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2009 Guestbook entries
January 1-December 31, 2009
with a missing period in August

Reverse chronological order in groups of about 50, I think
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Date: December 31, 2009, 7:18 PM, EDT
Name: Linton
Happy New Yr to all of Eva’s family, relatives, friends & fans everywhere! Laura, thanks for your continuing maintenance of the site – one of my New Yr resolution is to slowly read & enjoy your 132 page screenplay on Eva.

Date: December 31, 2009, 1:21 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
Happy New Year to Eva Cassidy fans everywhere!

Date: December 31, 2009, 9:23 AM, EDT
Name: Barry D.
48 hours ago I did not know who Eva Cassidy was. Listening to the Sinatra Station on Sirius Radio, I heard Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I was floored. I stopped my work, and just listened. I ran over to the radio to get the name of the performer off of the scroll before the song was over. Later, I went to You Tube and discovered more of Eva’s songs. I knew nothing else about her. When I googled her name and found her site, I was so sad to discover she had died so many years ago. Reading more about her, I became a huge fan. I can’t stop listening to Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Danny Boy. She has touched me like no other singer. I look forward to discovering more of her songs. I only wish I had found out about her sooner, but thank heaven I finally did. She was on this earth much too briefly, but what she left behind will live on for generations.

Date: December 30, 2009, 6:42 PM, EDT
Name: sauvage patrick
my very best wishes to Cassidy familly,Laura Bligh,chris biondo,lenny williams,Keith grimes and Raice McLeod and CHuck Brown.will you produce an other tape with remaining songs?Eva is as necessary asbread for soul life .with love

Date: December 29, 2009, 3:51 PM, EDT
Name: Roby
It is hard to put into words the beauty of her voice.

Date: December 28, 2009, 5:45 PM, EDT
Name: Lou Nordeen
Eva was so cool, I am always so happy that she took form and had a great life. I love her music so much, it is a spiritual bath when I hear it, and I count on it. Eva is gone and in a new form, and it is alright…”I know it’s right”……..

Date: December 28, 2009, 3:30 AM, EDT
Name: wj boothby
Tonight a friend lent us Songbird. Her version of Fields of Gold literally stopped me in my tracks.
For the entire song. Wow. Count me as a new fan!

Date: December 27, 2009, 8:13 AM, EDT
Name: David Spencer
OMG, here I am, back on this wonderful web site that Laura Bligh has maintained for all of these years. Dedicated to preserving the memory & music of Eva Cassidy, it is a great service to all of us who hold Eva so dear in our hearts & minds. Thank you, Laura.

By chance, late at night on New Years Day, 1999 (or 2000) I happened upon the ABC special on Eva Cassidy. It made such an inpact on me that I immediately sought out more info on her. It is such a touching and sad story. I think that is one reason she has become an American icon. I was heartbroken when I learned that she had died so young, but thankful that so much of her music had been preserved on recordings, and that the world at large was beginning to discover it. Sadly, if she had not died, she might still be unknown today. And what an incredible loss that would have been. It is a tribute to the British public that they were the first to embrase Eva’s music, thereby catching the attention of the world, including the USA, her homeland. Thank God they did. Thank God that I tuned in to ABC that night. My heart would have missed so much. Eva has touched my life so deeply. I have cried SO MANY tears, so many times, for so many years. Few singers have ever been able to do that. I am blessed. Rest in peace, Eva.

Date: December 26, 2009, 7:22 PM, EDT
Name: Claire
I had heard of Eva a few years ago but never heard her sing until today by chance I found an old CD with songs from various artists and have to say that I have listened to this song over and over and over again this evening as her voice is just simply astounding and possibly the most beautiful voice one could ever hear !! I will be listening to more of her recordings very soon !

Date: December 26, 2009, 2:40 AM, EDT
Name: Anne
From one Eva fan to many others:

God Bless you all. Eva has brought us together as no one or thing has been capable of doing. Without a doubt, we are blessed!

Date: December 25, 2009, 11:05 PM, EDT
Name: Amber
I’ve only just discovered Eva’s music and it is heavenly. Music that brings you to tears. The most beautiful voice I have ever heard. Music that needs to be heard. A true talent gone too soon.

Date: December 25, 2009, 8:24 PM, EDT
Name: Renee Ryan
I discovered Eva Cassidy’s music around 5 years ago when I first started looking around on youtube.Now I listen to her music all the time.Her voice was that of an angel and she was taken far too soon.I love her songs and the special way she has of singing them.Thank you for sharing her music with all of us.

Date: December 24, 2009, 5:24 PM, EDT
Name: Joan
Blessing to the Cassidy family and all who cherish Eva and her gifts she so freely shared with us.

Date: December 24, 2009, 12:11 PM, EDT
Name: Hansen
Merry Christmas for Every People! Cassidy Family!
Love Eva Cassidy!

Date: December 24, 2009, 12:09 AM, EDT
Name: DOROTHY B.
BLESSINGS, AND THE BEST TO ALL WHO VISIT THIS WONDERFUL WEBSITE !. WE ARE ALL HERE FOR THE SAME REASON! WE LOVE AND CHERISH EVA CASSIDY!!!

Date: December 23, 2009, 11:17 AM, EDT
Name: Elaine
When I listen to Waly Waly I cry everytime because of the beauty and quality of her voice. I imagine her in heaven singing in God’s angelic choir. I wish I had known her. In a way, I feel I do. She reaches anyone with a pulse. I look forward to hearing her in heaven.
God’s blessings to her family and friends this Holiday season. She will be singing a special song for you. Just stop, close your eyes, and listen.

Date: December 23, 2009, 6:45 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
To Barbara,Hugh,Laura and the rest of Eva’s family I wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous 2010.Take care.

Date: December 23, 2009, 1:45 AM, EDT
Name: Nelly
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
SELAMAT NATAL dan SELAMAT TAHUN BARU!!!

Date: December 22, 2009, 7:49 PM, EDT
Name: Bert
My God! What a great talent. Parents must be so proud.

Date: December 22, 2009, 8:15 AM, EDT
Name: Terry Bourgeois
Eva is one more reason why we work so hard to find new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. She will always be on my mind as we have our fundraising events for Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Date: December 21, 2009, 3:51 PM, EDT
Name: Gerd
Your songs will be with me on my way trough my live and let my soul shine.

Thank you, Eva!

Gerd

Date: December 21, 2009, 12:56 PM, EDT
Name: Marcus Baulcombe
I am 19 years old and i have been listening to Eva’s music for quite sometime. She had one of the most beautiful voices i have certainly ever heard. I will always listen to her music when i need to relax or am maybe feeling a little down. She always puts a smile on my face.
Eva you may be gone but the music you left us means you will never be forgotten.
RIP Eva Cassidy, you were taken far too soon

Date: December 21, 2009, 10:18 AM, EDT
Name: Ulrich / Cologne
Laura,

having discovered Eva Cassidy just recently, I was trying to find some more footage, information and scores. This website has been really helpful, it is a such a comprehensive resource and pointed me to most of the stuff I was looking for (some of which even turned out to be in our local library – however I wouldn’t have known what to look for without your help)

So thank you very much for running this site!
Thanks and best regards from Cologne, Germany,
Ulrich

Date: December 20, 2009, 10:03 PM, EDT
Name: Pat Differ
Simply my favourite singer of all.
Such a wonderful voice.

Date: December 19, 2009, 7:52 PM, EDT
Name: Steve
Laura, Wishing you and the rest of Eva’s family a Happy and Healthy Holiday. I have to say that everytime I hear Eva sing “The Spirit of Christmas” at this time of year, it just adds something speacial to the holidays. To hear her and Chuck Brown sing that song, just blows me away. Her voice in that vocal is just so pure. Wow…

Here’s to wishing Eva was still with us….

Date: December 19, 2009, 10:16 AM, EDT
Name: Carole
I first heard Eva sing during the service of a recently departed dear friend. I have sought out her songs since then as they always make me feel so thankful for all the riches in my life. I was so sad to hear shortly after that she too had died. Thanks Eva for reminding me every time I hear you that I have so much to be grateful for.

Date: December 19, 2009, 9:33 AM, EDT
Name: Per Christiansen
Skøn ren sangstemme, der ligger noget sjæl og dybde i det. Det kunne have blevet stort.
Ville gerne have set Eva C in live.

Date: December 18, 2009, 5:05 AM, EDT
Name: Joe & Morag
We knew Terry would not let us down – on his last Radio 2 show today he played Eva – Over the Rainbow saying in his opinion Eva’s version was the best ever. Terry also mentioned Paul Walters at the same time as playing Eva. Without the help of Terry & Paul Eva I dont think Eva would have been heard as much – we owe both of them a great deal in brining Eva to so many people.

Eric in Silver Springs I trust you are well and to you and all Eva fans everywhere – have a wonderful Christmas with your families and have a very peaceful New Year in 2010.

To Laura and all the Cassidy family thank you for keeping Eva’s memory and her music alive.

Date: December 17, 2009, 10:13 PM, EDT
Name: Darrell G Hawkins
The most beautiful voice I believe I’ve ever heard. And that was topped by her most beautiful personality. If you have not read her book; please do so! Truly inspiring person. I never knew her; but I miss her!! What a wonderful wonderful artist and human being!

Date: December 16, 2009, 6:21 PM, EDT
Name: Dalila
Gle eventi che rendono mortali le nostre membra, eternano il nostro spirito: la tua voce sfiora con dolcezza tutti gli angoli del mondo, ed illumina quelli più bui, e accompagna di luce quelli già sloeggiati.. Sei ovunque il tuo canto si posa.. e ristora gli ainimi di quelli che qui ti ascoltano.. Grazie..

Date: December 15, 2009, 8:34 PM, EDT
Name: Todd C.
Just wanted to alert folks that a couple on the Fox talent show So You Think You Can Dance just danced a routine to Eva & Chuck Brown’s “Let the Good Times Roll.” I’m sure it will end up on the web somewhere – youtube, hulu or the show’s website. Hope those who missed it can see it.

Date: December 15, 2009, 6:04 PM, EDT
Name: Tracy N. Turner
Eva’s music made me cry, each time I heard it. There are only a handful of singers and musicians that affect me like this, every single time I hear them. It is hard for me to hear her, right now. I had not cried in a long, long time…

Being a man, I tend to have no idea when I need to cry, why I need to cry. Most of the time, I do not know how to cry, it all just gets stuck inside and the longer it is stuck, the harder it is to cry and let God’s windshield wipers for the soul do their function.

Eva is right there with (in no particular order): Pavarotti, Brooke Benton. Andrea Corrs and the band, The Corrs. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong. Judy Garland “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. Johnny Cash, Hurt, Bryan Pezzano, former pianist – Hollywood Bowl, California. Eva Cassidy. She belongs with these other names, because she has that musical kind of magic that is soul and genius.

Just a tiny handful of musicians playings and/or singers singings make me cry like a little girl.

When I read her biography I cried some more. I have so much in common with this woman, I am 52 and all I have ever focused on is art, science and culture. Friendships, sometimes, but I prefer solitude in nature.

Everyone around me has pushed me in various directions, too. I prefer the mountains, beach, drawing, writing poetry. Sometimes, when I’ve had a lot of peace from being pushed, I hear music inside me that by soul or brain sucks right out of the universe. Instruments that do not exist, yet.

Why the hell does everyone assume we all belong in law school, medicine or business school? I’ve owned 2 businesses and held jobs, the worse curse one could ever push any inventor or artist into.

I did not choose my basic human nature for wealth, fame or prosperity; my basic human nature choose me.

I so wish Eva was still here; the world has enough knock-off clones; to few of Eva’s.

My family has many artists and genuises, past tense. Circa 2009, everybody gets pushed to be some twisted vision of mainstream western neurosis.

I’ve only heard three of her songs so far. I will never forget this woman. Art is what makes sense of the pain and suffering of my life. People do not understand, a blank, signed check for any amount of money does not alleviate it. Art does, in some way. This woman is a true artist. God bless her. The windshield washers to my soul had becomed so gummed up with toxic pollution.

Tracy

Date: December 15, 2009, 3:38 PM, EDT
Name: Sheryl Lynn Smith
What a beautiful young lady she was and is. Such hope and encouragement she gives me each and every day! She sang like an Angel and still continues to sing and influence people like me to continue seeking the heavens in all that we do. One day, I was driving down the road and had to pull over, back in 1996, when it was reported that Eva had passed. Consequently, I was deaply moved by her magnifacent voice, heart, and message that she was sending out to the world. My only regret is that I didn’t know of or about her until her passing. In the midst of all darkness, there is a special light, a light that can shine so bright through people like Eva. I am terribly sorry that her life was cut short. However, what a legacy she left us all with. I will continue listening to her beautiful, angelic voice and pay close attention to what truly is important in this life. God works in mysterious ways! Not all of it can be defined! However, Eva defined it incredibly well in my heart and hopefully yours!!!

Date: December 15, 2009, 11:10 AM, EDT
Name: Anna
Grazie Eva per averci lasciato la tua voce, i tuoi arrangiamenti unici e inimitabili. La tua musica è un’emozione che non conosce la parola fine!
Anna

Date: December 14, 2009, 4:18 PM, EDT
Name: walt evans
what can you say about a fallen angel. who visited earth?to give a gift, so perfect, so, yes heavenly?but just hear,just hear,perfections.voice,and know, you have heard,a soul sing,not a body,and be glad you saw heaven in your hearts mind,by her voice touching you,and melting,your most inner being,she is gone home,where she came from, and we are at loss,for her going, love your gift eva,see you soon,

Date: December 13, 2009, 4:44 PM, EDT
Name: Liz Ridding
An absolutely stunning voice, the heavens must rejoice to hear this angel sing. There is just so much emotion in each and every song, it truly brings tears to your eyes to listen to Eva sing, beautiful. Thank you

Date: December 13, 2009, 10:41 AM, EDT
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Have been listening to Eva sing “It’s not the presents under the tree” from the “Holiday sounds of the season 2001” cd. Eva’s vocals are flawless, as usual, and listening to this song always puts me in a Christmas state of mind. I wish there were more recordings of Eva singing Christmas music.

Date: December 13, 2009, 8:47 AM, EDT
Name: OTIS
THANKYOU EVA FOR THE VOICE AND FOR THE MUSIC.

Date: December 13, 2009, 2:32 AM, EDT
Name: James Louie
Hi,

The Seattle Weekly (an alternative newspaper) had an article this week (11/9-11/15) about Blix Street Records located in Gig Harbor, WA. The story was about a young blues singer, Davy Knowles, who has a recording contract with Blix. The story mentioned that Blix has signed artists like Mary Black, Grace Griffith and others. If you are an Eva fan, you will know that Eva is another one Blix had distributed music. Very good article written by Michael Alan Goldberg.

Date: December 12, 2009, 7:33 AM, EDT
Name: Nikki
A bit like Vincent Van Gogh whose artwork was beautiful and yet not seen to be great until after his death.

I look forward to hearing her sing in heaven

Date: December 12, 2009, 4:04 AM, EDT
Name: Richard
I just read the first part of Laura’s screenplay. It’s lovingly written, and being a visual thinker myself, I almost could see what that movie would come out to be.

If only somebody in the movie business would have the guts to make this movie, I’d buy it the first day it hits the stores.

And we can all bet our bottom dollars I wouldn’t be the only one rushing out to the store. 😉

Date: December 11, 2009, 11:50 PM, EDT
Name: Randy Reed
Just discovered this beautiful voice! I am very touched by her music and look forward to hearing it all. Thank you Eva! Someday I will be able to thank you personally in eternity.

Date: December 11, 2009, 10:23 PM, EDT
Name: John
I know that what we commonly refer to as ‘death’ isn’t the end of life, its merely a transition…Thank you lovely one for the beauty and grace that you exude and for the gifts that you continue to convey through your music. Your spirit is cherished by me and so many you have touched.

Date: December 11, 2009, 9:15 PM, EDT
Name: Kristian
I’m so impressed, I have reading what you have reading I cryed and laugh at the same time. And I really hope that it will be a movie about Evas life.

I Love you Eva forever

Kristian

Date: December 11, 2009, 5:51 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Laura, I just spent the afternoon reading your screenplay for a movie based on Eva’s life. (Can be accessed by going to the “What’s New” page).

The people who reached an agreement with the Cassidy family a while back to produce an “Eva” movie a will be hard pressed to come up with a more touching treatment. I hope they have the sense to, at least, consider using yours.

Thanks so much for the posting. I really enjoyed it. And, thanks for maintaining this wonderful website!!!

Date: December 10, 2009, 2:04 AM, EDT
Name: Andrew Stevenson
Eva Cassidy’s music so touched my heart, that I wrote a poem about her. I’d like to share that poem with the world, to emphasise that a wonderful and beautiful person was taken from us all. Please note, that I am not a religious person, and I know Eva believed in reincarnation, but I have used religious context as a way of emphasis.

To Eva Cassidy With Love And Regret

The devil picked you, Eva, a beautiful rose, and cursed you with his seed.
In your blossomed life so sweet, grew his evil deed.
Yet if he’d known your soul he would have been entranced,
Then instead of causing your death, with your life he would have danced.

A waterfall of mournful tears will forever meet the cost
Of your mortal body taken, and a radiant beauty lost,
Which can be seen the whole world over in your smiling Songbird face –
An immortal image captured of Mother Nature’s nurtured grace.

You’ve conquered your rainbow, and are now it’s gold;
Singing mediated harmonious tunes that were foretold
From inspirations to aspirations, that hairs can attend
By all who feel and love you – an ever increasing trend.

My heart is your holy grail; in its love your vocals bloom like flowers in spring:
Melodic echoes of high and low pitches resonate there when you sing.
You’re in my veins, Eva, permeating my whole being, a pure addiction sold
Where the high is your enchanting, celestial voice singing melodies before untold.

The air you breathed is still with us; it now rides the gentle breeze –
Whispering through the forests you loved and surfing the waves of seas:
And wherever the breeze may wonder, or the tempestuous wind can roam,
Your voice can still be heard … from the rustling autumn leaves to the thrashing ocean foam.

© Andrew Stevenson 9/12/09

Date: December 8, 2009, 12:11 PM, EDT
Name: Jim
I heard Over the Rainbow when Terry Wogan first played it on his show and played it to my daughter who fell in love with it as I did.

I lost my beautiful daughter in 2003, and every time I hear an Eva song I cry, beautiful people should not die so young.

Date: December 8, 2009, 10:18 AM, EDT
Name: VINCENT DONOHUE
This song was Aunt’s favourire and was played at her funeral last year. It brought a tear to my eye it is so beautiful.

Date: December 7, 2009, 5:38 PM, EDT
Name: Carole
While taking a class based on the book “The Vein of Gold” by Julia Cameron; one of the “tasks” for all the students was to choose a “safety song” and an “expansion song”. One of my classmates chose 2 of Eva’s songs, “I Know You By Heart” and “Over The Rainbow”. The minute I heard her start to sing, I knew it was the same beautiful, magical voice I had heard singing a song for the figure skater at the Olympics several years ago. As soon as I found out who it was, I searched for Eva on the web only to discover that she had died many years ago….. I wept. I, like so many others, grieve her loss… and at such a young age. I’m now buying her cd’s and singing her music as well. As a singer myself, I’m blown away not only by her beautiful voice but also by her incredible musicianship! Her arrangements of the songs she has chosen to sing are remarkable!! My only concern in singing her arrangements…. can I keep from crying?

Date: December 6, 2009, 10:52 AM, EDT
Name: An
Last week, couldn’t believe my eyes, “Eva Cassidy sings” on a dvd ! the more I listen to her, the more I love her…the way she expresses herself is unique! Eva is what she sings.. precious, pure, wonderful Eva!

Date: December 6, 2009, 7:03 AM, EDT
Name: Rocky Johnson
Wow, what a voice. Of all the singers that have sung this song Eva is by far the most beautiful, from the heart. I cant find any of her CDs here and I dont like downloading, you are the brightest star out there Eva, god bless you

Date: December 6, 2009, 6:30 AM, EDT
Name: pablo zebra
eye am an american novelist living in the south of spain. as eye check in periodically to view these postings from around r globe, it never fails to amaze me how many stories that bare the emotional truth of life can be found in r eva tales: like her music–it is all about emotional honesty, and nothing ’bout eva is artificial. so we r moved in that way.

Date: December 5, 2009, 10:12 PM, EDT
Name: Fred Valdes
I feel like I’ve known Eva all my life. Her music speaks to me in ways that I don’t quite comprehend. I am a musician/song writer and know in my heart Eva and I will meet in a different plane.

Fred

Date: December 5, 2009, 6:22 PM, EDT
Name: ADRIANA MEJIA
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Date: December 5, 2009, 4:01 PM, EDT
Name: Jess
Thanks Rachel! Yes. I think you were one of the three of all time. Chris Biondo made it clear that he isn’t recognized very often. He also told me that he loved Eva; we told him how many people we’ve given her music to, people from the Washington area who had no idea who she was. I think we’ve made a lot of Eva converts. When I think of the caliber of people who get music contracts these days, it makes me mad (and sad.)

Date: December 5, 2009, 11:27 AM, EDT
Name: Rachel
Jess – I was reminded by your post of the time I ran into Chris Biondo at the Barnes and Noble in Rockville – I saw him on the escalator – he was going down and I was going up – I immediately changed my direction and got up my nerve to talk to him – I guess I was one of the 3 (Unless he meant just that day)! He was wonderful to me too, and the main thing I remember after my gushing about how much I love Eva and how so very grateful I am for all he did to make her known to the world – the main thing that stands out to me was that he said with so much emotion – “I loved her, you know.” I just said “I know” and I was choked up. Anyway, he’s the best – I am sure that without him, we wouldn’t know of Eva today.

Date: December 4, 2009, 6:30 PM, EDT
Name: Steve Erhart
Although Songbird is spectalular, the way Eva sings Somewhere is also increadible. It is a timeless song- and being a romantic at heart I cry every time I hear it. I have just discovered Eva- a few months ago I heard her. I can completely relate to her- I song for a while in college and am a very shy person. She is looking down on us and singing now in the heavens.

Date: December 4, 2009, 5:12 PM, EDT
Name: Kelly Steckelberg
My husband and I are huge fans of Jazz and Blues and rejoice whenever we are introduced to a new artist. We were watching a movie a few days ago and heard a beautiful voice singing At Last (our song) and waited for the credits to role and found out the angelic voice was Eva’s. We immediately searched iTunes and googled her. We are instant fans! Smooth,soothing,pure and magical. Definately a new favorite. We have already begun to “share the wealth of Eva”! What a beautiful legacy!

Date: December 3, 2009, 10:01 AM, EDT
Name: Timothy Lehman
I was just now introduced to Eva by my best friend living in Lancaster, PA through the song, “Who Knows Where the Time Goes”. So reminiscent of another singer, Sandy Denny, of Fairport Convention, also taken from us so early in her life by tragedy.

Date: December 2, 2009, 5:25 PM, EDT
Name: Ellen
Thanks Mike, for that link to the Fields of Gold discussion on The David Chronicles website! There are many who post there who were fans of Eva. Now, because of David there are many more. No doubt he will be mentioning Eva at all of his concerts up until the last one on December 20. I try to share Eva with anyone I think will listen.

Date: December 2, 2009, 2:53 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
I always liked David Archuletta. Liked him even more when he identified Eva Cassidy as one of his main influences. I agree with Ellen from Fredericksburg, his performance of Eva’s arrangement of “Fields of Gold” is truly beautiful.

To check it out, go to the “What’s New” page and access link.

Date: December 1, 2009, 8:25 PM, EDT
Name: Ellen
I have been an Eva Cassidy fan since 2001 and have almost all of her songs. Almost 2 years ago, when David Archuleta sang “Imagine” on American Idol, I was reminded of Eva. Turns out she has been an inspiration to him, as he has mentioned in several interviews. He is currently on a Christmas tour and one of the songs he is performing is “Fields of Gold”. He prefaced the song with describing how he first heard Eva sing “Fields of Gold” at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He also talked about how he was inspired by her and what a great influence she has been on him. Check out a video of “Fields of Gold” , Salt Lake City, taken by snarkymawg on youtube. It’s beautiful.

Date: December 1, 2009, 7:45 PM, EDT
Name: Roland Person
Pure Joy. A gift. Beautiful tone, control and strength.

Thanks Eva…thank you very much.

Date: December 1, 2009, 7:08 PM, EDT
Name: Cindy Sparks
I discovered Eva in 2005 when I spent 3 months in Cotuit, MA (Cape Cod). One of the stations played Fields of Gold as I was carooning down Highway 28, off to explore more of the Cape. Well, needless to say, I was blown away by her interpretation of the song and her voice. I had to go find a CD! Immediately! No bathroom breaks! I found a Best Buy, swung in, and to my amazement discovered several CDs by Eva, only also to discover that she had passed away 10 years before! I was dumbfounded! Of course, I bought her CD with FOG, then proceeded to read and then re-read to my family the summary with the CD of her career and her untimely death. (Of course, sobbing hysterically as I read aloud of the discovery of cancer and her ultimate death. There are no words to describe her talent or her heart. Suffice to say, I have requested that upon my passing (whether at my age today, 53, or as a more elderly person) that her song “FOG” from the CD will be played at my memorial service. God willing, I have faith that someday Eva and all her family, friends and fans will meet together to celebrate what her music means to us. I’m going to go listen to Red Rose now. Thank you Eva.

Date: December 1, 2009, 5:08 PM, EDT
Name: An
What a voice..embracing the souls, warmth, tenderness.. so pure and strong! I’ll always love you Eva!

Date: November 30, 2009, 7:53 AM, EDT
Name: Jaye Brice
Have just found her and so glad.

Date: November 30, 2009, 3:25 AM, EDT
Name: Anne T
Once in a generation, or maybe even a century, comes someone so outstandingly different, so far above the rest that they become milestones in history. Eva was such a one.

Date: November 29, 2009, 11:08 PM, EDT
Name: claude smith
I heard her first on youtube, just recently and now I want to get her recordings and hear more. just one word– Wonderful

Date: November 29, 2009, 7:12 PM, EDT
Name: Bill Mangham
I first heard Eva on BBC Radio 2, driving from Birmingham to Swansea. The song was “Fields of Gold”. It was one of those life events that create a memory so strong, I’ll always remember exactly where I was when it happened. I was completely overwhelmed.

And when the song finished, after a brief pause Sir Terry, in his softest warmest voice, said what a treasure Eva’s music is for us all. I was truly moved, and have been moved by Eva’s work ever since.

Date: November 29, 2009, 2:35 PM, EDT
Name: Jess
I’m in the crowded Apple Store at Montgomery Mall with my husband who’s trying to get someone to look at a glitch in his laptop. Standing by the counter, I turn around and suddenly see a tall man with long braids at the other end of the store. I immediately know who it is….Chris Biondo. Should I talk to him? Or will he think I am some weirdo bothering a complete stranger? I screw up all my courage and walk up to him and thank him for recording all that wonderful music by Eva; tell him that one of my biggest regrets is being a local and never having seen her live. He is as kind and friendly as can be and tells me that I’m only the third person to recognize him and that Eva and the band were sometimes paid to leave early because no one was there and I just can’t believe it….anyway, thanks again, Chris. We all owe you so much! You made my day!

Date: November 29, 2009, 11:55 AM, EDT
Name: Linda K.
I heard Eva’s beautiful voice several years ago when I was with my sister. My husband had died in Aug. 2000 from leukemia and I was still grieving from that. When I heard Eva sing “Fields of Gold” I was immediately brought to tears! My husband was only 45 yrs. old and that was young, but Eva was much younger when her angelic voice was silenced. I hope my husband is enjoying her lovely voice on the other side. There are so many that are taken too soon, Eva is truely missed.

Date: November 25, 2009, 5:19 PM, EDT
Name: Gina
I heard this song on my son’s ipod. What a blessing to listen to her. Her voice brings me to tears because it is so beautiful. I am thankful that she left all of us such a wonderful gift.

Date: November 25, 2009, 1:51 PM, EDT
Name: Dennis
Just a note of gratitude at this time of thanks for the beautiful gift of Eva Cassidy’s music. It’s one of the great treasures of my life.

Date: November 24, 2009, 8:47 PM, EDT
Name: June
I lost my Dad in Sept 2004 and my husband May 2007. I finally wrote my feelings down to share 2 1/2 years later and intend to use this song in the closing. What an incredible, soulful voice that I wish I had! Another terrible loss to this dreaded disease of cancer just as the 2 best men in my life!

Date: November 24, 2009, 11:34 AM, EDT
Name: pd
Don’t know about anyone else, but had goosebumps reading the post from Richard & Michelle…..yet i was not surprised !!!

Would akso endorse the comment from Phil regarding Zoe Tyler….truly terrific performance….see the show if you can.
Love you Eva

Date: November 23, 2009, 12:30 PM, EDT
Name: Phil
Ive got a couple of Eva’s albums and think that Eva had an amazing voice and then on Saturday went to see “Over the Rainbow”, I would urge all Eva Cassidy fans in England to make an effort to see this show, the performance of Zoe Tyler as Eva was absolutely incredible! I’m sure Eva was looking over her shoulder and advising her during the performance.

Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a recording of Zoe’s performance in the show, the only one’s I can find are of previous performers in the role of Eva, don’t miss this show, you really will be amazed!

Date: November 23, 2009, 7:54 AM, EDT
Name: Elizabeth Leonard
Four weeks ago my wonderful Mum lost her battle with cancer and Songbird was one of the songs which she asked to be played at her funeral. Although coping with my Mums death is incredibly hard I do take comfort from listening to the song which makes my Mum feel so close.

I have loved Evas music from the first time I heard ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ and will undoubtedly remember my much loved Mum every time I hear Evas voice.

Bless you Eva for giving us the songs which evoke such wonderful memories with a voice that touches our hearts!

Date: November 21, 2009, 11:37 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Dear Richard and Michelle:

God bless you. Your story has brought tears to my eyes.

Date: November 21, 2009, 9:30 PM, EDT
Name: Richard & Michelle Parsons
Hi Everyone,
3 weeks ago Rick & I got married, and had decided we would have Eva singing ‘at last’ as my entrance song. A week or so before our special day we started searching to purchase a copy of the CD. To our distress we couldn’t locate or find it anywhere. Music stores advised a lot are no longer in stock, and the particular one we needed could be ordered in, but would arrive a week after our wedding. Needless to say, we were devastated, both being avid Eva fans. We couldn’t even load it from i-tunes. We started to think maybe this wasn’t meant to be our song! Two days before the wedding we ran over to our local shopping centre to pick up a few last minute things for the wedding. We both had a ‘conversation’ with Eva in the car asking for help, if she too believed it was to be ‘our song’. Walking into a CD shop and enquiring as one last try, they confirmed our worst fears, they could not help us. My then soon to be husband suddenly appeared in the aisle stunned and grasping a copy of the CD! I cannot even begin to tell you our reaction, and that of the salesperson trying to help us. She was covered in goosebumps as she proceeded to show us that in fact this CD was not regsitered on her store PC library, nor was it even barcoded. This could not be explained! The first thing Rick and I did was blow a kiss to the heavens to Eva, we had our song!
As I walked down the aisle at our wedding, with a dear friend on my arm I made sure to say a little silent thank you to Eva. We are sure she must have had something to do with it!
Guests after the ceremony all spoke of a surreal feeling, many had goosebumps, and some became quite emotional listening to her song, but ALL wondered who sang that amazing song. We of course knew it was the one and only Eva Cassidy!
Thank you Eva from the bottom of our hearts for giving us a day we will both never forget. You were and still are amazing. What a wonderful gift to the world you were.

Richard & Michelle Parsons xx

Date: November 21, 2009, 6:58 PM, EDT
Name: Glynne
Eva’s OTR was used in tonight’s “Strictly” – a beautiful dance, choreographed by the (IMO) best dancer & choreographer ever in all the series.

Date: November 21, 2009, 5:50 PM, EDT
Name: Alicia Booth
I no longer wonder what the angels sound like. God had blessed us with His very best. Though it was for far too short a time, your songs still fill us with life’s most exquisite loveliness. God bless you.

Date: November 21, 2009, 4:06 PM, EDT
Name: J. A.
She’s still living in our hearts everytime we play each one of her songs.

Date: November 20, 2009, 6:04 PM, EDT
Name: Marco
I’ve just discovered Eva 10 minutes ago…I’m sorry she’s gone…
Laura keep going on…
a Hug…

Date: November 18, 2009, 8:04 PM, EDT
Name: Gord
Beautiful woman and beautiful songs…rest in peace xx

Date: November 17, 2009, 7:34 PM, EDT
Name: Alberto Pick
I discovered Eva on Nov 2, 2009 on youtube while checking out Christine McVie’s song “Songbird” and noticed that she also did her version. From that moment on I was blown away by the power in her sound! She could do anything with her voice. I don’t think there is anybody out there that can cover so many styles!
I have already bought 6 of her cd’s. She can change the mood you are in from bad to good. I don’t think she came from this planet. That’s why her stay was so brief! She just passed thru to show us how it’s done where she’s from. Fortunately the songs will remain. I want to thank all the musicians who believed in her and gave her support. Without them she may have never emerged.

Date: November 17, 2009, 1:59 PM, EDT
Name: Guy Amato
Discovered Eva about two years ago. I work with a great singer here in Vegas who also loves her records and we are covering Sea of Love and Fine and Mellow from the Live at Blues Alley CD. Great stuff. Eva was a great singer — we will honor her memory with these songs.

Date: November 15, 2009, 1:04 AM, EDT
Name: Francois
Was Eva perfect? No…no one is. But..I cry over her music…I cry over the wonderful remembrance from others who were SO very fortunate to have known her. And..I cry for the reflections of others on here..whom have been touched by her. Ok..so I’m a cry baby..however, there is not one whom has a heart, cold or warm, that wouldn’t be emotionally moved. What she gave us..in a very solemn world is, what a wonderful world it would be..with more Eva,s.

Reading “Songbird”…(yesss..I cried!), the one reflection that stood out..was when she worked in the stables…and she let the captured rats go! “Sigh”. I no longer step on ants…try to usher bees outside of the house unharmed. HOWever..my mercy stops at cockroaches!! Her’s…would not…I’m most certain. What a wonderful wonderful heart.

Date: November 14, 2009, 9:20 PM, EDT
Name: Barbara Beall
I first heard Eva after losing my 16 year old daughter. I don’t recall how or when I first experienced her music but suddenly she (her music) was as much a part of my grieving as getting up in the morning or breathing. It has been seven years since my loss and I still listen to Eva as if if were the first time. My heart goes out to her family. It is autumn- the time that my own precious girl was born and died – and Eva’s music speaks to my soul. Thank you. I dedicate her music to Maura.

Date: November 14, 2009, 1:18 PM, EDT
Name: nik
wonderful woman … wonderful voice

we miss you so much

Date: November 14, 2009, 9:54 AM, EDT
Name: Kate
Actually, I love every song I’ve now heard her sing. She has such an amazing voice. I am going to send Songbird to a friend as a birthday present….and also buy more of her CDs for myself! She really makes a connection with you when she sings. I don’t think I’ve every heard anyone quite like her and I am so very sorry she is no longer here, singing her heart to us. But a voice like that makes me believe in heaven, because surely she is out there somewhere over the rainbow, singing to the angels.

Date: November 14, 2009, 3:24 AM, EDT
Name: Francois
..her songs..were within her art..all from her heart. This..is the only way I can expess..what it means…to my own..

A Starlites Fate~*

With his will laid upon the celestial glow..
And thus unknown..forgone years ago..
Formed with a perfect heart..and a certain purpose in mind..
A new blue sun he formed..so special of that kind..
Her voice he subtly coaxed..with a fathers patient love..
To be led the predestined..by a heavenly dove..
Then so guided through galaxies..and cosmic forms..
Through most distant constellations..and andromeda storms..
Just to arrive one night..at earths awaiting gate..
For as I gazed into the heavenly sites..by fate
A bright blue light appeared..in the moon lit sky.
Her voice entranced our souls..and our hearts knew why…
Now as her harmonies graced our senses..nothing would ever..be the same..
For I am ever so certain….that this star…has your name..~*

..and may your harmonies, art and beautiful heart, Eva..always shine bright..~*

Date: November 14, 2009, 1:37 AM, EDT
Name: Ron R
I first heard Eva (Songbird Compilation) when I was on a business trip in England in 2002. I was at a quaint little hotel in PeterBorough, and after a very long day of traveling I turned on the radio in my room for a little distraction while I tried to unwind. Almost as soon as I turned the radio on, Eva’s rendition of “Autum Leaves” began to play. It was so hauntingly beautiful. Her voice painted a picture with not ony the muted (but still beautiful) colors of autum, but also the lonely shadows and the impending chill that the change of season brought and that only a loney heart could feel. I was truly taken into the vision that her voice and emotion brought to life and I soon felt the tears running down my face. A few more songs from the compliation were played (each was excellent) and then (thank heaven) the announcer said that we were listening to Eva Cassidy and he proceeded to rightly shower praise on her spectacular talent. I never forgot her name and the appropriately named album. When I returned to the states, I was able to get a copy of the album and I was blown away by her versatility. Everything she did was so good. But still, every time I here “Autum Leaves”, she transports me to a time and a place where my bittersweet memories are still kept in a heart shaped box. Thank you Eva for letting a heart that had gone cold still feel (and miss) the warmth of things that once were. To paraphrase the famous movie “The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long, and Eva you burned so very brightly.” You are sorely missed.

Date: November 13, 2009, 5:20 PM, EDT
Name: Marcus Ulmås
I wish i´ve had a chance to see u live.
I´ve never,ever heard a voice so wonderful.

Thank you Eva for charing your voice to me.

Date: November 12, 2009, 4:11 PM, EDT
Name: Joyce Ann Gausmann
So heartfelt and wonderful. We have some Eva artwork and are working on buying more. Tough times but the artwork is soothing and wonderful to enjoy. An adventure, interpreting something new or just sitting back and blending into the scene. Imagine.
Eva’s imagination, art and singing. So alive and forever enjoyable. Soulful woman, sad that she is gone from this earth. Such spirit.

Date: November 12, 2009, 3:54 PM, EDT
Name: J R Wilson
My first question should I make it to Heaven: Where’s Eva singing tonight?

Date: November 12, 2009, 1:58 PM, EDT
Name: Gary Merryman
I have been an avid fan of Miss Eva for many years and was awe struck when I first heard her haunting vocal on so many standards….My Q: Eva has sang backup for many notable singer from her bands to headliners…is there a list of “sang back-up for ….” I’ve been told that she did some songs with Jackson Browne and Mick Fleetwood….I know she was Micks personal guest at his club in the DC area…I’d like to find out who else she graced songs with her haunting vocals.

Date: November 12, 2009, 2:32 AM, EDT
Name: Mary W
Her voice was just so pure and sweet that it can bring tears to my eyes. I send youTubelinks out to friends all the time so they may enjoy her songs as much as I do. I have dedicated “Songbird” in my husbands memory.

Date: November 11, 2009, 6:36 AM, EDT
Name: John Deller
eva has got the most beautiful voice i have ever heard.it is such a loss to the world that someone as talented as eva is not with us anymore R.I.P

Date: November 10, 2009, 12:18 AM, EST
Name: Bruce Peacock
I found Eva, like a lot of people, on the net.
I don’t think, in my 70 years, I’ve ever heard a voice that sounded like an angels voice. I’m sorry she’s gone, because she could have made so many other songs come to life. There is no doubt in my mind, she has taught many new angels how to sing with the choir of Heaven. I thank everyone who puts Eva’s songs on the net, so we can all still enjoy the beauty of that voice.

Date: November 7, 2009, 4:00 PM, EST
Name: Scott Sheperd
I so agree with Mike Message 3084. She was the real deal. If the first song you heard her do was Danny Boy you think, “Great Folk Singer.” If you heard “How Can I keep from Singing.” Great Gospel Singer On and On. She could do it all. And a humble person. She was probably too good for this planet. She moved quickly to the next adventure. Thank God she was here awhile.

Date: November 7, 2009, 1:35 PM, EST
Name: Anne
To Sandy: I too voted at the NPR site. When they said we could choose from 50 singers, I knew that Eva had to be among them. How could she not? It was great to have that opportunity to vote. I have no doubt that her voice will, in the end, be voted as one of the great ones.

Date: November 6, 2009, 8:53 PM, EST
Name: Brenda
I`ve written on the site before,but wanted to add one p.s.-I`ve bought 4 of the CD`s so far,and went to pursue my journey to get more only to find not avail.at the record or bookstore(had to order).But it gave me a thought to push forward and tell the record store that I go to that I`m tired of always hearing hiphop,rap and crap when I go there and that many people my age(50`s) buy their music and all ages love Eva,and would he please order some of her music and have it stocked and played there.I see all ages when I go there,but one age group being addressed.Everyone I`ve introduced her to have had the same reaction(where can I get her stuff-she`s awesome)??So to Sandy who previously wrote about voting for her on NPR,that`s where I`m off to,to vote for in my book the best singer(angel)I`ve ever heard in my life-and that would be EVA!!Record stores-get with it!!!

Date: November 6, 2009, 12:03 PM, EST
Name: Xyra
Eva’s name came up today, when I was telling a friend that I played Blues Alley, a few years ago, and was in awe of Eva Cassidy. It turns out that he and his wife had seen Eva when she did her live recording there, so I felt compelled to share the following story with him. When my band, Verborgen and I performed at Blues Alley, December 22, 1999, on the Winter Solstice, under a full moon, what I perceive as a profound spiritual experience occurred between Eva and me. This involved a visitation from Eva in my dressing room, as I was going over my lyrics, which I generally do. The performance was important to me, and I had been very ill a few days before. The gig was also a CD release for “Frightening Beauty” for which NPR did a review. What’s more, The Washington Post published a feature article in the Weekend Section, announcing the event. My voice cracked during sound check, so I was extremely nervous about the outcome, but had been praying a great deal and had faith that we would find a way to shine. As I sat in my dressing room (I always took the smaller one, and gave the larger to my band mates), a wonderful bright, warm light enveloped and overtook me. It was as if a loving, ethereal presence stood behind me, comforting me, also memorizing my lyrics, to offer support. Since, I had had an angel visitation, while ill the night before, I thought this might be an Archangel. It simultaneously dawned on me that this was, in fact, the angelic spirit of Eva Cassidy, revisiting her old stomping ground, to offer me solstice and comfort for what was, for me, a pivotal event. The performance went very well; the angelic presence stayed with me, and I was floating on air. I later wrote a song about it, I just rediscovered, and hope to record next year, called “The Angel Persists”. Eva’s light lives on, and every time someone listens and appreciates her, the light expands with her growing audience! God Blesses and protects you, Eva! You may have moved on to the next level, but I thank you for offering your help and protection to a woeful, fellow songstress! Respectfully and with much gratitude ~ Xyra.

Date: November 5, 2009, 4:42 PM, EST
Name: Daniel R.
According to her bio, I was 19 when she passed away. She was just 1 year older than I am now.

I have first heard of this girl just by chance, this same year (2009). A kind of surprise to me. I guess Internet has a lot to do with knowing these not so “commercial” artists.

I have chosen her version of “Fields of Gold” as a nice example of how sometimes “less is more”. It’s better than Sting’s, I think.

Well, some years have already passed from when I became an electrical engineer. (I dare to say I can appreciate good sounds :-/ ). It feels somewhat bitter when you think of a life that may have been (longer).

A beautiful voice.

Date: November 4, 2009, 5:40 PM, EST
Name: mary narkiewicz
listening to Eva here at our office. she is enhancing our afternoon with her GORGEOUS voice and beautiful spirit.

Date: November 4, 2009, 4:40 PM, EST
Name: Natalie
I am 40 years old and have started taking singing lessons. My first song to learn was a Its a Wonderful World. I wanted to hear a female singing this song and I came upon Eva Cassidys version. I am so very glad to have heard such a beautiful voice. I do cry every time I listen to I know you By Heart because I lost my someone I love very much in the fall of 2003 to suicide. I cry because I finally have found something that expresses my love for Dave. Thank you for that Eva. xoxo

Date: November 4, 2009, 7:09 AM, EST
Name: Georg Hoff
Since my first contact with her songs in 2001 I´m hopelessly addicted to Eva Cassidy´s voice and music.

Thank you, Eva!

Date: November 4, 2009, 1:15 AM, EST
Name: Sandy S.
Eva Cassidy fans might be interested to learn of a unique contest National Public Radio (NPR) is having right now. NPR is on a search to discover the “50 greatest voices” in music. Not just the “so called greatest singers” they hasten to add, but a quest to “discover and re-discover awe-inspiring voices” in the world of music.

As soon as I saw this, I thought of Eva. I quickly searched to see if Eva Cassidy was among the featured singers. Sure enough, she was pictured, along with a brief clip of her singing “Fields of Gold”.

According to the information given, NPR is in the process of whittling down the many options, to 100 select voices, as chosen by the NPR audience.

What a wonderful way to honor Eva and her magnificant voice! She so richly deserves to be among the greatest.

If you would like to participate, go to the NPR website and look for the link featuring the “50 Greatest Voices: Help Us Choose”. It’s easy to find and fun to explore. The more favorable comments and votes Eva gets the better.

Best wishes.
Sandy

Date: November 3, 2009, 10:35 AM, EST
Name: tom
Eva Cassidy should be a household name in the industry. It’s hard to believe she has been gone now for 13 years. It makes one wonder why these things happen to such kind, caring, and wonderful people. When I listen to her, I’m wherever she takes me. Her angelic voice is matched by no other I’ve heard. I wish she were still here to bless us all. Rest well Eva, I miss you dearly!

Date: November 3, 2009, 12:05 AM, EST
Name: Jo Ann White
Remembering Eva 🙂

Date: November 2, 2009, 11:51 PM, EST
Name: Mike
November 2, 1996. I knew it was coming up again. I think I would expect to read some news story on Google from one of the newspapers in England or perhaps in the Washington-Baltimore area. Not a thing. I know her birthday, February 2nd gets noticed. That’s a good thing. I am sure if you go to YouTube and enter Eva Cassidy – Over The Rainbow, fans are writing about about this day, November 2nd. I have. I remember you, Eva and love you.

Date: November 2, 2009, 8:00 PM, EST
Name: Rachel
Condolences to Eva’s family and friends. She gave something special to this world.

Love you Eva.

Date: November 2, 2009, 1:56 PM, EST
Name: Christine
13th anniversary – and still painfully missed!
Thanks for sharing your exceptional talent with us and to enchant us with your angelic voice and powerful songs.
Your voice touched me deeply in my heart and I listen to your songs every day.
We love and miss you, see you one day in the other world.

Date: November 2, 2009, 1:26 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Eight years ago while flipping through the channels on my TV, I stumbled upon the last few minutes of the Eva Cassidy “ABC Nightline Special”. After hearing only a few bars of “People Get Ready” and “Fields of Gold”, I was hooked. I had to hear more.

The next day I purchased the “Songbird” CD. I was completely blown away by Eva’s amazing vocal range, and perhaps more amazing, her ability to move seamlessly from one musical style to another. Whether she was belting out a Blues number or reinventing a standard like, “Over the Rainbow”, Eva sounded like the “real deal” (never like a singer steeped in one musical style, trying to sing in another). I subsequently purchased every Eva Cassidy CD I could get my hands on and found that this rang true not only Blues and Standards, but Country, Rock, Jazz, Folk and Traditional. I have never, before or since, encountered a singer who could do that. And, I’ve never heard a singer with a voice that good.

I know I am not alone in the contention that Eva Marie Cassidy is the best singer God ever put on this earth. I thank my lucky stars I caught the end of “Nightline” that night!!!

On the anniversary of Eva’s passing, I would like to express my condolences to Hugh, Barbara, Margret, Anette Dan, Laura and thank Chris Biondo for preserving Eva’s unparalelled musical legacy.

Love you, Eva!

Date: November 2, 2009, 10:33 AM, EST
Name: Sue
Even after her death Eva has been a great comfort to so many people with her music. At the beginning of this year we lost a good friend in our neighbours dog who was one in a million, followed swiftly by the passing of our friends father to cancer. At his funeral they played fields of gold and we could see the two of them side by side in that very special place. Thank you Eva for giving us that vision

Date: November 2, 2009, 10:27 AM, EST
Name: Kathleen Batchelor Taylor
I saw her on a DVD where she was playing with her band and the way that she connected with the audience was remarkable. She sang in one of her lyrics about being to far ahead and I sat and thought, hmm, did you know that you were sick. I felt a part of the audience when I watched this DVD, even though it was years later, and after her death. Her spirit was magical in that club that night and because of that, her music has never left my soul nor memory.

Date: November 2, 2009, 10:13 AM, EST
Name: Audrey Hoffman
For several days I have been pondering what I would say here on this day, the 13th anniversary of dear Eva’s passing. I come to this website often, it comforts me and the messages fill me with a myriad of emotions. I dropped by yesterday to catch up on the most recent messages posted since my last visit and while doing this I realized I could say nothing more than what has already been said and that while she no longer walks and sings among us she lives on in the hearts of those she has touched and continues to touch on a daily basis. The commonality of the feelings, the pure love….really, that she evokes humbly astounds me, renews my spirit and gives me hope. I feel sure that the spirit and music of this wondrous woman will live on forever. Thanks to Laura, Margret and the rest of the Cassidy Family for this website, I hope that it comforts all of you knowing how much she is loved.

Remebering you today and every day dearest Eva, rest in peace.

Date: November 2, 2009, 7:32 AM, EST
Name: Samantha Moore
I have been listening to Eva for over 10 years now, and I could NEVER imagine a time without her in my life. And I am quite fickle when it comes to music! Thank you Eva for making this last decade and beyond of listening to your voice virtually every day so wonderful and enjoyable for me.

Best wishes and love to all of Eva’s family, friends and fans on this sad anniversary. Keep singing to us beautiful angel.

Date: November 2, 2009, 6:06 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Eva RIP.To Barbara, Hugh,Margaret,Annette and Laura I hope that with each passing year the pain of losing Eva on this sad day eases a little more for all of you.

Date: November 2, 2009, 5:32 AM, EST
Name: Dilara
I discovered Eva’s music just recently, but from that time i can’t imagine a one single day without her voice. I was fascinated by her way of expression the Autumn leaves, by her voice… And now she is the number one for me.

Rest in peace Eva!

Date: November 2, 2009, 2:53 AM, EST
Name: trevor rowe
Dear Laura, Margaret and Anette,
Thinking of you and with you in spirit on this day the anniversary of Eva’s death. May God bless you all for the enabling of this family to be together in so many ways.

Date: November 2, 2009, 1:57 AM, EST
Name: Young-Kyu Yoo
Just wanted to let everyone know that I started a tribute topic on the reddit website on this the anniversary of her untimely passing. Please check for it on the music subreddit and help share Eva with the reddit community.

Date: November 1, 2009, 2:12 PM, EST
Name: Yassir
I have few regrets, but one of them will always be not seeing Eva Cassidy perform live at Blues Alley in Washington DC where I live. Things got busy and I figured I would have another chance to catch her. She died Nov 2 that year. The ‘Live at Blues Alley’ is a classic. There will never be another like her. Gone, but not forgotten.

Date: November 1, 2009, 10:23 AM, EST
Name: Yingda
I stumbled upon Eva Cassidy’s songs only in 2008.
And i can say, no other singer has touched me so much.

Date: October 30, 2009, 3:18 AM, EST
Name: Bob Devine
What an awesome talent and it is such a shame we lost her so early in her life. To me with the little I have heard she was at least a once in a generation talent. The feelings she projects are beautiful!

Why has it taken so long for me to hear of her? I am 70 years old and proud of the fact I keep current in all of the music available even the music I do not care for. That I missed her somehow blows me away.

Date: October 29, 2009, 11:59 PM, EST
Name: I Mid
This song means so much to me and all my family. I did not know at the time it was
Eva singing. Now it means even more.
Never forgotten

Date: October 29, 2009, 10:23 PM, EST
Name: Mark
I’ve been in the military since 1986 and all over the World. I’ve heard this song (traditional & folk versions) sung by a lot of different singers.

Eva’s voice tells true. God rest her.

Date: October 29, 2009, 10:50 AM, EST
Name: Wayne McMillan
What a beautiful voice, such a tragedy she died so young!

Date: October 29, 2009, 6:38 AM, EST
Name: Pankaj
Laura, i wish you would start a section on this site where fans could share links to Eva’s video’s on youtube and elsewhere. They are rare and so beautiful.

Date: October 29, 2009, 5:29 AM, EST
Name: Steve Lovett
As a blues guitarist I constantly comb youtube, Google and iTunes for songs to listen to and play along with. There are many songs I love but none have moved me to play like I do when I listen to Eva sing this classic. So sad that she’s gone but so glad we have what we’ve got from a great artist.

Date: October 28, 2009, 9:22 PM, EST
Name: michael taylor
wish i could have seen her in concert,her voice is so soothing you just want too lay down and relax when you hear her sing, shes missed so badly.

Date: October 28, 2009, 7:05 PM, EST
Name: Todd
To Pankaj – The guitarist accompanying Eva on “Stormy Monday” is probably Lanny Wadkins.

Date: October 27, 2009, 2:44 PM, EST
Name: marci
i cant tell you when i found her or how, but i was captivated by her voice from the beginning and how she could lay out a song so emotionally. i went out immediately and bought everything she had done i could find. her songs have often been the soundtrack of my life. she was and she is a treasure for all of us.

Date: October 27, 2009, 11:04 AM, EST
Name: Frank Coghe
Eva if you can hear me…I miss you so much..Youu were taken away from us at a much to early age..You are so loved….

Date: October 27, 2009, 1:34 AM, EST
Name: David Roberts
One of my customers was joking with me one day and asked what kind of music I liked and he laughed when I told him. He said that he was going to buy me three cd’s of music that was REAL music and see what I think. I thought that the two cd’s were nice but the third one was so wonderfully exceptional. I was driving home from work late one night and put the third cd in the player. When I heard Eva’s voice, I was so touched by it because it was so unbelievable! Each song was so beautiful and her voice is so perfect. I now own 7 of her cd’s and want MANY more!

I was listening to one of Mary Chapin Carpenters cd’s with a great song on it called “Heaven” and she sings of Eva singing Fields of Gold so I emailed Eva’s sister about it and she already knew of the song.

Like Karen Carpenter, Eva is making my and MANY others lives much better each and every day when we can listen to their beautiful voices and feel so good.

I have told many of my friends about Eva and bought them some cd’s so that they to can enjoy her wonderful voice.

I am so thankful that my customer gave me Eva’s cd. He will never know how much joy she brings to my life.

Date: October 26, 2009, 7:57 PM, EST
Name: Jim Dolloff
A week from today will be another anniversary of Eva’s passing. My guess is that this time approaching November 2 is particularly difficult for her family and close friends. Thus I think it is a good time to thank her cousin Laura for keeping this special site available for us and to thank her sisters Margret and Anette for what their site, evacassidy with the com ending provides. When I first became an Eva fan in 2003, my thoughts for many months focused on listening to the songs I had and figuring out where I could find more. Early on I found Laura’s site (here!) learning more and more helping make me even more of a fan. Sometime in the very early years, it dawned on me that if I lost one of my 3 daughters, how could I enjoy or even listen to any video movies that we might have that included her. Some years ago, I believe I entered a similar message into this Guestbook. Unfortunately 3 years ago, we lost our youngest daughter at the age of 28. So the “guess” that I mentioned early on is somewhat “educated. Anything that reminds me of Jennifer makes be become very emotional and if alone leads to crying. But this message is not about me. Just please be thoughtful, considerate, respectful and thankful for what Eva’s family has done and continues to do in behalf of her current fans and those who will be joining us for generation to come.

Date: October 26, 2009, 10:17 AM, EST
Name: Robert Maich
Hello Bluesy girl.I loved you from the moment we met. I see your candle light shining no matter how far.
With love,
Robert.

Date: October 26, 2009, 4:54 AM, EST
Name: Shawn Capararo
This song Eva gives me love and warmth, when I want to chill I play it over and over, the way you tell it means no one should be mean to anybody and love people when we are on this earth. Eva you have inspired me I cannot explain what your voice does to me God Bless

Date: October 25, 2009, 12:54 AM, EST
Name: Kyle Ethan Fischer
Eva Cassidy is one of the reasons I believe that we all have the potential to be catalysts for positive change in this world. On personal levels she touched so many people and always exhibited empathy and humility. On artistic levels she never compromised or became paralyzed by her process. She has inspired me to listen, own my own artistic voice and to allow myself to be heard. Her story has taught me that everyone has their own unique path. I believe she has shown that we can create beauty in times where this can seem uncertain, especially when much of what pervades culture can be negative. Thank you Eva for your music- it is the rock I cling too!

Date: October 24, 2009, 12:34 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Thinking of you today, Eva. Your music always touches the heart, and we will never tire of listening. You are missed.

Date: October 23, 2009, 5:16 PM, EST
Name: Darragh
I would like to say that I think that Eva was an inspirational character and long live her memory, she was one talented woman, and I appreciate her.

Date: October 23, 2009, 3:39 PM, EST
Name: Cheryl Hoyt
Thank you Eva, from the first time I heard your music, you have been my favourite singer, you are in my heart. I know you are still singing………..

Date: October 23, 2009, 6:18 AM, EST
Name: Felicity
Was introduced to Eva many years ago, and at the moment visiting relations in Qld and lo and behold, young Pete has the DVD (Live at Blues Alley) the one and only that we are all probably searching for, well I am anyway, so going to see if I can put it on my i Pod.

Date: October 22, 2009, 3:02 PM, EST
Name: pankaj
i found her beautiful song with video ‘stormy monday’ on youtube, unfortunately the filter wont allow the link, but i would like to share that with all of Eva’s fans. Anybody knows who the guitarist accompanying her is?

Date: October 21, 2009, 12:14 PM, EST
Name: Brenda
I never heard of Eva Cassidy honestly. I was looking for a song and this little girl named Kayla Starr stated that Eva Cassidy was one of her inspirations and I was like who is Eva Cassidy? I cannot believe how beautiful her voice is and how beautiful Eva was. Many singers sing well, but only a handful have the voice to capture the audience every single time. Her voice is mesmorizing! I am thankful that little Kayla turned me on to Eva! God Bless her!

Date: October 21, 2009, 8:28 AM, EST
Name: Rebecca Denton
Thanks so much for the new album, “Somewhere”. What a wonderful tribute to such a beautiful person and singer. I hope you are able to keep her music and and her spirit alive for years to come. I will always be looking for anything new such as music ect… Thank you for sharing Eva’s life with us. May God bless all those who have shared and loved Eva but most of all for her parents who have given the world such a beutiful gift. God Bless You!

Date: October 20, 2009, 8:39 PM, EST
Name: A.Hallam
Posted this on Facebook Sept 13 2009 – 12.30pm -THANK YOU – “I just can’t stop playing Eva’s music. Eva will be remembered for being a very special lady for all eternity – championing the cause of love and peace to all mankind. I thank Orowan for posting it on my facebook today and thank her family and fellow musicians for making it possible for all to view on You tube.

Date: October 20, 2009, 5:29 PM, EST
Name: wanda keith
I first heard of Eva when I was watching tv and came across an interview. I am not sure, but I think it was with Morley Safer. I had never heard a voice so beautiful and could not believe I had never heard of Eva. Since that time I have bought numerous recordings for myself and for friends. What a treasure. She has left behind more than most people could contribute in 100 years. I feel blessed to have known her through her music.

Date: October 20, 2009, 6:03 AM, EST
Name: Emii
I’m only 13 years old, but on searching through my iPod,(Used to be my parents’) looking for something new to listen to, I discovered Eva’s songs.

She has the most beautiful voice; yes. 🙂

Luv,Emii

Date: October 20, 2009, 1:15 AM, EST
Name: Anna D
am away from my husband for a while and hearing Songbird on the radio almost breaks my heart. I love Eva’s voice and never tire of listening to her albums.

Date: October 19, 2009, 9:09 AM, EST
Name: AnneH
My 3rd post:
I am so in love with Eva’s music that I dedicated – ‘you take my breath away” and “Who knows where the time goes” to my daughter who is now a new mum (our first grandchild).

Date: October 18, 2009, 11:18 AM, EST
Name: Marin
first time i heard eva’s song (at last) was in one movie (cant remember the name of that movie), wright after the movie i went to the youtube, looked up for some other songs and i was amazed. I got all the albums and live recordings ^^
im 16 years old and non of my friends have ever heard of eva… its a shame that kids these days dont appreciate that kind of music… :/

Date: October 18, 2009, 8:45 AM, EST
Name: Trudy
I just discovered Eva on YouTube… what an experience!! One of the most beautiful voices and interpretative singers I’ve every heard. If only…. but, because of her death her songs are delicate and a treasure.

Date: October 18, 2009, 2:10 AM, EST
Name: JannieP
I have many of Eva’s songs and the more I listen to her singing, the more I am captivated. Only today, did I realise what Eva died of, and having been touched by cancer twice in my life, the songs have an even more special connection. I just love playing Eva’s songs at the weekend, she keeps me company for hours and hours.

Date: October 18, 2009, 12:05 AM, EST
Name: Joel Hess
I stream music online from Pandora Radio. I have a Karla Bonoff station and first heard an Eva Cassidy song there. I also download/purchase digital music from Napster. So, when I decided to buy a couple of Eva’s albums, I was surprised to see that it had been years since she’d released a new one. So I read the bio on Napster’s site. I was shocked to learn that Eva had passed away in the ’90s. It was quite a blow, especially since my wife passed away just a few months before in June ’07 at the age of 54. I was not prepared for the emotion I felt for the loss of such a beautiful person and songstress.

Joel

Date: October 16, 2009, 6:44 PM, EST
Name: gene
I know why God took her away…..to sing for him.

Date: October 16, 2009, 3:01 PM, EST
Name: Rachel
Thanks Todd – I just sent a note to Laura too in case she wants to put something on her “what’s new” page. then I came to the guest page to post about it and saw that you already did (fantastic). Nominations end today so don’t delay!

Date: October 15, 2009, 5:18 PM, EST
Name: Todd Carton
Hello Eva Fans & Laura

I want to point out that NPR is promoting a series to start in 2010 called 50 great voices. The singers on the list will be determined by some combination of public nomination and an “expert” panel. I encourage you, wherever you are in the world to make certain Eva’s name is in their vision. You can post a message (if you are registered) by going to the NPR website and searching great voices or by e-mailing (as I did) the address in the article

Please take this opportunity to expose more ears to the beauty of Eva’s voice.

Date: October 15, 2009, 11:53 AM, EST
Name: Richard
Some time ago I was reinstalling a friend’s home theatre PC.
By the time I was nearly done his wife came downstairs holding their 1 week old daughter.

As a test to see if te sound worked OK, I played Eva’s songbird.
They didn’t know about Eva at that time. I decided to introduce Eva to them.

While the song played, my friend’s wife waltzed around with the little girl, and my friend walked up to her and took his two beautiful ladies in his arms, waltzing along too.
They both had tears in their eyes. And I was choked up as well seeing their love for eachother.

Obviously Eva touched the hearts of 2 more people…

They are now avid Eva fans too. 🙂

Date: October 15, 2009, 9:08 AM, EST
Name: aad thijs
i went to the hospital this morning for a eye operation and had a nice conversation with one of the nurses who was english and i asked her have you ever heard about eva cassidy. she said no so i asked her to look on you tube.30 minuts later i received an e mail from her and she said never before she was so touched and nearly in tears listening to eva,s great voice .so it seems i found a new eva fan. aad

Date: October 14, 2009, 11:54 PM, EST
Name: Kim
While shopping in an antique store yesterday, I heard this beautiful music playing!! During browsing I had to stop and ask the clerk if she knew who the artist was. She was nice enough to stop the CD player and let me know it was, Eva Cassidy. I said, I had never heard of her before, yet had to know since I would have to get her CD. The clerk informed me that the owner of the store sold them!! I purchased everyone that was available, Live At Blues Alley, American Tune and Eva by Heart. Of course I will eventually purchase the others and also her Biography.
I was very saddened to hear that she had passed away. I believe I was meant to be in that store yesterday and hear Eva’s music when I did. My brother was also a musician who wrote music and played guitar. His music was mostly played for his family, extented family and friends. He also passed away from Melanoma when he was 30. Our family has some recordings of his music that he recorded on his own, and it is such a blessing to hear him and his music still.
I am Blessed to have been introduced to Eva through her music…… Thank you to her family and friends who share her music and story.

Kim

Date: October 14, 2009, 9:00 PM, EST
Name: rowan
& the other week i was listening to fields of gold in a lovely spot in the cotswolds, england…the autumn sunset cast a golden glow over the fields and countryside which i could see for miles…it was very beautiful, i’ll probably always remember that

Date: October 14, 2009, 8:56 PM, EST
Name: rowan
her songs are so beautiful…every time i listen i am in awe. it is not her just her beautiful voice, and the arrangements and music, it is something harder to identify…if proof of the soul was ever needed it would be found in eva’s work

Date: October 14, 2009, 6:25 PM, EST
Name: HelenMarie
Eva had a voice of an angel; one that brings peace and tranquility to those who listen with their ears, mind and heart. God truly blessed the world with her talent, spirit and courage. It is so very sad that she had to leave us so early but I will bet anything she is singing in a much higher and peaceful place.

Date: October 14, 2009, 3:22 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Attn: Teresa from Tulsa (entry 3028).
A DVD of Eva’s “Blues Alley” performance is available. Check out guestbook entrys 2752, 2754, 2787, and 2837 for details.

Date: October 14, 2009, 1:59 PM, EST
Name: Stefano
Hello to everybody!!!!
I’m writing from Italy..
I listened to the first Eav’s song a year ago and in that moment I’ve fallen in love with her. A brillant sound…a great voice…
When I knew she was died I felt so sorry for her…
I don’t speak English very well but I’ve wanted to write a brief comment..
Thanks.. Bye.. Ste.

Date: October 13, 2009, 7:43 PM, EST
Name: David Cooper
I came across Eva’s beautiful by accident. Her voice is such a close companion and makes me cry everytime. Thank you Eva!!

Date: October 13, 2009, 2:28 AM, EST
Name: Anne
Dear Trevor Rowe:

What a powerful, sad yet hopeful story you tell. I would like also to tell about I first heard of Eva. I don’t remember exactly when this was but I think it was the second Nightline airing the story about Eva. I do remember that it was a friday night. My youngest brother (Kevin) and his wife (Nora) were flying in from Peonia, Co. They had to take 3 different planes to get here. Somewhere along the way, their plane was delayed. At the same time, I had become a fan of soft celtic and new age music. My other brother Michael had just been in town. One night we went to a jazz club and Michael played my favorite song (Over the Rainbow) on a piano there. It was quite lovely. I remember thinking that I wanted to find a good version of OTV. So the night of the flight here, when my brother and SIL were coming, I decided to watch Nightline. This is a show I have always liked but had not watched for some time. Anyway, there was Eva singing Over The Rainbow. It was a moment in time that was so much more than chance. Sometimes in our lives events happen that change our lives and this was one of them. Without going on about my family, the next day I went to stores to try to get the CD. They were all sold out. I ordered it at Barnes and Noble. From then on I could not listen to it without sobbing. They were the greatest tears I have ever shed. Everyone who knew me understood that when I was crying it was because I had just been listening to Eva. It was a given.

Date: October 12, 2009, 9:57 PM, EST
Name: Christopher B
I came across Fields of Gold shortly after my sister in laws sister died from melanoma at 28. She was diagnosed around Christmas and was gone by March.
The song struck such a deep chord (no pun intended) with me and I’ve since discovered more of Eva’s music since and each song holds a special place in my heart.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to hear her. I believe God sends us these angels to inspire us and to give us strength during difficult times and Eva serves that purpose well. My hope is that everyone whom her music touches will love her as much as I do.

Date: October 12, 2009, 2:18 PM, EST
Name: Teresa
Another wonderful avenue to see Eva videos and listen to her music is Yahoo video. I share her videos with friends and family on a weekly basis. I so wish the Blues Alley performance was available on a DVD. It would make a wonderful holiday gift!!

My best friend introduced me to Eva – her mother loved listening to her, and they were listening to Eva together when her mother passed away. She knew that I would find Eva inspirational as I deal with Stage IV anal cancer. When I feel the need for a lift, I listen to People Get Ready, or Wade in the Water. Eva’s voice just pulls on my heart strings when I hear her. When I’m feeling upbeat, I listen to Fever and Chain of Fools. God blessed us with a wonderful talent in Eva Cassidy, and it is a huge blessing that we are able to continue to enjoy her music and the passion and emotion it contains and evokes, long after her passing. I thank Eva’s family for sharing her with us.

Date: October 12, 2009, 9:02 AM, EST
Name: Trevor Rowe
Please refer to message 2,992.
The premonition I spoke of occured in October 2008 while I was on holiday in Italy on the last day of my holiday there. I was in the Dolomite mountains, sitting on a coach watching the wind and rain while waiting for my colleagues to return to the coach so was by myself except the driver who turned on the radio. As I watched the wind shiver and shake the surface of the lake, Eva’s “Autumn Leaves” came across the radio and I experienced a sense of the world being swept clean but in the manner of death. It was like a final goodbye to someone or yourself. When I returned home my wife died.
I have just returned from a holiday in Spain. Walking in very hot weather I decided to pop into a cafe to cool myself down and on THE LAST DAY OF MY HOLIDAY, over the internal music system came Eva singing
‘our song’ – “Fields of Gold”. Such a coincidence can only have been spirit driven. There was no premonition this time, but, I felt strongly that I had been meant to call at this cafe. The spirit in my life becomes evident through coincidence and this surely was a message from my dead wife to reassure me all was well. Luckily I had the cafe all to myself because I could not stop the tears.
It is a joy to me to realise that I have the same connection with Eva as all you people who write these messages from all over the world – God bless you all as you show your sensitivity to the wonderful creation of Eva’s music.
Trevor Rowe

Date: October 11, 2009, 10:18 PM, EST
Name: Anneli
It is the first time I listen to Eva Cassidy what i can remember. I sat and listened to many of her songs on youtube and my tears fall on my cheeks. Many of her songs have been taken away, so sad. What a wonderful voice she had. It is soft as cotton and pleasant to listen to over and over again. It was very sad that she died so young, but now the angels have their own angel with a angelic voice. Sweet Dreams.

Date: October 11, 2009, 9:28 AM, EST
Name: Colin Ford
Like most people in the UK I first heard Eva via the Terry Wogan show on BBC Radio2 after his late producer Paul “Dr Wally” Walters discovered Eva’s music. I listened to “Over the Rainbow” with the hairs on the back of my neck sticking up. I don’t think there’d been a voice like hers since Karen Carpenter, that sort of effortless singing that most other singers can only dream of. Thank God she found herself in a position to record so many songs before she left us. It would have been a terrible crime had her voice gone unheard by those of us unlucky enough never to have seen her perform live. God bless Eva, and thank you x

Date: October 10, 2009, 1:42 AM, EST
Name: Ann
My friend is being married tomorrow. This is her processional. The bride starts down the aisle after the bridge. There was not a dry eye in the church at the rehearsal tonight. Eve lives on…..

Date: October 9, 2009, 9:53 PM, EST
Name: Eoghan
I had heard of Eva Cassidy but after i listened to Fields of Gold i searched her name…i did not realise she never became famous until after her death. Her voice is incredibly smooth and flawless.

Date: October 9, 2009, 3:15 PM, EST
Name: Carol
I discovered Eva in a very unusual way. I was playing a game on my iPod called Distant Shore, where you send out a bottle with a message inside and then get a reply.
My message was, “who’s your favorite singer”.
The answer was Eva Cassidy and what a great answer it was.Her beautiful music is now a part of my collection on my iPod.

To make it even more special I am so beyond happy and inspired to see that she was a fellow artist as well. Such beautiful drawings and paintings!

What an amazing gift to this world she was and for such a short time. I only wish I had discovered her sooner.
Thanks so much for keeping this site so more people can be inspired!

Love and Peace,
Carol

Date: October 8, 2009, 9:59 PM, EST
Name: Mike King
I love Eva’s music, such an incredible voice! This is my first time to this web site and enjoy reading the posts. Thanks to everyone!

Date: October 7, 2009, 7:18 PM, EST
Name: Goran
….if tears could build a stairway
and memories were a lane,
we would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again….

…she had a voice of an angel….fields of gold…it’s just perfect….
….will you stay with me
will you be my love
among the fields of barley…

Date: October 7, 2009, 2:23 PM, EST
Name: Cathy Gifford
I stumbled upon Eva Cassidy while searching songbird sung by Melanie Doane and Jim Cuddy. I was blown away by Eva’s voice. what a terrible loss but also what a wonderful gift she gave in her short life. she is still touching so many lives and new ones iveryday. Her life was not a waste but a gift. Bless her and her family.

Date: October 7, 2009, 12:14 PM, EST
Name: marthe havstein
Eva has the most beautiful voice i have ever heard.. I get chills when i hear her songs. Its amacing to me, that someone with her talent, was not famous when she was alive.. But she has sertaintly left something beautiful for the world to hear..

Date: October 6, 2009, 10:10 PM, EST
Name: wc martin
I love this pure soul! She may no longer be with use in body but her song will live forever. . .

Date: October 5, 2009, 11:49 PM, EST
Name: Brenda
I was just recently introduced to Eva for my birthday (CD Songbird),and I went out and found 2 more cd`s and one day will have them all.There is such connection,no matter what type of song,such excellence,that I find myself just playing the songs over and over and over ……….

Date: October 5, 2009, 12:26 PM, EST
Name: Janel Johnson
Absolutely magnificent voice, the best I have ever heard, she ranks superior to the greats!!! Her range is unbelievable, God blessed her with this talent, now she is singing to the angels in heaven, her voice will endure forever!!!

Date: October 5, 2009, 7:16 AM, EST
Name: FIONA
I JUST LOVE THIS SONG
AND THE WAY SHE SINGS IT
GOD BLESS YOU XXX

Date: October 5, 2009, 5:15 AM, EST
Name: Hilary and David
Yesterday, Sunday morning BBC Radio 2 played two songs by Eva.
“Good morning Sunday” treated us to “Song bird” and later on in the Michael Ball Show a listener called Maureen asked Michael to play “I know you by heart.”
If you have a minute today do check out the shows using the “Listen again” feature on the BBC Radio 2 website.
Michael was VERY moved by Eva’s arrangement on “I know you by heart” and he went on to say that the whole of the BBC production team were also moved to tears!
Well, we Eva fans have known for many years that Eva had and still has, the power to move her listeners with her beautiful voice and her wonderful song selection.
It is SO GOOD to see Eva’s “Sonbird” CD back in the UK album chart again. 🙂

Date: October 3, 2009, 10:09 AM, EST
Name: Anne Hallam
To feel connected to my daughter who is in labour now (Australia) – I decided to work out the chords & strum along with Eva’s song – ‘You take my breath away’.
(2nd post to this site -fan since Sept.09).

Date: October 2, 2009, 11:59 AM, EST
Name: Jimmy Willis
Being a musician most of my life, I’m sad to say that I was just recently turned on to her music. She is probably if not the greatest one of the greatest vocalist I’ve ever heard in my life. Taken away from us way too soon. I have her music now in my collection. I just wish that I could have seen her perform in person. I think God needed her incredible voice in heaven.

Date: October 1, 2009, 11:41 PM, EST
Name: Steve Nearman
I first heard Eva’s voice in a music store some 10 years ago and I inquired who was singing so beautifully, so touchingly beautiful. Then I was crushed to hear that she was no longer with us. So many of us never got the chance to know her while she was here. But boy did she leave a legacy – thank you Eva – your passion and love of music continues to live on.

Date: October 1, 2009, 6:20 PM, EST
Name: paul scaife
the first time i heard eva was the last night of my mothers life, i sat with her all night and my sisters were playing her favorite songs even though she was mostly sleeping in the last stage of terminal cancer, we all made our final moments with her and eva,s song played and played . this beautiful peaceful song stayed in my heart and like my dear departed mam i love this song , it reminds me of her and our last moments together before she left us , thank you eva

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Date: October 12, 2009, 2:18 PM, EST
Name: Teresa
Another wonderful avenue to see Eva videos and listen to her music is Yahoo video. I share her videos with friends and family on a weekly basis. I so wish the Blues Alley performance was available on a DVD. It would make a wonderful holiday gift!!

My best friend introduced me to Eva – her mother loved listening to her, and they were listening to Eva together when her mother passed away. She knew that I would find Eva inspirational as I deal with Stage IV anal cancer. When I feel the need for a lift, I listen to People Get Ready, or Wade in the Water. Eva’s voice just pulls on my heart strings when I hear her. When I’m feeling upbeat, I listen to Fever and Chain of Fools. God blessed us with a wonderful talent in Eva Cassidy, and it is a huge blessing that we are able to continue to enjoy her music and the passion and emotion it contains and evokes, long after her passing. I thank Eva’s family for sharing her with us.

Date: October 12, 2009, 9:02 AM, EST
Name: Trevor Rowe
Please refer to message 2,992.
The premonition I spoke of occured in October 2008 while I was on holiday in Italy on the last day of my holiday there. I was in the Dolomite mountains, sitting on a coach watching the wind and rain while waiting for my colleagues to return to the coach so was by myself except the driver who turned on the radio. As I watched the wind shiver and shake the surface of the lake, Eva’s “Autumn Leaves” came across the radio and I experienced a sense of the world being swept clean but in the manner of death. It was like a final goodbye to someone or yourself. When I returned home my wife died.
I have just returned from a holiday in Spain. Walking in very hot weather I decided to pop into a cafe to cool myself down and on THE LAST DAY OF MY HOLIDAY, over the internal music system came Eva singing
‘our song’ – “Fields of Gold”. Such a coincidence can only have been spirit driven. There was no premonition this time, but, I felt strongly that I had been meant to call at this cafe. The spirit in my life becomes evident through coincidence and this surely was a message from my dead wife to reassure me all was well. Luckily I had the cafe all to myself because I could not stop the tears.
It is a joy to me to realise that I have the same connection with Eva as all you people who write these messages from all over the world – God bless you all as you show your sensitivity to the wonderful creation of Eva’s music.
Trevor Rowe

Date: October 11, 2009, 10:18 PM, EST
Name: Anneli
It is the first time I listen to Eva Cassidy what i can remember. I sat and listened to many of her songs on youtube and my tears fall on my cheeks. Many of her songs have been taken away, so sad. What a wonderful voice she had. It is soft as cotton and pleasant to listen to over and over again. It was very sad that she died so young, but now the angels have their own angel with a angelic voice. Sweet Dreams.

Date: October 11, 2009, 9:28 AM, EST
Name: Colin Ford
Like most people in the UK I first heard Eva via the Terry Wogan show on BBC Radio2 after his late producer Paul “Dr Wally” Walters discovered Eva’s music. I listened to “Over the Rainbow” with the hairs on the back of my neck sticking up. I don’t think there’d been a voice like hers since Karen Carpenter, that sort of effortless singing that most other singers can only dream of. Thank God she found herself in a position to record so many songs before she left us. It would have been a terrible crime had her voice gone unheard by those of us unlucky enough never to have seen her perform live. God bless Eva, and thank you x

Date: October 10, 2009, 1:42 AM, EST
Name: Ann
My friend is being married tomorrow. This is her processional. The bride starts down the aisle after the bridge. There was not a dry eye in the church at the rehearsal tonight. Eve lives on…..

Date: October 9, 2009, 9:53 PM, EST
Name: Eoghan
I had heard of Eva Cassidy but after i listened to Fields of Gold i searched her name…i did not realise she never became famous until after her death. Her voice is incredibly smooth and flawless.

Date: October 9, 2009, 3:15 PM, EST
Name: Carol
I discovered Eva in a very unusual way. I was playing a game on my iPod called Distant Shore, where you send out a bottle with a message inside and then get a reply.
My message was, “who’s your favorite singer”.
The answer was Eva Cassidy and what a great answer it was.Her beautiful music is now a part of my collection on my iPod.

To make it even more special I am so beyond happy and inspired to see that she was a fellow artist as well. Such beautiful drawings and paintings!

What an amazing gift to this world she was and for such a short time. I only wish I had discovered her sooner.
Thanks so much for keeping this site so more people can be inspired!

Love and Peace,
Carol

Date: October 8, 2009, 9:59 PM, EST
Name: Mike King
I love Eva’s music, such an incredible voice! This is my first time to this web site and enjoy reading the posts. Thanks to everyone!

Date: October 7, 2009, 7:18 PM, EST
Name: Goran
….if tears could build a stairway
and memories were a lane,
we would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again….

…she had a voice of an angel….fields of gold…it’s just perfect….
….will you stay with me
will you be my love
among the fields of barley…

Date: October 7, 2009, 2:23 PM, EST
Name: Cathy Gifford
I stumbled upon Eva Cassidy while searching songbird sung by Melanie Doane and Jim Cuddy. I was blown away by Eva’s voice. what a terrible loss but also what a wonderful gift she gave in her short life. she is still touching so many lives and new ones iveryday. Her life was not a waste but a gift. Bless her and her family.

Date: October 7, 2009, 12:14 PM, EST
Name: marthe havstein
Eva has the most beautiful voice i have ever heard.. I get chills when i hear her songs. Its amacing to me, that someone with her talent, was not famous when she was alive.. But she has sertaintly left something beautiful for the world to hear..

Date: October 6, 2009, 10:10 PM, EST
Name: wc martin
I love this pure soul! She may no longer be with use in body but her song will live forever. . .

Date: October 5, 2009, 11:49 PM, EST
Name: Brenda
I was just recently introduced to Eva for my birthday (CD Songbird),and I went out and found 2 more cd`s and one day will have them all.There is such connection,no matter what type of song,such excellence,that I find myself just playing the songs over and over and over ……….

Date: October 5, 2009, 12:26 PM, EST
Name: Janel Johnson
Absolutely magnificent voice, the best I have ever heard, she ranks superior to the greats!!! Her range is unbelievable, God blessed her with this talent, now she is singing to the angels in heaven, her voice will endure forever!!!

Date: October 5, 2009, 7:16 AM, EST
Name: FIONA
I JUST LOVE THIS SONG
AND THE WAY SHE SINGS IT
GOD BLESS YOU XXX

Date: October 5, 2009, 5:15 AM, EST
Name: Hilary and David
Yesterday, Sunday morning BBC Radio 2 played two songs by Eva.
“Good morning Sunday” treated us to “Song bird” and later on in the Michael Ball Show a listener called Maureen asked Michael to play “I know you by heart.”
If you have a minute today do check out the shows using the “Listen again” feature on the BBC Radio 2 website.
Michael was VERY moved by Eva’s arrangement on “I know you by heart” and he went on to say that the whole of the BBC production team were also moved to tears!
Well, we Eva fans have known for many years that Eva had and still has, the power to move her listeners with her beautiful voice and her wonderful song selection.
It is SO GOOD to see Eva’s “Sonbird” CD back in the UK album chart again. 🙂

Date: October 3, 2009, 10:09 AM, EST
Name: Anne Hallam
To feel connected to my daughter who is in labour now (Australia) – I decided to work out the chords & strum along with Eva’s song – ‘You take my breath away’.
(2nd post to this site -fan since Sept.09).

Date: October 2, 2009, 11:59 AM, EST
Name: Jimmy Willis
Being a musician most of my life, I’m sad to say that I was just recently turned on to her music. She is probably if not the greatest one of the greatest vocalist I’ve ever heard in my life. Taken away from us way too soon. I have her music now in my collection. I just wish that I could have seen her perform in person. I think God needed her incredible voice in heaven.

Date: October 1, 2009, 11:41 PM, EST
Name: Steve Nearman
I first heard Eva’s voice in a music store some 10 years ago and I inquired who was singing so beautifully, so touchingly beautiful. Then I was crushed to hear that she was no longer with us. So many of us never got the chance to know her while she was here. But boy did she leave a legacy – thank you Eva – your passion and love of music continues to live on.

Date: October 1, 2009, 6:20 PM, EST
Name: paul scaife
the first time i heard eva was the last night of my mothers life, i sat with her all night and my sisters were playing her favorite songs even though she was mostly sleeping in the last stage of terminal cancer, we all made our final moments with her and eva,s song played and played . this beautiful peaceful song stayed in my heart and like my dear departed mam i love this song , it reminds me of her and our last moments together before she left us , thank you eva

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Date: September 30, 2009, 7:49 PM, EST
Name: Holly C
One of the greatest voices ever, and a devastation to be lost so soon. My son (7 weeks old) gets played the Songbird album at bed time and falls asleep to Somewhere Over the Rainbow – also one of my favourites. I could listen to her interpretations of these songs all day.

Date: September 30, 2009, 5:24 PM, EST
Name: linda thibault
She is by far one of the most talented people we have lost too soon. I listen to all of her cds able to obtain and wonder how much futher she would have went. In my opinion she was outstanding.

Date: September 30, 2009, 4:49 AM, EST
Name: Hai Vo-Dinh
I’m doing my five year old son Andrew a huge favor by introducing him to Eva Cassidy 🙂 We would listen to her songs on youtube. He currently loves “Cheek to Cheek”. He gets to pick three songs to listen to every night before bed and he almost always want to listen Eva singing “Cheek to cheek”. The kid’s got a good ear 🙂

I first heard Eva sings “Autumn Leaves” and just thought that was the most beautiful interpretation of the song that I have ever heard. And then one after another: “Fields of Gold”, “Ain’t no Sun Shine”, “Fever”, “Cheek to cheek”, “Stormy Monday”, and I suspect more to come were all just the best versions of these songs that I have ever heard.

On top of her voice and her interpretation, I really love her arrangements. What a talented person!

After watching the TV specials (US, UK), youtube tribute, and reading about her story, I’m even more impressed by her inherent goodness.

I feel so happy that I have found this very special person. Thank you Eva.

Date: September 30, 2009, 3:29 AM, EST
Name: Richard Steele
The voice of an angel!! For me, listening to Eva’s music is truly a spiritually uplifting experience and her voice and songs have got me through in times of trouble. God bless you, and R.I.P. Eva Cassidy. xx.

Date: September 26, 2009, 4:47 PM, EST
Name: Steve Leone
Eva had a voice so pure and true that anyone who heard it would remember the heart and soul from where it came. You may have moved to a higher place but your music stays with us forever. Live on!

Date: September 26, 2009, 5:19 AM, EST
Name: Dorelle
I’m at my brother’s place & we’re catching up on stuff. He is also an Eva Cassidy fan & we’re having a ball playing the “Live at Blues Alley” dvd. I’m 70 next year & I’m going to record a dvd of me dancing a Rumba (I’m a Ball Room Dancing champ in my younger days) to Fields of Gold. I love Eva’s music.

Date: September 25, 2009, 7:40 PM, EST
Name: susie russell de clifford
Eva has such a timeless purity of sound in her voice and an eternal light in her smile.
Her music will go on forever.
What a beautiful soul shines out from her face and voice. Eva touches all hearts.
Eva will always be with us.
Love and Light. Susie xx

Date: September 25, 2009, 4:24 PM, EST
Name: MRAY
Never even heard of Eve, until a great friend of the family fell ill with the same illness she had – melenoma. Her Fields of Gold version was played many of days before our dear friend left us at 30 years of age, leaving behind a 5 and 1 year old. Everytime I hear this song, a tear comes to my eye……sadly just today I realized that the singer dies of the same disease….makes me even sadder. RIP

Date: September 24, 2009, 5:11 PM, EST
Name: Leslie Frye
Dont remember how and when I ran into the songs of Eva’s…but as soon as i did i ran out and bought whatever CD’S I could find!…I listen to her all the time..When life seems to get real tuff I will turn around and one of her songs will pop up!!!!I truly am inspired by her beautiful voice…she had a purpose on this earth and now the angel in her voice is heard by everyone

Date: September 24, 2009, 1:20 AM, EST
Name: Anne
Dear Jennie Diplock:

I am so sorry for what you are going through. While I cannot make it better, I want you to know that, around the world, you are in prayers and kindest thoughts.

Date: September 24, 2009, 12:04 AM, EST
Name: Steve C. Sink
Eva, absolutely the most beautiful deliverly of Over the rainbow, that I have ever heard. What a talent. Steve.
Tried to give you my e-mail address, but was not allowed to. So I’ll give it backwards and see what happens. moc.liamg@murdderknisevets

Date: September 23, 2009, 10:15 PM, EST
Name: Lisa Cross
I first discovered a tape at a thrift shop of a man on his travels speaking in such detail of a wonderful singer he came to know… Eva Cassidy.

I then sought out her Songbird cd; I not only played it, I wore it out, bought another copy and still have it in grand condition.

This was back in the late 90’s … when I realized she was gone, I was crushed. I cried and every now and again when I bring out her music … it just cuts me to the core; the tears return. What a beautiful voice, person and now spirit.

I used to believe it was a shame that she didn’t see her voice soar while here, to surround us like the truly wonderful blanket of warmth it so is. Now, I think this is exactly how it was supposed to be.

Thank goodness for recordings … or we all would have never heard the most beautiful, versatile voice that I believe ever lived.

My deepest thanks to her parents, Eva and those that convinced her to sing for us:) I’ll remember her voice all the rest of my days.

Date: September 23, 2009, 9:07 AM, EST
Name: Ylva
In 2006 I was in hospital, in a coma and my husband was told by the doctors to play music that I like, to help me wake up. Of course he played Eva Casssidy’s Songbird. Over and over… The music was there even when I was unconsious, in my dreams. When I finally woke up it was all that I wanted to hear and the nurses played it for me (at the neuro intensive care). Thank you Eva Cassidy, thank you for the music!

Date: September 23, 2009, 7:45 AM, EST
Name: ian barrowman
Came across Eva performing on TOTP 2 she was awesome. I went to see the show in New Brighton last night didn’t know any of the cast but they were all great, it was fun, emotional and the cast could all sing and did Eva proud, I just wish there was no need for a show like that then Eva would still be here entertaining us all, fantastic to share the emotion with my Julia

Date: September 23, 2009, 12:25 AM, EST
Name: Jack
I sing a duet with her to and from work. We sing in the shower…when I am happy and when I am blue…Thank You for being You!

Date: September 22, 2009, 3:25 PM, EST
Name: Linda
Such pure quality in a voice will never be found again….I’m so grateful that we were able to hear the songs that she recorded. These have become a part of my collection and I will add to this whatever I can find. She was and is a wonderful treasure and is very much missed.

Date: September 22, 2009, 1:26 AM, EST
Name: Trevor Rowe
Eva had a voice that invokes a sharing experience. The U.K. was knocked sideways when they heard her rendition of “Over The Rainbow” and she became the most requested singer ever on “Top of the Pops” through this. I heard that performance and suddenly felt part of this person I had never heard of. My wife and I had loved Stings, “Fields of Gold”, but, Eva’s version of it became “our song” as we love to walk through the English countryside. The stage play of Eva’s life we saw together just before my wife died suddenly of cancer. We were apart at the time and I had a premonition formed around Eva’s “Autumn Leaves”, that all was not well. On finding my wife had died, the two songs have become so much a part of me I and them are indivisible and therefore Eva too. The sharing experience we all have of the heartbreak this world can throw at us seems to be encapsulated in her voice and we love her because of this.
I do not know much about her, but, I’m sure she is not singing the blues up in heaven, maybe gospel, but, whatever, she has found our ultimate happiness, as surely God loves her more than any of us could possible dream of.

Date: September 21, 2009, 7:26 PM, EST
Name: Keri
I was listening to a music site on the web where you can “make” your own station. I love Bonnie Raitt, so I made a my own blues station. The station will play all kinds of artists that play the music genre you choose. Well, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven! This beautiful, soulful voice started to sing and I looked to see what artist was playing and it was Eva Cassidy. I had never heard of her until this wonderful moment and day. I just bought Songbird because Songbird was the song I first heard and I absolutely love it. I was saddened to read her bio and that she passed away at such a young age. She’s singing the blues in heaven now for all of the lucky angels!

Date: September 19, 2009, 10:37 PM, EST
Name: Ross Emery
When I was at a sidewalk sale in Takoma Park this afternoon, I came across a nice CD of solo harp music by Peggy Jaegly at the Tranquil Soul. Her “Harmony” album has roses on the cover and her compositions have meditative titles such as “Heaven on Earth”. A couple doors down on Westmoreland Avenue the House of Musical Traditions had Eva’s “Songbird” book on its outdoor table.

I was wondering if Eva had ever been in Takoma Park, since she seems like that kind of creative person. I see from the interview with Mike Dove in 2002 that the band performed at Taliano’s right around the corner on Carroll Avenue. I’ve lived near Takoma Park since 1994. Like most people, I missed her live performances, but it’s good to know that she was here.

I think Eva would have appreciated the simple beauty of “Harmony”.

Date: September 19, 2009, 11:49 AM, EST
Name: Denise Cleary
Why hasn’t Eva Cassidy been nominated for a posthumous Grammy?
Why doesn’t the UK theatrical production of her life
and music come to the US?
Thousands of songs on my computer and
the ones I keep playing over and over are
Eva’s. I Know her by heart.

Date: September 19, 2009, 4:30 AM, EST
Name: Chris Arscott
Message for Vicki Wilkinson living in
Nottinghamshire, England.
See mesage 2971.
You can contact me via facebook if the above does not work for you.
Blue Skies
Chris

Date: September 18, 2009, 6:54 PM, EST
Name: Hank Lukas
I have become a great fan of Eva Cassidy, I start listening to her music in October,2007. I found out about her on Nightline in 2001. It was fate that I watched that program, I became instantly interested in Eva Cassidy, and it took six years before I heard her music, it happened by accident, but little did I know from watching Nightline and becoming a fan, that I would drvelop a great friendship with her sister, Margret. Like Lou Gerhric said I am the luckest person in the world. There is one other person I would like to honor if I may with her passing. mary Travers of Peter,Paul And Mary. There music was from my youth. To Mary Travers, thank you and may you Rest in Peace. And also Eva Rest in peace.

Date: September 18, 2009, 11:36 AM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Regarding: “Eva Cassidy: the Voice and the Silence”, (Entry 2980). This wonderful article by Stephen Patrick of the Seattle Intellegencer can now be accessed by going to the “What’s New” page of this website.

Date: September 18, 2009, 2:53 AM, EST
Name: Jennie Diplock
I’m a 47 yr old mother of 2, and have had the privelege of ‘knowing’ Eva for 8 yrs. I am also blessed enough to call Margret one of my dearest friends.
I wanted to say, in this guestbook, that Eva is singing me through sleepless nites full of pain with my terminal cancer and Margret’s friendship and blessings keep me loved and lucky.
Jennie Diplock

Date: September 18, 2009, 12:44 AM, EDT
Name: Jil ocel
I just heard “It’s a wonderful world” version for the first time. and I am BLOWN AWAY-

Date: September 17, 2009, 10:24 PM, EDT
Name: Susan Johnson
A friend just posted Eva’s song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and I will be eternally grateful from now on. I had not know Eva before but she will be a part of me forever now.

Date: September 17, 2009, 7:19 PM, EDT
Name: Dan Vollmer
It fills my heart with pride whenever I’m driving to work and see yet another car go by with the “Another Eva Cassidy Fan” bumpersticker on it. (smile) I first met Eva (and Dan) back in the Stonehenge days in Bowie. Many years later friends of mine in a band recorded their first demos w/ Chris Biondo and Eva sang backups on one song. It was a call and response part and she delivered an incredible multitrack harmony part with such ease it was just a thrill to witness. The band was Blue Miracle (still playing after over 20 yrs!) and the song was Jenna. We only made cassette copies back then and the song would again be recorded w/ a different female singer (the very talented Meg Murray from Annapolis) and was put on the band’s first cd. I really wish I still had a copy of that demo! Eva’s talent really shined on it. btw, there’s a picture you don’t have here of Dan and Eva performing at the Bowie High Coffee House in one of my yearbooks. 82′ I think it is.

Date: September 17, 2009, 5:11 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
To Margret Cassidy Robinson and Les Williams: Your comments are very kind as are so many. Yes, Patrick S0wayze will be missed. And, Margret, you are one of the most compassionate people I have ever had the honor to communicate with.

Date: September 17, 2009, 5:04 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
I’ve read a lot of articles on Eva over the years, but I’ve never been touched in quite the way I was by reading “Eva Cassidy: The Voice and The Silence” by Steven Patrick of the Seattle Intelligencer. You can read it by going to “Over the Rainbow” posted by Casalucita on youtube, selecting “more info” and scrolling to the bottom for the website. Its one beautiful piece of writing!

Date: September 17, 2009, 6:45 AM, EDT
Name: Tatiana Drozdova
God, i love her songs! she gets under my skin with her voice, so pure and so sincere.
her interpretations are so good, its like making gems shine even more! I wish she knew that someday she would be so loved all over the world, even in Russia!..
She was and will be a gorgeous musician of human hearts!

Date: September 16, 2009, 3:16 PM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B
I an so relieved the little “misunderstanding” is behind us (2997)
I have exchanged emails with Margret a few times, over the years, and She is one of ther most kind and understanding people I know!. I am quite sure she is also very forgiving!! 🙂 db

Date: September 16, 2009, 1:13 PM, EDT
Name: Aad THIJS
I,m sorry I did not want to be cruel
Also did not know you are Eva,s sister
Sorry AAD

Date: September 16, 2009, 9:00 AM, EDT
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
THANK YOU, Les Williams!!!

Have a great day.

Regards,
Margret

Date: September 16, 2009, 8:15 AM, EDT
Name: Rowena Brown
What can i say………..he music is like no other in terms of lyrics and passion. her voice is second to none. she has helped me through some difficult times, and has had me in awe on more than one occasion. my 9 month old son loves her too- favouring songbird. I will be walking down the isle to that song, its truely beautiful. its such a shame that she cant be here to enjoy her success.

Date: September 16, 2009, 5:42 AM, EDT
Name: Les Williams
If Eva’s sister Margret (Cassidy Robinson) wishes to write about Patrick Swayze, it’s OK with me, and should be with you, too, Aad.

Date: September 16, 2009, 3:18 AM, EDT
Name: Aad Thijs
What are Patrick Swayze and Senator Kennedy doing on this site.I thougt It is for Eva Cassidy

Date: September 15, 2009, 8:53 PM, EDT
Name: Trish Henry
I’ve only just discovered Eva Cassidy and just love her haunting version of Fields of Gold. What a magnificent voice. The world has lost a trully great singer.

Date: September 15, 2009, 2:51 PM, EDT
Name: Harry.S.
VICKY WILKINSON
NOTTINGHAM UK.
—————–
I have what you requested – if you post ONLY the last 3 digits of your uk landline
I can get in touch with you.
——————
Harry.S. (NOTTINGHAM . UK.)

Date: September 15, 2009, 9:53 AM, EDT
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
How sad I was to hear the news that Patrick Swayze had passed away yesterday……

While he was in quite a few movies through the years, I’m sure most people will always identify him with his role in “Dirty Dancing”…..
What an all-around enjoyable movie!!!

The music was GREAT, the love story between “Johnny” and “Baby” was sweet and romantic, and of course–the dancing was FABULOUS!

Patrick Swayze had been a dancer before he became an actor, and apparently–he’d had to “tone down” his dancing skills for the movie–to appear on-screen as an amateur only, not a professional.

Handsome and masculine, yet sweet and sensitive…….
Women of all ages were captivated by this actor!

Funny thing–“Dirty Dancing” was predicted not to do very well…….
Little did anyone know that this little movie would become one of the most popular movies ever!
I dare say many, if not most, people chose to have this movie in their video/DVD collection, so they could watch it again and again!

To Patrick’s loved ones—again, I extend my deepest condolences…..

And Patrick–thank you for making us smile!

God Bless you.

Date: September 14, 2009, 12:45 PM, EDT
Name: Gillan Joshua Nongrum
Miss Eva Cassidy has really touch not only my life but my family’s and all the people’s lives. Her Songs, the way she sings it, really makes the people to think,feel and change… My family has been a great Fan of Eva right from the day we heard her songs… and when there is a singing competition in colleges,cafe and somewhere else around,her songs were the 1st that me and my two big sis would choose and by her songs it really made us won many competitions. Eva’s beautiful and powerful voice will always live on and will continue to be heard so…We as a family are really very Sorry for the Great loss of your Talented Daughter… May She rest in Perfect Peace, Our heart will always be with Her and also her Family, who had given us the opportunity of writing comments about Eva in this guestbook,, Thankyou very Much. Eva Cassidy will always be remembered “Time After Time”.

Date: September 13, 2009, 3:42 PM, EDT
Name: Chris Arscott
Message for Vicki Wilkinson living in
Nottinghamshire, England

Hi Vicki.
The recordings of Eva at pearls are not commercially available, but there are copies around. Good luck in your search.
Blue Skies
Chris

Date: September 13, 2009, 9:46 AM, EDT
Name: Becky
A truly amazing singer, listening to her songs always gives me goosebumps, such a talented lady, a truly great loss even now, Eva will always live on through her music! x

Date: September 12, 2009, 5:36 PM, EDT
Name: Jennifer
I think I can summarize my musical collection and appreciation as being ‘before Eva’ and ‘after Eva’. It really is that simple. I don’t even remember how I first came across her music, but I am so thankful her powerful spirit crossed my path. When I’ve lost my sense of hope for the world, humanity, etc. all I have to do is play Eva’s music and my faith is restored. Her authenticity can be felt and that can literally transport me to a more peaceful place. There’s a quote that “to love another person is to see the face of God.” Well, to me, to hear Eva’s music is to hear and feel the love of God, spirit, whatever you want to call it. Thanks for this community and the opportunity to read of other experiences with Eva’s music.

Date: September 12, 2009, 4:33 PM, EDT
Name: Stephen Lownes
Wow, I’d never heard of Eva Cassidy until my good friend and Pastor introduced me to her music. I am feeling an instant connection here. It seems she died of Melanoma when I first got diagnosed with it. I am so sorry that her family and the world has lost such a brilliant treasure.

Date: September 4, 2009, 4:49 AM, EDT
Name: Aad Thijs
I just bought all of Eva,s cd,s in the free recordshop in Amsterdam and now i,m sitting here and listning to here with tears in my eyes.this is awsome.I never had this feeling before.Thank you Eva R.I.P.

Date: September 3, 2009, 10:10 AM, EDT
Name: Oliver
Incredible. Stunning. I’m missing words to express how touched I was listening to her voice.

Date: September 2, 2009, 8:12 PM, EDT
Name: Tony Seymour
My son Marc suffered from Neauroblastoma thank the lord he has recovered! I’m a sound engineer doing it for 22 years now and I finally found the opportunity to talk about Eva she was so brave her parents so much in pain and she got her message to all, awesome. I’m so lucky!!!!!!

Date: September 2, 2009, 3:04 PM, EDT
Name: Andrea McCulloch
Eva’s version of Over The Rainbow is tremendously popular at our live music club. Babs, who sings it (very well) said when someone asked her to ‘sing over the Rainbow like Eva Cassidy’ , “I can’t sing it LIKE Eva Cassidy; nobody can. I can sing her arrangement though.”

I’ve just read a wonderful book on Eva – “Songbird” by Rob Burley and Jonathan Maitland- authorised by her parents Hugh and Barbara. I do recommend it. It has many excellent photographs and is very sensitively written.

Date: August 31, 2009, 7:53 PM, EDT
Name: rowan
her voice was transcendental in it’s beauty and purity. she was an amazing, inspiring, divinely talented artist, i love her paintings too. and will live on forever in the hearts of her loved ones on fans.
thank you eva

Date: August 30, 2009, 5:50 PM, EDT
Name: jennifer
Eva’s voice and lyrics are so powerful. I go to a different place when I hear her angelic voice. She is uncomparable to any other artist.

Date: August 29, 2009, 11:12 PM, EDT
Name: Sandy
Listening to my Iphone Pandora I stumbled across the Fields of Gold version done Live by EVA. I was immediately drawn to that beautiful voice and I thought, who is this? SO I listened to all the songs I could find then went to YOUTUBE. What a great artist and a great loss to the world. She definitely lives on through her music.

Date: August 29, 2009, 8:32 PM, EDT
Name: Forrest
Over the Rainbow is my favorite song.
Her version is even sweeter than the original.
She lives in my heart….

Date: August 29, 2009, 3:44 PM, EDT
Name: Darwin Alisantoso
You sing like an angel.

Date: August 28, 2009, 6:06 PM, EDT
Name: Clint Tupper
Just learned about Eva yesterday. WOW! I suddenly feel so inexperienced in my appreciation of music. Beautiful.

Date: August 28, 2009, 11:57 AM, EDT
Name: adri thijs
I am 71 years old and i found eva on you tube. she brought the tears in my eyes.
wath a great voice,and believe me there are many good singers, from witch i have records ore cd,s. but she is fore me the number one.absolutly the best FANTASTIC

Date: August 27, 2009, 9:41 PM, EDT
Name: ??
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She’s was a great singer that i ever heard.

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Date: August 27, 2009, 9:55 AM, EDT
Name: Pankaj
Truely the voice of an angel! Heavenly!
Maybe people didnt appreciate her awesome talent while she was here, but gods must have been listening, and they wanted her in heaven with them. Thats why they must have taken her away so early!

Date: August 27, 2009, 1:32 AM, EDT
Name: Anne
Hello Fellow Eva Fans: I too mourn the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. He was a beacon of hope in a congress that has become so paralyzed by partisanship and so much more. I remember the assassination of John Kennedy as well as Robert Kennedy. Who knew at that time that Ted would go on to be as extraordinary as he was. Yes, he was not without blame in his private life but, the truth is, he championed the rights of ordinary people in this country like few have done before him. God bless him and his family.

Date: August 26, 2009, 1:53 PM, EDT
Name: wendie oxlade-chamberlain
wow where have i been? I am the same age as Eva and just this year discovered her amazing music and read her sonbird book. I am now an avid fan.
So glad she had fantastic family and friends to see her through her life and i and my family are so touched by her beautiful voice. Thankyou for this excellent site.
Date: September 11, 2009, 8:38 PM, EDT
Name: shari b
How impossible to choose – her voice is a precious gift to the world – I’m so happy that a friend shared her name with us!! Now she’ll be in our hearts forever!! I’ve never heard anyone who can match her skill, her range and the joy she expresses with each note, each breath!!
Thanks to those who brought her into the world :o)

Date: September 11, 2009, 8:14 PM, EDT
Name: Maureen
Every once in awhile, I come back to this site and read the posts about Eva. Playing her music has become a Friday evening ritual to de-stress after a work week. I’ll never tire of hearing her haunting voice. What a talent.

Date: September 11, 2009, 4:55 AM, EDT
Name: Vogt Bernhard
Eva Cassidy hat eine Traumstimme.

Leider nimmt Gott diejenigen die er mag fr h zu sich

Date: September 10, 2009, 10:47 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
Again visting this site to put into print my gratitude and amazement of one of GOD’s creations. Words written by her that I’m sure where never meant to be for just anyone have touch my soul. Thank You!

Date: September 9, 2009, 7:10 AM, EDT
Name: Eileene Parker
Late one night when I couldn’t sleep, I flipped on the television, surfing around until I found a talk show I could listen to with my eyes closed. I have no idea now what show it was, but the narrator spoke of Eva Cassidy and played some of her songs. In that dreamy twilight of half-sleep, half-awake all those years ago, her voice soared right into my very soul.

I went out the very next day and bought SONGBIRD and TIME AFTER TIME, playing them over and over for days.

Last night, again unable to sleep, I closed my eyes and listened to SONGBIRD. And again I cried as she refreshed my spirit.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say so.

Date: September 9, 2009, 6:14 AM, EDT
Name: Vicki Wilkinson
Hello to you all, I’m hoping someone will be able to help me i’m looking for a cd that has the version of Eva singing Songbirds live at Pearls as i’m getting married next year and would love this to be played as i am entering the church. This song has great sentimental meaning to me as i had played at the same church when i had a funeral for my baby twin girls 4 years ago and we are getting married on the 5th anniversary of there death next year so would love this version to be played. I do hope someone can help me thank you xxxx

Date: September 8, 2009, 9:30 PM, EDT
Name: Southern
I can’t believe that some would soil this site with messages about Ted Kennedy who was at the very least,controversial.
Some of us loved Eva and another young girl some years ago, but had considerably different feelings about Ted Kennedy.
This site is for our darling Eva and should be kept that way.
No politics. none.

Date: September 8, 2009, 1:29 PM, EDT
Name: Ruth
The Songbird CD was given to my by my counselor because she knows how much I love Over the Rainbow. I have heard more than 50 versions of that song through the years and…..though I am a huge Judy Garland fan….Eva has blown them all out of the water. The entire CD is remarkable and I am drawn to knowing more about Eva…

Date: September 7, 2009, 9:02 PM, EDT
Name: Jess
The song was, “What a Wonderful World”….maybe it was part of PBS’ advertising for the program? Too bad; I thought it was on the sound track.

Date: September 7, 2009, 4:25 PM, EDT
Name: An Enquiring Mind
Jess, what song was it? I don’t see any of Eva’s music listed for the soundtrack CD.

Date: September 7, 2009, 8:52 AM, EDT
Name: Jess
Was watching PBS the other night and an ad came on for Ken Burns’ new documentary about the national parks. Guess who is singing on the soundtrack? My favorite song, too! The documentary will be on at the end of September and I’ll be watching and listening.

Date: September 7, 2009, 6:43 AM, EDT
Name: Anne Hallam
First I’d like to say I am sorry for your loss of a beautiful daughter – I can only imagine how much she is missed. My heart is with you all.
Thank you for making your daughters music
available on U-tube – otherwise I may have missed out entirely. I am a fan as of today.

Date: September 7, 2009, 5:22 AM, EDT
Name: pd
Sir Terry Wogan

Hi all…

Sir Terry Wogan has announced that he is to step down as presenter of BBC Radio 2’s breakfasr show.
The 71 year old told his listeners he was stepping down after Monday’s 8.00 am news bulletin, calling it ” the hardest thing I have ever done”.

” it touches me deeply thatI’ve played a part in your lives for, it seems , like generations,” sir Terry said.

It seems like he will step down at the end of the year.

As we all know Sir Terry along with the intrepid , fabulous producer PAULY WALTERS was instrumental in bringing Eva’s amazing talent to our lives…..they were amongst the first to play Eva’s music in the UK and for that we are all so grateful….he has always championed Eva’s cause and . I am sure will continue to do so in whatever he does.

It has been said that the best script writers on his great show was his audience !!!!!!!! and I am sure he would acknlwledge that.
However, his easy going, ,laid back style is a joy to behold, and he will be sadly missed with his laconic views on life’s absurdities.

THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR TERRY for a great show and for helping to bring Eva to us……the T.O.G.’s will miss you………
but our loss is probably the golf courses gain !!!!!!!!!!!!….maybe the Open Championship beckons ??

good luck and thank you again… : )

Date: September 6, 2009, 11:30 PM, EDT
Name: Frank Riley
In my previous message, I said my son died at age 10 . It was actually 19, almost 20. He was a big fan of Eva’s, as was his dad.

Date: September 6, 2009, 10:50 PM, EDT
Name: Frank Riley
My late son Danny used to refer to Eva as the Greatest Singer never heard, but now thatyis proving wrong as so many are coming to know her beatuful voice and skill at the guitar. My late son Danny also sang and played the guitar. He lost his battle with brain cancer on October 31, 2007 at age 10, but left some he own songs. Music is the greatest gift someone can give. Eva gave a beautiful treasure of her songs. May she be at peace and welcome another singer, Danny, to join her singing the songs of love.

Date: September 6, 2009, 3:43 PM, EDT
Name: kelli carmichael
This world is missing a magnificent voice. She captivates music in her own unique style. I feel like I know her when she sings.

Date: September 6, 2009, 2:08 PM, EDT
Name: Ted
If you work in a music store – Never hesitate to play Eva’s music & introduce it to your customers
I recently had a customer come in & ask for a Tom Waits CD – after I ordered it for him I asked him to listen to vocals from the other end of the music spectrum & played some of the tracks from Songbird – He ended up buying it for his girlfriend.
He came back 2 days ago & thanked me for introducing her music to him
I get satisfaction from selling great music & as I tell many of my customers – Selling Eva’s Cds is a moral obligation if you care about music
Although I listed Fields of Gold as my favorite – I am amazed how her covers of some of the most artist identified covers, such as At Last – Who Knows Where the Time Goes & Fever are always so satisfying
P.S. I hope that in the near future a DVD of Eva’s Blues Alley Videos will be released for US Distribution

Date: September 5, 2009, 11:58 PM, EDT
Name: Pat
I’ve been busy with my life, for yrs. But, when I get a chance to breathe & reflect, I think about the music the Eva Cassidy created. I miss that music in my life. So, I’m going to buy up any cds of Eva’s that I can find. Also the book about her life.
It is very haunting music to the soul
Pat

Date: September 5, 2009, 2:36 PM, EDT
Name: Lynne Moores-France
Without a doubt the best female solo artist. Her take on every song gave it ‘new life’, she dared to be different and yet, was always herself!

It’s good to know Eva did not feel she should adapt to what the commercial runners of the music industry felt she should sing. It’s a shame she could not see how much the world appreciates her unique and fabulous talent.

Time after time, I will always melt away into Eva’s angelic voice; her tones, her mood her amazing ability to adjust the timing and give emotion to a song.

Thank you!

Date: September 5, 2009, 2:32 AM, EDT
Name: Virginig Fridriksson
I have been a professional singer for many years. Everyone loves my voice. But when I heard Eva, I knew the difference between copy cat and artist. I am usually a fan of “the melody” and when I heard “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” I was almost ready to write her off. However, by the end of the song I came to believe I’d never REALLY heard it before.
Though jealous, I love her.
I can’t wait to share her with everyone I meet!

Date: August 26, 2009, 8:54 AM, EDT
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
It was with deep sadness, that I learned this morning, that Senator Edward Kennedy had lost his valiant battle with brain cancer.

Sadly, we all knew this day would come, but now that it has–there is still a feeling of disbelief……..

For so many years, Sen. Kennedy worked tirelessly in the Senate, serving not just the people of Massachusetts, but ALL of us……

Influential, dedicated, passionate, compassionate, wise, courageous……
Just some of the adjectives one would use to describe Teddy.

Once, when asked by a reporter about the so-called Kennedy “curse”–he replied that there was no Kennedy “curse”…….
He said that, in fact, he felt his family had been BLESSED!

We, too, Teddy–have been blessed–by your strong and constant presence in our lives, for so many years!

To Teddy’s family, friends, and colleagues–I extend my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

And to you, Teddy–thank you so much for all you’ve done.
We will always remember you!!!

God bless you.

Date: August 26, 2009, 12:39 AM, EDT
Name: Adel
I discovered Eva’s music by happenstance and I was glad I did. Eva’s talent is truly a gift that continues to live on to inspire great appreciation of her life purpose.

All her songs are outstanding!!!!!!!!

Date: August 26, 2009, 12:23 AM, EDT
Name: wayneo
I was introduced to Eva, and her music, by John Van Dyke in the early nineties. They both have a place in what is left of my soul…John, for the enlightenment…and Eva…for being Eva.

Date: August 25, 2009, 7:44 PM, EDT
Name: Mark Thompson
I miss you forever!

Date: August 24, 2009, 8:00 PM, EDT
Name: Jason Coleman
I remember sitting on a lounge in a unit in Melbourne at the end of the Melbourne Olympic games and the TV showed the best and a couple of worse moments (soul destroying) of the games – Fields of gold is the song that played in the background. It really dipped into my soul and stired me a bit – I only just found it again and glad I could match the singer with the song at last. thank you Eva, you did something good with the time you had and gave a nice guy a smile.

Date: August 24, 2009, 1:10 PM, EDT
Name: rizal
Eva, thanks so much for your beautiful voice… Your songs help me make it through
this hard life… Thank you so much and i miss you ( sad to see you departing early, grateful for these songs you left for us, Eva)

Date: August 23, 2009, 6:04 PM, EDT
Name: Ron Brown
Fans of Eva may be interested in another up and coming singer from the Washington, DC area, 12-year-old Abby Miller. See her Youtube page for her PSA to help a young friend with cancer.

Date: August 22, 2009, 7:56 PM, EDT
Name: Nedim
I listened to Eva’s songs by chance a few months back. Since then I listen them often. They are all so peaceful.

Before I knew about Eva Cassidy, I had been thinking if I was the only one thinking about all the things told in the song Imagine. When I listened to Imagine for the first time, I was so glad to see there have been other people thinking the same way. I respect Eva Cassidy so much.

All the best!

Date: August 22, 2009, 6:01 PM, EDT
Name: Brian
Heard Eva’s version of Over the Rainbow while on a business trip about 6 weeks before my wedding. When I got home, my bride-to-be and I started listening to Eva’s music. We decided that Eva’s version of Songbird would be our first dance at our reception. Couldn’t have had a more perfect song.

Date: August 22, 2009, 12:42 PM, EDT
Name: Natalia
Dear Eva, thank you for the music. Wished you could have been around longer…

Date: August 20, 2009, 10:20 AM, EDT
Name: Beth
I first discovered Eva when I was looking for songs for my wedding and I fell in love with Over the Rainbow. Not having heard of Eva before, I googled her to find out more about her. When I read that she had passed I thought, how could God have called back such a beautiful person and soul so young and then I realized he needed his angel back.

Every time I have a bad day or just need to put a smile on my face, I always know the first thing to do, listen to Eva. After the first note all my troubles go away. Her pureness and effortless angelic voice is nothing I have ever heard before. I am truly blessed to have discovered you Eva. Please continue to look down on all of us.

Date: August 20, 2009, 8:53 AM, EDT
Name: suzanne routledge-godwin
this woman was an angel. she took me through my first husbands death, when i was suicidal. she took me through a very violent second marriage and divorce. she also took my friend brian through when he found out his wife was very ill. i bought him songbird. he is now coping well and he and his wife are happy once again. she will take my third husband through my death, i will have over the rainbow at my funeral. she brings me through the black days, which thankfully are fewer now. my husband and i listen to eva when we have us time. if there is a heaven, she deserves to be there. she has done so much for so many people. i hope her parents read this. for we all strive to bring our children up to have their values. they must be very proud.i wish i could have met the lady.

Date: August 19, 2009, 1:28 PM, EDT
Name: Danubia Slovinski
Fantastic…
Eva was I gift from God to us… Is impossible listen her songs and dont love her at 1st moment.
Eva… Forever!

Date: August 19, 2009, 10:28 AM, EDT
Name: Matthias Wei bach
Eva s got many friends in germany as well.
She still takes my breath away everytime i hear her voice.
Thank you, Eva, for the music and thank you everyone for this site.

Date: August 19, 2009, 10:23 AM, EDT
Name: Mick & Sue Clayton
We first heard her voice as background music in a shop in SA in 2004 and got the details from the shopkeeper. We are still engoying her songs today and will forever. What a fascinating young lady she was and obviously a credit to her family. live on in our ears Eva

Date: August 18, 2009, 12:42 PM, EDT
Name: Bonnie Hamre
Eva’s voice touches the deepest parts of my
soul. Her ability to touch one’s soul is so rare,a true gift from God. Thank you Eva forsharing with us your angelic voice.

Date: August 17, 2009, 9:24 PM, EDT
Name: David
I happened to be surfing for some music the other day when out of the blue popped Eva Cassidy. Something inside me said to give it a listen. So I did. Wow. Her music is true inspiration. I feel deep spiritual affirmations when I listen to her voice. She was a true gift to us all and I am thankful to have found her. I will share her with others who I am sure will find same rare and unique musical gift to be uplifting.

Date: August 17, 2009, 4:17 PM, EDT
Name: Jan
Eva always takes me to a deeper place. As a DJ, I’ve played, “Wade in the Water” many times as the perfect, swinging foxtrot. Just remembering her again today. So thankful for her voice and music.

Date: August 17, 2009, 2:29 PM, EDT
Name: Daniel kelly
i play this to my little baby Harriet instead of a story when its a dad and daughter moment.

Date: August 17, 2009, 1:19 PM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B.
To Tudor!
To Tudor I absolutely agree! Laura has put her heart and soul into this wonderful web site for 10 + years! Thank you, Laura! Where else would we Eva fanatics go? Also, how great to see so many new Eva fans, from all over the world!! One person at a time, as Chris Biondo predicted! db

Date: August 17, 2009, 10:31 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Laura thanks for keeping this site alive.It is appreciated.

Date: August 16, 2009, 1:54 PM, EDT
Name: Tudor
To Dorothy B. :
Hello,

Listening to Eva is for sure one of the things I will be doing for many years to come, too.It is beauty beyond words, she takes us to that place which turns out we already have it inside , what a miracle!

Among the arts music will always be the one with the biggest capacity to affect people, and with huge gifted artists like Eva the effect is guarantee.

It is so nice to post a message here and I’ve noticed that there were some constant presences here over the years, it was so pleasurable to see that. So I’m sure you will agree when I’ll say let’s thank again to our webmaster for giving the opportunity to a dialogue like ours.

Blessings.

Date: August 16, 2009, 11:50 AM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B.
To Tudor ~ Thank you for your beautiful words and message! You “spoke” for me, and I have listened to Eva each and every day, for over five years! She is a huge part of my life! 🙂 db

Date: August 16, 2009, 6:07 AM, EDT
Name: Tudor
….it almost doesn’t matter the song, each one seems to be another occasion for her sensibility and the healing sweetness within her voice to flow out and flood anyone lucky enough to hear it.

This never happened to me before.To listen to a singer over and over again and to fall in love even more.To listen to someone’s songs countless times and to feel always the same freshness and beauty.To feel like drowning in an ocean of bliss every single time, to be soustaned from a source which apparently never ends.To feel awe,love , sadness, joy, amazement…all about the same time. No, this never happened to me before. And I suspect it will never happen again during this lifetime.

When I first heard Eva singing Songbird the voice sounded familiar.I understand now that it felt this way because I could recognize in her voice any other female singer that I heard , it has so many qualities.I came to realize why Chris Biondo considers Eva ” the definitive singer who graced our planet “. Nobody transmits so much emotion. It’s almost unbelievable that a voice like that belonged to a person in flesh.This was an angel on earth to express the most beautiful feelings through sublime music. I think this voice is by now a gift and a treasure to humankind.

We celebrated yesterday saint Maria, my mother’s name is Maria. My sister passed away two years ago, of cancer, at age 32, her name was Ana Maria. And I know I’ll keep Eva Marie close to my heart, too.

Many thanks to all who supported her, family and friends. Also, special thanks to the musicians in Eva Cassidy Band, they made such wonderful music together, sorry it wasn’t meant to be more. But as much as it was, it is enough for people to fall in love with it, I know I did.There is a love story going on and I am happy to be a part of it.

Kind regards to all.

Date: August 17, 2009, 1:19 PM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B.
To Tudor!
To Tudor I absolutely agree! Laura has put her heart and soul into this wonderful web site for 10 + years! Thank you, Laura! Where else would we Eva fanatics go? Also, how great to see so many new Eva fans, from all over the world!! One person at a time, as Chris Biondo predicted! db

Date: August 17, 2009, 10:31 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Laura thanks for keeping this site alive.It is appreciated.

Date: August 16, 2009, 1:54 PM, EDT
Name: Tudor
To Dorothy B. :
Hello,

Listening to Eva is for sure one of the things I will be doing for many years to come, too.It is beauty beyond words, she takes us to that place which turns out we already have it inside , what a miracle!

Among the arts music will always be the one with the biggest capacity to affect people, and with huge gifted artists like Eva the effect is guarantee.

It is so nice to post a message here and I’ve noticed that there were some constant presences here over the years, it was so pleasurable to see that. So I’m sure you will agree when I’ll say let’s thank again to our webmaster for giving the opportunity to a dialogue like ours.

Blessings.

Date: August 16, 2009, 11:50 AM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B.
To Tudor ~ Thank you for your beautiful words and message! You “spoke” for me, and I have listened to Eva each and every day, for over five years! She is a huge part of my life! 🙂 db

Date: August 16, 2009, 6:07 AM, EDT
Name: Tudor
….it almost doesn’t matter the song, each one seems to be another occasion for her sensibility and the healing sweetness within her voice to flow out and flood anyone lucky enough to hear it.

This never happened to me before.To listen to a singer over and over again and to fall in love even more.To listen to someone’s songs countless times and to feel always the same freshness and beauty.To feel like drowning in an ocean of bliss every single time, to be soustaned from a source which apparently never ends.To feel awe,love , sadness, joy, amazement…all about the same time. No, this never happened to me before. And I suspect it will never happen again during this lifetime.

When I first heard Eva singing Songbird the voice sounded familiar.I understand now that it felt this way because I could recognize in her voice any other female singer that I heard , it has so many qualities.I came to realize why Chris Biondo considers Eva ” the definitive singer who graced our planet “. Nobody transmits so much emotion. It’s almost unbelievable that a voice like that belonged to a person in flesh.This was an angel on earth to express the most beautiful feelings through sublime music. I think this voice is by now a gift and a treasure to humankind.

We celebrated yesterday saint Maria, my mother’s name is Maria. My sister passed away two years ago, of cancer, at age 32, her name was Ana Maria. And I know I’ll keep Eva Marie close to my heart, too.

Many thanks to all who supported her, family and friends. Also, special thanks to the musicians in Eva Cassidy Band, they made such wonderful music together, sorry it wasn’t meant to be more. But as much as it was, it is enough for people to fall in love with it, I know I did.There is a love story going on and I am happy to be a part of it.

Kind regards to all.

Date: August 15, 2009, 5:47 PM, EDT
Name: Murray Nance
Dear Laura,

I discovered Eva today and I don’t quite know how to thank you for the bittersweet joy of that discovery.

5 years ago a kookie little guy gave me an Eva disc that I never listened to. Tired of all the music I listen to I found it this AM. I was struck with the purity of the voice and the bluesy interpretation. I stopped what I was doing (cleaning house) and researched only to find that what we have of Eva is all we shall have. Still I am Grateful. I dont think I will get tired of hearing what we have for a long while.

Thank you for your site and your hard work.

Date: August 15, 2009, 12:02 PM, EDT
Name: Tine
What a privelege to find this site and share thoughts with so many others who have in some way, been inspired by the life of Eva Cassidy!

Songbird seems a completly fitting word to describe her voice. I cannot think of anyone else who had, or has the capacity to whisper with such pure musicality to the human ear and heart!

I cherish her memory and pray that she may continue to inspire multitudes!

…”People get ready there’s a train a comin’,
‘Ya don’t need no baggage,
you just get on board…”

Date: August 15, 2009, 6:20 AM, EDT
Name: claudia germini
… eva stupenda…

Date: August 15, 2009, 2:18 AM, EDT
Name: Anne
Dear Bill Thompson:

I took your advice and listened to Les Paul’s rendition of “How High The Moon.” I am not a musician and was not aware of Les Paul until I heard of his death. But, Oh My God, did he have a spirit! Thank you so much for your recomendation. I have since listened to many of his performances. Great Advice!

Date: August 14, 2009, 6:40 PM, EDT
Name: Brigid Mhairi
Hard to pick just one of her songs. I was only 4 when she went but I wish she was still with us because I admire her so much. Her interpretation is just so beautiful. If I do ever do another Scottish tune then it will be along her lines. RIP Eva. Sing for us in heaven and we sing with you. <3

Date: August 14, 2009, 6:32 PM, EDT
Name: Tom Ricucci
Everyone of her Songs are so Beautiful.It’s hard to pick one.But Over The RainBow does it for me

Date: August 14, 2009, 2:18 PM, EDT
Name: Nancy S.
Wish you were still here recording music. Your voice is so amazing!! RIP Eva. You are one of a kind and greatly missed….

Date: August 14, 2009, 9:05 AM, EDT
Name: Darren Stanley
Without doubt the best rendition of OTR that I will ever hear. It moves me deeply every time i hear it. Thanks Eva. Wish you were still with us.

Date: August 14, 2009, 2:17 AM, EDT
Name: Sue B
Thank God this heavenly voice lives on in her beautiful music singing like an angel…

Date: August 14, 2009, 1:31 AM, EDT
Name: Ralph
I first heard of Eva when I was on a forum in England reading about a headphone amp that I was getting for my son. Someone mentioned Eva’s ‘Fields of Gold’. I have listened to her for the past three months and will for the rest of my life. If the song book could directly tell us its story, its voice would be Eva’s.

Date: August 13, 2009, 9:05 PM, EDT
Name: Bill Thompson
We lost a great man today, Les Paul succumbed to pneumonia at age 94. He had a great run!. One of the advantages of being an old guy is that I remember his work well. The hits of the late 50 s by Les Paul and Mary Ford paved the way for much of the things we do to record music today. He was a true visionary, way ahead of his time.

Eva liked to create the sound of a choir, adding layer after layer of great vocal harmony to create this seemingly impossible huge sound. Les Paul was the first person to create technology to make this possible. If you ever get a chance, listen to How High the Moon to hear how Les did this stuff in the 1950 s. Its not hard now, then it was magic and impossible.

Les, you are one of the best. I bet you and Eva have more than a few things to talk about!!

–Bill

Date: August 13, 2009, 4:57 PM, EDT
Name: Stefanie
Oh Eva I love your voice so much and I can`t stop being sad about you left this place far too early!

Date: August 13, 2009, 12:24 PM, EDT
Name: natalie stanley
After losing my sister-in-law Bev to cancer in 2001 i always remember her when over the rainbow plays and have become a huge fan of Eva Cassidy. They were both very young and left wonderful memories for everyone to share.

Date: August 13, 2009, 9:23 AM, EDT
Name: kathryn potts
Eva fans; checkout u tube, brianlangtry song”In my golden time”, really nice film and great tribute, nicely sung ae well.

RIP Eva

Date: August 13, 2009, 1:10 AM, EDT
Name: shirley
i am so sad of eva death so very sorry

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Date: July 31, 2009, 8:39 PM, EST
Name: Mike Gilstrap
We lost a beautiful singer when Eva passed away. I’m sorry I never heard of her before, but since finding her music, she is one of the best, if not BEST singers and interpreters. Her clear voice just reaches into your soul and brings peace and calm. Heaven must sound so beautiful now that she’s there. We miss you Eva, wish I had known you.

Date: July 31, 2009, 8:36 PM, EST
Name: Mike Gilstrap
I’ve listened to her many songs again and again. I agree with so many people that she sadly left this world before so many heard of her. Everything she sings, she sings from a place of deep feeling and soul. Her clear voice just reaches inside you and calms you down. If I’m having a bad day, a sad day, I listen to her music again and again and wish she were still here to make such beautiful music for many years. We miss you Eva, you truly have the voice and spirit of an Angel. I’m sure Heaven sounds beautiful now that you are there. May your legacy last forever. You were truly great.

Date: July 31, 2009, 5:54 PM, EST
Name: Jerry L
Margret, I tried emailing you once more … maybe they’re going into your “Junk Mail” folder.

Date: July 31, 2009, 8:56 AM, EST
Name: Margret C. Robinson
To Jerry L:

Thanks for your kind and lovely message in the Guestbook!

I have no idea why your e-mails are not reaching me!!! I still would love to hear from you!

admin(at)evacassidy(dot)com

Hope you will be able to get through this time!

All the best to you–
Margret

Date: July 31, 2009, 1:52 AM, EST
Name: Robert Norton
I just want to state that my discovery of Eva’s songs was one moment in my life that was to become a wonderful fulfilling pleasing time in my life. My only wish would be that time could be turned back and her illness was discovered much much earlier and cured. She is sadly missed by this ole guy but I shall enjoy her singing till it’s time for me to meet up with her in a spiritual world where we can once again kick back and fall in love with pure sounds and singing 🙂 Thank you Eva for what you have left us ALL 🙂

Rob

Date: July 30, 2009, 8:11 PM, EST
Name: Jerry L
Hi Margret,

I don’t know if you ever got my email, but I did re-send it. It was nothing special, just a recollection of my own experience of discovering Eva and how much her music has affected me. If you and Laura are ever looking for another to write a guest article about Eva, I’d be happy to give it a try. I discovered her at a time when I’d become inured to the same old pabulum being played on the radio stations, and had even started to think to myself “well maybe I just don’t get it” and don’t appreciate the “artists” that I’m hearing. And then I heard Eva Cassidy and knew that I indeed did “get it.” Finally, after so long, I’d heard the kind of soulful, beautiful music I’ve always loved. Her music, artistry and haunting voice had a profound affect on me. She rocked my musical world.

Date: July 30, 2009, 11:20 AM, EST
Name: Brian Langtry
Hi ,
I’m Brian Langtry writer of “Over the Rainbow The Eva Cassidy Story” and needless to say a massive Eva fan. The show is out on tour again here in the U.K. from September 09.
I have posted on youtube a video of “In my Golden Time” my own tribute to Eva so why not log on and watch Tracey Dare perform the song? The song is played on every perfomance at the end of the show.
In ‘youtube’ search type in “brianlangtry”, (all one word) scroll down page and you’ll find this track half way down – picture of Tracey in a pink skirt is the icon.
Hope you enjoy it as it is a song very dear to my heart.

Date: July 30, 2009, 9:26 AM, EST
Name: Hilton Roberts
What a voice!! Taken FAR too soon….

Date: July 30, 2009, 4:26 AM, EST
Name: jeannie
first heard eva on a sunday morning radio show called acoustic sunrise. absolutely beautiful. my spirit soars when i hear the music in the voice.

Date: July 29, 2009, 3:02 PM, EST
Name: Mike Gilstrap
Was REAL bummed one day (my companion of 35 years died of pancreatic cancer) and was just brousing through renditions of “Over the Rainbow” and found hers. AWESOME. She has the clearest, most soulful voice with impressive feeling and perfection, it’s amazing the world had heard very little of her. I honestly think Judy Garland herself would love her Eva’s rendition: so much feeling in it. I can listen to Eva’s version again and again. She takes you to a calm place, a place that moves slow and easy. Eva has (had?) the ability to sing incredibly soft and clear, then belt out with so much power with never a crack in her voice – pure perfection. Streisand is a perfect singer, but little soul in her voice. Eva does both: sings perfectly and has so much soul and feeling. The world lost a beautiful woman, singer and soul when she finally crossed over the rainbow….

Date: July 27, 2009, 10:35 AM, EST
Name: Dora
I just rediscovered my Eva Cassidy American Tune CD as I was searching for some music to help heal my heart. I recently suffered a very painful loss and when I began listening to her again, it was as if I was being embraced by a best friend, a sister … an angel, really. I started to feel a warm sense of peace and joy for the first time in a long time. As I listened to her version of True Colors, it made me think of the friend who has been there for me to help me through this time, so I bought the song for her to play on her ipod. It was then that I found out about Eva’s passing. Now I know why I felt an angel in my midst. I am so thankful for the gift of her voice.

Date: July 26, 2009, 10:51 PM, EST
Name: Michael Taylor
Oh my god…….No one has ever moved me like that before by singing. I mean, sure there are a lot of good singers, right?….but SHE was like a stripped down, take no prisoners , tear your heart out pure singer…..to me, she was as good as music ever gets (and I just heard it tonite first time)
don’t want to get too philosophical but…..its almost like she knew she didn’t have a long time to f%#k around with it …..this woman, Eva Cassidy is/was the most beautifully emotional singer I’ve ever heard, period.
peace and love
michael

Date: July 26, 2009, 10:03 PM, EST
Name: Esther Jarvis
Tonight is the first time I have ever heard Eva’s amazing voice! I went staight to google and plugged in her name.What sadness I felt when I read that this amazing person had gone to sing in a different place!
Your voice will live on.I sure hope my dearest Father ” Umpa ” is listening to you now…..Somewhere Over That Rainbow….

Date: July 26, 2009, 6:22 PM, EST
Name: elaine stonebraker
Hi,

I was a friend of eva’s and she introduced me to alot of good music. If she were here today, I would tell her to listen to Zee Avi, a singer-songwriter from Malaysia. I just heard her on Public Radio and she has a lovely voice. Her songs are something anyone of us could relate to, too. Check her out on Youtube! Then again, Eva might have had to go to Margret’s house or Laura’s to listen to it, because she would probably been a computer-phobe.

Date: July 26, 2009, 1:55 PM, EST
Name: Patrick Galvin
I just head an acoustic version of “Fields of Gold” sung by Eva. I always liked Stings version, but Eva’s song moved me to tears. Such a beautiful voice and a treasure the world has lost!

Date: July 26, 2009, 10:59 AM, EST
Name: Dan
When you can be brought to tears by someone you have never met and just discovered, it speaks a great deal for that person.
Obviously I am not alone in my feelings, and simply wanted to add yet another thought to the memory of this wonderful woman.

Date: July 25, 2009, 6:29 AM, EST
Name: Shane Negus
“Over the Rainbow” is the most exquisitely rendered song in Eva’s repertoire – itself the benchmark of vocal virtuosity. I can’t listen to it – as I do every few days – without being deeply moved (an almost transcendent experience). Thank God for the blessing of such a gifted artist, albeit for much too short a time!

Date: July 23, 2009, 11:42 PM, EST
Name: candy
I stumbled across this song… found it on youtube and shared it on facebook because it is so beauitiful. I had never heard her of Eva Cassidy before. After a comment from a facebook friend I did a search and found her story amazing but sad because she had such a short life. She had great talent!

Date: July 22, 2009, 5:41 PM, EST
Name: RAY CARADINE
When my late wife passed away we had one of eva’s records at her funeral. Me and Jacqui used to sit and listen to Eva’s records by candlelight towards the end of Jacqui’s life and thought what a shame Eva had passed away so young. Jacqui was only 52. I still get great comfort from hearing Eva sing it is almost like my Jacqui was still here, God bless Eva, Jacqui, and anybody that reads this

Date: July 21, 2009, 7:28 PM, EST
Name: steve birchall
Voice of an angel, taken far to soon. So much more to give. Ever week I think about her.

God is very Lucky.

Date: July 21, 2009, 6:19 PM, EST
Name: sauvage patrick
i have all her cds and i can’t spend a week or even some days without earing HER.the first time i heard her voice was in the library of my former work. she has the most beautifil and stiring voice ihave met.she became a part of my life.

Date: July 20, 2009, 4:30 PM, EST
Name: Bruce
When I heard Eva’s voice for the first time in 2004 I immediately went out that very day and bought the “Songbird” CD. It goes with me everywhere. Never in my life have I ever heard a vocal purity so profoundly sweet that it makes me cry every time I hear her sing.

Date: July 19, 2009, 8:20 AM, EST
Name: Margret Robinson
Lovely Tribute, Anne–

You are always so thoughtful…….

My sincerest condolences to Mr. Cronkite’s family and friends.

He was a man of INTEGRITY……

Date: July 18, 2009, 11:07 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Hello fellow Eva Fans: I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts about the passing of Walter Cronkite. I am old enough to vividly remember his reporting the assassination of President Kennedy and the landing on the moon – and so much more as well. He was from a time when the purity of journalism was valued. We were told the news as it was and we did not know at the time how extraordinary that was. He did it his way and did a great job. Not unlike Eva who did it her way and the world is better off for that.

Date: July 18, 2009, 4:55 AM, EST
Name: Larry Mitchell
I was introduced to Eva’s music by my closest friend, who is herself a gifted singer. I have been nearly deaf since childhood and advances in hearing aids have brought music within my grasp. With each new set of aids I wear, I find Eva’s songs more moving and inspiring than ever.
Great music is hard to do, almost impossible. The wonder is not that she was gone so soon, but that she left us so much great music, each song a shrine to her memory.

Date: July 17, 2009, 4:52 PM, EST
Name: Helmut Kusch
1st time i heard a song from eva during our holliday 2008 at goehren/germany in a nice beachhotel ‘strandhaus1’ i was sorrowful about her voice and i asked the barman ‘who is the artist of this song’ and he told me the sad story about eva.
Some days later i owned 4 cd’s after a long time of researching because eva is not known well in germany. All people i presented the songs are very impressed and sad after i told them the story about eva.
Eva RIP and you are forewer in my heart.
sorry for my bad english

Date: July 16, 2009, 7:19 PM, EST
Name: AnMari Ericsson
Mom died 2 1/2 years ago and my sister Sue Ericsson put together some songs for her memorial in 4/07. One of the songs was I KNOW YOU BY HEART. I had never heard the song before and I thought it very beautiful and poignant that she would choose this for mom. She was mom’s caretaker for many years and I was so touched by the daily love and attention she gave our mother. Shortly after our mom’s memorial Sue was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was successfully treated and appeared in good health. Unfortunately, the cancer went to her brain and she died 11/17/09. In going through her music collection, I found SONGBIRD. I don’t know why I kept it as I had never heard of Eva Cassidy. As I listened to it yesterday and was awestruck that I would never have heard of someone with a voice like hers. AMAZING! Now I want to hear more. Thanks for giving me a place to tell my story.

Date: July 16, 2009, 5:38 PM, EST
Name: Amy Holtz
Give me time, though – I was just introduced to Eva’s music this very week and immediately downloaded the album “Songbird.” Her voice is absolutely gorgeous and my fav track on the album is Over the Rainbow…so far! I was truly saddened to find out about her untimely death; I wish I’d had a chance to see her perform.

Date: July 15, 2009, 11:17 PM, EST
Name: Cathy V
Eva still lives through her music. I think 30 or 40 years from now people will still be leaving messages on this site, her music is timeless. I am sure her family is so very proud of her. Thanks Eva, your music is a special gift that I will always treasure.

Date: July 15, 2009, 8:14 PM, EST
Name: Linda P
I first heard this song when my sister gave me a CD with different artists and songs. I did not recognize the name and then I google her name. Amazing and sad all at the same time. My grand-daughter who has downs syndrome just gravitated to it. Her beautiful voice just fills our family room as we dance. Our grand-daugher is our gift from God and so is the amazing voice of Eva Cassidy. Thank-you.

Date: July 15, 2009, 12:24 PM, EST
Name: linda brannan
A awesome singer took too young ..god must have wanted her to perform in heaven ……bless xx

Date: July 13, 2009, 11:22 PM, EST
Name: Connie K
I heard her amazing version of over the rainbow shortly after my mother passed away but did not know her name.. then i happen to find a clip on you tube and the first verse brought me right back to that day.. sad but heartwarming at the same time. just ordered her CD. was saddened to learn of her death, she will be missed and the world is just now learning of what an amazing talent she was.. i feel lucky to have the chance to own her music. thank you.

Date: July 13, 2009, 4:39 PM, EST
Name: Doug Veillette
My wife and I were at a friend’s house this passed Saturday where we were introduced to the amazing voice of Eva. for the first time. WOW! We immediately went home and ordered two of Eva’s cds. Her music is timeless, beautiful, sultry, exceptional.

Date: July 13, 2009, 2:42 PM, EST
Name: Teresa
I especially love her rendition of the inspirational songs – Walk on the Water, People Get Ready, Do Lord – she was an incredible talent. I wish there was a DVD of her performances at Blues Alley – I’ll have to be content to going to Yahoo Video and watching all the Eva videos posted there – they are awesome.

Date: July 13, 2009, 9:42 AM, EST
Name: Bill Thompson
To Dooley,

I don’t want to take up a lot of space in this guestbook with lengthy, arcane, video/computer stuff.

Please email me [flicker177 (at) yahoo (daht) com] and I’ll try to walk you through the conversion thing.

–Bill

Date: July 13, 2009, 9:33 AM, EST
Name: Margret C. Robinson
Jerry L:

Thanks for your post–however, I did not receive a message from you at our website. (This happens sometimes!)

Try sending a message again, or e-mail me at: admin(at)evacassidy(dot)com

Am looking forward to hearing from you!

Date: July 13, 2009, 12:28 AM, EST
Name: Dooley
I went to a party the other night and the hostess was playing music by Eva Cassidy all evening over the house stereo system. I was in music heaven. However, I really had trouble carrying on conversations with people because I wanted to hear her music. Also, I felt I was showing disrespect to Eva by not giving her my full attention. It was sort of like viewing a Rembrandt through a Kaleidoscope. I couldn’t concentrate on the total beauty of her music. I am still amazed at the effect her music has on me.
To Bill Thompson; Thank you for the DVDSHRINK tip. I suppose that after I download the software that I play my DVD by changing the code and then burn a copy with the DVDSHRINK. Is that correct? I am not so swift on these kinds of things. Any help you can offer will be appreciated.

Date: July 12, 2009, 7:24 AM, EST
Name: Nick
My story is like so many others before me. I was searching for music and just happend to find Eva’s “somewhere over the Rainbow” on the internet. I listened and was immediately captured by her voice and her charm. Even now, as I write these words, I can feel her spirit. Eva’s music somehow reaches inside my heart and soul and calms me amidst the storms of life. Deane in New Zealand, you are correct. Only the clear night sky offers amazement in equal wonder.

Thank you Laura for keeping this web site up and running. There is something very special about Eva, her music, and the way it brings a special joy to our lives.

Nick

Date: July 12, 2009, 1:03 AM, EST
Name: Linda
I wanted to share the blest feelings I have with other Eva fans. I have had a tremedously rough week at work this week and a busy day today. This evening when all our company left and my husband went to watch tv I put 5 Eva CDs in my stero and have relaxed and enjoyed the wondeful talent of this tremendous young woman. We are blest to be able to enjoy such a wonderful talent. Just listening to her has placed me in such a peaceful mood. Thank you Eva

Date: July 11, 2009, 6:32 PM, EST
Name: Ray and Pam Powers
was in a local shop last night and all they play is her music. i purchased the live c.d. from them. Eva is AMAZING!!!! WOW!!!!

eva is the only music they play except at christmas time. i heard it and was drawn to it immediately….it’s really cool this shop ONLY features/plays her music. a TRUE testimony to her and her music. i plan to pick up more c.d.’s soon. i am now
A FAN FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!
ray powers – omaha ne

Date: July 11, 2009, 6:17 PM, EST
Name: sue
such a haunting voice,a great loss to the world of great music.eva`s parents and friends must feel so sad but also very proud of the legacy she has left all around the world!

Date: July 11, 2009, 4:04 PM, EST
Name: Vicki Crone
I first heard Eva’s songs when my daughter Jamie who is majoring in dance chose “Yesterday” to dance a lyrical jazz solo. Eva has an awesome voice. I cried just learning a few weeks ago that she had died and so young. Have downloaded from I-Tunes most of her music and will probably do more. She sang with such heart and expression … could understand every word! A gift from God! Thanks!

Date: July 11, 2009, 1:31 PM, EST
Name: Jerry L
To Margret (re: post # 2808),

I emailed you on 7/2. I think I had the correct site — evacassidy dot com — right?

Date: July 11, 2009, 4:04 AM, EST
Name: pd
hi Mona
just wondering which Jeff Buckley song you were searching for ??
Can you imagine that heavenly vocal duo with Jeff and Eva ?
spine – tingling…

Date: July 10, 2009, 7:18 PM, EST
Name: Mona Miller
I am so sadden that I just found her voice by accident looking for a Jeff Buckley song , on YouTube, When someone mentioned her name on line. So I researched. I am so sad that I just found her songs . Where was she preforming in the 1990’s, any albums?. What a great loss to humanity. This angel was singing and no one of any major recording companies graped her for a contract, so everyone can hear her sing. So Sad. Life isn’t fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: July 10, 2009, 1:01 PM, EST
Name: Juline
I love the music of Eva Cassidy.
The music is so wonderful.

Date: July 9, 2009, 10:11 AM, EST
Name: James
We were at an ice show on a cruise ship and one of the skaters used Over the Rainbow for her solo. It was so beautiful and afterwards I tracked her down to aske who the singer was. I had never before heard of Eva Cassidy. I was really missing out. To know that she is gone is tragic. My wife and I watched the video of Eva singing it live and were really moved since our sister-in-law just died of cancer in April at age 44. She too played guitar and sang and it was an eerie resemblance, but very bittersweet to watch. Beautiful person, beautiful voice.

Date: July 8, 2009, 5:46 PM, EST
Name: Susanne
First time I heard her sing, was when my big brother showed me “Over the rainbow” on YouTube. When I listned to her I just cried. It was the most beautiful voice I ever heard. I listned and listned so many times to her. The heaven did get a wonderful angel. An angel with the most wonderful voice. I was so sad when I found out that she was gone. I just hope that everyone can hear her sing. I show everyone I can how great she was. The strenght she must had when she was ill. Thank you Eva for your wonderful voice. You make this world “a wonderful world”. So many thanks for your music. Thank You!

Date: July 8, 2009, 1:07 PM, EST
Name: Janice Sarah Emmett
i really hope eva is at peace,i really enjoy listening to her music and her beautiful voice which sounds like the voice of an angel,its so sad that eva died so young and in the prime of her life,as i am just 33yrs old myself- i cant imagine what eva must of went thru and the pain and suffering she endured,thank you for your beautiful voice which i believe will live on and on for many many years,rest in peace xxx

Date: July 8, 2009, 12:39 PM, EST
Name: Tom
Played at Funeral of sister-in law 6/7/09
perfect for the occasion

Date: July 7, 2009, 10:53 PM, EST
Name: Analía
I hadn’t ever heard anything about Eva until I’ve found her version of “Over the rainbow”, looking for for that song on youtube. I couldn’t believe that perform. She made me cry. Her interpretation is amazing. It went across my heart.

Date: July 7, 2009, 9:43 PM, EST
Name: Janet S.
I was recently searching for the song Over The Rainbow and came across Eva Cassidy’s version. I fell in love with it. She was absolutely amazing. I wondered why I hadn’t heard about her before. My heart was broken when I found out that she passed away. How sad. She was great!

Date: July 7, 2009, 7:15 PM, EST
Name: José Antonio Cárcamo
La escuché en un programa de Radio 3 hace un tiempo -cuánto debemos a ese programa de Radio los amantes de la buena música en España. Quedé totalmente prendado de su voz prodigiosa, su registro y la emoción puesta en cada nota que daba. Una deidad de artista gigantesca que pasó inadvertida en su momento gracias a las políticas mezquinas comerciales de las casas discográficas actuales. El Vincent Van Gogh de la música moderna.

Gracias, Eva, por tu regalo maravilloso y tu ejemplo para el mundo.

Date: July 7, 2009, 12:09 AM, EST
Name: Douglas Robertson
Wow. I was looking for versions of O Waly Waly, a tune to set a hymn to, and stumbled across this amazing singer I’ve never heard before. What a wonderful gift, and thank you to all who continue to make her available to us. Truly remarkable, tinged with the sadness of her passing so long ago and so young.

Date: July 5, 2009, 3:07 PM, EST
Name: Harry.S.
When I first joined joined this site 9 years ago – the posts were 90% from UK + some from Sweden ,Norway, Denmark, Aussie etc (sorry if I missed anyone out) with the odd one from the States – now AT LAST (as Eva sang) the tide has turned and America has finally woken up to music’s best kept secret . (the greatest voice you never heard)

Harry.S. (uk)

Date: July 4, 2009, 9:24 AM, EST
Name: Kuma
When I first heard Eva sing, I thought she had to be an undiscovered new artist. I could not believe the range and crystal purity of her artistry. I am so saddened by her premature passing. It seems so unfair that this much talent was not allowed to develop for surely she would have captivated millions more and would have gotten the recoginition her talent deserves. Her versitility is unmatched! Even today she needs to be featured on DVD Audio. Just imagine an album with 24 bit word samples taken 96,000 times a second!!

Date: July 4, 2009, 3:53 AM, EST
Name: Samuele Illiano
I’ve never heard a so wonderfull voice… I’m in love with it. I don’t know how to express how i feel now. I found this CD for an happy accident, i was looking for xmas song in my father’s library, when i found this CD in a wrong case, it was written on the case “Very merry Christmas songs”.
When I heard her voice, I had thrills all the way long my spine, so I started to search the net just to know more about her… I’ve been so sorry when I red that she’s waiting us by the Heavenly Father… Like she said in the song “Autumn Leaves”: . God will let me know her in Heaven!

Date: July 4, 2009, 1:09 AM, EST
Name: David S
My partner and I were recently married and we chose Eva’s recording of Time After Time as the entrance music for our ceremony. Her gentle voice was so beautiful that we agreed it was the perfect song to play. I had no idea until tonight that she had passed away. Now I truly believe we had an angel singing as we walked down the aisle. I have listened to more of her music and now I am a fan. I’m just sorry she is no longer with us to continue making beautiful music.

Date: July 4, 2009, 12:32 AM, EST
Name: Donna
I wish I would have known her and about her before her passing. She was truly talented!

Date: July 3, 2009, 1:34 PM, EST
Name: Ruby K
I became an Eva fan two years ago and mistakenly thought her to be a star on the rise. I’ve never heard a voice ring out with so much clarity and soul…it wasnt long before I’d acquired all of songs and declared her my favorite female vocalist of all time. I was saddened and surprised to learn that I was in fact, listening to a voice that belonged to a life long ago laid to rest. I guess some things are just too good to last.

Date: July 3, 2009, 10:07 AM, EST
Name: Chuck Vacanti
It was about five years ago. I was travelling and was browsing the Barnes & Noble in Fairlawn, Ohio. The store was playing Eva’s CD over the sound system in the music dept. her voice caught my attention like no other ever has. I went to the desk and asked the clerk who that voice belonged to. He told me that was Eva Cassidy. As I was paying for the “Songbird” CD the clerk mentioned that she had passed away some years before. I felt a sadness for a person that, heretofore I had never even heard about. Her rendition of “Rainbow” still brings a chill down my spine and her version of “Danny Boy” brings tears for reasons that I can’t even explain. Maybe because the words proved so prophetic. What a voice. What a talent. Lost to us all.

Date: July 2, 2009, 11:51 AM, EST
Name: Dorothy B
So good to see you back, Laura! This will give me a chance to let you know, again, how much I appreciate this Website! This special website is the Sanctuary to we EVA fans- from 5 years ago, like me, to the lucky ones, who have just discovered Eva and her beautiful voice! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! It is much appreciated! 🙂 db

Date: July 1, 2009, 11:58 PM, EST
Name: Mark W.
I can’t believe that I hadn’t heard of her until discovering her by chance on youtube this week. What an incredible voice. I was heartbroken to learn that she died so young. She seems to put her heart and soul into every song. I can’t help but get emotional listening to something so beautiful and knowing she is no longer with us. Her music will live forever.

Date: July 1, 2009, 9:50 AM, EST
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
To Jerry L. from Lake Forest, CA–

Thank you for the message you left in the Guestbook.
If you like, you can contact me directly at the Eva Cassidy Artwork website.

Also–greetings to my dear friends Anne in Wisconsin, and Stephanie in Virginia.
God Bless both of you!

Date: July 1, 2009, 7:56 AM, EST
Name: Deane Rogers
Really hard to pick one fav song huh….

What is it about Eva Cassidy?

For me, Eva allows me feel a part of a natural world in this techno age. Small native birds sing with effortless beauty. Majestic forests have intangible spirit , and only give. As Eva. Only the clear night sky offers amazement in equal wonder.
It stirs my soul. How can it be?

Hey Margaret and Clan…..Thanks for sharing. Deane, Auckland NZ

Date: June 30, 2009, 6:17 PM, EST
Name: Loi
I was entranced by Eva’s 1996 interpretation of these two songs. Further discoveries of Eva’s body of work on youtube have totally captivated me. She has the purest voice, the simplest yet most captivating arrangements, a brilliant and most versatile musicianship. And then I read her biography. I literally grieved… for us losing a rare artist who is an incredible embodiment of music in our time. And I grieved for what more beauty there could have been. We are forever blessed that she made so much music and even more blessed that people who recognized her genius gave us access to her legacy.

Date: June 29, 2009, 4:37 PM, EST
Name: Stephanie Tucker Little
I was in an airport and heard strains of Who Knows Where The Time Goes from a nearby shop. That voice, that wonderfully mesmerizingly beautiful voice was like an angel and singing one of my all-time favorite songs. Of course, it was Eva and I have to say, I was hooked..line and sinker by her soulful voice..and always will be.
I was equally saddened to find..the owner of that crystal voice..was gone. My heart stopped in hearing that..and I was moved to tears at the loss. Not only for her beautiful family..but for the whole world. Thankfully, her amazing voice, beautiful guitar and wonderful artwork will live on forever..stopping others in their tracks wherever they hear Eva for the first time.
The world has lost two more beautiful souls this past week, Farrah and Michael. Heaven must seem full with so much talent above. Eva’s sweet Sister, Margret, couldn’t have written a more loving tribute for them both. Her soulful words ring true and straight from the heart. Rest well, dear Eva, Farrah and Michael. And, know you are well loved and missed. You’ve found peace and answers now..and your memory will live on..always.

Date: June 29, 2009, 6:58 AM, EST
Name: jimmy
I just heard this beautiful rendition of “Over the Rainbow” on my way to work, on some station I never lesten to & was totally mesmerized! how I’ve never heard of this beautiful soulful women is beyond me, as I’ve been in the business of playing music my whole life. I immediately got into my office to discover this website. I’ll be reading all about this beautiful artist !! The rendition of “Rainbow” was as beautiful as i’ve ever heard. God bless Eva Cassidy.
Jimmy B.

Date: June 28, 2009, 1:35 PM, EST
Name: Jim Lane
Bravo Pablo! What a beautiful poem and a fitting tribute to Eva.

Date: June 28, 2009, 8:53 AM, EST
Name: Pablo Zebra
Hello Laura, here is a poem eye wrote for Eva some weeks back. Her sister, Margret, and dad, Hugh, were both moved by my imagery; so eye thought to send it your way, for yourself and the multitudes who love her so much. The title derives from Grace Griffith’s apt description.

THE WONDERFUL NIGHTINGALE
(Song for Eva)

Sing me a sad song
That speaks to this yearning
Wash me in your voice
Of liquid places far away

Open my senses
To a different kind of learning
Cover up my soul
Until there’s nothing left to say

Sing to me, sing to me
This restlessness is burning
Hide all my troubles
In the shadow of a sunny day

I’ve never walked beside you
I’ve never touched your hand
Yet you have brought me rainbows
From your distant wondrous land

Sing to me, sing to me
There is no other way
You cover up my soul until
There’s nothing left to say

Date: June 27, 2009, 7:40 PM, EST
Name: Jerry L.
Margret, thanks for your thoughtful post regarding Michael Jackson. It occurred to me that there would probably be some mention of his death on this site, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a post from Eva’s sister. Notwithstanding, his eccentricies (and possibly deviant behavior), on the whole Michael Jackson did a lot more good than bad in the world. I think maybe he was a genius. That “moonwalk” move was the most startling and ingenious thing I’ve ever seen in the world of dance.

I remember reading an interview with Chris Biondo where he mentioned how Eva was sort of “innocent” and “childlike” in the sense that she did not engage in the little competitive kind of “one-up-manship” interactions with people that is so common with most of us. And it reminded me of Michael Jackson and his unwillingness to “grow up.” I wonder if that is part of artistic genious — the unwillingness to learn or accept what is supposed to be “adult” behavior. And I put that in quotes as I’m continually amazed at how many supposedly sophisticated people act in a way that I think is truly childish. I’d be interested in hearing other opinions on this subject.

Date: June 27, 2009, 3:01 PM, EST
Name: Matt Warne
Hello all fans and Laura,

It indeed has been a sad week with the passing of Michael Jackson – reading some of the tributes from his closest friends and confidantes, reinforced my belief that he was a very sensitive and misunderstood soul – like most creative souls. A little story on the BBC tributes page spoke of how he just wanted to blend in, and that once in London he visited some homeless people and ordered food for them.

Jim’s message about Vitamin D is interesting, because I have a very good friend here in Oregon who runs a Health and Vitamin store, and he has helped many many people by ‘spreading the word’ about the benefits of Vitamin D, which many regular doctors discount or refuse to even consider (!) I myself have started taking it and it does help.
Particularly as we don’t spend much time in the sun anymore in the Western world, a dose of 2,000 IU is a minimum for most. We can’t get enough of most vitamins from our foods these days, because the soil is so depleted (which is why a good multivitamin is recommended for all). Sometimes, much higher doses (for a period) of Vitamin D are recommended to help overcome deficiencies and depression.

More on the music side of things – I have been talking with an interesting chap, a music producer, about a possible new Songwriting contest/project, which is more creative and interesting than the mainstream things we have going on right now… I’ve always wanted to search out ‘hidden talents’ – the future ‘Eva Cassidys’, and help promote and protect them (from the hands of the slavedriving money-grabbers!). I’m hoping this can develop into something fruitful and fulfilling for many….

Date: June 27, 2009, 2:45 PM, EST
Name: Jim Lane
I read last night in Songbird that Eva did not like the fall and winter months because the gloomy skies made her sad. She apparently suffered from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which affects a lot of other folks. That’s just pure speculation on my part, but being sad during the fall, and especially the winter, is the symptom of this terrible disorder. I have it too. The way mannage SAD is I got some full-spectrum light bulbs for my home and office, and I take 6000iu of vitamin D3 daily during the winter and 4000iu D3 during the summer. The full-spectrum light bulbs imitate natural sunlight, which effects the pineal gland in the brain and helps to set a better mood. The vitamin D3 is the vitamin responsible for not only healthy bones, but immune system too.

In reading Songbird tears were in my eyes when I read the part about her passing. God bless you Eva for not only your beautiful music, but your beautiful spirit. I wish I had known you personally.

Date: June 27, 2009, 1:41 AM, EST
Name: Anne
I remeber when the album and videos of Thriller came out. I remember sitting in the living room of who was then my boy friend. It was stunned really. I had never paid attention to music videos prior to that night. It was extraordinary. I wanted to stand up and rock and roll around the room. The truth is that I don’t remember what I did. I have never been a solid Michael Jackson fan except for the extraordinary THRILLER. But I cried yesterday when I heard that he had died. No matter how his lifetime is perceived, he was extraordinary and always a bit of a Peter Pan as they say. If there is a God, I do wish that God takes him in his arms and tells hime that he did just fine.

Date: June 26, 2009, 9:02 AM, EST
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
Who would have ever guessed that we would lose two cultural icons on the very same day? First, Farrah Fawcett, and then, Michael Jackson…..
So much has been said and written about Michael Jackson in recent years……
That is not the Michael Jackson I will remember……
I will be remembering Michael from back in the ’70s, when he sang with his brothers, in the Jackson 5.
Dan, Eva, and I loved listening to the Jackson 5, and seeing them on TV! I also remember there was even a Jackson 5 cartoon, which we watched on Saturday mornings.
That music by the Jackson 5 in the 1970s will always bring me back to my childhood.
Dan had received the “ABC” album as a birthday gift, and we all loved listening to this album so much!
That early Jackson 5 music holds such a special place in my heart. And whenever I hear Michael singing, “Ben”—I always get teary-eyed……

While Michael was an amazingly talented kid in the ’70s, he became an international superstar in the ’80s!
Being a young adult in the 1980s was an exciting time , and the music and accompanying videos from Michael’s “Thriller” album–became the backdrop of that time period for many, many people……
Michael Jackson had achieved world-wide fame, which no one has surpassed……
So, it was with deep sadness and shock, when I heard the news the Michael Jackson had suddenly died…….
As I’ve said–I will remember Michael from back in the ’70s and ’80s…….
What an ENORMOUSLY talented person he was–and no one–but NO ONE–can take that away from him!!!

I extend my deepest sympathies to Michael’s family and friends—may God be with all of you.

And to you, Michael–you will be greatly missed by millions of people around the world.
May you now find the Peace you’ve been searching for……

Date: June 26, 2009, 8:44 AM, EST
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the actress, Farrah Fawcett, who died yesterday after a 3 yr battle with cancer.
Most people will remember Farrah from the show, “Charlie’s Angels”, but this show was such a small part of her career……
She went on to act in much more complex and meaty roles–delivering gripping performances in “Small Sacrifices”, “Extremities”, and of course, “The Burning Bed”.
Recently, Farrah had done a documentary of her daily life of dealing with cancer.
I watched this documentary, along with millions of others, and was so moved by her courage to share with the public, what dealing with cancer is really like!
Of course, all the memories of when Eva was battling cancer came back to me……..
Needless to say, watching Farrah’s documentary caused a flood of tears and emotions, and I was hoping and praying that Farrah would be able to overcome this disease……
Farrah–you were a strong, beautiful, and courageous person, right to the very end.
Again–my condolences to Farrah’s family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Date: June 24, 2009, 12:10 AM, EST
Name: Kelly Benner
Hello,
I learned of Eva after hearing one of her songs at the end of a Smallville episode about 5-6 years ago. I thought her voice was beautiful, so I investigated a bit and found her albums. I bought them all and continue to listen to them regularly.
In June 2004 I gave birth to a beuatiful baby girl. My husband and I had agreed on her first name, Arden, but we were searching for a middle name. Then, I recalled the story of Eva singing What a Wonderful World weeks before she died. I thought then, and I continue to think now, that that is one of the most inspirational things I have ever heard. If I knew that I was dying I do not think What a Wonderful World would be the first song I’d choose to sing. The fact that Eva could still see good in the world in the face of such unfairness is a quality that I have admired in her ever since I learned of her.
So, we named by daughter Arden Eva Benner (middle name after Eva Cassidy). It so happens that this inspirational name could not be more appropriate for my daughter – in August 2006, just after Arden turned 2, she was diagnosed with type I Diabetes. Arden is now 4-years-old, soon to be 5. To me, Arden is the definition of inspiration. She is the bravest child I have ever met. It may sound silly, but I firmly believe that Arden’s name is one of the things that makes her so strong. Perhaps she has acquired some of Eva’s beauty and strength simply through the name….
Eva’s spirit will live on in my daughter and on the days when I break down because of the unfairness of my baby having this horrible disease, I remember what I read years ago….that a woman named Eva Cassidy could see the good in this world even when it was being taken away from her and it gives me strength to keep going and to feel lucky that I have this time with my daughter. When Arden is older she will understand the significance of her name and she will be able to tell her children about it one day. Please feel free to visit ardensday to learn more about Arden.
Sincerely,
Kelly

Date: June 23, 2009, 7:10 AM, EST
Name: Peter
I have great pleasure in introducing Eva to anyone who’ll listen. I had that chance tonight when having a musical evening with family & friends.
We have a couple of new fans!. I’ll keep spreading the message.

Date: June 23, 2009, 2:38 AM, EST
Name: Carl Dull
Thank you, Webmaster Laura Claire Bligh!

When I saw that there was an e-mail address given on one of the Eva Cassidy albums I often play, I was happy that I could contact her. Of course, subsequently I found out that she had passed away.

I would have said to Eva: YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY! That still stands.

Date: June 22, 2009, 4:22 PM, EST
Name: Cecilia
The most beautiful voice in the world!
You really touched my heart!
Thankyou so much Eva!

Fan 4ever!

All the best

Cecilia in Sweden

Date: June 21, 2009, 7:18 AM, EST
Name: John
I first became familiar with Eva Cassidy’s music through ballroom dance. One year at a competition, during one of the championship heats, I heard a really great foxtrot that I did not recognize (ballroom competitions range from one to several days and with each song lasting 1.5-2 minutes and 12-14 hour days a LOT of music gets played).

That foxtrot was Eva’s cover of Wade In The Water. It really caught my attention. Even so, I did not know much about her. I was vaguely aware that she had died young and that her music was only discovered on a large scale after her death. The Wade In The Water experience probably happened in 2002 at either the USA Amateur Nationals or at the Manhattan Dancesport Championships – I go to a lot of competitions and this is just a looking backwards guess. Yesterday, I spontaneously decided to look up information on her. I came across the her wikipedia entry, the oaksite tribute page (where I posted a very similar comment) and this site. As a result I shall be obtaining some of her CDs.

-John
User ballroompics on flickr.

Date: June 21, 2009, 3:02 AM, EST
Name: Michael
It was sometime last year that I came across the video of “Over The Rainbow” and I was immediately blown away! What a amazing voice!

I recently purchased the “Imagine” CD and all I’ve have to say is, “Wow”!! I’m sitting here listening to the CD over and over……..just simply stunning. With the “Somewhere” and the “Songbird” CD’s already in my collection, I can’t wait to have all the rest of Eva’s CD’s.

However, I can’t help reflecting on what might have been, had she lived. Her music lives on.

Date: June 21, 2009, 2:36 AM, EST
Name: judy
can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said, but eva is a treasure and I am a fan forever.

Date: June 20, 2009, 7:29 PM, EST
Name: sharon
I have just heard her voice for the first time and she is amazing . She stands alone, nobody compares to her.

Date: June 20, 2009, 5:50 PM, EST
Name: Bill Thompson
Message to Dooley:

There’s a free program you can download called “DVDSHRINK” It lets you make backup copies of your DVD’s and it very conveniently removes the “region code” so you can play the copy on any player. Just google the name.

Please note that a program like this can be used to violate copyright so be careful of that but you are certainly entitled to make your own backup of whatever you bought and to play it on whatever you want. Don’t keep changing the region code in your computer drive!

Date: June 20, 2009, 4:44 PM, EST
Name: Dooley
Today I have the beautiful opportunity to play the Live at Blues Alley for my oldest son. He is 23 and a musician from birth. He was visibly touched. The phrasing is incredible and the range with complete control at either end amazed him as did the sensitivity to the text.
PROBLEM!! I ordered the DVD Blues Alley from the U.K. and it won’t play. I finally discovered how to change the region code on my computer but it only allows 4 changes. I have to carefully decide when to view her. It’s sort of like having a very limited amount of fine cheese or wine and having to decide on which occassions to sample them. Not every afternoon is the right time to sample perfection of beauty. If anyone has a suggestion for a way to download software to help or a place from which to purchase a multi-region DVD player, please let me know.
Thanks to all who post on this beautiful web site.

Date: June 20, 2009, 12:53 PM, EST
Name: Pam Tew
I had to go buy her CD several years ago after hearing her song in Love Actually. Her CD means so much to me. Did not know at that time that she had passed away. I listen to her music so much. Helped console me during my divorce……helps me to enjoy this beautiful world….I never run out of tears when viewing her on You Tube singing Over the Rainbow….when it gets to the 4 minute mark, I am always sobbing and covered with chillbumps….no other singer has such an impact. She is the Voice of an Angel….is there still a movie being made by Robert Redford’s daughter about Eva’s life?….

Date: June 20, 2009, 9:14 AM, EST
Name: Tudor V.
Hi everyone,

It’s been an year since I have discovered Eva by chance on Yotube , have been overwhelmed.
As I discovered lately more and more of her songs I felt more drawn to her story, read many messages in this guestbook.Then I closed my eyes and let myself envelopped in her marveleous voice.

And I cried. It was impossible not to cry.

So I couldn’t help wondering, what is in Eva that touches us so deeply ? I mean, beside the silky voice and her mastery in singing . (I see that Anne here ,entry 2490, asked basically the same question). I thought I should ask a specialist. And then , at message entry 2543 (Ellen from Kirkland) I found my satisfying answer.

Ellen , if you are reading this, your words went straight to the heart !

Yes , that’s it , that’s it. It is the ” ego-less in her singing, the atention not to herself but on the songwriter’s message, capturing its essence.” It is puting her soul in every note she sings (and what a wonderful soul).
So thank you Ellen for not shuting up and making clear for me what was only felt but not quite explained !

And for those who grieve I would say that words couldn’t comfort any of us in the loss of Eva or anybody we love . Unless we really find the place inside where gain and loss doesn’t apply.There are people out there gracefully signaling us this possibility. One of them is Jan Frazier, author of ” When Fear Falls Away :The Story of a Sudden Awakening”.

So I warmly invite everyone to explore “Jan Frazier Teachings”.This website will greet you with these words :

“There is a presence inside you
that have never suffered.
It lives in joy that has no cause.
It is who you most deeply are.”

I believe the essayes here may help us to be aware of this essence ” so unconcerned with time ,with loss, with having”.

There are these lyrics in one of Eva’s songs:

“The burden of anger
from a heart filled with pain
Was finally lifted
and I smile at you again.”

We might end up like that.

My deepest gratitude is to all those who made possible for people over the world to be blessed with Eva’s music and to share our thoughts on this website.

Thank you !

Date: June 19, 2009, 6:24 AM, EST
Name: Madeleine
You are still A bright star up in the sky!!
You voice is so brilliant!

Love to all!!

Date: June 19, 2009, 12:52 AM, EST
Name: Luciano
I’ve been an Eva fan since almost 9 years and I just wanted to express my love for this wonderful woman. I’m a musician too and I love all kinds of music but rest assure I’ve never heard anyone sing with a passion as strong as Eva’s, with emotion and true in every word. I think just listening to her makes life more beautiful in every possible way. Wish you all the best. Peace and Love and Eva forever.

Date: June 18, 2009, 4:28 AM, EST
Name: tony c
there is so much we can express about eva however really I appreciate the grace in the thoughtfulness of her music.

Date: June 18, 2009, 12:14 AM, EST
Name: Cathi Thomas
My late husband turned me on to Eva. I am a singer and appreciate REALLY great talent, which she certainly had. My husband’s Memorial Service included plenty of wonderful music, and I didn’t cry till Eva’s music played. I feel so blessed to know her music……..she’ll never die as long as we fans keep it going.

Date: June 17, 2009, 11:47 PM, EST
Name: Tati
What a wonderful and incredible voice!!!

Peace.

Date: June 15, 2009, 12:40 PM, EST
Name: Cindy Ann Tuliao
I was 21 y/o when I left the Philippines to sign some contracts to be a singer in a few hotels in Singapore and Malaysia. One night, year 2008, I met a lovely couple from England in Miramar Hotel, Singapore and they had requested me to sing an Eva Cassidy song; I had no idea who she was, there and then they have shared stories about how lovely she sings her songs particularly their favorite, Fields of Gold. I have seen the glitter in their eyes whenever they speak her name. The next day they came by to the lounge again to see me and so I sat and had another chat with them, and just before they bid me goodbye, they handed a CD to me, it was Eva Cassidy’s Songbird album. I was speechless. They said they had looked for a copy the whole day just to give to me as a present. I may have forgotten their respective names,-I know that was rude of me, I was pretty bad with remembering names but never the faces and experiences with them-but I surely never forgot how they have influenced me of Eva Cassidy’s music. That night I listened to the CD and never got enough of it, my curiousity grew and grew as days went by, so as with my fondness to it until I went back to Philippines to finish my college degree with which I’m still in. I shared the album to my whole family and they loved it. I shared it to my friends and new-found friends, too. I’m 24 y/o now, and admit I am not only a huge huge fan, though there is more for me to know about her and her music, my interest never ceases. Her song had brightened up my life and gave me inspiration all through out the challenges that had come my way, and I know it will continue that way. Hearing her angelic voice makes me feel at peace with all the elements all the time. Her voice, her song became my lullaby. I will forever thank the couple who gave me the CD, and Eva Cassidy for using her talent, and God for giving such talent to a lady who is one in a million, Eva Cassidy… I am addicted to Eva Cassidy songs.

Date: June 14, 2009, 8:22 AM, EST
Name: Catherine
Eva’s voice is incredible. It is poignant, and soulful, and it touches my heart every time I hear her music. A gorgeous Australian, Belinda Emmett, left us in November 2006 at the age of 32, and I encourage anyone who loves Eva’s music to listen to Belle’s as well. Her album is called ‘So I Am’ and was released posthumously. Cancer touches everyone, and the loss of these two beautiful women is so very painful. We are so lucky to have the music they left behind.

Date: June 13, 2009, 5:30 PM, EST
Name: Eric
Years ago I worked at Polygram Records in New York, and was asoociated with many artists as I assisted in the coordination of album packaging graphics.
We daily heard tons of unsolicited material recordings from people who were blessed with enormous talent but unfortunately never made it big here.
I recently discovered Katie Melua, who is one of the most gifted young performers in music. Of course, she always mentions her great musical influence was Ms. Cassidy.
After listening to Eva’s extraordinary voice, it reminded me of my days in the music industry, and how sometimes the very best simply don’t get the recognition which they deserve. I’m so pleased that so many others have found there way to Eva’s beautiful voice. So sad that she’s gone.

Date: June 13, 2009, 1:36 PM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
I haven’t posted a message lately, but read the new entries weekly. I totally agree with Hal from Iowa. If the “Live at Pearl’s” cd were released as a legitimate recording, the bootleg copies would disappear. Eva’s fans deserve better than this.

Date: June 12, 2009, 11:08 PM, EST
Name: Niki Parry
I first learned about Eva today. At a funeral I atteneded they played several of her songs. I’m going to but her CD’s. Awesome lady!

Date: June 12, 2009, 10:57 PM, EST
Name: Gerald Bradshaw
So Sad. I feel this deep sense of sadness, when I hear her music. But I cant help it. She had the most beautiful voice ever.

Date: June 12, 2009, 10:35 PM, EST
Name: Richard Isaacs
Her voice brings me to tears.
I feel her music.
Now she sings for God.
Lucky Him/Her.

Date: June 10, 2009, 8:38 AM, EST
Name: Louise
I have loved Eva Cassidy music for a long time I only found out today that she had died from skin cancer. I was so sorry to hear this, my husband also died of skin cancer just over a year ago.
Her beautiful voice will live on through her music.

Date: June 9, 2009, 2:44 PM, EST
Name: Angie Cockrell
I’ve been listenting to Eva for several years and patterned alot of my singing style after her. She has the most wonderful voice and I love her style and her versions of the songs she does. My favorite album is her “Live at Blues Alley” and her voice is amazing.

Date: June 8, 2009, 10:32 PM, EST
Name: Jerry Lobb
Very sad news today — the passing of Kenny Rankin – another wonderful artist dead of cancer. And a voice not unlike Eva’s, with a purity of sound, effortless control and perfect intonation. He was one of the few artists to even attempt a cover of McCartney’s “Blackbird” and did a beautiful interpretation of it. I always enjoyed listening to his beautiful guitar playing and singing. May he rest in peace.

Date: June 8, 2009, 8:39 PM, EST
Name: Adam London
Eva is simply a breathtakingly stunning talent. She reduces me to tears everytime I listen to her, and I’m meant to be a male, 18-year old rugby player!

Exceptional. Stunning. Flawlessly controlled and effortless simple, RIP Eva.

Your soul lives on.

Date: June 8, 2009, 11:52 AM, EST
Name: Dorothy B
To Dooley!
It NEVER goes away! I discovered Eva over 5 years ago. and she has replaced ALL- what used ro be- my “favorite” singers. I NEVER tire of her, and never a day goes by, that I don’t listen to her! I really recommend, listening to Eva, while driving! She is The ultimate company-on the road! You have discovered a true treasure!!! Congratulations!!! db

Date: June 8, 2009, 12:09 AM, EST
Name: Dooley Ezzard
Thanks to Dave and Mike for the suggestions. I am ordering the DVDs tonight. I may ask later for help in converting the format???
I have introduced probably 10 people to Eva Cassidy since last week. Some have been touched and others demonstrate their insensitivity to a true musical experience. The phrasing is so musical. Until now I thought the Judy Garland rendition of Rainbow as performed on a live TV show was the ultimate performance. Now Eva has supplanted Judy’s place in my musical world with that song. Honestly, Eva Cassidy is incomparable. I am still in some type of unusual state of mind and spirit after listening to her for days. It can’t be explained, only experienced.

Date: June 7, 2009, 6:25 PM, EST
Name: Dan Meister
discouraged with the absence of talent in today’s “music machine” i was thrilled to discover in Eva unbelievable true talent only to learn a few minutes later she was no longer with us.

i grieved.

Date: June 6, 2009, 2:05 PM, EST
Name: John Kimmel
Her voice put me in a trance that I can not explain. I love her!

Date: June 6, 2009, 10:20 AM, EDT
Name: Patricia Muse
Thank you for this beautiful song…

Date: June 6, 2009, 3:19 AM, EDT
Name: Craig
I just recently discovered this amazing body of work. Eva’s voice is angelic. I know she must be looking down and smiling at all the joy her remarkable legacy is bringing to all who are blessed with her gift to us.

Date: June 5, 2009, 10:37 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
What a Voice! Her sound is just amazing, I stumbled across her music one night on the internet, so sad she was taken from this place at an early age. Now I find myself listening to her music all the time. May we hear her voice for a long time.

Date: June 5, 2009, 10:23 PM, EDT
Name: John
Eva is among a handful of truly great singers that I have heard in my fifty plus years, and her performances tug at my emotions like no one else.

Though her work was cut short, thank God she was with us long enough to record the songs that she did.

Date: June 5, 2009, 4:53 AM, EDT
Name: Rita Cerniauskaite
Thank you Eva so much of conforting me and helping me through some bad times! Your songs shake my world, they make me want to live, and love the people around me just as you did.
You will never be forgotten!
Thank you for singing!

Date: June 4, 2009, 10:37 PM, EDT
Name: Laura
I’m sure that Eva and my father R F Baird are fast friends in heaven. He also passed from cancer (11-16-96) that is when I happened upon the angelic voice of Ms. Eva Cassidy. Her CD’s have been gifts to those in my life that are facing hard times. She will not be forgotten, this I’m sure of!

Date: June 4, 2009, 6:19 PM, EDT
Name: Denise
I was listening to Pandora radio the other day and heard this amazing voice singing Fields of Gold so I looked to see who was the artist and discovered Eva. I was listening on you tube and read some comments about the late Eva Cassidy. After searching on google and finding out Eva died from melanoma, I was moved to tears. I too was diagnosed 8 years ago with melanoma. After hearing her beautiful voice and being a singer myself, I once again feel very blessed that I was diagnosed early and am still here. Eva will always hold a special place in my heart. I plan to buy her music and listen to it for years to come.

Date: June 4, 2009, 9:33 AM, EDT
Name: David
Eva is a truly inspirational musician who brings every song to life she plays/sings. It’s so sad she never got to see her musical genius being enjoyed by a world-wide audience.

May her legacy live on, and thank you Eva for the music you left behind.

Date: June 3, 2009, 10:54 AM, EDT
Name: Dave
Dooley: Use the link on the What’s New page to connect to Amazon in the UK. Search Eva Cassidy DVD and you will see there are several ‘Eva Cassidy Sings’ for sale. Your purchase will also contribute money to this site’s cancer charity if you link from here. I believe the DVD should play okay on your computer and it’s possible to buy multi-region DVD players that will do the job too.

Regards, Dave

Date: June 2, 2009, 8:33 PM, EDT
Name: Kim Penman
What a singer.
A voice that has no boundries.
It reaches out to everybody.
Old to the Young.
Not many singers can do that.
Thank you Eva

Date: June 2, 2009, 4:44 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
ATTN: Dooley Ezzard.

Several of Eva’s “Blues Alley” songs are contained on the DVD video, “Eva Cassidy Sings”. As far as I know, the video (from which the the youtube “Blues Alley” cuts were uploaded) is only available in a European format. So you will have to look for a European supplier to get one. However, it is possible to convert the DVD into a format that can be played in this country and it is well worth the effort.

There are ten songs, played back to back, on the DVD: “Wonderful World”, “Cheek to Cheek”, “People Get Ready”, “You’ve Changed”, “Time After Time”, “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Autumn Leaves”, “Stormy Monday”, “Tall Trees in Georgia”, and “Over the Rainbow”.

The audio and video are very good, and compared to the youtube format, its a real treat to watch Eva perform on a large screen TV with a good sound system!

Date: June 2, 2009, 1:28 PM, EDT
Name: dezzard
I am 58 years old and a musician/music teacher. Today a student asked me if she could work on some “Eva Cassidy” because her mother liked her. I had never heard of her, I am very sad to say. I know Laura Nero, Carol, Nora, on and on but never had I heard of Eva Cassidy.
Now I have and my life is better for it. Not my life only, but my three sons’ lives and that of my wife. I will share the Youtube videos with all whom I influence. I will show the videos to all my students from now on.
I have been on a high/depression all day since first hearing and seeing her. There is nothing I can add to the statements about her music without seeming just plain dumb and redundant…but I want so bad to describe her. I can’t.
Is there any chance that a video exists of her singing at the Blues Alley or elsewhere? Most music is complete with just listening. Eva Cassidy can not be fully experienced without seeing as well as hearing. Her music and her face compliment each other.Take away one and you diminish the complete awe-striking beauty. It’s like hearing a recording of the gentle surf lapping the shore in the autumn without actually putting your feet into the cool water.

Sincerely with a heavy but uplifted heart,
Dooley Ezzard

Date: June 2, 2009, 4:55 AM, EDT
Name: Yvonne
The voice of an angel!!

Date: June 2, 2009, 2:55 AM, EDT
Name: Fabio
Which enchanting creature was her! I fill so good listening her voice! So thanks Eva, I hope we’ll play guitar together in paradise!

Date: June 1, 2009, 9:51 PM, EDT
Name: Sharon Malhotra
I cannot listen to “Fields of Gold” without crying. Eva’s voice is so sincere and lovely, and I envision my youngest sister, also lost to cancer much too young, having walked on gold while here with us. Than you, Eva. May you and my sister ever walk on gold. We’ll remember you when the west wind blows…and ever after.

Date: June 1, 2009, 7:54 PM, EDT
Name: karen noble
What a beautiful voice!! What a shame Eva only found fame after her death but how lucky for us that can still hear her beautiful voice long after she is gone.

Date: June 1, 2009, 7:19 PM, EDT
Name: Suzanne Arnold
Yes, what a beautiful, thoughtful, touching voice. I only learned of Eva Cassidy’s music in January 2009 when a friend passed away and I asked what her two favorite songs were – and they were “Fields of Gold” and “Songbird”.

I only found out today that Eva Cassidy had passed away so long ago…What a loss to everyone that so appreciates this beautiful voice, and yet a gift to God…Rest in Peace, Eva…

Date: June 1, 2009, 6:42 PM, EDT
Name: Olivier Koning
I have been fascinated by this beautiful song ever since I found it on the “Love, Actually” soundtrack and today, I learned it on the guitar! I wanted to pay my respect to Eva and to her incredible talent.

Date: May 31, 2009, 4:22 PM, EDT
Name: Chloe
I just learned of Eva today, and just wanted to say that she had a beautiful voice, and she loved what she was doing.

RIP, Eva.

Date: May 31, 2009, 5:15 AM, EDT
Name: carol finch
this is a beutiful song from a beutiful person.my man is everything to me and this song sends shivers when i hear ir and makes me have hopes for the future when the bad times are here.

Date: May 30, 2009, 2:05 PM, EDT
Name: Booker T. Gibson
This is quite a set of postings. Each one
seems even better and more sincere than
the other.
I’ve been a devoted Eva fan since the very first TV show. It’s still hard to believe that I
can meet people who have never heard of Eva
and “don”t seem to care”.

Date: May 30, 2009, 10:00 AM, EDT
Name: Elena
Wow…..how did I ever miss this beautiful voice? I followed a link on YouTube to her rendition of True Colors, which brought me here. She has an awesome voice, and must have had an amazing presence. God hold her close. <3

Date: May 30, 2009, 2:53 AM, EDT
Name: Becky
My biggest regret is not having been exposed to her music sooner.
I saw the Nightline program. From that moment on I was a fan of her music. I envy anyone who had the opportunity to know her and to see her perform live.
Her songs can take you from bopping around and snapping your fingers, to such an intense emotion that it literally makes your heartache.
I want to personally thank her family for sharing her gifts with the world, especially her sister Margaret. She took the time to respond to my inquiries personally and made me feel that in someway I had truly made a connection with Eva.
Thank you,
~B

Date: May 29, 2009, 10:22 AM, EDT
Name: Bill
I might be the only guy with Eva’s songs on my Blackberry. I have played parts of songs for strangers and said, google Eva. My daughter gave me her latest CD for my 46 birthday, she knows I love what Eva gave the world. I find myself listening when I am stressed and feeling down, and then I say, how can I have a bad day with these songs in my memory. She is a blessing that touches the souls of men. thank you for remembering the life of another.

Date: May 27, 2009, 11:29 AM, EDT
Name: joann
I was introduced to this lady’s music by my grandaughter ,she sang this song for me and it was so beautiful ..i found ava’s web site and it is so interesting and ,it is sad that the usa didn’t know this woman any better than they did before she passed on.what a loss.you’r music will live on,ava
a friend in u s a

Date: May 27, 2009, 5:05 AM, EDT
Name: Dorte
I get tears in my eyes when Eva sings. I can’t recall ever having heard songs sung with such intensity and feeling. Simply excellent. I look forward to learning more about Eva on this site.

Date: May 26, 2009, 10:10 PM, EDT
Name: Ana
What a beautiful voice. Such sweet interpretations of the songs. From the videos I have seen of her performing, her smiles and comments she makes, she seems like a good kind person

Date: May 25, 2009, 4:59 AM, EDT
Name: Johnny Grames
My Icelandic musician son didn’t die of melonomia 20+ years ago, so I payed attention to too sweet Eva: now I thoroughly enjoy her airy purity of voice on unsentimental songs.

Date: May 24, 2009, 4:21 PM, EDT
Name: Ray Norris
Eva and her music came to today … she radiates …

I heard Eva Cassidy for the first time today. I am spellbound by her voice, compassion, and purity of soul.

Eva is a great example of how our God sprinkles the world with magic.

Date: May 24, 2009, 2:53 PM, EDT
Name: Audrey
Been an avid fan for quite a few years, having bought all Eva’s CD’s. Have never tired of listening, albeit with tears, or a smile, depending which track I am listening to. So good to read when people post to say they have discovered Eva…it takes me back to when I did!!

Date: May 24, 2009, 11:58 AM, EDT
Name: Layla Maples
Just a Lil tid bit I came up with, as I was writing it I found this site and figured it’d be a nice place for it. Love her, absolutely… the inspiration that flows from this woman through her voice couldn’t have found me at a better time in my life. A huge DOSE of Eva Cassidy is just what this whole world needs…

“Gone”
But Not Forgotten
So Long As You
Remember Me
This is Where I’ll
Always Be
In All Ways
Your Memory
The Sun Will Shine
The Birds Will Sing
The Love You Send
And Angel Brings
“Here On Earth
As It Is In Heaven”
All There Ever Was
Is All There
Will Always Be
All The Love
That Was Shared
Between
You And Me
~LM~
5/24/2009

Date: May 22, 2009, 9:16 PM, EDT
Name: Valerie
I’ve just been introduced to Eva Cassidy’s voice by a good friend in Ontario. What a beautiful voice and unique style! Sad she left us early. Long live great music!

Date: May 22, 2009, 11:53 AM, EDT
Name: DeeDee
What a beautiful voice. I have a grandmother named Eva and a Daughter named Cassidy and when I searched the names on you tube her picture came up. I had never heard of her. Her music left me breathless. What an angelic voice. Truly the best I have ever heard. Rest in Peace

Date: May 22, 2009, 5:31 AM, EDT
Name: Samuel
Eva’s music has literally made me smile, cry, laugh and weep a few times, and has accompannied me in probably the best and worst of my life. Her music trascends whatever terrenal worries I may have and gives me a few different shades of peace. I try my dearest ones to listen to her, and not least because I want her voice to remind them of me, of the glory that life is and of how eternal love is.

I’m not really a God’s kind of guy, but i do believe Eva was a bless we all somehow managed to deserve. Thank you for your talent, Eva, I know, no matter where you are, you somehow know how I feel when I listen to you. It just can’t be any other way.

Date: May 21, 2009, 9:17 AM, EDT
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
To Hal in Iowa–

Please contact me at the Eva Cassidy Artwork website.

Date: May 21, 2009, 2:56 AM, EDT
Name: Jessica
I just found eva and now hear she is no longer with us. She has an angel’s voice and I am so impressed with the music I keep hearing. May she rest in peace on the other side. Love and Light Eva!

Date: May 19, 2009, 4:34 PM, EDT
Name: Gloria Hearn
Thankyou Eva!!

Date: May 18, 2009, 8:14 PM, EDT
Name: Charlotte Ames
A friend of mine sent me a email to listen to Eva Cassidy, He absolutely loves this girl,Well I just got my first CD, Makes me cry, smile,and warms my heart, God gave her something to leave to us, thank you Eva,Heart break I have had, lost a daughter and husband, I know they love her to. What a blessing she is. thank you again, charlotte

Date: May 18, 2009, 4:18 PM, EDT
Name: barbara davies
By far the greatest female voice EVER!! She can make me feel tearful, joyful and a ‘kinda hairs standing on end feeling’ – all at the same time!!! I’m very happy I discovered her music and bitterly sad she is gone……many years before her time should have been due. Forever EVA …a true star – a precious voice, a touching soul.

Date: May 18, 2009, 12:14 PM, EDT
Name: Jacquelyn Talley
My niece lives in Alexandria, and about six years ago sent my sister “Songbird.” In turn, my sister sent me a copy. I was immediately enchanted, and have since gifted several friends with “Songbird.” The throng of fans continues to grow!

A few weeks ago, I was in Alexandria/Old Town, and Eva crossed my mind – like a presence walking along with me. I didn’t know until later that “Walkin’ After Midnight” was recorded just a few blocks from where I was. God bless all of you in her family circle – please know that we love and remember your beautiful girl and her immense gift. Count me in as one of her ambassadors. “Somewhere” is a gift to all of us who have listened achingly to all of her recordings, wanting for more. Her voice is infinite, relevant, and inspirational.

Date: May 18, 2009, 1:57 AM, EDT
Name: Alice
To Barbara and Hugh Cassidy, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My parents are both from Germany. Barbara, I can’t help but think that being so far from home (and a foreign country never feels really lthe same as home) to lose your daughter so young must have been so especially dark. But she said in an interview that she always feels a strong female presence watching over her.

I hope you have both found some comfort in this loss. She provides me with inspiration, with beauty and reminds me to appreciate the beauty in the world. What a legacy. How proud you deserve to be…….

Date: May 17, 2009, 3:41 PM, EDT
Name: Hal
I love all of her work.She has a special presence when she sings. It saddens me that Live At Pearl’s has not been released as legitimate recording. For those of us that never got to hear or see Eva in person, this is the closest we will get to do so. I cannot promote the distribution of a bootleg of Eva, so I truly wish that the recording would be embraced by her family instead of trying to subdue it. This would make the bootleg versions disappear, and everyone would benefit. I know Eva would be smiling.

Date: May 16, 2009, 3:36 AM, EDT
Name: Tommy
How can one say “there is no God”? It’s impossible to explain how Eva’s singing can touch the hearts of so many people from every walk of life on earth!! For those who are just starting out in the music world to use Eva as your mentor–don’t give in to pressure from those who want to box you into a certain sound–JUST so they can market it.

Date: May 15, 2009, 6:52 PM, EDT
Name: Barb
This song touches me every time I hear it … it is all the more moving for me as my husband died of melanoma too at age 43 … simply a beautiful song that stills the heart and evokes memories of past times.

Date: May 14, 2009, 11:30 AM, EDT
Name: Scott Gaiason
I discovered Eva’s music a couple of years ago and both come back to it often and pass it on to everyone I know. Having the same eclectic musical taste as she had meant it was a “natural” for me to love her music. But it is much more then that. She was able to put soul in soul music, blues in blues music and deep love in her love songs. As music is a window to the soul, her singing is like a barn door swung wide. (It lets in all the emotion that can be found in a song.) In any of the genre’s she performed, she would stand out. I think she is singing with Stan Rogers and Sandy Denny.

Date: May 14, 2009, 6:54 AM, EDT
Name: Michele Marino
last week I was sitting in Starbucks having my cup of coffee. Eva’s beautiful rendition of “Fields of Gold” was playing, and her singing immediately captured me. As I listened to this song, I suddenly could not contain the tears pouring out of my eyes and had to leave. I had asked the employee there for the name of the artist who was singing and they mistakenly told me it was Sarah McGlachlin. Fortunately, I discovered Eva as I searched to hear that beautiful song again and was thrilled that I had found it. I had never heard of her before, but I was deeply touched by just hearing her once. I am glad you have dedicated this page to her, and I am saddened to hear of her fate. She lives in her songs and our hearts.

Date: May 13, 2009, 5:51 AM, EDT
Name: Tracy Rademaekers
Spine chilling!

Date: May 12, 2009, 3:39 PM, EDT
Name: Michon
I was introduced to Eva Cassidy about five years ago by a friend in Cincinnati, Ohio. Extraordinary voice…peaceful and calming.

I know she’s leading the angelic choir on high in Heaven.

Date: May 12, 2009, 11:28 AM, EDT
Name: Miwako Murakami
Ten days ago, I listened to Eva Cassidy’s songs for the first time in my life. I was so much moved by her singing–her voice and the way she sings–that I had tears in my eyes. Listening to her “Autumn Leaves” I thought about my beloved dog I lost six years ago. Whenever I listen to the beautiful music, I can’t help thinking about my dog.

Since I started using the Internet in late 2007 I have discovered a number of great artists on Youtube, but none of them had impressed me the way Eva did. She’s so special, one in a million, so beautiful in her own way. I immediately bought four of her albums “Songbird”, “Live at Blues Alley”, “Imagine” and “Time after Time” and made my own personal CD with MY TOP 19 FAVORITE SONGS:

1. What A Wonderful World
2. Over the Rainbow
3. Autumn Leaves
4. I Know You By Heart
5. I Can Only Be Me
6. Imagine
7. Fields of Gold
8. At Last
9. Anniversary Song
10. Danny Boy
11. Songbird
12. It Doesn’t Matter Any More
13. Tennessee Waltz
14. People Get Ready
15. Ain’t No Sunshine
16. Wade in the Water
17. Bridge over Troubled Water
18. Fever
19. Take Me to the River

Why 19 songs? Well, I couldn’t put more on one CD…

So, if you find any songs that you haven’t listened to yet, get the CDs and enjoy more of her music.

To Eva up there, we love you!

Date: May 11, 2009, 2:53 PM, EDT
Name: Anders Ostergaard
It´s impossible to pick a single song as a favorite-it is Eva´s voice and the way she perform the songs that do the work. She just goes in and touch your soul like nobody else. The first song that made me listen again and seek for more was:”take me to river” and then came “tall trees in Geogia”, then i learned via the internet, that she had crossed over, and it made me both sad and angry and i still do nut understand why a young woman, who had so much to live for and bring such joy to people had to leave this earth so early—just not fair.

Date: May 11, 2009, 2:32 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
There is little anyone can say that hasn’t been said here. This angel with the perfect voice will always be here in our hearts. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t listen to her plaintive sweet voice.

Date: May 10, 2009, 1:53 PM, EDT
Name: Klaus Klose
Ich habe Eva durch Zufall im iTunes-Store gefunden und gehört. Ihre Songs haben mich zu tiefst berührt. Es sind wunderbare Lieder und ihre Stimme ist einzigartig. Danke für so viel Gefühl.

Liebe Grüße

Klaus

Date: May 10, 2009, 12:51 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda Van Ness
My husband and I are expecting our first daughter in July, and Eva is definitely a name that we might be using. I already play Eva’s music all the time, so my daughter is already listening to Eva’s heavenly voice.

Date: May 9, 2009, 7:57 PM, EDT
Name: Ann
Dear David Graf:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife during this difficult time.

Date: May 9, 2009, 5:26 PM, EDT
Name: Karl-Heinz
Tears in my eyes, what a great voice, thanks for all your songs.

Thanks
Karl-Heinz

Date: May 9, 2009, 1:41 PM, EDT
Name: dbeater1
simply the most amazing voice i’ve ever listen to.wished i could have seen her in maryland…but the videos of blues alley are so real life to me…the emotion she sang and played with gives me chills…fields of gold you can feel in your soul..

Date: May 9, 2009, 2:55 AM, EDT
Name: Don Steiny
I have 22,000 songs in my playlist and I can usually identify them pretty quick. I am always searching for new things and a review of someone said that she reminded her of “Eva Cassidy.” I had never heard of her, but I thought I would check her out. That was 10 days ago and I have listened to no one else since. I went out to Facebook where many of my friends are musicians and realized I was a bit late to the party, everyone had an Eva Cassidy story: learning to copy her vocals here and there, using her songs at funerals, weddings, how she took songs that had been done to death and gave them life again.

I am still in shock. It is a reminder that we could turn some seemingly familiar corner anywhere in life and encounter something of unimaginable beauty. What A Wonderful World!

Date: May 9, 2009, 12:58 AM, EDT
Name: suzanne
my dear eva … i first heard you 3 years ago. i have not listened to you again until now, as i felt unable to deal with the emotions your voice evoked in me. just last night i listened to you again, and also just learned that you have been gone for many years. thank you for coming so briefly to the world and for planting your love while you were here …. thank you for reminding us of those deep places that reside in all of us.

Date: May 8, 2009, 9:37 PM, EDT
Name: fi
there truly are no words to describe how i feel when i listen to eva’s voice. She awakens feelings i never knew i had. Even if they are sad, I am glad.

Date: May 8, 2009, 3:15 PM, EDT
Name: Tammy
I simply cannot listen to Eva’s rendition of Over the Rainbow without weeping. Such an angelic voice! I want her version played at my funeral someday. Our loss here on earth was God’s gain. God must have needed a wonderful voice in his choir when He took Eva.

Date: May 7, 2009, 7:03 AM, EDT
Name: Terry Regan
Not only a beautiful voice but a great understanding of the emotions evoked. Wherever you are Eva my love and thoughts go with you.

Date: May 7, 2009, 2:21 AM, EDT
Name: Doug Bourne
It’s never too late to discover a voice unlike any other. Tonight I have finally discovered Eva singing Over the Rainbow……I just wish it was sooner.
Reading about her diagnosis made my heart ache since I too had the same experience more than 6 years ago with melanoma. Luckily I’m still here to talk about it.

A big thank you to Eva’s family for sharing her life and voice with all of us.

Date: May 6, 2009, 5:22 PM, EDT
Name: Jen
Her voice, her soul, she is so emotionally raw and uses her voice like a REAL trained musician, like the instrument it is. I hope that her family knows that her energy and her spirit will ALWAYS be alive as her voice gives SO MUCH joy, sadness and life to so many of us still- she was/is ONE OF A KIND…

Date: May 6, 2009, 4:18 PM, EDT
Name: V. Neng Kue
Eva Cassidy is the BEST of the best female singers that I ever heard.
I am a non-professional musician and an audiophile. Many of my friends wonder why I would spend over $25,000 on an audio system. The reason is that I love to listen to music. My audio system allows me to get as close as possible to the live performance (like Eva’s performance at Blues Alley). When I get home from a long days work, I sit down and listen to Eva’s music. With my system, it’s like Eva is singing in my living room. Her beautiful and Angelic voice touches me like no other and sometimes bring tears to my eyes…
My 2 years old daughter even loves Eva’s music. Eva, although you are not with us anymore, your spirit and beautiful voice will live on forever…..

Date: May 5, 2009, 7:47 PM, EDT
Name: steve birchall
Voice of an Angel, Taken far to soon, long term fan, there is no god, otherwise she would still be here taken to young.

Date: May 5, 2009, 6:32 PM, EDT
Name: Ian Wilson
Hard to explain but as soon as I here Eva I am brought straight back to my parents house. Sitting in the front room chatting to my mom & dad on a Saturday night in my late teens, just about to head out in to town. Sadly pop passed away in 2000 but somehow all Eva’s songs put me in a really happy contented mood. Sure you’re up there singing away.

Date: May 5, 2009, 2:42 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Most of Eva’s songs move one emotionally for one reason or another (while grieving, after a lost love, when one is homesick–whatever the reason)…My wife has been pretty ill lately, and I have asked Eva to pray for us both. I’m sure she will, as she still lives on High and must surely have a special relationship with the Lord. I am very grateful to have Eva’s songs for comfort and peacefulness, whatever the reason.

Date: May 5, 2009, 7:19 AM, EDT
Name: Ula Osuch
What an amazing sensitivity… Thank YOU…

Date: May 4, 2009, 10:50 PM, EDT
Name: Delores Sartori
Heard this as background music years ago and it took me a while to discover Ms. Eva Cassidy was the artist. Lovely rendition and it moves me to tears. I have her ” Songbird “and “Live At Blues Alley “albums.
Her voice is her memorial.

Date: May 4, 2009, 1:10 PM, EDT
Name: Marco
My brother gave me for my birthday, some years ago, the album “Songbird”. What a wonderful gift the Eva’s voice! Until then, unfortunately I didn’t know who was Eva Cassidy. I was struck by her beauty: truly an Angel’s voice. But, how much I was saddened when I discovered that she died so tragically, so young… Besides that, she remembers me, with melancholy, an unsuccesful love of mine of many years ago: yes, she was blonde too. So, every time when I listen to the beautiful voice of Eva, I think also of her.
Music involves emotions and the Angels sometimes console us. And you must be an Angel, Eva…

Date: May 3, 2009, 11:25 PM, EDT
Name: Norma
I just heard Eva’s rendition of this song and burst into tears. She sang my grief for my lost love. There are no words. Thank you Eva. You’re not gone as long as your songs can reach people’s hearts.

Date: May 3, 2009, 2:48 AM, EDT
Name: Holly Mitzel
I has been so long since I posted I can no longer find it. You have so many loving fans Eva, both new and true, it brings joy to my heart.
There is never a day you are not in my CD changer. Your gentle spirit brings me comfort and peace like nothing else can as I listen to you share your blessing with me.
I love you Eva and always will.

Date: May 2, 2009, 9:40 PM, EDT
Name: Dan
Like so many others, I am a later bloomer on the music of Eva Cassidy, but oh my what a voice. She could belt out a song so loud as to challange my car stereo, but then sing so softly a gentle breeze would get jealous. What a powerful voice, the likes of which are rarely heard. Today I ordered four more of her CDs to go with the two I already own. Eva is a wonderful and pure example of how God gives gifts to people through no choosing of their own, and words cannot express the gifts that God gave her. Its been said that God takes human angels home to be with Him sooner than other people because of their value for Heaven. I hope that is the case here. Its hard to deal with missing someone that I got to know late in life. But I hope to see her in person one day. Today, I also ordered one of her art prints from the web site, and I look forward to receiving it and getting it framed. Never take the people around you for granted!

Date: May 2, 2009, 8:09 PM, EDT
Name: Mui
amazing singer and may her soul rest in peace.

Date: May 2, 2009, 5:01 PM, EDT
Name: John
Thanks so much for singing this beautiful song, I love the sound and feeling so much.
Miss you…

Date: May 2, 2009, 8:55 AM, EDT
Name: Joris van Gaal
I played the song on guitar on stage with a great female singer singing her beautiful version of the song. Not until I saw a great compilation of Eva on YouTube I was able to touch the emotion of it. I didn’t know her but as far as I am concerned, her live version of this song is one of the most beautiful musical heritages that she has left for us.

Date: May 1, 2009, 2:28 PM, EDT
Name: Sanjeev
Eva and I went to school together but I didn’t know her. I wish I had. Her voice and gentle manner were unique to this world. I wish I had seen her perform live.

From the time that I first heard her voice and listened, she touched my heart. She remains one of my favorite vocalists.

Date: May 1, 2009, 4:33 AM, EDT
Name: Mo Davies
Eva was a beautiful soul, she had the voice of an Angel and still has as she lives on in her music. I think she is wonderful and always listen to her music. God only takes the very best young and, Eva is certainly that. The very best. Love you Eva xxx

Date: April 30, 2009, 9:28 AM, EDT
Name: Paul
This is a poem I have on my bebo in memory of Celtic FC legend Tommy Burns who also died from skin cancer. I think it definately applies to Eva too….beautiful voice. R.I.P.

God saw you were getting tired, a cure was not meant to be, so he put his arms around you, and whispered come with me, with tearful eyes we watched you, as you slowly passed away, although we loved you deeply, we could not make you stay, your golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best!

Date: April 29, 2009, 9:50 PM, EDT
Name: candy
how sad to lose her so early and how wonderful to have been gifted by her voice there have been good days and bad days and her music has helped on both

Date: April 29, 2009, 7:24 PM, EDT
Name: Michele Zirotti
Non la conoscevo, ha una fantastica voce, crea un’atmosfera unica! Un bacio verso il cielo!

Date: April 28, 2009, 5:10 PM, EDT
Name: MICHAEL J GASKINS
I first heard Eva singing on BBC Radio 2 on Terry Wogan’s morning programme several years ago. She instantly became a very special favourite of mine and I would chose one of her songs to take to my Desert Island. The purity of her voice is sublime. How lucky we are to have so many great recordings of her work for posterity.

Date: April 28, 2009, 4:12 AM, EDT
Name: Mads B. Kreutzmann
Hi Eva.

I really wish you will sing here in Nuuk. I love your music/songs – you gave me strength when i was mourning our Mom died 4 days ago. Her funeral went good – i played “Live at Bluse Alley” and my brothers loved your music… They asked ..: “kinaana” – It means “who’s that..”

Date: April 28, 2009, 3:56 AM, EDT
Name: Mads B. Kreutzmann
Sing in Greenland – we’ll love you. Sing with our great singers.

Date: April 27, 2009, 10:09 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
When you see the phrase I have just discovered Eva on so many of the entries on this site it is fantastic.Laura once again many thanks for this site.Much appreciated.

Date: April 27, 2009, 8:46 AM, EDT
Name: Margret Cassidy Robinson
I just wanted to write in today, to express how sad I was to hear about the recent passing of that wonderful actress, Bea Arthur.
I remember watching her on “Maude”, as a kid back in the ’70s. That show had a HUGE impact on many people back then!
And although I was not a viewer of “The Golden Girls” back in the ’80s, I discovered this show in syndication, several years later, and have been a HUGE fan of this show ever since!
Out of all the characters, I can relate the MOST to Bea’s character, “Dorothy”–although I strongly identify with Betty White’s (and her character, “Rose’s”) deep love for animals!
My husband and I watch “Golden Girls” every day, and although we have seen every episode many, many times–this show never fails to make us laugh heartily! And considering all that’s going on in the world today, anything or anyone that can make us LAUGH, is truly a God-send!!!
To Bea’s family and friends–I extend my heart-felt sympathies.
And to you, Bea–thank you for your talent, your brilliance, and for making us laugh.
You will be truly missed!!!

Date: April 27, 2009, 4:49 AM, EDT
Name: Hilary
We listened to “Good Morning Sunday” on Radio 2 yesterday.
The presenter, Aled Jones was talking to the singer/songwriter Chris De Burgh about his latest CD.

Chris talked about Eva saying that she had the most amazing voice and that he was a BIG fan of Eva’s music.

Chris went on to say that he first heard “Fields of Gold” on Radio 2. Afterwards he called his office and asked them to find out if she was available to sing a duet with him! Of course Chris was gutted to find out that Eva was no longer around.

After the interview, Aled played Chris’s Eva tribute song “Songbird” which was a real delight to hear as Chris had written his song around “Fields of gold” and “Over the rainbow.” The lyrics went something like this, “you will always walk in fields of gold and fly high over the rainbow.”

If you have a minute to spare today, please go to the BBC Radio 2 website and search for the “Good morning Sunday” show and use the listen again feature.
Please believe me, the interview with Chris De Burgh is well worth a listen and will I’m sure, delight all of Eva’s fans here on the website.

Date: April 26, 2009, 11:10 PM, EDT
Name: Michael Gutierrez-May
I am also a Washington DC native but I left the area in 1978 and have lived in and around Boston since that time. Looking back, the thought that keeps coming to me is how did we miss her back in the early 90’s and how now years later can we keep the flame going? Thanks for this website.

Date: April 26, 2009, 9:13 PM, EDT
Name: Jerry Z.
I have been listening on Youtube to Eva who I had never heard till tonight. I lived in Bowie for several years when she was just a small child living there. I am touched by her magical voice and the emotion of her performances. I hope to find her cds tomorrow.

Date: April 26, 2009, 7:26 PM, EDT
Name: Esha
Eva, wherever you are right now…I love you.

Please know that you have touched my heart forever with your beautiful music and angelic voice. Thank you.

Rest in Peace

Date: April 26, 2009, 4:50 PM, EDT
Name: Bob Stein
I was introduced to Eva’s music by my wife. At our wedding, she danced with her father to Eva’s version of “Over the Rainbow” and it was magical. Songbird is in our car”s CD player right now.

Date: April 25, 2009, 10:49 PM, EDT
Name: Carole McCracken
I’ve only just discovered Eva Cassidy, but I think this is must be what’s it’s like to hear an angel singing.

Date: April 25, 2009, 8:24 PM, EDT
Name: Peter Tremulis
I first heard Eva’s music on a DC music show last year when her parents were quests on the show. Eva’s singing got me! First night in DC, I went to the music store and picked up both Wonderful World and Songbird. I listen to those albums contantly. Latest trip was a driving trip from Chicago to Atlanta to Charlotte and back to Chicago over four days and I listened to these albums about five times each. I can’t get enough of her beautiful voice. Yes, I am moved each time I hear her. Something about her voice sounds like an angel singing to me. Awesome!

Date: April 25, 2009, 4:40 PM, EDT
Name: Scott Novotny
I first listened to Eva’s music in about 2003. As an aspiring musician, I was completely taken by her voice and musical presence. She sang and played music from every part of her body & soul.

She will always be remembered as one of the best musical artist ever!

Date: April 24, 2009, 8:18 PM, EDT
Name: Bryan.j.Magee
I got into eva’s music purely by chance early 2002ish,i was looking for music online and came across her,as my taste in music goes from opera to rock,i found her style and voice froze me to the spot,i just could not believe someone with that voice and soul was not more famous…i now listen to her often as she has songs and style for all moods….I USED TO DREAM TO BELIEVE, NOW I BELIEVE IN DREAMS….thank-you eva

Date: April 24, 2009, 8:00 AM, EDT
Name: Beth Charles
i just want to say this website is fantastic it has opened me upto even more information on eva and her life!
Shes such an inspiration to not only me but the world. Her voice touches the hearts of people all over the world!
Theres truly no words to describe how amasing eva is!
beth charles xx

Date: April 21, 2009, 5:48 PM, EDT
Name: Heidi
It’s difficult for me to listen to Eva’s music because I tend to get emotional when I hear her sing; partially because of the tragedy that occurred, yes, but also because of her angelic voice. Wanted to only say that I’ve been a fan for a very long time, and always will be. And there are so many of us that will never forget her. Her music continues to touch me, inspire me, and encourage me as if I heard it for the first time, over and over again. I am also a self-taught artist (visual and musical), and I wish so much she were still here today, it would truly be an honor to have met her.

Date: April 21, 2009, 8:35 AM, EDT
Name: Steve Mumma
I never saw her perform except on youtube. When I listen to her voice and guitar playing , it comfort’s me. Beautiful all the way through. Her music will live on forever and we are all blessed to have heard her no matter the venue. I hope God will let sing to my dad when he arrives. He will not be with us much longer.

Date: April 20, 2009, 10:42 PM, EDT
Name: Kim Reid
I first heard Eva Cassidy in the late 90’s and that song was Fields of Gold. As a singer myself I was completely blown away with emotional power and intimacy with which she sang. I became an instant fan. Since that time I have passed on this remarkable woman and her talents on to everyone I know who is interested and enjoys exceptional singing. Thank you Eva, I am sure the Angels are loving your music.

Date: April 19, 2009, 2:21 AM, EST
Name: Nancy Gallego
I was talking to a friend tonight and I don’t know why but we started talking about music and favorite artists and both of said we loved Eva and it was a wonderful conversation filled with talking about her and her music.

I happened to be watching Nightline the night they did the story on Eva and I was glued to my TV the entire time. Next day went out and found her music and have been telling all my friends about it ever since.

She is timeless and so amazing.

Date: April 18, 2009, 11:50 PM, EST
Name: darrin l gill
wow,what an amazing beautiful voice.

Date: April 18, 2009, 8:16 PM, EST
Name: Sonny
I had never heard of Eva during her short life. Some time in the late 1990s I heard her version of “Blues In The Night” on a local radio Blues show. I was completely and totally floored. I may be a blues fan….and maybe her music isn’t always blues, or my style…..but after hearing her sing I promised myself I will spread the word to anyone I meet about her unbelievable talent and voice. I can’t hear her sing with becoming emotionally overwhelmed. There’s just some quality in her voice that I just haven’t heard from anyone else…ever. I get in lump in my throat when I hear her sing. Eva Forever !!!

Date: April 18, 2009, 8:07 PM, EST
Name: Jamie
Wow, I am amazed! What a wonderful, beautiful voice that never was heard until now. Her music will forever be heard.

Date: April 18, 2009, 10:45 AM, EST
Name: Lisa Mummy Of Lacey
HI I JUST WANTED TO LEAVE A WEE MESSAGE, MY DAUGHTER PASSED AWAY ON NEW YEARS EVE, AND LIFE IS SO HARD BUT EVA SEEMS TO MAKE IT ALOT EASIER I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED HER SONGS BUT I LISTEN TO THEM ALL THE TIME AND THEY HAVE HELPED ME SO MUCH THE PASSED FEW MONTHS. I EVEN PLAYED TWO OF EVAS SONGS AT MY DAUGHTERS FUNNERAL. EVA HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL VOICE. I REALLY FEEL FOR HER,I WISH I HAD MET HER. I HOPE SHES MET MY WEE DAUGHTER IN HEAVEN I KNOW SHE WOULD LOVE EVA TO SING TO HER. ALL MY LOVE LISA.X

Date: April 18, 2009, 9:09 AM, EST
Name: Christine Eves
I came across this site by accident yesterday, I was searching for things about the Bixby Bridge for my up coming trip to Ca. I can not tell you how moved I was hearing Evas voice but then… I went to the Eva story site and found out she passed away from Melanoma and cried for a very long time. I know now why I was so moved by her, I lost my beautiful sweet husband at the age of 53 a short while ago from melanoma. He was my rock, my soulmate and made my life so full. I hope that people read about melanoma and fight for a cure. I dont think enough people know how truly dangerous this problem can be. With Evas music in my IPod I will think of him . Thank You from the bottom of my heart Christine Eves

Date: April 18, 2009, 4:46 AM, EST
Name: Mr Stig Östlund
Beutiful voice.Thank you for sharing this angel with us.

Date: April 18, 2009, 4:29 AM, EST
Name: Lillian Seiffert
Like others, I only found Evas music recently and have fallen in love with it. What a beautiful voice, I listen to her every night when i go to bed. I too, have taken to finding out more about her life, and she must have been a beautiful person as well. I plan to find other albums she has made and add them to my collection. Eva – see you in my dreams……

Date: April 17, 2009, 4:52 PM, EST
Name: Eric
Joe,

well said, and there really is a lesson to be learned here: don’t judge on appearances alone. And it also goes back to what Laura has advocated as well about seeing live music and supporting your local music scene. There are a lot of talented people out there, flying under the radar. Eva was one of them and we all now know that her talent exceeded that of those who’ve reaped financial reward and recognition for being pop “stars” and vocalists.

Date: April 17, 2009, 11:00 AM, EST
Name: Michelle Green
The sound of Eva singing never fails to make the hairs on the back of my neck to stand up or to give me goose-bumps!!

A beautiful, inspirational and brave lady.

Her music has helped me through difficult times in my life but has also been the soundtrack to many happy memories also.

God bless you Eva. xx

Date: April 17, 2009, 8:54 AM, EST
Name: Rhonda Markham
Like an angel sent from heaven Eva’s music came to me Feb 2002 as my father lie dying. Her voice, for me, brings comfort and assurance that there is, indeed, life after death and that the loved ones who have gone before us are awaiting our reunion with them. Her voice, music, songs form the bridge from this life to the next and readies my soul for the journey. Thank you, Laura, for providing this site so that those of us who have been touched by Eva’s music can further know the angel who has made an impact on so many lives.

Date: April 17, 2009, 7:35 AM, EST
Name: Azette
A friend introduced me to Eva’s music today. I can’t explain why, but i was drawn to learn more about her via the internet, and thankfully found this site. Thank you Laura, for creating such a beautiful tribute to Eva. It is a fantastic thing that her music will live on.

Date: April 15, 2009, 8:27 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Dear Joe White: Your words say it all. By the way, my brother was sent to Dubai about two years ago to work on their airport. He told me that Eva’s recordings were everywhere and that folks there were great fans. Best wishes.

Date: April 15, 2009, 4:43 PM, EST
Name: Wanda
A well known Anchor Newsman passed away last week here in Nashville. Everyone loved him…He was so outgoing and funny….His funeral was yesterday and at the end of the 10 o’clock news last night….they ended with “Danny Boy” by EVA! The perfect ending to a man like non other, and a singer, like non other ever known! Beautiuful!! She still lives on….in our hearts forever and is always touching a new persons’s life. The huge audience of last night’s newscast may have never heard her before, but they will never forget it. I called WSMV, Channel 4 news, and they have had MANY, MANY, calls regarding Eva’s song.

Date: April 15, 2009, 3:39 PM, EST
Name: Joe White
Hi Anne in Wisconsin – Yes Susan Boyle was just terrific and her performance caused a great stir as it should. Lesson in this all too cynical world – Susan let her voice do the talking and what a voice and am sure there were a few people in the audience who were suitably chastised for their thoughts when she walked onto the stage. There will only ever be one Eva Cassidy and only one Susan Boyle however both have a gift to make people sit up and caress their emotions – to Eva and Susan we can only express our thanks we have been given the opportunity to listen to them. Le Mis is my all time favourite musical and seen the show live a number of times and one never tires of the songs. I was in a bar in Dubai recently and Eva voice came filtering out of the air with Fields of Gold – When she had fininshed I asked the lady at the bar if she liked Eva – we spent the next hour chatting about Eva and the band – yes she was quite a fan. To Eric in Silver Springs I hope your well and best regards to Laura.

Date: April 15, 2009, 2:49 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Until today, the only singer who could bring tears to my eyes has been Eva. Today on You Tube I watched Susan Boyle of Scotland sing for Britain’s version of American Idol. Their show is called Britain’s got Talent. She was extraordinary as is her story. Someone on this site once said there would never be another Eva but there would be someone else. I am not the judge of whether Susan Boyle is that someone else but to be moved to tears again was a powerful experience

Date: April 15, 2009, 1:51 PM, EST
Name: Rowan
She had such a stunning, ethereal, hauntingly beautiful voice, it’s a pleasure to listen to her work. We all die, but few get to leave something as wonderful as she did behind.

Date: April 15, 2009, 1:39 AM, EST
Name: Gordon Harrison
I present a weekly radio program on Way-FM (105.3 and 98.1) Northern Tasmania each Sunday 12 midday to 2pm (AEST) called “My Kind of Music”. The program for 19 April 2009 will feature approx 30 minutes of Eva’s “covers” – “Over the Rainbow”, “Hallelujah, I Love Him So”, “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, “Yesterday”, “Fields of Gold”, “It Don’t Mean a Thing” and “What a Wonderful World”. Eva’s segment will commence at 1pm. To anyone in Northern Tasmania I invite you to join me. What a wonderfully perfect voice!!

Date: April 14, 2009, 9:23 AM, EST
Name: Ted
My wife and I were introduced to Eva’s music, when we head Time After Time for the first time. Wanting to hear more, we puchaced the CD and it has become a favorite of ours. I was inspired to visit this web site and was surprised by the number of posted messages, her music has obviously touched so many lives. Though Eva’s life was short, her music will continue to live in the hearts of those who are fortunate to hear her angelic voice.

Date: April 14, 2009, 4:01 AM, EST
Name: Kathy Lee
Just discovered Eva yesterday on Youtube. When I went to tell my college-aged daughter about her, she already knew and had lots of her recordings. Eva’s soul comes through in her music, the pure love in her heart. I could listen to her for hours and hours and intend to. Her family must miss her but they were blessed to have had her, her life entwined with theirs. Thank you for sharing her with all of us who listen.

Date: April 13, 2009, 6:31 PM, EST
Name: Daniel
I discovered Eva Cassidy just yesterday. I was listening to Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird on YouTube and read in one of the comments that Eva Cassidy did a version of it. I hadn’t heard of her but I figured I’d check it out. I was a huge Eva fan after I’d say 3 notes. In the 24 hours since I’ve been gorging myself on her music. I’ve purchased several of her songs and have been telling my friends about her. She was not a diva. She did not wear fancy clothes. She had no PR machine, no entourage. She had only her music, and it will echo through the years and decades to come.

Date: April 13, 2009, 3:06 PM, EST
Name: Alex M.
It’s hard to put into words what Eva’s music means to me, and the world. Her voice captures everything good and beautiful about people. Truly her wondrous talent is an endless source of unconditional inspiration and joy to anybody who hears it, and even though her life was tragically cut short, the world is a better place because of her music.

Who among us to listen to her rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” without getting choked up? Thank you, Eva, for sharing your gift of music. Thank you, Laura, for you efforts in preserving the memory of such a beautiful human being.

Date: April 13, 2009, 3:00 AM, EST
Name: Lincoln Kiwi
when you travel along life lines that throw curve balls in your direction, you find a kindrid spirit to guide you through, Eva has been by comfort & support through months of illness and disease. Her voice is a spirit that if you let it will take your mind off the pain and anquish you may feel. We all have coping mechanisms in life & Eva was, and is one to me. I thank Eva for all she is, was, and will be to many people who seek her spirit to guide them through. I love you Eva, thanks for your help in my time of need XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Date: April 13, 2009, 1:11 AM, EST
Name: Homer Felknor
I am a fan of Judith Durham and the Seekers. I was researching Judith’s solo career and came across this quote by Sir Elton John “Judith Durham, like Karen Carpenter and Eva Cassidy, possesses the purest voice in popular music…..”
Well I already knew that Judith was great and Karen has a voice that was crystal clear…..but who could this Eva Cassidy be?
A trip or two to YouTube and the Apple iTunes store….and I am blown away.
And just as I was sailing high with the discovery of this great interpretive singer with the many voices…….I find that she died…… and I crash to earth.
Sometimes it seems that everything good in my life is dying.
I don’t want to trash up your site. I see that some people here knew Eva.
I just wanted to say that she captured another soul today.

Date: April 11, 2009, 11:00 PM, EST
Name: Tim Appleby
I forgot to mention. Thank you Laura for putting such an effort in providing all the information about your beautiful cousin. I’m sure I speak for many viewers in saying a big Thank You!

Date: April 11, 2009, 10:43 PM, EST
Name: Tim Appleby
I just stumbled upon Eva’s singing today. I can’t believe I never heard that beautiful voice before. I am comforted to think that whoever is in the world she is in now is listening to angel music from the soul.
Dang! She was robbed and so were we!

Date: April 10, 2009, 10:13 PM, EST
Name: Larry Cole
A friend suggested we listen to this wonderful voice of Eva Cassidy’s. We forgot about it until we were returning from my father’s funeral in Vermont. We stopped in a gift shop, only to hear this masterful voice playing in the background. It was “Live at Blues Alley.” We bought it and on the trip home we listened over & over &…well you get the drift. “People Get Ready” and “What a Wonderful World” brought tears of joy and relief. We have since purchased all of her CD’s. I try and describe Eva’s voice, but simply end up playing her music to convince friends to buy and listen. What I would have given to see her perform. Those of us who have heard and continue to listen to her voice are blessed!

Date: April 10, 2009, 7:22 PM, EST
Name: Hope De Cleene
When I hear Eva’s singing, my heart becomes filled with emotion and tears begin to well up in my eyes. She is amazing, and her death at such a young age is a great loss to all of us. I can’t help but wonder where she’d be now had she survived that cancer. What a powerful and unique voice she had; I hear her songs and I miss her!

To the Pennells: What a wonderful tribute to Eva that you named your infant after her!

Date: April 10, 2009, 6:32 AM, EST
Name: Sarah
Wow! So instipational!!! so amazing!!! I first heard of eva when i sang her version of over the rainbow in my choir last year. I was amazed and saddened that such a wonderful woman with such a huge talent could be so unlucky. If eva was still here today she would be making such a difference.

Date: April 9, 2009, 11:41 PM, EST
Name: Heather
Eva’s voice and talent live on forever. I appreciate this forum to express how much her music has touched my heart. Gone too soon is definitely the words to describe such a woman. Many thanks to her family for continuing to share her voice, talents and passion with us all. Gratitude, peace and love. Forever in all of our hearts. Testament to the fact that whatever we do here on Earth, continues with us even after we are gone. Cherish every moment!

Date: April 9, 2009, 2:22 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Just got done listening to a podcast of a April 4 WXBC radio interview of Eva’s parents Hugh and Barbara Cassidy. The beginning of the show is a bit disorganized. But when the moderator gets to interviewing Hugh and Barbara, it is well worth the wait!

You can access the podcast by going to savingerrasmus dot com/LeaveittoCleaver/WXBC dot htm

Date: April 9, 2009, 12:09 PM, EST
Name: Don G. B. Revoy
Just a few years ago we were visiting out eldest son in Portugal. He introduced us to her music. I would like to thank her folks for allowing downloads of songs on a contribution bases. When I first saw a picture of her, she looked just as I thought she would. Music like this is a real gift and joy to hear.
Thank-you
D.B.R.

Date: April 9, 2009, 12:39 AM, EST
Name: Mariellen
Just heard her sing Danny Boy tonight on Pandora. Was struck down by her voice. What a loss.

Date: April 8, 2009, 7:47 PM, EST
Name: Liz
I have been searching for songs to play at my upcoming wedding to a most wonderful man….when I came across Eva’s version of Songbird. Her voice is so angelic….I am sorry I hadn’t heard of her before now. But I am happy to say that she will be present at my wedding.

Date: April 8, 2009, 5:52 PM, EST
Name: Bob
I am the same age as Eva….really never heard of her until 2001. My kids were born the year before and after her death.

I was out in Bethesda, MD (near Washington, DC) with a friend months ago….she made a comment. “Eva Cassidy played here.” The place is now a bar with pool tables and such (nice place).

In 2001 I was divorced and dated a woman who was also getting divorced. She had an Eva CD….cried to it all the time….

Last year….I found a video on youtube with Eva singing with Mary Ann Redmond (a local DC singer). I then found the Nightline story about her. I watched it for several nights and cried myself to sleep. Sad that I never saw her play….and lived near her.

A few months ago I was working….and met her boyfriend Chris. He had long braided hair. I said to him…”are you a musician….? ” he said “Yes.” I said “Eva” He replied “Yes.” I told him I was not strange….but…..amazing stuff….saw him on youtube….. could not believe i recognized him. He then made a call on his cell phone…sounded like he ws chatting with his wife or girlfriend…. and I thought “Just another guy…but in the past was connected to something special.”

Date: April 8, 2009, 3:33 PM, EST
Name: Johanna
dear laura,

Please excuse my mistakes with english -I’m not that good in it.

It’s so great that you do all this things for eva. And i wanted to say that i totally agree to what you wrote about “other eva cassidys”. I think it’s very important to support young artists and to tell them if they have talent. Otherwise they get tired of having no success and this would be very sad. I hope people will keep on listening me when i am singing. It’s a fantastic feeling and I’m very sad that eva couldn’t witness what she gave to her fans with her voice.

RIP Eva, i love your music

Date: April 7, 2009, 8:12 AM, EST
Name: JoAnne Havener
My father, who died last week (4/7/09), loved Eva and cried when he heard her sing.
Yesterday we cremated him and when we gathered at one of his favorite restaurants for a celebratory meal, I noticed that Eva was singing Field’s of Cotton from satelite radio. There was no coincidense there in my mind. That was also one of his favorites of hers of course, but what would be the chances that we would hear her sing just as we were sitting down. It was a welcome and a message of love I believe, from God who shares out grief. Yes, I wish the song had been wayfaring stranger, but I won’t question that. I am glad I found this site. Thanks. Her legacy lives on…..

Date: April 7, 2009, 3:42 AM, EST
Name: Audrey Hoffman
In reference to post #2,607

I’m so sorry Jerry, God Bless you.

Date: April 5, 2009, 7:26 PM, EST
Name: Bernadette
I stopped dead in my tracks the first time i heard ” O T Rainbow on BBC2 in UK That memory will stay with me forever. I just had to find her music. I have five of darling Eva’s albums. they are beautiful. Her range is amazing. Her interpretation of ” Danny Boy ” fills me with emotion. I have a heavy heart writing this. Thank you for your music Eva and everyone connected with it

Date: April 4, 2009, 11:37 PM, EST
Name: Phil
I remember browsing in an antique mall in Culpeper, VA in 2003 when I heard the amazing voice of Eva Cassidy singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” At the time, I didn’t know the singer was Eva. The beauty and emotion was incredible. I walked up to the front desk and asked, “Who’s the artist?” The elderly gentleman who heard my question told me that Eva Cassidy was the artist, and then he related her story. I bought the “Songbird” CD on the spot. I have given it to many friends over the years as a Christmas gift, and everyone has been completely blown away. Just wanted to say what I difference her music has made in my life..what joy it has brought to so many.

Date: April 4, 2009, 10:41 AM, EST
Name: Bret Gross
Drifting in slumber, the airline headphones tipping with my head, I remember the voice of an angel… then Van Morrison… then the angel again. When I awoke before landing I HAD to find out if I’d been dreaming, or if an angel had been whispering in my ear.
The answer was “Yes”, but the angel’s voice had a name that stayed with me until I returned from Europe and figured out how to find a CD.
Few experiences have touched my heart like that voice in the night. And few things remind me about the reality of peace, love, and hope in a crazy world.
Thank you, Eva.

Date: April 3, 2009, 3:59 PM, EST
Name: Mikael Nielsen
It is a really sad ending of Eva Cassidy´s life and her beutiful voice that feels so much alive the way she sing the songs. I must tell you that i cried and felt the heat in my heart when i last week listen to her for the first time. It was a really strong feeling that i never had before. That tune probably stays in my head for a long time! Hopefully all records still are for sale because i really want to buy them all!!

New Eva Cassidy fan 4-ever!!!

“Came like the singing birds in springs and left us in autumn with her white wings – Still hearing the sound the whole world around – Every time spring arrives you could clearly hear her nice voice among the birds and clouds”

Mikael N

Date: April 2, 2009, 11:40 PM, EST
Name: Lisa
I love playing Fields of Gold on the guitar. I can hear Eva singing, like an angel, when I play it.

We need your support. Faber Music is supposed to be working on a complete publication of her music, in piano/guitar format. They need to realize that there is a demand for this, so please email them.

Let’s continue Eva’s legacy!

Lisa

Date: April 2, 2009, 6:05 PM, EST
Name: Martina
I heard from Eva through a friend in the Midnighties, I ran from store to store to get a record. In that time it was not so easy as now. Now we have You-tube, the internet is very normal …
I have friends in the USA (I lived there in my teeny years for a year) … they found a record for me.
I didn’t know at that time, that she was so sick …
she died pretty much after I got my music from USA.
It shocked me, cause she was a wonderful singer and beside that – I liked her without knowing her.
And then she died.
She was my age, but she had a wonderfull voice.
I love it.
Too sad, that she got famous after her death.

Sorry about my grammar …

Love
Tina

Date: April 2, 2009, 5:57 AM, EST
Name: Mr Les Grice
To John Pennell, Nashville

Congratulations on little Eva, not that I knew Eva Marie or your good self and lady wife, but if your daughter grows to be anything at all like the spirit you must possess to write the songs you do and like the person Eva Marie was, then the world will be a better place.
Does it surprise me that Paul McCartney was overwhelmed by Eva and wanted to record with her, albeit posthumously, No, not in a million years. There must be a million songwriters and singers around the world who would give anything to have had the pleasure and priviledge of singing/writing with Eva. Sir Tim Rices’ first reaction on hearing Eva sing was ‘Oh boy I have to write for her’, until he came across the sad truth that we all have to live with.
I know we all feel blessed to have what we have, but it still hurts.

Date: April 1, 2009, 1:53 PM, EST
Name: Dawid Kowalski
I still can hear your voice Eva – even here, so far away… And I need it so much. Thank you for every note you gave me. I will pray for You.

Date: April 1, 2009, 9:54 AM, EST
Name: Susanne
Unfortunately I found Evas music very late …4 years ago. But I have never heard such a beautiful voice ever before. Every time I hear “Over the rainbow” I am inspired and I feel very near to her. Her music is still alive and I thank for this touching moments while listening to Evas voice. Thank you, Eva, whereever you are!
Love Susanne

Date: April 1, 2009, 9:06 AM, EST
Name: ryan
Eva left the earth a little better than when she found it…….

Date: April 1, 2009, 12:24 AM, EST
Name: Anne
Dear John Pennell:

Your song: “If I give my heart” is really beautiful. I have heard no one sing it but Eva and I consider it extraordinary. You are a very talented song writer. Congratulations on your daughter Eva.

Date: March 31, 2009, 2:42 PM, EST
Name: Tony Meyerhofer
What a great voice, such talent ! I have just discovered her and had the pleasure of listening to her sing and play.

Date: March 31, 2009, 1:45 PM, EST
Name: Dorothy B.
Congratulations to John and Mrs. Pennell on the birth of little Eva Lauren! Beautiful name, and I am sure, Eva would be thrilled! A wonderful tribute to a wonderful person 🙂
PS! Your beautiful song is one of my favorites, on the “Somewhere” CD! I hope to hear “As Lovely as You”, one day. Best wishes to your family and little Eva Lauren! db

Date: March 31, 2009, 10:47 AM, EST
Name: John Pennell
Just a note to let the website know that on March 1st, 2009, my wife and I became the proud parents of a 6lb, 11.5 oz. little girl. Her name: Eva Lauren Pennell. Since Eva Cassidy recorded and performed a couple of my songs(“If I Give My Heart” and “As Lovely As You”{I know she performed this one but don’t know if it was recorded}) and I have become inspired by her incredible singing and guitar playing, my wife and I decided to pay tribute both to her memory and her talent by naming our newborn daughter after her. Also, a previous post mentioned Tony Bramwell’s tribute to Eva in his book, “Magical Mystery Tours : My Life With The Beatles”. Actually, he did much more than pay tribute to her. He was responsible for promoting and launching Eva’s career on an international level with the UK release of “Songbird”. He also brought Paul McCartney’s attention to her recording of “Yesterday”. Paul was overwhelmed by her performance and, according to Bramwell, was interested in adding his voice to Eva’s recording to create a duet of the song between Eva and Paul. Legal logistic’s didn’t work out and unfortunately, it was not done. Nonetheless, it speaks volumes about Eva’s singing and emotional power that Paul McCartney would consider doing this. Now, for those of you who may doubt this, Tony Bramwell was deeply involved with the Beatles from their Liverpool days, was Brian Epstein’s main assistant and a very close friend to all the Beatles, especially Paul.
Our Eva is currently resting quite easily, with the sound of her namesake’s voice quietly singing the the strains of “Fields Of Gold” in the background.

Date: March 31, 2009, 1:05 AM, EST
Name: Jerry Haywood
I found Eva’s version of “Over The Rainbow” by accident. I too have terminal cancer and was looking for material to play at my funeral. I honestly had never heard of Eva before. I grew up in the music industry being the brother of Doug Haywood, who spent 25 years in Jackson Browne’s Band, among other things, and have played professionally myself. I felt the moment I heard her voice and guitar that God had guided my hand on the computer to find this angel to sing for me. I have forwarded some suggestions to my brother who now produces and records in Colorado to play one or more of Eva’s pieces at my funeral. Thank you Eva for jumping out at me. I can’t get enough of her soothing, wonderful voice and guitar now.

Date: March 30, 2009, 10:44 PM, EST
Name: Jerry
Whenever I listen to the Live at Blue Alley cd, I always marvel at the terrific guitar playing of Keith Grimes. His playing accompanied and framed her singing so beautifully (for example, People Get Ready and Fields of Gold), and his solos were always so tastefully done, just right for the mood of the song. I think that he and all the rest of Eva’s band were (and still are) wonderful musicians. As a guitarist myself, I have particular admiration for Mr. Grimes. I wonder what he is doing these days. Is he still playing?

Date: March 30, 2009, 7:40 PM, EST
Name: Shirley Spence
What a lucky girl to have been given this gift…..as we are to be able to hear it.

Date: March 30, 2009, 4:01 AM, EST
Name: Terrie Seybold
To find a voice so pure, honest and truly beautiful is amazing. I just wish I could have met her, thank you for sharing her with us. May God richly bless you and gvie you a sense of peace, the pain of your loss must be immense.

Date: March 29, 2009, 11:18 PM, EST
Name: Harvey Marks
I was introduced to Eva’s music about 6 months ago by a friend. I was, and continue to be, blown away. Her ability to interpret a song is amazing. A true gift for any listener. I feel blessed that she left us remakable keepsakes and sad that she is not here to add her special flavor to more songs.

Date: March 28, 2009, 3:47 PM, EST
Name: Lisa Wallace
I think eva was such a lovely looking women and had a voice of an angel, i love all her songs and they have helped me in so many ways. So sad that shes not here anymore but she lifes on in heaven with all the other angels and i hope she has met my daughter .x all my love lisa x

Date: March 27, 2009, 9:21 PM, EST
Name: francisco Kim
I was really happy found out this lovely, wonderful voice. And I really sad to hear that I can’t hear real voice.
But I know Eva is still alive and singing beside and YOU 🙂

Date: March 26, 2009, 3:24 PM, EST
Name: Brian Kobylko
I was introduced just a few weeks ago to Eva’s music over the phone by someone very dear to my heart. I’ve purchased Live at Blues Alley and can’t say how many time I have listened over and over and continue to do so. Her voice resonates deep within and brings a flood of emotion which no other singer has ever touched me this way.
Even though she’s gone she still touches those that hear her, amazing.

Date: March 26, 2009, 11:53 AM, EST
Name: Tye Young
What an incredible, timeless artist. Her music brings me life and balance.

Date: March 25, 2009, 10:37 PM, EST
Name: Bill Thompson
I’d like to second Pat D’s thoughts, this website is an amazing effort. Laura, Eva was fortunate to have a cousin like you.

Second, Pat D…We’ve really lost touch and should not. I’d like to touch base. My old email should still work fine.

–Bill

Date: March 25, 2009, 6:04 PM, EST
Name: Maureen Pye
This wonderful woman has re-inspired my own passion for music. I was introduced to Eva by a co-worker and she loaned me 2 cds. I was amazed by the quality of her voice, her range, expression, diction and how I was moved and had tears actually come to my eyes! I am so grateful to have been intoduced to “Eva”.

Date: March 25, 2009, 4:59 PM, EST
Name: pd
i will not be presumptious and speak for all visitors to this great site……oh, ok I will !!!!!!
2009 will be the 10th year of the running of this haven….i want to thank Laura for her tireless enthusiam , hard work and love that she has shown on behalf of Eva and her music and life….
Laura periodically extols the virtues of live music and the importance of supporting musicians, especially in these tough economic times……we all know music has a magical facet to it….we MUST keep it going….

Thank you once again Laura and thanks for the phrase ” don’t feed the trolls “……!!!!!!

here is to the next ten years…

Date: March 25, 2009, 2:59 AM, EST
Name: Morgan L. Hernandez
I’m sitting here crying. Just listening to a Beautiful voice that has made me smile so many times in just one week of finding her music. And now, I find out that she is no longer with us. I plan on sending everyone that I know, a url to a video of Eva or a copy of one of my c.d.’s. Because, I feel that everyone should have the pleasure of E.M. Cassidy. Thank you so much for coming into my life !! I know that you can hear us. You were, and are an Angel .
Loving your gift,
Morgan

Date: March 24, 2009, 5:29 PM, EST
Name: John Bork
Eva was such a beautiful talent. After I just listened to her “Over the Rainbow” on FM Radio, I just had to tell you that her music brings me to much joy and, yet such sadness, knowing that she is not with us.
Yet, we are so lucky that her music is still with us. She sings folk and ballards with such tenderness, and blues with such fire and passion. I am so lucky that a friend turned me on to her music. Not a week goes by that I don’t listen to her music.
John Bork

Date: March 24, 2009, 1:26 PM, EST
Name: Brianne
I love Eva and her music! Her voice and music is inspirational.
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Date: March 23, 2009, 12:35 PM, EST
Name: Leo
Increible, realmente. Desde que escuche “fields of gold” en un album llamado “the acoustic album” me encanto su voz. Sencillamente INCREIBLE.

Date: March 23, 2009, 10:55 AM, EST
Name: Wayne & Gail Best
It is so sad to lose someone with such talent. She help me (Gail) through rough times such as my Dad’s death, my daughter’s death and my own fight with breast cancer. May she continue to sing like an angel with our little Rebecca Emily.
Thank you Eva! Rest in peace!

Date: March 22, 2009, 8:54 PM, EST
Name: Winston Golden
Words are not enough to express my appreciation of this beautiful and wonderful talent. I discovered Eva’s music via an email of a pps document with a voice over of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. I was hooked…just had to find out who was singing it..hence I found Eva. I have acquired every piece of her songs I could get hold of since. I have passed this blessing on to so many patients in hospitals where my hon has been transferred to….. quite a number. I make picture cds with music for a passtime and share them with family. It gives me such great joy creating these and sharing them with my family and friends. I may add …. it is all for the gift and giving and no commercial aspects involved in this gift of love. I would love to share two vid cds I made in tribute to Eva with her parents to show that all was done in good taste with the utmost respect to thier daughter and the artistry of her. See how I could babble on about her lol…ok will close…God gave us hope joy and pleasure when he sent us Eva Cassidy..THE VOICE…THE SANGBIRD WILL LIVE ON ETERNALLY ….Winston

Date: March 22, 2009, 4:22 PM, EST
Name: Shirlindria
Eva…….. you connect us with that, that is and was to be past, present and future not many have stood on the same podium, listening to the calm, quite rivers of your voice one can not help but be moved to a greater place far beyond everything that this world has to offer your voice reminds us all of that so well…… I feel as if I known you all my life but have never met you in person there is truly a song bird singing in heaven what a wonderful world you helped to make. Your beautiful voice and music will forever remain etched in our hearts even though you’ve departed this world your presence lives on as a gift tranforming us all and gently stirring our hearts and soul.

Date: March 22, 2009, 2:45 PM, EST
Name: Bonnie Sweatman
Just as you’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of you website, so am I having a 10yr. memorial anniversary. In 1999 I lost my beautiful and accomplished 25 yr.old daughter, Jennifer after a 4 yr. battle with melanoma, which took Eva. Her music has become a theme song of sorts for events to remember Jenn and raise $ to contribute to melanoma research & other causes in an effort to keep her memory alive. Thank goodness there is Eva’s recordings to do just that for her.

Date: March 21, 2009, 8:19 PM, EST
Name: Maureen
Eva’s voice is haunting, and such beautiful interpretations-she was a musical genius. I fear my copy of “Live at Blues Alley” will wear out from playing it so often. We are so lucky her recordings were preserved. Please keep releasing them . . .

Date: March 21, 2009, 9:21 AM, EST
Name: Katie
A friend made me a mix of songs for my twin infant girls to listen to at bedtime, and “Songbird” as well as “Over the Rainbow” are both included on the CD. Every time I hear these songs, I cannot help crying. Her voice is so hauntingly beautiful and her delivery is perfect. Her songs are the perfect match for the love I feel for my baby girls. I will be forever grateful for her wonderful talent. I am so sorry she was taken so early from this world, but she will be remembered for eternity for her special gift.

Date: March 21, 2009, 6:40 AM, EST
Name: Ole
I discovered Evas music just some days ago and what should i say… like some others said it’s almost magical. Her voice is so silky smooth, just great! I’m really looking forward discovering all of her music.

I’m sure she’ll go with me for quite a while! Thanks for this great music!

Date: March 20, 2009, 9:27 PM, EST
Name: Scott Barrie
Just magical…. that’s all I can say about her music.

Date: March 20, 2009, 3:15 PM, EST
Name: John Murray
Been listening to Eva for about 18 months now and her music continues to profoundly move me – specially after a break of a week or three. Beautiful and amazing!

Date: March 19, 2009, 11:16 AM, EST
Name: Robin
One of the best voices that I have ever heard!

Date: March 16, 2009, 1:55 PM, EST
Name: Joan
There isn’t a day the song doesn’t make me weep. Thank you dear Songbird! You are missed.

Date: March 15, 2009, 1:11 AM, EST
Name: Anne
Dear Alison Costigan: My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anne

Date: March 14, 2009, 7:28 PM, EST
Name: Tammy
On a recent vacation I read “Breaking her all”, a book in which Eva’s version of “over the rainbow” is mentioned several times. The great Claptons’ music was also mentioned. Being a lover of his music I was compelled to search out info on this”Eva”. WOW!! How did I miss out on her incredible, hauntingly beautiful voice until now?? I just downloaded several songs and have tears on my cheek as I listen to “Bridge over troubled water”. Thank you Eva for your gift.

Date: March 14, 2009, 6:48 PM, EST
Name: Alison Costigan
I was diagnosed with breast cancer June 2008 and have been having chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I found Eva’s song ‘Over the Rainbow’ on You Tube and would listen to it every morning whilst going through my treatment. It lifted my spirits and got me through the pain and sorrow. Thank you Eva, you touched my soul and gave me hope.

Date: March 14, 2009, 2:35 AM, EST
Name: Brian Thurier
I stumbled upon Eva’s version of “Over The Rainbow”, sadly enough, on the morning my brother passed away. This was in November 2008. The beauty of that song along with the sadness of the moment have created a very special place in my heart for that song.
Truly one of the greatest voices I have ever heard…..the kind of voice that makes you stop what your doing and let the lyrics get inside you.
People wonder why I loath American Idol the way that I do.
I will spread the word of Eva to those who will listen. I posted a video of Over The Rainbow on MySpace.

Date: March 13, 2009, 10:14 PM, EST
Name: Bob Collins, 64 and still playing
I have been crying to her voice since I first heard her via NPR in the 90s.

I was living in Hagerstown, MD at the time and had gotten back into music.

I lived in Bowie, MD and cannot believe our paths never crossed paths. Paul Reed Smith is a Bowie native too.

Her voice bring tears to my eyes every time I her her sing. God must need special talent in heaven, to have taken her so young.

I’ve played guitar and performed since I was 13. I’ve NEVER met a talent like Eva’s ever. A friend of mine passed away from cancer also just in 2003. She was a bass player and I just know Barb, the Fretless Dreamer is backing Eva now.

Someday soon….

Date: March 13, 2009, 6:29 PM, EST
Name: Peo Göthesson
I´ll say it again, songteachers – if you want to teach about dynamics, rhytm, expression a.s.so. play this song! This is the ultimate answer to it all, and it still bring me to tears, every time…thank You Eva!

Date: March 13, 2009, 5:53 PM, EST
Name: John J Retta
I am 49 years old, and thought everything in music I love is all I’ll ever love. How is it that I am just now, in 2009, finding this phenominal vocalist, some 12-13 years after her passing. What a tremendous talent and song stylist this young lady was. An absolute crime she was taken from us. My very belated condolensces to her family and friends, and know that her cd sales will spike upward a bit in the coming weeks from me buying her catalog. RIP Eva

Date: March 12, 2009, 8:26 PM, EST
Name: Caitlyn S.
I was introduced to Eva Cassidy’s “Songbird” CD a few days ago and have fallen in love with it. Having been born just a few years before her death, I wish I could have heard more of her before rather than in 2009! Beautiful girl, Amazing voice!

Date: March 11, 2009, 8:46 AM, EST
Name: DanySue
I was introduced to Eva Cassidy’s music by my sweet cousin Tracilynn back in 2001. I could not believe how amazingly beautiful her voice and musical ability was.
I tell everyone I know about Eva and so wished I could have known her. She and I would have been best girlfriends… I just know it. She is an angel and will forever be my favorite singer of all time. She inspires me to sing and pursue what I love.
Thank you God for giving the world Eva for the short time we were blessed to have her grace us with her spirit. God bless her family and friends… I am truly sorry for your loss.

Date: March 10, 2009, 5:54 AM, EST
Name: R. Scotland-Barnes
I thank God for allowing me to stumble upon your most beautiful creation. I was “googling” on the web looking for my dear friend in Hawaii. Another, musician wonder Azure McCall and “Bam” God changed my search and I found Eva.
My belated condolences to the Cassidy family for the loss of your beloved Eva.

Date: March 10, 2009, 5:22 AM, EST
Name: R. Scotland-Barnes
What an Angel, oh my God!!!
I am an African-American man 53 years of age and I am floored by this most talented angel. Her work was to perfect to remain here on earth. I am sure she is now,”Somewhere over the rainbow”, in her rightful place serving and joyfully entertaining God and the Universe. God bless you my sister.

Date: March 9, 2009, 5:20 PM, EST
Name: Robert Price
I first heard Eva a few years ago when a friend played Eva’s rendition of “Over the Rainbow” for me.
I was bowled over! My jaw dropped! Amazing – taking a classic song like that by a classic singer like Judy Garland and turning it into the gem that she did – simply amazing!

I can’t listen to Eva without tears coming to my eyes. Her performances resonant at a very deep emotional level inside me, in ways I can’t even put into words.

I dearly wish I could have seen her perform while she was still with us. Fortunately, we still have her recordings to continue to experience her greatness in her absence. What a wonderful and original artist!

Date: March 9, 2009, 1:14 PM, EST
Name: john mcgrath
wow heard her voice she must be an angel im under her spell beautiful voice

Date: March 9, 2009, 1:01 PM, EST
Name: Dave Musselman
I was just listening to music on youtube I hadnt heard of Eva Cassidy but when I heard her do Autumn Leaves I knew I had never heard anybody sing it better. Then Danny Boy and Somwhere over the rainbow,same thing . Ive heard lots of people sing these songs but Evas renditions touched me like no other.

Not much is ever said about her guitar work. She backs herself so beautifully and skillfully on guitar too! She fingerpicked useing moving basslines and was capable of playing more exotic jazz chords when needed,always playing very tastefully with the song in mind and with her voice ,..it doesnt get better.

Date: March 9, 2009, 7:18 AM, EST
Name: Aina Branden
First time I heard Evas voice it went straight to my heart..and stayd-she`s wonderful!I`m so greatful for all the songs she recorded-Eva sings them in a way that really moves you!!What a big voice she had!!Thank you!

Date: March 8, 2009, 11:19 PM, EST
Name: Deborah A.
Thanks for this site. You’ve done a fine job. I stumbled across Eva on YouTube. I wasn’t looking for her, but she found me. Such a beautiful voice, such moving interpretaions, such a fine gift to give the world.

Date: March 8, 2009, 8:48 PM, EST
Name: David Graf
I just came from “ABC’s Nightline”—you know the one—and would recommend sending a “new” Eva fan there–perhaps one who has read your bumper sticker. How renewing and refreshing it is to go there; my eyes won’t be dry until I go to sleep listening to Eva tonight. Eva has recently helped my wife and I through some tough medical times, as well as problems with our young people—I honestly feel that besides her aid through her music, Eva can be a Guardian Angel for those who would ask her to be….What an example she set for our youth…We love you, Eva. Thank you, Laura, for keeping this website as a forum for her loving fans. God bless, eveybody. DG

Date: March 8, 2009, 6:42 PM, EST
Name: Ellen
I love you, Eva.

Date: March 8, 2009, 3:07 PM, EST
Name: David Lawrence
Since i first got to hear Eva i was under her spell.She is a talent lost to us at a young age and had much more to offer her memory will live on.Well done in doing this website

Date: March 7, 2009, 10:56 PM, EST
Name: Lynda C Palmer
I will be with Eva, but until then she does help my soul and spirit fly. Eva is one of my sisters that I go to, she is part of our family and everyone loves her.Eva has sung us through some dire times,but also will help some to let go. It gives me peace that they will still have a connection to me through my love for Eva. I feel her soul and spirit through her music. What a wonderful thing. Music.
Just wanted to put that out there.
With Love Lynda ~Peace~

Date: March 7, 2009, 2:10 PM, EST
Name: Chris
Did Eva “know” her life was going to be cut short? All of the songs she chose to cover that speak of dying…”I dreamed I had died” “My life goes on” “As dead I well may be” “People get Ready”….did she have some sort of precognition about her short life? All the recordings…in a short span of time…reminds me of the 400+ paintings Van Gogh created in 10 years…a short life so intensely focused on creating as much beauty as possible.
I am haunted by her life…and her death. Actually, I cannot get over it, I cannot believe it, I do not want to accept that she is gone. The ache and the tears are as fresh as they were in 1996 when I first heard the news of her passing. She made the transition with dignity, and I continue to blabber in grief.
I can find no words to express my sorrow at her absence in this world. I have heard all the euphemisms and philosophical/religious platitudes meant to comfort one in the loss of another…but none of them comfort me. I will never understand why she had to go so soon. A day without her presence feels like an eternity of emptiness. The only fleeting moments of relief I know are when I am listening to her sing, when I allow myself to believe she is just there…within reach.

Date: March 5, 2009, 7:14 AM, EST
Name: david edwards
The only song I had heard, until I listened to YouTube this morning, and i saw someone had written r.i.p. Eva, I have listened to some of her songs in the last few minutes there. The song ‘Fields of Gold’, I always thought was sung with the voice of an Angel, but i never knew she really is an Angel, I am filled with tears, I had never realised as I was driving along, on so many occasions my long jourmeys were accompanied by an Angel on the radio

Date: March 4, 2009, 9:40 PM, EST
Name: Goldalee Semel
God bless you Eva, and your beloved family.
Thanks for giving us as much as you did.
What a precious gift to us all, far after you and we are all gone. I hope that you are singing for yourself and for all of our loved ones, happily ever after.
; )
Gratefully,
Goldalee

Date: March 4, 2009, 5:40 PM, EST
Name: Bill
What an Incredible voice…what an incredible human being….she has the ability to make your soul wake-up and tingle …she bought this street raised 55 yr old man to tears…I thank God for lending us this Angel.
Peace to her Family and Friends..

Date: March 4, 2009, 2:59 PM, EST
Name: Ryan
Eva gave us music, art and passion. There is no greater gift someone can give to the world before they pass on to the next life. Eva will be listened to for the rest of time.

Date: March 4, 2009, 10:04 AM, EST
Name: LARRY TURNER
I FOUND THIS WONDERFUL – BEAUTIFUL VOICE OF AN ANGEL THIS MORNING FOR THE FIRST TIME. I’D HAD NEVER HEARD OF HER BEFORE AND WHEN I LISTENED TO HER FOR THE FIRST TIME I CRIED……………. THIS TYPE OF MUSIC OR STYLE OR PERSONAGE GOES RIGHT TO MY CORE. I MELTED RIGHT ON THE SPOT !! I FELT LIKE I HAD KNOWN HER ON AN ATOMICALLY LEVEL, I KNEW HER INTIMATELY.SO I WENT LOOKING FOR HER MUSIC…………..
I CRIED AGAIN WHEN I FOUND THAT THE DAY I HAD FOUND HER ,SHE WAS ALREADY GONE ……………………… SHE REALLY DID WAKE UP OVER THE RAINBOW WHERE SKYS ARE BLUE AND CLOUDS WERE FAR BEHIND HER. I’M SORRY EVA I MISSED YOU WHILE YOU WERE HERE!! X 0

Date: March 4, 2009, 1:15 AM, EST
Name: Linda Lareau
My Mother died from Melanoma. I was with her on her last day. She was only 41 years old. Over The Rainbow was her favorite song.

Date: March 3, 2009, 3:34 PM, EST
Name: Leigh Maria Thomas
I discovered Eva on YouTube singing “What a Wonderful World”. I’ve only been touched by singers in this way two other times: John Denver and Dan Fogelberg. I will forever be singing her praises and telling people about her. Like John Denver and most recently, Dan Fogelberg, Eva is with God. Can you imagine how wonderful that Heavenly Choir is now??? WOW. I just finished reading “Songbird”, Eva’s story written by family and friends. It’s wonderful. She was a wonderful person. I’m really sad lately because my dad is now fighting the final stages of melanoma, the same cancer that took Eva from us. Her music gives me comfort, albiet it also tends to get the tears flowing; but that is a release in itself. I’m so thankful to everyone who knew her, recorded her voice and kept her artwork alive for all of us so we could have the chance to know her.

Date: March 3, 2009, 12:07 PM, EST
Name: Bob anson
What a beautiful, beautiful gift, a talent so cruely halted. I listen to Eva often, as I do Dylan and many others, but none with the feeling of bliss that Eva gives. Her loss is so cruel yet who could leave such a wonderful flower. Again – a beautiful gift, and one that can never be forgotten. in my heart and soul for her gift of excellence. Bless her.

Date: March 2, 2009, 2:20 PM, EST
Name: brian duffin
when i first heard this song it reminded me of all the people that i have ever known that have passed away before their time it made me realise that perhaps they are up there over the rainbow lookiing down on us smiling especially eva cassidy what a legend never have i heard someone who could sing with such passion your surely missed .

Date: March 2, 2009, 10:48 AM, EST
Name: Marion
For many years I enjoy Eva’s music. The music colours my thays. Thank you for that!
Marion

Date: March 2, 2009, 5:00 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Always good to read about new people being introduced to Eva’s music.Laura thank you for keeping this site open.Much appreciated.

Date: March 3, 2009, 3:34 PM, EST
Name: Leigh Maria Thomas
I discovered Eva on YouTube singing “What a Wonderful World”. I’ve only been touched by singers in this way two other times: John Denver and Dan Fogelberg. I will forever be singing her praises and telling people about her. Like John Denver and most recently, Dan Fogelberg, Eva is with God. Can you imagine how wonderful that Heavenly Choir is now??? WOW. I just finished reading “Songbird”, Eva’s story written by family and friends. It’s wonderful. She was a wonderful person. I’m really sad lately because my dad is now fighting the final stages of melanoma, the same cancer that took Eva from us. Her music gives me comfort, albiet it also tends to get the tears flowing; but that is a release in itself. I’m so thankful to everyone who knew her, recorded her voice and kept her artwork alive for all of us so we could have the chance to know her.

Date: March 3, 2009, 12:07 PM, EST
Name: Bob anson
What a beautiful, beautiful gift, a talent so cruely halted. I listen to Eva often, as I do Dylan and many others, but none with the feeling of bliss that Eva gives. Her loss is so cruel yet who could leave such a wonderful flower. Again – a beautiful gift, and one that can never be forgotten. in my heart and soul for her gift of excellence. Bless her.

Date: March 2, 2009, 2:20 PM, EST
Name: brian duffin
when i first heard this song it reminded me of all the people that i have ever known that have passed away before their time it made me realise that perhaps they are up there over the rainbow lookiing down on us smiling especially eva cassidy what a legend never have i heard someone who could sing with such passion your surely missed .

Date: March 2, 2009, 10:48 AM, EST
Name: Marion
For many years I enjoy Eva’s music. The music colours my thays. Thank you for that!
Marion

Date: March 2, 2009, 5:00 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Always good to read about new people being introduced to Eva’s music.Laura thank you for keeping this site open.Much appreciated.

Date: March 1, 2009, 3:25 PM, EST
Name: Patty Smith
I just found out about Eva 2 weeks ago. Hearing her voice stopped me in my tracks and I was thinking “WHO is that?” and when I learned her name I said “How is it that I have never heard of her??” I looked her up online and immediately ordered 3 of her CD’S. Her voice is absolutely stunning…Absolutely one of the best (if not the best) female vocalists I have EVER heard in my life. She ranks up there with the most famous music legends…Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday….
When I found out she was my age and had grown up in the same area as I had, I was shocked that I had never heard about her.
Now I am going through this strange dichotomy of being thrilled I found out about her and at the same time grieving that she is gone.
I hope the entire world finds out about her.

Date: March 1, 2009, 3:17 AM, EST
Name: Michael Parfit
Hi,

In January 2006, I had an underwater speaker on my little boat, and I was trying to keep watch on an orca people called Luna in a fjord called Nootka Sound, up on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

Luna had been apart from his family for several years and had been trying to make a social life with humans. He would come up to boats where people were working or fishing and try to play with you.

Things were very complicated because some people thought humans should be kept away from Luna and others thought he needed some form of contact to ease what seemed to be his loneliness.

I had started off on the first side of that story but after over a year watching Luna from the shore, wound up on the other side, and now for one day I had an underwater speaker in the boat. I wanted to see if it was possible to call him away from trouble he’d sometimes get into messing around with fish farm pipes or boats where people were afraid of his eager attention.

So that morning when Luna was far away, just a distant puff of white in the distance, I put the underwater speaker in the water, and plugged it into my laptop. The song on the computer was Eva Cassidy singing “Over the Rainbow.” You know how she sings it. That song went out into the water. The sea filled with longing.

In a moment, Luna was right there. A blast of mist beside the boat, and the sound of breath from the water, then he went down to the speaker, about 10 feet down.

I had a little video camera in a plastic bag, and I put it underwater and watched him with it. When I played the tape back later I could hear Eva’s voice through the plastic. Luna put the side of his head up against the speaker and rubbed lower jaw against it. Orcas take in sound through a kind of lens of fat in the lower jaw, so it was like a human putting an ear to the speaker.

The water was rough, so the speaker was going up and down on its rope and cable, and Luna did his best to follow it, but it kind of rubbed along the side of his face.

All through the song he stayed down there. How did he feel it? How did he hear it? What did it sound like to him? I have no idea; nobody can know. I just know that it meant something to him.

By then, after almost two years of being around Luna, I had figured out pretty much that this young whale had a lot to teach us humans — not really through intention, but just through who he was — about the awareness of other animals in this world. This was another part of the little window Luna was opening into his mysterious and wonderful life.

And now this message space says tells I can’t enter any more text. I’ll cut back some of this writing, and just end by saying that we lost Luna too soon, also, only a few weeks later. But like Eva Cassidy, he left us with a gift. Some lives bring light into the world, and that light does not go away.

Date: March 1, 2009, 12:00 AM, EST
Name: Judy
God, I have just discovered Eva and I have been moved by her singing unlike anyone else before. Her interpretations, her voice are exquisite. I am so sad she is gone…but she has left a beautiful legacy!

Date: February 28, 2009, 1:05 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
I thought I’d share the lyrics of Chris De Burgh’s tribute to Eva entitled “Songbird”,
available on youtube. A perfect tribute, beautifully sung with as much emotional reach as Eva delivered in her songs.

Thank you, Chris De Burgh!

“I heard a voice so pure and easy, a songbird singing for me;
I had no choice, only to listen, and surrender to her world;
And she will fly over the rainbow,
She will walk in fields of gold,
And when she sings from the high walls of Heaven,
Will the angels cry like me?

At first alone, then with hundreds around me,
Enchanted by her song,
But as the day is done, and the darkness is falling,
The songbird sings no more;

And now she flies over the rainbow;
And she walks in fields of gold,
And when she sings from the high walls of Heaven,
Will the angels cry like me?

And when she sings from the high walls of Heaven, will the angels cry like me, will the angels cry like me?”

Date: February 28, 2009, 12:53 AM, EST
Name: Ellen
Thank you for tuning me onto this music and story. I deal with money-grubbing all day now. Her legacy has given me so much comfort and inspiration. Perhaps I’m getting a little carried away here, The infinite imagination, creativity that makes each stone on the Puget Sound beach different from the last one you just picked up. Great artists try to hook up with that and what’s making it possible. From the book, she knew that all along. Riding the human/nature cusp.

Love you, come visit!
Ellen

Date: February 28, 2009, 12:47 AM, EST
Name: Ellen
Hi Rebbie,
How you? I’m not sure this is still your email, but I wanted to tell you what a devoted Eva Cassidy fan I’ve become. I got a new computer and was able to listen on YouTube, then got a CD and her biography from the library (cried all weekend in that touched kind of crying…and it takes a lot to get me to cry anymore…now that the hormones are sparse.)

Didn’t you love that part about the big deal the Wizard of Oz was? Remember going next door to Mrs. Henvicks because she had a color TV…it being on once a year. And, the jocks in high school.

She is so ego-less in her singing. Not masturbating her vocal cords like Whitney Houston or the others. A reluctant performer. I love that term, reluctant performer (I think I made that up.) There are so few thoughtful, introverts out there, sharing their art in a performance. She is so creative, her arrangements are mesmerizing, every detail. To take songs everyone is used to a certain way and make them even more engaging, instead of annoying because of loyalty to how great it was done before (which is why they’re standards) is amazing. Why Linda Ronstadt got the chance, who we enjoyed but…I’d have to check the dates. You Won’t Matter, for example. I don’t get it?

She brings tears, draws you into this place and then plucks your sensitivity for what is pure and lovely…just about the tune and the lyrics…no attention to herself…a direct conduit of the songwriter’s inspired moment when they wrote it…when they were choked up and had nowhere to go but to write a song. The guitar too.

I’m not a musician, but I like to think I’m a dancer, and hear things, and how you, I don’t know, time everything just so to express what the music writer was feeling, ride the notes the way they were imagining. That expression can come out differently, but capturing the essence, is the thing. Capturing the essence. I should shut up.

But, I think she is one of the most genuine, truly creative artists I’ve ever heard. That she didn’t write her own songs is as non-issue as a ballerina not writing the music they dance to.

I had a synchronistic moment last weekend. Har and I were going out the door, and there was a fat, fluffy moth (unusual for this time of year) at the bottom of the stairs, lying on his back, kicking his feet. I turned him over. When I started reading her biography again that afternoon, it was the part about how she would turn bugs over. The next day, a fat, fluffy moth was hanging out on my door. I don’t know. Anyway, it was sweet.

Tony, my cat named for Tony Bennett…because we thought that would be a funny file at the vet’s since our last name is Bennett…and other reasons…is very vocal…always tries to answer/imitate you verbally…I put on Wonderful World yesterday…and he looked up and made a new sound…like he was really thinking about it…and looked at me like…what does that sound mean…that’s new.

Thank you for tuning me onto this music and story. I deal with money-grubbing all day now. Her le

Date: February 27, 2009, 11:12 PM, EST
Name: Rachel
In my opinion, many of Eva’s covers are better than the original recordings by the songwriters. American Tune and Fields of Gold are perfect examples. I found Eva Cassidy following a musical “thread” on iTunes looking for miscellaneous Allison Krauss recordings. These two singers are so different, but both have/had the incredible insight to choose meaningful songs and to give them new life with their amazing voices. I love that Eva refused to be pigeionholed musically, and that she dressed like she was going on a hike. What a woman! I’m so grateful to Eva’s family and friends for continuing to celebrate her talent and find ways to make her music available to the general public.

Date: February 27, 2009, 8:36 PM, EST
Name: Shay & Rick Eccles
Her gift continuous to bless people..the first time I heard “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” I was at an antique shop…..I stood frozen and broke down in tears…….how can you ever hear that song and not feel everything about a person you have never met…most of the time, we just close our eyes and listen to this beautiful woman’s voice…she surely had to be as beautiful inside as she was out to sing like she did…she will be in our lives forever……thankyou Eva….and thank you God

Date: February 27, 2009, 4:21 PM, EST
Name: Sandy
Today is the first time I ever heard her sing. I was on YouTube. My favorite song is “Tennesee Waltz”. Her version is the VERY best I’ve heard. So sad that she is not here to make more music.

Date: February 27, 2009, 11:21 AM, EST
Name: Cheryl Acierno
…oh, I love so many of them. I’ve had Eva’s recordings for several years, but had forgotten to listen for a while. I rediscovered the beauty of her voice and the songs she chose yesterday while listening to my IPod….what an incredible talent! Her voice is so crystal clear and hauntingly beautiful it makes me cry at times. Eva…you are missed.

Date: February 27, 2009, 8:43 AM, EST
Name: R.D. Howell
I brought Eva’s music to Kazakhstan with me. The people here who sing or try to sing were amazed and I buy them this super talented woman’s tunes……universal appeal.

Date: February 27, 2009, 6:16 AM, EST
Name: Kim Lane
I feel such profound feelings when I listen to her sing. I am sorry I didn’t know about her a long time ago.
She was taken much too young. And deserves to be honored for her talent. Everyday.
Peace.
xo

Date: February 26, 2009, 9:07 PM, EST
Name: Steve Salkovitch
Just heard Chris De Burgh’s song “Songbird”.
It’s lovely.
If you get a chance, have a listen to Michael Franks’ song “Songbirds” off his album “Rendezvous in Rio”. It’s not written for Eva, but it might as well have been (and the title is so appropriate.)

Steve

Date: February 26, 2009, 5:28 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Attn: Lee from Grapevine. Thank you so much for turning me on to “Songbird”, Chris De Burgh’s song dedicated to Eva. It is a fitting tribute with lyrics like “First alone then with hundreds around me enchanted by her song”. And, ” When she sings from the walls of heaven, will the angels cry like me?”

It brought to my mind “Starry Night”, Don McClean’s tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. However, I don’t think the people who put up the video realized the song was dedicated to Eva or else they would have incorporated some images of her in the video. Hopefully, some Eva fan with more technical skills than I have will do such a posting. I advise everyone to check it out on Youtube!

Date: February 25, 2009, 4:22 PM, EST
Name: Melanie K.
Hi Lee, That song is a beautiful tribute to Eva. I just recently heard it on a compilation sent to me by an Eva fan from Australia. It’s a beautiful song about Eva’s singing, very touching. He has a lovely voice. Always an Eva fan, Melanie. (Hope your still enjoying the Pearl’s Cd’s Lee, take care Melanie.)

Date: February 24, 2009, 9:42 PM, EST
Name: Lee
As is evident by the many, many comments on here from people all over the world, Eva’s music is very special. It’s also interesting to see the dedications that today’s musical artists have made in her behalf as well. Chris De Burgh, maybe best known for “the lady in red” wrote and sung a song called Songbird dedicated to Eva. You can find it on Youtube.

Date: February 23, 2009, 9:33 AM, EST
Name: Roberto Gramolini
Thank you Eva, you are a gift for all of us. It’s so sad that you passed away but your music will last forever in our hearts.

Date: February 22, 2009, 4:53 PM, EST
Name: Charna Blanton
That is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard! Eva sings it like an angel. We are blessed to have her with us in music! God Bless!

Date: February 22, 2009, 10:22 AM, EST
Name: Ciara McGhie
I am a truely blessed person, I sing and provide enjoyment for people, as did Eva. But something that gives you more than a blessing is the fact I sing some of Eva’s songs and i feel like it is an inspiration for me to sing someones songs like hers. Songbird gives hope and love to anyone who listens and I think it shows the emotions of all people at some point in their lives. It is a special song to me and my family + we will enjoy your music ever more.
God bless you.

Date: February 21, 2009, 8:27 PM, EST
Name: Martin
Her visual art (girl with bee) makes me smile ,her songs are simply beautyful and have caused more than a few tears. Thanks sweety see you on the other side .

Date: February 21, 2009, 9:58 AM, EST
Name: Deb Kosteniuk
How wonderful that her voice lives on and how lucky we are to be able to hear her on CD and the internet.

Date: February 21, 2009, 7:40 AM, EST
Name: kate baker
my wonderful son introduced me to eva cassidy some years ago. he compiled a cd of all her songs for me. very sadly he too died of a melanoma in november 2008, aged 32. I love to listen to my very precious cd now more than ever, I feel close to him when I listen. thank you.

Date: February 20, 2009, 9:30 AM, EST
Name: Jim Tidwell
I’ve been a fan of Pandora Internet Radio for awhile now, and just the other day created a new Norah Jones radio station for my listening enjoyment.

Many familiar songs in the same genre played throughout the day, but a new (to me) rendition of Sting’s Fields of Gold caught me off guard! Hauntingly beautiful, this arrangement almost brought me to tears…I soon discover Eva Cassidy sings it…never heard of her; must be a newcomer (did I miss her on American Idol?).

Do the typical Google search and find her music videos on YouTube…watch Over The Rainbow performed live…WOW, what a tear-jerking performance! Then I read the comments and soon discover this performance was back in ’96, and that Eva had passed away 12 years earlier!

Just like so many other new fans, we just discover what we think is a new talent, only to learn this beautiful woman was taken away from us all way too soon; a shy, multi-talented, non-conformist to the musical establishment who performed other’s music as if each song were her own!

It’s sad to know Eva was virtually an unknown during her own lifetime. But how fortunate for all of us worldwide that we get to discover her talents today, and enjoy her musicianship for the remainder of our own lives! For this reason, Eva Cassidy continues to live on in our hearts.

Date: February 19, 2009, 5:33 PM, EST
Name: SHELLY HOBSON
I don’t think I can put into words how this song moves me. I am so sorry that we did not get to enjoy more of her amazing talent. This song actually moves me to tears. She is truely an incredible sole. God bless you Eva.

Date: February 18, 2009, 4:20 PM, EST
Name: Carole Ghaddar
I first heard Songbird, then I fell in love with her… When I knew she was gone (after falling for all of her songs), I cried like never before… She is not great, she is the greatest. She makes the best of every song she does. She gives me a melange of happiness and sadness, anger and peace… unbelievable… Too bad I did not get the chance to see her performing live… when i hear her sing autumn leaves… I rise to a higher spiritual level…

Date: February 17, 2009, 7:33 PM, EST
Name: Sonja Usry
I came across this glorious voice when arranging a playlist for my yoga class…..How could I have never heard it before?!?!?! Where has it been? I’m forever thankful for “finding” Eva’s voice. I’m continually moved every time I hear it.

Eva, thank you, thank you, thank you…..Namaste

Date: February 17, 2009, 11:50 AM, EST
Name: James R. Ewing
I just found Eva this morning. A co-worker was listening to it in the office when I walked by. ( Songbird ) I borrowed it, listening and looking up information on the web and by the time I got to the last song Over the Rainbow, I was crying. First because her voice is so pure and beautiful, then because she is gone, for the most part because she made me feel happy, sad and angry all at the same time.

Today I join the Millions of fans who will forever have you in my heart and my soul.

How can you miss someone you just met and yet never knew was out there.

Date: February 16, 2009, 5:42 PM, EST
Name: Derick S. Hartshorn
Many thanks to Laura for creating this web site. I know that Eva is looking down and thanking Laura and those who have remained faithful to her musical message. It is a rare rendition that doesn’t stir my emotions and so many of her songs bring tears to my eyes. Once or twice in a century does a musical artist grip the heats of their listeners the way Eva has. She was one of these unique individuals. Her tragic passing came at the pinnicle of her career. In the past decade, one can only imagine the musical treasury she would have gifted us with. It is my wish that everyone who treasures contemporary music to recognize Eva as a truly beautiful person and the greatest female artist of the 20th century. Indeed, there is no other who is as beloved and who is missed as much.

Date: February 16, 2009, 4:20 PM, EST
Name: barbara L.
I wasn’t surprised by previous messages like today, yesterday and just recently, of others not knowing that Eva had passed. I was one. I heard Songbird a few years back on a CD that was a mixture of music downloaded by my daughter. The songs were not listed with the artists names on it, just written with pen ‘Too Mom” I just loved to listen to the mixture. Well now, years later, I was given an I-pod for Xmas with music that my daughter had and then some. Eva’s voice came on with “Somewhere over the Rainbow!” many more for me to enjoy. Wow! What was I missing all these years? There is no describing her voice. It’s smooth, teasing, angelic, very inspirational. What a loss! Thank you, Eva’s Family for keeping on with her legacy. Barbara

Date: February 16, 2009, 2:18 PM, EST
Name: Hannah
Her beautiful voice tugs at my heart everytime I hear it. It is so sad that she is no longer with us, and that she never got to see what her music can do to people. It seems like she is singing to us from above, telling us that one day we’ll get to walk in fields of gold. I think that Heaven loaned an angel to earth for a while to spread happiness and peace, now it was her time to return. My best wishes to all of Eva’s family, friends, and fans.

Date: February 16, 2009, 12:12 PM, EST
Name: JAN
WAS INTRODUCED TO HER MUSIC JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO…LISTEN TO HER AT WORK OVER AND OVER AGAIN! SHE IS SINGING IN HEAVEN NOW…SHE IS GREATLY MISSED!

Date: February 15, 2009, 10:36 PM, EDT
Name: Walter
* just one of several of Eva’s songs I fell in love with today. How did the world miss this angelic voice? Now we will know her as an Angel.

Date: February 15, 2009, 11:43 AM, EDT
Name: Joe Loftis
How could I’ve ever missed this gifted singer in my life time? She’s refreshing to hear each time. I just discovered her music today Feb. 15, 2009. WOW!! I am sooo sorry to have read that she passed away some years ago. Her magic still lives on!

Date: February 14, 2009, 10:25 PM, EDT
Name: Jane
Today I first heard this song and was blown away. Since this was a new station on DISH I returned to the front of the song and recorded it so I can play it again and again. I can’t wait to share her with my friends!

Date: February 14, 2009, 2:52 PM, EDT
Name: Jerd Bright
It wasn’t till last year I heard her voice, I was overwhelmed. There are still millions who don’t know of her yet, but they will. I am confident that she is well where ever she may be and that there are millions that cherish the day we may make aquantance with her presence once again. She left a big mark on the world and it is growing. Eva, “For you… The sun will be shining.”

Date: February 13, 2009, 9:04 PM, EDT
Name: Stephen Birchall
Voice of an angel, no justice in the world. Brilliant RIP, conflicted God Bless America, God Bless England.

Date: February 13, 2009, 3:59 PM, EDT
Name: Jerry
I recently got to hear one of Eva’s songs…” Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. I am not sure how or why I never heard her music before now… but I am on a misson to listen to as much of her music now as I possibley can. She has moved into my “must listen to” artist list and when asked who is a favorite artist…. I simple say “Eva Cassidy”

Date: February 13, 2009, 1:42 PM, EDT
Name: Robert
Shortly after the century’s turn in 2001 I heard this song in a bookstore, probably Barnes & Noble. I introduced it to the woman I would eventually marry. Songbird, on that October 2002 date, was the song we danced our first dance to. It did, does, and always will bring a tear to my eye every time I think of it much hear it.

Date: February 13, 2009, 12:23 PM, EDT
Name: Linda Palm
My older sister just introduced me to Eva last weekend and I now have 4 of her CD’s. Her voice and music touches me like a “truth hitting home”. Just absolutely wonderful ! I still haven’t heard all of her songs yet, so Fields of Gold is my current fav.

Date: February 13, 2009, 3:20 AM, EDT
Name: Gil
My wife, Deanna and went into a Barnes and Noble in 1998, and there was a very haunting female voice singing “Over the Rainbow” over the com system. I asked “Who is that wonderful singer, and is she coming to Bakersfield, Ca soon?” I was told it was Eva Cassidy, and no, she had passed away from cancer 2 years prior. I felt the world had lost a tremendous talent, but little did I know I would lose my dear sweet wife to cancer 7 years later. It now has been 9 years since I first heard Eva’s voice, and I still weep every time I hear Eva’s “Rainbow” along with so many of her other songs. From the depths of my heart THANK YOU for building this site, so that all may continue to marvel at the wonderful voice of an angel.

Date: February 12, 2009, 7:59 PM, EDT
Name: Deborah
I just heard Eva singing on the CSI crime show tonight and immediately went to my computer to type in the name of the song she was singing. Just as some others, I to thought I happened onto a wonderful, soulful singer, only to read she had passed. I will never get the great pleasure of seeing her in person, but the gift of her voice will always be with everyone who is fortunate enough to happen upon it. What a blessing for us.

Date: February 12, 2009, 7:33 PM, EDT
Name: Laurie Celia
Wish you were still making music. Its the most calming voice I’ve ever heard. There will never be another voice like the voice of Eva Cassidy.

Date: February 12, 2009, 2:45 PM, EDT
Name: dorothy e. brown
TO LARS from Sweden!

Stormy Monday can be found on Eva’s live CD “Blue’s Alley”. This is the one CD that you will play over and over! There is none better!!! Enjoy!! DB

Date: February 12, 2009, 11:27 AM, EDT
Name: John F. Kilroy
I just found out about this beautiful voice and then discovered she had already been taken. It saddened me on an already slightly less important saddened day. Now I can’t stop listening to her. Heaven was given back another angel one day. But one day, we’ll be able to hear her live again.

Date: February 12, 2009, 10:29 AM, EDT
Name: Roger H.
My wife and I just discovered Eva through Pandora. We fell in love with her voice and bought a few songs from itunes. I went to look her up online the other day and was shocked and saddened that she had passed. I didn’t realize this, I thought we had discovered an incredible new artist. I feel both ignorant and saddened at the same time. We wish Eva’s family all the best, she was truly talented.

Date: February 12, 2009, 4:02 AM, EDT
Name: Lars-Einar Lilie
I cryed for the first time of many years when I saw her, on TV, in her last preformance. Now I listen to her very often.
In Sweden Ewa nowdays is very popular!

Looking for an Ewa recording of “Stormy monday”. Where can I find it?

Date: February 11, 2009, 11:35 PM, EDT
Name: Thomas Althouse
To Eva’s family, thank you continuing to share her with us through recordings.

Date: February 11, 2009, 8:03 PM, EDT
Name: Scott Washburn
I just heard her name mentioned on radio or TV, not sure. I am just now checking into her songs. Great what I have heard so far. So sad she left so young. Scott

Date: February 11, 2009, 5:08 AM, EDT
Name: Les grice
To Eddie, Remember, ‘It’s a wonderful life’,
yesterday is history
tomorrow is a mystery
today is a gift
that’s why it’s called the present.

To Anne, thanks.

Date: February 10, 2009, 10:28 PM, EDT
Name: Leslie Stephens
Dearest Eddie…
You are not alone in feeling “unworthy” to keep on, when someone as talented…and beautiful as Eva left us so young. But without repeating platitudes…there is a reason for your presence…and your discovery of Eva’s music may be just the ticket for you to find the beauty and the reason to live each day with mindfulness, and know that your life can bring beauty into other’s experience. You are still here for something wonderful…enjoy and learn from Eva’s music. Take good care,
Leslie

Date: February 10, 2009, 9:39 PM, EDT
Name: Eddie
I Googled “Autumn Leaves” a few months ago and came across Eva on You Tube. Could not beleive the quality and passion of her voice and delivery. I was saddened beyond words to learn that she had been taken from us and I’d never heard of her before. Why?
I had melanoma that went to my lymph system at age 33. I was cured 33 years ago this month. Why would someone with so little to offer the world be spared when another with such phenomenal talent be taken? Why?

Date: February 10, 2009, 8:11 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Yes les grice: you are correct. It was during Beethoven’s ninth symphony when someone had to turn him around so that he could see that the audience was cheering. I confused them because of my love of the 7th. Thank you.

Date: February 10, 2009, 2:02 PM, EDT
Name: Rebekka 15,
I was sitting down and was looking for the song “Imagine” of John Lennon ( on limewrite) , but then I saw a girl some was sing that song and she`s name was Eva Cassidy and I think that most be a new star so I have never heard of. So the try to find more song about her. But I find Just a few, so read about her on wikipepedia, so read a little bit about her. And so I saw she dead for about 12 years ago, so I felt the tears falling down on my skin.
I wish she was still alive.

RIP EVA CASSIDY, THANKS YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL VOICE YOU HAD.

P.S. THE ARE MABYE A LOT OF THINGS SOME WRONG WRITTEN.

Date: February 10, 2009, 11:22 AM, EDT
Name: Karen R.
Can’t listen to it without crying. I was introduced to her music a few years back from a co-worker. What an amazing talent. The angels are singing with her now.

Date: February 10, 2009, 7:02 AM, EDT
Name: mr les grice
To Leslie Stephens way up there in Anchorage, Alaska re a petition, well I would suggest initially joining Facebook where there is a number of appreciation societies for Eva and people can chat and get organised! Personally I would go for the one with largest number of members. Who knows whats possible?
To Anne in Belleville you hit the nail on the head! How did Eva do it? I don’t have any answers, but a far smarter man than me did. See guestbook entry number 2451. I may be mistaken but I think Beethoven ‘conducted’ his final 9th with the real conducter to the side for the orchestra to watch. He had to turn Ludwig round to face the ecstatic audience as he couldnt hear them cheering. I too liken Eva to him, they had their difficulties with life and lived in this ‘other’ world from us and as someone said were ‘touched by the hand of God’. Check out the film ‘Immortal Beloved’ with Gary Oldman re Ludwig, great film, take hankies! Some people are just magicians! you havent got a clue how they do it!

Date: February 10, 2009, 12:58 AM, EDT
Name: Linda M.
I was so very stunned to hear that Eva Cassidy had passed. I have been listening to her music for over 2 years now and had no idea this beautiful musical angel had left us….
Eva was so very gifted… Not just in her voice, but also in her inflection and passion she gave to the songs she sang… All songs are just words on paper until someone as talented a she could put them to music in such a memorable and moving way.

Perhaps God wanted her in heaven to sing to the Angels…. An eternal concert for all those who have left us here on earth… But she didn’t leave us empty handed or empty hearted… She renews our hearts and minds in every blessed recording of her masterful works…. THANK YOU dear, precious Eva… May you walk in Fields of God forever!

An eternal fan….

Date: February 9, 2009, 9:21 PM, EDT
Name: ted beyer
The first song I ever heard from Eva was People Get Ready. I just can’t get enough of that song. I have had it on my computer for years and just happened across videos of Eva on YouTube recently. I then listed to her to doing Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World. I think I am in love. She had such a warm and loving voice. I wondered who she really was. Sadly I found out that she had passed away in 1996. What a tremendous loss to the world.

Date: February 9, 2009, 1:18 AM, EDT
Name: Leslie Stephens
I watched the Emmys tonight…I can’t help but want to see Eva honored by the music world. I wonder if there is a way to create a petition of sorts to present to those who decide…I know there are millions of fans who would support this…any ideas?

Leslie

Date: February 8, 2009, 11:39 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
I am somewhat of a pesky Eva fan but I never tire of her talent. I have been wondering lately about how she did what she did. It reminds me of when i graduated from high school and worked in New York City for a few years. During my down time, I would watch huge holes being dug in the bed rock of Manhattan for sky scrapers. I would watch the buildings being built and wonder: HOW DO THEY DO WHAT THEY DO! Like many of you, I have flown in planes many of times. Aside from the turbulance, being cramped and maybe bumped from the plane, I always wonder: HOW DO THEY DO WHAT THEY DO! HOW DOES THIS PLANE FLY! I live in Wisconsin where it can get bitterly cold in the winter. I remember times when it was 30 below and the wind chill was ghastly. But in the spring the crocuses whould bloom as would the tulips. I always wondered: HOW DO THEY DO THAT! HOW DO THEY SURVIVE THE COLD! There are so many other questions I have. One other mention is about Beethoven. While he wrote and performed his majestic music, he was going deaf. One of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard is his Seventh Symphony, Second Movement directed by Toscanini. It starts out quite serious but ends up joyous. It is said thay Beethoven could not really hear what he had written during the fitst performance of this piece. Anyway. if you listen to it, it ends up in triumph. History says that, when Beethoven first performed this piece, he could not hear the audience cheering when it was done. It took someone else to turn him around so that he could see the audience cheering. He could not hear it. It is glorius. It all makes me think about Eva. She was brilliant beyond what most artists can ever imagine. I do think that, like Beethoven, she heard the music in her head. She heard the notes, the choirs, the pauses and all that made her who she is. Maybe I am wrong but she was that great and I have to ask: HOW DID SHE DO WHAT SHE DID!

Date: February 8, 2009, 5:32 PM, EDT
Name: Jeremy Allred
Such great talent, wish that I would have heard Eva before now, but have added to my favorites.

I also sent the web address to Youtube with Eva Story because it touched me so much.

Date: February 8, 2009, 2:19 AM, EDT
Name: Jay
Live album says it all
Thanks….

Date: February 7, 2009, 1:02 PM, EDT
Name: Paul Leclair
Author Tony Bramwell has some very nice things to say about Eva in ” Magical Mystery Tour” and after listening to her wondeful voice more people will become fans!!

Date: February 7, 2009, 3:54 AM, EDT
Name: Michel
Happy Birthday dearest Eva, you are in my heart and thoughts today and everyday.
see you in heaven !

Date: February 6, 2009, 10:57 PM, EDT
Name: Leslie
Alaska is far away from the lower 48…and sometimes the news doesn’t get here as fast as in other places. To celebrate Eva’s Birthday, I decided to buy a ton of her Songbird CDs…and give them to my colleagues and friends who are currently going through tough times. None of them had heard her voice. All of them are listening to her every day now…in their cars, at work, at home. All of them are amazed and grateful for the introduction.

The music is going to be used at the annual Raven’s Ball…the big event for the Healthy Alaska Native Foundation’s gala where more than 1000 people will hear her voice, possibly for the first time.

I am so very grateful that her music was recorded and made available to the world. Though she left us 13 years ago…so many are meeting her for the first time…and finding peace, healing and just plain joy in all she left us.

I am quieted by her voice, I am often reminded of dear ones who have left when I think of her and I am grateful to have such a powerful gift to share with those around me. I hope she can see and feel the way her music continues to move and heal the world. Her beauty is eternal…

Date: February 6, 2009, 6:17 PM, EDT
Name: CATHERINE
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY EVA ..YOU ARE MISSED

Date: February 6, 2009, 6:06 PM, EDT
Name: music lover
It’s hard to find women in the music industry that are actually talented these days.. Eva is someone that I have always loved and appreciated as a true TRUE talent. I am so grateful to get to listen. I wish she was still with us to create new songs, but I am so glad that she shared with the world what she did.

Date: February 6, 2009, 4:38 PM, EDT
Name: verin philippe
Tres tres belle voix, partie trop tôt !

Date: February 5, 2009, 11:51 AM, EDT
Name: jojo
My 9-year-old daughter’s voice instructor suggested Eva’s music as an alternative to country, rock, etc. I was literally mesmerized by the beauty of her voice. I had not previously heard of her so I began seaching for information. When I realized she was gone it took my breath away. How very sad but how fortunate are we that we can listen to her beautiful music and our children can learn from her. Pure beauty.

Date: February 5, 2009, 4:40 AM, EDT
Name: David Dickinson
Tears. Uncontrollable tears as I heard the song Fields of Gold. Then reading of her passing…. 🙁 She truly has one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard. An angel. She truly has given the world her gift of songs. I’m thankful to have accidently discovered her on YouTubedotcom and will pursue getting her albums. Thank you for making them available.

Date: February 4, 2009, 11:44 PM, EDT
Name: Donna
Forgive the total newbie here. Just discoverd Eva yesterday with a random play on Pandora. Goosebumps ran across my scalp and tears sprung in my eyes from the crystal clarity of her voice. That was before I read the bio. I was devastated. I only hope that anyone here who knew her can take some comfort in the heartfelt support from this stranger. I am going to find any and all Eva recordings. I can’t believe what my ears have heard. Mind blowing. Hugs to all, Donna

Date: February 4, 2009, 11:40 AM, EDT
Name: Veronica
I was just blown away. I still am. She was taken away from us much too soon. Her music and incredible vocal talent will be with us forever. I am so humbled. Thank you.

Date: February 4, 2009, 8:51 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Happy Birthday Eva.RIP.To Barbara,Hugh,Laura I hope with each passing day the pain of losing Eva will ease a little more for you all.

Date: February 3, 2009, 9:48 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
I am just back from the VA Hospital and I surely remembered Eva’s birthday while away. It is easy to remember someone who is just like a niece to me…Eva has become like family and I think of her daily, as I’m sure many fans do. Happy Birthday, Songbird! I look forward to meeting you someday in Heaven!

Date: February 3, 2009, 1:18 AM, EDT
Name: Jo C. Gargantos
Happy Birthday, Eva! I miss your lovely voice. God bless.

Date: February 2, 2009, 6:34 PM, EDT
Name: Dorothy B.
Today is Eva’ s birthday, but we receive gifts from her each day of the year! Gifts of songs and music!! – Gifts of Art! The gift of thinking about her, and sharing her music and story, with friends, relatives and strangers! (who end up being friends!)
Thank you Eva, and a Blessed Birthday to you! Also blessings to your family and to Laura, for bringing us all together!

Date: February 2, 2009, 4:13 PM, EDT
Name: Bill Thompson
What can I possibly say about Eva? One of my great inspirations in life since Friday, March 24, 2000 when I first heard her. My favorite singer of all time. One of the finest musicians, artists, and human beings to ever grace the planet. She’s still teaching and inspiring all over the world and will do so forever. What a wonderful legacy.

So what can I possibly say? How about “thanks” and “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!”

–Bill

Date: February 2, 2009, 4:03 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Happy Birthday Eva!

Thank you Laura for this site and my thoughts today are with Eva’s family.

Date: February 2, 2009, 3:14 PM, EDT
Name: Kristian
Happy Birthday to you Eva, Love You for Ever

Kristian 🙂

Date: February 2, 2009, 2:35 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Happy birthday to the best singer God ever put on this earth!

Love you, Eva!!!!

Date: February 2, 2009, 2:04 PM, EDT
Name: ADELLA ACAPELLA
ALL THE THREADS THAT BIND US TOGETHER
FALLING LOOSE OR GROWING STRONGER,, THIS LINE HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH MY MIND SINCE THE DAY I HEARD IT. THE FATEFUL DAY I WAS IN BARNES AND NOBLE AND SAW HER CD AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
WHO KNEW SHE COULD WRITE?
OMG..LIKE WHEN STREISAND WROTE EVERGREEN?
WHY NO ONE SENT ME THE MEMO IS BEYOND ME. I HAVE A THOUSAND GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME . BUT THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE SHOULD BE A REQUIRED COURSE IN COLLEGE OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. OR BEFORE.. IN THE WOMB. SHE HAS ALL THE NUTRINOS TO HEAL WHAT AILS YOU. THE VIBE.. EVA IS THE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING..IM AN ASTROLOGER..A SINGER , AN ARTIST..I HAVE BEEN STUDYING EVERYTHING ABOUT EVA FOR FIVE YEARS ..TO THE EXCLUSION OF EVERYTHING ELSE..I DIDNT REALIZE IT WAS HER BIRTHDAY BUT ITS MY NEW FAVORITE SIGN..NATALIE COLE IS ON THE SIXTH I BELIEVE 12 YEARS BEFORE EVA. LINDA EDER IS TOMORROW. 1961. ANOTHER GODESS AMONG US. ANYWAY AQUARIANS SEEM TO UNITE THE STRANGEST BEDFELLOWS. AS IS THEIR ABILITY TO BE THEMSELVES. MY DAUGHTER AN AQUARIAN IS IN A FEW ORCHESTRAS AT SCHOOL. WHEN I ASK HER MUSIC CONDUCTOR WHO HIS FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIME IS, HE ANSWERED EVA CASSIDY.. SINCE THEN I ASK A LOT OF MUSICIANS I RESPECT AND I GET THE SAME ANSWER. WELL AFTER A MILLION LISTENINGS I WILL HAVE TO SAY THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TIME ON EARTH TO LISTEN TO ANYONE ELSE. I THINK THE GIRL WHO PLAYED BEN STILLERS WIFE IN HEARTBREAK KID MIGHT BE A GOOD CASTING FOR EVA IN THE BIOPIC. I HAVE PRETTY GOOD INSTINCTS FOR THESE THINGS. PS WHEN I PLAY PEOPLE EVA’S CDS THEY THINK ITS ME. I HAVE TO SAY ITS THE BEST THING I GOT GOING..THE BEST COMPLIMENT I HAVE EVER RECIEVED IN MY KABILLION YEARS ON THE PLANET.

Date: February 2, 2009, 2:00 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Eva Happy Birthday to you. The “world of Eva fans” are singing to you today, so happy birthday songbird. We miss even though we never knew you. Much love to the Cassidy’s on this day, thanks you so much for allowing me to have Eva in my life she is a constant in this unpredictable world and I am very thankful for her presense in my life!!!! All my love, Melanie.

Date: February 2, 2009, 1:32 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Happy Birthday, Eva. When I see videos on YouTube of vocalists singing songs you have covered I try to compare them to your renditions. How do we do this? You are unique. There is a glow when you sing that can not be duplicated. Thank you, R.I.P.

Date: February 2, 2009, 1:26 PM, EDT
Name: Les
This day is always a very emotional one for me…I am ever filled with joy about the birth of a soul such as Eva’s, but I am still just overwhelmed with her early departure. I have never been comforted by the thought that she lives on through her music (though I am comforted by her music). I want her here with us, in the flesh.

Wherever you are, Eva, thank you for sharing your gifts of music and art during your brief visit with us. We miss you terribly.

Date: February 2, 2009, 12:47 PM, EDT
Name: Ray W
I woke up very early this morning, at about 3:30am, and surfed the web a bit. I landed on a Diana Krall forum from 2007. Some (like me) really enjoy her music, while others stated that she wasn’t as good as (their favorites). Of those favorites with whom I was unfamiliar, I checked out a sample tune or two, usually thinking “She’s okay, but not as good as Diana.” That is, up until I checked out Eva. I found her music to be so beautiful & relaxing. I listened to three of her songs, and was so touched by them all that I immediately went looking for a tour schedule. That is when I discovered the sad news.

Dear Eva, Happy Birthday!! What a pleasure to have discovered you, and on this day. I’m so fortunate to have discovered your music and hope yours is one of the angelic voices I hear on the day I meet my maker. I couldn’t think of any better reception.

To Eva’s family: I’m sorry for your loss and I wish that Eva could still be here with us. But thank you very much for not letting her fans (past, present, and future) forget who she is.

God bless.

Date: February 2, 2009, 12:34 PM, EDT
Name: Kay
In memory of Eva’s 46th birthday. Praying for her family today.

Date: February 2, 2009, 9:00 AM, EDT
Name: Carol
No artist’s music has ever touched me like Eva’s. She is definitely in a league of her own … I discovered Eva about 9 years ago and have been spreading the word about her ever since. Happy Birthday to one of God’s angels …

Date: February 2, 2009, 8:34 AM, EDT
Name: Don
Happy birthday, Eva. In Mary-Chapin Carpenter’s lovely “In My Heaven” there is the passage:
There’s little white lights everywhere
Your childhood dog in Dad’s old chair
And more memories than my heart can hold
When Eva’s singing “Fields of Gold”

Date: February 2, 2009, 5:37 AM, EDT
Name: David Blake
I send my love to the Cassidy family today 2nd Feb, when two wonderful people came into this world, Eva Feb 2nd 1963 and my son James Feb 2nd 1972.
Both died from melanoma cancer, Eva was only 33 and my lovely son James just turned 34.
Always in my thoughts and love you always. Dad xxxxx
James David Blake. Feb 2 1972-Feb 8 2006.

Date: February 2, 2009, 4:24 AM, EDT
Name: pd
thank you Eva…..looking at the posts and peoples thoughts and feelings i think “our work here is done “…….
well done Laura on your tireless efforts since day one…

Date: February 1, 2009, 9:52 PM, EDT
Name: Richard
Happy birthday,Eva, wherever you are…

“You’re still here beside us every day, ’cause we know you by heart…”

A cliche, I know, but oh so true.

Date: February 1, 2009, 9:39 PM, EDT
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Happy birthday, songbird. We love and miss you.

Date: February 1, 2009, 9:12 PM, EDT
Name: Julia Critch
Happy Birthday Sweet Angel….. My girlfriend gave me the album Songbird and OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG what magic. Eva’s voice just moved me to my root’s.I lost my husband 6 years ago now and when my girlfriend gave me this album, well let me tell you I cried through the whole album. What a voice…. God gave us an angel for just a short time. But she will be an angel till the end of time.

Date: February 1, 2009, 7:38 PM, EDT
Name: Mary-Margaret Avelleyra
Happy Birthday Eva.

I listened to a wonderful radio broadcast today celebrating Eva’s birthday in which stories were shared and Eva’s music played. I especially enjoyed Hugh and Barbara’s story of Eva’s birthday cake – how she disliked pink trim but loved yellow, blue and green sugar roses saving them in the freezer in anticipation for the first day of Spring to enjoy.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Hugh and Barbara and it is so very easy to see where Eva inherited her wonderful love of music, nature and art. Her parents are lovely people. Her sister Margret and cousin Laura I am so happy you have this website to bring Eva’s music all over the world.

Not only was Eva an extrodinary voice to know and love – Her gentle spirit and kindness should be an example for all to follow.

Fly on Songbird – MM

Date: February 1, 2009, 7:18 PM, EDT
Name: Zack
I’m 17, and really not too long ago I was going through a rough time, I really had no one to turn to, with the acception of a boy I’ve never met before, who’s fairly famous where I come from, named Olly Taylor, he’s a very tallented ballet dancer (winning loads of awards, including Young Dancer of the Year, by the Roal Acadamy of Dance, and he even starred as Billy in the musical Billy Elliot), but anyways I felt like learning more about him, and I found in an interveiw, he said if he could meet anyone who ever lived it would have been Eva Cassidy. So I simply looked her up on youtube not expecting much, but there were loads of video listings of her, and the first one I chose was her song True Colours, and her voice along with the cheesy background video of Hallmark card sayings, had me crying my eyes out from beginning to end, and that very night I listened to every Eva Cassidy song I could, and every one of them was the most beautiful I had ever heard. I discovered this gift from god at the exact time I needed to, and I am proud to call myself a fan.
God bless you Eva. God bless you.

Date: February 1, 2009, 10:28 AM, EDT
Name: Mr Les Grice
Eva Marie Cassidy, singer-
born 2nd. February 1963.
Happy Birthday Eva.

“How strange is the lot of us mortals? Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he sometimes thinks he senses it.
The ideals that have lighted my way and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth. The trite objects of human efforts — possessions, outward success and luxury — have always seemed to me contemptible.
The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science. Whoever does not know it and can no longer wonder, no longer marvel, is as good as dead, and his eyes are dimmed. A knowledge of the existence of something we cannot penetrate, our perceptions of the profoundest reason and the most radiant beauty, which only in their most primitive forms are accessible to our minds. I am satisfied with the mystery of life’s eternity and with a knowledge, a sense, of the marvelous structure of existence — as well as the humble attempt to understand even a tiny portion of the Reason that manifests itself in nature.”

Albert Einstein – excerpt from an essay, ‘The World as I see It’

‘…Kindness, Beauty and Truth’……he must have been thinking of you Eva.

Date: February 1, 2009, 9:55 AM, EDT
Name: Bob
A few months ago…. I was at a store and there was a guy…long braided hair…. Chris Biondi. I told him I recognized him from the Nightline Story about Eva….. He kind of looked at me like I was a little odd (I am a fairly normal mid 40’s father of 2 kids). We chatted for a couple of minutes….he really did not seem interested in chatting about Eva…but was very nice to me. I never saw Eva perform….

Date: February 1, 2009, 7:31 AM, EDT
Name: Chris
Happy Birthday Eva.
Best wishes to all Eva’s fans at this time.
Nag you local radio station to play a track of Eva’s.
Give a CD to a friend. Spread the word.
There are people out there who have not yet had the pleasure of hearing Eva’s voice.
Blue Skies
Chris

Date: January 31, 2009, 11:45 PM, EDT
Name: Allan
Does anyone know if and when the Eva Cassidy movie will be released? I’ve read some about it but haven’t seen any current updates.

Date: January 31, 2009, 11:38 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Happy Birthday, songbird Eva, February 2nd. May you always walk in fields of gold over the rainbow.
We all miss you so. Mike

Date: January 31, 2009, 8:27 PM, EDT
Name: chuck
Eva, I am still listening….I am a song writer like yourself and I am listening to your music now. I went to a gathering of musicians for a dear friend who passed away. Dear Lord we will meet when it is time. Thank-you Eva…With Luv…Chuck

Date: January 31, 2009, 12:45 PM, EDT
Name: Beverley bruce
my mum was the one who told me about the wonderful EVA, and when she was told she had cancer it was eva i turned to for comfort no one better can help release your emotions, luckly my mum is one of the lucky ones and is on the road to recovery, all l can say is eva was taken from us too soon but lives on in the hearts of millions god bless you songbird x x x x x x x x x

Date: January 31, 2009, 11:35 AM, EDT
Name: Liong NJ
I don’t know how many times i visited this site and tried to post a message to show my appreciation of her. I just could not find the right words to express it. I still can’t. SO I want to thank all the people who were behind all of these superb albums that i can listen and enjoy every day. I surely miss you, Eva. If only i could see you singing live one day. In heaven..

Date: January 31, 2009, 2:53 AM, EDT
Name: Noel Murphy
I was listening to a Sting CD earlier this evening and went on Youtube to watch him sing Fields of Gold. I stumbled upon Eva’s version. I had never heard her until tonight. I was so taken with her voice I had to find out more, then was so sad to learn her story. I have been listening to her all night. It is 4:22 AM. What a beautiful voice, what a beautiful musician.

Date: January 31, 2009, 1:25 AM, EDT
Name: Peter
Hi Lyn of Brisbane – Peter on the Sunshine Coast. This site is great hey!! Discovered Eva about 3 years ago on the ABC & been hooked ever since (like lots of others).
Have you got the new c.d. “Somewhere” – I think you will like “Ain’t Doin’ Too Bad” if you liked “Wade in the Water”.

Date: January 30, 2009, 6:09 PM, EDT
Name: john hogan
hairs standing on the back of my neck, my
mind opened to the possibilities of life long love
as this track revealed a pathway to a long forgotten heart the way moonlight helps you through the impossible darkness of a winters night.
Thank you little legs – my songbird.

Date: January 30, 2009, 5:49 PM, EDT
Name: Ryan Buchanan
Eva is such a talented artist. My mum introduced her music to me about 10 yrs ago since then ive been hooked on her songs. Her soulful voice is very healing, especially whilst grieving for a loved one. A true legend. Her family should be very proud.

Date: January 30, 2009, 12:45 AM, EDT
Name: Michelle
I went on line tonight to plan a vacation based on music. I have a short list of performers I would actually pay money to see. Eva’s was the first concert tour information I attempted to look up. I was completely shocked to find she’s passed on. I’ve only listened to the Blues Alley recordings having just discovered Eva a couple of years ago. I cannot wait to hear the rest of the recordings left by this extremely rare and talented artist.

Date: January 29, 2009, 8:26 PM, EDT
Name: Lyn
My sister in NZ introduced me to Eva’s music a couple of yrs ago and I have been hooked ever since. Not a day goe’s by with out listening to her songs. I have too many favourites and have all of her cd’s, so now time to go and get the dvd’s as well.

Date: January 29, 2009, 5:12 PM, EDT
Name: sauvage
i can’t stay more one week without hearing this so natural and stirring voice.

Date: January 29, 2009, 9:40 AM, EDT
Name: Ronja
I just recently discoverd Eva’s music.
There is no music like hers, so soft and gentle. I fell in love with her straight away, it’s the most beautiful music I’ve heard in a long time, thank you so much Eva for making me feel again. Her music is so relaxing and beautiful, I am forever grateful.
You truly are an angel, may you rest in peace <3

Date: January 29, 2009, 12:35 AM, EDT
Name: Melanie K.
So true Anne, so true, if only that could be. All the best Melanie.

Date: January 28, 2009, 12:15 PM, EDT
Name: Fred
I know of no better way for Eva Cassity to live on. Her music already permeates our little corner of the Universe. Shine on Eva.

Date: January 28, 2009, 9:31 AM, EDT
Name: Silviero
More i know about her and more i would like to know, I spend time to look for videos and songs and news, i would like to live in the past to meet her at Blues Alley. I’m 58 old but i felt in love with Eva.

Date: January 28, 2009, 6:25 AM, EDT
Name: Heidi van Son
All too young to be walking in the fields of gold!

Date: January 27, 2009, 3:17 PM, EDT
Name: Jim Tomkins
Heard Eva while walking past a neighbors house 3 or 4 years ago and have been enamored ever since.

Date: January 24, 2009, 10:37 PM, EDT
Name: Mary Catron
I’ve loved and listened to Eva for the last 7 or 8 years since I first heard her sing in a recording in a restaurant while having dinner with my husband. She has been a constant companion ever since. Just created a group for her on Facebook if you’d like to join.

Thanks for this site!

Mary

Date: January 24, 2009, 11:52 AM, EDT
Name: Nicky Gowings
Drown In My Own Tears is how i got to know about Eva Cassidy and Chuck Brown. I am now retired and have the time to work on and collect music like I have always wanted to. In searching for some more of her music I found that she had passed away. She was way too young and brilliant for that to have happened. I will just trust that there was a reason, a time and a place for her that we will not be able to see or understand. What a great talent and a superb voice….her parents must miss her very much but be very proud of her. A devoted fan…..always.

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Date: January 24, 2009, 10:05 AM, EDT
Name: Charles Fister
Number: 19
I’m 77 and my daughter Mary introduced me to Eva’ songs–I went on to buy all of her cd’s. Her songs bring tears to my eyes-the happy songs or the sad songs–I would love to write a note to her parents if possible–Thank you–Chuck Fister

Date: January 23, 2009, 6:24 PM, EDT
Name: TL
Number: 18
Sitting in a dark room listening to Evas amazing voice, thank you were ever you are…

Date: January 23, 2009, 6:22 PM, EDT
Name: Kathy
Number: 17
I just adore Eva Cassidy. She has the most amazing voice that affects everyone who hears her. What a shame she didn’t get to continue her love of music

Date: January 23, 2009, 6:05 PM, EDT
Name: Neil and Judy Holmquist
Number: 16
A friend of ours Natina Burns turned us onto Eva’s voice and we were awestruck. What a gift that she left. The world is a better place with her songs. As angels now enjoy her singing, we all have something to look forward to.

Date: January 23, 2009, 5:13 PM, EDT
Name: andy wyatt
Number: 15
i have listened to evas’ music for many years now and as i said above i don’t have a favourite as everyone of her songs is a classic and will be as popular in 20 years as they are now,,,sleep well beautiful…

Date: January 23, 2009, 2:50 PM, EDT
Name: Mary Beerman
Number: 14
I first heard Eva singing this on a Powerpoint presentation of animal photos. I didn’t even realize it was the song from the Wizard of Oz until much later as I was humming it to myself! What a beautiful singer she was. So sad she is gone so young.

Date: January 23, 2009, 2:49 PM, EDT
Name: Tom Hibbert
Number: 13
Other than music (I’m a bass player for about 40 years) I’ve come to everything late in life. This includes parenthood. I became a father at 53 for the first time and 55 for the second. Fortunately I came by Eva’s music while she was still with us. My wife and I have shared Eva’s music with our children since they were both in-utero and we will continue to as they grow. I hope it inspires them always as it has us. Thank you Eva.

Date: January 22, 2009, 7:49 PM, EDT
Name: franz zanardo
Number: 12
I discovered yesterday casually a cd of Eva in a shop . I never heard her before..
Her voice and her story go immediatly in the deeply part of the heart..
she was an angel
her voice is a gift for everyone is listening…
wonderful!!!!

Date: January 21, 2009, 11:38 PM, EDT
Name: Henk ten Wolde
Number: 11
Reminds me to my love back in Europe and how I miss her. And I can imagine how the people around Eva will miss here also.
My little niece died on the same disease when she just became 16.
Only memories are there

Date: January 21, 2009, 10:50 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 10
Hi Melanie of Katy, Texas: always nice to read your contributions to this wondeful web site. I had heard ahead of time that “At Last” was going to be the theme song for the Obamas. Like you, I so wished that they had used Eva’s version. Later, I so wished that Eva were alive to sing the song herself. God bless Eva!

Date: January 21, 2009, 5:34 AM, EDT
Name: Allan
Number: 9
Just discovered this site existed. Thanks for the place to share.
Got “Songbird” 5 or 6 years ago and was truly elated to hear a singer of this class. Several days later was devastated to find out she was already gone – So I cried.
Got that wonderful and beautiful book last week and cried over again.
I look at my daughter and hope she will sing half as well (4 and sings her heart out). Anyway she will grow up knowing your music Eva.
Love
Allan

Date: January 20, 2009, 11:17 PM, EDT
Name: Melanie K.
Number: 8
I couldn’t agree with Anne more. The only thing that could have made me prouder is if they had played Eva’s version of “At Last”, as their first ball dance together. This is a mighty powerful moment in our history, I hope everyone embraces it and learns from it. United we stand, divided we fall. I wish the Obama’s the very best and god bless President Obama along the path he has been given by us. Sincerely Melanie K.

Date: January 20, 2009, 4:00 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 7
I have been an Eva fan for a number of years. I hear her music and I still am moved to tears. Very few things do that to me. However, watching Obama being sworn in as our President has me crying tears of joy. They are among the greatest tears I have ever shed. It is a great day!

Date: January 19, 2009, 12:54 PM, EDT
Name: Lee
Number: 6
I have my good days and many which are not so good. When I am feeling especially bad, I listen to Eva. Knowing her story and listening to her voice reminds that things are not as bad as I think. Her music inspires me to get up and tough it out. Thank you Eva.

Date: January 19, 2009, 4:07 AM, EDT
Name: rachel
Number: 5
I have never cried so much when hearing a song as when I heard this rendition. I too am an accomplished singer who is a shy perfomer. It has given me inspiration to share my music before I die.

Date: January 18, 2009, 9:33 AM, EDT
Name: Ann Nilsson
Number: 4
This is really strange……

My daughter in law once said to me after having watched a television concert on Danish TV about Eva C. that every person has a resembellence…When people look at me and I look at myself I have so much in common with Eva………Thank you God ,a beautifull person to look like…….I also play the guitar ,making my own songs…Thinking gratefully of Eva as an inspiration…May she rest in peace….

Love from Ann
Demark

Date: January 17, 2009, 5:07 AM, EDT
Name: Karen New
Number: 3
I just wanted to thank Eva for such a beautiful song. My 25 year old daughter just passed away suddenly and at her memorial service that song was played along with a CD of her family and friends in it. Thank you so much for that beautiful gift of song you’ve given to me and my family. I listen to it daily in rememberance of my beautiful baby.

Date: January 16, 2009, 7:51 PM, EDT
Name: Helen
Number: 2
I’ve been a fan for a number of years but have recently become pregnant and am playing Eva’s songs to the baby so that he/she appreciates good music from the very beginning! Thank you to her friends and especially her family for sharing her gift with the world…

Date: January 16, 2009, 12:09 PM, EDT
Name: Stephanie Gowland
Number: 1
I listened to Eva by mistake – it was the best mistake I’ve ever made. The first song I heard was Fields of Gold…it made me cry. At 17 I have been a fan for 5 years now and her music will be with me for life.
Unless my boyfriend kills me first for listening to her 24/7
Love to you all and best wishes for this year

Steph xxx
*Currently listening to – I Know You By Heart

Date: January 16, 2009, 11:30 AM, EDT
Name: Evan
Number: 17
What a voice. It’s like an angel. Every song is a gem and what a loss to us all that she’s gone……but a gift that we still have her voice.

Date: January 16, 2009, 10:34 AM, EDT
Name: Heiko
Number: 16
Thanks Eva! You are Angel!! Tnakk you for your wonderful Music!

Date: January 16, 2009, 6:25 AM, EDT
Name: Lisa Donachie
Number: 15
Im 30 and Ive just discorvered Eva and I think she has one of the most amazing vocies i have ever heard, i think if at all possible im addicted to her song ‘Songbird’ what a beautiful song to go with a beautiful person.

Date: January 15, 2009, 4:32 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda
Number: 14
I feel so blessed to have discovered Eva’s music. I don’t know what I would do without hearing her angelic voice everyday. She is truly an inspiration to everyone who hears her story, and who experiences her music. I hope there are more CD’s to come…….Rest in Peace Eva, We Love You.

Date: January 15, 2009, 1:06 PM, EDT
Name: Annie Golanowski
Number: 13
I am 57 years old and recently started playing the piano. While surfing the internet this morning for a video performance of Autumn Leaves, which I am in the process of learning, I came across a u-tube video of Eva’s interpretation of the song. I was completely mesmorized and I played it over and over again several times and I was so moved that I truly could no longer concentrate on my work and felt compelled to post this message. I wish I could have seen her perform in person; buying her album this week-end will be the next best thing.

Date: January 15, 2009, 2:45 AM, EDT
Name: Melanie Keel
Number: 12
I have not posted anything on this site in a while, but as I was reading the recent post I was so saddened to see that Joop Prosee had passed away. Joop contacted me back in 2004 when emails where allowed on this site, he had read my post thanking a man in Montgomery Texas for sending me the “Live at Pearl’s CD’s”. I was able to hook Joop up with Mr. Bob Brown who immediately sent Joop the same Cd’s as he had sent me. So Joop and I became Eva fan friends. The most recent email I have from him was on June 19 2007 ( I know this date because I still have that email) when he forgot that we had met through this site and that I was the person that helped him get the cd’s. He was trying to help me get the Live at Pearl’s Cd’s reading a post that I wrote three years later and Joop thinking that I needed the Cd’s, he contacted me via this website wanting my email address so he could send me the Cd’s. We laughed in our emails that we already knew each other and that I was the one who had helped him get those Cd’s those three years earlier. Always love the kindness of all of Eva’s fans and Joop was no exception. God Speed Joop, I hope Eva plays something really special for you. Being that you were one of her best fans. Always an Eva fan, Melanie K. P.S. If Bob Brown sees this post I would love to hear from you it has been a while and I would like to thank you because a lot of Eva fans around the world are enjoying the Live at Pearl’s Cd’s because of you. So thanks Bob, melanie_keel at yahoo dot com

Date: January 15, 2009, 12:02 AM, EDT
Name: Ella
Number: 11
That Eva’s voice leaves an opinionated person like me (who never shuts up) completely and utterly speechless probably says more than any accolade or superlative I might try to work into an assessment of her talent. But I’m gonna try anyway: Eva Cassidy had a voice that was RIDICULOUSLY beautiful. I am not a worthy recipient. Thank You.

Date: January 13, 2009, 12:20 PM, EDT
Name: vin Provenznao
Number: 10
Such a voice …….Such a spirit
Eva makes me proud to be a musician

Date: January 12, 2009, 2:11 PM, EDT
Name: Lori Schmidt
Number: 9
I heard Eva’s version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Song Bird”. My husband and I play folk music on occasion and we added Eva’s version to our song list. I try to sing it with as much soul that Eva put into it and it’s a hit everytime. I really love her soul singing and I’ve learn a lot from her by listening. The next song I’ll be learning is “If I Give My Heart”. Yes, her voice lives on.

Date: January 12, 2009, 9:16 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 8
To Laura,Barbara,Hugh and all your family and friends belated New Year wishes.I am not good at keeping New Year resolutions but telling people about Eva would be one that even I might be able to keep.

Date: January 11, 2009, 10:26 PM, EDT
Name: Michael M
Number: 7
I first heard of Eva when a friend in America sent me CD and told me to listen to it, it blew me away, I went on to youtube to find out more about this woman with the voice as smooth as silk.I was sad to learn she had passed away but she leaves a legacy for her proud family that will live on for many many years to come.

Date: January 11, 2009, 6:44 PM, EDT
Name: AnnLarraine
Number: 6
Like others, I had never heard of Eva until hearing her music being played in a gift boutique as I shopped this Christmas. I asked the owner who that was on the CD and she told me it was Eva. As a devoted lover of music forever.. I listened intently. I had never heard such a beautiful version of Autumn Leaves and the quality of her voice was stunning. I have since researched her and was so very sorry to learn that she had passed away. I am 66 years old and will buy several of her CDs in the next few months. She is so connected to love, nature, humanness and goodness. It is a spiritual experience to hear her sing. She was incredibly gifted and probably experienced more joy from her musical gift than the rest of us will experience in a lifetime. Thank you for this website and for the opportunity to thank you and her family on her behalf for bringing joy and light to our troubled world. She truly was a most wonderful “songbird!”

Date: January 11, 2009, 7:21 AM, EDT
Name: Michael- Jay Andersson
Number: 5
About two months ago, I was with my friends on a car driving home from a night club. We were quite tired and it took half an hour home. A fiend of mine, who also was the driver, changed cd. The others on the back of the car was passed out, so there was I and the driver, listening and singing on the car and suddenly, a song by Eva Cassidy was playing. It was “Fields of Gold”. I got stuck. I was starting to sing with her and so was the driver too, and one of the girls on the back of that car, suddenly woke up and starting to sing with us, and after the half song, all on the car sang with Eva on the car. It was an amazing feeling. From that day, I got hooked.

Date: January 10, 2009, 5:25 PM, EDT
Name: Patty Sheehy
Number: 4
Live at Blues Alley was a Christmas Gift to me from my 17 year old son… and now Eva has yet one more devoted fan.

Date: January 10, 2009, 1:52 PM, EDT
Name: Ken Windsor
Number: 3
Duh, Momentary brain freeze!

Date: January 10, 2009, 1:40 PM, EDT
Name: Ken Windsor
Number: 2
I wish I could have seen Eva Live.

Date: January 9, 2009, 6:48 PM, EDT
Name: Ann Marie
Number: 1
wow i heard eva for the first time over thanksgiving at a friends house – had to have the music- and have been listening since then daily. my husbands loves her voice too. so glad i know the sound of her voice . thank you.

Date: January 9, 2009, 4:27 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 36
Steve, of Toronto wrote that he went to G’town and stood in front of Blues Alley. Many times I have daydreamed about standing there–oh, about 11 am when the custodian is just opening the club to clean up….I talk with him abouit Eva–and he lets me in–to an empty stage where Eva once stood. I stand where our Songbird once thrilled her blessed audiences. That is my dream! Maybe, someday–but I would be happy as Steve was just to stand out in front….funny how you daydream when you get older…..

Date: January 9, 2009, 12:48 PM, EDT
Name: Patti A
Number: 35
One week ago I had never heard of Eva Cassidy. Then, in my car, an FM station played “Fields of Gold” and it just stopped me. I would never have purchased that Sting song and did not realize, because it has been played to death on commercial radio, how exquisite the song itself actually is. Still didn’t know who the female voice was. A few days later, on my XM satellite radio at home, I heard “Fields of Gold” again and, this time, came into the house and looked at the radio to see *who IS that*? Eva Cassidy. Who? So I went to my computer to see if Amazon had any recordings for purchase (they did) and then to this and other websites to learn more about this artist. I visited YouTube and watched every video I could find, just got lost in the world of Eva Cassidy for a time. Her music and her story captured me. Just watching her face and her fingers as she played that concert at Blues Alley was mezmerizing. I look forward to having her recordings in my own possession soon and know her voice and her guitar and her music will be a life accompaniment for me from now to forever. Like everyone else, and especially those who actually knew the person, Eva Cassidy, or who heard her perform in her life, I feel such a bitter-sweetness about her. That she died so young and in relative obscurity, like Vincent Van Gogh, seems so tragic. But she so lived while she was here. She lived richly and fully and she left her mark on our world in a way that few of us will ever achieve or could ever hope for. Her life will forever impact mine, and for that I am grateful. As a final note, Eva has become for me my new examplar of grace. Would that I could ever live up to the grace this woman exhibited, even as she must have known she was dying. I am humbled by her example. My best wishes to her friends and family and my gratitude to you all for sharing Eva with the rest of us. Thank you.
P.S. Her musician friends are just outstanding.

Date: January 9, 2009, 10:03 AM, EDT
Name: Steve Salkovitch
Number: 34
To Lynn Roberts:

I was visiting relatives in the Washington area over Xmas, and insisted that they take me to Georgetown, so that I could do just as you said, make a pilgrimage to “Blues Alley”, and channel a little of Evas’ spirit. I’m happy to report that it still looks exactly the same as the CD cover, and my daughter took several photos of me standing in front of it. These will sit proudly on my shelf devoted to Eva and her music.
As each day passes, I realize more and more how wonderful the gift this amazing woman gave to us. She was truly “one of a kind”.

Steve.

Date: January 8, 2009, 9:45 PM, EDT
Name: mary king
Number: 33
I love them all and buy everything i can find, just to listen to her rich and soulfull voice…i get strength and comfort from it…she will always be missed and because of her recordings…..around.

Date: January 7, 2009, 2:42 PM, EDT
Name: Lynn Roberts
Number: 32
Until recently, I feel as though I missed out on one of the most angelic voices ever to sing. I was watching an episode of Nightline not long ago and saw a segment on Kristin Chenoweth and the top five songs playing on her iPod. One of her choices was Eva’s “Fields of Gold”. I lay there mesmerized by the incredible interpretation Eva gave to the song. Tidbits of the lyrics scrolled across the screen as Kristin described her reasons for loving the song so much. Then she said that Eva was no longer with us and my mind went blank…I had to hold back tears. I had found an artist that I was so moved by only to learn that she would never be able to record again. I immediately downloaded as many of Eva’s songs as I could find and have since become an endearing fan.

I am going to D.C. in a couple of months and plan to visit Blues Alley just to try to sense her presence and imagine how the audience must have been moved by her live performances. She and I were born near the same time and I don’t know if her parents are still alive, but if so, I don’t have to tell them how God gifted them with an amazing daughter for 33 years and us an incredible songstress. God bless and thank you for teaching her to play the guitar and for allowing us to share in her musical mastery.

I’ll close by paraphrasing Don McLean’s enduring tribute to Vincent Van Gogh and aptly apply it to Eva….

“This world was never meant for a voice as beautiful as yours”

(Mr.) Lynn Roberts, Occupational Therapist
Fouke, Arkansas

Date: January 7, 2009, 12:37 PM, EDT
Name: Michael Ling
Number: 31
I first heard her rendition of “what a wonderful world” in a Bangkok pub many years ago, the pub owner could not tell me who the singer is as he didn’t read or speak English and I was in a hurry but the voice is so unique and hauntingly beautiful that it just carved in my memory. Several years had passed and one day I was browsing in a book store in Shanghai and they were playing a non-Cyndi Lauper version of True Colors, I immediately recognized the voice that reminds me of that rainy evening in Bangkok. I went to ask the manager about the CD. They knew nothing of the artists as the CD is a compliation of various jass vocals and it is not a mainstream release, but luckily this time, they found the performer for that track is called Eva Cassidy. Now almost a dacade has passed and I am finally in the states, to my sadness I found the singer already passed away more than a decade ago. Once settled, the first thing I did is to rush to the local library and put a hold on every CD of her that I can find in the catelog. Today I got the first CD from the library, “American Tune”, every classic song is just so beautifully rendered and the voice is still so unbelieveably fresh and live. God bless her!

Date: January 7, 2009, 6:30 AM, EDT
Name: Jose A.
Number: 30
I have to listen to this song at least 20 times a day so pure so beautiful, her voice is perfection.
God Bless.

Date: January 6, 2009, 11:35 PM, EDT
Name: Sheila
Number: 29
I guess I’ve been under a rock or something. I heard Eva’s voice for the first time today(Songbird) WOW!!! I spent the next 2 hours enjoying her beauitful music. Her voice has truley touched my soul.

Date: January 6, 2009, 5:29 PM, EDT
Name: Reba
Number: 28
What a talent. Her voice touches your soul. Her rendition of Imagine just brings tears to my eyes. God must of needed a songbird, He got the best.

Date: January 6, 2009, 9:04 AM, EDT
Name: Althea
Number: 27
Thank you Eva, for the beautiful music. Your legacy will live on forever. I have been a fan for many years and now have a beautiful daughter named Eva, in your memory.

Date: January 5, 2009, 9:17 PM, EDT
Name: Terri Hodges
Number: 26
I’ve just received a copy of this song and am totally amazed and how she captured it.. I’ve heard it sung by many before, but Eva’s singing it was heartwrenching.. I’m a fan of her music already and can’t wait to hear more. What an awesome gift of voice she had..

Date: January 4, 2009, 10:53 PM, EDT
Name: Eric
Number: 25
A belated happy new year to all. With the pull of mundane life and its annoyances, I haven’t been here in awhile. I am still amazed at how many people are still discovering her.

I am saddened too, however, to read of Joop’s passing. I remember him from when Eva was starting to get recognition here in the US and I believe I even had a few correspondences with Joop. I didn’t know him, but he was one of us—someone luckily enough to have heard the beauty of Eva’s voice during his/her lifetime. God bless and rest in peace.

Date: January 3, 2009, 1:35 PM, EDT
Name: Rob Taylor
Number: 24
I’m an old “Folk Singer”, and she has captured the essence of beautiful music. I’m just sad that her music was cut so short in her life. Her recordings are a tribute to her life.

Date: January 2, 2009, 9:20 PM, EDT
Name: Phil
Number: 23
Eva’s version of the song “Danny Boy”, I think is the best interpretation of that song ever performed. Her voice is both tender and inspirational. I am completely dumbstruck with awe at the power in her voice. I just purchased the CD Somewhere and the second song is “My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose”. I firmly believe this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. I am moved to tears and am carried away to a better place. What a loss it is that we don’t have Eva here with us. I hope they keep releasing her material, so the world will continue to know what a lovely and special human being she was.

Date: January 2, 2009, 4:41 PM, EDT
Name: kinga g.
Number: 22
the best song to perform (dance) not only at the stage but also in mind

Date: January 2, 2009, 4:15 PM, EDT
Name: Matthew Caponigro
Number: 21
She was taken far too soon. Her music is timeless, beautiful, and sincere. I wish more people could hear her music. I’ll do what I can to spread the word. Thank you, Eva.

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!!