Eva Cassidy - Wayfaring Stranger

The new orchestral Eva Cassidy album I CAN ONLY BE ME is released 3rd March 2023 evacassidy.lnk.to/ICanOnlyBeMe
From the 1998 album 'Songbird'

[@mockingbird3099]

She left everyone in the dust with her rendition of the song.

[@dbrownj5516]

Eva didnt need recognition. I found Eva today. I'm 54 and blown away i had never heard this voice. All good things will come forth eventually. I'm going there, too.

[@devorahtucker-fick5178]

The world lost a wonderful voice and soul when she died so young. She was so talented.

[@loontunes51]

My Favorite female singer . Singing my Favorite song

[@sancraft1]

I've always heard this song, slow and somber. When the music started, I thought, "I think I've come to one of Eva's songs that I don't like." Boy was I ever wrong!!! This woman could sing your grocery list and make it beautiful. I guess she's that wayfaring stranger. She's gone home, no more to roam. A gain for heaven, but such a loss for us.

[@tobiasoellers146]

So did I. This is not the way I prefer Wayfaring Stranger is sung, but her voice still makes it an unbelievable experience.

[@gynack]

@@tobiasoellers146 I would say this is not the way I would NORMALLY like it to be sung. However, this particular version is great. There is also an acoustic version by Eva which is more traditional but I prefer this version of hers. She rocks this one up with that bluesy, jazzy, almost black gospel passion, but she still remains true to the sentiments of the song.

[@horseyhorselips3501]

AMEN 🎤🙏💔🙏🎤

[@marlae.hutchinson292]

Well said I agree with everything you said 💙🦋✨️

[@lorrainetaylor8570]

Beautifully put.💗🌈

[@cutemanedee]

Her sound is very open, soulful, and dreamy.

[@elainemarie9535]

The best version of this song ever. So miss her.

[@garyneilson3075]

Never dreamed it could be done like this, but it's right, just right. She knew what to do with any song, to make it her own and make it live.

[@davidbrooks990]

What hasn’t been said about Eva Cassidy. She had everything. Her voice will never die out. She didn’t know it, but she left a huge hole, that nobody since has filled. Raw talent. Powerful, soft, meaningful voice. She didn’t just sing a song, she became the song, putting her whole self into every performance. Trying to think of somebody that can, or wants to do that today, ,,,,,,, nope , can’t think of anyone . She was unique, and if I am ever trapped on an island, I hope to god I have her music with me. Thanks to Sir Terry Wogan for opening our ears to her greatness. God rest you both. DB.

[@philpiper]

Great comment. There is, and has been for 30 years or so, an artist who also sings using body and soul, the incomparable Lara Fabian.

[@Shimeih]

My favorite version of this song ever🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@stephanieknows1668]

This is one of my favorite albums. Her interpretation of even traditional songs seems so personal and from such a deep place it's hard to believe she didn't write them all.

[@chumbochum]

She is so awesome. I wish I could sing half as good as this. RIP beautiful lady, gone far too soon.

[@borisbelkine6605]

She is absulutely great. Have not heard something like this for years...

[@Guideonbearer]

This gal and this song gives me chills. A must listen!

[@donstrasbaugh663]

I just had to add a comment. This song has such great feel. I think it’s just perfect. Eva is Eva and band just cooks. So intimate yet full and exciting. It’s really beautiful. You just can’t do any better. 🎺

[@donstrasbaugh663]

This amazing angel just breathes true wonder into every song she gives us. I’ve just found my inner peace here on earth. I wish I could’ve spoken to her just once. I’ll see you in heaven dear then I will hear you breathe in my humble presence. Thank you Eva.

[@donnavorbach215]

Amen.

[@blindknitter]

This song is just... I can't even describe how much I love it.

[@sidneypasquarelli2122]

Jazzy! She could do almost everything! Amazing!

[@MCGr3nad3]

i've lost count of how many times i've played this song, no words to describe this piece of greatness

[@rileykent297]

completely agree with you

[@normagilpin7841]

Me too.

[@lucytupper69]

MCGr3nad3 = You should listen to the version by Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra! Marvellous!

[@gynack]

@@lucytupper69 It's fairly traditional, but also excellent. There are also excellent version by Doc Watson and EmmyLou Harris but I think this version remains my own favourite. Doc Watson I like a lot. Very traditional, he has a resonant, natural baritone voice, and the acoustic guitars of himself and his son (and a later version with his grandson years after his son Merle had died) have a lovely resonance to them. Very well worth a listen.

[@melcooper2470]

I can not begin to express how much this song means to me. I love you Eva!

[@paulkruger8267]

It's unfortunate that Eva didn't receive the level of recognition her talent and artistry deserved! A great singer. Paul Kruger

[@bluebeazley1390]

I’m sure she knows now wherever she is.💜🙏

[@garyhobbs1824]

Just became aware of this great talent. Incredible.

[@tudortibi1104]

Its better like this.. We love eva kasady songbird

[@frigginirishloons]

Another Nick Drake

[@marypearce6823]

Who’s Nick Drake?

[@johnvesterby]

Best "Wayfaring Stranger ever"

[@colsomemiah6095]

Her voice comes right to of her beautiful soul...one of a kind, too soon gone

[@otisandspauiding]

My new favorite musician! She is flawless and way better than the average musician! So much respect and love!

[@suzanneeberhardt3024]

She passed at an early age so sadly. She was perfect in every way

[@claireamer1]

What a voice! Great arrangement 💜🎶 brilliant

[@dandaniels851]

Ladies and gentlemen, The One and Only, "Eva Cassidy" there will never be another. I'm just glad that so many of us know about her and many more and finding out. RIP Beautiful Lady 🙏🏻 We all miss You dearly, but we are all still listening 🎶 ❤ 💔

[@dimitrijemitic4143]

This is IT: voice, instruments and talent combined to make the perfect combination, I miss Eva very much!

[@sokrateas]

Every person involved in this track is at the top of their game. It's wonderful

[@goddessforest7441]

ive never into jazz since i found this. eva you are amazing

[@espvp95]

I wish I’d heard this tune a while back. I dig it!

[@francestopp1198]

THIS Gal can SANG! I LOVE THIS VERSION AND LYRICS!

[@juanitamarshall5940]

I like it. I have heard this song in a movie but I can't recall the movie. It was very slow and very spiritual. Jazz

[@user-dh6bj2me5p]

It's an old standard. Been recorded by hundreds of people.

[@SafiaZoe]

beautiful. just beautiful!

[@caseyspaos448]

This is the finest drumming I've ever heard

[@Cryuff4]

Amazing voice!

[@butchkerley]

This one had to sort of grow on me as the saying goes but the more I listen the better I like it - Eva could flat out bring it like no other - Wow what a singer !

[@AllBozosOnThisBus]

I am a poor wayfaring stranger While journeying through this world of woe Yet there's no sickness toil nor danger In that bright land to which I go I'm going there to see my father I'm going there no more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I know dark clouds will gather over me I know my way is rough and steep Yet beautiful fields lie just before me And God's redeemed their vigils keep I'm going there to see my father I'm going there no more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I'm going there to see my mother I'm going there no more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I want to wear that crown of glory When I get home to that good land Well I want to shout salvation's story In concert with the blood-washed band I'm going there to see my Savior Oh I'm going there no more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home Well I'm only going over home Yeah only going over home I'm only going over home

[@edenelston7668]

What an absolute treasure.

[@denicesealy6083]

Love her❤🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@nathanmaaka6792]

Fabulous version

[@bloedekuh29]

bestestest version of this song ever ....thats voice mmmhhhmmmhhmmmhhh

[@OnTheOnlyShipButHalfWannaSink]

beautifully sung, excellent arrangement

[@tammymcc-n7652]

Best ever!!!

[@Carolina.R.]

Super Woman! Amazing singer. Love you, Eva🌷

[@Blueforlifefry]

Wow, she put a whole new slant on this song, but then she could do that with any song and it always sounded like she owned it

[@luisfraire5319]

Gran voz...talento natural ..estilo unico...100%

[@syn707]

My wife and some family member do a CD each year just for fun to give to famiky and a few friends. We decided to do this song but in the more traditional way. As I was searching for ideas I came across. This is now my favorite version.

[@dudeymcduderson]

This is one of the most rythmic drumming arrangements

[@inkyojeong6020]

1917 reminds me of this song that I used to listen to it for a long time

[@omarkhayyam94]

Dit liedje is zo, zo prachtig. Hulde ook aan de groep die Eva Cassidy begeleidde!

[@Ivanophilia]

Happy Birthday Nightbird

[@tokerfuels1]

such potential, just imagine what she could of done. the most underrated, forgotten voice . thank god my mum told me about her

[@lucysingstheblues]

thank you

[@dama2614]

Wow....

[@wblynch]

Not only is Eva flat out amazing in these pieces, but the orchestration and recording quality are impeccable. Resisting the temptation to over produce and over perform that is so prevalent. I must also commend the musicians, music director, sound engineer and producers. Thank you to everyone who worked on these records but none so much as to Eva herself.

[@TheFunkyKingston]

Super huge!

[@francoislaulan9398]

une tite ballade pour ouvrir grand ce jour de clôture, pour que nos vies de road movies roulent leurs bosses et se calent quelque part ou le coeur repose bien au chaud...

[@jlndramatic4793]

This one is for you Grandma ❤️

[@Lukem747]

Immensa!!!!

[@szatanowska]

If I had a voice like this I would be a billionaire already 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😜😜😍

[@claireamer1]

Polish issues I do

[@whatisunderus9066]

Much better than the songs in the chart

[@jan-limerick]

❤💫

[@MarklovesJoan]

so far 22 idiots...ah so sad the world has to have "Haters"...but the love of 431 fans (So Far) shuts them right up! Rest in peace sweet soulful Eva...

[@gynack]

Don't call people "Haters" just because they don't like a song. I like this song a lot and there are many good renditions, Hayde and Doc Watson coming to my mind immediately. this is a completely different treatment from any other. I can imagine some folk not ling this treatment - nothing to do with hate - so why can't you. As for me, I think this is absolutely brilliant. One of my all time favourite, but I can still figure out why some people dislike it.

[@technologywontsaveus]

Wonderful song, wonderfully sung by the great Eva Cassidy. There is no salvation without our redeemer Jesus Christ. He is the way the truth and the life.

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

technologywontsaveus Jesus wont save you because he is not real, science is, end of!

[@Saxthefan]

Christopher Smith I assure you he is real

[@phyllisstanton4095]

Sounds like she looking forward to seeing Jesus! I agree! Yes and Amen❣️

[@marysueeasteregg]

Yes, but it is sad for the world and her family and friends that she met Him so early. She was only 33 when she died.

[@cathysmitherman7116]

A1

[@syn707]

This is great. We are doing a gospel album and I was searching for examples. So far, for our purposes I like Emmy Lou Harris' version. But God, this is so cool! I'm the only jazzer of the bunch..🤨

[@phampx1]

To live is Christ to die is gain. It's a win win situation. Live for His glory and will be proud to die for His everlasting love for me. Thank You Jesus!

[@charliejervis2747]

WAYFARING STRANGER by Johnny Cash I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this world below There is no sickness, no toil, nor danger In that bright land to which I go I'm going there to see my Father And all my loved ones who've gone on I'm just going over Jordan I'm just going over home I know dark clouds will gather 'round me I know my way is hard and steep But beauteous fields arise before me Where God's redeemed,

[@bellezavudd]

You do realise this song is not written by J Cash ?

[@ajyoon1623]

허허

[@demetrakis7t2]

She went too soon, god bless her

[@scooberydoo4523]

Was listening to the acoustic version of this and it has now been blocked on copyright grounds

[@gynack]

Scoobery doo My Amazon ALEXA device recently has startede playing Eva's acoustic version which is fine, but this one is absolutely brilliant, my favourite, even more so than Doc Watson's versions. But I prefer to forget Bill Monroe's version.

[@bellezavudd]

Not my taste for this song, yet she does an excellent job and has a great voice !

[@marysueeasteregg]

She did a more traditional acoustic cover of the song as well.

[@rafatshobaki5410]

Question please... what’s mean by “jordan” in the lyrics ???

[@bernadonna-e1uomo929]

to go over Jordan means to die

[@LaunaBodde]

It is a metaphor for a rite of passage, freedom, and promises fulfilled. The Israelites crossed the River Jordan when they were freed and some believe John The Baptist baptized Jesus in the River Jordan.

[@nathanbarnes8535]

Jordan is symbolic, it means to cross over the river, to transition to the other side, in other words, to die.

[@cflo1386]

Jim Phillips

[@glenncheshire2735]

Don't mention the bad comments there in a bad place where they live in a weird place.

[@MarkWong-ci2lq]

😂ŵŵ11à

[@emmym1415]

I was forced to listen to this for school 😂

[@demetrakis7t2]

God is greedy for taking voices like this

[@melontalks9294]

Am I the only one here for hwk

[@gregoryschleitwiler9601]

Diane Krall is similar

[@lucytupper69]

No! No! No! Love Eva but this song shouldn’t be jazzed up like this!

[@gynack]

Piscesmoon Why not? It's no mockery, and it's passionate. Furthermore, it seems that Eva was a religious person. This is exactly the kind of thing you could often hear from the likes of Mahalia Jackson. Okay, Eva's voice is very different from Mahalia or most other Black Gospel singers, but it's what they often do. In fact, she does it better than a lot of the modern-day Gospel singers who are obsessed with long, complicated runs that take away from the music. The guitar backing, admittedly is particularly jazzy, but so what? Is that worse than playing it as if it's a Bluegrass song?

[@alanac8834]

Don’t get me wrong I like jazz but this is one song that just shouldn’t have a jazz cover

[@idabelle6792]

All wrong. Not a good sound for this kind of song.

[@AyeWitness]

Sadly when Eva was only hours from dying she still had no idea where she’s go to. She’s no faith in Jesus as having paid with his own life- a living sacrificed lamb or sinners. No awareness of her need to be saved by Jesus- forgiven by Jesus. Say some female so called spiritual guru was all Eva had in her final hours in the way of any help to prepare for eternity. Basic what I’m saying is Eva wasn’t saved. Maybe she wasn’t a sinner. Maybe she was perfect and didn’t require a saviour. But Bible says all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God ( Jesus Christ made it possible for whosoever believes on him, to be saved.

[@francoisecouzco6136]

In her songs she sings she has been redeemed, it seems to be the answer, maybe she died for sinners she was 33

[@francoisecouzco6136]

i am french and sings the songs of evaC

[@JustSomeDude_.]

Greazed this song she did.