Eva Cassidy/Over the Rainbow REACTION

[@sixslinger9951]

the beautiful thing is, her music is being enjoyed by millions and millions of people. she died before the internet and would have never imagined how many people are touched by her voice and guitar playing. Rest in peace, Angel.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Eva's sister has said that Eva never made more than $80 at a gig. Eve cashed in her retirement funds to pay for the Blues Alley audio/video recording. Thank you, Eva.

[@onefoot7]

She is a rare one who left the Planet a better place, and that's what counts

[@surfersilver6610]

If someone live Eva ever came to my studio I'd do the recording upfront no charge and bill/expect royalties instead. A voice like that comes once every.....once. [Not just the voice but her attitude to be true to her art and her drive, which not everyone has. There are people you put effort into and nothing comes out, she wasn't that.]

[@danielgoodaker3773]

Thank you, Eva......sweetheart, your sacrifice gave us a bit of heaven on earth. My prayer is that I get the chance in the afterlife to thank you in person.

[@williamgunnarsson]

Hey, D22 Williams.22 ! What retirement funds are you talking about, from what source would that be ? Around the same time, I might make $35 to $50 per gig, but would have to drive over 100 miles round trip to get it. After gas and feeding myself, I might've come away with $10 for my efforts. I do believe that the reason we love her so much is because her performances were of her own making and not the result of some talentless studio producer's idea of what she ought to have done. It was all her. The beauty, the magnificence, the sincerity, the passion, the love, the sensitivity and the pure, unadulterated true feelings from within the soul of Eva Cassidy is what has drawn us to her by the millions. I wouldn't trade this one song for all the lifetime works of Beethoven and Bach combined. There is far greater meaning and value to Eva's " Over the Rainbow " than in all of what they ever composed.

[@joelorsong9127]

She couldn't understand why people would want to come see her play. The most humble and best all around person I have had the privilege to know...

[@buddystewart2020]

I weep, every time I hear this. So beautiful, so beautiful.

[@firemedic5100]

I discovered Eva when this came out in 1998. I instantly fell in love with her. I now have every CD that was released, and listen to her often. She refused to allow record producers to tell her what kinds of songs to do, but did songs that appealed to her, and was never signed. The night this video was taped, Eva sang this song with a cold. I never met Eva, but I miss her terribly.

[@thegroovetube3247]

The 'two English DJs' were Terry Wogan and his producer Paul Waters. Paul died 15 years ago and Terry five years ago. Terry was the most popular broadcaster there's ever been in the UK. His BBC Radio 2 breakfast show had over 10 million ultra-loyal listeners. A friend of Paul Walters sent him a Curtis Mayfield single which had Eva Cassidy on the b-side. Paul played it and was smitten, as was Terry. The following day 10 million people in the UK were listening to Eva singing 'Somewhere over the rainbow' and the rest, as they say, is history.

[@jedislap8726]

I was one of those loyal listeners and have since bought everything of Eva's that has been released.

[@RobertDeMartin]

Gulp. No words are necessary. Incredible performance. Thank you for a wonderful reaction. I saw a tear before you edited a moment while you were near the end of the video. I cry every time I see and hear this.

[@coffee-xg6my]

As was pointed out in the bio you read, her cover of "Over The Rainbow" was played on BBC radio 2 years after she died. Additionally, this video wasn't discovered until 4 years after she died. A friend of hers had filmed it with a camcorder and someone found out about it and it was sent to "Top Of The Pops2" TV show in Britain. It aired for the first time just before Christmas of 2000. It became the most requested video in the show's history.

[@jodiedrew9367]

Such a beautiful performance. My dad was diagnosed with melanoma in 2014, thankfully he is doing ok. May She RIP

[@momifatimahmedows2183]

I love Eva Cassidy's voice. It is soulfully angelic in it's delivery. I love the way she surrenders to the Spirit of Music, a relationship that is purely Divine. She & her Guitar are Soulmates,l; a precious treasure; a Gift to this Life. Thanks for sharing.

[@hahatoldyouso]

Always goosebumps

[@talltulip]

Autumn Leaves is another of her best performances. Also, Fields of Gold. You will never ever find an Eva Cassidy song that isn't stellar.

[@midlandernc7403]

Her intonations make listening to her is an emotional experience. So soulful and moving.

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

This rendition from E.C. always makes me cry. Music has a way to move us in ways nothing else can. The first time I heard her on the radio. It was music love.

[@Germantownrunner]

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

[@mwflanagan1]

I have chills and tears every time I watch this video. Thanks for this one.

[@christianmattison6096]

It is an extremely rare event to find an artist who covers a song that has captured the heart of a nation to not only make it her own, but to take to an entirely higher plane. Eva Cassidy made it a constant with every piece she ever sang. Check out "The Autumn Leaves" and "Fields of Gold" as just two more of many examples.

[@leightoncooke]

Eva is an angel that we mere mortals are privileged to have a glimpse of.

[@googoo-gjoob]

im a 63 year old cancer survivor...... i cry e v e r y time i hear this gem. Fields of Gold is xcellent, too.

[@AmericanMumReacts]

God bless you! 💚

[@paulgardner6239]

I'm a British Dad in the USA. I just happen to be a massive Eva Cassidy fan. This track exploded in the UK back in 1998 when played on a British frontline radio station. Thank goodness that happened. Wonderful cover by a beautiful girl taken from too early.

[@sigrid129]

Listening to a singer who knows she’s going to die and yet dreams of rainbows is just mind blowing and it went right over your head

[@thomascampbell5146]

Such an authentic performance and seeing your face light up is awesome. To see you just sit and listen no interruptions just in awe enjoying it is the way it should be done :) awesome!

[@AmericanMumReacts]

Wow, thank you! 💚

[@longgrayline8055]

I swear her voice belonged in the Disney Classic movies. It has that perfect storytelling, motherly matureness to it.

[@carolgarten-long7878]

A true angelic voice. RIP Eva.

[@brandonchang4685]

One of my favorite artists, glad you got to listen to this treasure.

[@raymondmorgan2041]

And we must never forget she played the guitar as well so beautifully. This demanded skill and attention. And she seemed so alone and sad as she deeply moved our hearts. It struck me as a Lament for the vagaries of our lives - asking questions - simple questions - that impact us but have no definitive answers. Yet we must carry on. Thank-you.

[@MartinHMyers]

I get goose bumps and/or tears whenever I listen to her. You should listen to Fields of Gold

[@williambill5172]

R.I.P Ms. Cassidy...thank you for making the most beautiful song ever written more beautiful!

[@charlesyateschalfant]

Eva was one of those rare entertainers. She was the real deal, with raw talents rarely matched today. The record companies wanted to change her, she said no.

[@robertlavallee591]

She really was a beautiful singer now passed but her legacy carries on...listen to her rendition of Autumn Leaves it is so haunting.

[@ronraskind]

Eva Cassidy is one of my favorite singers. Very unique. I also wish you would get back to reacting to Angelina Jordan. She has several new songs over the past year or so a couple of them originals. You won't be disappointed.

[@battlegirldeb]

Okay I didn't know you recated to music too. Love Eva. She was one of the best singers to come from my home town of Washington, D.C. I didn't see this live, but one of my old HS teachers was there that night and he loved her too.

[@battlegirldeb]

You should also listen to her cover of Fields of Gold. It's my favorite.

[@ArchimedeanEye]

such an amazing song and I loved your beautiful reaction 😍

[@NicStryker1027]

Damn onions... 😢

[@wagonmaster1974]

Eva's audience was silent while she sang. She sang on a very personal level - it was as if her song was sung just for you. She reached inside herself and poured her heart out while she sang and played. While it is a horrible tragedy she left us so soon, her music has left an indelible mark on her following. No other person occupies the space where Eva sang. It is hers, alone. Be sure to react to her rendition of "Autumn Leaves."

[@nannyb576]

Listen to Sting singing a song he wrote called Field of Gold and then listen to Eva's version. Her singing it gave me chills as well I Know You By Heart

[@erichnussbaum]

Great reaction! It's obvious that you hear what's going on.

[@ogri214]

Eva had the ability to take a song known to everyone and make it unique to her, sadly she is gone and a huge talent is lost .

[@neilreynolds5647]

Now, Dorothy dear stop even imagining things. You always get yourself into a fret over nothing. Now you just help us out today and find yourself a place where you won't get into any trouble. Dorothy: (To herself) Someplace where there isn't any trouble. (To Toto) Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? There must be. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's far, far away. Behind the moon... Beyond the rain.

[@onefoot7]

Sincerity

[@Marcus_1001]

I was listening to this in the car on the way to work this morning.

[@AmericanMumReacts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@philmarston9078]

lovely song.

[@douglasheath411]

You should also do WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD that I belive was her last performance. She at the time had to be helped onto the stage, Yet she wanted to share the song as her gratitude to life. I think God gave her this blessed talent to re-write these songs to touch the hearts of people and prepare them for the blessed coming of Prophetic Times wher Jesus will return and usher us into the Eternity which is in fact SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW. GOD gave the Rainbow as His Sign He would never destroy us again. God's enemy, SATAN, has tried to steal God's sign given to us unto Salvation, and twist it to stand for something 100% the opposite to God's meaning, namely LGBTQ. Our President of the current administration even had the audacity to project that Rainbow Image on the Capital Building. That alone should be sufficient for every man woman and child to reject this Evil Administration

[@MartinHMyers]

Eva Cassidy: Timeless Voice - KZbin

[@dukewalker9144]

Watch: Eva Cassidy Timeless Voice (it is her story...have tissues at the ready!

[@jnagarya519]

She auditioned for Blue Note Records, but was turned down because they didn't know how to "package" her by "genre". Since she died, and her success, the owner of the label admits to kicking his own ass for not signing her.

[@frederickking1660]

I heard the recording equipment didn't work the first night and this was the second night. Eva didn't like this performance. I think she went on to play for 4 or 5 nights. Everyone says this is one of the best performances ever by anyone.

[@RonaldOsburn]

Listen to Fields of Gold and Stormy Monday.

[@katsboy22]

Well Mum don't you have beautify soulful eyes

[@PintoSixty]

Try "Autumn Leaves". Her best.

[@rod370]

Hi, This song was voted the best song ever made in 2001. Stay safe from covid-19 to you and your loved ones.

[@aftersilence6019]

Check out Eva Cassidy "Songbird" ❤️

[@kianpa1]

Her last show. 😢

[@melodyannherringmcneely7842]

This wasn’t her last performance. This was in January, 1963. She was diagnosed with melanoma for a second time in June or July,1963. And she passed November 2, 1963. Gone away too soon. May she Rest in peace in paradise❤😢💔♥️

[@ramkraken8242]

Dear jesus please here time after time…..

[@lylefales9940]

I love this record but I hate cancer more.

[@theolamp5312]

You said it's different, but it is the same ? What are you thinking ?

[@TerryCoulbeck]

Just once in your life a singer comes along that breaks all the moulds ?

[@kevingrady8736]

Please react to Angelina Jordan.

[@AmericanMumReacts]

which song...?

[@kevingrady8736]

@@AmericanMumReacts Bohemian Rhapsody

[@melodyannherringmcneely7842]

I don’t care for the mashup of Eva and Angelina. But i could listen to this angel song 24/7.