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2007 Guestbook archive
Entries May 9th through December 31, 2007
Note that 2006 seems to be lost, and apparently the first four months of 2007 as well.
Reverse chronological order in groups of about 50, I think
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Date: December 31, 2007, 10:28 PM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 109
A happy and prosperous New Year to all of Eva’s fans and may the New Year bring the fulfillment of many of your wishes! Also a special thank you to Laura, your Webmaster, for her tireless and devotional work these many years running this site.
Date: December 31, 2007, 10:19 PM, EST
Name: ANNE
Number: 108
DEAR LAURA:
HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEARS TO YOU TOO!
YOU CARRY THE TORCH IN THE MOST GRACEFUL OF WAYS! THANK YOU FOR KEEPING EVA ALIVE. MY LIFE IS FOREVER MOVED BY YOUR EFFORTS.
Date: December 31, 2007, 8:09 PM, EST
Name: Laura, your affable Webmaster
Number: 107
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVA’S FANS AROUND THE WORLD!
Date: December 31, 2007, 3:21 PM, EST
Name: Josh
Number: 106
An old friend just emailed me a French powerpoint presentation featuring a slide show of lovable animals, with Eva’s “Over the Rainbow” playing behind it (no musical credits were given). I replied to my friend, and directed him to some Eva links, and advised him to pick up a couple of her CDs. I have a feeling that my friend will come to see his discovery of Eva as the best holiday present that he has received in years.
Date: December 31, 2007, 2:17 PM, EST
Name: Mike
Number: 105
I was first introduced to Eva through an interview with her mother on NPR and became an instant fan. I only wish I could have experienced her music while she was still with us on this earth.
Date: December 30, 2007, 10:37 PM, EST
Name: Pamala
Number: 104
My sister was visiting from Indianapolis, Indiana and brought all her music to share with me. I am so glad she had Eva’s music. I love it!
I am sorry for the Cassidy family and the worlds lost. Sorry that Eva was taken so early. She still has touched and blessed many people she may never have met.
God Bless you all in 2008! Your in my thought and prayers!
Date: December 29, 2007, 6:12 PM, EST
Name: Paul Saul
Number: 103
Hi Eva Im a singer songwriter and a sax player I would love to accompany you with some slick Sax, another time Eva hope your having fun where ever you are in this wonderful universe thanks for the tingle x
Date: December 29, 2007, 4:17 AM, EST
Name: nelly
Number: 102
I wish the family and all the fans a very happy 2008
Date: December 28, 2007, 10:57 PM, EST
Name: David Graf
Number: 101
I just read Anne’s (from Belleville, WI) contribution to this page and have to heartily agree that this website has music of its own. Without this website and guestbook, we fans would have no way to express the feelings we have for Eva. This is surely a blessing to all who love and admire our Songbird. My sincere thanks go out to Laura for maintaining this website–and to the entire Cassidy family for sharing Eva with us. May everyone have a very happy 2008. God bless! DG
Date: December 28, 2007, 8:39 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 100
I have been an Eva fan for some time and a contributor to this web site as well. Each time I open it up and read the lovely comments, I not only hear Eva’s angelic voice in my mind but I read words that are rich with spirit, charm and so much more. This web site has a music of its own.
Date: December 27, 2007, 8:05 PM, EST
Name: Siobhan Mc Mahon
Number: 99
Her unique insight was genius and inspirational to all artists. Her versions of these songs were better than the originals. I have always believed that original works could not be improved upon…not even by the original artists themselves…nor by revision. She holds the first for this in my opinion and she is a visionary, not only a talented singer and guitar player. How sad it is that we had to lose her…may her memories live on.
Date: December 27, 2007, 5:45 PM, EST
Name: Steve Bass
Number: 98
I heard this song for the first time on TV just the other day the program was Dancesport world champion ballroom dancing, at this stage I had never ever heard of Eva. I was in total awe and went straight on to the web to find out more. I became an instant Eva fan but was saddened to find that she had passed away, I lost my mum to cancer as well. I also am a guitarist and have learnt to play the song and am about to go and buy some of Eva’s CD’s. Thank you Eva for such a beautiful voice, I am sure all the angels in heaven are singing your songs.
Date: December 27, 2007, 5:33 PM, EST
Name: Joe Thompson
Number: 97
Bravo Mike!!!
Date: December 27, 2007, 2:43 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 96
After watching “The Kennedy Center Honors” show, last night, which paid tribute to Diana Ross, Steve Martin, and Dennis Wilson, I sent them the following email. I’d like to share it.
Has the Kennedy Center ever considered honoring Eva Cassidy? She was an incredibly gifted singer who performed in the Jazz and Blues clubs in the DC area in the early 1990’s. She had a huge vocal range and an unparaleled ability to interpret virtually any musical genre. Blues, jazz, R&B, gospel, folk, rock, country, or traditional, she always sounded like the real deal. Never like someone steeped in one type of music attempting to sing another.
Cassidy died tragically, of cancer in 1996 at the age of 33. She never received a major recording contract, primarily, due to the fact that she refused to be pigeonholed by record execs who insisted she sing in only one musical genre. Videos of an Eva Cassidy performance at Blues Alley are available on youtube. I strongly suggest that anyone interested listen to “Stormy Monday”, followed by “You’ve Changed”, after that listen to any of the other songs. I believe you will see that she was very unique and very special.
Independent releases of Cassidy’s music include “Eva by Heart”, “Songbird”, Time After Time”, “American Tune”, “Imagine”, “Live at Blues Alley” and “The Other Side”, all available at Amazon. A, 2001, ABC “Nightline” special and a 1998 BBC Radio special document the huge impression Cassidy’s music made in the U.K. after she died.
A movie production company, headed in part by Robert Redford’s daughter, recently entered into an agreement with Eva Cassidy’s family to produce her life story. It should make for a very engageing film with a soundtrack that will leave audiences in the U.S. incredulous as to why they hadn’t heard of her before. Musical reviews and other backround can be found on the website, evacassidy dot org.
I believe that anyone who takes the time to listen will realize that beyond being overlooked by the recording industry who, foolishly, couldn’t find a way to market her, Eva Cassidy was one of the greatest singers of our time, who well deserves to sit in the company of those honored so far!
Date: December 26, 2007, 6:20 PM, EST
Name: Drew
Number: 95
Never heard of this person before Dec. 24. 2007. My wife played her on the cd player as background for a quiet Xmas eve with our adult daughters. I fell in love with her right there and then. She immediately put me in mind od Mary Chapin-Carpenter. Wife knew about her for a long time…I..will enjoy her music for a long time to come…voice of an angel and a true interpreter of others standards….God Bless Her…
Date: December 26, 2007, 3:49 PM, EST
Name: alan langley
Number: 94
tomorrow i will be buying the single of eva/katie:-wonderful world to add to my full collection of eva discs.I still listen to eva constantly espjim reads this he can contact meecially method actor which was brought over from the states for me by a great american guy called jim placie. eva you are still the greatest, long may you reign.
Date: December 26, 2007, 5:49 AM, EST
Name: Pete Berry
Number: 93
Just watched Eve singing “What a wonderful world” with Katie Melua in the Red Cross charity duet, Wonderful singing
Date: December 25, 2007, 8:35 PM, EST
Name: Rachel
Number: 92
Just wanted to post a quick note to say Happy Holidays to all who know and love Eva and especially to all who knew and loved her when she was on this earth. I am so grateful for her gifts to us and for those who fostered those and who allowed the world to hear it.
Wishing you peace,
Rachel
Date: December 25, 2007, 7:14 PM, EST
Name: Victor
Number: 91
It’s Christmas and I’m sitting here all alone with a case of Hepatitis C. But I’m Smiling because I’m listening to Eva. R.I.P. All you good people in the U.K.,keep up the good work supporting Eva. I lost my best friend to cancer a little over a year ago.Hideous disease.He had a lot in common with Eva.He was one of the best fingerstyle jazz guitar players who ever lived.Search Kenny Poole on you tube.
Date: December 25, 2007, 1:38 PM, EST
Name: Jo Ann White
Number: 90
Merry Christmas to the Cassidy’s and all Eva fans.
I received an ipod for Christmas. Guess who’s voice will be downloaded first?!
Love ya Eva!
Peace and Blessings…
Jo
Date: December 25, 2007, 12:48 PM, EST
Name: Paul Haycock
Number: 89
Just wanted to wish everyone associated with Eva a happy christmas and properous new year. I first heard her about 7 years ago and have been a fan ever since. My favourite song, “Songbird”, was played at my recent wedding to my beautiful wife Yvonne. Eva remains an inspiration to my guitar playing and I am sure to many other people around the world….”And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before…”
Date: December 25, 2007, 11:42 AM, EST
Name: Dorothy B.
Number: 88
Eva has been a huge part of my life for at least 3 years, now. Once she enters your life, you have the NEED to share her, and her beautiful voice, with all the people who mean the most to you! One person to another, and now – how gratifying to see the numbers growing and growing! The world is a better place, a more peaceful place with each new Eva convert! Thanks to you. Laura, for giving us this special place to meet and share!
Love and warmest wishes to all the Cassidy family, Eva’s band members, and all Eva lovers, on this beautiful Christmas day!
Date: December 25, 2007, 9:55 AM, EST
Name: Eric Sandstrom
Number: 87
This is the first I’ve heard of Eve, its a Christmas present from a friend who said I might like this! She was right! Fantastic….
I’ll be looking for all I can find on Eva.
Date: December 25, 2007, 5:13 AM, EST
Name: David
Number: 86
Australian DanceSports Championships is airing on TV as I type.
A Danish couple have just done a routine to the complete version of ” Fields of Gold ” but,as per usual,Eva was not mentioned as the singer.Nevertheless,it’s wonderful to hear Eva’s haunting vocals exposed to a national audience in prime time ( Albeit Christmas Night ) I could clearly hear THAT question being asked across the entire country ” Who is that ?? ”
A Merry Christmas to all.
Date: December 24, 2007, 12:11 PM, EST
Name: Ed Bartley
Number: 85
Just to say this is a time when you lovely people who maintain this site must miss Eva the most. We who love her voice can imagine the kind of person she must have been and I hope you are comforted by the thoughts and words of the many people for whom listening to Eva makes a diference. She gets into emotions others can’t and makes us the better for it.
I recently quoted the last verse of a Grace Nichols poem on a BBC 2 messageboard over here to describe what I think Eva’s music evokes in people. I think it might be appropriate to add it to these messages at this time.
Ah, sweet mystery,
Come to break the frozen lake in me,
Shaking the foundations of the very trees within me,
Come to let me know
That the earth is the earth is the earth.
Grace Nichols-Hurricane Hits England
God bless
Date: December 24, 2007, 11:40 AM, EST
Name: Emanuela
Number: 84
i love her voice and her carisma; now she’s a beautiful angel in heaven. Thank you
Date: December 24, 2007, 11:34 AM, EST
Name: Denise
Number: 83
An angelic voice, so hauntingly beautiful. I’ve just lost my beloved cat to cancer, he was 15 years old. I adored him, absolutely adored him. He chose to live with us in November 94 and we lost him in November 2007 when the autumn leaves were falling. This song is so right for him; he used to chase leaves blowing in the breeze and then would carry them home in his mouth, like other cats do with birds, and deposit them into my hands. I will always miss him but more so when the autumn leaves are falling. Thank you Eva.
Date: December 24, 2007, 9:04 AM, EST
Name: Anje
Number: 82
I first heard Eva’s haunting crystal clear voice on a radio station. I actually did stop and listen and was so glad a the end the presenter again told the nation who it was. That was some years ago. I have a huge collection now, including the British No: 1 with Katie. I really wish I could have met Eva, the voice of an angel!!
God bless you Eva and your family.
Date: December 23, 2007, 10:52 AM, EST
Name: Don
Number: 81
I first heard of her work at a Colorguard performance of my daughter’s. Another school had chosen Time After Time and I had to even contact the school to find out the Artist. She’s a deliverer (if that’s a word) of emotions with her voice and so so so crisp on the guitar. Now with the passing of Fogelberg and finding out that Eva Cassidy had died 11 years ago, 2 of the great deliverers are gone. We hear them forever though, we just listen……I was wondering if you have heard of Michael Ryan, an artist here on the west coast?
Date: December 22, 2007, 8:08 PM, EST
Name: Bart Sweitzer
Number: 80
I just recently discovered Eva’s music on the local public radio station here in Roanoke, and immediately went out and bought 2 of her cds. Words cannot desdribe the impact her music has had in my life. From inspirational, to spiritual,…bringing me a feeling I have never before felt from listening to any musician. In the very near future, I plan on attaining every Eva Cassidy cd. She was and continues to be a talent that soars far above the rest! I feel privledged to have to have heard her one evening on the radio. Thank you so much.
Date: December 22, 2007, 12:21 PM, EST
Name: Seda
Number: 79
I learnt about Eva due to Katie Melua. Last night I downloaded her new recording “with” Eva Cassidy “What a Wonderful Wolrd”… What a wonderful song!!!
I know a little about Eva, I just search for information and other songs… But I already know her voice! All this day I was listening to her and looking up at the sky… I hope she can really see how the people on the different parts of Earth listen to her songs, become kinder and wiser listening to her…
Thanks to Katie Melua, who doesn’t let us to forget about Cassidy…
I think Eva was sent from the “Sky” and now she’s at home…
Date: December 14, 2007, 9:41 PM, EST
Name: Sheri Goddard
Number: 58
I was in FL with my husband sitting outside at a restaurant on the water. A boat pulls up and docks very close to us. He was playing music and left it on for us to enjoy. I really did love it. Before we left, I asked him who the Artist was and he told us it was Eva Cassidy and that she was deceased.
We are home now in Colorado and I Googled her name and here I am. Next, I am going to order some of her music.
I am familiar with places she grew up and attended Community College, places she worked. It truly is a small world.
It was a round-a-bout way to find her and I am glad I did.
Peace and blessings to Eva’s family.
Thanks for this website.
Date: December 14, 2007, 7:33 PM, EST
Name: giorgio
Number: 57
…ho 46 anni e non avevo ancora conosciuto eva. Sono rimasto affascinato dalla sua voce e dalla sua serenit? che emanava anche solo guardando un suo video. Ho scoperto subito dopo che ci aveva lasciato nel 1996. Forse Dio voleva accanto a se una voce cos? bella ed un anima cos? sensibile. Ma avremmo preferito averla fra noi per lungo tempo ancora…
Date: December 14, 2007, 5:38 PM, EST
Name: Mike From Syracuse
Number: 56
More Info on the Eva Cassidy film. Go to Google and enter:Eva Cassidy Getting Biopic Treatment
Here is an except from the story Posted Dec 13th 2007 6:02PM by Monika Bartyzel on the Cinematical website:
“Topping off this fame, Variety reports that her life is going to be turned into a biopic by AIR Productions — headed by Amy Redford, Irwin Shapiro, and Rick Singer. As Robert’s progeny describes it: ‘We see this film as an uplifting story of indomitable human spirit and an insightful look into the life and personality of an amazing talent.’ This project seems to be in the embryo stage — there’s no word of a script, director, or specific focus.”
Read more with video and photo at above site.
I hope we can get the ideal actress to portray Eva!
Date: December 14, 2007, 1:20 PM, EST
Name: DB
Number: 55
In case the Eva fans didn’t know, one of the three producers of the “Bioptic” movie that has been announced to be made about Eva, is Amy Redford, daughter of Robert Redford. It is still in a very early stage, but VERY positive news! 🙂
Date: December 14, 2007, 9:59 AM, EST
Name: Les Williams
Number: 54
To Shaaron Flynn (number 1090).
A DVD of Live at Blues Alley has been released in the UK – I have a copy. The pictures are amateur quality (no proper lighting) but the sound is fine. I don’t know if it was released in the USA.
Date: December 14, 2007, 8:40 AM, EST
Name: Mike From Syracuse
Number: 53
Press Release about the Eva Cassidy Biography Film;
Go to Google on your computer and enter:”Wait Who Is This Movie About By Russ Fischer 12.13.07″
Contributing Sources: Variety
“The film adaptation was probably inevitable, but the fact that it could be a theatrical release instead of a Lifetime Movie Network affair is actually interesting. If producers Amy Redford, Irwin Shapiro and Rick Singer don’t go the obvious route and hire Emmy Rossum (who is way too young, anyway) this could turn into a Selena-like road to stardom for some relative unknown…
This flick won’t have the sympathy cache of Selena — dying of melanoma is bad, but it can’t beat being killed by the president of your fan club — nor does it have the same cultural cache. But if this actually hits screens I’d bet on it swaying large popularity in the same way Jeremy expects P.S. I Love You to become the Hallmark event of the winter.”
A little too careless in respect about are beloved Eva yet it goes into depth about the movie!!!! This is terrific! I can’t wait!!!
Date: December 13, 2007, 3:28 PM, EST
Name: Jerry
Number: 52
To Carol in Salt Lake City:
Very nice message, and I share your sentiments and belated condolences to Eva’s family and friends, as I also only recently discovered her music. Eva Cassidy has become so popular in Britain that she is almost a household name, yet she is still relatively unknown here in the states. I rarely hear her music played on the popular radio stations. It’s almost like there is a conspiracy of silence. I’m kidding a little, as it is more likely due to the rigid and tightly controlled programming by radio stations, based on marketing studies, etc., of audience tastes and preferences. That’s a guess, but whatever the reason, I don’t listen to the radio as much anymore – I’m tired of hearing the same old re-hashed music. Maybe someone else can offer an explanation of why Eva Cassidy is still, after all these years, relatively unknown in the U.S.
Date: December 13, 2007, 2:47 PM, EST
Name: Carol
Number: 51
I discovered Eva’s music recently by chance while listening to a music station on Pandora. Her voice immediately struck a chord with me. I was interested in finding out more about her so looked her up on the web. Needless to say I was stunned and saddened to read she’d passed on many years ago. It’s hard to believe I haven’t heard her music before now. I’ll be purchasing her cds that’s for certain.
Belated condolences and well wishes to Her Family & Friends.
Date: December 13, 2007, 12:59 PM, EST
Name: Jennifer Johnson
Number: 50
How was she hidden in plain view??? I have played her version for my son to sleep by for 10 years. How did I miss her in person?
Peace to her family and fans.
Date: December 13, 2007, 9:55 AM, EST
Name: ?aneta
Number: 49
Jej muzyka wykracza poza rzeczywisto??,?piewa?a jak anio? za ?ycia,a teraz poprostu nim jest…
Date: December 13, 2007, 4:44 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 48
Thanks to Katie Melua and BBC Radio2 Eva has a chance of a No 1 record in the UK this Xmas with her version of What A Wonderful World.Let us all go out and buy a copy.Whatever happens this is a chance to expose Eva’s music to a younger audience.
Date: December 11, 2007, 1:16 PM, EST
Name: Shaaron Flynn
Number: 47
As I found out about Eva by chance, hearing her song on a local radio station, and calling them,I have purchased every CD available. Thanks to Amazon! I saw bits and pieces of her live at Blues Alley on Youtube, and would love to have a DVD made of that, no matter how poor the quality would be, it would be worth it.Very seldom can a voice like that be heard. She had an angelic voice before death and now she is a real angel. But her voice can live on. Everyone should have the priviledge of hearing and seeing her. Her familywas truly blessed.
Date: December 10, 2007, 10:45 PM, EST
Name: Tom
Number: 46
Eva is a gift sent to us from Someone who loves us so very much!! When a child is born.-we are moved to tears of joy and happiness=this the ONLY explaination I can come up with why I am SO moved when I listen to Eva’s songs. If Eva’s voice is what heaven is like I don’t want miss out!
Date: December 10, 2007, 11:06 AM, EST
Name: Andrew
Number: 45
I agree with Hilary, let’s get Eva and Katie to number 1 this christmas
Date: December 10, 2007, 4:53 AM, EST
Name: Hilary
Number: 44
Hi All Eva fans,
Don’t forget too buy “What a wonderful world” today from all good Tesco stores.
Let’s get Eva and Katie to number one this Christmas. 🙂
Date: December 9, 2007, 11:13 PM, EST
Name: Hania Laskowska
Number: 43
i tak tego pewnie nikt nie zrozumie, a ja nie czuj? potrzeby pisa? w j?zyku angielskim, bo muzyka Evy jest ponad podzia?ami j?zykowymi.
Odkryta stosunkowo niedawno przeze mnie, trwa sobie w moim sercu i pewnie nie opu?ci…
pozdrawiam
Date: December 9, 2007, 12:01 PM, EST
Name: Andrew
Number: 42
Eva had the ability to sing a song without her voice sounding forced. Words just flowed and her voice was so relaxing.
So in response to no one being able to top Eva’s version of songbird, I agree.
A person who, I think, has a similar style is Katie Melua. The creation of the two of them singing together is very good.
If anyone has a similar voice, Katie has. Similar, but not the same.
Date: December 9, 2007, 9:56 AM, EST
Name: Mr Les Grice
Number: 41
‘When old age shall this generation waste,
Thou shalt remain, in midst of other woe
Than ours, a friend to man, to whom thou say’st,
“Beauty is truth, truth beauty,” – that is all
Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.’
– John Keats
Date: December 8, 2007, 2:56 PM, EST
Name: James
Number: 40
I just watched a bit of X Factor and saw one of the female contestants singing Songbird. She did quite a good job but still no one can top Eva’s version. What did everyone else think?
Date: December 7, 2007, 1:52 PM, EST
Name: Benny
Number: 39
My wife and I first heard this song at a Smucker’s Stars On Ice show. It was choregraphed to the most amazing Figure Skating that we have ever seen. Just seeing the Ice Skater and listening to Eva’s voice was an absolute wonderful experience. What an Angelic voice…
Date: December 7, 2007, 8:56 AM, EST
Name: Brian
Number: 38
theres a new release in the uk, eva singing a duet with katie melua its evas version of wonderful world and its beautiful i believe its only available in the uk and then only from tesco. you can hear it on katies website theres a link on the news page buy a few for christmas presents and lets get it to No.1 that would be a great present for all us fans
Date: December 6, 2007, 8:24 PM, EST
Name: Jerry Lobb
Number: 37
Just listened to an old Andy Williams album called Lonely Street. If you love Eva Cassidy?s music, then you?ll love this cd by another great singer (in his prime circa 1960). Oh how I would?ve loved to have heard Eva and her band (Chris, Kieth, Lenny, et al) do some of the songs on this album. These are the kind great standards that Eva loved doing, e.g., ?You Don?t Know What Love Is?, ?In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning?, ?Say It Isn?t So?, ?Unchained Melody?, ?Willow Weep For Me?. (They did do one — Autumn Leaves ? and as good as Andy?s is, Eva?s is better.)
I think maybe the greatest tragedy of Eva Cassidy?s death is the lost opportunity to re-direct the music industry to doing good music again, instead of the rap and hip-hop bs that we have today. Years from now, we will look back and view this current period of popular music as a very low point. That might have been changed had Eva lived. But it still can be changed if her kind of quality music gets enough air play. I do hope that U.S. radio stations start playing more of Eva Cassidy.
Date: December 6, 2007, 6:37 PM, EST
Name: Barry
Number: 36
What a true artist! Her songs are just the BEST!!!!
Date: December 6, 2007, 2:11 PM, EST
Name: David Graf
Number: 35
I never tire of reading messages of how fans have discovered Eva. We all have so much in common. “Songbird” has been so influential to me. Through the book I have come to know about Eva’s life and her view of our world. Her attriibutes go far beyone her wonderful voice and musical talent. I would strongly recomment “Songbird” to new fans. Thanks to the Cassidy family for sharing her life with us; and to Laura for keeping her legacy going strong! Merry Christmas to all. DG
Date: December 6, 2007, 12:25 PM, EST
Name: uli weiler
Number: 34
a shame to me as a musician that i never heard about eva…an its hurts me to heard after al the time that she isnt any longer aming the people wo do wonderful music…i imagine what she could have done in this times….this is an exsample why we need youtube and others platforms…so anyone even new fans can discover eva and aother artists….. greetings from germany
Date: December 6, 2007, 6:58 AM, EST
Name: Les Williams
Number: 33
Sorry, that subterfuge didn’t seem to work. Just go to youtube and search for Eva Cassidy Katie Melua and both videos will be listed
Date: December 6, 2007, 6:35 AM, EST
Name: Les Williams
Number: 32
You can see a video of Eva and Katie singing Wonderful World on youtube. The reference is watch?v=TGqiLBusMV8.The same site has Eva and Katie singing. Over the Rainbow. Have I beaten the link ban?
Date: December 5, 2007, 4:15 PM, EST
Name: ME
Number: 31
SHE IS AMAZING, I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED HER AND ALWAYS WILL. SHE HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL, IT’S BEAUTIFUL
Date: December 5, 2007, 2:33 PM, EST
Name: Roy Fallon
Number: 30
When I listen to Eva singing, I just close my eyes and I drift away, to that state of mind between sleep and consciousness. If I want to tell my girl just how much I love her and I can’t find the words I think of Eva and I hear her voice singing those amazing lyrics to some of the World’s greatest songs and I can tell my beautiful girl just what she means to me. Eva will live on in my mind and her voice will remain in my heart til the day I die. If I ever get to Heaven I will just listen for the angel with the most beautiful voice and I know that will be Eva. I just hope I can thank her one day for all the inspiration she has given me when I have been otherwise, stuck for words.
Date: December 5, 2007, 10:00 AM, EST
Name: Rebecc Denton
Number: 29
I only found Eva two weeks ago. I was so touched and moved by her voice and the depth of feelings I found in the music she has brought to the world. Thanks to her family and friends who have worked so hard to keep her music alive. Eva’s music is the only music I listen to at this time. No other performer has moved me with so many emotions as Eva’s music has. I wish that she was still with us. May God bless Eva’s family and friends who has blessed all of us with her music.
To all who love Eva as a beautiful person that she was, and for the music she brought to the world. Wishing all a wonderful holiday season.
Eva, We Miss You!!!
Date: December 5, 2007, 9:44 AM, EST
Name: Jan Kusters
Number: 28
I am 46 now en last week I heard for the first time of my life her song: “Fields of Gold”. The song was broadcasted bij radio 2 in Holland. I voted for this song for the TOP 2000 ever. The weather was misty en rainy when I heard the song and made my flesh creep.
Such a pure voice, guided by her guitar.
The song is in mind so she is.
It’s a verry pitty she died so early. I am jealous to all the angels in heaven, that they still can enjoy her pure voice.
Date: December 4, 2007, 1:35 PM, EST
Name: Les Williams
Number: 27
Just to add to what has been said about the Katie Melua/Eva Cassidy single, Eva’s family and record companies have given their full approval, and Katie Melua and the retailer, Tesco, will not take a penny from the proceeds – all will go to the Red Cross.
Date: December 4, 2007, 1:03 PM, EST
Name: James
Number: 26
Hilary, I just came on here to put the exact same comment! I was sat in my car outside work before I started at 8.30 and hearing the song really put a smile on my face. Thanks Terry, and please, please, PLEASE play more!!
Date: December 4, 2007, 4:58 AM, EST
Name: Hilary
Number: 25
Sir Terry had the first ever play of Eva and Katie Melua singing “What a wonderful world” on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show this morning.
The proceeds from the single will go towards the British Red Cross.
Sir Terry said that this could be the UK Christmas Number 1!
I quite agree with him – Eva and Katie’s voices blended together well and I’m sure the single will do well.
Please go out and buy “What a wonderful world” on Monday 10th December and let’s get Eva back in the charts again where she belongs!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Eva fans and Eva’s family and friends as well.
Date: December 4, 2007, 4:44 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 24
Eva’s version of Fields of Gold was one of the songs selected by one of the contestants for a programme called Strictly Come Dancing which is on the BBC on Saturday evening.Sadly his dancing did not match the music and he was voted off the show.
Date: December 3, 2007, 11:51 AM, EST
Name: Jim Dolloff
Number: 23
I became an Eva fan in 2003 and have listened to her every day since. Thanks again to Eva’s family and Laura for keeping her music and news available to us fans.
Just ordered some of Eva’s CD’s for Christmas presents accessing Amazon via Laura’s website in order for a contribution from Amazon to go to cancer research.
And don’t forget to visit evacassidy dot com for Christmas present ideas from Eva’s sisters.
A few weeks ago, I e-mailed Blix Records asking them if they had anything in the works regarding Eva. There response was that they do have something in the works for early next year. I am sure that Laura will be letting us know any specifics when they become available.
Until next time, all of you Eva fans have a healthy holiday season and a happy new year!
Date: December 1, 2007, 5:46 PM, EST
Name: JAXx
Number: 22
I never heard of Eva untill 2007 (thanx to youtube). She had a great voice and good feeling for music. Thanx for the music.
Date: December 1, 2007, 8:16 AM, EST
Name: Kevin Kilfeather
Number: 21
I am so glad I found this website and hope I can help others find it to via my own website and its links to great musicians & artists. Too much gold is hidden among the gems of music on the net today and this website is a gateway to a remarkable talent many never heard of, much less me for a long time. Many thanks to the webmaster for this fantastic tribute
Kevin
Date: November 8, 2007, 1:42 PM, EST
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Number: 20
I hadn’t listened to one of my Eva CDs for a while until this week when I randomly put on Songbird. Honestly didn’t remember it was Nov. 2. Now I’m 77 and still play piano. I still try to talk up Eva Cassidy but still get too many
blank or patronizing looks. Maybe when people hear her broadcast once in a while that’ll help.
Thanks agin, Laura
Date: November 8, 2007, 1:31 PM, EST
Name: Booker Gibson
Number: 19
I hadn’t listened to Eva in a couple of months but happened to put on the Songbird album and I still get kind of emotional about those performances. I didn’t realize it was Nov. 2nd.
Now I’m 77 and still play piano. I still try
to tell people about Eva…but get too many blank stares. Thanks for keeping up.
Date: November 8, 2007, 1:29 PM, EST
Name: Rick
Number: 18
I have only know about Eva Cassidy for about a month now. I cannot stop listening to her CD’s! I only own two (Songbird & Wonderful Life) and will be buying every CD. She has the most wonderful voice I have ever heard! Her life ending at such a young age is the saddest story possible. I would love to see someone make a movie on her short, but incredible life. The world is a better place because of Eva Cassidy.
Date: November 7, 2007, 7:40 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 17
Oh Goodness!
To Rich in New Jersey where, by the way, I was born: I appreciate your comments. We all have something to add to this wonderful web site. Yet, I must say that the Eva Cassidy Band and their talents put Eva above just a wonderful performance to singing with the heavens. They and Eva were and are magical. I consider myself very blessed for all of their performances. How incredibly spectacular that Eva was matched with such a magical band.
Date: November 6, 2007, 7:25 PM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 16
I completely agree with Mike from West Virginia. If one listens to the 22 songs from Live at Pearls where Eva had no musical accompaniment except herself with her own guitar, you would realize this was her greatest performance. As Mike said, Eva almost needed no instruments to accompany her with her out-of-this-world voice. But in her other released recordings, she had the best musicians accompanying her such as Keith Grimes(guitar), Lenny Williams(piano), Raice McLeod(drums), Chris Biondo(base) who all did a spectacular job accompanying Eva.
As a matter of fact, I remember reading that Chris Biondo and Lenny Williams winning a music award for their work on a certain program on a cable channel.
I think Rich of NJ had misspoken without thinking of what he is saying and with little knowledge.
Date: November 6, 2007, 5:14 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 15
I had no intention of making an entry today but I feel I have to respond to the assertion that the musicians who backed Eva were somehow second rate. I believe Eva’s voice and musicianship was so good that she probably never needed a band to back her up. This is quite evident on the “Pearls” cd where the only accompanyment is Eva playing her twelve string. However, in listening to the recordings where she was backed by the Eva Cassidy Band and others, it never occurred to me that those musicians where anything less than “A” list. In fact the comment I have heard most often from musicians to whom I have introduced Eva’s music was what great musicians she attracted to her.
Date: November 6, 2007, 1:37 PM, EST
Name: Ed Bartley
Number: 14
Asked for an Eva song on radio 2 last week and didn’t happen.
Can all Eva fans in the UK bombard this radio station and ask for more plays. The radio 2 messageboard is a good place to do this. There are still people who will enjoy discovering Eva’s music.
Thanks to those who maintain this website
Date: November 5, 2007, 5:20 PM, EST
Name: Rich
Number: 13
I’ve posted before – just checking in to be sure the site remains alive, as her music does.
It’s such a shame that just as she’s on the verge of expanding her regional base her time on earth is ended. Not to disparage those musicians whe so ably abetted her, and who produced her recordings, I can’t help imagining how she would have sounded with A list musicians.
Date: November 5, 2007, 1:39 PM, EST
Name: Barry Bailiff
Number: 12
My Brother came up from Texas to visit and turned me on to Eva Cassidy. I have been listening to her ever since. I miss her already.
Barry
Date: November 5, 2007, 10:49 AM, EST
Name: blanche
Number: 11
i am 80 years old it was so nice hearihg such a great singer . so clear i could understand the words . she singing with the angels now . she look like my sons girlfriend but she doesn’t sing . they say everyone have a look alike maybe karla hers god bless gg
Date: November 5, 2007, 5:27 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 10
Eva RIP.
Date: November 4, 2007, 5:13 PM, EST
Name: Cindy Hanner
Number: 9
Recently my brother died unexpectedly at age 54. As part of his funeral service we played “Fields of Gold” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. When I think of him now I think of beauty and not of sadness.
Date: November 4, 2007, 5:12 PM, EST
Name: Amanda Van Ness
Number: 8
I just got married to the most wonderful man on Oct. 13th and our first dance was to Songbird…it was beautiful.
You are truly missed Eva.
Date: November 4, 2007, 12:39 PM, EST
Name: James
Number: 7
Wish you were here x
Date: November 4, 2007, 6:50 AM, EST
Name: Hansen
Number: 6
Thanks for Eva’s Sister Margret Cassidy, who share everything about EVA, i really glad, then you know, i read the SONGBIRD BOOK, then now i know who is EVA, and before i read the book, i dont know her, coz i just know she is a singer, she has a great personaly, talented, and has a great great family. THANKS SISTER MARGRET
Date: November 4, 2007, 1:39 AM, EST
Name: Clara Abate
Number: 5
What an inspiration to the music industry !!
I have listened to alot of singers over the years and no one has touched me on an emotional level like Eva Cassidy. Such a pure and golden voice. I was introduced to her music through a friend of mine and have not looked back since. I look forward to hearing more of her songs because i know that they will be the “Eva Cassidy” version – one of the best singers I have ever heard – God bless you !
Date: November 3, 2007, 10:40 PM, EST
Name: Danny Hynes
Number: 4
Wow, what a Blessing, Thank You Lord for such a Talented, Powerful, Beautiful person you have given us, she is such an in-spirit or inspuration, just listening to her no matter what may be burrdening you at the time, her powerfull voice just seems to lift you which I know is a Blessing from God, Thank You Always!!!
Date: November 3, 2007, 9:18 PM, EST
Name: Alasdair Veitch
Number: 3
I was introduced to Eva’s music by a friend a few years ago and, like everyone else, was totally blown away by her voice and her music. I’ve been going through some YouTube clips on Eva today and listening to her songs – “Wonderful World” is playing right now as I write.
On this date – we can only say a huge thanks for what Eva brought to us all in her way to short time with us. May her friends and family know that we’re thinking of them and of Eva today.
And it’s lovely to read all the beautiful posts on this message board and to see how she has now touched people around the planet. As Lisa Smith from Florida wrote yesterday – we miss you, songbird.
Date: November 3, 2007, 6:11 PM, EST
Name: Jos
Number: 2
Nog nooit gehoort van Eva Cassidy, dan hoor je een nummer en val je toch even stil.
Geweldig wat een stem en het gevoel daarbij. Rillingen over mijn rug.
Date: November 3, 2007, 7:29 AM, EST
Name: RONIN
Number: 1
Non parlo bene l?inglese uso dunque un traduttore automatico, ma quello che posso dire e che Eva Cassidy ? stata una cantante eccezionale e straordinaria per cui le invio un grazie immenso dal profondo del cuore per le sensazioni e i brividi che provo quando ascolto le sue canzoni e le sue interpretazioni.
Date: November 30, 2007, 12:14 PM, EST
Name: Mr Les Grice
Number: 112
Just wanted to post a messgae about Michael Parkinson. For those not in the know, Michael has been the UK’s biggest chat show host for well over 30 years. Since 1996 he has had a radio show on Radio 2 in the uk, sunday mornings 11 till 1. He is retiring from both. The significance of this is that he was one of the first guys to play Eva’s Over the Rainbow, shortly after Terry Wogan did. In fact, that is the first time I heard Eva. I was stunned. He regarded it as good if not better version than the original and I think he remains a big fan of Eva’s. So I just wanted to pay tribute to him here on this page. Just think, if Eva had lived, I can well imagine that he may well have tried to tempt her onto his tv or radio show and then, well…look out world! On the other hand, like someone said, Eva may have just said ‘Thanks, but no thanks’ and cycled away into her ‘golden time’. Ahh, what might have been. So thank you Michael.
Date: November 29, 2007, 9:23 PM, EST
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 111
Scream her name from the rooftops.
Date: November 29, 2007, 3:55 PM, EST
Name: Jerry Lobb
Number: 110
The more I listen to this piece, the more I marvel at it. A beautiful guitar arrangement, and flawless playing and singing. Great music doesn’t have to be a classical piece with a large orchestra. It can be something very simply done, like this tune by Eva Cassidy.
Here’s a thought experiment: If you went to all the greatest female vocalists in the last 40 years, e.g., Ella, Barbra, Celine, and gave them the assignment of recording this song with their own guitar arrangement and accompaniment. Then compare each recording … would any of the performances have likely been better than Eva Cassidy’s? I don’t think so. And that is why it’s not an overstatement to say that she is one of the greatest female vocalists ever.
Date: November 29, 2007, 5:59 AM, EST
Name: Joanne
Number: 109
I have only recently been introduced to the works of Eva. I went to a play of Eva’s life, Faye who was in the group Steps played her. Very moving. Within a two hour timescale she has touched my life. I am now keen to learn how to play a guitar with Eva’s music. I have purchased a copy of the book titled Her Story by the People that knew her. I have learnt Eva, was a caring, down to earth and inspirational person. Her memory goes on. Her family must all be very proud of her. Thank you.
Date: November 28, 2007, 11:04 PM, EST
Name: Hugo
Number: 108
Congratulations Laura, you did a great job on this webpage!.
I have to tell you that I started listening Eva´s songs a few weeks ago and I love it, so searching on the web I found this very interesting webpage with an excellent view of who this great woman was.
Kind regards for South America.
Date: November 28, 2007, 12:25 PM, EST
Name: Leopoldine
Number: 107
Almost 6 years ago my sister has died from cancer, after suffering for 1 1/2 years. Only 2 weeks before she has died, I got a CD from Eva Cassidy – it was a Xmas present -, when I never have heard from this singer before. Especially her version of “Time after time” touched me more than I can say and it moved me to tears, whenever I listened to this beautiful song. And then – my sister died. The very day, we were on our way back home, my sister’s children in my car, it appears, that “Time after time” came via CD. And my niece (she was at the age of 18 or 19) listened to this song, and she felt quite the same, that I did. And we decided to play this song during the funeral.
Even now, 6 years after that, I can remember all my emotions at that time and the most beautiful moments with my sister come into my mind.
Thank you Eva, for making our world a bit better – with your voice, your positive spirit!
Date: November 27, 2007, 5:44 PM, EST
Name: David Graf
Number: 106
I find myself especially worried lately, about my wife’s health. It’s rather selfish because, although this isn’t as serious as what Eva went through, my wife has that same positive attitude of Eva’s. That is one of the many attributes that we fans love so much. Eva’s way of living, thinking and decision-making — these things should inspire Eva Fans to try to have courage, and think of others during strife and turmoil. I think of our Eva and I feel better when going through such times. Maybe that is one reason He chose you. I love you, Songbird!
Date: November 27, 2007, 4:06 PM, EST
Name: Roger Chapanis
Number: 105
I heard Eva for the first time yesterday. Wow! What a voice. I doubt that I’ve heard anything like it because it has such variety: power, depth, softness, range….(I’ve run out of words to describe it.) I especially like her style because I can’t anticipate what comes next. (I’m always surprised.)
Dear Eva, if you’re listening, I wish that you could have been with us longer. But, what a gift you’ve given us. Thank you.
Date: November 27, 2007, 10:56 AM, EST
Name: Cristina Simi
Number: 104
I love all the songs, Imagine is my favorite but what I do love is the Eva´s interpretation. She put the hart in each song. So sorrow….
Date: November 27, 2007, 5:14 AM, EST
Name: Kathy
Number: 103
I had come upon the videos of 6 year old Connie Talbot signing for Britain’s Got Talent, on YouTube, and in one segment, they wrap up with Eva’s version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow playing in the background. In searching for the artist, I finally found one reference that said, “Look up Eva Cassidy”. Hearing her sing it in its entirety left me speechless and expanded by the beauty of her phrasing and interpretation. It makes you stop and just listen, and while doing so, everything else falls away for those minutes in time. What an extraordinary gift she left the world. There was some universal essence I saw in her videos reminiscent of others gone before: Lennon, Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughn.. even in her smile, she reminded me of Elizabeth Montgomery in some ways. Her music leaves a joy, an ache, a smile and a tear… Rest well in good company Eva, and thank you.
Date: November 27, 2007, 4:34 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 102
Laura I would just like to say thanks for all your hard work in keeping this site going.
Date: November 25, 2007, 11:35 PM, EST
Name: Betty Haegelin
Number: 101
I guess I’m one of those lucky few who got to see Eva Cassidy live — twice. I lived in DC for many years and the reason I list “Drown in My Own Tears” as my favorite song is because that was how I was introduced to Eva — a DC adult urban radio station played that duet because of the Chuck Brown angle. I couldn’t believe that voice came out of a 5′ petite blonde! I saw her and Chuck Brown perform “The Other Side” set at the Birchmere and the next year saw her play with Mary Ann Redmond at Fleetwood’s also in Alexandria (much harder rock than most of her work). She was sooo shy and insecure onstage, very little banter. At the 2d show I knew she was ill and her mother sat at the table next to mine — Eva sat with her during breaks and they clearly had a very warm relationship. I am a huge music fan of many genres and feel really lucky that I was privileged to enjoy her in her lifetime–it’s one of my musical “claims to fame.” I have all her music and love introducing her to my friends. I was just doing a party mix which has two of her songs on it (which led me to you, searching her on the internet). I know hearing her will have a whole new group of people asking “Who is that fabulous singer.” Thanks for keeping her flame alive; she was something special.
Date: November 25, 2007, 4:42 PM, EST
Name: Rebecca Venter
Number: 100
I discovered Eva Cassidy about two months ago, by accident. I bought my first CD last weekend…The first of many.
Date: November 25, 2007, 6:54 AM, EST
Name: jess holbrook
Number: 99
i think she is very beautifal and she is a brill singer. I like over the rainbow because it is on wizard of oz and i love that film.
thanks
Date: November 24, 2007, 11:46 AM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 98
I recently purchased the cd “Holiday Sounds of the Season 2001, because I had heard that Eva’s version of the song “It’s not the presents under the tree” was on it. This is a wonderful song that conveys the true meaning of the holiday, and Eva’s rendition of it is flawless. This should be heard by all of Eva’s fans. For anyone who would like to get a copy of this, it can be found on the Amazon website
Date: November 24, 2007, 4:25 AM, EST
Name: Brian
Number: 97
I played it tough when my wife died 18 months ago, but just hearing this angelic voice released my caged tears, and gave me a new freedom. Her almost celtic quality speaks peace to my spirit. Thank you Raven for the music. I love you for it!
Date: November 23, 2007, 8:14 PM, EST
Name: Ademir Marques
Number: 96
Parabens, por sua voz e interpretaç?o impar, conheci por acaso seu trabalho e me apaixonei . Gostaria de saber o porque voce n?o divulga seu trabalho aqui no BRASIL.
Date: November 23, 2007, 6:42 PM, EST
Name: Sheila Marie
Number: 95
My mother-in-law gave me a copy of Live at Blues Alley and Songbird. I had never heard of Eva before, but instantly fell in love with her music as soon as I heard the first song. She has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. Angelic. So tragic that she was lost at such a young age. I wish I had learned of her earlier.
Date: November 22, 2007, 10:59 PM, EST
Name: Tonya
Number: 94
I am thankful for the inspiration that is Eva Cassiday.
Date: November 22, 2007, 10:15 PM, EST
Name: Christine
Number: 93
Wow, I was at the drive thru bank yesterday and I was feeling kindve down. I was listening to MVY and heard Song Bird. The DJ mentioned the singers name Eva Cassidy. The song gave me the chills all over. I started to weep as I heard the song because it moved me so so much when the morning just wasnt going the way I wanted it to. I didnt even know who sang the song till the end, but it moved me and I felt this overwhelming relief. The beauty of Eva’s voice moved me. Life is good and listening to that song made the rest of my day changed for the better. Now I am hooked on finding out more about her and her music
“You brightened my day Eva” – CM
Date: November 22, 2007, 6:28 PM, EST
Name: Dieter Bergkvist
Number: 92
Thank you so much Laura for your greetings I´ll hope to see you soon !! ( Mr Biondo knows more )
Date: November 22, 2007, 1:13 PM, EST
Name: Laura, Your Friendly Webmaster
Number: 91
Happy Thanksgiving to Eva fans everywhere!
Date: November 21, 2007, 2:42 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 90
Eva fans, I just got done listening to six-year-old Connie Talbot sing “I Will Always Love You” on Youtube. You know that intangeable thing Eva has. The one that makes you cry and makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, and makes you feel good all at once? This little angel has it. And apparently, I’m not the only one who thinks so.
After you listen to the song, scroll down to the comment section. The entries about this girl uncannily resemble those made by Eva fans, about Eva, in this guestbook. She has enormous potential. I hope no one ruins her by turning her into the type of pop “diva” we hear far too much of these days!
Date: November 21, 2007, 2:23 PM, EST
Name: Trish Lee
Number: 89
I found out about Eva Cassidy through my brother, Danny and I just love her beautiful voice. I wish I had known about her sooner.
Date: November 20, 2007, 11:43 PM, EST
Name: Maggie
Number: 88
Rendition is lovely. Wat a shame that this talented woman was lost at such a young age.
Date: November 20, 2007, 5:18 PM, EST
Name: David Murphy
Number: 87
The little girl mentioned on the “what’s new page” is on youtube..
Type “britians got talent” into the search bar and Connie is the first result shown, I hope this helps.
Listen when Simon Cowell gives his reaction to hear Eva’s version of Somewhere over the rainbow. As an aside I had this played at my fathers’ funeral and I still cry everytime I hear it, I always did before anyway thinking about Eva and a life cut short.
Never have been religious but I hope someone is looking after this special lady.
Gone but never forgotten X
Date: November 20, 2007, 4:33 PM, EST
Name: Leslie Spoentgen
Number: 86
Im entranced and was from the moment a friend introduced me to her version of Over The Rainbow. Eva is a jewel and her music is a treasure to behold.
Date: November 20, 2007, 12:04 PM, EST
Name: nicola
Number: 85
EVA LA MIGLIORE
Date: November 20, 2007, 7:15 AM, EST
Name: Sewnet
Number: 84
I love Eva Cassidy songs especially “Autumn Leaves”. Her beautiful voice is unexpressed.I wish I could have attended her concert.
Date: November 20, 2007, 2:27 AM, EST
Name: Danika
Number: 83
My week-old daughter is only 1lb 12oz and is in the NICU. I sing to her everyday and her I know that it helps. My favorite song to sing to her is “Songbird”. The lyrics just fit and it is now our song. I only wish that my pitiful voice could do it justice.
Date: November 19, 2007, 6:34 PM, EST
Name: Brian Jordan
Number: 82
I lost four of my loved ones in 2005 and when ever i feel down listening to song bird keeps me alive and able to take on a new day.
I thank you and hope you are with the angels.
Date: November 19, 2007, 5:34 PM, EST
Name: liam dunne
Number: 81
an inspiration to so many worldwide r.i.p.eva ireland loves you…
Date: November 19, 2007, 4:32 PM, EST
Name: Liz Kay
Number: 80
I love listening to every song Eva Cassidy sings — her voice touches my soul. But I am moved to tears everytime I hear “Over the Rainbow.”
Date: November 19, 2007, 7:35 AM, EST
Name: Les Williams
Number: 79
I am a massive Eva fan, and have every one of her albums, including Pearls and the Blues Alley DVD. No one on this site has yet mentioned the new British singer Leona Lewis, who is currently top of the UK album and singles charts, and is breaking all records. She was the winner of Simon Cowell?s 2006 UK talent show, the X-Factor, and in one round she sang her interpretation of Eva?s Over the Rainbow, and in my view added another dimension to the song. You don?t have to take my word for it, you can still watch it (and other songs) on her myspace site (I am not allowed to include a link). Hope you don’t get any technical glitches, as I did this morning. She quotes Eva as one of her influences, and it was planned to include Over the Rainbow on her debut album Spirit, but Leona refused, saying ?It?s not my song?. She is apparently a shy girl, and throughout X-Factor the only criticism the judges could make was ?You don?t know how good you are?. Does this ring a bell? She will undoubtedly become an international superstar, and the only downside is that her manager is Simon Cowell. I am curious to see how the two of them will handle this challenge.
Date: November 18, 2007, 7:43 PM, EST
Name: Shaaron Flynn
Number: 78
My husband and I stumbled across Eva’s Music when a local radio station played Over the Rainbow. We actually called the station to find our who was singing as it was so emotional and stirring,and we’ve listened ever since, and have purchase all her CD”s. I was also so happy to see her video on youtube and play it often. Her voice is amazing and so refreshing. Her voice will keep her in everyone’s hearts and souls.
Date: November 18, 2007, 8:06 AM, EST
Name: DAREN PRICE
Number: 77
I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO EVA FOR MANY YEARS NOW BUT MUST HAVE MISSED THIS SONG SOMEWHERE . WHAT A GREAT SONG AND GREAT LYRICS AWESOME ALL OF HER MUSIC MEANS SOMETHING TO SOME BODY SOMEWHERE. MAYBE FATHER XMAS WILL REMEMBER ME THIS YEAR.
Date: November 17, 2007, 8:37 PM, EST
Name: dale newton
Number: 76
i hadnt listened to much of eva before tonight but we have been to see the eva cassidy story at billingham forum near middlesbrough tonight and the lassy from steps playedher and she was out standing ,but i was taken back by the story of eva ,sad .
Date: November 17, 2007, 6:22 PM, EST
Name: Joanie
Number: 75
I wish Eva’s songs could be on the radio more. I’ve been known to play an album over and over.
Date: November 17, 2007, 5:59 PM, EST
Name: Myklos
Number: 74
I’ve discovered Eva Cassidy 24 hours ago and since yesterday I continue to listen “Over The Rainbow – Live at Blues Alley” Her voice continue to play again in my head, in my soul… then, a few hours ago I have discovered that Eva is not here among us… good-bye Eva!!!
Date: November 17, 2007, 5:18 PM, EST
Name: Bill Anderson
Number: 73
I am a professional musician and amateur songwriter and Eva is an amazing inspiration. I can’t listen to too many songs by her without feeling the loss. I am so sorry I missed her,but am so thankful that there are recordings available! They should have American Idol contestants listen to her, so they can really understand what covering a tune and making it your own means. There is no style or genre that she couldn’t handle. I am and will forever be in awe of her talent and can’t believe that the musical world slept while she lived. I hope they wake up one day.
Date: November 17, 2007, 7:56 AM, EST
Name: patrick
Number: 72
Finally, Eva`s songs can be bought on
itunes. The Songbird cd is avabile. Now the
the world can hear one of the most gifted
singers ever. Yeah!!!
Date: November 16, 2007, 4:37 PM, EST
Name: Dolores Zaps
Number: 71
I was driving home one day, about a month ago, listening to CBC radio, when Eva’s voice filled the air. Upon arriving home I endevoured to get some information on this wonderful voice. I was so sad to realize that she had passed away in 1996. I listen to her every day.
Date: November 14, 2007, 8:06 PM, EST
Name: Gareth Cassidy
Number: 70
Eva is an inspiration to me… I love her music… Fields of Gold is my number one favourite. Its AMAZING!
Date: November 14, 2007, 6:23 PM, EST
Name: Ilona
Number: 69
I don’t think there is a way of describing what it feels like to listen to her angelic voice…She truly is one of the greatest singers of all times. It’s the way she interprets (I’m aware that past tense should apply here, but she is still with us through her songs, isn’t she?) her songs, the innate creativity to project an almost touchable image while performing that makes me want to listen to her over and over again. There’s never enough of her calm and soothing voice.
Her record producer Chris Biondo said “she had all the qualities that other great singers have only a couple of” – I don’t think there’s any need of adding anything else…
I’ve only known her brilliant music for a couple of months, and like most other people, came across it by pure chance -saw it on my friend’s shelf and didn’t even know what to expect. What a great revelation! I think she deserves to be known world wide, so we all can be better people! I’m ever so grateful for the gift of her life and her inspiring songs! It’s like love from first sight, only so much better:)
Date: November 13, 2007, 4:45 PM, EST
Name: Don Belik
Number: 68
I first heard eva sing by listenting to Boomers Acoustic cafe streaming in from the internet just about 2 months ago. I immediately put on my head phones and listened with great interest at this beautiful arrangement of Paul Simons Kathy’s song. I just had to find out the singers name and of course I wanted more selections and to see if there were any cd’s out. Of course it was Eva and immediately wanted to get some more info about this singer. I contacted my brother and asked him about eva and he knew about her and her tragic ending. I could not believe it. This woman with the most beautiful voice I have ever heard and beautiful guitar playing ability had passed. I have since received all of eva’s cd’s and listen everyday. She is truely a genius. Only a handfull of artists have immortal qualities. Eva Cassidy is one of them.
Date: November 13, 2007, 4:21 AM, EST
Name: bint alshamsa
Number: 67
I have bone cancer. A year or so ago, I was on the internet just looking to see what new info I could find about my condition. This is how I first learned of Eva Cassidy. It really surprised me because I LIVE in the world capital of Jazz music and I’d never heard of her. It pained me to learn that this beautiful soul had already passed on to the next world before I had the opportunity to even become her fan.
I’ve been hooked on her music ever since that first day. When I listen to her music, I feel a sense of peace that no other music gives me. This beautiful woman turned transcendent entity has become my very own patron saint of sorts.
Date: November 12, 2007, 5:40 PM, EST
Name: Carol
Number: 66
My youngest sister passed away this past July. Shortly before her death, I played for her the CD “Songbird” which she fell in love with and would play over and over every time she came to visit. I know she is in heaven singing “Fields of Gold” which gives me comfort. Eva’s voice was truly a gift from God that will forever live on.
Date: November 12, 2007, 1:44 AM, EST
Name: Hal
Number: 65
I’m sure the angels stop to listen to her now and then. i beleive that the Pearl’s performance should be made available on a legitimate CD. I would buy it at any price to hear it in even better audio. I came home from work one night and my wife told me I had to hear something(Nightline). Little did I know that someone had a voice so beautiful, she could bring tears. Thank you to Laura for this site. Thanks to God for allowing us to have Eva here for such a short time.
Date: November 12, 2007, 12:00 AM, EST
Name: Dina Navarrette
Number: 64
I stmbled across a YouTube recording of Over the Rainbow and have never heard such a beatiful pure voice. I called my mother into the room to hear it only to read the blog and disover the RIP notes…my heart sank and then I realized that God needed another angel in his heavenly choir.
Date: November 11, 2007, 4:53 PM, EST
Name: Ron Roper
Number: 63
At the age of 63, my son told me of Eva, I think she had a wonderfull voice and such a loss.
Date: November 11, 2007, 7:16 AM, EST
Name: Blue Skies Chris
Number: 62
I was on holiday on a ship on November the 2nd. Listened to LABA and re-read most of Songbird on the 2nd.
I persuaded the local community radio station I work on to re-run the 1 hour program I recorded for them 4 years ago.
Maybe we will win some more converts.
Best wishes to all Eva fans around the World. Blue Skies. Chris
Date: November 11, 2007, 3:46 AM, EST
Name: Vivienne
Number: 61
Been a fan since I first heard her on Kim Hill’s Saturday Morning 9-noon; Time after Time received for my birthday (Thanks Mike, Angela & Toby): “Kathy” makes me cry; absolutely no favourites – how to choose between perfection?
Date: November 10, 2007, 1:57 PM, EST
Name: michael rush
Number: 60
what a truly magnificent voice,i have never heard any song sung so passionately. I only found out about her music last night and have been listening to it all day today. I will be making sure i get as many of her CD,s as possible
Date: November 10, 2007, 4:09 AM, EST
Name: Alex
Number: 59
I am moved by the majesty of this woman’s voice. They say music is proof of Angels. Eva’s voice could move the unbelievers. Thank you Eva.
Date: November 9, 2007, 4:30 PM, EST
Name: Marla
Number: 58
I just posted of discovering Eva and went to read about her. I was stunned that such a talent was growing up near the house my husband and I owned. I lived in the K section of Bowie from 1979-1985. I walked and biked on the same paths. Possibly pushed my daughter in her stroller past Eva and her mother. So sad that I never met her.
Thank you, webmaster, for this wonderful look in to Eva.
Date: November 9, 2007, 3:44 PM, EST
Name: Marla
Number: 57
I discovered Eva today. I was reading SPIN and she was listed as one of a few individuals who were great and died before discovery. I saw her CD on Yahoo Music, clicked on it and can’t stop listening to her songs.
Her songs are beautiful beyond belief.
Date: November 8, 2007, 3:14 PM, EST
Name: Giorgio
Number: 56
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You……. Eva.
Tears of joy, when i listen to my favorite song.
Giorgio
Date: November 8, 2007, 1:42 PM, EST
Name: Booker T. Gibson
Number: 55
I hadn’t listened to one of my Eva CDs for a while until this week when I randomly put on Songbird. Honestly didn’t remember it was Nov. 2. Now I’m 77 and still play piano. I still try to talk up Eva Cassidy but still get too many
blank or patronizing looks. Maybe when people hear her broadcast once in a while that’ll help.
Thanks agin, Laura
Date: November 8, 2007, 1:31 PM, EST
Name: Booker Gibson
Number: 54
I hadn’t listened to Eva in a couple of months but happened to put on the Songbird album and I still get kind of emotional about those performances. I didn’t realize it was Nov. 2nd.
Now I’m 77 and still play piano. I still try
to tell people about Eva…but get too many blank stares. Thanks for keeping up.
Date: November 8, 2007, 1:29 PM, EST
Name: Rick
Number: 53
I have only know about Eva Cassidy for about a month now. I cannot stop listening to her CD’s! I only own two (Songbird & Wonderful Life) and will be buying every CD. She has the most wonderful voice I have ever heard! Her life ending at such a young age is the saddest story possible. I would love to see someone make a movie on her short, but incredible life. The world is a better place because of Eva Cassidy.
Date: November 7, 2007, 7:40 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 52
Oh Goodness!
To Rich in New Jersey where, by the way, I was born: I appreciate your comments. We all have something to add to this wonderful web site. Yet, I must say that the Eva Cassidy Band and their talents put Eva above just a wonderful performance to singing with the heavens. They and Eva were and are magical. I consider myself very blessed for all of their performances. How incredibly spectacular that Eva was matched with such a magical band.
Date: November 6, 2007, 7:25 PM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 51
I completely agree with Mike from West Virginia. If one listens to the 22 songs from Live at Pearls where Eva had no musical accompaniment except herself with her own guitar, you would realize this was her greatest performance. As Mike said, Eva almost needed no instruments to accompany her with her out-of-this-world voice. But in her other released recordings, she had the best musicians accompanying her such as Keith Grimes(guitar), Lenny Williams(piano), Raice McLeod(drums), Chris Biondo(base) who all did a spectacular job accompanying Eva.
As a matter of fact, I remember reading that Chris Biondo and Lenny Williams winning a music award for their work on a certain program on a cable channel.
I think Rich of NJ had misspoken without thinking of what he is saying and with little knowledge.
Date: November 6, 2007, 5:14 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 50
I had no intention of making an entry today but I feel I have to respond to the assertion that the musicians who backed Eva were somehow second rate. I believe Eva’s voice and musicianship was so good that she probably never needed a band to back her up. This is quite evident on the “Pearls” cd where the only accompanyment is Eva playing her twelve string. However, in listening to the recordings where she was backed by the Eva Cassidy Band and others, it never occurred to me that those musicians where anything less than “A” list. In fact the comment I have heard most often from musicians to whom I have introduced Eva’s music was what great musicians she attracted to her.
Date: November 6, 2007, 1:37 PM, EST
Name: Ed Bartley
Number: 49
Asked for an Eva song on radio 2 last week and didn’t happen.
Can all Eva fans in the UK bombard this radio station and ask for more plays. The radio 2 messageboard is a good place to do this. There are still people who will enjoy discovering Eva’s music.
Thanks to those who maintain this website
Date: November 5, 2007, 5:20 PM, EST
Name: Rich
Number: 48
I’ve posted before – just checking in to be sure the site remains alive, as her music does.
It’s such a shame that just as she’s on the verge of expanding her regional base her time on earth is ended. Not to disparage those musicians whe so ably abetted her, and who produced her recordings, I can’t help imagining how she would have sounded with A list musicians.
Date: November 5, 2007, 1:39 PM, EST
Name: Barry Bailiff
Number: 47
My Brother came up from Texas to visit and turned me on to Eva Cassidy. I have been listening to her ever since. I miss her already.
Barry
Date: November 5, 2007, 10:49 AM, EST
Name: blanche
Number: 46
i am 80 years old it was so nice hearihg such a great singer . so clear i could understand the words . she singing with the angels now . she look like my sons girlfriend but she doesn’t sing . they say everyone have a look alike maybe karla hers god bless gg
Date: November 5, 2007, 5:27 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 45
Eva RIP.
Date: November 4, 2007, 5:13 PM, EST
Name: Cindy Hanner
Number: 44
Recently my brother died unexpectedly at age 54. As part of his funeral service we played “Fields of Gold” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. When I think of him now I think of beauty and not of sadness.
Date: November 4, 2007, 5:12 PM, EST
Name: Amanda Van Ness
Number: 43
I just got married to the most wonderful man on Oct. 13th and our first dance was to Songbird…it was beautiful.
You are truly missed Eva.
Date: November 4, 2007, 12:39 PM, EST
Name: James
Number: 42
Wish you were here x
Date: November 4, 2007, 6:50 AM, EST
Name: Hansen
Number: 41
Thanks for Eva’s Sister Margret Cassidy, who share everything about EVA, i really glad, then you know, i read the SONGBIRD BOOK, then now i know who is EVA, and before i read the book, i dont know her, coz i just know she is a singer, she has a great personaly, talented, and has a great great family. THANKS SISTER MARGRET
Date: November 4, 2007, 1:39 AM, EST
Name: Clara Abate
Number: 40
What an inspiration to the music industry !!
I have listened to alot of singers over the years and no one has touched me on an emotional level like Eva Cassidy. Such a pure and golden voice. I was introduced to her music through a friend of mine and have not looked back since. I look forward to hearing more of her songs because i know that they will be the “Eva Cassidy” version – one of the best singers I have ever heard – God bless you !
Date: November 3, 2007, 10:40 PM, EST
Name: Danny Hynes
Number: 39
Wow, what a Blessing, Thank You Lord for such a Talented, Powerful, Beautiful person you have given us, she is such an in-spirit or inspuration, just listening to her no matter what may be burrdening you at the time, her powerfull voice just seems to lift you which I know is a Blessing from God, Thank You Always!!!
Date: November 3, 2007, 9:18 PM, EST
Name: Alasdair Veitch
Number: 38
I was introduced to Eva’s music by a friend a few years ago and, like everyone else, was totally blown away by her voice and her music. I’ve been going through some YouTube clips on Eva today and listening to her songs – “Wonderful World” is playing right now as I write.
On this date – we can only say a huge thanks for what Eva brought to us all in her way to short time with us. May her friends and family know that we’re thinking of them and of Eva today.
And it’s lovely to read all the beautiful posts on this message board and to see how she has now touched people around the planet. As Lisa Smith from Florida wrote yesterday – we miss you, songbird.
Date: November 3, 2007, 6:11 PM, EST
Name: Jos
Number: 37
Nog nooit gehoort van Eva Cassidy, dan hoor je een nummer en val je toch even stil.
Geweldig wat een stem en het gevoel daarbij. Rillingen over mijn rug.
Date: November 3, 2007, 7:29 AM, EST
Name: RONIN
Number: 36
Non parlo bene l?inglese uso dunque un traduttore automatico, ma quello che posso dire e che Eva Cassidy ? stata una cantante eccezionale e straordinaria per cui le invio un grazie immenso dal profondo del cuore per le sensazioni e i brividi che provo quando ascolto le sue canzoni e le sue interpretazioni.
Date: November 3, 2007, 12:25 AM, EST
Name: Jo Ann
Number: 35
Remembering Eva~ an incredible singer who had a beautiful heart full of love.
Your spirit will live on forever through your music.
Peace and Love to the Cassidy family…..
Date: November 2, 2007, 11:31 PM, EST
Name: Todd
Number: 34
I listen to Eva’s CDs over and over. Each time I here something new and beautiful. Her music is timeless and every song evokes a memory. She is truly a master. Rest in Peace, Eva. Your legacy lives on forever.
Date: November 2, 2007, 10:56 PM, EST
Name: Mike
Number: 33
Eva Lives!!!! Go to YouTube Eva Cassidy – autumn leaves
Date: November 2, 2007, 10:25 PM, EST
Name: Larry
Number: 32
Eleven years ago. You are missed.
Date: November 2, 2007, 10:24 PM, EST
Name: Larry
Number: 31
Ten years ago. You are missed.
Date: November 2, 2007, 8:55 PM, EST
Name: Anne
Number: 30
Thank you Laura for honoring Eva every day of the year. You are amazing. To you and all others who are part of Eva’s family, my thoughts are with you today. God Bless.
Date: November 2, 2007, 8:15 PM, EST
Name: Karen
Number: 29
I have called my local jazz radio station 3 times today to request they play an Eva song, and so far, they haven’t! Grrrrr! Please, anyone who reads this, call 98.9 FM Smooth Jazz KWJZ tonight to request some Eva. Call the radio station at 425-653-9455. When I called, they had never heard of Eva. How obtuse!
Thanks, everyone!
K.
Date: November 2, 2007, 6:37 PM, EST
Name: Melissa and Sarah
Number: 28
This is so strange! My friend, Sarah is here now and JUST NOW introduced me to this Fantastic Voice on this special day of rememberance and we didn’t even know it!
We are both singers and love to listen to those who express such passion with their voice and heart.
GOD SHINE YOUR LOVE ON THIS WOMAN!!!!
Melissa and Sarah
Date: November 2, 2007, 6:05 PM, EST
Name: Sandy Schoenberger
Number: 27
‘Tis a day for rememberance and appreciation. Eva Cassidy’s remarkable voice and timeless legacy lives on, as those of us fortunate enough to have discovered her gifts, count the many ways she has enriched our lives. Blessings dear Eva and thank you.
Date: November 2, 2007, 5:29 PM, EST
Name: Alan Lynch
Number: 26
Rest in peace Eva. My little son Sean (5) who has special needs loves Over The Rainbow. He loves music and of all the songs in the whole world, Over The Rainbow is by far his favourite. Thanks for that.
Date: November 2, 2007, 5:19 PM, EST
Name: Jay
Number: 25
Been listening to you today. 11 years ago the world lost an amazing treasure. Gone but not forgotten. Sweet Dreams. x
Date: November 2, 2007, 4:02 PM, EST
Name: Bj?rn Erik Pedersen
Number: 24
I have loved Cassidy’s songs for a long time, but I have always assumed her songs were her own work – she makes every song her own.
I visited the Sting concert when he realeased the CD with “Fields of Gold”.
Many years later, when I heard the Cassidy version, I thought: Oh, so Sting did a Cassidy cover, what a great choice!
She could carry a tune!
Date: November 2, 2007, 2:23 PM, EST
Name: Leigh
Number: 23
On this day of remembering Eva, I want to send my condolences to the Cassidy Family. By the way, this week I discovered a new artist on the CD Baby website that has just released a CD that was done as a tribute to Eva!! There is a particular song on that CD that is done in memory of Eva. The song is titled, “Remembrance”. It is a beautiful tribute to Eva, and even some members of Eva’s family play along on this CD!! For those who would like to hear the song, or any of the other songs done on this tribute CD, the CD is titled “Anchor of the Tides” by Jo Ann White. How appropriate that this tribute CD has been released this week!
Date: November 2, 2007, 2:06 PM, EST
Name: Ed Bartley
Number: 22
Listening to you today. God bless
Date: November 2, 2007, 2:05 PM, EST
Name: Steve S.
Number: 21
Eva sang: “My life goes on in endless song”.
As this, and other sites prove, this is so true.
There never was, and there never will be another singer like her. As fans, we must keep her messages of love and hope alive, and share them with as many others as we can.
I know she rests in peace!!
Steve.
Date: November 2, 2007, 12:12 PM, EST
Name: Doug
Number: 20
Peace and health to the Eva faithful on this anniversary. I am consistently amazed what a small world it is among Eva fans. Earlier this yet I met a roller coaster enthusiast who found solace and comfort in Eva’s music with the death of a child. Someone who definitely needs one of those bumper stickers.
Date: November 2, 2007, 12:06 PM, EST
Name: Eric
Number: 19
I had been thinking about Eva again during the past week. I knew this date was coming around again and I was thinking what more could I possibly say that I haven?t said before? Besides, it really isn?t so much that I don?t have anything left to say. Really, it?s more about remembering. So, I?m writing this off the top of head here at work and as I look out my office windows, it?s a beautifully sunny and cool day here in Washington, DC. The skies are brilliantly blue, something maybe Eva would have loved. But the crisp air, the smell of orange and gold autumn leaves, is tinged with sadness because she?s not here for those of us who are left to care?.
And that?s why I come back—why we ALL come back—because we care enough to remember, to shed tears, to howl at the moon in our private moments, all in our belief that you, Eva, will somehow know that you did NOT pass thru this life unnoticed like you were just another wave upon the million of waves that crash along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay you so loved. And that you also know just how much you are loved not by just your family and friends, but by fans and complete strangers like me.
You had a special gift and you gave us fans a supernatural beauty with your music and voice, something that this world so desperately needs. No, Eva, you are not forgotten. You were someone that mattered in this world. And you matter to me.
Date: November 2, 2007, 11:51 AM, EST
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 18
We are thinking about you today, Eva, and we know that you are looking down at us and smiling. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us. We miss you, songbird.
Date: November 2, 2007, 10:48 AM, EST
Name: Christian
Number: 17
R.I.P Eva Cassidy
Date: November 2, 2007, 10:47 AM, EST
Name: Linton
Number: 16
I also wish to extend my condolences to Eva?s parents, relatives and friends today, Nov 2, 2007 on the 11th anniversary of Eva?s passing.
Her music has had immeasurable good on so many people all over the world. The love, comfort and peace her music has conveyed to countless people who are troubled and distressed are without question. We all have problems in life and the soothing effect of her music is so satisfying.
She is the only singer whose music gets better each time you replay them. One never gets tired of listening to them and because her music possesses the ultimate quality, they will be listened to and enjoyed forever.
Date: November 2, 2007, 10:18 AM, EST
Name: Andy O’Sullivan
Number: 15
I only found out today that Eva Cassidy had died in 1996, and an immense sadness came over me, as I was completely unaware, and assumed she was still alive. She was undoubtedly blessed with one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard, and as a singer myself, she will continue to be a tremendous source of inspiration to me. It’s such a shame that God called for her so young, when she had so much more to offer the world of music, and the world as a whole. My condolences to all Eva’s friends and family, especially today. God bless.
Date: November 2, 2007, 8:35 AM, EST
Name: les grice
Number: 14
Apologies for incorrect date of birth on entry 962, it should of course read 2nd November 1996, must have been the tears in my eyes.
Date: November 2, 2007, 7:09 AM, EST
Name: David Graf
Number: 13
On this day, my thoughts and prayers go out to Hugh, Barbara and the Cassidy family. Thanks to all of you, we remember Eva with love and admiration. Her courage and concern for others, her love of nature and many God-given talents fill her beloved soul as she continues to bless us from on High. Eva, you have motivated me to consider and change certain aspects of my life through your pure example…I love you, Eva and look forward to the day I can meet you in Heaven.
Date: November 2, 2007, 7:01 AM, EST
Name: Anca
Number: 12
I woke up this morning and then I lighted up some candles and started listening to your music, Eva – with “Autumn Leaves”, ironic how this song can be dedicated in your memory, it gave me tears.
Will be an empty day today, you’re my model, my angel….. Eva, one of the best thing ever happened it in my life.
Thanks to YOU and your family.
Rest in peace, EVA!
Anca.
Date: November 2, 2007, 6:39 AM, EST
Name: MR LESLIE GRICE
Number: 11
Eva Marie Cassidy, 2nd. February 1963 – 2nd. November 1997.
‘Even in our sleep, pain, which cannot forget, falls drop by drop upon the heart. Until, in our own deep despair, against our will, comes wisdom, through the awful grace of God’
Sleep well , angel.
Date: November 2, 2007, 12:54 AM, EST
Name: Dieter Bergkvist
Number: 10
Eleven years of emptyness has gone by without you Eva ; but I can still enjoy your immense power and soft presence in your interpretations of earlier well known songs ! Even if I recognonize every other song they just seems to reach a compleatly different level in your command !
I am so impressed and proud to see so many kind and warm people sharing their appreciation on this site .
All my thoughts and feelings this day goes to your family and friends.
If there is something else out there after our own passing I´m very curious of whom I will find !!
Laura thank you so much for your endless efforts !
Dieter.
Date: November 2, 2007, 12:35 AM, EST
Name: Steven Duhig
Number: 9
In 1998, shortly after my arrival, to settle in Bowie, MD from UK, my future mother-in-law passed me an original CD called “Eva By Heart” by an unknown local artist to listen to. I was of course overwhelmed by Eva’s singing, and her style of singing. It was though sometime after my wife and I got married, and I had settled into my new career, that I casually searched the web for more of Eva’s CDs. I was promptly bombarded by the explosion of interest in Eva that had happened back in UK in my absence! I had, like the rest of USA (including most of Bowie to this day sadly), been oblivious to Eva’s popularity abroad. No problem completing my Eva collection these days of course. The book and DVD are wonderful too, but imagine our surprise to discover that at least the leader of our wonderful jazz band at our wedding had played with Eva on some recordings too! Amazing.
Thank you Eva, Laura and he Cassidy family for allowing us all to share in Eva’s wonderful music.
Steven.
Date: November 2, 2007, 12:22 AM, EST
Name: Steven Duhig
Number: 8
Reminded that today it is eleven years ago that Eva passed away. Did anyone realise just how much Eva would continue to touch so many today?
Steven
Date: November 1, 2007, 3:16 PM, EST
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 7
I “discovered” Eva while mindlessly flipping through the channels, one night with my TV remote, over six years ago. The show was the ABC “Nightline” special. I only caught the end of the show and a few bars of “People Get Ready” and “Fields of Gold”. I was completely blown away. I couldn’t understand why I hadn’t heard of Eva before.
The next day I went out and bought the “Songbird” cd and, again, was blown away, not only by her phenomonal vocal range but also by her unparralled stylistic versatility. With the voice of an angel, she moved seemlessly from genre to genre making songs we’ve heard hundreds of times, new again. I’m 60 years old. I’ve heard a lot of great singers in my time but none compares even remotely to Eva Cassidy. As far as I’m concerned, she is the best singer God ever
put on this earth. I thank my lucky stars I tuned in to “Nightline” that night.
On the eve of the anniversary of Eva’s passing, I would like to thank Hugh and Barbara Cassidy for bringing such a blessed child into this world and nurturing her unparraleled musical talent. I lost my son, Micah, at the age of 23, five years ago. At his funeral service, one of the songs we played was “I Know You by Heart”. I don’t think there is a another song that could have better expressed our feelings at that time.
God bless you Eva! And, God bless us all who have come to know you!
Date: November 1, 2007, 12:53 PM, EST
Name: Dorothy B.
Number: 6
I’m with Tony! Laura, you are missed and in my thoughts! I keep hoping to see a new addition to “What’s New!” But more than that, hoping to see that all is well with you! 🙂
Date: November 1, 2007, 5:42 AM, EST
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 5
Laura is everything OK.
Date: November 1, 2007, 4:42 AM, EST
Name: Ms. Z.
Number: 4
I kept hearing or reading her name and finallly started surfing the web for info. The Wikipedia article had a link to YouTube with (illegal) clips. I watched her sing Bill Withers’ classic song “Ain’t No Sunshine” and was blown away. I am not a fan of covers, but she makes every song her own, so much so that one almost forgets the original versions – this is exceptionally rare. I went out and bought her Blues Alley album and her Time After Time album yesterday and listened to both CDs late last night. I was in another world for those few hours.
On one hand it is so very tragic that she died at age 33 and before she made a big name for herself. On the other hand, perhaps it was meant to happen this way: she would most likely not have been happy as an artist or as a human being had a standard career been launched: the music business ruins pure people such as Eva and Jeff Buckley and many others.
There seem to be artists who walk this Earth for a short while, creating their sublime art and then vanish, leaving behind their work, images and spirit. Eva is one of those.
I will do my part to spread the word on her music from this day on.
Date: October 3, 2007, 2:32 AM, EST
Name: Ryan
Number: 3
Thanks for leaving a vocal legacy for so many generations to share. My kids already know your music and I hope they pass it down to theirs. Timeless, touching, and unforgettable. Thank you for using your gift, we’ll never forget you!
Date: October 3, 2007, 1:45 AM, EST
Name: Gina Newlon
Number: 2
Your songs inspire me to sing more to my 2 year old son. Although I lack your angelic voice, he looks at me as though I do. Your music make me tear up while listening when dancing with my husband or just driving in my car by myself. Life has been made with your music in the background…that might sound weird, but its true! Thanks for warming my heart, Gina N.
Date: October 2, 2007, 4:54 PM, EST
Name: Neodesha Hendley
Number: 1
I heard about Eva several years ago on an evening news show and I was moved to tears by her poignant rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World. I have thought of her ofter over the years and wondered if I would ever remember her name again. Thank God I have and thank God for the internet!! I will be purchasing more of her songs. What a beautiful gift from God, not just her voice, but her spirit, too. She was only here a short while, but her legacy lives on. (I couldn’t pick a favorite because I have only heard the two I mentioned above and I am sure that she has recorded many other wonderful tunes.)
Date: October 31, 2007, 12:11 PM, EDT
Name: Andrew
Number: 63
I first heard Eva about a year and a half ago as I was traveling with two colleagues on a road trip. We went to a restaurant and the artist Sting was eating at the same place. I said how I always loved the song ‘Fields of Gold.’ My friend played Eva Cassidy for me, and I haven’t stopped listening to her euphonic sound since. What an incredible voice, and now I understand she was an incredible person as well, but I’m not surprised. There’s something special about her, something mesmerizing, that translates from her soul through her voice.
Date: October 31, 2007, 9:07 AM, EDT
Name: Kim Roy
Number: 62
My best girlrfriend introduced me to the music of Eva Cassidy and I had never heard anything so hauntingly beautiful. Since then she has passed away at the age of 47 and every time I hear Eva’s music and beautiful voice I am reminded of my best freind and how special she was to me.
Date: October 31, 2007, 5:08 AM, EDT
Name: Shamel Topsakal
Number: 61
Thank you – may you rest in peace.
Date: October 31, 2007, 2:38 AM, EDT
Name: Vivienne
Number: 60
It’s my current favorite and I play it all the time. But I rotate between a number of them. And each time I switch songs, I hear a new nuance and keep playing it for weeks. Then I move on to another one. I love Eva because she was the real deal. True to herself and her music and therefore to the rest of us.
Date: October 30, 2007, 11:22 PM, EDT
Name: Jim
Number: 59
I got chills the first time I heard it and every time since. My friend Virgil sent it to me and I thank him profusely. I can’t get enough of it. I understand why it didn’t get on the CD, with the extra sounds that probably couldn’t be removed, but the performance was exquisite and I will forever be a fan and adherent to Eva’s memory. I love you, Eva!
Date: October 30, 2007, 10:24 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 58
I have been a die hard Eva fan since I first saw the story of Eva on Nightline. I have a copy of the show and have watched it more times than I can count. I have cried more tears than I can remember because her story and her voice touch my heart so deeply. I have always wondered about two moments mentioned in that show. First, when she first sang at Blues Alley, the staff stopped what they were doing and stared at each other. Does anyone know what she was singing. Second, Chris B. talks about how incredible Eva was when she first went into his studio until she left. Does anyone know what she sang that first day? Would love to know. I guess I am always curious about everything I hear about Eva and always want to know more.
Thanks
Date: October 30, 2007, 7:34 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Bendzela
Number: 57
I can thank WERU in Maine for introducing me to Eva. Hearing her songs, interspersed with bits about her life from the DJ, has been just devastating.
Date: October 30, 2007, 3:36 PM, EDT
Name: Ed Bartley
Number: 56
First heard of Eva through the Katie Melua dedication ‘Faraway Voice’ and by good luck bought some recordings. Now her wonderful voice enriches my every day. I tell everyone about her . She was simply the most talented singer of them all.
Thanks Eva.
Date: October 30, 2007, 2:27 PM, EDT
Name: Gregg Nielsen
Number: 55
I note Songbird as my favorite but it is the only song I have heard of Eva’s in its entirety. I found the Eva’s angelic voice through the Love Actually soundtrack and have been in love with it (and her) ever since. What an amazing gift to the world.
Date: October 27, 2007, 9:30 PM, EDT
Name: Lee
Number: 54
In reading so many of the posts on here, it’s interesting that so many remember exactly where they were when they first heard Eva’s voice. For me, it was in 2006 when I was flying a Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo to Bangkok. I mention that because I had to go to Asia to hear this American’s voice that I should have heard long ago. I noticed on the playlist for the JAL flight that “OTR” would be playing by someone named Eva Cassidy. I really didn’t even pay attention to the name of the singer, only that OTR would be playing, which was a favorite of mine since childhood. For me, it was one of those experiences you go through every so often in life when you remember exactly where you were when something special happens. After the song was over, I wrote down Eva’s name so I would remember it and could find out more about her after I returned home. Tragically, as many others have stated, she passed before we had the opportunity to show her personally in concert our appreciation of her gifts by our applause. Surely she would have been touring worldwide to adoring audiences had she still been with us. Nevertheless, her music lives on and still touches heartfelt emotions from those that are only yet still hearing her amazing artistic interpretations of both standards and less well known tunes. For me, she opened up a new appreciation for music and how emotional the experience of listening to a true artist can be.
Date: October 27, 2007, 8:14 PM, EDT
Name: Antonia
Number: 53
I found out about Eva through an obscure link on a site, and long after she had passed. I cannot believe that more people are not aware of this once in a lifetime, one of a kind talent, especially given the “talent” that is out there. Still my favorite, the first song of hers I heard, immediately made me go looking for anything else I could find. What a shock to find out what happened in the end. We are indeed grateful for the work she left behind. Cry is not an uncommon response – just listen, it won’t take very long. Thank you Eva!
Date: October 26, 2007, 8:19 AM, EDT
Name: Kristian
Number: 52
Hi
Yes to day is my favorite day. Because its today the norvegian television whith name. Nrk1 send a documentary about Eva. And it wil be aricives video and i think it wil be a wonderful documentary.
Lov you Eva.
Best regards from me
Kristian 16 year old.
Norway.
Date: October 26, 2007, 6:08 AM, EDT
Name: Katie Salt
Number: 51
I dont really know how to begin writing down how inspired I am by Eva Cassidy. As a child I always liked to sing and when I first heard Eva sing aged 12 I can just remember being in complete awe – and something just clicked.
Every time I feel low or loose my faith in my music I listen to Eva and I am constantly inspired, not just by her beautiful voice – but by her humble attitude to her talent. She just wanted to sing and for people to hear her. If somebody as unspeakably talented as Eva was could remain grounded and humble I should have no problem !!!
I am now 18, I have taught myself guitar because of Eva and I am just starting to do local gigs and recordings of songs that mean alot to me. Eva has taught me not to want fame or massive success, but just to be thankful God has blessed me with a singing voice and my only dream is to be able to make a small living out of music. I cannot think of any greater achievment.
I plan on calling my first baby girl Eva. My only regret is that I will never be able to hear Eva sing live and thank her personally for her beautiful music and for inspiring me so much.
I am sure all her family and friends are immensely proud of what she has achieved in this world continues to achieve even when she is in the next world !! I think that is something pretty amazing but not surprising and the success she has is no less than she always deserved.
God bless
Katie
xxxx
Date: October 25, 2007, 11:36 PM, EDT
Name: Amanda Burke
Number: 50
I was pregnant with my first son when I heard of Eva Cassidy (it was on a news show) and cried terribly at the end when it said she had passed away. I went out and bought her Songbird CD and played that for my son in utero and he always kicked to the music. A few weeks after getting the CD, we learned our son would probably die before reaching full term and Songbird became our song for him. The words had such meaning for us. He seemed to know it was his song because he would only kick for it from then on. He was born still on Sept 27, 2001 and his name was Wilder. Maybe Eva is singing his song for him now.
Date: October 25, 2007, 10:41 PM, EDT
Name: kate
Number: 49
when i first heard her on Nightline-it blew my mind! i’m like,who the hell is this? she had more true soul and talent than anyone like madonna etc. will ever have in a million life times. so very sorry that she had to leave so soon-she’s in Heaven with my love Kurt and they are making some awesome music together.
Date: October 24, 2007, 1:44 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Ballard
Number: 48
Actually I love all her songs…because she did them like no-one else. I’ve been singing and working with singers for some years and I’ve never heard anyone quite like Eva…A unique voice, beautiful expression, tone and purity… Oh, Eva… I’m so grateful that at least we have the recordings of your singing… You bless us so much!
Heartfelt thanks to you also Laura, for so unselfishly helping us to know Eva better.
Date: October 23, 2007, 3:57 PM, EDT
Name: Jess
Number: 47
I agree with David….bring on some news and or photos!!!!
Date: October 23, 2007, 2:24 AM, EDT
Name: David
Number: 46
Laura,is there something wrong with the ” What’s New ” page ??
Last entry June.
We are starving.
Date: October 22, 2007, 10:42 PM, EDT
Name: Richard
Number: 45
Since being introduced to Eva by a friend I cannot stop listening to her. I try and introduce every one to her.
Reading about her she was obviously a very beautiful person as well as having such a marvellous voice.
I will listen for as long as I can and even after that will hear her again.
Date: October 22, 2007, 5:34 PM, EDT
Name: len grasso
Number: 44
You sing with the angels now.
Thank you for touching me.
Date: October 22, 2007, 10:09 AM, EDT
Name: Geoff White
Number: 43
Wow i find it difficult to write without getting tearful……her voice would be enough but then you get to know her story…..Not many people have/had such a talent……..When i feel sorry for myself your voice uplifts me…..why oh why can’t I.
Date: October 21, 2007, 5:51 PM, EDT
Name: Rubén
Number: 42
i think that it’s impossible to say anything non-said.
i falled in love, and love have a lot of “faces” and ways to appears.
just 3 words, with the most important meaning, from the bottom of my heart.
I love you.
Date: October 20, 2007, 6:22 AM, EDT
Name: Lars persson
Number: 41
I just love her music she was the best of the best lots of love to you a will never forgett eva sleap well I will meat you some time inn next life see you
Date: October 20, 2007, 6:11 AM, EDT
Name: Helen
Number: 40
Outstanding voice, oustanding songs, beautiful – need I say more 🙂
Date: October 19, 2007, 6:43 PM, EDT
Name: Mr. P
Number: 39
50 years old and faced with the task of redefining myself and creating a whole new world…but knowing all I know now. Eva directed me inward and helped me find the courage, the peace, the power…She’s become the background music to my life as it unfolds. She has moved on to a place we are all soon to go, and she made it better here too! Thank you Eva. See you soon, my friend.
Date: October 19, 2007, 9:04 AM, EDT
Name: someone
Number: 38
thanks …
Date: October 19, 2007, 1:40 AM, EDT
Name: Ossan
Number: 37
Kandou Shita!!!!!!
Date: October 17, 2007, 9:37 PM, EDT
Name: Charlie Correll
Number: 36
Over the Rainbow brings tears. Danny Boy brings sobs.
I have never heard anything so powerful as Golden Thread.
She makes everything she sings her own. Then she gives it to us.
Once I got dialed into Eva due to an 18 hr road trip and my iPod, I haven’t stopped listening, and studying. Hearing her is a shower of grace upon us. Thanks to all of you who have selflessly made her music available to the rest of us. And mostly, Thank You Eva.
And when she sings “…Thursday…” in Stormy Monday…. Oh, My!!!!
Date: October 17, 2007, 9:15 AM, EDT
Name: Debra
Number: 35
A truly amazing voice that weaves the most incredible stories into song and evokes so much emotion, passion and peace Thank you for blessing us all with your glorious gift.
Date: October 16, 2007, 10:21 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 34
A lot of people think Eva is an angel. I really have no way of knowing. I do know one thing. If I made it to the “Pearly Gates” and heard that voice and saw that face, I would not be disappointed!
Date: October 16, 2007, 8:35 PM, EDT
Name: David Wassel
Number: 33
I play for fun and my coconspirator guitarist had her song on a CD of songs he was performing with other musicians for a party. WOW! What a beatiful voice and a lovely guitar player as well; what a talent. She was my age and I grew up in Annapolis with many friends in Bowie. I’m sure I know people who knew her; I wish I had. I sang Over the Rainbow (tried to sing) with Eva over 20 times today; she makes you cry. We are so lucky she recorded her work and left it with us. You can see her on youtube; I look forward to hearing more of her songs.
Date: October 16, 2007, 4:17 PM, EDT
Name: Kristian
Number: 32
Love you for ever Eva your the best.
Best regards from
Kristian in norway 16 year old
Date: October 16, 2007, 4:06 PM, EDT
Name: judy hamill
Number: 31
beautiful. as she was
Date: October 16, 2007, 3:58 PM, EDT
Name: Mary
Number: 30
Knowing that this young lady passed on at such a young age brings tears to our eyes. She did leave a legacy behind and what an angelic voice. We love her so and her music will live on.
Date: October 15, 2007, 7:11 PM, EDT
Name: sue Clasemann
Number: 29
My brother jim, sent me some cd’s of eva and the moment I heard her voice I thought she was talkingto me all I can say a voice from god. All I can say is thank-you Eva..
Date: October 15, 2007, 6:49 PM, EDT
Name: Mary Gaar
Number: 28
I don’t know how I really found out about Eva, but have been a fan for about three years. I am sorry that I discovered her posthumously, but still love listening to someone that gifted and talented that left us long before her time. Would have been great to see her in concert, especially at Blues Alley.
Date: October 15, 2007, 10:43 AM, EDT
Name: Johanna Löneg?rd
Number: 27
I would never dream about listening on another artist then Eva Cassidy. She took my heart.
She is FANTASTIC!
Date: October 14, 2007, 10:32 PM, EDT
Name: Stephen Spence
Number: 26
If ever I am looking for musical inspiration, I only have to play any of Eva’s songs to have it coursing through my veins in seconds. Never have I heard such an angelic and deeply spiritual voice.
May the lord keep her safe.
Date: October 14, 2007, 9:50 PM, EDT
Name: mike
Number: 25
I was introduced to Evas music by a family member. I have always been opened minded to all class of music. I love her music, all of it. I’m sad her life was cut to short and that I didn’t hear her sooner. A voice of an angel.
Date: October 14, 2007, 2:53 AM, EDT
Name: Jo Puves
Number: 24
I was given the book Songbird and CD Live at Blues Alley last night by a friend and started reading this morning at 8.00am, I finished it at 3pm that afternoon. When I finally managed to stop the tears I listened to the CD and heard her music for the first time. Where have I been? When the music stopped I had to find out more and got straight onto the net. Tomorrow I hope to buy my own edition of the book and any CD’s the local music shop as in store. I was struggling to know what inspirational gift to buy my friends for X’mas this year. Now I know! Best wishes to thoughs that were lucky enough to know this beautiful sole.
Date: October 14, 2007, 12:12 AM, EDT
Name: Jill Amoni
Number: 23
I first saw Eva Cassidy on Nightline several years ago. At that time, I bought her “Songbird” CD. In a moment of great emotion, I gifted it to our local hospice in hopes it would soothe some souls. Then, recently someone had mentioned the version of “Over the Rainbow”, done by IZ, a Hawaiian singer who died. That evoked my memory of the beautiful singer who stirred my soul passionately with the most wondrous voice I have ever heard. I bought Songbird again tonight and listened to a little bit of heaven. Truly, this has to be the closest one can come to heaven, without crossing the threshold of fields of gold. Thank you Eva, for your gift. It will live on forever and ever. I have shared your Spirit with all whom I care for. Blessings!
Date: October 13, 2007, 3:10 PM, EDT
Name: Hank Lukas
Number: 22
I also enjoyed what a wonderful world, what a beautiful job she did on both. I came to know of her by watching nightline. And now with a website that plays her music. I am a fan. May she rest in peace.
Date: October 13, 2007, 10:30 AM, EDT
Name: Vince Watson
Number: 21
I first heard Eva just after the release of the Songbird album in Europe. I can remenber the moment I first heard her voice. I was travelling with a work colleague at high speed on a French motorway heading south towards Paris. The time was about 7:30pm and the sun was setting, the sky was yellow and orange over the horizon. I was stunned by the beauty and clarity of her voice, it was a really magical moment. This has only ever happened to me twice the other time was when I heard Karen Carpenter sing. I rushed out and tried to buy a copy of Songbird but had to wait weeks as the CD’s were selling at a never seen before rate – enough said, always a devoted fan thankyou very very much Eva !
Date: October 12, 2007, 4:47 PM, EDT
Name: Scott Ratcliffe
Number: 20
Difficuilt to really pin one favourite song of Eva’s as everyone I’ve heard is great.She sang with great clarity and emotion and I challenge even the most hard faced person not to shed a tear when listening to her voice.
Often when I’m down I listen to her songs,yes I shed a tear or two but then pick myself up and thank god I am still here on this planet.
She was taken well before her time but she will live on in our hearts forever.
Date: October 12, 2007, 2:37 AM, EDT
Name: Susan Lubitz
Number: 19
Eva had a voice that can truly touch anybody’s heart or soul. Listening to her music or reading about her life inspires me to be a nicer, kinder, loving and more peaceful soul. It almost never happens that one person who had this most incredible gift when they were living, is still touching people in such a positive and inspiring way even now that she has been gone for 11 years. Not much of the music today is as heartfelt and honest as the way she did her music. All she needed was her voice and her guitar and if she made anybody happy to hear her sing, then that made her happy. Thank you Eva!!! Also thank you to Hugh and Barbara for introducing this wonderful person into our lives. We will all be better for knowing about her life and for leaving her beautiful music for all of us to enjoy.
Date: October 11, 2007, 1:17 PM, EDT
Name: Jill Winberg
Number: 18
Today was the first time I ever heard of Eva Cassidy and that, I now discover, to my great shame. I was listening to Acoustic Coffee House of Sirius TV and heard her rendition of this song I have always loved. As the song went on I had to stop making breakfast to go to the TV to see whose beautiful voice this was. I sat there and listened, mesmerized and wept. This song has always had great significance to me as it is in my heart a vision of life, “fields of barley” and life after death…walking in the Kingdom of God “in fields of gold!” I then came immediately to my computer and discovered this website and as I read that she is no longer here, in fields of barley, upon this earth…I envisioned her walking now in true fields of gold! Now I want to hear “Over the Rainbow.” As I read the story of how this song came to be for Eva…I too grew up in those days…I am 45 years old and remember well, waiting at my Granny’s house for the Wizard of Oz to come on TV! I can’t wait to find this CD and listen to her version, (which I hope, by the way, is still available!). Thank you for continuing to share Eva’s life!
Date: October 10, 2007, 9:57 PM, EDT
Name: Charmagne, 39
Number: 17
I happen to know about Eva while browsing in search for the song “what a wonderful world”. I liked her version right away! She sings like an angel! I hope I was able to know her much earlier….But I’m still very thankful that I’ve come to know her and listen to her songs in my lifetime..”Eva, wherever you are now, I just simply like you to know that I love your songs very very much!”
Date: October 9, 2007, 9:30 PM, EDT
Name: Mandy
Number: 16
Like so many others, I was late getting to know your cousin, Eva, through song and I feel so blessed to hear her voice. I have been assigned to give a speech on a person I would like to meet or a place I would like to go. Eva was the first to come to my mind. All I really want to do is play her songs for the class! That would just about tell all. But, unfortunatally, I have to talk! I know when I start, I will be going over the five minute mark on this one. Thank you for creating this site for all who love Eva and for those fans to follow.
Date: October 8, 2007, 8:29 PM, EDT
Name: MELISSA
Number: 15
MY AUNT INTRODUCED ME TO EVA IN SEPT. I CAN’T GET HER OUT OF MY HEAD. I PLAY HER CD OVER AND OVER AND I’M NOT TIRED YET. EVERY TIME I LISTEN, I FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN.
Date: October 7, 2007, 7:20 AM, EDT
Name: Craig Pett
Number: 14
I discovered Eva Cassidy three mornings ago. My partner has a bunch of CD’s from various friends that she hasn’t gotten around to listening to herself. I found one in amongst a big pile on Wednesday morning, a burnt CD with “Eva Cassidy, Imagine,” handwritten on it, and I put it in the player for something to listen to.
Eva Cassidy, Eva Cassidy… EVA CASSIDY! Tear my heart out. I have never heard such beauty.
Date: October 6, 2007, 6:17 PM, EDT
Name: Joe Thompson
Number: 13
This is an ode to Eva and her family and fans:
They come by ones, not twos or threes, but one by one they bend the trees.
One by one they learn her name and one by one they are never the same.
One by one the world can change. She helped us all to see that way.
Maybe one day if we all stay true, we will see what the power of Eva can do.
Thank God for Eva and her wonderful legion of fans.
Date: October 5, 2007, 2:34 PM, EDT
Name: Sanna Ohlzon
Number: 12
Eva always makes me happy with her songs. Many of the songs makes me cry. I would give everything to see her just once, and tell her how much she has helpt me trough my life with her songs. I hope I´ll get to see her in heaven..
Date: October 5, 2007, 2:28 PM, EDT
Name: Christa Meloth
Number: 11
I heard a few of Eva`s songs yesterday evening and got so very much impressed. I am a singer myself, I am always listening to so many different musicians and singers and hardly was ever touched so deeply. When today searching in the internet for Eva Cassidy I really felt tears in my eyes, when I found that she died so early. I just found her and lost… what am I to do? Nothing else but immediately bye all the music I can get. Very seldom in my life I was so much impressed and moved in my soul. Something happened to me while listening to her music.
Date: October 5, 2007, 1:33 PM, EDT
Name: Beth Jochem
Number: 10
I feel like such an ignorant soul to have missed hearing her amazing voice and message until a friend let me borrow her CD on Sept. 28, 2007. She is now carried in my heart forever!! Bless her always!!
Date: October 5, 2007, 3:07 AM, EDT
Name: tina
Number: 9
i just found her music through a friend and wow shes got the voice of an angel .such a loss.but she lives on in this beautiful music look forward to finding more..brings a smile to my face when i am listening
Date: October 4, 2007, 4:09 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 8
Like Ernest Smith (about two messages ago) I would have loved to have seen Eva in person at Blues Alley. Each time I listen to that CD I imagine myself there, somewhere near the front, taking in every minute of her performance. Lennie Williams and Keith Grimes also were outstanding on runs that they did….I am sure many Eva fans are “at a corner table” while listening…like I’ve said I hope to meet her some day and tell her how much I love the Blues Alley CD (as well as her others!)
Date: October 4, 2007, 2:11 PM, EDT
Name: michael Deery
Number: 7
Have just seen a play about Eva Cassidy’s life story. She will be sadly missed but remembered forever
Date: October 4, 2007, 7:50 AM, EDT
Name: ernest smith
Number: 6
i mentioned ‘tall trees’ as my current favorite, as it tells a tale of life passing you by, but really i love them all! those who saw & heard her sing at blues alley were so, so lucky to have been there.
Date: October 4, 2007, 5:49 AM, EDT
Name: Raska
Number: 5
La mĂşsica es la más hermosa comunicaciĂłn universal entre todas las razas y especies, nace del alma, viaja en la voz, suena en las manos y llega a otro oĂdo para volver a reposar en un alma…
Gracias Eva
Date: October 4, 2007, 5:08 AM, EDT
Name: JUANJO
Number: 4
LA MUSICA NO TIENE IDIOMAS, PERO BIEN SABES Q REZO PARA Q DIOS TE TENGA EN LA GLORIA. MI CORAZON PALPITA DEMASIADO CON TU VOZ.
Date: October 3, 2007, 2:32 AM, EDT
Name: Ryan
Number: 3
Thanks for leaving a vocal legacy for so many generations to share. My kids already know your music and I hope they pass it down to theirs. Timeless, touching, and unforgettable. Thank you for using your gift, we’ll never forget you!
Date: October 3, 2007, 1:45 AM, EDT
Name: Gina Newlon
Number: 2
Your songs inspire me to sing more to my 2 year old son. Although I lack your angelic voice, he looks at me as though I do. Your music make me tear up while listening when dancing with my husband or just driving in my car by myself. Life has been made with your music in the background…that might sound weird, but its true! Thanks for warming my heart, Gina N.
Date: October 2, 2007, 4:54 PM, EDT
Name: Neodesha Hendley
Number: 1
I heard about Eva several years ago on an evening news show and I was moved to tears by her poignant rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World. I have thought of her ofter over the years and wondered if I would ever remember her name again. Thank God I have and thank God for the internet!! I will be purchasing more of her songs. What a beautiful gift from God, not just her voice, but her spirit, too. She was only here a short while, but her legacy lives on. (I couldn’t pick a favorite because I have only heard the two I mentioned above and I am sure that she has recorded many other wonderful tunes.)
Date: September 30, 2007, 6:01 PM, EDT
Name: Darren Brown
Number: 81
A friend introduced us to Eva’s beautiful reworking of Over The Rainbow sometime ago, we are so grateful to Eva’s family and friends for allowing the rest of the world to share what must be the most unique and inspiring selection of songs ever recorded. I find myself smiling and laughing, crying and just simply stunned to silence by each and every song. What a wonderful and special legacy. Thankyou, thankyou so much.
Date: September 30, 2007, 10:04 AM, EDT
Name: bryan
Number: 80
i’m listening to a programme about Eva Cassidy broadcast on british radio right now sunday , I’ll be in the record store on monday. She has the most wonderful voice i have ever heard !!
I’m sorry that I have missed such great singing and playing when Eva was alive, and for the years since. Why didn’t they put out more of this over the years ? oh boy, have i been living with my head in someone else’s sand pit !!
This is real singing at it’s best . Thank You Eva. Such a pity that You left us and so early in life.
Date: September 30, 2007, 5:07 AM, EDT
Name: Iris
Number: 79
Her voice is touching my heart and soul very deep inside, her songs are very important parts of my everyday life. They keep me to remember how essential it is to love the life and to be happy about what we have. Music for every mood. I whish I would have known her. Lovely Greetings from a big fan
Date: September 30, 2007, 2:09 AM, EDT
Name: Theresa
Number: 78
A few weeks ago, my daughter and I vacationed in Seaside Oregon, and I came upon a little shop going out of business which was some selling Eva’s CDs. I bought two and love them both.
Date: September 29, 2007, 11:13 PM, EDT
Name: DOROTHY
Number: 77
As a long time Eva fan (3-4 years) – I have never had the opportunity to hear “Live At Pearls”. and believe me, if it ever comes out on CD, I will be buying one for my home, another for my car, and many for gifts! I have a feeling – I am speaking, not only for myself, but for many other Eva fanatics, as well! In the meantime, a day never goes by, that I don’t listen to Eva now. I never tire of her soothing voice. It is a joy to know that more people are discovering her, each day! As ever! Thanks again Laura, for all your dedication and work on this website!
Date: September 29, 2007, 11:51 AM, EDT
Name: Louise
Number: 76
Love spoken with an Angelic voice, deep & meaningful.
Date: September 29, 2007, 11:37 AM, EDT
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 75
I just recently was given a copy of “Live at Pearls” from a friend at work, and I am totally blown away by it. One can only imagine the wonderful atmosphere there that night, with Eva sitting among some of her closest friends, relaxed, and sounding great as usual. “Live at Pearls” deserves to be made available to ALL of Eva’s fans, as this music is definitely some of Eva’s finest!
Date: September 28, 2007, 7:40 PM, EDT
Name: Don Personette
Number: 74
I’m an old man who has lived longer than he deserves, and I get tears in my eyes when I listen to Eva singing “Anniversary Song” from the Album “The Other Side.” As I approach my eightieth birthday I experience feelings of guilt that Eva’s life was cut so short when she had so much to offer while mine seems to go on and on.
I love her songs and her sweet sweet voice, and I wish so hard that I could have seen her in person.
Date: September 28, 2007, 3:29 PM, EDT
Name: Torben
Number: 73
I saw the “Live at Blues Alley” performance on TV some years ago, and I was sold. I Still am. Thanks, Eva for the singing and playing, and “mystery woman” Laura Bligh for making and keeping this site.
Date: September 28, 2007, 2:46 PM, EDT
Name: Beth Ihme
Number: 72
I recently attended a wedding. They played an entire cd of Eva Cassidy songs. She was a wonderful musician. So sad that she’s gone. It’s great she can be remembered by her great contribution to the music world.
Date: September 28, 2007, 2:15 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 71
Eva fans: If you wish to view “live” performances of Eva songs, go to youtube, and type eva cassidy in the search. There’s just about every song on the “Blues Alley” cd as well as, “You’ve Changed” from the “Imagine” cd. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
Date: September 28, 2007, 12:52 AM, EDT
Name: Joel
Number: 70
Beautiful voice, beautiful soul…
Date: September 27, 2007, 11:14 PM, EDT
Name: jeri griffith
Number: 69
I HOPE TO HEAR ALL OF THEM IN HEAVEN!!
Date: September 27, 2007, 4:31 PM, EDT
Name: tonya
Number: 68
Her voice,never has a voice touched my heart and soul so deeply.I look at her photos,and I know she was as kind and soft as her voice.Eva was truly a treasure
Date: September 26, 2007, 8:58 PM, EDT
Name: Terry Gourley
Number: 67
I recently sat down to listen and learn Eva’s version of Imagine. I am so inspired by the natural beauty of Eva’s voice.
Date: September 26, 2007, 5:07 PM, EDT
Name: David
Number: 66
I only recently discovered her music and was saddened to read she had passed. What a huge star she would have become. Her voice is like all the great jazz, blues and soul divas all rolled into one. I hope someone does a documentary or movie of her, she already is a legend to her fans.
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Date: September 25, 2007, 2:25 PM, EDT
Name: Pippa Blunden
Number: 65
The most beautiful heart and voice only lasted so long, yet she will saty forever. The songbird will keep singin, and that’s her. Fields of gold reflects her short yet beautiful life and I feel like I know her by heart. She reminds me of cornwall, a place as beautiful as her, and she moved me to tears, her voice has blessed us all.
Farewell Eva
Date: September 25, 2007, 10:08 AM, EDT
Name: jay
Number: 64
I just heard this on the radion 2 days ago and have been eager to hear it everyday so today * I will purchase this Angels work* Talented, Beautiful,her voice is so amazing It makes me want to cry * but not in a sad way*
Date: September 25, 2007, 7:52 AM, EDT
Name: GEORGE
Number: 63
I would like to express that if there is to be a film about Eva’s life, then Barbara and Hugh must be the consultants of such a wonderful projest. Also that those who knew Eva best are also given space in the film. Second best would not do justice to such a wonderful person and singer. Though never meet her Eva deserve’s the best that can be provided, so that more people would have opportunity to hear beautiful voice sing.
Eva god bless you and I will never forget you.
Date: September 25, 2007, 4:56 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 62
If the rumours are true that there will be a film of Eva’s life in the near future it is only right and proper that Barbara and Hugh have their say.As always Laura thanks for all the work you do.
Date: September 23, 2007, 9:33 PM, EDT
Name: Suzy
Number: 61
It makes me sad that I only started listening to Eva’s music after she had passed away, but I’m still so happy to have learned of her music at all, because she was so unknown. At fifteen I’ve been listening to her music for a couple years now, and it never gets old. I love her sound and how her voice sounds so pure and angelic. I’ve introduced her music to a lot of my friends, and even though the genre is so outside what they normally listen to (hip-hop, rap, the works), everyone loved it and downloaded her songs to their iPods.
I just know that’s she’s up there, singing with the rest of the angels…
Date: September 23, 2007, 7:19 PM, EDT
Name: m. kathy martin
Number: 60
My daughter and I had gone to l0ok at one of our favorite shops in our little town of Cochrane, Alberta, and as we entered, the salesclerk put Eva’s CD on. When I heard her sing “Imagine,” I stop quickly.This was my girlfriend, Ellen’s, favorite song (Ellen died 3 years ago of cancer, at 39 years of age. I had never heard Eva sing before, and tears quickly came to my eyes. Evas voice was so angelic that it was as if Ellen was speaking to me through her. I asked the clerk who was singing, and upon leaving the store I had my daughter write down Evas name etc. I plan on buying several copies of the CD to give to my sisters and my girlfriends. Every so often we need reminders of how beautiful and precious life is – I really don’t think it was just a coincidence that the clerk put the CD in right at that time. I truly feel that Eva and Ellen have met in the next life, and they knew that day that hearing that beautiful song, being sung, just then, was exctly what I needed….Thanks:)
Date: September 23, 2007, 7:03 PM, EDT
Name: Kate
Number: 59
We used many of Eva’s recordings at my daughter’s wedding, the father/daughter dance using “what a wonderful world”. The dj had not heard of Eva Cassidy, and is now an avid fan, suggesting her recordings for many weddings since.
Date: September 23, 2007, 1:00 PM, EDT
Name: DeeAnna Jurgensen
Number: 58
I admit, I first became aware of Eva and her story through a posthumous Today Show segment, and from that moment I was intrigued. Her voice singing in the sound bites haunted me until I got the first CD. At that point I became a huge fan. My heart still aches at the thought that we have such a limited amount of material to hear her, but Im am ever grateful that we had her in the first place. What a beautiful, talented, velvety voice no matter what she sings. I will forever be a fan-and I still cannot get through quite a few of her songs without getting weepy. I also should mention that my wedding song was her verson of Etta James’ At Last. God Bless you Eva
Date: September 22, 2007, 7:52 PM, EDT
Name: Floyd C.
Number: 57
While reading entries in the guestbook, I find so many people that are moved to tears by the most beautiful voice of Eva. I experience that each and every time I play Over the Rainbow. I try to determine whether this song stirs memories ( I first heard it at my uncle’s funeral ), or is just so much empathy and compassion in Eva’s delivery. Regardless, when I am really down, I pull the CD out and have a good cry. Without fail, the mood lifts and I am again the upbeat guy I normally am .
I regret that I didn’t know of Eva while she was still with us, but her music is eternal.
The only artist who even approached her was Joni James.
Thanks to you for keeping the memory alive.
Date: September 22, 2007, 11:04 AM, EDT
Name: BOB
Number: 56
I brought Eva’s “Songbird” recording to my rehab exercise class for cancer & COPD patients. All wanted to hear it again & they asked me if I could leave it for their next session. I play it loud with my auto windows down so many can hear that marvelous voice. I get “Thumbs up”.
Date: September 22, 2007, 3:02 AM, EDT
Name: Richard
Number: 55
To Bobby D. below:
It’s even more amazing to know Eva sang this song live, while having a bad cold… I always point to this fact if I play a song from Live at Blues Alley to people I know. Usually their jaws hit the floor after this remark.
It’s a fact that the Live at Blues Alley recordings were made with Eva having a bad cold, you can read about this on the main website.
Date: September 21, 2007, 5:42 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 54
Listen to eva sing at the end of 6 year old Connie’s SOTR go to youtube Connie Talbot
Date: September 21, 2007, 12:06 AM, EDT
Name: Bobby D.
Number: 53
I am studying Jazz Guitar and was surfing YouTube for various renditions of the tune “Autumn Leaves”. Curious to see what someone could do with the song vocally, I clicked on Eva’s rendition. I was captivated! I can honestly say that Eva’s performance completely moved me with the most beautiful, soulful, passionate voice i have ever heard. Her vocal stylings will now live on in my mind each time I hear this song.
Date: September 20, 2007, 5:35 PM, EDT
Name: Sari Meador
Number: 52
I love all of Eva’s songs but her rendition of this song just breaks my heart. Her pure and pristine voice and the way she sings away from the original melody but then takes it all back again and just makes the song her own. I never get tired of hearing it. I adore Eva’s music.
Date: September 19, 2007, 9:33 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 51
The longer we are in Tennessee, the more I think about Eva. The leaves are just beginning to fall here, and Eva’s dynamic rendition of the song goes on in my head…this courageous, wonderful girl, through her music and by her shining example, has taught us how to love life and the people in it–namely family and those who come to know us. I thank the Cassidy family for sharing their love for Eva with us. Those who have read “Songbird” are blessed by this outstanding book–and since reading it, I know I have become more aware of the things and people around me. I hope to meet Eva some day and personally tell her how much influence she has had on my life. We love you, Eva. God bless. DG
Date: September 19, 2007, 7:01 AM, EDT
Name: Ron Robins
Number: 50
In the UK we have a ‘faith’ Programme called ‘Good Morning Sunday’ at 7 to 9 a m.
The Producer has graciously included Eva at my request. I am waiting to hear ‘Had I a Golden Thread’ which has been promised.
The most evovative CD is ‘Live at Blues Alley’. Eva died within a year of that perfomance to a loving audience, no hint of the tragedy that would strike, yet, somehow, she seemed to know, if you listen to the songs, they are, almost, prophetic.
It is, simply, a beautiful, CD.
Ron Robins
Date: September 18, 2007, 9:06 PM, EDT
Name: Zoey Seymour
Number: 49
I know where u sit in heaven! On the right hand of the Lord, for he has called his Angel home. Eva your clarity and ability to express the sound and meaning of every note and word is God given. Thank you to your family and friends for sharing you with the rest of the world.
Date: September 18, 2007, 11:19 AM, EDT
Name: Melody
Number: 48
and Kathy’s Song, and I Wandered by a Brookside, and Anniversary Song, and just about any song she sings. Somewhere Over the Rainbow is GUARANTEED to send chills up your spine and put tears in your eyes. Wow.
Date: September 17, 2007, 3:53 PM, EDT
Name: hattie rainford age 12
Number: 47
sorry thats chance to meet you at the end of my message there ( im not a very good speller) bye
Date: September 17, 2007, 3:51 PM, EDT
Name: hattie rainford age 12
Number: 46
never have i heard of such a sad storey of evas death. bad things DO happen to good people, in school we are doing insparational people and i have decided to pick eva over so many other people but i know for a fact it will be worth it good bye eva and i am so greatful for this website thank you… p.s i better start with that homework, its due tomorrow and like any other 12 year old i have left it till the last minuit he he and yet again thank you eva your a credit to all of us and its sad to know that i will never get a cance t meet you XXX
Date: September 17, 2007, 11:04 AM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 45
Regarding my inquiry on the Eva movie, I received an email from Margret this am indicating that while a final deal for an Eva movie had not been reached, negotiations were still ongoing. I am certain that such a film, properly done, would give Eva the exposure she so overwhelmingly deserves, as well as, provide the public with something much more than the pop “divas” we hear far too much of these days. Here’s hoping the parties involved reach an agreement, some time soon. Thank you, Margret, for your quick response!
Date: September 17, 2007, 6:28 AM, EDT
Name: heavensent
Number: 44
rip angel xx
Date: September 16, 2007, 9:54 PM, EDT
Name: Donna Earley
Number: 43
I am sitting here, crying like a baby after listening to this song. It is definitely one of the most touching and heartbreaking songs I have ever heard. Eva has a melancholy sound which is quite haunting. I wish I had discovered her sooner because I would have been honored to see her perform in person. Her brilliant vocal stylings will live on forever. Thank God someone had the sense to record her for the world to treasure. I am eternally grateful for the gift of Eva Cassidy.
Date: September 16, 2007, 8:16 PM, EDT
Name: Nicole Ouellette
Number: 42
Eva had the most beautiful clean tone in her voice. I myself have been struggling with cancer for years. When i first heard Eva’s voice i was in awe. I come from a family of musicians my mom being a popular local blues artist but when i heard Eva sing it was so impressive that i had to hear everything she’d ever sang. It is a shame more people hadn’t heard that incredible voice before she had gone.
Eva you were one in a million and wherever you are now keep singing.
Date: September 16, 2007, 5:08 PM, EDT
Name: Paul & Barb
Number: 41
Good friends introduced us this summer to this singer we had never heard of. We now own almost everything she recorded. It is a beautiful voice, and we have heard a lot of beautiful voices . . . but what makes her work so remarkable to us is the stunning level of creativity. Song after song, no matter how popular the original material, she creates something entirely new, and we have just been amazed at how many times it is better; a LOT better. I tell everyone I know about Eva Cassidy . . .
Date: September 15, 2007, 10:43 AM, EDT
Name: Matti
Number: 40
I don’t what it is with this particular song that me cry every single time I hear Eva performing it. There are so many beutiful words said about her in here that I don’t know what to add anymore. But there is this wonderfull feeling when she sings that nothing else matters except the song and story she is telling. Or let me put it this way: she tells a story and one gets all captivated with it and don’t want to let it go. Just wanting the song to go on forever. This is how i feel. Thank you Eva.
Date: September 15, 2007, 8:27 AM, EDT
Name: Dianne Ryder
Number: 39
I love listening to all of Eva’s songs and she will be remembered for the beautiful music she gave to us.
Date: September 14, 2007, 7:32 PM, EDT
Name: mike
Number: 38
OCTOBER 11 Over the Rainbow The Eva Cassidy Story. Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham UK. Tickets available from box office. I saw this today at a website for worcester news competitions.
If you go let us know if the show was good!
Date: September 14, 2007, 1:11 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 37
Attn Webmaster Laura: Several months ago Eva’s sister Margret emailed me that her parents had reached an agreement with a movie company to do a film on Eva’s life. She said, however, that there was a hold-up because the record company was being “difficult”. Unfortunately, I misplaced Margret’s email and I am having difficulty contacting you via the normal “Webmaster” route. If possible, could you please pass on my email to Margret or provide an update? My email is mh26201 at aol dot com. Any help you can provide would be gratefully appreciated.
Date: September 14, 2007, 3:53 AM, EDT
Name: Judy
Number: 36
I am forever moved by Eva. I can listen to the same songs over and over and still be moved to tears. I just look at a picture of her and I can see right to her soul. She was definitely sent from Heaven to touch us all. She constantly inspires me to continue to sing and play guitar. (My guitar is named Eva…) I so wish she could still be with us physically, but I really feel she has touched more people posthumously than if she had lived. She is definitely an angel to me. I’ve never felt so touched by ANYONE!! I give the “Gift of Eva” to people whenever I can. Thank you for sharing her beauty with us all!!!
Date: September 13, 2007, 8:23 PM, EDT
Name: Tony
Number: 35
I have your Page as one of my favourites on my web page and its supprising how many people have come back to me and said i looked and wow what a marvelous thing that Fans keep adding to her wonderful memory that will live for ever God Bless Eva xx
Date: September 12, 2007, 8:52 PM, EDT
Name: Robert Daniel
Number: 34
Was housesitting for a friend recently. My wife put on one of her CDs and it woke me up. The first cut was Kathy’s Song. I knew she was special right away. Looking forward to hearing everything else. I couldn’t believe it took me this long to discover her.
Date: September 12, 2007, 12:45 PM, EDT
Name: jörg lindenberg
Number: 33
ever when eva over the rainbow sings bring he tears to my eyes.so a wonderful voice is rare in the world.i hope,whoever eva is,he is very lucky.thank you for your wonderful music,i miss you………………………………………..
Date: September 12, 2007, 1:00 AM, EDT
Name: AT HOME RECORDS
Number: 32
L-Love “Jealousy & Envy?!” (Double Cd) featuring Mr. Luv with B-Legit, Natural Born Dankstas with A-Wax, Nocturnal Hustlers with Smoov-E and many more.
Date: September 11, 2007, 8:58 PM, EDT
Name: Gail Newham
Number: 31
To evas mum and dad, thankyou so very ,much for giving life,to such an amazing talent.I wish I could of been her friend. I hope to meet her over the rainbow one day ,and you guys too. If you ever need a friend in the meantime, im only a few thousand miles away. A hop ,skip and jump.143 Gail xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: September 11, 2007, 12:17 PM, EDT
Name: Carole
Number: 30
When I first listened to that wonderful song, tears came to my eyes. It’s has been just a year now that i discovered Eva’s songs and i think that she was sent from Heaven with that incredible voice. People who had the chance to meet her in person are very lucky. I would have loved to meet her. I bought the book Songbird and i think that her mission on heart was to amaze people with her great talent. I really love her beautiful songs and her incredible voice that just blows me away every time i hear them.
Date: September 11, 2007, 3:32 AM, EDT
Name: martin baker
Number: 29
eva you will stay in my heart 4ever as the song says, i love you and goodnight. god bless x
Date: September 10, 2007, 10:40 PM, EDT
Name: Jerry
Number: 28
I recently “discovered” Eva Cassidy by accident when I happened upon one of her performances on YouTube. I realize that those videos may be an infringement of some sort, but I think they are invaluable for exposing Eva Cassidy to a wider audience.
For me personally, as someone who has been an amateur musician for many years, growing up on Paul Simon, the Beatles, etc., I must say that I have never heard a more beautiful voice. The first time I heard her rendition of Autumn Leaves left me stunned with shivers up my spine. It was so wonderful to hear something so beautiful and done with such mastery, when all we hear anymore on the radio waves (at least in the U.S.) is such mediocrity. And I must also mention the gorgeous “I Wandered by a Brookside”. Hauntingly beautiful and really showcases her extraordinary voice.
I am now forever a devoted fan of Eva Cassidy and wish she could’ve had more time. We are all the poorer for it.
Date: September 10, 2007, 9:16 AM, EDT
Name: tony o’connell
Number: 27
I AM VERY PLEASED THAT THERE ARE MANY MORE ENTRIES ON THIS SITE FROM AMERICA.WORD OF MOUTH DOES WORK.
Date: September 10, 2007, 4:06 AM, EDT
Name: Chris
Number: 26
I stumbled across Eva Cassidy purely by accident just a year or so ago, hearing “YOu Take My Breath Away” playing behind a PBS promo on Maryland’s public television station.
It was, is, and will always remain one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.
It was heartbreaking to learn that she was already gone. At first I felt like I was the finder of some secret treasure. I’ve since discovered that it’s no secret at all, and that everyone here has shared it. That’s even better.
Date: September 9, 2007, 12:00 PM, EDT
Name: Sarah Petri
Number: 25
I’ve been an EVA fan for more than two years…have every CD of hers in my collection that I can get my hands on. Many of my friends are now “hooked” on her as well. She had the voice of an angel…I hope that I am fortunate enough to meet her in heaven some day. I’ve been fighting cancer for 19 years and her music has brought me great comfort. What a truly amazing gift she is to all of us.
Date: September 9, 2007, 7:44 AM, EDT
Name: Alex Johnston
Number: 24
My wife recently passed from melenoma. This blight on humanity takes without prejudice. Please everyone make your friends aware of this often overlooked disease. It has taken many beautiful things from us including Evas’ voice.
Date: September 8, 2007, 2:10 PM, EDT
Name: Rwegira Enoch
Number: 23
Even if She’s gone, She will continue to Live for ever more. May the Lord God forgive her of the sins She might have done and bless her for the good work she did. Amen
Date: September 8, 2007, 10:19 AM, EDT
Name: Carlos Valero
Number: 22
I just discovered her because of Alpha Dog movie and have downloaded her songs. This has never happened to me. From the very first moment she makes me feel like connecting with divinity. It is amazing…I am sure she was spiritually gifted. I feel I know EVA, person and the singer, for a long time. An amazing and incredible feeling. Thank you EVA for your gifts.
Date: September 8, 2007, 12:30 AM, EDT
Name: Paul Harrington
Number: 21
I have only recently discovered Eva’s music,heard her on the radio many times but never took in who was singing.Last week heard ‘Over the Rainbow’ again and this time I had to know who this fantastic voice belonged too,DJ went into the story of Eva after song and I was devastated on hearing the sad story.I have since bought the only three CDs that I could find at the moment and am completed hooked on her amazing voice.I will be introducing everyone I know to Eva Cassidy,so that more people can be turned on to her music.
Date: September 7, 2007, 8:09 PM, EDT
Name: Rose Marie Herman
Number: 20
A friend sent me a song that Eva sang..OverThe Rainbow, it was so beautiful an haunting,,I just wanted to listen to her wonderful voice over and over,,I am sure she is singing in God’s Choir now,,with that angel voice,,bless her,,
Date: September 7, 2007, 1:43 PM, EDT
Name: bethan hartley
Number: 19
eva cassidy was an amazing person and a fantastic singer, she will be missed dearly!! r.i.p
Date: September 7, 2007, 1:39 PM, EDT
Name: Gordon
Number: 18
I just discovered Eva yesterday when I heard Wade in the Water on a CSI Miami rerun and decided to google the song. Spent the next two hours on youtube mesmerized by this angel. On my way to the CD store today.
Date: September 7, 2007, 2:06 AM, EDT
Name: harold
Number: 17
Nice site.
Date: September 6, 2007, 8:28 PM, EDT
Name: sandy miller
Number: 16
When i first heard this “voice of an angel” [EVA cassidy] sing i was hooked,i had no idea who she was and also had no idea she had passed on,so went on the computer to find who she was and a little about her.I was so shocked to her about her tragic story of what happened to her.The first time i listened to her sing there was something that touched me inside.Thank you Eva for your beautiful voice of an angel ! ! I live in a small town and i am a hairdresser and we play her music here a lot and every time some one new comes in they always say “WOW who is that singing” so i get to tell them all about EVA CASSIDY. I also tell them the dangers of cancer and how they need to be checked by a doctor if you think something just dosen’t look right…thank you EVA for your short time here and bringing such beauty into the world ! !….SANDY MILLER
Date: September 6, 2007, 1:05 PM, EDT
Name: Robert Westmoreland
Number: 15
The greatest performance by the finest vocalist I have ever heard. Anything more I might say would be gilding the lilly.
Date: September 6, 2007, 3:29 AM, EDT
Name: Robin Armistead
Number: 14
I live in one of the campus ministry houses at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. About a year ago, I was doing some cleaning around the house and listening to some music. When I was finishing up, the campus minister, Sam Darden, stepped out of his office, and we talked briefly about the music I was listening to and our different preferences. He mentioned that there was a song he wanted me to listen to, and he put in his copy of Songbird and queued up “Over the Rainbow”. I had never really cared for the original version as I had never liked the movie The Wizard of Oz and associated the song with that movie. I stood there dumbfounded. To say the least, I don’t associate the song with the movie anymore. I was simply amazed. After the song finished, Sam told me about her story in brief, and I just kinda stood there as the song and his words sort of seeped into me…
It was really interesting to see the way things turned out afterward. During the Sunday service after that, I discussed the relations between the promises of Salvation and the hope that we have as Christians in Christ’s sacrifice with the song “Over the Rainbow” during the Communion meditation. Afterwards, as the bread and wine were being passed, Sam had “Over the Rainbow” played on the sound system. Later in the semester, one of the girls, who was a graduate Opera student, sang “Over the Rainbow” with one of the guys in the worship band playing the guitar part. It was just amazing to see how that all came together.
One another note…I think we need a “revival” of sorts this fall…
Someone wrote, “Albeit brief, thank God she sojourned through this life long enough to touch people with her singing…” I thank God that people have upheld her memory so that her singing and her story can continue to touch the lives of people as time goes by.
Date: September 5, 2007, 11:03 PM, EDT
Name: Mary Giroux
Number: 13
Everything she sings brings tears to my eyes. I wonder often why she was taken so soon. She had a way of going right to the heart and guts of a song and singing it in a way that made you stop in your tracks and absorb it. Breathtaking…….
Date: September 5, 2007, 5:51 PM, EDT
Name: *~Steph~*
Number: 12
This woman is the biggest inspiration in my life I’m only 15 but she has gotten me through the death of my Granda (Fields of Gold) the split of my parents (Time Is A Healer) and many lonely nights (Waly Waly, Wade IN The Water, Say Goodbye, Songbird, Over The Rainbow,Blues In The Night and the rest) I can’t say i have ever heard a voice quite like it and she is a truly amazing person. I realise that loads of people love her music but I don’t really know how to explain how much she has done for me without knowing me. I have every album she has made and am just grateful because although she is no longer with us, she has helped me through the most difficult times of my life.
Thank You xxxxxx
Date: September 5, 2007, 5:47 PM, EDT
Name: kevin young
Number: 11
I heard this song in a pub on a pub tape (which plays loads of crappy songs) i was so taken aback by her version of the late sandy dennys song that i checked out the net and downloaded loads more. I was upset when i learned that another great singer had died too early. What a great voice and greatly missed
Date: September 5, 2007, 9:33 AM, EDT
Name: Sharon Hylton
Number: 10
A friend recently exposed me to this amazing voice, this ethereal incredible experience of Eva Cassidy. I am totally blown away and within the last week, I now have 3 CDs with her songs. She’s all I listen to. I was so sad to hear that she is dead. What an incredible voice!
Date: September 4, 2007, 9:52 PM, EDT
Name: Brenda Leclerc
Number: 9
I recently walked into a music store in the small town of Langley, Whidbey Island Washington. The Songbird CD was playing and this beautiful pure voice captured my attention immediately. I asked the owner about the CD. I stayed in the store long enough to hear two more cuts of the CD. I purchased the album and am here on this website to learn more about the bittersweet tale. Thank you Eva Cassidy for this wonderful music.
Date: September 4, 2007, 3:10 PM, EDT
Name: Nina
Number: 8
hi im a 16 year old girl and i wished that i was older so i could hear her music earlier so i could let her know i love her music people my age don’t kinda like this music but i do and i hope there is a chance that i could meet her maybe one day maybe this life maybe the other.. Love and kisses Nina
Date: September 4, 2007, 1:56 PM, EDT
Name: Law
Number: 7
No other artist have a voice like Eva’s which struck me DEEP in my heart and soul just the FIRST time I heard it. As a singer myself, one of the thing I WILL do if I were to have my own concert or achieved any good results in music, is to pay tribute to an artist so divine and legendary. My words probably wont justify my love for Eva’s talents, but I just want to say, “Thank you” to Eva Cassidy. Its an absolute blessing to know and be in touch with your music…
Date: September 3, 2007, 11:08 AM, EDT
Name: patrick
Number: 6
Having been a Eva fan for years, i just discovered on youtube a couple videos of eva singing at the blues alley, i was blown away all over again,at how great a singer she was. Watching the video of autumn leaves brought me to near tears. She willnever be forgotten.
Date: September 2, 2007, 11:34 PM, EDT
Name: Joyce Trammell
Number: 5
I am almost 70yrs. old and listened to a lot of music in those years but what a Lovely Haunting Voice did this young lady have. Just this week did I hear her sing Songbird and Over the Rainbow: my granddaughter bought the CD and is using the songs for her reception. I tell guests, please bring your tissues……….tears well up in my eyes when I think of her voice and Songbird. I truly wish God would have let her stay a little longer. I have not heard all her music but will be searching to find where I can buy her CD’s. Only good things come from heavenly music, best wishes always. I only wish I had heard the music much sooner.
Date: September 1, 2007, 10:01 AM, EDT
Name: peter davies
Number: 4
Hi,I`m not a religeous man (bad spelling), but if there was such a thing as an `angel` who was sent to us for a short period to spread the word of peace and love I think Eva is that angel, hey dont get me wrong i like football (soccer Liverpoolfc), i love a few beers i`m not the perfect christian, but this music of Eva`s is just haunting she was only meant to be be here for a short period, God bless her memory. Belated Regards and admiration Pete (Liverpool UK)
Date: August 31, 2007, 4:26 PM, EDT
Name: Barbara Ramirez
Number: 3
A friend emailed me a video of Eva singing “What a Wonderful World”. What a beautiful, haunting rendition! I keep going back and listenting to it. Now I think I’m hooked. I want to learn more about Eva’s life and music. I rarely buy music but I want to hear more of her, and I’m headed downtown now to buy a CD.
Date: August 28, 2007, 9:22 PM, EDT
Name: carol fuccillo
Number: 2
I was fortunate enough to hear Eva sing her beautiful rendition in several venues. Miss her terribly – a great talent – I envision her now with the angels giving glory to God in a heavenly choir!
Date: August 28, 2007, 7:41 PM, EDT
Name: Bonnie
Number: 1
Effortless talent which will never again be seen.Touches everyone’s soul when they listen to your beautiful music. RIP Eva.
Date: August 22, 2007, 7:20 AM, EDT
Name: Al Belcher
Number: 33
a great pleasure Eva Cassidy
tears of joy to my eyes
with a depth that leaves me
restless for more
a sweet release in a strangers voice
eva you take my breath away
over broken roads a smile can be heard
a songbird indeed singing freely
as all is well again
eva cassidy for you
there’ll be no cryin
What a voice. Some people sing melodies and keep time and hit notes, some people breath life and Eva Cassidy I thank you for sharing the gift the good Lord has given you. I am amazed. I cannot help but smile everytime I hear you sing. What a gift, what a pleasure.
Date: August 20, 2007, 10:42 PM, EDT
Name: CINDY
Number: 32
I FIRST HEARD OF EVA ALMOST 8 YEARS AGO & WAS BLOWN AWAY..BY HER FLAWLESS PURE VOICE…IT MOVED ME TO TEARS THEN AND STILL DOES…ESPECIALLY AUTUMN LEAVES, OVER THE RAINBOW..I KNOW YOU BY HEART AND FIELDS OF GOLD…AND I SHARE HER WITH ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN..WHETHER THEY WANT TO OR NOT..AND ONCE THEY HEAR HER,THEY ARE AS BLOWN AWAY AS I WAS/AM…..UNFORTUNETLY SHE HAD ALREADY PASSED AWAY BY THE TIME I HAD
HEARD HER.. AND I REALLY THINK THAT THE LORD CHOSE TO TAKE HER AWAY FROM US SO EARLY SO SHE COULD SING FOR HIM IN HEAVEN. I WILL CONTINUE TO SHARE HER MUSIC WITH ALL. I KNOW HER FAMILY IS STILL GRIEVING HER PASSING, BUT THEY HAVE TO KNOW HOW MUCH HER MUSIC TOUCHES EVERYONE TO THEIR SOUL..AT LEAST MY SOUL.
THANKS FOR LETTNG ME TELL THE WORLD ABOUT EVA!
Date: August 20, 2007, 9:39 PM, EDT
Name: Jenn
Number: 31
I was just introduced to Eva’s music today. I had never heard of her. I’m not stretching things when I say that her voice is easily on par with that of Karen Carpenter, who is my favorite vocalist of all-time. I guess Eva is now, as well. It is so sad that she died so young, just like Karen. I am so happy that she will live on in her amazing music. Really, no words can describe it.
Date: August 20, 2007, 5:32 PM, EDT
Name: Leighton
Number: 30
I can’t say that I found Eva the honest way. I stole a couple of her cd’s from a boss that I absolutely hated. (It’s not like she missed them anyway). Every since, I have fallen in love w/ her, w/ her voice; it’s that type of voice that only comes around once a generation. It’s ashame she can’t be w/ us now.
Date: August 20, 2007, 4:57 PM, EDT
Name: a big fan
Number: 29
I just heard a young finalist on America’s Got Talent sing Eva’s version of Over the Rainbow. Katharine McPhee sang it on American Idola couple seasons ago, and then released it as a single. Does Eva ever get credit for her arrangement? Is anyone else upset about this?
Date: August 20, 2007, 9:46 AM, EDT
Name: cesarlb
Number: 28
Estimados Amigas y Amigos,
Deciros que conocĂ a Eva por la radio en 2003 en un programa de Radio3 llamado dialogos3.
Era un Martes por la tarde, conduciendo mi coche hacia el trabajo.
Y me quedé tan EMOCIONADO que tuve que pararme en medio de la autopista.
Desde entonces no hay persona a la que no la hable de ella y siempre que la escucho me quedo paralizado.
Sale de todo convencionalismo y de cualquier topico musical. es absolutamente ÚNICA Y AUTÉNTICA aún cantando canciones de otros.
Muchas Gracias a todos por mantener la llama del recuerdo.
Saludos a todos
Date: August 19, 2007, 4:31 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 27
I’ve been hooked on Eva since viewing the ABC “Nightline” special over six years ago. I tuned in towards the end of the show and heard a few bars of “People Get Ready”. My initial reaction was that I was listening to a very good black singer. That idea was immediately dispelled when the next segment showed a picture of a beautifully blond Eva with “Fields of Gold” playing in the backround.
The next day I bought the “Songbird” cd. Over the years, I’ve collected all of Eva’s music that I can get my hands on. I recently obtained the “Live at Pearl’s” cd. It is an absolutely wonderful recording and I can’t for the life of me understand why the record company won’t release it. There are five previously unreleased songs and several versions of songs already released that improve on what we’ve already heard.
Sitting on stage in a small club accompanied only by her 12-string with an audience of maybe 10-20 people you can tell Eva is in her comfort zone. She’s in very good voice, the sound quality is excellent, and her guitar playing has given me an appreciation of her musicianship I didn’t have before.
Its a real shame Eva’s fans have to resort to “bootlegging” to obtain this very important work. Hopefully, the record company will get over whatever has motivated them to withhold “Live at Pearl’s” and make an official release!
Date: August 19, 2007, 1:40 PM, EDT
Name: Manuel
Number: 26
I just e-mailed the webmaster, but I want to state my appreciation in this guestbook too for the website and all the wonderful information and pictures of Eva.
Thank you!
Date: August 19, 2007, 1:18 AM, EDT
Name: Debbie~
Number: 25
Watching “Nightline” Jan.1st.2004, I was enchanted by the voice of this beautiful young woman. Eva! Honestly, I couldn’t believe how beautifully she could sing a song I’ve known all my life and somehow, made it sound like it was the first time I’ve ever heard it. With a lump in my throat and through tears I learned my new “favorite singer” was gone. Tonight, I’m happy to find more information on Eva and other fan’s who feel as I do about her. Thanks to YOU Laura & Eva’s adoring fans!
Date: August 18, 2007, 3:29 PM, EDT
Name: Joe Bones
Number: 24
Unfortunately, for all of us who have heard Eva’s voice, her time on earth was very limited. However, we will be blessed to hear her eternally when we join her in Heaven. What a blessing that will be.
Date: August 18, 2007, 2:36 PM, EDT
Name: Lisa M. Smith
Number: 23
Her life goes on in endless song…..We are so thankful it does. God bless you, Eva.
Date: August 18, 2007, 8:31 AM, EDT
Name: Paula
Number: 22
i only just heard about eva through a chat buddy on messenger and i am just in love with her voice.Every time i listen to her i get goosebumps, she is chillingly brilliant and i think she was and still is a beautiful gift to the universe, its a sad story, her dying so young although she will defeninitely live forever through her amazing music…..thankyou Eva, your an angel xoxoxox
Date: August 18, 2007, 2:10 AM, EDT
Name: arthur
Number: 21
ik heb een cd speler in de auto,daar zit 1 cd in.
je kan raden van wie.
zo mooi,zo rakend,zo………..
elke keer weer raakt het mij.
waarom heeft de Heer haar meegenomen?
some where over the rainbow,will meet again!!
Date: August 17, 2007, 5:45 PM, EDT
Name: Stewart
Number: 20
truly an incredible voice, I have never heard another that can come close. what a loss to her family and friends.
am recently bereaved and take comfort in Eva’s singing.
Date: August 17, 2007, 4:52 PM, EDT
Name: Rhian
Number: 19
Eva Cassidy has the most pure and wonderful voice I have ever heard. Everytime I listen to her songs I have to close my eyes because they take me to another place. Words cannot express how beautiful her voice was. She was a tragic loss and people who knew her must have been truly blessed.
Date: August 17, 2007, 2:42 PM, EDT
Name: John Fowler
Number: 18
I took my 3 children to a cottage in Wales for 2 week vacation in July. Someone left a bootleg CD in the player. It was played for 2 weeks on repeat play. We all love it. I don’t cry. I should. This voice and music are so pure and close. Scribbled on the CD is “Eva Cassidy – Songbird” Never heard of her. I don’t weep. I should. Just learned from this website that Eva is gone from life. Oh what a beautiful, strong tempered, vibrant, lyrical voice.
Date: August 17, 2007, 2:24 PM, EDT
Name: Megahn
Number: 17
My dad turned me onto Eva in High School and she has been my music “idol” since. I am now 23 and share her music with anyone who hasn’t heard of her…I truly believe EVERYONE should share Eva’s legacy…Infact!…I had never heard of the name Eva before and have always wanted to name my daughter Eva from then on! 🙂 Hopefully someday.
Thank you for this site! I have a couple of books about Eva and I can’t get enough. May the Lord Bless her family and friends who loved her then and love her now!
Date: August 17, 2007, 11:24 AM, EDT
Name: RACHEL
Number: 16
ONLY JUST HEARD OF EVA LAST WEEK THROUGH MY DAUGHTER DOING SINGING LESSONS WHAT A REMARKABLE LADY SO BEAUTIFUL TO LISTEN TOO.
Date: August 17, 2007, 4:33 AM, EDT
Name: Kenny
Number: 15
Hi my name is kenny, just wanted to know with me not having long to live this year 2007, could it be possible if Eva met me at the gates of heaven, Singing Some where over the Rainbow?
Date: August 16, 2007, 7:38 AM, EDT
Name: martin baker
Number: 14
did eva write the anniversary song herself? she has the voice of an angel she really moves me when singing this song.god has her now to sing for him with the angels in heaven rip eva and thanks x
Date: August 28, 2007, 3:52 PM, EDT
Name: Katie Morgan
Number: 53
I first heard Eva sing when i was 16 round my nans and there was a video of eva singing over the rainbow on top of the pops. from then i have been hooked.I sing my self and love to sing along with eva.Now 22 and im doing a talent show tommorow and am singing song bird. such a talent such a remarkable lady. xxx
Date: August 28, 2007, 12:31 PM, EDT
Name: SHEILA BALDWIN
Number: 52
SUCH A PURE CLEAR VOICE WITH FABULOUS PHRASING – ‘IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE’ BRINGS TEARS. WHAT A WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTION SHE MADE TO THE WORLD !
Date: August 28, 2007, 8:00 AM, EDT
Name: Mark
Number: 51
I danced to Songbird at my wedding and now play all of Eva’s songs to my unborn child. The voice of an angel.
Date: August 27, 2007, 2:51 PM, EDT
Name: Erich
Number: 50
Hearing Eva makes me very happy! Im so glad that Eva comes across my way. Hearing her voice let me forget all the bad things which happend. Thank you Eva!
Date: August 27, 2007, 11:31 AM, EDT
Name: Lesley
Number: 49
I would love to talk to her parents because I would like to share my loss with my mum who was also a singer. I was 21 when she died and she was 42.
The first time I heard Eva I didn’t know she was ill but thought from the first that she was more than a class act and I am so glad her talent is now recognised.
Date: August 26, 2007, 8:41 AM, EDT
Name: Hans Lemmers
Number: 48
Mijn ondekking van het jaaaaar.
Geweldig.
Bedankt voor de mooie muziek.
Date: August 25, 2007, 11:10 PM, EDT
Name: Jimmy
Number: 47
I just happened to listen to her song (Autumn Leaves) fortuitously one day. Tersely put, she blew me away. She has a voice that comes along once in a while — one that chills your soul.
Albeit brief, thank God she sojourned through this life long enough to touch people with her singing… Eva, job well done. You are truly a marvelous soul…We miss you, most of all, when the autumn leaves fall…RIP
Date: August 25, 2007, 8:35 PM, EDT
Name: Cliff Young
Number: 46
Whenever I hear Eva sing, I fall in love again and again and again with her voice her soul her spirit and her immense talent.
Date: August 25, 2007, 6:22 PM, EDT
Name: Bea
Number: 45
Beautiful soul, beautiful voice..
Surely she’s still singing somewhere over the rainbow…
Date: August 25, 2007, 4:55 PM, EDT
Name: Michelle West
Number: 44
I recently heard Eva’s wonderful voice, and I might not have if I hadn’t asked my boss what kind of music she likes. She told me that Eva Cassidy sang a version of “Over the Rainbow,” and that this very talented woman had passed away at a young age. I recently bought her “Songbird” cd, and absolutely love it. I feel so bad that Eva is no longer with us. Did she know what a wonderful, pristine voice she has? I hope to buy all of Eva’s music. What a beautiful voice and person. I am really glad that I found out about Eva Cassidy’s music.
Date: August 25, 2007, 3:40 PM, EDT
Name: SophieMariex
Number: 43
She is amazing in the least.. inspirational and i doubt there will ever be another female artist like her. She is simply IRREPLACEABLE.
Date: August 25, 2007, 12:45 AM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 42
Being off-line for nearly a month while moving into the Smoky Mts from Florida, I am so glad to be back. This website is like home base to me, Laura; thanks so much for maintaining it for Eva’s fans. She would so much love these mountains! I think of Eva and her love of nature as I take in the awsome majesty of these misty green-clad peaks…Having finally unpacked, I can again listen to Eva’s soothing music–such as “Kathy’s Song” and know that she is smiling down with the knowledge that her fans love her so. God Bless! DG
Date: August 24, 2007, 10:36 PM, EDT
Name: Rachael
Number: 41
I was trying to find a song that truly touched my soul for my myspace page. I know that sounds silly but I love my music. It helps me get through very difficult times. I almost lost my brother this pasy February. He is a marine who has been to Iraq three times and back safely. He got attacked in the states by locals and ended up getting brain surgery. It was the most difficult time I have ever dealt with. He is 100 percent better now and I’m getting married in exactly 28 days. I found Eva’s songs by accident, but by her strength and passion, I have found the singer that I have been looking for! I can’t help but play songbird over and over whenever I am at home!!! She is truly an inspiration for us all!
Date: August 24, 2007, 10:46 AM, EDT
Name: Fidel
Number: 40
Eva’s music is great. What a voice! It brings all true colors of life in my heart when I listen to her.
Date: August 24, 2007, 2:13 AM, EDT
Name: James Gennaro
Number: 39
Just discovered the music
Date: August 23, 2007, 6:03 PM, EDT
Name: Tyrone Price
Number: 38
I had heard your music, but knew little about you…for some reason, I felt I had to write.Peace. – Ty.
Date: August 23, 2007, 1:47 PM, EDT
Name: Luca Nobile
Number: 37
…Because Album Live?
For being able it to imagine, still seated on a chair with in arm the
guitar, I have not never seen it, but I must little say that every
time that I feel it opens the cuore.Voglio ringraziare God in order to
have to us donated it, even if in order time, but enough for beingable to mourn it
Date: August 22, 2007, 5:57 PM, EDT
Name: James
Number: 36
James Louie from Seattle, I’ve just seen your message saying you have a copy of Live At Pearls. I’d really love a copy of this and if you could send me one I’d happily make a donation to the melanoma charity. My e mail is james _ broderick (at) btinternet (dot) com. If you e mail me I’ll send you my address and happily pay postage. Please no spammers
Date: August 22, 2007, 1:53 PM, EDT
Name: Natacha
Number: 35
I’m 15 and I like to think that I am quite a talented singer and I’ve done a few concerts and gigs and I would just like to say that Eva Cassidy is my idol,I do not know much about her but I think that she must have been an amazing woman,I can tell by the way she sings…her beautiful voice… When I heard the song “Over the rainbow” it made me want to learn the guitar so that I can acompany myself. So now I am determind to learn the guitar.And I will!
I wana be like Eva but sadly noone can be as good as her…
God bless Eva’s family,I can only hope to meet Eva someday when I die.
Thank you for making this wonderful site
Date: August 22, 2007, 9:34 AM, EDT
Name: Ian Brown
Number: 34
I sing vocals for the Otsego Jazz Ensemble of 18 pieces, I was checking the jazz rack at the Kalamazoo Public Library and found three Eva Cassidy CD’S I thought ‘looks interesting ‘ checked them out , and was transported into another dimention . this lady has an AXE that TRACKS. I cant listen without misting up. just found this site,thank you so much,Ian.
Date: August 16, 2007, 3:54 AM, EDT
Name: Kerry
Number: 13
Linton, Jo Ann,
Thanks again for your emails. I realize I’m not giving a lot of information, and I don’t want to monopolize the guest book. I can say it’s not “Way Beyond The Blue.”
I’m trusting it’s an Eva Cassidy song based on the film maker and based on listening to the DVD. If it’s not Eva then someone out there sounds almost exactly like her.
The 2 minutes or so of this song on my DVD has no singing lyrics. The song almost sounds like something you might hear in a church, heavenly (for lack of a better word)where the singer hums the melody at the beginning with no musical backup. Then she “Ooohs” the melody with only a quiet piano backup.
If you would prefer sending emails directly to me (no crazy spammers please) I can be reached at kerrysdca at yahoo.
Thanks for all your wonderful feedback to help me in my quest. Kerry
Date: August 15, 2007, 9:49 PM, EDT
Name: Jo Ann White
Number: 12
Kerry, there’s a song called ‘Way Beyond the Blue’ in which Eva hums a little near the end.
Date: August 15, 2007, 8:12 PM, EDT
Name: Linton
Number: 11
For Kerry of San Diego, I suggest you give us as much of the lyrics of this song as possible and we will be able to pinpoint the song by Eva. I believe I have heard all of Eva’s released songs and also Live at Pearls. I cannot imagine which song this is.
Also tell us if it is a ballad, rock, jazz or what genre of song.
I believe then we will be able to help you. Or maybe it is not Eva who sang your particular song.
Date: August 15, 2007, 6:41 PM, EDT
Name: Kerry
Number: 10
Jo Ann, Linton, I’m so impressed with your knowledge of Eva’s music. Thanks to you I listened today to the very beautiful Eva song “I Wandered By a Brookside,” yet it is not the song I’m trying to find. The song I’m searching was included in my wedding film. The film producer labeled the song Eva Cassiday humming song but is not able to tell me the song title. I’m trying to put together a 3rd anniversary CD with all the songs from our wedding film. This is the one song I’ve not yet been able to find. If you have any other ideas please let me know. I’d be happy to play the section of the film from the DVD for anyone willing to help me to that level. Thanks, all.
Date: August 15, 2007, 10:49 AM, EDT
Name: Linton
Number: 9
I was going to answer the question of Kerry of San Diego but Jo Ann of VA answered first. Jo Ann is right-the song is I wandered by a Brookside. The sequence is as follows:
The beating of my own heart
Was the only sound I hear
Eva hums a long time?
Then silent tears fast flowing
When someone stood beside
A hand upon my shoulder
I knew the touch was kind, etc
I know of no other of Eva?s songs in which she hums that long. This song is one of my favorites and I have always been impressed by the beauty of Eva?s voice singing it.
On another subject, I hope Kristian of Oslo news about documentary of Back to Blues Alley coming soon is real
Date: August 15, 2007, 1:30 AM, EDT
Name: Jaidemarie
Number: 8
When I first heard her version of Filelds of Gold, I research about her…Shes one of the best female vocals that I ever heard.. Its coming from her heart and will touch your soul.
Date: August 14, 2007, 9:53 PM, EDT
Name: Jo Ann White
Number: 7
Not sure if this is the song you are looking for but she hums a bit in ‘ I Wandered By A Brookside’…..very beautiful song.
Date: August 14, 2007, 6:28 PM, EDT
Name: Kerry Garnett
Number: 6
I’ve enjoyed reading all the information compiled by Laura as well as the guest book comments by all of you. I’ve been trying to find out the title of a song by Eva during which she hums the melody. The song sounds like a familiar one, but I can’t figure out the name. Any help is appreciated. All the best to all of you who enjoy Eva’s music as I do too.
Date: August 14, 2007, 10:19 AM, EDT
Name: Kristian
Number: 5
Hi
i heav heard that a documentary whit name Back to blues alley are in the shop before christmas and im so happy whit that
love you Eva 🙂
Date: August 13, 2007, 6:45 PM, EDT
Name: martin baker
Number: 4
we have been blessed to have heard an earth angel sing for us.EVA you r truellyhome now singing with the rest of the angels, may god bless you and keep you safe. your recording of tears in heaven with mary ann redmond is true off the cuff genius. thankyou x
Date: August 12, 2007, 6:40 PM, EDT
Name: Joop.
Number: 3
Eva lovers, want Goose Bumps and Shivers down your Spine ? Go to You Tube and search for “izarh”. Listen to her Eva-renditions of: Songbird, Autumn Leaves and Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.
You absolutely won’t believe what you hear!
Date: August 12, 2007, 6:14 PM, EDT
Name: pete
Number: 2
you have taken me to to the next level in music, fantastic you make me cry, nuf sed.
Date: August 12, 2007, 3:39 PM, EDT
Name: Anneliese
Number: 1
I was in St. Ives, Cornwall in late May 07 with my best friend at a restaurant “The Wave” and we kept commenting on the beautiful voice we heard all evening long. We asked the waitress who the singer was … and she told us it was Eva Cassidy — incorrectly she told us whe was Australian — oh well — anyway — I searched for her cds before leaving England and found two — Songbird and its companion — today, Sunday, August 12, 2007, my husband and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary and I put on the two cds. My husband was just blown away !! And so was I, again … what a lovely voice, what incredible talent, what a loss and gain to all of us at the same time … we love you Eva!!! We know you are in the place where you belong and where you put us all when we listen to you sing … heaven ! Thank you!!!
Date: August 11, 2007, 10:51 PM, EDT
Name: aldo m
Number: 20
hello everybody,I have been listening today and dicided write here
add me aldomasson()hot…
Date: August 11, 2007, 1:45 PM, EDT
Name: leigha gallagher
Number: 19
I have always loved Eva cassidy she sings with such passion and honesty she always sends goos bumps down my spine, I love this song as it means alot to me i lost my father two weeks ago and i am getting married in 4 weeks and i will be singing this song and dedicating this to him, thanks eva for recording such a wonderful song and for giving the world such beautiful music
sing with my dad in heaven he would love it x
Date: August 11, 2007, 2:34 AM, EDT
Name: James Louie
Number: 18
Megan: You wrote on August 8, 2007 asking where you can find Live at Pearl’s that has “Blue Eyes Crying in The Rain.” I have a copy of Live at Pearl’s. I can get you a copy. Please provide your address and I can send to you.
Date: August 10, 2007, 1:24 PM, EDT
Name: Stephen Andrews
Number: 17
simply magic.
Date: August 10, 2007, 5:28 AM, EDT
Name: Hansen
Number: 16
Thanks for the CD steve estes!, Eva will happy in heaven, knowing you’re really great! that’s a cool eva’s song “never let you go!” regards for margret cassidy, and laura bligh, I love cassidy! and thanks to share with your music!
Date: August 9, 2007, 4:26 PM, EDT
Name: Stephanie Wilkie
Number: 15
I play all her albums for clients when working as a massage therapist, they all love her now too.
After reading her book I am so sad she didn’t realise how gifted she was. I hope she is giving herself huge pats on the back in heaven and singing with all the other angels.
Date: August 8, 2007, 8:19 PM, EDT
Name: Linda
Number: 14
Two musicians I miss the most: #1, Eva; #2, Danny Gatton. I didn’t get to see the Blues Alley gig, but caught a show at The Bayou. I still get goosebumps and a huge smile whenever I think about it.
Outstanding.
Date: August 8, 2007, 7:53 PM, EDT
Name: Diana
Number: 13
She is best it is so good hear her voice
beautiful song thank you Eva
best regards Diana
Date: August 8, 2007, 3:00 PM, EDT
Name: megan
Number: 12
I have searched everywhere for Eva’s version of Blue Eyes Crying in The Rain. It was recorded live at Pearl’s. I tried to contact the webmaster at one of her sites. Any help to find this recording would be wonderful.
Date: August 7, 2007, 7:15 PM, EDT
Name: carmela
Number: 11
i love this song so much…but only this week i heard it sang by eva..the best!
Date: August 7, 2007, 3:16 AM, EDT
Name: Akshay
Number: 10
Eva, when I think of her, I feel blessed to have heard such a talented angel. A very brave person, she lives through her songs.
Her songs are fresh to this day, her voice nurtured far away from the lights of artificial stardom and endorsements.
God is selfish, he gives us jewels like Eva, but is quick to take them back. I love Eva for the brave person she’s been, for her songs that soothe your soul, for everything she has given back to the world.
Like ABC quoted, “Her songs made us believe that it’s not always over when it is over. Death doesn’t always get the last word.”
Eva, rest in peace.
Date: August 6, 2007, 3:20 PM, EDT
Name: Donna Sweeny
Number: 9
ANYONE THAT WANTS TO SEE HER SINGING LIVE THEN GO TO YOUTUBE
Date: August 6, 2007, 3:08 PM, EDT
Name: donna sweeny
Number: 8
every time i listen to her voice it gives me goose bumps i listen to her music every day
Date: August 5, 2007, 6:37 PM, EDT
Name: Sharon
Number: 7
A friend gave me Songbird for my birthday several years ago. I’d heard Eva on the radio-probably Mary Cliff’s show, and loved her voice. I never saw her in concert because I had young children then & didn’t go out much. I’m going through a rough time & Songbird and Live at Blues Alley are helping me through. Support live music! If you’re in the DC area go see Grace Griffith, a friend of Eva’s who also has a beautiful voice.
Date: August 4, 2007, 7:28 PM, EDT
Name: Raeburn Simonson
Number: 6
Every time i listen to Eva i’m in another place,she has such a clear and honest voice that it brings me to tears to think that she is no longer with us.May the memory live on and on.
Date: August 4, 2007, 6:53 PM, EDT
Name: Bernd
Number: 5
Hi Eva,
I know you are listening from far above, thank you for your voice and music, it is going to be part of my live. It’s hard to keep tears back when listening to your songs…
Date: August 4, 2007, 3:32 PM, EDT
Name: Hanne
Number: 4
do you knowv the storry of the song – I Wandered by a Brookside?
please tel me this storry
Date: August 2, 2007, 7:58 PM, EDT
Name: Pat
Number: 3
I had heard this song many times on the radio but was never able to catch the name of the singer so I phoned the radio station. I am going out to buy her albums. Fields of Gold always takes my breath away and puts me in another time and place. I always crank the radio up loud for the world to hear. Isn’t it sad we often here about such beautiful artist after their death.
God bless……
Date: August 2, 2007, 5:32 PM, EDT
Name: Lang Jean-Claude
Number: 2
Imagine is a universal song for ever…
But I lost a Eva’s fan called Debbie Curwen. Where are you ? Since months I have no news from you….
Date: August 2, 2007, 1:42 PM, EDT
Name: Malu
Number: 1
Such greate songs. I have been listening to her amazing voice since short time ago. I can’t believe she had to live so soon…
I wish you are there Eva, over the rainbow, cause that’s you place now.
Your voice will live forever.
Date: August 2, 2007, 4:31 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 15
Laura just to say thanks for this website.It is very much appreciated.
Date: August 1, 2007, 5:32 PM, EDT
Name: LINDA I.
Number: 14
I WAS MADE AWARE OF EVA YESTERDAY WHEN I SAW A CLIP OF LITTLE CONNIE AGE 6 SINGING OVER THE RAINBOW FOR THE BRITISH IDOL SERIES. OVER THE RAINBOW PLAYED IN THE BACKGROUND DURING CONNIES INTERVIEW. IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RENDITION I HAD EVER HEARD AND I HAD TO FIND OUT WHO DID IT, THUS DISCOVERING IT WAS EVA CASSIDY. I NEVER KNEW SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE EVER EXISTED. I WAS SAD TO KNOW SHE WAS TAKEN AWAY SO YOUNG. I FEEL SO BLESSED FOR HER TO HAVE TOUCHED MY LIFE! HOPE TO SOMEDAY MEET YOU OVER THE RAINBOW…
THANK YOU EVA
Date: August 1, 2007, 4:36 AM, EDT
Name: Nadine
Number: 13
what a beautiful voice and beautiful soul. You can see in her eyes: she was a wonderful woman!
Eva, you sang your own song. You should be in the land, over the rainbow.
god bless you! good bye….
Date: July 31, 2007, 6:31 AM, EDT
Name: Konrad
Number: 12
What a voice, emotions and music.
Wonderful compositions. Why you have to leave us. Heaven is place for people like Eva. THANK YOU for all your music. God bless you!
Date: July 30, 2007, 2:25 PM, EDT
Name: REFAT
Number: 11
I HAD JUST LOST MY FATHER TO ALONG ILLNESS AND LISTENED TO THE HOSPITAL RADIO BEING PLAYED TO ALL THE PATIENTS WHEN EVA CASSIDY OVER THE RAINBOW CAME ON WHAT A MOVING SONG IT IS AND HOW WELL IT HAS BEEN WRITTEN MAY GOD BLESS U EVA YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON .
Date: July 30, 2007, 2:12 PM, EDT
Name: parveen
Number: 10
my favourite eva cassidy song is over the rainbow .
Date: July 30, 2007, 11:05 AM, EDT
Name: Carol
Number: 9
I had never heard of her until August ’02 when I read an article about her and her rendition of OTR. I downloaded it and had a listen … she took my breath away. Since then, there is noone else but Eva for me. She is by far the finest singer I have ever heard … I try to expose everyone I can to her music. God bless her for sharing her beautiful voice with the world.
Date: July 30, 2007, 11:02 AM, EDT
Name: Aila
Number: 8
Go to the website >youtube< and search for Eva Cassidy, you will find some live videos from Eva at Blues Alley and a short documentary.
Date: July 30, 2007, 7:21 AM, EDT
Name: Alexander Lundholm
Number: 7
No language has enough words to express what Eva has given me. Her voice and her music has affected my life more than I ever knew was possible and I thank her deeply for that. She left the world too soon and although I did not know her, I miss her.
Eva showed me the beauty of our world and she made life worth living again. Her music conforts me when I'm sad and it makes me happy to hear her voice.
Thank you, Eva.
Date: July 29, 2007, 2:22 PM, EDT
Name: Joop.
Number: 6
Regular rumours go round about a movie about Eva, also this time. Many suggestions for the leading role have been made here, but if there are real plans to make a movie, one has to be quick. There can only be one actress for that role: Kirsten Dunst, a spitting image ! Now Kirsten still has the age to play Eva, so do it now !!
Date: July 29, 2007, 9:27 AM, EDT
Name: Ian Munro
Number: 5
A beautiful song sung so beautifully. Eva's voice will live forever.
Date: July 28, 2007, 7:54 PM, EDT
Name: Jorge Reygadas
Number: 4
Hi! I did an arrangement of your song "Easy Street Dream", with a little Old R&B taste... Hope you like it. Check for the arrangement in YouTube.
Best,
Jorge Reygadas
Date: July 28, 2007, 5:09 PM, EDT
Name: David L.
Number: 3
Tragic timeless beauty of a voice
Nothing I've heard in many years has taken my breath from me and choked my voice away like the unspoken and unutterable beauty of this song
Date: July 28, 2007, 4:40 PM, EDT
Name: claudio c.
Number: 2
thanks
Date: July 26, 2007, 8:17 PM, EDT
Name: Asle Hovda
Number: 1
First time i heard eva, i had hard to keep mye tears back.She peformed every song so wonderful, and in her own style.pity she passed away much too soon.
Date: July 26, 2007, 6:13 PM, EDT
Name: Audrey
Number: 20
Having been a long time fan of Eva and have all her recordings, I searched on 'Youtube' and there she was. The selections (numerous) and the accompnaying videos are a joy to behold, as are the comments posted. Well worth a look for all Eva's fans.
Date: July 25, 2007, 4:13 AM, EDT
Name: Teri
Number: 19
I was watching a show I'd DVR'd recently and was pleasantly surprised to hear Martina McBride do "Over The Rainbow" in the same style that Eva sang it. She did a good job of it but no one can sing it the same way that Eva did.
I'm a relatively recent Eva fan but I can tell you now, I absolutely love her voice. Thanks for this site for those of us who never knew her or came to her talents too late.
Date: July 24, 2007, 4:13 PM, EDT
Name: Anne
Number: 18
For some moments in life, there are no words....I happened upon Eva when shopping in a store in NJ over three years ago. I was captivated by the sound of her coming from the CD player and since then I have bought three of her tapes and listen to her angelic voice each and every Friday as I head to our getaway home in NJ. Eva had more stars shining in her than in all the heavens above...she will always be a candle burning bright in my life. Wish I had met her so I could tell her that!
Date: July 23, 2007, 7:53 PM, EDT
Name: georg
Number: 17
42 years i thought to be a "strong" man. But listening to your voice the ice arround my heart was melting and tears cleaned my eyes.
Thank you Eva
maybe we meet one day..somewhere..over the rainbow..
Date: July 23, 2007, 3:39 PM, EDT
Name: missed exit
Number: 16
Just recently started listening to her, look forward to collecting her material, and was amazed by her story. Lovely voice for a lovely person taken all too soon.
Date: July 23, 2007, 10:11 AM, EDT
Name: Shirley
Number: 15
A dear friend of mine died in June this year with cancer at the age of 42. He was a singer and composer. A man that everyone wanted to be friends with, and he made everyone feel special, that was his biggest gift.
I was sharing my sorrow with a friend last Thursday, she told me about Eva and how when she first heard her, Over the Rainbow, she cried and cried. That was before she knew that she had passed on. I told her that I would pick up her cd. The next day I'm with my friends partner at their appartment, in the music room they have at least 2000 cd's. while I was waiting for my coffee, I turned my head towards a rack of cd's and there she was! I couldn't believe it, I guess my dear departed friend wanted me to have her. I've been playing her all week-end long and I plan to collect all her music. There is so much that we don't know. Be kind and share the love.
Date: July 22, 2007, 6:23 PM, EDT
Name: mike
Number: 14
Here?s the video of Anya Garnis dancing to ?FOG? in the prime time Fox TV competition, ?So You Think You Can Dance?. In in the lower left hand corner of the screen is the graphic ?Eva Cassidy Fields Of Gold.? Go to:
youtube(dot)com/watch?v=VQ7AdTJlquA
or
video(dot)google(dot)com/videoplay?docid=6129047752487054048
*Replace(dot) with (.) remove brackets
*Do the same method and remove (dot) on message below replace with (.) and remove brackets for Billy Ray Cyrus' story!
Date: July 22, 2007, 3:18 PM, EDT
Name: mike
Number: 13
You have to read this! Billy Ray Cyrus fell in love with Eva Cassidy after hearing ?OTR?. Go to:
herald-dispatch(dot)com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070721/LIFE/707210308/1004
?Flatwoods, Ky., native music artist Billy Ray Cyrus will release his new Walt Disney Records CD, "Home at Last" on Tuesday. He will come home to share this new batch of songs live in concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the historic Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky., where he filmed the video to his mega hit, "Achy Breaky Heart."
?There is also a strings-kissed reading of the eternally hopeful "Over the Rainbow."
"This was one of the first songs the folks at Disney strongly suggested I record," Cyrus said. "The producer of 'Hannah Montana,' Michael Poryes, heard me mulling it over and asked if I'd ever heard Eva Cassidy sing it. He burned me a copy, and I fell in love with her right there. I was intrigued by her story -- a woman who stood staunchly behind the integrity of her craft to the very end. My version is a tribute to a great singer who left this world too soon."
Date: July 21, 2007, 1:14 PM, EDT
Name: RON BLAIN
Number: 12
First time I heard "Over the Rainbow" it was being sung by a young girl on the UK programme "Stars in their Eyes" and within minutes the tears were running down my face. Since then I have the VOICE many times and I cry most timesI hear the tracks from SONGBIRD & LIVE @ BLUES ALLEY.
Bless you Eva, you have filled the life of a Senior Citizen with the music of love and life.
Date: July 21, 2007, 11:20 AM, EDT
Name: Marilyn Masters - Robertson
Number: 11
We met when Over the Rainbow was played to the world! You were long gone to a world of peace by then. You live on Eva Cassidy not only in song but also in LIFE!
THANK YOU EVA FOR THIS SPECIAL GIFT.
Date: July 20, 2007, 1:14 PM, EDT
Name: Mike Higham
Number: 10
Love you Eva! I've been having a little trouble making entries on guestbook. Just checking to see if this goes through.
Date: July 20, 2007, 12:50 PM, EDT
Name: Steve Elliott
Number: 9
Unfortunately there is a person selling forged Eva Cassidy signed items on eBay. This person is based in Lincolnshire England. I have reported her to eBay for selling forgeries (750 last week alone) but signed items claimed to be of Eva still appear. There have been 2 this month. Please do not be tempted to bid on these forgeries. The seller claims to have been with a music magazine in London and met lots of stars through her work. Ebay feedback on her profile is very poor, however surprisingly the latest buyer of an Eva signed was very pleased to get such a rare autograph so cheaply.
Date: July 19, 2007, 4:55 PM, EDT
Name: benny christoffersson
Number: 8
cassidy,she sings to my hart.never find that girl no more.miss here.
Date: July 18, 2007, 12:24 PM, EDT
Name: Danilo
Number: 7
I've never felt in this way before. I'm trying to find other EVA's CD because my life is sweeter since I listen her voice. Thank you Eva.
Date: July 17, 2007, 7:48 PM, EDT
Name: Alfredo
Number: 6
I knew about Eva almost accidentally when trying to find something about Kathy's Song. The reference to her appeared in my Google search among the top ten (just after Paul Simon's).
Once I had listened her singing Kathy´s song, tried to know more about her. How could it be possible that I had never heard about Eva?
After some searches I could listen to her sweet, angelical, voice through LastFM via internet singing "Over the rainbow" and became one more of her fans.
In my country she is almost unknown, and it's almost impossible to find her records at the CD stores (I could only "At Blues Alley"). So I wrote to some FM radios asking them to put her songs on the air, and recently one of them (FM-Milenium) did it. They use to say that "Milenium transmits from the sky". In my country we use the word "cielo" to mean sky o heaven. The night they put her on the air singing Songbird, I felt they were really transmiting from the cielo (now they´re putting her songs on the air about once a week).
Everytime I can, I introduce her songs to my friends and give them this site adress so they could know more about her.
The other things I have to say about Eva's songs already are in the mails at the guestbook, and I agree with all of them.
PS: There is no room enogh to put my favourite songs in the field ?They are so many! ?All wonderful! I prefer Over the rainbow, Fever, Tall trees in Georgia, Fields of Gold, Autumn leaves, Wonderful world....Ah! recently listened to a sample of summertime to add to the list.
Date: July 17, 2007, 12:04 AM, EDT
Name: Dulcimer Dan
Number: 5
Having released ten CD's on my own and sold over 500,000 copies without a record label by shear pounding the streets, I have a sense of Eva's trials. But I could practice another 100 years and not even approach the connection she had with music.
Date: July 16, 2007, 8:19 PM, EDT
Name: John
Number: 4
Saw a rainbow yesterday and immediately heard Eva singing in my mind. Thank you, God for rainbows and for Eva.
Date: July 16, 2007, 2:30 PM, EDT
Name: John Lancey
Number: 3
A sensational voice,never to be forgotten.She brings tears to my eyes every time i listen,especially Songbird.Evas music will live forever.
Date: July 15, 2007, 1:08 PM, EDT
Name: Andrew Heape
Number: 2
Just scanning the site again. I still love you Eva. Not long ago my sister-in-law who I would most like to have dinner with. Well, guess... Yes, Eva.
Date: July 15, 2007, 5:21 AM, EDT
Name: Celina Arntz
Number: 1
Enraptured, totally absorbed. This is how I felt the first time I heard Eva's voice... and I only chanced upon her by asking on a website who other brides had as their aisle song... all I wanted was a female voice & acoustic guitar.... one mentioned Eva Cassidy... the rest is history. She will be walking me down the aisle on the 8th March next year. I feel such a strong affinity to her as I read about her & I ache for the loss of such a spirited & strong soul. I can only say that she is an angel... her voice soothes me & I love to listen to her everyday... I am so amazed that i had never heard of her before but I have told all I know... have you heard of Eva Cassidy.. well listen to this! I love her. And this website is so fabulous - the way that Eva has been protected & shared at the same time in a way only family could uphold.
Eva is a soul sister for me. She will be singing to me for many years to come. What a special & beautiful soul. She is what music is all about & there is nothing in this world right now that compares to her...
Date: July 14, 2007, 11:37 AM, EDT
Name: mike
Number: 19
I've been reading posts others have been leaving abut eva's music and wanted to let you know every once in a while some of her songs (usually fields of gold or one of her other songs) isusually used for advertisements for television shows such as CSI ER etc.
Sometimes her songs actually make it onto some of the shows as dramatic music
However, most radio stations (at least in the phoenix area) have either never heard of her or are strictly a 80's 90's alternative etc. station and will not or sometimes play evas music.
You very rarely if ever hear her on the radio if ever
I have been passing her name around to anyone who will listen and have given your website out to anyone willing to learn about her
However, very few people have ever heard of her or know of her to begin with, so yes in my small way I have been passing her name around coffee houses etc.
Even for those who have never heard of her or those who want to know more about her your website is the one thing i give them as a direct reference to Eva
Mike
P.S.
Mary chapin Carpenter recently released a song called"In my heaven" and briefly mentions eva in her song
Date: July 14, 2007, 9:11 AM, EDT
Name: Ivan
Number: 18
I first heard Eva's song in a compilation called "Best audiophile voices" and I loved her singing!!! I was extremly impressed and lisent to the songs over and over again, and now I'm Eva's fan for life!
Date: July 14, 2007, 8:31 AM, EDT
Name: tony mccarron
Number: 17
came across evas music on the radio and played it to my parner angie who was diagnosed with stomach cancer she was 38 years old she liked it so much she asked for feilds of gold and over the rainbow to be played at the funeral it still moves me to tears and brings back special memories everytime i hear eva sing
Date: July 14, 2007, 3:13 AM, EDT
Name: Chris
Number: 16
I recently heard Evas lovely voice on a few Danny Gatton tunes...I was totally enthralled!
It's been decades since I've heard such a pure voice as Evas!
Yes I agree, hers is truly the voice of an angel...
Date: July 13, 2007, 2:36 PM, EDT
Name: Max
Number: 15
With its voice touches our hearts, gives emotions, thanks of all Eva? Forever...
Date: July 12, 2007, 4:25 PM, EDT
Name: Thunderbee
Number: 14
I love you!
I love you for perfoming "Imagine"!
I love you for everything!
Thunderbee
Date: July 12, 2007, 12:33 PM, EDT
Name: Aldo
Number: 13
I love Eva live at the Blues alley. I know that she was really sick when she was singing there.
To listen to a dying woman sing What a wonderful world, and sound like an angel makes me forget any problems that I might be having.
It is a wonderful World, Eva, and we miss your voice but we always have your spirit and your beautiful recordings that you gave to us
Date: July 12, 2007, 3:23 AM, EDT
Name: shaff
Number: 12
It has been two days since I discovered eva cassidy. I think my eyes got swollen now! L
Date: July 10, 2007, 9:19 AM, EDT
Name: shaff
Number: 11
I haven't heard of Eva Cassidy until just a hour ago when a friend of mine texted me about her. When I checked out Fields of Gold on youtube, she immediately and effortlessly converted me! What haven't I heard of her before? Her voice contains more emotions than lots of singers that I have heard in the last 20 years.
Date: July 10, 2007, 5:51 AM, EDT
Name: Shony
Number: 10
I have been listening to this womans amazing voice for over 2 years now and it still sends shivers down my spine ...the first time i heard her sing it was songbird and after hearing just two lines i had tears in my eye's ...what a voice so much power and such excellent control ....just seems so bloody unfair that this modest lady, who was so talented, didnt live longer, who knows what music this lady could have produced, had she had more time on this earth... our loss unfortunately.....
Date: July 9, 2007, 4:33 PM, EDT
Name: Tom
Number: 9
FYI, there is a video of a fantastic ballroom dance performance to Eva's "Fields of Gold" performed by 2 of the world's best ballroom dancers on the 2005 World Superstars DVD. Someone posted a video of the performance on youtube here:
youtubedotcom/watch?v=NOiByplrkX4
Enjoy the performance and buy the DVD if you like it (I suspect the posting may be in violation of a copyright or two).
P.S. There's another performance to Eva's "Autumn Leaves" on the 2006 World Superstars DVD.
Date: July 9, 2007, 10:02 AM, EDT
Name: Perry
Number: 8
Here's a video of Lisa Whitley singing "Over The Rainbow" on the 2004 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. She won a singing competition in Houston with this song. One of her prizes was an invitation to perform at the telethon.
I just discovered that this guest book won't allow website links to be posted. Go to YouTube's website and search for Lisa Whitley. You should be directed to her video.
Date: July 9, 2007, 8:54 AM, EDT
Name: Aadje van Duuren
Number: 7
The first time I heard her cd, I had to cry. What a voice!!!!!! Her songs have supported me in difficault times. They gave me energie to go on.
This is a special person I'll never forget and her music.
Thanks Eva for your music, and one I hope we will meet up there.
With love
Date: July 8, 2007, 10:47 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 6
I can't get enough of "Autumn Leaves"! This was this song, in that waiting room, that immediately drew me to ask about Eva and become the devoted fan I am. Just think about Eva's rendition....sultry, smoky, haunting....no one else could made that song become alive like our Eva. I would bet that "A L" was the first "Eva Experience" for most of her many fans. Eva's "Autumn Leaves" is the most powerful song I have ever heard. We love you, Eva.
Date: July 8, 2007, 6:45 PM, EDT
Name: Sofie
Number: 5
I want to say that i LOVE eva's music!
She had the finest voice in the whole world!
I listen to her all the time!
my nuber 1 artist. no matter what!
I looking forwad to meet you in heaven;]
Date: July 8, 2007, 10:28 AM, EDT
Name: Patt
Number: 4
Eva's voice has haunted me since hearing it on the radio a few years ago, I missed the name of the singer. Recently I heard her voice and have made an effort to find out more about her now that I know her name. What a gift, what a joy, her voice continues to haunt me. I am a fan forever and ever. Thank you Eva, the angels are in your voice.
Date: July 7, 2007, 6:54 PM, EDT
Name: Claire C
Number: 3
My brother-in-law from Amarillo Texas introduced my husband & I to Eva's music about 3 yrs ago. He also shared w/me the utube video of the special ABC nightline aired about Eva. Thank you to Eva for her wonderful gifts she shared through her music. So many special feelings come over me when I hear her sing. She goes right into your heart and touches so many emotions!! I'm so glad that so many people around the world have been touched by her (an angel). What an amazing and gifted lady she was & is, that she has touched so many people through her music, yesterday, today, & tomorrow. Thanks Eva, we love you!!
Date: July 7, 2007, 5:57 PM, EDT
Name: Karen Sanderson
Number: 2
Eva has the voice of an angel, she was so talented, I can not understand why it took until her death, to hear her sing. I am sure she is entertaining everyone in the spirit world.
Eva lives on in my heart.
Date: July 6, 2007, 5:57 PM, EDT
Name: paddy
Number: 1
she did this one with so much power that it puts others to shame
God gave her a gift
Date: July 6, 2007, 4:57 PM, EDT
Name: Joop.
Number: 15
Laura: TNX for your explanation, everything is clear for me now. I agree with you, that people are smart enough to encrypten their e-mail addresses in your Eva-guestbook, which I did myself recently with a fine Eva-contact in your country as a result. When copies of '@ Pearl's' are in the game there exist 'NO BOUNDARIES'. Honestly I was more or less surprised by the difference in 'policy' between the "old" and "new" Eva-guestbook concerning showing e-mail addresses. In the old one you had a special possibility to show ones e-mail address with ones entry !
Please Laura, carry the good works on !!
Date: July 6, 2007, 12:38 PM, EDT
Name: LE Blaylock
Number: 14
Yesterday I was shopping and heard a hauntingly beautiful song playing in the store. I asked the clerk who it was and he showed me the Songbird CD and commented she was gone. I went to the music store and got the Songbird CD. The owner asked me if I was buying it for "Over the Rainbow"? I didn't know what he was talking about. I played the CD and have been a fan for now, less than 24 hours. It is a strange feeling that Eva can stir emotion, can sooth, can reach out through her songs the way she does. I have regret I never attended a performance when she was with us, I am just glad I finally found her. Thanks for the website, it helps....
Date: July 6, 2007, 9:25 AM, EDT
Name: Kelvin
Number: 13
They are all lovely great songs with a great singer, what a voice so pure. thank you for this site in Memory of Eva
Date: July 5, 2007, 5:57 PM, EDT
Name: Joop.
Number: 12
@Jessica Goedhart(NL): If you want to know more about Eva's repertoire and how to get it, please be so free to contact me (in Dutch) at my e-mail address. You can find it a little bit encrypted in my entry in this guestbook of 19 juni 2007-08h21AM-EDT.
!! Still haven´t got an answer, why the old Eva-guestbook has no problem with mentioning e-mail adresses and the new one does. !!
Date: July 5, 2007, 2:59 PM, EDT
Name: maggie
Number: 11
Thank you for the wonderful website on Eva! Her music is so beautiful, it never fails to make me cry. The first song i heard her sing was fields of gold, since then i have collected all of her cds. I only wish I could have seen her live...
Date: July 4, 2007, 3:24 PM, EDT
Name: David Lemke
Number: 10
The strength of Eva's family & friends is simply very special. Today was the first time I heard Eva sing and got to know her through the web. I am 52 years old and a father of one child who had acute lymphatic luekemia and my wife was just operated last week with a menianoma tumor in her head. I spent the last 2 hours crying and enkoying her music. Mostly I am sad for her familys loss.... What a terriffic youg woman she was....strong, independant, happy etc....i still struggle when good people go so young. My strongest support to her family ......
Date: July 3, 2007, 9:04 PM, EDT
Name: diane birchall
Number: 9
I ABSOLUTELY LUV ARETHA FRANKLIN, THEN HEARD EVA CASSIDY, WHAT A MAGNICIENT VOICE. SINCE THEN BOUGHT MOST OF HERE ALBUMS. SO SAD THAT A YOUNG PERSON WITH SUCH A WONDERFUL VOICE IS NOT WITH US ANYMORE. MY FATHER IN LAW JUST PASSED AWAY IN MAY AND LOVED DANNY BOY. WE PLAYED IT AT HIS FUNERAL. BOUGHT THE PLACE TO TEARS. THANK YOU EVA FOR THE WONDERFUL VERSIONS OF TUNES WE HAVE HEARD ON YOUR ALBUMS, WE PLAY THEM OFTEN. MAY U REST IN PEACE.
Date: July 3, 2007, 5:15 PM, EDT
Name: jonny 58
Number: 8
I was happen to hear Eva on radio, i was lisning hard,an hope the radio-man will tell who was singing, thank god hi did, sins then i have, by several cd`s.
this wonderfull singer,player and woman i never forgeth.
thank you Eva
Date: July 3, 2007, 4:05 PM, EDT
Name: Shirley
Number: 7
to be honest i'd never even heard of eva cassidy until 4 weeks ago. my mum passed away suddenly and it was her wish to have "somewhere over the rainbow" by eva played at her funeral. what a beautiful version of that song. i have bought the cd and will listen to it when i feel stronger.
Date: July 2, 2007, 4:05 PM, EDT
Name: Unnur Thorarinsdottir
Number: 6
From the first time I heard her voice I just fell in love with her
And she has been my nr 1 ever since. It is very hard to decide on a favorite, I love them all. Thank you Eva for everything!!
Date: July 2, 2007, 7:46 AM, EDT
Name: Jessica Goedhart
Number: 5
The first CD I bought from Eva with `Cathy´s Song`is a wonderfull CD.So, I have to buy more CD´s of here. Thank you Joop from Haarlem for your advice.
Date: July 1, 2007, 6:17 PM, EDT
Name: Louis v R
Number: 4
Hi.You all, Just a few words to say THANK YOU GOD for lending Eva to us her visit was to short but YOU needed her in Your quire.Keep her safe in Your loving arms till we see her again,till then we will miss her.love.
Date: July 1, 2007, 5:23 PM, EDT
Name: Lars-olov.stalarm
Number: 3
I heard here for the first time 2005 and i really heard that voice was really special naturale so clean..So i chase on Webb to buy here Cd's and wow there are mind all time favorite's in my heart forever....
Peace n Love forever.....
Date: July 1, 2007, 10:13 AM, EDT
Name: Ted Bangay
Number: 2
My wife and I spent many spring weekends in darkened theatre supporting our daughter as she performed in dance competitions. At these events one watches as many as 400 performances on stage and, as you can imagine, there comes a point when it becomes tedious. One Sunday late in the afternoon I was in the theatre but overloaded and tuned out. Just then I heard a gentle guitar lead in to a song followed by the most beautiful female voice singing 'Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick, and think of you...' A young dancer, not my daughter, floated onto the stage and performed a lyrical dance to this music. The dance, the music, the girl's lovely costume captivated me. Sitting in the dark, I actually wept. But who was the singer? I had no idea, but resolved to find out by talking with the girl's teacher. That was my first exposure to Eva's music, discovered not by marketing, but by serendipity. Now that I've learned more about this remarkable artist, that chance discovery on that afternoon makes the experience even more special. I have many blessings in my life and being able to hear Eva's music is one of them.
Date: July 1, 2007, 4:43 AM, EDT
Name: Agata N.
Number: 1
I think that I wouldnt be a person, as I am now, If I hadn't listened Eva ever..
Her music changes hearts.
Greetings.
Date: June 30, 2007, 11:53 AM, EDT
IP: 68.88.200.221
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Name: Peggy Fowler Moseley
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Message: It is difficult to choose a "favorite", because all of Eva's music is fantastic. My dear cousins, Jon and Margaret Bennett, introduced me to Eva when they gave me one of her CDs many years ago. I still thank them for this wonderful gift. Her voice is incredible and shows such emotions. When she sings, What a Wonderful World, here come the tears. She accomplished so much in her short life of 33 years. I will never forget her and I make it a point to introduce her beautiful voice to everyone that I know.
Date: June 30, 2007, 12:56 AM, EDT
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Message: I just had to look Eva up. My boss turned me on to her about two years ago. When I listened to the CD it brought tears to my eyes. I bet I listened to that CD for weeks. I just listened to it again tonight. When American Idol was on and Katherine MC. sang SWOTR... I knew it was Eva's. I felt funny about that. Like, "Don't you take credit for that, It's Eva's " But I guess we should be glad that she apprecited it enough to sing it and share it with the country. I had the TV on the other night watching "So You Think You Can Dance " and I hear Eva !!! Then I heard young artist Elliot Yamin's song "A Song For You".(who I also love) Eva's website encourages us to support young artist, let them know how much we appreciate them and their efforts. WELL YOU GO ELLIOT YAMIN !!! THANK YOU EVA !! For reminding us how important it is to back new artist. Only wish you were here to enjoy him !! THANK YOU EVA for all your beautiful music...that will live on. Eva lives on!!!!
Date: June 29, 2007, 1:42 PM, EDT
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Message: A few years ago,I was in bed, sleepily watching Nightline, my husband next to me sleeping soundly. I could hear the emotion of the person telling the story of this beautiful person and how touched he was by her music. He then played "Over The Rainbow" I lay there with tears streaming so touched by the beauty of Eva's voice and of the sadness of her dying so young. (Little did I know that soon my husband too, would die of melanoma.)The next day I found the Songbird CD and was delighted to hear "Fields Of Gold" and remembered how that song had touched me as Michele Guan skated in the olympics.
Date: June 29, 2007, 1:57 AM, EDT
IP: 24.176.144.73
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Message: I feel so honored to have been introduced to Eva Cassidy's music. She is such an inspriation to me. Every song I have ever heard by Eva Cassidy has just blown me away. She was such a pure person and a wonderful soul. Her voice was a gift from God and she truly is an angel. She will never be forgotten and all my respect goes out to her family. If you (her family) ever reads this you are truely truely blessed to have raised and got to spend everyday with her because she was a great person and a blessing to have.
Date: June 29, 2007, 12:01 AM, EDT
IP: 216.24.112.77
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Message: I heard her the first time in January at my cousin's funeral. Her music was a comfort to Wendy. I missed a lot of her years. However, her music is lasting over time and I have a passion for it now. What a voice!
Date: June 28, 2007, 6:58 PM, EDT
IP: 71.14.99.80
Host: 71-14-96-080.dhcp.gnvl.sc.charter.com
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Message: I first heard Eva last year shortly after my 20 year old grandson had died.Her's is a voice from heaven. Wherever "Over the Rainbow" is I'm sure Jon is enjoying Eva's music
Date: June 28, 2007, 5:05 PM, EDT
IP: 84.31.111.101
Host: cp536243-b.dbsch1.nb.home.nl
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Message: I first heard about Eva through my singing Coach (and some friends) who was doing a project on Eva Cassidy and her music.
(samples on stemwerkproducties[dot]nl, on your right corner)
And after hearing those samples I imediatley went on a hunt to find her music. The first time I heard Fields of Gold I was crying because it felt so real and emotional. And her voice is so pure. Thank you for sharing your great gift with us Eva.
Date: June 28, 2007, 11:06 AM, EDT
IP: 62.107.162.87
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Name: Anni Mela
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Message: Heyy... Can´t say enything else....
I LOVE EVA´S voice and I LOVE her songs... she make me smile og miss my bedst freind Martin how give me Eva´s song...
Eva you are a true angel...
Date: June 27, 2007, 10:41 PM, EDT
IP: 84.215.153.197
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Message: ..stammet han fram med blodr?de ord.
Inrammet av ingenting og luksus i hjemmet brydde han seg ikke om noe s?rlig av det han kjente til som virkeligheten. Han var meg og mine t?rer har aldri rent s? fort som n?r jeg troddu du var vekke. Men jeg finner deg fremdeles ikke. Str? noen smuler...
Date: June 25, 2007, 6:54 PM, EDT
IP: 83.248.136.187
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Message: I first heard of Eva many years ago, but you know in the course of life your mind have to priorotise wich led to that her name slipped from me. But now she has been brought back to my attention and i must dig deep into her treasure chest of songs, it's like a calling after all of these years.
Date: June 25, 2007, 5:25 PM, EDT
IP: 24.107.218.236
Host: 24-107-218-236.dhcp.stls.mo.charter.com
Name: BR
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Message: Just found out about Eva on the radio playing Songbird, and ordered CD. Eva is an absolutely stunning female vocalist with a wide spectrum of talents. She is so involved with her singing, emitting enormous emotion to her listeners and viewers, impacting with no discernable loss of emotion or feeling. Such a loss for her to be gone. She captures every ear that hears her singing.
Date: June 25, 2007, 2:54 PM, EDT
IP: 205.188.116.15
Host: cache-dtc-aa11.proxy.aol.com
Name: stanley latter
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Message: her voice goes stright to my soul..i came accross eva while looking for a version of autumn leaves,as this was a favorite song of my late wife,who also died of cancer.hearing eva sing this song just took my breath away. i have never heard anything like it it.eva lived the words. that alone is enough for me to adore her music..but now i have heard most of eva.s songs.. she was a great talent and sadly missed...r.i.p eva
Date: June 24, 2007, 3:21 PM, EDT
IP: 87.210.139.26
Host: ip26-139-210-87.adsl2.versatel.nl
Name: Terry(Tex)Kinsella
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Message: Its a classic..magic..R.I.P Eve.
Date: June 24, 2007, 10:34 AM, EDT
IP: 68.178.94.54
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Message: I received my first album from my sons oncologist. My son and Eva died from the same cancer (melanoma ) and had the same doctor.Dr. Ian Okazaki had worked out east before he came to the U of M.I listen to the CD for the first time on the way home from the hospital the day my son died. He was 30 years old. I then wrote to Barbara and Hugh Cassidy. This happened in 2000.I was so happy to hear her music become popular shortly after that year. They share something else too. I am Irish and my husband is German.Thank you,M.
Date: June 22, 2007, 9:46 PM, EDT
IP: 76.188.178.185
Host: cpe-76-188-178-185.neo.res.rr.com
Name: Noreen Luznar
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Message: i heard Eva for the first time on a radio station in Ohio USA. they played "Over the rainbow". it was so beautiful ! i now have 8 cd's of Eva's most magical ,wonderful , simply beautiful artistic voice. i truely believe, for me, no one will surpass her. every song she sang, sounds like it came from her soul. God bless the child.
Date: June 22, 2007, 2:51 PM, EDT
IP: 84.105.71.227
Host: 84-105-71-227.cable.quicknet.nl
Name: Joop.
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Message: I found out, that the fragment of 'The Rose' discussed some days ago is stemming from the BBC Radio2-Special by Terry Wogan.
@ Jesica Goedhart: als je kunt kiezen, probeer eerst 'Live at Blues Alley', 'Eva by Heart' & 'American Tune' te kopen !!
(@ J.G: If you can make a choise, first try to buy, Live @ Blues Alley, Eva by Heart & American Tune !!)
Date: June 22, 2007, 6:06 AM, EDT
IP: 83.160.194.176
Host: goedhartreclame.demon.nl
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Message: Yes, Yes, Yes!
Yesterday I wrote that I heard Eva Cassiday for the first time.
Now I am listening on my work to the lovely voice of Eva Cassiday.
I find the CD Time after Time in a shop in Rotterdam and also all the others. So, in future I can buy more off her.
The first musical meeting sounds great!.
Date: June 22, 2007, 4:06 AM, EDT
IP: 70.131.194.98
Host: adsl-70-131-194-98.dsl.emhril.sbcglobal.net
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Message: I was in a conducting symposium, and a very famous conducter put in Fields of Gold and played it- I almost fell out of my chair. His point was to perform with your own voice. Eva sings with her own voice, it is all too rare.
Date: June 21, 2007, 10:45 PM, EDT
IP: 24.225.139.32
Host: host-24-225-139-32.patmedia.net
Name: Susan Friedman
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Message: Listening, for the first time, to the Songbird CD from Eva Cassidy (actually Songbird right now, tears in my eyes). I had heard some of my brother's cds of her and liked whatever it was, and almost bought some but couldn't choose, so didn't. This was several years ago. Then this Memorial day was at a party at friends who have a DJ business on the side, so the music is great, and eclectic, and they played her Fields of Gold, so I had to order one CD in another order from Amazon, and I can't believe I didn't before. Wow. Haven't even gotten to the Pete Seeger (one of my faves) tune yet, and know I have to get this for several friends. Anyway.... just needed to share with someone who would understand the powerful effect of Eva....what a loss.
Date: June 21, 2007, 10:43 PM, EDT
IP: 24.196.80.150
Host: 24-196-80-150.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com
Name: Anne
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Message: There are two extraordinary events which raise my spirit to a much higher place. First of all, I live in Wisconsin. We in the midwest are prone to strong storms in the spring and early summer. Tonight a great storm is blowing through the area: thunder, lightening, wind and rain. It is full of passion. And I have always felt that our storms in the midwest are our best feature. They remind me that I belong to something much more spectacular and larger than my petty daily concerns. It is a very comforting thought. Tonight, as the storm rolled through, I played my other passion: the music of Eva. I played Over The Rainbow. Tonight was close to a miracle for me and I consider myself very blessed.
Date: June 21, 2007, 6:59 PM, EDT
IP: 86.135.199.198
Host: host86-135-199-198.range86-135.btcentralplus.com
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Message: Andrew Heape, I may be able to help you with the recording of your song. Please e mail me james _ broderick at hotmail dot com and we can have a chat about it.
God bless you Eva, may your immortal soul live on x
Date: June 21, 2007, 5:12 PM, EDT
IP: 158.59.27.35
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Message: you can view a lot of her songs,
and the blues alley videos on
Youtube. thats where im going...
Ps. Happy 7th Birthday to my
neice Claire Alice Hogan!
Date: June 21, 2007, 11:25 AM, EDT
IP: 12.146.221.194
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Message: Anyone: When will the next Eva's CD be release? It has been almost four years (August 2003) since American Tune. When released, I hope "Amazing Grace," "The Rose," and "Respect" (even though I know that Eva did not like singing it) will be on it.
Date: June 21, 2007, 9:23 AM, EDT
IP: 77.248.39.206
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Name: Jessica goedhart
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Message: Yesterday evening when I was in my bed listening to the radio and allmost a sleep, I heard such a lovely voice and song. So, I toke my pencil ready to write down the name of the singer. She was singing a Paul Simon song (Cathy's song or something.)
To day I was looking for her on the internet to find something about her, so, tomorrow I go running to the store in Rotterdam to buy one of her CD's.
Lets hope they are having one!
If not, I will ask my american friend in New Jersey to send my one.
Date: June 21, 2007, 9:13 AM, EDT
IP: 200.55.147.146
Host: inetsrv.gases.co.cu
Name: Jose Luis Valdes
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Message: Eva es parte de mi vida. Despues de mis largas jornadas de trabajo, mi hija, mi esposa y ella (Eva) son el alivio mas grande que tenemos.
Thank you.
Date: June 20, 2007, 7:20 PM, EDT
IP: 62.30.173.38
Host: 62-30-173-38.cable.ubr12.live.blueyonder.co.uk
Name: Peter Campbell
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Message: lv'e just heard an Angel singing my reaction to hearing Eva singing
Deepest sympathys to Family & Friends of EVA CASSIDY
Date: June 20, 2007, 5:04 PM, EDT
IP: 75.48.1.219
Host: adsl-75-48-1-219.dsl.scrm01.sbcglobal.net
Name: Judi Funk
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Message: I'm trying to find the live video of Eva singing "Way up over the rainbow"......anyone know ???? Love to the angel she is.......
Date: June 20, 2007, 3:09 PM, EDT
IP: 67.142.130.16
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Name: Freemom
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Message: I was cleaning house, listening to satelite Radio, when I heard a "New Voice" to my ears. I hurried into the room looking for the name of this artist singin "At Last," which has many many different artist; and only a select few are in what I call the "Sucessful Club:" Diana Krall, B.Holiday, and now Eva Cassidy. Immediately, I went online to find Eva Cassidy info.....Leading me to find out we all lost! I will be looking for her music. I extend my sympathy to her family.
Date: June 20, 2007, 2:52 PM, EDT
IP: 74.244.253.108
Host: adsl-074-244-253-108.sip.bna.bellsouth.net
Name: Jana
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Message: "I Know You By Heart" is my favorite Eva song, probably because it was the first I ever heard. An English teacher at my college knew I'd love her and gave me that CD. Like most Eva listeners, I became obsessed and found as many recordings as possible in the shortest amount of time. I'm happy to find this website. Question:
I'm really surprised that there hasn't been a movie made about Eva already. Has there been any talk? Her story is poignant and intriguing. She is the greatest singer of my lifetime. With so many movies about true stories, this has to be a sure thing. More people need to know about Eva and her music.
Just curious, you who knew Eva personally, who do you think could pull off such a demanding role? She deserves to be portrayed by the best - but nobody could sound like her, that's for sure.
Date: June 19, 2007, 5:40 PM, EDT
IP: 72.161.196.234
Host: 72-161-196-234.dyn.centurytel.net
Name: Sharron Mathis
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Message: I have 5 Cd's for my car that I love so much.When I listen to her sing,it is so real, like someone confessing a deep emotional experience. She left a real legacy behind and those who knew her on this earth are truly blessed. I will meet her in the next life when I leave this earth for my Heavenly Home. Thanks so much for this web site!
Date: June 19, 2007, 8:21 AM, EDT
IP: 84.105.71.227
Host: 84-105-71-227.cable.quicknet.nl
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Message: Katy from TX; sorry for the delay but maybe we can e-mail about your questions concerning "@ Pearl's". We can compare what we have and than I can send you the tracks you omit, OK ?
I don't think it appropriate to sum up all the 28 @ Pearl's tracks here. In the "old" Eva-guestbook there was a possibility to show ones e-mail address, I miss that with this version of the Eva-guestbook. Please contact me,
if you want : <################>.
Now we have a problem, because this guestbook does not accepts e-mail adresses ??????? Can Laura give a solution for this weird problem ?
I’ll try to describe my e-mail address:
It’s my name as above (plus underscore!!)
than: at hotmal dot com, hope you understand ?
Date: June 18, 2007, 8:12 PM, EDT
IP: 24.4.196.189
Host: c-24-4-196-189.hsd1.ca.comcast.net
Name: Bill D
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Message: I have all of her recordings; she would have been a great star if she had lived. I wonder if there will ever be a movie made about her. It would be a smash.
Date: June 18, 2007, 4:45 PM, EDT
IP: 84.13.231.162
Host: host-84-13-231-162.opaltelecom.net.231.13.84.in-addr.arpa
Name: Andrew Heape
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Message: You know, I don’t think Eva realised how good she was.
I’ve written a song about Eva. I would like to get it recorded but I don’t know where to go from here.
Can anyone help?
Andrew Heape
Date: June 18, 2007, 2:35 PM, EDT
IP: 84.71.232.241
Host: user-5447e8f1.wfd93.dsl.pol.co.uk
Name: Ahnya Harpur
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Message: eva, your voice is so beautiful and my form at school has our own song, bridge over troubled water and it makes me cry everytime i hear that and fields of gold sung, especially by such a magnificent voice. im almost in tears every time i sing it with the southend girls choir. i wish i was as talented by you and i have a real passion for music like you. you put such emotion into the words that you sing i get goosebumps all over.
Date: June 17, 2007, 7:28 PM, EDT
IP: 195.93.21.129
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Name: Tracey
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Message: Her voice makes your heart smile
Date: June 17, 2007, 6:30 PM, EDT
IP: 24.22.156.47
Host: c-24-22-156-47.hsd1.wa.comcast.net
Name: Dorothy
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Message: As a long time Eva Fanatic, I have been wondering if there is any chance that “Eva at Pearls” will ever come out as a CD~ for all of us all to enjoy! I believe none of us would expect perfection, as anything by Eva and the Eva Cassidy band, IS perfection enough for we fans! I am so happy to see that, each day, The Eva word is spreading! A new CD would be a great way to welcome the new Eva fans, and we long time fans would be estatic! Thanks, Laura, for the BEST website on the interenet! It is greatly appreciated! 🙂
Date: June 17, 2007, 6:30 PM, EDT
IP: 207.200.116.65
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Name: Kim Highfield
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Message: I learned about Eva from Jim Lee, the owner of Nuts About Hi-Fi. I received two of her CD’s for Father’s Day and spent a wonderful afternoon listening to her music. Thanks Jim for the tip. Thanks to my children for their gift of Eva’s CD’s.
Date: June 16, 2007, 9:45 PM, EDT
IP: 200.114.140.231
Host: 231-140-114-200.fibertel.com.ar
Name: Val
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Message: Firs song I sang in public was Autumn leaves. A friend of mine brought me Blues Alley. I couldn’t believe it!. It was so great!!. We love her, she is here because her music is with us.
Date: June 16, 2007, 7:51 PM, EDT
IP: 67.185.21.214
Host: c-67-185-21-214.hsd1.wa.comcast.net
Name: Sandi
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Message: I’ve been listening to Eva for about 8 years now when a friend gave me a CD as a gift. It’s truly one of the best gifts I have ever received as it just continues to give.
It’s difficult to choose a favorite song as long as Eva’s singing it. They all become a favorite. She truly has the voice of an angel…we’ll get to hear her again in heaven.
Date: June 16, 2007, 5:46 PM, EDT
IP: 24.160.88.229
Host: cpe-24-160-88-229.houston.res.rr.com
Name: Saran Pool
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Message: I found Eva a few years ago when I was downloading music. I found all the music I could, for myself and to share with my son who is a vocalist.
I gave him a CD, and a few weeks later he came to me and said he had learned that she had died back in the 90’s. Well, I felt like someone had punched me in the stomach. I couldn’t believe it and so did some research and found out that yes, this woman with the amazing, soulful, breathtaking voice had left us to sing in Heaven. Whenever I am down, I listen and immediately feel better. Today one of my sons forwarded the video from Britain’s Got Talent and I thought it was great but the one, our Eva, in the background, singing out her heart, is what I really heard.
Date: June 16, 2007, 3:45 PM, EDT
IP: 64.180.93.251
Host: d64-180-93-251.bchsia.telus.net
Name: Karen Marie
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Message: A friend of mine made a mixed CD for me 5 years ago,, and some of Eva’s songs were on there,, I just had to know who that woman was with the angels voice! So I called up my friend immediatly and asked him who this lovely voice belonged to,,, I have been a fan since then. Thank you Eva for your singing,,, you have the voice of an angel~
Date: June 16, 2007, 12:10 PM, EDT
IP: 76.18.205.152
Host: c-76-18-205-152.hsd1.fl.comcast.net
Name: Lisa M. Smith
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Message: Listening to Eva’s music has a calming effect on me. It proves that there is good in this world! God bless you, Eva.
Date: June 16, 2007, 8:58 AM, EDT
IP: 58.168.136.114
Host: CPE-58-168-136-114.vic.bigpond.net.au
Name: Julie Baker
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Message: I first heard this song on the radio may be 5 yr ago, the sound of her voice touched my soul,my search ended just recently when in a hair salon I was again blessed .After finding out who the singer was,I seached the web wanting to know more about her, I was blown away to discover she is no longer with us , so sad.
Date: June 15, 2007, 5:44 PM, EDT
IP: 84.67.221.114
Host: user-5443dd72.lns6-c8.dsl.pol.co.uk
Name: Dick Richardson
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Message: What is there to say ? you only have to listen. I have never been a fan of anybody before; so another record bites the dust. The singing, the voice, was out of this world; and from what I read it matched the personality perfectly. Which song did she sing beast ? the one you are listening to now, for in this case it is the singer not the song.
Date: June 15, 2007, 12:08 PM, EDT
IP: 72.47.69.245
Host: doc-72-47-69-245.bh.wv.cebridge.net
Name: Mike Higham
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Message: Eva fans wishing to read more nice things about Eva should go to the Amazon customer reviews of her CD’s. There are hundreds of entries similar to those found in this guestbook. Of the “Songbird” CD one writer exclaims, “It’s impossible not to love this music, just as it is impossible not to feel a strong sense of loss knowing that she’s no longer with us. I defy anyone to listen to these ten songs and not be pleasantly devastated. This album will haunt you. It will hit you in you most vulnerable spot. It will become an indispensible part of your life.”
“Songbird” was the first Eva CD I ever heard and her music touched me (and I’m sure countless others) in precisely the same way as it touched the above writer. In the six years that have passed since then, I’ve bought every Eva CD I could get my hands on and remain ever hopeful that more of her music will be released. Eva Cassidy and her music have certainly become an “indispensible” part of my life and its clearly evident, I am not alone!
The full text of the above excerpt can be found at Amazon. Go to customer reviews of Eva Cassidy, “Songbird” CD, “A Voice for thr Ages”, by, hazymac, February 20, 2003. It is one of the best pieces I’ve read about Eva’s music and there are many others.
Date: June 14, 2007, 11:10 PM, EDT
IP: 24.196.80.150
Host: 24-196-80-150.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com
Name: Anne
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Message: To Dion:
Always great to see another Wisconsin fan.
Anne
Date: June 14, 2007, 9:21 PM, EDT
IP: 24.196.139.15
Host: 24-196-139-15.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com
Name: Dion Bevan
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Message: I was just listening to the “Live At Blues Alley” CD last night. . .Still sounds amazing after all this time. Just wanted to check into the website, and I’m glad I did. Sounds like new people are discovering Eva’s music all the time (Even by way of the “CSI” TV series–how about that!). Thanks for keeping us up to date! Peace.
Date: June 14, 2007, 4:08 PM, EDT
IP: 71.7.171.228
Host: blk-7-171-228.eastlink.ca
Name: kathy higins
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Message: her song was played at a memorial service of my daughter’s young friend (who was taken too soon)and her voice is absolutely breathtaking.i didnt know who sang the song and when i got home i was watching a movie and to my surprise the intro was her song..i luv her…what an angel..will definitely be listening to more of her music in the future…thank you for your gift
Date: June 14, 2007, 8:42 AM, EDT
IP: 194.176.105.41
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Name: Laura
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Message: I heard a couple of lines from Eva singing “Over the Rainbow” then went straight out and bought her album “Songbird”. Something I’ve never done before. There isn’t a song she has recorded that I dont like. She made every song her own.
Date: June 14, 2007, 12:10 AM, EDT
IP: 201.235.133.215
Host: 215-133-235-201.fibertel.com.ar
Name: nan
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Message: I live in Argentina, S.A., and I just learned about Eva…this weekend I´ll remember my sister, she passed away at 33 yrs old, after battling cancer…This song, somewhere over the rainbow…touched my heart…
Date: June 13, 2007, 9:57 PM, EDT
IP: 75.67.170.245
Host: c-75-67-170-245.hsd1.ma.comcast.net
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Message: I just learned of Eva and her music this afternoon and heard a few of her songs ending with this song that is still singing on in my mind. My wife and I have grown up with the music of Tom Rush and Joni Mitchell and it struck me that Eva’s pure song phrasing and guitar work was so reminiscent of these two favorite musicians. She captured the essence of the songs that I heard and made them hers. I specifically came to this site to learn more about her, and hoped for a concert schedule with a New England date so that we could attend. I was so saddened to read that Eva is no longer with us. My heatfelt condolences to you, Laura, and to Eva’s circle of family and friends. May Eva’s music continue to be discovered and enlighten lives as she has enlightened mine. I shall always think of Eva now whenever I encounter a rainbow. Hers will be the rays of sunshine through the rain that will cause the rainbow to be.
Date: June 13, 2007, 7:31 PM, EDT
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Message: Thanks so much Joop and Linton, I thought that was the song you were referring to. So glad we cleared that up, I meant to mention that of course Eva put her own arraingment to it, so it sounds completely different from the original from the Devine Miss M. Don’t we all love and cherish our Live at Pearl’s CD’s, such pure Eva. There is another song on that BBC Radio2 program (which I believe was originally broadcast in 1998), titled “Promises Won’t Do”. Wouldn’t it be wonderful someday to see a new CD come out with some of those completely unheard of as well as some of the songs from Pearl’s that have not been released. Hoping they won’t change the Pearl’s songs to much because of the background noise thats part of what makes them so special. Thanks so much for listening, still enjoying Miss Eva everyday. Would love to hear back from you Joop, to hear about some tracks you may have that I haven’t heard? That would be fabulous to hear something from Eva thats new to me!!! Always a devoted Eva fan, Melanie
Date: June 13, 2007, 5:51 PM, EDT
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Message: @Linton: Again I must agree, your and Melanie’s suggestion that I was talking about “The Rose” sung by immortal Eva is right, but please consider that I (alas) only possess 1’16″(76 seconds!) of this intriguing track !! Listening to this 76 seconds I never came to the idea that this was “The Rose”, the same song as performed by Bette Midler on the CD (track 12) of the soundtrack of the movie “The Rose”, wich I also possess.
Of course I played Bette’s “Rose” a few minutes ago and… the only thing that sounds similar to me compared with Eva’s rendition of “The Rose” are the lyrics !!! The way Eva interpretes this song musically doesn’t ring any bell by me to attach this song to Midlers “Rose”, though I’m familiar with Midler’s rendition. Useless to say, that Eva’s rendition has far more “soul” than Midler’s version.
You are also right about ‘soul’ and ‘storm’, but please take into consideration, that English is not my mothertongue and that sung texts (lyrics) are sometimes very hard to decypher. Yes…. when you once know what the real words are of a song, than it’s quite easy to hear exact was has been sung.
And believe me, many artists pronaunce and articulate not too well !!
Linton thank you for your kind reaction, of the four unknown ‘new’ Eva-recordings three now have an identity, thanks to you and Melanie from TX.
Eva is the best (technical) and most soulful (emotional) singer I ever heard.
P.S., yesterday I wrote that I possess 28 songs(!), I forgot to mention, that all these 28 Eva-songs were recorded “@ Pearl’s”
Date: June 13, 2007, 3:45 PM, EDT
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Message: I have been reading the messages between Joop of the Netherland and Melanie of Tx about songs by Eva. I agree completely with Melanie. I believe Joop has the song The Rose by Eva. First, Joop, I believe you made a slight mistake in your lyrics of June11, 3:44PM- you quoted ?It?s a storm afraid of dying?. It should be ?It?s the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live?.
This information is extracted from the CD ?The Eva Cassidy Story by Terry Wogan written & produced by Kevin Howell for BBC Radio 2. I also happen to have this CD. All what Melanie says is true ? about Eva making this audio at 21 and Eva recording all her own voices for backup as well as lead.
The complete lyrics on this CD ?The Rose? by Eva is as follows:
(It?s the heart) afraid of breaking, (it?s the heart) that never learns to dance, (it?s the heart)
And it?s the dream, (it?s the dream) afraid of waking, (never, never) that never takes a chance
It?s the one who won?t be taken who can not seem to give
Oh when the soul, (it?s the soul) afraid of dying (afraid of dying) that never, never learns to live.
The lyrics in brackets are the backup voices which are also Eva?s voices.
Date: June 13, 2007, 2:22 PM, EDT
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Message: Hi. I will just say that this is good site about Eva Cassidy. When i read the articles about her, it really touch me. She was such a good singer. Such a beautiful lady, so unfair that she died :'(
cheers from Denmark
Date: June 12, 2007, 8:42 PM, EDT
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Message: Hi Joop, I have the Pearls CD’s as well. I also have a BBC radio two interview, with everyone talking about Eva and about nine minutes into it the host talks about a home recording that Eva did in 1984 at the age of 21. She sings all the vocals, backup as well as lead, “The Rose”, words are “Its the Heart afraid of Breaking, that never learns to dance. Its the dream afraid of waking, that never takes a chance. Its the one who won’t be taken who can not seem to give. Oh when the soul afraid of dying never never learns to live.” The host continues with this is an unreleased version of “The Rose”. Then Eva’s mom begins to speak, these words sound so close to what you were speaking about in your original post. Oh well just thought I would try again, sorry if its not it. The words that I wrote about that song were all they played of it and it is also 1′ 13″, very incomplete. As an old friend used to say to me, Good Eva Listening, Melanie
Date: June 12, 2007, 6:25 PM, EDT
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Message: I only just discovered Eva Cassidy’s music about 30mins ago. Pandora played me her Imagine and it brought me to tears; tears which haven’t yet stopped running. They continuted right through her version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow when I found it on you tube. These are the only songs I have heard from her so far and I cannot believe their effect. I am looking forward to listening to more of her beautiful voice… but I might wait until I have a few more tissues handy. Thank you, Eva, I’m sorry I didn’t discover you earlier…
Date: June 12, 2007, 6:25 PM, EDT
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Message: Connie was fantastic and it was great that they played Eva’s version as Connie had tried to emulate…but once again – why didn’t anyone mention Eva? By now Simon MUST know of her existence and how we die hard fans really want her to be named in these (not sure what to say here; Laura was at a lost once with this!) postings??
Date: June 12, 2007, 5:35 PM, EDT
IP: 86.141.8.181
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Message: Further to my last comment (I couldn’t remember her name so thanks for posting it Steve!), I’ve found a video of connie singing on YouTube. Search for Connie Britain’s Got Talent. Hope you enjoy it everyone
James
Date: June 12, 2007, 5:31 PM, EDT
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Message: A most beautifull voice I first in the film love Actually and I thought who is that gorgeous singer so sorry she,s no longer with us John,F
Date: June 12, 2007, 4:57 PM, EDT
IP: 84.105.71.227
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Message: @Melanie. Hi, thanks for your reaction. You’re quite right, in the meantime I also found out that one of the ‘new’ Eva-songs is indeed “Never Let You Go.”. “Baby Let Me Hold you Tight (Tonight)” is sung so many times and with so much emphasis, that I presumed that this could be the title of this song, I was wrong!
The other song is not (Midler’s) “The Rose”, I possess this song of Bette and I can’t recognise any similarity with one of the ‘new’ Eva-songs I recently acquired !
I do have the “@ PEARL’S” “My love Is Like a Red Red Rose” also no ressemblance with one of the ‘new’ Eva-songs. (I have 28 Eva-songs recorded Sept.14/1996(23x) ánd 1996(5x).
Anyway, thanks again for helping me, my regards to all down there in the “Lone Star” state ! If you are in search of “out of normal” Eva material, please give it a try and contact me via this guestbook, who knows what I can do for you.
Eva-fan since January 2003!
Date: June 12, 2007, 10:31 AM, EDT
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Message: I have admired this voice for a long time, only recently finding out the singer,(Eva)
I wanted to know more about her and found this website, but I’m devistated to find out that she is no longer with us, so sad .
Date: June 11, 2007, 6:53 PM, EDT
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Message: Hi Joop, I believe the song you are referring to is “Never Let You Go”, with Steve Estes, CD called ” Call Me A Cab”. The other is,”JuJu House, Jiggas On My Roof”, “This is for my Mother”. The other one sounds like it could be “The Rose”, by Bette Midler? Not sure about that the only time I’ve heard that was during a radio interview where her mom played a recording that she had of Eva singing “The Rose”. Hope some of this helps. A fellow Eva fan, Melanie
Date: June 11, 2007, 5:31 PM, EDT
IP: 81.131.14.133
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Message: Further to James’s report, I’d just add that the little girl’s name is Connie. She deserves to be mentioned by name.
Date: June 11, 2007, 5:06 PM, EDT
IP: 86.141.8.181
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Message: There’s a TV show in the UK at the moment called Britain’s Got Talent with Simon Cowell. It’s the same kind of format as American Idol etc. (Not my usual viewing choice I must say!) I’ve just watched it tonight and seen an incredible 6 year old girl sing Over The Rainbow absolutely perfectly. They then played Eva’s rendition in the background. I’m sure anyone who watched it was touched and if you didn’t see it then make sure you catch her in the next round. It’s incredible and will bring a tear to the eye of the most stoic person.
Thank you for such a great site Laura
Date: June 11, 2007, 3:44 PM, EDT
IP: 84.105.71.227
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Message: Long time not written here, but it’s absolutely not as the Dutch saying says : “Out of sight – Out of heart”, when you encounter Eva and her artistic heritage she will remain in your heart and mind for ever !
I wonder if there is an Eva-fan who can help me with identifying several “new” Eva-songs that I recently acquired.
One of the ‘new’ songs is the fantastic “This Is For My Mother”, no problem with the ID-ing, thanks Henrik, but there are three more songs that give more problems to ID.
The first is a hymn with Eva solo. Lyrics hard to understand.
The second is a more outspoken Eva-song,
Lyrics starting with : “It’s the heart afraid of breaking…….. . It’s a dream afraid of waking……… . It’s a storm afraid of dying.
(Unfortunately the song is incomplete – only 1’13” !)
The third Eva-song is possibly named :”Baby Let Me Hold You Tight (Tonight)”. The lyrics start with,”You’re the one I’ve been looking for. There’s no-one quite like you. Since you first walked through my door, my life’s become brand new. Baby let me hold you tight tonight and never let you go. Your sweet loving makes me feel so right I’ll never let you go. You can do what no-one else can do it’s like you don’t have to try. I wanna spend all my time with you, well now with you I can fly”. Etc..
Is there any “Eva-professor” who can help me ID-ing these fantastic Eva-songs ?
Looking forward to the solution of my problems.
Date: June 11, 2007, 8:56 AM, EDT
IP: 76.108.106.178
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Message: Never heard of Eva, but had rented a movie where her song at the beginning stopped me in my tracks. My heart was filled with wonder and awe and now forever will she hold a place in my heart. What was so powerful was that it happened only after a few notes.
Date: June 11, 2007, 12:45 AM, EDT
IP: 213.46.17.74
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Message: Eva’s voice entered my life in 2001, and changed it. Quite often, at the end of a song, in my car or in my study, I hear myself whispering: “Thank you, Eva. Thank you, my angel”.
Eva Cassidy makes me want to celebrate life. She makes me want to commit random acts of kindness. She is more than music. Nobody is LESS religious than I am, but she is a guiding light.
Date: June 10, 2007, 11:14 PM, EDT
IP: 76.83.202.85
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Message: I bought an Eva Cassidy CD without knowing a thing about her. I have no idea why I bought it, except for that there was something in my heart. I’ve been listening to the CDs I bought for about two months. They are my favorites, I play them all the time. Tonight, I decided to look up some info about this beautiful singer. When I found out that she was dead, my heart broke into ten thousand pieces that sounded like chimes in the rain of my tears.
Date: June 10, 2007, 8:27 PM, EDT
IP: 76.21.121.43
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Message: i’ve recently introduced Eva’s music to younger and older relatives at a recent gathering for my sister in law who recently passed away of cancer at a young age, as did Eva. I hope that others will listen and appreciate her beautiful voice and talent that is now coming into the maintstream. She is watching this from above and I’m sure while she is happy that people are enjoying her music she is probably a little humbled by it all. I wish I could have seen her in play live.
I’m so happy to see the messages from everyone that finds meaning and comfort from her music. I know I do. It is just so beautiful!
Date: June 10, 2007, 2:51 PM, EDT
IP: 81.110.244.7
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Message: I don’t think anything i can say will be able to do her talents justice. Breath taking and absolutely tear jerking.
Date: June 9, 2007, 2:10 PM, EDT
IP: 74.244.135.244
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Message: I think she was great. she was a beautifull woman with a beautifull voice now she’s singing with the angels
Date: June 9, 2007, 11:22 AM, EDT
IP: 65.191.208.166
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Message: I very accidentally was introduced to Eva Cassidy’s inspirational, moving and unforgettable voice last Wednesday night at a life drawing session at the studio where I study classical realism and where we usually only listen to classical music, but the model put on a CD of Eva Cassiby that has been hiding in a drawer. Thank goodness! I was just searching today online to order one of her CD’s and also discovered the book and, hence, was so moved to read about her untimely death. I also have ties to Maryland and the Annapolis area which made me feel even closer to this marvelous, talented and beautiful young woman. I feel truly blessed to have finally been introduced to Eva Cassidy and plan to listen well until I finally pick my favorite song, if it is even possible to choose between the glorious songs that she recorded. The world has lost a great talent but thank Heaven for all that she has left us with to remember her.
Date: June 8, 2007, 7:33 PM, EDT
IP: 81.7.150.169
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Message: I, as most of you, accidently came across Eva Cassidy while looking for something else. Bored with monday tv I searched the channels for somethig good and Eva Cassidy appeared on swedish television singing “Over the Rainbow”.
I can’t say that I love her beacuse I didin’t know her, all I can do is appreciate the music she left behind.
As long as you remembered your’e alive…
Thank you for bringing music back in to my life…
Date: June 8, 2007, 11:57 AM, EDT
IP: 76.21.121.43
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Message: Moving and spiritual. A beautiful angel
Date: June 8, 2007, 4:40 AM, EDT
IP: 62.171.194.37
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Message: I listen to eva Cassidy all the time as it makes me think of my nan, my nan past away and she loved the song over the rainbow but i like field of gold better but the 2 songs make me think of her, i cry most of the time when field of gold is playing, but now i think eva and my nan is up there talking.
Date: June 8, 2007, 1:17 AM, EDT
IP: 76.21.121.43
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Message: I came across Eva Cassidy while on the internet under “similar music” while looking for another vocal singer. I can’t even remember who it was that I was looking for but I do know that I was fortunate to come upon Eva Cassidy. I have most every CD that has been produced and listen to the beautiful and soulful music often. It is extremely meaninful as I have had some close friends and relatives die young from cancer as did Eva Cassidy. She left us with a beautiful gift and I am thankful for that.
Date: June 7, 2007, 5:08 PM, EDT
IP: 86.15.167.51
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Message: I have not long discoverd Eva what an emotinal voice brings me happyness whenever i listen to her.
Date: June 7, 2007, 12:51 PM, EDT
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Message: I just got “Live at Blues Alley” and I am blown away! In an age where we get contrived garbage from “Boy Bands” assembled by a “focus group”, or so-called “artists” who only try to titilate (because they can’t inspire), we can take comfort in Eva Cassidy. Eva’s heart is in every song, which probably reflects how she lived–and continues to “live” beyond her unfortunate demise at 33. She’s a treasure!
Thoureau said “live deep and suck out all the marrow of life.” Eva’s music confirms that she did this, and implicitly encourages us to do the same.
Pericles (and Thoreau para-phrased) declared:
?What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.? Eva lives on through a gift that keeps on giving. Thank you, so much!
Date: June 7, 2007, 9:36 AM, EDT
IP: 88.91.210.69
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Message: I loves eva! her voice is so beautiful.
i have been home to her. she has a beautifull house.
Date: June 6, 2007, 5:06 PM, EDT
IP: 65.93.122.169
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Message: A friend invited me to listen to her CD just last week,what a great discovery,the emotions and feelings are just too much.
Looking forward to discover every song of her répertoire.
Date: June 6, 2007, 2:44 PM, EDT
IP: 84.221.81.119
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Message: Thanks’ to Eva, for her voice, for her feeling, for her power. She helps me everytime, when I feel sad, when I feel happy. I don’t add anymore, her voice is enough for all the people. God woulds give an angel for this stupid world, he mades Eva’s voice for us all. Now se isn’t in this world but her voice will be alwais the sing of an divine angel. Thanks’
Date: June 5, 2007, 6:57 PM, EDT
IP: 86.141.8.237
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Message: The other night I was feeling down and fell asleep listening to Eva. The next day a huge rainbow appeared over my village. It might seem trivial to some but to me it says Eva is still with us in spirit and looking down on each and every one of the people who take joy and peace from her voice and her songs.
Only the good die young. People like Eva are too great for a place like this.
Date: June 5, 2007, 8:24 AM, EDT
IP: 212.74.96.201
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Message: when i first saw the now legendary “over the rainbow”footage of eva I,got tears in my eyes.I`d never heard of her, but I felt that i`d known her all my life.I wish she was still alive..God bless..
Date: June 4, 2007, 9:18 AM, EDT
IP: 212.219.164.30
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Message: i heard about eva cassidy through a friend, and when i heard her songs i felt uplifted and warm.
God Bless You Eva, u have touched so many peoples lives without ever meeting them. It’s inspirational
Date: June 4, 2007, 8:11 AM, EDT
IP: 72.226.126.218
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Message: There really is not anything that I can say that has not been said already about this beautiful woman with an amazing beautiful voice. A voice just does something to me that makes you understand that this life is not what is important. There is something more precious and wonderful in the next life. We’re all here for a moment. God Bless this woman and all who loved her and understand her music.
Date: June 3, 2007, 10:50 PM, EDT
IP: 207.172.216.181
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Message: My first memory of Eva Cassidy was upon entering the home of a friend. “Fields of gold” was playing. Before I had taken five steps into the home I was in tears. Her voice opened my heart and her spirit helped to give me hope to carry on. Never take life for granted.
Date: June 3, 2007, 8:02 PM, EDT
IP: 58.108.24.121
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Message: Great voice mesmorising
What a shame we lost her so young She will be missed for ever
Date: June 3, 2007, 6:21 PM, EDT
IP: 194.125.71.126
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Message: Thank you so much for what you have given me. You have inspired me to sing with soul I never knew I had. I never met you you yet when I listen to your music I feel as though I’ve known you all my life.
God bless you Eva CassidyXx
Date: June 3, 2007, 4:13 PM, EDT
IP: 69.157.69.138
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Message: I NEVER tire of hearing Eva’s music. She may be gone from this plane, but she is an Angel giving us the pleasure her songs and art bring to us. Eva when I marry my life partner next year I will have Over the Rainbow playing as one of our main songs!
Bless you Eva, and once again thank you for what you did for me . . . only you know what I mean
Date: June 3, 2007, 5:01 AM, EDT
IP: 219.83.5.51
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Message: how to get eva’s album “method actor” and “no boundaries”, i thing her song “the waiting is over” is a great song, but i dont have, i can hear the sample from internet as long as 30 second, are “method actor” and “no boundaries” is a great album or not?, let me know please….?, can you me and email me here wellings_hanz@yahoo . com
Date: June 2, 2007, 3:58 PM, EDT
IP: 89.240.178.169
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Message: They played Over The Rainbow at my grandads funeral. I was so touched, this has been my favourite song ever since then, which was 5 years ago. A beatuiful voice put to rest too soon.
Date: June 2, 2007, 11:24 AM, EDT
IP: 75.73.222.215
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Message: Recieved Songbird for my birthday yesterday. I am completly blown away by the power of Eva’s voice. I will cherish this gift!! Thank’s Eva!
Date: June 1, 2007, 2:55 PM, EDT
IP: 201.224.79.66
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Message: ………..to late to learn about Eva, but Thanks God for her music………….and voice…
Date: June 1, 2007, 4:47 AM, EDT
IP: 85.147.116.94
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Name: Gil Yonah
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Message: Eva’s voice made my heart cry, she has the voice of an angel.
I found out about eva on a cremation of a friend, it was the first song we heard on her resting place. this was last week.
I want to pay my respect to eva.
love and peace, Gil.
Date: May 31, 2007, 10:38 PM, EDT
Name: Phil Enns
Number: 55
Not only what a wonderful world, what a beautiful voice! I heard her for the first time today – where have I been? She brings tears to my eyes and heart. Truly a voice of love and the most moving voice I’ve ever heard. It’s so sad she’s gone. An angel?
Date: May 31, 2007, 6:40 PM, EDT
Name: Anne Whittaker
Number: 54
I was trying to find some songs to play at my Mums funeral, someone lent me the cd songbird by Eva, I have never heard a more beautiful voice in my life, I have decided to play over the rainbow and field of gold for my Mum who loved music, what a shame that Eva was taken, she had a talent that is sadly lacking today, through her songs she lives RIP Eva, one of the best
Date: May 31, 2007, 5:34 PM, EDT
Name: Janet
Number: 53
I can’t believe I just found out about Eva this week! I’m inspired by how true to herself she was in her choices of music and how she sang the songs.
Date: May 31, 2007, 7:12 AM, EDT
Name: Ahrod Brennan
Number: 52
After all these years,and regardless everything else,the magic remains the same…
God bless you Eva,wherever you may be…
A.B.
Date: May 31, 2007, 6:23 AM, EDT
Name: leanne
Number: 51
i love eva! her voice is amazing and her guitar skills are astounding! it’s high time that eva was recognised for her voice and lyrics! like on a page on this website she wasn’t known throughout her life, she is an inspiration to all singers/songwriters and she has helped me in so many situations! her words, her voice, make me feel happy!
More people should know about eva.
Date: May 30, 2007, 9:43 PM, EDT
Name: Heidi
Number: 50
My Father and I are great fans of Eva Cassidy. I remember the day my dad played one of her songs and I remember the emotions she stirred.
I cry when i watch her clips and listen to her songs, as i can?t believe what an amazing talent and soul that this world lost. To me, Eva is an angel and was put on this earth not only for her amazing voice but so that people all around the world could be touched by her story and interpretations of music. Every rendition I hear of Eva?s I prefer to the original and I love to listen to the emotions that Eva can bring to a song.
I am getting married in a few months and her songs will be a major part of the day.
Date: May 30, 2007, 9:05 PM, EDT
Name: James
Number: 49
My partner said she finds Eva boring. One day she’ll come round and realise what an angel she is and what we’ve lost in her passing. A true inspiration to us all. Thank you and God bless you Eva X
Date: May 30, 2007, 2:09 PM, EDT
Name: Anne Marie
Number: 48
Eva Casiddy is the most amazing singer i have ever heard. Her voice makes me cry. i love her songs so much. i play guitar and sing to and i can just play every eva casiddy song there is! it is fantastic.
Date: May 30, 2007, 1:04 PM, EDT
Name: Mike
Number: 47
I’m 60 years old, live outside Washington DC and have never heard of Eva Cassidy. I was listening to Sirius Radio and heard her rendition of “Autumn Leaves” and was absolutely blown away. What an amazing voice and beautiful phraseology. I googled her name and came upon this site dedicated to her life. God graced us with her presence and gift for far too short a time…….
Date: May 30, 2007, 12:52 PM, EDT
Name: Beth
Number: 46
shes got such a lovely voice, i think this website is really valuble to learn about her life
Date: May 30, 2007, 12:45 AM, EDT
Name: Roger Lyle
Number: 45
Thank God for Eva, her family, and friends. I was blessed to see Eva perform at Wolf Trap Farm Park with Chuck Brown. They were the opening act for the Neville Brothers of New Orleans. Eva and Chuck were a tough act to follow. They wowed the full house and drew a standing ovation.
I met Eva after the show that night with her mom, Barbara and made friends instantly.
Eva was so modest and could not believe that everyone loved her performance so much. She was amazing then and still amazing when I hear her sing. That Maryland Public Television ad has her singing in the background is wonderful!
I have bought and given many of Eva’s CDs to all my friends and family as gifts of life.
God bless you Eva and all your family,friends, and fans. Your music will live forever!
Date: May 29, 2007, 8:26 PM, EDT
Name: Nikki Boothe
Number: 44
Her voice is the only one I’ve ever heard that truly touched me to my very being. I’m so proud to say I’m a fan and so sad that she isn’t here to bless us all with new music, but so very grateful for what she did give us in every note she sang…her soul.
Date: May 29, 2007, 1:17 PM, EDT
Name: Paulie
Number: 43
Am sat here in my living room all the way over in Manchester in the UK! am listening to Evas Album – American Tune…
Can i say how AMAZING Eva Cassidy is and every time i hear her voice i get that well known lump at the back of my throat… u know which i meen!!
OH by the way i am 21 years old and have liked Eva ever since i heard Over The Rainbow on Top Of The Pops 2!
Am going to continue to LOVE Eva and listen to her music till the day i die! she is the greatest and may we be blessed with her music for years..generations to come i know i will bring my children up listening to this AMAZING talent!
GOD BLESS YOU EVA
x
Date: May 29, 2007, 10:41 AM, EDT
Name: Ames
Number: 42
As i post every now and then from time to time, and in reading recent posts…well, I just felt led today to post something to anyone who might be an artist:
Believe that what you are led to create is beautiful…even if sometimes you don’t understand it yourself or find it to be sub-standard in your own eyes or in the eyes of others. Whatever you do, keep creating!
Because the Master’s hand ultimately has the power to make your work beautiful and useful to *someone* in the Universe…even if you feel obscure or do not perform or show your work –> your gifts were given to you for a reason, and it truly will touch someone’s heart, in some way, at some time.
…in Eva’s case, her talent is quite evident…she created music, and created artwork, because she loved it ~ she followed her bliss. Who in the world, including Eva, would have known of her ultimate gift to touch the world, and heal and inspire so many?
Keep at it, artists! : ) Keep at your work, everyone ~ there is truly a greater good at hand! You may not know how or why…but it is ALL good! : )
Love, Ames
Date: May 29, 2007, 12:30 AM, EDT
Name: Allison
Number: 41
I didn’t realize as I began watching the Olympics in 2002, that the most treasured gift I would carry away from the experience was the discovery of a musical artist I had never heard before. As I watched the exhibition for Figure Skating on the final Friday of the Olympics, I was mesmerized as Michelle Kwan started to skate. Michelle skated beautifully, but it wasn’t her graceful spins and powerful jumps that held my rapt attention…. it was the voice. A crystal pure soprano voice was singing a simple and tender rendition of Sting’s “Fields of Gold”… and I’d never heard it before!
I took it upon myself to search the internet for the name of the artist, and was led to Eva Cassidy. I was thrilled to have found her – and saddened to find that she’d died in 1996 (at age 33) of cancer. I found an mp3 file of the song and played it over and over and over again on my computer. My then husband got caught up in her voice as well – and the next day purchased – “Live At Blues Alley”. It has a special place in the cd player.
Eva has the voice of an angel… and I’m grateful that she graced this earth with her beautiful voice and spirit.
Date: May 28, 2007, 2:54 AM, EDT
Name: Ken Roberts
Number: 40
I only learned of Eva Cassidy a couple of years ago. When I heard SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW, I began sobbing. I didn’t know of her passing at the time; it just moved me that much. When I regained composure, I was told that she was no longer with us. I broke down completely, and had to go home. Why Eva? God works in mysterious ways I know, but I cannot see the reasoning for Eva’s passing on.. There isn’t enough beauty and goodness in the world. I must quit now, or I’ll drown in my own tears.
Date: May 25, 2007, 11:39 AM, EDT
Name: Chris
Number: 39
I was exposed to this song by a co-worker and it eventually became the song my now wife and I consider ‘our’ song. It symbolized so much about us that we played it at our wedding. Afterwards, everyone inquired of where we found that song and everyone wanted a copy, stating it was the most beautiful song they had ever heard. We are intrigued by Eva and her story and are glad we could share what that song means to us. It will remain a part of us for the rest of our lives. Thanks.
Date: May 25, 2007, 11:37 AM, EDT
Name: Nick Fletcher
Number: 38
Eva had the greatest voice in the world. All her albums are classics.
Date: May 25, 2007, 5:21 AM, EDT
Name: Sylvie
Number: 37
Only a few days ago I heard this song. I know “time after time” only from Cindy Lauper before. But Eva Cassidy is unbelievable! I’m going to buy all albums of her! I love her voice, her appearance, her lovely being, simply everything! She’s amazing!
Date: May 24, 2007, 7:41 PM, EDT
Name: Melinda Jackson
Number: 36
Every song I hear Eva Cassidy sing I love. She was a brilliant vocalist, her songs were so touching, in fact every song she sung had a magic of its own. Its so sad that she is no longer with us, that we cannot enjoy more of her voice. Wherever you are Eva. god bless you, you are now with the angels, who you are one of. Lots of love, Melinda x.
Date: May 24, 2007, 6:50 PM, EDT
Name: Oletha W.
Number: 35
I can’t just pick one song as all of her songs are lovely! What a gift she gave us!!I can’t listen to her enough as her music touches my soul ! I am so grateful that my friends introduced me to her music!!
Date: May 24, 2007, 6:49 AM, EDT
Name: Heather Lockey
Number: 34
Soul touching! How wonderful to think that she has left behind such a legacy. Her voice is so pure and truly breathtaking. Thankyou for allowing us the priviledge of sharing her with us. She will always be alive as long as her music is heard.
Date: May 24, 2007, 3:47 AM, EDT
Name: Ken Whiteside
Number: 33
But there’s Rainbow, Songbird, Wonderful World, Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Autumn Leaves, Cheek to Cheek….
What a site! Keep it up!
May I share my discovery of the most beautiful voice I have ever heard?
I saw live that “Nightline” show while dozing after the local news. I recall shooting bolt upright out of the chair at her voice: “Who is THAT?!”
What a story, what a voice, what an epic tragedy; God must have needed a new lead singer for the heavenly host.
I scoured St. Louis for a CD the next day. You couldn’t find one. Went to ABC’s site to see about “Nightline” again. Wrote emails to everyone I knew. Finally found “Songbird.” I still proudly give Eva CDs as gifts.
I have been a devotee of Eva’s ever since and my only regret, as Mr. Marash lamented on the show, is that I wasn’t aware earlier.
There are great, great voices today–Raul Malo, Kevin Mahogany, Laurel Masse, Erin Bode are my favorites–but there is only ONE Eva Cassidy.
God bless Eva’s family, you who maintain this site, and all the fans Eva has touched with that remarkable voice. Thank you for letting me share. Love,
-Ken Whiteside
Date: May 24, 2007, 12:33 AM, EDT
Name: David Kelsen
Number: 32
A friend first exposed me to Eva’s phenomenal talent a couple of years ago. I’ve been haunted by her ever since (in a good way). Her performances are flawless, yet so soulful I am continually stunned and forced to sit motionless until the song is over.
Date: May 23, 2007, 10:12 PM, EDT
Name: Ben
Number: 31
I found Eva a couple years ago at college when I had cancer. I listened to a couple of tracks I got via Itunes and they helped get me through hard times. I hadn’t found out that she passed away until recently. She truly was one of a kind. I love all of her blues/jazz work. Thanks Eva.
Date: May 23, 2007, 5:47 AM, EDT
Name: Tony O’Connell
Number: 30
Last night on BBC2 Eva’s OTR was the background music to an item on The Chelsea Flower Show.Usually nothing is said about the music but when this item finished the presenter Alan Titchmarsh was waxing lyrical about Eva.It is the quality of the voice that distinguishes Eva from the rest.
Date: May 22, 2007, 5:29 PM, EDT
Name: virginie
Number: 29
iI was on the in turkey, cool in the sun when some unknown music came from the loud speakers . I stand up at once to know WHO was singing. That’s how I met Eva Cassidy. When I came back home, Ibought every CD I could find from her and they were my christmas presents for all my brothers and sisters (we are five). Please could you tell her parenrs how much love she still give to people all over the world. Excue my english, you know, I’m french…
Date: May 22, 2007, 2:00 PM, EDT
Name: David Graf
Number: 28
It was “deja vu all over again” as I sat in the Dr.’s office this morning–the same one where I asked “Who IS that girl?” “Autumn Leaves” was playing. I remembered that wonderful day I discovered Eva…the smoky voice, haunting, soulful, holding some of the notes long enough to let them disappear into the air like smoke on a winter morning. Eva’s rendition of “Autumn Leaves” once heard, is impossible to forget…what a wonderful voice, what a wonderful singer…what a wonderful girl, our Eva!
Date: May 21, 2007, 11:05 AM, EDT
Name: Cheryl
Number: 27
I just recently purchased the Songbird CD after reading Martina McBride’s recommendation in People magazine. She stated she had purchased hundreds of copies for friends over the years so I knew it had to be special. I had never heard of Eva Cassidy before this but am now looking for her other CDs – what an extraordinary talent who’s life was cut too short.
Date: May 18, 2007, 6:30 PM, EDT
Name: Angela
Number: 26
Eva: May your gift be carried on for generations to come! Beautiful!
Date: May 18, 2007, 4:42 PM, EDT
Name: Craig
Number: 25
It would be difficult to say anything original here in view of the thousands who have been so deeply touched by this woman, but it occurs to me that her gift was such that just hearing her sing makes one realize that our lives and our world are really wonderful things; that all the troubles that tempt us to lose hope can be overcome, and that there is good in the world. Thank you, dear Eva.
Date: May 18, 2007, 12:56 PM, EDT
Name: Hanne
Number: 24
i lovethat song! didd Eva have play it live?
Date: May 18, 2007, 12:52 PM, EDT
Name: Dave Kohr
Number: 23
Eva set the example of what we know we should be. Through her incredible precise talent and unbridled passion she humbly demonstrated how one’s devotion to a craft is recognizable to people worldwide. More people are hearing her work eveyday. There are more people becoming fans and explorers of her legacy this year than last. I am 48. I just found out about Eva this week. Her message is spreading.
Date: May 17, 2007, 5:01 PM, EDT
Name: Joyce Gausmann
Number: 22
It is really hard to pick a favorite song. I enjoy them all so much. So I write “currently” to share what I feel at the moment.
I have purchased two of Eva’s pictures and am so very fond of them. So many compliments. We have such joy sitting in our favorite chairs and it’s like seeing something new each time. Some days are different than others. I believe Eva had such spirit and the gifts of feeling and love were so expressed in her writing, paintings and songs. I am blessed by her gifts.
Date: May 16, 2007, 6:37 PM, EDT
Name: Michel Roman
Number: 21
still remember this song,still remembering Eva with her golden voice.
It is my song before I going to sleep,everyday….
Thanks…..
Michel.
Date: May 16, 2007, 3:45 PM, EDT
Name: Tom Paton
Number: 20
just read the book eva cassidy sonbird and like most of her songs touched me and sadend me,a great shame!!! and well missed even by those who never met her in person
Date: May 15, 2007, 9:40 PM, EDT
Name: Jackie Doss
Number: 19
I’ve been listening to Eva since 2002, ironically, the year I was diagnosed with Melanoma. So I’ve felt a kinship to her as I travel this road, now a Stage IV Melanoma Warrior. I hope her popularity continues to grow so more people can experience her beautiful voice, her faith, and her strength. I also hope that as she becomes more popular, people will know that it was Melanoma, the #1 cancer killer of young adults, that took her life. It’s a preventable cancer, but not a treatable one. Dear Eva, I can’t wait to sing along with you in Heaven!
Date: May 15, 2007, 8:32 PM, EDT
Name: Betty Draper
Number: 18
an Aussie friend just loaned me two of Eva Cd’s and i have fell in love with her insightful voice and songs she chose to sing. I am a christian ministering in Papua New Guinea and wondered if Eva was a Christian? She sings as ones who knew the Lord personally. I am thankful for the friend who gave these cd to me and plan on getting her book later.
Date: May 15, 2007, 5:08 PM, EDT
Name: Gord Smallwood
Number: 17
Amazing!! I can’t believe I just found out about Eva a few days ago. Thanks to Jazz FM Toronto’s airing of a documentary on the weekend, I now have a new favourite album, a new favourite singer. I just finished listening to Live at Blues Alley & immediately went to the web to find out more about her. It’s my first album by Eva, it won’t be my last.
What a loss! But from reading a few postings on this sight, it appears she has inspired many to follow in her footsteps. I hope I get the chance to someday hear live, a singer that comes close to matching Eva’s brilliance – her soul!!!
Date: May 14, 2007, 9:37 PM, EDT
Name: Steve Salkovitch
Number: 16
Hi everyone:
Just a quick note to see if there are any other Eva fans in the Toronto area who would like to get together for a little Eva talk and an coffee. I’ve also left a similiar note on another discussion board. If interested, you can get my email address on the Yahoo Eva Cassidy discussion group site. This board does not allow email addresses to be posted.
Regards,
Steve
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Date: May 14, 2007, 1:57 PM, EDT
Name: Sarah D
Number: 15
I’d never really heard of Eva Cassidy until my aunt started playing some of he music on the radio. I was taken aback. Her singing made tears come to my eyes. I really feel for those people who knew and lost her. My heart goes out. She was so brave though, trying to fight cancer when it was to later. I miss her so much.
The song I love the most is Fields of Gold, I know you by heart and Over the rainbow. Her songs are an insperation to me as I want to be a singer when I’m older. I love you Eva… goodbye…
Date: May 14, 2007, 12:52 PM, EDT
Name: Steve Salkovitch
Number: 14
To Janet Williamson:
I’m also a long-time listener to JazzFM. I convinced Heather Bambrick (one of the DJs) (who is also a big fan of Eva’s) to play something by Eva, a couple of months ago. She very kindly obliged by playing “You’ve Changed’ during her weekend show. I had no idea that they had done a special on Eva, and I’m devastated that I missed it! Can you give me any more info on the special (i.e. – was it an original, and what songs did they play, etc.)?
“Her life goes on in endless song”.
Thanks,
Steve.
Date: May 14, 2007, 1:27 AM, EDT
Name: Joanne Ingalls
Number: 13
To Eva’s Parents,
How proud you must be,to be the makers of the most soulful,beautiful musician I have ever heard in my life.God bless you and Eva for her gift to the world.
Thank you.
Date: May 13, 2007, 5:29 PM, EDT
Name: Janet Williamson
Number: 12
I have never heard of Eva Cassidy until today. I listen to JazzFM radio in Toronto and they aired a documentary about her and her music. I was blown away by her voice. Somewhere Over the Rainbow has been my favourite for years and I have never heard it sung so beautifully! I will be buying some (or perhaps all!) of her recordings that I can find. She lives on in her music.
Date: May 13, 2007, 4:13 PM, EDT
Name: Beverly Gard
Number: 11
I was looking up some Josh Groban music and there was a track “Time After Time” that said it featured Eva Cassidy. I had unfortunately never heard of her. The track was labeled incorrectly. There was no Josh. It was really a miracle I found her. But I found an angels voice. One of the most beautiful I have ever heard. Now my search is on for all of her music. Thank heaven for small miracles.
Date: May 13, 2007, 2:19 AM, EDT
Name: Jamie Forrest
Number: 10
I was baptised on the 10th April 2005, that was the day Eva Cassidy came into my life, I had never heard of her, a friend had a copy of Songbird that we played over dinner that night. It was a gift, I know it was, I had never heard such a beautiful voice in all my life. Thankyou Eva, your voice is an inspiration. Now here in the beginning of our winter, I look forward to sitting in front of the fire once again and listening to the music you and your friends made together. God bless.
Jamie
Date: May 12, 2007, 5:40 PM, EDT
Name: Linda Mestrovich
Number: 9
My husband Anthony was at a store in La Conner Wa. and they were playing one of Evas CD’s, my husband, who also is a singer, wanted to know who this incredible voice belonged too, and ended up buying whatever Cd’s this storekeeper had. We listened to these CDs, Imagine and Songbird, as we were in the car heading for ‘Eagle Country’ and just couldn’t believe it. Eva had the most inspiring voice we’ve ever heard. She will now be the standard in our lives, to which we will judge every singer we ever hear.
It’s unimaginable that she’s not with us anymore in body, but, I’m quite sure she’s all around in Spirit-
Linda Mestrovich
Date: May 11, 2007, 9:27 PM, EDT
Name: debbie schaefer
Number: 8
I just want to direct this message to Eva’s parents. How wondeful to always hear your daughters’s voice. My son is a young musician (age 25). I often think that if he died at an early age, what a comfort it would be to always hear the strumming of his guitar, his voice, whenever the grief overwhelmed me. Although it would be bittersweet it would be better than trying desperately to recall the exact sound of her voice. My heart goes out to her parents, but just think how many people in heaven are hearing her perform. Heaven is blessed with this added musician.. We have lost a beloved musician. Thank God we can hear her voice. It is music to my ears each and everytime I hear her voice. Her parents should be so proud. I would count my blessings to have such a legacy such as theirs. Not every parent has that blessing. So kudos to Eva’s parents!
Date: May 11, 2007, 6:38 AM, EDT
Name: Jenny
Number: 7
(Excuse my bad schoolenglish)
I’ve first heard Eva Cassidy’s interpretation of the song >Fields of gold< and get gooseflesh after gooseflesh. But it was so much more. Her beautiful and unbelievable /incredible voice was so full of feelings and draws pictures of the song she was singing. It was so intensive.
Eva Cassidy has a voice, which seems to come out of ourselves. She is carrying so much emotion, strengh and power, so much freedom, that all is getting unimportant when she sings.
And she gives you this power through her songs, as a present.
She is the best singer and interpreter I ever heard in my lifetime.
The world lost one of it's greatest talents, but she will live along through her music, in our memory and through her voice.
Date: May 11, 2007, 2:00 AM, EDT
Name: Judy
Number: 6
I am amazed at how Eva touches me EVERY time I listen to her music. I can't listen without weeping. Not just because of her short life, but she touches me in such a deep manner. I recently purchased a Martin guitar and named it Eva. When I'm listen to her music I'm so inspired to write songs and play my guitar. I "talk" to her and get very intense chills as if she's responding. I feel as if I've known her all my life and I never met her. I truly believe she was from another place, much deeper than the rest of us and her purpose here was to reach people through her music. Perhaps she's a very old soul.
I recently gave the Wonderful World CD to a friend of mine for her birthday. She put it in and set it to play Waly, Waly. She got involved talking to someone, but her 5 year old daughter was still in the car listening to the song. When my friend came back to the car, her daughter was crying and said that was the most beautiful song she'd ever heard!! Eva could reach even a child with her amazing voice and lack of inhibition.
I'm so thankful for the gift of Eva. I pass her on every chance I get. She's changed my life! For the better!!
Date: May 10, 2007, 8:40 PM, EDT
Name: Quincy King
Number: 5
My God!! It's absolutely incredible how Eva voice moves me! It's obviously a major tragedy that she is not with us now, but what a major blessing it is to have her with us in spirit through her recorded music. I first heard her, while on vacation, in a curio shop in Mendocino on the North California coast. I was compelled to asked what was being played on the audio system. "Eva who...I've never heard of her." I responded. A month later, out of the blue, a close friend presented her "Live At Blues Alley" to me. (How did she know?) What is even more powerful than just listening to Eva sing....is watching her while she sings!! YouTube has Eva's video footage of the Live At Blues Alley performance. (I hope I'm not letting a bad cat out of the bag for mentioning the videos.) I'M A FAN FOR LIFE! Long Lives Eva Cassidy!
Date: May 10, 2007, 2:32 PM, EDT
Name: casey govero
Number: 4
Eva was amazing. I am sad to hear that she is no longer with us, as I am just now hearing her music. I am an aspiring piano player and my teacher introduced me to her music. Her voice is amazing. She will forever live on through her music.
Date: May 10, 2007, 2:17 PM, EDT
Name: michelle braden
Number: 3
when I first herd eva way back I thought here voice is so refreshing ,out of this world and she has inspied me to sing more, when my father died just over 2 years ago we played somewere over the rainbow at his funeral.
god bless a fan through and through
Date: May 10, 2007, 12:05 PM, EDT
Name: chris biggs
Number: 2
Such a Strong and Powerfull Voice which i discovered by chance when my sister had some recordings of Eva back in 1998,its such a shame she is no longer with us as i would have loved to have seen her live
A Truely Amazing Talent
God Bless
chris
Date: May 9, 2007, 6:19 PM, EDT
Name: Brian
Number: 1
My my my......
Eva's gentle voice, listening to it is like riding the wind.
So lovely.