Eva Cassidy: the life, sounds, songs and music of a Songbird
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Eva Cassidy - the Songbird
I first heard Eva Cassidy in late 2006 and I was blown away with the purity of her voice. I immediately bought some of her albums and singles and I have enjoyed many hours of pleasure listening to her on my Ipod and my computer. Eva died at the age of 33 in 1996 of a melanoma and has only been discovered since her death. Many great songwriters and musicians have acclaimed her music. I am writing this lens as a tribute to Eva's legacy. I hope you too enjoy the clarity, the depth and the beauty of her music.
[Photo credit: Nature Photography by Tom Pawlesh)
Eva Cassidy Story - Overview
A powerpoint text presentation of Eva's life
Eva Cassidy on YouTube - A Gold Mine!
Eva Cassidy on Amazon
Songs and albums by Eva Cassidy - available on Amazon.com
Songbird
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/13/2009) 
Love Actually
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Live at Blues Alley
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Wonderful World
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Imagine
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy
Fields of Gold
"A lot of people have covered my songs. And it's a strange emotion, you know, because your own songs are like your own babies. I mean you might hear someone reinterpreting them and maybe you don't agree with what they've done. But this version was just so pure, so excellent, that I was deeply moved by it, and so happy that she covered it. Eva's is one of the best versions of my song I've ever heard...There is something about her voice - a quality - that you can't really put into words. It's a magical quality. People respond to its purity. It suggests something ethereal-- something unattainable." [Source: YouTube]
Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley
Grab a Gourmet Coffee while you listen to Eva Cassidy - Spotajava Coffee
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Eva Cassidy - Somewhere Over the Rainbow - video tributes
It also inspired some stunning video tributes like the one below.
Eva Cassidy - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Tribute to the Extraordinary Eva Cassidy ~ I discovered the profound beauty and talent of Eva Cassidy just recently while recovering from surgery. Laptop surfing, I was searching for something to take my mind off the emotional anguish and physical pain of my recent wounds. Somehow I stumbled across the videos of Eva Cassidy's Live performance at Blues Alley. From her first notes, I was stunned and captivated. And comforted. Her musical selection, interpretation, range, enunciation, sustaining notes, phrasing, rich timbre and vocal acrobatics are exquisitely overwhelming. Her power and softness are a constant marvel. Her delivery is perfection. The sheer beauty of her music reaches very deep inside me and yet simultaneously transports me far beyond myself. It is rather foolish to do what I've just done (and have never before felt compelled to do); put together a simple, inadequate slide show. Especially when we are blessed with the great and haunting footage of Eva's live performance at Blues Alley. But it is my humble, yet passionate thank you to Eva Cassidy for sharing her unforgettable music, art and spirit. Her voice is a conduit to something bigger, more profound and extraordinary than words can express. My heartfelt appreciation goes to Barbara and Hugh Cassidy for bringing Eva into our world and to Chris Biondo for believing in Eva and making it possible for us to still hear her. For more information about Eva Cassidy's incredible music, art, life and legacy of inspiration, here are two beautiful websites created by members of Eva's family: http://www.evacassidy.com (books, artwork and cds (including the latest CD to be released 8/26/08) are available on this site) http://www.evacassidy.org (a wonderful wealth of information) And here's a link to a documentary on Eva Cassidy's story: ABC Nightline Program Eva Cassidy (aired nationally four times) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd9pWLrjyUg BBC Eva Cassidy Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sfRvXIictA Composed by Harold Arlen (music) and E. Y. Harburg's (lyrics) All photos from our personal family album UPDATE!!!!! A NEW EVA CASSIDY ALBUM IS DUE OUT AT THE END OF AUGUST 2008. FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT LAURA BLIGH'S EXCELLENT WEBSITE: http://www.evacassidy.org/eva/evanew.shtml IT IS POSSIBLE TO PRE-ORDER THE NEW "SOMEWHERE" CD through this fine Cassidy family website: http://www.evacassidy.com/
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RickBasset wrote...
I just recently discovered her music also and she has become an instant favourite of mine too. Nice lens Ron.
Peace
Rick
Posted April 29, 2009
Mentor_Dean wrote...
Eva has been my favorite for many years. The best female voice of all time, in my humble opinion. Do yourself a favor -- purchase her recordings. You will bring real beauty into your life. Eva's version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow is in a league of its own. Truly incredible.
Posted March 11, 2009
aj2008 wrote...
Eva's version of Somewhere over the rainbow is my favourite. Oh and I know Arundel quite well too! The castle and the location are lovely.
Posted November 16, 2008
BigGirlBlue wrote...
I've never heard of Eva. I've been listening to her in the background while reading your lens and have quite enjoyed her. Thank you for a new musical interest.
Posted September 11, 2008
Keaka77
Eva is amazing... My wife introduced me to her music and now i love it..
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