Eva Cassidy - Autumn Leaves

[@ReadingRambo152]

I hope the recording of this concert survives into the far distant future. This is the best of humanity.

[@buffplums]

You are so right and such a lovely thought ❤

[@evgeniybeschastnov4627]

I think even aliens would fall in love with this recording. Maybe need to submit a request to NASA.

[@philconey11]

I downloaded it and archived it myself to ensure it does. As well as several of her other performances.

[@PersX9]

I am abroad, alone. I went to a coffee house today. I sat by a corner, on a table for four. I am reading this book, the Bridges of Madison County. There is a part that refers to this song, I've never heard before. I searched it, played it on my headphones. I left cause the store was closing. I kept listening to it on my way to nowhere, I didn't want to return home. It was raining and by the seventh time of listening to it, I started crying.

[@iosmusicman]

One of my favourite books. This song (cover) is awesome and fits the book/film vibe so well.

[@jeremydevore6409]

Outstanding movie with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep if you haven't seen

[@buffplums]

That is beautiful and I get it how you didn’t want to go home … you just wanted to stay in the moment and never end… it shows that you have a heart and a soul and you are a beautiful person.

[@biggiebaby3541]

We all do. Don't forget that.

[@karenbenz9340]

Great book! I think I read the whole thing in one night; I couldn’t put it down. Beautiful song, too.

[@kimmichszn8900]

I was today years old when i learned who Eva Cassidy was, it was also today that i fell in love with her voice. We lost an absolutely phenomenal talent back in 1996.

[@hunterburk]

This is on a camcorder no less from the 90’s. An agent declined to sign her to a contract. Obviously not an agent with an ear for beauty.

[@myfinalcut]

Same. I’m gutted. Just found her.

[@davedammann741]

She declined the contract, refusing the manipulation of her style and and choice of repertoire.

[@johannesk1855]

Eva is the first person I'm gonna look up in heaven just to thank her for this performance.

[@mark.lawrence]

you & me both...

[@ppw8716]

Count me in.

[@Centercentaur66]

That's a good way to put it-, johannesk1855----some of her renditions are simply beyond comparable, e.g., like this one. In some of her long, sustained notes, I think of Nina Simone at her finest, but that's just part of Eva's singing, just part of her gifts---she does so many wonderful things---there's nothing like it.

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

Me too

[@Mns1268]

Awh yes.

[@suziewade]

There is nothing, absolutely nothing to touch this beautiful voice, performance and song. This must be the saddest loss for us to lose Eva far too young.there will never be another Eva! Thank you darling girl.xx

[@grantlewis4082]

I am a musician. How I had never heard of Eva Cassidy, I don't know. What I can tell you though is that the first time I heard this song, I was mesmerized. I listened to it no less than 20 times in a row. It's perfect. Truly perfect. What's even more amazing is that it almost didn't get out because it was done live and the first night the recording never was recorded by mistake and the second night, Eva was sick and she was not happy with how it sounded... not happy with how it sounded? It's perfect. It haunts me. No one could ever do this song better. No one. What a tragedy to lose her so young.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

I'm a musician also and did not hear of Eva until after she was gone, or I would have made an attempt to go hear her in person! Now, I have listened to everything that I can find that she sang; what a talent she was. She preferred to work small clubs though, not tour the world. A bit shy, a sensitive artist and lovely lady, it's so sad that we lost her too soon. RIP, Eva.

[@vonlossberg]

Thank you for sharing that Grant. I know what you mean. I had never heard of her either. Another thing people don't know either is she was a wonderful artist too. They made a website for her. Such a tragedy to lose this angel so young. Another one is Fields of Gold and Over the Rainbow. Everything she did..is a gem.

[@katyhaymus1029]

⚘

[@lancelotlink6545]

Just discovered this and Eva also. I had to listen 3 times in a row. This song has been done an infinite amount of times but THIS one! Wow! I'm speechless. Just wow!

[@howardmanley3388]

Grant Lewis “Death Is Our Final. Enemy “

[@southcoastofturkey7308]

Eva Cassidy will be listened to and marveled over for centuries to come...

[@ErnChildofJesus]

Amen

[@keithmccaslyn2527]

YOU know it !! Such an amazing talent.. Im so glad she was here to bless Us with such grace for a lltte while!!

[@candiavlakeotes2811]

Absolutely. Love this lady. She can bring out emotions in me that I didn’t know were waiting to come to the surface. ❤

[@immopaolo995]

❤

[@susankwan6229]

It’ll never stop feeling tragic that she left the world of the living so soon. ❤

[@beyondallken]

Never fails to make me tear up - and I am an 83-year-old male who has never before had any singer do that. What a loss

[@dallassolis8539]

Dearest Mr Power, please have a listen to the work she did with Chuck Brown if it hasn't found you yet! ❤

[@crivsmum4820]

her voice gives me goosebumps and I cannot listen too often much as I love it because it makes me so emotional

[@shoulettehoulette]

Blues alien angel

[@sabineammel4243]

@@crivsmum4820 I feel like you ..

[@KennyEvansUK]

What a gain.

[@jackwalker1822]

This is simply one of the best performances in the history of recorded music. Her incredible voice, the guitar, the piano, the pacing and incredible emotions put into it. Tears me up every time I watch this.

[@vincentjasper3227]

Totally

[@toby24]

It was just another day in the office for them I think. They didn’t know what was around the corner.

[@philbates7975]

You are absolutely right. One of the most wonderful things that anyone, anywhere will ever hear ❤️🙏☯️

[@pamaytel]

I'm with you there my friend.

[@RoyMurdock]

I couldn't agree more.

[@laurencecahill2329]

You would think a song that has been covered a hundred times couldn’t be redefined- but she does it, utterly transforms it- this version is unique and unparalleled. ❤️

[@pphantom538]

It's been 1 year since my wife passed. Autumn was her favorite time for us to take walk through the forest just holding hands. Eva's beautiful and emotional interpretation of the lyrics brings comforting memories. May your both rest in peace.

[@SigMaQuint]

I can guess this means something very special to you, then.

[@kittybitts567]

God bless her soul. May she rest in peace. May perpetual light shine upon her. May her good and gentle soul through the Mercy of God rest in peace in Jesus' Holy Name, Amen. God bless and give you peace and solace. Amen.

[@circlekings]

❤

[@mark9835]

My Carol Ann went home in 2011. This song and Eva's enchanting voice bring tears of longing for my darling Carol.

[@DavidMiller-yn1ig]

BEAUTIFUL PRAYER

[@muflonito]

A great jazz standard touched by an angel.

[@galenstone9097]

November of 2024 and Eva still brings tears. Absolutely stunning.

[@darinsingleton3553]

Always.

[@islandbuoy4]

i am in tears because i was only introduced to her last summer

[@hilkkaheikkila4245]

I just heard this for the very first time and I'm in tears. Beautiful.

[@saltywisdom]

True 😢

[@hilkkaheikkila4245]

@@dawnmclawrence2937 I'm sorry for your loss, God bless you in your great sorrow.

[@pmbrig]

Autumn Leaves is a jazz standard, covered by countless musicians and singers. So often it's done in an up-tempo swing style. Eva's rendition is soul-wrenching in its expression of love and loss. It immediately made me realize that no one has ever performed this the way it needed to be performed - this is what the song is really about, and it should always be done like this. And it should be mentioned that the piano interlude is brilliant in the shape of its line, its reworking of the melody, its building to successive high points - a perfect complement to Eva's impeccable voice and arrangement. This is truly a perfect performance. You could not change a note of it.

[@michellepackman1484]

Sometimes stripping stuff down and keeping the musical essentials makes the emotional impact a little more direct too especially whne you're dealing with purer emotions like loss.

[@anglerfish8278]

agree… something about her drew me in and once i heard this… reckon i knew why…

[@reyliluque3217]

Gracias por enseñarme apenas entiendo el ingles un poquito pero aun asi la voz y esa perfeccion melomana me tramsporta a una meditacion gracias amigo bemdiciones

[@VoltaDoMar]

Eva's versions are the first example I ever think of on how to cover a song and make it your own. Eva's cover was a different song than the original, a unique one

[@robertakalan9332]

Have loved Eva for many years and Autumn Leaves always brings tears to my eyes. My mother’s favorite song and with it, the memories. May Evas memory always be for a blessing.

[@luimargarza6859]

The Piano was soooo harmonized with Eva... Singular talent...

[@IbonmanMalaya-cw3zc]

I was about to say that plaintive piano solo even made it more painful

[@IbonmanMalaya-cw3zc]

And utterly feel alone

[@j.c-mtl1150]

Just leaving this comment here to never forget to return to this amazing , out of this word performance.!

[@zitherzon2121]

Always remember instrument-practicing maestros that the human voice is the greatest instrument. RIP Eva.

[@mikejohnstone8638]

She's completely free of affectation, vocal acrobatics or diva bullshit. Voice like a pure sine wave. Straight up sophisticated, curated vocal phrasing and impeccable taste - and you can tell it came to her quite naturally. Everything I've heard from her is like a $10,000 bottle of wine. So glad she left her mark. She'll be listened to for a hundred years.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Why would you waste your money on a $10,000 bottle of wine, douche bag? 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dougy59]

Spot on observation ... I agree with with your statement

[@Murielson]

100% this. Too many seem to think they have to perform vocal gymnastics nowadays when the simplicity of this just blows me away. Absolutely spellbinding

[@RoxanneM-]

She is very famous in Europe and singers still today take care as their idol. Many musicians began to sing because of her. Unfortunately, here in the US not that many know who she is. A truly American star.

[@scottbrandon6244]

Many professional musicians cite her as an example of real vocal talent. And as you say no diva status. It was an example of real music by a real musician. No autotune software here.

[@Shingen036]

I'm glad youtube exists. Eva Cassidy

[@chibashigety]

本当にその通りです

[@ccalvert40]

I am so grateful to the person that took the video of Eva Cassidy in the Blue Alley so many years ago and to whoever found that video and realized that Eva was truly a treasure to be shared with the world on You Tube - Thank you for whoever you are! It keeps my memories of my beautiful wife alive until I can join her with our God!

[@gazzaboy2531977]

Imagine if this had never been captured? 🤦‍♂️ We would never have this …..

[@darrellshuck8381]

My autumn leaves are starting to fall age at 85. Eva has captured some of my emotions with great feeling. I said goodbye to my sweetheart 4 and a half years ago. "We ll meet again" Love Eva's voice!!!!!

[@nankokoolish]

darrell shuck and when you meet again I'm sure your heart will be at its fullest again♡

[@DaisyDebs]

God bless you .

[@Tonetwisters]

Please take Jesus with you, when you go home ...

[@snarkishone]

Very sorry for your loss and so glad you found your sweetheart. Hurts so much to lose real love but it hurts so much more not to ever have known it.

[@iwnunn7999]

Darrell, I hope the last leaf hasn't fallen yet. With every leaf that does falls, I hope they slowly descend with windswept wonder and gently find their place in a field of invisible renewal.

[@cellosong]

I am a professional cellist and this performance displays some of the most sophisticated musical phrasing I have ever witnessed. It is sublime and inspirational for other musicians, as well as the general public.

[@mctavish23]

Beautifully stated

[@johnscanlen1860]

I was busy in kitchen one Sunday morning preparing lunch, when this voice came over with "Over the rainbow" l dropped what l was doing till she finished, cuz l wanted to get the name. It was the first time I heard of her. I've been hooked since.

[@user-francescob]

Right on! I'm a professional whistler (yes even with symphonies) nd vocalist, and I only wish I could articulate phrase like Eva. I've listened to countless versions of AL and many are excellent, but hers stands out above the rest. It not just tasteful, but also super creative, and mournful beyond this world. I need to incorporate some of her into my version. Here's a very short version I did recently recorded : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4jNg4ienq-dqdk That she can sing so well and play interesting guitar parts is a plus. She's gone, but not her spirit and an inspiration!

[@garystaud5022]

One of the best, if not THE best versions. I'll die on this hill.@@johnscanlen1860

[@pigknickers2975]

I'm a professional producer and have just been given a young girl with similar qualities, I've never listened to Eva before. The phrasing, tuning, tone, modulation and even mic technique are incredibly good. Pianist is superb too. Incredible dynamic range in her voice, wonderful!

[@beeonthyme5760]

December 2023, and I am laying here recovering from surgery. This is the perfect person to listen to. So incredible and every note so all encompassing.

[@vroomgrrly]

Be well! Wishing you a speedy recovery. ❤

[@michaellivesey689]

It's hard to listen to any other singer after listening to Eva Cassidy. She was simply incomparable. Hard to believe this is a live performance in a small club. This version of Autumn Leaves transcends perfection. What a cruel world we live in to have her taken from us so young.

[@HoustonKeith72]

Agreed. I’ve been a fan of hers now for many years. Time passes and then I rediscover her again and I realize all of her interpretations are the ones that have become the standard for me. She created so many little masterpieces with every song, each interpretation.

[@boathousejoed9005]

Or...what a beautiful world in which such a talent visits!

[@lisaahmari7199]

She carried so much emotion in that young voice.

[@shawnbruce6934]

Agreed.

[@TrueNeutralEvGenius]

It is far more cruel to live longer, fool.

[@johnunkerman]

God she’s good. Maybe the best live performance ever caught on tape. No auto tuning, just pure gold. ❤️

[@daveappleby9877]

I would not disagree

[@donstoll1460]

yep

[@derbigpr500]

I wouldn't go as far as that, you probably lack the depth of knowledge in terms of music to make such claims, and I doubt you can name more than 1 excellent signer like her from other countries who regularly do concerts on this level or above. And there's 1000's of those around.

[@johnunkerman]

@@derbigpr500 WOW! - so aggressive. Who pissed in your cornflakes this morning? I never said she was the only great artist. FYI, I’m a musician and composer for over 30 years so bugger-off! 😆

[@murraypickering4269]

@@derbigpr500 Such an odd comment

[@cfconant]

She's hypnotic. She doesnt need fancy arrangements. Just simplicity. She transforms simplicity to the sublime!

[@rikbison3499]

I agree with you. I was walking by a music store on my way to meet a friend for dinner when I heard this song. The voice captured my ear so I stopped and listened. It moved me. I finished my cigarette then walked in and asked who this was and bought a copy if the cd Songbird. So very glad it is on KZbin here to share with anyone who enjoys it.

[@heinrichgerken4469]

@@rikbison3499 Wonderful story! Greetings from Germany!

[@jamesswan4426]

thats love.

[@michaelm193]

Her voice stops you and captures you.

[@jamesswan4426]

That's a great orchestra.😍😇😃

[@FlumBeatz-the-real-one]

I have never heared such a beautiful Performance ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kweju3]

I've heard Nat King Cole, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald sing this song...beautifully. They sang it. This woman owned it. She took it apart, re-assembled it, infused it with her soul, her passions, her dreams and gave it to us. It was as if I had never heard it before. She not only gave something new to me, she drew something out of me. Her love for song aroused my love for listening. She danced with me...in a sense. I am touched. RIP Eva.

[@kweju3]

+* STAR * I cry every time...and, I'm a dude.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

+kweju3 Eva was the master at interpretation and arranging. So beautiful.

[@LarryAllenBrown]

+Lynne Z Absolutely true. Eva could do this with every song. She made each song her own, by rearranging the melody to take it to a place nobody had thought of, and doing it in the most soulful and authentic way. She was an original, even when she was doing covers.

[@TheKeetkeet66]

+Thora F Absolutely right.

[@gaylemillner5663]

+kweju3 Yes. I felt this, too.

[@kirkalex5257]

The greatest version of Autumn Leaves I have ever heard.

[@americanrebelforce8735]

My grandmother sang this to all the grandkids, putting us to bed. She passed 2 years ago, and I'm ugly crying, listening to this. Thank You. ❤

[@jillehlers24]

My younger sister loved listening to her and she passed away 2 years ago. Such a beautiful voice but makes me sad as well 😢

[@philipmoscatello3034]

My mom used to play this on the piano, I am 72 and still tear up when I hear this song

[@claudiaweidinger1654]

❤❤❤❤

[@alexandert696]

All it took for that perfect song was: A guitar A piano and an angel.

[@donaldLcady]

Agree !!!

[@MonikaKlejnamusic]

Angel for sure ❤️

[@whippja]

So so sad

[@jozefkozanowski8478]

very true!

[@Mark.H.9192]

...and a player for the piano.

[@MrHws5mp]

If nobody else in the comments has said it, thank you to Bryan McCulley for recording this precious footage.

[@caseywalker1714]

Copy that...

[@caseywalker1714]

Didnt he make a CD of this as well...

[@kalevala29]

precious stuff

[@kevinmoor26]

The poor girl is so sick here, yet she sings. It brings tears to my eyes.

[@T1nyAss]

@@kevinmoor26 please tell me the name of sick

[@johnbowen9775]

Remembering you Eva on this, the 26th anniversary of your passing. Through your extraordinary talent, you could never leave us! Thank you sweet angel Eva for sharing your gift with the world.

[@lailalivsdatter549]

❤️

[@aurogonzalex3298]

Hermosa e inigualable interpretación…Gracias a Dios por tu música ❤ y tu voz

[@zoobakitchlew2018]

Lovely Eva. May God shower His blessings upon you 🙏😇❤️

[@miklek]

I've heard thousands of songs and singers..once in a millennium someone comes along...like Eva Cassidy🙏

[@opieandoliver]

In 2002, I was in college and "Smallville" was one of my favorite shows. One night, I was watching Smallville and there was a funeral scene at the end of the episode. The most mesmerizing voice I'd ever heard started singing Cyndi Lauper's "Time after Time." I did some research and found out it was some lady named "Eva Cassidy." A few days later, I was in Walmart and happened to be looking through the CD section when I came across a very nondescript looking CD in a rather plain, brown case that was titled "Songbird" by Eva Cassidy. On a whim, I bought it and started playing it in the car on the way home. When this song came on, "Autumn Leaves" - I literally had to pull over and focus on the song, I was so mesmerized. It moved me to tears. I later bought every CD I could get my hands on, and I have loved Eva since then. Her music has blessed me since 2002, and I'm so overjoyed to still be listening to her in 2022.

[@godquest52]

Stephen, I just listened to "Autumn Leaves" a week or so ago right after posting one of my poems, "Fallen Leaves". I was moved to tears as well. I really didn't know why until I read she had died in 1996 at the age of 33. Sometimes we feel grief and sudden sadness for no reason and never find out why. This time I know why!

[@apedreus]

It is just stunning. I was driving myself to the airport maybe 20 years ago, and this came on the radio, and I nearly drove off the road - there are few things that can make me really emotional, but this does it every time, and I bet I've listened to this song 50 times.

[@marksunderland5244]

Words fail me , except my tears flow through her voice , such a talent and gone to young

[@robotgrass]

A thousand studio takes could not reproduce this one magical performance.

[@byronbuchanan3066]

Sublime. Absolute perfection. She's singing live and playing guitar..... She's perfect. Listening to her is truly a transformative experience.

[@donnscopman8102]

For my mom. She died October 2016. Autumn. Eva. Lovely singer, best song.

[@lauracotton1970]

My mom died 2015. Driving in the NE of the US, the timing is just right. Sorry for your loss

[@joshuajones7613]

Eva was a gift to us from God! The emotion, the voice, the sadness in her voice is a thing of absolute beauty! Singers like this come around once in a lifetime!

[@kirkalex5257]

Over-the-hill Nam vet here. Not much moves me these days. But, man, this song had a way of moving me to tears every time I heard it (when I first became aware of Eva a few years back). For me, the greatest female singer ever.

[@q7zjdwomfvkbj74]

Bless your heart❤

[@fergusmcclelland9833]

There are times I just can't listen to her. The perfection of everything is so stunning and I know she is not doing it anymore. The total lack of pretension and the ability to make the words mean so much. Effortess loving of the emotion and the interpretation. Truly one of a wonderful kind.

[@christineconley7903]

I totally agree

[@eugeneclasby518]

Yes.

[@mark.lawrence]

yes. the utter sadness that pervades because such mesmeric beauty no longer graces our existence.

[@IanBerry-u8u]

One of my favourite all time songs, but Eva simply owns it with this arrangement. That voice, so controlled and pitch perfect and the guitar, such a sumptuous tone. Perfect

[@tiffsaver]

OMG. I've been a professonal musician all my life, and this song is one of my all-time favorites. I've heard everyone from Nat King Cole do it to Eva, and folks, this is without a doubt the greatest version ever recorded... period. But not only is she great vocally, but just listen to her chord changes on the guitar on this tune. This was a stupendous, world-class musician, from top to bottom. What a tremendous loss.

[@no-oneman.4140]

Beautifully said.

[@tiffsaver]

@@no-oneman.4140 My only regret is that so many people never got to experience her incredible talent. Thank God for her recordings...

[@mikeprevost8650]

I honestly don't think that Eva ever realized her own musical genius. She had an absolutely insane gift for varying dynamics, going from a soft pianissimo to a soaring fortissimo in one or two measures.

[@tiffsaver]

@@mikeprevost8650 Totally agree, my friend. But she had a very strong will, which a lot of record companies frankly don't like, unfortunately. That is why the power of the internet killed them all.

[@smallfry3270]

Grew up listening to the version by Jo Stafford. I like this one a little more.

[@TennisRacket12]

This is out-of-this-world beautiful. Every time I hear this performance, I am filled with a restless need to somehow convey my appreciation. The 'like'-button just does not cut it.

[@no-oneman.4140]

My sentiments exactly. I cannot find the words. Sublime will do for now.

[@jimreid6370]

Try using your real name?

[@no-oneman.4140]

@@jimreid6370 ????

[@tonymurray814]

@@no-oneman.4140 let me think what “Jim Reid’s” REAL name is. ....... Oh I know, it’s Dick head!!!

[@juliaboyce3345]

Wow, amazing ❤️‼️

[@danescott5149]

You just spent 4 minutes and 42 seconds in heaven. God is real

[@pianosenzanima1]

Yess!!

[@timeless9517]

Im sorry, but I have to say bruh

[@danescott5149]

@@timeless9517 not sure what you mean.

[@Yaotzin51]

Don't give "god" credit of this amazing person's work.

[@nuttybar9]

@@Yaotzin51 Everybody is made in Gods image.

[@MichelleRenee-ui5th]

The greatest rendition of all time ✨🧡 Rest in paradise, beautiful Eva Cassidy. Thank you for your magic !

[@MiamiTiger100]

A random live take of a woman with a guitar in a bar, singing into a microphone. And it blows away 99.99% of all music ever recorded. The control and artistry on display can't really be described in words. Mesmerizing.

[@ianburry5629]

It wasn't random...but the rest is correct

[@Painting45]

So True

[@AlanHope2013]

The only thing that could possibly improve it is if she were singing Smelly Cat. But we can only ever approach perfection, but never arrive.

[@joecalhoun5303]

Eva’s perfect voice. My second favorite voice ever. She could scream into a towel and it would be better than today’s stuff!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love you EVA!!!!!!!!!

[@joecalhoun5303]

Alan Hope Eva’s voice was heavenly perfection and I hate to say was.. Love Eva❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bobbyggardner4985]

I'm a grown ass man and every I listen to the angel singing, my eyes turn fluid. My goodness. She messes me up emotionally. Forever an inspiration

[@chieromancer]

I can't listen to her much because I too will dissolve into a weepy mess. You're not alone.

[@nicklikesradio]

Its funny. It rips my heart out to listen to her, yet it's so addicting.

[@thanxx]

not on your own brother xx

[@weehubbyable]

My friend you not alone.

[@madpainterken]

Listen to her singing...'Over the Rainbow'...and I agree with you ..Bobby

[@susanasilva2737]

This song was the reason why I felt in love with her voice. Be in peace Eva.

[@jcsaito4780]

She was not of this world, she belonged to the unseen realm, where the angels live .. in His mercy He gave us Eva for 33 years ... to witness what heaven sounds like

[@sidecar7714]

No, she was human. Humans can be great.

[@susank407]

@@sidecar7714 No matter, I can not stop crying about her fate while here ON EARTH.

[@allancrow134]

I can believe that. :)

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

What a lovely thing to say, and true -- all of it! Beautiful, talented, a lovely lady, gone way too soon -- (why?). Life is just not fair sometimes. But she certainly did one remarkable thing in her short life -- she left us wanting much more of her!

[@sevvy253]

What a beautiful thing to say … and so true XX

[@kenbaudoux464]

no one, NO ONE is like Eva Cassidy

[@DonDodge]

My obsession with Eva Cassidy continues. She transforms Autumn Leaves into a sad love song evoking deep pensive thoughts, a melancholy mood, thinking of love lost in the autumn of life. Ironically, Eva Cassidy died at 33 shortly after this video. This song has been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Roger Williams, Bing Crosby, and many others. It is hard to imagine that it could be improved, but Eva Cassidy totally transforms it, and captures your heart at the deepest level. Wow!

[@jacqueline23788]

sad song is an american vue they say sad like "bad'

[@neddy9039]

33. I have been listening to this version for many years and often thought she went far too young, but now I am the same age. It hits home. She went far far too soon; what an angel she is.

[@remi-tl5lp]

Chanson Française de 1945 de Jacques Prévert et Joseph Kosma pour la musique. " les feuilles mortes" chanté par Yves Montand et vite repris aux USA Nat King Cole ( 1955) etc paroles anglaises de Johnny Mercer. Bings Crosby ( 1950) et steve Conway 1950 aussi. Chanson devenue mondiale , oui magnifique interprétation ici. French song from 1945 by Jacques Prévert and Joseph Kosma for the music. "the dead leaves" sung by Yves Montand and quickly covered in the USA Nat King Cole (1955) etc. English lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Bings Crosby (1950) and Steve Conway 1950 as well. Song that has become global, yes magnificent interpretation here.

[@lawrenceshea1932]

Wow! I had no idea she passed away. She was the same age as my son, that passed away. It hurts to see such beauty plucked away, like a Rose, in the prime of living. Must be a reason the Lord brought me to this, and to crying so many tears. Thank you & Bless you DonDodge for sharing.😪

[@Mia15239]

33? That’s too young.

[@rolandsmith7600]

Love Eva Cassidy. Her voice is perfect. From the first time I heard her until now she is one of my favorite artists. This song speaks to me in so many ways.

[@evanskinner5820]

This may be the most beautiful performance I’ve ever heard. Ever. 😊

[@PhilJakes]

It really is

[@sebbedelle]

Yup me too

[@RaeLoumusic]

She made me cry. What a magical voice

[@TheDogfairy]

Rae Lou You are not the only one who had tears in her eyes. This is magnificent.

[@JoopSloot]

Rae Lou everytime..

[@archie977]

Rae Lou sweet pain

[@jeffreymiller9808]

Rae Lou Your not alone, waterworks when I listen to this magnificent rendition.

[@TheDogfairy]

+Bart Drennon The thing that struck me the most about this video is the amazing focus she had...the presence. It is magical, it is beyond what most of us are capable of.

[@hanasteffani7526]

I cannot believe this is live! This is not from here...Heavenly music... So pure...

[@loriromano6399]

Yes, her vocal control is amazing. Not many singers can pull it off. Dusty Springfield and Anne Murray could.

[@d.infidel2157]

She was a friend. This is how I remember her....

[@MrUpeetamahtavaa]

Lara Fabian can

[@MusiCizzLife1729]

D. Infidel You were lucky to have a friend with such a beautiful spirit. And we are lucky to have her music

[@gubtefumcki6399]

Hana Steffani Hail Jesus Its a Fcking Miracle

[@mackennie]

One of the most beautiful performances I've EVERY heard... and it tears my heart out every time.

[@gbayaraa123]

She is one of my most favorite female singers of all time. So sensible.

[@fasihbk]

my heart bleeds and smiles at once listening to every song by Eva....I was lost all those years but now I've found myself never to vanish again....

[@bookmistress4ever]

+fasihbk I'd have to agree with you, same for me

[@benji.B-side]

I agree also, I have found my inner self and now life makes so much more sense. People around me benefit from my understanding of life, love and song.

[@ampeg]

Imagine just stumbling into this club and hearing the greatest singer. Shocking transcendent beyond perfection

[@chanj1950]

Such a loss! Gone too soon!

[@vickiclaxton3654]

She is my favorite singer. I cannot imagine walking into a coffee house and finding this jewel! Gone way too soon😢

[@minyoongis9992]

My singing teacher run into her like that actually🥺 and he keeps telling me that I sound a lot like her, which is a compliment that I cannot accept because she’s out of my league

[@stephenreeve3955]

💟💟😭🎵😭

[@thomasgrady1802]

Blues alley Washington D.C. So many great musicians, many widely unknown. Sad it’s closed currently.

[@MusicTonight-o5c]

Eva Cassidys wisdom of how great life is has made me not take life for granted . I love her

[@gregorymurad]

This is one of the seven wonders of music. People at this bar couldn’t realize how lucky they were to be present during this epic moment.

[@오재원-f6w]

Gregory Reis

[@Tonetwisters]

Well, said, Sir ...

[@davidchang7416]

What are the other 6?

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

Amen!

[@inova11901]

The manager of Blues Alley is a friend, the biggest jazz acts go through there, and he adored her. Truly a tragedy her passing.

[@samsimpson6787]

How is someone this good at something. I don’t think people understand, I mean they know this is good, but this is the equivalent of someone shooting 1,000 3 pointers in a row and not ever missing. Her pitch, her tone, her being on key the entire time. It’s truly a wonder of this world.

[@miketot]

I agree wholeheartedly Sam!

[@nbilger4229]

A proof that God does not exist

[@terencelanders4815]

Forget sports, she transients it...

[@northcountryhermit5057]

@@nbilger4229 I think you meant God DOES exist?

[@kimberlygolden2194]

Sam SImpson It is her heartfelt interpretation of this classic piece which sets her apart from all others.

[@suewatts5985]

My late husband loved her singing. He died in autumn 2001 and every time I play this song I think of him and cry.

[@sami_m8098]

🙏🙏🙏💜🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@arioctober9097]

20 years... my heart broke for you when I read this. I can only begin to imagine what that's like.

[@hazlitt1]

Do not cry Sue, nothing good ever dies.

[@jimreid6370]

Join wrvs as you meet others they will help with your grief good luck

[@marisarhodes2446]

Blessed are those who mourn Sue Watts, for they shall be comforted.

[@stephaniem4668]

Eva Cassidy's version of Autumn Leaves is the BEST I have ever heard. She had this uncanny way of bringing you into her with her voice. I will never forget the first time I heard her sing this song. It literally brought tears to my eyes.

[@michaylalovelygal]

I'm just about speechless. There is just an overwhelming peace in Eva Cassidy's voice that can memorize and amaze you.

[@roslynholloway6476]

How could you fear dying if it means you might be able to meet this magnificent creature in heaven?

[@leesher1845]

+Roslyn Holloway Hi, Roslyn. I think of my late husband when I listen to this melody...He died 4 yrs. ago at age 64 of angiosarcoma.

[@danescott5149]

You just spent 4 minutes and 42 seconds in heaven.

[@terrismith9662]

The heartbreak..the pain...the loss. Brilliant. Rest In Peace Eva.

[@lorrainegeisinger3230]

+Teresa Smith You said it all Teresa.

[@GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu]

Hello Terri how are you doing today...

[@gloriasigman4497]

This performance takes your breath away. Absolutely haunting. And, it stays with you. This is the real thing right here.

[@mrscoles100]

As much as I enjoy the original jazz standard version of autumn leaves...this song, when sung by eva cassidy, connects with me on a different level- an entirely different level. So beautiful...and with a solo to match! 

[@CapitaineAdHoc]

+Beth S Hey ! Maybe that's not what you meant and I misunderstood but the original music isn't a jazz tune - it's been covered into jazz later. Originally, it's a french song "Les Feuilles Mortes". And, yes, both jazz rendition of Cannonball Adderley and Eva Cassidy's singing are pure gold :)

[@mrscoles100]

Quentin B my mistake- had no idea about that!! thanks! (hmmm sounds like something I need to check out....)

[@CapitaineAdHoc]

+Beth S First full recording of it was by singer Cora Vaucaire. Later Yves Montand, who only sang parts of it in the movie the song was written for, also recorded full version. You can find lot of covers atfer that - including Edith Piaf who sang it both in french and english,

[@fraserhenderson7839]

When Eva Cassidy adopted a new song, she didn't sing it, she transported it to an entirely different, unsuspected place. Her ability to find a new aspect, a new timbre in very familiar material is unmatched in my 50 years of listening. This song has been around all my life. I was aware of it in many interpretations from a host of great artists. Then Eva showed us what she saw in this well loved material. She unwraps an aching, haunting, ethereal lament that strikes to my softest parts. This wonderful presentation has captured my ear more completely than any vocal performance I have heard before. It is my most listened piece of music for the past five years, since I first heard it. There is a common thread in comments on Eva's videos, about the tragedy of her early loss. That is valid but I prefer to appreciate the miracle of her existence. We were allowed to hear her, love her, be amazed by her. She only found a wide audience after her death. She was disinterested in being "produced". Record companies couldn't package her. She didn't really care as long as she could perform as she wished. We are very lucky to have such high quality recordings.

[@jamesswan4426]

Big Hugg.😇

[@larkinstentz6735]

So true so true thank you for your tribute!

[@johnmelz9898]

Fraser ... In reading your beautiful and poignant review of Eva - and "Autumn Leaves" in particular ... I just sat here and cried. Why is it that we "lose" the most valuable of people - those who make a difference - while so many totally useless people proliferate? I "torture" myself by listening to this song - mostly because I miss this "spirit of divinity" who was taken from us unceremoniously - and far too soon. As you said in closing: "We are lucky to have such high quality recordings".

[@linmonash1244]

I 'discovered' Eva only today! A voice so very beautiful - a talent so immense - so much nuance and subtlety to her interpretations - her delivery. Yes - honor her existence and her gifts to to us all. What a blessing she was and remains. I have been reading several listeners comments. There is no doubt Eva lives on in multitudinous hearts.

[@funnyshenanigans1813]

I'm glad she didnt join that nasty club! She made the right choice! Love her voice and music!

[@madfish369]

Her voice bypasses the ears and goes straight for your soul. Some people's artistry makes you grateful for having been fortunate enough to experience it. Eva is one such artist.

[@ppw8716]

I absolutely agree with you.

[@maevebutler4641]

I so totally agree, what is sad is that she didn't reach fane while she was alive.We are truly blessed to listen to Eva , she was & is perfect in every way A gifted musician & singer....thank you Eva Cassidy for this blessed legacy🙏💞💕💛💞💞

[@jackwalker1822]

I don't just listen to this song. Chills run up my spine and throughout my body and tears well up. It is that moving of a performance.

[@bobcollins1743]

Her music has haunted me since first hearing it! I did not realize this beautiful soul had past when hearing it. Such an amazing artist and lady.

[@1j6i1m8]

This is as close as you can witness to perfection in a musical performance. Everything in every note and every pause is calibrated and yet played totally in the realm of feeling.

[@kimquinn7728]

I am familiar with this song, as my parents loved it so, but this is the first time hearing of this mesmerizing artist and her rendition. I am 62 soon and yet, hearing this, I am punched hard by the memory of my dad unable to come to terms with the unexpected death of my mom. He grieved daily for 9 years until he, himself passed. Her phrasing, her breathing and the way she breaks the sentences reminds me of Judy Garland. Singing, not for the melody but the emotion and memory. Perfection.

[@rebeccajohnston3449]

Kim, your story is my current story. Exactly. It's been 9 mos here and I'm sorry you went through this, too. Thank you for sharing.

[@AlleyCracker1]

Having spent many years as a radio host on music stations in San Francisco and L.A. I was fortunate to play and listen to the great popular vocalists of the day. Had I known of Eva Cassidy’s work back then she would have been a regular Top Five rotation artist on my shift. The way she climbs into a song with that heavenly voice is simply arresting. She may be gone but her incredible talent lives on and we are the better for it.

[@lailalivsdatter549]

Kim❤️

[@jackwalker1822]

Singers like Eva Cassidy and Judy Garland only come around about once a generation.

[@neilpiper9889]

Ever since I was a child, this kind of music would bring me to tears. And it still does. I am 74 now and still succumb now. It is my achilles heel. I learn to live with it.

[@miketot]

Just shows what a sensitive soul you have Neil. Nothing at all to be ashamed of or embarrassed by

[@barryetherton4889]

I understand how you feel, I am 64. We are the lucky one's.

[@iamtheone3577]

Neil piper..Yes Neil, you are so right..I'm so glad to know now that I'm not the only one..In a month I will turn to the 76 mark...It's son humbly to still feel this way.

[@rdp3holm]

To feel the music is a gift and a curse but one I would rather have than not feel at all

[@TheHirade]

Nothing wrong with that. A hard live with a sensitive soul, but you would miss it if you wouldn't be the way you are. I'm the same

[@donaldtucker2707]

Her music grabs your heart and never lets go. Sublime

[@igormraz6081]

Beautiful, excellent cover version. It's perfect. This music will always touch my soul. ♥♥

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I am not a professional musician. Just a human. But I am transcended by what I just heard. Merci for your gift, Eva.

[@wwonka52]

Check out her version of "Over the Rainbow" for yourself. Best ever !

[@gh103]

Some musicians have the ability to move me emotionally. Very few have the ability to move me to tears. Only Eva Cassidy had the ability to literally caress my soul and move me to floods of tears with the beauty of her singing..

[@robertwatson818]

Find her cover of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"--fantastic!

[@rainforme1850]

It went deep in my soul and anchored

[@craigwolstenholme359]

Totally agree

[@strickdick]

I'm not crying your 😭

[@Inblue-sea]

Always my tears up with this Eva's emotion

[@JPLMONEY23]

She added depth and substance to this song.....She is definitely a songbird from Heaven.

[@cassagnolleonidasjr.461]

I am enamored and taken by this live performance. Eva Cassidy’s guitar playing and vocal quality are impeccable. Recorded 1/3/96, I was five years old and now discovered it in 2023 at 32 years old. Thank you for sharing!

[@twisterwiper]

This is beyond music. It’s something else. An experience. A direct link to the soul.

[@bartfoster1594]

Tomorrow, I am one week into my chemo. I listen to this song nearly every night. It haunts me, it is perfection.

[@tundrawomansays5067]

Bart Foster Hope you’re hanging in there, Bart and your treatment is progressing favorably. Take care.

[@dongossett110]

Bart Foster a song of autumn when things die.......hopefully to be reborn in the spring....how autumn reminds us once again of darkening days and cold.....she does it as well as it has been done...........

[@panos.fasoulas]

i hope everything is fine by now mr Bart!

[@taggart8]

God bless you Bart and that things get better.

[@RC-ql5lp]

Bart Foster I wish well and God Bless You!

[@danjacobson1365]

I've been a professional jazz musician for decades and Eva is probably one of the most outstanding singers I've ever heard....Eva is right up there with the all time greats....Eva ...rest in peace....and may god bless you.

[@daviddio3876]

💯% pure perfection. This has to be one of the most beautiful performances my ears have heard.

[@jamesrivas6394]

She gave herself totally to her style,her vibrato is perfect,her tone is angelic.This is genius singing that can only be defined by the goosebumps.

[@JRobbySh]

Well said

[@rohinireece]

Absolutely accurate.

[@tericonnor8659]

This is the best version. Beautiful voice gone way too soon R.I.P

[@SkiKat-USA]

I'm sorry that today was the first day I've ever heard of her. What a mesmerizing, haunting rendition of this lovely, sad song. And what a beautiful, soulful voice she had. So sorry she passed away so soon!

[@valeriereid234]

Eva, my God!!! You make me want to give up singing because if I can't sing like this, what's the point?!? Honey, you brought tears to my eyes, and woke my ears, spirit and soul up!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!!!

[@davidsmith6355]

Valerie, I get your point but please don't give up, I'm sure your voice is beautiful too. We all have to keep going through whatever tragedies we encounter and Im sure Eva would like yo to continue singing - love to you both.

[@josiejones3186]

🍁This is one of my darling Mother’s favorites… …the memories of standing beside her, and singing it while she played it so beautifully on our piano will forever be stamped on my memory banks, and glad to’ve found Eva, who’s voice, and vibe couldn’t be more perfect.💖 💞Miss you Mom.🕊

[@susanbaker8130]

Eva sang. And everyone who listened understood. Everything.

[@billofjazz]

Beautifully spoken.

[@moonlanding-69]

@@billofjazz just like Dean Martin he sang for you not at you

[@lelashelton]

Susan Baker TRUTH!

[@ArcoZakus]

Susan Baker, "... everyone who listened understood. Everything." Not me. Not everything. I do not understand why she is not still here singing. Same for Christina Grimmie. If it would bring either of them back, I would go in their place right now. Maybe the rest of us just did not deserve having them here? How on earth could their families deserve to be so tortured, though?

[@nnamdind.e3955]

Simple and true!

[@rbd4n]

If you have truly loved someone and forever lost that person, this song touches that emotion like no other, sung as no one ever has.

[@jazmineediaz2420]

Tristan I agree 100% with you .

[@WiltsKiwi]

This song was played at a close friend's funeral and when I hear it it reminds me how much I miss her.

[@pennykent5687]

Yes. My dad was mercilessly tortured in his nursing home. He was denied the bathroom, food, water, visitors.... They put 2 BACK TO BACK NO TRESPASSES on me to keep me away, and from further reporting abuses, neglect, and fraud done to my dad and other residents. The administration, Director of Nurses, Nurse manager... Evil, pure evil. And to all the Government agencies that were bought off, turned a blind eye... You all have blood on your hands.... May you all rot!!! RIP dad, I can only hope that the Lord is ... RIP dad (12.21.18), I Love you. I have to go work hard on forgiveness.

[@gmclac1946]

My heart.....

[@wikedwhich1]

@@pennykent5687 im so sorry for your experience...hugs from your Dad

[@aerofly2]

When a song brings a tear to your eye and makes the hair on your neck tingle, you know you’re listening to liquid gold. Eva we miss you too! 💔

[@andreaskeiser2213]

Wonderful song Eva🥰

[@fawntolson9060]

Eva Cassidy has the most beautiful and ethereal renditions of our great classics. She sings with such a genuine flow of sweetness and depth that it touches me deeply. At Blues Alley, she captivated the room. Though she was taken from us way too soon, her music and angelic voice lives on. She left us with a gift. ❤🌹💫✨️🍂🍁💖

[@lukelucas3914]

Man, I remember when I discovered this. It was during the worst time of my life and I swear she saved me.

[@tryloveydontya]

I love you comment. She wouldn't hesitate to do such a thing...what an gift she is!

[@janiceisaacs6755]

❤

[@raymondgood2359]

hope you're ok. music has saved me many times

[@juliusferrer2071]

he saved me during this pandemic. Her music let my emotion go that is burden for so long

[@songbird5169]

Music IS a life saver

[@ThomasReed-k6g]

I am also a musician. I was looking for a good cover of Autumn leaves when I came across eva. I had never heard of her until then. I had to Google and find out where she was playing live so I could hear her in person. I actually cried when I found out that she had passed away 😢

[@judithsweeney4982]

Heard that. I'm so happy for you that you found Eva. Bless You.

[@MiqelDotCom]

Same. I'm a jazz player and a friend had posted her version of Over The Rainbow. After less than 30 seconds of listening I felt that she was among the eternal musical titans, Coltrane, Hendrix, Mozart, Parker, Beethoven, etc. Then I read that she never had a recording contract and died only months after this performance. Never before have I felt such devastation over someone I didn't know of until 10 minutes before that.

[@BBQDad463]

I cried, too.

[@janeguerber9190]

Indeed, such a loss to the world. Such a beautiful soul and of course incredible musician, interpreter and singer. I was also crushed when I heard she had passed at such a young age. We are bereft without her.

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

gone way too soon

[@DavidZimbeck]

I'm almost in disbelief that this is live! What a MASTERPIECE!! Wow, such emotion and depth. Absolutely perfect performance. This woman's voice was angelic. The world was so lucky to have her.

[@arex82]

And I as well. I discovered this song nearly 8 years ago and only last year found this footage - only to realize it’s identical to the CD version. I can’t keep from coming back!

[@JK-hf7fd]

Eva...was truly a voice like no other. I am...continuously and absolutely mesmerized by her foundational, and virtually unmatched musical talents. Primarily as a vocalist, but also by her talents as an instrumentalist on the guitar. Her ability to interpret a song linguistically, as well as when she was caressing the strings of her guitar, have left an indelible, and unmatched impression on me. My life has been forever changed by herformidable talent!!!!!

[@josiejones3186]

🍂Your words describe the everlasting impression Eva’s voice, and sublime vibe have inscribed on my heart.🌾🕊

[@dorthy739]

Relax, close your eyes & let her angelic voice...carry you into PURE BLISS ~ R.I.P. Eva...

[@GeorgeCampbell-sz1wu]

Hello Dorthy how are you doing today??

[@RC-yt5sw]

Blown away. When a musician can get a guy like me to weep like a baby . Just Magic. R.I.P. Eva