. Her first love is Christian music. I never had the pleasure of seeing Eva in person but listening to Kim Kalman made me think, Eva would love her..
Date: September 6, 2008, 3:44 AM, EDT
Name: Steven Dias
Number: 26
I am in the Army and was flying home from being away and Eva’s sonbird came over the flight radio…I was mesmerised.
To this day it is one of my all time favourites and is so full of soul and emotion it almost brings me to tears.
May you rest in peace Eva you songbird
Sincerely
Steven
Date: September 5, 2008, 9:33 PM, EDT
Name: Joe Thompson
Number: 25
And so we all fall in love all over again.
Date: September 5, 2008, 5:59 PM, EDT
Name: Marilyn
Number: 24
The ‘Songbird’ CD was playing when I was having my hair done last night and was so entrancing that I asked one of the beauticians to stop it for me so that I could find out about the artist. I wrote down the title and stopped on my way home to purchase it. I have played it in my car and in my office all day and it is amazing. How sad that she left us so young but how wonderful that she left the gift of her beautiful voice.
Date: September 5, 2008, 5:52 PM, EDT
Name: Kayla Starr
Number: 23
Wow, we were looking for Tennessee Waltz and found Eva’s version, from there we listend to all the clips of her many, many songs. She has the voice of angel. What a huge inspriation for me now!
Date: September 5, 2008, 4:48 PM, EDT
Name: Sharon
Number: 22
You are truly amazing Eva and have touched my heart and so many others and I really hope that you continue to reach others with not just your amazing voice but with your presence too, as I can feel you when I listen.
Much love to your family xx
Date: September 5, 2008, 2:56 PM, EDT
Name: Mr Les Grice
Number: 21
I would just like to endorse Dorothy B.’s comments (1953) re John Pennell’s entry(1954) re the song he wrote, ‘If i give my heart’. It’s heartwarming to hear from a songwriter who takes the time to write so explicitly and emotionally about Eva. It’s also heartbreaking that so many other writers were denied the chance to do likewise. I recall no lesser man than Tim Rice saying how, after hearing Eva for the first time and being like all of us, astounded by her, thought, I would like to write for her. How his heart sank when he discovered the truth. Glenn Campbell has a great cd out of ‘covers’, which is terrific. (Is it me or is Eva a big catalyst for artists seeking out their soul and really ‘feeling’ the songs they sing since circa 1998?) The 1st track may be familiar to many. ‘Sing’ a hit for ‘Travis’. It’s a great version and though it wasn’t written for Eva, take a listen, I’m quite sure either Glenn’s or the Travis version will break your heart thinking of Eva. Maybe someone should make up a video of Eva and put it behind Glen’s version as a tribute?
Baby, you’ve been going so crazy
Lately nothing seems to be going right
Solo, why do you have to get so low
You’re so…
You’ve been waiting in the sun too long
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won’t mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing
Colder, crying over your shoulder
Hold her, tell her everything’s gonna be fine
Surely, you’ve been going too early
Hurry ‘cos no-one’s gonna be stopped
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing sing, sing
For the love you bring won’t mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
Baby, there’s something going on today
But I say nothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won’t mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing
Ohh baby sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won’t mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing
Date: September 5, 2008, 1:42 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda
Number: 20
Just checked Billboard and “Somewhere” is number 140 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart!!!!!! That is so amazing and I can’t wait to watch it climb!
Date: September 5, 2008, 3:09 AM, EDT
Name: martin baker
Number: 19
once again eva you shine through your songs for the whole world to hear, even after your sad passing you deliver with the true angelic voice which NO ONE could ever surpass. we all wish we could of seen you or heard you in person, but alas it was never meant to be. thank god for you and your band mates and friends who have kept you alive. I LOVE YOU & GOODNIGHT EVA. R I P SWEET ANGEL X.
Date: September 4, 2008, 5:39 PM, EDT
Name: james berritt
Number: 18
whenever i hear your vioce whatever song you are singing you lift my day many many thanks
Date: September 4, 2008, 2:39 PM, EDT
Name: Martin Bagnall
Number: 17
A pure, crisp voice that stirs the emotions to a level of almost extacy. Although I am aware of the cause of her death, I am astounded the cause wasn’t identified and treated before it became life threatening. Eva’s demise is a loss to us all. We are all poorer now that she is no longer with us.
Date: September 4, 2008, 7:03 AM, EDT
Name: Roy
Number: 16
Dear Eva, you didn’t know me and i didn’t know you, oh how i wish those facts were different, that you lived and became to know all your fans that you love you, when i 1st heard you sing over the rainbow i shed a tear, not because you had passed on but because you’re voice touched me so much, and it continues to do so, keep singing in heaven, love Roy xxxxx
Date: September 3, 2008, 4:35 PM, EDT
Name: David
Number: 15
Such a shame for her to leave us.I never heard a voice like this alot of her work brings a tear to my eye and that is alot coming from a 27 yer old drum n bass dj.
Truly the voice of an angel!
Date: September 3, 2008, 2:26 PM, EDT
Name: John
Number: 14
I became a fan of her music several years back and had no idea she was from Washington and had performed at Blues Alley here – her phrasing, pitch and voice are just amazing – having had a partner that also died of melanoma at an early age I feel a connection there as well – hopefully her spirit is soaring and taking pleasure in the fact that so many folks worldwide are enjoying her music.
Date: September 3, 2008, 2:11 PM, EDT
Name: Sheri Acheson
Number: 13
Such an amazing voice. My audiophile boyfriend introduced me to her music almost a year ago (he’s been a long time fan) and I was absolutely floored. Her amazing voice along with the great musicians and recording artists she worked with was just a timeless combination. I still cannot listen to “People Get Ready” without repeating it a few times. It is truly heartbreaking that she is not here to see all these kinds posts in person. Kudos to you, her family, that have kept up this site and let us learn more of Eva’s story. Thank you.
Date: September 3, 2008, 8:04 AM, EDT
Name: Nathan
Number: 12
My friend actually gave me some of Eva’s songs to chill me out a bit, and since i’ve been listening to them its been totally calming me down. So beautiful
Date: September 2, 2008, 2:41 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda
Number: 11
I love the new album. She is just so breathtaking, and honestly her music just moves me….I love it. I listen to her music everyday…it’s not a good day if I don’t!
I rushed and bought “Somewhere” the day that it came out, and I haven’t stopped playing it…it’s amazing.
Date: September 2, 2008, 2:34 PM, EDT
Name: Katie Salt
Number: 10
My heart leapt when I heard Eva had a new album of new songs coming out and I rushed straight to my local Cd store.
I have just spent the last hour with shivers up my spine, I am, as always when I hear Eva’s voice – compleatly moved and blown away.
Eva has been such a huge inspiration to me and my singing, I would not be where I am today had I not heard her music. I fully intend on calling my first baby girl “Eva” !
Eva was unspeakably talented but always humble and I think that alot of people could learn something from this.
I will always be Eva’s number 1 fan and continue to be inspired by her.
It would be great to hear from other eva fans !! My email is on my you tube page where I have posted some covers of Eva’s songs, if you type “Katie Salt” into the youtube search engine you should find me !
Lots of love
Katie
x
Date: September 2, 2008, 1:43 PM, EDT
Name: Natalie M.
Number: 9
In 2001 I was living in London and walking by the Tower Records on Regent Street in Piccadilly. I remember the store window plastered with posters of Eva. Struck by the beautiful voice coming from inside I walked in and my life was forever changed. I now own all of her CDs and give them as gifts all the time and I continue to create new Eva fans.
I must say, though, that it always makes me a little sad to listen to Eva. Her voice is just TOO awesome, clear, diverse and her talent TOO great! I feel such a strong connection to her. Had we met I think we would have been fast friends and kindred spirits. We share the same year of birth; I, too, have a mother from Germany; I love the outdoors, gardening, landscaping, music, and art…but I can not sing. No one can sing like Eva. I pray that Eva’s parents and family can find some solice in knowing the joy that Eva’s short life brings to so many people. I can not imagine the depth of their pain in having their talented songbird taken so soon from them. Some people live a full life never to accomplish much of anything nor make the impact on the world as Eva has done. Thank God we live in a time where voices can be recorded and preserved & information shared so easily!! Thank you for this wonderful website and for sharing more of Eva with us!! God Bless!
Date: September 2, 2008, 1:12 PM, EDT
Name: Evelyn Easdale
Number: 8
This great new song, which Eva co wrote is wonderful, the words are so beautiful. At the moment I cant stop playing it.
After all this time it was great to be able to hear this new CD. Well done to all made it possible.
Date: September 2, 2008, 8:23 AM, EDT
Name: Edward DePazia Graham
Number: 7
I’m a serious Eva cassidy fan, and feels she has the best female singing voice ever. “Somewhere is now in my Eva collection. I’ve never met Eva, but had I taken Chris up on an offer presented to me in ’91, at his studio, I would have been able to say I knew her personally. Eva, I know you’re somewhere over the rainbow, and I’m positive, I will meet you there one day.
Date: September 1, 2008, 1:49 PM, EDT
Name: Chris Arscott
Number: 6
Sun 30th Aug: “Somewhere” No 4 in UK Album Chart
Blue Skies
Chris
Date: September 1, 2008, 1:43 PM, EDT
Name: john mallard
Number: 5
may; she rest in peace and be the lead singer in heavens choir
Date: September 1, 2008, 1:17 PM, EDT
Name: Readyat63
Number: 4
I thought Willie Nelson owned “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain”. Sorry Willie; it now belongs to Eva Cassidy.
Date: September 1, 2008, 7:47 AM, EDT
Name: Mike Weaver
Number: 3
I have been in a dark depressed place after being given bad news, I have listened and cried to over the rainbow. Listened and felt comforted by the beauty of her voice on Somewhere, then i found out that she had already passed away so young ,I dont fear my future anymore.
If i go to heaven i will thank her in person for saving me from my pit of despair.
Date: September 1, 2008, 7:45 AM, EDT
Name: Hansen
Number: 2
Just want to tell every fans of Eva..after eva released her album “Somewhere” i check some site at 29 august. well, well, well, i found some site that give her NEW ALBUM “somewhere” free..
Just wanna tell you all EVA fans, dont download her album in anysite if you’re a real fans of her.
I hope i will have her album soon. Eva’s CD “somewhere” in Indonesia Wasn’t release..
HANSEN
Date: September 1, 2008, 4:48 AM, EDT
Name: Hilary and David
Number: 1
Good news here from the UK.
Eva’s new CD, “Somewhere” has entered the official UK album chart at number 4, just ahead of Michael Jackson at number 5.
This is a VERY good entry for Eva.
All of the artists in the top 5 have been promoting their CD with interviews on the Radio and TV where as Eva’s wonderful CD has really been promoted by “Word of mouth” just like before.
Thanks to Sir Terry, Sarah Kennedy and Aled Jones from Radio 2 who have played tracks from “Somewhere” a fair bit on their shows. 🙂
Date: August 31, 2008, 5:19 PM, EST
Name: Kris Ratynski
Number: 149
Quick note on radio interview –WCSX 94.7 Detroit Pam Rossi Show Over Easy next weekend-not sure if Saturday or Sunday- but is available on the web–morning show until 12:00. Hope for details on the web sight as I have emailed Pam but not heard details back from her yet.
Date: August 31, 2008, 3:54 PM, EST
Name: Tony Clerkin
Number: 148
What a such a lovely lady with a sweet voice her new album very good plus i have all her cds worth every penny to me.
Eva`s music will never die because her music is popular her in ireland with her sweet voice.Eva is sadly in my family.
Date: August 31, 2008, 2:53 PM, EST
Name: Dorothy B.
Number: 147
As a very long time Eva Addict – I would like to welcome Mr. John Pennell to EVA WORLD! That was the most beautiful letter I have ever read, and it brought trears of happiness to my eyes, when I read it. Your song is right up there with my new favorites on “Somewhere”, and to have it show case BOTH Eva and Dan —-Bliss! Thank you for both your lovely song and the very thoughtful letter! It made my day! DB
Date: August 31, 2008, 12:35 PM, EST
Name: John Pennell
Number: 146
This message is partially a thank you, an inquiry and
an acknowledgment. Sometimes regretfully, a person that I should have known about slips through the cracks and I am unaware of something I should have known about all along. Such is the case with Eva Cassidy. This is especially so since she recorded one of my songs and it has been included on her recently released album SOMEWHERE. My song,”If I Give MY Heart”, was originally recorded by Alison Krauss on her first recording for Rounder Records, TOO LATE TO CRY.(c.1987) First of all, what an amazing voice!
Eva’s recording of my song is so soulful and beautiful I have no adequate words to really describe her performance.
I became aware of all this yesterday, after returning from a playing gig with The Charlie Sizemore Band(bluegrass) out east. Sorting through my mail, I came across a letter from someone who wanted to buy one of my cds and mentioned that “If I Give My Heart” was on Eva’s new recording, SOMEWHERE. After checking it out and verifying that it was indeed my song, I left a message with Alison. When she called me back, she told me what a great singer Eva was and she considered her one her favorite singers ever and that she was respected all over the world as one of the best singers of her generation. I bought the album on itunes and have been playing it non stop since. I can’t adequately thank the people enough who are responsible for selecting my song to be part of this project. But more importantly, I can’t thank Eva and her brother enough for learning, performing and recording my song. I wish she were here today so I could thank her in person. But a voice this beautiful and a soul this pure, surely already knows how I feel.
It’s amazing that, in less than 24 hours, I went from absolute ignorance to absolute bliss(no, ignorance is(was) not bliss in this case). I consider myself to be one of the luckiest people in the world to have been honored by Eva’s singing.
John Pennell
Nashville,TN
Reply written by Laura Bligh, Webmaster at August 31, 2008, 3:15 PM, EDT
Mr. Pennell, thank you for your wonderful message! Eva loved “If I Give My Heart,” and performed it often. She also used to sing “As Lovely As You,” which I believe you also wrote. It would have thrilled her to know that you enjoyed her music. Thanks also for letting us all know that Alison Krauss is an Eva Cassidy fan. Eva certainly was an Alison Krauss fan!
Date: August 31, 2008, 11:55 AM, EST
Name: Ian Robertson
Number: 145
you touched my heart today,love ian.
Date: August 31, 2008, 8:17 AM, EST
Name: Peggy K. Newton
Number: 144
Bought “Somewhere” yesterday and was blown away from beginning–“Coat of Many Colors”–to end–“Somewhere.” One minute I felt like dancing, the next like crying because her voice and the music are so beautiful, especially solo on guitar or with her brother Dan. Like so many others, wish I could have seen and heard her in person. Thank you to the Cassidy family for sharing her gift with the world, and to you, Laura, for your blog. Without it we would probably never know when a new CD comes along.
Date: August 30, 2008, 8:23 PM, EST
Name: Melanie
Number: 143
Eva Cassidy Number One on Barnes and Nobles Top Best Sellers. Amazon number twelve. Tower Records Best Sellers Eva Cassidy number 8! That’s incredible, she is soaring off the shelves!!! Always an Eva fan, Melanie.
Date: August 30, 2008, 12:06 AM, EST
Name: Mike
Number: 142
Here is an Eva Cassidy singing a song available to her fans that is not heard on any of her CD’s. It is available on YouTube. Enter “It’s Your Presence Next To Me” In the search box on YouTube and you can hear it. It’s very good! Sorry, the video is someone’s photos of their XMAS tree and family photos. Eva’s voice is excellent it should have been on one of her CDs long time ago!
Date: August 29, 2008, 3:48 PM, EST
Name: Brodie Peterson
Number: 141
I stumbled across Eva’s music only yesterday, wow i feel like I must have been living in the dark. I am blown away with Eva’s gift, her voice is perhaps the best I have heard. I am hooked. I am a fan. Thank you Eva for your gift to the world. What I would have given to hear you perform live in person.
Date: August 29, 2008, 11:54 AM, EST
Name: Christie
Number: 140
My dear sister, Cheryl, passed away in May of 2005 of melanoma cancer. In her last months of life, she grew so fond of listening to Eva’s beautiful music and voice. At my sister’s wake in celebration of her life, we chose to play a CD of Eva Cassidy as background music. They were both beautiful women. Thank you for the music.
“Stay out of the sun and if you must, wear sun screen.”
Date: August 29, 2008, 10:49 AM, EST
Name: Samantha
Number: 139
She gave us the voice of an angel and then she was gone. Luv you Eva
Date: August 29, 2008, 9:49 AM, EST
Name: Gordon Pearson
Number: 138
Dont normally like artists singlng other peoples songs but eva could sing them and make them her own.
A talent never to be fogotten.
Date: August 29, 2008, 8:46 AM, EST
Name: Peter
Number: 137
A friend has ‘Songbird’, which wasn’t working properly on her machine. So I took it home to try on mine. After I had cleaned the jam and miscellaneous other dirt off it, it worked pretty well apart from the big scratch. But it was the first time I had ‘listened’ to Eva. I knew her name, and previously I had ‘heard’ her, but never ‘listened’ to her. This morning was a revelation. I am now going shopping for more CD’s. Thank you Eva. Long may your memory and legacy live on.
Date: August 28, 2008, 8:51 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 136
As of right now, Eva’s new CD is #3 on the Barnes and Noble best seller list and #11 on Amazon.
Kind of wonderful, isn’t it!
Date: August 28, 2008, 8:13 PM, EST
Name: Cindy Fitzgerald
Number: 135
I first heard Eva on a cd that was entitled Martha Stewart’s “Baby”. It was a single song, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. I know I played it at least 50 times in just a few days. It made me cry and often as I travel back and forth to work, I play Eva’s CD “Songbird”. This CD was given to me by my best friend, Annie, who knew how much I loved this artist. I knew nothing about Eva and have since studied her web site with great passion.
Never have I heard a voice that I love so much. Her words and her spirit come forth with every breath and every note. I wish I could have known her.
I wanted to contact her parents. Is there an address?
I believe I will meet Eva one day on the other side so her address is already known.
How I would love to know more about her.
I will continue to listen and try to purchase all of her cd’s.
Date: August 28, 2008, 7:19 PM, EST
Name: Anna Rosén
Number: 134
I am so happy that I heard Eva Cassidy on facebook…she is fantastic!!!
I will get every album of hers too:)
Feel so happy in my heart….hope many people will do the same..Eva is so unique!
Anna:)
Date: August 28, 2008, 11:07 AM, EST
Name: Allen Burcky
Number: 133
I remember Eva back in high school (1980-82) and seeing her sing for a band ‘Stonehenge’ at a Coffee-House gig at Bowie Senior High School. How I first ‘connected’ to her was when I was in a Social Studies class at BSHSchool, I started doodling on my desk by drawing an eye. I left it as it was and when I returned to class the next day, someone had added a bit more to my drawing (added eye-lashes, etc.). Over the next coyple of days I continued to add to this ‘desktop art’ and so did this mysterious person. I asked who was doing this and it turned out to be Eva. I knew her brother, Dan, very well, and her father, Hugh, was a retired powerlifter and my father knew of him very well.
I must admit, I forgto all about that until a couple of years ago, a co-worker mentioned her name to me–he was reading an article in the Washington Post about her. He, too, went to Bowie Senior High.
Thank you for keeping her memory alive and sharing with others about her.
Date: August 28, 2008, 9:56 AM, EST
Name: Gail Priestman
Number: 132
Just listened to the new CD for the first time and I feel so very sad on listening to this song, written by her, to think what might have been. The words are so beautiful, and the arrangement incredible. I just can’t get enough of her beautiful sound.
Date: August 28, 2008, 7:43 AM, EST
Name: Glynne
Number: 131
Just got back from a working holiday in Samui, flew with Eva airlines and they had Eva’s “Songbird” on their “Golden Oldies” listening category. Am still jet lagged but first thing I am buying today is “Somewhere” – can’t wait.
Date: August 28, 2008, 6:04 AM, EST
Name: Laura
Number: 130
I’m 15…so unfortunately i never had the chance to see Eva Cassidy live…:( she had a stunning voice that still is so inspirational to me (as i want to be in musical theatre)
Everything she sings is amazing.Just beautiful.
Date: August 27, 2008, 11:32 PM, EST
Name: Melanie K.
Number: 129
As I sit and listen to this new CD for about the 10th time it just gets better and better. The duet with her brother Dan who plays the violin with her playing her guitar and singing is I believe the most beautiful track I have ever heard. I played the violin in my younger days, but listening to Dan play along with Eva is hauntingly amazing I could listen non stop to just that one track but am lucky enough to have all the others to listen to as well. Thank you so much Dan for finding this version of this song it is simply wonderful. I’m dancing one minute and crying the next now thats the signs of a great album. Love to all the Cassidy’s, Melanie
Date: August 27, 2008, 10:31 PM, EST
Name: Richard F.
Number: 128
Truly a fantastic joy to listen to. Everytime I play one of her CD’s and someone hears it, a new Eva fan is born. Through her music her talent and love will continue to grow.
Date: August 27, 2008, 9:02 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 127
My cousin in New Jersey just sent me a NEW YORK DAILY NEWS review of the “Somewhere” cd, entitled, “Sounds to Marvel at, From a Voice Gone Too Soon”. The article by Jim Farber appeared August 18th.
Its not a long article so I think I’ll go ahead and relay the whole thing.
“Death may be a good career move, but it doesn’t exactly do wonders for your productivity. While fallen icons like Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and Jeff Buckley may have gained a saintlike glow from their absense on earth, their fleeting stays have left their categories slim and greatly intensified the chance that whatever music arrived in their wake would amount to scraps.
Remarkably, that deflating fate has yet to mar the legacy of Eva Cassidy. Counting her new CD, “Somewhere”, no fewer than eight albums have appeared under Cassidy’s name in the 12 years since the singer succumed to melonoma at the age of 33.
Just one obscure CD, recorded in her native Washington D.C., appeared during her brief lifetime. But five years later, Cassidy hit No. 1 in the U.K. with what remains her most resonant compilation, “Songbird”. She has likewise sold hundreds of thousands of CDs in the U.S., at one time even taking the top four spots on amazon dot com’s music chart.
It isn’t hard to hear why, given a tone as warm as fleece. In character, Cassidy could sound maternally protective one moment, spiritually fraught the next, and sexually yearning moments after. She sang songs from the inside, with a sense of engagement that seems complete.
Cassidy’s latest CD, the first to be released in five years, required careful assembly. Some cuts took existing vocals and grafted them onto newly recorded arrangements. But the audio surgery shows no scars. Most songs were already finished years ago, many of them cut live in the studio.
The disc does a bang-up job of presenting Cassidy’s range. She moves smootly from country (a sheer take on Dolly Parton’s, “Coat of Many Colors”) to soul (a full-thoated bellow on the Aretha-identified “Chain of Fools”) to standards (a version of Gershwin’s “Summertime” sultry enough to redeem its cliche status).
The CD also features a bit of news: While Cassidy famously worked as an interpretive singer, exclusively cutting other people’s songs, it turns out she had started to write her own as well. The title track, her very first effort, has lyrics that show a poet’s flair. And the songs music, which she penned with producer, Chris Biondo, unfurls with anthetic flourish. It’s exciting to hear she could write so well, but also sad, considering there won’t be much more of it. Then again, if Cassidy’s heirs have been able to find so much quality material so far, who knows what’s yet to come?”
Date: August 27, 2008, 8:56 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 126
I purchased Eva’s “Somewhere” cd today at Best Buy. I love all of the tracks, and listening to Eva’s version of “Coat of many colors” blew my mind. Thanks to Blix Street and Eva’s family and friends for making these wonderful recordings available to us.
Date: August 27, 2008, 3:13 PM, EST
Name: Judy Agler
Number: 125
I have just recently (as of Friday August 22, 2008) discovered this wonderfully,talented voice of Eva Cassidy…
I was at work on friday and heard her singing Somewhere over the rainbow, and as I listened for who it was, all I caught was her last name. So I rushed to my computer and typed in Cassidy and scrolled thru and found that song, and now I can’t stop listening to her awesome singing….
Eva was so gifted with the voice of an angel that she is now my favorite singer.
It saddens me that I am just now hearing about her..
God Bless You for keeping her alive for us late finders of such a beautiful woman…
Date: August 27, 2008, 1:49 PM, EST
Name: Chloe Skelton
Number: 124
after Karen Carpenter, i never thought there would come another very talented singer of that calibar ever again. i have all Eva’s albums,and i thank God for the gift that Eva left us..her GORGEOUS voice…
Date: August 27, 2008, 1:35 PM, EST
Name: Bernard Stevens
Number: 123
I haven’t heard such a pure crystal voice since probably Karen Carpenter sang “Superstar”. God must of wanted both of them for his choir in Heaven!
Date: August 27, 2008, 11:48 AM, EST
Name: Fabio
Number: 122
Finally found out today Eva is the singer of this version of time after time and so I’ve been able to listen to some more of her songs. Simple and amazing!
Date: August 27, 2008, 11:33 AM, EST
Name: Elaine Stonebraker
Number: 121
Hey,
How wonderful to read such a nice letter from from Sharon Hardesty! After all these years I do remember the special bond she had with Eva at Behnke’s. The two of them came to my housewarming party and sat out on the porch enjoying the creek just down the hill. I was honored to go to Sharon’s wedding…I remember Eva called her “Shurn”.
Hi Shurn!
Elaine
Date: August 27, 2008, 8:40 AM, EST
Name: ROGER HAWKINS
Number: 120
JUST PURCHASED AND LISTENED TO SOMEWHERE
WHAT A SUPER ALBUM I HAVE ALL EVAs CDs
and the DVD EVA CASSIDY SINGS.
I CANNOT LISTEN TO THEM OFTEN ENOUGH
WHAT A SHAME SOMEONE SO TALENTED CANNOT BE HEARD LIVE.
Date: August 27, 2008, 8:26 AM, EST
Name: scott kennedy
Number: 119
I had just watched a movie called My Moms new boyfriend..and I heard this amazing version of “Al Last” done by Etta James..originally.But this singer was not Etta James but boy was she good.I had never heard of Eva Cassidy,I spent the rest of the night glued to my computer and thanks to youtube I was able to see and hear some great videos. I will soon be starting my Eva Cassidy cd collection.
Date: August 27, 2008, 7:32 AM, EST
Name: sadie ward
Number: 118
Evas range of voice is amazing you can hear every word she sings. I am enjoying the excellent new album sometimes.
Date: August 27, 2008, 7:25 AM, EST
Name: David McKeown
Number: 117
I came across Eva about 15 years ago and it was,nt until recently that i found out she had passed away,what a beautiful hunting voice that will live forever in her songs.God bless Eva.
Date: August 27, 2008, 5:46 AM, EST
Name: Hilary and David
Number: 116
We have listened to “Somewhere” 3 times now and all we can say is, WOW!
Every track is wonderful plus the CD package is once again, oh so VERY tasteful plus we get to read about how the songs came about and when and where they were recorded. “Somewhere” is lovely and the words are very moving.
We can’t understand why Radio 2 aren’t playing the song but at least they are playing “My love is like a red, red rose” and “Coat of many colours”.
We also like “Chain of fools” and think that the girl backing singers are great.
Reading through the liner notes, we see that the girls are also Eva fans.
We hope that everyone who has the new CD is enjoying it as much as we are. 🙂
Date: August 27, 2008, 4:51 AM, EST
Name: Rick Aiello
Number: 115
No less than 48 hours ago, I was browsing around iTunes and typed in Eva Cassidy in their music store. What I saw made my heart skip a beat. Eva had a new album coming out. I started shaking. Literally. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard about it yet. I clicked on “Somewhere,” which was available as a pre-order and saw it was coming out in TWO days. I could hardly believe my good luck, and instantly purchased it. As I read about it on Laura’s site, I got even more excited about it, especially the two original songs, and most especially “Somewhere,” with Eva’s original lyrics. This morning I forced the download of the album and synched it to my iPod, and took off for work. I had a busy day at work, and didn’t get a chance to listen to the songs… but after work, I put on my Eva playlist and started playing the songs. Finally, “Somewhere” came on, just as I was getting home. I parked my car and listened to it in awe. It’s so powerful, moving and meaningful… the power of Eva’s words and her voice, along with the absolutely outstanding arrangement by Chris Biondo and the band and other players, made this song the most amazing Eva experience yet. It’s been 8 years since I discovered Eva Cassidy, and 12 years since she left us. And today, we are still experiencing new Eva music. She is still with us, still moving us, and still opening our hearts and minds to new experiences. We are so lucky to have her music in our lives. If you haven’t bought “Somewhere” yet, run out now. Buy it. Buy it on iTunes. Buy it on Amazon. Buy it wherever you can find it. And then buy the rest of the albums. Eva, you are amazing.
Date: August 27, 2008, 1:11 AM, EST
Name: Sharon Hardesty
Number: 114
I’ve been following Eva’s success for a very long time. When I see clippings of Eva in the news paper and on TV, CD’s in the stores it just blows me away. I love it. I met Eva at Benke’s Flower Nursery when it was in Largo, Md. Instantly Eva and I had a special bond. Eva was the best friend anyone could ever have. Eva was my Maid of Honor when I got married on January 4th 1986. She’d be happy to know that in January 09 we’ll be celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary. When I come accross her fans and I tell them that she was a good friend of mine they can’t believe it. Everyone that knows her loves her. I remember one time I was at her house for dinner and there was a bee in her window, (as everyone knows Eva loved nature of all kinds) she would not kill it. I told her she was going to get stung but nothing to do for her to just let it be, she came to work the next day and told me that she had gotten stung by that bee. She still didn’t kill it. Words can’t describe the beautiful person Eva was. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about her. She was just mentioned in our local paper one of my kids noticed it.
Ms Bligh I’d love to talk to you one day to share more wonderful memories that I had with Eva.
Date: August 26, 2008, 10:41 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 113
Eva’s new CD is the number 8 best seller at Barnes and Noble.
Date: August 26, 2008, 9:12 PM, EST
Name: Jo Ann White
Number: 112
Received Eva’s new CD today. Listening to ‘If I Give my Heart’ right now.. so guess thats my fave at the moment. Just beautiful! And Dan is just awesome on violin!…or more at fiddle on this song.
Love all the songs! Eva never disappoints. Always pure perfection.
Date: August 26, 2008, 7:13 PM, EST
Name: Lisa Morrison
Number: 111
I was browsing in the record store today and came across Eva’s new cd “Somewhere.” I felt as if I had bumped into an old friend and tears welled up in my eyes. I never expected to see another cd of hers. Thank-you for sharing the incrediable gift that she was and stil is.
Date: August 26, 2008, 5:41 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 110
Oops! What I meant to say is that Eva’s new CD is #14 on Amazon’s best seller list.
Date: August 26, 2008, 5:36 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 109
I just noticed that Eva’s new CD “Somewhere” is 14th on their best selling list.
Date: August 26, 2008, 5:12 PM, EST
Name: Taylor
Number: 108
Just been introduced to Eva’s music.Absolutely mind blowing.Brought tears to my eyes,such a pure voice that came from a pure heart.She had the face of an angel,now she surely is one.Eva was unique
Date: August 26, 2008, 4:18 PM, EST
Name: Netty Smith
Number: 107
Both myself and my 7 year old daughter love Eva’s voice. I love her album so much I took it to work with me and she now has 50 more followers, ranging from the ages of 60- 108years old.
Well done to Laura for keeping this site going, and Evas memory alive.
Netty xx
Date: August 26, 2008, 3:20 PM, EST
Name: Melanie
Number: 106
I also just got my new CD, just love it. Chain of fools is so great, as well as all of them. It’s amazing that twelve years after her death that we are still priveledged to hear something new. I bought two copies from where my son works they only got in three copies so he said since they all sold out immediately that they will start stocking more. He had set up an end cap display for her but didn’t get in enough copies, so he’s hoping they will be able to get more than three next time so he can fill the display he made for her. Hope everyone gets there copy soon because it is really a new diverse CD from her. She makes them all sound so easy, I guess that’s why she always said she had the easiest job in the world, just sit and sing and play guitar. Thanks for those easy jobs they are fan freakin tastic. Love you Eva, Melanie
Date: August 26, 2008, 1:25 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 105
“Somewhere” arrived last night at 11pm, I’ve been playing it ever since. It’s very good! I discovered it sounds even better on the “groove” setting on my Sony. I don’t know if every system has a “groove” setting, but I thought I would pass it on.
Tonight my wife Jenny and I will be celebrating our 31st wedding anniversary. As long time Eva fans, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by listening to a new Eva cd and, of course, dancing to the “Anniversary Song”.
I advise anyone visiting this site to get the “Somewhere” cd. Your Eva collection will not be complete without it.!
Date: August 26, 2008, 10:04 AM, EST
Name: GEMMA
Number: 104
From the lst time I heard Songbird – I knew I HAD to get her album. Her voice stirs my soul and sends shivers down my spine!!!!! She takes me to another world of peace and love that I know she is enjoying now.
I plan to get every album of hers.
I could never tire of her songs – what a wonderful gift she has left us.
GOD BLESS YOU EVA.
Date: August 26, 2008, 9:06 AM, EST
Name: David Holmes
Number: 103
I am sitting listening to the new CD of Eva’s music, what can one say other than that Eva’s voice and music is as beautiful and fresh as ever.
Thank you for sharing more of Eva’s music with us all
Date: August 26, 2008, 7:01 AM, EST
Name: Laurel Ireland
Number: 102
Purchased the new CD yesterday and it is brilliant. Lovely voice as ever. Played it over and over again.
She has an amazing voice as every Eva fan knows. Laurel
Date: August 26, 2008, 6:37 AM, EST
Name: Barsen Adelbai
Number: 101
I found Eva by accident as I was going through clips on youtube, someone stated that the eva’s version of over the rainbow was better so I decided to check it out….oh my gosh…I think her voice is so beautiful and very angelic…I’m going to first check the cd stores for a copy and if I don’t find it, i’m getting it on amazon…wow! my goal is to eventually start a collection of all her cds…love her voice.
Date: August 26, 2008, 6:25 AM, EST
Name: Tom O.
Number: 100
The new CD is wonderful. I was amazed how many great songs were left to be released. I love the song “Somewhere” and as usual all the ballads are awesome. “Chain of Fools” is the new standard for that song.
Date: August 26, 2008, 3:30 AM, EST
Name: glynis
Number: 99
this is the most beautiful song i have ever heard, eva sings with such feeling and quaulity of tone. I am waiting for delivery of the new cd somewhere to add to my collection of eva,s albums and am sure i will love it also.
Date: August 25, 2008, 8:30 PM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 98
Pleasantly surprised to receive a little early copy of Somewhere purchased from Cassidy Artwork, Eva Cassidy’s sister Margret’s website. Listened to 1 pass of the CD and loved it! Will write in detail about it in the future.
Date: August 25, 2008, 7:28 PM, EST
Name: David
Number: 97
” Songbird ” has re-entered the BBC Radio 1 Indie charts at # 28.
A host of new fans maybe ?? Hope so.
Date: August 25, 2008, 7:11 PM, EST
Name: Mick Kabanuck
Number: 96
Thank God for her gift.
Date: August 25, 2008, 6:26 PM, EST
Name: fatso
Number: 95
i am the proud mum of 2 beautiful children, & when my time comes to leave this plane, then i’d hope they’d listen to this song & remember us walking in the fields of gold. I’m crying now just thinking of the lyrics, thank you for sharing your gift. blessings. x x
Date: August 25, 2008, 3:32 PM, EST
Name: Zara & Jim Benton
Number: 94
Eva, I know your voice is as beautiful in Heaven as it is on earth.
Thank you for sharing your music with us and for your wonderful gift of song.
These 2 songs are special to me because they remind me of 2 beautiful creatures who left this earth in 2005 and 2007. We walked in fields of gold during their lives and ran through the autumn leaves and woods together. Those memories come flooding back along with tears of remembrance when I listen to these songs. They were happy days and I will never forget the love they hold for me.
Eva we will never forget your music, thank you for singing so well.
Date: August 25, 2008, 7:28 AM, EST
Name: Maria Bergman
Number: 93
When i hear her voice, I am at a loss for words. Thank you for giving us the possibility to hear her voice although she´s gone.
Date: August 25, 2008, 6:23 AM, EST
Name: Andrew Hogan
Number: 92
I got the new Album (Somewhere) today I am listening to it now and so far it is brilliant. She has such a powerful voice.
Date: August 25, 2008, 1:57 AM, EST
Name: Matilda Bawden
Number: 91
How heart breaking to discover your beautiful voice and then to discover you have left us under such tragic circumstances! The world must be grieving over your loss to the magical world of music, but will celebrate you forever now. Thankyou for the beautiful and precious gift you left us all to enjoy. xx
Date: August 24, 2008, 9:16 PM, EST
Name: Robt
Number: 90
I heard Eva for the first time today to really know who she is. Thank you Miuke Williams of WPFW for interviewing her parents and featuring Eva and her music. I was blown away at her depth, her genius, her soul! I got the Blues Alley CD so I could spend time enjoying Eva up close and personal. It was time well spent.
Date: August 24, 2008, 2:01 PM, EST
Name: James J. DiStefano
Number: 89
I am a 73-year-old geezer….retired. I was former state wildlife biologist for Washington and Frederick Counties in Maryland back in the 70’s. Raised our 3 offspring in Sharpsburg the youngest being just a year older than Eva would have been….we identify with that whole geographical area and surrounding states including the C+O canal. I have many fond memories floating the Potomac from W. Va. to just north of Washington, DC every year.
Eventually we worked the same job in Vermont and New Hampshire where we now live.
More importantly, I have just listened to Eva’s “Songbird” album lent to me by our visiting daughter. I listened, for the first time, to what is obviously a superb, gifted singing voice and I realize that it’s a cliche now in stating that she is so diverse. Her musicianship is also tasteful and admirable….especially her guitarwork. Very saddened that her young life was cut so short. I just ordered my own CD over the internet.
We are a musical family of sorts….and, I have eclectic tastes. Did my share of gigging part time over the years to augment our low public payroll salaries. I am so old that I started playing guitar in 1950 when I think Gene Autry was the only other guitaristat the time. I eventually played “standards” (now often called “jazz”) in small combos as a barely competent musician and developed a taste for true combo jazz from the 50’s forward….also love ‘classical’….but good “blues” and original ‘country’ or ‘bluegrass’ also appeal to me.
After never doing this sort of thing before, I was inspired by Eva’s music and hope to live a few more years enjoying same.
Date: August 24, 2008, 1:21 PM, EST
Name: rocky racoon
Number: 88
first heard the voice on totp. unbelievable voice had to hear more ,bought every album i could find. over the rainbow was special then i heard anniversary song that song blew me sideways. everybody just listen to the lyrics to that song its got everything pure perfection. find more material thanks
Date: August 24, 2008, 8:04 AM, EST
Name: Mr Les Grice
Number: 87
Just sitting at home in front of the T.V. watching the amazing performances and highlights of the Olympics whilst listening to ‘Somewhere’ and reflecting on many things. That in a world riven with the cruelty of what man can do to man and with all our wordly problems that we so desperately, at least as individuals, know we must somehow overcome, that the answer to these problems lies within our own souls. To quote the great Carl Sagan, that whenever we see the launch of a Saturn rocket carrying men to the Moon and those other miracles to which I add Eva’s voice, he said, ‘This is what hydrogen atoms can do given 13.7 billion years’. If anyone asks what you hear when you listen to Eva, there is a story about the composer Gustav Mahler, who having played his most recent piece in front of one of his enraptured students, who said, ‘That’s beautiful, what’s it about?’, replied, ‘It’s about this’ and played the piece again. I don’t recall which great scientist/inventor it was who was praised by a very young admirer about his great invention that helped revolutionised the world, but I recall he said in all modesty and humbleness that he ‘knew how it worked, but didn’t know why it worked’. Somehow imagine Eva having those thoughts about her own music. To round off, there’s a true story about Groucho Marx who was spotted on the street by an old Jewish lady and her husband and started circling him. Suddenly she stopped, looked him in the eye and said, ‘Never die, just keep on living’.
For Groucho, read Eva.
Date: August 24, 2008, 12:17 AM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 86
I have just listened to clips of Eva’s new album SOMEWHERE. It is extraordinary! This may be my favorite album since SONGBIRD. I cannot wait to receive it from Amazon
Date: August 23, 2008, 6:53 PM, EST
Name: Robert Schumacher
Number: 85
I have four of her albums……Not enough!!!
Eva sings to my soul. I never thought much of tehcnology…until now…it has given voice to her phenom. She travels with me, every day. Eva, teach the angels to sing!
Date: August 23, 2008, 6:36 PM, EST
Name: Martin Heubeck
Number: 84
It’s a windy night here and while I’m waiting for my daughter to come home off the late bus, I listen to Eva. I only have the Songbird CD, and while her interpretation of Rainbow is beyond compare, Fields of Gold still does the spine shivers. Good luck to you guys who maintain the website!
Date: August 23, 2008, 1:06 PM, EST
Name: Mac Wright
Number: 83
I heard Eva Cassidy for the first time on XM in 2003. I rushed home and went on the computer to find out if she was appearing anywhere near Florida soon only to find out the obvious. What a loss even though her voice and memory endures in her songs and albums which were thankfully preserved. My favorite two divas were Sarah Brightman and Celine but now they have to settle for slots 2 and 3. There is no voice before, during or after that is or will be equal to Eva Cassidy’s.
Date: August 23, 2008, 6:50 AM, EST
Name: tricia
Number: 82
Amazing voice. Hop in the car after a hard day, put her music on and bliss. Came across a new CD of hers Somewhere and oh my goodness, how amazing. To Know she has actually written one of her own songs and hearing it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your daughter with us
Date: August 23, 2008, 3:10 AM, EST
Name: Hansen
Number: 81
Huh, hopefully i will get Eva’s Album “somewhere” Soon. Just heard the sample from BLIXSTREET, it’s not enough for me…
I will be pation..ThankS to Eva Sister Margret Cassidy Robinson for all. Eva never gone from my heart.
HALIM
Date: August 23, 2008, 12:06 AM, EST
Name: a k brands?y
Number: 80
Being totally untallented both musically etc, but i sooooooo appreciate good tunes! moved me so, and we have you singing for our day xx
Date: August 22, 2008, 11:52 PM, EST
Name: anne kristine brands?y
Number: 79
a dear friend called peter introduced me to eva, he said she was amazing,n he was right,nothing has moved me like her tones!
Date: August 22, 2008, 3:57 PM, EST
Name: Bruce Sorensen
Number: 78
As a singer/musician/teacher myself I can’t help but but weep listening to her sweet pure voice. Her recordings can be used as a master class in singing pop, folk, jazz and blues. She made it sound so easy and relaxed.
It breaks my heart to know she can’t enjoy the success she has achieved. I tell anyone who will listen about the miracle that was Eva.
Date: August 22, 2008, 3:03 PM, EST
Name: Lea Bidwell
Number: 77
Her recording of Fields of Gold is such a hauntingly beautiful version of the song.
Date: August 22, 2008, 4:10 AM, EST
Name: brian
Number: 76
Eva makes me happy. And life beautyfull. wish you where.
Date: August 21, 2008, 7:41 PM, EST
Name: paul collie
Number: 75
I first heard eva songs a few years ago when a good friend sent me a copy of some of her songs to cheer me up ( was suffering from depression at the time ) and I thoght wow what a voive, Then in february this year my gran died and when standing in the chuch waiting for her to be brought into the church they starting playing ‘ fields of gold ‘. I stood tall singing this song out loud knowing it would help me thru. god bless you eva for having the voice of a angel
Date: August 21, 2008, 3:28 PM, EST
Name: Kristina
Number: 74
OMG! I have seen her name but NEVER really heard of her or her music. I was on youtube practicing Chris McVies’s Songbird when I decided to check out Eva’s, as I had seen that she had a song with the same name not knowing it was the same song. I loved it!! So now I am practicing her version. I then wanted to hear more of her music when I had seen what someone had said on youtube while I was listening to another of her songs, it mentioned that she was no longer with us. I immiedatly went to a webpage, this webpage and found out that she had passed in the late 90’s of melenoma. I am now listening to Over the Rainbow and absolutely bawling my eyes out. I have been heavily involved with the American Cancer Society for 6 years and this broke my heart that this beautiful lady and voice is gone. I am going to put together a CD compilation to use at our up coming Relay for Life, I am the Survivor Chair and Entertainment Co Chair for our local Relay and Eva’s music will be heard throughout the 24 hour event if I have anything to say about it and I do. Thank you to the person or persons that put this site together, I wish I had heard of her before now but she will forever be one of my favorites.
Date: August 21, 2008, 2:21 PM, EST
Name: Hans Persson
Number: 73
I just want to join all the fans of Eva! Everytime I play her music on my stereo saltwater is running down my cheek. Puss from Hans
Date: August 20, 2008, 6:38 PM, EST
Name: Paul
Number: 72
I was just introduced to Eva Cassidy’s music last weekend. A friend gave me the “Live at Blues Alley” CD and I can’t stop listening to it. She has an amazing voice that reaches me in a way that words cannot describe.
Date: August 20, 2008, 10:59 AM, EST
Name: Dave Tuson
Number: 71
Exquisite voice. An utter joy to listen to.
– Touched by Beauty –
Date: August 20, 2008, 10:50 AM, EST
Name: M.L
Number: 70
My father was spellbound listening to Eva a few years ago singing Over the Rainbow on the radio. He instantly bought her Cd’s. He himself was an Opera singer with over 70 CD’s to his name but his favourites were always the greats like Perry Como, John Gary, Nat King Cole. Now Eva has joined his elite list of favourites. When he was recently interviewed for the BBC they asked him if he had a favourite singer that he would like to have played. He asked for Eva.
I wish her family well and I am sure they are so proud but also very sad to know that Eva never got to see how many millions of people her music has touched. Keep up the great work on her behalf, she deserves it.
Date: August 20, 2008, 12:15 AM, EST
Name: Wanda
Number: 69
Eva was a beautiful singer and her angelic voice could cut to the very soul. All of her songs are great but Fields of Gold is my favorite.
Date: August 19, 2008, 10:34 PM, EST
Name: Sharon and Jeff Doliner
Number: 68
Today was the 7th anniversary of the death of our beautiful son, Jeremy. Each year on this date I post a memorial in our local paper hoping that it will remind all parents to cherish their children each and every day because you never know when they will walk out the door and never return. I believe that Jeremy leads me to the right song each year from heaven and I know it when I hear it. This time it was Eva’s rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. Thank you Eva for helping us through this day. I have to believe they met each other on the other side and and set the whole thing up. May God bless both of them with eternal happiness and teach us, somehow, to live without them.
Date: August 19, 2008, 9:50 PM, EST
Name: John Rogers
Number: 67
Ordered a copy of “Somewhere” from JB Hi Fi in Canberra and it came through a few days ago much to my delight, much earlier than it appears on the shelves here and ahead of release in the US. Marvellous LP which I am now savouring.
John
20 August 2008
Date: August 19, 2008, 8:03 PM, EST
Name: Jane Dowling
Number: 66
In the spring of 2005 I began treatment for breast cancer. On a Sunday afternoon I was resting in bed feeling very sick, and dozing on and off in a chemotherapy haze. I had NPR on, listening to Jonathan Schwartz when I suddenly came awake just in time to hear all of Eva’s rendition of “Over the Rainbow” She had the voice of an angel, and the words of the song took on a meaning they never had before. I felt peaceful and hopeful and joyful all at the same time. Later, I learned more about Eva, and I understood that she was sent to bring a special message to me.
She and her music and beautiful voice will always be a part of my life and I will always be grateful that I found her when I needed her the most.
Rest in peace, Eva.
Date: August 19, 2008, 5:06 PM, EST
Name: Adriano Pavan
Number: 65
Ringrazio la vita per avere incontrato una voce di rara bellezza come quella di Eva. riascoltarla mi riempie il cuore di gioia.
grazie per la tua musica Eva.
Date: August 18, 2008, 6:53 PM, EST
Name: An Angel
Number: 64
Dear Laura Bligh,
My tears are helpless, but my soul is full because of dear Eva. Eva is PURE…that is the feeling I will always have and keep. With tremendous love and joy Eva is always alive in my heart and soul.
From one angle to another…keep your wings soft and light dear Eva.
Date: August 18, 2008, 5:42 PM, EST
Name: M. Harrison
Number: 63
What a stupendous loss, and just when I’ve found her voice and music. You must be very proud of her to make this web lite.
Thank you, and to Eva wherever she is. I hope you knows how many people love her work.
MH
Date: August 17, 2008, 10:22 PM, EST
Name: Steve Brewer
Number: 62
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there’s a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they’ve got a hell of a band…
The Righteous Brothers had it right, they just didn’t have them all. Eva takes her rightful place with a lot of other stars whose light was extinguished too soon such as: Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper, Patsy Cline, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, John Lennon… I think they needed an angelic voice like Eva’s to harmonize their songs.
A very good friend introduced me to Eva’s music I just wish I could have heard it live just once.
Date: August 17, 2008, 7:46 PM, EST
Name: RONEE BRAGG
Number: 61
ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO, I HEARD THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF MY FAVORITE SONG,(SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW) I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THE “SONGBIRD” CD. WE’LL PLAY HER MUSIC ON EARTH AND SHE’LL SING TO US IN HEAVEN!
Date: August 17, 2008, 5:48 AM, EST
Name: Anna Spiteri
Number: 60
I heard of Eva Cassidy while visiting relatives in San Francisco on our way to Los Angeles by car (July 2008). We played it over and over again. What a beautiful angelic voice. Evertime I hear Fields of Gold makes me in tears. All her songs in the CD ‘Songbird’ are fantastic. I also played her cd to my friends in Malta and all liked her. Her voice touch me so deep.
Date: August 17, 2008, 3:34 AM, EST
Name: Skip Keeley
Number: 59
I miss her and I didn’t even know her. What a voice. God must of heard that voice on earth and called her home to sing for him.
Date: August 16, 2008, 9:43 PM, EST
Name: Ross Emery
Number: 58
I am looking forward to the release of Somewhere. I am intrigued by the story of Eva’s discovery of “My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose” during a trip to the Eastern Shore. I found Davy Steele’s rendition with Ceolbeg on the Rhapsody website. I can understand why Eva was enchanted by both the song and his voice. I do enjoy Eva’s ballads the most. This song seems to come full circle to Eva’s early recording of “The Rose”.
Date: August 16, 2008, 3:19 PM, EST
Name: Carla Hubbard
Number: 57
I just love this song – it melts my heart each time I listen to it.
Its such a shame shes gone but her spirit lives on through her voice
God bless you Eva x
Date: August 15, 2008, 1:13 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 56
I was listening to the clips of songs from Eva’s new album “Somewhere” on Blix Street’s website, and was wondering if there are any gospel/spiritual songs that Eva recorded, stored in the archives. If so, I think an album of all gospel music would be wonderful! I hope that Blix Street and Eva’s family and friends will look into this.
Date: August 15, 2008, 9:54 AM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 55
I just listened to the samples of the songs from Somewhere from Blix Street Records via Muruch Blog review on this site. With the limitation of only hearing a small sample of each song, here is my opinion. Overall I was very impressed with the very high quality of the audio of Eva?s voice and the accompanying instrumentations. I am not able to judge all the songs because I can hear only a small sample of each.
But I can say no1 on the CD ?Coat of Many Colors? is going to be a big hit! I loved what I could hear of it. I first heard this song by Emmylou Harris. No2 ?My love is like a red red rose? is tremendous and is slightly different from the Live at Pearl?s version (and slower). No10 ?Blue Eyes Crying in the rain? is very beautiful and emotional.
Enough said. Listen to the samples yourself. All the songs on this album are so good. You cannot go wrong, you are going to love it, buy it!
Date: August 15, 2008, 5:53 AM, EST
Name: Marianne
Number: 54
Vigdis Wisur (?Eva Cassidy can not be copied ? only honored?)? whitch had an still has a great sucsess with the performance Tribute to Eva Cassidy ? recently gave out her debut album Both Sides. The album contains among other
songs Fields of Gold and Cheek to Cheek. The album got great reviews and has sold in
almost 3000 copies. She also got her own fanclub.
Date: August 15, 2008, 5:45 AM, EST
Name: CABARAT Laurent
Number: 53
….une merveilleuse voix ,pleine d’émotions et de frissons, de sensiblité et d’amour, ….merci,
Dieu te garde
Date: August 14, 2008, 11:52 PM, EST
Name: Elaine
Number: 52
My sister introduced me to Eva’s music, and I have become a fan too. Beautiful lady – beautiful voice – lost WAY too soon. My favourite album is Songbird.
Date: August 14, 2008, 6:31 PM, EST
Name: Jürgen Medding
Number: 51
Ich möchte alle Fans von Eva Cassidy grüßen.Auch hier lieben wir Ihre Musik und sie gibt uns viel Kraft. Wir lieben sie hier, auch in old Germany und Ihre Songs sind uns allgegenwärtig. RIP in peace Angle of Amerika.Und alles Liebe an die Familie, die uns ein Geschenk mit Eva gemacht hat. Wir werden sie nie vergessen.
Date: August 14, 2008, 3:13 PM, EST
Name: Dianne
Number: 50
I was looking for a different version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow when I had lost my lab to cancer. I did a video photo album of him crossing the “Rainbow Bridge” and when I came across this version, I cried my eyes out. It was perfect and beautiful. I looked to see if there were anymore songs by this artist, and the ones I found were just beautiful. I am so surprised that she wasn’t that well known. I have purchased her songs to play on a cd at work. People stop and ask me who is singing and I tell them it is “Eva Cassidy”. They shake their heads – they’ve never heard of her.
I am so sad to hear that she had passed away from cancer. Isn’t it ironic that the disease that took my beloved pet had been a source of comfort by an angel that had passed from the same thing.
God bless you for posting this website, and may you find strength in knowing that she lives beyond her passing – and is still touching lives everyday.
Date: August 14, 2008, 6:30 AM, EST
Name: Jürgen Medding
Number: 49
I love Eva Cassidy an her songs. She is The Angel in the heard of for many Countrys
Date: August 13, 2008, 9:38 PM, EST
Name: Ron Christopherson
Number: 48
How ironic. We lost our niece 3 years ago to brain cancer, while at the same time I was diagnosed with stage 3c melanoma. After 3 operations to remove it, it is now in my brain, so they cut it out, and now, sadly a decade too late for Eva (and my niece), had me under the Gamma Knife cleaning it up to give me another year.
While laying on the table with the machine doing its thing around me, they played a compilation by Eva. At first, I thought what a pure voice, this would make a great test for picking stereo equipment and speakers. As I listened, I was taken by the interpretations and voicing, really in awe of her performance.
I checked the player there to find Eva’s album was what I was hearing. I got online as soon as I got home, only to find she was taken by the same disease. Her presence is really here, I really thought I was going to see her in person until I hit this site.
Thanks to Eva for making my session on the table something really memorable. I feel like I was touched by destiny in connecting with her before I go… Life is good! 🙂
Date: August 13, 2008, 7:11 PM, EST
Name: Chris Taylor
Number: 47
I discovered the beautiful Eva some 7 years ago when I heard her rendition of ‘Over the Rainbow’. It stopped me in my tracks. I immediately made my first purchase and was amazed at the depth and range of her talent. To this day the tracks ‘Songbird’ and ‘I know you by heart’ make me weep because of their sheer exquisiteness. Her interpretation of these songs expresses love in its purest and most emotional, beautiful form. Thank you dearest Eva for this legacy, you will live forever.
Date: August 13, 2008, 7:38 AM, EST
Name: majorlook
Number: 46
Hello,
I have at this late stage of my life, (47) of being lucky enough to have been introduced to This womans voice. I have now become a devoted fan of hers after finding, searching and listening to as much music of hers as possible, I thought I had died and gone to Heaven.
Every now and then a voice comes along that helps you get through what you need to get through, Eva has been that for me.
I just purchased today her album Live At Blues Alley….wonderful. There are days when all I want to do is sit, comfotable and listen to her sing….and I do
Date: August 13, 2008, 12:48 AM, EST
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 45
Looking forward to the new album but in the meantime I’ve been blown away by Eva’s version of ‘Penny to My Name.’ ‘It’s just a dumb old mountain, I see it every day.’
Date: August 12, 2008, 3:54 PM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 44
Thanks to Elaine Stonebraker of Tall Timbers, MD (no. 1836) for giving us her personal experience with Eva re A Red Red Rose. This gives us some context and background about this song. It?s revealing to know that Eva said ?That is the most beautiful song I have ever heard? when she first heard it. And therefore, it?s not surprising that she later sang this song so beautifully and with such strong feeling.
I first heard this song from the hard to find copy of Live at Pearl?s and it was an instant hit with me. I am glad everyone will be able on Aug 26 to buy the album ?Somewhere? which contains A Red Red Rose and many other outstanding new songs by Eva.
Date: August 12, 2008, 3:22 PM, EST
Name: Tigerbumm100
Number: 43
Heard this song on BBC Radio 2 yesterday and been playing it ever since. What a song, what a singer, and what a loss to the world.
Date: August 11, 2008, 11:56 PM, EST
Name: Melanie
Number: 42
Hi Laura, I have been a poster on this website for almost five years now. You are so right Laura when you commented about all the place’s around the world that Eva’s voice has touched. It is truly heartwarming to read all the post same message’s just different words. So excited about the new CD “Somewhere”, another treasured addition to my Eva collection. Always an Eva fan, Melanie
Date: August 11, 2008, 9:01 PM, EST
Name: Teresa
Number: 41
There are times in life when you just can’t find words to express what you feel in your soul….when I first heard Eva singing Songbird, I was completely captivated.
My older sister loved Fleetwood Mac and this song. I remember walking into her bedroom one day chattering away and she shushed me up because she was listening to it – I couldn’t resume talking until it was over. My sister died tragically a short time later at a very young age. This song has always meant so much to me. I feel her presence everytime I hear it – so much so that I couldn’t really listen to it for a long time – it was just too sad.
The first time I heard Eva’s voice in the movie “Love Actually.” The context in which they her version of Songbird was so fitting to me. While it is obviously a lovesong, it brings forth such a feeling of sadness and longing. “I love you, I love you, I love you,”….singing it once isn’t enough….like your heart will burst if this person doesn’t understand the depth of your love for them so you say it over and over and over. NO ONE could ever express that with voice or instrument the way Eva did. It is just hauntingly beautiful.
When I learned that this angelic, soulful voice also left this earth too early, I was just heartbroken for her family…and for the rest of us that we didn’t get to enjoy her while she was here….but I couldn’t help but think how fortunate her family is to have Eva’s voice – her beautiful, beautiful voice – with them forever. Thank you to her family for sharing her with us. God bless and keep you all.
Date: August 11, 2008, 8:43 PM, EST
Name: Debbie H , Stage 4 Met Melanoma
Number: 40
I random checked Melanoma on You tube…and found Eva. What a loss. Melanoma is horrible. It has taken a toll on me.
Date: August 11, 2008, 7:04 PM, EST
Name: puresilver
Number: 39
you was and still are very talented lady your music will live on forever you are a special lady such a fab voice.you never relised how loved you would be in death and life.keep making us happy eva,xxxxx
rest in peace ith the white doves.
Date: August 11, 2008, 4:26 PM, EST
Name: Tim Cassidy
Number: 38
What an amazing sound, the voice and the guitar. We learn to appreciate things more after they are lost, Eva is no exception.
Date: August 11, 2008, 3:59 PM, EST
Name: Ruth Brady-Greenock
Number: 37
The first time I heard Eva sing, it took my breath away I was moved to tears, something in me connected with the eternal. Eva’s giftedness touched my spirit and my heart. Eva is a very special soul.
Date: August 11, 2008, 12:49 PM, EST
Name: Me
Number: 36
Beryl, it’ll be on the new album coming in a couple of weeks!
Date: August 11, 2008, 11:47 AM, EST
Name: Beryl Killen
Number: 35
Where can I buy a CD/DVD of Eva cassidy singing “My love is like a red rose red rose”?
can soeone help e please? Which album is it on – I can’t find it anywhere. All I know is that it was recorded live at Pearl’s.
I have tried Amazon.
Date: August 10, 2008, 11:39 PM, EST
Name: Brian W
Number: 34
What an amazing amazing talent!! So sad she is no longer with us on this earth, but it just makes her music that much more special…and it continues to live.
Date: August 10, 2008, 3:14 PM, EST
Name: Rod Bayles
Number: 33
First heard Eva on the radio, what a talent, what a loss. Fields of gold still reduces me to tears. God bless you you Eva.
Date: August 10, 2008, 10:11 AM, EST
Name: Franck Moroux
Number: 32
A german friend gave me one winterday aCD on which i discovered this rare voice .It was snowing outdoors and it was so quiet in my heart .Each time i feel bad ,Eva’s voice let me feel like a child in front of his first chrismast’tree.Thank’s a lot.
Date: August 10, 2008, 5:47 AM, EST
Name: Hani El Sheikh
Number: 31
RIP Eva , truely she touch every feeling with here voice .. we miss such a talent nowadays .
Date: August 9, 2008, 9:37 PM, EST
Name: Jerry
Number: 30
Elaine, Thank you for your post. It’s always fun to here the personal accounts of friends and relatives. That particular song (Red Red Rose) is one of my favorites. I was not familiar with the song until I heard Eva’s rendition. She sang it so beautifully. And as always, she found the emotional heart of the song and came up with a beautiful guitar arrangement and interpretation. A uniquely beautiful voice — I wish I could’ve heard her perform live.
Date: August 9, 2008, 8:57 PM, EST
Name: Elaine Stonebraker
Number: 29
Hi,
I tried to send this to Laura but it just would not go through! Hope somebody reads this and can fix it.
Anyway, seeing the list of songs on the new CD reminds me of the day Eva and I drove over to the Eastern Shore (across the Chespeake Bay) in her new, blue little car. I had a tape of a recent radio program that had featured Songs by Robert Burns, and she popped it into her cassette drive. When “My Luv is Like a Red, Red Rose” came on, she said, “That is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.” So the entire remainder of the trip consisted of me hitting the rewind button and trying to write down the words – again and again! She had the gist of it by the time we got home, and I have always wanted to hear it on one of her CD’s. Can’t wait to hear it!
Date: August 9, 2008, 6:42 PM, EST
Name: HEIDI
Number: 28
Today is the first day I was introduced to Eva’s. Her beautiful voice brought me to tears.
Date: August 8, 2008, 6:56 PM, EST
Name: uli weiler
Number: 27
a tear for you from germany:-((((
you maybe lost but you never be forgotten
Date: August 8, 2008, 3:59 PM, EST
Name: hanne d. Dahlsveen
Number: 26
i love her musikk.
i bougth all of her albums at a litle sjopp in aour ton.
i vil alvais love her.
Date: August 8, 2008, 2:28 PM, EST
Name: Sam Nelson
Number: 25
I recently discovered Ms. Cassidy’s music. I heard the most beautiful rendition of Over the Rainbow on the radio. Her voice truly captured the haunting lonliness a person feels when they are far from home. I will sit and listen to her music after work and finally find a little peace in my mind and my soul. Very beautiful. Our lose is heaven’s gain.
Date: August 8, 2008, 1:11 PM, EST
Name: samantha rushton
Number: 24
hering eva sing just keeps me so close to my grandfather he was the one who let me here her for the frist time and when he pass on i played and sang fields of gold at his funnral it will always stay with me and to evas family u have got one star there and she will live on in everyone for a long long time god bless hugs and kisses x x thank u
Date: August 8, 2008, 11:23 AM, EST
Name: Thierry Van meckeren
Number: 23
The first time i hear Eva s voice was in a pub in Oostende Belgium,her voice touch me so deep,day by day i discover her,now she just a full part of my life and hart,thank you Eva,we love you where ever you are now,Thierry and Laurette.
Date: August 8, 2008, 3:16 AM, EST
Name: jyotika badyal
Number: 22
i heard fields of gold last year on youtube.i was randomly typin anything and just evrythin..n den i came across dis beautiful song.the moment i heard eva i felt ..wow..she really touched d core of ma heart.there is an effortless beauty about all her song.though she’s still lesser known in ma circle but when i make them hear the powerful yet melodious voice, they bite their fingers n ask me about her.i just love you eva.may you get peace.m really lookin forward to your new release.and your songs inspire me to feel things and write.how i wish you were around and could sing something i have pen down.
thank you and many smiles to you.
peace for all
jyotika
🙂
Date: August 7, 2008, 3:05 PM, EST
Name: paudie white
Number: 21
would loved to have met eva but at least we have her fab music on cd
Date: August 7, 2008, 1:01 PM, EST
Name: Beppe
Number: 20
I’ve listened her songs today for the first time. She had a beautiful voice, and I’m sure her music will be with me for long long time.
Date: August 6, 2008, 4:59 PM, EST
Name: Connie D
Number: 19
I only wish I could have Eva perform in person. I heard about Eva two years ago and I have her tapes, I play them all the time. I love her music. What a gifted, talented beautiful young lady. Her voice is no doubt a blessing from God. I don’t have the words to describe how awesome her voice is and she takes you away in her songs. I love Over The Rainbow. No one sings it better, no one. She may have physically left us for now but her songs will last a life time.
Date: August 6, 2008, 3:52 AM, EST
Name: Mr Les Grice
Number: 18
So glad to hear Eva’s voice bringing alive these ‘new’ songs. Oh what could have been if she were still here.But then…
In the spirit of ‘There will never be another Eva, but there will be someone else’, take a look and listen to a wonderful singer called Mayra Andrade (clips on You Tube). Exotic, sensual and like Eva, lives for the song itself. Never knew Eva, but I can somehow
imagine Eva listening to Mayra in that little bedroom of hers, soaking her in and nodding in agreement, having found a similar spirit.
LiveforeverEva
Date: August 5, 2008, 5:45 PM, EST
Name: chris genter
Number: 17
fields of gold was the song my wife and i first danced to at our wedding. We had intended it to be the Sting version, but by a happy coincidence they only had Eva’s version and I’m glad now.
when i was preparing for our first wedding anniversary i heard you take my breath away, i’d put some pictures together for my wife and the music seemed to go together so well.
I know Eva didn’t write these songs but no one could interprete them like she did. they give me happy memories and I thank her for that.
Date: August 5, 2008, 5:36 PM, EST
Name: Liz Dunn
Number: 16
My cousin David smith told me that Eva is also my cousin. My Grand fater was Lewis C Cassidy. It was really fun to listen to her music.I never got to listen in person. My daughter sings any they sayshe has the voice of an angle also. Maybe from a long lost cusin (not from me thats for sure). Take care keep up the good job.
Date: August 5, 2008, 8:07 AM, EST
Name: GEKIERE NADIA
Number: 15
Je viens de découvrir cette magnifique chanteuse totalement par hasard. Quelle voix sublime….Voulant savoir ? qui appartenait cette voix je vais sur Internet et je découvre qu’ elle est décédée depuis 1996…..Ch?re Eva, tu n’as pas eu le temps de vivre mais tu restes dans nos coeurs par ta voix…….
Date: August 5, 2008, 3:12 AM, EST
Name: Vaughan Leigh Kerry
Number: 14
Everytime i listen to over the rainbow i cry and i dont know why or care. god bless you eva xx.
Date: August 4, 2008, 10:42 PM, EST
Name: Stephen Birchall
Number: 13
With so many evil people alive and por Eva is dead is there a god, rest in peace and so many people have said it bit but voice of an angle. I hope that I can meet her in the after life, bring on the rapptror. God bless the greatest EVA.
Date: August 4, 2008, 5:42 AM, EST
Name: Celina Ridsdale
Number: 12
As I read my message to you – I failed to mention that should I be blessed wit a baby girl, I shall name her Eva Renate… my mum’s name is Renate which also as I think about this means ‘re-born’… my little girl will know your voice before she is even born into this world for your voice follows me wherever I go – and as she grows up & wonders why I named her Eva she will learn of this wonderful soul who filled my life with a golden light.
Love you Eva xx forever & Eva xx
Date: August 4, 2008, 5:34 AM, EST
Name: Celina
Number: 11
Dear Eva,
On March 8th I married my one true love of of 8 years at 11.30 in the morning down by the creek under a big ol tree surrounded only by the ones we love. I feel I don’t need to tell you because you were there singing Songbird for us as my dad walked me down the aisle.
Wherever your eyes gazed, wherever your fingers fell, glowed a golden light… you were always an angel & will always be in my life.
We are so alike born only days apart, although I was born in 1980. Growing up & playing the piano, & later the guitar – ballads were always my favourite. Kathy’s song, bridge over troubled water were my two most favourite songs of simon & garfunkel, over the rainbow, imagine, ain’t no sunshine, wonderful world, time after time were all songs I loved to play hauntingly on the piano but in my heart & soul I played so much better than I could physically… I also am a soul of nature’s wonder & see so much more of the little things & embrace with wonderment & love our mother earth. I used to happily hole myself up in my room & draw for hours or play the guitar but unlike you I never pursued my singing & playing with the passion that burned so strongly within you. I also have a very close relationship with my mum & my dad also taught me how to play guitar. So many moments in your life as I read Songbird echoed moments of mine.
A kindred soul I have found in you.
Never had a I heard ‘Songbird’ until I made the fateful request on a forum for a female singer playing acoustic guitar for our wedding song. I had searched for months for the song that spoke in my heart of our love & one soul told me of this song. I looked it up on my lunch break at work & hearing it for the first time my face went red with the bloodrush of emotion, tears sprung & I knew I had found our song.
Too soon after I’d found that you had left this world to continue on your journey. Since then I have spent time finding more & more about you & how much we had in common still amazes me.
Purity of voice, resonance in the soul, melancholy & thoughtfulness of mind & peace in your spirit makes you one of the rare few I feel completely connected to…
Thanks to your beautiful family & close friends including the wonderful Chris who uphold & honour your spirit by faithfully loving your fans as if we were part of your extended family.
Eva – your spirit lives on in mine – never will I feel alone for you are the warmth in the sunlight & the orange glow of the sunset. The sparkle in the starlight & the glistening dew on the leaves of flowers in the early morning sunrise.
You are a wonderful artist Eva.
Today, at my parents place I played you on their stereo & truly it sounded as if you were in the next room playing… I love those raw recordings of you… it keeps you close to all of us who love you so much.
All my love,
Celina xo
Date: August 4, 2008, 4:44 AM, EST
Name: Hilary and David
Number: 10
Hello to all Eva fans,
Like everyone else, we are very much looking forward to the new CD at the end of August.
It’s quite exciting now because so any of the radio stations here are starting to play tracks from “Somewhere” which is wonderful.
On Sunday Roger Royall played “Coat of many colors” on his “Good Morning Sunday” radio show.
We just loved what Eva did to this song.
If you liked Dolly’s version, just wait until you hear Eva’s Version! Lovely just doesn’t do the song justice!
Have a good week everyone – keep listening for the new songs by Eva on a radio near you! 🙂
Date: August 4, 2008, 1:24 AM, EST
Name: John Murray
Number: 9
It’s all been said so how about a “complaint” … Eva has simply ruined almost all the other female singers for me! I hear songs & I often think “perfectly done but sounds ‘wooden’ – what would Eva have made of that one!!??” Her songs are the most beautiful I have ever heard. Surely she must have started to realize how her singing touched people in the last few years? I *most* sincerely hope so. WHAT a gift she gave us!
Date: August 3, 2008, 11:19 AM, EST
Name: MaryJo
Number: 8
I heard the beautiful Eva Cassidy yesterday while picking up a coffee at Starbucks. I sat down to check my messages and heard this voice over the speaker singing to what i now know is Autumn Leaves…I sat there quiet and speachless went threw my bag looking for a pen and paper to try and write down some lyrics so i can figure out who that voice was. when i got home i seached her and couldn’t belive how it took me so long to discover her. I told a friend to listen to a few songs and now he’s hooked he said the same thing “There’s something about her voice” he was right its beautiful and touching and captivating. she now has become one of my favourite artists i have now become an avid fan. the purity in her voice sends chills down your back truly, truly amazing! listening to her and cried. words can not express anymore about this woman and artist who has made me humble.
Date: August 3, 2008, 8:47 AM, EST
Name: Doc Hamilton
Number: 7
And then God said, “Enough! They can’t have her any longer. I need her here for the Angel Choir.”
How can we claim her here when God Himself called her.
Rest in Peace, Eva. And sing with the Angels.
Date: August 3, 2008, 2:58 AM, EST
Name: Lori
Number: 6
Hi all,
It has been a while since I visited this website. As often is the case, sometimes one gets so preoccupied with work, studies and the like, that they do not find the time to just sit and relax.
Today has been the first time in a while where I decided to do just that. In doing so, I was able to listen to Eva’s songs. As always I am amazed at the beauty in her voice and talent she had. At the same time, I always feel a sense of sadness too.
Ultimately, whilst Eva is no longer here with us, I will always be grateful to those who did not forget Eva but allowed us to know of her and her music.
With respect to this, I will always be glad that I purchased the book about Eva which gave me my first glimpse into who Eva Cassidy was.
Date: August 3, 2008, 1:10 AM, EST
Name: Jonathan Quint
Number: 5
Laura,
Thanks for maintaining this site. I have been listening to Eva’s music for many years and her voice still makes me weep. Being introduced to Eva’s music is the only gift from my ex-wife that I cherish.
Date: August 2, 2008, 11:45 AM, EST
Name: Jim Crawley
Number: 4
When you listen to Eva you are at once bowled over by her understanding and the presence of her musical gift. She can take a song that for decades was Judy Garland’s signature and when you here Eva sing it you know there was meant to be a different interpretation of the song. When you hear her you can almost sense that she wont be here forever but that here is my gift of song. I hear the same thing with Patsy Cline who also had a tremendous musical gift and left way too soon. For us we always want more and as you discover Eva you gather up her musical legacy and you just feel right when you hear it. Eva was such a giving person and I’m sure that it makes her happy inside to truly know she touched this many people. All I can say is I’m profoundly changed since I’ve heard her music and she has touched me, Thank You Eva
Date: August 2, 2008, 5:43 AM, EST
Name: Laurel Ireland
Number: 3
Hi Troy if you read this, have missed you of late, I think last time you emailed me you where in Illinois. Pleased to know that Eva still keeps us alltogether. Cannot wait for the end of August
Laurel
Date: August 1, 2008, 10:51 PM, EST
Name: Enrique Arróniz
Number: 2
Jesus! I couln’d contain my tears when I heard for the fisrt time “What a Wonderful World” with her beautiful voice. Also I have to admire the incredible interpretation on Sting’s “Fields of Gold” and “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. She was really awsome.
Date: August 1, 2008, 10:54 AM, EST
Name: Cecily
Number: 1
While I understand the feelings about youtube and copyright infringement, I have to say it is how I found Eva Cassidy, and thank goodness! I stumbled on a video of her singing Autumn Leaves at Blues Alley and was instantly mesmerized. I had an awful feeling she had died young and was really sad to find out that was true. I will be buying as much of her music as I can find. What a tremendous talent.
Date: July 31, 2008, 8:21 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 452
For those of you who mourned the passing of Tim Russert (as did I), I read today that his son Luke will be covering the youth vote at both the Democratic and Republican Conventions. I think that Tim would be quite proud.
Date: July 31, 2008, 5:16 PM, EDT
Name: Ben
Number: 451
I listen to your song each days. I did not know that it was the voice of an Angel. If you mettings my wife on a cloud, sing with it for us. That peace accompagnies you.
Date: July 31, 2008, 1:37 PM, EDT
Name: Sarah
Number: 450
We played Fields of Gold at my Mums funeral thankyou Eva wherever you are .x.
Date: July 31, 2008, 12:08 PM, EDT
Name: Suri
Number: 449
It is incredible her life. She had some special that become nearby and deeply felt all her music.
She was a great musician and a great human being. Fortunately we have her music and her example.
Date: July 31, 2008, 9:56 AM, EDT
Name: Dan Cimino
Number: 448
Eva is proof that angels visit us and touch our souls.
My life has been enriched by her visit and the gift of her music that she left behind.
Date: July 31, 2008, 7:44 AM, EDT
Name: Nadine (32)
Number: 447
If I was prignand with my son I heard a lot of songs from Eva. I hear them often, if I need some silence in my life. It´s a desaster, that Eva died so early. I hope, she has a good time near by god… I love her music and my son too…
Date: July 30, 2008, 5:37 PM, EDT
Name: willy potts
Number: 446
as a musician who was diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in 2001, at 57 years of age i am beginning to realize just how precious life really is…i was saddened to hear of Eva’s passing…the world’s loss is heavens gain…….
Date: July 30, 2008, 12:00 PM, EDT
Name: Jeannie
Number: 445
A friend two days ago told me a little of Eva’s story and then let me listen to the song, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. Incredible! He played so many songs that night but she has stuck in my memory as I have lost ones to cancer, loving that song, but the voice…it played in my head yesterday all day. I tried to find her on itunes but could not remember her name. I woke this morning; “EVA CASSIDY”! I found her on google and thank you for this site and I will be tracking her CD’s down. Beautiful angel! AMAZING! Thank you!
Date: July 29, 2008, 11:37 PM, EDT
Name: Glynne
Number: 444
A new Album – What GREAT news and with it comes old friends/Eva fans that I haven’t heard from in years – Troy – “Is That Possible” Is that really a track by Eva? Never heard of it so please get in touch. Good to hear Agent Steve is still about, maybe I will also see posts by David H and Pat. LOVE Eva and love spreading her name. Yesterday was 13 years since my late niece died I just know they have met up.
Date: July 29, 2008, 7:20 PM, EDT
Name: Robert
Number: 443
Like many people whose testimony I have read here, I only very recently “discovered” Eva and her life/music, through the internet. And like others, my life is not the same after that discovery, such has been the impact on me of her musical legacy, complemented by glimpses of the kind, shy and generous soul who uttered such wondrous sounds. I unite my voice with those who lament not having an opportunity to hear this exceptional artist perform live, but draw solace from the deeply touching body of work that she has left, all of it imbued with characteristic simplicity, beauty, and love of life. I wish I could have been there, at her benefit concert, when she sang that song one last time, and contributed my tears, smile and applause to this wonderful human being. I wish all the best to her family and friends, and am glad to know that Eva was surrounded and supported by such loving people during her final time on this Earth. We all need to remind ourselves (as I’m sure Eva would if she were here) that there are countless others out there, who affirm and express in their own humble way, and generously share with others, their appreciation of life and its many wonders and beauties. We can all draw inspiration from the love and passion that Eva put into her music, and shared so generously, in sharing with others whatever is beautiful inside each one of us. I am glad that Eva’s music will always have a place in my heart.
Date: July 29, 2008, 9:06 AM, EDT
Name: Gea
Number: 442
The song ‘Songbird’ comes out of Eva’s heart, right into my heart. We’re both singers and having cancer. The breastcancer I have is also in my bones, but I’m still here. I wish she was here too.
“We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when. But we’ll meet again, some sunny day”
Love Gea
Date: July 28, 2008, 5:13 PM, EDT
Name: Pam E
Number: 441
A friend introduced me to Eva’s music and I have been hooked ever since. What a joy to listen to her sing…..truly an amazing talent and I’m sure she is now singing with the angels.
Date: July 28, 2008, 2:42 PM, EDT
Name: Robert Beeton
Number: 440
I suggested my partners daughter sing Songbird at an upcoming family wedding accompanied by her uncle, her beautiful voice and his accomplished guitar will bring the house down. No one knew of Eva and when they listened to the song for the first time yesterday, ALL were in tears.There is little to say that has not been said except to echo the obvious; Eva’s music touches people in a powerful intimate way and the commercial music industry clearly don’t get it when such a treasure was not widely known in her lifetime.
Thanks to all who dedicate time and effort to sustaining this website.
Date: July 28, 2008, 12:33 PM, EDT
Name: Nadya Boshoff
Number: 439
In all honesty; I have never heard anything more heavenly than Eva’s voice..I think God lent her to us so we may know what beauty sounds like…I am sure He delights in hearing her sing up in heaven!!!!!! She lives on whenever se listen to her songs!!!!
Date: July 28, 2008, 1:17 AM, EDT
Name: Bob Brown
Number: 438
I was given a copy of Songbird recently. I had never heard of Eva and was mesmerised by what I heard. I have since acquired the Blues Alley performance and plan to get her complete collection. She seemed to move effortlessly from one genre to another… her phrasing, pacing and her voice are outstanding. For several reasons, Autumn Leaves has a great deal of meaning for me and I have trouble listening to Eva sing it only because she puts such a tremendous amount of emotion into the song. “Achingly beautiful” is too close to a cliche but is the only way I can describe it. I felt almost as though I had lost a close friend when I researched her life and discovered she had passed away. Her recorded work will allow us to continue to enjoy her unique talent and for that we can all be thankful.
Date: July 27, 2008, 8:59 PM, EDT
Name: Jeff DuBois
Number: 437
I’m not too much for words nor am I a good writer. I just wanted to say that Eva has touched me in a way that really no one has before. Her music is timeless and beautiful. It makes me tear up every time I listen to her. Rest in peace and her memory lives on.
Date: July 27, 2008, 4:40 PM, EDT
Name: Troy G Batson
Number: 436
Its been a while since I posted and I really feel the same way today many years later after I first heard Eva’s voice, shocked, stunned, excited, tearful and totally blown away. Where does that ability to make the little hairs on the back of your neck come from? Its been my pleasure over the years to introduce folks to Eva and hear what they have to say, I just giggle when I tell them they will enjoy it and knowing full well that they will be blown away like the rest of us Eva Crazy Fans. I am so looking forward ot the new album, August 26th can come fast enough. If there was ever anything to camp out over night for this is it!! This is something that will thrill you for many years while any other event will be over with no lingering effects.
Date: July 27, 2008, 3:33 PM, EDT
Name: Roger Saunders
Number: 435
The first time I ever heard Eva on the radio, I was absolutely spellbound listening to Over the Rainbow, a song which I never particularly liked before, but for the first time in my life I was moved to telephone the radio station for details of the singer.
Since that day 10 years ago, I have never tired of her spine tingling voice, and she always moves me to tears.
When I die, I want Songbird to be played at my funeral, as I cannot think of a better way to leave this world than to have Eva’s beautiful voice sounding in my ears.
God Bless you Eva, for all the pleasure you have given to millions of people.
Date: July 27, 2008, 12:33 PM, EDT
Name: Randy Landers
Number: 434
I am a working musician here in Vegas and I am ashamed to say only a recent discoverer of the mind blowing talents of this young woman. Thank God a local radio station plays her songs. At first I think what a shame that she left us so early, then I think thank God she came this way at all.I believe that if Judy Garland could have heard her sing “Over the Rainbow” she would have said,”Oh my God!”. Eva you will be missed and thanks for leaving us mortals a brief but lasting legacy of how amazing a musical instrument the human voice can truly be. May God bless Randy Landers
Date: July 27, 2008, 12:30 PM, EDT
Name: Mrs. Mary J. Briley
Number: 433
I am not one to surf the net; I use it for my studies. However, I lucked up on Utube and Eva’s version of Danny Boy was there; I played it and haven’t been the same. My only daughter died at 27 from sickle cell disease and Eva’s untimely death reminded me of my pain. My God bless all of you fans, family and friends, and heaven smile upon you. Her music will be missed!
Date: July 26, 2008, 9:15 PM, EDT
Name: kerry brummell
Number: 432
Have been playing her songs since a work colleague lent me his cd many years ago. I play the music all the time as I find it soothes the soul. Love her rendition of Cyndi Lauper Time after time and what a wonderful world. Have lost love ones through cancer so hopefully Eva is singing and my friend is listening
Date: July 25, 2008, 4:41 PM, EDT
Name: Roland
Number: 431
I heard of her today for the 1st time.
In all these 57 years of being an active musician myself I have never heard someone more touching and moving most likely everyone’s soul. I can’t think of any superlative describing roughly this genius singer. Why did she have to leave that early?
Date: July 25, 2008, 5:16 AM, EDT
Name: Simone Nathaus
Number: 430
Hi,
Im so glad I found this page! – Purely coincidental I found out about this fantastic lady (on youtube) only a few days ago and have been preoccupied with her in every way ever since!! I am a singer/guitarplayer myself,and was looking for Simon & Garfunkles Bridge over troubled water,when I stumbled over this picture with a blond girl playing the guitar,and I thought I must click this one to hear!!I had never heard of her,so I thought she was just somebody who,like so many do,had put her own video on youtube.Little did I know…… when I had finished listening ,jaw dropped,goosebumps from Germany here, all the way over to Maryland probably, 🙂 I cried and since have searched and searched more information about eva.When someone so captivates you,you cant just listen to one and then be done with it.
I am still in total disbelief and kinda angry,that she did not get a record contract or more recognition in her own country!!! What a crime!!
Of course now I play and (dare to ) sing her version of that mentioned song,only!
I do hope that eva feels and knows,wherever she may be now,that she has made life more rich,bareable and wonderful for thousands of people around the world who ,like me, suddenly find themselves privileged to find the beauty that she has left behind for all of us to enjoy forever!!!
THANK YOU !
Date: July 24, 2008, 10:17 PM, EDT
Name: Andreu Smith
Number: 429
I’m sad to have never seen her live, but thanks to modern technology, her beauty still exists in song and video. Like most great artists her passing perpetuated her popularity. One can only imagine what would have been. I believe she had a happy life singing and entertaining. I know my life is better having found her music. Thank you Laura for this tribute to Eva.
Date: July 24, 2008, 7:21 PM, EDT
Name: Peter and Karen Scott
Number: 428
My wife and I are very musical people and when we first heard this song the hair on the backs of our necks stood up….She is INCREDIBLE!!!! She will be one of my favorites forever!!
Date: July 24, 2008, 6:14 PM, EDT
Name: Al Bowman
Number: 427
I just found some of the videos on YouTube. This woman has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Anywhere.
Every song is sung just right. Perfect.
What a tragic and terrible loss it was when she passed away.
Date: July 24, 2008, 12:43 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 426
I’ve always had trouble finding the words to describe Eva’s voice and the effect it has on me. The other day, I found those words in the notes on an “Over the Rainbow “, youtube video. The person who posted the video had “stumbled” upon Eva’s music while recovering from serious injuries in the hospital.
“From her first note, I was stunned, captivated and comforted. Her musical selection, interpretation, range, enunciation, sustaining notes, phrasing, rich timbre and vocal acrobatics are exquisitely overwhelming. Her power and softness are a constant marvel. Her delivery is perfection.”
“The sheer beauty of her music reaches very deep inside me and yet simultaneously transports me far beyond myself.”
Those words, plus an absolutely beautiful OTR video, can be found on youtube, posted by CasaLucita.
Date: July 24, 2008, 11:56 AM, EDT
Name: pat hawley
Number: 425
i grew up going to parties watching “stonehenge” (eva’s) old band. i rediscoverd her music when a freind brought a cd over.i feel lucky to have been able to grow up listening to her and many others from the bowie,md area. by the way my freind named his little girl after eva.
Date: July 24, 2008, 11:03 AM, EDT
Name: Pam Swanson
Number: 424
Wow, I just heard her song at a Wedding for the first time. What a beautiful beautiful voice. She touched my heart in so many ways.
Thanks so much.
Date: July 23, 2008, 8:04 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie
Number: 423
Her music and her voice are an absolute inspiration, and every person can take something from each of her songs that means a great deal to them alone. Thank you Eva for leaving such a lot of beauty for us to enjoy. Your music and your talents are a blessing on this earth.
Date: July 23, 2008, 5:02 PM, EDT
Name: Chip
Number: 422
Such a beatiful voice. What a loss for us on earth – but a treasure for heaven.
Date: July 23, 2008, 1:50 PM, EDT
Name: Ellen Gray
Number: 421
I love Eva! Her voice is so pure it makes me cry. I’m sure she is singing in the choirs of heaven. What a beautiful lady.
Date: July 23, 2008, 12:20 PM, EDT
Name: Angela
Number: 420
I just ran into Eva Cassidy by accident on YouTube and all I can say is WOW!!! I know that she will be one of my favorite singers from here on out. She has such a beautiful pure voice….I am so speechless!
Date: July 23, 2008, 9:15 AM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 419
It’s been awhile since I have been able to listen to an Eva CD, so I couldn’t wait to put on “Songbird”. It was Heaven for me once again when Cut #3 came up…”Autumn Leaves”…words cannot describe the thrill I get when I hear Eva sing that song. That song was meant only for her. This was like the first time i discovered Eva…same song, different setting. God bless you Eva, for bringiing so much joy to your family, friends and many fans through your music, and the wonderful example you set for us in your personal life. You have taught me to appreciate nature more, among other things. Your music goes on forever–we love you Eva!
Date: July 22, 2008, 6:29 PM, EDT
Name: Ash
Number: 418
what a beautiful voice
even though both these songs were played at my nan’s funeral, I still can’t stop listening to Eva’s beautiful voice
R.I.P Eva
R.I.P Nan
Date: July 22, 2008, 5:32 PM, EDT
Name: Stephanie (Age 16 with a passion for all Eva’s music ??)
Number: 417
The voice that stands out
There will not be another like Eva, she had an amazing gift which would amaze anyone. Try walking away from an Eva song, it will follow you
The only voice to reduce me to tears everytime
God Bless Eva, Her Family, Friends and Fans
Love xX
R.i.p ???
Date: July 22, 2008, 7:23 AM, EDT
Name: Russell Stuart
Number: 416
such a beautiful voice , this song moves me to tears every time i listen to it
reminds me of my friends who are now gone who also crammed so much ino their short lives so much so that Eva will never be forgotten as her voice reminds us of so many memories of good times
life is short enjoy all it has to offer
Date: July 21, 2008, 10:18 PM, EDT
Name: Amy
Number: 415
I just finished the book “Songbird’ and just wanted to express how touching Eva’s story is. Reading this book makes me want to be a better person. Thank you Lord for blessing Eva with her voice to reach out to so many others through her songs and her story.
Date: July 21, 2008, 6:04 PM, EDT
Name: Fiona
Number: 414
yust now, I heard her voice for the first time, then found some stuff on you tube…
I was speachless,
I thought to myself, “If an angel should sound a cirtain way, It would have to sound like this.”
Then I found out, she is an angel…..
Shame on God for taken this angel so early…
I wonder If he excist???
Date: July 21, 2008, 3:49 PM, EDT
Name: Nancy Kimmell
Number: 413
I recently was on a horse camping trip with Linda Kohler-Trott. She shared that night at the campfire Eva’s beautiful voice. I was blown away. I feel it was one of those moments that was meant to happen. I had never heard of Eva Cassidy and feel fortunate now that I have. Can’t wait to hear more of her music. Linda – if you read this – thank you thank you thank you!!!
Date: July 21, 2008, 12:53 PM, EDT
Name: Nadine Stambuk
Number: 412
I’m for Argentine and I am a really Eva’s fan because she is like an angel and her voice, soft and perfect. It makes me feel quiet different, like if I were in heaven. I will remember her forever and she will be always in my life, because she is great!!! God bless her
Date: July 21, 2008, 11:21 AM, EDT
Name: Karla Dögg Karlsdóttir
Number: 411
Thank you Eva, your music mean so much to me, often make me smile trough the tears, and make me thankful and happy, the biggest gift someone can give.
Date: July 21, 2008, 4:31 AM, EDT
Name: Joanne Barnes
Number: 410
What a voice, what a woman. I am so pleased to have heard her voice as whenever I listen to it I feel an inner peace and I smile. SongBird is the song I will be walking down the aisle to in September, it is amazing. I absolutely love it and can’t stop listening to it! Thank you so much Eva, you truly are a star… xx
Date: July 21, 2008, 3:22 AM, EDT
Name: tae bok yi
Number: 409
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Date: July 20, 2008, 9:31 PM, EDT
Name: Bob
Number: 408
I found Eva’s music through Pandora. It stopped me in my tracks. Her music is so wonderful so full of feeling. Thanks Eva.
Date: July 20, 2008, 6:24 PM, EDT
Name: Maria
Number: 407
I a fan of Eva’s music i have been looking forwad to the relase of the new albun but now I am curious as to why you have no opinion about this song. Surely all Eva’s songs were great? Can you expand please. I personally think that it is a vibrant and upbeat song amongs more serious tues.
Date: July 20, 2008, 5:54 PM, EDT
Name: Russ W.
Number: 406
To Dennis in Los Angeles. Your story is very touching. Eva’s version of OTR is the most beautiful version of that song I have ever heard. It seems to be the perfect partner for whatever you are feeling sometimes. My best to you at a time when you need comfort. Eva can help.
Date: July 20, 2008, 4:39 PM, EDT
Name: Steve Ward
Number: 405
I have recently discovered Eva’s wonderful music. Such a crystal clear voice, full of emotion. Truly amazing. Thanks Eva….your talent lives on
Date: July 20, 2008, 3:09 PM, EDT
Name: Marita
Number: 404
I am from Peru living in Canada.
I hear Eva for first time, two months ago while driving my car. She was singing “Imagen” (Jhon Lennon)…I’ve never hear that beautiful voice before…As soon as I got home I search for her name in the web, and I could see her singing. As I kept listening to her singing so beautiful, I couldn’t believe it….she was there, so simple, shy, having that powerful, sweet, wonderful voice. I cried when I found out she passed…I visit the web to see her almost every day. I’m trying to get a CD from her, actually I will get all her music. Can somebody give me an idea how to get the CD where she sings alive in Blue Alley’s???. God Bless Eva.
Date: July 20, 2008, 4:33 AM, EDT
Name: Jules
Number: 403
I am new to this site. I need to contact the webmaster and the link to e-mail them is not working. Please contact me if you get this! ASAP!! 08BabyDavid@ gmail . com
Date: July 19, 2008, 8:23 PM, EDT
Name: Dennis
Number: 402
This coming month will be the 7th anniversary of my beloved partner’s passing. A friend created for me a compilation of soothing soulful melodies and put them on a CD for me. There is only one song that really stood out that helped me with the pain of the loss of my loved one – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Eva Cassidy – it is by far the most beautiful rendition of the song that I have ever heard – but the song also became my anthem of feeling peace during hectic times because how much my partner loved the song (although it was Garland). In the years since I first received that gift I never forgot the hauntingly beautiful voice of a woman I knew nothing about. I lost the CD and never remembered the singer’s name. Just one month ago I ran into the friend who had put that CD together for me – it had been years. We chatted and told him what a gift he had given to me with that CD and who was the woman that sang “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. That’s when I first learned about Eva Cassidy’s passing. I wanted to know more about this lovely Songbird taken too early. I’m glad to have the song safely on my Ipod again – I will never forget her name, her story and the impact it has made in my life.
Date: July 19, 2008, 3:31 PM, EDT
Name: Renee Charette
Number: 401
I can’t really pick that one as my favorite, but I was cleaning the house yesterday and it happened to be playing on The Loft (an XM program). I stopped what I was doing and listened and just cried. So beautiful! I had no idea who Eva Cassidy was until a friend of mine sent me a bunch of her CD’s. What a gift she was to all of us who are stopped dead in our tracks when we hear perfection.
Date: July 19, 2008, 5:58 AM, EDT
Name: Beth
Number: 400
Eva Cassidy is not like normal singers. To me, she is not just a singer…she is perfection. People dont understand why i have such an obsession with her, they say ‘she’s just a singer’…but, you can never truly understand how she makes you feel when she opens her mouth and sings with her heart. to this day, i dont know of any other like her. maybe we never will. God Bless Eva
Date: July 19, 2008, 5:01 AM, EDT
Name: Peter Magoffin
Number: 399
Just suggested to Laura Bligh that we have an Eva Cassidy “get-together” – maybe in Las Vegas (or anywhere in the U.S.) with Katie Malua (a great fan) as guest artist!!
What do you think fans?.
Bombard Laura with your support & maybe it might happen.
Date: July 18, 2008, 9:16 PM, EDT
Name: Craig
Number: 398
Rarely does a talent like Eva Cassidy appear, and though she was taken from us to early she will always live on, as she touches so many people with her heartfelt passion that is present in all of her songs.I only wish i could have seen her live. Every time i listen to her she stirs my emotions, i dont know of any other artist that has this rare talent, she was very, very special. I hope that in my lifetime i will see this rare talent again and just maybe this time we will appreciate and treasure what a gift they really are. Thankyou Eva for leaving your legacy that i will always treasure and enjoy and maybe one day i will hear you again singing with the angels. God Bless.
Date: July 18, 2008, 6:00 PM, EDT
Name: Vicki Vohs
Number: 397
It was difficult to list a favorite. I find myself singing all her songs that I have had the pleasure of listening to. She makes every recording her own. You’ll never hear those songs again and not wish it were her voice singing them! She was and continues to be an amazing spirit in the recording world. May her music live on forever, everyone is touched by her incredible humbleness, and her amazing voice. What an incredible multi talented being she is.
If you have not listened to her, put that on your “bucket list”, you’ll never regret it. Eva lives on…….
Date: July 18, 2008, 3:24 PM, EDT
Name: Eric Robinson
Number: 396
One late night, at a party at my estate,a friend of mine said…. “hey check this out”… it was the “Live at Blues Alley” CD. I HAVE NEVER BEEN THE SAME. I put it on and could not take it off the rest of the night. Everyone at the party fell in love with the music. It is astounding!!! She is a continued blessing for MANY, MANY people. She has changed the world for the better.
Date: July 18, 2008, 5:51 AM, EDT
Name: Peter Magoffin
Number: 395
When I first heard her voice on the radio, I could’nt believe what I was hearing. The most beautiful female voice since Judy Garland I thought & still do. What a great loss to her family & the music world.
Date: July 17, 2008, 7:38 PM, EDT
Name: marcus vinicius
Number: 394
Beautiful voice!!!!
God bless Eva =)
Thanks for unique voice.
Date: July 17, 2008, 3:43 PM, EDT
Name: Russ W.
Number: 393
David Archuleta continues to spread the word of Eva Cassidy and her beautiful voice. On July 15 he appeared on a Utah morning talk show and was asked who was his influence in his music. Without hesitation he answered “Eva Cassidy”. Thank you David.
Date: July 16, 2008, 6:57 PM, EDT
Name: mary
Number: 392
the purest and most honest voice i have ever heard, thats what makes a singer,the humbleness and heartfelt voice must have been sent from heaven,i am sure she is singing up there now,such a pity to have lost such a unique talent, there will only ever be one eva cassidy, peace and love. as we say in the emerald isle,(slan agus beannacht),good bye & god bless.
Date: July 16, 2008, 5:31 AM, EDT
Name: Phoebe
Number: 391
I chose to write about Eva Cassidy for something i am doing at school becase she is such an inspiration to me.
Her voice was so pure and her music was just amazing.
Its a terrible shame.
Rest in peace.xoxox
Date: July 16, 2008, 2:08 AM, EDT
Name: Ryan
Number: 390
Shes amazing!! I will never get tired of listening to her voice. She touches my soul when she sings! She must be teaching the angels in heaven to sing!! Amazing, she is truely missed by many!!
Date: July 15, 2008, 10:42 PM, EDT
Name: An Admirer
Number: 389
I have just come to discover Eva’s wonderful music through the online music service Pandora. I wanted to convey how special and powerful her work is, and how it carries a vitalizing life within it, still breathing the recognition of life into all who have ears to hear.
She is alive to me, even though I never knew her in her short earthly life. Thank-you for this gift to the earth. May Eva’s best fill us all.
Written while listening to Eva sing, Fields of Gold.
Date: July 15, 2008, 7:18 PM, EDT
Name: Anja Zirkel
Number: 388
Eva’s voice is so touching. When I hear one of her songs the world is standing still for me. They bring me back to what is really important: love, deep peace and honesty.
Thank you, God, for the angel you’ve sent us for a little while!
Date: July 15, 2008, 10:00 AM, EDT
Name: jeff
Number: 387
Just was introduced to Eva’s music from a internet marketing forum 15 mins ago. I first hit youtube. Songbird.Amazing! So beautiful. Im still in shock and heading to listen to more. God bless.
Date: July 15, 2008, 9:27 AM, EDT
Name: Taran Kaur
Number: 386
Absolutly Amazing.. Sometimes You Need To Hear The Voice Of An Angel To Pick You Up When Your Sad x
Date: July 15, 2008, 8:49 AM, EDT
Name: Stephanie Evans
Number: 385
I have already posted a message but i didnt really say alot.
I just wanted to add that since i have become a fan her music has lifted me up and it feels wonderful inside. If you u close your eyes and lidten to songbird, fields of gold or over the rainbow it will take you somewhere beautiful. I love her music. Im so pleased that i found it.
Thank you eva,
xxx
Date: July 14, 2008, 9:38 PM, EDT
Name: Lisa
Number: 384
At our wedding, the first dance my husband and I shared was to “Songbird.” It’s beautiful, and I love it more and more each time I hear it.
Date: July 14, 2008, 3:08 PM, EDT
Name: Raul Alava
Number: 383
A voice that is a gift from God given to Eva who embodies what a singer should be,and that is to share it with the world andthat is a tribute to her unselfishness which makes us love her even more especially now that she is gone.. God Bless her….
Date: July 14, 2008, 5:38 AM, EDT
Name: stephanie evans
Number: 382
I didnt even know that eva was dead. Her spirit is very much alive when i listen to her songs. I havent been a fan for long but i will now be a lifetime fan. RIP u have an inspring wonderful voice.xx
Date: July 13, 2008, 7:50 PM, EDT
Name: xXxHeatheRxXx
Number: 381
I feel lucky to hear Eva’s music x
Date: July 13, 2008, 8:17 AM, EDT
Name: Monique Morgan
Number: 380
Thank you Eva for your beautiful interpretations of so many songs! Your inspirational, heartfelt, absoloutely gorgeous voice brings such joy to my life everytime i listen to them and sing them. You may have left this world but your music lives on in all of us 🙂
Thank you for the website. I love it.
Date: July 12, 2008, 8:34 PM, EDT
Name: Florian
Number: 379
Eva’s music brought so much love into my life …. how can I say thank you …. let’s enlight a candle for her …. thank you! Thank you Eva!!!
Date: July 12, 2008, 2:37 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 378
Margret, Eva’s sister’s web site will send me first class mail the new Eva CD Somewhere, with the free bumper sticker and a lower price than Amazon Dot Com. It makes sense to give her my business. If you are from anywhere in the world she will deliver! Scroll down to the bottom of the guest book to “What’s New” to order today! Be an Eva Fan!
Date: July 12, 2008, 1:35 PM, EDT
Name: Jessica Marciel
Number: 377
I discovered her on that dateline ,?? news show in 2002 or so,, I never believed in God before i heard this voice,, i know now why he only takes the good ones, my love to her family and i feel for them, how they miss her,, but she lives through her voice, and she is an angel. I thnak them for sharing her with the world,
Date: July 11, 2008, 7:54 PM, EDT
Name: David Carmichael
Number: 376
What a beautiful website. I feel priviliged to have come across it. In spirit it seems just right as a tribute to Eva Cassidy. Thanks so much.
Date: July 11, 2008, 11:59 AM, EDT
Name: Linton
Number: 375
Thanks very much, Laura, for giving us some details of the 12 songs on Eva?s new upcoming CD ?Somewhere?. The list of songs (not necessarily in this order) are:
1. Coat of many colors
2. Ain?t Doin? too bad
3. Chain of Fools
4. It Won?t Be Long
5. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
6. Summertime
7. If I give My Heart
8. Early One Morning (wi Rob Cooper)
9. Somewhere
10. My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
11. Walking After Midnight
12. A Bold Young Farmer
This could be Eva?s best album because songs like The Red Red Rose and Blue Eyes Crying in the rain are in the high categories of her renditions such as You take my Breath Away and Danny Boy.
And we have not heard the others such as Somewhere, Early One Morning and Coat of Many Colors which could be even better.
To me every song she sings is special because she presents her magic in every song ?her innermost feelings and outpouring of love to her listener. I urge every Eva?s fan to make sure that they buy a copy of this new release or else they will miss a lot of her great songs
Date: July 10, 2008, 2:48 PM, EDT
Name: Olav H?gset
Number: 374
I’m just a great fan. Nobody sings better!
Date: July 10, 2008, 12:00 AM, EDT
Name: Brenda
Number: 373
I wish I had found her music earlier….
Date: July 9, 2008, 11:49 PM, EDT
Name: DAVID
Number: 372
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW CD AUGUST 26th 2008. I HAVE EVERY CD BY EVA AND WISH WE COULD STILL SEE HER PERFORM TODAY. SHE HAS LEFT A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY OF HER VOICE AND THE SPECIAL WAY SHE SANG THESE SONGS.
BY FAR THE MOST MOVING AND RIVETING SONG ‘HAS’ TO BE “OVER THE RAINBOW”, AS THIS STILL GIVES ME SHIVERS EVERY TIME I PLAY IT. EVE WILL LIVE ON ALWAYS, THROUGH HER SONGS AND THE PUBLIC SHARING HER INCREDIBLE VOICE THROUGH CD’S.
PLEASE LET US NEVER FORGET THE MOST BEAUTIFUL “SONGBIRD”
EVA YOU LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS….
Date: July 9, 2008, 2:09 PM, EDT
Name: Laura in Helena
Number: 371
I just discovered Eva Cassidy and want to hear more of her songs… “Over the Rainbow” is one of my all-time favorite songs…and many artists have done a wonderful job singing it…however, every time I hear Eva’s beautiful voice sing those words…my eyes well up with tears and I get a lump in my throat…very powerful!
Date: July 9, 2008, 5:43 AM, EDT
Name: Hilary and David
Number: 370
I have just read a really nice magazine interview with Leona Lewis.
She was asked what music she was listening to on her Ipod at the moment.
Leona said that all her favourite artists were on there. She said that she is listening to Minnie Riperton, Stevie Wonder and Eva.
What good taste the lady has!
Date: July 8, 2008, 10:02 PM, EDT
Name: Jerry
Number: 369
Nice post Steve (#1717). I too think the story of Eva Cassidy reads like a hollywood script and would make a wonderful film. I suggest that her haunting performance (at Pearls) of Robert Burn’s ballad “A Red Red Rose” should be played during the closing credits. “Though it were ten-thousand miles, I would come to you again” … a beautiful way to end the film.
I guess if enough of us post our ideas, the producers won’t have to hire any screenwriters … we’ll have already have it figured out for them … 🙂
Date: July 8, 2008, 9:30 PM, EDT
Name: Christine Frey
Number: 368
It breaks my heart every time I play her cd’s. I first bought “Songbird” in a shop in Chatham, Massachusetts last Fall. I went to Best Buy in Madison, Wi. and bought every CD of hers that I could get my hands on. Her family must be so proud and it is such a “bittersweet” story. God Bless Eva!
Date: July 8, 2008, 7:44 PM, EDT
Name: Jean.Richards
Number: 367
I first learned about the wonderful Eva when a member of my family bought ‘Songbird’ for me as a present…now,I am completely hooked on her beautiful voice which I can listen to any time of day or night..I have collected all of her cd’s and am alway’s beowsing her internet sites for more.I am a retired person, her voice brings me such joy. Such a tragic loss of one so talented and beautiful.
Date: July 8, 2008, 1:29 PM, EDT
Name: eddie mcnulty
Number: 366
She hits me like no other singer,she does take my breath away
Date: July 8, 2008, 11:01 AM, EDT
Name: Carrie K.
Number: 365
I believe souls like Eva are helping to heal the planet. There is so much love and joy in her voice and when I listen to her I feel so much more at peace. The first time I heard Fields of Gold and Over the Rainbow the hairs were standing up on my arms and I just burst out crying. Living in New york can be stressful and I constantly listen to her music while riding the subway to maintain my peace. Thank you Eva
Date: July 7, 2008, 11:25 PM, EDT
Name: Lee Dunn
Number: 364
I first heard Eva sing when I was visiting my daughter in London in 2003; her voice stopped me in my tracks. I now have several of her Cds and love listening to her as I travel in my car. She sings with such meaning and passion and so effortlessly defines every song she sings.
Date: July 7, 2008, 3:09 PM, EDT
Name: Dieter
Number: 363
Thank you so much Laura for visiting with us the other night at Mr Biondos studio ! I am so proud and honored to be your friend from now on !!
Therefore I also know which one the twelvth song is !!!
Take care now and hope to see you in the future !
/ Dieter.
Date: July 7, 2008, 8:27 AM, EDT
Name: Steve Newman
Number: 362
I really hope they make a movie about Eva Cassidy’s remarkable life story. I can’t think of anyone whose real life sounds more like a Hollywood screenplay already. Are you kidding me?? “Shy young woman who just may be the greatest voice of our time dies virtually unknown during her lifefime, gains legion of fans posthumously.” They eat this stuff up!
And I would pick Reese Witherspoon to play the part of Eva. Apart from being a good actress, there is a tremendous physical resemblance, and she is about the same age Eva was when she died. Reese is even a decent singer– she did her own singing playing the part of June Carter in “Walk the Line,” although I wouldn’t want her to sing for this project but to dub in Eva’s own voice; after all, that’s why we’re all here talking about her.
Picture this opening scene: a petite, blonde-haired young woman carrying a huge guitar case walks past a row of brick buildings, and enters a door labelled “Blues Alley.” She makes her way onstage, unpacks her guitar, plugs it in, sits down on the stool, strums a few notes, adjusts the microphone. There’s a general din of background noise, people talking, glasses clinking. She begins to play, the lights go down. She starts singing: “Some-where, o-ver the rain-bow…”; it gets quiet, people start shushing each other, strain to hear. Soon people are weeping. Can you just see it?? It’s the closest thing to being present at one of Eva’s live performances that we’re ever going to get. I’m getting chills just thinking about it!
C’mon Hollywood, call!!
Date: July 6, 2008, 4:55 PM, EDT
Name: elizabeth betts
Number: 361
having a few of evas c.ds and my mother had some to, my mother passed away in october 2007, and before she passed she said she wanted the two songs played at her funneral, which i did have played and every one was in tears, now when i hear these songs i think of my mum, and shead a few tears, eva cassidy music goes right to your heart, “eva i hope you and my mum have had a few sing alongs together” r.i.p. eva and mum x x
Date: July 6, 2008, 9:29 AM, EDT
Name: Debra
Number: 360
I saw a piece on ABC’s late night broadcast a few years ago and right away I started searching for information and ended up ordering just about all of Eva’s CD’s because I couldn’t decide which song I most wanted to have. Even though I had not heard of her before the broadcast; listening to her made me feel as if I had known her for a lifetime. I was heartbroken to learn that she was not here making beautiful music for us all to hear but my heart was lifted when I thought of the beautiful tunes she must be singing in heaven.
Date: July 5, 2008, 11:55 PM, EDT
Name: Grant MacDonald
Number: 359
I bought a CD of various artists containing easy listening music. Her version of Fields of Gold gave me chills. Absolutely beautiful! I did a search on the Internet to see who she was and found this. Sad to see someone so talented die so young.
Date: July 4, 2008, 11:06 PM, EDT
Name: Stacy Patty
Number: 358
I met Eva several years ago with my dear now departed friend Mike. We listened often, in the evening in the hot summer nights that are West Texas. Eva brings me home like no one else; I start crying and I find that things that seemed so central fade away, and I’m back to what really matters — love, and music, and peace, and healing, and hope. Thank you, Eva’s parents, for your dear, dear gift to us all.
I’m personally a fan of Prairie Home Companion. I can’t imagine a better show, Garrison introducing Eva. Even now.
……
Date: July 4, 2008, 10:26 PM, EDT
Name: Michael
Number: 357
I cried when I read she’d passed. That was two weeks ago, when I bought Songbird. Now I cry every time I listen to I Remember You By Heart.
Date: July 4, 2008, 3:29 PM, EDT
Name: Doug
Number: 356
I’m listening to Eva this morning, because some days she’s necessary. I sent Eva’s Songbird CD to a dear friend for her birthday because it is the one CD that I keep with me no matter what’s going on in my life or where I am..it gets me through the most difficult times and reminds me to feel and to be alive. We all miss you Eva.
Doug
Date: July 4, 2008, 3:05 PM, EDT
Name: romain DROITCOURT
Number: 355
eva got such a pure voice, so sensible! I ‘ve been really sad when I learnt that she was dead!!
lets continue in french:
malgré sa vie courte, elle illumine mes journées, remonte mon moral quand il est bas, me repose quand je suis nerveux!!! elle est une excellente thérapie!
son oeuvre sera toujours source de bonheur, une artiste compl?te ? 33 ans!!!
merci pour cette musique, donc je ne me lasserai jamais
Date: July 4, 2008, 1:08 PM, EDT
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 354
Thanks, Laura, for the great news about Eva’s new cd!! This is fantastic!!! And after this release, please don’t make us wait too long for the American debut of “Live at Pearls.” Again, thank you!!
Date: July 3, 2008, 3:52 PM, EDT
Name: martin smyth
Number: 353
What a voice ! enough said. i,m always too late to hear REAL voices live first elvis presley now eva…… but i dont worry as heaven will be a place of pure voice and harmony
Date: July 3, 2008, 3:34 PM, EDT
Name: Lee
Number: 352
Like many, I distinctly remember where I was when I first heard Eva’s voice. I was on a Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo to Bangkok and saw in the entertainment guide that someone I had never heard of was going to be singing OTR, a song I’ve loved since childhood watching the Wizard of OZ. After she was done, I had goosebumps and wrote down her name to find more about her when I returned home. I remember wondering to myself why I had only heard this angelic voice when I was half way around the world on a Japanese airline and not on a local radio station.
I think the thing that resonates for me and others most with Eva and makes the experience of listening to her unique is that it’s her voice and not the music that first captures our attention. With other artists I like, it’s their music or lyrics that attract me to initally to them. Sure, their voices may be good, but not head and shoulders about all the rest. With Eva, it is the voice and original interpretation all her own. I think what this means is that I would listen to her sing “Happy Birthday” and still get goosebumps. To me, this is what makes her gift of singing truly unique amongst recording artists.
Date: July 2, 2008, 10:09 PM, EDT
Name: Kara Woolfork
Number: 351
My parents and siblings have been listening to Eva for a few years now, but not until recently had I heard any of her music. I was visiting my Mother who is terminally ill with cancer, and I asked her what music she would like played at her memorial. She picked two songs Pie Jesu by Sarah Brighton and Danny Boy by Eva Cassidy. She thought the song would be too sad, but after I listened to it I told her it would be a beautiful song to play. Hopefully we won’t be playing it at her memorial in the near future. Since my visit I have been listening to Eva’s songs and I enjoy her music.
Date: July 2, 2008, 9:06 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 350
Eva fans, for a real treat, go to the “Whats New” page on this site. Scroll down to Intro to Eva Cassidy for David Archuletta fans and click “this discovery”. The site has been up only a week and already there are 200 “guestbook” type entries. All due to the American Idol runner-up identifying Eva as his “inspiration”.
Date: July 2, 2008, 6:23 PM, EDT
Name: Valerie
Number: 349
I always think of Eva singing this song in the Wizard of Oz movie..that would have been enough to bring Dorothy back home to Kansas! An angel came stayed awhile..then had to go home..just happy to have “the voice of an angel” left here on earth for us to handle the lessons for us left here to still learn! Thanks for this guest book!
Date: July 2, 2008, 4:34 PM, EDT
Name: Carole Seeley
Number: 348
It’s difficult to narrow it down to one song, when all of her music was so incredible. Her voice was a gift to the world and one that has touched my heart in countless ways. On a personal level, her pure, lyrical tones pierce my soul, allowing the healing message of her words to work their way past the barriers I’ve erected to keep out pain and sorrow. As a counselor, I’ve used her music as background in some of my sessions, knowing the beauty of the songs will work its magic on my clients, as well. Thank you, thank you for sharing her with the world!
Date: July 2, 2008, 2:15 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda Van Ness
Number: 347
I’M SO ESTATIC FOR THE NEW ALBUM!!! I think that I could do cartwheels!!! This is so amazing.
Date: July 2, 2008, 8:50 AM, EDT
Name: Hilary and David
Number: 346
Dear Laura,
Many thanks for letting us know about Eva’s new CD, “Somewhere”.
I think that I speak for all of Eva’s fans both old and new when I say that we are all looking forward to hearing the new songs.
How wonderful to think that after all this time, Eva’s fans will have another gem to add to their collection.
Thanks must also go to Eva’s family, friends and the Eva Cassidy Band plus Blix Street as well. 🙂
Date: July 2, 2008, 6:43 AM, EDT
Name: Tom Oleksiak
Number: 345
Tribute to Eva
Dear Eva, dear Eva
Although I never met thee
My heart, my heart
You?ve taken from me
Just one note
From that Rainbow song
Oh Do Lord
I know I can?t be wrong
Dear Eva, dear Eva
In my heaven?s pub
We?ll sing
Duets till the dawn
Guzzling Molson and Cheetos
All the night long
Dear Eva, dear Eva
Please be a waitin?
By the gate
Cause to sing duets with you
I know I?ll need
My heart in its place
Date: July 2, 2008, 2:31 AM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 344
Seven years ago, this week, I caught the last few minutes of an ABC “Nightline Special”. When I tuned in, I was greeted by a shot of some scenery backed by a very sweet and soulful version of Curtis Mayfield’s “People Get Ready”. I didn’t recognize the singer, but the voice and vocal range totally blew me away.
In my mind, there was no doubt that the lady singing was black. That perception quickly faded when the image of a pretty blond white girl appeared on the screen with an absolutely stunning interpretation of Sting’s “Fields of Gold”. My heart sank when the narrator revealed that the young singer had died of cancer five years earlier.
The next day, armed only with the name Eva Cassidy, I managed to locate the “Songbird” CD and was again blown away. Stylewise, the songs were all over the place and I loved it! R&B, Gospel, Rock, Folk, as well as, standards like “Autumn Leaves” and “Over the Rainbow”. No matter what type of song she sang she sounded like the “real deal”. (Not someone steeped in one style of singing attempting to sing another). And, much better that the originals. I was absolutely mesmerized and continue to be mesmerized to this day by someone I consider to be the best singer God ever put on this earth.
In the last seven years, I have collected all the Eva Cassidy recordings I can get my hands on and it is great news that I will soon be able to listen to “Somewhere”. On behalf of Eva fans everywhere I’d like to thank Blix Street and the Cassidy family for making the release of “Somewhere” possible!
Date: July 1, 2008, 1:26 PM, EDT
Name: elaine callaghan
Number: 343
I first heard evas music when i was staying at my sisters i loved it straight away it gave me butterflys its so sad that she has passed away from cancer, i lost my darling mother in april 2oo6 from cancer and i chose two of evas songs for my mums funeral fields of gold and song bird my family was so touched by the music that they all had to get the cd so evas parents thank you for releasing all her unheard music all my love in the world elaine callaghan in the uk xxxx
Date: July 1, 2008, 10:54 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 342
It is fantastic news that Blix will be releasing a new selection of Eva’s songs.I am sure this will thrill the hearts of all her fans.Laura thanks for passing the good news on to all of us.Let us hope it will be another No 1 record.
Date: July 1, 2008, 10:28 AM, EDT
Name: Ted
Number: 341
I have been a Sinatra fan for nearly 60 years. My ‘best’ list has always been Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Ella, Sammy Davis plus quite a few others of that ilk.
When Eva was introduced to the UK in the morning ‘Terry Wogan show’ some years ago she went straight to my Number Two place.
Perfection…I like!!!!!
Thankyou.
Date: July 1, 2008, 7:09 AM, EDT
Name: Tom O.
Number: 340
When I first heard Eva voice, I was almost embarassed by how much it touched me. It grabbed at my heart. She has helped me embrace my senstive side. Is there some kind of amazing synergy with her brother on Penny to my Name? The guitar and violin together is heavenly. I find myself listening to it repeatedly and singing along although it is definitely a female lyric.
On the Blues Alley soundtrack, I even love to hear her talk.(Is that strange??) It feels like she is talking and singing just to me. It makes me wish I could go back in time and listen at every little pub she played. I am going keep buying Eva’s music with all my spare cash I can scrape up. As far as vocal artists go to me there is Eva and then everyone else.
Date: June 30, 2008, 9:51 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie K.
Number: 339
I’m so excited, I can’t wait until August now. It will be fun to see how they did the Pearl’s songs, if they still will have all the back ground noise. Certainly hope they kept the conversations that Eva was having with the audience. Love hearing her speak and joke around about her being up on stage singing. Also want to say YEA, for David Archuleta, hope he keeps talking about Eva. It has certainly opened the door for more people to have the priveledge of hearing Eva’s beautiful voice. Always an Eva fan, Melanie
Date: June 30, 2008, 9:17 PM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B.
Number: 338
JUNE 30, 2008!!!
THE DAY WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
NOW ! IF WE CAN MAKE IT TO THE END OF AUGUST!!!
BLISS!!! 🙂
Date: June 30, 2008, 8:24 PM, EDT
Name: Linton
Number: 337
Very excited and thrilled to hear the new Album ?Somewhere? by Eva will be released internationally the end of August 2008. This has been long overdue and at last, the general public will be able to hear and buy some of the great and superb songs from Live at Pearls. Eva never sang any better than at Live at Pearls in Annapolis, Maryland.
I am also gratefully looking forward to enjoying for the first time the new songs ?Somewhere? and the other songs from Live at Blues Alley and Eva?s ?archives?. This is a good time for all of Eva?s many fans all over the world and a time for celebration of her music. Laura, it?s overwhelming to hear we will be getting 12 new songs and I am looking forward to hearing from you, the list of the names of the songs on this new release.
Date: June 30, 2008, 6:02 PM, EDT
Name: Greg
Number: 336
Thanks to a friend of mine, I was turned-on to Eva’s extraordinary voice several weeks ago. Where was I during her short lived career? Who knows, obviously in the wrong place. I cannot express in words how deeply her performances effect my very soul. Her voice draws from my eyes, again and again. Well, at least I’m on board for the August release of yet unheard Ms. Cassidy. I only wish that she were here to celebrate it. Thank you Rob Cooper for the gracious nudge in the Cassidy direction! Thank you.
Date: June 30, 2008, 5:47 PM, EDT
Name: Jess
Number: 335
Wow….when I opened the guest book I thought I was seeing things! I’m thrilled it’s not just wishful thinking; have waited so long for this album, like so many other people….can’t wait!!!
Date: June 30, 2008, 3:40 PM, EDT
Name: Tina
Number: 334
Oh boy oh boy OH BOY!!!! A new Eva release coming in August!! What exciting news!
Date: June 29, 2008, 7:47 PM, EDT
Name: Dave
Number: 333
I only discovered Eva’s music last year. When I heard her sing, I was frantic doing searches for the story behind this incredible voice. It broke my heart. Her version of OTR is the most haunting and beautiful version of that song I have or will ever hear. It touches my soul.
Date: June 29, 2008, 11:12 AM, EDT
Name: Ron Merritt
Number: 332
I’m a pianist/singer on cruise ships and I was introduced to Eva’s music about a year ago. Since I’ve purchase every album I can get my hands on. Every few days I sing a song that Eva recorded and then I tell my audience about Eva Cassidy. I find that just a few have heard of her. I always STRONGLY suggest they get one of her CDs. I just love her!!! She’s the only voice that makes me weep!
Date: June 29, 2008, 11:00 AM, EDT
Name: shane barry
Number: 331
I first heard eva cassidy on my local abc radio station and i thougth what an angalic voice. And when i later found out she had died so young i was saddend to think the world had lost such a beutiful soul. And now after listening to songbird i know that the world is a better place for having eva here (if only for that short time).
Date: June 29, 2008, 9:27 AM, EDT
Name: Russ W.
Number: 330
I never heard of Eva Cassidy and cannot understand why. Thanks to David Archuleta, I am hooked. This young man understands how to capture emotion in a song and deliver it to you just as Eva does. Eva has passed but her soul will live forever in her music. Thank you Eva and thank you David for pointing many of us in her direction.
Date: June 29, 2008, 7:02 AM, EDT
Name: Michelle
Number: 329
This human being has inspired me greatly-she wasn’t one to strive to “Appear” or sell herself yet she was able to express herself from the heart in such a profound way that moved me to tears over her interpetation of “Fields of Gold”. The ice skating interpetation of Eva’s “Field’s Of Gold” by Michelle Kwan rends an earth shaking tribute to Eva Cassidy. I love Sting for having wrote such a tremoundously beautiful song.
Date: June 29, 2008, 12:00 AM, EDT
Name: Susan
Number: 328
I wasn’t familiar with Eva until, when asked who inspired him, David Archuleta mentioned Eva Cassidy. I see why he is inspired by her – a most expressive, beautiful voice now singing with the angels in heaven. Thank you, David!
Date: June 28, 2008, 8:14 PM, EDT
Name: keithpiercy’@sky.com
Number: 327
you must be so proud her music and songs will go on and on lots of love jackie
Date: June 28, 2008, 4:56 PM, EDT
Name: Sharl
Number: 326
My sister & I discovered Eva’s voice while out antiquing one day. The shop owner was playing one of her CD’s. From then on we both fell in love with her amazing voice.Just think of what she could have become! A truly gifted person she was. I have made it known to my husband that if I should pass away before him I’d like her version of ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ played at my funeral. No other voice but hers can touch the heart nor soul of my being. Her songs, left behind, are a true gift to us all. Peace be with you, Eva.
Date: June 28, 2008, 4:26 PM, EDT
Name: Alfonso Méndez
Number: 325
Hace poco, en este mes para ser más precisos (Junio 2008) y de manera circunstancial llegaron a mi PC algunas canciones de una cantante de nombre Eva Cassidy, al escucharla me pareció una voz tan fina y bella, que me hacía sentir una paz interior que no puedo describir!. Conseguí muchas más canciones de ella y todas me parecían tan hermosas. Sentí curiosidad y busqué información respecto a ella, su vida, como era, y tristemente me encuentro con que ellá murió, al saberlo lloré y sigo llorando porque no puedo concebir como una persona con su talento murió tan joven sin haber recibido un mayor reconocimiento por ésas canciones tan bellas. Suena egoísta pero también me entristece el que no podamos tener más de ella.
Gracias por tu música Eva, dondequiera que estés!
Date: June 28, 2008, 7:51 AM, EDT
Name: Matt Lahey
Number: 324
I first heard Eva about 7 years ago–on my way to work in the ER–she was singing “Over the Rainbow”–I cried. In August I am getting married and a lovely friend of my fiance’ will sing “You take my breath away” at the wedding. Thank you Eva–you surely have an angel’s voice.
Date: June 28, 2008, 3:59 AM, EDT
Name: Rudi K.
Number: 323
Ich hatte “Fields of Gold” im Radio gehört und mußte unbedingt wissen wer die Interpretin ist. So entdeckte ich Eva ! Welch ein Schock dann, als ich erfahren mußte, daß die für mich einfühlsamste Stimme der Welt, zu diesem Zeitpunkt schon für immer verstummt war. Ich liebe alle Songs von Eva !
In tiefer Trauer …
Date: June 25, 2008, 6:57 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 322
Hi again Melanie of Texas. I do not want to be a pest. But I was home the day of the memorial service for Tim Russert. On TV, I did see a glorious rainbow. I think it related to IZ’s version of OTR. But that is a minor point. It was lovely and very reassuring.
Take care,
Anne
Date: June 25, 2008, 12:31 PM, EDT
Name: alfred
Number: 321
zo ontzettend betoverend mooi,zo zuiver en zo puur.
ben in het bezit van al haar cd’s en de dvd.
het raakt mij elke keer weer.
tot het bot aan toe.
this is great!!
eva bedankt dat ik je heb leren kennen.
bedankt voor je mooie music.
see you soon in heaven…….
Date: June 25, 2008, 1:57 AM, EDT
Name: Melanie K.
Number: 320
Hi Anne, of Belleville Wisconsin. Thanks so much, I really loved Tim Russert and will miss him very much. Hope he is hearing Eva’s version of “Over The Rainbow”, that was his favorite song. Eva’s sister Margret told me that a huge rainbow hung over the skies in Washington the day of his service. You know that was Tim saying, “look what I can do”. Have a lovely day, always an Eva fan. Melanie
Date: June 24, 2008, 9:39 PM, EDT
Name: Ang
Number: 319
I actually haven’t heard of Eva Cassidy until David Archuleta( finalist on american idol )mentioned her in a few interviews he did so I decided to check out her music and really liked it. I bought a couple of her songs on Itunes and imagine and fields of gold our my favorites!! Im glad I found out who she is because she is a really talented singer.
Date: June 24, 2008, 7:06 PM, EDT
Name: Jo?o Veiga
Number: 318
I discover Eva?s music occasionally a few days ago and I am completely passionate with it. I was a Georgetown student and I leaved very close to Blues Allay. I love that place. Now I listen Eva?s album recorded there and that place get more significance to me.
Thanks Eva, be fan wherever you are.
Jo?o veiga
Date: June 24, 2008, 3:44 PM, EDT
Name: arthur watson
Number: 317
I HEARD HER VOICE SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND WAS BLOWN AWAY BY HER BEAUTY AND SOFTNESS OF HER VOICE. SHE HAS BEEN BECOME ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTIST! IM LOOKING FOR ALL THINGS EVA CASSIDY!!! LOVE HER! LOVE HER! LOVE HER!
Date: June 24, 2008, 3:39 PM, EDT
Name: Brenda
Number: 316
I first heard Eva on Sirius satellite radio’s Folktown (which they later dropped. They played way beyond the blue ( a cappella) and I was blown away. I started scouring stores for her albums. I have Live At blues alley, songbird, time after time, imagine, and one that isn’t mentioned in your list, called Method Actor. I love her voice and style, and was motivated to look her up on the net because David Archuleta, a finalist on American Idol, mentioned her as a favorite of his (even though he mispronounced her name) on the View this morning.
Date: June 23, 2008, 10:04 PM, EDT
Name: Debi Haley
Number: 315
THE MOST AMAZING AND TALENTED
FEMALE GUITARIST AND SINGER I HAVE EVER HEARD. ” SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW”,HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVOURITE SONG, AS IT TAKES ME BACK TO FOND MEMORIES AS A CHILD. NO NEED TO SEARCH ANY FURTHER, EVA HAS CROSSED OVER THE RAINBOW, AND LEAVES BEHIND THE MOST SOULFULLY SUNG RENDITION OF THE SONG…
THE SONG “FIELDS OF GOLD” AND “DANNY BOY” MY OH MY WHAT CAN BE SAID…A TRULY REMARKABLE VERSATILE ARTIST IN NOT ONLY MUSIC BUT PAINTINGS SHE HAS DONE. SHE LEFT A TRADE MARK IN EACH OF HER PAINTINGS. THE “BUBBLE” TO ME REPRESENTS THE VERY ESSENCE OF LIFE, FREE FLOWING THROUGH ALL ETERNITY. SHE MUST HAVE BEEN A FAN OF QUANTAM THEORY AND PHYSICS. SURELY, HER SHORT TIME HERE ON EARTH WAS FOR A PURPOSE…TO BRING OUT IN EACH OF US THE ABILITY TO FEEL. ONE CANNOT LISTEN TO HER MUSIC AND NOT FEEL SOMETHING…
THANKS EVA FOR THE PEACE…
Date: June 23, 2008, 4:06 PM, EDT
Name: Julieanna
Number: 314
My husband and I rented a gorgeous 3-level beach house on the stunning and rustic Oregon coast last weekend.
I took some CD’s to play. I put about 4 in the CD changer, as we ate some delicious sirloin and sipped wine.
Instead of the music we expected, we were surprised to have heard a soulfull female voice. We quickly realized that somebody must have left a CD in the machine.
Indeed, we looked, and there was a CD of Eva Cassidy’s, “Songbird”. I put it back in because she seemed familiar and I hungered to hear more. I played the CD over and over.
I remembered the name and when I got back home, couldn’t wait to do a search on this talented mystery lady.
I was stunned to stumble upon this site, and to see that she passed away so young and so before she was likely ready.
What’s so ironic is that I was diagnosed with melanoma 2 years ago. I’m told that it was caught and I’m “OK”.
I just have to wonder if Eva’s voice, in how I discovered her, in her experiences has something to teach me…
Julieanna
Date: June 23, 2008, 5:15 AM, EDT
Name: Phil
Number: 313
thank you Eva, your music must be keeping those in heaven with you feeling as they are in heaven, the world was so blessed that had your time to share with us hugggggggggs
Date: June 22, 2008, 11:07 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 312
Hi Melanie of Katy, Texas. It is comforting to read the kind thoughts of Tim Russert that were written by another Eva fan. We are all so connected.
Take care,
Anne O’Brien
Date: June 22, 2008, 2:55 PM, EDT
Name: Mitch
Number: 311
My wife is a rummage sale nut. She brought me home “Live @ Blues Alley”, (bought for 50 cents). I put it in and was blown away! I listened to it again. I was so uplifted, I ran to the computer to see who this unbelievable artist was, I spent four hours going thru as much as I could find. I went from elation to a tear so fast. She has given us all her gift, I share it with all that will listen! Thank you Eva!
Date: June 22, 2008, 11:04 AM, EDT
Name: Jack Perkins
Number: 310
I too heard “At Last” on a movie soundtrack and waited for credits to see who did this unbelievable track.
Date: June 22, 2008, 12:16 AM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 309
1.Go to Google Search
2.Enter: Eva Cassidy at The Bayou
3. Short clip of Eva wearing cap thanking her fans and friends.
Thanks Eva, for everything.
Date: June 21, 2008, 6:16 PM, EDT
Name: John S.
Number: 308
I was searching on I-Tunes for Time After Time, I like to hear others versions of songs I like and I came across Eva’s version and it blew me away…WOW what a voice…since then I have downloaded more…Thanks be to God for sending us an angel like Eva!!
Date: June 21, 2008, 11:52 AM, EDT
Name: Tracey Nelson
Number: 307
I was introduced to Eva about 5 years ago, my sister gave me her C.D. for X-mas and I have almost worn it out.. 🙂 …. how beautiful and wonderful it is that she lives on through her music – and her soul is being recognized.
Peace
Date: June 20, 2008, 4:32 PM, EDT
Name: Linda Werner
Number: 306
I’m a librarian in a small branch library in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. Songbird crossed my desk with selections I was familiar with, so I checked it out. It’s hard to express the devastation and pain one feels to find that such a talent has passed on. I feel the same way about Kate Wolf. For some reason, perhaps not even justified, Eva reminds me of the character in the movie “Little Voice”, or vice versa. Eva’s voice was not little, by any means, but “Little Voice” was also content to sing for herself. The world has lost another true artist. I’m just grateful for the few CDs we have, and this website.
Date: June 20, 2008, 3:58 PM, EDT
Name: sue
Number: 305
The first time I heard this song it sent shivers down my spine….I have never heard anything so sad, soleful, spiritual and beautiful. I am so sad we never knew this wonderful lady before she died.
Date: June 20, 2008, 11:57 AM, EDT
Name: Clara Clark
Number: 304
I watched some dumb movie last night but at the end of that so so movie was the song “At Last”. Wow – What a beautiful voice. I had to go back to play the song again and then watched the credits to see who sang it. So sad that she’s gone but how nice for us that her voice lives on.
Date: June 20, 2008, 9:51 AM, EDT
Name: Elaine
Number: 303
I just knowingly discovered Eva today when a very dear friend sent me the link for “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” knowing it was one of my favorite songs of all time. I knew I had heard it before but just couldn’t pinpoint where. Now that I know it was in “Love Actually” and was played behind the adorable 4 year old on ‘America’s Got Talent’, it stands out in my mind.
Eva’s wonderful interpretation of this beautiful song that crosses all time lines is beyond words. It is peace at it’s best. What a loss to the world for such a talent to go so young.
I’m so glad I now know about Eva now and can listen and appreciate her. What an amazing legacy she has left. I’m looking forward to listening to all of Eva’s songs now. 🙂
Date: June 20, 2008, 8:39 AM, EDT
Name: Eric
Number: 302
Truly an amazing talent. The voice of a soft refreashing wind.
Date: June 20, 2008, 5:51 AM, EDT
Name: Oliver Albrow
Number: 301
For the last few months now I’ve been listening to Eva Cassidy when I go to sleep. If i could hear the voice of an angel I’m pretty sure it would sound like Eva. She helps me forget my troubles and sort out stuff in my head. No matter how many times I listen to her songs I always get tingles down my spine from the huge talent she had.
Date: June 19, 2008, 8:06 PM, EDT
Name: Roberta Holley
Number: 300
I just wanted to comment that Eva’s version of “Over the Rainbow” was featured on the first episode of America’s Got Talent on Tuesday night June 17. It was played over the questioning of a four year old girl before and after her performance. A beautifully sweet juxtaposition.
Date: June 19, 2008, 3:28 PM, EDT
Name: Maxine Brown
Number: 299
I heard Eva’s music while shopping in an Antuque Mall and had to ask who the beautiful singer was. Another favorite of mine is Anniversary Song. Such a beautiful voice! Thank you for getting her music to us.
Date: June 19, 2008, 2:55 PM, EDT
Name: Cheryl R. Smith
Number: 298
Eva’s voice sounds like an angel to me.
Undoubtably she projected more spirit than any other singer I have ever heard. The songs about ‘The Lord’ are dearest to me. Eva had a side that could touch people but it takes something DEVINE to touch people the way she could.
I’ll say she will be with the GREAT BAND OF ANGEL’S when Jesus returns to this earth. Thank God for people such as this woman. Eva has truly touched my heart.
Date: June 18, 2008, 10:41 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie Keel
Number: 297
Hi Margret, I too echo those lovely words you wrote about Tim Russert! I also was a huge fan of Mr. Russert’s, every sunday morning on “Meet The Press”, but also on all the msnbc shows. He worked so hard for us, to get at the truth from the people we depend on to guide our country. I love watching the news and love politics, but watching Tim was always something special because you always walk away with a new point of view, a new way to look at something or someone. Truth, Honesty, Integrity, Love of Life….. Thank you Tim
Date: June 18, 2008, 10:34 AM, EDT
Name: Barbara
Number: 296
Like Jim up above, she makes me cry. I just discovered her this morning through a friend and she raised so many emotions in me that I could not even begin to name them. I have been prowling youtube for a couple of hours now listening to everything I can find and blatting like a baby–lol.
I am not a religious person—not in the least…but her voice sure evokes a feeling of closeness to God for me. It just rings with profound beauty. Amazing…and thanks to her family for getting her music out. The world lost another bell clear voice when it lost her. I am bummed beyond belief that we only have a little of her…….and joyous beyond belief that we have what we have.
Date: June 17, 2008, 10:18 PM, EDT
Name: Jenni
Number: 295
My husband and I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until the summer of ’01, while we were vacationing in Washington DC. A local radio station there was playing her songs and I couldn’t believe that I had never heard of her or heard her music before! It was such a sad thing to learn that she had passed away several years prior to our discovering her music! She was one of a kind and there will never be another!
Date: June 17, 2008, 8:18 PM, EDT
Name: Paul Coupaud
Number: 294
I heard and fell in love with this song from the Love Actually soundtrack. It’s always stuck with me. My dad passed away this past Thursday and as the eldest son I was asked to do the eulogy and put together a memorial video. My best friend Steve Annibale provided me with a couple of his performances (The Nearness of You and A Quiet Place) and I used those for the video, along with Songbird … A copy of the video will be available on my personal web site this evening at coupaud dot com … My dad was also a singer (classical/opera, performing mostly back in the 50s and 60s) was a great guy and I hope they bump into each other up there. 🙂
Date: June 17, 2008, 2:56 PM, EDT
Name: Jane Muller
Number: 293
With her incredibly pure voice, Eva didnt need to slide into a note, nor blast you with volume. By recording her music, she left us a wonderful gift. Lets treasure it.
Date: June 17, 2008, 2:24 PM, EDT
Name: Karen
Number: 292
I heard Eva for the first time today, while listening to Pandora Radio. Her voice captured my attention and when the song was over I had to do a search and find out more about her. I was saddened to find out that she had passed away 12 years ago. I wonder how I ever lived to this age not hearing her magnificient voice before. I googled her and found her version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow…I have never heard this song sung so beautifully before. I am now a fan and can’t wait to go out and purchase my first cd. I am so happy that a beautiful voice such as hers has not been silenced.
Date: June 17, 2008, 11:45 AM, EDT
Name: Kimberly McGlinchey
Number: 291
I only heard of Eva Cassidy about a year ago and have not stopped listening to her music ever since. She has no doubt the most captivating voice I have ever heard. There are surley great singers around but there is something about her voice and how she puts her slant on a song that will forever be her most lasting tribute to us the listeners. Eva your voice warms our hearts and we thank you.
Date: June 17, 2008, 10:18 AM, EDT
Name: Pat
Number: 290
hope Laura does not mind…knowing that site vistors are appreciative of vocal talent………check out irish songstress Lisa Hannigan…she has sang along with Damien Rice but is know going alone….great voice, great talent…
Date: June 16, 2008, 1:02 PM, EDT
Name: Wolfram Fiedler
Number: 289
I’m a musician from Germany and when I heard “Fields Of Gold” for the first time years ago on the radio I immediately started to cry. I couldn’t understand myself. Also every other song sung by Eva makes me cry. And I always ask me why? I will never understand and it will always be a mystery to me. Eva touches us with her music deep in our souls and hearts – a truly gift of God.
Date: June 16, 2008, 6:50 AM, EDT
Name: Bill Gibbons
Number: 288
I was searching for this song By Claire Hamill,and found Eva`s version instead. What a remarkable voice. she had a remarkable talent that will live on in sites and forums like this. You most certainly take my breath away Eva. R.I.P.
Date: June 15, 2008, 12:27 PM, EDT
Name: Asa Strong
Number: 287
I first came across Eva’s rendition of “Fields of Gold” a few days ago. My only comment on this song is that the lyrics certainly belong to Sting, but Eva made is so much more than just the lyrics. What a masterpiece!
In a time when so much of the music we here is commercialized, Eva’s music pulls me back to what real music is all about. It saddens me greatly that her voice has been silenced at such a young age.
Date: June 14, 2008, 11:43 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 286
Hi Margret:
I too share in the loss of Tim Russert. I have not been working for a number of months. I have been watching the cable news channels probably too much. But I always felt that Tim was honest and willing to challenge what had to be challenged. To me he always seemed like a teady bear. I will always miss him and respect his skill and presence. WHAT A LOSS!.
Date: June 14, 2008, 8:52 PM, EDT
Name: Darlene McEnroe
Number: 285
I discovered Eva Cassidy’s “Songbird” a few years ago, by chance. I was awestruck. She moved me to tears…and I have never forgotten her.
In March of this year, my Aunt Loretta passed away. She and I were very close in many respects, though our relationship was mostly through emails and phone calls since I left home. While going through her things, I found an Eva Cassidy CD…turns out, Loretta had loved Eva as much as I did, and for years longer. We had shared this, too…and didn’t even know it.
Eva’s songs continue to inspire and comfort me, as I hope they do for many others. Her legacy lives on…and we are all the better for having known her, if only through her music.
Date: June 14, 2008, 6:37 PM, EDT
Name: Diana-Beatriz
Number: 284
I just heard this song from the YouTube by Sunsong, who has posted many truly beautiful photographs as background to the songs. I felt joy in hearing Eva’s singing; had never heard her before, but now will now never forget her soulful voice. To her family and admirers: Many Blessings. What a beautiful, gracious legacy.
Date: June 14, 2008, 9:49 AM, EDT
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
Number: 283
I know this Guestbook is meant to celebrate and remember Eva, but I would like to take this opportunity, if I may, to celebrate and remember another very special person, Tim Russert.
Week after week, year after year, you came into our living rooms, and we listened intently to your every word.
We were captivated by your wisdom, your fair-mindedness, and your integrity.
I recently heard that years ago, you were hesitant to enter the world of television. Apparently, you said you had “a face made for radio”.
I beg to differ with you, Mr. Russert! Your face endeared you to us: cherub-like, and with those smiling Irish eyes!
Because you are gone now, the remainder of this election season, and ALL future elections, will never be the same again. Sunday mornings, too, will never be the same again……
To Tim’s family and friends, I extend my deepest condolences. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers……
God bless all of you.
And to you, Tim—we thank you for the wonderful human being you are, and all that you have done.
You will be GREATLY MISSED!!!
Date: June 13, 2008, 7:22 PM, EDT
Name: Karen
Number: 282
I first heard this song at a work function..I had never heard Eva’s voice before..what a beautiful voice…..A voice that will stay with me the rest of my life
Date: June 13, 2008, 6:42 PM, EDT
Name: Shari Lovell
Number: 281
I am visiting a friend’s home in Kennebunkport, Maine and was browing through his extensive collection (hundreds of CDs) when something made me stop at Eva Cassidy although I had never heard her music before. My husband and I enjoyed a glass or two of wine listening to this CD and I decided to google her to find out more about her than appears on the CD label. I was so shocked and saddened to see that she had passed away but obviously she leaves an amazing legacy and devoted following. We were touched by her talent – so here’s a toast in her honour!
Date: June 13, 2008, 3:31 PM, EDT
Name: Chris Casey
Number: 280
When I first heard this song it brought a tear to my eye, it’s such a moving song and I can’t stop listinening to it. Thank you Eva, You were one of a kind!
Date: June 12, 2008, 4:06 PM, EDT
Name: Sabine
Number: 279
Hi, I am so happy I bumped into a Eva Cassidy cd in the library. She has such a wonderful voice and plays and sings such wonderful songs. She’s a great inspiration to me as I am learning to play guitar myself. I think it is so sad that she had to die so young. But nevertheless she left us with her voice and therefore she will never be forgotten.
Thank you Eva! God bless. Rest in peace.
Love from Sabine.
Date: June 12, 2008, 2:15 PM, EDT
Name: carina eriksson
Number: 278
when j heard her voise for the first time. My soul released it self and the world stop spinning. Her voise is the only voise that can sing over the rainbow and show me all colors. Thank you for charing that with the world and me!
Date: June 12, 2008, 8:07 AM, EDT
Name: Annabel Harding
Number: 277
I lost my Dad to cancer 2 years ago and I am getting married on 5th July this year. I know he was a great fan of Eva and will be with me holding my hand and listening to her on my speacial day. I will always remember you to everyone Dad – thankyou for being such a wonderful Father! x
Date: June 12, 2008, 2:58 AM, EDT
Name: Todd
Number: 276
I was given Songbird a while ago and never really listened to it until today. What took me so long. I was driving to work with tears streaming down my face at the beauty of the song Fields of Gold. Pure, pure, pure beauty. The voice of an angel. Thank You Eva
Date: June 11, 2008, 8:46 PM, EDT
Name: George Jones
Number: 275
The most captivating voice I’ve ever heard.She has to rank with the best female voices of all time. An absolute pleasure to listen to Eva perform any number. I’m amazed that it has taken so long to recognize and appreciate her gift to the musical world.
Date: June 11, 2008, 4:05 PM, EDT
Name: Diane Grant
Number: 274
This is the best version of a great song, Judy who? I love this song and want it played at my funeral. Whenever I hear it I stop and listen and turn it up – I can’t explain how it makes me feel except when Eva reaches the climax of that song nothing else exists for a few moments…….bliss.
Date: June 11, 2008, 12:48 AM, EDT
Name: Bob Jaeger
Number: 273
I just discovered Eva tonight when I saw the movie Love Actually. I was stunned at the beauty of Songbird. When I found her other albums I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard of her before. She does what many of the new jazz and club singers are only attempting.
Date: June 11, 2008, 12:00 AM, EDT
Name: joe schiffbauer
Number: 272
I just stumbled on Eva’s music and did a little research and wanted to express my appreciation to Eva’s parents for their gift to the world -Eva. Her music brought tears to my eyes even before I learned of her passing. What a great loss for all of us but thank God she was able to share her voice with us.
Date: June 10, 2008, 6:21 PM, EDT
Name: Emma
Number: 271
I stated listing to Eva about 2 years ago now. There’s somthing quite captivating about her voice and songs. I just wanted to add my little bit and say, it brings joy to me to hear her music and i think she is one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. She will Live forever in her music!!!!
Date: June 10, 2008, 3:46 PM, EDT
Name: Ronnie Lyons
Number: 270
I’m no longer able to listen to my favorite song because I tear up. I’m 55, Black, and a Vietnam Vet, and I cry when I listen to “Wonderful World.” I just wish I had heard of Eva sooner. I love “Song Bird,” but I can’t listen.
Date: June 10, 2008, 2:53 PM, EDT
Name: Jo
Number: 269
As so many others, I have only recently discovered Eva, thanks to a friend who knows how much I love good music. She played Eva’s “Imagine” CD for me and I was hooked! We both thought we had discovered a new talent. I came straight home, got on the Internet and was devastated to learn that she is no longer with us. Well, actually she is very much with us in her recordings.
What a discovery it has been! After checking out You Tube, we rushed out to try to find her CDs. So far I have 4 and hope to collect each and every one. What a voice! Until now I didn’t think anyone could equal Ella in my estimation. Eva has not only done that, but surpasses her in range and emotion. I have e-mailed my family and friends to be sure they know about her. I especially want the young ones to hear and appreciate a real musician. Having lived almost 80 years, I have heard the best and the worst. She is the best!
Date: June 10, 2008, 4:29 AM, EDT
Name: PamelainVa
Number: 268
I had the privilege of learning about Eva from a customer of mine several years ago. I often return to her music for the grounding and peaoce that her solid still voice brings me. My heart aches that she was plucked from theis earth at such an early age. I guess God must have needed her closer.
Date: June 10, 2008, 4:08 AM, EDT
Name: Col Shaw
Number: 267
What a beautiful pure voice of an angel. What a joy it is to listen to her time and time again. When I get sick of listening to the commercial music, I always switch on Eva to calm and lift my soul. Whenever I listen to Eva’s music I wish I had discovered it before her untimely death. Her voice will go on forever.
Date: June 10, 2008, 12:57 AM, EDT
Name: Jim
Number: 266
Why do I cry when I hear her voice or even just reading these tributes to her.I’m a “hardened ” 70 yo man? I am another who discovered her voice out of the blue several years ago on a BBC radio tribute show.It pinged my emotions somehow.I hope the angels are’nt overworking her at their parties!
Date: June 10, 2008, 12:24 AM, EDT
Name: Terry Ford (70years old)
Number: 265
I written on this page before, and every couple of weeks I check it out. I amm still amazed that some people have not heard of Eva before, they must have lived a recluse life without any means of communication. But, I’m glad that they are getting hear Eva at last and I’m sure they will want to go on listening to her. Her story and her singing is an ispiration to every body. Long may her music reign Terry.
Date: June 10, 2008, 12:08 AM, EDT
Name: Tim Jones
Number: 264
wow…what an amazing voice..Im sorry to say I have just recently became familar with Eva’s music and I was totally overwhelmed as well as emotionally overcome after reading all about her brief life. Her music has helped me cope with the recent passing of my mother at an also early age. I will truly respect your music and be thankful that the power is still reaching people even after your untimely death. The angels definitely have a new lead vocal…
Date: June 9, 2008, 2:07 PM, EDT
Name: Michael R. Moser
Number: 263
I received a Web site for Sen. Lama Alexander’s Tennessee Waltz performed last week on NPR. While stumbling around the Internet, I ran across Eva’s rendition of the same song. Wow! How in the world have I missed her and her music. Such a pure, sincere voice. I sadden me to learn she had passed and I feel cheated for not having known of her or heard her music while she was still here on earth among us. What a beautiful voice. What a seemingly beautiful person. A flower of the spring.
Date: June 8, 2008, 4:01 PM, EDT
Name: Thomas OConnor
Number: 262
Aside from her obvious gift-she was a unique natural beauty -that face- and the expressions it brought forth-I love her
Date: June 8, 2008, 11:13 AM, EDT
Name: luigi
Number: 261
I discovered Eva 7 years ago and immediatly love her.
Some persons enter in our life and remains
for short time,others leaves their prints on our heart.
Sure Eva is one of the more shining stars in the sky.
Rest in peace EVA thank you
Date: June 7, 2008, 7:44 PM, EDT
Name: Chels
Number: 260
What an absolute breath taking voice…
That talent is very rare nowadays. May you rest in peace Eva and be proud that your music and YOU has had such an influence on peoples lifes all over the world.
Date: June 7, 2008, 7:09 PM, EDT
Name: Carolyn
Number: 259
I first heard Eva a few weeks ago in a coffee shop and was completely blown away. I begged the owner to tell me the artist. Eva Cassidy, he said and left it at that. I was puzzled at his somber tone. I would, of course, find out later why. Anyway, I determined then to find a CD by her. So, last night I finally searched YouTube for Eva’s music. Well, I did and have been very moved by her amazing voice and captivated by her story. I cry every time I hear ‘Songbird’; I had no idea who she was, let alone that she had passed.
Thankfully, she left her music with us. And all I know is that I can’t wait to share her with anyone who wants to hear one of the most amazing talents ever.
Date: June 7, 2008, 3:03 PM, EDT
Name: Michelle King
Number: 258
I love her, so does my mummy. I feel sad she is no longer with us to bless us with her beauty. Her music will never die we can be sure of that. I hope she is singing to my little brother, he would like that.
Date: June 7, 2008, 6:37 AM, EDT
Name: Marilyn
Number: 257
I cry when she sings. Soooooo beautiful.
My brother gave me a CD for Christmas and I am fascinated with her voice. Lucky for all of us she shared her gifts, and has inspired so many moments of pure joy.
Bless her soul.
Date: June 6, 2008, 11:22 AM, EDT
Name: Carol
Number: 256
My sister introduced me to Eva after her daughter gave her a CD she had downloaded. It has now been circulated through family and friends and we have all become fans. We didn’t discover Eva until after her death, but the music she left as her legacy will live on.
Date: June 6, 2008, 11:08 AM, EDT
Name: Nathalie
Number: 255
J’ai découvert la merveilleuse d’Eva Cassidy il y a quelques mois. J’ai été tr?s touché lorsque j’ai appris qu’elle était décédée il y a 10 ans. Sa voix est pure et angélique, sa musique est tout simplement magnifique. Je me sens tellement bien lorsque je l’écoute! Quelle voix pure, on comprend toute l’intensité et la sensibilité d’Eva ? travers ses chansons.
Eva, tu me fais beaucoup de bien, merci de m’avoir laissé te découvrir…
Date: June 6, 2008, 8:03 AM, EDT
Name: Jodi
Number: 254
I am not sure how I first learned of Eva, I think maybe a co-worker. Her voice is both haunting and amazing. I am sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. Thankfully her music lives on in her recordings and her spirit lives on in that music 🙂
Date: June 6, 2008, 3:41 AM, EDT
Name: John Wright, Jr.
Number: 253
In November of 2006 as I recuperated
from right knee replacement surgery,
one of my daughters-in-law loaned me
a CD of Eva Cassidy’s songs. As a singer
myself, I immediately fell in love with
Eva’s gifted singing,especially her rendition
of ‘Fields of Gold”. The melody stayed in my
memory bank. Just recently I found that
song on the “Live from Blues Alley” CD.
FYE special ordered it for me. Today
I sat on the deck of our condo and
played the entire CD. God bless those
who encouraged Eva to share her
remarkable voice with the world!
Date: June 5, 2008, 7:50 PM, EDT
Name: Catherine
Number: 252
My God, This was the first time ever I listened to Eva and I cried. Her rendition of “Fields Of Gold” is heavenly … I am truly speechless. This songbird is an angel, God Bless Her where ever she may be.
Date: June 5, 2008, 1:33 PM, EDT
Name: Luther Dean Smith III
Number: 251
A friend/co-worker just lent me several of Eva’s CD’s. I am listening to ‘Live at Blues Alley’ right now and I am so choked up listening to this beautiful, magnificent, haunting voice, knowing she has died. I really do not know what to say except I will always be a fan and spread the word about her. Thanks Eva, you made my day.
Date: June 5, 2008, 12:22 PM, EDT
Name: Carla
Number: 250
I love eva cassidy.
And I choose EVA as my second name 🙂
ps: I’m sorry from my english.. 🙁
Date: June 5, 2008, 11:31 AM, EDT
Name: Michael McKenney
Number: 249
To me, Eva Cassidy was a very young woman with an “old soul” who could bring tears to my eyes with her voice and raise goose bumps all over with her range. I wish I could have met her. She was an extremely courageous, very humble, sensitive, brilliant, and caring person.
Date: June 4, 2008, 7:36 PM, EDT
Name: Joyce
Number: 248
Thanks to my boss Peter who today told me about Eva Cassidy. I am still listening with heart wide open.
Date: June 4, 2008, 5:18 PM, EDT
Name: Carla
Number: 247
my gran in law died 27th may in was her funeral today I went to the hospital two weeks ago to give her Eva cassidy’s songbird book to read as she had gave me the songbird CD to listen to sadly she never got chance to read it. we played field of gold and over the rainbow at the service she died from cancer just 6 month after being diagnosed. RIP Barbara you will be so sadly miss and loved for ever xxxx
Date: June 4, 2008, 11:53 AM, EDT
Name: G. Pedroso
Number: 246
God has given us many musical gifts. From Bach to Mahler. From Ella to Karen Carpenter. Then He gaves us his greatest gift – Eva. I just have to thank Him for giving us his angel so we could hear her sing. He just took her away too soon.
Date: June 4, 2008, 9:12 AM, EDT
Name: Andreas Dahllof
Number: 245
Hi. I just wanted to thank Eva for her remarkable musical talent. A few months ago, me and my wife went thru some difficult times, but we found comfort in Eva’s fantastic music. Especially Fields Of Gold have earned a special place in our hearts. I can’t understand how somone can take a mediocre Sting song and turn it in to something so beautiful. Thank you Eva! I wish I could have known you…
Date: June 4, 2008, 7:04 AM, EDT
Name: Angela
Number: 244
Ain’t no Sunshine has been my favourite song for over 30 years. It was looking for different versions of it that I discovered Eva Cassidy. Her version of the song is so pure and full of emotion, it’s quite amazing. I’m just sorry she’s no longer amongst us…
Date: June 4, 2008, 5:43 AM, EDT
Name: Janet
Number: 243
I’ve only found her music 2 days ago and quickly fell in love with it… I wanted to email her to tell her what a beautiful artist she is, but have found out only tonight that she died 12 years ago… I am so sad! From the videos I’ve seen, I’m sure she was a beautiful person too.
Date: June 4, 2008, 3:08 AM, EDT
Name: Louie
Number: 242
Michelle Kwon did not win the gold medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics. However, the custom is for the top skaters to put on an exhibition at the Olympics venue a few days after the competition. Michelle chose Eva’s version of “Fields of Gold” as the song to accompany her performance. The combination of Michelle skating to this song after coming up short in her quest for the gold and Eva’s remarkable rendition was heartbreaking. Michelle had tears in her eyes and so did I (watching as a TV viewer). I didn’t realize that Eva sang this song until about 20 minutes ago.
Date: June 3, 2008, 4:59 PM, EDT
Name: Gordon Semple
Number: 241
I`ve already said my piece about Eva Cassidy in this Guest Book, but I want to say something else, something we should all be giving some thought to …
Although Eva Cassidy wasn`t a rock`n`roller as such, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts performers of all musical genres, and I believe the name “Eva Cassidy” belongs in that hallowed place.
Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday are just two performers who have already been inducted, and if they are happy to be a part of this, surely Eva Cassidy belongs there too.
One thing we should note though, from the official Hall of Fame site …
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Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria include the influence and significance of the artists? contributions to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll.
The Foundation?s nominating committee, composed of rock and roll historians, selects nominees each year in the Performer category. Ballots are then sent to an international voting body of more than 500 rock experts. Those performers who receive the highest number of votes – and more than 50 percent of the vote – are inducted. The Foundation generally inducts five to seven performers each year.
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Those more in the know than me can establish exactly when Eva`s first record was released, but as it was probably in the eighties, that 25-year qualification for inclusion in the Hall of Fame may not be as far away as we might imagine.
The time has come, I feel, for us to prepare for this kind of national and international recognition for a singer whose work merits a place at the top table of contemporary music.
Date: June 2, 2008, 3:14 PM, EDT
Name: Eric
Number: 240
Hi everyone,
it’s been a while since I checked in here but I still find it amazing that so many people from so many different places are still discovering Eva.
Anyway, in regards to my May 27th post, the local dj at the big mainstream corporate “classic rock” radio station emailed me back in response to my question of which song did he play:
“Over The Rainbow which we got a lot of requests for”
Date: June 1, 2008, 4:02 PM, EDT
Name: silvia
Number: 239
I’m 10 years old, and I knew eva singing ‘over the rainbow’ with my friends and my sister at the theatre of my little town. She has soon become my favourite singer. I’d like to sing as she did when I’ll grow.
Date: June 1, 2008, 11:50 AM, EDT
Name: Max
Number: 238
I love Eva’s voice!! I could listen for hours to it 🙂
Date: June 1, 2008, 3:00 AM, EDT
Name: Nicholas Mauling
Number: 237
I was listening to cyndi lauper ‘s time after time and Eva’s was listed , so I got to hear it, I went straight to search for her and so discovered her story, my heart sank,but I am glad I know of her I’ll be buying her CD’s, Peace.
Date: May 31, 2008, 2:37 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
Number: 236
I forget how I first encountered Eva’s perfect voice, but it was a few years ago, after her death. How I wish I’d had the chance to see her perform. What a gift!
Date: May 30, 2008, 10:32 PM, EDT
Name: Gary Garrett
Number: 235
She has moved me to tears with her sincereity in EVERY song. God, how I wish she was still around today, but I am TRULY grateful for the legacy of wonderful music she felt us all…. THANK YOU EVA!!!
Date: May 30, 2008, 10:18 PM, EDT
Name: Peter Au
Number: 234
I first came across Eva’s songs several years ago in England and became a big ban. She sings so pure and with such sincere emotion. I am a 55 year old Chinese man and it takes a lot to move me to tears. Eva’s songs have made me cry a few times while listening to the words she sings. Thank you Eva, RIP. Your music will always be something I shall treasure.
Date: May 30, 2008, 9:12 PM, EDT
Name: Tom
Number: 233
I’m a newly minted fan. Saw her last night on youtube as I played honeysuckle rose with various bands. I started to play along with her version but was too distracted by her amazing voice and had to stop. Like everyone else, I was absolutely blown away and had to find out more. Then I found out she was long gone… and that stark news made me feel weird and empty, like I had missed something I shouldn’t have.
I don’t like to listen to songs that make me cry, but I was so intrigued… Eventually I got a headache from all this crying and had to stop. I think I need to be in the right head-space to enjoy her music properly because it’s so powerful. Nevertheless, there’s no way I can forget what I heard and I feel strangely compelled to tell others, like I’m doing them a favor or something.
People’s personalities come through in their music whether they like it or not. By all accounts, and from what I hear in her voice, she seems to have been a very genuine person.
Date: May 30, 2008, 4:29 AM, EDT
Name: Richard Copeland
Number: 232
Thank you for this web site…..I have had her recordings for a long time….to connect with the person through her stories and photos just adds to the blessing of having experienced Eva in my life….Thank you….Thank you Eva…..Love…..
Date: May 28, 2008, 9:32 PM, EDT
Name: Allan
Number: 231
Sorry for the typos and bad spelling in my earlier post. I hope the meaning comes across OK.
Eva was a very special young lady. More than just her singing and music will be remembered. She may have left us in body, but her spirit is very much still alive.
While I know people have mixed feelings about the posting of her songs on the YouTube site, many of us would have never come to know about her otherwise. I really think most of the people posting her, have good intentions. There are some where the quality if dreadful. If you find one, please just forget it and move on. I’m not a member, but if someone is and can contact them, please ask that they remove the bum uploads and also any nasty comments. Thanks
Date: May 28, 2008, 9:26 PM, EDT
Name: Allan
Number: 230
Laura, Thanks for all the work you put into this fine web site as a tribute to our beautiful “Singling Angle”, Eva Cassidy.
I wish for someone in the know to please tell me who selected the songs for each of her commercially released CDs. They seem to be a this and that mix rather than to have a CD of one type of music. Some of them are almost too much to deal with where there’s a very soft, sweet song flowed with a rockin blues blaster. Eva had a very dynamic voice and sometimes it gets a bit painful having to run for the volume control. This would be especially so when driving a car. While I love all of her music, please (studio engineers) remember not all listeners are at home with high end stereo systems where the dynamics can add safe and great excitement. KaBoom and there goes another speaker is what happens to us that set up the volume for a soft song and aren’t ready for the next one.
I wish the CDs were more organized. (A) Soft and sweat, (B) Electric blues (C) Big Band Classics, (D) Christian, (E) Christmas Special … and such. This way people could buy as they like best.
As for Blues Alley, there will never be another quite like Eva to perform there, but her songs and special kindness will long be remembered.
To everyone reading this, please, I beg you, take good care of yourself and if you think there’s something going wrong get to a good doctor or the emergency room. Don’t put it off. Poor sweat Eva really paid a much too high price. She needed help but wasn’t the kind of girl to just SKREEEM out when in pain. I really don’t know how she managed to put on the wonderful performance she gave on that very special evening when a true singing angle graced the stage. Blues Alley – 1996
Oh how I wish I had been there.
Date: May 28, 2008, 10:35 AM, EDT
Name: sam
Number: 229
It was funny, I bought the soundtrack for the movie “Alpha Dog”, which is a hip-hop laden CD.
But the first song was Eva Cassidy’s “Over the Rainbow” and after that I bought her CD Songbird and loved it.
Who knew Hip Hop would lead to another Eva Cassidy fan?
Date: May 28, 2008, 5:29 AM, EDT
Name: Dave Kitching
Number: 228
A lady friend introduced me to this lady and her music. I cant understand why I hadnt heard of her.I have only heard Eva by Heart (repeatably- I luv it). I have many more songs to look forward to. Thank you Eva for leaving your wonderful songs for us to remember you by. And hello to all your fans who may readthis message.
Date: May 27, 2008, 8:43 PM, EDT
Name: Anne O’Brien
Number: 227
Thank you Laura for your continued exquisite web site. I used to live in Madison, Wisconsin and then in Belleville, Wisconsin and now in Sanibel. It does not matter where an Eva fan lives. Her voice soars.
Date: May 27, 2008, 7:50 PM, EDT
Name: Don DuBrul
Number: 226
Eva had the purest voice that I have ever heard. I doubt that her creativity and insight in her arrangements will ever be matched. She will always be my favorite recording artist.
Date: May 27, 2008, 3:01 PM, EDT
Name: Eric
Number: 225
Hi everyone,
indeed, I was quite shocked to hear a big corporate classic rock radio station here in DC mention Eva, let alone play her music. To fill the rest of the story, I had emailed the dj “Weasel” (whose real name is John Gilbert) and asked him what did I miss, what was he referring to when he did the comparison between Eva and Norah Jones. I also thought that his broadcast of Eva and The Band should not go unnnoticed and I also thanked him for playing her music.
He wrote back:
“Hi Eric, we featured Eva this morning on Under the Covers and gave a little bit of the history.”
Under the Covers is basically a segment of the radio broadcast that features cover tunes done by various bands.
He further wrote:
“I never saw her live but I did get a chance to present her family with a whole lof of awards at the Wammy awards ceremony.”
Eva is, of course, in the WAMA (Washinton Area Music Association) hall of fame.
I just emailed him again because I forgot to ask which song did he play! Let’s hope that other dj’s and program directors see fit to throw away the play list and give Eva and The Band’s music a chance to be heard.
Eric from Silver Spring
Date: May 27, 2008, 7:48 AM, EDT
Name: Robert Benton
Number: 224
The first time I ever heard eva was about 3 years ago on a docmentary. I was hooked. Since then I have purchased all her albums. I read everything I can find about her. She moves me in a way I can’t explain. Fields of Gold makes me tear up. I heard that when Sting heard her sing it he became a little emotional. She shared her gift whith us here on earth and is now sharing it in heaven. Rest in peace you wonderful lady.
Date: May 26, 2008, 3:14 PM, EDT
Name: John Donovan
Number: 223
I am here in Basel, Switzerland. I have been sharing Eva’s music with the people here and they have been taken as much as me from when I first heard her wonderful voice. God does have an angel with him.
Date: May 26, 2008, 11:35 AM, EDT
Name: Jane Zacharias
Number: 222
*Some people make this world a special place, just by having touched it.* Eva was one of those people. I heard Eva?s voice for the first time about 4 months ago and have been haunted by it ever since. She was the culmination of every sound that this earth has to offer. Eva?s voice was that of an Angel saying??it?s ok?all is well?.? Eva was ripped away from us all too soon. God Bless her and her family.
Date: May 25, 2008, 10:03 PM, EDT
Name: Eva
Number: 221
Eva touched my heart. I found her CD in our local library in the “give-away” section. I took it because we share the same name. This is how I discovered one of the most beautiful voices ! Since then I’ve been collecting all of Eva’s CDs. The “Anniversary Song” is being carefully preserved for my upcoming 20th wedding anniversary!
Date: May 25, 2008, 9:15 AM, EDT
Name: Sandz
Number: 220
Beautiful voice..I can’t stop listening to her..
First time I listened to Songbird was in the movie “Mr. Music”. It took me 7 years to ultimately find the singer.. My condolence to her family and friends?.
Date: May 25, 2008, 5:38 AM, EDT
Name: Donna Dwane
Number: 219
Best cover of this song ever, takes me away each time I hear it. I wish Eva was still here to enjoy her success, and know how much joy she has given to so many with her fantasic voice. God Bless you Eva
Date: May 24, 2008, 8:40 PM, EDT
Name: Janet
Number: 218
Eva..Your voice reaches to our very souls. We feel because you have made us captives of your haunting voice. Thanks for opening up our hearts to emotion and making us all a little more human.
Date: May 24, 2008, 2:17 PM, EDT
Name: Michael Andros
Number: 217
I posted this a week or so ago, but I wanted to repost it with a short explanation. I wrote this for Eva, for what her work and the emotion it stirs in me, has meant, and for the memory of her she left for all of us. I wish I had known her…
Aching Voices, Clear
When the winds turn to us, and sing
In places held so close and dear, softly
Heard, like melting snows in New Spring
Those aching voices, clear…
Her song comes to us then, in pensive
Quiet joy
Her soul sails with us, and
We go on
She goes with us
She goes on…
Date: May 24, 2008, 7:23 AM, EDT
Name: Helena
Number: 216
(I don’t speak english but…)I want tell that Eva Cassidy was a fantastic singer. She had a good voice and I see that she was a straightforward girl that wanted to live of her music and quite.
Date: May 24, 2008, 12:20 AM, EDT
Name: Sherry Buck
Number: 215
I loved David Archeleta’s version of Imagine and then heard him say that if he could have any mentor, it would be Eva Cassidy and that she is the only one who truly understands what music is about.
Well, I listened to Eva’s voice singing Imagine and thought I heard an angel – I am so sad I missed you while you were here on earth. But I know you have been reborn through David Archuleta’s very similar interpretation to Eva’s in his performance of Imagine on American Idol.
I believe you passed your heart along to him and through him you and God have blessed us all with your wonderful spirit and heart.
Thank you for filling my ears with the beauty of your voice.
Date: May 23, 2008, 5:33 PM, EDT
Name: Linda Adkison
Number: 214
Sorry we lost her before many of us even knew about her. The first time I heard Songbird I tried to find out where we could go see her. She truly has the voice of an angel and I’m just glad her songs were preserved for us to enjoy. You can sing for us again when we get there….
Date: May 23, 2008, 4:56 PM, EDT
Name: Toni
Number: 213
I’ve heard Eva a few minutes ago for the first time… And I love her voice, it makes me a bit sad but it’s not bad…..
Sad that you’re gone so early…. Good luck in heaven…
Date: May 23, 2008, 4:39 PM, EDT
Name: Trevor Bignold
Number: 212
I would like to say what i have thought since i found the talent of Eva.
WOW
RIP Eva you are a star
Date: May 23, 2008, 3:56 PM, EDT
Name: Denese
Number: 211
Congratulations to the Mr. & Mrs. Cassidy,you created and molded one of the greatest songbirds that I have ever heard. I first heard Eva’s voice on May 21, 2008 and I have been blown away. What talent, what a voice this young lady possessed. Thank you, thank you for sharing her with us.
Date: May 23, 2008, 3:54 PM, EDT
Name: KEN OSMOND
Number: 210
I am a 48 year old construction worker, not easily moved to tears,but this girl has the purest singing voice I have ever heared,and alot of her songs make me shed a tear or two a truly rare talent.
Date: May 22, 2008, 6:19 PM, EDT
Name: ruth
Number: 209
i sent family in nh cd of eva they liked then said isn’t she girl who commited sucide I said no I never heard that about eva.. don’t know how that got stsrted in new england
Date: May 22, 2008, 9:04 AM, EDT
Name: sarah
Number: 208
she has a beautiful voice i heard her story in a act of worship i almost cried
Date: May 22, 2008, 8:33 AM, EDT
Name: Lloyd Warren
Number: 207
I heard Eva’s voice for the first time last weekend. I was actually reduced to tears when I listened to her voice. Such a powerful singer. I read her story online and like so many others, I felt like I had lost a sister.
Date: May 21, 2008, 12:09 PM, EDT
Name: Guy Normas
Number: 206
How can someone with a special gift be taken so soon????????, why did it take tll she was gone to be known??????, my fav song is Danny Boy, I thought that no one could sing it like Elvis, I was wrong, Eva sings it as good, her songs will mean something to everyone, she will be copied but never matched.
Rest in peace knowing you touch the hearts of millions x
Date: May 21, 2008, 12:23 AM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 205
David A. did a remarkable job singing “Imagine” on “Idol” this evening; his rendition should put him over the top. I was immediately reminded of the first time I heard Eva sing this classic….until then, I had heard the song and never stopped to listen to the words. Eva’s soulful, smoky rendition stopped me in my tracks!! She was singing to me, personally, it seemed. She asked me to be a more understanding person…to be more tolerant of those who aren’t, and she appealed to my softer side. I’m retired military and think like a soldier, but Eva reminds me that I remember to have compassion and look for the good in others as well. I would “imagine” that Eva’s wonderful rendition of this song effects many of her fans the same way. She continues to bless us from on High. We love you, Eva!
Date: May 20, 2008, 10:35 PM, EDT
Name: Michael Andros
Number: 204
When the winds turn to us, and sing
In places held so close and dear, softly
Heard, like melting snows in New Spring
Those aching voices, clear…
Her song comes to us then, in pensive
Quiet joy
Her soul sails with us, and
We go on
She goes with us
She goes on…
Date: May 20, 2008, 10:25 PM, EDT
Name: DeeDee
Number: 203
A voice that haunts and a face that makes me smile. A part of the universe you have become, blowing in the winds of time, you go on little girl in our hearts.
Date: May 20, 2008, 3:00 PM, EDT
Name: Claudia
Number: 202
Als ich das Lied “Songbird” zum ersten mal hörte, musste ich weinen, weil es mich so tief berührte. Ich habe dieses Lied für meinen Vater, der vor einem Jahr verstorben ist, in der Kirche spielen lassen. Es drückt soviel Liebe und Gefühl aus – einfach unvergleichlich! Ich bin glücklich, wenn auch durch Zufall, auf Eva gestossen zu sein, sie war ganz sicher ein wunderbarer Mensch mit absolut tiefen Gefühlen, es ist sehr schade, dass sie so früh von uns gegangen ist. Trotzdem DANKE dass sie da war. In Liebe und Verbundenheit – Claudia.
Date: May 20, 2008, 1:32 PM, EDT
Name: Femke Brassem
Number: 201
When I heard this song Songbird on a webpage of a friend of mine she touched me directly into my soul. I was also impressed by her appearence, she looks like an angel. But it took me some days to discover that she had deseased from cancer. When I hear the song now she touches me even more, it’s as if she looks down lovingly from heaven and supports us… She IS indeed an angel….
Date: May 20, 2008, 12:33 PM, EDT
Name: Grace
Number: 200
i heard this song sang by eva and it made me cry i love this song she had such a wonderful voice that could bring anyone to tears. she is an inspiration to everyone to follow their dreams.
rest in peace eva. xxxxxxxx
Date: May 20, 2008, 2:42 AM, EDT
Name: Claudio Pinto
Number: 199
J’ai découvert il y a ? peine une heure la voix et le talent d’Eva Cassidy. J’avais lu son nom ? plusieurs reprises au cours des derni?res années, mais ce n’est qu’aujourd’hui que je prends réellement contact avec sa musique. Quelle voix et quelle musicalité ! En visionnant une vidéo de son interprétation de Somewhere over the rainbow, je n’ai pu qu’?tre ébloui par cette artiste. En saisissant l’intensité de son interprétation, j’osai croire qu’elle savait que son passage sur terre serait de courte durée.
Quitter un monde aussi tôt peut pour certains relever de l’injustice, surtout lorsqu’on porte en soi un don aussi universel que celui d’Eva Cassidy. Mais Beethoven avait raison, ce qui vient du coeur finit tôt ou tard par aller au coeur.
Date: May 19, 2008, 3:26 PM, EDT
Name: Emma D
Number: 198
I’m 14 years old and have loved eva’s singing for years. she has inspired me to sing, with her beautiful pure voice. I really hate to think that shes gone, it makes me so upset. Whenever i listen to her sing it makes me think about things in life, and my late great grandad.
R.i.P. Eva xxxxxx
Date: May 18, 2008, 5:22 PM, EDT
Name: Dawn
Number: 197
what a voice…ive never heard anything like it before or since….i know this will not hav been her intention but i have to say whenever i listen to her i cry…there is so much emotion in her voice its unreal xxx
Date: May 18, 2008, 1:39 PM, EDT
Name: Davina Wieczorek
Number: 196
We heard the song, Time after Time, in a german TV-Show ! We searched for the singer in web, found her and out that she´s already dead… ! We´re really sad because we wanted her to sing that song on our wedding !
We are very sorry for her, she was such a emotional singer ! The song will, of cause, stay our wedding-song and when we dance to it, we´ll think about her ! God bless Eva and her family ! Rest in peace !
Best wishes from germany !
Davina
Date: May 18, 2008, 12:43 PM, EDT
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 195
Well said, Dan! (Message posted 5-11-08). The release of “Live at Pearls” is long overdue. It is time for Eva’s family and Blix Street records to forgive and forget, and make these wonderful recordings available to ALL of Eva’s fans. This is surely what Eva would want.
Date: May 18, 2008, 12:42 PM, EDT
Name: rosann nugent
Number: 194
eva what a gorgeous voice what a loss you helped me grieve the loss of my babys its such a painfull thing to go threw but somehow you gave me a glimmer of hope with your music that things can live on please sing my little angels to sleep at night as i no longer can god bless to you xxx
Date: May 16, 2008, 12:51 PM, EDT
Name: Bob Mazzo
Number: 193
I found the “Time Alone – Eliane Elias” page on YouTube, then clicked to listen to Eva’s lovely version of Over the Rainbow. I was subsequently saddened to hear of her passing. It’s also inspiring to see how her short time on this earth continues to inspire and touch people through the recordings of her singing and playing guitar .
God bless you all,
Bob Mazzo
Date: May 16, 2008, 7:37 AM, EDT
Name: Michala Shah
Number: 192
Thanks Eva
Could you look after Daisy for me. Shes pure goodness like you.
Date: May 15, 2008, 6:38 PM, EDT
Name: jackie white
Number: 191
A true talent never to be forgotten. God Bless.
Date: May 15, 2008, 5:08 PM, EDT
Name: lucy grenier
Number: 190
just the though of Eva end my eyes get teary and I get so emotional to think that such a soul existed on the face of this ”so far away from spiritual hights” earth .Thankyou for the gift you gave us …You where (and still are) a blessing.
Date: May 15, 2008, 9:02 AM, EDT
Name: Judy B
Number: 189
I happened upon Eva on the internet while looking for a blues song. I was so taken by her and listened to everything I could find. When I went to find out more about her and realized she passed away 12 yrs ago, I felt like I had just lost a new found friend. I believe she has come into my life for a reason…..I am deeply moved by her voice.
Date: May 14, 2008, 11:47 PM, EDT
Name: tracy
Number: 188
She helped me to grieve, that Song Bird…when death swallows you up, you have to come up for air…breath again.
Date: May 13, 2008, 11:28 PM, EDT
Name: david b. stratton
Number: 187
i am a 60 year old disabled vietnam vet. a friend gave me a disc with the blues alley performanc on it .. after i heard it i called him and asked for more.. she’s gone he said. i just about cried.. i was stunned.. her voice found it’s way to a part of me not visited often very often. may god bless her. i am sorry she is gone. so long honey… david
Date: May 12, 2008, 2:16 PM, EDT
Name: Cyndi Radman
Number: 186
I just learnt of Eva Cassidy. Borrowed the soundtrack from the movie “Love Actually” (which came out about 5 yrs or so ago)from the local library last week. Came across the song Songbird off the soundtrack, and played it over and over. Loved it so much, found out the CD “Songbird” that Eva sang it on..and bought it 3 days ago, and have not stopped playing it. I have never heard such a voice in my life! I have always had a favourite male vocal that being of Van Morrison, have yet to discover my favourite female- who now is Eva Cassidy 100%. May God always protect and love her. She is an Angel.
Date: May 12, 2008, 1:51 PM, EDT
Name: Jessica Brooks
Number: 185
I love Eva’s music- her voice is angelic! Her music just soothes me and calms me down, like a lullaby. I just wish she was still alive to spread more of her musical magic. Rest In Peace, Eva, somewhere over the rainbow.
Date: May 12, 2008, 12:49 PM, EDT
Name: Juan Carlos Venturino
Number: 184
I don’t think Eva has passed away. She is just taking her time, watching us from above, yes, from over the rainbow…And every time we listen to her, her voice falls from Heaven like autumn leaves, filling our hearts with rejoice. God bless you, Eva, it doesn’t matter where you are: you are and will always be in our hearts. Please forgive my bad English. I am sure you understand what I have meant with these few lines, written with all my love for you…
Juan Carlos (ALicante, Spain)
Date: May 12, 2008, 6:41 AM, EDT
Name: John Cassidy
Number: 183
Beautiful Singer with the voice of an angel and now she is keeping God happy with her songs. Sadly missed a fellow Cassidy.
Date: May 12, 2008, 5:33 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 182
Laura thanks for this website.Much appreciated.
Date: May 12, 2008, 3:48 AM, EDT
Name: Stefan
Number: 181
A friend of mine introduced me to the music of Eva Cassidy and I immediately fell in love with it. I made a playlist of Eva’s song on my iPod and listen to it every night to fall asleep. She has the most amazing voice I’ve ever heard. I tried to find out more about her and only discovered tonight that she was no longer with us. What a loss. I’m off to go listen to her now…
Date: May 11, 2008, 9:43 PM, EDT
Name: Lee
Number: 180
Happy mother’s day to Eva’s mother, Barbara. She is the one ultimately who shaped Eva’s life and was a huge influence on her personality and outlook on life. Mrs. Cassidy, from Eva’s fans everywhere, thank you for your wonderful daughter and the guidance you obviously provided to her. There are many, many people who’s days are brighter because they can listen to your daughter’s heavenly voice.
Date: May 11, 2008, 4:48 PM, EDT
Name: jean riches
Number: 179
i saw evas life story at my local theatre i thought she was amazing her voice is beautiful ive just come back from the usa where i enquired at ernest tubbs music store and country music hall of fame in nashville for evas cds i couldnt believe they hadnt heard of her
Date: May 11, 2008, 2:50 PM, EDT
Name: Dan
Number: 178
Has everyone seen this for sale on ebay 330234021542. copy & paste on search bar on ebay. Why has Eva’s family or Blix took the intiative and try to preserve all of Eva’s recordings out there and make them available for her fans??? It took me along time to get Live At Pearls, why is that not out?? I know there’s bad blood between Eva’s family and some of her friends, co-artists ect. but should’nt we think about Eva and her adoring fans????
Date: May 10, 2008, 4:08 PM, EDT
Name: Robert Clemente
Number: 177
Thank you, Eva . . . my daughter was married last weekend. My friend and radio personality played OVER THE RAINBOW as his gift to my daughter–superb! Wish you were still here to sing more . . .
rc
Date: May 9, 2008, 12:21 PM, EDT
Name: steve
Number: 176
pure class,incredible crisp haunting voice,listening to her voice helps me to keep going even when all around me seems to be falling apart , sadly missed,never forgotten,thanks eva x
Date: May 8, 2008, 4:21 PM, EDT
Name: Erik S.
Number: 175
I´ve been sitting here tonight listening to Eva´s Songbird, and I almost can´t keep from crying when she sings Fields of gold. It really talks straight to my heart, the lyrics and Eva´s soft, tender voice. It´s a shame she passed away that young, a great loss for her loved ones and all of us.
Date: May 6, 2008, 10:29 PM, EDT
Name: Steve Olkowski
Number: 174
My mother introduced me to Eva’s music and I was hooked. It was a special bond between my mother and I. In keeping with a promise from my childhood I honored my mother at her funeral 6 weeks ago by playing our favorite song at the service. Bridge Over Troubled Waters was a perfect choice as my mother was the most giving person I ever knew.
I will miss my mother for the rest of my life, but I’ll always have Eva’s music to remember her by. Her angelic voice always brings a smile to my face and a tear to my eyes.
Date: May 6, 2008, 7:40 PM, EDT
Name: alan larsson
Number: 173
I have just discovered the music of Eva. Judging by her voice and the sentiment projected through her music I can only imagine that she was one of the very few truly good people who sojourn through this life. Listening is my pleasure.
Date: May 6, 2008, 4:26 PM, EDT
Name: LAURI DACEY
Number: 172
I WAS ON MY BROTHER’S SAILBOAT A FEW WEEKS AGO AND HEARD HER SING FOR THE FIRST TIME-I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY HER SWEET VOICE! I AM GLAD WE WERE LISTENING TO THE LOCAL JAZZ STATION THAT MORNING!
Date: May 5, 2008, 9:44 PM, EDT
Name: Auronthas
Number: 171
What’s a beautiful, sweet voice from Eva. I don’t feel bored listen to her songs again and again. Especially ‘Over the rainbow’, she sang this song with superbly well and wholeheartedly.
Like others, i only discovered her music late after her passing…
Date: May 5, 2008, 10:20 AM, EDT
Name: Ginny Campbell
Number: 170
I would like to thank my dear friend Linda from Georgia for introducing me to Eva’s music. What a gift from God.
Date: May 5, 2008, 9:28 AM, EDT
Name: Sue
Number: 169
I was introduced to Eva’s music by a friend about seven years ago and listened constantly. This weekend I had a two hour drive to Connecticut and thought to grab some CDs from my collection for the ride. (I have been listening to the same stuff.) I opened up the CD drawer and there was Eva. I grabbed Songbird and Live at Blues Alley and her voice and talent made the trip so much better!
I am getting married on May 24. Yesterday we decided to change the procession music to Songbird by Eva. She will be with us on our most special day.
Date: May 4, 2008, 11:47 PM, EDT
Name: chuck thornton
Number: 168
i am 55 years old and have never heard of Eva. i am sorry to say that i missed a great talent. listening to her on you tube i realize that her voice is one of the most beautiful and purest voices i have ever heard in my life!!! what a voice!!! i just wished i knew more about this amazing singer. i would love to buy some of her music also. very refreshing to hear this woman sing. makes my heart sad to know she’s gone.
Date: May 4, 2008, 6:33 AM, EDT
Name: Corrado
Number: 167
sorry for having forgot to put my country. I am italian and such as in other places of the earth and of the sky, also here we’ve reached from Eva’s voice.In our church on Christmas concert we singed ” Oh Lord” on Eva’s manner. Dear Eva I am sure that you’re hearing my words from the sky. I give you and my brother Sandro a big kiss. I love you.
Date: May 4, 2008, 5:43 AM, EDT
Name: Corrado
Number: 166
I think Eva was a gully and such as a gully she had to fly over the rainmbow to reach paradise that waited for her.Sorry for my english. when i listen Eva’s songs i can’t make other…. i only cry… Dear Laura God bless you and your family. I have only a request if possible. I would a pray and one flower on Eva’s home. Thank you for this beautiful website. Corrado
Date: May 3, 2008, 2:58 PM, EDT
Name: Roger Nystrom
Number: 165
Her voice… If it is true that angels are singing in heaven, I think they sound just like Eva. She must have been a wonderful person. So lucky I can listen to her records.
Roger in north Sweden
Date: May 3, 2008, 11:13 AM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 164
This site IS indeed a place to celebrate Eva’s memory and her amazing talent…Thank you once again, Laura, for maintaining this “home base” for Eva fans. I, for one, would be lost without it…we “get together” here, sharing our love for Eva and keeping her memory alive. We appreciate your work very much, Laura. God bless! DG
Date: May 3, 2008, 10:23 AM, EDT
Name: Mike A
Number: 163
Laura,
Well, I do remember giving out my e-mail address and I did in fact receive the e-mail. But enough of that! This board is for folks to celebrate Eva and her amazing talent.
Date: May 3, 2008, 7:33 AM, EDT
Name: The Webmaster
Number: 162
Mike, I’m puzzled by your most recent post. The Guestbook does not display e-mail addresses, and though as Webmaster I have access to them, I do not share them with others.
–Laura
Date: May 2, 2008, 10:34 PM, EDT
Name: Mike A
Number: 161
Wow, I post a not-so-flattering suggestion and I’m e-mailed by the family attorney taking three paragraphs to explain to me why Eva’s memory is not being exploited. Must have hit a nerve, nevertheless, I will continue to listen and buy her music. Beware of what you post…..
Date: May 2, 2008, 9:49 AM, EDT
Name: Rolf
Number: 160
In these times of war, hunger and daily stress makes people tiered and bleak. In the mist of a dark swedish night i put on Eva´s songs and i just can´t help my eyes from getting wet and my hole body and mind floating away to a better and lovley place……Thank you Eva for all the love and warmth you bring/ Rolf Öhman
Date: May 2, 2008, 1:47 AM, EDT
Name: uncle jesse
Number: 159
what can i say she is wonderful and made this world a better place for all of us god bless you eva and keep singin in heaven for all to hear you i never meet you but feel like i have knowed you all my life god bless uncle jesse
Date: May 1, 2008, 9:20 PM, EDT
Name: mike aurans
Number: 158
love the music, hate the exploitation
Date: May 1, 2008, 7:13 PM, EDT
Name: Johan Huysmans
Number: 157
Eva’s music touches me deeply and will forever!!!
I learned to know her music via a friend of my wife Gwenda. My wife, her friend and myself sung ‘Fields of Gold’ the week before my wife died of a maligne melanoma at the age of 35.
She had it removed in 2000, was declared cured in 2005 after five years of not finding any metastases, until the cancer recurred in Feb. 2007.
After a year of chemo and radio therapy my wife died Feb. 11th, 2008. You can read the story of her last year on her weblog by searching for ‘gwendavr’ on Google.
It is written both in Dutch and English, and I hope that, just like Eva’s music, many (skin) cancer patients and their friends and families may find support and courage in her story too.
Date: May 1, 2008, 3:26 PM, EDT
Name: Mary McKiever
Number: 156
I want Eva’s family to know how much joy Eva’s voice has brought to me and my whole family. We so love her songs. God bless you for your loss.
Date: May 1, 2008, 3:19 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 155
The last video of Eva at the Bayou benefit gathering,
Go to: Google. Enter:”Eva Cassidy at The Bayou.” On You Tube. Eva speaks to her fans. Eva is wearing a cap to cover her loss of hair due to radiation therapy. Eva is upbeat. Everyone is in tears. My dear Eva.
Date: May 1, 2008, 10:55 AM, EDT
Name: anna
Number: 154
Such a beautiful voice and down to earth person, whose life was too short. The first occasion I heard Autumn Leaves, and I Know You By Heart I cried so much. Such emotionally charged songs, sung beautifully.
Perhaps Eva is looking down upon us and stunned by her popularity. Over The Rainbow is simply wonderful. Such a talented individual.
Date: May 1, 2008, 9:15 AM, EDT
Name: Andreas Gimmler
Number: 153
I ´d like to tell you a little story: It must had happened in 1999,when i worked as a nurse for a home caring company and came back from a client, started the engine and switched on the radio.Instantly a shiver ran down my back,when they played Stings ” fields of gold” sung by a woman so impressingly that it was nearly impossible to concentrate on driving and duties awaiting.
Few weeks later, the same happened again and i didn`t hear the singers name. Although my soul was deeply touched, time was the healer and i forgot about it. A few years later, my wife and i did a little christmas shopping when our way crossed a music store. There i asked for this version and the manager picked up “Eva Cassidy live at Blues Alley” and since then Eva is one of my favourite singers and thinking about million sellers whose talents can`t even touch Eva`s but fullfill companies expectations is making me sad and angry at the same time.
Sincerely yours,
a fan.
Date: April 30, 2008, 10:14 PM, EDT
Name: Pamela Whitcomb
Number: 152
I heard my first Eva Cassidy CD today! I loved it!! I am captivated by her beautiful voice, and I’m looking forward to securing her CDs so I can listen to her any time I want. What a gift she had! I’m grateful for the technology that allows her works to live on and bless us!
Date: April 30, 2008, 8:30 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie K.
Number: 151
Hi Laura, Happy Belated Birthday! Hope your day was filled with joy and happiness. Thanks for working so hard to keep this website going. I enjoy reading it daily. My best to all your family, Melanie Keel
Date: April 29, 2008, 11:10 PM, EDT
Name: Catherine Dixon
Number: 150
I just heard her sing for the first time yesterday while waiting to see my Doctor. It was there that I learned a little bit about her. What a beautiful God-given gift she had, and what a Blessing that He gave her a little time to share it with all of us. I am quite anxious to get my first Album of hers. I shall start with “Live at Blues Alley” since that was the one playing when I first heard her sing. Well, I also MUST have “Songbird” thanks to the lady above me. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is a favorite of mine and I know I will love Dearest Eva’s arrangement of it. Glad I found her.
Catherine Dixon
Date: April 29, 2008, 5:19 PM, EDT
Name: Carol Bligh Snavely
Number: 149
Happy Birthday dear sister Laura!
Hope you’re having a wonderful
day! Love, your elder sister Carol
Date: April 29, 2008, 3:54 PM, EDT
Name: Rachel
Number: 148
Wrote this song years ago and reading some of the posts today reminded me of it.
You kept yourself, inside yourself, for very few to see
For years and years you’d hide yourself
But music set you free
You speak to me I hear you now, your message loud and clear
The words may have been sung before, but never held so dear
You take me on a journey
You take me on a ride
There’s nothing else but you and me
And the feelings you confide in me
You’re reaching people everywhere I wonder if you know
From young to old, from near to far, and it just goes to show
There’s something special in your voice
Your soul comes shining through
You take me to a better place
That only you can do
You take me on a journey
You take me on a ride
There’s nothing else but you and me
And the feelings you confide in me
And I remember the first time that I heard your voice
Time stood still you brought me in your world you know I had no
choice
And with teardrops in my eyes I hung on every word
As I listened it was plain to me you were the best I’d ever heard
You take me on a journey
You take me on a ride
There’s nothing else but you and me
And the feelings you confide in me
You confide in me
You confide in me
Date: April 29, 2008, 10:20 AM, EDT
Name: Bob Sellers
Number: 147
My wife introduced me to Eva’s music years ago. Haunting beauty. I ‘m a musician wanna-be, and I love to listen to her voice, as well as the guys backing her in the band. I often feel sad listening to her music, after finding out that she died so young, and thought about how her family, and the guys in her band felt after her loss. Now I know they can still be with her in a way by visiting here. It’s wonderful to know that, after her parting from this life, her music is reaching around the world and bringing joy to so many. A beautiful gift to us from a beautiful person. The Lord works in mysterious and wonderful ways.
Date: April 29, 2008, 2:58 AM, EDT
Name: Terry Ford
Number: 146
I first heard Eva sing Over the Rainbow on the Terry Wogan radio show. I was complete knock out by her rendition of the song. Before, I had always liked Judy Garland singing it but, not any more. After I first heard Eva sing, I had to buy any of her CD’s. I have all 5 of them purchased at Brighton where I used to live. Being a lyricist I have written a lyric in her honour, I need a colaborator to put to music ( I have just recieved an Honorable Mention in, The song of the year competition for one of my lyrics) So if you are interested please post a message, thank you and keep this beauiful singers mermory alive. I love all her songs, and her voice is fantastic. Love to Eva Terry.
Date: April 28, 2008, 10:17 PM, EDT
Name: Judith
Number: 145
I saw a TV special about this astonishing singer several years ago (after her death) but couldn’t remember her name! I remember that haunting voice and wondered if I’d ever hear her again! Thanx to YouTube I can enjoy her beautiful voice yet again. It’s as good now as it was the first time I heard her.
Date: April 28, 2008, 11:35 AM, EDT
Name: Catharine Czaplinski
Number: 144
I just recently discovered Eva Cassidy’s recordings while visiting family in England a week ago.
My cousin bought me 2 of her cd’s to take home and I have since bought another 3 upon my return.
The purity of her voice and her ability to still you dead in your tracks to listen, is like anything I have ever experienced in a singer.
What a voice! Unbelievable! I will definetly be passing on this great musical gift of hers to everyone I know.
Thank you Eva….I don’t think there are too many out there that can ever compare to you.
Date: April 27, 2008, 7:14 PM, EDT
Name: Barbara Osborn
Number: 143
Reminds me of Kate Wolf’s story.
Date: April 27, 2008, 8:31 AM, EDT
Name: Annie Kenndy
Number: 142
I was introduced to Eva’s music and story by seeing Over the Rainbow the eva cassidy story musical. Eva has such a lovely tone to her voice. I have to credit the girl that took on the role of Eva. What a voice too!! A show for any eva fan.
Date: April 26, 2008, 10:41 AM, EDT
Name: Dean Sampson
Number: 141
I just happened to come across Eva’s music while doing a music search on iTunes and am so happy I did. I love it all and feel truly connected to her through her music. She seemed to be very soulful whether is was a gospel styling or not. By far she is the artist I listen to most and the one I share with friends the most. Her music brings me such a sense of calm and I am grateful for her music and the devotion her family has shown in sharing it with all of us.
I am sad to think I only discovered her music after her passing and to know there will be no more.
Date: April 26, 2008, 3:28 AM, EDT
Name: Steph Fallows
Number: 140
The songbird CD is amazing – over the past 10 months I have lost 3 close family members…. when Mum died I discovered she loved to listen to my sisters CD, particularly ‘Songbird’. I bought the CD, when I play it I feel connected to my mum in a very real way…. ‘I’ll know you by heart’ brings me such comfort as I think about her, Dad and my brother, Nick. God uses Eva’s music to bless my heart. Thank you.
Date: April 25, 2008, 8:40 PM, EDT
Name: Jim L.
Number: 139
For those Eva Cassidy fans which seem to be growing with each passing day, check out a singer from England named Katie Melua. She wrote a song dedicated to Eva called Faraway Voice. She also has a video out combining her voice with Eva Cassidy at Blues Alley called “What a Wonderful World”.
You should be able to find it on You Tube along with other videos of Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua. I understand at age 24 this English girl is the number one recording artist in Europe which is also a very strong area for Eva Cassidy’s music. Her song “Faraway Voice” is what got her career off and running. Beautiful, haunting voice. Too bad very few people in the U.S. have heard of her. I ran across her accidently while Googling Eva Cassidy. It would be interesting to hear what other Eva Cassidy fan’s think of her. Their voices together on that video is magical.
Date: April 25, 2008, 4:12 AM, EDT
Name: Kristy
Number: 138
Her very soul seems to shine through when she sings.. beautiful, honest and pure.
I first heard her rendition of Fields Of Gold (with Michelle Kwan skating to it), and I really liked the simplicity of it.. and then I accidentally came across her interpretation of O Danny Boy on YouTube.. and this was the best I ever heard.
It’s like she were a mother who was singing to her child.. and it’s almost as if I am eavesdropping on their intimate moment.
Thank you Eva, for soul-touching music.
Date: April 25, 2008, 1:13 AM, EDT
Name: Mikeeshim@gmailcom
Number: 137
I just found out that she passed.
Pity.
We need more artists like her.
Sorry for the stupid post earlier.
I heard her for the first time yesterday.
Forgive me.
Date: April 25, 2008, 1:10 AM, EDT
Name: Mikeeshim@gmailcom
Number: 136
Does anybody know if Eva will perform in California, and when?
Please email me at the address above(name).
Thank you!
Love the voice, love the lyrics.
Date: April 25, 2008, 12:34 AM, EDT
Name: Cindy Paulson
Number: 135
I was in my quaint little bookstore tonight when I was stopped in my tracks from someone singing in the most beautiful voice I’d heard in a long time. I asked the young man working in the shop to please tell me who was singing. He came back with the CD cover and I discovered that it was Eva. I’d never heard of her before but absolutely fell in love with her voice. I didn’t know anything about her but wanted to find out about her music and purchase her CD’s. I came home and goggled her name and clicked on this site, I’m very saddened to have found out she no longer is with us. I would of loved to have attended her concerts. I couldn’t believe her voice when I heard it….musical and sweet at the same time. The title of the CD was “Wonderful World” which I am planning on purchasing this weekend. What a tragic thing to happened to her at such a young age. Well you know what they say….”Bad things happen to good people”. I’m sure she has been singing in that great gospel choir in Heaven all these years. I know I will finally see, and hear her one day when the Good Lord calls me home too.
God Bless All of You,
Cindy 🙂
Date: April 24, 2008, 10:15 PM, EDT
Name: kelley richardson
Number: 134
Our father passed away as my sister and I were driving to see him at the hospital. We pulled over on the highway and cried, then heraded to the hospital. We looked into the sky and there was a rainlob right above the hospital. We felt this was a sign that he sent to us telling us he had made it to heaven. I stood at his funeral and told this to the audience. Then played Eva’s song, “Somewhere over the rainbow”. There was not a dry eye in the house. Today when I am having a “Daddy Attack” I play this song. Her voice comforts me.
Date: April 24, 2008, 3:08 PM, EDT
Name: TREFOR K JONES
Number: 133
introduced to eva s music by tony bramwell of hot records .her music lightens my life.
Date: April 24, 2008, 2:47 PM, EDT
Name: Beth
Number: 132
well, there are simply no words to describe her. the voice of an angel, and quite simply a real tragedy to have lost her at such a young age. i only wonder how she would have carried on her life if she were alive today. would she still be famous? I’d like to think so.
Date: April 24, 2008, 9:31 AM, EDT
Name: Wildrik Burema
Number: 131
What can you say. Some of the very good go too early. I am 56 at this moment. I would gladly have given my last 30 years to the “shy genius”. Oh well: Over the rainbow it will be.
Date: April 23, 2008, 11:11 PM, EDT
Name: Sabrina
Number: 130
Olá!
Quero aqui expressar minha admiraç?o pela voz de Eva. Confesso que conheci seu talento a pouco tempo, mas adorei logo de início. Que pena que ela se foi t?o cedo, tinha uma linda voz e parecia ser um pessoa muito bonita por dentro também.
Uma voz muito delicada e, ao mesmo tempo forte. Realmente um talento raro. Bom, sei que poucos entendem Portugu?s, mas para os que puderem compreender minhas palavras recomendo que ouçam as músicas gravadas por Eva. A voz dessa cantora é belíssima e aprimora a beleza de qualquer canç?o.
Abraços a todos,
Boa-noite.
Date: April 23, 2008, 2:12 PM, EDT
Name: mareander mare’
Number: 129
My husband, Gary died unexpectantly in his sleep four years ago. His family took everything and insisted on having a funeral although he wanted to be cremated.
My only wish to have the song “Over The Rainbow”, by Eva Cassidy played at his funeral was followed thru.
To this day it gives me such peace to hear her sing. Gary was taken at the age of thirty-nine, how unfortunate for two people to die so young.
My brother who is a “good Ole boy”, was a door gunner in Viet Nam, just basically a big tough guy, he is who introduced me to Eva Cassidy. Whenever we listen to her his eyes well up with tears. She was an amazing women with so much talent!
I wish I had been aware of her when she was alive but thank goodness she left us with the memory of her beautiful voice.
I miss Gary everyday but I know he is somewhere over the rainbow.
Date: April 22, 2008, 4:36 PM, EDT
Name: Emily Rossie
Number: 128
My late husband introduced me to Eva’s music and it has been a part of my life ever since. He passed away from cancer two years ago. For the last few weeks of his life, we would sit for hours every evening and listen to all of the music that he loved. No TV, no talking, no interruptions. And every night at the end, he would play “Songbird” for me. Now, whenever I hear it, I remember that special time together and how much peace Eva’s voice gave us during such a difficult time.
Eva’s recordings were some of the ones I played for him during his last days in the hospital. I know it gave him comfort, as it did me, to hear such a beautiful voice as he prepared to leave this life.
During his memorial service, I played “Wayfaring Stranger.” He loved Eva’s recording of that song because it was “peppier” than others. He would say that, when you are going to die, you should be happy about where you are going, not mournful.
So, thank you Eva for giving such comfort with your lovely voice. I’m sure that my husband is in the audience wherever you are singing now. And if your family reads this, I want them to know how I much I treasure the memories that link the beautiful person that Eva was with the love of my life.
Date: April 21, 2008, 8:54 PM, EDT
Name: carla
Number: 127
sometime life is so unfair to take such a young a talented singer! cancer is such an unforgiving disease i have seen first hand the affects that surround it as a little boy i looked after fort so hard to stay with us sadly Addy died aged 7 and still 8years on i think of him every day his dad also lost his battle with cancer last year together again rest in peace Adam & Alan. RIP Eva you will never die as your music lives on in the heart of your many fans.
Date: April 21, 2008, 8:40 PM, EDT
Name: Andy Convery
Number: 126
Just retired recently and have discovered a rare treasure that I didn’t know existed. Don’t need to know anything about Eva ….her voice says it all !
Date: April 20, 2008, 9:37 PM, EDT
Name: Ron Goodman
Number: 125
There are very few singers that are capable of touching your soul the way she does. What an incredible talent….. All that knew her were very blessed!!
Date: April 20, 2008, 7:34 PM, EDT
Name: Patricia Jones
Number: 124
Many years ago heard of eva from tv,
went and got a cd, and a fan ever since.
she was an angel.
we are blessed to hear this most wonderful human..
Eva WILL live 4-evr in our hearts thoughts and on YouTube!
thanks for the web page
Date: April 20, 2008, 4:15 PM, EDT
Name: Tesser
Number: 123
What a gift, what a talent, I feel privileged to be a listener and now a fan. Her rendition of ‘Over The Rainbow’ is nothing short of brilliant. Though now, like many I have learned that she was gone long before her time….I know that she is teaching Songbird to the angels….and they wept…
To her memory, her spirit, her life I will remain a fan.
Tesser
Date: April 20, 2008, 2:36 AM, EDT
Name: Patricia Gorden
Number: 122
I first heard ‘Songbird’ in a movie and it made such an impression that I purchased the CD a few years ago. So many of my friends have not heard Eva’s music and I have introduced her to many. What a lovely, talented, soft soul! Her music touches my life and eases my stress with each and every song. She is an angel and it saddens me that her life was cut short.
Date: April 18, 2008, 2:02 PM, EDT
Name: Daniel Jenkins
Number: 121
I first heard Eva’s music a few years ago, listening to a friend’s CD. And it was absolutely mesmerising!!
This friend also told me that, on a long car journey once, the kids were fighting and shouting at each other – then she put on the Eva Cassidy CD and they were calmed and quietened and the arguing stopped. It seems Eva’s amazingly beautiful voice can be therapeutic, as well as fantastic to listen to!
Date: April 17, 2008, 11:36 AM, EDT
Name: Barbara
Number: 120
I read about Eva’s CD The Other Side in Parade Magazine years ago and had my daughter buy it for me for Mother’s Day. Then, while reading “Breaking Her Fall,” fiction that takes place in Mongomery County MD where I lived, they “listened” to Songbird, particularly Over the Rainbow, by Eva Cassidy. A bell went off in my head, I researched on the web, and another Mother’s Day gift was born. What a wonderful talent and a sad loss for everyone.
Date: April 17, 2008, 9:38 AM, EDT
Name: nancy
Number: 119
when i have time to sit down i bring out my favourite singer of all time. her music is so relaxing and it makes me feel so sad that she is not here today to carry on her music.
Date: April 16, 2008, 11:05 PM, EDT
Name: Sharon
Number: 118
My future mother in law recently introduced me to Eva’s exquisite voice. My inlaws have this beautiful little cabin in the middle of a national forest. Imagine…snow falling outside, warm fire glowing, and Eva’s perfect voice singing in the background. Truly magical. She is touching people’s hearts every day. I feel lucky to have been introduced to her…
Date: April 16, 2008, 8:04 PM, EDT
Name: Kai Müller-Holthusen
Number: 117
I’ve to admit, that I have this song on my mp3-player since years – but never knew anything about the singer. Today I just “googled” a bit to find out who she is….
… and my eyes are still damp – while I write these lines. I am so sorry
Date: April 16, 2008, 6:15 PM, EDT
Name: Rachel West
Number: 116
I came across eva when i was browsing through itunes three or fours years ago, I think she’s a inspiration to many people including myself. Her voice is just amazing, everytime i listen to her i just want to cry. She’s touched so many people’s heart including mine. =) . Didnt deserve to die so young. Its a shame that her music wasnt discovered before she passed away.=(. RIP EVA xx
Date: April 16, 2008, 4:40 AM, EDT
Name: Jo
Number: 115
I was living in Sydney, Australia two years ago when a friend from South Africa gave me the Songbird CD for Christmas. He was surprised that I’d never heard of her, being from the U.S. I have been absolutely transfixed by her unforgetable talent ever since. How amazing that she’s become so well known and loved internationally without agents, record deals or formal publicity.
Being Dorothy in the Land of Oz (Australia), I immediately connected with her sweet interpretation of “Over the Rainbow”. I have a particular memory of listening to it as I drove through the Aussie Outback – the purity of her voice against the impossible beauty of the landscape is forever etched in my mind. It helped me set the tone for my move back “home” to the U.S., knowing that there is always promise and new adventure at the other end of the rainbow.
I pray that her family and friends are comforted that she has touched so many, and through that process, her life had great purpose. We can never really know the impact we may have had in our lifetime, and surely the fleeting images of Eva and her message are all we need to demonstrate that.
Amazing grace, indeed.
Date: April 16, 2008, 1:20 AM, EDT
Name: gordie markle
Number: 114
i just saw young kelseys video.so sad.however,i had to find out who was singing the most beautiful version of some where over the rainbow i have ever heard. thank you eva.
Date: April 15, 2008, 10:30 PM, EDT
Name: Siusan O’Rourke
Number: 113
Thankyou for continuing to share her music and makeing her memory so accessable to those of us who mark the loss of her Life and Talent as Huge.
Siusan O’Rourke
The White Crow Conservatory of Music
Date: April 15, 2008, 10:09 PM, EDT
Name: Timothy M. Porter
Number: 112
I curently sing for Phat Cat Swinger, a Swing Band. I love to sing and I love your voice! would’ve liked to have heard you live. -Just absolutely beautiful!!!
Date: April 15, 2008, 6:50 PM, EDT
Name: Shirley Drury
Number: 111
This past week I heard “Over the Rainbow” on a youtube video not related to Eva. I was mesmerized. What is about Eva’s voice that draws you in? I played the youtube video over and over just to hear the song. I did some research and sadly found out that she was no longer living. No one else’s music has had this kind of impact on me. I was just thinking that it would be wonderful to have a movie made of her life story, and I read that it may be in the works. Glad to hear that. I can barely listen to Eva’s ‘Songbird’ CD without crying…her music touches on a deep emotional level.
Date: April 15, 2008, 4:39 PM, EDT
Name: suzanne cattle
Number: 110
what an amazing lady with a beautiful voice your songs have helped me so much through the tragedies in my life and keep the memories of loved ones gone before close to my heart
Date: April 15, 2008, 12:16 PM, EDT
Name: Alisa Smith
Number: 109
I am a huge fan of Eva’s. I was introduced by a friend at work who knew I loved the song “At Last” and said I needed to hear her version. She gave me a cd of live recordings done by EVA and I fell in love with it. Her voice and the style in which she delivers just grabs you and touches you. I am a singer myself and love to sing along. She has that natural soul and it’s a shame that her life had to end so early. There is no telling how many more wonderful songs there would have been. We will all have to treasure what she did leave us. I will. Thanks for keeping up the site in memory of her and better yet in tribute.
Date: April 14, 2008, 7:16 PM, EDT
Name: Grace Mathis
Number: 108
I was fortunate to discover Eva on Pandora online radio. I bought her Songbird CD from Amazon and it is the best purchase I have ever made. I am a singer myself and Eva is a powerful inspiration to me. Every time I hear her voice it moves me to tears. Had I a Golden Thread pierces my heart. I can’t wait to meet her in heaven.
Date: April 14, 2008, 6:42 PM, EDT
Name: Gordon Semple
Number: 107
It was nearly a year ago that my younger daughter played me an Eva Cassidy CD.
I was immediately struck by the quality of the performance and the apparent ease of delivery. I asked my daughter if I could borrow the CD to listen to in my car, and she agreed.
Within a few days, I had bought a copy of the CD myself, and rarely have I been as impressed with a musical performance as I was when I listened to Eva perform her entrancing repertoire.
My own music collection is made up of guitar virtuosos of different styles and genres, and although I like all kinds of music, I have a bias in favour of high quality guitar playing simply because I used to play the instrument myself, and still do from time to time.
Listening to Eva Cassidy, however, has brought a new dimension to my music appreciation, and I could never have imagined that I`d be so enchanted with a female singer who mostly sang unoriginal material.
I`m going to try and explain why Eva Cassidy can get through to someone like me.
When Eva sings, it is different. There`s a sincerity and emotional intensity present which can penetrate even the hardest soul.
I hear her voice and her femininity touches me. I hear her sing and sense a child-like innocence and purity in some of the phrasing. I listen to the unique softness of her voice and it brings out the masculine in me. I want to protect and comfort her, even although I know – it`s too late.
Eva Cassidy`s performance of Over the Rainbow made me listen with a new perspective to a song I thought I knew, but didn`t.
The personality that Eva Cassidy was, sensitive, loving and creative, lives on in her work, and it will never die. It reaches out and touches those who have listened to her, and having listened, will never stop listening.
Through song, Eva Cassidy succeeded in passing on the emotion and message of the lyric, uncorrupted, to her audience, almost as if her every performance was one to one.
It`s easy to get carried away when lavishing praise on someone held in high esteem, but as someone who has never had the slightest motivation to sign a guestbook on any website, I felt sufficiently moved by the work of Eva Cassidy to record my thoughts here today.
Eva Cassidy`s music touched me in a way that no other music ever did. That grainy recording of Over the Rainbow in an American Blues Club is now a landmark in the musical art form, and an immortal memory for everyone who has shared in its wonder.
Each of us compromises in life because that`s how we get by, but Eva never did with her music, and we must all be grateful that she stayed true to herself. She never saw the material benefits of her work, but her early passing wasn`t a tragedy for that.
The tragedy was that a beautiful and talented young woman was taken too soon.
Date: April 14, 2008, 10:54 AM, EDT
Name: Art Steinman
Number: 106
I was so touched to find Eva and her tragic story. Thank goodness she left a legacy of her beautiful songs. My brother was a singer/songwriter, too, who died of melanoma at age 23. Who knows what he might have accomplished? When I came across Eva on YouTube I couldn’t stop listening to her voice. I was moved to tears at the loss of another amazing artist and person. PLEASE get screened for skin cancer ASAP, it may save your life. Do it for Eva.
Date: April 14, 2008, 10:00 AM, EDT
Name: Michael Leung
Number: 105
While I was searching for a video of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, I came across a rendition of the song done by Eva (from Live at Pearl’s) and I was immediately engaged by it. Never has such an inimate, soothing or angelic voice touched my soul in the way Eva’s has – her emotions and her purity engages me in a way no other singer has done.
While I was quite upset when I had learnt that she had passed away – only moments before the world witnessed her great talent. Her story has moved me greatly, and the fact that such a profound and great talent could go unnoticed by the masses astounds me. My only comfort is that Eva can see from heaven the effect her music has had on all who have listened to her music.
I wish I could have seen her perform in D.C. – and while I praise her in this message, I’d know (if she were reading this) that she would simply wave the compliments away – in a modest manner. But these words come from the heart, and I’ve never felt so touched by any person’s music as I have with Eva’s – her soft crooning on Over The Rainbow simply melts my heart away.
While it is a great loss for all of us that a one-in-a-million legendary singer has come and gone, her music and spirit will surely live on in all of us for years to come.
Date: April 12, 2008, 10:36 PM, EDT
Name: Jonathan Weinberg
Number: 104
Recently, I have had the pleasure of discovering Eva Cassidy’s music via the Internet. I live about a half hour’s drive from where Eva grew up, and remember reading about her untimely death in 1996, but never really heard her beautiful voice until just recently. I regret that I never went to Blues Alley when she sang there. Her rendition of Sting’s Fields of Gold is haunting and beautiful. I am so sorry that she died so prematurely. I am not sure if her family is still living in Bowie, MD or not, but if they see this, I offer them my warm regards and best wishes. Eva was an amazing talent.
Date: April 12, 2008, 6:59 PM, EDT
Name: Jim L.
Number: 103
Where do I begin? Over 10 years after her passing people who love her voice still keep listening to her golden tones and write into this guestbook as I am doing. What if? What if there had been an American Idol back then? She would have blown away whatever the competion would have been. So here we are in 2008 enjoying her music, sad the voice has been stilled, however safe in the knowledge sites such as this will keep her memory fresh and alive for us who love listening to her voice.
Date: April 12, 2008, 5:35 PM, EDT
Name: Kris
Number: 102
I listen to Eva every evening when I get home from work and she works her magic on even my worse days. There is that bright golden voice to take me to another place andd time. I mourn her loss and thank her family for giving us her music. I’m hopeful that a legal Live at Pearls will forth coming.
Just a thought–my default mail will not let me contact the webmaster–is it possibe to put the Amazon link on the welcome page for easier access–could help to raise more for research.
Date: April 11, 2008, 8:59 PM, EDT
Name: Benjamin Rossel
Number: 101
I just want to thank you for this platform.
I guess to keep her spirit alive is despensable, SHE and her work will do it. Or it helps us.
Liebe Grüße.
Date: April 11, 2008, 10:36 AM, EDT
Name: Tony Jones
Number: 100
I’m a middle aged male. Some years ago I returned from work. the family were out. I sat down to eat with the TV on in the background. top of the pops 2 was on. I wasn’t taking much notice of it.
At the end of the show ‘that video’ (Over the Rainbow) came on. I stopped eating, and was transfixed. When it finished I was in tears. I honestly thought I was having a breakdown. The next day I bought ‘Songbird’.
I have since learned that my reaction to Eva’s voice was not untypical. I now own all of Eva’s CDs. If ever there was a voice crafted in heaven, it was Eva’s.
love and best wishes to her family.
Date: April 11, 2008, 8:12 AM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 99
I just finished “Songbird” again…I feel a renewed love, joy–and a respect for Eva each time I read that book. We are going thru some rough times now, and the knowledge of how Eva and her family handled their trials is very helpful. They all were so courageous! Eva’s music means so much. She is inspiring just the way she sings, let alone the example she set here, enjoying God’s world to the fullest. Thank you, Laura, for keeping this website going. It means so much to Eva’s fans! God bless. DG
Date: April 11, 2008, 7:47 AM, EDT
Name: Bubba Cutler
Number: 98
It’s incredible the amount of folks that have never heard of her. At the same time, it’s awesome to find folks that do listen to her music. True music lovers truly love her music.
Date: April 11, 2008, 12:07 AM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 97
Go to “A Red Red Rose(Live at Pearl’s) by Eva Cassidy” on Google or YouTube or to the poster Joner888.
This is the most beautiful song never videoed that Eva ever performed. Eva chats with the audience at Pearl’s late in the show. “Is anyone awake out there?” Thank you, Joner888
“A Red Red Rose (Live at Pearl’s) sung by Eva Cassidy on September 14, 1994. Pearl’s was the name of a small restaurant in Annapolis, Maryland where Eva performed a number of times. The lyrics of this song were written by the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns.
This is one of my favorite songs by Eva. You will hear a few words by Eva interacting with the audience before she begins singing this glorious, lovely ballad.” Joner888
The complete lyrics are as follows:
A Red Red Rose
(lyrics written by Robert Burns)
My love is like a red red rose
That’s newly sprung in June
My love is like a melody
So sweetly played in tune
As fair thou art my bonnie lad
So deep in love am I
And I will love thee still my dear
Though all the seas gone dry
Though all the seas gone dry my dear
And the rocks melt with the sun
I would love thee still my dear
Though the sands of time be run
So fare thee well my bonnie lad
And fare thee well a while
And I would come to you again
Though it were ten thousand miles
Though it were ten thousand miles my dear
Though it were ten thousand miles
I would come to you again
Though it were ten thousand mile
Date: April 10, 2008, 11:55 PM, EDT
Name: Rina Stein
Number: 96
A friend introduced me to Eva’s beautiful voice in 2001 and I have loved listening to her since. I have all of the available CD’s and just discovered her performances on You Tube. If Amy Redford makes a movie about Eva’s life I vote for Reese Witherspoon to play Eva. She has the same beautiful eyes and sweetness of soul.
Date: April 10, 2008, 11:15 PM, EDT
Name: Tommy
Number: 95
What an awesome time we live in, thanx to everyone who has posted Eva on the Tube 4 us to see. As shy as Eva was this fourm is perfect for her the entire world can enjoy her as if we all have a front row seat! Eva WILL live 4-evr in our hearts thoughts and on YouTube!
Date: April 10, 2008, 10:54 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 94
The lost video of “Eva Cassidy at the Bayou” When Eva was dying of cancer. Her friends and admirers gathered at the Bayou Nightclub. Here we see Eva wearing a hat covering her head because of the radiation treatment, smiling trying to make everyone feel at ease. “A little snippet from the tribute concert held in honour of Eva at The Bayou club.” Go to youtube on Google. Enter “Eva Cassidy at the Bayou” for this short clip never seen before by her fans. Or enter the name “Hengehugger” who posted it February 1,2008. Post a comment there. I just discovered it today!
Date: April 10, 2008, 8:31 PM, EDT
Name: Mary Moehle
Number: 93
Words are too inadequate to express the gratitude and appreciation I have for the beauty and courage Eva Cassidy shared with anyone who needed to be touched in such a generous and gentle way. I do not remember when I first heard her music, but her style, interpretation and talent are very rare, and I do feel grateful and blessed to be able to have received her gift. Honest, innocent, positive and good are words that sound gushy and too harsh to describe her tremendous gifts of strength and vulnerability; God bless her family and friends who were given the rare opportunity to share life with her. Thank you, Eva.
Date: April 10, 2008, 3:23 PM, EDT
Name: Michelle Porter
Number: 92
Eva cassidy is my favourite music artist of all time i just love her music …i have never song for anyone in my life and last weekend i sung a song birs for my family and they loved it …..her music really touches people and will continue to so so forever
Date: April 10, 2008, 2:12 PM, EDT
Name: Rene Bense
Number: 91
Yesterday I sended an e-mail to a friend with some pictures taken of my new house and garden. It’s a beautiful garden in the middle of the woods. The garden is just awakening after some heavy winterfrost.
He made a compilation of the pictures with a new program of Microsoft called PhotoStory3 and put some music under it. I did not know this music. The impact was severe. The photo’s came alive and it was all very emotional. I asked in a reply for the music, and the answer was Eva Cassidy.
I am deeply touched by this voice. She must be in heaven now, singing for angels in the sky on a warm cloud….
Date: April 10, 2008, 6:57 AM, EDT
Name: Dario
Number: 90
learnt about Eva from a friend 3years ago
fallen in love with the voice n the person behind it
makes me cry n smile same time I listen to her
Date: April 9, 2008, 10:32 AM, EDT
Name: Kristian
Number: 89
I love you Eva you are my hero.
Love You Eva 🙂
Kristian 17 years old.
Date: April 9, 2008, 10:09 AM, EDT
Name: Ulster Dragoon
Number: 88
First heard her a few weeks ago at a family funeral and was really impressed and touched by her songs and singing. What a lovely singer and a great loss to the world of music
Date: April 8, 2008, 6:33 PM, EDT
Name: William Bradley
Number: 87
Having discovered this music this month, I was so high. Like everyone else I was amazed and touched. I was making plans to find out when this artist would play near my town so i could see for myself. What a tragedy to find out the full story. God called her home; they must have needed a 1st soprano in the choir up there.
Date: April 8, 2008, 6:10 AM, EDT
Name: Nina
Number: 86
OMG thank you so much Eva for such a beautiful song, I cry every time I listen to this amazing voice you have. You are surely missed by all who have been captured by a voice of a angel. Songbirds will always live on in my heart my life and will never be forgotten with such a hevenly voice as your’s Eva. He mihi nui kia koe e hine ataahua he hine putiputi he hine o te ao. Moe mai ra, moe mai ra…
Date: April 7, 2008, 8:25 PM, EDT
Name: John Farmer
Number: 85
As a presenter on a community radio station in Melbourne, Australia I came across a CD of Eva’s in a small shop. Oncew I had played it I became an instant fan and, as most people around the statio know I very rarely do a programme without having at least one ( 1 ) Eva Cassidy recording on my playlist.
It is sad such a talent has been taken away.
Date: April 7, 2008, 9:45 AM, EDT
Name: Siri
Number: 84
Dear Eva,
I absolutely LOVE your voice and guitar playing. The first song I heard by you was Songbird, and I cried immidiately. It is just so powerful in every ways, and I still get tears by hearing you sing.
Thank you for being you, Eva. And most important of all, I want to thank you for having music as one of your biggest passions. Your beautiful lyrics and melodies inspires me everyday.
– Love from Siri.
Date: April 6, 2008, 3:07 PM, EDT
Name: RAY
Number: 83
The songbird lives on in heaven but missed down here.and grown men do cry when you here this song.
Date: April 6, 2008, 12:45 PM, EDT
Name: gary pickett
Number: 82
A singer who never knew how popular she would have become, just reading h the book dedicated by those who knew her so well, with the closing chapters, so full of love and emotion, one should surely follow on with a with a movie of her life, alas all too short for such a talented artist, whom it has to be said come along so very rarely.
Date: April 5, 2008, 2:07 PM, EDT
Name: Casey
Number: 81
Recently my wife passed. Nell truly appreciated music, like I, and would be brought to tears by pure vocals and sincerity. That is Eva Cassidy. Under appreciated for sure. She is in heaven now and I’m sure Nell is enjoying her there too. Just one one describes her….Incredible.
Date: April 5, 2008, 1:13 AM, EDT
Name: Cindy
Number: 80
I love Eva Cassidy’s music. I have listened to her for years and never get tired of listening to her sing. Her music has helped me through tradegies in my own life. I have also listened to her sing during happy times.
Her singing always touches my heart.
Date: April 4, 2008, 2:42 PM, EDT
Name: Dianne
Number: 79
Oh, my God, what a gifted lady. I also play guitar, and sing, as she. So, I can truly see, after many years of playing…and hearing others sing…but most of all, by watching and listening to her perform. She was an extremely talented artist. I FELT all of the words to Fields of GOLD originally done by Sting. And I FELT Songbird as well. I know Eva, did as well, as I could tell by her voice, and her so very exprressive but beautiful face. Whoever did back-up for her…high five! Kudos to you also. God, it breaks my heart that she is not here now, to perform. I love her music! TY so very much for this site. She well deserves the appreciation, and from a human point of view…respect and love, for her very human contribution of music! You back up folks also…thanks!
Date: April 4, 2008, 6:57 AM, EDT
Name: Steve Holland
Number: 78
Eva,
I have been blown away by your voice & your story.
How such a genuine talent as yours could have been overlooked is probably an indication of how this world we live in continues to get things so very wrong.
Ever since catching a glimspe of you singing Over the Rainbow @ Blues Alley I have been truly amazed.
Such a beautiful voice such ability & musicianship -true true talent without doubt.
The more I see & here about you the more I feel agrieved that we were deprived of your gifts for so long.
Nevertheless, all that said I am so very grateful for the music you have given us.
As a man to be moved to tears by a song is no mean feat but Over the Rainbow just about bowls me over every time.
I know now that you will be among those bluebirds flying somewhere over your rainbow & that skys are blue & trouble free & heaven will be blest with the voice of an Angel indeed!!!
Love always,
Steve Holland.
Date: April 3, 2008, 6:31 AM, EDT
Name: Lisa
Number: 77
Eva has such a beautiful sweet clear voice. To listen to her sing truly does make the little hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Truly amazing! So sad to lose her at a young age but a fitting tribute to her that her voice lives on and ever increases in popularity. Have only recently discovered her myself.
Date: April 2, 2008, 10:52 AM, EDT
Name: Quang
Number: 76
I love Eva Cassidy’s music. And Katie Melua’s “Faraway Voice” touches me deeply. Thank you Eva for the beautiful music, whereever you are.
Date: April 2, 2008, 6:18 AM, EDT
Name: Sharon Small
Number: 75
What a happy place Heaven must be to have an angel like Eva, I imagine her voice can be heard singing softly daily and listening to her songs gives me great inner peace every day and my 10yr old Daughter loves her too as I sang Eva’s songs to her before she even came in to the world.
Date: April 1, 2008, 7:41 PM, EDT
Name: Richard Taylor
Number: 74
The most amazing voice, you don’t hear it, you feel it. I heard Eva sing and had to listen again and again. Beautiful. Thank You.
Date: April 1, 2008, 7:13 PM, EDT
Name: Andrea Bertoncini
Number: 73
Soltanto da poco mi sono avvicinato a questa meravigliosa cantante, che subito scopro della sua morte…grave perdita per il mondo della musica ritengo. Una bellissima voce, una meravigliosa persona…ma credo che adesso, sicuramente, star? allietando gli angeli del paradiso con il suo straordinario canto. Ti conosco solo da poco tempo e troppo tardi, ma….grazie Eva per averci regalato il tuo dono pi? bello.
Date: April 1, 2008, 7:32 AM, EDT
Name: John Webster
Number: 72
I work in the north sea and wwhen I get a bit stressed I listen to a beautiful singer and songbird always brings tears to my eyse
Date: March 31, 2008, 9:31 PM, EDT
Name: Spike Piticco
Number: 71
wow….. what do you say …. I am speechless as I read through this site … my heart is sad by the loss of such beauty but also I know that Eva has joined the Great Band in heaven and we will hear her again … Such a pure and piercing voice …. I’ve heard nothing like it before ……..
Date: March 31, 2008, 8:30 AM, EDT
Name: Marco
Number: 70
I’ve known Eva Cassidy’s songs just two weeks ago. Her voice is really fantastic. I didn’t know she was died: in this moment the only words that I can say are: God doesn’t let it could happen. And you think I hoped so much to see her concert here in Italy!
Date: March 31, 2008, 1:55 AM, EDT
Name: Brad
Number: 69
I am not a crier. About a year ago I bought a CD for my wife and on it was Fields of Gold by Eva…I hated Sting’s original so I never really was interested in this version either. One day I was on my way home from work and I popped the CD in and it was the first song on. I had to pull the car over and wipe the steady stream of tears from my eyes! It was the best song I have ever heard in my life and I am a huge music fan. She was and is truly a gift from God. She literally touched my soul!!!
Date: March 30, 2008, 5:37 PM, EDT
Name: Joan Masdeu
Number: 68
Don’t have many words, I love the Eva songs, she is here for ever.
Bye
Thanks
Date: March 30, 2008, 12:52 AM, EDT
Name: Ed Wood
Number: 67
I love Martina McBride, but while watching her PBS special, they introduced “Over The Rainbow” as her “very own rendition.” She did a wonderful job with the song, but it was practically an exact copy of Eva’s, including the guitar solo. I’m sure there is no legal ownership of an arrangement, but the decent thing to do would be to give Eva credit. Any thoughts?
Date: March 29, 2008, 6:34 PM, EDT
Name: Loren Teague
Number: 66
This song has a special memory attached as my mother used to sing it to me when I was a little girl.
I discovered Eva Cassidy today on You Tube- and thought what a wonderful singer, she’s so talented. I thought to myself, I must find out more about her. So I looked her up on the web, and saw that she died of cancer, so very young. But you know what? Her voice is still with us. Somene who sings like that, never dies.
Date: March 28, 2008, 8:04 PM, EDT
Name: aron
Number: 65
in my heart forever..
i cry when i hear you sing..
thank you
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?
Date: March 28, 2008, 1:31 PM, EDT
Name: Robert Morris
Number: 64
I first heard “Fields of Gold” on a skating show a couple of weeks ago. I have not been the same since. Her achingly beautiful voice stuns me to the core. I have seen all the videos, listened to all her music and thank God for her presence, however short, on this Earth.
Date: March 27, 2008, 9:25 PM, EDT
Name: june
Number: 63
I also love “Tall trees in georgia” I listen to her music everyday when I am driving. incredible voice, and a great spirit. I first heard her music when on a holiday in England, and have been a huge fan ever since.
Date: March 27, 2008, 8:52 AM, EDT
Name: Ellie McIntosh
Number: 62
I can’t get over how soothing and warming Eva’s voice and music is. She’s very inspiring. I watched on youtube her playing/singing Somewhere over the Rainbow… absolutely incredible. I wish i could’ve been at that gig, and I’m so happy this site has been made so people like me can learn about her.
Date: March 27, 2008, 2:15 AM, EDT
Name: Sharon
Number: 61
First time I heard Eva sing I was stunned.Her voice is so beautiful no words can properly describe it.Only God knows why he took her so soon.Singing in heaven is what I think.
Date: March 26, 2008, 9:32 AM, EDT
Name: Jack frost
Number: 60
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No on will ever know
But know we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store
Since you?ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you?ll always stay
Author Unknown
Date: March 26, 2008, 5:59 AM, EDT
Name: Rochelle
Number: 59
Heard Eva’s rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and thought yup heres a voice to love.
Not much to say but thanks to Eva and her voice she left us all
Date: March 25, 2008, 11:57 PM, EDT
Name: Laura Helouvry
Number: 58
Have been a huge Eva fan since 2003 (that’s when Time After Time album was given to me as a gift and what a gift!). Heard Songbird played in the movie ‘Love Actually’ and was so happy to hear her being played on Wyoming public radio the other day! You know you’ve made it ‘big’ when the cowboys in Wyoming are listening to your stuff (I am not actually a cowboy or cowgirl for that matter). It seems so sad to know she passed at such a young age. On the other hand, it is such a victory and celebration of her life that her music is now heard on multiple continents! Many thanks to her family and her bandmates for doing everything they have had to do to have her music released for all our enjoyment! What a beautiful talent she shared in her life!
Date: March 25, 2008, 9:24 AM, EDT
Name: Mark Jewett
Number: 57
I just dicovered she died yesterday. I came to know her from a compilation album from years ago….ran out and bought all her work this week…just love her voice.
Date: March 24, 2008, 9:12 PM, EDT
Name: Bob Watson
Number: 56
She was indeed “gone before we knew her”.
How could such enormous talent be hidden in plain sight so many years.
I would still be unaware of her were it not for a wonderful person who “gave me a clue”.
Date: March 24, 2008, 5:28 PM, EDT
Name: Mitzie Crider
Number: 55
I fell in love with her voice the first time I heard it and obtained all Eva’s music that I could. Many months later I listened to them all again and fell in love all over. Doing it a third time and now I’ve found a couple more CDs and introduced her to my teenage daughter, whose a voice snob as she sings herself. Another fan is created, not just of Eva’s voice but also her sensibility. Last night we were enjoying the movie Love Actually and were surprised to notice one of Eva’s songs on that lovely movie. What a gem Eva continues to be. Thanks to you and everyone else who make information about and music from Eva available to the rest of us. We’re blessed by your care as we are by Eva herself.
Date: March 23, 2008, 5:05 PM, EDT
Name: Brian Campbell
Number: 54
A beautiful girl with a beautiful enchanting voice, now sadly lost to the world. How we miss her. Best wishes to the family this Easter Sunday.
Date: March 23, 2008, 12:43 PM, EDT
Name: Gregorio Ramos
Number: 53
La escuche hoy por primera vez y llore. I heard her today for the first time and I cried.
Date: March 23, 2008, 10:30 AM, EDT
Name: Heather Dawn Guse
Number: 52
Each time I hear her lovely voice, I am reminded of the smoothest silk possible. It rises and falls so gloriously;it wraps itself around each note softly and powerfully; its depth and lightness is fascinating. I can only wonder how such a beautiful voice could be taken before we knew the singer. I can only hope that Eva will be heard more widely once again, as humanity needs to know the beauty that she was-both in voice and person. She is like a “violet by a mossy stone;half-hidden from the eye. Bright as a star when only one, Is shining in the sky.” (Wordsworth) Like a rising, then swiftly falling star, she was gone before we could know that she was there.
Date: March 23, 2008, 9:24 AM, EDT
Name: Alon Cohen
Number: 51
I’m listening to this marvelous song almost everyday (immense and great Performances!)
Your voice makes me shiver!
And yes… now I am crying.
Thanks
Alon C.
Date: March 22, 2008, 12:37 PM, EDT
Name: Steph Gowland
Number: 50
Listening to the joys of Eva right now and amazingly songs I have heard so many times over still reduce me to tears and take my breath away…this woman has an amazing gift and will remain in my life forever as her music touches me so glad I found her music at 14 (now 16)…she inspires me to keep singing
?What A Wonderful World?
Much love to your family and Happy Easter
xxx
Date: March 22, 2008, 2:12 AM, EDT
Name: Hansen Halim
Number: 49
I heard the finalis American Idol Sing Eva Cassidy Version. you know David Archuleta Sing Imagine HWo Was Eva Cassidy Style, That’s Great I hope many song that Eva Arrangement will playing on American Idol.
Bravo Eva, I LOVE YOU!
Indonesian Fan
Date: March 21, 2008, 12:00 PM, EDT
Name: brandon paul new
Number: 48
i can’t recall how i found her voice.i heard over the rainbow and said to myself,wow!!!kept downloading her songs and fell in love with God’s gift to eva,an angels voice.i have written to and have heard back many times from margret..i enjoy our friendship and have told her many times that i wish i had known eva so i could tell her how her music effected me..i’m a singer/keyboard player in my 50 th year of performing..i have worked for and with names for many years..i tell everyone,everynight i perform about eva cassidy..i have played in many countries,many military bases,state fairs and night clubs all over the world for many years.it is heartwarming to read so many nice things from people all over the world that felt the same way as i did the very first time i heard eva sing..she was a wonderful gift from God for all of us to enjoy…
peace to all,paul
Date: March 21, 2008, 10:46 AM, EDT
Name: clies
Number: 47
When I was a child and a pet died mother told us a story/poem about the rainbow bridge where all our much loved animals go to wait for us to join them again. Eva’s song revived that thought in 55 year old man and touched something deep inside me, so deep in fact I never thought to see it again in my minds eye. Eva will live forever with us who find whatever it is she gave to us personaly in her music, and she will be just over the rainbow bridge forever.
Thanks Eva, for everything.
Date: March 21, 2008, 1:40 AM, EDT
Name: Margaret Baillie
Number: 46
Eva has made people feel emotional when they listen to her beautiful singing. So many men have commented they cried due to her wonderful arrangements. This is what makes us human and to miss such a treasure.
Date: March 20, 2008, 11:39 PM, EDT
Name: Tammy Westlake Adkins
Number: 45
I’m a singer and have had the pleasure of performing her songs for several years in our area. Everytime I sing them, they lift me up in ways nothing ever has before. I am so grateful she was able to share her soul with us even if her time was too short on this earth. Thank you for everything you gave us Eva. We ALL miss you very much.
Date: March 20, 2008, 5:51 PM, EDT
Name: Robert Alvarez
Number: 44
I listen to her CD everyday on the drive to work and the drive home, if she only knew how much it help me calm down. I have been listening to her cd ‘s for about 7 or 8 years and every time I hear them it’s always magical like the first time.
Date: March 20, 2008, 3:52 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda Van Ness
Number: 43
On American Idol this week, Syesha Mercado, sang a version of “Yesterday” and Simon Cowell mentioned it was much like the Eva Cassidy version. I thought the same as well. Eva’s version was absolutely breathtaking-as is every song by the songbird.
Date: March 19, 2008, 10:40 PM, EDT
Name: Lori Little
Number: 42
I find myself lost in Eva’s voice, anytime I play her cd’s. Her soul and spirit echo with each angelic note. I am truly blessed by the sweet escape of her music.
Date: March 19, 2008, 8:10 PM, EDT
Name: Dave
Number: 41
To the only woman who ever made me cry, the only Songird xx
Date: March 19, 2008, 11:02 AM, EDT
Name: Angie Martin
Number: 40
My husband passed away in August 2002 from multiple brain tumours which had metastasized from a skin melanoma which he’d had removed from his forearm two years earlier. He’d been cancer-symptom-free until eight weeks before his death.
A few months earlier I had watched the season finale of ER in which Dr. Mark Green had died in what would prove to be exactly the same way in which my husband would die a few short months later. At the end of the show, the farewell song was Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo Ole.
The Sunday following my husband’s death I lay in bed waiting to fall asleep and Eva’s Somewhere Over The Rainbow came on the radio. I cried. The following Sunday night, I heard it again. The next day I called the radio station to ask who the singer was. I got in my car and drove 45 minutes to the closest CD store and bought several of Eva’s CDs. I came home and listened to them all from start to finish, while reading the sleeves of the CDs. I almost fell off my chair when I read the similar way in which my husband had been taken from me.
Eva’s story and Eva’s music have been such a source of solace for me over the past years.
Thank you Eva, you are my angel, my continued comfort, my constant connection… may God bless your beautiful, beautiful soul.
In Memory of My Husband
Thomas T. Martin – 1947-2002
Date: March 19, 2008, 3:26 AM, EDT
Name: Jennifer Tidwell
Number: 39
I also heard the acknowledgement by Simon on AI tonight. It happened so fast I wondered did I hear that right?! I was delighted to hear her name on tv. I like Sayesha but nobody can ever sing it like Eva. Her voice came from God.
I first heard Eva on a Christmas compilation cd, the song “it’s not the presents under my tree…” and was very intrigued by her voice. Then soon after, on a totally unrelated note, I noticed her cd’s at the music store. Her picture popped out at me because I thought for a moment, that’s a picture of my Mom! She looked so much like my mom when my mom was younger. It’s uncanny. So I immediately looked her up, this was back in 2002/2003 I think, and started buying the cds and have been a fan since! Thank you for your music Eva!
Date: March 19, 2008, 2:56 AM, EDT
Name: Melanie Keel
Number: 38
Finally Finally Eva Cassidy was mentioned on AI. Alot of performers on there use Eva’s arraingments, but have never given her props for it, but tonight finally Simon said he loved the Eva Cassidy type of arraingment. How Cool, the whole world needs to know that name maybe because of the mention alot more people will go and google Evas name just to see who is this Eva I keep hearing about and she will finally get her recognition which she so deeply deserves. Just look what she has done for all of us who have had her in our lives for years now. Love you Eva, hope you feel all of us, loving you.
Date: March 19, 2008, 1:11 AM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 37
I also heard Syesha Mercado sing “Yesterday” and immediately recognized the arrangement which I thought she sang quite well. I doubt many “Idol” viewers know who Eva is, but it was good to hear the acknowledgement.
I look forward to the day (perhaps after the long-awaited Eva movie comes out) when Eva’s amazing lyrical arrangements become recognizable to a much wider audience!
Date: March 18, 2008, 10:06 PM, EDT
Name: Ross Emery
Number: 36
Eva finally received some recognition on American Idol this evening. Syesha Mercado sang “Yesterday” and Simon Cowell said he liked the Eva Cassidy type of arrangement!
Date: March 18, 2008, 8:50 PM, EDT
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 35
Of course it’s only a matter of time before the whole world catches on to Eva. But I still like it in the meantime (I’ve only been in on the secret for five months). The healing power of music – I often wonder whether there has ever (in all history) been a more effective micro-surgeon than Eva (you know what I mean).
Date: March 18, 2008, 3:40 PM, EDT
Name: Eva Marie Ramirez
Number: 34
I discovered Eva accidentally when doing a search for another singer named Eva Marie which is my name. I immediately bought her CD’s and love her music. Some on this site have inquired about a documentary or movie based on Eva’s life. See information below from Wikipedia regarding a possible upcoming movie. “In late 2007, AIR Productions acquired the rights to produce a film based on the life of Eva Cassidy. It is being produced by Amy Redford (daughter of Robert Redford), Irwin Shapiro and Rick Singer. In an interview a year earlier, Cassidy’s parents suggested Kirsten Dunst or Emily Watson as possible actresses who could play their daughter.” Just thought I’d share this information. It would be wonderful to see it actually be made.
To Eva: All who meet you through your music would love to have met you in person and miss you.
Date: March 18, 2008, 9:56 AM, EDT
Name: jenny pearson
Number: 33
i feel in love with this song, around the same time i feel in love with my wonderful husband. it is a song that has great meaning to both of us, so much so we has it played at our wedding.
Date: March 17, 2008, 11:59 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
Number: 32
Hello! It was wonderful hearing Martina McBride sing Eva’s version of Over the Rainbow on Great Performances… but it bothered me that so many people won’t know it’s Eva’s. I assume Martina has permission to sing it and that she’s giving proper credit on her album? I’m off to Amazon to try to find out. Everyone should know forever that it was Eva who created such a thing of beauty… especially when other singers will profit from it!! Also, thank you for having this great web site. Best wishes!
Date: March 17, 2008, 11:24 PM, EDT
Name: Earl aka conosor
Number: 31
I am new to Eva’s music … a friend from Maryland where I was born told me about her music. I’ve listened a bit … and have been absolutely agog … So color me at this time exploring what is truly a remarkable talent and to know that she is already gone in that physical sense is truly saddening … I am one that has always loved Judy Garland’s voice and talents. Hearing Eva gives me that same awe inspiring experience.
Look for me to post more as I explore this wonderful, wonderful talent.
Thank you for making this web site available .. and for keeping alive a most remarkable, talented, entertaining young lady.
Music and people can truly live on.
eeh
Date: March 17, 2008, 5:40 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 30
To Barbara,Hugh,Laura and all your family and friends a happy and peaceful Easter.
Date: March 15, 2008, 11:56 PM, EDT
Name: Priscilla van Driel
Number: 29
Today is a hot day in Australia it is 38 degrees. My husband & children are down at the beach & I need time out to recharge the batteries.
I have gone for a walk with my mother’s dog, painted my nails and decided to put on some music.
What Soul quenching music will I listen to?Oh yes ‘Eva Cassidy, Live at the Blue’s Alley’.
She has the clarity of a diamond & a hauntingly enriching voice.
I feel really honoured to have this Angel turned up on high volume belting through my home blowing out the cobwebs.
I feel so restful,energised & very humble after having her around in my home.
Thank-you.
Priscilla
Date: March 15, 2008, 6:30 PM, EDT
Name: Rebecca Chatterton
Number: 28
I have just learnrd that this beautiful artist is no longer on this earth. May her wonderful music live on in our hearts forever.
Date: March 15, 2008, 11:43 AM, EDT
Name: Jerry
Number: 27
I have sometimes wondered how Eva Cassidy would?ve handled the fame and celebrity that surely would?ve come her way had she lived. From reading the interviews with friends, colleagues and family members, I?ve gathered that she was a strong but shy person who valued her privacy. I recall Chris Biondo?s remark in his interview on this site that Eva knew that ?being popular and famous was not all that it was cracked up to be.? And witness the current sad case of Brittany Spears or the tragic death of Princess Diana a decade ago. It?s not too much of a reach to say that they were both victims of their fame and celebrity ? and a voracious media. As someone who also values my privacy, I can only imagine the hell it must be to be constantly in the media spotlight, hounded by the paparazzi. Fame can indeed exact a very great price. It?s just a guess, but I think Eva would?ve come to terms with it, accepted it, but not allowed it to overwhelm her. And certainly not allowed it to interfere with her creative and musical direction. Eva Cassidy was a major talent, and her untimely death is one of the most haunting and heartbreaking stories I?ve ever heard. But I suppose if one had to find any positive out of it, maybe it?s that she was spared the difficulties, pressures and compromises she no doubt would?ve faced had she lived and attained that inevitable success and fame.
Date: March 15, 2008, 1:09 AM, EDT
Name: Matt
Number: 26
We love you down under Eva, God Bless you and your beautiful voice. No wonder God wanted your angelic voice for his choir in Heaven.
Date: March 14, 2008, 10:32 AM, EDT
Name: Theresa
Number: 25
What a remarkable voice! I first heard her song in Love Actually and was determined to find all of her music I could find! How devastated I was to hear of her death…what a shame… Isn’t it terrible that it’s only AFTER her death that her music has really taken off.
Date: March 14, 2008, 9:22 AM, EDT
Name: debbie
Number: 24
i have took some time to go through this website to get to know eva more.finding her talents beyond singing has come as no suprise. it’s just a shame she was her own critic and didn’t make public her own written songs.Her picture of essence of eva;to me the bubble is like a bubble waiting to burst or a bubble is to contain but you can’t contain a free spirit. it’s a beautiful picture life and death is a part of life(the bare trees)looking at the bigger picture beyond and still finding the calm(no ripples in the water.This is only what i see in the picture others would find something else only one person knows the true meaning of the picture and thats eva. A very creative women who yes i did not truely know but touched me with her expression of music. If only she were here to realise what a talent she has. I’ve learnt from losing my mum (64) to an agressive cancer theres a lot of if onlys and people will say at least they are not suffering now but to you to your family you want them here even if they were to never sing again. just to embrace them one more time. for now i will read my mums poems and listen to the angelic voice of eva on my cds for comfort. heaven must be truly a beautiful rainbow with these to in it
Date: March 14, 2008, 6:54 AM, EDT
Name: dominique
Number: 23
Il faut faire connaître cette voix merveilleuse qui me donne beaucoup d’émotions .
Date: March 12, 2008, 10:25 PM, EDT
Name: Julie M. Baker
Number: 22
I’d like to be heaven right now listening to Eva and Karen Carpenter singing together; no other female vocalists will ever compare!
I thank God for the gift of not only her voice -but her soul!
Date: March 12, 2008, 9:45 AM, EDT
Name: kss
Number: 21
I can’t stop crying or listening to her. Words cannot express her talent. Thanks so much for continuing to share her gift.
Date: March 11, 2008, 3:21 PM, EDT
Name: Jutta Pflugmacher
Number: 20
was trying to post message, but it seems there is a fault.
Found out about Eva by listening to an advertisement for British actor Sir Michael Caine sampler “Cained”, Fields of Gold was the promotion trac they played.
Bought the album after finding out “Who” this powerful singer was.
Thanks for creating this website.
Jutta
Date: March 10, 2008, 5:51 PM, EDT
Name: Henry Silva
Number: 19
I heard Eva Cassidy’s “Autumn Leaves” on PBS’s Ballroom Challenge. I just had to immediately purchase her album Songbird. Love it!!!!!!!! So beautiful!!!!
Date: March 10, 2008, 9:14 AM, EDT
Name: Candace Bell
Number: 18
Just watched Martina McBride perform Eva’s version of Over the Rainbow. Martina is a beautiful songbird, but still couldn’t hold a candle to our Eva! It was on Georgia Public Television’s concert series on 3/9/08. Hope you can catch it….it’ll give you chills! Miss you so much Eva.
Date: March 10, 2008, 4:04 AM, EDT
Name: wayne pasterfield
Number: 17
I am 48 years old and just heard her sing Over the Rainbow at the beginning of Alpha Dog. I have never been so affedted by a song in my life.
I was even more affected when I discovered she has passed on. Cant stop crying.
My wife and I listed to her CD Songbird in the car the other day and cried for 50 kilometres.
She is the only woman I have ever loved without making my wife jealous.
Gone far too soon.
Date: March 9, 2008, 5:28 PM, EDT
Name: CAT
Number: 16
I first heard of Eva Cassidy a few years ago while watching a silly TV Show, Dawson’s Creek. They always had great music though. Well, this one episode had the song Fields of Gold and I was so blown away by the lady singing it I rushed to the internet and looked it up and found out who this special lady was. AMAZING! I thought to myself I’ve got to see this girl live. Then after a couple more searches I found out that she passed away. I was devastated. Eva is or was a rare talent, there is no one I know of like her. She truly tugs at your heart when she sings. Whenever I talk about music with people I always refer them to Eva Cassidy. And so far everyone has commented back to me about how great she is. I could go on and on about her music.
Date: March 9, 2008, 4:06 AM, EDT
Name: Nick
Number: 15
I am a 19 yr old Musician, working to make a name for myself. Music is very much a part of who I am. Even so I often wonder about really how much I can do as a musician, and how many people I can reach. It’s something I struggle with a lot, to the extent of losing sleep over it.
A friend introduced me to Eva’s music a few months ago. I really enjoyed it, and wanted to hear more, but that was pretty much the extent of my experience. Then a short while ago, I was driving with some friends, feeling a little down, when Eva’s rendition of Imagine came on the radio. There are only a few times where I have been so inspired listening to a song. Everyone in the vehicle was silent, and we just took it in.
Eva is an inspiration to me. When she passed, I was eight years old. Yet here, nearly 12 years later, I hear stories about people who continued to be blessed and inspired by her music. Eva knew what music was about. She knew the heart of music, and she performed because she loved to. That is inspirational to me.
My deepest sympathies, and warmest greetings to her parents, sisters and brother. Thank you for being and inspiration to her, and for supporting her to the end. Eva must have been an incredible woman, and so, I imagine, must you all be just as incredible. I only wish that I could speak to you in person, and see how amazingly proud you must be for raising such a Light in this dark world. I don’t know whether you will get this message at all, but I pray that you continue to be blessings to the world.
To Ms. Bligh; Thank you for creating and maintaining this site. It is nice to find out more about the voice that echoes the angel chorus.
Sincerely,
Nick
Date: March 8, 2008, 8:00 AM, EDT
Name: John Widing
Number: 14
I sit here tear’s running down my cheek’s. Love her! Remind’s my what’s really important in life..memories and relationship’s the rest is bull? She’s a angel now and the the world is a better place since she graced us. I miss you even though I never knew U John
Date: March 7, 2008, 12:43 PM, EDT
Name: Lisa
Number: 13
I was introduced to Eva’s music almost 2 yrs ago, and her voice just sends chills up my spine. Her music is so beautiful it makes me cry everytime I listen to her.
The songs that get me most are “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, “Early Morning Rain” and her rendition of “Tennessee Waltz” is just amazing. What a tremendous loss – she was so truly talented.
Her artwork was equally as amazing – it’s very sad when truly genuine people pass on, so unfair.
Date: March 6, 2008, 5:25 PM, EDT
Name: D.
Number: 12
The heavens have inherited the most angelic voice. Music is emotion from the soul and it’s obvious Eva has a beautiful soul…her music will continue to inspire for generations to come.
Date: March 6, 2008, 3:33 PM, EDT
Name: Paula
Number: 11
I have listened to Eva for about 5 years…I first heard “Over the Rainbow” on TV and instantly fell in love with her voice and her interpretations of the songs she sang. She is by far my favorite singer. I was saddened to find that this beautiful person with the golden voice had passed on, but feel inspired each time I hear her. I woke up to her Wonderful World CD for a year. My mom passed away suddenly on Feb 10, and I was struggling with what songs to play at her service….both “Wonderful World” and “Over the Rainbow” came to mind and as I played them I knew they were the right choices….the service was beautiful and the lovely music was perfect. So many asked who the singer was…all were in awe of the beauty of her voice. Thank you Eva for the songs you have left us to enjoy.
Date: March 5, 2008, 2:30 PM, EDT
Name: Beth
Number: 10
I never knew you could fall in love with a voice, but it apears that I have. I love her voice, I listen to her when I walk to school, I sing her songs in the shower and I listen to her music when I’m bored. I first heard her on TOTP2, at the end of it and I noticed my mom had songbird and imagine. I listened to them straight away and loved it. For my birthday, I’m going to buy more of her cds and add them to my mp3 and listen to her all the time. Every time I hear her voice it makes me sad because she died before she made it big. Well, she’s certainly making up for it now, millions of people love her. including me.
Date: March 5, 2008, 10:12 AM, EDT
Name: Peg McIntyre
Number: 9
Such wonderful music and lyrics for the soul. I was searching for soulfully inspirational music for a webpage when I re-discovered Eva, and all of a sudden all the pieces fit together beautifully. Now I’ve added a second song from Eva to the newest project, using her song ‘How can I keep from singing?’.
The first page is an educational page, but also a personal memory page – ‘Eva by Heart’ is absolutely perfect for this purpose. If you would like to see the application, please Google ‘canine megaesophagus’ and go to Eva’s Story.
The second page is for Wingset Cassidy’s Endless Song. As I try to move forward and away from all the sadness, I still want always to keep Eva in memory each and every day. I hope Eva herself would enjoy that her music has been instrumental in helping me to move forward, and helping me to select such a special name,,, one from the heart.
What a gifted talent she was.
P. McIntyre
Date: March 4, 2008, 11:31 PM, EDT
Name: magie l.
Number: 8
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY SYMPATHY TO EVA’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS, I WAS SO BLESSED TO COME ACROSS EVA’S MUSIC SHE MAKES YOU FEEL IT DOWN TO YOUR VERY SOUL,I CRIED WHEN I FOUND OUT EVA WAS NO LONGER WITH US I WISH I COULD HAVE KNOWN HER, SHE HAS TOUCHED ALOT OF LIVES WITH HER MUSIC AND WILL LIVE IN MY HEART FOREVER.
Date: March 4, 2008, 5:51 AM, EDT
Name: Janie Callaghan
Number: 7
I absolutely LOVE it – wish she could sing it for me live!!
Date: March 3, 2008, 4:25 AM, EDT
Name: catherine
Number: 6
Has there ever been a documentary done on Eva-for example, the Sundance channel?
Date: March 2, 2008, 10:35 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 5
Attn: Zach from Nottingham. From all accounts I have read, it would seem that audiences on your side of the Atlantic are very much taken with “Over the Rainbow”, the Eva Cassidy Story. Any chance of a U.S. tour?
Date: March 2, 2008, 4:59 PM, EDT
Name: Zachary Holton
Number: 4
I’m currently touring with “Over the Rainbow” the Eva Cassidy story in the U.K. and Ireland. I’m tour Manager for the show (a hardened technician with nearly twenty four years working in the industry) and every evening I shed a tear or two for Eva. Never known but from the start of the tour will always be remembered.
Date: March 2, 2008, 4:10 AM, EDT
Name: chris mould
Number: 3
Only just discovered Eva,
Her voice sends shivers up my spine.
A sad loss
Date: March 1, 2008, 7:50 PM, EDT
Name: Wendy Lukas
Number: 2
I had never heard of Eva Cassidy until I read about American Idol’s David Archuleta. (I did not see his performance but did hear a small part on the radio the next day and I thought he was so good.) I decided to research her songs and I was floored. She has moved me to no ends. I bought my first cd today and I know I will be buying all of them and sharing them with my friends. I am floored by her voice and how she never made headlines but maybe she was supposed to help all of us who have lost people. As I listen to her, she was so talented and I am floored that no record company could market her. Thank you to everyone who chose to market her talent before and after her passing. She is and was a remarkable talent. Thank you.
By the way, with her vocal and music diversity, she would have won American Idol without a doubt due to her diversity. Too bad the record companies did not recognize this in her.
wl
Date: March 1, 2008, 1:25 PM, EDT
Name: Nora
Number: 1
My mom gave me the Songbird book last fall and told me to read it and that I would really like it. The way she said it kind of struck me, because she said it not like an opinion, but just as a matter of fact. I was also curious because I had never even heard of Eva before. I had just started a new job and moved into a new apartment, and in my busy-ness it sat on my bookshelf…until last night. I had had a hectic day at work and needed to relax, and I remembered the book.
I picked it up to just page through but ended up staying up all night until I had read the entire thing cover to cover. As tired as I thought I had been, I got so into the story that I didn’t even consider the time until I finished and closed the book at 4am.
I was completely captivated by her story and now I’m looking forward to being captivated by her music. As with almost everything else, my mom was completely right.
Date: February 29, 2008, 10:38 PM, EST
Name: Chuck
Number: 202
A couple have just mentioned here how American Idol’s David Archuleta reminds them of Eva. To me it seems like both sang from the soul. David looks so young, but when he sings he seems so mature and wise. Paula Abdul or one of the other judges suggested that David seems like an old soul who is doing what he was meant to do. It seems the same with Eva. No matter how young or what self-doubts there may be, when they sing it may be that they are living their true purpose. This would be true to each of us. We are most alive when in touch with our soul and living our purpose.
Date: February 29, 2008, 2:47 PM, EST
Name: Lois Tani
Number: 201
I joined a Karaoke site on May 15th of last year and I am embarrassed to say that I had never heard of her before. I am an avid fan now and have made up for lost time. I have 5 of her CD’s and love everything she has ever done. I am not a Gospel lover but I have fallen in love with the way that she sings any style of music. A song takes on a whole different meaning with the way she sang it! I love all the classics like SONGBIRD, OVER THE RAINBOW etc. but I especially love the ANNIVERSARY SONG and PENNY FOR YOUR NAME! I was already aware of YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY as I fell in love with Tuck and Patti a while ago. I was thrilled to see that she was also a fan of theirs and recorded that song in a whole new way! I sing her music as often as I can. She has inspired me beyond my imagination! WHAT A TRAGEDY TO HAVE LOST HER SO EARLY! WE MISS ALL THE MUSIC THAT SHE COULD HAVE SUNG TILL NOW!
Date: February 29, 2008, 2:16 AM, EST
Name: Laurence D. Banez
Number: 200
I love the simplicity of Eva’s voice. But the first time I heard her version of ”What A Wonderful World”, it touched my heart and my soul. There can’t be another Eva cassidy!
Date: February 28, 2008, 11:22 PM, EST
Name: SHIRLEY WINGET
Number: 199
I SAW A SPECIAL ON TV,EVA WAS GREAT. I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THE CD. GOD MUST HAD A ANGEL(EVA) .IT WAS THE MOST AWESOME TV SPECIAL ABOUT EVA, WHAT A GREAT VOICE GOD BLESSED EVA WITH
Date: February 28, 2008, 10:49 PM, EST
Name: poopie
Number: 198
thanks girl ^j^
Date: February 28, 2008, 9:20 PM, EST
Name: susan
Number: 197
Hi, Just found this site, my best friend Carol Hetherington had incurable cancer and together we were looking for a song to play at her funeral. She already had an Eva Cassidy Cd but hadn’t considered any of her songs. A friend of mine had suggested Somewhere over the rainbow and I played it for Carol. This is the song we chose together with her husband Kevin for her funeral. Each time I hear this song I think of my friend Carol whose cancer slowly ate her life away and of Eva, two strong women who will live in hearts forever.
Date: February 28, 2008, 6:01 PM, EST
Name: Gillian Overton
Number: 196
That’s weird — like Mike below, I immediately found myself thinking of Eva when I heard David Archuleta on American Idol the other day. There was something about the purity in his voice and his phraseology that made me think he must have been influenced by her.
Still, there is only one Eva and she will forever be the one against whom all other singers will be compared.
Date: February 28, 2008, 4:39 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 195
I’ve been watching “American Idol” the last few weeks and have been very impressed with 17 year old singer Daniel Archuleta. As a long-time Eva fan, I naturally make the comparison with any new singer I hear to see if they have any of the qualities she possessed.
His voice is strong with a pure and natural tone I really like. His vocal range is sizeable and he has excellent control over his voice, as well as, a natural feel for phrasing. He has been able to “nail” any song he’s performed so far. From Smokey Robinson’s, R&B “Shop Around”, to John Mayer’s contemporary “Waiting for the World”, to John Lennon’s (and Eva’s) Imagine.
I look forward in the coming weeks to see (as the judges dictate the genres in which contestants will be required to sing) just how well he interprets other singing styles. So far, I have to agree with Simon Cowell, this kid is probably the one to beat!
Date: February 28, 2008, 3:15 PM, EST
Name: Grace
Number: 194
Her voice …truly a gift.
An honour for me to have had the chance to hear Eva sing for the 1st time – today -Brought tears to my eyes & a smile to my lips.
What a blessing…to touch people so profoundly thru music. Thank-you!!! Can’t wait to introduce my daughter to her.
Date: February 27, 2008, 9:44 PM, EST
Name: Steve Salkovitch
Number: 193
To Paul Meehan:
If you like Priscilla Herman, I strongly suggest you listen to June Taber from Britain. She also does a heart-breaking version of Waltzing Matilda.
But the fact remains that there will never be another Eva, and for this we mourn.
Date: February 26, 2008, 7:39 PM, EST
Name: Bear Master
Number: 192
I just found Eva yesterday and today I find out she is gone from me… I can’t stop the tears.
Bless Her… Bear
Date: February 26, 2008, 3:49 PM, EST
Name: Nancy Norris Miller
Number: 191
I was given a copy of “Songbird” as a Christmas gift and cannot stop playing it. It would have been nice to have known of her in the 90s. I’m sure she is singing with the angels in heaven now! My sympathy and prayers to her family! What an awesome gift she has left them!
Date: February 26, 2008, 11:13 AM, EST
Name: Marlene Newman
Number: 190
THE VOICE OF AN ANGLE THE VOICE STOPS ME IN MY TRACKS EVERY TIME I LISTERN TO SUCH PURE SOUNDS/AND BEAUTY
Date: February 26, 2008, 10:04 AM, EST
Name: martina morley
Number: 189
I listen to Eva all the time and when my father passed away from cancer 3 years ago, there was only ever going to be one song for his farewell. Fields of Gold did us all in that day but thats the beauty of Eva’s voice and presence. God Bless her.x
Date: February 25, 2008, 6:18 PM, EST
Name: Paul Meehan
Number: 188
One week ago I had never heard of her. Now, Eva has now joined my pantheon of elegant heroines from all over the world – her compatriot Priscilla Herdman, Judith Durham of Australia, Akina Nakamori of Japan, Loreena McKennitt of Canada, and Kate Bush of the UK, – as one of my all-time favorite vocalists. I missed her all-too-brief rise during the 90s because I was in Asia for most of that decade.
Now, 12 years on, her voice and her story are overwhelming me.
Besides Fields of Gold, I keep playing Anniversary Song, Tall Trees of Georgia, Imagine, Autumn Leaves, and Who Knows Where The Time Goes over and over again.
Thank you, Eva, for all your elegance.
God Bless you always.
xxx
Date: February 25, 2008, 5:55 AM, EST
Name: Steven
Number: 187
Wow – I came across this by accident a few weeks ago. Like many messgaes before, how come I haven’t heard much about her ‘down under’? And like so many before her – gone too soon.
Date: February 24, 2008, 11:51 PM, EST
Name: Mary Anne
Number: 186
This young person’s life ended all too soon. Her music, words and inspiration will live on long after her own life ended.
Date: February 24, 2008, 11:37 PM, EST
Name: Frances Royal
Number: 185
Scary how this songbird reminds me of myself, from her looks right down to every aspect of her including the singing, arts and plants, plus modesty and shyness, though she is much more talented, without doubt. I have even gotten a few squamous cells removed. Eva is a very sentimental singer who reminds us all of our own mortality. She sounds like a gem to humanity whose diamond finally sparkled when the layers of life were rubbed away, proving that love and conciousness are eternal.
Date: February 23, 2008, 6:28 PM, EST
Name: Eric
Number: 184
I love eva.. thank you………..
Date: February 23, 2008, 4:18 PM, EST
Name: Julie Richards
Number: 183
When I play the CD – these 2 songs make me cry…tears of sadness for the beauty of her voice & that she died too young…she was truly gifted.
Date: February 23, 2008, 2:25 PM, EST
Name: Tara Samaha
Number: 182
such a beautiful voice.shame she was taken from us all… I cannot begin to describe what it feels like when I listen to Eva sing Over the Rainbow,or What a wonderful world…i dont think i need to describe, everyone probably feels the same when they listen to this beautiful angel sing…
you will never be forgotten Eva
Tara
Date: February 23, 2008, 7:37 AM, EST
Name: Sandra
Number: 181
i love all her song, she´s a really angel, she inspired me every day, Thank you eva
Date: February 22, 2008, 2:43 PM, EST
Name: Marie
Number: 180
I wached the film “Love Actually” and was entranced by such a beautiful melodic song “songbird”
I bought the CD songbird and the track Autumn Leaves is so emotional, full of depth and really pulls at the heartstrings. Eva had an angelic voice. I will buy more of her cds. Love her voice.
Date: February 22, 2008, 1:28 PM, EST
Name: Per
Number: 179
Love you´re wonderful voice
RIP Eva
Date: February 21, 2008, 2:21 AM, EST
Name: Andy
Number: 178
Amazing voice, taken too young…. Makes you think.
Date: February 21, 2008, 1:29 AM, EST
Name: Simon
Number: 177
Just wanted to say, that the first song I heard Eva sing was somewhere over the rainbow, which stopped me in my tracks, I had never heard such a beautiful, and inspiring voice before, I also think she had lovely guitar technique that complimented her vocals. I am thankful that at least she was able to share those angelic tones with us all, for whilst it is a great tragedy that she is no longer with us, I think the greater tragedy would have been to have never heard her voice at all. RIP, peace to all
Date: February 19, 2008, 1:37 PM, EST
Name: Julie
Number: 176
I have been a fan of Eva since she was first played in the UK. I like reading the guest book and seeing the pleasure people get from discovering Eva for the first time. The effect she has on us is truly spiritual.
Date: February 19, 2008, 12:48 AM, EST
Name: Stacie
Number: 175
Laura – I’ve spoke to you before…and I have been in contact with Elana, Barbara, and Hugh. I was wondering how Hugh and Barbara are?? I was thinking of sending them a letter with a picture of my “Eva”. It’s been so long since I’ve been in contact with them. Thought it would be fun to say HI, but, wanted to be sure they are at the same mailing address, etc. before sending. Thanks! Stacie (with the daughter named after Eva Cassidy).
Date: February 18, 2008, 8:27 PM, EST
Name: Rixs
Number: 174
I’ve written ‘right now?’ above because right now, i’ve just discovered Eva. I’m a single 40 year old with music in my life since i was 8. While having nowhere near the talent of Eva or her musicians, i understand the presence of playing live to an awaiting audience – a feeling that only a performer can appreciate, a feeling that is earned through many hours of patience and practice, a feeling as you smile across to your fello muso’s that ‘yeah’, it’s coming right. Above the fact that Eva’s voice is truly blessed, for me, is the fact that most of these recordings are live, of which, is just quality, almost as though no practice was ever required – let it flow! As i sit here listening for the last 4 hours i do have tears as i think of her life…..you cannot help but to…..and it’s good….it’s good! My heart goes out to you Eva and i thank you for your blessed talent!
Date: February 18, 2008, 6:33 PM, EST
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 173
What a beautiful message from Rick Valentin.
She was God’s messenger from the moment her parents named her. For such a voice could there be a more suitable name than ‘Eva’?
‘Voice of an Angel’ – so true but all the more so given it’s like she’s singing to us from the other side.
I’ve read that she couldn’t stand aggressive drivers. Eva… I hear you at ALL times!
Date: February 18, 2008, 2:06 PM, EST
Name: Rick Valentin
Number: 172
I’ve read alot of messages about Eva being an angel based on her voice and while I can’t disagree, I know in my heart, that while Eva was here, she must have been a kind, gentle…beautiful soul! One of of God’s best creations! Her voice transcends me to a higher plain where I can sense the goodness in mankind! In many ways, this world is so different than the one Eva, knew! I mean…after 9/11, things have changed so much. There is so much fear and uncertainty about the future. But I draw hope and courage from her music. Eva inspires me to believe in the goodness instilled in mankind by the almighty. Eva is more than an angel, she is God’s messenger. In Eva’s songs one can sense God’s heart and it says I love you, you are my greatest creation! “let not your heart be troubled, I will never abandon you!” God’s messenger is still with us and her message, if we would only listen, is true and filled with hope and God’s reassurance! Eva, I love you and look forward to meeting you!! Until then, let your message ring across the mountain tops and into the hearts and soul of each and every one on God’s children! Thank you for leaving a sampling of your love and goodness!
Date: February 18, 2008, 7:11 AM, EST
Name: Djay Buddha
Number: 171
I first heard Eva sing, when my late mother insisted I listen to the voice of an angel, sing, Over the Rainbow and Fields of Gold. And without doubt eva was one of the finest singers and interpreter of songs I have ever heard. I have been a fan ever since and play her songs regularly on my internet radio station AFC Radio (It’s an acoustic thing).
Eva is an inspiration too me in many ways both on a personal level and as a music producer and promoter of unsigned artists.
God Bless you Eva and I hope you and my Mum are singing together in Heaven, with my Dad playing Hammond organ for accompaniment 🙂
Peace
Djay Buddha
Date: February 17, 2008, 11:35 PM, EST
Name: Phillip Roberts
Number: 170
I was introduced to Eva’s music at my mother’s wake by my sister Carol four years ago. I can still remember the great comfort I felt through Eva’s voice that day. Four years on has seen my family lose Carol to leukemia. Once again Eva’s music has helped me through this tough time. Thank you Eva and thank you to all of you responsible for keeping her music alive. God bless
Date: February 17, 2008, 2:39 PM, EST
Name: Diana
Number: 169
I heard “Songbird” watching “Love Actually”. I’ve never before heard such tenderness and heart. I regret not knowing her music before. I will surely get to know her now.
Date: February 17, 2008, 2:06 PM, EST
Name: Lealand Thompson
Number: 168
Well a friend made me a play list last night and this was the first time I ever heard of Eva Cassidy but my life has just been given something richer. I cried when I listen to this version of this sound. To think I was missing out on this. I wish she still alive oh how i wish she was still alive. But when i felt her and she touched me now even from the grave. I love you Eva even though i never knew you.
Date: February 16, 2008, 9:36 PM, EST
Name: Trisha
Number: 167
She has the voice of an angel she has such a beautiful voice may she rest in peace x
Date: February 16, 2008, 2:09 PM, EST
Name: Jimmy Leavens
Number: 166
I heard her by accident and it became a revelation, and now an every day part of my life.
Date: February 15, 2008, 6:49 PM, EST
Name: Alice
Number: 165
It was my wonderful and dear sister that introduced me to Eva’s music. I was crushed to discover that this incredible singer had passed away. I am so happy she has left us with so many beautiful songs to listen to.
Eva is amazing. She can be strong, mellow, upbeat, soft and tender, she can sing it all. The sound of her voice just transports me to another world.
There are so many of her songs that I like but the few that really come to mind are Fields of Gold, Danny Boy, and Over the Rainbow. When she sings Over the Rainbow it just sends chills through me as her voice is so filled with emotion that I can’t help but tear up at the beauty of this voice of an angel.
I watched the Wizard of Oz every year for more years than I can remember. Over the Rainbow was always my favorite part of the movie but I NEVER knew it could sound like this and be even more beautifully done than it was.
RIP Eva, your voice will sing on forever.
Thank you so much for this wonderful website. The site is beautifully done.
Date: February 15, 2008, 3:05 PM, EST
Name: Roz Power
Number: 164
A voice of an angel, so much emotion, takes you away from this troubled world. What a treasure, what a wonderfully tallented young lady. Her family must be so proud but miss her dreadfully. She will always be remembered when we are long lost.
Date: February 14, 2008, 5:24 PM, EST
Name: Debby Gentile
Number: 163
Sometimes listening to Eva sing is so powerful, I feel like my heart will burst.
Date: February 14, 2008, 1:29 PM, EST
Name: Kari
Number: 162
You inspire me to be who I need to be. So much in common, so little to say..if I could put it into music for you, you can hear it sing, “Thank You”.
Kari
Date: February 14, 2008, 9:36 AM, EST
Name: CATHY KILFEATHER
Number: 161
BRINGS BACK WONDERFUL MEMORIES
Date: February 13, 2008, 6:02 PM, EST
Name: Michel Roman
Number: 160
Eva,your songs still have an influence in my life and my heart and my feelings……
Thanks to you.
I don’t forget you.
I’m still loving you’re voice.
Love you.
Michel
Date: February 13, 2008, 2:52 AM, EST
Name: Nigel
Number: 159
It is a great shame and tragedy that eva lost her life at such a young age… Music lost one of it’s most beautiful voices….Heaven has a new Angel to serenade it… RIP Eva
Date: February 13, 2008, 1:48 AM, EST
Name: Joey
Number: 158
It is 1:43 am and I happen to be listening to the radio when the DJ mentioned the name of Eva Cassidy, and her beautiful rendition of the song Fields of Gold.
I found it on the internet, and must say that is the most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard.
May Eva Rest In Peace.
God bless her!
Date: February 12, 2008, 7:08 PM, EST
Name: Bonnie Chi
Number: 157
This is the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding. When I listen to the song now, not only do I think about that very special moment in my life, I think about Eva and how special she was. I played this song to my belly when I was pregnant and imagine I will play it often throughout my life….always remembering my special moment and always remembering Eva…
Date: February 12, 2008, 5:11 PM, EST
Name: Laura
Number: 156
Hello Syed — The images on my site are copyrighted because they do not belong to me. The photos were taken by many different people who have kindly allowed me to share them with Eva’s fans. Those people are the owners of the copyrights of their pictures, not me!
Date: February 12, 2008, 2:53 PM, EST
Name: Syed
Number: 155
Discovered Eva Cassidy on You Tube . The first notes she sang of Autumn Leaves had me hooked. Wonderful mood created by her. I am going thru her other songs too and they also sound great. She up there amongst the likes of Karen Carpenter in terms of purity of voice.
Why has the webmaster made the images on this website copyrighted? Eva wouldnt have wanted such restrictions on any part of her persona. I strongly feel that this narrow hearted approach to share her pictures and memories does not do justice to her soul and spirit.
Date: February 12, 2008, 2:32 PM, EST
Name: Joyce
Number: 154
My most pleasant part of the day is listening to the music of Eva Cassidy, relaxing at home and enjoying her paintings we have purchased.
We are blessed with the presence of Eva in our lives. I wonder if she knew how much she would touch so many lives with her music and talent. One of a kind of person with such vision.
Date: February 11, 2008, 9:05 PM, EST
Name: Bob
Number: 153
Many years ago I was in love with a woman…. She had Eva’s CD. She played it often and her eyes were sad from her own life problems. It did not last and part of my heart was broken.
Thru the years I have heard Eva’s name and then finally realized it was time for me to explore the Voice. It reminded me of a past love….
I cried myself to sleep a couple of evenings ago…. and one day will have a new love and will share the voice.
Date: February 11, 2008, 7:39 PM, EST
Name: Alexa
Number: 152
Eva is a true angel!
My music coach has just recently introduced me to her and already I’ve fell in
love with her music.
Anyone can sing a song, but she feels the song. She gets into the music and tells a story no ones ever told before. Eva Cassidy added her own style to any of the songs she sang, and made them brilliant!
Eva is my idol, and I will continue to learn and hear her music.
– Alexa (13 years old).
Date: February 11, 2008, 6:13 PM, EST
Name: Doug Glussich
Number: 151
I was living in Ireland four years ago and kept hearing this absolutely moving version of Fields of Gold for Breast Cancer Awarenesson TV. I tried to find out who sang this song … It drove me crazy. Then my irish girlfriend ( now my wife ) told me it was Eva. I have been a fan ever since. Fields of Gold is the only song that has ever made me cry. What a truly moving passionate voice
Thanks for the website … Doug
Date: February 11, 2008, 5:37 PM, EST
Name: Terry David
Number: 150
Fields of Gold makes me cry, only the good die young, she sings from the soul
God bless you Eva, you are an angel
Date: February 11, 2008, 4:47 PM, EST
Name: Joel Barrett
Number: 149
A few years ago a friend of mine made me listen to Eva Cassidy sing Over The Rainbow. He told me it was the “Definitive Recording” of the song. I thought, yeah sure, whatever. Then I listened to it. I was moved nearly to tears. Prior to that the song had never really moved me. I suddenly heard the song through new ears. I heard words of hope and inspiration. I couldn’t believe this incredible voice and interpretation I was hearing. Since then I have shared Eva with anyone who loves music. I so wish she were still among us performing. I’m sad that I didn’t know of her sooner. She has the most amazing interpretive skills and phrasing I have ever heard.
Her songs move me over and over again. I never get tired of hearing them.
Date: February 11, 2008, 4:26 PM, EST
Name: Graham Lishman
Number: 148
This is strange. I’m usually into rock music but I recently put on a Legends CD and looking at the last song on the 2nd CD was Eva (I’d never heard of her until this moment) with Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
Thinking it was going to be like The Wizard of Oz I didnt think too much about it until it came on. And I was in tears.
Wanting to know more I looked her up on the internet and remember feeling so sad in learning that she is no longer with us.
It’s true when they say the good die young. I now have every CD going and Eva is now in between Elton John and The Foo Fighters in my I Tunes!
God bless you Eva – heaven has got an angel up there
Date: February 11, 2008, 7:49 AM, EST
Name: Mark Robertson
Number: 147
I’ve posted on here before, just to express how much Eva’s music does, and always will mean to me. I feel so privileged to have been introduced to her music, unlike so many unfortunate others in this sense. I’m spending this coming Valentine’s Day with the love of my life, such a very special time as we get to see each other so very seldom. It was through Eva’s music (Over the Rainbow in particular) that we became close (a long story that I’ll spare!) – that was over two years ago now. Still, Eva’s music means more to me than words could put forth, and helps me through some of the most trying times of my life. I’ve made a special compilation CD for Thursday – plenty of Eva’s finest performances are on there.
*Smiles*
Mark
Date: February 11, 2008, 4:10 AM, EST
Name: Steve Elliott
Number: 146
On Saturday evening on UK TV there is a programme called Dancing on Ice. Last night, at the beginning of the programme, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, who are World and Olympic Gold Medal winners skated an exhibition performance to Eva Cassidy singing Fields of Gold.
Beautiful in every aspect.
Date: February 10, 2008, 1:36 PM, EST
Name: Jovie
Number: 145
I’m a 19 years old singer starting to grow and thinking i’m not gonna do singing forever. But after one of my guest at the hotel where i work ask me to sing the song fileds of gold, i’m thinking whats that????
Until i search for it on the net and i’m so amazed!!!! I’m so thankful that i’m still here singing and promise that im always always gonna carry music in my life forever.
Its because of Eva, i know if shes here she will still be singing.
Thank u somuch EVA, Thank you!!
Date: February 10, 2008, 11:24 AM, EST
Name: Joanne Buck
Number: 144
I think that Eva Cassidy has a beautiful and pure voice and the emotion she displays in each of her songs is God given. Rest in peace, you were put on this earth to give pleasure, and you did and still do.
Date: February 10, 2008, 7:32 AM, EST
Name: Bob White
Number: 143
A musician born and raised in the DC metropolitan area I was searching the internet about a month ago (January 2008) to see what the blues scene was like in DC. The search engine came up with Blues Alley and Eva Cassidy singing Stormy Monday. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I clicked on that. It was a little after midnight when I did that. Four hours later, seemed like five minutes, I had added 36 of Eva’s tunes to my Eva Cassidy play list and purchased three of her albums. I was also crying like a baby when I learned of Eva’s passing. Of course I never knew her but there is no doubt in my mind that she was a gift from God. I am also eternally greatful that Chris Biondo walks among us. He recognized the gift Eva brought to the world and made the effort to preserve it. Eva’s legacy will bring joy to the world. It has become a cherished part of my life. Though it is just over eleven years since Eva left the earth her love of music burns in my heart and has given me a joy I will always cherish. When I put Live at Blues Alley on from the first sound of Eva’s scat setting up Dancing Cheek to Cheek my heart soars in anticipation. That girl can sing and interpret a tune so beautifully. We may never be able to hear what Eva thinks of all the praise she richly deserves but we can certainly hear her speaking to the world through her music. She is a genuine million carrat diamond. In my opinion she stands shoulder to shoulder with all the truely great artist surpassed by none. Thank you God for giving us Eva and thank you Chris and everyone else involved in preserving her legacy.
Date: February 9, 2008, 8:22 PM, EST
Name: Axel Kästner
Number: 142
Liebe Eva Cassidy,
diese Lieder sind wunderschön.
Danke.
Liebe Grüße von Axel Kästner
Date: February 9, 2008, 7:01 PM, EST
Name: Sunny
Number: 141
I just discovered this extraordinarily talented artist, and disappointed to learn of her death.
Date: February 9, 2008, 4:02 PM, EST
Name: Georgellen
Number: 140
Eva is also a great artist! Check out some of her work! Very very talented woman!
Date: February 9, 2008, 4:00 PM, EST
Name: Georgellen
Number: 139
I have so much to say about Eva but I will keep it short. She will always be with me, spiritually & musically. I will always spread her voice to new people whenever I can! Her music is a gift to all of us! I love her so!
Date: February 8, 2008, 5:31 PM, EST
Name: Kim
Number: 138
Eva’s voice was incredible, wonderful. I only wish that I’d have seen her perform. It’s such shame that she is no longer with us. However, I continue to share her music with my friends and family. Her songs bring a calm to my hectic days. R.I.P.
Date: February 8, 2008, 9:38 AM, EST
Name: Tim Salter
Number: 137
I’ve listend to Eva since she was brought across the water to my attention by Terry Wogan (DJ).
I had a listen to a couple of tracks today, Eva still brings tears to my eyes after all this time, thought I’d take a min to think about her parents, hope Eva’s mum and dad are doing ok, You will never forget, You will never not! be upset at your loss, it just gets easer to deal with, My heart and thanks goes out to you both, for bringing her in to the world for everyone to share.
Godbless you both, Tim.
Date: February 7, 2008, 3:18 PM, EST
Name: hamawyn
Number: 136
Hello Eva!
I discovered your music last year. I’ve had bad days for a long time and your songs are giving me a sweet melancholy (sometimes not so “sweet” anyway). Especially “fields of gold” – always makes me cry:'( Your singing is really beautiful and touching.
I think we have some similarities like being shy and melancholic and maybe having low self esteem…
I wish you’d have seen your success. But most important thing is, lots of people from different places in the world understand you and cry with your music.
Rest in peace, Eva…
Date: February 6, 2008, 9:30 PM, EST
Name: Nancy
Number: 135
I recently discovered Eva’s music when I saw the videoclip of “Over the Rainbow” from Blues Alley. What a beautiful voice! But also, she had a lovely way of interpreting each song. Her feeling comes through in every word – it’s pure emotion.
Thank you, Laura, for this website, and thanks also to everyone who is contributing information about Eva. I’m reading as much as I can while waiting for my CDs to arrive by mail. When I read that some skaters had performed to Eva’s songs, I searched through my old recordings and found that I had saved the performance by Kimmie Meissner, skating to “Over the Rainbow”. At the time, I didn’t know who the singer was – it was not announced on the TV broadcast. I just saved it because it was so beautiful.
God bless you, Eva.
Date: February 6, 2008, 3:45 PM, EST
Name: Steve
Number: 134
Thanks to the internet, I’m able to listen folk radio station WUMB (from Boston, MA) here in UK.
According to the WUMB website, listed for 12pm Thursday Feb 7
“Live at Noon with Dave Palmater features GRACE GRIFFITH who plays live in the studio.”
I’ve noticed that in radio-speak “live” sometimes means “recorded live, years ago” but could I suggest it’ll be well worth a listen which-ever way. WUMB (“dot-org”) has audio streams to suit various audio players and connection speeds.
Date: February 6, 2008, 9:11 AM, EST
Name: Christo A. Sampson
Number: 133
I`m speechless & saddened that this beautiful human being is no longer with us on this physical earth. May the spirit of Eva Cassidy never be forgotten & may her life story and music touch and change endless lives.
Eva, I believe you`re in a better place now & you`re smiling coz you know, I believe, that “all things work together for the good of those of love Him, those who have been called according to His purpose”.
Date: February 6, 2008, 5:23 AM, EST
Name: Hansen
Number: 132
If you see indonesian now on flood. All collection CD from Sister Margret, and that i uy in store are destroyed, really sad all my Own Eva Cd. drowning inside flood…….God
Hey if you Ever Hear when she live at Pearls!
She does A great perform there. I love Live At pearls.
Hansen
Date: February 6, 2008, 3:21 AM, EST
Name: Chris Cochran
Number: 131
Great and very interesting website. It set me straight on a lot of untruths about Eva! I only discovered her thru listening to Ella Fitzgerald etc. I havent cried since my grandma died but I did when I saw her playing Over The Rainbow on the EC Sings dvd. Words dont describe her passion for her music……………
Date: February 5, 2008, 3:50 PM, EST
Name: Rye Bell
Number: 130
There are few pure singers whose voice can sing from their soul. It is the voice that transcends genre and generation. Eva is in that small and elite group.
Date: February 5, 2008, 3:06 PM, EST
Name: Richard Williams
Number: 129
I first heard of Eva on a BBC TV show about impossible duets, Katie Melua sang “over the rainbow” with Eva and that started me off. From the internet i then found out more about Eva and her songs, the more i listened the more i got hooked .
( this is intended as a compliment ) the only other singer that has moved me like this was a long time ago and that was Karen Carpenter, the power and the clarity of both voices is so enchanting. i just wish you could have lived a lot longer. God Bless.
Date: February 5, 2008, 12:30 PM, EST
Name: Roberto
Number: 128
Crying with your songs..
your voice is a kind of beautiful dream.
Wish you a sweet sleep, lovely Eva..
Forever, with your music.. (in my life)
a smile,
Roberto.
Date: February 5, 2008, 6:24 AM, EST
Name: Saskia
Number: 127
wow. how can someone with such an amazing voice be dead? I would have loved to have known her, but I guess thats not possible now.
I love you, Eva. always will.
Date: February 4, 2008, 7:56 PM, EST
Name: Greg Lee Bird
Number: 126
A Voice of Silk A Heart of Gold An Inspiration
For Anyone that has a Dream.
What does one say to such heart felt emotion you can only learn and hope to be half the Human being that EVA IS I dont Know her personely but anyone who can touch someones soul with a voice like that and all other gifts that EVA has givin to this world can only be an ANGLE God bless and Thankyou for being a positive part in finding my soul.
Date: February 4, 2008, 5:04 PM, EST
Name: nadine
Number: 125
dear lovely eva, happy birthday for you.
your music and voice make me cry like a baby…so great to know that you once were around, and left all of us such a gift. thank dear eva.
Date: February 4, 2008, 8:40 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 124
Belated birthday wishes Eva RIP.To Barbara,Hugh,Laura and all your family and friends thanks for bringing Eva’s music to this world.
Date: February 4, 2008, 4:28 AM, EST
Name: Ed Bartley
Number: 123
Just to say Wendy and I took last weekend out to travel down to Hull to see the ‘Over the Rainbow ‘ production. It was a lovely tribute to Eva on her birthday. very movingly performed and Faye Tozer sang beautifully throughout.
Raice McLeod was so moving too in the words he spoke about Eva and everyone was just ‘made up’ around us.
So just thought her family and friends would like to know.
Date: February 3, 2008, 8:20 PM, EST
Name: Jerry
Number: 122
Thank you to Carolyn in Scotland for such a beautiful poem.
It’s halftime at the Super Bowl and I’m watching the entertainment with the search lights pointed skyward and the multitudes in the audience waving their arms back and forth to the music.
And I can’t help but think to myself … this is what the masses enjoy, and it’s too bad they can’t know and appreciate real music … like the music of
Eva Cassidy and her band. I’m so sad that this beautiful voice was taken from us, but like everyone else, I will celebrate her birthday and her wonderful contribution to the world.
Date: February 3, 2008, 4:59 PM, EST
Name: MARYSUE BOLTON
Number: 121
IN MEMORY ; GRIEVE NOT..NOR SPEAK OF ME WITH TEARS…BUT LAUGH AND TALK OF ME…AS THOUGH I WERE BESIDE YOU. I LOVED YOU SO…’TWAS HEAVEN HERE WITH YOU.
Date: February 3, 2008, 3:45 PM, EST
Name: Carolyn
Number: 120
That Person is a Success
That person is a success who has lived well,laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of others and the love of children;
Who has filled her niche and accomplished her task;
Who leaves the world a better place than when she found it,
Whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul;
Who never lacked appreciation of Earth’s beauty or failed to express it;
Who looked for the best in others and gave the best she had;
Her memory is a benediction
Date: February 2, 2008, 11:41 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 119
Happy Birthday Eva!
Wish you were here.
Date: February 2, 2008, 9:20 PM, EST
Name: John Kilgour
Number: 118
most wonderful voice EVER , its beautiful. sing for us … the clouds will carry your voice from Heaven. rest in piece xxx
Date: February 2, 2008, 5:24 PM, EST
Name: Roman Baczynski
Number: 117
In my opinion she was the greatest ballad singer ever. I hope she is singing now for the angels and they are so happy for that. She was also very good guitar player.. All I can do now is to say to her family thank you for such miraculous child.
Date: February 2, 2008, 2:38 PM, EST
Name: Jim Dolloff
Number: 116
On this special occasion and as a devoted Eva Cassidy fan (since 2003), I wish to again express my thanks and appreciation to Eva’s parents, Barbara and Hugh, her sisters, Anette and Margret, and cousin Laura for your continuing efforts to allow
Eva’s talents to be available for discovery by the unknowing and to provide information etc. to feed those of us who have discovered her and are now addicted.
As a parent who has lost an adult child, their birthday is a bittersweet occassion, bringing back significant memories that in part serve to rekindle the despair of their loss. So while recognizing and enjoying Eva’s legacy of beautiful music, please take a minute to consider what this day is like for her family and close friends. And if you pray, a simple statement of support should be in order. Thank you!
Date: February 2, 2008, 12:32 PM, EST
Name: MR LES GRICE
Number: 115
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Mary Frye (1932)
Date: February 2, 2008, 12:21 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 114
Happy Birthday, Songbird. We love and miss you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us. You are in our thoughts always.
Date: February 2, 2008, 11:47 AM, EST
Name: Steve Salkovitch
Number: 113
Happy Birthday to the finest singer of our generation. Listening to her music really does make this a more “Wonderful World”.
We must keep her memory alive, and share our discovery of this awesome talent with everyone we meet. Her “life goes on, in endless song!”
Steve.
Date: February 2, 2008, 10:47 AM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 112
Dear Eva,
Happy birthday, love you and thank you so much. You are always with us to give us love, comfort, beauty and tranquility in our lives through your unbelievable songs. What an inspiring and loving legacy you have left to the world!
Date: February 2, 2008, 8:35 AM, EST
Name: Dieter Bergkvist
Number: 111
Happy birthday Eva !!!
I have no words left to describe your immense talents !
I´ll hope someday when my days have ended on this earth we will finally meet in the heavens !!
To all my fellowEvas: all the best to you !
/ Dieter
Date: February 2, 2008, 7:41 AM, EST
Name: Steve Elliott
Number: 110
Happy Birthday………What a legacy you left for us!
Always in our thoughts…… and always in our CD players!
Date: February 2, 2008, 5:51 AM, EST
Name: Kristian
Number: 109
Happy Birthday Eva, I love you so much you are the best. 🙂 Love You Happy Birthday to you.
Date: February 2, 2008, 3:45 AM, EST
Name: Ed Bartley
Number: 108
Happy birthday Songbird.
We’re going down to Hull to see the ‘Over The Rainbow’ show tonight, so looking forward to this.
Best wishes to Eva’s family, friends and all who support these messageboards.
Date: February 2, 2008, 2:47 AM, EST
Name: Ron Campise
Number: 107
Happy Birthday To you Eva and all who love you. A voice that’s eternal, is yours. When I finish my latest screenplay and put it into production, I fully intend to use your beautiful voice in the soundtrack… You deserve nothing less.
Date: February 2, 2008, 2:03 AM, EST
Name: David Graf
Number: 106
Sorry about posting again so soon, but I am up and about at 2:00am on dear Eva’s Birthday. Happy Birthday to one who brings so much joy to everyone whom she has touched. We love you Eva and are happy to honor you on your special day!
Date: February 1, 2008, 10:16 PM, EST
Name: Mike From Syracuse
Number: 105
Happy Birthday Eva. February 2nd.
The “Golden Time” when the sun is fading in the sky we all turn to your beautiful music… so many beautiful songs… I love them all.
Date: February 1, 2008, 9:37 PM, EST
Name: Brian Broadway
Number: 104
Happy Birthday Eva! Febuary 2nd! I feel her spirit is somewhere over the rainbow entertaining with Janis, John Lennon, Otis Redding only to name a few. GOD what a heavenly ensamble. I want to say Thank You for your music and your precious memory. The songs ALL OF THEM touch me in a way I could never put into words! They just carry me away. I make it a effort to promote Eva Cassidy to everyone I meet. I was so amazed when I first herd her. I think it was 2001 my ex-lover turned me on to the music and I have been forever changed. So from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES!
Brian
Date: February 1, 2008, 6:57 PM, EST
Name: nadine
Number: 103
Dear , Lovely Eva Happy Birthday……………i love you
Date: February 1, 2008, 5:43 PM, EST
Name: David Graf
Number: 102
The eve of your birthday, Songbird! What a joyous time for us, your devoted fans! You have become like a niece to me, and I love you for what you stand for and your inner-self. You set a standard for my grandaughter and girls like her everywhere, and I thank you. May I meet you some day in “Fields of Gold” and tell you how much you have blessed us, your fans. Best wishes to all of the Cassidy family. Thank you for sharing Eva with us . God Bless! DG
Date: February 1, 2008, 2:43 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 101
Happy Birthday “Songbird”! And, thanks! No matter what ‘s happening, this crazy world seems to be a whole lot more wonderful whenever I hear you sing.
Date: February 1, 2008, 1:53 PM, EST
Name: doug
Number: 100
Happy new year to the Eva faithful; and happy birthday to Eva. Had a strange but intruiging ‘hit’ on a recent web search. It was on the internet movie data base; under a headline “Eva Cassidy 2010”. The strange thing was that it required registration (and eventually paying for, after a trial period) to read the article. Must have been about the possible movie. Anyone else see this?
Date: February 1, 2008, 10:42 AM, EST
Name: Jim
Number: 99
It’s an amazing thing when you find new music(as i have never even heard of eva before today..and if it hadn’t have been a icey miserable day here in Buffalo..and if I hadn’t called off work today…and if i hadn’t surfed the net to find new music…and if I hadn’t point and clicked!!! I would have never heard the most amazingly beautiful voice I have EVER heard!!! WOW!! Coincidence? I think not. I would say God bless you Eva but it’s obvious He already has!!! Enjoy Heaven!!!
Date: February 1, 2008, 9:02 AM, EST
Name: Laura
Number: 98
Eva’s birthday is February 2nd. This is a great time to phone in requests to radio stations, and to introduce your friends and co-workers to Eva’s beautiful music. Better yet, make this the day to order your “Another Eva Cassidy Fan” bumper sticker from Eva’s sisters at EvaCassidy dot com. Best of all, treat yourself to an evening out, and choose a little place with live local music to support all the other Evas out there.
Date: February 1, 2008, 12:30 AM, EST
Name: lee
Number: 97
I heard Eva’s “America Tune” playing on the radio 2 nights ago,
I hung onto every note as I was driving in my car. I knew I had to remember this womens name. I raced home and looked her up online so I could find out about her cd’s, and who was this amazing women!! I was so so sad to hear of her passing. I purchased 3 of her cd’s the next day. I have told my siblings all about her and will be telling so many others . Happy Birthday Eva, I wish I met you and had seen and heard you on stage.
Date: January 30, 2008, 6:17 PM, EST
Name: sandra mills
Number: 96
I have 6 of eva ,s CD s and play them often, I first heard about her when her track Over the Rainbow was played on a chat show on TV a few years ago, also I read an article about her life and then her sad demise.
This evening my husband and I have seen Over the Rainbow in our local theatre which was very enjoyable , I admit to crying at some of the tracks .
so very sad xxx
Date: January 30, 2008, 3:54 PM, EST
Name: Richard Robinson
Number: 95
I just had an Eva Cassidy tune come through on the Pandora Internet Radio and was so struck by it that I had to learn more about her music. What a beautiful voice.
God has made it so that sometimes the brightest stars burn the shortest time.
Date: January 30, 2008, 10:49 AM, EST
Name: Mary H
Number: 94
I just came across Eva Cassidy’s music when I was on vacation at a friends place in San Miguel, Mexico. Wow, it brought light to the whole vacation. I couldn’t stop listening to her. When I heard she had died of Cancer, I thought, “What the heck is that all about that a person with a voice like hers is taken to the heavens tooooo sooon.” At least we have her CDs. What a marvelous talent. I hope she realized it.
Date: January 29, 2008, 11:49 PM, EST
Name: Nathan
Number: 93
I just came across the magical and moving voice of Eva Cassidy….the first note I heard her sing, my heart stopped and I was brought to tears by the end of the song. WOW! I’m so sad to see that she has passed away….EVA YOU’RE AMAZING! Your voice spoke to me at a time in my life when I needed my heart to be touched….thank you…rest in peace…..
Date: January 29, 2008, 11:27 AM, EST
Name: Janis
Number: 92
Eva is such a gift! Listening to her is like listening to a rainbow.
Date: January 28, 2008, 5:14 PM, EST
Name: Robert Lukacs
Number: 91
I discovered Eva by accident on a Bowie Alumni site. Turns out she was one year ahead of me at Bowie High School. I am in class of 1982.
Date: January 28, 2008, 11:32 AM, EST
Name: Mathew Howard-Houston
Number: 90
This was inspired by the transition of my best friends daughter Eve who also ‘died’ of cancer in August 1996.
Dancing in the Light
Remember me dear ones, in your hearts and minds, in those fond and happy memories of the times we shared together, for in that you bring forth the feeling of Joy which connects us eternally with one another.
Bring me your offerings of Joy for they are not lost, simply because I no longer have the physical body.
I dance in the light of the Sun, Moon and Stars for I am one with the Universe and can never be separate from you.
You only hide yourself from me when you listen to the thoughts of sorrow and despair, that which you think you have lost and is gone.
That is your fantasy that separates us, for I am eternally “Eva”‘.
Know dear friends we shall meet again – for we come forth many times upon the physical plane and join together in the dance of life.
Join with me in this celebration and feel the joy and love within you.
Mathew Howard-Houston June 7th 1997
Date: January 27, 2008, 7:28 PM, EST
Name: Rich Ministri
Number: 89
I first heard Eva while watching a skating event. The skating was to Fields of Gold. What a haunting voice. What a beautiful voice. I just heard Kathy’s song. She has a voice that touches my soul. Very peaceful.
Date: January 27, 2008, 12:41 PM, EST
Name: Paul Dicken
Number: 88
Fields of Gold was used by a UK breast cancer charity in a TV ad at a time when three friends had breast cancer, one sadly died. I tracked down Eva as the singer and began my long appreciation. ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ blew me away later, as did ‘Songbird’. However, it’s ‘Fields’ that brings me to tears and I always use it to think of those I loved who have died.
Date: January 27, 2008, 10:41 AM, EST
Name: Clifford Mitchell
Number: 87
Like many i only “discovered” Eva Cassidy last year 2007 , and i consider that my loss as i would have loved to have been listening to her angelic voice and beautiful guitar work a lot sooner.
Why or how any one person can be blessed with such incredible talent is beyond belief , her parents and family must be so very very proud of giving the world such a wonderful gift that was “Eva Cassidy”. I really wish she had still been with us to see the joy and warmth that she has given those of us lucky enough to know of her , and to receive the accolades that she so richly deserved.
Not meaning to be crass but i think its no surprise that God called her home , imagine his ( Gods ) surprise at finding that one of his finest singing Angels had accidently slipped through heavens net and landed here on earth , his loss ( for a short-time ) was certainly our gain.
Thank you to Evas’ family for giving us the pleasure of listening to their daughter/sister whose talent and memory will be remembered for many many years.
Date: January 26, 2008, 5:09 PM, EST
Name: Bubba Shreve
Number: 86
I was workng and a kind fellow shared her music and a story or two about her. I kew from her voice she was beautiful. It is unreal the talent she had and the ones you hear or see on the radio do not. Just amazing. I`ve still have a lot to learn about her and plan on it soon.
Date: January 26, 2008, 3:54 PM, EST
Name: catherine kemppinen
Number: 85
The first time I heard about Eva Cassiday was in November of 2007 when my daughter burned one of her CD’s and I’m sorry to say I don’t know the name of that one, but since then have ordered Live at Blues Alley and Eva by Heart. She literally took my breath away-I was at a particularly blue time in my life and she lifted me up! Sometimes people are remembered more AFTER they have passed, but in my opinion, she is still so very alive. She’s is timeless and I will always be her fan! I love her spiritual style and the freedom she shows. The world was fortunate to have her for the period of time she was here. I just wish that I had heard of her sooner.
Date: January 26, 2008, 12:06 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 84
This message is for “Emma”, from “Glasgow”-How dare you. You have the right to like or dislike any artist, but stay off this website. No one cares what you think. Myself, in addition to Eva’s millions of other fans all over the world, will continue to cherish and share her beautiful spirit and wonderful musical legacy. This world is a nicer place because of Eva Cassidy.
Date: January 25, 2008, 2:01 PM, EST
Name: Dorothy
Number: 83
Raice! So sorry about misspelling your name in my other message! It still holds true that it was so nice to read your post, and receive the the happy news from you!
Dorothy
Date: January 25, 2008, 7:53 AM, EST
Name: Pamala Thomas
Number: 82
Hello,
I would love to share the Eva that has came into my life and delivers to me such an inner peace. I stumbled across Eva and her beautiful self by accident and have never seen or heard anything like her before.
I cannot express my sorrow I feel enough for many reasons. I feel such a loss as for never being able to meet this beautiful woman. I feel such a sorrow for her and her family and friends for their loss. I know that Eva is in such a better place and she is undoubtedly singing to Jesus and God and leading the angels in song, as we speak. But I guess selfishness kicks in and I feel so left out, not being able to meet and know her. Her voice is such a rare voice that can bring you to your knees, relax you, and set you into such a deep thought.
I share love for music with this lovely lady and I have been learning her songs due to I can’t get them out of my mind.
Just would love to tell you how much I have come to truly love Eva and I never even knew her. She will forever be in my prayers, my thoughts and my heart.
Pamala Thomas
Date: January 25, 2008, 3:25 AM, EST
Name: Dorothy
Number: 81
So nice to see your message, Racie! Congratulations, and enjoy your trip to the UK! You will certainly enjoy being there , where the groundswell originated for our beloved Eva! Also, it is so nice to have a message from a member of the Eva Cassidy band! Have a wonderful time, and please send us a report, when you return! I know everyone will be interested! Thanks!
Date: January 24, 2008, 7:42 PM, EST
Name: alan
Number: 80
whenever i play”youve changed it tears my heart and soul out. too many memories of a lost love. eva is the most spellbinding singer i have ever heard. i am a musician, 74 years old, and i have heard them all. no one compares.
Date: January 24, 2008, 7:36 PM, EST
Name: alan
Number: 79
i’m not an emotional guy, but whenever i play “youve changed” all that goes out the window. it brings back a very heart breaking period in my life.she is the most spellbinding singer i have ever heard.i’m 74 years old and a musician, and i’ve heard them all. thanks
Date: January 24, 2008, 6:11 PM, EST
Name: Raice McLeod
Number: 78
Just an FYI for those who might be interested:
The new UK tour of the musical about Eva, “Over the Rainbow” opens with a 4-day run in Hull beginning on Wednesday, January 30th. The last night is Saturday, February 2nd … the anniversary of Eva’s birthday. I’ve been invited to be in London and Hull this coming week to do some promo for the show, and on Feb. 2nd I’ll be making a cameo appearance in the show.
Exactly what my role will be … I’m not sure yet! I believe I’ll play a few numbers during the “Blues Alley” segment of the show, and maybe a question-and-answer opportunity with the audience at some point.
Whatever the final format, it will be a lot of fun to take part in the production and to support these avid Eva fans.
If you’re in the UK–or planning to be–book now!!
Very best wishes to all for a wonderful 2008.
Date: January 24, 2008, 3:44 PM, EST
Name: Marie
Number: 77
Never heard of her before but I heard her music at a friend’s house and it stopped our group conversation when we heard her sing. I will look for her CDs to purchase. Her voice and her version of Dark Eyed Molly brings me to tears.
Date: January 24, 2008, 3:39 PM, EST
Name: Jacqueline mckivett
Number: 76
I first discovered Eva a couple of months ago and was totally mesmerised by her beautiful voice. My dad died suddenly last year, aged 45 so this is a very difficult time for me and my family and i cannot begin to explain how much Eva’s music is helping me right now. Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful woman with the rest of the world xxxxx
Date: January 24, 2008, 4:52 AM, EST
Name: Dubravko Vlahovic
Number: 75
Hi! I heared for “Autunm leaves” song and I decided to find that song on internet….and I found your version….I can tell you that you are the best singer which I ever heared….Also I trid to find your albumin Croatia…but nothing…:( I would like to have your …cd…live version…Bye!
Date: January 23, 2008, 5:05 PM, EST
Name: GG
Number: 74
I heard her music and loved it, that was last year, I’m 12 years old so still at school, our english teacher told us to write an essay called A women of Inspiration about someone who inspired us and made us whant to do our best. I picked Eva for mine, and am currently sitting at my pc typeing it up. I heard her song on the radio, it wasn’t as good, they had layered another singer over the top, instead of going well it actually made Eva’s voice stand out against the second singers. The second singer had a good voice but against Eva the singer sounded like carioki (sp?) and eva sounded just like the pure beutifull songbird she was singing about.
Date: January 23, 2008, 1:17 PM, EST
Name: Jen
Number: 73
I’d love to sing duet with Eva, when I’m joining the other side…
She was AMAZING.
R.I.P
Date: January 23, 2008, 12:55 PM, EST
Name: Rick
Number: 72
I have always enjoyed female singers (Roberta Flack, Carly Simon, Carole King, Whitney Houston, Martina McBride, etc.) No one, in my opinion, is as good as Eva Cassidy! She outsang them all!!
Date: January 22, 2008, 8:44 PM, EST
Name: Peace
Number: 71
Don’t feed the trolls!
Date: January 22, 2008, 7:03 PM, EST
Name: Melanie
Number: 70
WOW , EMMA , your on your own here. She was an amazing person, a fabulous artist, and a voice that I will loving listen to for the rest of my life. You should be ashamed of yourself for coming on to her beautifully run website just to say your hatetred of her, may god bless your soul. Eva you are loved, missed and cherished around this world. ALWAYS ALWAYS an EVA CASSIDY fan, Melanie from deep in the heart of texas. Hello to her sisters and all of her wonderful family, blessing to you all.
Date: January 22, 2008, 5:14 PM, EST
Name: jane robertson
Number: 69
The first message I read on here was ‘she was crap’ I don’t know how people have got the nerve, she was a remarkable lady with a clear talent for music, she is an inspiration to many many people out there in the WORLD and if people don’t like her music they should keep their opinions to themselves, like the saying goes ‘ if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all’. I take my hat off to Eva, she had a truely amazing gift and was taken from us to early. God bless x
Date: January 22, 2008, 3:04 PM, EST
Name: Emma Johnson
Number: 68
She was crap
Date: January 22, 2008, 4:40 AM, EST
Name: Ryuzou Kawamura
Number: 67
I was moved to tears by her voice.
Thanks to Katie Melua for introducing me Eva.
Date: January 21, 2008, 11:10 PM, EST
Name: dave
Number: 66
sometimes we doubt if there really are angels, all you have to do is listen to her sing to know the answer
Date: January 21, 2008, 9:34 AM, EST
Name: Mary Miller
Number: 65
Since my brother is a close friend of Eva’s family, I have enjoyed her music for years. I met Eva only once, very briefly, when she was a shy girl in her late teens.
Back then, who could have predicted what an impact she would have on the lives of so many people?
I, too, wish to have her music, especially “Fields of Gold” played when I die.
May her music continue to bring peace to all who hear it.
Mary/Bootsie Miller
Date: January 20, 2008, 10:29 PM, EST
Name: Guy
Number: 64
I went searching for a version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” that I heard on the radio. I finally found “Over the Rainbow” by Eva Cassidy. I spent the rest of the evening listening to one amazing song after another! Eva is able to take a song and not only make it her own but make it better than the original! It is a shame that she didn’t live to see her success grow as much as it has.
Thank you to all those responsible for continuing to promote her music. Her gift of music continues to touch so many people in so many ways. The great thing about the arts is that the artist can continue to have an effect on people long after they have passed on. Judging by the comments I ‘ve read, Eva’s art will be enjoyed by more and more people for a long time to come!
Thank you Eva!
Date: January 20, 2008, 9:15 PM, EST
Name: Mike From Syracuse
Number: 63
Faye Tozer played Eva in the Musical “Over The Rainbow” in the UK
Faye Tozer’s website:
The Story
Over the Rainbow is a compelling Musical which tells the Life Story of this legendary artist, following Eva?s life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a haunting interpretation of ?Somewhere Over the Rainbow?.
This Show follows her life from the age of 10 growing up in a musical family, to her first professional gig aged 18 at the Wild West World theme park, her first meeting with her boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo, a rabble-rousing rendition and recording at Blues Alley with Chuck Brown and culminating in her poignant and tragic death.
Before she died at the tender age of 33, she was unknown outside Washington, USA but within 2 years, she was discovered by Terry Wogan who promoted her music to the top of the album charts in the UK and now Europe, Australia and throughout the World.
A talented and world-class Cast of Actors and Musicians recreate her original arrangements and recordings which have received accolades from Mick Fleetwood and Sting and tributes from Nora Jones, Katie Melua and Chris De Burgh.
This Show pays a genuine and heartfelt tribute to a true Artist who was not interested in fame and fortune, but wanted nothing more than to create beautiful music.
From its? first performance in 2004, Over the Rainbow, has moved people immensely with sell-out performances and standing ovations throughout the UK.
This is more than the Life Story of Eva Cassidy which is an absolute must-see for all Eva Cassidy Fans, its? a Show for anyone who?s lost someone they love.
Date: January 20, 2008, 9:00 AM, EST
Name: John Simmons
Number: 62
What a bueatiful voice god gave to her.
Now she is singing in heaven with the angels.Rip eva cassidy forever in are hearts .. x
Date: January 19, 2008, 2:53 PM, EST
Name: colleen
Number: 61
i heard eva for the first time only days ago. thank you to her family and friend laura for sharing her with us. happy birthday Eva!!!!
Date: January 18, 2008, 8:44 PM, EST
Name: ally
Number: 60
Eva rocks, wish i knew about her tunes way back when, but we got them after she died.
now shes sing in her angel voice up above.
and her cd`s are here with us for that i thank eva x
Date: January 18, 2008, 7:54 PM, EST
Name: Jeff B
Number: 59
The gods took you from us as you were to good for us, happy heavens Eva, you are really a star, take care in your journey xx
Love you hunny xx
Date: January 18, 2008, 5:23 PM, EST
Name: mike
Number: 58
Rest my loverly and thanks
Date: January 18, 2008, 2:50 PM, EST
Name: beth
Number: 57
this is the best version of the song i have ever heard. she is amazing, when i heard it, i was close to crying. such a talent, a shame to loose such a beautiful voice.
Date: January 18, 2008, 2:36 PM, EST
Name: Paul
Number: 56
The new (February) issue of UK magazine RECORD COLLECTOR has an Eva article, which essentially consists of a new interview with Messrs Straw and Jennings. Interesting info included regarding future Eva releases. Looks like the movie is still a reality 🙁
Date: January 18, 2008, 11:57 AM, EST
Name: ardi rashid
Number: 55
i saw her on youtube while listening to frank sinatra and when i listened to her singing autumn leaves i fell in love,she’s the best ever!
Date: January 18, 2008, 7:03 AM, EST
Name: anne
Number: 54
best thing i’ve ever heard. sadly no longer with us – like so many only heard her music after she had died – what a loss to the world. seems the best of her was still to come – rip
Date: January 18, 2008, 6:41 AM, EST
Name: Margaret
Number: 53
Songbird was played in the funeral chapel at my cousin’s funeral three weeks ago. I had never heard of Eva before then but couldn’t get her voice out of my mind. I researched on the internet and discovered her album ‘Songbird’ which I have since purchased. How sad that this woman with such a beautiful voice is no longer with us.
Date: January 17, 2008, 6:21 PM, EST
Name: Ann Howard
Number: 52
A friend gave me cd of Eva’s to listen to. I had no idea who she was but I loved it. I since havepurchased her other songs. I spoke with my friend about how much I enjoyed her cd and he brought up that she had passed away. I had no idea about her music or life until a couple of years a go, since then I googled her name and have read all about her. I wish I would have heard her sooner. We are the same age!
Date: January 17, 2008, 3:44 PM, EST
Name: pepper
Number: 51
Visited with friends in San Francisco last weekend who introduced me to her music.
As an old sang lyric asked, “why do the good ones die so young?”
I will be a fan forever!
Date: January 17, 2008, 8:50 AM, EST
Name: Lorien – Theatre productions
Number: 50
Hi,
I was just wondering if you were aware that there is a Musical about the life story of Eva Cassidy called ‘Over The Rainbow’. It follows Eva’s life from the age of 10 right up to her tragic death. The show contains projection and original footage from Eva’s life.
From it’s first performance in 2004, Over The Rainbow, has moved people immensely with sell-out performances and standing ovations throughout the UK and Europe. It’s an award winning musical, staring Faye Tozer from steps, which has also recieved plaudits from the Eva Cassidy Band and members of her family.
For more information please visit our website theatre-productions which has more information about the show and also touring dates of the UK and Ireland.
Thank you and i hope that you find this information intresting.
Date: January 17, 2008, 12:46 AM, EST
Name: Sonia Mullins
Number: 49
Well, what can I say that hasn’t already been said or thought or whatever since we all came across this amazing woman. I’ve just finished reading Songbird – Her Story by Those Who Knew Her.
I first heard the Fields of Gold recording being played non-stop on radio at a friends place in Germany, back in 2001 in the middle of my first major trip overseas. I had no idea who she was and she really struck a chord with that homesick Aussie girl. Upon leaving Germany, my friend gave me the Songbird CD as a gift. This then became a musical represention of my time travelling. I listened to it non-stop when back in Australia the year following.
In 2004 when life had me down, a New Zealand friend visited and made me re-visit Eva, listening, with passion, to Time is a Healer. We saw her book while out one day and I purchased it. Only now have I finally got around to reading about the life and death behind this amazing voice. I can’t believe the world never got to ‘meet’ this singer; to see her do her thing. As a musician this makes me sad, how cool to have had the world know who she was….but that wouldn’t have been Eva’s style.
Every now and again I share this unique talent with a loved one or a friend and the word keeps on spreading.
I live in a stunning part of South Australia, a well known wine district with beautiful countryside and views. After reading about how much she loved nature, I will soak up my surroundings even more and think of dear Eva and how much she would have liked this.
Many thanks to the family and friends for putting that book together….I will listen to her music much differently now – I feel like I now know the woman behind the voice.
Rest in Peace Eva.
Date: January 16, 2008, 7:56 PM, EST
Name: Jerry
Number: 48
Referring to the previous posting by Rachel, I also thought it interesting that people seem to recall the exact moment they first heard Eva’s voice. As Bruce Lundvall (sp?) also mentioned in the Nightline episode, she had a quality in the timbre of her voice that was so moving. Rarely have I heard a singer that had that. Many singers have good instruments and good intonation, but not necessarily a “nice sounding” instrument. Barbara Streisand has it. I once saw a video of Barbara Streisand’s first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show singing “People” … chills up the spine.
Date: January 16, 2008, 4:33 PM, EST
Name: Rachel
Number: 47
I was checking in today and noticed that a couple of posters noted the first time that they heard Eva. Isn’t it interesting that we can pinpoint the date and remember the experience so clearly? Mine was Wed April 16 2003 (though I have to admit I had to go back in the guestbook archive to find the exact date…I posted here that very same day). I was driving home from work and was glad that the traffic was heavy because it meant I could spend more time in the car listening to the Songbird CD. What a fond memory!
Rachel
Date: January 16, 2008, 3:15 PM, EST
Name: Billy Norton
Number: 46
I have loved Eva’s voice since I first heard it(about 4 years ago). Recently,at a friend’s wedding, my friend’s sister sang Songbird as the happy couple walked down the aisle. Eva has inspired many people with her interpretations,and although she is a pure joy to listen to, she still reduces me to tears. May the other angels watch over her.
Date: January 16, 2008, 1:51 PM, EST
Name: Janice
Number: 45
I started listening to Eva about 3 years ago, and sadly, I found she was already gone. What an amazing talent – the emotion in her music is so palpable it changes moods, and has reduced me to tears (in a good way). The last thing my grandmother ever sang was the Tennessee Waltz… RIP Eva.
Date: January 16, 2008, 12:10 PM, EST
Name: tatiana
Number: 44
I love eva.. thank you.
when I hear your voice I feel your love for the music. thank you
Date: January 16, 2008, 11:21 AM, EST
Name: David Graf
Number: 43
What imagery Eva brings to her lyrics! I was in bed listening to “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” and her haunting, smoky rendition brought scenes of birds taking off from the telephone wires in a rush for warmer weather, a lonely Fla. shore just after dark when everything is still and grey…finally the same wires with a setting sun, reinhabited by returning birds….and I was asleep in a flash. Eva brings so much pleasure and goodness to her fans. Rest well, Songbird.
Date: January 16, 2008, 4:50 AM, EST
Name: james
Number: 42
i love eva so much my sister introduced her to me and she has got such an amazing voice real shame she had to leave up but hopefully she is singing in heaven
Date: January 15, 2008, 10:00 PM, EST
Name: Andre Machado
Number: 41
Eva Cassidy makes me cry whenever I listen to her. Her voice is absolutely mesmerizing!!!
Date: January 15, 2008, 9:45 PM, EST
Name: Suzanne
Number: 40
I have lived in MD all my life and grew up in St Mary’s Co. I can’t believe I missed out on hearing her, when she was with us. When a friend gave me one of her CDs, I fell in love with her voice and went looking for places I could see her in concert. I was so upset to learn that she had passed. Her voice lives will live on long after the big record stars of today are forgotten…
Date: January 15, 2008, 6:42 PM, EST
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 39
I first heard Eva on Wednesday 3 October 2007 at 7:35 a.m..
Date: January 15, 2008, 5:50 PM, EST
Name: Shaun
Number: 38
First really heard Eva in 2007. Not a good time in my life but her music is a true inspiration helped me through some difficult times and will continue to be a source of pleasure always. Thankyou and Godbless…
Date: January 15, 2008, 9:27 AM, EST
Name: Bill Thompson
Number: 37
I first heard Eva on Friday, March 24, 2000 at about 5PM. As you can probably guess, she made quite an impression on me. I now have all Eva?s albums, the book about her life, and some of her art. I used to do a lot of recording work in the 70?s but had pretty much stopped and gone on to other things. Listening to Eva?s work and reading about how it was recorded inspired me to get back into that and in the last five years I?ve recorded a bunch of music, made many new friends, had a lot of fun, learned a lot, and even done some good work if I do say so.
Its been a long time since I posted here but I follow this guestbook regularly. Yesterday I read a post from Kate Lee, the 15 year old singer and violin player. I had the pleasure of recording a song last Fall with Kate doing the violin and backup vocal parts. Believe me, you need to check this lady out! She?s a very serious musician with talent way beyond her years. You will hear from her in the future! Just Google ?Kate Lee? and ?No Strings Attached.? Eva has certainly inspired a lot of people; what a great legacy!
All the best to Laura, to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy, and to all of Eva?s fans.
–Bill
Date: January 14, 2008, 11:51 PM, EST
Name: Bob White
Number: 36
I just discovered Eva while searching youtube for blues in Washington D.C. (my hometown). The first thing I heard her sing was Stormy Monday at a Blues Alley appearance. Next I listened to Tennessee Waltz followed by songbird. Listening to her touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. My heart sank when I realized she was no longer with us. I can only imagine the loss her family and friends must be suffering. Thank God her love of music and work has been preserved. She is a remarkable talent and a gift to the world.
Date: January 14, 2008, 12:09 PM, EST
Name: Vicky Powell
Number: 35
We look after Claire Hamill whose song “Take My Breath Away” Eva covered. Claire always says “god bless Eva” as she covered the song at a point when Claire was going through a rough time.” I hadnt listened to Eva till we started looking after Claire but having now done so, it has a beautiful feel to it. Like a hot bath and a warm mug of cocoa. I felt that way about Claire too and it is great that there are still people who love beautiful songs,beautifully sung with feeling that actually have meaning.
Date: January 14, 2008, 11:50 AM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 34
The other day, a young man came to my house to do some drywall work. As he pulled into the driveway, he noticed the “Eva Cassidy Fan” sticker on my vehicle. He asked me, “Who’s Eva Cassidy?”. I asked him, “What kind of music do you like? He said he liked all kinds of music, especially classic rock. “You probably like the Blues, then”, I said and proceeded to put “Stormy Monday” on my cd player. He was completely blown away. Half-way through the song, he exclaimed, “I could listen to that girl all day!”. He told me his wife was more of a country fan. I played “Penny to my Name”. “Man, that’s good”, he said, “Are you sure that’s the same singer?”. I assured him it was and played most of my collection of Eva songs as he worked. “She’s got a voice that could make you cry”, he said, “and you never know what kind of song is coming next. I think I’m an Eva Cassidy fan, too!”
Date: January 14, 2008, 4:05 AM, EST
Name: Katie
Number: 33
Shames She is Passed Away But R.I.P Legend xx
Date: January 13, 2008, 10:05 AM, EST
Name: Chris Kilner
Number: 32
A recent convert following the single with Katie Melua, have now purchased all available albums etc from Itunes and it’s played all the time, now getting familly and friends to listen as well.
Great website
Date: January 13, 2008, 8:52 AM, EST
Name: Farah
Number: 31
Absolutely mesmerizing voice. Touching my heart. I recently discovered her and now listen to her all the time. What can i say apart from beautiful!
Date: January 12, 2008, 9:27 PM, EST
Name: Rick Bernardo
Number: 30
I do a radio show on spirituality and social change (Spirit Road Radio). The best part of my being that I bring to it is as a musician. Just posted this with a YouTube recording of Eva’s “Over the Rainbow” at Blues Alley:
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Holy, holy crap [pardon]: I’ve heard Eva doing this and other songs before?then I found this. I never thought I’d GET the chance to see her… I’ve watched this 5 times in the past day: each time, I can’t help but break into tears… like when she goes into the last verse. Oh. My. God. Touched, moved, inspired. Thank you, Eva. And thank each of you too.
Been exploring Eva’s story for a couple of years. Lately she’s haunted me?in a good kinda way. Time for me to sit prayerfully with the piano…
Date: January 11, 2008, 11:02 AM, EST
Name: Kate Lee
Number: 29
I have been so inspired by Eva’s music. I am a 15 year old singer/songwriter,fiddler, I recently recorded Fields of Gold because I was totally blown away with her recording. I hope some day I can move so many with my music. Kate Lee with No Strings Attached!
Date: January 11, 2008, 10:17 AM, EST
Name: manni
Number: 28
I only recently heard one of Eva Cassidys songs and went immediately buying every Album I could get. I’m still stunned by the beauty of her voice and the tragedy of her early death. I wanted to say thanks to Eva, wherever she may be. She made my world a better place. And thanks to you, Laura, for keeping this homepage up.
Date: January 10, 2008, 4:21 PM, EST
Name: Samuel low
Number: 27
I think that she is inspirational to many, and i was so sad to hear of her death having only recently realised the incrediable music she has offered. So many of her songs are easy to listen to and i just wish she could be here today.
thanks eva
Date: January 10, 2008, 1:36 AM, EST
Name: Judy Katz
Number: 26
What a wonderful, uplifting voice she possessed. The songs are so mellow and yet Eva can make leave you feeling as though she is singing right beside you. I regret not finding her music earlier.
Date: January 8, 2008, 9:18 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 25
To Glynne:
Eva’s “No Boundaries” cd can be purchased from the Amazondotcom website. It is wonderful!
Date: January 8, 2008, 3:50 PM, EST
Name: nelda
Number: 24
took awhile after I first got one of albums from my brother, but I have tried to get all
of them. What a wonderful gift and legacy she left for us to enjoy and her friend had
the forsight to get them recorded.
Date: January 8, 2008, 1:53 PM, EST
Name: Stephen
Number: 23
To Glynne
In reply to your question, “The Waiting is Over” is on the album “No Boundaries”. It’s a fantastic album – enjoy! Good luck tracking it down.
Date: January 7, 2008, 4:45 PM, EST
Name: karen humphreys
Number: 22
eva sang her songs from the heart i have read the book songbird and i really feel her presence with me i also believe in angels love collecting fairys and cherubs we have so many things in common i wish i could off met up with her what a wonderful daughter god bless eva and all her family
Date: January 7, 2008, 4:01 PM, EST
Name: John Tapster
Number: 21
I am of an age who in retirement gets more pleasure from classical music than other genres and generally I do not followthe pop scene. Also I do not generally like popular ‘standards’ to be messed about by artistes who think they can improve on the original. However, I went to a funeral last week, where the deceased had particularly requested that Eva’s version of ‘Over the Rainbow’ was played.
I was completely bowled over and have not been able to get her singing out of my head. I have ordered some of her CDs because her haunting, pure and genuine singing is pure magic and has knocked Bach down from my top spot. To read of the tragedy of her young life snuffed out at the age of 33 makes the sound of her voice even more poignant.
To her parents, family and friends I would say that her memory will live on for ever and you can feel so proud of such a talent. I feel so glad that I have come across her talent and wish it had happened earlier.
Date: January 6, 2008, 9:52 AM, EST
Name: Michelle
Number: 20
Eva Cassidy is my best ever singer, now i no im only 13, but Eva Cassidy is my insperation. I am intrested in Eva Cassidy because she always wrote wonderful songs for herself. (she wrote them for fun) and now she is the most loved singer here all because of her dad. i am especially happy with her dad for doing such a fantastic job and now she has fans everywhere in the world. I am a really big fan. I enter all of these different comptitions all over the world and always come to the nationals and every year i enter its always one of Eva Cassidy songs. They always make mw think what would we all do without Eva in the world. Eva i love you sooo much and rest in peace. I will never forget you or your wonderful songs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: January 6, 2008, 1:25 AM, EST
Name: Shawn
Number: 19
I received a beautiful e-mail with this song playing as it scrolled thru beautiful pictures of life. The pictures were wonderful, but I was taken aback by the beautiful voice in the background. A friend told me it was Eva Cassidy and the sad fact that this beautiful voice was no longer with us. I was so sad. I have never heard such a beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing her with us. I will be listening to more of her. God Bless to all of her family. She truley has the voice of an angel.
Date: January 5, 2008, 10:57 PM, EST
Name: Mark and Charlie (Charlene) Vondett
Number: 18
We were immediately struck by Eva’s voice when we walked into a Saugatuck, MI music store where they were playing “Live at Blues Alley.” We immeidately purchased the CD. Our Mom (Mother-In-Law) recently joined our Lord in Heaven, and our son featured 3 of Eva’s songs in a beautiful tribute to his Grandmother. While playing the CD this evening, we decided to search for other music by Eva. In our searhc, we discovered that Eva is no longer with us. We had no idea. Her music has touched us deeply and we appreciate the music legacy that she left for us to treasure. We will be looking into collecting her other music and have already passed on what we currently have to others. Thank you Eva for touching our lives!!
Date: January 5, 2008, 8:41 PM, EST
Name: sam
Number: 17
This song is just so special to me! The first time i heard it was when i went to stay with my nan in the summer about 3yrs ago! Sadly my nan passed away in August after her own battle! This song was played at he funeral and it will always remind me of her!
Date: January 5, 2008, 7:07 PM, EST
Name: Glynne
Number: 16
To Stephen – I am a huge fan but haven’t heard of “The waiting is over” – which album is that on?
Thanks
Date: January 5, 2008, 4:49 PM, EST
Name: Stephen
Number: 15
An amzaing voice, a memorable song with so many meaningful words. So much so that Christopher and I used this song at the start of our Civil Partnership ceremony in May 2007. It was made even more poignant as my father was under going chemotherapy at the time.
A truly memorable day, which started with the voice of one of our favourite artists. Her voice and her talent will surely live on forever.
Date: January 5, 2008, 1:50 PM, EST
Name: John
Number: 14
She had a voice from heaven. What a talent. Her music and beauty will continue to live on. I am sorry she was taken away from us so early. God only knows what she would have accomplished in her lifetime. As for me and my family. Eva Cassidy and her music will always play. God bless
Date: January 5, 2008, 11:55 AM, EST
Name: Pete
Number: 13
When I first heard this song while driving in my car I had to pull over – it stopped me in my tracks, it was so incredibly beautiful. My eyes well up each time I hear it. I believe in God and therefore believe that someday the words of this song will come true. (Revelation 21:3-5; Psalm 37:10,11; Isaiah 26:19)
Date: January 4, 2008, 8:24 PM, EST
Name: Kerry
Number: 12
Eva was brought to my attention through the music of Katie:-) I can not even describe just what her voice does to me.. She is the most amazing singer I have ever heard. From the bottom of my heart..thank you for sharing these songs with us. Peace
Date: January 4, 2008, 6:41 PM, EST
Name: Chiitra
Number: 11
I discovered her 2 years ago to found out she is no longer with us. This angel voice opens my mind and heart everytime when I listen to her. If everyone would know her the world would be a better place to live, I’m sure of that. She touches the hearts and minds of people no matter who they are or where they are. Thank you for that Eva, may you rip.
Date: January 4, 2008, 8:39 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 10
To Laura,Barbara,Hugh and all your family and friends I wish you all a happy and peaceful 2008.
Date: January 4, 2008, 12:40 AM, EST
Name: Rich
Number: 9
Makes me homesick. It’s an escape to a sad place where I probably shouldn’t really go, but I love to share the melancholy of the piece. It hurts so good.
Date: January 3, 2008, 4:26 AM, EST
Name: TONY BRAMWELL
Number: 8
Have just finished my new book (following Magical Mystery Tours) I feature the Eva Cassidy Phenomenon and the people behind it! Cheers TONY BRAMWELL
Date: January 2, 2008, 4:07 PM, EST
Name: Russ Horton .
Number: 7
We love Eva..in fact we played her this week.
The very best to all in the New Year and lets hope its a wonderful 12 months for all of us!
Your Loyal Fans at the Grapevine Show.
Date: January 2, 2008, 3:43 PM, EST
Name: Lawrence Marshall
Number: 6
Friends of mine brought Eva’s songs to us and I was immediately struck by her. My heart is broken to find out she is no longer with us. Every song has more heart and soul than I have ever heard before. Congradulations on your perseverience to keep her known, it is a must that the entire world hear her voice.
Date: January 2, 2008, 2:11 PM, EST
Name: Keith
Number: 5
have just discovered this fantastic singer,
so sad she is no longer with us but she will live on through her music.
Date: January 2, 2008, 8:41 AM, EST
Name: jos
Number: 4
a canadian dance couple uses the song in a wonderfull dance and so i found this wonderful female singer that alas passed away. I will be listening to all her songs.
(Andrei & Natalie Paramanov from Cananda, the new WDC – World South American Showdance 2007 champions, danced at 01-12-2007 Scheveningen the Netherlands)
Date: January 1, 2008, 7:32 PM, EST
Name: Dorothy B.
Number: 3
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you, Laura, who gives we EVAites a home away from home! Thanks, so much! Also, A Happy and blessed New Year to Eva’s wonderful family. And last, but not least – in case any of them pass by, a Happy New Year to any and all of the Eva Cassidy band! May 2008 be special for all of you! DB
Date: January 1, 2008, 3:24 PM, EST
Name: Dawn
Number: 2
Just thanks for the site…Happy New Year – Lord’s blessings to you
Date: January 1, 2008, 7:06 AM, EST
Name: Tearose
Number: 1
Have just discovered this wonderfully talented lady just by chance.Such a pity she is no longer with us.She would have been the same age as me, as I was also born in ’63. She will be with me forever now as I have absolutely fallen for her voice and style…… Rest in Peace Eva