Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow REACTION

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  • @randyrodriguez1445
    @randyrodriguez1445 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Judy sang this with a child’s optimism. Eva sang it with an adult’s melancholy.

  • @jdbroders64
    @jdbroders64 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Pure angelic beauty. I'm a 60 year old Rock guy and usually stoic with my emotions but she brings tears to my eyes every time I watch this. Tears of joy and sadness because this beautiful angel was taken from us way too soon and our world is a lesser place without her in it. RIP Eva you beautiful soul.
    If you don't tear up watching this, you're not human.

  • @marchoskins2578
    @marchoskins2578 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Some scientist needs to study this and explain why I cry every time I hear this lovely woman's incredible voice. Every. Single. Time. Her voice is so moving and such a gift. Straight to the heart.

    • @victoriakirchner4371
      @victoriakirchner4371 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too.

    • @dxc1313
      @dxc1313 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hey I'm a retired army ranger I'm 68 years old and I do the same thing every time I hear her sing there is nothing you can do about it it just happens

    • @DaneChristopher-qo3ug
      @DaneChristopher-qo3ug 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      72yo Combat vet.Me too. Tears running down my checks right now. And she already had the cancer that killed 10 mo later.
      Her good by song,when helped upon the stage after extra morphine,was" What a Wonderful World".
      Any thing she did was great! "Autumn leaves " makes me cry too, "Fields of Gold " made Sting send HER version to everyone he knew, and say it was her song now.
      Water the video of her life.
      Gone way too soon, RIP.(AND sing with the Angels)

    • @victoriakirchner4371
      @victoriakirchner4371 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Fields of Gold was used by Nancy Kwan (Olympic skater) for one of her routines, with her parents giving permission as Eva was already gone. The music and skating fit together perfectly. I cried, the audience cried, and the applause was long. So stirring and so deeply affecting. TH-cam has it for viewing. It was taped at a competition before the Olympics started. Very worth watching and hearing the song with it.

    • @JulieKillianYunker
      @JulieKillianYunker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She had a gift and u felt her pain go watch the true story of her and yes she's passed on signing in heaven so talented so special great person

  • @debbiecollins6517
    @debbiecollins6517 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    She passed away several months later after this was filmed. She was diagnosed with melanoma and died at the age of 33 years, in 1996. She never really sought fame and forture and had offers to sign with labels but turned them down because she didn't want to conform to the way they wanted her to be. She sang this in one of the many "coffee houses" of that time, by a friend holding a camcorder. Her music was played in the U.K and became so popular before anyone here, in the states, had ever heard of her. And she was from D.C.!! I'm certain she was as gentle a person as her beautiful voice conveys when she sings. She blessed this world with her legacy of music, her angelic voice and incomparable acoustic guitar playing. RIP, Ms. Eva Cassidy. Your presence is sorely missed as we only got to know you after your passing. But you left us with getting to feel so much comfort from your incredible vocal genius!!!

    • @JulieKillianYunker
      @JulieKillianYunker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      U said it perfect man u have away with words but can u imagine ur words her music together o wow

  • @BirdYoumans
    @BirdYoumans 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    In my "retirement" I moved to my Mt cabin in NC and have a small studio/video editing suite where I make my youtube vids and record the occasional song. But back in my "working" days I had a studio in Ga near Atlanta where I produced up and coming artists mostly as well as my own CD's. I was doing an album for a lady that I was in a group with, tho we still mostly did solo work, we did the group thing with another friend doing Gospel music on Sundays quite often. But she wanted to do People get ready and she brought in this Eva Cassidy CD who people were finally starting to get to know, tho I had not heard her yet. She had just passed away and people were finally starting to find her. This was early 2000 or so and when I heard it my jaw dropped to the floor. Little did I realize I was about to discover arguably the best female singer on the planet, who sadly was already gone. I then heard Somewhere over the rainbow, Autumn leaves, Songbird and then there was fields of Gold among others, all of them from another planet. I was in utter shock. So taken by the voice that it took a minute to realize that, hold on, she's the one playing the guitar. No need for production, orchestra, band, none of that. OMG! I always loved production when producing CD's and spent many happy hours doing over the top full arrangements of things and yet, here's this lady with her guitar and gentle demeanor just blowing my mind with her intricately complex simplistic approach to these great songs that instantly became hers. Sting said after hearing fields of gold that it was no longer his song. I see you did this a year ago so you probably have discovered her depth by now, but there never was and never will be another like her. I've heard all of these songs now many many times and still get that lump in my throat every time. God took her early because he wanted to hear her sing too! But we had her for a short time and we are blessed!!

  • @Maydoggie
    @Maydoggie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Eva's voice rightfully gets all the attention, but her guitar playing is also flawless.

    • @curtisduncanmusic7645
      @curtisduncanmusic7645 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes, her voice and guitar playing are both superb, and the independence she has between her singing and playing is also remarkable. To think that she considered herself "the weak link" in her band! This woman was unequalled among the best female vocalists!

    • @sharcrum
      @sharcrum ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That guitar playing is beautiful! Magical. I hope God blesses me with that much talent in my next life!

    • @RosannaEhlertLuker
      @RosannaEhlertLuker ปีที่แล้ว +4

      her father taught her how to play the guitar,

  • @TheHopperUK
    @TheHopperUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The BBC showed this video at the end of Top of the Pops one time. She was basically unknown then. My father and I just fell silent and sat amazed and at the end we were both quietly crying. I had forgotten that until just now. I don't have Dad but I still have that memory. Thanks for reminding me.:)

  • @donstrasbaugh663
    @donstrasbaugh663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Well sir you’ve done it. You just discovered the greatest vocalist/musician who ever lived. Every breath in every offering is simply the most honest, raw, and beautiful moment you will ever hear. Dig it! Autumn Leaves from this same live gig is otherworldly. Have fun. 🎺

    • @jeffstumpf9129
      @jeffstumpf9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Don, she would have been in the running for the greatest vocalist/musician, if only she had a larger body of work. There just aren't enough recordings to make that claim. Her singing career began late, and she died of cancer just six months after this recording, which was intended to introduce her amazing talent to the world. Therefore there's only a handful of recordings of her available. Not only was Eva cheated, but we all were cheated of what she had to offer us. In my heart, Eva belongs up there with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and the other greats.

    • @darrellbedingfield5180
      @darrellbedingfield5180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Truth

    • @kevingrady8736
      @kevingrady8736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You should give Angelina Jordan a listen.

    • @jeffstumpf9129
      @jeffstumpf9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@johnpoirier5626 , those albums were created by found material that were thrown together after her death. You must know she was extremely fussy about what would have made the grade. Her standards were unbelievably high.

    • @jeffstumpf9129
      @jeffstumpf9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Spo-Dee-O-Dee, there’s something terribly ignoble to die from a, “tragic encounter with an untied shoelace” (on the stairs, yet). Well, I like that you’re comparing two of highest level vocal genres, opera and jazz.

  • @CarinaPiersay
    @CarinaPiersay ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I cry every time I listen to Eva sing this. 😢 It’s heart wrenching.

  • @guitarjonn7103
    @guitarjonn7103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Although it's covered by many and it's forever linked to Judy Garland, nothing I've ever heard matches Eva's. Rest in peace, Eva, you live in every heart that's ever heard you.

    • @larrybrown1597
      @larrybrown1597 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Everyone knows the melody of Over the Rainbow. Eva took an iconic song by an iconic singer, and completely owned it. It belongs to her now.

    • @lizwenzel5025
      @lizwenzel5025 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ever since she said hello 😂 I’ve had her with me❤

    • @nataliemorton5568
      @nataliemorton5568 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is so well written. If her voice doesn't touch your heart, there is something very wrong with you. I feel like I am hypnotized and melting every time I hear her. She sings in Heaven with the other angels now. 👼💖

  • @AnonymousServant513
    @AnonymousServant513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I grew up with Eva in a town in Maryland. Keep going on Eva. She was the most humble young girl...she was a gift for just the time that she was with us.

    • @amiller5885
      @amiller5885 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did she sing when she was really young also?
      What was the reaction of those that knew her growing up when she became famous after her death?

    • @TheFamilyharmony
      @TheFamilyharmony ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What part of Maryland ?

    • @maureenfedor661
      @maureenfedor661 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bowie, Maryland

  • @erinhafer228
    @erinhafer228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Eva’s voice was a quiet storm, where she sneaks up on your emotions and blows your heart wide open.

  • @donnawallington4978
    @donnawallington4978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    You will never forget her voice once heard … best version EVER❤️

  • @stephenlackey5852
    @stephenlackey5852 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    There’s a quality to her voice that I can’t describe… like Karen Carpenter.
    Undefinable magicality😌🙏

  • @marcelmarceau2526
    @marcelmarceau2526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Her version of ‘Autumn Leaves’ from the same gig is equally as mesmerising.

    • @paxonearth
      @paxonearth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No doubt. It's just stunningly beautiful.

    • @butchkerley
      @butchkerley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The greatest live performance I've ever heard bar none !

    • @mikeamrose
      @mikeamrose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Her singing career started at age 11. Her recording career started late because she wouldn't sign with the many record companies that were interested in her. They wanted her to sign in only one genre-jazz, rock, folk, etc. She would have none of that and she gave up trying. The president of Blue Note (jazz label) said his deepest regret in life was not signing Eva Cassidy.

  • @martyjansing2675
    @martyjansing2675 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Eva got an audition at Blue Note Records. She meet with the vice president of new talent development. He asked for tape. She didn't have one. She walked to the center of the room sang Amazing Grace. The listener's jaw dropped. He offered her a contract. Told her that he would find some supporting artist and music for her to do. She said NO. I do all my own arraignments. I pick who plays and what they played. .He said that he would try to help her but they didn't operate that way. Several months after her death the vice president heard of her death. He contacted her parents and apologized to them for not going along with their daughter. Some influenceable person in the music scene sent a copy to BBC Radio and told them to play it. BBC Radio 2 played it 8 in the morning on a Monday. London Stopped.

  • @byzinski
    @byzinski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What I read in other comments was Eva was sick during this performance ( a head cold, and terminal cancer) she didn’t hit the high notes ending the song but her voice ‘cracked’ at the very end (you hear it on the video). She later said she didn’t like her performance of this song . Of course sick or not this for me is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL rendition of this song , EVER.
    For me Eva Cassidy had one of the most beautiful female singing voices I’ve ever heard ( head cold or not). R🙏🏾P 🌈😇 (1963-96)
    Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸

  • @carolinemalone2457
    @carolinemalone2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Eva singing fields of gold is incredible. It's my favourite of her. Just love that the legacy of her music is able to live on and thank you for bring her to your audience

  • @toddshear1674
    @toddshear1674 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The fact that she never found success before her death is a travesty 😢 her voice caresses your soul! She’s definitely flying high above that rainbow 🌈 now ❤️

  • @petegalindez9961
    @petegalindez9961 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Her story is amazing and heartbreaking….this was the only live recording of her done at the Blues Alley in DC. The band put all their money into recording this concert to get her name out there…it was a two night event…the recording didn’t work on the first night and Eva was under the weather (a cold)…they had to bring their A game on night 2 and clearly she did…unfortunately she passed away about a year later from cancer…what a beautiful voice…

  • @perrylitchfield669
    @perrylitchfield669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Welcome to the world, according to Eva. Though she is physically gone, her soul is very much alive in the lives that have been touched by her music.

  • @nmmccrea
    @nmmccrea ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She's the van Gough of music. One of the greatest to ever live, but never got to learn just how loved she was. Her fame (save a few die-hard fans) came after she was already gone.

    • @BirdYoumans
      @BirdYoumans 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never thought of that. You are absolutely correct. Van Gough was my favorite artist, and Eve my favorite vocalist. I think Van Gough only sold one painting in his lifetime. Had it not been for his brother Theo who believed in him and supported him, we might never have known him.

  • @kylecompton3305
    @kylecompton3305 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    R.I.P. Eva! She died very shortly after this performance at 33 in 19996,. Her voice is immortal. Another phenomenal is "Fields of Gold", a Sting cover. She had one studio and one live album, so pick your version, but whichever you choose, listen. to EVERY song. She makes them all her own, including: "People Get Ready", "Wayfaring Stranger", and "Autumn Leaves". ALL OF THEM! Thanks for your thoughtful and touching response. She was/is GREATNESS!

    • @larrybrown1597
      @larrybrown1597 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listen to Songbird. She covers the Christine McVie song and adds harmonies to perfection. They did a remix of it with the London Symphony Orchestra, but I think the studio version is better.

  • @RobertDeMartin
    @RobertDeMartin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Perhaps the finest sound that my ears have ever heard. Absolutely impossible to compare it to anything else.

  • @aaronhill9018
    @aaronhill9018 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I recently just stumbled upon Eva myself. I couldn’t believe I had never heard of her before. I was then immediately crushed to learn she passed away shortly after this performance. Definitely taken away from us much too soon. May God rest her beautiful soul! Thank you Eva for the gift of your voice! The world is a better place for having had it even for such a short time. Your legacy continues on in the hearts and minds of those who still continue to discover you to this day. May you forever continue to sing with the angels in heaven. Amen!

  • @WhizzingFish12
    @WhizzingFish12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The most brilliantly talented singer you've never heard of. Eva passed away just as she was starting to "break out" into the publics' knowledge that she even existed. And this unbelievable performance was shot on a camcorder in a small nightclub in DC.

  • @deborahdennehy9937
    @deborahdennehy9937 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This lovely young woman had a voice of an angel, so beautiful. So sad how her health deteriorated firstly from cancer. Her final appearance was September 17 singing 'What a wonderful world'. Sadly the coming month had continued with ill health from melanoma November 1996 when she died. What a magnificant singer/guitarist she was. Love you lots & RIP Eva 💔💔

  • @techvof
    @techvof 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We all had the same reaction you just had when you hear her for the first time

  • @johnblakeH
    @johnblakeH ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This recording of a live album was made in January of 1996. By November 2, Eva had passed away. I haven't read nearly all the comments, but you need to know that Eva, besides having cancer (she wasn't diagnosed at this time), had a TERRIBLE cold the night this was recorded. She almost cancelled the gig. But rather than let down all the people involved, she went ahead with it. She hated the results, as she felt her vocals weren't good enough to be released. The years since have proven her wrong. But can you imagine what we might have had, if she had met her own standards? This song is sublime as is...how could she have done it better???? As an aside, you need to find "Autumn Leaves" and "Fields of Gold", with or without the London Symphony Orchestra. Eva's acoustic versions are still my favorites, but you can never have too much Eva. Sting has made the comment, after hearing Eva's version of Fields of Gold, that the song was no longer his.There's also a posthumous duet of Fields of Gold with Michael Bolton. You should watch the "making of" video. This March, 2023, there is a new album coming: "I Can Only Be Me". Nine previously recorded songs that they pulled Eva's vocals from, and re-recorded tracks with the London Symphony Orchestra. Eva purists will say leave well enough alone. I reiterate that you can never have too much Eva, lol. I can't wait. (Some of the tracks are already on youtube)

  • @liddlekiddle1962
    @liddlekiddle1962 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    May you rest in peace, Eva. I hope you know how much so many people love you.

  • @mlckfip
    @mlckfip ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am not even religious, but I almost always say a prayer when i listen to Eva. I really don't think this messed up world deserves this angelic voice, but it is precisely what this world needs. RIP.

  • @maggymayi2
    @maggymayi2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You have been just been captured by the magic that was Eva. Never again a voice like that. Rest eternally Eva!

  • @margiesplace259
    @margiesplace259 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She owned this song! Her guitar & voice made for a perfect voicing team.

  • @jimmyrecce8787
    @jimmyrecce8787 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every time I need a good cry I will dial up this beautiful angel that God gave us for a short time...the first time I heard Eva sing this song was many years ago on a PBS broadcast and I sat with tears streaming that evening as well...there was this God factor going on with Eva...it's not something that can be taught and it can't be recreated...it just is..and that was and is Eva...even though she isn't with us physically her spirit is still touching the hearts or those who are willing to open them to her wonderful gift....❤️❤️❤️

    • @peoplehavetherights
      @peoplehavetherights ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And there she was, acoustic guitar only, at the Blues Alley Club in 1996 in D.C. Fighting a head cold no less. This piece makes me cry. Every. Single. Time. May God rest her eternal soul.

  • @donstrasbaugh663
    @donstrasbaugh663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Every song is mind blowing. Pick one. You’ll see. 😎

  • @brockr4537
    @brockr4537 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Eva Cassidy has the best voice i ever heard. Perfection. Only one EVER to stop me in my tracks when i heard her.

  • @robertcasey7312
    @robertcasey7312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard.
    It makes me think of crossing over the rainbow to heaven.

  • @peternewby417
    @peternewby417 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The feeling in this women's voice is breathtakingly beautiful. Eva you are loved 😀❤👍💯

  • @bikramshrestha4233
    @bikramshrestha4233 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gets me bloody everytime. Can't listen to this song without my eyes full of tears. Voice of an angel.

  • @dwightshaver9468
    @dwightshaver9468 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Having never heard this until a few years ago, I know that I missed out on one of the most beautiful voices of all time. She died at age 33 from cancer, just six months after this 1996 performance.
    It's one of the few performances that can bring me to tears.
    Also, listen to her rendition of Autumn Leaves. It's as breathtaking as this song. RIP Songbird.

  • @robertshepherd7855
    @robertshepherd7855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Very sadly she passed away before she really became known. Her Songbird album is pure gold and I treasure every song.

  • @gilliandrysdale5306
    @gilliandrysdale5306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    sorry if you didn’t know this Dennis but Eva was only 33 when she died of Melanoma just as she was becoming known. It makes the song so much more heartbreaking but incredibly beautiful ❤️

    • @brucecumming8803
      @brucecumming8803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sad.

    • @jasonmcclay4022
      @jasonmcclay4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I absolutely agree what Artist she was her music always live on.....

  • @sharcrum
    @sharcrum ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always get tears in my eyes hearing her, watching someone new behold her awesomeness and appreciate it. How beautiful it must be to have a voice that shocks and amazes people in such a good way. Maybe in my next life god will bless me that way. Rip, Eva. Sing for God and the angels.

  • @danielmclaughlin9385
    @danielmclaughlin9385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Right. She was hopeful even as she knew there was no hope for her. Utterly sad.

  • @cynthiabustamante2884
    @cynthiabustamante2884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I first heard E.C on the radio. I had to just go stand by my radio and listen. She deserved all my attention. When I then heard her sing this song. I cried.You don't just hear Eva Cassidy sing you feel her. People get ready by her in a must listen.

  • @cherylecaneda9457
    @cherylecaneda9457 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Eva Cassidy has the sweetest most tender voice I’ve ever heard in along time, sad to say I discovered her after she passed. Field of gold is another favorite of mine. So glad you found her.

  • @trishalivingston1051
    @trishalivingston1051 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Eva is pure gold. She owns this song, and it's perfection. What a talent. Apparently she was feeling quite sick (Cancer) when performing this song and felt it didn't come out well. As many musicians have said, it's complete perfection, and we are fortunate to hear her. She has complete vocal and musical mastery!

  • @douglasheath411
    @douglasheath411 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would go out on a limb and suggest that, had Judy Garland been around to hear Eva sing this live interpretation of the song, that she (Judy) would say that it is her favorite version of the song.
    Sting said that he thought Eva's cover of his song, "FIELDS OF GOLD" was his favorite interpretation of the song.

  • @douglasheath411
    @douglasheath411 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have reactions to this recording for about a week now, and like most of us we are completely moved by her singing and playing. She was the complete package. What a tragedy to have lost her at the young age of 33, back in 1996. It's ridiculous that so many of us had never heard of her until now. Cancer robs us all of thing so beautiful. Thank God for recordings and whoever decided to first bring her back to us.

  • @philpiper
    @philpiper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thank you for this reaction to the wonderful Eva Cassidy. Please continue your Eva journey wirh any song from her Blues Alley concert, as they are all great. Another personal favourite is her version of Autumn Leaves. Some background: Eva was offered recording contracts but they all wanted to dictate what she should sing. Eva turned them down and didn't sell out for $. She sang songs that had meaning to her, irrespective of genre. If a song moved and inspired her then she would sing it. Blues, jazz, soul, or gospel, she sings them all and mostly better than the original artist.
    Looking forward to your journey down the Eva rabbit hole. Phil

  • @elizabethlatorre5360
    @elizabethlatorre5360 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She's my absolute vocalist. She is a gift from God. Can you imagine if she didn't die of cancer!

  • @cadeevans4623
    @cadeevans4623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    never listened to Eva Cassidy I love the song over the rainbow such a beautiful song man loved when judy garland sung it Eva has a beautiful voice love her version so emotional sounding man her different style of it is great I'm feeling all kinds of emotions in this version she sings her heart out on this one great version well done Eva beautiful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mikkibaker6907
    @mikkibaker6907 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Eva Cassidy was also a great Jazz singer. Treat yourself to her arrangement of "Cheek to Cheek", also on the Eva Cassidy Live album. I'm one of those lucky people from DC who got to see Eva live. She'll always be in my heart.

  • @robertdegrazia9668
    @robertdegrazia9668 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I has been a fan even before she passed. She is a master of making songs hers. Lost he way to soon . Should have been a super star.
    I cry everytime I play this.

  • @jimpowers9553
    @jimpowers9553 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best voice in the history of popular music ever. Incredible!

  • @resr39
    @resr39 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listen to all she has recorded. Every piece is equally amazing.

  • @cosmicdust1
    @cosmicdust1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I cried during this , so beautiful.

  • @mytryy
    @mytryy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is a Goddess, for sure!
    Вона Богиня, безумовно! 💛💙

  • @DEVILFISH1122
    @DEVILFISH1122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She’s on awesome singer hard to believe she passed away less the year later after recording this from cancer

  • @TheToscanaMan
    @TheToscanaMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Eva was a gift to us though sadly short-lived. Yes "autumn Leaves" and "Fields of Gold" are quite amazing. I have a friend who was lucky enough to see her perform live. It breaks my heart every time I hear her. Thanks for your heartfelt reaction to this. You have touched the ethereal.

    • @fonkenful
      @fonkenful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tall Trees in Georgia from the Blues Alley session never ceases to get me teary -most particularly her salute to her parents.

    • @tom7471
      @tom7471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fonkenful I so agree.

  • @valnauffts9965
    @valnauffts9965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s like hearing this song for the first time ,so beautiful, tears and chills .

  • @Shari225
    @Shari225 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love watching first reactions to Eva Cassidy. She does blow you away, doesn't she? I never tired of listening to her. Listen to her with "Fields of Gold" and "Autumn Leaves".

  • @CrimsonThorns
    @CrimsonThorns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...i was left with my eyes swimmiing in pool of tears after listening to something so beautiful 💙

  • @edwinjdunn7224
    @edwinjdunn7224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi from Maryland! I enjoy your honest and even vulnerable reactions. This one you made was exceptional - Eva Cassidy’s Over the Rainbow 🌈. How ironic that the film was in B & W and the song was about the rainbow. Hopefully you know Eva’s tragic life story. From the time she sang this cover she hadn’t a year left to live. I’m commenting this month because I wanted to let you know, Miss Cassidy‘s first orchestral album just came out (March, 2023). The technology finally exists to lift Eva’s vocals from previous recordings. The London symphony orchestra, arranged, and played, were folded with Eva’s recordings producing this new album. I find it phenomenal! perhaps you could react to her singing of “Autumn Leaves.” Her range, tone and emotive abilities are showcased in that selection. I’ve enjoyed the entire album over and over, getting my music from Spotify. You know, no videos are possible, obviously. Would you consider reacting to just the audio? I really hope so. As Sir Elton John has said, Eva Cassidy is one of the three best voices he’s ever heard.

  • @aspinallsandy4810
    @aspinallsandy4810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best ever, it gets to me every time I listen to Eva singing this song, and her music, It's awesome, I just love this humble young lady

  • @vickiloyall7002
    @vickiloyall7002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you want to get your heart broken in a million pieces by the incredible Eva Cassidy listen to her cover of the iconic classic Danny Boy. It will bring you to your knees.

  • @roncypert8255
    @roncypert8255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Danny Boy and Autumn Leaves are a couple of her other songs that will blow you away.
    She even did a cover of Stormy Monday playing a Stratocaster with her band. A unique talent who was taken much too soon…..❣️

  • @donnawallington4978
    @donnawallington4978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP beautiful angel 😢

  • @rwgoodship3653
    @rwgoodship3653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She made every song she sang her own. Just check out the others especially wonderful world. She gave her family and friends a final concert before dying from cancer. She was so medicated that she had to be helped onto the stage. Despite all that she crushed the song. Have a listen. Cheers from Canada and liked and subscribed.👍😎🥶🇨🇦🏹

  • @susansapp6136
    @susansapp6136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is over the rainbow now and we know that God is the bandmaster, the drummer, backup and allowing her to please all of Heaven. He made her story and her music for a reason.

  • @RoddiPrime
    @RoddiPrime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Eva Cassidy was an amazing singer her version of bridge over troubled water and Autumn Leaves are also amazing. Sadly she passed away at just the age of 33 due to melanoma several years ago.

  • @monkeyshinemmie
    @monkeyshinemmie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved watching your reaction and appreciation of this beautiful song!

  • @wyrdtarot
    @wyrdtarot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Adore Eva. Easy Street Dream and Blues in the Night are also beyond incredible but cant go wrong with anything this earth angel sang. A constant and sublime inspirational force of nature. We are blessed to hear her. Rest in Perfection Eva.

  • @dianeritthaler7792
    @dianeritthaler7792 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She waa AMAZING at the guitar aa well. ❤Sad she died so young😢

  • @vi2623
    @vi2623 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She was sick with a cold when this was recorded in ONE take!! Gone too soon, lovely Angel … ❤️

  • @ZertusDarkSun
    @ZertusDarkSun ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't think it's risky at all. In fact, that's why it works so well. "Over the Rainbow" has been covered a million times and people know what to expect. Those preexisting expectations are why she can manipulate the delivery like this and it has such an impact. The push and pull are wonderful.

  • @martygoldbach4985
    @martygoldbach4985 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved watching your reaction to Eva
    In my opinion she’s a master singer Add musician combined making her the best
    Any Of her songs are beautiful
    Some of my other favorites of hers are I know you by heart and songbird and Fields of gold
    Eva is pure heart
    like No other
    an angelic eternal gift to this planet
    Thank you for posting this review of her Somewhere over the rainbow
    I can never listen to it Without her moving me to tears touching my heart And soul
    I could not imagine it any better Because this emotional version is perfection
    Thank you Eva for sharing your beautiful self with us
    I do look forward to finding you over the rainbow and among the stars
    love you forever ….

  • @1966wilky
    @1966wilky ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Other “mind blowing” tracks - what a wonderful world and fields of gold”. Listen to both from live at the blues alley and please show your reaction to these live versions with video as you’ve done here.
    Thank you for your great reaction! If you like this then prepare yourself for the two I’ve recommended. You might need a box of tissues for What a wonderful world. It’s incredibly moving.

  • @amyrcoombes86
    @amyrcoombes86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No one can arrange a song like Eva did, she could take songs that are such classics and make them so uniquely her own.
    During her lifetime record companies wouldn't sign her as they couldn't pigeon hole her into one genre.
    Literally everything she sings is AMAZING as a looong time Eva Cassidy fan some of my favourites are "I know you by heart", "tall trees in Georgia", "Kathy's Song"and "the water is wide".

    • @troyanstone65
      @troyanstone65 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tall trees in Georgia is stunning!

  • @kellyann3531
    @kellyann3531 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your reaction is absolutely priceless. That "Wow, wow, wow" from you is how we all feel when we listen to her. She's phenomenal. And yes, her "Take My Breath Away" is the one you're thinking of and is another beauty....

  • @lauriebarrett6789
    @lauriebarrett6789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She was such an awesome singer and guitarist.

  • @richcunningham5467
    @richcunningham5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dennis - it breaks my heart to hear such a beautiful, soul stirring song just to know she tragically lost her life to Melanoma at 33 years young, just when her career was about ready to explode!!
    You would do well to listen to her other wonderful, bluesy offerings that will touch your heart...just to think what might have been had she went on to higher heights in her musical journey.
    I'm thankful she left behind a treasure trove of her music that will stand the test of time.
    RichieC (Alpharetta boy)

  • @Germantownrunner
    @Germantownrunner ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never get tired of listening to Eva's vocal gift. Remember, this is a live recording at Washington, D.C.'s Blues Alley nightblub. Oh, and Eva had a cold that night. A proud daughter of our DC Metro area here, Eva lives and lives and lives. #RIP Songbird.✝✝✝

  • @jwhiteuk
    @jwhiteuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a beautiful voice. Eva was taken much too soon and was probably opposite to hopeful when this was recorded which makes the performance all the more poignant and special. Amongst many others I love her rendition of 'Songbird'.

  • @georgeashby9955
    @georgeashby9955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well I have follow Eva Cassidy for a long time and she really not only sings it so beautifully and she is living it as well just look at her eyes🌹

  • @wa1zlv
    @wa1zlv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Eva Cassidy (IMHO) really is the greatest vocalist of our time. In her rendition of Over the Rainbow, makes me yearn to be able to go to that place that she sings about.
    Check out this small documentary, with some faces you might recognize. I know I'll never forget her. th-cam.com/video/aDN_ss1S_5Y/w-d-xo.html

  • @SpinyAnt
    @SpinyAnt ปีที่แล้ว

    Exquisite Eva Cassidy, rest in peace, beautiful lady !!!

  • @sheilaanderson6682
    @sheilaanderson6682 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow oh wow 😥😥😥😥 The Angels in heaven are rejoicing with this beautiful soul🌹🌹🌹

  • @nantague
    @nantague 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Her life was short, but, at least musically, she had no fear. For me this song had become sooo hackneyed, until I heard this. Thank you, Eva,

  • @Steve-hz9wm
    @Steve-hz9wm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Most songs on here are from the Blues Alley concert that you just watched. Search for and listen to her rendition of “Oh Danny Boy”. You’ll never here a more perfect voice no matter how many Irish bars you visit

  • @kianpa1
    @kianpa1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful. Thank you. ❤️

  • @terrybarton1604
    @terrybarton1604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Melts the soul, don't she just??!!Sublime☘

  • @cherricauldwell8423
    @cherricauldwell8423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Other superb Eva Cassidy songs: Songbird, What a Wonderful World, Fields of Gold and Autumn Leaves...Thanks for reviewing

  • @jackinabox93
    @jackinabox93 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are soooo many songs I can recommend for you of her. She's insane!!ugh RIP Eva!!

  • @livelaughandlovelong
    @livelaughandlovelong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So nice too see someone seeing her for the first time. She has the voice of an angel. Wait until you hear her sing Fields of Gold.. Her cover of it brought Sting to tears. Her cover of Songbird will break glass. You would enjoy watching the Nightline Special of her. It's on TH-cam. This rabbit hole is deep.

  • @TheWerequat
    @TheWerequat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You just listened to an angel. Every song she performed became hers. I knew Eva and saw her many times. I have a hard time listening to her without crying. Try Fields Of Gold. ❤

  • @leosag816
    @leosag816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She could sing any song & make it her own. Her voice, her guitar skills. This songs brings me to tears no matter how many times I listen to it. She sings, How can I keep from Singing”. Another favorite of mine.

  • @katherinebosse5706
    @katherinebosse5706 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will never be able to hear anyone, ever, sing this song again. The yearning!!! ❤

  • @bh5606
    @bh5606 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listening to her is a religious experience. Love to watch first timers’ reactions.

  • @user-vg5gt6rs8r
    @user-vg5gt6rs8r 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi must have seen and listened to this song 100 of times and hi still cry about it am 72 years old and it gets me every time ..in my apinion this is by far best .better then judy garlands. Thank you eve cassidy. You died far to young .