Eva Cassidy - One Night That Changed Everything (documentary)

The new orchestral Eva Cassidy album I CAN ONLY BE ME is released 3rd March 2023 evacassidy.lnk...
25 years ago, a little known singer, Eva Cassidy, and her producer scraped together enough money to record a gig and self-produce an album. This is the story of one night - 3rd January 1996 - at a jazz club in Georgetown, Washington D.C., a set of recordings that almost never happened, and the extraordinary success that followed told by her band members who played with her that night. No one could have imagined that the audio and video recordings from that night would prove to be the foundation of her unparalleled posthumous worldwide success.

[@southerngantleman]

She was the best friend a song ever had.

[@helenhighwater5313]

Well said!

[@TheJpep2424]

That was Conway Twitty

[@davidcandiwebb5442]

absolutely well expressed. if she covered your song, you should feel honored!!!

[@palomino73]

Beautiful comment !

[@charlainefarr7632]

Ah such a brilliantly put & oh so true statement ❤️

[@MrJazzohjazz]

I've never heard a more beautiful rendition of Autumn Leaves in my 70+ years of listening to music. Definitely one of the best singers of all time.

[@charlainefarr7632]

Totally agree....& you obviously are a ardent music follower.....my dad was the same...knew a unique talent & gift the moment he heard 🎶🎤

[@MrJazzohjazz]

@@charlainefarr7632 I love music, particularly female singers ... mostly jazz, My list of great singers include Eva and Karen Carpenter and Beverly Kenney (who also died young), Jo Stafford, Barbra Streisand, Sarah Vaughn, June Christy, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Whitney Houston, Nina Simone, Annie Lennox, Diana Washington, Dakota Staton, Nancy Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Adele, Keely Smith and on and on .... there are so many great singers.Ella, Billie, Maxine Sullivan, Blossom Deary ,,,,

[@MP-tf7cc]

Her version of A.L is SO moving & riveting at the same time.

[@keithgrimes9622]

She makes time stand still.

[@davidgartner6758]

@@keithgrimes9622 Keith, thank you for teaching Eva to play the guitar so well. It only enhanced her incredible voice to another level! Thanks also for your insight into the making of Live At Blues Alley!

[@pukie06]

How come no-one's talking about what an amazing guitarist she was.. she was perfect in every way.. ❤️

[@billville111]

Yes! the arrangement on somewhere over the rainbow is amazing 👍 Fits perfectly with her vocal

[@blackwolf4653]

Her playing was flawless indeed. Pure musician. In the 70ies she would have even be bigger.

[@alishanguyen8097]

I knowwww! Her guitar playing is just as enjoyable as her angelic voice.

[@russyeatman5631]

It is very easy to be distracted from her guitar playing by the incredible voice. I mean, has anyone ever done "Chain, Chain, Chain" as well as Eva EXCEPT Aretha Franklin? What a voice.

[@curtisduncanmusic7645]

You are absolutely spot on! I'm amazed at how her vocal and her guitar were independent of one another. Her playing was right in the pocket, and she was a superb fingerpicker, but then she could make those vocals float on top of that guitar bed, but her phrasing was not rigid at all. Incredible. Just incredible!!!

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

You don't just hear Eva sing. You feel it!

[@ziggy33399]

That’s for sure.

[@leftyo9589]

she sang what she felt, and that translates to those who listen.

[@sheliaclemmons-mckay1354]

Eva, was a friend of mine, her family and mine where close. She is the songbird, of our souls.👑💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌹🌹🌹🙏🏾🥲RIP Love!

[@blackswan8407]

Could you please let me know how young she was in passing...

[@markmacdonald8512]

@@blackswan8407 33

[@sheliaclemmons-mckay1354]

@@blackswan8407 She was in her thirties, it’s been about 24 years ago. It’s eerie, she died November 1st, and my son died the following March the 9th. Because of her I was able to meet my mother icon, as as well as my own, Chuck Brown, cause of the album the did together. It was when our Bowie Girl, was pretty much famous. Her parents Huge and Barbara came into our lives. Her brother Danny, was already a friend, who is an amazing violin player, that now lives in Iceland. Wonderful amazing family!💕💕💕💕💋💋💋

[@sheliaclemmons-mckay1354]

@@g_g6729 it’s just not my loss. It’s the worlds. The music industry found it hard to place her, due to the fact, she could fit in any genre of music. She was sweet and humbled about her gift, never braggadocios. So grateful, to hear kind words in reference to he ability to have a grand sound to come from her small framed body. Oh what a treasure to have known her and her family!💕💕💕

[@charlainefarr7632]

What a truly special blessing to have known Eva personally..... you were obviously a much-loved person in her life too being friend to her 💕.... hard to take in she will be gone 25 years this year in November 2021.... listening to her & reading her biography is immensely touching & just really becomes part of you if you know what I mean 💕. Sending you hugs from my heart Eva's friend (to her heart too) from here in Northern Ireland xo

[@michaelerbreviews]

Truly a voice that is easily one of the best of our generation. So sad that her life was tragically cut short. I just learned of this documentary and am happy that I discovered it. Eva Cassidy was a gift and her talent was incredible.

[@SmokingJoe62]

Lenny Williams at having to come in on piano during Eva’s beautiful rendition of Autumn Leaves…. “ it felt like painting a moustache on the Mona Lisa ” he was so captivated by Eva’s perfection in that moment that even accompanying her felt like a sin. That is, by far, the highest compliment I’ve ever heard a professional musician bestow upon another. So moving 😔❤

[@patrickwalsh2361]

On behalf of the world, thanks Chris , Keith, Jimmy, Lenny and everyone else involved in playing with Eva and recording her extraordinary and moving talents for posterity!❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Well said .... and so true ! GBjj

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

So my Son was born premature by 9 weeks ... a little one he was, 1998, and when finally home after several weeks in a med plastic box he came home with us ..... soon he needed a baby sitter ... she brought a CD that was called SONGBIRD .... this KID LOVED EVERY TRACK and would fall off to sleep after a few beautiful songs SUNG BY THIS PRETTY WOMAN with a voice so incredible .... a new favorite in our home ! Still love it, still wish she had not gone from us so soon. GBjj

[@binfacelardgod1906]

The world was not ready for her. Peace be with you.

[@katesosin7145]

I am a singer myself, and I have had music in my life since I was born. Eva was the most beautiful, fantastic, talented, soulful singer ever, and she will live on in our hearts and our memories. Thank you.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Many years ago I accidentally discovered Eva Cassidy on the internet. I spent the next hour listening to her music and reading what i could find on her. And then, I read that she had died. I went from not knowing she existed, to falling in love with her, to being heartbroken at her passing all in the course of an hour. But, I'll never forget her.

[@suzesinger6762]

Yeaaaah. xxThat is the way it happened with me..about Stevie Ray Vaughn. MUCH LOVED and appreciated -BOTH of them.

[@lenoremann1032]

what happened to her? So sad - what an awesome voice - so clear and so much feeling!

[@valettehamilton2597]

Very well put, you describe precisely my journey with her, not long but it will be lasting. She is the music that touches one's soul.

[@gabrielceci4558]

I had the exact same experience several years ago - about midnight I was looking for a version of Stormy Monday Blues. Came across hers, listened to a few more of her songs, kept finding more nad suddenly at 4:00 AM I started reading about her -- she had died. Like you I had fallen in love and been crushed in one night.

[@CShannon1991]

@@lenoremann1032 She sadly died of cancer around November 1996.

[@americanmadeband]

My husband & I are musicians, & we were driving thru the night to a gig, listening to the Vegas jazz station on the radio, and heard just the last part of Over the Rainbow, and it blew us completely away, and then the DJ came on and said her name, and that she was from DC, where I was from, and then that she had died at age 33, and I was numb. I felt like I had never heard that song before that night, and had discovered something wonderful that was taken away just as quickly. I immediately started looking her up, asking DC friends about her, and collecting her CDs. Still a huge fan, and this was a wonderful documentary.

[@kjirstinyoungberg7794]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I feel like I was in the car with you...I'm betting you are also a writer, or at least a terrific journaler. I first heard Eva at the 2002 Olympics in SLC, when Michelle Kwan skated to Fields of Gold. Life-affirming.

[@nobanjono]

yeah...Eva's take on Over the Rainbow is something I keep coming back to...just today I shared it with an elderly lady whom I knew loved that tune...IMHO it is by far the best version of the tune ever done

[@villatillidie1961]

No better person and voice for that song bless her truly missed

[@cruxie1]

Who are the 201 dropkicks that have given Eva a thumbs down??? are you nuts? are you deaf???? This woman was perfect. God called her back to lead his choir...

[@hpeinvik]

The 200 is not in our world, mate. We should pity them, but secretly.

[@jonnawyatt]

God is selfish.

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

No class

[@imchungyanger]

My friend and band mate Noksang introduced me to Eva Cassidy back in the year 2008. And the first track i listened to was Fields of Gold. And i truly fell in love with her voice. Sadly my friend passed away in the year 2020 due to covid. Thank you brother Noksang for introducing me to Eva Cassidy. Love from Dimapur, Nagaland (India)

[@johnspensieri4332]

How does anyone give a thumbs down here? This woman was awesome. One of the best voices ever. EVER.

[@grahamrowley8393]

Eva’s version of Fields Of Gold is one the most beautiful and moving renditions of any song I have ever heard. It is made even more poignant by the knowledge that this wonderfully talented human being died so young. Let’s hope 2021 finally brings some peace to all those who have lost a loved one in recent times.

[@KatherineMann]

I agree whole heartedly. Eva owns Fields of Gold and Autumn Leaves.

[@blackswan8407]

I too, agree.

[@deanrittenhouse611]

I also love her Somewhere Over the Rainbow

[@eddiekemp3]

I agree. Fields of Gold is my favorite of hers.

[@minnie7700]

Also, Who Knows Where The Time Goes and I Know You By Heart. Those two songs make me cry every time I hear them as they remind me of the sadness I feel after the sudden loss of my beloved brother seven months ago. 😢

[@jadewatson6559]

So I named my daughter Eva after her because I grew up loving her music. But I only found out this week the date of the Blues Alley recording was the 3rd of January, which is my daughter's birthday (albeit 22 years later!) 😳❤️ Such a coincidence!

[@miriamobrien3332]

I named my daughter Eva Maria, born 12th January, so not too far off the date of the recording, but it wasn't until after my daughter Eva was born and i brought her to the doctor for a check up, and the doctor said...what a beautiful name, Eva Maria, must be after the singer Eva Maria Cassidy, and I said oh, I don't know her, i must look her up. So i did, as soon as I got home, and then I was hooked forever, listening to her songs and her beautiful voice over and over...which has brought me immeasurable joy over the years ♥️🙏💕 My daughter Eva is turning 16 next week, and in that time no other artist has come anywhere close to the impact Eva Cassidy had on me ..her voice and interpretation of songs, and the way she was so true to herself...a gift to the world, and the way music should be, sadly taken too soon 😢

[@scpconline3847]

My daughter is also named Eva after her...she will turn 10 on Jan 10. 💗

[@bubblehead78]

Very cool!

[@SuperJikster]

Synchronicity ❤️☯️

[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

B-e-a-utiful all you mom's and Eva's!

[@paulhuber9983]

The most unbelievable talent ever. The most soulful voice unfortunately not recognized till after she passed on. Thank you Eva. Rest in the Lord's Embrace.

[@alkitzman9179]

Well at 61 years old I found out about Eva yesterday . I will be purchasing this record from that night in January 1996. As a musician myself I find her talent amazing. I thank all the band members for taking the time to be involved in this documentary . They gave quite a insight on Eva and her personality and were excellent as her backing Band. Wow I am still in AWE at her talent. One of the finest singers I have ever heard.

[@stj971]

I was turned on to her in '04 and was blown away.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Her collection of songs that range from ballad, traditional even jazz, blues and rock ..... are on the disc called SONGBIRD ..... if you spin this while cleaning your house .... you'll be done sooner, sitting with headphones thereafter !

[@voodudrew1]

72. Amazing....

[@stereodreamer23]

I was lucky enough to be at this concert. I consider it one of my peak life experiences. I know that on more than one occasion over the course of that evening, she brought me to tears--tears of sorrow, tears of joy, and tears of pure, fascinated, mind-boggled admiration at her stratospheric talent. Eva wasn't just a talented performer--she was a force of nature, an angel in human form, a divine presence of inspiration, love, and wholesomeness. The depth and breadth of her emotion, talent, and devotion to her craft were an inspiration to everyone who was blessed by her performances. The world was a far better place when Eva sang in your presence, and is a much, much sadder, darker place in her absence. But luckily, we have her wonderful recordings, and our memories of the all-too-few times when she graced us with her shining, shimmering, Heavenly gifts...

[@NareyBrahms]

I'm envious! When I listen to her (often) I wish so much I could have been at just one of her live performances, ever...

[@Tipperary757]

Wow. So envious. I heard an overhead recording in a bookstore. Stopped me in my tracks. Had to immediately find out who it was. Somewhere Over the Rainbow, still moves me. I am careful as to when i play it.

[@Robinrae2010]

How delightful to know you were there. ...am a second hand 🌹 rose....ahhh

[@sylviacarlson3561]

stereodreamer23 - WOW! Lucky you! How did you happen upon the night of this gig? Just curious.

[@stereodreamer23]

@@sylviacarlson3561 I lived and worked in the DC area, and was on the Blues Alley mailing list. And some friends also told me about it...

[@susanlambert6157]

She is not only has an amazing voice, she is a wonderful artist. I had the honor of knowing her in junior high and I ha e a drawing she did of a rose. I remember telling her to sign it because she was going to be famous. RIP my friend.

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, absolutely amazing Susan, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊

[@shaney8275]

Back in '98, I was going through a divorce and living in a loft on top of a barn up in Cherokee County, GA. It was up on top of hill, and at night I could catch the NPR station out of Chattanooga. That was when I learned about Eva Cassidy. One of the best voices I've heard. Unquestionably one of the most authentic voices to ever be recorded. This brings tears to my eyes. We need artists like this.

[@garryroberts5106]

I’ve been into music all of my life and have eclectic tastes and played professionally for about 4 years. I’ve seen hundreds of bands and singers but this woman is the greatest I’ve ever heard. Never contrived she just sang from the heart . Eva was gifted beyond belief. To take on these iconic songs and make the original artists sound like they were actually covering Eva’s versions is just mind blowing . This is the only singer who has ever moved me to tears after listening to her version of Autumn Leaves many years ago.

[@garryroberts5106]

@Lothar Lustig lovely … glad you’re happy but this clip is about music … NOT your religious bullshit … no offence…

[@karenhollenbeck658]

Every time I think of this amazing woman singing What A Wonderful World during her last performance a few weeks before her passing, I am haunted; she could have been bitter and hated the world, but instead she was thankful. That told me as much about her character as her music did. I pray that her legacy continues to grow, because there are a lot of people who are still missing out. Her voice was and still is a precious gift from God.

[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

I did an interview for a Russian media outlet recently about music (I was born and raised in DC and a sometime musician) and I mentioned about Eva and got thank you comments from those who were blown away by her. I'm always ready to spread the word about this angel. There is a young humble angel voiced singer from Kazakhstan who sings beautifully and powerfully in many styles, Dimash.

[@RayOvacRadio]

It sure was my good man.

[@zbagz01]

@@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe She became very famous in the UK as well.

[@johnsporne1702]

I guess God wanted her to do a gig in heaven.

[@sharonwinkormando6909]

Amen

[@theroadlesstraveled3993]

First time I heard Eva, I'd just suffered a miscarriage of my first child. I was feeling sad and desperate. I closed my office and went for a walk downtown. I stopped at a little boutique and her version of Fields of Gold was playing. Her voice brought me such comfort and peace. I asked the lady running the shop who she was. She could tell I was having a hard time. She took the CD out of her player and handed it to me in its case. She told me to return it whenever I wanted. I took it back to the office and listened to it that afternoon. Ordered my own....along with a couple of Eva's other CDs. That was 18 years ago and she's still hands down my favorite singer. What an incredible gift she is to all of us. I love all these comments and seeing how she's impacted so many lives. Blessings to to you all and RIP Eva.♡

[@trishbrady8556]

What a beautiful story in the spirit of Eva...a gift to us all.

[@joanholland3438]

I’m glad she comforted you❤️

[@Tipperary757]

Wow. What a powerful story.

[@NoCoverCharge]

made me cry ...

[@kayguidry6047]

YES♥️TOTALLY💯♥️

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

Thanks Chris, Lenny, Keith, and Raice for doing this for us and for being soulful and strong enough to let Eva's light shine.

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

Same here

[@lindazelepugas1000]

My now husband bought a copy of Eva's Songbird album and gave it to me on our first date. That album was one of the best albums I had ever heard. Eva took songs and pulled the soul out so it was if you heard that song for the first time with new ears

[@georgeshaw8925]

My mom was sick with cancer in 2015, we found Eva Cassidy on the Internet together. Bonding over her in my mom’s last days. It was such a gift to be able to share this with my mother. My mom really loved Eva’s rendition of over the rainbow, I played it at her funeral.

[@zbagz01]

I shared Eva with my mom too. She loved listening to singers.

[@Tipperary757]

I loved that song. A beautiful remembrance to connect with your mom when you listen. The song brings tears to me, too.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

So happy you had these special moments to share with your mom. ⚘

[@mkdaye3200]

Omg... our stories are similar 😥😪

[@kornelian.9101]

So did we...played it at my husbands funeral three weeks ago...

[@sunny689]

I didn't know Eva's music until a number of years ago driving at night to the mountains with the rest of the group asleep. I pushed in a friend's cassette and there was this voice that pierced me. I was thankful that it was dark because I would have been embarrassed if the others had seen the tears running down my face, like they are now.

[@suzesinger6762]

Hmmm.. ya got me nearly sobbing with that, BROOO !?!? XX

[@tomzandmicky8239]

Similar... I was driving 70 mph by myself, heard the tail end of Fields of Gold, frantically trying to find something to write with so I wouldn’t forget who it was and hoping the announcer would tell who it was, trying to not run myself off the road...

[@michellecraigen3289]

Can't believe I never heard of her till a short time ago

[@leekoenig2160]

@@michellecraigen3289 welcome ❤️

[@childcrone]

Glen, please don't be ashamed of being able to weep when your heart is moved. It is a strong sign of your capacity to truly love.

[@L3Logan]

A signer of this caliber comes to us once in a thousand years. A singer who can sing any genre, an angel voice of this time. Im so grateful we can still hear Eva. Thank you so much for this documentary. The story is just as important has Eva's music. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Eva's music lives on!

[@johnmirabile3535]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW I NEVER HEARD OF HER...BEST I EVER HEARD........A NATURAL PHENOMANON!

[@drmichaelshea]

A very gifted young lady. I wish she were still with us. I’m very grateful for the things she left for us to enjoy.

[@JimshdriderHorse]

I was friends with her in school. She was the sweetest person

[@Tipperary757]

Lucky you!

[@rmwolfe]

What a privilege you had to have known her.

[@persephone2706]

What was she like then?

[@JimshdriderHorse]

@@persephone2706 She spoke fluent German. I had German class with her in Jr. High she helped me alot in the class. She was always so nice to everyone

[@yuxinli7602]

Was she a shy girl ？

[@rubberbiscuit99]

Eva Cassidy was truly a one-off. Her talent and integrity so rare and beautiful.

[@devonseamoor]

Eva Cassidy was one of a kind, such a talent. Such a powerful voice, joined by tenderness, no nonsense.

[@bobthesnowdog9972]

This has to be the sign that 2021 is gonna be better than 2020

[@johnwilliams5723]

We all hope do

[@ShoJ369]

I'm afraid 2021 will be more difficult, I expect things to get worse before they get better.

[@bradhuskers]

@@ShoJ369 It will get better if the people defeat left wing government control tyranny.

[@5izzy557]

Over the rainbow by Eva Cassidy was played at my Nans funeral, it was a tear jerker it was my dads choice, he's now not with us. Untill social media misinformation disappears we're screwed. Yes the vaccine will come out we will take it, but an alarming amount of people won't.

[@5izzy557]

@@lionel8994 I do not follow politics nor do I care, that's just how I honestly feel(always have) I don't have the time or patience to care about things that we literally have zero control over(IMO)we are only on this earth for a very short hundred years it's a blink it will be over before we know it. You have a good life, and peace & love to all that give it back.

[@karenwhittaker4418]

Such a beautiful pure voice- no need for vocal gymnastic tricks so many current singers now are expected to do. She sang from her heart. I have all her recordings and she'll always be one of my favorite musical artists.

[@ericharrison7]

Yes it’s really beautiful to listen to. I love it. How are you doing. Greetings from New York. Where are you watching from and which is your favorite?

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Some Where Over The Rainbow, is the theme song to my life - I’m 66, and her version makes me cry - every time! For 25 years! Peace (She looks exactly like my eldest granddaughter!)

[@skygazer6898]

We have Terry Wogan to thank for bringing Eva to the attention of people like me. He would constantly play, Somewhere over the Rainbow by Eva, on his show and my ears pricked up. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. We will never know what path Eva would have walked had her life not been cut so short. A beautiful voice that should never be forgotten.

[@misterrigsby8491]

Yes exactly! Terry Wogan..That's when radio 2 was unmissable! Terry used to play Eva's 'Over the Rainbow' regularly and Gerry Rafferty's 'Don't speak of my heart' also Clifford T Ward's 'Home thoughts from abroad', Also W.O.L.D. from Harry Chapin, all absolute classics from five brilliant artists no longer with us sadly!

[@peterhammond3779]

I understand that Paul Walters was also pivotal in bringing attention to Eva in the UK.

[@RO8s]

@@peterhammond3779 He was but Terry's audience was so much bigger and so utterly loyal. So Eva was this huge secret shared by this vast morning audience she was always going to explode from there. I wish she'd been alive to see it, even if just for a year or so - I just wish she'd known how huge she was in Britain.

[@peterhammond3779]

@@RO8s Agreed, Terry’s show was pivotal in promoting Eva in the UK. As Terry’s producer, Paul was also instrumental in selecting the playlist.

[@RO8s]

@@peterhammond3779 Yes of course he was! I wonder which of them spotted her first?

[@katnip198]

I can’t believe never heard of Eva Cassidy but I am so grateful I took a look at this video. My whole body responds to her beautiful voice. She was a” gift” to all who heard her. The band here accompanies her perfectly. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS or would never have experienced her awesome voice.

[@maureencoyle666]

I would be thrilled to pay $500 to see Eva live at one performance…and I’m not even a fan of the Blues!! I’m a 70-year-old lover of folk music! Eva is an extremely unique musician and glorious singer!!! She could do it all. Thanks to all those who supported and loved Eva, and this amazing band of friends who played with her for 6 years!! And thanks for this enlightening video!!! Eva has enriched the lives of so many…and her voice brings me to rears!! 💚💚💚🥹😁☺️🙏🏻🌎☮️☘️

[@ctwriter1670]

We’ll said.

[@pamkagamida5495]

She was an amazing vocalist! I have always loved the way she made each song her own. There’s no one like her. I still listen to her songs. I will always listen.

[@jesinix9466]

A rare GEM that can soothe anyone's soul... Eva Cassidy melodic voice will last 4 ever! Thank you EVA!. I can listen to you all day EVERY day!!

[@no-oneman.4140]

Perhaps we all get too emotional over Eva because of her early demise. However this is simply not true. I remember vividly getting up for work one morning when I heard Somewhere Over The Rainbow on the radio ( thank you Terry Wogan ) I was transfixed by the singer and just stood there motionless till the very end. Never been moved in such a way. Had to find out who she was, devastated to find she was no longer with us. Watching this video is soul tearing. You can feel the total respect these guys had for Eva and the pain is palpable. It is as honest as can be, as was Eva. Am I the only one to get lost in those amazing eyes.

[@larryellington3543]

Same and no you are definitely not the only one.

[@michelledelino]

Eva's music was playing in the background as I shopped Good Wood in Adams Morgan in DC one chilly day 20 years ago. Somewhere Over the Rainbow as playing and it just stopped me in my tracks, goosebumps running up and down my body. When the manager told me about her life story, I was saddened to hear of her passing at such a young age and at the point in her career where she was taking off. Thank you to the producers and band members for making this documentary to honor her life and musical journey with us.

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, hi Michelle 🌺 😊

[@eddields]

After sitting through this I am just overwhelmed with sadness that we didn't get the opportunity to hear more - and that she didn't get the opportunity to appreciate just how special she was. She had the gift of hearing a song and then interpreting it in a way that pulls out all of the elements to their true significance. The fact that there are 112 dislikes literally astonishes me - but proves the phrase "even duct tape can't fix stupid !! "

[@sarahnortheastenglanduk6276]

Everything you say,especially the last comment.....SO TRUE!!!

[@rodhancock4682]

I was once, in my job, put on traffic control on a quiet road with little traffic. Late afternoon I put my ear plugs in. I spent the rest of the shift transfixed on hearing her voice. I still am transfixed when I play her. What a gorgeous, wonderful person. The sadness of her early death while listening will always be with me.

[@lacarlotta6290]

Thanks for what you wrote. Some unsolicited advice; ignore the dislikes. Such negatives are a simply a part of the sender’s soul, just as your kind words about her are part of yours.

[@randykalish7558]

They hated being caused to feel something bigger, kind of like: Move over rover, let Eva take over...though I'm sure she would never have thought that, but she wielded power.

[@randykalish7558]

This is tearing me up! For the first few minutes I struggled to realize context. I am a musician for six decades, and until now I'd never had a performer reduce me to tears on the first note. Clearly the forces designed to popularize musicians are not equipped to accomodate one who reveals the motive force behind Music. That won't change until they go beyond realizing value to valuing realization. Throughout the video its often repeated how good she was, but there's something here beyond excellence, beyond vocabulary. I sense its presence and it has me on my knees. The amazing respect her band members have for her as well as each other, and their robust, mature communication becomes individuals esteemed of Music. I felt that they miss her terribly, that they carry her gently 🙏 🎵 Indeed, how do you reward someone who merits beyond the contradictory nature of fame and riches? She convinces me that there is music emotion so forcible that it cannot be borne by human ears, and I believe I've heard the Sirens' Song 🎵 🙏; Ulyses suffered greatly!

[@jimmyrecce8787]

Eva was a interpreter...you have alot of musicians and performer's but very few interpreters...and they are for me a true artist and that is what Eva was and is ...❤️❤️❤️

[@drmichaelshea]

WOW! How did I never hear about this lady? What a fabulous voice!! That rendition of Autumn Leaves is by far the best ever, Her voice is the voice of someone whose heart truly, truly aches. And you know what? The band is terrific! Thanks very much.

[@aprils6589]

I hope you will explore more of her singing.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

My boyfriend introduced me to Eva Cassidy in the 80s, I think he had seen her once in person, and I was immediately hooked. To this day she’s my all-time favorite, and her song choices are perfect for me to sing along. Her poignant short life story is a sadness I’ve carry with me for 40 years. To say Eva Cassidy moved me doesn’t do justice to the impact her talent and beauty have had in my life. So grateful. ❤

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hello Jamie 🌺 😊

[@sethbarnettmusic1266]

Many years ago my father played her record for me. I was instantly hooked. I was somewhat aggravated that Katherine McPhee covered her version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow on American Idol and did not give her credit. Eva's version of it is simply amazing. About 10 or so years after my Dad introduced me to her he passed and I played her version of Fields of Gold at his funeral along with my brother. Her version of that still makes me tear up. Thank you Eva for leaving such a beautiful mark on my relationship with my father. I truly wish you were still with us today.

[@RO8s]

Katie Melua covered Fields of Gold at some big TV performance and it was Eva's version she did note for note! Sting eat your heart out! :))

[@shanabourne8457]

That "Autumn Leaves" just stops time, doesn't it.

[@Undertaker67203]

It’s absolutely sublime.

[@nikkivenable3700]

Oh, I love your comment! I've listened to Eva for years...and there is something about her that I haven't been able to put my finger on...but when you said she "stops time", that is exactly right. Her Autumn Leaves rendition does that, Fields of Gold does also and Somewhere Over the Rainbow really does that. I can't listen to her much anymore because I end up sad and I cry. I can't decide if it's because she died so young or is it that she was just SO talented, it rips one up(it's probably both).And yet, I have listened to many artists whom I love and grew up with that have died early, but none make me cry like Eva...so I think it's just her raw talent and melancholy, timeless renditions.

[@robm6009]

If you play Eva for people and they don’t just stop in their tracks you can know then and there music is not their thing. She’s timeless.

[@suzesinger6762]

@@nikkivenable3700 ...Hmmmm,Nikki, I relate to what you say n feel. I was just discovering the wonderful Eva...when I lost my half Sister. I couldn't get through singing Autumn Leaves with out breaking down. It took a few weeks...to gradually get to sing the whole song through.....as my Sister would have been happy about.

[@whitedovepink]

it's something special, Shana - felt the same way when I heard it then I listened to her singing 'Over the Rainbow' and that too touched my soul - try and listen to that too if you can - Stay safe

[@johnblakeH]

I heard Eva live just one time. As a professional musician myself, I was awestruck then, and maybe a little infatuated (well, maybe a LOT infatuated). She was so self-effacing, and genuine down to her toes. I knew she was destined for great things. It's a cosmic irony that her success came too late for her to understand what a gift she had. Every November 2nd I listen to "Over the Rainbow" and "Autumn Leaves" to honor her memory. Eva, you are missed, now and forever.

[@kjirstinyoungberg7794]

Beautiful words, John. Thank you for sharing.

[@larryfisher7056]

The piano "tinkling" on Autumn Leaves is one of the prettiest most fitting breaks I've heard. Lenny you done well.

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

So beautiful

[@garywhitt98]

Do the good you can while you have breath. Thanks guys. Thanks Eva. Thanks God.

[@patiencegarza5557]

Hands down one of the most angelic voices I’ve ever heard. I can get lost in her music.

[@georgemelvin7687]

Smiles, hi there 🌺 😊

[@GottaWannaDance]

Before my friend died she talked about Eva Cassidy. I started listening. Wow. Thank you Gloria. Thank you Eva.

[@sassylrhg]

I ❤ when things happen like that! Forever you will hear Eva and remember your friend, too.

[@mzgizz]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@GottaWannaDance]

@@mzgizz Thank you Marianne

[@rodneycaupp5962]

I heard her when someone had the radio on, but it was bad audio. Many years later I heard her on world class speakers. I was befallen by goose bumps and nice vibes..., ever more.

[@julieherrmann5994]

Eva was one of the best ever singers of all time❣️

[@janemaas5380]

The very first time I heard Eva was while perusing books in a Borders outlet store. The Manager was playing one of her CDs. I was listening and saying to myself: “Who IS this singer who can literally sing just anything and sound so wonderful on every tune...even an old chestnut like “Tennessee Waltz,” making it absolutely her very own?!!” I asked the manager who she was and had to choke back my tears as he related her sad story to me. I have been an ardent fan ever since. I was a local vocalist many years ago and my feelings on “performance” were very much the same as hers..so I REALLY understand! Love you forever, Eva. A big thank you to Chris and Lenny and all of you who got together to record this stellar documentary. You have done all of us (the whole world) a huge favor! ❤️💜💙

[@greggtaylor1776]

Hi Jane how are you doing

[@peterjansen8262]

The purest voice ever and her interpretations of songs was sheer perfection.

[@lewellyncrunkmeyer1512]

Interpretations come from the soul. When they are this good they will find their way to the general populace and will be ultimately appreciated for how beautiful they are.

[@folkfingerstylefreddy2154]

Her and Karen Carpenter the clearest voices ever!

[@carolyncurry9615]

@@folkfingerstylefreddy2154 totally agree

[@peterhellmuth7384]

Perfect vocal AND perfect guit. Arrangement & execution. Was she a perfectionist?

[@Heart_and_Soul]

Sheer perfection indeed.👍😇✌🙏🦢

[@meeclee]

Cannot imagine anything better than Eva to ring in the new year!

[@jimsullivan7639]

A friend introduced me to her "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." That was 20 years ago. I was literally mesmerized. She has to be the leader of the choir in heaven. What a gift!

[@ej3016]

nah the angels are mesmerized too just like mere mortals 💕💕💕

[@ParArdua]

Humility is a quality much overlooked in the US, but it is big part of the intimacy and resiliance of Eva's performances.

[@ralphhross]

Heard 'Fields of Gold' on radio one day and was hooked. Love all her stylings. She was incredible, lost too soon. God Bless Eva!

[@kimb884]

I heard Eva for the first time on my car radio. She was singing Autumn Leaves. I pulled over to wait for the DJ to tell me her name. It was ethereal singing. Wow.

[@graciesdancer]

me too!!

[@joannelacroix5323]

First heard her on the Sunday Morning TV program singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It sent chills throughout my body. Went out and bought all I could find.

[@Tipperary757]

Yes, ethereal. Perfect description.

[@OntheChemTrail]

How is it that in today's world... anyone could give this a thumbs down. Thank you Eva and all for your courage and vulnerability! Hugs!!!

[@donnarogers7732]

Idiots! How dare you give negativity to such a talent. You obviously don't know Music AT ALL. Take your thumbs down for Eva and put it in your mouth and .......it!

[@davidwalker8955]

Why would 185 people dislike this Eva had the Voice of an Angel. Rest In Love Eva .

[@Bobsbud100]

Its a sign from my Mum who recently passed and we played Eva Cassidy. RIP POLLY BACKWAY.

[@fifteenthfret]

So very sorry for your loss and yes - I believe, too, it’s a sign from your Mum.

[@barbkeen1221]

I'm sorry about your mom as I know the feeling. 😔

[@fifteenthfret]

My deepest sorrow for your mom’s passing. I’m in that club for which no one wants to belong…

[@vals74]

💌

[@IanBradford-MusicIan]

The late great Sir Terry Wogan introduced a lot of the UK to Eva, she was an incredible talent one of the few artists that have moved me to tears

[@connilaine]

Thank you for sharing this outstanding night to remember. Seeing your faces watch her and remembering your time together is priceless. I adore her and so grateful we have her recordings to keep her alive in our hearts.

[@janmartens7954]

She sings so personal, everybody understands, keeps their mouth shut and listens. Let’s the sound of her voice tremble through your body, and therefore you’re soul. She’s a longtime favorite of our musicologist, audioequipment building Dutch society, and the last 10 years everybody’s picking up on her. That’s great, If we want to display one of our audiosets, and some people were talking, one number of Eva and everybody’s silent... Lost my mother in law a few years ago, and fields of gold was the prime number of her funeral. It’s a healing voice. Last week, I buried my father, and songbird was the prime number we played. And again. Healing and soothing. That’s what you call soul. Eva AND her band, you’ve did the world a favor. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@macronencer]

What really comes through in this documentary (I've watched half of it so far as I write this) is how deliberate Eva was in living her life. She knew what she wanted, she chose it, and she did it. The part about her having a job outdoors because that's what she enjoyed summed it up perfectly: no compromises. We can all learn something from that, perhaps. Instead of chasing what people say you should want, stop and work out what you really want. And remember a wonderful voice that burned brightly for too brief a time but lights up the soul whenever it's heard, even now.

[@gwmatteson]

To my old friend Chris Biondo - this documentary is wonderful. I own copies of most (if not all) of Eva's recorded music. Which you recorded and produced. As you said here you wanted to "try to make sure that she's remembered in the best light." In my completely biased and unprofessional opinion you have succeeded. Well done Chris, and all of you who worked with her, and especially well done Eva. You are remembered in the best possible light.

[@vals74]

I love that she is photographed in black and white. Radiates her “no frills” character.

[@cinemaipswich4636]

I only learned of Eva a couple of years ago, after watching some Bee Gees footage. Once I saw this footage in good old black and white, I was hooked. Not since Pearl have I found an equally talented singer. Watching her play guitar tells me how accomplished she was as an instrumentalist. Just as tragic to me was to hear she had passed on. I shed a tear on hearing that.

[@gypsyfrank4826]

Thanks for doing this.Eva's legacy will continue to grow (as it should) with works like this. Never seen a singer bring men to tears like she can. Best singer I've seen live was Sarah Brightman; Eva could've held her own with anybody, anywhere. The band members were part of a unique history. Love their insights into who she was. They nailed it with the nuance comments. Played too many gigs where it's all about playing something with a beat to get people to drink, party. That wasn't Eva-her music was for one to LISTEN to, not as background noise. Admire her so much for her integrity, being who she was.

[@w.davidcannon2067]

Thank you so much for producing this. I was fortunate enough to work on some Eva’s recordings. Chris thank you for the opportunity. This means allot to me. Very well done. Eva is magical.

[@denaraptis3716]

Eva was so underrated and truly heaven sent. What soul, and what a voice! Any other musicians agree that her phrasing is exquisite? RIP Songbird.

[@banquo80s99]

I never tire listening to her Somehwre over the Rainbow rendition...she owned that ver.

[@lindamcclintock5817]

The most talented singer ever....she should be still singing

[@charlesbill970]

I've heard her version of over the rainbow, at funerals many times, including my mother's, I'm 76 now, and it absolutely choke's me every time..

[@tabathasheffroth7981]

Sometime in 2002 I was sitting at the kitchen table, my kids watching TV in the living room. I believe it was "Smallville" but maybe not. In any case I heard in the background a wonderful new version of "Time after Time". I looked for the artist's name in the end credits but found none and went away wondering who it was and wanting to hear it again. Some weeks later a local radio station played "Fields of Gold" and said it was by Eva Cassidy. A bit of research led me to find this was the same angelic voice behind "Time after Time", and also to the sad news that that voice had been silenced by melanoma some years before. It broke my heart to think l, like much of the world, had not discovered her music during her lifetime. So unfair that she did not live to enjoy the fruits of success. Thank you God for allowing us that brief but beautiful time.

[@mikkibaker6907]

Speaking of "Time After Time", during Christmastime of 2020 Kay Jewelers had a commercial featuring Eva doing "Time After Time". I usually tune out commercials, but I don't think it took me more than one note to know it was Eva's voice. It was as if I had an Eva Cassidy alarm system built into my head. Fortunately, I have a DVR and I replayed that commercial several times. Then I retreated to my PC and listened to what became the rest of the evening listening to Eva's music. And throughout that Christmas season, whenever that commercial came on 100% of my attention was on the TV for those few lovely seconds. You know, I like having such a special place in my being where Eva Cassidy still lives -- she shares that space with Steve Goodman and John Prine, good company, indeed.

[@lindaszlagowski8888]

What a unique singer! Seems she walked on this earth just to contribute her precious gift in a most honest way from the depth of the heart! What a difference it makes enjoying a truely authentic artist like her! Moves me still to tears, each time I listen to her heatwarming interpretations of eg. "fields of gold" "what a wonderful world" "Imagine" Her voice still shines on us and brightens up this Universe! Blessed those who can not only listen but truely hear beyond the tunes! Thank You !

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, hi Linda 🌺 😊

[@kevinashley4434]

The story of Eva Cassidy saved my life . I was newly sober when i heard on nightline the story of Eva.I figured if she could do as she did. Then perhaps I could stay sober one more night . She saved my life even in her death. Thank you Eva . I'll never forget you .

[@fifteenthfret]

We’re old enough to know that there’s a reason for everything - but her passing in particular, escapes me. Love, from New York.

[@ursulamulder110]

I am with you on that!! Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa...

[@kevc6115]

There is only 1 reason I can think of........the Choir of Angels needed a new lead singer!

[@kayguidry6047]

She died from breast cancer ♋️

[@fifteenthfret]

@@kayguidry6047 I don’t mean to dispute because I could be wrong, but I believe that I read Ms. Cassidy suffered from bone or bone marrow (?) cancer. Not that the cause even matters over the fact that we all selfishly wish that she was still here with us. Lucky Angels…

[@KathleenLyonsFastNet]

Melanoma.

[@fifteenthfret]

This will be the gift that Eva always gave us. Thank you, dear one.

[@ahall8908]

I first heard her sing Autumn Leaves about 2 years ago. When my little brother passed away. He was also a musician. Everytime I hear her sing Autumn Leaves I just weep uncontrollably. I weep for my brother and for her. They both left us to soon. 💔

[@cliffshaw9714]

Eva is one of the best song stylists I've ever heard. Pure genius. I'm very grateful for every recording we have of her.

[@loosescrews8106]

First song I heard by Eva was Autumn Leaves, this was back in 1999. I immediately went about trying to find out who she was as I wanted to see her live. Found out she had passed away before I ever heard of her. But thank God she left behind enough recorded material for us to enjoy.

[@michelleaus]

I remember driving to work and listening to the radio when they played somewhere over the rainbow, I’d never heard anyone sing that song more beautiful. I went home searching on KZbin for that song until I found it, that’s when I discovered the beautiful talented Eva Cassidy. RIP ❤️❤️

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, so so beautiful Michelle, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊

[@iirisbeck4950]

Fields of Gold on radio - the first time I heard her, not knowing anything about her. Instant tears, I had to cover my mouth with my hand and stop what I was doing. I was overcome by this strange mixture of joy of beauty and pain of heartbreak. Never before or since have I experienced such a power of human Voice.

[@a.duncan6791]

I hope there is that place "over the rainbow" where great souls gather. If so, I hope both my mother and my father get to hear her sing.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Her voice and her style was so remarkable. Most people cover other songs that just sound like the same song with a different voice. She reimagined songs and I think made them even better. Now people redo her versions. But it’s not the same because they don’t have her flawless voice. I’m a huge fan of her music. People will ask me what I’m listening to, I say Eva Cassidy; they shrug. Then I play a song and they say: oh yes I love that song. I didn’t know who sang it. So many know her music to this day, but just don’t know the name.

[@JRobbySh]

That Nora Jones comes up immediately is a huge tribute. We also owe her to Eva.

[@larrypower8659]

She made every song her own while still paying homage to and never losing the essence of the music. Eva Cassidy was the greatest example of a song stylist.

[@Dreama40]

Eva was a shooting star and her band was the best of the best, great guys to boot.

[@rhondalyn100]

I cried all the way through this...for love lost, for hope gained. I had "Fields of Gold" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" played at my dad's funeral; I had just discovered "Songbird" a few weeks before he passed. Eva is an angel flying among us, continuing to assure us that love transcends all space and time. Love lasts forever. Love never dies.

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, hello Rhonda 🌺 😊

[@kimsneath]

Still gives me chills and her voice stops me in my tracks anywhere. What a raw talent and beautiful gift.

[@georgemelvin588]

Smiles, absolutely beautiful Kim, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊

[@texrex4580]

This is when music becomes art, and Eva was the Picasso of every song she performed.

[@jphillips4509]

All I know is that I am just learning of her God given voice and being astounded by it all. Her death must have been extremely difficult to believe. I thank The Lord I am blessed to hear her. Thanks for this documentary keeping her music alive as you honor her.

[@rus5p1]

Thank you Eva for being the provider of one of my funeral songs. ‘Who Knows Where The Time Goes’. I adore the song and your voice