Eva Cassidy - Take Me To The River

The new orchestral Eva Cassidy album I CAN ONLY BE ME is released 3rd March 2023 evacassidy.lnk...
Restored footage of Eva Cassidy performing Take Me To The River at the Blues Alley jazz club on 3rd January 1996.
Take Me To The River is one of 32 tracks that feature on the new 2CD Nightbird album.
evanightbird.com
Recorded by Bryan McCulley on 3 January 1996.

[@joelorsong9127]

She was a friend...never had a bad thing to say about anyone...one of the best human beings I have ever known..

[@lindasampson2877]

What an incredible talent, makes me sad watching her as Ive just discovered her. So sorry for your loss.

[@tonyde52]

@@lindasampson2877 So sorry for OUR LOSS !

[@exdemocrat9038]

You are so lucky to have been friends with her. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@joelorsong9127]

She was the best "person" I'd ever met...never had a bad thing to say, about anyone. A breath of fresh air, so to speak...

[@michaeljavaras793]

I think you were very fortunate to have known her, and thank you for sharing such soulful memories about her... ❤

[@roberttruesdell3564]

Eva should be in the Hall of Fame where she is the ONLY member. She's in a class all by herself. Eva Cassidy, I was not aware of you when you were alive... and I will regret that for the rest of my life.

[@kilimanjarno]

Bryan McCulley deserves to go down in history too for his role in videotaping this. Without him this would have been completely lost. Thank you Bryan!

[@steveeagle153]

Supremely talented. Gone far too soon.

[@johnborneman8468]

Attending this event would be the perfect use of a Time Machine.

[@gooddaysahead1]

Very clever comment! I couldn't agree more.

[@MrOitoyboy]

It should be compulsory as a first trip in a time machine.

[@bonefishjimmy]

Is there room for one more???

[@SUZANNESHEAMusicComedy]

AMEN JOHN..! whew ..She was the best of the best! .. I've been a singer for 52 yrs... just small stuff cafes, restaurants, etc a10- 20 gigs a month.. I"m still at it.. Age 70 now.. but I still had 10 gigs a month going ( until PANDEMIC struck... lost all my gigs overnight starting March 10th (but just last week some places are booking music again (keeping my fingers crossed! At my age? WHO knows if i can get back in the rotation tho.. Time will tell)! EVA! The MINUTE i found out about her (most folks learn of her via word of mouth and something hits you and you want to get her music asap! That's Just what happened to me. I was doing a backyard afternoon gig for someones birthday party in 2003 or so On my break someone told me about Eva and something about the way he talked about her made me feel compelled to hear her music On way home I stopped and picked up her "Songbird" CD . I opened it and put it in my car player and headed home. i loved the songs and her playing; I was bowled over! I wanted to keep driving so i did. Then Somewhere over the Rainbow came on .... I had to pull over... I was in full blown TEARS.. I mean full cry! She hit my heart so so hard! .. that week and any time anything came our about her or was for sale on Internet I bought it. Her other CDs, the book about her, (her cousin put together I think), I got a copy of the BBC Documentary about her and I was on her cousins "webblog" page abut her. . I JUST wanted to know as much about Eva as I could. When i heard there was filmed footage on KZbin of Eva singing where she recorded " Live at Blues Alley" was over the moon happy . Finally i could see HER singing and playing (THANK GOD FOR whoever filmed that) ALL I COULD THINK was how i'd give ANYTHING to have a " time machine" and be in that audience! What a spark of light she was, what a talent . I do agree, as her mother, and others have said,, that NO WAY would she have liked what goes along with "FAME" ..Someone with that sensitive a nature, who naturally taps into the most precious human essence. .. should NEVER be in a business that often throws them to the wolves.. the "star-making machinery" (as Joni Mitchell so aptly put it. Joni was sensitive but also made of steel ) EVA was sensitivity personified though I believe. It could have ruined her and that would have been horrible to see such a sensitive soul get shredded to pieces. She did her job--- leaving us with knowledge of how deep music is ingrained in all living creatures.. IT's so deep we know music was here long before any planet earth or humans existed. Ah don't get me started on the magic of music. LOL.. Anyway thanks for whate you posted John. I totally agree! And EVA, we love your girl.. thank you thank you thank you! In some other life I hope to meet you.

[@nicollehuminuik8235]

@@SUZANNESHEAMusicComedy Loved your comments. Eva was one of the best ever. That she had to die of bone cancer so early is beyond sad. A phenomenal talent gone way too soon.

[@bobphillips3222]

Besides her voice, one thing I admired about Eva was her uncanny ability to choose the right songs to cover. She had a very good ear for a good song, no matter what genre. You can tell she genuinely loved music and singing. I am so very sorry she is gone.

[@nicollehuminuik8235]

Me too. Few like her. Maybe it was good she was unrecognized by the Music Industry. We, who heard and listened and loved her...we will take her music on.

[@lolookphor]

Indeed. Almost every song she covered sounds like it was made for her to sing.

[@joksal9108]

She didn’t “cover” songs-she sang the hell out of them.

[@michaeljavaras793]

❤❤❤

[@onefoot7]

She takes a song, massages it, chews it up, and spits it back out-and it's wayyyyyyyyyyyy better than before

[@robertaferugheli4957]

Great talent. Gone too soon.

[@sarahfranciscalling]

It impossible. I've heard one song by a coincidence. And you know what? I'm here for 2 hours. I love her! She was definitely special. Mayby God needed her for his choir in heaven.

[@TomTirabasso]

There's still so many that don't know of her. A TV miniseries would be very cool. Her voice though, no actress could do what she does.

[@lorihearonbowman609]

I did the same thing except it's been 3 & 1/2 hours & counting!!

[@susank407]

@@lorihearonbowman609 I'm up nearly 9 I think+counting. She is amazing!

[@rippleeffectcoaching]

🎸😇

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Amazing Cover of an Amazing song! I am a punk rocker, who loves 'Talking Heads' but was raised on the music of 'Al Green'! dx

[@ianregan6363]

May be dead but by God, she is gold,..he best, will LIVE FOREVER.XX

[@evienicks916]

I don't know why I love you like I do After all the changes you put me through Stole my money, my cigarettes I haven't seen the worst of it yet I wanna know boy, won't you tell me Tell me how can I stay here with you Won't you take me to the river Wash me down Take me to the river Put my feet back on the ground I don't know why you treat me so bad After all the good times that we've had You're sixteen candles that burn on my wall Now who's the biggest fool of us all I wanna know, won't you tell me Tell me how can I stay here with you Won't you take me to the river Wash me down Take me to the river Put my feet back on the ground Hold me squeeze me love me And you can tease me Till I can't take it no more Oh yeah yeah yeah I don't know why I love you like I do After all the changes you put me through Love is a notion I can't forget My sweet sixteen I would never regret I wanna know, won't you tell me Tell me how can I stay here with you Won't you take me to the river Wash me down Take me to the river Put my feet back on the ground Won't you take me to the river Wash me down Take me to the river Put my feet back on the ground

[@stevegibbons5777]

That was a very important night in musical history.

[@georgiahogue8588]

Steve Gibbons Those lucky people who were in that room that night!

[@joecalhoun5303]

Yep. Definitely yes!!!!

[@hubertlavelle7554]

Wasn't she just great . And left us with a parting gift of her talented performances, just wonderful .God bless her and keep her safe .

[@TonyBee63]

I've been listening to her for over 20 years when her Songbird CD came out and she still blows me away and rips my heart out at the same time ...Everytime I hear her...We were very blessed to have had her and like a true artist she became famous after her death....I think she would've liked that....Thanks for the music Eva....💕💕

[@radhaaishwary180]

i don't know why I love you like I do After all the changes you put me through You stole my money my cigarettes I haven't seen the worst of it yet I want to know boy Ah won't you tell me Tell me how How can I stay here with you Won't you take me to the river Wash me down Take me to the river Come put my feet back on the ground yeah I don't know why you treat me so bad After all the good times that we have had Your sixteen candles they burn on my wall Now who's the biggest fool of us all I want to know Won't you tell me Tell me How can I stay here with you Won't you take me to the river Wash me down Take me to the river Put my feet back on the ground yeah Hold me squeeze me Love me and you can tease me Till I can't take no more Oh yeah yeah yeah I don't know why I love you like I do After all the changes you put me through Love is a notion I can't forget My sweet sixteen I would never regret I want to know Won't you tell me Tell me How can I stay here with you Won't you take me to the river Wash me down Take me to the river Put my feet back on the ground yeah Take me to the river Wash me down Won't you take me to the river Put my feet back on the ground yeah

[@nicollehuminuik8235]

Thank you for this! I'm a big Eva fan and you posting the lyrics is a wonderful tribute to her and her music.

[@marcserrano846]

Eva Cassidy gained another fan in November 2020. This is my first time hearing her sing and I am in awe. May her voice live on forever.

[@vc8230]

Me too , 2021.

[@ceejay1794]

Welcome to The Magical Worldof Eva🥰 for me it was the 90’s

[@robertaferugheli4114]

Brilliant. Gone much too soon.

[@eddieparker5114]

She was a superb singer a real sweetheart 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💕🌹❤️💐

[@casst346]

absolute perfection in her voice! and ability to play guitar/piano! incredible!

[@dpersons49]

She's the most creative female blues singer of all time!!!! Can't stop listening to her!!!

[@CAM0244]

Most of her songs wasn't original, she took others songs and put her spin on them. Nevertheless anything she song no matter who originally did it, Eva did it better❣

[@ppw8716]

Me too.

[@suzzannejones4493]

Eva Cassidy you have just blown my world apart what a voice wow wow wow. I am flying high from listening to you sing that song. Absolutely smashed it xxx

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Suzanne 🌺 😊

[@paulbrough4861]

WOW... Eva does the best version of every single song she performs. Unrivalled talent

[@NothingMaster]

What an incredible and singular talent she was! She was ‘unboxable’ and beyond genres- a transcendental voice with a matching authentic personality. They offered her the world, if she had only conformed to their commercial vision, but she had the strength of the spirit and the moral fiber to remain true to herself and her music.

[@brianmi40]

As Joseph Campbell would say, "That is the Hero's Path".

[@CAM0244]

Absolutely, if only she'd gave in a little and not been so stubborn, Eva could have set the world on fire with her vocal abilities. I love to listen, she sings wit ease...effortless!

[@loop1479]

@@CAM0244 She did set the world on fire for those of us that could hear. I'm happy the path she chose.

[@CAM0244]

@loop1479 Her name should've been up there in the spotlight as a Legend/Icon. (To me she was)...that's what I meant when I said set the world on fire 🔥...She wasn't given the world renowned recognition she deserved. I really enjoy listening to her beautiful voice!

[@eddiereedbigband1]

Eve is the embodiment of a goddess.

[@kathypaterniti4166]

Her version of Over the Rainbow is unmatched.

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Kathy 🌺 😊

[@mUser21m]

"Cover Artist?"....originals should pay homage to this interpreter of classic songs!

[@lostandfound459]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@brianmi40]

Sting called Fields of Gold "her song" when he heard her rendition...

[@maureendrozda9960]

YES!!! She Reminds Me Of The Brilliance Of Bonnie Raitt...Her Blues Are 🔥🔥🔥! Eva - You Left Us TOO SOON!😢🙏🙏🙏🕊️

[@maureendrozda9960]

@@brianmi40 SECOND!!

[@prabhasray4662]

Eva, you already took the listeners to the river of melody with with your speed boat. It's a mesmerising journey indeed.

[@whatsthedeal9720]

How can you not love this songbird? R.I.P. Eva!!!

[@jamesparker760]

Eva was a master of so many musical styles- and a darn fine guitarist as well.

[@ArtsRep]

She and Karen Carpenter are in a class of their own.

[@pauliuskellius8309]

She gives this one the full treatment...…..groovy band as well.

[@joeyboyjoeyboy2]

Even when her voice cracked - she still sounded AMAZING.

[@Krispy1011]

Eva's voice is as pure and sweet as the purest water on Earth!

[@vrcimino1250]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!! Darn it's midnight and I have to work tomorrow, don't want to stop listening. Love her guitar arrangements and her voice.

[@josephcharbonneau8740]

❤️. TY SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL ANGELS MAGIC PRINCESS SHE IS FOREVER!!! ❤️😎

[@JoeC1977]

Best rendition of this song that I feel my audience will go with! A great performance.

[@larry7720]

She rocks my soul

[@JackDeTate]

She has the band just slinging rhythm at the listeners, then she jumps in with an incredibly inviting conversation.

[@ldonatel]

good description

[@hanbatang99oom]

I never saw her, but I miss her so much..

[@joanyoung9106]

Her voice and guitar takes me to another planet.....sooooo talented! Great band!!!

[@brendabrown7864]

She was absolutely amazing there was nothing he couldn’t sing. So sad she had to leave her life so young. R.I.P. Eva🙏🏽🕊♥️🌹♥️

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, so so amazing Brenda, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊

[@james041]

SOOOOOO MUCH TALENT, AND SHE COULD HANDLE THAT AX AS WELL.R.I.P .BEAUTIFUL ONE .R.I.P EVA.THANKS FOR SHARING YOU GIFT WITH US ! J Deuce RnR Toronto Canada

[@prabhasray4662]

Eva Cassidy is really outstanding!

[@prabhasray4662]

Eva is simply amazing with her wide range of voice modulations. Incredible!

[@nicollehuminuik8235]

Eva was the bomb! What a voice...and so much passion.

[@adrianmccarthy7966]

A million thanks to you guys for keeping this beautiful woman alive. Ado.

[@Hollcall]

What magnificent talent. Any song, any genre . She left way too early. Love EVA..........! RESPECT...!

[@EricSandwich]

this is the second greatest cover of Take Me to the River, behind Mr. Billy Bass of course

[@rebeccavaughan3615]

Rest in Peace Eva 🕊 Love her music. Amazing talent! Beautiful voice! ❤

[@slottaway]

Smashed that out of the park, the county, the country and into space ;o)

[@loriburke7856]

Wow , she can really sing in so many different styles. Love her! So sad she's gone.

[@johnthompson3802]

The good rev. Al would surely approve. Her musical sensibility is scary good. The back up players did it right as well.

[@nicollehuminuik8672]

Eva has a powerful voice. Man, I miss her!

[@chrisfarrugia5397]

Just plain COOLNESS !!!

[@karinsisk6687]

I love, love, love her voice and styling.

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Karin 🌺😊

[@hepi_hepi]

I just discovered her for my first time 3 weeks ago and I've been listening to her songs for like 50times and I'll be listening to her song till forever.

[@d.infidel2157]

Yes, you will!

[@loristanford7840]

Love the style she did this song. Good job

[@kathleenharris3403]

November she was gone, wish she was here.

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Kathleen 🌺

[@sarahlovald3531]

Still sorely missed

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hello Sarah 🌺

[@lauriebarrett6789]

Awesome performance.

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Laurie 🌺 😊

[@pietop55]

Wow! What a great voice!!!

[@prabhasray4662]

Eva take us to your ever flowing river of music,melody and songs.

[@alexandert696]

Wow what a voice.

[@daviddickey1994]

Woah. That was good.

[@solitarysoul7604]

Only Eva could transform a song that I never liked to one I LOVE.

[@ralphdaniel2284]

Damn what pipes you got

[@ruthmusic8122]

Eva rockin' the blues!Love all of Eva's songs.Brillant talent!

[@estellekrol8671]

Why did she have to go??? So much talent in all every style

[@davidrichard2765]

Raw USA talent, brilliant, great sound, great voice. Like the guitar lead.

[@DHudelson]

Great performance. Guitarman is ACE.

[@mromneyobama]

My God Thank you for this. Raice Macleod and Chris Biondo unhinged and in full force. This is the first song I loved from Eva Cassidy Band. I heard it in a small clothing shopping store inside Greenhills Shopping Center in Makati City, Philippines in 2001. Had to ask the store clerk what he's playing.

[@williammiller4653]

Listen to these guys on the live version of Stormy Monday, same album. Fabulous. Eva's awesome, so are the fellas. I hope they're still out there.

[@TomTirabasso]

@@williammiller4653 The Nightbird recordings are incredible. What a singer, what a band!

[@RRL110]

I remember this girl as a kid in Bowie High School in Maryland.

[@peterplaysful]

so much soul...and powerful voice...what a talent

[@raitisfreimanis]

Great voice! Great song! Great performance!

[@copperbeagle1]

Nobody can sing a song like Eva. Amazing talent taken far to soon.

[@Laura_Brock]

Gone before her time!

[@Viking9700]

Way way before.

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Laura 🌺 😊

[@murphy878]

fantastic as always eva, bless you girl xx

[@MrWalbudri]

Brilliant

[@TacoVeldstraGrutte]

Amazing Rocking Eva Cassidy RIP :Take me to the river!

[@theophilussparks5839]

My goodness she was good

[@reginarycroft4710]

Incredible voice!!! xo

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hello Regina 🌺 😊

[@sheilabarron7206]

Getting My Feet Back On The Ground Awesome Eva Rest in Peace Eva

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Sheila 🌺 😊

[@janetlake5371]

terrific.

[@alfredbellanti3755]

Love this version! 😊

[@dpersons49]

Can't stop listening to Eva!

[@johnlane35]

Love that intro: raw guitar and drum. whoaa.

[@gjdewald]

That was great. I would love to see more live video of Eva performing.

[@dhammdeepbhagatdd]

That change at 0:39 !!!!!!! Damn she was such a versatile singer, she went too early.

[@nicollehuminuik8235]

I miss her

[@hausofvishy8695]

She is now one with the music 🌻

[@larrym8008]

I don't know how anyone could not like this

[@mromneyobama]

If we only have her audio - even just audio - of her singing Black Sabbath's Paranoid, oh man.

[@zibabird]

Absolutely awesome!

[@josephsavino8979]

An Angel. Love her!

[@josephsavino8979]

/with Regina Siemaszko

[@davidneale2330]

Eve Cassidy has taken me to the river and I've got the blues. She's not here anymore and I blame Cancer. Where was god when she needed her!?

[@joecalhoun5303]

David Neale well she never went back for her checkups after she had the mole removed and her mom urged her to but Eva thought nothing more of it

[@lbl9066]

The LORD wanted her more

[@susanwisner1681]

Amazing! Best voice I ever heard.

[@georgemelvin7187]

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

[@earllsimmins9373]

Roll over Janice and Bonnie, Eva is here 😆

[@lindaannapolis1161]

Absolute pure magic!

[@georgemelvin7187]

Smiles, hi Linda 🌺 😊

[@luisfraire5319]

Super !

[@dippin1523]

amazing. what a loss to us all

[@Agniesh]

It shivers to have the knowledge that a few months later she was already dead, during a concert without knowing it....